WTF Was I Saying? Brain Fog, Focus, and the Midlife Mind
Ever walk into a room and forget why? Or open five tabs and instantly lose track of all of them? If your mind feels like it’s running on dial-up lately, you’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode, Jen dives into the real reasons behind brain fog in midlife. From hormonal shifts to chronic stress and lifestyle habits, she breaks down why your brain’s “buffering” and what you can do to clear the fog. Using her signature BAM (Bare Arse Minimum) approach, Jen shares simple, effective tools to help you feel sharp, focused, and back in control, without needing a retreat or a pharmacy full of supplements.
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You Are Not Lazy — You’re Running on Empty
Feeling flat, unmotivated, or like your mojo’s gone walkabout? You're not alone — and you're definitely not lazy. If you’re a woman in your 40s or beyond wondering why you’re so tired all the time (even when you're not doing “that much”), this episode is your wake-up call — and your permission slip to stop pushing through.In this episode, Jen unpacks the truth about midlife fatigue, why your energy isn't broken (just hijacked), and how to reclaim your core vitality without relying on hype-fuelled tactics like caffeine and panic productivity. She explains how your hormones, adrenals, and nervous system are all playing a part — and shares her signature BAM (Bare Arse Minimum) fixes to help you reset, recharge, and rise strong.If you’ve ever whispered “Maybe I’m just lazy now,” this is the reminder you didn’t know you needed. You're not lazy. You’re just bloody brilliant — and long overdue for some recovery.LINKS: How to Build an Easy Wellness Routine (Without More Work) - Download Your Cheat Sheet https://jenniferjefferies.com/how-to-build-an-easy-wellness-routine/ Feed Your Bodyhttps://jenniferjefferies.com/feed-your-body-eguide/Pelvic floor prolapse doesn’t have to hold you back. Learn how to regain control and improve your quality of life with my team of expert guidance.https://jenniferjefferies.com/pelvic-floor-prolapse/Have you checked out my new Healthy Life Hacks App? 📱 Get your ongoing lessons and tips on ways to live from prevention and keep rocking life! Check it out here 👉 https://jenniferjefferies.com/the-healthy-life-hacks-app/Download your Podcast Shownotes (Ep 1 - 200)https://jenniferjefferies.com/shownotes/Connect with Jen! ✨Stay inspired and keep up with all things health, wellness, and stress-free living! Follow me on your favourite platform:📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/presentdaywisewoman📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepresentdaywisewoman/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz💼 LinkedIn – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz🌍 Website – www.jenjefferies.com
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How to Rise Strong Without Burning It All Down
You’re tired of being tired. Tired of starting, stopping, and constantly feeling behind in your own life. But the thought of burning it all down just to feel better? No thanks. In this episode, Jen shares her Rise Strong Method — a simple, sustainable approach to rebuilding your energy, confidence, and routine, one Bare Arse Minimum step at a time. If you're in midlife, burnt out, and craving change that actually sticks, this one’s for you. No overhauls. No pressure. Just real tools to help you come back to yourself — stronger, wiser, and more grounded than ever.LINKS: How to Build an Easy Wellness Routine (Without More Work) - Download Your Cheat Sheet https://jenniferjefferies.com/how-to-build-an-easy-wellness-routine/ Feed Your Bodyhttps://jenniferjefferies.com/feed-your-body-eguide/Pelvic floor prolapse doesn’t have to hold you back. Learn how to regain control and improve your quality of life with my team of expert guidance.https://jenniferjefferies.com/pelvic-floor-prolapse/Have you checked out my new Healthy Life Hacks App? 📱 Get your ongoing lessons and tips on ways to live from prevention and keep rocking life! Check it out here 👉 https://jenniferjefferies.com/the-healthy-life-hacks-app/Download your Podcast Shownotes (Ep 1 - 200)https://jenniferjefferies.com/shownotes/Connect with Jen! ✨Stay inspired and keep up with all things health, wellness, and stress-free living! Follow me on your favourite platform:📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/presentdaywisewoman📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepresentdaywisewoman/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz💼 LinkedIn – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz🌍 Website – www.jenjefferies.com
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Burned Out But Still Brilliant – Reclaiming Confidence in Midlife
Ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Where the hell did I go?” You’re not alone. Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy — it chips away at your confidence, your voice, your spark. In this episode, Jen dives deep into the hidden ways midlife burnout dulls your brilliance and how you can start reclaiming your confidence today. No reinvention required. Just small, Bare Arse Minimum steps to reconnect you with the woman who’s still in there — wise, fierce, and ready. If you're tired of feeling invisible and are ready to feel like yourself again, this episode is for you.LINKS: How to Build an Easy Wellness Routine (Without More Work) - Download Your Cheat Sheet https://jenniferjefferies.com/how-to-build-an-easy-wellness-routine/ Feed Your Bodyhttps://jenniferjefferies.com/feed-your-body-eguide/Pelvic floor prolapse doesn’t have to hold you back. Learn how to regain control and improve your quality of life with my team of expert guidance.https://jenniferjefferies.com/pelvic-floor-prolapse/Have you checked out my new Healthy Life Hacks App? 📱 Get your ongoing lessons and tips on ways to live from prevention and keep rocking life! Check it out here 👉 https://jenniferjefferies.com/the-healthy-life-hacks-app/Download your Podcast Shownotes (Ep 1 - 200)https://jenniferjefferies.com/shownotes/Connect with Jen! ✨Stay inspired and keep up with all things health, wellness, and stress-free living! Follow me on your favourite platform:📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/presentdaywisewoman📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepresentdaywisewoman/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz💼 LinkedIn – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz🌍 Website – www.jenjefferies.com
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Mood Swings or Just Midlife The Truth About Emotions After 40
Have you ever gone from totally fine to full-blown meltdown in under three minutes? One second you’re folding washing and humming along, and the next, you’re hurling socks at the wall because someone yet again left crumbs on the bench. If you’re over 40 and feeling like your moods have a mind of their own, you are so not alone. In this episode, Jen unpacks the real reasons midlife can feel like an emotional rollercoaster and it’s not just hormones. She shares her signature BAM (Bare Arse Minimum) approach to help you understand what’s really going on behind the mood swings and gives you simple, doable strategies to get back to feeling like you again. Don’t miss this one.LINKS: Feed Your Bodyhttps://jenniferjefferies.com/feed-your-body-eguide/Pelvic floor prolapse doesn’t have to hold you back. Learn how to regain control and improve your quality of life with my team of expert guidance.https://jenniferjefferies.com/pelvic-floor-prolapse/Have you checked out my new Healthy Life Hacks App? 📱 Get your ongoing lessons and tips on ways to live from prevention and keep rocking life! Check it out here 👉 https://jenniferjefferies.com/the-healthy-life-hacks-app/Download your Podcast Shownotes (Ep 1 - 200)https://jenniferjefferies.com/shownotes/Connect with Jen! ✨Stay inspired and keep up with all things health, wellness, and stress-free living! Follow me on your favourite platform:📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/presentdaywisewoman📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepresentdaywisewoman/🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz💼 LinkedIn – https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz🌍 Website – www.jenjefferies.com
About The Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer Jefferies
Are you stuck in survival mode? Want to make your health a priority, but life keeps getting in the way? Coming from a place of prevention, renowned naturopath and wellness expert Jennifer Jefferies shares grounded, realistic advice with humour, offering proven health hacks that are designed to bring about big changes to your health - fast and work around the busiest of schedules.
Affectionately known as 'The Present Day Wise Woman', Jen is no stranger to corporate burnout and draws on her personal experiences of how she went from surviving to thriving.
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