Functional Moms Podcast
Functional Moms Podcast is hosted by Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena and focuses on aging well as a woman over 40. It explores common wellness challenges such as losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, and preparing healthy meals for yourself and your family. The hosts share lifestyle and functional medicine solutions intended to help listeners age strong. The show also reminds listeners to consult a healthcare professional before making healthy lifestyle changes.
Episodes
Weight Loss Resistance: Why It's SO HARD (And What Actually Works) | Dr. Katie DiNello (ENCORE)
This episode is for you if you struggle with weight loss and have tried everything. We learn how taking a root cause approach may be the answer. Our guest today is Dr. Katie DiNello, a naturopathic doctor who graduated from Bastyr University in Washington and completed her residency at Vida Integrated Health and the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. DiNello specializes in integrative approach
Dry Eyes & Blurry Vision in Menopause: What’s Really Going On? | Dr. Neda Gioia (ENCORE)
Are your eyes feeling dry or blurry during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and this episode is for YOU.In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Neda Gioia, a nationally board-certified optometrist in both nutrition and functional medicine, to explore how hormonal changes impact women’s eye health during midlife.Learn how to protect your eyes naturally—through fo
Menopause, Bone Loss & Osteoporosis: What Women Over 40 Need to Know | Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein (ENCORE)
Want to rebuild bone strength, relieve joint pain, and prevent osteoporosis after 40?In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, a leading orthopedic surgeon from Duke University to explain what every woman over 40 needs to know about bone health during menopause.Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in sports medicine and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery
Stem Cells & Exosomes for Joint Pain & Injuries | Dr. Jeff Gross (ep 118)
Are you dealing with knee, hip, shoulder, neck, or back pain and wondering if surgery is your only option? In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, Dr. Jeff Gross explains regenerative medicine, stem cells, exosomes, joint pain, arthritis, and emerging treatments for musculoskeletal injuries.Dr. Jeff Gross is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurological surgeon with a background in spine
Why You're Waking Up to Pee in Menopause-And Other Signs Your Pelvic Floor Needs Help | Elizabeth Stryker (ENCORE)
If you're waking up at night to pee, dealing with frequent UTIs, bladder leakage, painful sex, or chronic constipation during perimenopause or menopause — this episode is for you.In this ENCORE episode, we talk with pelvic health physical therapist Elizabeth Stryker about how hormonal changes impact your pelvic floor — and what you can do to fix it naturally.Many women are told these symptoms
How She Lost 55 Pounds and Put Hashimoto's Into Remission | Courtney Kassis, RD (ENCORE)
Struggling to lose weight after 40 or during menopause? You’re not alone. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Courtney Kassis, registered dietitian, twin mom, and creator of the 90-30-50 Method, to learn how real food can help you balance hormones, boost metabolism, and finally lose weight — without restriction. Courtney teaches her tips on her wildly popular Instagram acc
Menopause Weight Gain Won't Stop? When to Consider GLP-1 Medications | Monique Class (ep 117)
Today’s conversation is for you if you can’t seem to lose weight no matter what you do. Perimenopause and menopause change your body and sometimes it feels like overnight we just start piling on weight!Monique Class is a board certified family nurse practitioner and co-founder of The Center for Functional Medicine. She recently spoke at the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Annual International
How to DEPUFF Your Face & Body FAST: Lymphatic Drainage for Glowing Skin | Cortney Santos (ENCORE)
This episode is for you if you’re looking to reduce puffiness, eye bags, look younger naturally and even create a more defined jawline. We are going to learn all about our lymphatic system and how to support it.Cortney Santos is a licensed bodywork therapist and certified lymphedema therapist, specializing in lymphatic health and TMJ dysfunction. Cortney has an online wellness business for busy wo
The Shocking Truth about Mammograms & Breast Cancer Prevention | Dr. Jenn Simmons (ep 116)
Breast cancer prevention starts long before a diagnosis. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, Dr. Jenn Simmons, an integrative oncologist, former breast surgeon, author, and founder of PerfeQTion Imaging shares the latest insights on breast cancer screening, early detection, and lifestyle strategies that can help women reduce their risk.You'll learn why traditional mammograms may not be the
Perimenopause Weight Loss: Why It's SO HARD (And Exactly How to Fix It) | Leslie Weidner (ENCORE)
Leslie Weidner is a nutritionist with over a decade of experience in nutrition and dietetics. She specializes in guiding women through the complex journey of perimenopause, helping them navigate hormonal changes with personalized nutrition plans and lifestyle adjustments.Over the past 5 years, Leslie has empowered women in perimenopause to make sustainable, healthy habit changes. In 2023, she move
