The Gap in What Women Ask For vs What Women Need

This episode was sparked by a question my friend Eleanor asked me when we were together in Mexico for a mastermind back in February: "Do you think women are actually asking you for what they really need — or what they think they're supposed to be asking for?" It stopped me in my tracks, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. In this episode, I'm diving into: Why women often come seeking physical fixes (lose the weight, more energy, better sleep) when what they're really craving goes so much deeper The gap between what we think we need versus what we actually need — and why it's so hard to close How the conversation almost always shifts when women are given real space to talk: from "I want to lose 10 pounds" to "I don't feel at home in my body anymore" Why so many of us were taught that support is something you have to earn — and how that belief keeps us stuck The role that overwhelm, identity, and nervous system safety play in our health (it's not just about calories and discipline) Why hyperfocusing on fixing your body can actually be a distraction from the real work that needs to happen How to start building from a place of nourishment and support instead of restriction and punishment The simple, unsexy things (breakfast, lunch, dinner, water) that can genuinely change your energy — and why they're the actual foundation   Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.