Healthy Buzz: Hormone Health, Gut Health, Perimenopause & Women’s Wellness

If you’ve ever been told your chronic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues are “just part of being hypermobile” and that you’ll have to live with it—this episode is going to challenge everything you’ve been told.I’m joined by Jen Parkinson of EDS Nutritionist, and we’re diving into the real drivers behind Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) symptoms. This conversation goes far beyond joint pain and flexibility, unpacking why the gut, nervous system, and mineral balance are often the missing pieces. We talk about the frustration of being dismissed in the healthcare system, the problem with treating symptoms in isolation, and why so many women stay stuck in cycles of supplement guessing and restrictive diets.Jen breaks down how a root-cause, whole-body approach can shift energy, digestion, brain fog, and overall stability—and why foundational habits are non-negotiable if you actually want your body to respond. If you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing works, this episode will give you a more strategic and sustainable way forward. In This Episode, We Discuss:The truth about EDS as a multi-system condition—not just a joint disorderWhy gut health, minerals, and the nervous system drive most symptomsThe connection between EDS, MCAS, and POTS (the “trifecta”)Why food sensitivity tests and supplement stacking often backfireHow foundational habits like blood sugar balance and circadian rhythm impact healingWhat functional testing actually reveals—and why context mattersConnect with Jen: Freebie: EDS lab guide https://edsnutritionist.myflodesk.com/y96s3i9wa1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsnutritionist/Website: edsnutritionist.com Do you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health?Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy Connect with me:Sign up for my newsletter: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signupFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com

If you’ve been loading up your cart with “hormone-balancing” or “gut-healing” supplements, thinking they’re the missing piece—you need to hear this.In this solo episode, Brandee exposes the uncomfortable truth about the supplement industry and why what you’re taking may not actually be what’s on the label. From counterfeit products on Amazon to mislabeled ingredients and lack of regulation, this episode breaks down why blindly trusting supplements can cost you your health—and your money.She also challenges the belief that supplements are the solution, explaining why they’re meant to support a solid foundation—not replace it. Without proper sleep, nutrition, and stress management, no supplement will fix your symptoms. And without data, supplementation becomes nothing more than expensive guesswork.This episode will completely shift how you think about supplements, where you buy them, and how you decide what’s actually worth taking.In This Episode:Why supplements are not regulated like medications—and what that means for you The reality of counterfeit supplements on Amazon and unverified sellers What research shows about mislabeled and contaminated products Why supplements should support your foundation—not replace it The problem with “magic supplement” marketing from social media Why random supplementation without testing is expensive guesswork How to spot red flags when buying supplements (price, packaging, seals) What third-party certifications (NSF, USP, Informed Sport) actually mean Why buying from verified sources or professional dispensaries matters How to become a smarter, more informed supplement consumer Fullscript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bhommerdingConnect with me: Sign up for my newsletter: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signup Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/