The Simplicity Sessions

In this episode, I'm diving deep into a healing modality that completely transformed how I understand and support my own body—Traditional Chinese Medicine. My guest, Jeanette Davidson, is a TCM practitioner who works both in-person in Mexico and virtually online. She's bringing us the ancient wisdom that has helped countless women (including myself!) navigate hormonal transitions, skin issues, and the constant stress our bodies face in modern life.
Chapters:
5:28 - Reading the Body's Signs
13:53 - Perimenopause & The Second Spring
28:17 - How Acupuncture Works
36:42 - Seasonal Living & Winter Prep
44:11 - Weight Gain & Dampness
Let's dive in!
Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!
Click here to listen:
Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERE
Spotify – CLICK HERE


Connect with Guest -
Instagram | @jeanette.l.davison

5 Step Hormone Reset Guide | ACCESS HERE

Website | jeanettedavison.com

 
This episode is sponsored by:
withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15 

Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:
Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

*code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:
Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:
Instagram | @jennpike

Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

YouTube | Simplicity TV

Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this episode, Chris and I tackle two questions from our community that we see coming up time and time again: How do you create financial independence within a marriage, and how do you get on the same page with your spouse about money?
 
Key Topics:
The Reality for Women & Finances
Nearly 1 in 3 Canadian women have no individual savings outside shared household finances

After divorce, women's household income drops 23% on average (vs. only 10% for men)

Women live 4-6 years longer than men but hold significantly less in retirement savings

Why We Need to Talk About This
Money is likely the #1 reason for divorce after infidelity

We share our own journey—from financial stress and scorekeeping to building a healthier partnership

The importance of viewing both partners' contributions (including stay-at-home work valued at $150-200K/year!) as equal

Getting on the Same Page: Our Best Advice
Start with the numbers—listen to last week's episode on preparing for a financial needs analysis

Have the uncomfortable conversation and sit with the discomfort

Focus on shared goals and values, not just budgets

Schedule regular "money dates" to stay aligned

Building Financial Independence Within Marriage
Why you need separate accounts AND joint accounts

Making sure both names are on major assets (mortgage, house deed, etc.)

Understanding life insurance, disability, and critical illness coverage

The difference between mortgage insurance and personal life insurance (this one's huge!)

Creating a shared document with all your accounts and investments

Red Flags to Watch For
No access to financial information, logins, or passwords

One partner controlling 100% of the money

Being blocked from working or creating your own income

Action Steps:
Have the conversation—even if it's uncomfortable

Get educated on basic financial literacy

Consider booking a call with a financial advisor to create a plan together

Make sure you both understand where all your money is and how it's protected

Click here to listen:
Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERE
Spotify – CLICK HERE


Free Resources:
Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

*code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:
Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:
Instagram | @jennpike

Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

YouTube | Simplicity TV

Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Connect with Chris:
Instagram | @chrisborsellino

Finance Discovery Session | Book Here


Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this episode, I sat down with Rose MacKenzie, Clinical Manager at Mira, to discuss hormone tracking and why it matters from puberty through menopause. Rose has over a decade of experience as a natural family planning instructor and has helped countless women understand their hormonal patterns.
 
Key Topics:
Why hormone tracking matters at every age

If you have functioning ovaries, your hormones fluctuate and impact everything about you

The limitations of period tracking apps

Most apps use outdated calendar methods and only 4 out of 74 studied apps were actually accurate

How the Mira fertility tracker works

An at-home hormone monitoring system that tracks estrogen, LH, progesterone, and FSH through urine testing

My personal experience

At 46 and in perimenopause, I've been using Mira for two months and the data has been fascinating

Understanding perimenopause

Why this phase is so confusing and how tracking can give you back control

Failed ovulation attempts

What happens when your body tries to ovulate but doesn't succeed (common in perimenopause, PCOS, and postpartum)

Timing progesterone supplementation

Why taking it on a set day (like day 14) might not align with YOUR body's actual ovulation

The importance of FSH

Why this often-ignored hormone deserves more attention, especially 6+ years before menopause

Who can benefit from tracking

From teens to postmenopausal women, including those who've had hysterectomies or ablations

Let's dive in!
Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!
Click here to listen:
Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERE
Spotify – CLICK HERE


Connect with Guest -
Instagram | @mirafertility

Facebook | @mirafertility

Website | miracare.com | Use code "2JENNPIKE20" at checkout for 20% off your order

 
This episode is sponsored by:
withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15 

Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:
Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

*code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:
Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:
Instagram | @jennpike

Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

YouTube | Simplicity TV

Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.



Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this episode, we break down exactly what you need to prepare for a Financial Needs Analysis - whether you're working with Chris or just want to get your financial house in order on your own.
 
The 7 Essential Items You Need:
Monthly Spending
Pull 3 months of bank and credit card statements. Print them out and lay them side by side with a highlighter - you'll be amazed at what you discover about subscription services and spending patterns.


Investment Statements
RSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, pensions, LIRAs - gather everything. These are your money makers and your ticket to retirement.


Liabilities
Mortgages, car payments, credit cards, any long-term loans. We need the full picture of what you owe.


Insurance Policies
Most people have no idea what coverage they actually have, when it expires, or what it's worth. Time to find out.


Income Details
Know what you actually make weekly, monthly, or how you're taking money from your business. You'd be surprised how many people can't answer this off the top of their head.


Corporate Information
If you have a corporation or holding company, we need those details too.


Your Goals
What are you actually saving for? Retirement isn't one-size-fits-all, and your spending will change through different life stages.


Key Takeaways
Not all debt is bad debt

We shared the conversation we had with our son Sam about his car payment and why paying off 0% interest debt early isn't always the smartest move.

Healthcare costs matter

As we age, healthcare becomes a major expense. We need to plan for it now, not when we're already facing those bills.

Time is money

Getting organized before your financial meeting saves everyone time and gets you better, more accurate planning.

Couples need full transparency

Even if you keep some accounts separate, we need to see the complete picture to plan your future together.

Let's dive in!
Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!
Click here to listen:
Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERE
Spotify – CLICK HERE


Free Resources:
Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

*code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:
Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:
Instagram | @jennpike

Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

YouTube | Simplicity TV

Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Connect with Chris:
Instagram | @chrisborsellino

Finance Discovery Session | Book Here


Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

This week's episode is one that I know will resonate deeply with so many of you. I sat down with my friend Dr. Sonya Jensen, a naturopathic physician practicing in BC, to talk about her incredible new book, Heal Your Hormones: Reclaim Yourself.
 
Chapters:
5:12 - The Path That Chose Her

12:45 - Understanding Your Body's Language

24:30 - Hormones, Emotions & Mental Health

38:15 - Cycle Syncing & Hormonal Identity

47:20 - Unlearning Patterns & Generational Conditioning

1:02:45 - Natural Support & Testing

1:15:30 - Three Steps to Reclaim Yourself in 2026

 
Let's dive in!
Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!
Click here to listen:
Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERE
Spotify – CLICK HERE


Connect with Guest -
Instagram | @drsonyajensen

Facebook | @drsonyajensennd

Book | GET YOUR COPY HERE

Website | drsonyajensen.com

 
This episode is sponsored by:
withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15 

Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:
Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

*code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:
Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:
Instagram | @jennpike

Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

YouTube | Simplicity TV

Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.



Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.