The Juice with Jaymee Joosten

In this episode, I break down how to leverage your morning and nighttime routines to optimise your health — without overcomplicating it or trying to follow unrealistic, “perfect” routines.This is especially relevant if you’re entering a seasonal shift (like the end of daylight savings in April), where your body is naturally primed to reset your sleep-wake cycle — making it the perfect time to refine your habits.Your morning and nighttime routines act as the anchor points of your day, and when done well, they make healthy choices feel more automatic rather than something you have to constantly think about.In this episode, I cover:→ Why routines matter, and how building habits at the start and end of your day creates consistency→ The importance of consistent wake and sleep times, and how this is the biggest leverage point for energy, recovery, and overall health→ What to include in a morning routine to set your day up well (hydration, balanced breakfast, light exposure, movement, and mindset)→ Why avoiding stress and screens first thing in the morning can dramatically change your mood→ How to structure a nighttime routine to support better sleep and a smoother next day through winding down properly at night and practical ways to prepare for tomorrowThis episode is designed to help you move away from all-or-nothing routines and instead focus on simple, repeatable habits that actually fit your lifestyle.Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!💌 Got a question, comment, or a morning or nighttime routine that you swear by? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.You can also keep up to date with me on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/?hl=en

In this solo episode, I break down the difference between hunger, cravings, and emotional eating — three things that are often confused but have very different drivers.Understanding the difference between them is one of the most powerful skills you can develop if you want to make food choices that support your health, rather than feeling stuck in cycles of overeating, restriction, or guilt.In this episode, I cover:→ What true hunger actually feels like and the physiological signals your body uses to tell you it needs energy→ Why hunger can be influenced by things like sleep, stress, meal timing, and training load→ The difference between hunger and cravings, and why cravings are often driven by environment, habits, restriction, or hormones→ Practical strategies to help manage cravings without relying on restriction or “starting again on Monday”→ What emotional eating really is, common triggers (like stress, boredom, loneliness, or celebration), and how it can create a repeating cycle→ Tools to help you pause, build awareness, and respond in a way that aligns with your long-term health rather than short-term impulseThis episode is designed to help you build more awareness around your eating habits and start asking a powerful question before you reach for food:Am I hungry, am I experiencing a craving, or is this an emotional response?Once you can identify the difference, it becomes much easier to make choices that come from self-respect rather than impulse.Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!💌 Got a question, comment, or topic you’d love me to cover next? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.You can also keep up to date with me on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/?hl=en

Welcome back to my Pregnancy Series.In this episode, I share an update on my third trimester so far — recorded at 36 weeks pregnant, while still sitting in that strange window of time where birth could still be weeks away… or any day now.In this chat, I covered:→ A life update: finishing up work at the gym after nearly a decade and adjusting routines to better manage energy, sleep and recovery late in pregnancy.→ My trimester 3 symptoms — the physical discomforts and the mental experience, and how I’m managing them.→ Training in late pregnancy: continuing to strength train and the additional work I’m doing to prepare the body for birth.→ Nutrition changes in trimester 3 — a calorie increase and greater focus on fibre, digestion and the gut microbiome.→ Preparing for baby: postpartum meal prep and where we’re at with the nursery and baby names.This episode highlights the balance between preparation and surrender — doing what’s in my control while accepting that you never truly feel “ready”.💌 Got a question, comment, or tip to share about pregnancy or motherhood? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.Stay tuned for the birth and postpartum update in the next episode of this pregnancy series (whenever that may be!) and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!You can also keep up to date with me on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/?hl=en

In this solo episode, I dive into whole foods, food processing and the food processing continuum — because the common advice to “just eat more whole foods” is often misunderstood and misapplied.I see this confusion all of the time. People genuinely trying to eat well, choosing foods they believe are healthy and minimally processed, when in reality many of these foods sit far from the “whole food” end of the spectrum.In this episode, I cover:→ What whole foods actually are — and why many foods labelled as healthy don’t fit this category→ The food processing continuum, from minimally processed foods through to ultra-processed foods→ Why the popular “80% whole foods, 20% soul foods” rule can be misleading→ Real-world examples of foods that sit in each category of minimally, lightly, moderately, highly, and ultra-processed foods→ How foods marketed as healthier options — through packaging or social media — can still be highly processed (including breads, granolas, muesli bars, protein bars, and frozen meals)This episode is designed to help you to move away from vague nutrition advice and towards a more logical way of thinking about food — one that prioritises micronutrient content for optimal health, rather than relying on clever marketing or generic rules.If listening has made you rethink some of your “healthy” staples, I’d love to hear from you. You can DM me a product, ingredients list, and nutrition panel and I’ll happily share my thoughts or suggest alternatives.Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!💌 Got a question, comment, or topic you’d love me to cover next? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.You can also keep up with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/?hl=en

