The Hormone & Metabolism Fix You’re Overlooking (and Why More Workouts or Perfect Macros Aren’t the Answer) with Vanessa Pozos

You’re tracking your macros, training hard, taking the supplements… yet your body still isn’t responding. You’re tired, bloated, and wondering what else you could possibly do.In this episode, Shannon Salge sits down with Vanessa Pozos, a functional hormone and metabolism expert, to reveal the real reason women stay stuck in burnout—even when they’re “doing everything right.”Vanessa shares her own story of hitting rock bottom as a fitness coach: gaining weight, losing energy, and burning out while her business was booming. Together, she and Shannon unpack how stress, perfectionism, and emotional patterns quietly sabotage your hormones, metabolism, and sense of self.If you’ve ever wondered why traditional health strategies stop working, this conversation will show you what real healing looks like—and why sometimes, doing less is the most powerful move you can make.What You’ll Learn:Why your hormones can’t balance in a stressed-out bodyHow “doing more” (exercise, dieting, hustling) keeps your metabolism stuckThe connection between your nervous system and fat loss resistanceWhy mindset and self-talk impact hormone regulation more than macros doFunctional strategies for adrenal repair, stress recovery, and true energyHow to build safety, not pressure, into your healing journeyConnect with Vanessa:IG: @vanessagfitnessEmail: [email protected] out more about The Wellness Paradigm: www.thewellnessparadigm.com---------------------- Book a FREE Discovery Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/twp-discovery---------------------- Take the FREE Metabolic Health & Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz---------------------- Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter---------------------- Follow us on Instagram: @Shannon.Salge---------------------- Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815---------------------- Check out our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm----------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5 rating and review on iTunes and Spotify!