115. Best Health Trackers for Women Over 40 (Honest Reviews!)
Over the past three years, Functional Moms Podcast has interviewed more than 100 women's health experts. But sometimes you just need quick, practical advice you can use today.Welcome to How Are You Functioning? – Quick Tips That Work, our mini-series designed to help busy women improve their health in just a few minutes.In this episode, Kristin and Raquel discuss how wearable fitness trackers,
114. How to Tell If You're in Perimenopause: Symptoms, Bloodwork & HRT | Cindy Dupuie
Are you wondering if you're entering perimenopause or menopause? In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, functional medicine nutritionist Cindy Dupuie explains the hormonal changes women experience during midlife and how to better understand your symptoms.We discuss how to recognize the signs of perimenopause, which lab tests are most helpful, the role stress plays in hormone balance, and
113. Minerals & Weight Loss: What Most People Don't Know | Caroline Alan
Do you feel hungry all the time, struggle to stay in a calorie deficit, or constantly battle low energy even when you're eating healthy?The missing piece may not be your willpower. It could be mineral depletion.In this episode, Caroline Alan, mineral expert, CEO of Beam Minerals, and author of The Mineral Reset, explains how modern diets and depleted soils have left many people deficient in es
112. Three Hidden Reasons for Blocked Fat Loss after 40 (Mini Episode)
Can't lose belly fat even though you're eating healthy and exercising?In this first "How Are You Functioning?" mini episode, Kristin and Raquel share three of the biggest reasons women struggle with stubborn fat loss after 40.Based on insights from over 100 women's health experts featured on Functional Moms Podcast, you'll learn simple, practical strategies to improve your metabolism, reduce insul
111. How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle After 40 | Hailey Babcock (Dr. Stacy Sims' Fitness Collaborator!)
This conversation is for you if you're struggling with weight loss in midlife. Our most popular episode ever featured Dr. Stacy Sims today we're talking to one of her fitness and nutrition collaborators.Hailey Babcock is a fitness and nutrition coach whose programs are built in collaboration with Dr. Stacy Sims and Dr. Vonda Wright, two of the leading experts in women's exercise scienc
110. The Truth About Hormones, Gut Health & Midlife Weight Gain | Dr. Andrea Colon
Are you eating healthy, exercising, hitting your protein goals and still gaining weight after 40?The answer may not be your diet. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Colon explains why hormones, gut health, sleep, and stress all work together to influence metabolism, energy, inflammation, and weight loss.Learn why looking beyond estrogen is essential for lasting results and discover practical strategies t
109. Why Women Over 40 Gain Weight Even When Doing Everything Right | Dr. Jason Shumard
You're eating clean, hitting the gym, tracking your protein and the scale still won't move. You're not failing. Your metabolism might be.In this episode, Dr. Jason Shumard, a functional medicine practitioner with 20+ years helping women reverse insulin resistance, explains why weight loss resistance is actually a sign of cellular dysfunction, and what to do about it.What you'll lea
108. Simple Habits to Help You Age Strong after 50 | Jennifer Timmons, MD
Feeling tired, weak, or like your body just isn't responding the way it used to? Menopause isn't a short phase you wait out--it's a turning point that shapes how strong and energized you feel for the rest of your life. In this episode, you'll learn simple, realistic ways to take back your energy, protect your strength, and feel like yourself again.Dr. Jennifer Timmons is a physicia
107. Why Your Body Won't Burn Fat After 40 (And How to Fix It) | Shana Hussin
Struggling to lose fat after 40 even though you're eating clean and staying active? The problem may not be your diet at all--it could be that your body never actually switches into fat-burning mode and stays stuck running on sugar all day long.In this episode, registered dietitian Shana Hussin returns to Functional Moms Podcast to explain how to retrain your body to burn fat and work with your
106. Fix Bloating, Heartburn & Constipation Naturally | Dane Johnson
