Fit + Fueled Life Podcast
Fit + Fueled Life is a health and fitness podcast hosted by Tina Haupert, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, holistic nutrition coach, and macro cookbook author. It focuses on sustainable fat loss, lean muscle building, hormone balance, and metabolic health, especially for women in perimenopause and beyond. Episodes offer actionable strategies, expert insights, and real-life stories to help listeners overcome weight-loss resistance, boost energy, and make lasting changes. Topics include workouts, nutrition, hormones, and mindset.
Episodes
Ep348: We Tried Every Gut Peptide There Is. Here's What Really Happened
In this episode, Tina sits down with Jennifer Woodward to get honest about their experiences with gut-focused peptides, including BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and GLP-1s. After years of testing, protocols, supplements, and peptides, they talk about what helped, what didn’t, and why neither of them found the “magic fix” they were hoping for.They also explore the bigger picture behind gut health, including
Ep347: From Wild Child to Functional Nutrition: Addiction, Alcohol, Hormones & GLPs
In this episode, Tina sits down with Samantha Lander about the numerous ways alcohol can affect women’s health particularly hormones, gut function, nutrient status, mood, and metabolism. Drawing on Samantha’s personal shift from her “wild child” years to her work in functional nutrition, they look beyond the immediate effects of a drink and explore what can happen hours later: disrupted neurotrans
Ep346: Is Stress Sabotaging Your GLP-1 Results?
In this episode, Tina welcomes back integrative medicine practitioner Curtis Gillespie Sayers for an honest, nuanced conversation about why fat loss can feel so difficult, even when you feel like you’re doing everything “right.” Drawing from Tina’s own experience with ulcerative colitis, chronic stress, and the process of learning to pay attention to her nervous system, they explore metabolic resi
Ep345: I’m 46... 9 Things I Wish I Started at 40
If you’re 40+ and wondering what you should be doing now to feel stronger, healthier, and more like yourself as you get older, this episode is for you. Tina shares 9 things she wishes she had started at 40—from the health habits she overlooked to the things that have made the biggest difference in how she feels, looks, and approaches aging today. These aren’t about chasing perfection or trying to
Ep344: The Shift That Makes Fat Loss Finally Click in Perimenopause
In this episode, Tina sits down with Carrots ‘N’ Cake client Meghan to talk about what can happen when you stop chasing quick-fix diets and start focusing on strength, muscle, and long-term health. Meghan shares her experience with reverse dieting, macro tracking, GLP-1 microdosing, and functional testing, along with the everyday habits and mindset shifts, including letting go of all-or-nothing th
Ep343: Bloated, Backed Up & Burnt Out: What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You After 40 with Kerri Alexrod
In this episode, Tina chats with Kerri Axelrod about why perimenopause can throw your digestion off, from bloating and constipation to changes in your gut health. They talk about how hormone shifts in perimenopause, stress, under-eating, food additives like sugar alcohols and gums, and your nervous system all play a role in how your gut feels. Plus, Kerri shares simple, practical strategies to sup
Ep342: The Perimenopause GLP-1 Microdosing Strategy No One's Talking About with Kayla Johnson
In this episode, Tina sits down with perimenopause weight loss coach Kayla Johnson to unpack why so many women in midlife are struggling with metabolic health and why microdosing a GLP-1 may be the missing piece for some. Kayla breaks down what's actually happening in your body during this stage of life, so you can make informed decisions that support both your health and how you feel day to day.
