Living Inspired - A Functional Approach to Women’s Health, Energy, and Resilience
Living Inspired is a podcast about women's health that takes a functional, root-cause approach. Host Rachel Carta, a registered nurse and functional nutrition counselor, discusses issues like fatigue, stress, hormonal changes, sleep difficulties, and metabolism. The show focuses on making small, sustainable changes to restore energy and build resilience, avoiding quick fixes or rigid protocols.
Episodes
116. You Can’t Out-Supplement Your Daily Habits: Where To Start in Perimenopause and Beyond
There’s more conversation about menopause than ever, but knowing what to do with all that information can be difficult. More protein, another supplement, hormone therapy, gut health: what actually deserves your attention first?In this solo episode, I walk through four areas I consider when working with women in midlife: sleep, blood sugar, digestion, and the nervous system. Supplements and hormone
115. Fatigue Doesn't Have One Cause: Connecting the Dots With Dr. Arwa Hussain
So many women are walking around exhausted and treating it as normal. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Arwa Hussain, a clinical pharmacist and Integrative Health Practitioner who helps women understand fatigue, brain fog, and hormone changes, to talk about what may be behind that exhaustion and where to start.Arwa shares her own story, from doing all the "right" things in her 20s wit
114. Exploring Hormone Therapy in Midlife With Lauren Caldwell, FNP
Your sleep has changed, your mood has shifted, your energy isn't what it was, and your labs still come back "normal." Then you start looking into hormone therapy and find more questions than answers. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Caldwell, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Meridian Health and Wellness in Woodstock, Georgia, to talk through some of t
113. The Mouth-Body Connection: What Your Gums Are Telling You About Your Hormones
You floss, you see a little pink, and you rinse and move on with your night. You've pushed through the fatigue, the headaches, the feeling that something is off, because you've got kids and a career and aging parents and there just isn't room to stop and ask what your body is actually trying to tell you. This episode is for the woman who has been managing her symptoms instead of listen
112. Why Trying Harder To Be Healthy Wasn’t the Answer
What happens when you already know a lot about health, you’re trying hard to take care of yourself, and you still don’t feel like yourself?In this episode, I’m talking with my friend and client Johanna about what changed when we stopped looking for another plan and started looking at the whole picture.We talk about anxiety, grief, perimenopause, overwhelm, nervous system load, and why healthy habi
111. Your Hormones Aren't the Whole Story of Perimenopause
Some mornings you feel completely like yourself. Other mornings you don't recognize your own body before your feet hit the floor. If you're exhausted, not sleeping, or thinking "I don't feel like myself anymore," this one's for you. Rachel breaks down why the hormone-only conversation leaves so much out, and introduces the Living Inspired Life Lab, a small group opening S
110. Is Nervous System Regulation Enough? A Conversation with Psychotherapist Kim Saunders
Nervous system regulation can help you feel calmer, but is calm the same thing as healed?In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist and yoga educator Kim Saunders to talk about the difference between regulating the nervous system and processing what may be underneath the reaction. We discuss somatic work, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, old belief patterns, and why the same reactions can keep s
109. The Brain You’re Building in Midlife
Brain health is not only something to think about later in life. What we do in midlife may influence the brain we have in our seventies and eighties, and many of the same habits that support long-term brain health can also help us feel better now.In this episode, I’m breaking down what women in perimenopause need to know about blood sugar, ultra-processed food, movement, strength training, sleep,
108. What a 93-Year-Old Taught Me About Aging Well
If you have caught yourself holding onto a version of you that no longer fits, this conversation is for you. Barb Wojahn, who is 93 years old, has volunteered as a bird bander for 52 years, held leadership roles in her church for decades, and is only now handing off a seniors program she has run for almost 30 years. This is not a conversation about how to live to 93. It is a conversation about how
107. How to Stay Calm Under Pressure: Lessons From a Pilot
You already know the feeling. The plan falls apart, the day turns sideways, and you are left standing in the wreckage of your own expectations, wondering why you could not just stay calm this time. In this episode, I sit down with a woman who spent decades in the cockpit of major airliners, flying everything from a small four passenger plane to a 787 across oceans, and who is now retired and figur
106. Root Cause Nutrition for Women: Reading the Signals
You already know the feeling. It's the moment your calendar says you should be able to keep going, but your body has quietly decided otherwise: the fog rolling in mid-afternoon, the irritability you can't explain, the sense that you used to handle more than this without falling apart. In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had as a guest on Tracy Hoth's podcast, The Organize