Welcome back to my Pregnancy Series.In this solo episode, I share a full update on my second trimester — and honestly, I think this might end up being my favourite trimester of the three!In this chat, I covered:→ Commonly asked questions about finding out the gender, baby names, a nursery update and what we had bought so far.→ My trimester 2 experience — what shifted after trimester 1, symptoms that eased, new ones that appeared, and why I now understand why so many women say trimester 2 is the “best” one.→ Travelling during pregnancy: our road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide (and back).→ How I am adjusting my nutrition, supplements, training during this phase — especially as the bump grows and energy requirements increase.I also share a book that I’ve found incredibly valuable to read — Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols https://lilynicholsrdn.com/real-food-for-pregnancy/This episode is my honest reflection on the middle phase of pregnancy. It’s a reminder for my future self, as well as the listeners, that pregnancy and it’s symptoms are fleeting, and that prioritising your own health matters more than having a “perfect” nursery.💌 Got a question, comment, or tip to share about pregnancy or motherhood? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.Stay tuned for future episodes in this pregnancy series and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!You can also keep up to date with me on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/?hl=en

In this solo episode, I am talking through basically everything you need to know about strength training — whether you’re just getting started, have been training for a while, or want to make sure you’re not wasting time in the gym. I’m walking you through the foundations that actually matter so you can train with intention, confidence and results. Think of this as your strength training bible.I cover:→ Why muscle is like medicine — and the powerful benefits of strength training for women→ How to find your optimal training split and weekly frequency for results→ The key movement patterns every woman should include→ How to structure warm-ups for better performance and fewer injuries→ The role of technique and progressive overload — plus my 6-week progression pathway and the Goldilocks Method for choosing the right weight→ Rest times: why more rest doesn't mean you're unfit — it's just smart training→ My 8 go-to recovery methods for better strength, energy, and resultsIf you are interested in a female-specific strength training program that ticks all the boxes and is done for you, check out The Encompass Movement — our training program subscription designed to help women train with purpose to get the results they deserve. You can join or enquire via this link.💌 Got a question or takeaway from today’s episode? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.If you found this episode helpful, send it to a friend who trains too — and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!

I’m pregnant!In today's solo episode, I share my journey from preconception to the first trimester — what I did to prepare my body, how I navigated early pregnancy, and answers to your questions.I covered A LOT in this chat, including:→ The preconception phase: my approach to optimising hormonal health, fertility prep and the 1 percenters I’d been incorporating.→ Listener questions about conceiving, tracking my cycle, and finding out I was pregnant→ My trimester 1 experience with nausea, fatigue and other symptoms — plus how I managed them→ Commonly asked questions about finding out the gender, the due date, baby names!→ How I am adjusting my nutrition, supplements, training during this time→ Navigating cravings & body (weight) changes during pregnancyThis episode is an honest reflection of my journey so far, with insights that may be helpful for anyone planning a pregnancy (even in the next few years) or currently navigating pregnancy too!💌 Got a question, comment, or tip to share about pregnancy or motherhood? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.Stay tuned for future episodes in this pregnancy series and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!You can also keep up to date with me on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/?hl=en

In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I sit down with Anita Hynes, my Mum, to talk about the past 10 months of her life — navigating a cancer diagnosis, and rediscovering her own strength.Anita shares how her healthy lifestyle became an anchor through the hardest season of her life, helping her fill the void of losing her femininity and giving her purpose when things felt uncertain. We dive into her bodybuilding journey, the first thing she truly did for herself since becoming a mother, and how that decision changed the way she faced her diagnosis.We also explore:→ Learning from mistakes and the importance of finding your limits through experience.→ How to handle others’ opinions or advice (even when well-intentioned).→ Why everyone’s journey looks different — and how to draw inspiration from others’ resilience, even when their story isn’t the same as yours.→ How cancer, though devastating, has also given Anita more than it’s taken — helping her see what really matters, reconnect with her late father, and cherish her family more deeply.→ Why the habits you build on ordinary days shape how you respond when life throws challenges your way.Anita’s message is one of honesty, hope, and perspective: it’s okay to feel all the emotions that come with hardship — what matters most is what you choose to do with that pain.💌 If you’re going through your own challenge right now, or this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you — send me a DM on my Instagram or leave a comment and share what hit home most.You can also find both Anita and I inside The Encompass Movement, our female-specific training program subscription, designed to help women build strength, confidence, and capability through every season of life.And of course — don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!

