Welcome to Just Jenn. We’re so glad you’re here!
If you’ve listened to the podcast, you already know what Just Jenn is all about: creating a space where women can get real about health, share stories, and talk about topics that deserve more conversation.
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What is Just Jenn?
Presented by Hancock Health, Just Jenn is one woman’s unapologetic take on women’s health. Hosted by Jenn Wells, a healthcare executive (not a doctor) who’s seen how culture and systems can affect women’s health, this podcast brings honesty and humor to hard conversations. Jenn and her guests, from colleagues to friends to women’s health providers, shed light on health questions and issues that are on women’s minds. Fierce, funny, and fiery, Jenn brings the taboo topics out into the open so women everywhere know they’re not alone.
What happened in Season 1 of Just Jenn?
Season 1 of Just Jenn focused on facilitating authentic conversations about the issues women face every day. Specifically, this first season focused on community and the idea of ‘it’s not just you.’ Whatever you’re going through, our guests focused on how these thoughts, concerns, and issues are more common than you think. You’re not overreacting. You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
Just Jenn Season 1 Summary
- Listen to Episode 1 – It’s Not Just You. Women are Tired of Being Tired
- In this episode, Jenn shares insight from Hancock Health’s Dr. Elizabeth Sirois to break down the medical side of fatigue: what causes it, how to talk to your provider about it, and why it’s one of the most common (but often overlooked) reasons women visit their doctors.
- You can read further steps on managing fatigue on the blog – When Fatigue Becomes More Than ‘Just Tired’
- Listen to Episode 2 – The Mental Load is Real
- In this episode, Christina DeWitt joins Jenn from Hancock Health’s Connect Center to unpack the mental load: the endless planning, remembering, and anticipating that women carry every day. Christina shares what she’s seeing in her patients and strategies to start shifting the load.
- Blog Topic – 5 Silent Menopause Symptoms Women Ignore
- Menopause symptoms are often overlooked or written off because they are attributed to stress, tiredness, or genetics. But it’s important to stay attuned to your body and track changes. Dr. Rudo Mashindi connected with Jenn to share some tips to help manage menopause symptoms and changes.
- Listen to Episode 3 – The Symptom You Shouldn’t Ignore – One Woman’s Story
- This episode hits close to home. Jenn sat down with her friend Ryan, who shares her personal journey of noticing something off in her health, and waiting longer than she should have to get it checked out. Her story is brave, honest, and a reminder to every woman listening: your body is talking to you. Don’t ignore it.
- Read the Blog – I’m Not the Only One Who Dreads Aging, Right?
- Aging is something we all experience, yet it can bring up a lot of mixed feelings. It’s perfectly normal to feel a little scared or uncertain about getting older. After all, change can be uncomfortable. But it’s also a chance to grow in new and meaningful ways. Jenn shares her aging journey and the role her doctor plays.
- Listen to Episode 4 – Your Friend Group Feels Like a Lifeline Because It is
- In this episode, Jenn discusses the power of female friendships and how they play a critical role in both our mental and physical health. Christina DeWitt and Shanelle Bender from Hancock Health’s Connection Center join her to talk about building and nurturing community.
- Read the Blog – You’re Not the Only One Googling this at 2 AM
- Jenn was curious about the types of questions providers get most often, so she reached out to one of our experts at Salud Hancock to find out what she gets asked by her female patients most often. Dra. Molly fuerte is an OB/GYN at Hancock Health, and over her many years of practicing medicine and meeting with women, there are a handful of questions she’s heard time and again and she shares them with us.
- Listen to Episode 5 – Advocating for Yourself 101
- In this episode, Jenn talks with Dr. Audrey Martin, an OBGYN with Salud Hancock, about what it really looks like to make your voice heard during medical appointments. We discuss everything from how to describe your symptoms clearly to when it’s time to seek a second opinion. You’ll also hear why this topic matters so much for women.
- Listen to Episode 6 – What I’ve Learned (and Unlearned) About Being a Women
- In this season finale, Jenn looks back at what she’s learned, and unlearned, from the incredible women and experts we’ve talked to this season.
And there’s more to come! Remember to subscribe to never miss an episode. Find Just Jenn on Substack, Apple Podcasts, y Spotify
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