Ep341: Retatrutide, Tesamorelin + KPV: What Worked, What Didn't, and What We'd Do Differently
In this episode, Tina chats with Jennifer Woodward and gets real about their experience with retatrutide, tesamorelin, and KPV: the wins, the surprises, and the moments that made them rethink their approach. They highlight that more isn't always better and to be paying attention when your body starts sending signals that something isn't working.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The symptom at week 4
Ep340: Everything You Think You Know About Belly Fat Is Wrong
In this episode, Tina sits down with Curtis Gillespie Sayers to challenge some of the most common assumptions about belly fat and explain why the issue is often far deeper than food and fitness. He shares how gut health, liver function, hormones, inflammation, stress, and nervous system regulation all influence where and why the body stores fat. He also discusses why so many women get trapped in c
Ep339: What’s Really Driving Your Weight Loss Resistance After 40? with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, Tina sits down with Curtis to dig into what’s really behind weight loss resistance after 40. Because for a lot of women, it’s not just about calories, macros, or workouts. It’s everything happening underneath: chronic stress, inflammation, under-eating, nervous system overload, and a body that’s quietly shifting into protection mode in midlife. They also talk about why fat loss ca
Ep338: The Real Connection Behind Lupus, Gut Health & Hormones with Gina Harney
In this episode, Tina sits down with fellow FDN, Gina Harney where she shares a closer look at the deeper connections between lupus, gut health, hormones, and chronic inflammation, and why these issues rarely exist in isolation. Gina discusses how stress, gut dysfunction, nutrient depletion, and hormone shifts can all influence autoimmune patterns over time.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why “ran
Ep337: Want Your Spark Back? Let’s Talk Testosterone for Women with Danielle Brandt
In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Danielle Brandt to talk about the misconceptions around testosterone for women and why the conversation is way more nuanced than social media makes it seem. We cover common signs of low testosterone in perimenopause, the different therapy options available, who might benefit, and how to know if it’s actually something worth considering for you. I
Ep336: Not Seeing Muscle? Your Cortisol Might Be the Problem with Katie Hardie
If you've been doing the work (lifting, eating well, staying consistent), but your body still isn't responding the way you expect, this episode is for you! I sat down with coach Katie Hardie to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in the body composition conversation: cortisol. Not in a vague, stress-is-bad, you need a “cortisol coach” way, but in a real, specific, this-mi
Ep335: You’ve Tried Everything… Could Parasites Be the Missing Piece?
In this episode, Curtis Gillespie Sayers is back to explore one of the more overlooked (and often misunderstood) root causes of gut health: parasites. Drawing from client cases, functional testing insights, and his own evolving perspective, he shares how parasites can contribute to bloating, fatigue, skin issues, stalled fat loss, and more, especially when other interventions haven’t fully worked.
Ep334: What Your Injuries Are Trying to Tell You After 40 (& Why You’re Not Healing)
Tina sits down with Anna Hartman to talk about what's really happening when injuries linger, recovery stalls, and nothing you try seems to work. Anna has spent years helping women understand that injuries aren't just a physical problem, they're feedback. And until you address what's driving them, you'll keep ending up back at square one.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The difference between an athle
Ep333: GLP-1 Microdosing for Body Recomp With Margaret Powell, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina is joined by fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Margaret Powell, to explore microdosing GLP-1s and how it may support body composition and overall health (not just a lower number on the scale). Rather than relying on higher doses for rapid weight loss, they break down how a more strategic, lower-dose approach may help support appetite regulation, muscle rete
Ep332: Peptide School: Stop Guessing and Start Using Peptides the Right Way
In this episode, Tina brings the conversation back to strategy. Instead of focusing on which peptide to take next, Tina walks through how to approach using peptides the right way: with clear goals, proper stacking, and realistic expectations about progress. She shares where women often go wrong (guessing, dosing, stacking, or skipping foundations) and how to approach peptides as part of a bigger,
Ep331: Peptide School: 3 Peptides Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
In this episode, Tina breaks down three main peptide categories she finds especially helpful for women over 40. She explains the top peptides to consider, how each one works, when it might make sense to use them, and why context (like stress, nutrition, and metabolic health) ultimately determines how effective they’ll be.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The top peptides that can support energy, recov
Ep330: Peptide School: Welcome to the Trust Your Body Era
In this episode, Tina shares a different way to think about peptides and performance tools… what she’s calling your “Trust Your Body Era.”
Instead of chasing quick fixes or stacking a bunch of things hoping something works, she breaks down how to actually use peptides in a way that makes sense for your body.
