721. Energy Reset: The 3 Biggest Reasons You're Tired and How to Get Your Spark Back
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Release Date: 04/21/2025
The Female Health Solution Podcast
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Being exhausted every day is not normal. Not the “I need a little nap” kind of tired. I’m talking about the kind of exhaustion where: You can’t do the grocery store + make dinner in the same day. Folding a load of laundry feels like climbing a mountain. You cancel plans (again) because you just can’t. And when you bring it up? You get told: “Maybe you’re just stressed.” “It's just getting older” "That's just part of being a woman. No. You are not crazy for feeling this way. And you deserve answers. Your energy levels are the result of so many pieces...
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Let’s talk about burnout — the kind that makes you feel mentally fried, physically drained, and like even getting through your to-do list is a monumental task. Here’s the thing nobody tells you: burnout isn’t just “being stressed out.” It’s a physiological hormonal crisis happening in your body. By the time most women hit burnout, it’s not just about being tired. It’s about your adrenals, cortisol, dopamine, testosterone, and progesterone all taking a nosedive — and your body sending up all the flares. 👉 Ever felt like you’re dragging yourself through the day? 👉 No...
info_outlineLet me guess: you’re sipping your third coffee of the day wondering why you're still exhausted...
You wake up tired.
You crash by 3 PM.
Your evenings are a blur of wanting to be present with your people... but all you can manage is couch mode.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking,
“Why am I so dang tired all the time?”
You’re not alone — and there’s actually a really good reason your energy feels like a rollercoaster.
Here’s what most women don’t know: your energy isn’t just about sleep (though that helps), or how much caffeine you can sneak in before noon. It’s about hormones and nutrients — and how they shift throughout your cycle.
Your body is on a biological rhythm, not a 24/7 productivity sprint. But most of us are taught to power through, hustle harder, and then wonder why we’re crashing and burning.
Studies have shown that energy drink sales have skyrocketed over the past decade. Why? Because we’re all trying to patch over a real problem with a short-term fix.
And spoiler alert: the solution isn’t found in a can of Red Bull.
One of the biggest culprits?
Nutrient deficiencies. Especially in B vitamins, iron, and other energy-supporting nutrients your body needs to function, detox, and heal.
Women especially tend to struggle with methylation (a fancy word for how your body activates certain vitamins). So you might be taking a supplement... but if your body can’t use it, it’s not doing much.
And then there’s cortisol — your stress hormone. When it’s out of whack, it’s like trying to drive with your foot on the gas and the brake at the same time. You’re constantly on edge and totally drained.
Here’s the good news though — this can be fixed.
With food. With targeted nutrients. With simple shifts that actually work with your body instead of fighting it.
If your energy is low, your brain feels foggy, and you’re tired of living life at 60% — it’s time for a reset.
That’s why I’m so excited to invite you into the 14-Day Female Hormone Reset
This is not another detox or fad plan. This is real, science-backed, female-focused nutrition and hormone support that meets you where you are — whether you’re deep in burnout or just need a better system for your body.
What you’ll get:
✔️ Daily guidance (nothing overwhelming!)
✔️ Protein pacing strategies to balance blood sugar & energy
✔️ The exact supplements to support your body’s needs
✔️ Tips to manage cortisol and improve sleep
✔️ A grocery list, recipes, and a flexible meal guide
✔️ Custom support from me + a community of women walking this journey with you
One of my favorite stories? A woman who could barely sit up after work — she’d lie on the couch while her kids played nearby. Within three days of starting, she was on the floor playing with them. Not just existing... but living.
That’s what we want for you. Not just survival — vibrant energy.
This 14-day reset is your invitation to stop guessing, stop Googling, and start feeling better fast.
🔗 Click here to join the 14-Day Female Hormone Reset: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/14-day-hormone-reset