Functional Moms Podcast

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 scien...

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...

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 l...

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 physici...

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 you...

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...

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 al...

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...

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 hea...

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 yo...

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 SugarFr...

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 sy...

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 hea...

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 buil...

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 menopaus...

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....

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. Dia...

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, an...

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 is why it’s so common in women over 40 how it may be the hidden reason behind weight gain, energy crashes, and metabolic dysfunction Our guest, Shana Hussin, Registered Dietiti...

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...

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 break...

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...

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 l...

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 wo...

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...