She also gets real about how her own approach has shifted…moving away from over-optimizi
Ep329: GLP-1 Isn’t Working? Here’s What’s Actually Going On with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, I’m back with Curtis Gillespie Sayers, and we dig into why GLP-1s don’t always work the way people hope, especially for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. Curtis shares insights from years of working with clients in functional nutrition and explains how things like metabolic adaptation, hormone shifts, gut issues, chronic stress, and not-so-great nutrition can all get in th
Ep328: My Experience with Tesamorelin & Ipamorelin
In this episode, Tina walks through her personal experience using the growth hormone-stimulating peptides tesamorelin and ipamorelin, which are often promoted for improving body composition, muscle growth, and stubborn belly fat in midlife. But instead of a success story, this conversation is about nuance: what happened when her body didn’t respond the way she expected, how factors like nervous sy
Ep327: Estrogen Dominance, Gut Dysfunction, and Fat Loss Resistance with Lois Hughey
In this episode, Tina sits down with functional nutrition coach Lois Hughey to dig into what’s really going on behind the scenes when it comes to fat loss in midlife — things like metabolic slowdown, chronic under-eating, estrogen imbalances, gut issues, and sluggish liver detox. They chat about why standard blood tests often miss the full picture, how functional tests like GI-MAP and DUTCH can gi
Ep326: Homeopathy for Hormone Health in Midlife with Vanessa Baldwin
In this episode, Tina chats with homeopath Vanessa Baldwin about looking at hormone health in a totally different way. Vanessa opens up about her own journey, including chronic bladder issues, autoimmune struggles, weight ups and downs, burnout, and a major health crash and how homeopathy played a role in her healing. They break down what homeopathy really is (and isn’t), how it’s different from c
Ep325: Healing Chronic Gut Issues with Dane Johnson of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle
In this episode, Tina sits down with Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to break down the real differences between IBD and IBS and why confusing the two can keep people stuck. They dive into the emotional weight of chronic digestive symptoms, the fear around food, and what it truly means to “heal your gut.” From popular diets like SCD and AIP to digestive enzymes, peptides, and bi
Ep324: Peptides for Perimenopause: What Actually Works, What’s Safe, and What’s Hype
In this episode, Tina is joined by returning guest Jennifer Woodward to cut through the noise and have an honest, experience-driven conversation about peptides in midlife. Drawing from years of hands-on use, client work, and clinical education, they unpack why peptides can be powerful tools when used strategically, how they fit alongside foundational habits like nutrition and strength training, an
Ep323: Glutathione: The Missing Link in Fat Loss, Hormones & Energy After 40
In this episode, Tina breaks down glutathione, one of the most overlooked tools in women’s health, especially during perimenopause and after 40. Glutathione plays a key role in detoxification, hormone balance, energy production, inflammation control, and fat loss, yet levels naturally decline with age. Tina explains how chronic stress, inflammation, and metabolic strain can quietly deplete glutath
Ep322: Why a Nurse Practitioner Chose Fit + Fueled (After Trying Everything Else)
In this episode, Tina sits down with Mackenzie, a nurse practitioner and Fit + Fueled client who was no stranger to health advice. She had the knowledge, the background, and was already doing many of the right things. But as she entered perimenopause, the strategies that once worked stopped delivering results. Inside Fit + Fueled, Mackenzie learned how to adjust her approach for this stage of life
Ep321: 7 Health Trends I Tried (And Changed My Mind About)
After nearly two decades in the online health space, Tina Haupert dives into the 7 biggest health trends she’s personally tried and why she ultimately changed her mind about them. From cycle syncing, celery juice, and The Bean Protocol, to parasite detoxes, functional testing, and peptides, Tina breaks down what actually worked, what backfired, and what she continues to use as a woman navigating p
Ep320: My Daily Wellness Protocol (2026 Version)
