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

83. 3 Ways to Make Weight Loss Feel Easy for Moms in 2026

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 weight loss feels hard, exhausting, or like it requires more discipline than you have left this episode is for you.
So many moms after kids are stuck on the dieting train: eating less, trying harder, and wondering why their body won’t respond anymore. The truth? When hormones, minerals, and your nervous system are depleted, weight loss isn’t supposed to feel hard it’s supposed to feel supported.
In this episode, I break down 3 ways to make weight loss feel easy again, without tracking, restriction, or adding more to your already full plate. We talk about why slow and steady beats dieting (especially postpartum), how getting dopamine from light instead of food can reduce cravings and stress eating, and how mineral support can quietly boost metabolism, energy, and hormone balance.
 
 
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.

82. 3 Ways Cortisol is Quietly Wrecking Your Energy & Ability to Lose Weight as a Mom

Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms
 
In today’s episode, I share the story behind why I created this company and why so many moms feel exhausted, dismissed, and unheard after having kids. I talk about how vague symptoms like fatigue, stubborn belly weight, anxiety, and hormone imbalances are often brushed off as “normal,” even when labs come back normal, leaving moms without real answers.
We dive into cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone and how it quietly keeps the body stuck in survival mode, disrupting hormones, blood sugar, and digestion. I break cortisol down in a simple, reassuring way and share three foundational steps I use with clients to help rebalance cortisol for more energy, and more stable hormones.
 
 
 
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.

81. Exposing my Mistakes. What I Would Not Do Again to Lose Weight as a mom of 4 with Insulin Resistance - Part 2

Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms
 
Join me for my personal story of how I lost 30 pounds without dieting or intense exercise after 4 kids even with insulin resistance. In part 2 I talk about the things I absolutely would not do if I had to lose the weight again [exposing my mistakes]and what I absolutely WOULD do 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.

80. How I Lost 30 Pounds After 4 kids with Insulin Resistance - Part 1

Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms
 
Join me for my personal story of how I lost 30 pounds without dieting or intense exercise after 4 kids even with insulin resistance. 
 
 
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.

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

Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms
 
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.
 
 
 
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.

78. Why You Can't Lose Weight as a Mom - 3 Fixable Mistakes

Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms
 
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.
 
 
 
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.

77. When Following the Experts Keeps You Stuck in Hormone Chaos and How to Spot the Red Flags

Join my FREE Energy Reset Challenge 12/12/25!!!https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/y7yq9emn33
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
 
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.
 
 
 
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.

76. The Missing Link to Successful Weight loss After Kids

Join my FREE Energy Reset Challenge 12/12/25!!!https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/y7yq9emn33
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
 
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.
 
 
 
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.

75. The Truth about Trendy Detox and The Correct Order to Heal IBS and Bloating with Dr. Kate Davis

Join my FREE Energy Reset Challenge 12/9/25 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/y7yq9emn33
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
 
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 
Exclusive discount for listeners: go to my instagram & DM me ‘100’ for $100 off an initial consult + labs package
 
 
 
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.

74. From Postpartum Depression & Prediabetes to a Mom Who Finally Feels Good - Interview with Sara

Join my FREE Energy Reset Challenge 12/9/25 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/y7yq9emn33
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
 
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.
 
 
 
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.