Are you struggling with bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, or unexplained gut symptoms? Gut health issues are becoming more common than ever, especially during perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, Dane Johnson shares practical, natural strategies to help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and support long-term gut healing. From IBS and SIBO to Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis,
105. Why You Still Feel Bad on HRT (and what helps) with Dr. Blake Myers
Are you in your 40s, 50s or 60s and feeling like a stranger in your own body? Hot flashes, unexplained weight gain, mood swings, brain fog — even on HRT? You're not alone, and today's episode has answers.Dr. Blake Myers, naturopathic physician and author of The Bridge System, joins us on episode #105 of Functional Moms Podcast to share over 10 years of clinical research on why hormones alo
104. Why Your Body Holds Onto Fat (Hidden Toxins Explained) with Dr. Anil Bajnath
Hidden toxins stored in your fat cells could be the real reason you can't lose weight after 40—even when you're doing everything "right." In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast (#104), Dr. Anil Bajnath, founder of the American Board of Precision Medicine and author of The Longevity Equation, breaks down how precision medicine uncovers the hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfun
103. Longevity Medicine Explained with David Donnelly (Forever Young documentary director)
This episode is for you if you’re curious about the future of aging, longevity medicine, AI health technology, and how science is changing the way we age.David Donnelly, writer and director of the documentary Forever Young, joins Functional Moms Podcast to discuss the science of longevity, wearable technology, health tracking, exercise, and why loneliness may be one of the biggest threats to healt
102. Why Your Metabolism Is Broken (Mineral Imbalance Explained) with Dori Martin
Are you doing everything right--eating clean and exercising but still struggling with low energy, weight gain, or a “broken” metabolism? The missing piece might be your minerals.In this episode, Dori Martin explains how mineral imbalances can impact your metabolism, hormones, and overall energy especially during midlife and menopause. You’ll learn how stress, diet, and lifestyle factors affect you
101. She Lost 100 Pounds & Reversed Insulin Resistance (Here’s How) with Christine Trimpe
Are you stuck in your weight loss journey no matter what you try? This episode shares a powerful real-life transformation that will change how you think about weight loss, sugar addiction, and metabolic health.Christine Trimpe lost over 100 pounds in her 40s, reversed insulin resistance, overcame sugar addiction, and transformed her health. Now, she helps other women do the same using her SugarFre
100. Why Your Body Hurts in Menopause (It’s Not Aging) with Dr. Wendy Chorny
Are you dealing with joint pain, injuries, or constant body aches and wondering if it’s just part of aging? It might not be.In this episode, Dr. Wendy Chorny explains the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause a condition that affects many women during perimenopause and menopause, leading to issues like frozen shoulder, elbow pain, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and more. You’ll learn why these sym
99. Why You’re Not Losing Weight (Hidden Insulin Problem) with Michelle Doel and Alicia Harding
Are you struggling with stubborn weight gain, energy crashes, poor sleep, or constant cravings? The problem might not be your diet—it could be your blood sugar and insulin.In this episode, functional medicine health coaches Michelle Doel and Alicia Harding break down the hidden connection between blood sugar, insulin, and metabolism—and how it impacts fat loss, energy, hormones, and long-term heal
98. The Art of Fat Loss after 40...Here's What Most Women Get Wrong | Terry Tateossian
Struggling to lose weight after 40 or during perimenopause? You’re not alone.In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we share the inspiring story of a woman who lost over 80 pounds in her mid-40s and what actually works for fat loss and muscle gain in this stage of life.Terry Tateossian transformed her body and health at 42 by overcoming emotional eating, understanding her hormones, and buildi
97. How to Manage Menopause Symptoms & Balance Hormones Naturally with Dr. Victoria Maizes
Are you struggling with menopause symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, low energy, or hormonal imbalance? In this episode, Dr. Victoria Maizes, a leading expert in integrative medicine, shares science-backed, natural solutions to help you take control of your health.From nutrition and supplements to hormone therapy and holistic practices, you’ll learn what actually works for managing menopause