In this episode, Tina shares her daily wellness routine for 2026. She walks through her day-to-day nutrition, training, and lifestyle habits, explaining how adequate calories, protein, and fiber, along with targeted supplements and peptides, support hormones, longevity, and overall health. Throughout the episode, Tina shares practical insights on maintaining energy, strength, and vitality, especia
Ep319: Training & Nutrition Advice for Women with Hashimoto’s from Dr. Emily Kiberd
In this episode, Tina talks with Dr. Emily Kiberd, founder of Thyroid Strong, about managing Hashimoto’s through nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle habits. Dr. Kiberd shares her personal journey, the root causes of Hashimoto’s, and practical strategies for fat loss, muscle maintenance, and symptom management. They also cover over-exercising, peptides, autoimmune triggers, and complex case
Ep318: Why Peptides Aren’t Magical (And What Most Practitioners Miss)
In this episode, Tina and Curtis introduce their new mentorship, Practitioner Business Lab, a 12-week program designed to help health practitioners close the gap between being great clinically and actually building a successful business. Curtis dives into what he sees every day in practice, including common mistakes with peptides and why skipping the foundations often leads to poor client outcomes
Ep317: Why Your Midlife Libido Isn’t “Broken” & How to Get It Back With Dr. Maria Sophocles
In this episode, Tina chats with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a board-certified OBGYN who specializes in gynecology, menopause, and sexual health. They dive into the often-overlooked topic of sex and pleasure in midlife, including Dr. Sophocles’ concept of the “bedroom gap” and her upcoming book. They talk about the physical changes that affect libido, how to communicate with your partner, and which treat
Ep316: The New Way We Do 1:1 Coaching—and Why It Could Be Exactly What You Need in 2026
In this episode, Tina shares how our newly restructured one-on-one coaching helps women in perimenopause and menopause see real body composition changes after years of feeling stuck. Instead of cookie-cutter protocols and expensive testing upfront, we now build month-to-month, personalized strategies that actually move the needle: think toned arms, a flatter waistline, better sleep, fewer cravings
Ep315: Bioregulators: What They Do & Who Needs Them with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, Tina sits down with Curtis Gillespie Sayers to dive into the world of bioregulators. They explore what bioregulators are, how they differ from peptides, and why understanding proper use is critical for safety and effectiveness. Curtis and Tina discuss who can benefit, the science behind genetic expression, and why some people respond to peptides while others don’t. Listeners will
Ep314: The Surprising Reasons You Can’t Keep the Weight Off with Dr. Holly Wyatt
In this episode, Tina chats with Dr. Holly Wyatt, an endocrinologist with over 20 years of clinical experience in long-term weight loss maintenance. She discusses the complexities of weight regulation, the role of hormones, and transitioning from weight loss to maintenance. She emphasizes the importance of physical activity, proper meal timing, and a supportive environment in sustaining weight los
Ep313: Protein Timing, Low-Carb Myths & Metabolic Truths with Mikki Williden, PhD
In this episode, Tina chats with Mikki Williden to explore essential nutrition strategies for women in midlife. She discusses the pitfalls of common dietary habits and the importance of balancing fat loss goals without compromising hormones or energy levels. Mikki explains what 'metabolic flexibility' means and offers tips on shifting the body to burn more fat efficiently. She dives into how much
Ep312: Getting Stronger Not Smaller with Casey Young, RD, CPT
In this episode, Tina chats with Casey Young, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, who specializes in working with women over the age of 40. Casey shares her journey from clinical dietitian to running a successful virtual fitness and nutrition coaching business. The conversation covers the common belief that metabolism significantly slows after 40, the role of strength training f
Ep311: How to Safely Wean Off GLP-1s (Without Losing Your Results)
In this episode, Tina addresses one of the most common questions about GLP-1: whether one needs to be on it forever. She shares her personal experience with microdosing GLP-1, the benefits she noticed in managing blood sugar issues, and why she decided to stop taking it. She includes insights into who should consider weaning off GLP-1, different strategies for tapering off, and the importance of a
Ep310: Is the FDN Certification Really Worth It?
