The “Crone” Era: How Midlife Women Reclaim Power, Metabolic Health, and Confidence with Jenn Pike

What if midlife isn’t the beginning of the end… but the beginning of your wise woman era?

In this episode, Esther sits down with Jenn Pike, Medical Exercise Specialist and Functionally Integrative Diagnostic Nutritionist, for a conversation that hits hard (in the best way). Jenn reframes the word “crone” as the empowered, intuitive, no-permission-needed version of you… and explains why perimenopause and menopause can be a portal to deeper self-trust, stronger boundaries, and real metabolic health.

They dig into why women are so often dismissed in conventional medicine, how we learn to gaslight ourselves, and why “all or nothing” thinking keeps us trapped in shame cycles. Jenn also breaks down what actually works for body recomposition in midlife… and why the boring basics (walking, strength training, sleep, nourishment, and boundaries) beat expensive trends every time.

If you’ve felt exhausted, puffy, dismissed, or like you “should be past this by now”… this episode is your permission slip to come back home to yourself.

What You’ll Learn

• What “crone” really means… and why it’s a powerful midlife identity
• Why women feel gaslit by the medical system (and how to stop internalizing it)
• The difference between metabolism and metabolic health
• How to break the “good week/bad weekend” shame loop
• Why biohacking trends can backfire when your foundation is shaky
• How to start strength training safely (and why bodyweight matters first)
• Why waking up hungry can be a good metabolic sign
• The real timeline for midlife body recomposition (hint: it’s not 30 days)
• The simplest mindset shift that builds self-trust fast

Connect with Jenn:

• Jenn Pike Website: www.jennpike.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennpike/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JennPike
• Books: The Simplicity Project, The Simplicity Kitchen, The Simplicity Body

Connect with Esther

• Website: estherblum.com
• Instagram: @gorgeousesther

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education only and is not medical advice.