The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More

What if the reason calorie counting has never worked for you isn’t a lack of willpower—but outdated science? In this episode, Brigid sits down with world-renowned nutrition scientist Dr. Sarah Berry to unpack why all calories are not created equal, how blood sugar dips (not spikes) drive hunger, and why menopause fundamentally changes how women metabolize food. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: W...

Food is medicine… but what if it’s also your brain’s “anti-aging” plan? If you’ve been dealing with brain fog, low focus, or that “sluggish brain” feeling (especially during hormonal shifts like perimenopause or post-menopause), this episode will hit home. Board-certified internal medicine physician Dr. Austin Perlmutter breaks down the 5 key nutrients that support brain function, help slow brain...

Are the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans finally catching up to what functional medicine has been saying for years—or are they still missing the root cause? In this episode, registered dietitian and functional nutrition expert Brigid Titgemeier breaks down what the 2025–2030 dietary guidelines really mean for women’s health, blood sugar, inflammation, hormones, and long-term metabolic health....

My Husband on How to Get Your Family on Board with Functional Medicine | Brigid + Johnny Ever wonder how people “stay healthy” when their schedule is pure chaos—travel, solo parenting, a demanding career, and a business that never stops? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Brigid sits down with her husband, Johnny Kozlowski, to share what actually keeps their family of four grounded: realistic rout...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” for your health—tracking, restricting, optimizing—yet your energy is still low and your body won’t cooperate? What if the missing piece isn’t another checklist… but the state of your nervous system and the identity you’re operating from? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid Titgemeier sits down with manifestation teacher and top-ranked podc...

What if 2026 is the year you stop chasing quick-fix diets and finally build real, lasting health? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, functional nutrition expert Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN breaks down the five evidence-based health habits women need to focus on for longevity, hormone health, and sustainable energy — based on the latest research in functional medicine, women’s nutrition, and r...

What if your hot flashes were actually a red flag for your heart and brain health—not just an annoying symptom to suffer through? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with double board-certified OB/GYN and integrative physician Dr. Suzanne Gilberg to unpack what you should really know about perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the Women’s Health Initiat...

Do you ever feel like the entire month of December derails your energy, gut health, and nutrition habits? In this episode, Brigid shares 5 science-backed functional nutrition strategies to help you stay nourished without falling into the holiday overindulgence spiral. If you want to enjoy the season and protect your gut, blood sugar, and hormone health — this is your roadmap. What You’ll Learn in...

Are your symptoms really “just your hormones”—or is your body asking you to go deeper? In this episode, Brigid sits down with internationally recognized nutrition scientist Dr Deanna Minich to unpack hormone replacement therapy (HRT), perimenopause, and menopause through a functional medicine lens. You’ll learn why hot flashes, brain fog, fatigue, and body composition changes aren’t simply a hormo...

Is walking actually enough for women’s health and longevity? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with certified personal trainer and founder of Nourish Move Love, Lindsey Bomgren, to talk about why women must prioritize strength training if they want to protect their hormones, muscle, bones, blood sugar, and long-term independence. If you’ve ever wondered how much cardio you...

What if the number on the scale is the least important thing about your health? In this conversation, Brigid sits down with Dr. Robin Berzin, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, to talk about what actually predicts women’s longevity: muscle mass, bone density, blood sugar balance, and root-cause healing. They dive into DEXA scans, functional medicine, hormone health, gut health, and how to eat for...

What if your labs said pre-diabetic, your energy tanked every afternoon, your gut was a mess—and your doctor’s advice was basically “eat less and exercise more”? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with Angie Kopriva, a busy professional in her mid-40s, to talk about how she went from worsening labs, perimenopause symptoms, gut issues, and crushing fatigue…to losing inches of...

If you’ve tried every “healthy” diet and still feel exhausted, bloated, or foggy, this episode is your wake-up call. Brigid Titgemeier, functional medicine registered dietitian, breaks down why generic meal plans, random supplements, and trendy detoxes don’t work—and what actually does : personalized nutrition, functional lab testing, and understanding your unique nutrient deficiencies, gut health...

