EP23 - Unlocking Health in Your 50s and Beyond: A Journey with Jacqueline Pendleton

Are you feeling like you're running on empty? Waking up exhausted despite getting enough sleep? For high-achieving professionals over 50, these symptoms aren't just normal signs of aging – they're warning signals your body is desperately trying to send you.

The Hidden Cost of High Achievement

Jackie Pendleton, a health coach with 38 years of experience, puts it perfectly: "It's almost like the slippery slidy soap... people do ignore it really, especially if they're high achievers and then, you know, it's like hello, your body's knocking on the door saying right, I'm going to show you now."

This resonates deeply with many successful professionals who've spent decades building their careers while putting their health on autopilot. Like Steve Adams, who ran an 800-employee company but found himself dealing with unexplained chest pains and burnout at age 53. He describes it as "sliding down a railroad, like down the rail line on my feet, and the rail line was getting wider and wider. I was just trying to hang on."

The Hidden Epidemic of High-Performer Burnout

The real issue isn't just about feeling tired or gaining weight. It's about the systematic breakdown that happens when high-achieving professionals:

• Prioritize everyone else's needs above their own
• Push through exhaustion with sheer willpower
• Ignore their body's warning signals
• Accept subpar health as "normal aging"

As Jackie explains, "Usually those types of people... they're high achievers, high performers, and they just want everything to go 100%. But they're not used to really putting themselves first."

The True Cost of Ignoring Your Health

What happens when you continue pushing through? The consequences can be severe:

• Autoimmune conditions
• Chronic fatigue
• Unexplained weight gain
• Stress-related heart issues
• Digestive problems
• Sleep disruption

But here's the most frightening part: Traditional medical tests often miss these issues entirely. Jackie shares her personal experience: "Gained 15 kilos and a racing heart rate from stress. Didn't have anything show up on a blood test."

This is the moment when many professionals realize they're at a crossroads. Continue down the same path and risk serious health consequences, or make a change that could transform their quality of life.

The Path to Sustainable Health and Energy

The good news? It's possible to reverse this downward spiral. Steve Adams shares his transformation: "Today, like, I'm 60 now, I have no pain, I have a lot of energy, I sleep really well... It was actually the reflux that was causing all of the chest pains."

Jackie's approach focuses on sustainable transformation through:

Comprehensive Assessment

• Detailed health history review
• Blood chemistry analysis
• Food sensitivity testing
• Stress pattern evaluation

Personalized Implementation "I do it really slowly," Jackie explains. "First of all, we do look at the nutrition... if they're already under a lot of stress and generally I find that if say for instance a woman like that, they've gained weight and people think somebody's put a whole load of weight on and they're eating loads and loads of food, but it's usually the complete opposite, they're not eating enough food."

Education and Empowerment "It's really about habits, creating habits so that then they learn what will work for them," Jackie shares. This isn't about quick fixes or fad diets – it's about creating sustainable change through understanding and implementation.

Ongoing Support and Adjustment Through regular check-ins and adjustments, clients learn to listen to their bodies and make informed decisions about their health. As Jackie says, "If you're not assessing, you're pretty much guessing."

The Transformation Process

Think of your body like a car, as Jackie often tells her clients: "You won't drive down the road and not put any petrol in your car, so why would you do that to your body?" The transformation process is like giving your body a complete tune-up, removing the rust from the chassis, and optimizing its performance.

This approach has helped countless professionals reclaim their health, including those dealing with:

• Lupus
• Fibromyalgia
• Hashimoto's
• Graves' disease
• Chronic stress
• Unexplained weight gain

Your Next Step

If you're ready to stop the cycle of exhaustion and start living with renewed energy and vitality, it's time to take action. As Jackie emphasizes, "If you don't do something about it now, you don't want to wait until it's too late."

Don't let another day pass feeling less than your best. Visit optimalhealthassessment.com today to schedule your complimentary 45-minute health assessment. This comprehensive evaluation will help identify the root causes of your health challenges and create a customized path forward.

Remember, your health is the foundation of everything you've worked so hard to build. Isn't it time to invest in yourself with the same dedication you've shown in your career?

Take the first step toward sustainable health and energy. Schedule your free assessment at optimalhealthassessment.com now.