Metabolic Health for Moms - Gestational diabetes, Insulin resistance, Boost Energy, Weight loss, Blood sugar
*TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*
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
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
19 min
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You can be eating the perfect diet and still struggle with energy crashes, cravings, and stubborn weight because food isn’t the only thing that controls your blood sugar. In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 surprising root causes of blood sugar dysregulation that have nothing to do with what’s on your plate.
You’ll learn how circadian rhythm, nutrient depletion, and genetics are shaping your body’s response to food and how to start addressing them for real, lasting balance.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your labs look “normal” but you still don’t feel normal… this one’s for you
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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.
Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
15 min
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause!
https://saramoreirahealth.practicebetter.io/#/64c5b82b1a236079b30640a6/bookings?s=66bf76c39c7417deab7a27dd
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.
Everyone talks about magnesium when it comes to energy and metabolism but there’s another mineral connection that’s just as important (and almost always overlooked).
In this episode, I’m revealing the sodium-to-potassium ratio and how it affects everything from adrenal health to insulin sensitivity. You’ll see how stress, low-salt diets, and chronic fatigue quietly deplete this ratio, and why balancing it may finally unlock your energy and weight loss.
I’ll also walk you through how HTMA testing shows your unique mineral blueprint so you can stop guessing and start healing your metabolism at the root.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
⚖️ Why sodium and potassium are the real metabolic regulators
🔋 How this ratio acts like your body’s energy thermostat
😴 Why low-salt diets and chronic stress slow metabolism and cause water retention
🔍 How HTMA testing reveals your true mineral balance (and adrenal strength)
🧂 Practical ways to support sodium and potassium naturally through diet
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
22 min
Email me at sara@functionalmom.com to get your HTMA kit straight to your door!
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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.
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
16 min
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.
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
19 min
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.
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
17 min
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.
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
17 min
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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.
Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025
19 min
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.
Sep 9, 2025
Sep 9, 2025
16 min
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.
Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
16 min
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.
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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.