In this episode, Tina chats with Alli, a fellow FDN and ulcerative colitis patient, all about the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) program. They explore what makes FDN different from other health coaching certifications, the comprehensive functional lab tests included, and how they set health coaches apart. Tina and Allie also talk about the program's structure, its flexibility for busy profe
Ep309: What Every Woman Should Know About Bio-Identical Hormones (and GLPs) with Paula Reed, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina sits down with Paula Reed, an FDN Clinical Advisor, certified midlife specialist, and experienced wellness provider, to discuss hot topics in women's health. Paula shares her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women in perimenopause and menopause. She deep dives into the differences between synthetic and b
Ep308: What You’re Overlooking About Hormones, Toxins, and Weight Loss With Michele Scarlet, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina sits down with fellow FDN practitioner Michele Scarlet for an honest conversation about women’s health, metabolism, and weight loss. Michele shares her personal story with breast implant illness and how the hidden toxic load on her body impacted her health. They discuss why “healthy habits” like 4 a.m. workouts, fasted training, and constant discipline and willpower can somet
Ep307: Microdosing GLP-1 Case Study: Surprising Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
In this episode, Tina sits down with Britani, a former CNC client, to share her journey with microdosing GLP-1. Despite doing all the “right things,” Britani found herself gaining weight, battling inflammation with a nagging injury, and feeling stuck. She opens up about what finally made her reconsider GLP-1s, the misconceptions she had at first, and the eye-opening benefits she experienced beyond
Ep306: Breaking the Gut–Brain Stress Cycle with Meagan Zarba, MA, FDN-P
Tina welcomes Meagan Zarba, FDN-P, the newest practitioner on the Carrots ‘N’ Cake team. Meagan opens up about her personal health journey, which began in high school with persistent gut issues that led to multiple diagnoses, including PCOS and depression. She shares how functional and integrative approaches helped her finally heal and transform her life. In this episode, you’ll hear how stress, g
Ep305: Why Waiting for the “Perfect Time” Keeps You Exhausted, Stuck & Struggling to Lose Fat
In this episode, Tina welcomes past clients Rita and Nicole to discuss their experiences with the Fit and Fueled program. They share their initial struggles, motivations for joining, and the significant changes they noticed in their health and fitness journeys. Both women mention how the HTMA test gave them super helpful data, from uncovering thyroid cancer to finally understanding the hidden stre
Ep304: Peptides for Practitioners: Master the Science, Safety & Strategy
In this episode, Tina and Jennifer discuss their new certification course, Peptides for Practitioners. The course is designed for health coaches, practitioners, and anyone interested in the use of peptides for health and wellness. Tina and Jennifer discuss the educational content, including 15 common peptides, their uses, and real-life applications. The course includes resources like client protoc
Ep303: Peptides for Ulcerative Colitis with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, Tina is joined once again by integrative practitioner Curtis Gillespie Sayers to explore the role of peptides in managing ulcerative colitis (UC) and other autoimmune conditions. Curtis shares his expertise on how specific peptides can help reduce inflammation, support immune balance, and improve mitochondrial function. Together, they discuss why optimizing mitochondrial health is
Ep302: How Microdosing a GLP-1 Changed My Appetite, Energy & Gut Health
In this episode, Tina returns from a summer break to discuss her experience with microdosing GLP-1, particularly with the peptide Tirzepatide. She shares insights on GLP-1's misconceptions, its benefits for metabolism, and its impact on women in perimenopause and menopause. Emphasizing the importance of individualized medical advice, she shares details of her journey using peptides for her chronic
Ep301: Understanding Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Health with Ryan Monahan, FDN-P [Replay]
In this episode, Tina sits down with Ryan Monahan, FDN-P, to uncover his 20-year battle with mystery symptoms, and how functional nutrition and testing finally gave him the answers he needed. Ryan dives into why relying solely on TSH testing can be misleading and explains the growing link between perimenopause and rising thyroid disorders. He breaks down the most common thyroid symptoms, why medic
Ep300: Finding Imbalances on Functional Testing & How It Can Explain Perimenopause Symptoms with Jennifer Woodward [Replay]
In this episode, Tina speaks with Carrots ‘N’ Cake coach and FDN Practitioner, Jennifer Woodward, about the importance of functional testing for women during their perimenopausal years. Jennifer provides clarity around some of the imbalances that women might experience in perimenopause and some of the common markers we see on functional tests.
