Functional Moms Podcast

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 M...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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 d...

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 lif...

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...

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 im...

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...

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 a...

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. Boar...

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...

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 per...

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...

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 bran...

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 Pr...

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...

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 chan...

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 women Estrogen plays a crucial role in women’s health and femininity Menopau...

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 ove...

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 ✅ Wh...

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 HO...

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 the...