Rewrite Your Story, Rewire Your Hormones: The New Era of Healing Starts Here! With Dr Sonya Jensen

05/12/25 • 63 min

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Sonya Jensen to explore the deep connection between our hormones, generational trauma, and emotional resilience. After navigating her own journey with PCOS, an eating disorder, and a passion for healing, Dr. Sonya shares how understanding the root causes of stress such as emotional, chemical, and ancestral can help us transform our health from the inside out. This conversation dives into the future of healing, hormonal blueprints, and how rewriting your internal narrative puts you back in the driver’s seat of your wellbeing.

In this episode:

The link between generational trauma, hormonal imbalances, and healing.
How to regulate your emotions and undo chronic stress.
The different types of stresses such as emotional, chemical, physical and how your body processes them.
How the stories we tell ourselves impact our physiology.
How to work with your vagus nerve to support your nervous system.
Tips for finding acceptance, resilience, and self-trust.
The significance of periods as clues to your hormonal health.
The impact of suppressing your natural rhythms (like with the pill).
How to shift ancestral patterns and embrace generational wisdom.
Understanding the hormonal hierarchy of healing.
The future of healing: self-discovery, emotional regulation, and hormonal recalibration.
Why postnatal depression is so common and how we can better support women.
Moon cycling and how to hack your hormones naturally.

Mentioned:

Discover the powerful guide to healing your hormones and reclaiming your story with Dr. Sonya Jensen’s book, "Woman Unleashed” Get your copy here!

Episode Sponsor: If you experience period pain, anxiety, or just want to feel more at ease in your body Hottie Co is a great place to start. Their Australian sheepskin hot water bottle offers slow, consistent warmth without the rubber smell or leaks.

Explore more here: https://hottieco.com/ Get 10% off your order with code TESSTALKS.

Follow Dr Sonya Jensen: @drsonyajensen

Follow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial

Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahan

Follow me on YouTube: TessShanahan

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode:

The link between generational trauma, hormonal imbalances, and healing.
How to regulate your emotions and undo chronic stress.
The different types of stresses such as emotional, chemical, physical and how your body processes them.
How the stories we tell ourselves impact our physiology.
How to work with your vagus nerve to support your nervous system.
Tips for finding acceptance, resilience, and self-trust.
The significance of periods as clues to your hormonal health.
The impact of suppressing your natural rhythms (like with the pill).
How to shift ancestral patterns and embrace generational wisdom.
Understanding the hormonal hierarchy of healing.
The future of healing: self-discovery, emotional regulation, and hormonal recalibration.
Why postnatal depression is so common and how we can better support women.
Moon cycling and how to hack your hormones naturally.

Mentioned:

Discover the powerful guide to healing your hormones and reclaiming your story with Dr. Sonya Jensen’s book, "Woman Unleashed” Get your copy here!

Explore more here: https://hottieco.com/ Get 10% off your order with code TESSTALKS.

Follow Dr Sonya Jensen: @drsonyajensen

Follow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial

Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahan

Follow me on YouTube: TessShanahan

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick?!! Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield

Dr Robert Whitfield, is a world-renowned holistic plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Implant Illness (BII) and he shares insights into the process of breast implant removal and the importance of holistic recovery. Dr Whitfield discusses his groundbreaking SHARP method which combines advanced testing, personalized care, and lifestyle modifications for optimized healing. He also dives deep into the emotional and physical journey of explant surgery, the detoxification process, and the key factors in achieving lasting wellness! Dr Whitfield’s mission is to raise awareness about BII and educate people on how to care for their health through genetics, diet, and environment. If you have implants and are experiencing health complications then this ep is for you!

In this episode:

Dr. Robert Whitfield's Background as renowned expert in Breast Implant Illness (BII) and advanced breast explant procedures.
The first signs of BII and how the body reacts to implants.
How breast implants are safely removed and the steps involved in the procedure.
How sleep, environment, and lifestyle affect the body’s ability to detoxify.
The MTHFR gene and understanding how genetic factors influence detoxification and health.
Can using a sauna affect health when you have breast implants?
Dr Whitfield’s Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program focuses on genetics, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
The emotional aspects of explant surgery and how mindset plays a crucial role in healing.
Fat transfers vs implants
The personalized care and support provided through Dr. Whitfield's practice.
The importance of prioritizing sleep for better recovery and overall health.

Mentioned:

Website: www.drrobertwhitfield.com

IG: @breastimplantillnessexpert

Dr Roberts Podcast: linked here

Follow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial

Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahan

Follow me on YouTube: TessShanahan

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next Episode

Mindful Living, Overcoming Anxiety & Building Resilience with OPEN Founder Manoj Dias

In this episode, Manoj Dias gets real about his journey from battling health issues and burnout to discovering the life-changing impact of meditation. He opens up about growing up in a Sri Lankan household, leaving the corporate world behind, and what it really means to live mindfully. Tess and Manoj chat about spirituality, emotional awareness, and the messy beauty of being human. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or just curious about finding more calm in the chaos, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

Manoj's journey into meditation after health struggles.
Meditation helped him make wiser decisions and find happiness.
Upbringing with Buddhism and curiosity about something bigger.
Intuition as a child guided him and led to surrendering boundaries.
Meditated 15 hours a day and connected deeply with nature.
Transitioned from the finance industry to teaching.
Created a meditation app after a seminar opportunity.
Discussed the intersection of religion, science, and meditation.
Breath as a tool for changing physiological states.
Embracing duality in existence with awareness and authenticity.
Importance of researching and being authentic in spirituality.
Emphasising that we are not defined by our experiences.
Meditation as a practice for self-awareness, not healing.
Creating the right conditions to thrive, especially with ADHD.

Mentioned:

Episode Sponsor: If you’re looking to support your health with plant-based, naturopath-formulated supplements. Wanderlust is a brand worth exploring. From sleep and stress to energy and focus, their range is rooted in traditional herbal medicine. Shop here

Explore more:

Open App: https://go.o-p-e-n.com/TESSTALKS use code “tesstalks” for a discount.

Manoj Dias https://www.manojdias.com.au/

Open Meditation app: https://go.o-p-e-n.com/TESSTALKS

Follow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial

Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahan

Follow me on YouTube: TessShanahan

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.