96. Stop Bladder Leaks Fast (What Every Woman Needs to Know)
This episode is for you if you’re experiencing bladder leakage. One in 3 women experience bladder leaks yet most are told to just accept it as part of aging. In fact, by menopause 50 percent of women experience bladder leaks during routine activities like sneezing, laughing or exercise. Lauren Barker is the CEO and co-founder of Uresta, the first FDA-cleared, self managed bladder support device. S
95. The Truth About Dieting, Fasting & Weight Loss for Women with Diana Fransis
Confused by dieting advice and endless food rules? You're not alone.Many women over 40 feel overwhelmed trying to lose weight while navigating hormonal changes, menopause, and conflicting health advice.In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, registered dietitian Diana Fransis, explains what actually works for sustainable weight loss and why restrictive diets often fail women in midlife.Diana i
94. Fasting After 40: How ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet Helps Reduce Fat & Trigger Autophagy with Melanie Murphy Richter
Fasting for women over 40 can feel confusing. You want to lose belly fat, improve metabolic health, and reduce inflammation, but you’ve heard fasting can damage hormones or cause muscle loss. So is fasting safe after 40?In this episode, we break down how to fast without destroying your hormones or losing muscle mass. We talk about intermittent fasting vs prolonged fasting, how autophagy works, and
93. The Hidden Reason You Have Stubborn Belly Fat, Body Pain, Poor Sleep and Low Energy with Shana Hussin
Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat, constant fatigue, or intense food cravings especially during perimenopause or menopause?In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we dive deep into insulin resistance:what it iswhy it’s so common in women over 40how it may be the hidden reason behind weight gain, energy crashes, and metabolic dysfunctionOur guest, Shana Hussin, Registered Dietitian Nu
92. How to Fix Your Pelvic Floor in Menopause: Stop Nighttime Peeing, UTIs & Bladder Leaks
If you're waking up at night to pee, dealing with frequent UTIs, bladder leakage, painful sex, or chronic constipation during perimenopause or menopause — this episode is for you.In Episode 92 of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with pelvic health physical therapist Elizabeth Stryker about how hormonal changes impact your pelvic floor — and what you can do to fix it naturally.Many women are to
91. How to Lose Fat and Get Fit in Your 50s and 60s with Michele Folan
How to lose fat and gain muscle after 50 is one of the biggest challenges women face during menopause and post-menopause.In this episode, Michele Folan shares exactly how women over 50 and 60 can get fit, build muscle, improve bone health, and feel strong again without extreme dieting or overtraining.If you’re confused by conflicting fitness and nutrition advice for menopause, this episode breaks
90. Why You Can’t Lose Weight: Emotional Eating Explained with Tricia Nelson
Struggling with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, or emotional eating sabotage? This episode uncovers the real reason weight loss feels impossible for so many women.Emotional eating expert and TEDx speaker Tricia Nelson (over 2M views) joins us to explain why diets fail, how sugar and processed carbs hijack the brain, and what’s actually driving cravings, overeating, and self-sabotage.If you’ve ever ea
89. Wrinkles after 40? Skip Botox and Do These Instead: Gua Sha, Lymphatic Drainage & Facial Reflexology
Can’t get glowing skin after 40? You’re not alone — and Botox isn’t the only option. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we dive into natural, holistic facial techniques that help women in their 40s and 50s achieve radiant, youthful skin without Botox or fillers.Holistic facialist Adi Kaplan, founder of Facial Healing by Adi, explains how the face is a map of the body and how techniques li
88. Can’t Lose Weight After 40? Focus on These 5 Things with Adriana Mastronardi
If you’re struggling to lose weight after 40 or 50, this episode breaks down the exact priorities midlife women need to focus on when nothing seems to work. Hormones, muscle loss, and stress change the rules—and this episode explains how to adapt.In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with nutrition and fitness coach Adriana Mastronardi about sustainable weight loss strategies for wom
