In this episode, Jen shares the story behind her weight loss journey and the moment she realized it was time to change her lifestyle. She opens up about her motivation, the wake-up call that pushed her forward, and how her experience with PCOS shaped her path.

We talk about the different things she tried before it clicked, what finally worked for her, and how documenting her journey on Instagram became a powerful outlet for connection and growth. Jen also shares what it was like when her story gained media attention and how she’s remained authentic through it all.

In this episode, we cover:

• The wake-up call that sparked her lifestyle change
• Her experience with PCOS and how it influenced her journey
• What she tried before finding what worked
• How she built sustainable habits
• Sharing her story on Instagram and her growth
• Why every health journey is unique and personal

This conversation is a powerful reminder that every journey is personal and that health is about so much more than BMI or a number on the scale.

Check out Jen’s Journey on Instagram @_jens_journey_

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Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

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