The Carly Bayless Podcast

Today's episode brings a Scripture-backed approach to health, weight loss and body image that you won't want to miss. I'm joined by Ashley Hoover, author of At Home In Your Body for a conversation about body image, confidence, and identity that is rooted in Scripture and grounded in science. For full podcast show notes and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.carlybayless.com...

In this episode, I’m reflecting on my first year of twin motherhood - what surprised me, what stretched me, and how my perspectives have changed along the way. I thought having twins would be about logistics and efficiency. Instead, it’s been a year of surrender, humility, and learning my limits in a way I never have before. I’m sharing honest, nuanced thoughts on some of the most talked-about (an...

🤒 Sick season can leave families feeling overwhelmed - especially when illness moves through the house. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Mae, Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and founder of HeyHeyMae, to break down homeopathy and how families can confidently use it when sickness hits. Elizabeth shares practical guidance on how homeop...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lara Austin, CHP - homeschool mom of four, wife to a family chiropractor, and graduate of the School of Christian Health & Nutrition - for a powerful conversation about faith, functional health, and what it really means to raise resilient kids in a toxic world. For full show notes and resources associated with this episode, check out the website at https://www.car...

Joy is a nervous system state - and it’s an essential ingredient in healing. In this episode, I review the science of joy through the lens of neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and faith. You’ll learn why chronic stress suppresses joy, how joy supports healing at the biological level, and why joy isn’t a distraction from hard seasons - it is often what helps us thrive through them! For full...

In this episode, I explore oxytocin, the hormone and neuropeptide at the center of bonding, attachment, stress regulation, and healing. 🧸 🧪 Drawing from Dr. Sue Carter’s groundbreaking research on oxytocin and the biology of love, modern neuroscience, and Scripture, this conversation reveals how connection is not optional - we were designed FOR it. You’ll learn how oxytocin shapes the nervous sy...

🎯 What if the reason your health goals haven’t stuck isn’t a lack of discipline - but the pace you’ve been using? 🐢 In this episode, we explore why the slow, steady “tortoise” approach to health leads to more sustainable healing than all-or-nothing overhauls. We unpack how urgency, perfectionism, and intensity can actually backfire biologically - keeping the nervous system stuck in stress mode a...

🤗 What if healing doesn’t require more striving - but more safety? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Cristal DuBois, Christian Health Practitioner (CHP) and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (PRCFMP), and one of the health coaches in my practice, Nurture Functional Medicine. While Cristal has previously joined the podcast to discuss biochemical mental health and financial stewardship, to...

🤔 Ever wondered… Why does walking calm anxiety? Why do babies settle when we move? And why does stillness sometimes feel worse than motion? In this episode, I discuss the science of the vestibular system - a foundational sensory system that plays a powerful role in nervous system regulation, emotional safety, sleep, and stress resilience. Grounded in neuroscience, sensory-integration research, an...

🔥 🏋🏻‍♀️ Today, I am joined by Cheryl Montgomery - Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and a specialist in metabolic optimization — to talk about the REAL drivers behind weight loss and how modern tools like peptides can support the process. Check out the resources mentioned in today's podcast as well as full Show Notes at https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/33

😅 If weight loss has felt frustrating or confusing, this episode will bring you some much needed clarity! Today, I’m breaking down why weight loss resistance is rarely a willpower issue and is more often driven by hormones, stress physiology, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and metabolic adaptation. Using a functional medicine lens, I explain how lab patterns often reveal the real barriers...

🔋 Today’s episode (the final installment of our HRT series!) focuses on DHEA — a hormone that often goes unnoticed but can make a huge difference in how you feel day-to-day. ☀️ DHEA supports adrenal health, stress resilience, immune function, and is a key building block for other hormones like estradiol and testosterone. Check out the show notes and other episode resources online at https://www.c...

💪🏼 Today’s conversation focuses on testosterone — a hormone women absolutely produce and NEED, even though it’s often dismissed as a “male” hormone. In this episode, I explain how testosterone supports muscle tone, fat loss, drive, motivation, mood stability, cognitive sharpness, and sexual wellness. ❤️‍🔥 🤓 Inside this episode, we cover: The myth that testosterone is only for men How testoster...