105. The Magic Meal Formula: Fewer Cravings, More Energy, No More Diets
If you've spent another Sunday night staring at a grocery list wondering whether you should be low carb, cutting dairy, fasting, or counting macros, this one is for you. In this episode, Rachel steps away from all the noise and hands you the one place she starts with almost every client, no matter what brought her through the door. This isn't another diet. It's a simple formula you can
104. What Nobody Explained to You About Perimenopause and Hormones
You wake up in a body that doesn't quite feel like yours. Sleep is worse, moods are sharper, weight settles somewhere it never used to, and when you finally ask your doctor, you’re told your labs are normal. In this episode, I'm opening the doors to something I teach inside the Living Inspired Life Lab. This is the hormone conversation I have with nearly every woman who finds her way to me
103. The Pelvic Health Conversation No One Ever Had With You
You laugh, you sneeze, you pick up the laundry basket, and there it is again, that little leak you've quietly learned to work around. Or intimacy has started to hurt, and the only advice you've ever gotten was to have a glass of wine and relax. Maybe days pass without a real bathroom trip and you've decided that's just how your body is now. I sat down again with Dr. Judy Rossi, a p
102. What a Gas Line Trench Taught Me About Gratitude and the Nervous System
This is one of those solo episodes where I interrupt the regular schedule because an ordinary moment had something to say. If you've been moving so fast that you're missing your own life, and carrying a stress load you've never actually named, this one is for you.In This EpisodeA hole in the road, a hard hat, and the morning that changed how I see comfortPhysical stress versus emotiona
101. A New Way to Understand Your Body in Midlife with Andrea Nakayama
If your health feels like a list of problems you're supposed to fix on your own, and the internet keeps adding one more thing you "have to" do to feel okay in midlife, this conversation is the exhale you've been needing. My guest is Andrea Nakayama, a pioneer in functional nutrition, the founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance, and the educator who trained me to think the wa
100. Surviving Your Life, or Living It
You're doing all the things you've always done, and somehow your body is pushing back anyway. You're tired in a way sleep doesn't touch, reactive over things that never used to rattle you, moving so fast that whole days disappear before you've actually been inside any of them. You keep telling yourself you'll slow down once everything calms down and everyone else is taken c
99. Why Your Cravings Aren't a Willpower Problem
You've made it through the day. You ate well, you stayed focused, you held it together. And then the evening comes and something shifts. Suddenly you're standing in your kitchen reaching for bread, or something sweet, or anything that will quiet the noise. You tell yourself you'll do better tomorrow. But tomorrow looks exactly the same. If this is your life right now, this episode is g
98. Mud Before Wings: What Nobody Told You About the Woman You're Becoming
You've done the labs. Everything looks normal. But you still don't feel like yourself and nobody has been able to tell you why. In this episode, Rachel sits down with Dr. Ellen Albertson, psychologist, self-compassion researcher, and the Midlife Whisperer, to talk about what is actually happening in your body and mind during perimenopause and why feeling lost in this season doesn't mea
97. The Hidden Cost of Urgency in Midlife
If you’ve been feeling more overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, mentally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself lately, this episode is for you.And no, I don’t think it’s “just hormones.”In this conversation, I’m talking about something I see constantly with women in midlife: the hidden cost of living in a constant state of internal urgency.Everything feels important.Everything feels immediate.Ev
96. Burnout In Midlife: Why Your Body Is Pushing Back
If you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, wired but tired, or like your body suddenly isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode is for you.In this powerful conversation, I sit down with functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and HTMA expert Dori Martin to talk about what burnout really is, why so many women in midlife feel stuck in survival mode, and how ch
95. You’re Not Crazy. Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something
If you’ve been feeling more anxious, more reactive, or just not like yourself lately… this episode is for you.You’re trying to do the right things. You’re taking care of yourself, paying attention to your health, maybe even running labs… and still, something feels off.In this episode, Rachel sits down with a client, Amanda, who shares what it felt like to be in that exact place. After having her b
94. Lifestyle Medicine: How Daily Habits Shape Your Health and Long-Term Disease Risk