Jennifer discusses:
- Common symptoms in perimenop
Ep299: How to Win the Battle Against Sugar Cravings and Lose Weight [Replay]
In this episode, Tina talks about how to overcome sugar cravings, which is such a common challenge for women, especially when they are looking to lose weight and balance their hormones. She also shares her personal journey with her own struggles with sugar cravings and how she’s better able to navigate them. Finally, Tina shares some of the underlying reasons for sugar cravings and how to get cont
Ep298: How Mineral Testing Can Help You Lose Weight & Feel Great [Replay]
In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of minerals, why mineral loss is so common in women over 35, and how mineral testing can help you lose weight and feel your best. She also shares insights into the relationship between minerals and hormones, which can cause symptoms of imbalance and make losing weight harder and more frustrating for women.
Tina discusses:
- Minerals as the spark
Ep297: Understanding Hormonal Hair Loss in Women with Faraz Khan [Replay]
In this episode, Tina talks with Faraz Khan about female hair loss. In particular, he shares how hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause may contribute to this problem. Faraz talks about the complexities and offers insights and prevention strategies.
Faraz discusses the following topics:
- The complexities of hair loss in women
- The causes of hair loss and prevention strategies
- Treatm
Ep296: Clearing Up Cholesterol Confusion in Perimenopause with Ashley Reaver, RD [Replay]
In this episode, Tina sits down with Ashley Reaver, RD to debunk some common misconceptions about cholesterol during perimenopause and menopause. Ashley dives into how hormonal changes affect cholesterol, the critical role of muscle and fiber in regulation, and the powerhouse foods that naturally support healthy cholesterol levels. She also breaks down essential blood markers to monitor, how stati
Ep295: 4 Things I Wish I New About Ulcerative Colitis [Replay]
In this episode, Tina shares four key insights she wishes she knew when first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 14 years ago. Tina emphasizes that dietary changes can be hit-or-miss, not all about food, and sometimes medication is necessary despite initial fears. She also discusses the emotional component of living with chronic illness and the importance of self-advocacy and tailoring treatment to
Ep294: Should Women Take Creatine? [Replay]
In this episode, Tina shares her personal experience with creatine and discusses its benefits in terms of muscle building, recovery, brain health, mood, hormones, and more. She also discusses the different approaches to using creatine as a supplement and how to choose one.
Tina talks about:
- Benefits of creatine for women
- Whether or not creatine causes weight gain
- How creatine affects women
Ep293: Exploring an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Karolina Rzadkowolska [Replay]
In this episode, Tina sits down with Karolina Rzadkowolska, alcohol-free empowerment expert and author of Euphoric, to talk about what really happens when you change your relationship with alcohol. Karolina shares her powerful personal journey and the transformation that followed once she ditched alcohol, not out of rock bottom, but out of a desire for more.
This conversation dives into the often
Ep292: What I Got Wrong About Health & Fitness (And What I Believe Now)
In this episode, Tina talks about how her views have changed on topics like hormone replacement therapy (HRT), post-workout nutrition, eating gluten and dairy, fat loss diets, adrenal cocktails, and supplements. She shares what she’s learned through personal experience, functional testing, and working with experts.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- My HRT mistake that backfired and the approach that fi
Ep291: Beyond Diets & Supplements: The Science of Healing Chronic Conditions with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, Tina sits down with her functional practitioner, Curtis Gillespie Sayers, to dive into her long and complicated journey with ulcerative colitis, a “tough case,” as Curtis describes it. They explore how healing goes far beyond diet and supplements, highlighting the powerful impact of environment, light exposure, and lifestyle adjustments. Curtis shares his insights on the connectio
Ep290: A Natural Solution for UC? The Science Behind the CurQD Protocol with Nir Salomon
In this episode, Tina sits down with Nir Salomon, co-founder of Evinature and director of the Integrative Gastroenterology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. Nir shares the origin story behind curQD, a scientifically backed supplement designed to support those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. They dive into the personalized, integrative app
Ep289: Ditch the Mental Aerobics and Simplify Fat Loss with Keri Manti
In this episode, Tina chats with Keri Manti, a strength and nutrition coach, who shares her practical approach to sustainable fat loss, strength training, and navigating perimenopause and menopause. She emphasizes the importance of just starting and staying consistent without falling into the trap of perfectionism. The conversation covers the significance of sticking to basic, boring habits for lo
EP288: Fix Your Sleep in Perimenopause: The Real Reasons You’re Exhausted with Kelly Murray, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina chats with adult sleep and functional health coach Kelly Murray to unpack the real reasons women struggle with sleep during perimenopause and menopause. Kelly opens up about her lifelong battle with sleep and how it led her to become a sleep coach. She breaks down how shifting hormones, especially declining progesterone and estrogen, directly affect sleep quality in midlife.
