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268: Mastering Sustainable Health – with Jessie Hehmeyer

Jessie Hehmeyer’s journey into functional medicine began with her personal struggles with weight and digestion. Searching for solutions beyond conventional methods, she discovered the importance of mastering balance instead of relying on extreme behaviors or quick fixes.

Jessie emphasizes the importance of defining clear, personal health goals, such as more energy or improved digestion, rather than focusing on vague desires like weight loss. This clarity sets the foundation for lasting change.

The “All or Nothing” Trap

Jessie identifies a common obstacle: the “all or nothing” approach, where individuals oscillate between extreme diets and indulgence, punishing themselves for failures. She views this as self-aggression, which leads to burnout rather than balance. Shifting toward moderation and self-love, she argues, is key to sustainable health.

True health, according to Jessie, stems from self-love, not self-punishment. Instead of resorting to extreme diets or harsh self-talk, she advocates for a balanced, sustainable approach that begins with breaking unhealthy cycles and setting realistic goals.

Functional Medicine: Personalized and Holistic

In her practice, Jessie uses lab testing to uncover issues like inflammation and insulin sensitivity, addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Her personalized interventions offer a holistic view of the body’s systems, going beyond traditional approaches.

Weight Mastery vs. Weight Loss

Jessie differentiates between short-term weight loss and long-term “weight mastery,” which involves setting realistic goals and building lasting habits. It’s about creating and maintaining desired health outcomes over time.

Jessie promotes small, manageable changes, such as healthier food choices or strength training, which she calls “metabolic money.” She also highlights the limits of willpower, encouraging clients to cultivate mindfulness and create a personalized “blueprint” for long-term health.

Jessie’s work focuses on helping people find balance—rejecting the “all or nothing” mindset and embracing sustainable health rooted in self-love, leading to lasting change and alignment with long-term wellness goals.

In this podcast, you will learn about:

  • Jessie Hehmeyer’s personal journey with weight and digestion issues that led her to functional medicine.
  • The importance of setting clear, personalized health intentions for long-term success.
  • How the “all or nothing” mindset harms progress and why shifting from self-aggression to self-love is crucial for sustainable health.
  • The difference between “weight mastery” and “weight loss” and how mastering health outcomes is more effective than short-term results.
  • The role of functional medicine in addressing root causes like inflammation and insulin sensitivity through personalized, holistic care.

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