In this conversation with Dr. Ann Hester, we talk about what’s missing in traditional healthcare, and why lifestyle is not just a side note, but a major driver of how you feel day to day. This isn’t about doing everything perfectly or overhauling your life overnight. It’s about understanding how your daily habits are shaping your energy, your hormones, your inflammation, and your long-term health
93. Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late to Live Your Life
This is not our usual conversation. We’re not talking about hormones, gut health, or trying to figure out what’s causing your symptoms.This is a pause.A moment to step out of the constant doing… and come back to what it actually means to be living.In this episode, I sit down with Billy Duke, a 55-year-old living with ALS, a progressive neurological disease that slowly takes away the body’s ability
92. GLP-1 Weight Loss: Risks, Muscle Loss, and What Matters
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now, but most people aren’t being told what actually matters if they choose to take them.In this episode, I sit down with pharmacist and health coach Mike Thomas to break down how GLP-1s really work, why they’re so effective for weight loss, and the part that often gets missed. We talk about muscle loss, metabolism, food noise, and wha
91. Stop Ending Your Day Feeling Behind
If you’ve ever gotten to the end of the day and thought… I did so much, so why does it feel like nothing actually moved forward? this episode is for you.In this conversation, we’re unpacking why you can feel busy all day and still feel behind. Not because you’re doing something wrong, but because the way you’ve been taught to work doesn’t always support how your brain and energy actually function,
90. Why You Feel Stuck Even When You're Trying
Why You Feel Stuck (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)If you’ve been wondering why you feel stuck even when you’re doing everything right, this episode will help you see things differently.In this short, personal episode, I walk you through a simple but powerful shift that can change how you experience your health, your emotions, and your life. Because often, it’s not just what’s happening t
89. Why So Many Relationships Struggle in Midlife (And What To Do About It)
If your relationship has been feeling harder lately… this episode is for you. There are real changes happening in your body, your stress levels, your capacity… and most people have never been taught how much this can affect connection, communication, and intimacy.In this conversation, I’m joined by Jesse Robertson, the voice behind Husbands4Menopause, who is helping men better understand what wome
88. When Midlife Symptoms Get Dismissed: What Women Need to Know About Hormones, Perimenopause, and Finding Real Help
Many women enter their 40s and 50s feeling like something in their body has shifted. Mood swings, anxiety, sleep changes, and low energy start showing up, yet many are told their labs are normal or that this is simply part of aging.In this episode, I sit down with Dana Culp, a nurse practitioner and menopause expert who has spent more than 25 years working with women in midlife. Dana also shares h
87. Your Labs Are “Normal” So Why Do You Still Feel So Off?
Have you ever been told your labs are “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, bloated, anxious, or just not like yourself?In this episode, Rachel explains why normal lab work does not always mean your body is functioning optimally and why labs should never be interpreted without the full story of your health.Through a functional nutrition lens, labs are not the final answer. They are clues.
86. The Real Reason You’re More Irritable Lately
Have you ever reacted to something and thought, Where did that come from?If you’ve been feeling more irritable, more anxious, more overwhelmed, or just not quite like yourself lately, this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m walking you through something I see in so many women navigating midlife: emotional shifts that feel confusing, intense, and sometimes even alarming.Midlife is not jus
85. Why Your Body Won’t Relax And What It Means
Have you ever tried to relax, only to notice your mind speeding up or your body staying tense? In this episode, Rachel shares what these experiences may actually mean and why they often point to your nervous system rather than a personal shortcoming.Through a powerful client story and practical insights, she explains how mood, digestion, energy, and stress responses are deeply connected, and why r
84. Why Your Patterns Keep Repeating And What Your Subconscious Is Trying To Protect
In this episode, I’m joined by Sheila Wenger, founder of Shift Hypnosis and certified hypnotherapist, for a powerful conversation about subconscious patterns, emotional healing, and why change can feel hard even when you truly want it.We talk about how the subconscious mind works, why certain fears and reactions stay with us for years, and how many of the patterns women struggle with are actually
83. Grief, Self-Compassion, and the Nervous System: What Healing Really Requires
What if healing isn’t about fixing what feels wrong, but learning how to feel what’s been held for too long?In this episode of Living Inspired, I’m joined by somatic and transformational coach Soulla Demetriou for a grounded conversation about grief, self-compassion, and the nervous system, and why these are often the missing pieces in healing.We explore how grief shows up not only after loss, but
82. The Real Reason Everything Feels Like Too Much in Midlife