Ep287: Trauma, Safety, and the Female Metabolism with Kymber Maulden
In this episode, Tina chats with neuro-somatic trauma coach, Kymber Maulden where she discusses how chronic illness and trauma, particularly Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), affect women's health. Kymber explains the role of HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) in identifying stress patterns and the importance of addressing both physiological and psychological aspects
Ep286: Understanding Blood Sugar: Why It Matters for Energy, Weight Loss, and Hormones with Nicole Ritter, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina chats with Nicole Ritter, FDN-P and founder of Ritter Functional Health, about the vital role of blood sugar in metabolic health. They explore common misconceptions, symptoms of imbalance like energy crashes and weight loss resistance, and how hormone shifts in perimenopause and menopause impact blood sugar. Nicole also shares practical strategies—including nutrition, stress
Ep285: How Your Nervous System Impacts Healing and Weight Loss with Ali Damron
In this episode, Tina chats with Ali Damron, a hormone and nervous system expert, about the impact of a dysregulated nervous system on health and healing. Ali shares her own journey through chronic pain and anxiety, the role of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, and how they affect various bodily functions. She discusses common symptoms of nervous system dysregulation, such as chronic f
Ep284: Redefining Your Relationship with Food, Your Body, and the Scale with Kim Shapira, RD
In this episode, Tina chats with Kim Shapira, a celebrity dietician and founder of the Kim Shapira Method. Kim shares her journey from being a sick child to a functional nutrition expert, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotional triggers related to food. She outlines her six simple rules for sustainable health, covering topics like mindful eating, appropriate food portions, hydration,
Ep283: Mastering Metabolism & Hormones in Midlife with Reed Davis, Founder of FDN
In this episode, Tina chats with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). Reed shares his journey from environmental conservation to holistic health, explaining how FDN focuses on uncovering the root causes of health issues through specialized lab tests and lifestyle changes. The discussion covers the pitfalls of conventional medical approaches, the impact of stress on health,
Ep282: How Your Gut and Hormones Trigger Migraines (And What to Do About It) with Diane Ducarme
In this episode, Tina sits down with Diane Ducarme, founder and CEO of Migraine Heroes, to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of migraines—especially how they impact women in perimenopause and menopause. They explore how migraines are more than “just headaches” and often linked to hormone fluctuations, gut issues, and even common wellness trends like intermittent fasting. You’ll also
Ep281: Why Micronutrients Are Key to Looking & Feeling Your Best with Laura Ligos, RDN
In this episode, Tina chats with Laura Ligos—Registered Dietitian and the voice behind The Sassy Dietitian—for real talk on what it actually means to nourish your body. Laura shares her personal journey and professional insights on the often-overlooked signs of undernourishment, the powerful role of micronutrients, and how to find the right balance between whole foods and supplements. They explore
Ep280: How Functional Testing Helped Ann Transform Her Metabolism and Health
In this episode, former client Ann Bolton shares her results and transformation inside our signature 1:1 coaching with functional testing program, Metabolism Accelerator. After struggling with relentless perimenopause symptoms—daily headaches, exhaustion, and stubborn weight gain—she knew something had to change. Through functional testing and personalized 1:1 coaching, Ann uncovered the root caus
Ep279: Innovative Solutions for Pelvic Pain and Interstitial Cystitis with Heather Florio
In this episode, Tina sits down with Heather Florio, second-generation owner and CEO of Desert Harvest, to explore the complexities of interstitial cystitis (IC) and its impact on women’s health and daily lives. She delves into why pelvic pain is so common yet often underdiagnosed, and how aloe vera can provide relief for IC and other chronic conditions. The conversation also covers the crucial ro
