Episode 003
Engineer turned clinical herbalist, Jessica Marcy specializes in helping individuals with burnout, adrenal fatigue, and hormone imbalances. She shares her personal burnout story as well as practical strategies to support healing and rebalancing your body chemistry with herbal remedies and lifestyle changes.
Ev’s Thoughts:
I regret not asking more questions during this interview. Jessica’s depth of understanding into the chemical interactions within the human body is truly astounding. She will be back for another episode, so send me an email to let me know what questions you want asked in part 2!
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Timestamps
- [00:01:34] Jess’ Story
In college, Jess struggled with engineering and had to work hard. Had to balance academics, fitness, and social life. Battled mono in junior year. Learned to prioritize. - [00:04:37] Cortisol dysregulation leads to skin problems, sugar cravings, and sleep issues.
- [00:07:56] Jess found a passion for learning and ended up teaching classes focused on women’s health to empower them in a world where their bodies face unique challenges due to hormonal cycles.
- [00:10:15] Getting Started with Herbs
- [00:10:31] resource: 100 Days of Herbs, by Jessica Marcy
- [00:12:39] Evaluate diet, lifestyle, and choices to identify hormonal imbalances, mineral deficiencies, and the “tired but wired” feeling. Read books to gain knowledge and self-assess symptoms for further exploration.
- [00:14:39] Final Five Questions
- [00:14:48] Definition of Wellness
- [00:15:11] Recharge Method
- [00:16:39] Masterful Skill
- [00:17:07] Geeking Out
- [00:17:34] resource: This is your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo, MD
- [00:17:42] Ideal Day
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Meet our guest, Jessica marcy
Jess is a clinically trained herbalist who helps people with burnout, adrenal fatigue, and hormone imbalance.
Learn more about Jess’ work and buy some tea at Old Wisdom Wellness
Even the so called experts aren’t imperfect. So don’t beat yourself up when you’re the person who teaches people how to not get burnout and you get burnout.
Jessica Marcy’s one take way from Episode 003 of Engineering Serenity
Resources:
- 100 Days of Herbs, by Jessica Marcy
- This is your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo, MD
- Old Wisdom Wellness, for more information about Jess’ work & tea
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