Thriving Through Menopause
“Jenn shared evidence-based recommendations and helped me develop lifelong habits to build my new menopause body. I gained muscle, my athletic performance improved, and my capacity to cope with life expanded. My machine is undeniably different than it was before my ovaries were removed, but I have enjoyed inhabiting this body more in the past year than I had in the four years prior. Anyone who talks to me about menopause will hear the pearls of wisdom that Jenn shared with me, including the validation, hope, clarity, and transformation I have experienced. The ripple effects of her knowledge and passion profoundly impacted my life and I am so grateful to have her on my team!”
—Pamela Robichaud, DPT, Co-Director of The Ranger, Vermont’s Gravel Enduro
SUccess stories
Real Women. Real Results.
“Jenn helped me recognize this time in my midlife as a re-alignment, not a crisis.”
“This is the first time changes actually stuck. I feel strong and capable in my body again.”
“Before I met Jenn, I was wondering about GLP-1 medications. I didn’t want to go there and now I don’t have to! This coaching program has been money well spent!”
“When I think back to the way my mindset was before working with Jenn, my whole approach has changed. Prior to this program, after dinner I would automatically think, ‘what’s next’? I would feel like I was missing out if I didn’t have dessert. Now I am so satiated after dinner, that I now ask myself, “Do I even WANT dessert?! I definitely don’t feel like I am missing out anymore!!”
“When I used to have a setback, I would say to myself, “I will start again on Monday,” Now the reset time is much quicker and I get back on track in a matter of minutes, not days, weeks or months! Now, I bend, not break and hold myself accountable with grace…the reset is much faster and the results keep coming.”
“I lost 5 pounds over the last month! This new weight feels really good. And it’s sustainable weight loss.”
“This is the first time in three years that I have been able to look at my body and clothes and see MYSELF again! My weight loss goal is now reachable!”
“Having Jenn as an accountability partner has significantly accelerated and impacted my success!”
Clarity & Confidence in Midlife
Before working with Jenn, I was feeling okay about my health as I am a fairly healthy person, but I wanted more information to better help myself to prepare for the challenges of aging ahead of me. I was struggling with sleep, stress, brain fog and low energy.
As a middle aged woman, it can feel overwhelming to know where to turn for solid health advice. I love working with Jenn because she takes tremendous medical, physical and spiritual training and provides you with a sustainable blueprint for better health, balanced hormones, and less stress. This blueprint cuts through the noise and consumerism that we are bombarded with all day long. Jenn's advice is backed by science and experience. Her approach is so practical that you can easily incorporate it into your daily life.
Since working with Jenn, I have achieved a more efficient approach to nutrition in midlife. This includes knowing what to eat, when to eat, and what habits that I can develop to incorporate these practices in my life. I have a much better and more nuanced understanding of the science behind menopause. I have a deeper understanding of the importance of nervous system regulation and new habits to incorporate into my morning routine to promote overall mental health wellness. The biggest takeaway is that the body and mind are extremely interconnected and I can do a much better job of listening to my body instead of just paying attention to my thoughts.
—Grace, VT
Sustainable Weight Loss
“My struggle was with post menopausal weight gain. For two years, I was carrying around a few extra pounds and nothing was working. In addition, sleep was an issue. Now, I fit into clothes from four years ago! I actually find that I am not hungry in between meals and most of all - my joint pain has gone away! I stared running again and I feel great! Consistency is key. The first few weeks of working together gave me the foundation to keep going…IT IS POSSIBLE!
—Lorin, VT
“My experience working with Jenn O'Connor has been fabulously rewarding and successful. I have struggled with weight issues all my life, and I was really sick of trying and failing or succeeding only to slip back into old habits. Finally I threatened myself that I would spend the huge amount of money on weight loss drugs if my last-ditch effort to find effective support for some major changes did not work. That was the moment I found Jenn. She helped me clarify my goals and make realistic, doable plans for meeting them, and then provided coaching support as I put my plans into action. I knew intellectually what mindfulness was all about, but Jenn supported me in figuring out how to use mindfulness as a way to change my relationship with food that wasn't about deprivation, but about celebration. I am amazed at how successful my work with her has been in a very short time. I cannot say enough about how highly I recommend her to anyone who is seeking to make personal change.”
—Deena F. Burlington, VT
Lea Davison, MTB World Championships, 2014
Jenn, an essential part of my support crew
“I underwent hip surgery in January 2014 and came back for the second half of the 2014 mountain bike world cup season. It took a crew of people to get me from crutches to the 2014 World Championship podium, and Jenn O' Connor was an essential part of my support crew. In a normal season, I push my body hard, and I need a lot of body work to recover, to race at the highest level, and to prevent injuries. In this comeback season, bodywork was even more crucial. Jenn's massage helped me recover and return to racing my best season yet.”
—Lea Davison, 2x Olympian, mom and advocate, Sunderland, VT
Jenn with USA Triathlon Team & Staff, Tokyo Olympics 2021
Relationships & Transformation
“I had a transformative experience working with Jenn. She held incredible space for me and helped me clarify that I wanted to focus coaching on my relationships with myself and others, which has been remarkable toward building community and self-trust. She also shared several mindfulness exercises that I use most days. I see the positive results in my life in surprising ways and I can’t wait to continue this journey!”
— SF, VT
Insight & Confidence
“Jenn was a wonderful coach! Her skills, compassion, and insight made me feel comfortable and allowed me to make some significant changes in my life. I loved my coaching journey, it gave me confidence again.”
— Holly, VT
Exercise Plan & Stress Management
“Jenn’s coaching style immediately put me at ease. She asked insightful questions, which helped me feel seen and heard. This allowed me to take meaningful action toward my goals around consistent exercise and stress management. I truly appreciated this support, especially while juggling a very full life with my career, family and friends! I highly recommend working with Jenn!”
—LANE, Tampa, FL