In this episode, I’m sharing a live talk I gave for the Brigham Education Institute, part of Brigham and Women’s Hospital. It’s the fourth time I’ve been invited to speak for their program, and this conversation felt too important not to share more widely.So many women reach midlife and feel blindsided by what’s happening in their bodies. Sounds feel louder. Emotions feel closer to the surface. Di
81. Why Strength Training Matters More in Midlife Than Ever (According to Decades of Research)
Strength training is often framed around appearance or fitness goals. But its real impact goes far deeper than that.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Wayne Westcott, a leading researcher in strength training and exercise science, to talk about why building and maintaining muscle matters so much in midlife and beyond. Wayne has spent decades studying how resistance training affects the body acro
80. Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life
In this episode, I share a powerful shift in perspective that changed how I move through life, especially during hard seasons.Through stories from my time as a nurse and hospice nurse, I talk about what happens when we stop waiting for life to get easier and instead build ourselves strong enough to meet it.We explore the idea:What if your life is happening for you, not to you?Not as a positivity s
79. What I’m Really Focusing On In Midlife (Instead Of Chasing Every Biohack)
You are not imagining it. Midlife health has turned into one long to-do list.From supplements and biohacks to hormone protocols and trackers, it can feel like everyone has an opinion about what you “should” be doing to feel better. If you are in perimenopause or navigating chronic symptoms, that constant noise can be exhausting.In this episode, I am sharing what I am actually focusing on this year
78. How to Bend Time and Feel Less Overwhelmed
What if time isn’t actually the problem?In this episode of Living Inspired, Rachel sits down with Michelle Niemeyer, a former attorney turned coach, to explore a powerful reframe she calls time bending. Instead of managing time more efficiently or cramming more into already-full days, this conversation looks at how our relationship with time changes when we reconnect with what energizes us.Michell
77. What If 2026 Was One Giant Tiny Experiment?
As we stand on the edge of a new year, it’s easy to feel the pressure to set big goals, fix what feels broken, or reinvent ourselves entirely.In this episode of Living Inspired, Rachel invites you into a very different way of approaching 2026. One that is gentler, more sustainable, and deeply rooted in who you are already becoming.Instead of resolutions, we explore the idea of tiny experiments. Sm
76. Should I Be Shrinking Too? GLP-1s, Food Noise, and Making Peace with Your Body
I’m joined by Nina Manolson, a body peace coach and therapist with over 30 years of experience helping women end the war with food and their bodies.Together, we explore the growing cultural pressure to shrink, especially in the era of GLP-1 medications, and the quieter question so many women are asking themselves: Should I be shrinking too?This episode is not about judging GLP-1s or telling anyone
Bonus Episode: Navigating Grief in the Holidays
In this bonus episode, we take a gentle pause from regular programming to honor something many people carry this time of year: grief. Whether your loss is recent or years in the past, the holidays often bring memories and emotions to the surface.Rachel opens the episode by sharing her own experience of losing her dad and a simple analogy that reframes how grief lives within us over time. She offer
75. How to Create Space When Your Nervous System Feels Overloaded (Especially During the Holidays)
If you have been feeling irritable, overstimulated, or like your nervous system is stuck on high this holiday season, this episode is for you.In this coaching call I am sharing with you, we talk about what actually makes this time of year feel so intense and how to gently bring your system back down without clearing your schedule or disappearing for a week. You will learn simple, realistic ways to
74. You’re Allowed to Feel What You Feel: The Surprising Key to Getting Unstuck
In this episode, I am inviting you into something that feels very close to my heart.On Black Friday morning, instead of running a sale, I felt led to simply open my Zoom room for 30 minutes and offer a live breath and meditation practice. No slides. No pitch. Just community, connection, and a space to allow whatever was present.If you are in midlife, or in any season where your hormones, emotions,
73. How One Daily Practice Can Rewire Your Brain Towards Calm
I’m sharing Chapter 3 of my book, Secrets to Authentic Happiness, as today’s episode. This chapter is all about the power of gratitude, how it rewires your brain through neuroplasticity, and why a simple five-minute daily practice can begin to shift your entire inner world.You’ll hear stories from my clients, the science behind gratitude, and a guided invitation into a 90-day practice I call Livin
72. Marriage in Perimenopause: Why Everything Feels Different And How To Find Your Way Back To Each Other
What happens to marriage when hormones shift?For many women, midlife brings not only physical changes — but emotional distance, shorter tempers, and a quiet wondering: What happened to us?In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Brooke Davis, creator of Marriage in Perimenopause, to talk honestly about what’s really happening inside relationships during this season of life — and how to fin
