Are your symptoms really caused by hormone imbalances—or are lifestyle, stress, and nutrition the real culprits?

In this episode, I sit down with Jill Thornton, hormone health expert and founder of Breakthrough by Jill, to break down what’s actually holding most people back from feeling, looking, and performing their best.

🟢 In this episode, we cover:

• How to tell the difference between true hormone dysfunction vs lifestyle/nutrition issues
• Common signs of cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and metabolic stress
• Why so many people assume “hormones are broken” when the fix is simpler
• The peptide boom — what’s legit, what’s overhyped, and what to consider before using them
• Where the fitness industry gets it wrong with fat loss and hormone health
• The basics most people ignore that would dramatically improve their health
• What to focus on this week to get real momentum without chasing quick fixes

🟢 Who this episode is for:

• Former athletes feeling stuck despite “doing everything right”
• Busy adults confused by hormone talk online
• Anyone overwhelmed by conflicting fitness & health advice
• Coaches looking to better understand hormones vs behavior

🟢 Connect with Jill Thornton:

• Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/breakthroughbyjill/
  
  
• Follow her for hormone education, metabolism insights, and practical health strategies

🟢 Subscribe for more conversations on:

• Training like an athlete again
• Sustainable fat loss & metabolism
• Hormones, recovery, and long-term health
• Fitness that actually fits real life