87. Why Migraines Happen in Perimenopause and Menopause (and how to stop it!)
If you’re a woman struggling with migraines, this episode is for you. Migraines affect women far more than men—especially during perimenopause and menopause—yet most women are never told why. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Diane Ducarme, host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast and Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes app, to uncover the hidden migraine triggers women e
86. How to Burn Fat After 45 and Build Muscle in 2026
This episode is for you if you’re trying to lose fat and gain muscle in your 40s, 50s or 60s. This is part 2 of one of Functional Moms Podcast most popular episodes ever!In episode 50 titled “Fit after 40: Top 3 Tips” we brought you our biggest takeaways from interviewing top weight loss and fitness experts like Dr. Stacy Sims. Today we’re going to give you our biggest learnings from Functional Mo
85. Why Women Over 40 Feel So Stressed and Burned Out (2026 Guide)
In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we learn quick stress-busting strategies to put ourselves first and set boundaries without guilt.Guest Diane Lang is a certified positive psychology coach, speaker, educator and author of 4 books. Her most recent book, Worthy, explores the hidden causes of unworthiness, its deeper implications, and its connection to perfectionism and control.We learn:Wom
84. How to Lose Menopause Weight and Lower Inflammation Fast with Blair Critch
Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat after 40? In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Blair Critch, health coach and cancer survivor, to uncover how women can lose menopause belly fat, balance hormones, and thrive in midlife. Blair shares how her journey through ovarian cancer led her to discover powerful tools like GLP-1s, peptides, nervous system regulation, and plant
83. How Your Kidney Function Predicts Your Lifespan after 40 with Dr. Neetu Sharma
This episode is for you if you're struggling with weight gain and tummy fat after 40. We are going to learn how the kidneys play a real role in how we age. Dr. Neetu Sharma, otherwise known as the kidney whisperer, helps patients shed unwanted belly fat and unravel their metabolic dysfunction. She is a board certified physician in internal medicine and nephrology as well as functional and metaboli
82. Fix Gut Issues Naturally: IBS, Crohn’s & Colitis Solutions That Work with Dane Johnson
Dane Johnson shares how he went from a successful modeling career to suffering with severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and how he transformed his health with a natural, root-cause approach.If you or a loved one struggles with gut issues such as Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, IBS, bloating, pain, diarrhea, fatigue, or inflammation, this episode will give you hope and real-world strategies.
81. Teen Health Revolution: How Food & Lifestyle Impact Mood, Skin, Sleep & Stress
This episode is for you if you're a parent, teacher, or health professional concerned about teens struggling with anxiety, acne, allergies, sleep issues, focus problems, or chronic inflammation.In 2005, the New England Journal of Medicine made a shocking prediction: our children might have shorter lifespans than us. Fast forward to 2025—nearly 1 in 2 kids now has a chronic condition. But it’s
80. Struggling to Lose Weight? Try the 90-30-50 Method in 2026 with Courtney Kassis
This episode is for YOU if you’re struggling with weight loss during perimenopause and postmenopause. We are going to learn a real food framework that’s helped thousands of women lose weight, balance hormones, and stop starting over!Our guest today is Courtney Kassis, a registered dietitian, twin mom and creator of the 90-30-50 Method. After struggling with Hashimoto’s and feeling stuck despite do
79. Fasting, Sleep & Alcohol: How They Impact HRV and Stress Levels with Dr. Torkil Færø
Did you know your heart rate can reveal how stressed—or how healthy—you really are?In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Torkil Færø, physician, author of The Pulse Cure, and HRV expert, to explore how tracking your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) can help you reduce stress, sleep better, and live longer.After losing his father at 73, Dr. Torkil transformed his own lifestyl
78. Menopause & Eye Health: Dry Eyes, Blurry Vision & What You Can Do with Dr. Neda Gioia
Are your eyes feeling dry or blurry during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and this episode is for YOU.In this Episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Neda Gioia, a nationally board-certified optometrist in both nutrition and functional medicine, to explore how hormonal changes impact women’s eye health during midlife.Dr. Neda shares game-changing insights on:--Why dry
77. How to Prepare for Surgery: Nutrition, Prehab & Faster Recovery Tips with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt
This episode is for you if you’re having surgery or if you have a loved one undergoing surgery soon. We are going to learn how to optimize health prior to surgery for better recovery and better outcomes! Approximately 15 million Americans undergo some type of surgery each year, according to the American College of Surgeons.Rebecca Knackstedt is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in imp
76. How to Improve Bone Density in Just Minutes Per Day with Dr. Tracey Clissold
This episode is for you if you want simple ways to improve your bone health. This may come as a shocker but half of all adults over age 50 are at risk of breaking a bone due to osteoporosis. Dr. Tracey Clissold and her team have created a Women’s Bone Health Phone App called OSTEO-GAINS. It’s been well received in New Zealand and worldwide. Dr. Stacy Sims mentioned this app in her interview with F