🦋 Our HRT Series’s next installment is all about the thyroid - the butterfly-shaped gland with massive influence over the entire body. We cover topics including: *Why thyroid is the body’s metabolic thermostat *Symptoms of low thyroid that often go missed *Why women are frequently undertreated *The limitations of TSH-only testing *Why “normal” ranges are not the same as optimal *The importance of...

🧠✨ Today’s episode in the HRT Series focuses on estrogen - the hormone that often defines how alive, energetic, and vibrant a woman feels. 👩🏻‍🏫 Inside the episode, we cover: -The 3 types of estrogen- and why estradiol is the “queen” of them all! - Estradiol’s foundational role in health - How estradiol influences the brain, heart, bones, mood, metabolism, and skin - What happens when estradio...

🕊️ 💛 In today’s episode, we’re discussing progesterone - the hormone often dismissed as “the pregnancy hormone,” but in reality, it’s one of the most soothing and essential hormones for women’s wellbeing. For full episode info and show notes, visit https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/27

👩🏻‍🏫 In this episode, I break down the real risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from an evidence-based perspective. We discuss the myths that created fear around hormones, what the data actually shows, who may benefit from HRT, and how I monitor hormones safely for my patients using regular labs and DUTCH testing. 📊 This episode will help you understand HRT with clarity and...

🎁 😅 I was a teeny bit conflicted about doing a gift guide this year, but I was inspired by my friend Chelsea, the Christian Nutritionist, and decided to let "fun Carly" win this time. 😉 So today I'm sharing my curated holiday gift guide for intentional, meaningful gifting - with items that support wellness, cozy living, motherhood, nourishment, and a simplified lifestyle. This isn’t about rando...

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, I’m sharing the powerful connection between gratitude and contentment—and how both Scripture 📖 and science 🧠 point to their incredible benefits. We’ll unpack how gratitude lowers cortisol, improves sleep 😴, boosts immunity 🛡️, and strengthens emotional resilience, while exploring what the Bible says about cultivating a heart of enoughness. I also share simpl...

Sharing some big news from our family! 💛 We’ve been dreaming, planning, and working behind the scenes on something close to our hearts — and it’s finally here. 🎙️ In the newest podcast episode, my husband Josh joins me as we share the story behind our new business, Nurture Functional Medicine — how it started, what Functional Medicine really means, and why we’re so passionate about helping people...

Have you ever thought about fertility as more than just the ability to conceive? In this episode of The Carly Bayless Podcast, I am joined by special guest English, lead practitioner at The Nourishing Tree and a Naturopath specializing in fertility from a functional health perspective. Together, English and I dig into the deeper meaning of fertility — not just as a stage of life, but as a vital si...

🙃 Have you been struggling with fatigue, brain fog, unexplained weight gain, or stubborn health issues that just don’t seem to resolve — no matter what you try? The hidden culprit might be closer than you think. In this episode of The Carly Bayless Podcast, I share my personal journey with mold illness and breaks down what toxic mold really is, how it impacts the body, and why so many people suff...

💪✨ Is protein the missing link in your health journey? In this week’s episode of The Carly Bayless Podcast, we dive deep into the overlooked role of protein—not just for muscle, but for fat loss, mood, focus, and long-term vitality. Inspired by Dr. David Minkoff’s Search for the Perfect Protein and Drs. Michael & Mary Dan Eades’ Protein Power, you’ll learn: 👉 Why protein keeps you fuller, longe...

🫠 Why am I not bouncing back postpartum? If you’ve ever wondered that, this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on a hormone most of us only think of as “the milk maker” — prolactin. We’ll talk about how prolactin reshapes your metabolism after birth, why it encourages fat storage in specific places (hips, thighs, arms, and belly), and how it interacts with thyroid, sex hormones, ins...

💸✨ Money is about more than just spreadsheets and budgets - it’s about peace, freedom, and even nervous system health. In this episode, I welcome back Cristal DuBois for a powerful conversation on biblical financial stewardship and its impact on our whole-person wellness. Cristal and her husband have walked a journey from debt to financial freedom, paying off more than $150,000 in 5 years while...