Metabolic Health for Moms - Gestational diabetes, Insulin resistance, Boost Energy, Weight loss, Blood sugar
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Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dealing with stubborn weight that won’t budge, blood sugar that feels unpredictable, high fasting glucose, or energy crashes that hit hard, especially after having gestational diabetes?
Do you feel like your body is working against you, and no matter how “healthy” you try to be, you’re still struggling with cravings, inflammation, weight loss resistance, and wondering why no one warned you that gestational diabetes could impact your health years later?
I’m Sara Moreira, nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and mom of 4. After walking through my own journey with gestational diabetes, postpartum depletion, blood sugar struggles, flatlined cortisol, and gut imbalances, I know what it’s like to feel dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told “everything looks normal” when you feel anything but.
For years I was stuck in the cycle of clean eating, supplement guessing, and chasing symptom after symptom until I discovered how powerful it is to work with the body, not against it.
Now I blend functional lab testing with ancestral rhythms, mineral balancing, and a faith-rooted approach to help moms rebuild their metabolism, regulate blood sugar, and restore their health after gestational diabetes.
Inside the Metabolic Health for Moms Podcast, we go beyond quick fixes and diets to uncover the root causes of insulin resistance, high fasting glucose, and prediabetes after having GDM.
You’ll learn how to reset your circadian rhythm, balance your master hormones like insulin and cortisol, and nourish your body back to safety with simple, science-backed strategies rooted in both functional nutrition and God-designed healing.
Each episode will help you understand your body on a deeper level so you can lower your risk of future diabetes, improve your metabolic health, and get real results that last without burning out or giving up the things that matter most.
Because true healing isn’t just about numbers on a lab report, it’s about restoring the health and vitality you were created for.
Let’s redefine what it means to recover after gestational diabetes and walk in the healing and wholeness you were always meant for.
Episodes
Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
26 min
Intermittent fasting is a hot topic for health right now, but is it good for your hormones? Is it helping or hurting moms? Is there a better way to get the benefits of fasting?
In this episode, you’ll learn:- What type of fasting may be best for you depending on your season of life- What happens with the wrong type of intermittent fasting- How to incorporate fasting for moms in a hormone friendly way!
Ready to feel more energized, balanced, and in sync with your hormones? Press play on today’s episode and start making these small shifts TODAY.
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Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
19 min
Mornings can feel like a chaotic race to get everyone out the door—but did you know that your morning routine could either be supporting or sabotaging your hormones? No extra time needed—in today’s episode, I’m sharing three simple shifts you can make to support your hormones right from the start of your day!
In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ The 3 key changes to make your mornings hormone-friendly✅ Why syncing with your body’s natural circadian rhythm can boost energy and metabolism✅ How to start your day without extra stress, leading to better focus, less fatigue, and fewer cravings
Ready to feel more energized, balanced, and in sync with your hormones? Press play on today’s episode and start making these small shifts TODAY.
👉 Join my free Facebook community for more support! 👉 Become a Hormone Health for Moms Insider!My Circadian App
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Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
18 min
You’re eating clean, cutting sugar, and doing “all the right things”… so why isn’t the scale moving? The answer isn’t just calories—it’s your hormones! And one hormone in particular could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts: INSULIN.
In this episode, we’re diving into:✅ How insulin controls fat storage & metabolism✅ Why "healthy eating" isn’t enough if insulin is out of balance✅ Common signs of insulin resistance (that most moms miss!)✅ Simple shifts to regulate insulin and start burning fat again
If you’re feeling stuck despite your best efforts, this episode is a must-listen!
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Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
31 min
Feeling exhausted, struggling with weight loss, or dealing with bloating, mood swings, and energy crashes—no matter how "healthy" you eat? Your hormones could be out of sync! After kids, your body goes through major shifts, and the key to feeling like yourself again isn’t another fad diet, it’s learning how to work with your hormones, not against them.
In this episode, I’m revealing the #1 secret to balancing your hormones after pregnancy so you can restore energy, support your metabolism, and finally feel GOOD in your body again.
Here’s what you’ll learn:- Why traditional diet advice fails moms after having kids- The biggest mistake keeping your hormones out of balance- Simple shifts to sync with your body’s natural rhythm for better energy, mood, and metabolism
👉 Join my free Facebook community for more support! 👉 Become a Hormone Health for Moms Insider!
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Mar 1, 2025
Mar 1, 2025
3 min
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