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

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Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dealing with stubborn weight that won’t budge, unpredictable digestion, or energy crashes that hit hard, especially after having kids?

Do you feel like your body is working against you, and no matter how “healthy” you try to be, you’re still bloated, burnt out, and wondering what happened to the old you?

I’m Sara Moreira, nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and mom of 4. After walking through my own journey of postpartum depletion, 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, nervous system-supportive approach to help women restore their metabolism, digestion, and energy after having kids.

Inside the Hormone Healing for Moms Podcast, we go beyond quick fixes and diets to uncover the root causes of chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, bloating, hair loss, and weight loss resistance.

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 medicine and God-designed healing.
Each episode will help you understand your body on a deeper level so you can get real results that last without burning out or giving up the things that matter most. Because true healing isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual too.

Let’s redefine what it means to bounce back after kids and walk in the healing and wholeness you were always meant for.

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Episodes

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025

Email me at sara@functionalmom.com to get your HTMA kit straight to your door!
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
 
You’ve probably tried magnesium for better sleep, less stress, or more energy but what if it’s not actually working? In this episode, I break down why so many moms still feel tired, anxious, or wired even after supplementing with magnesium.
You’ll learn:
Why a high calcium-to-magnesium ratio can keep you stuck in fatigue
The hidden minerals that determine whether magnesium actually absorbs
How gut health and stress both impact your mineral status
Why “just taking magnesium” isn’t enough and what to do instead
 
 
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.

Friday Oct 03, 2025

Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
 
How an imbalance affects blood sugar, stress, and metabolism
Why it can be a hidden cause of weight loss resistance
Simple ways to restore balance with minerals, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies
If you’ve been struggling to lose weight despite eating well and exercising, this episode will help you understand the root cause and what to do about 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
 
 
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.

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025

Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
 
Are you stuck on restrictive diets for your IBS? cutting out gluten, dairy, FODMAPs, and still feeling bloated, gassy, or constipated? In this episode, we dive into the #1 mistake people make with IBS: focusing only on food elimination and ignoring blood sugar and metabolic health.
We’ll break down why eliminating foods alone doesn’t fix IBS, how unstable blood sugar drives gut inflammation and dysbiosis, and what you can actually do to calm your gut and feel normal 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.

Tuesday Sep 23, 2025

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
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
Instagram ->@functional_mom
 
If you’re a mom in your 30s and you’re dealing with mood swings, heavy periods, PMS, low libido, or waking up at 2 AM, you might be thinking, "My hormones must be a mess!" And you're not wrong… but what if the real issue started before your hormones even got involved?
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into why so many hormone symptoms in your 30s—like hair loss, irritability, fatigue, and low sex drive—are actually rooted in blood sugar instability and insulin resistance. I’ll explain how chronically spiking or dropping blood sugar dysregulates your entire hormone cascade
 
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.

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025

LAST CALL to sign up! Workshop is happening today!!
Join my weight loss workshop LIVE! https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/workshop
3 Steps to Balance Your Hormones for Sustainable Weight Loss happening September 16th at 12 PM EST. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight, there’s likely a root hormone imbalance holding you back. In just one hour, you’ll discover the key to restoring your metabolism, balancing your blood sugar, and finally seeing results that last. Plus free giveaway entries for everyone who joins live!
 
 
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Let’s find out what your body’s been trying to tell you and help you feel like yourself again.
 
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.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

Join my weight loss workshop LIVE! https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/workshop
3 Steps to Balance Your Hormones for Sustainable Weight Loss happening September 16th at 12 PM EST. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight, there’s likely a root hormone imbalance holding you back. In just one hour, you’ll discover the key to restoring your metabolism, balancing your blood sugar, and finally seeing results that last. Plus free giveaway entries for everyone who joins live!
 
In this episode, I’m joined by my client Sydney, who came to me with extreme, uncomfortable bloating that she was experiencing seven days a week. Even with a background in health sciences and a clean diet, she felt stuck, exhausted, and frustrated with her body.
Fast forward just three months into our work together, and Sydney’s story has completely shifted. She now wakes up with a flat stomach, only deals with mild bloating occasionally, and has significantly more energy and the best part is, she’s only halfway through.
We dive into:
What life looked like for Sydney before working with me
Why “eating clean” wasn’t enough to solve her bloating
The shifts that made the biggest difference in her healing
What natural healing looks like realistically! 
How her energy and confidence have transformed in just a few months
Encouragement for moms who feel like they’ve “tried everything” without success
Sydney’s story is proof that when you address the root cause and support your body the way it was designed, healing and lasting change are possible.
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Let’s find out what your body’s been trying to tell you and help you feel like yourself again.
 
