In Episode 67 of the Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. podcast, we have a truly inspiring conversation with couple Nichole and BJ Fessant. Nichole, with BJ’s support, tackled burnout, fatigue, and hormone imbalance with curiosity, consistency, and connection.
Nichole’s story is all too common: chronic exhaustion, stubborn weight gain, and the frustrating experience of being told “everything looks fine” by doctors. But instead of settling for feeling stuck, she decided to try a different approach, one that focused on the root causes and honored her body’s unique needs.
From Frustrated and Fatigued to Energized and Empowered
Nichole began her journey feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, from her body, her motivation, and even her passions. But through working with a functional approach to health and diving into pH360’s personalized health typing, she uncovered a simple truth: her body wasn’t broken, it just needed a different kind of support.
With BJ by her side (literally, he joined every coaching session), Nichole began making lifestyle changes that aligned with her biology. From shifting her workout time to the afternoon to rethinking what and when she ate, these subtle changes led to major results, more energy, better mood, loss of stubborn weight, and even a return to the stage as a singer.
The Power of Supportive Relationships
One of the most powerful parts of this episode is witnessing the role BJ played in Nichole’s transformation. Whether it was adjusting routines, picking up extra responsibilities at home, or simply cheering her on, his steady support became a key part of Nichole’s success.
Together, they modeled what it looks like to honor your differences in a partnership, recognizing that each person’s health journey may look different, and that’s not just okay, it’s necessary.
What You’ll Learn From This Episode
This episode is full of wisdom, especially if you’re:
- Feeling exhausted and unheard in your health journey
- Trying to make sustainable lifestyle changes that stick
- Curious about personalized health approaches like pH360
- Looking for inspiration to take that next step, with or without a support system
Nichole and BJ’s story is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn’t have to be dramatic or extreme. Often, it’s about tuning in, taking small steps, and giving yourself permission to live in alignment with who you actually are.
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Learn more about our guests Nichole and BJ Fessant:
Nichole Fessant is an inspirational country recording artist and homeschool ninja.
BJ Fessant is a special educator with a major crush on his wife.
Together they have chosen to take back their health and encourage others along the way.
Learn More about Kate King:
Kate brings nearly two decades of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and board certified art therapist, combined with her work as a Radiant Life coach to the table. She is also the multi-award-winning author of three powerful self-help psychology books. Kate’s work integrates epigenetics through a relational, behavioral, and intergenerational family trauma lens. She also incorporates brain and nervous system science with psychology, spirituality, and creativity for a dynamic approach to deep inner work and personal healing.
Learn More about Susan Robbins:
Susan is a retired law enforcement officer and an accomplished Certified Epigenetic Human Performance Coach with a diverse and extensive background in wellness. She began her wellness career in 2015 as a holistic health and stress management coach. Her passion for helping others led her to expand her expertise into epigenetics in 2019, where she discovered the missing piece of the health optimization puzzle: Personalized health.
As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Level 2 Apeiron Zoh Epigenetic Human Performance Coach (DNA), and Certified PH360 Coach through Precision Health Alliance, Susan has developed a unique approach to health and wellness through completely personalized health. She is the proud recipient of the 2023 Precision Health Alliance Coach of the Year award. Susan works with clients to elevate their health and overall quality of life by understanding their unique needs based on their genetic makeup, taking out the guesswork, and getting results.
Their Synergy
Susan and Kate come from two very different, but perfectly complementary, worlds in the health and wellness space. Together, their synergy is magnetic. Think: science meets soul, strategy meets intuition, real talk meets radical transformation.
