Kristen Noriega, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Hormone Balance + Holistic Weight Loss Coach

Catholic Women’s Metabolism | weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, perimenopause, and metabolic resilience

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This Top 100 podcast provides evidence-based education on metabolic health, hormones, and weight regulation for Catholic women in their 30s and 40s. Hosted by a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Nutrition–Certified Practitioner, the show examines the physiology behind weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, and perimenopause. Independently named one of the Top 15 Catholic podcasts, each episode translates clinical nutrition science and functional health concepts into clear, practical education—without extreme dieting or conflicting with Cathol...

Author

Kristen Noriega, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Hormone Balance + Holistic Weight Loss Coach

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.rootedwellness.academy

Latest episode

May 1, 2026

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Episodes

185. 3 Quick & Easy ENERGY-BOOSTING Foods 19.01.2023

Running on empty but desperately needing more energy?   In this episode you’ll get 1 quick-energy food, 1 lasting-energy food, and 1 combo for the maximum energy boost!   Simple & effective eats to bring back your energy, focus, and productivity! Open up your shopping list, mama--it’s time to stop running on empty! www.kristennorieganutrition.com   UPDATE: We’ve upgraded the freebie to the Her...

184. Stop Allowing Stress & Emotions to Make Your Decisions // Proverbs 3 Bible Study for Working Moms 17.01.2023

Stress and emotions can overpower reason when you have tough decisions to make, in particular tough business or work decisions.   Those high emotions lead to spiraling out of control around food. No one wants a downward spiral, so let’s nip this in the bud together!   >>>Let’s dig into Proverbs 3 to help you overcome stress and emotional decision-making so you can stop the emotional-eatin...

183. My #1 Tip to Start an Exercise Routine 12.01.2023

How in the heck do you fit in 45 minutes of daily exercise when you can't even pee by yourself???   Let me just say this--it probably isn’t going to happen! So instead, let’s change the way you’re thinking about exercise and get started today with the BEST hack to get you up and moving!   Friend, if you feel like this is just the tip of the iceberg and you’re needing more, then you have two option...

182. Exhausted Breastfeeding Mom Found **Energy** & Feels like She’s Got Her Life Back--HOW DID SHE DO IT?!? 09.01.2023

Tune in if you’re a mama living on coffee! If you’re beat every single day with nothing left to give yourself, your family….your husband.   You’ll hear from a Baby Weight Loss Blueprint graduate, Sandy, who went from pure exhaustion to getting her life back!   As a working mom on an extended breastfeeding journey, she thought her weight loss goal was a specific number on the scale. Sandy soon unco...

181. From Obsessed with Food to **FOOD FREEDOM** & From Low Milk Supply to **BREASTFEEDING WEIGHT LOSS** // client interview 05.01.2023

Her relationship with food was complicated, she couldn't lose weight until she stopped breastfeeding her first....and then came baby #2 and it All. Got. Worse.   Listen to Baby Weight Graduate, Nicolette, share her story trying to navigate disordered eating behaviors, breastfeeding her second baby, and the struggle of trying to lose weight without losing her milk supply.   Nicolette says, “Getting...

180. Calling all moms! -->The 2 Weight Loss HACKS You’ve Been Waiting For 02.01.2023

Big dreams require lots of baby steps, friend.  Today you're going to uncover the woman you want to become and reverse engineer the steps to get you there.    These two weight loss hacks are going to have you rolling into 2023 dreaming big and taking step-by-step action so you can become the healthiest version of yourself.   If you're needing more guidance on what kind of steps to take and how to...

BONUS behind the scenes: my exercise routine, time blocking, and breastfeeding weight loss 30.12.2022

Hey friend! This is a bonus episode to take you behind the scenes and answer some frequently asked questions. We’re talking: -my exercise routine -time blocking -breastfeeding weight loss I promise you’ll leave with some interesting insights and you’ll absolutely feel encouraged in your body, your home, and your ability to lose weight while breastfeeding!   **Join FREE New Year’s Weight Loss Chall...