71. When One Small Thing Feels Like Too Much: Rebuilding Resilience in Perimenopause
Does it ever feel like the smallest thing can send your whole day spiraling?You spill the coffee, your kid melts down, a meeting runs late—and suddenly, your emotional stability feels like it’s gone.In this week’s episode, Rachel opens up about what real resilience looks like in perimenopause—and why it’s not about pushing harder or doing more. Through her personal story of burnout as a nurse duri
70. The Sacredness of Life and the Lessons of Loss
This week’s episode is a little different. Rather than talking about hormones or health habits, I’m sharing something deeply personal, something that reminds us of the sacredness of life and how grief can be one of our greatest teachers.Six years ago, I lost one of my dearest friends, Maria. Her life, and her passing, changed me forever. In this episode, I reflect on what she taught me about livin
69. Why You Can’t Do It All in Perimenopause and What to Do Instead
You’re the one everyone depends on; the woman who holds it all together.But inside, you’re tired, emotional, and wondering how much longer you can keep this up.It’s not that you’re failing.It’s that perimenopause makes doing it all impossible and pushing harder only fuels the chaos happening inside your body.In today’s episode, Rachel Carta, RN, Functional Nutrition Counselor, and Life Coach, brea
68. What Conventional Medicine Is Missing About Midlife Health
Have you ever walked out of the doctor’s office feeling dismissed? Maybe your labs came back “normal,” yet you’re still exhausted, moody, bloated, or foggy and the only advice you got was “eat less, move more” or “here’s a prescription.”If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Conventional medicine is lifesaving in emergencies, but when it comes to chronic symptoms and midlife changes, it
67. Feeling On Edge? Try These 3 Gentle Shifts for Calm This Week
Life in perimenopause, midlife, or even just womanhood can feel too full, too heavy, and too overwhelming. The last thing you need is another complicated plan.In this episode of Living Inspired, I’m sharing three gentle, simple practices you can lean on this week to bring calm to your body and mind—without adding hours of work to your day. These are practices I use personally and with my clients t
66. 3 Tiny Shifts That Can Transform Your Healing (Even If You’re Exhausted and Overwhelmed)
Do you ever feel like your life is so full that the idea of “fixing your health” feels impossible?If you’ve been running on empty—juggling work, family, errands, and the never-ending to-do list—it’s easy to believe you need a massive overhaul to start feeling better. But here’s the truth: healing doesn’t begin with doing more. It begins with the right small shifts, repeated consistently.In this ep
65. Symptoms Are Signals: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough
Have you ever felt like your body is betraying you? Maybe it’s migraines, fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, or digestive issues that just won’t go away—no matter what diet, supplement, or protocol you try.I know that feeling all too well. In 2020, as a brand-new nurse on a high-acuity COVID floor, my body completely broke down. I was unraveling under the stress, getting up to 25 migraines a month, ba
64. The Real Reason You Keep Falling Off Track with Your Health Routines with Mandy Harvey – Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of this incredibly moving and insightful conversation with trauma healing guide Mandy Harvey.If you’ve ever wondered why you “self-sabotage,” why motivation isn’t enough, or why change feels so hard to sustain—this episode is going to offer so much clarity, compassion, and hope.In Part 2, we dive deeper into the emotional patterns that keep us stuck and how to begin healing
63. Why You’re Not Broken: How Trauma Shapes Health Habits (with Mandy Harvey) - Part 1
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping—no matter how much you want to feel better?In this powerful two-part conversation, I’m joined by trauma healing guide Mandy Harvey to explore what’s really happening beneath the surface when we can’t seem to stay consistent with our health habits. In Part 1, Mandy shares her courageous personal story and helps us begin to understand the
62. 100 Years of Wisdom: Timeless Lessons for Living with Purpose and Peace
In today’s episode of the Living Inspired Podcast, I’m sharing a truly special conversation with a remarkable woman who has lived through a century of experiences. Fern, who at 100 years old, shares timeless lessons on living a life filled with faith, positivity, resilience, and purpose.In this episode, you’ll hear:Fern’s secrets to living a long, healthy life, including her powerful approach to s
61. Free Yourself: A Personal Declaration To Reconnect With Your Truth
In today’s powerful episode, Rachel Carta down with Kate Zuraw, a licensed social worker turned mentor and the creator of Liminal Resilience. Together, they explore a transformative practice that helps you declare your independence from the limiting beliefs and identities that are holding you back.This Independence Day, it's time to declare your personal freedom from the things that no longer
60. Small Habits, Big Results: The 80/20 Rule