“What’s the best protein powder?”It’s one of the most common questions I get asked as a nutritionist — and no wonder! Walk into any supplement store (or even the supermarket) and you’ll find shelves full of tubs, bags, and bottles all promising amazing results. But with so many options (whey, casein, plant-based, collagen, protein water… the list goes on), it can feel overwhelming to know which one is actually worth it.Here’s the truth: most women aren’t getting enough protein in their day. The sweet spot? Around 1.6–2.2g per kg of bodyweight. Wholefoods should always be your foundation, but protein powders can be a super convenient, versatile way to bump your intake up so you’re hitting those targets consistently.In this episode, I break down:→ When to consider using a protein powder→ What to look for on an ingredient label so you’re not tricked by marketing→ The pros and cons of ALL the different types: whey, casein, plant-based, egg white, collagen, amino acids/protein waters and more→ My summary of what’s “best” depending on your goals→ The brands I personally use and recommend (see my discount codes at the bottom)By the end of this episode, you’ll feel confident knowing whether protein powder should have a spot in your pantry, and which one is right for you.💌 Got a question, comment, or supplement you want me to cover next? Send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.Chief Nutrition 10% off link: https://www.wearechief.com/JAYMEE67991I personally love their chocolate collagen protein powder (for protein hot chocolates or chocolate smoothies) and they also have the best protein bars on this earth IMO.Protein Supplies Australia 10% off code: ENCOMPASS10I use their vanilla collagen peptides, which is amazing in fruit smoothies & healthy gelato, but I also love that they sell lots of sample sachets of their protein powders. Funnily enough they gave me a discount code months after contacting them, so I am happy to be able to provide that for you!

“I wish I had more hours in the day”If you have ever said this, you know what it feels like to have an overflowing plate. In this solo episode, I am diving into The Plate analogy — where the plate represents your capacity and everything you pile on it represents your priorities and day-to-day commitments.When your plate feels too full, it can be much harder to keep your health as a priority. But instead of waiting for life to quiet down (spoiler: it rarely does), we can take a more practical approach: learning how to expand our capacity (the size of our plate) and reduce the load (take unnecessary things off it).I cover how you can expand your capacity by:→ Getting clear on your priorities→ Aligning priorities→ Stacking habits→ Scheduling and planning→ Prioritising your health→ Simplifying and automatingAs well as how to take things off your plate through:→ Acknowledging emotional labour→ Delegating and outsourcing→ Setting boundaries and saying no→ Challenging “shoulds” and creating a not-doing list→ Looking at where you are leaking energy and cutting unnecessary stressors→ Identifying what is urgent, important or otherwiseThis episode will help you step back, assess your plate honestly, and make intentional decisions so your health doesn’t fall off.Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!💌 Got a question, comment, or tip you want to share about this topic? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.

In this episode, I’m joined by strength coach and food freedom mentor Kim Szeredi the_strength.movement to unpack something that so many women silently struggle with — their relationship with food.Kim shares her personal journey from rigid food rules and chasing "smaller" to finding freedom in food and training for strength and performance. We dive into the messy middle and what it actually looks like to heal your relationship with food — from beliefs and mindset to structure and strategy.Expect a practical and honest convo around:→ Kim’s shift from shrinking to building: what changed→ How her career evolved from PT into food freedom coaching→ The real reasons we fear eating more (and how to move through that)→ Why a healthy relationship with food looks different for everyone→ Common beliefs like “I’m just a dessert person” and “food is a reward”→ The 3 P’s behind disordered eating risk: predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating→ Navigating food and body comments from others→ Simple, strategic steps to build trust with food again — without going all in at once→ What to do when it feels like you’ve failed→ Mindset shifts around social meals, “cheat meals”, and all-or-nothing thinking→ The tracking vs. intuitive eating debate (and why there’s no one-size-fits-all)→ ADHD and food: why it’s different, and what helps→ Mindfulness with fear foods: slowing down, feeling your feelings, and finding other tools→ The power of combining mindset work and practical nutrition (think: protein, meal timing, routine)→ Helpful resources and how to take the next right step for youKim brings high energy, realness, and zero judgement — her step-by-step approach makes a big topic feel actionable. We jump around a bit and have a few laughs along the way. You’re going to get so many lightbulb moments from this one 💛Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!💌 Did a particular part of this chat resonate with you? Slide into my DMs — I’d love to hear from you.

