Hormone Health for Moms - Hormone balance, Insulin resistance, Boost Energy, Cortisol, Blood sugar

79. 5 Food Swaps This Winter for Moms Who Want to Lower Cortisol and Insulin

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Winter is here, and if you’ve been feeling more tired, stressed, or stuck with weight after the holidays, it’s not your fault. Your body works differently in colder months, and what you eat can either calm or spike your stress hormone, cortisol affecting your energy, sleep, and even weight.
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, specific food swaps you can make this winter to keep cortisol low, stabilize insulin, and support steady energy without dieting, fasting, or juice cleanses. These are foods that tell your body it’s safe, grounded, and supported during the cold months.
 
 
 
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78. Why You Can't Lose Weight as a Mom - 3 Fixable Mistakes

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We cover:
Why intermittent fasting often backfires for moms
How mineral depletion silently worsens insulin resistance
The sneaky ways cortisol spikes keep blood sugar high and fat locked in
Why belly fat is a signal, not a personal failure
What to focus on first so your body feels safe enough to release weight
If you’ve ever thought:
“My body feels stuck”
“I barely eat and still can’t lose weight”
“Why does fat loss feel so hard now?”
 
This episode will help you understand what’s actually happening and where to start if you want weight loss to feel easier again.
 
 
 
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77. When Following the Experts Keeps You Stuck in Hormone Chaos and How to Spot the Red Flags

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We live in a world of endless health advice, trends, and “expert” protocols and it can leave you feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, Sara talks about the red flags you need to watch for in health information, why following every new trend might be doing more harm than good, and how to cut through the noise so you can focus on what truly works for your body.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing the next supplement, diet, or protocol without seeing lasting results, this episode is for you.
 
 
 
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76. The Missing Link to Successful Weight loss After Kids

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In this episode, I’m sharing the one thing that almost no one talks about when it comes to postpartum weight loss: your cellular charge.
If you’ve tried the diets, the workouts, and the supplements and your body still won’t let go of weight, I explain exactly why and it has nothing to do with willpower.
I break down:
What negative net charge actually means in simple terms
How I see moms losing charge every day without realizing it
Why low charge slows hormones, metabolism, and fat loss
The first steps I teach my clients to rebuild charge and finally feel their body responding again
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own body or like nothing is “working,” this episode will help everything finally make sense.
 
 
 
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75. The Truth about Trendy Detox and The Correct Order to Heal IBS and Bloating with Dr. Kate Davis

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If you’ve ever tried a detox, parasite cleanse, elimination diet, or supplement stack hoping it would finally fix your IBS, bloating, or constipation only to end up feeling worse, you’re going to love today’s conversation.
I’m joined by Dr. Kate Davis, a gut health expert who helps women heal by focusing on sequence, not trends. Together, we break down why so many moms get stuck in the gut-symptom cycle: not because they’re doing the wrong things, but because they’re doing them in the wrong order.
Dr. Kate walks us through the exact step-by-step process needed to reverse IBS, constipation, bloating, and chronic gut symptoms by addressing stress, toxins, infections, and organ function in a structured, logical sequence.
This episode will help you understand why detoxing before your organs are ready makes you feel worse, why trendy gut protocols backfire, and how to support your body so healing becomes predictable
Dr. Kate Davis, D.C.
website: https://drkatedavis.com/home 
Instagram: @drkatedavis 
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74. From Postpartum Depression & Prediabetes to a Mom Who Finally Feels Good - Interview with Sara

