16 - Listener Q&A - Muscle Tension, Period Pain, Weight Loss, Insomnia & Immunity

In this episode of Mindful Objective, we explore six powerful and personal health questions from listeners just like you. These questions cover everything from chronic muscle tightness and painful periods to weight loss resistance, low immunity, insomnia, and fibrocystic breast tenderness.

These aren’t random symptoms. They’re your body’s way of speaking—and this episode helps decode what it’s trying to say through the lens of integrative and functional health.

You’ll hear from:

• Jonah, 38, who’s active and mobile but stuck in a cycle of recurring muscle tension. We explore mineral imbalances, fascial health, nervous system tone, and overlooked root causes like magnesium deficiency and electrolyte depletion.

• Carla, 41, who’s dealing with increasingly painful periods that her doctor says are "normal." We uncover possible hormone imbalances, inflammation, and liver detox pathways that affect estrogen clearance and menstrual comfort.

• DeShawn, 52, who can’t fall asleep despite good habits. We look at blood sugar crashes, poor melatonin signaling, nighttime cortisol, and practical nervous system resets that support better sleep onset—without grogginess.

• Monica, 35, who’s eating clean, exercising, and fasting—but still can’t lose weight. Her story opens a discussion on thyroid function, cortisol, protein intake, and why under-eating and overtraining can backfire on metabolism.

• Tyler, 27, who keeps catching colds despite living a healthy lifestyle. We cover gut-immune connections, nutrient deficiencies like zinc and vitamin D, and practical immune support strategies that go beyond echinacea and vitamin C.

• Serena, 46, who’s navigating fibrocystic breast pain and wondering if it’s hormonal, dietary, or something deeper. We explore estrogen metabolism, detox support, iodine, and how cycle tracking can bring clarity to recurring symptoms.

Every answer is rooted in a whole-body approach that goes beyond symptom management to identify underlying imbalances and practical ways to support healing—naturally, gently, and sustainably.

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve been told your labs are “normal,” but your symptoms persist

• You’re looking for answers your 10-minute appointment didn’t give you

• You want to support your body without relying solely on medication

• You believe there’s more to health than treating symptoms in isolation

Whether you’re struggling with hormone shifts, chronic fatigue, or immune burnout, this episode delivers empowering insight that meets you where you are—and helps you take the next step toward feeling like yourself again.

Ready to explore what your symptoms might really be telling you? Tune in now.

📝 Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to this disclaimer.

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Healing doesn’t happen all at once—but each question, each step, and each small win adds up. This episode