EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 28 MIN
Episode 8: Blood Sugar After 35-The Hidden Driver of Weight, Anxiety & Fatigue
from YOU in Balance · host Jen Alsman, FDN-P, Owner of Younique Balance
Episode 8: Blood Sugar After 35 — The Hidden Driver of Weight, Anxiety & FatigueIf you’re exhausted by mid-afternoon, struggling with anxiety, or finding weight harder to lose after 35 — even when you’re eating well — blood sugar may be the missing piece.In this episode of The You in Balance Podcast, Jen explains blood sugar in a simple, relatable way and why it becomes more sensitive in midlife. You’ll learn how blood sugar impacts energy, mood, hormones, sleep, and metabolism — and why this isn’t about willpower or restriction.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What blood sugar actually is and how it works • Common signs of blood sugar dysregulation in midlife • Why anxiety and crashes often start with low blood sugar • How food, stress, sleep, and exercise all influence blood sugar • Why “eating less” backfires after 35 • How functional testing helps identify root causesThis episode is about working with your body — not fighting it. Want personalized support?Learn more about working with Jen through functional testing and coaching at: www.youniquebalancehc.comFollow along on Instagram for more hormone, gut, and metabolism education: @youniquebalancehcReach out to Jen here: [email protected] or set up a call here: https://l.bttr.to/Y9HOtIf this episode helped you, please subscribe, share, or leave a review — it helps more women find the support they’ve been missing.
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