Ep. 78 The Truth About Your Broken Metabolism

Reality Check Podcast

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Let’s talk about the phrase every woman has said at some point: “My metabolism is broken.”

Spoiler — it’s probably not. What most women call “metabolic damage” is actually a predictable biological response to chronic inconsistency, stress, and underfueling.

In this episode, Jess and Jill unpack what really happens when your body stops responding — and why most women aren’t metabolically adapted at all. They’re just stuck in patterns their physiology can’t predict. This isn’t a pep talk; it’s a physiology conversation for women who’ve tried everything and are ready to understand what’s actually going on under the hood.

In this episode, we cover:

1️⃣ What “Metabolic Damage” Really Means
The internet made “metabolic damage” sound permanent... it’s not. Your metabolism doesn’t break; it adapts. Jess and Jill explain how your body intelligently downshifts in response to chronic stress, under-recovery, or inconsistent habits, and how that’s often misread as “damage.”

2️⃣ Why Most Women Aren’t Actually Metabolically Adapted
Feeling stuck doesn’t mean your metabolism has slowed — it means your inputs are confusing it. Jess shares real coaching insights about women bouncing between ‘on plan’ and ‘off track,’ while Jill breaks down the physiology of inconsistency: fluctuating cortisol, poor blood sugar control, and disrupted hormonal signaling.

3️⃣ When You Are Adapted — and How to Rebuild
For the few women who are genuinely metabolically adapted — the ones who’ve been chronically dieting and stuck despite precise tracking — Jill explains what’s really happening: lower thyroid output, suppressed NEAT, disrupted sleep, and lost hunger cues. The solution isn’t another deficit. It’s strategic restoration.

4️⃣ The Rebuild Isn’t a Setback — It’s Strategy
Rebuilding your metabolism isn’t about eating more for the sake of it — it’s about teaching your body that it’s safe again. Jess and Jill explain how consistent fueling, strength training, and stress regulation repair communication between your brain, hormones, and metabolism so your system can actually respond again.

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