In this episode of the Living Inspired Podcast, Rachel Carta dives into a powerful concept that can make a massive difference in your health and well-being: the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 Rule. Rachel explains how small, consistent habits—those simple actions we often overlook—can lead to profound results over time.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the changes you “should” be making, t
59. Clear the Clutter from Your Home and Mind with Tracy Hoth
In this powerful and practical episode of Living Inspired, I’m joined by professional organizer and life coach, Tracy Hoth, to explore how physical and mental clutter impacts our stress, health, and overall well-being. Tracy introduces her memorable 5-step SPASM method (yes, really!) to help you simplify and organize your space, your mind, and your calendar, without shame or overwhelm.We go deep i
58. Hidden Reasons You’re Snapping (and Crying) More Than Usual
Ever find yourself snapping over something small… or tearing up and wondering, “What is happening to me?” If your moods feel unpredictable lately, this episode is for you.In this heartfelt and informative conversation, Rachel breaks down three powerful (but often hidden) reasons so many women in midlife feel emotionally out of control. Spoiler: It’s not just stress and it’s definitely not because
57. Why You Feel Off: The Mood-Hormone Connection You’ve Been Missing
If you’ve been feeling anxious, irritable, or emotionally fragile — and wondering why you just don’t feel like yourself anymore — this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I’m breaking down the real reasons behind mood swings and anxiety in midlife. These symptoms are not just in your head — they’re rooted in powerful biological patterns happening in your body. And when you begin to underst
56. Transform Your Menopause Journey: The Power of Mindset with Jane Butler
In this episode of Living Inspired, I sit down with Jane Butler, a dynamic women’s health coach, author, and retired Registered Nurse with over 40 years of experience. Together, we explore how mindset can dramatically shift your experience of menopause and perimenopause. Jane shares her own journey with menopause and the tools she uses to help women navigate this transition with confidence, clarit
55. Slowing Down to Tune In: Embodying Your Body’s Wisdom for Better Health
In today’s episode of the Living Inspired Podcast, we dive into the power of slowing down and tuning in to our bodies. So many of us rush through life, disconnected from the physical vessel that carries us through our daily experiences. But what happens when we take a moment to truly listen to our bodies?This episode is all about reconnecting with yourself—your mind, body, and spirit—and learning
54. Pelvic Floor Health: A Vital Piece of the Puzzle You Might Be Overlooking
In this episode, we dives deep into the topic of pelvic floor health with expert pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Judy Rossi. Together, we explore how pelvic floor health is often overlooked and why it’s such a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to overall well-being.Judy shares her holistic approach to pelvic health, emphasizing the importance of treating the pelvic floor as part of the
53. Is Hormonal Imbalance Behind Your Struggles? Discover Steps to Restore Balance
In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by Clinical Herbalist and fellow Functional Nutrition Counselor Lila Swanberg as they dive deep into the powerful role hormones play in our health, particularly during the stages of perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve been struggling with symptoms like mood swings, fatigue, or irregular cycles, this episode will help you understand how hormonal imbalances mi
52. From Exhaustion to Internal Connection: The Power of Tuning In
In this episode of Living Inspired, I dive deep into the power of self-care and trusting yourself. I share a conversation I had with a client who struggled with fatigue and low energy, and how we worked together to uncover the deeper factors at play.From learning to listen to hunger cues to embracing rest without guilt, this episode highlights my holistic approach to health and wellness—showing ho
51. Herbalism for True Healing: How to Go Beyond Symptom Relief with Lila Swanberg
Have you ever felt stuck in the cycle of trying to “fix” your health with medication, only to find yourself dealing with more side effects than solutions? If so, this episode is for you.Today, I’m joined by Lila (Alexus) Swanberg, a Clinical Herbalist whose expertise in functional nutrition and herbal medicine has helped countless people—including me—find true healing beyond symptom relief. We div
50. Stillness Amid the Chaos: Lessons from Hospice Care
We often move so fast through life that we forget to simply be. In this special 50th episode of The Living Inspired Podcast, I take a moment to reflect on the power of pausing, the lessons I’ve learned from working in hospice care, and why creating space for stillness can transform our well-being.In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about a young hospice patient who embodied peace desp
49. Redefining Valentine’s Day: A Journey to Self-Compassion
In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of self-compassion and why it can feel so elusive, especially for those with a history of trauma or overwhelming life experiences.