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In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with one of my current clients whose transformation is nothing short of incredible. Before she first came to me, she was pre-diabetic, dealing with postpartum depression, getting shaky between meals, and didn’t feel like herself at all. She told me she felt like her body was working against her.
Today… she describes herself as the happiest she’s ever been with stable moods, balanced blood sugar, consistent energy, and a lightness she thought she’d never feel again.
We talk about:
What it felt like to be doing everything “right” and still feeling awful
The moment she realized her blood sugar and metabolism were driving her symptoms
The simple shifts that made the biggest difference
How opening drainage, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting minerals changed her mood
What surprised her most on her journey
How motherhood feels now that her body is finally supporting her again
Her advice for any mom who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or dismissed by doctors
This conversation is such a beautiful reminder that your mood isn’t “just your hormones” and it’s definitely not “just postpartum.” Your body is trying to get your attention and when you support the root causes, everything shifts.
So many moms are told:“You’re just tired.”“It’s normal after having a baby.”“It’ll pass.”“Just eat cleaner.”
And meanwhile…
blood sugar is unstable
minerals are depleted
inflammation is high
the gut is struggling
circadian rhythm is off
mitochondria are drained
And you’re left feeling like you’re failing when your body is the one that needs support.
This episode gives you a real-life, honest look at what happens when you finally address the root cause especially when you’re postpartum and trying to hold everything together.
 
 
 
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73. 3 Most Common Root Causes of Bloating for Busy Moms

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If you’re a busy mom dealing with bloating, digestive discomfort, or stubborn puffiness, this episode is for you. Most women think bloating is just a food problem but the truth is, it’s usually more than that.
In this episode, I break down the three root causes of bloating that keep your body feeling inflamed, puffy, and uncomfortable even when you’re eating “healthy” and trying to do everything right. You’ll learn simple, actionable steps you can implement immediately to calm your digestion, support your metabolism, and finally feel like yourself again.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why blood sugar swings create bloating and low energy
How stress and cortisol affect digestion and abdominal puffiness
The role of your body’s detox pathways in bloating and water retention
Simple, practical tips for stabilizing energy and reducing bloating
Why stricter diets or cutting more foods often backfire
 
 
 
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72. When Eating “Healthy” Actually Hurts Your Hormones and Causes Low Energy & Weight Gain

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What I Cover in This Episode
The surprising way the “healthiest” meals can tank cortisol
Why low-carb or low-calorie breakfasts trigger mid-day crashes
How under-eating keeps your thyroid in survival mode
The truth about smoothies, salads, and raw foods and why they often make bloating worse
What happens to your hormones when you skip meals
Why your metabolism needs safety, nourishment, and rhythm — not restriction
The nutrients most moms accidentally cut out (and why those nutrients matter so much)
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In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that so many women have been told to just “live with” ovulation pain. You might know it as that sharp twinge or dull ache mid-cycle that you’ve been told is normal or “just part of being a woman.” But here’s the truth: recurring ovulation pain is a sign your body is communicating something deeper.
I’ll walk you through what’s really going on when ovulation hurts, what your hormones are trying to tell you, and the most common root causes from inflammation and sluggish detox pathways to mineral imbalances and blood sugar dysregulation. 
In This Episode, I Talk About
What’s actually happening in your body during ovulation
The hidden reasons why ovulation pain happens and what it reveals about your hormone balance
How gut health, liver detox, and blood sugar play a role in mid-cycle pain
My favorite simple, natural strategies to support pain-free ovulation
 
 
 
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70. 5 Subtle Signs Your Blood Sugar is Actually a Big Issue

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You don’t have to be diabetic to struggle with blood sugar issues. In fact, some of the most common signs that your blood sugar is off-balance are easy to miss especially for busy moms who are doing “all the right things” but still feel exhausted, or stuck with stubborn weight.
In this episode, Sara breaks down the five subtle signs that your blood sugar isn’t as stable as you think, what’s really going on behind the scenes in your metabolism, and simple steps to start building better metabolic flexibility.
 
 
 
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69. The Hidden Reasons Your Labs Look Fine but You Still Feel Exhausted & Can't Lose Weight

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Ever been told your labs look “normal” even though you’re tired, moody, can’t lose weight, and feel completely off? In this episode, Sara breaks down why conventional lab work often misses what’s really happening in your body and how functional testing tells a deeper story about your energy, hormones, and metabolism.
You’ll learn the real reason so many moms struggle with fatigue, cravings, and hormonal symptoms (even when doctors say everything checks out).
 
 
 
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