179. The #1 Way to Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick 29.12.2022

You know that giant problem you have of New Year's resolutions...that....don't stick?   The best of intentions, the worst execution. Or follow-through, perhaps.   Well, girl, in this episode you’ll be walked through an exercise to help you nail your new year goals! This exercise encompasses the #1 way to help you actually accomplish all you set out to do this year.   Grab some paper (seriously, yo...

178. End Self Sabotage in 2023--New Year’s NON-DIET Weight Loss Challenge 26.12.2022

Are you ready to uncover your type of self-sabotage? You know how you continue to have the same thoughts and behaviors that contribute to you feeling stuck, unable to lose weight, and maybe even gaining weight? Those thoughts and behaviors about your weight loss journey can be summed up with one term—self-sabotage. Ya know it’s happening, girl, but have you been able to pinpoint exactly how you’re...

177. 3 Reasons You Can’t Hit Your Exercise Goals 22.12.2022

l’m gonna spill the beans on an exercise goal I’ve failed to hit every year since becoming a mom.   And I’ll walk you through 3 mistakes I’ve made, that I know you’re still making!   You’ll leave with a deep understanding of what’s not working, why it’s not working, and what to do about it! ______________________________ Who else is looking forward to 2023?!?  Getting excited for a fresh start ove...

176. ATTENTION Mama!--Add These 5 Foods to Your Weight Loss Plan 19.12.2022

The secret to eating for weight loss is not what you’d expect. I mean sure, that diet plan with carrots and lemon juice might be the quickest way to lose weight….but it’s all gonna coming back next week when you start eating again! Look, your secret weapon is actually eating the RIGHT foods! Filling yourself up with nutrient-dense foods that are jam-packed with nutrition! You’re going to get 5 foo...

175. The Biggest Secret to Lose Weight FAST 15.12.2022

I’ve got the biggest secret to losing weight FAST. I’m talking tortoise and the hare kind of fast here, friend. FAST, might not necessarily be the quickest way to lose weight, but it’s a consistent and steady approach!   I’ll teach you the 4-step FAST method to ensure that you progress toward your weight loss goal.   By learning and beginning to implement this method you’ll be primed and ready to...

174. Eat THIS Not THAT—Christmas Cookie Edition // 4 Hacks to Enjoy Cookies without Guilt 12.12.2022

You’d never guess this about Christmas cookies, but they can be more than just useless calories. They can be a vehicle for jam packed nutrition! In this episode you'll uncover 4 ways to enjoy holidays cookies without the guilt so you keep progressing on your weight loss journey!   Whether you’re baking from scratch, rolling out the Pillsbury dough, or simply being a happy recipient of Christmas co...

173. Are You Afraid to Admit You Need Help? 08.12.2022

You know what’s terrifying? Asking for help.   It feels like an expression of weakness. Like admitting that you don’t have the strength to power through something on your own.   And I am 100% the most guilty of this. NOT asking for help is one of my biggest weaknesses!   But I’ll walk you through my process to determine if it’s actually time to call in some help or support. You can apply this 3-st...

172. Eat THIS Not THAT—Holiday Pie Edition 05.12.2022

Wanna know which pie you should or should not eat this holiday season? Curious about which ones are the healthiest? The best? The worst? You’re in luck! We’ll dish out The Pie Awards here so you know exactly what to grab or bake this December.   PLUS, I’ll give you the exact 3-step process to fit pie into your weight loss plan.   Here’s to having your pie and eating it too, girl! _________________...

171. 3 Mistakes You’re Making that are Contributing to Your Weight Gain this Winter 01.12.2022

in the thick of allllll the holidays, are you finding the numbers on the scale ticking upward? Is your postpartum weight gain getting worse because there is SO MUCH food at family gatherings?   I know you might be feeling stuck. And I know you’re considering that Noom or WW program to juuuust get you through the holidays and to start the new year off. You’ve googled it, right?!   BUT, pump the bra...

170. Fear of Supply Loss Prevents Breastfeeding Weight Loss // 4 Ways to Assess Milk Production Without Pumping 28.11.2022

Does your fear of not having enough breastmilk ever feel overwhelming?   You’re worried that if you try to lose weight while breastfeeding that your supply is going to dip. And you might have even had that happen…..which then made you feel selfish. Like a bad mom for not sacrificing yourself for the sake of breastfeeding your baby. And then, enter the pediatrician who recommends that you pump milk...

