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102. Why Modern Wellness Is Leaving Women Burned Out with Kate Prince and Jo Woodhurst
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- Feb 18, 2026
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Summary
Feeling tired, wired, or overwhelmed has become so common that many women stop questioning it. When wellness starts to feel like another full-time job, it is often a sign that the body is asking for something simpler, steadier, and more supportive. In today’s episode, I sit down with Kate Prince and Jo Woodhurst of Ancient + Brave to explore why modern wellness has become so complicated, and how we can return to practices that actually help us feel well. We talk about ritual over routine, blending instead of balance, and the role nature, rhythm, and community play in nervous system regulation and long-term resilience. We also explore the supplement space through a higher standard, including sourcing, formulation, and synergy, while reframing collagen, creatine, and nighttime support as tools that nourish rather than overstimulate. Kate Prince is the founder of Ancient + Brave, a B Corp certified wellness brand rooted in sustainability and education. Jo Woodhurst is the brand’s Director of Nutrition and Education, bringing a science-led, whole-body approach focused on helping people feel genuinely supported. What's Discussed: (00:00) What it means to feel rooted and why simplicity and regulation matter for health (08:00) Morning rituals, nature, and the free daily practices that calm the nervous system (16:00) Bravery in everyday life and why wellness does not need to be extreme (24:00) Why modern wellness feels so complicated and how trends pull us out of balance (32:00) Ritual versus routine and why meaning creates long-term consistency (40:00) Collagen, creatine, and reframing supplements as support rather than optimization (48:00) Sleep, nighttime rituals, and nourishing the body without overstimulation (56:00) Burnout, stress, and why blending life works better tha…