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What does it really take to leave the security of a 9-5 and bet on your own idea? We sit down with Jess Fried, founder of the Toronto based jewelry company Dainty Diamond, to unpack how a side hustle that began through Instagram DMs grew into a six-figure jewelry business within her first year.

Jess gets honest about the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship-from navigating imposter syndrome to reinvesting most of what the business made, missing social events and learning to trust her own decisions. We also talk about some of the most controversial aspects of the diamond and jewelry business where Jess breaks down the difference between the different types of gold jewelry and what to look out for, whether luxury pieces are actually worth their price tags; lab-grown versus natural diamonds; engagement-ring budgets; and what really determines a diamond’s quality.

Whether you’re building a business, dreaming about leaving your job or trying to avoid overpaying for your next piece of jewelry, this episode is a must listen!

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If you have PCOS/PMOS and feel like weight loss is harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else, this episode is for you.

Dr. Nastasia Irons is back on Girls Gone Wellness for a second time, and after her first episode on body recomposition became one of our most listened-to episodes, we knew we had to bring her back.

This time, we’re talking all about PCOS/PMOS and weight management, including why weight loss really can feel more difficult, what role insulin resistance and inflammation play, and why simply telling women to “eat less and move more” misses a huge part of the picture.

We also break down some of the biggest myths and questions we see online, including:

• Is weight loss actually harder with PCOS/PMOS?
• Can eating too little make things worse?
• Do you need to go low-carb?
• Is fruit bad for insulin resistance?
• Is HIIT really harmful for your hormones?
• Why is strength training so important?
• What does an ideal exercise routine look like?
• Can the Mediterranean diet help?
• Where do GLP-1 medications and metformin fit in?
• Do supplements like inositol and berberine actually work?

We also talk about why PCOS has been renamed PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, and why this new name better reflects the fact that this condition affects far more than reproductive health alone.

If you’ve ever felt confused, discouraged, or overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice around PCOS/PMOS, weight loss, carbs, exercise, insulin resistance and supplements, this episode will help you understand what actually matters.

And if you haven’t listened to Dr. Irons’ first episode with us on body recomposition, make sure to go back and listen to that one next.

Connect with Dr. Nastasia Irons:
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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your body is playing by a completely different set of rules… this episode is for you.

This week we’re joined by naturopathic doctor Dr. Jennifer Haessler for a conversation all about perimenopause, menopause, metabolism, muscle, body composition and what women actually need during midlife.

We talk about why your weight and fat distribution can start to change even if you feel like you haven’t changed anything, what’s happening to estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause, and how those hormonal shifts can affect everything from sleep and mood to insulin sensitivity, cholesterol, bone density, cognition and muscle mass.

We also get into one of the biggest mistakes women make when their body starts changing: eating less and exercising more.

Dr. Haessler explains why aggressive calorie cutting can backfire, why strength training becomes one of the most important tools in midlife, how much you actually need to be doing, and why cardio still absolutely matters.

We also cover protein, fibre, carbs, breakfast, progressive overload, supplements, hormone replacement therapy, and when tools like GLP-1 medications may have a role.

Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that midlife does not have to mean decline.

Your body may be changing, but that doesn’t mean your best years are behind you.

You can get stronger.
You can have more energy.
You can feel better in your body.
And you do not have to spend this phase of life chasing smaller.

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.