Unwritten with Steph
Life doesn’t always go as planned — but it’s never too late to begin again.
Unwritten with Steph is a podcast about reinvention, resilience, and the beauty of starting over. Each week, host Stephanie Shanks sits down for honest, heart-centered conversations with people who have faced life’s unexpected turns — and found their way back to themselves.
Through stories of transformation, courage, and self-discovery, Unwritten reminds us that our past doesn’t define us — it refines us. Whether you’re navigating midlife changes, rediscovering your purpose, or healing from the past, these raw and inspiring conversations will help you reconnect with your truth and remember: it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Keywords: personal growth, transformation, reinvention, authenticity, self-discovery, healing, midlife awakening, empowerment, resilience, self-worth, courage, starting over
Unwritten with Steph
What’s Really Happening with Dr. Tesa Jordens
What's Really Happening with Dr. Tesa Jordens
You've been told you're fine. Your labs came back normal. But you're not sleeping. Your anxiety is through the roof. Your body doesn't feel like yours anymore. And no one is listening.
Dr. Tesa Jordens knows why: menopause wasn't taught in medical school. She's a physician who left "big box medicine" to create 1988 Wellness — a telehealth practice where women in midlife are finally heard, validated, and treated like the complex humans they are.
In this conversation, we talk about:
- Why women are being gaslit in healthcare (and why it's not your doctor's fault)
- The symptoms doctors miss: heart palpitations, joint pain, early waking, and the anxiety you can't explain
- What "you're fine" really means (your labs are normal, but you're in perimenopause)
- Why 99.9% of women should be on vaginal estrogen (yes, really)
- How telehealth is giving women their power back
- Why 1988 matters (hint: it's the year women could finally get a business loan without a male co-signer)
If you've been told "it's just stress" or "you need to lose weight" one more time, this episode is for you.
Connect with Dr. Tesa Jordens: Instagram: @1988wellness Website: 1988wellness.com
Resources Mentioned:
- 1988 Wellness: https://1988wellness.com/
- Dr. Tesa Jordens on Instagram: @1988wellness
- HR 5050: The 1988 bill that changed everything for women entrepreneurs
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