169. 4 Things Your Spouse Doesn’t Understand About Your Food & Body Struggle 23.11.2022

Your spouse doesn’t get it. He thinks you can lose baby weight on your own because you’ve done it in the past. And you’re embarrassed to admit the extent of your struggle with weight loss, your relationship with food, or your body image.   He. Doesn’t. Understand.   And he can’t!!….not unless you spell it out clearly for him, girl!   In this episode I’ll walk you through an exercise to help him tr...

168. Stop Macro Counting // My Exact Guide to SIMPLE Meals for Weight Loss 21.11.2022

To the dude behind me in line at Burger King planning out how your meal was going to fit your macros--enjoy it while it lasts! For you, mama, I'm here to steer you clear from the path of planning, tracking, logging, and worrying over every single bite. Tracking macros is fleeting, but I’ll teach you a simple system for healthier meals that you can implement right now--the SIMPLE Meal Method! This...

167. The #1 SOLUTION to Stop the Battle between OVERINDULGING versus MISSING OUT at the Holiday Party 17.11.2022

Are you going to eye the Thanksgiving dessert table from the sidelines OR go all-in, knowing you’ll be full of regret the next day?!?   Yuck--neither of those options sound appealing! There has to be a better way to enjoy holiday parties without negating the work you’ve put in to lose weight before Thanksgiving, right? And there is!   In this episode I’ll give you the #1 solution, how to implement...

166. Skip the Salad at Thanksgiving--2 Hacks to Smash Your Weight Loss Goals! 14.11.2022

PSA: you don’t need the Weight Watchers Thanksgiving Recipes in order to lose weight   Instead use these 2 hacks to avoid *ahem* stuffing your face on Thanksgiving Day.   Full permission here to skip the salad AND eat the dessert. I’ll give you the how-to plus send you on your way with some action steps to do right now so you’re set up for success!   Get on the list here for exclusive Black Friday...

165. 3 Steps to Invite God Into Your Weight Loss & Food Freedom Narrative // PLUS Your Invitation to Prep for Advent Together! 10.11.2022

You know that embarrassment you feel for sneaking bites of ice cream behind the freezer door when no one is watching? That lingering question of whether you’re actually obsessed with food? That frustration with yourself that you can’t stop thinking about food all day? That feeling of want-to-lose-weight-but-want-to-love-my-body-and-so-completely-alone? First, let me send you a hug! Second, you are...

164. Automate and Delegate for a Peacefully Curated Postpartum (or Christmas!!) Season // Part 2 08.11.2022

If you’re expecting, congratulations!! (If not, keep reading!) Pregnant mama, are you wondering how to navigate the newborn stage, manage your home, care for older siblings, juggle breastfeeding + pumping + formula feeding, feed and care for yourself, and, well, evvvvvverything else in the postpartum period, this episode is for you!   You’re going to want to tune in to this interview with register...

163. The Pregnant Mom’s 4-Step Plan to Put Your Home on AUTOPILOT Before Baby // Not Pregnant?—Do This Before the Holidays! // Part 1 03.11.2022

If you’re expecting, congratulations!! (If not, keep reading!) Pregnant mama, are you wondering how to navigate the newborn stage, manage your home, care for older siblings, juggle breastfeeding + pumping + formula feeding, feed and care for yourself, and, well, evvvvvverything else in the postpartum period, this episode is for you!   You’re going to want to tune in to this interview with register...

162. Afraid to Fall Off the Wagon Because of Halloween Candy? Eat THESE 3 Halloween Candies 30.10.2022

Trying your hardest to avoid Halloween candy but… -your coworker put the candy dish out -your church already had a festival -your kiddos want to trick-or-treat   And on and on. The candy is everywhere! What are you supposed to do?!?!?!?!   This. Do this. Grab THESE treats out of the Halloween candy bag to continue on your weight loss journey and not fall off the wagon.   Pop those headphones on, g...

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