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Science meets soul at Metabolic Mystic—where women stop apologizing for being tired, sensitive, or stressed, and start rebuilding their energy from the inside out. We’re blending hormone wisdom, nervous system repair, and metabolic science into one clear path forward. This is where burnout ends and healing begins—practical, powerful, and deeply personal. Root down, rise up.I've put together a roadmap to help you reset your metabolism, heal your hormones, and rebuild your energy—from the inside out.You're standing at the start of a healing path I’ve walked myself. This isn’t theory—it’s a science-meets-soul roadmap. These are the exact tools I used to understand my body, metabolism, and healing patterns—so I’d know when to pivot, when to stay the course, and how to shift what’s no longer working.
Julia Day, Ph.D.
I'm a professor, mom, trauma-informed yoga instructor, and PhD researcher who’s spent years decoding her own healing. After a lifetime of overachieving, burnout, and people-pleasing, I hit a wall—and rebuilding my health became non-negotiable. My goal is to continue healing while helping other high-achieving women reconnect to their bodies, rebalance hormones and metabolism, and rebuild energy from the inside out. I'm here to make healing clearer, calmer, and more doable—for women who are done with burnout and ready for real change.Check out my favorite tools, guides, reading list, and more below!
I was exhausted, inflamed, anxious—nothing made sense.
I kept pushing harder, and then I finally realized what I really needed was to slow down and start listening. I needed to stop chasing quick fixes and get curious about what my body was trying to tell me. Slowing down (and all of the trial and error) has been hard, but it is worth it.👉 That’s where this roadmap began—for a data-loving problem solver who’s tried it all and tracked it all. Now I’m breaking it down so you can get there faster—without the burnout detours.Let me show you what worked.
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Step 1 | Learn & Gather Data
I started with what I do best: learning. I read—a lot—and curated my Top 10 Healing Books to share the insights that made the biggest difference. Then I got curious about my data. I tested my blood and nutrient levels to establish a baseline with Function Health, and began using a continuous glucose monitor (Nutrisense CGM) to see how food, movement, and stress affected me in real time.I also started using Athlytic, which pulls biofeedback from my Apple Watch to track HRV, recovery, and nervous system readiness—so I could finally sync my effort with my body’s actual capacity instead of pushing through exhaustion.These tools gave me the awareness I needed to make aligned daily decisions—and they might do the same for you. Once I had the data, I started making targeted changes—supporting my nervous system, metabolism, and hormones with tools that worked with my body, not against it. That’s Step 2: Take Aligned Action. ↓
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📚 My Top 10 Healing Book List
A curated collection of evidence-informed books that shaped my understanding of metabolism, hormones, burnout recovery, and nervous system healing. Every book here played a role in my personal healing and research journey—grounded in science, written for real life.
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Function Health
Most “routine” labs miss the deeper patterns—not because your doctor doesn’t care, but because the system isn’t designed for root-cause health. I’m excited to get more data through Function Health. I crunched the numbers, and this subscription is way more affordable than running these tests through my doctor—especially with my high-deductible plan.Curious about your own health story? Use my access code JDAY13 at Function Health to get access to the same full-body labs I use.
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Continuous Glucose Monitor
Using a Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) completely changed the game for my hormone health, energy, and metabolism. It gives real-time insights into how food, stress, sleep, and workouts actually affect your blood sugar—and trust me, the surprises were wild. Why it matters: Stable glucose = stable mood, fewer cravings, better sleep, reduced inflammation, and healthier hormone cycles. It’s not about keto. It’s about your unique metabolic blueprint—and Nutrisense helps you read it like a map.This has made such a huge difference in my overall glucose levels (and habits too).
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Athlytic App
Apple Watch Biofeedback
Athlytic is my go-to for real-time biofeedback. It shows me how my body’s actually responding to stress, sleep, training, and recovery—so I can course-correct before burnout hits. I use it to track HRV, recovery scores, and overall readiness based on my workouts, sleep, and menstrual cycle.What I love most? When my body’s primed, Athlytic pushes me to go for it—which motivates me more than any playlist ever could. But when I’m drained or in the red, seeing the physiological data helps me release the guilt and choose rest with confidence.✨ Great for: spotting burnout early, syncing workouts to your cycle, and training smarter—not harder.
Step 2: Take Aligned Action Healing Toolkit Essentials
Once I had real insight into how my body was functioning, I stopped guessing—and started supporting. These are the tools I use to regulate my nervous system, reduce inflammation, and build strength and resilience from the inside out.No more punishing workouts. No more trendy quick fixes. Just tools that help my body heal in real time—chosen to match the phase I was in and used consistently, not obsessively.Because healing isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—at the right time.The Healing Toolkit: Tools I Actually Use and Love 🍃 Healing shouldn’t be a mystery.🍃
I mapped out every tool and habit that actually helped—no fluff, no guesswork.
My Favorite Healing Ritual
Almost Heaven Outdoor Sauna
I use my sauna as part of my nervous system and metabolism healing ritual—and here's why: Regular sauna use has been shown to boost circulation, support detox pathways, improve insulin sensitivity, and trigger heat shock proteins that protect and repair cells. It also calms your nervous system by increasing parasympathetic activity—meaning: less stress and better sleep. I truly have noticed better sleep and better overall glucose response.According to Dr. Hyman (in Young Forever), saunas can promote resilience and metabolic flexibility when used intentionally.If you’ve been looking for a powerful (and peaceful) way to support hormone balance, inflammation, and energy… this is it.
Stay tuned for more healing guides, meal plans, lessons learned, and cortisol loving workouts!!
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