The Truth About Hormone Health, PCOS & Why You Can't Skip Steps in Healing with Naihomy Jerez

Описание: In this conversation, I sit down with Naihomy Jerez, Certified Food and Hormone Health Coach, Bronx-raised Dominicana, mama of two, and host of "Let's Be Healthy Latinas" podcast.

We're talking about what it really takes to heal and why most people are skipping the most important steps. Naihomy specializes in working with Latinx women and women of color, helping them reverse pre-diabetes, manage PCOS, navigate infertility, and reclaim their energy.

In this episode, we break down the difference between reductionism (what Western medicine does) and holism (what our bodies actually need), why checking in with your body is the most radical first step, and how the "push through" culture keeps women of color sick and disconnected from their bodies.

This isn't your typical wellness conversation; it's honest, it's deep, and it may be what you need to hear if you're tired of quick fixes that don't work.

[00:00] Introduction & Welcome
[01:30] Meet Naihomy Jerez - Her Journey into Health Coaching
[04:45] Why Naihomy Was Embarrassed to Be a Coach (And Why She Isn't Anymore)
[07:20] Common Health Challenges in the Latinx Community: Pre-Diabetes, PCOS, Infertility
[10:15] The Biggest Barriers to Lifestyle Change
[14:30] Why Beliefs from Childhood Keep Us Stuck
[16:45] The Challenge of Being the First in Your Family to Change
[20:00] Reductionism vs. Holism - Understanding the Western Medical System
[24:30] The Stages of Healing: Why You Can't Skip Steps 1-10 to Get to Level 15
[28:15] The Supplement Trap - Why You Need "Fertile Ground" First
[32:00] The Most Important First Step: Checking In With Your Body After Every Activity
[35:45] Breaking Free from "Pushing Through" Culture
[38:20] How Trauma and Protection Mechanisms Show Up in Our Bodies
[41:00] Different Healing Modalities: Ayurveda, TCM, and Functional Medicine
[43:30] Scope of Practice and Finding the Right Practitioner for You
[45:00] Where to Find Naihomy & Final Thoughts

FEATURING:
Naihomy Jerez, is a Certified Integrative Nutrition and Hormone Health Coach and the podcast host of “Let’s Be Healthy Latinas”. She is deeply passionate about teaching women of color how to use food and lifestyle to redefine weight loss, support their hormones, and heal their body, while living their best life. Naihomy began her own wellness journey after the birth of her second son, shedding 50 pounds without restrictions, maintaining her progress year after year, while honoring her foodie and cultural identity. Motivated by her transformation and healing, she launched her coaching business, driven by a desire to show women in her community that achieving health goals is important, can be fun, simple, and sustainable. Here are some fun facts about Naihomy - she is a Bronx raised Dominicana, partner, and mother of two, who loves eating good food, going to gym classes and reggaeton concerts

📱 Instagram: @naihomyjerez
🌐 Website: www.naihomyjerez.com
🎙️ Podcast: Let's Be Healthy Latinas

✨ Healing requires addressing the foundations first—you can't skip steps
✨ Supplements need "fertile ground" to work; they're not magic pills
✨ The most important first step is learning to check in with your body
✨ "Pushing through" culture is a protective mechanism that keeps us disconnected
✨ Western medicine is reductionist; holistic healing considers the whole person
✨ Different modalities (Ayurveda, TCM, functional medicine) can all support healing
✨ Going against the grain and being "the first" in your family is one of the hardest barriers
✨ Real transformation includes addressing beliefs, stress, sleep, and community—not just food

HOST:
Veronica Paige - Ayurvedic Practitioner & Holistic Health Guide
📱 Instagram: @veronicapaige_g
🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vernsbalancingpaige
🎙️ Podcast: Sort of Sattva

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This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.