If “everything is normal” but getting or staying pregnant isn’t happening, this episode will change your playbook. Brigid sits down with double board-certified fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford to unpack how chronic inflammation—from blood sugar swings to endocrine-disrupting chemicals—can quietly derail women’s health, hormone health, egg quality, and cycles. You’ll learn how to spot red-...

Think creatine is just for bodybuilders? Think again. Women naturally store up to 80% less creatine than men, and research shows it plays a critical role in brain health, energy, hormones, and muscle strength—especially during perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum. In this episode, Brigid Titgemeier delivers a masterclass on creatine , sharing the top four research-backed benefits for women, ho...

What if your fertility “green light” starts 90 days before you try— and it’s a team sport ? Brigid sits down with WeNatal co-founders Ronit and Vida to unpack the overlooked half of conception, why trimester zero changes outcomes, and how targeted nutrients and lower toxic load can improve egg quality, sperm parameters, and postpartum recovery. If you’ve heard “it’s just your age” or “there’s noth...

If your afternoon crashes and cravings are calling the shots, your blood sugar—not your willpower—might be driving the show. In this episode, Brigid breaks down how daily spikes and crashes in blood sugar sabotage energy, hormone health, sleep, and body composition—and the simple, science-backed meal tweaks that will stabilize your day without going low-carb. What You’ll Learn In This Episode Why...

What if healthcare focused less on treating disease and more on creating health? In this powerful conversation, Brigid sits down with Dr. Toby Cosgrove, visionary former CEO of the Cleveland Clinic, to unpack the bold decisions he made that changed healthcare—from banning smoking and removing McDonald’s from hospital cafeterias to pioneering functional medicine on a global stage. Dr. Cosgrove shar...

Do your sugar cravings feel out of control? You’re not alone—and you don’t just need more willpower. In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, registered dietitian Brigid Titgemeier reveals the three biggest myths about sugar cravings, the nine most common root causes, and three proven strategies to help you finally break free. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t stop thinking about sugar or carb...

From PMS to perimenopause to post-menopause, your hormones shape every decade of your life—so why aren’t we taught how to support them? In this episode, Brigid breaks down the hormone pyramid and shows how functional nutrition and lifestyle shifts can calm stress, balance blood sugar, and ease symptoms from PMS to perimenopause and post-menopause. If you’ve been told “your labs look normal” but yo...

In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show , Brigid sits down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist, bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and Plant Powered Plus , to dive into the gut microbiome, inflammation, and nutrition. Learn why gut health is the epicenter of human health and how to heal digestion, balance blood sugar, and lower chronic inflammation. What You’ll Learn: What the gut microbi...

Why are women following health advice that was never designed for them? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show , Brigid and longevity expert Kayla Barnes-Lentz expose why “one-size-fits-all” protocols fail women—and what you can do differently. Learn how stress, environmental toxins, and fasting affect women differently than men—and discover biohacking tools that actually work with your body, not...

Over the past 14 months, Brigid Titgemeier has been navigating one of the most challenging yet transformative health journeys of her life: losing 50 pounds after two pregnancies back-to-back — without counting calories. In this raw and honest episode of The BeingBrigid Show, she takes you behind the scenes of her postpartum weight loss experience, sharing the highs, lows, and the powerful lessons...

"Ever wonder what the heck functional medicine actually is? " When two passionate advocates for women’s health sit down together, you know the conversation will be both eye-opening and practical. In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show , Brigid Titgemeier is joined by Dr. Julie Foucher — a family medicine physician trained in functional medicine and a leading voice in women’s nutrition and hormone...

What every woman needs to know about hormones and nutrition during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond! In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show , Brigid Titgemeier dives deep into one of the most critical — yet often overlooked — transitions in women’s health: perimenopause and menopause. Using insights from a recent FDA roundtable with leading OB-GYNs, urologists, and other physicians, she break...