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.

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025

Join my weight loss workshop LIVE! https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/workshop
3 Steps to Balance Your Hormones for Sustainable Weight Loss happening September 16th at 12 PM EST. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight, there’s likely a root hormone imbalance holding you back. In just one hour, you’ll discover the key to restoring your metabolism, balancing your blood sugar, and finally seeing results that last. Plus free giveaway entries for everyone who joins live!
 
 
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Let’s find out what your body’s been trying to tell you and help you feel like yourself again.
 
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.

Friday Sep 05, 2025

Join my weight loss workshop LIVE! https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/workshop
3 Steps to Balance Your Hormones for Sustainable Weight Loss happening September 16th at 12 PM EST. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight, there’s likely a root hormone imbalance holding you back. In just one hour, you’ll discover the key to restoring your metabolism, balancing your blood sugar, and finally seeing results that last. Plus free giveaway entries for everyone who joins live!
 
 
Fall is the perfect season to reset your hormones and finally make weight loss feel effortless. As the days get shorter, your body naturally craves warmth, grounding foods, and routines that support sleep and energy — but most of us keep living like it’s summer.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why eating late, skipping breakfast, and grabbing cold smoothies can actually hijack your hormones
How shorter days, seasonal foods, and proper meal timing can stabilize your blood sugar and calm cravings
Three simple, actionable shifts you can start this week to balance your hormones naturally
How living in alignment with the fall season supports metabolism and sustainable weight loss
👉 Ready to go deeper? Join me in my Weight Loss Workshop for Moms where I’ll show you the exact steps my clients use to balance their blood sugar, reset their metabolism, and finally lose stubborn weight without starving themselves or relying on willpower. You’ll walk away with a plan that works with your biology, not against it.
Signup!!
 
 
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Let’s find out what your body’s been trying to tell you and help you feel like yourself again.
 
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.

Tuesday Sep 02, 2025

Join my weight loss workshop LIVE! https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/workshop
3 Steps to Balance Your Hormones for Sustainable Weight Loss happening September 16th at 12 PM EST. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight, there’s likely a root hormone imbalance holding you back. In just one hour, you’ll discover the key to restoring your metabolism, balancing your blood sugar, and finally seeing results that last. Plus free giveaway entries for everyone who joins live!
 
 
Are challenges a “sign” you should stop pursuing your goals? For a long time, I thought so. But what I’ve learned — through my own journey, my faith, and my work with moms — is that challenges aren’t signs of failure. They’re often the very thing God uses to shape our character and prepare us for what’s next.
In today’s episode, I share:✨ A personal story of how my belief around “signs” shifted when I started living in Christ✨ A powerful Bible verse that reframes struggles as growth (James 1:2–4)✨ Why willpower isn’t the real problem when it comes to weight loss✨ The biological reasons diets and calorie-cutting backfire for moms✨ How to finally work with your body instead of fighting against it
If you’ve been blaming yourself for “failing” at diets or thinking you don’t have enough discipline, this episode is going to set you free.
👉 Ready to go deeper? Join me in my Weight Loss Workshop for Moms where I’ll show you the exact steps my clients use to balance their blood sugar, reset their metabolism, and finally lose stubborn weight without starving themselves or relying on willpower. You’ll walk away with a plan that works with your biology, not against it.
Signup!!
 
 
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Let’s find out what your body’s been trying to tell you and help you feel like yourself again.
 
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.

Friday Aug 29, 2025

Join my weight loss workshop LIVE! https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/workshop
3 Steps to Balance Your Hormones for Sustainable Weight Loss happening September 16th at 12 PM EST. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight, there’s likely a root hormone imbalance holding you back. In just one hour, you’ll discover the key to restoring your metabolism, balancing your blood sugar, and finally seeing results that last. Plus free giveaway entries for everyone who joins live!
 
If you’ve been stuck in a weight loss plateau, chances are it’s not your willpower—it’s your strategy. And when the scale doesn’t move, it’s easy to feel discouraged, less confident, and even start pulling back from the people you love most.
In this episode, I share a different approach to fasting—one that actually works for women. You’ll learn how to reset your metabolism without the extreme methods (like skipping breakfast or eating in tiny windows) that leave you more stressed, tired, and hungry.
I’ll walk you through 3 powerful fasting shifts that can help you break through a plateau, restore your energy, and feel like yourself again so you don't pull away from your spouse when he comes near you :)
 
Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Hormone Health for Moms
Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me
Let’s find out what your body’s been trying to tell you and help you feel like yourself again.
 
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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