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 20, 2026

17 min

Start here!The 5 main reasons' why you haven't been able to lose weight since having kids!
 - Download here!Get in a room and join other moms who are learning how to lose weight and have energy to play with their kids!Join my free private FB group: (4) Hormone Health for Moms | Facebook
 
 
If you’ve ever set a goal to eat better, work out more, or finally lose the weight after having kids—only to fall off a few days later… this episode is for you.
Because the problem isn’t your discipline.And it’s not that you “can’t stay consistent.”
It’s that the way you’re setting goals is working against your body.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why big, exciting goals don’t actually create change especially when you’re dealing with fatigue, hormone imbalance, and a busy life—and what to do instead so you can finally build momentum that lasts.
 
 
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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Mar 17, 2026

18 min

I made a PDF just for you :)5 of the main reasons' why you haven't been able to lose weight since having kids!
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If you’ve been eating less, trying to make healthier choices, and still feel like the scale won’t move after having kids… you’re not alone.
Many moms assume that weight loss after pregnancy should simply come down to calories in versus calories out. But the truth is, your metabolism after pregnancy is influenced by much deeper factors.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and the stress of motherhood can create shifts in hormones, nutrient status, circadian rhythm, and metabolism that make traditional weight loss advice ineffective.
In this episode, I’m breaking down five underlying reasons weight loss can feel stuck after pregnancy, even if you’re eating in a calorie deficit.
You’ll learn why your body may actually be holding onto weight as a protective response, and what you can begin doing to support your metabolism instead of fighting against it.
 
 
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset.Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLEUse Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Mar 13, 2026

44 min

 
Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay are a mother-daughter health coaching duo and the voices behind the Her Healthy Body Podcast. With over 20 years of combined experience working with women both in person and online, they specialize in strength training, protein-focused nutrition, and helping women build consistency without extremes all while keeping God at the center of the journey.
 
Facebook Community: Her Healthy Body
Website: herhealthybody.coInstagram: @her.healthy.body
 
In this episode, we’re unpacking a conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough: how under-nourishing and over-training can actually work against your metabolism. We talk about how to approach workouts in a way that supports your hormones, builds strength, and helps your body feel safe enough to actually burn energy again plus the mindset shift from chasing skinny to becoming truly strong
 
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Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here 
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset.Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLEUse Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Mar 10, 2026

18 min

Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Get on the waitlist!
Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here 
 
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular strategies for weight loss and improving insulin resistance. And for many people, it can work at least initially.
But many women eventually notice something shift. Energy drops, hormones feel off, sleep becomes disrupted, and weight loss may stall.
In this episode, we’re breaking down why intermittent fasting can help improve insulin resistance, why the way many women practice it can create additional stress on the body, and how to approach fasting in a way that supports metabolism rather than working against it.
You’ll learn how insulin, circadian rhythm, and stress hormones all interact and why timing meals appropriately can make a big difference for women.
Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here for a like-minded community of moms just like you looking for natural ways to support their hormones
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset.Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLEUse Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Mar 6, 2026

15 min

Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Sign up here
https://saramoreirahealth.practicebetter.io/#/64c5b82b1a236079b30640a6/bookings?p=6999efd21f2168c9d21e3b34
 
Many moms don’t just struggle with fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal symptoms after having kids, they struggle with something deeper: feeling like they’ve lost control of their own life.
You start the day already exhausted, react to whatever the day throws at you, grab quick food because you’re starving, crash in the afternoon, and by the end of the day you feel like you spent the entire day trying to keep up with life instead of directing it.
In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden concept behind this experience: agency: the feeling that you are the one steering your life, rather than constantly reacting to exhaustion, cravings, stress, and overwhelm.
When your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system are dysregulated, your biology begins to drive your behavior.
The good news is that when your body becomes supported again, something powerful happens. Your energy stabilizes, your mood improves, and your body stops pushing you into survival mode. That’s when you start to experience something many moms are craving: the ability to choose how you show up in your life again.
This episode explores how restoring your health doesn’t just help you lose weight or gain energy it helps you reclaim control, clarity, and direction in your daily life.
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset.Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLEUse Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Feb 28, 2026

16 min

LAST CALL for 50% off pricing for my new group program
Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Sign up here (2 spots left) 
https://saramoreirahealth.practicebetter.io/#/64c5b82b1a236079b30640a6/bookings?p=6999efd21f2168c9d21e3b34
 
Are you tired of feeling exhausted, bloated, and frustrated with your weight no matter how “good” you try to be? You’re not alone, mama. The truth is: consistency isn’t about willpower. It’s about giving your body what it actually needs to release weight, gain energy, and feel like yourself again.
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset.Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLEUse Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Feb 17, 2026

20 min

LAST CALL to totally shift your hormones & lose weight consistently this winter :)Join me for my February workshop!Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍
https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy
 
 
After kids, so many moms feel like their body just stopped responding.
You’re eating better.You’re trying to lose weight.You’re doing all the “right” things.
But nothing works like it used to.
In this episode, we’re talking about the missing step almost no one addresses after pregnancy and motherhood: mineral depletion.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, stress, and dieting all significantly drain key minerals that regulate metabolism, energy, thyroid function, and blood sugar.
And when minerals are depleted, the body shifts into conservation mode making fat loss incredibly difficult, no matter how hard you try.
This episode explains why this happens and how restoring minerals can finally make weight loss feel possible again.
 
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Feb 13, 2026

17 min

Join me for my February workshop!Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍
https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy
 
 
Clean Eating Isn’t the Same as Hormone-Supportive Eating
You can eat organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free…and still have dysregulated hormones.
If you’re exhausted, dealing with PMS, weight loss resistance, bloating, or hair loss it’s not because you’re not “clean” enough.
It’s because hormone health isn’t about restrictions and pushing harder.
In this episode, I break down the simple (but powerful) nutrition foundations that actually support cortisol, thyroid, insulin, progesterone, and estrogen balance especially for busy moms who feel like they’re doing everything right but still feel off.
 
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Feb 11, 2026

21 min

Join me for my February workshop!Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍
https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy
 
 
Are your supplements actually helping your metabolism… or quietly working against it?
In this episode, I break down three popular weight loss supplements I commonly see women using and what the research actually says about their side effects and risks.
I don't want to spread fear, that isn't the point, but if you have been sold a promise that you haven't found the right supplement this is for you. 
This is really about how certain supplements can backfire instead of build metabolic resilience.
If you feel like you’ve “tried everything” and weight loss still feels impossible, this episode will help you zoom out and look at the bigger picture.
What We Cover
Why suppressing cortisol isn’t always the answer
The difference between lowering blood sugar and building metabolic health
Why stimulant-based fat burners can worsen long-term energy output
The research-backed side effects of common weight loss supplements
Why energy production, not adrenaline, drives sustainable fat loss
 
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Feb 5, 2026

17 min

Join me for my February workshop!Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍
https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy
 
 
If you feel like your body is constantly stuck at 10% battery, this episode is for you.
Today we’re breaking down — very simply — why your body really does function like a battery, how circadian rhythm controls your energy and metabolism, and why burnout makes motivation and weight loss feel impossible.
 
In this episode, we cover:
Why your body is literally an energy-producing system
How circadian rhythm acts like your battery’s charging schedule
Why morning sunlight matters more than willpower
How hormones like cortisol and melatonin regulate energy and recovery
Why under-eating and low minerals prevent your “battery” from charging
The exhausted phase of HPA dysfunction and what it feels like
Why weight loss only becomes possible after your body feels safe again
 
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos
Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com
Instagram ->@functional_mom
 
 
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

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