Ep278: Understanding Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Health with Ryan Monahan, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina sits down with Ryan Monahan, FDN-P, to uncover his 20-year battle with mystery symptoms—and how functional nutrition and testing finally gave him the answers he needed. Ryan dives into why relying solely on TSH testing can be misleading and explains the growing link between perimenopause and rising thyroid disorders. He breaks down the most common thyroid symptoms, why medica
Ep277: How Jami Repaired Her Metabolism & Finally Saw Results with Fit + Fueled
In this episode of the Fit + Fueled Life podcast, Tina welcomes Jami Poore, a Fit + Fueled alumna, to discuss her health and weight loss journey throughout the program. Jami shares her weight gain struggles and how the program's holistic approach helped her achieve her goals as well as the important mindset shifts she experienced. Jami also shares details about her transition into a responsible fa
Ep276: Why Your Body Isn't Responding in Perimenopause
In this episode, Tina dives into the biggest frustrations women face when their diet and workouts aren’t delivering results in perimenopause and menopause. She breaks down how overlooked factors like insulin sensitivity, blood sugar balance, thyroid function, and gut health can stall fat loss—and why fixing these issues makes weight loss easier and more sustainable. Tune in to learn how building a
Ep275: Easy Perimenopause: Simple Strategies for Feeling Your Best with Jennifer Woodward, MS, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina welcomes back Jennifer Woodward, an FDN practitioner, Carrots ‘N’ Cake coach and author of a new book, “Easy Perimenopause: The Essential Guide to Modern Midlife”. They discuss various aspects of perimenopause, including its impact on hormones, common symptoms like brain fog and mood swings, and the role of chronic stress. Jennifer shares practical advice on addressing these
Ep274: Crystal Easily Lost 18 Pounds—Here’s How You Can Too
In this episode, Fit + Fueled alumni Crystal shares her weight loss (and mindset) transformation as well as the lessons she’s learned along the way. She opens up about the diets she tried before joining the program, the key non-negotiables that shaped her approach to health and weight loss, and why mindset was the missing piece in her fat loss journey. Crystal also breaks down her decision to spen
Ep273: Welcome to the Fit + Fueled Life Podcast
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Ep272: Uncovering the Root Causes Behind Your Weight Loss Struggles with Max Lowery
In this episode, Tina chats with Max Lowery to uncover the real reasons behind your weight loss struggles—and how to break through them. From escaping all-or-nothing thinking to applying the minimum effective dose for lasting results, Max shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies. Tune in to learn how to sidestep common post-weight loss pitfalls and implement two simple yet effective
Ep271: Juggling Health, Motherhood, and Business with Lucie Wicker
In this episode, Tina chats with Lucie Wicker, a seasoned photographer specializing in fitness, wellness, and active brands. Lucie shares her journey, insights on capturing the authenticity of her clients' businesses, and her approach to balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood.The discussion also covers essential business advice, must-read books, and invaluable tools like Canva and ChatGPT.
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Ep270: Peptides for Radiant Skin and Healthy Aging in Perimenopause with Alessandra Zonari of OneSkin
In this episode, Tina talks to Alessandra Zanari, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of OneSkin, about skin health, aging, and the science behind peptides. Alessandra shares her background and explains the concept of 'zombie cells' and their impact on skin aging. They discuss the innovative OS-01 peptide developed by OneSkin, which targets these damaged cells to rejuvenate the skin. The episo
Ep269: [Lean Series] Are You Really Ready for a Fat Loss Phase?
In this episode, Tina breaks down the key indicators that determine whether you’re ready for a fat loss phase—or not. She stresses the importance of spending at least six months in a maintenance calorie phase, focusing on foundational habits like consuming adequate protein, prioritizing quality sleep, managing stress, and staying consistent with strength training. Tina explains how mastering these
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