We'll explore the ways trauma shapes how we see ourselves, the importance of small, intentional steps in healing, and how creating space for self-kindness can transform the way we navigate life.
You'll
48. Lifestyle Medicine: Reverse Chronic Symptoms and Transform Your Health
Imagine reversing high blood sugar or improving blood pressure without medication. In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Thomas—pharmacist, board-certified health and wellness coach, and lifestyle medicine advocate. Together, we explore how small, intentional changes in nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep can address the root causes of chronic symptoms and promote lasting health.
Mike
47. Stop Starting Over: How to Build Lasting Health Habits
Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly starting over when it comes to your health goals? Whether it's getting back on track with a healthy eating plan or committing to consistent exercise, the cycle of "starting over" can be discouraging. In today's episode, we dive into how to break that cycle and build habits that will last—without the pressure to be perfect.
In this episode, you’ll lea
46. The Wellness Shift: How Awareness and Purposeful Action Change Everything with Ben Schneider
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of awareness and intention in shifting your health and well-being.
Joined by Ben Schneider, wellness expert and founder of ONE - Health & Wellness, in Lewisburg, PA, we dive into the importance of physical movement, breathwork, and functional fitness, and how these practices can enhance our mental, emotional, and physical health.
We also
45. Living in Extreme Gratitude: A Simple Path to Profound Life Shifts
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Rachel dives deep into the transformative power of gratitude. She shares actionable steps from Chapter 3 of her book, Secrets to Authentic Happiness, where she introduces the concept of Extreme Gratitude—a practice that goes beyond simply listing things you're grateful for and instead focuses on the small, often overlooked moments that bring joy. Rachel discus
44. It’s About More Than Just Food: The Path to Relief
In this episode, we’re diving deep into what functional nutrition truly means. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about what’s on your plate! Join Alexus Swanberg, of the Living Wellness Lounge, as we explore how chronic symptoms are your body’s way of asking for help and why addressing the root cause often requires looking beyond food. From stress and sleep to digestion and mindset, you’ll learn how a
43. Redefining Self-Care As a Necessity, Not a Luxury
In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of holistic nutrition and the importance of nurturing our whole selves beyond just food. Join us as we explore Emily’s transformative story of self-compassion, where she learned to listen to her body’s needs while navigating chronic symptoms and emotional challenges.
Key Highlights:
The significance of honoring our emotional experiences and allowing
42. Between Life and Death: Embracing the Journey
In this heartfelt episode, I share my reflections on turning 42 and the profound life lessons I've gathered along the way.
Inspired by the memory of my best friend, Maria, who passed away at 37, I delve into the insights I gained about life, death, and embracing every moment in between. This episode is a celebration of personal growth, gratitude, and the relentless pursuit of a meaningful life.
41. Embrace the Present: Letting Go of Expectations with a Brief Meditation
In this episode of the Living Inspired podcast, I dive into the art of letting go of expectations and those pesky "shoulds" that often cloud our lives. Join me as we explore a soothing meditation designed to help you release these burdens and invite a sense of presence and peace.
Key Takeaways:
Discover the power of releasing expectations and the freedom it brings.
Learn techniques to embrace t
40. Being Tired All of the Time Isn't "Just How It Is"
In this episode, I challenge the commonly accepted belief that constant fatigue is just a normal part of adult life. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Well, I’m not a kid anymore and I guess this is normal…" then this episode is for you.
Join me as we delve into the deeper narrative behind persistent tiredness through the lenses of functional nutrition and emotional wellness.
Key Discussio
39. Less Stress, More Peace - How to Fit a Breathing Practice Into Your Life
In this week's episode, you'll hear an excerpt from my Less Stress, More Peace program.
This is a program designed for the people who struggle to fit a breathing or self-care program into their lives.
This episode features my "Fail-Proof" plan to fit a breathing practice in. I know you're busy. Let me show you how you CAN find more calm in your body and mind.
Less Stres
38. The Sleep Blueprint: Tactical Strategies for Deep Rest
In this episode, we dive deep into the science and strategies behind a better night's sleep. I cover practical tips for creating the optimal sleep environment. Whether you're struggling with insomnia or simply looking to improve the quality of your rest, these actionable insights will help you master the art of sleep.
Tune in to discover how you can wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenat
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