In this solo episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that I have been passionate about for years, but especially since my Mum's breast cancer diagnosis at the end of 2024 — making conscious "low tox" swaps in our daily lives to reduce our toxic load.So let's take a step into my home as I explore practical, actionable swaps across multiple areas:→ Nutrition & Food: Smart choices for cooking and food storage→ Water Quality: Better hydration solutions (my water filter jug is from Waters Co https://bit.ly/43M1J1N)→ Kitchen & Cooking: Essential upgrades (my pans are AUS-ION from SOLIDTEKNICS)→ Cleaning Products: Natural alternatives (I use Koala Eco & DIY ingredients from Blants)→ Home Environment: Creating a healthier space→ Clothing: Sustainable choices (who loves op shopping too?!)→ Personal Care: Mindful beauty and skincareRemember: This isn't about perfectionism — it's about making mindful, gradual changes that enhance your wellbeing and align with your values.Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!💌 Got a question about low-tox living or any of your own recommendations? Send me a DM — I'd love to hear from you.Instagram: @jaymee_encompass

“I want to get toned”Toning is one of the most common goals women have when they start strength training… but what does it actually mean?In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the truth behind the toning — sharing what I thought “toned” meant when I first started training over 10 years ago, what it really means in the science, and what women actually want their body to look, feel and function like!Expect a practical, myth-busting chat, which includes: → Why scale weight doesn’t tell the full story (and what does)→ How to build muscle without getting “bulky” — including a funny story about my mum→ Why women need body fat for health (and why the goal isn’t to lose it all)→ The difference between visceral fat vs. subcutaneous fat (and why it matters)→ Whether fat loss or muscle building should be your focus right now→ How perimenopause changes the game — and why fat loss might not work like it used to→ Why most women actually need to build more muscle, not diet harderIf you want to get more toned, you MUST listen to this pod.Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!💌 Got a question, comment, or guest you want me to have on? Send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.Instagram: @jaymee_encompass

In this episode, I’m joined by women’s health and musculoskeletal physiotherapist Paris Houeix, and we’re diving deep into a topic that honestly doesn’t get enough airtime: pelvic floor health.Paris shares how she got started in the women’s health space and what led her to create her own brand, Bloom Essentials an online store offering high quality products to support pregnancy and postpartum. We talk about the real symptoms that bring women to see her—things like stress incontinence (leaking), pelvic pain, constipation, and painful sex—and her holistic treatment approach .Expect a super practical and eye-opening chat around:→ What the pelvic floor actually is and how to support it through simple lifestyle shifts→ Breath work and why so many active women are unknowingly missing this piece→ How to tell the difference between a weak vs. overactive pelvic floor (ps. you can have both!)→ Strategies for pregnancy, labour prep, and postpartum recovery→ Why Kegels aren’t a one-size-fits-all and what to do instead→ Plus: pelvic health in peri/post menopause, prolapse, and even how physios can support things like mastitis and constipationWhether you lift, run, are pregnant, postpartum, in your menopause transition or just want to move and feel better in your body — this one’s for you.Paris currently consults at Form & Practice in Olinda and Mount Evelyn. You can book in to see her here and check out her Instagram & business, Bloom Essentials for supportive tools during pregnancy and beyond.Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!Instagram: @jaymee_encompassParis' IG: @bloomesstentialswomen

In this solo episode, I am breaking down 6 lessons I really wish I had learned earlier in my health journey — things that truly would have enhanced my results and saved me a lot of time. I'm talking everything from how to optimise your time in the gym (including my Goldilocks Rule), to why the classic 80/20 food rule is misleading. I also share my stance on Calorie Tracking & If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) vs. 'Just Eating Healthy', as well as the importance of stress management.Whether you are just starting out, or you feel like you have "been doing all the things" but are not seeing progress, this episode is for you — or if you just want a cheeky look into my life and journey so far, feel free to strap in too.Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/

This short welcome is all about what you can expect from The Juice with Jaymee Joosten. This podcast is for women who have the fundamentals of health down but are ready to take things from okay to optimal. No topics are off-limits—we’ll dive into all aspects of health, from nutrition and training to overall wellness, at every stage of life (including peri & post menopause).Expect expert insights, real conversations, and practical tips you can apply wherever you are. Got a topic you want covered? Let me know! And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.Let’s start squeezing the most out of your health!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymee_encompass/