75. Why Eating Clean + Lifting Hard Fails | Microdosing with Kayla Johnson
Struggling with weight loss even though you eat clean, track macros, and lift weights? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive deep with Kayla Neal Johnson, a fitness leader with 30+ years of experience, to uncover why traditional methods often fail for women over 40 — and how microdosing GLP-1 peptides may change the game.Kayla shares her personal journey through perimenopause, where even as a
74. Age Better Than Your Parents: Anti-Aging Tips with Dr. Anand Patel
This episode is for you if you want to age better than your parents and live healthier at any age! Our guest is Dr. Anand Patel, a Chicago-based longevity physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Lv8 Health (pronounced Elevate Health). Lv8 is an innovative clinic that prioritizes proactive, personalized, and preventative care, helping patients extend healthspan and optimize long-term wellness.Board
73. Menopause & Heart Health: The Hidden Risk No One Talks About with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj
This episode is for you if you’re a menopausal woman and want to know what is important when it comes to heart and cardiovascular health to AGE STRONG! Menopausal women are at a higher risk of developing heart disease compared to men. This is primarily due to the decline in estrogen levels that occurs during menopause.Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj is an Interventional Cardiologist and Certified Practitioner
72. How to Track Your Health Data (Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch & CGMs) with Dr. Lara Zakaria
This episode is for you if you’d like to learn how trackers like Apple Watches, Oura Rings, Fitbits, Whoops, the Lumen and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can support your behavioral choices & help you lose weight, sleep better, eat better and exercise more consistently. Dr. Lara Zakaria is a pharmacist and nutritionist with a focus on implementing solutions for functional medicine and pers
71. Can You Reverse Bone Loss After 40? Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein (as seen on Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast)
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to prevent and treat osteoporosis and arthritis. We learn how perimenopause and menopause impact our bones and joints.Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in sports medicine and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine.Dr. Wittstein is co-investigator with Dr. Anne Ford of Duke W
70. Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen: Which Is Really Safer for Your Health? with Arielle Moody
This episode is for you if you’re concerned about the toxins in sunscreens. Let’s face it, we put this stuff all over our faces and bodies and as we’ve learned on Functional Moms Podcast, the chemicals get absorbed right into our bloodstream. Not optimal for anyone, but especially for women trying to balance hormones!Arielle Moody worked in the beauty industry for her whole career supporting brand
69. Why You Can’t Sleep After 40 (FIX TONIGHT!) | Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Do you struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep? Then this episode is for you! We are going to speak with a triple board certified sleep physician.Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired – A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Pro
68. How to DEPUFF Your Face & Body FAST: Lymphatic Drainage for Glowing Skin with Cortney Santos
This episode is for you if you’re looking to reduce puffiness, eye bags, look younger naturally and even create a more defined jawline. We are going to learn all about our lymphatic system and how to support it.Cortney Santos is a licensed bodywork therapist and certified lymphedema therapist, specializing in lymphatic health and TMJ dysfunction. Cortney has an online wellness business for busy wo
67. Perimenopause Weight Loss: Why It’s SO Hard (And Exactly How to Fix It) with Leslie Weidner
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to shred weight and gain energy. We are going to find applicable solutions from a registered dietitian specializing in perimenopause!Leslie Weidner is a nutritionist with over a decade of experience in nutrition and dietetics. She specializes in guiding women through the complex journey of perimenopause, helping them navigate hormonal chang
66. The Science of Bioidentical Hormones for Anti-Aging & Longevity with Dr. Anju Mathur
Did you know? Your hormones control everything from brain fog to wrinkles—and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) could be the key to turning back the clock. In this episode, Dr. Anju Mathur (anti-aging MD) reveals:Hormonal changes during menopause can dramatically affect health and symptoms vary widely among womenEstrogen plays a crucial role in women’s health and femininityMenopause
65. Why Your Gut Changes in Perimenopause (and how to fix it!) with Mirna Sierra
Struggling with bloating, fatigue, or unexplained weight gain in your 40s? In this eye-opening episode, gut health expert Mirna Sierra reveals how perimenopause changes your microbiome—and exactly how to fix it (without restrictive diets!)👉 WATCH NOW to learn:● Why your gut starts acting like a man’s during perimenopause (and what that means for your health)● The #1 cause of bloating in women over
64. 6 Simple RULES to Transform Your Relationship with Food & Lose Fat in 2025 with Kim Shapira
Tired of yo-yo diets? Celebrity dietitian Kim Shapira reveals her 6 simple rules to transform your relationship with food—without deprivation! Perfect for women over 40 struggling with weight gain, emotional eating, or frustration with diets.🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How childhood triggers secretly control your eating habits✅ The truth about protein myths and GLP-1 medications✅ Why food se
63. Signs of Perimenopause In Women Over 40 with Carin Luna-Ostaseski
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 trying to navigate perimenopause. So many of us have been left in the dark when it comes to what we should expect and how to find relief from symptoms like anxiety, hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, night sweats and more!Carin Luna-Ostaseski is on a mission to transform how women experience perimenopause and menopause with an online shop called HOT
62. HRT and Menopause: Everything you Need to Know with Dr. Mary Ann Yehl
This episode is for you if you want to look and feel your best during perimenopause and menopause. We’re going to find solutions for all the common complaints – hot flashes, weight gain, poor sleep, declining bone health, vaginal dryness, and more!Our guest today is Dr. Mary Ann Yehl, a board-certified physician with over 25 years in healthcare. She is passionate about women’s health, hormone ther
61. Why Inflammation Is Aging You Faster (And How to Fix It!) with Dr. Shivani Gupta
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking for better recovery after workouts and natural solutions to aches, pains and body inflammation. As we age we all become susceptible to inflammation and we don’t want this to hold us back when pursuing our health and fitness goals.Our guest is Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic practitioner, wellness expert and passionate advocate for holistic
60. Heal Your Relationship With Food For Weight Loss with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer
This episode is for you if you’re curious how a poor relationship with food could be contributing to your weight loss struggles. Most of us over 40 women have been subjected to diet culture from the fat free craze, to weight watchers, Slim Fast, South Beach, Atkins, gluten free – the list goes on and on! And this can leave us with an insecure relationship with food.Mindy Gorman-Plutzer brings almo
59. How Acupuncture Helps Balance Hormones with Dr. Michael Beys
This episode is for you if you’re curious about how acupuncture can help you balance hormones naturally, no matter what stage of life you’re in. From puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause – acupuncture might be the missing link to feeling your best and achieving optimal hormonal health.
Our guest is Dr. Michael Beys, a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He holds a doc
58. Beauty Standards in 2025 Are More Toxic Than Ever with Trina Felber
This episode is for you if you want beautiful skin after 40 without relying on Botox, fillers and conventional skincare which often contain toxic hormone disrupting ingredients. We are going to learn the best natural beauty solutions.
Our guest is Trina Felber, mother of the clean beauty movement and founder of Primal Life Organics. She is a registered nurse who has over 16 years of expertise teac
57. Solutions for Weight Loss Resistance with Dr. Katie DiNello
This episode is for you if you struggle with weight loss and have tried everything. Today we are going to learn how taking a root cause approach may be the answer.
Our guest is Dr. Katie DiNello, a naturopathic doctor who graduated from Bastyr University in Washington and completed her residency at Vida Integrated Health and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. DiNello specializes in integ
56. Workout and Nutrition Strategies You Need after 40 with Fitness Coach Katie Koutnik
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to build muscle and achieve sustainable fat loss!
Katie Koutnik is a health and fitness coach who faced a debilitating back injury. She fought back, rebuilt her strength, and transformed her life. She now channels that same determination into empowering women over 40, showing them that it’s possible to achieve incredible results and make m
55. Emotional Eating after 40: Why it's so Common with Kim Hynes
Our guest today is Kim Hynes, a nutritional health coach whose goal is to help women over 40 conquer emotional eating, to feel empowered and peaceful around food, and feel confident in their own skin – all without restrictive dieting!
Kim works with women going through midlife changes and empowers them to take control of their health, emotionally and physically with a framework that is not just ab
54. Three Reasons You Can't Reach Your Health Goals
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53. Sleep Better After 40: Tips from Holistic Sleep Coach Morgan Adams
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With her powerful sleep toolkit, Morgan not only ensures that women experience a profound enhancement in their sleep quality, but she also guides them in rekindling their relationship with sleep, paving the way for less stressfu
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50. The Best 3 Strategies for Women Over 40: Fat Loss & Muscle Gain
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49. Unlocking the Power of the Vagus Nerve with Rebecca Arsena
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48. Breaking Down Ultra-Processed Foods with Haley Scheich
This episode is for you if you feel overwhelmed by all the nutrition information out there for you and your family. Artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, seed oils and natural flavors. Most of us know we should be avoiding these inflammatory additives but let’s face it, sometimes you read these ingredients and your head is spinning!
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46. Picky Eating: Causes and Solutions with Christine Miroddi Yoder
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