The Functional Fueling® Podcast

The Vagus Nerve Solution to Inflammation with Dr. Habib The vagus nerve is a key piece to regulating inflammation levels in the body. In this episode I talk with Dr. Habib, a vagus nerve expert and author of the book, Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal. We discuss the role of the vagus nerve in regulating hormone signaling, the immune system and inflammatory res...

[The LOdown] My Second Trimester Pregnancy Update I can't believe the second trimester is already nearly behind me. In a few days I enter the third trimester and before I do I wanted to update you on everything I've been up to these past few months. I'm sharing details on the advanced labs I ran on myself and why, changes in my supplements and nutrition, practices I'm doing to prepare my physical...

[The LOdown] Minerals for Hypothyroidism Minerals are the keys to unlocking better hormone production, conversion and utilization in the body. The thyroid gland is a particularly mineral dependent gland. It uses the mineral iodine to make thyroid hormones. Plus utilizes other complementary minerals to help with conversion and activation of these hormones as well as in regulating the oxidative stre...

Exploring Endometriosis, Its Drivers and Natural Treatment Options with Dr. G Endometriosis is a common women's health condition, affecting roughly 11% of women ages 15 - 44 . Unfortunately treatment options are limited and the time it takes to receive diagnosis is extensive which means many women suffer for several years before seeking relief. In this episode I interview endometriosis expert, Dr....

How to Use Light Exposure For Optimizing Your Cycles, Blood Sugar & Thyroid Control with Sarah Marlette Light exposure has a profound impact on our circadian rhythm control. That's because when our pineal gland (behind our eye) senses bright light or blue light, this regulates melatonin and cortisol production. In this episode I interview my dear friend and colleague, Sarah Marlette to tell us...

[The LOdown] Mitochondria What? Their Connection to the Thyroid, Fertility & More You've likely heard the word mitochondria before and maybe wondered what are those things and why do people say they are so important? The truth is they really are that important, especially as it relates to the thyroid, fertility and autoimmunity. In this podcast episode I uncover everything you must know about...

Diastasis Recti, Strength Training and Safe Movement for Pregnancy with Dr. Mae Hughes Working out during pregnancy can be so overwhelming. The modifications you have to make and the constant fear around what is safe and what's not. That's why I brought on an expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Mae Hughes to simplify this subject and answer all your (and my) questions around safe movement...

[The LOdown] Why Blood Sugar and A1C increase in Menopause Went through menopause and noticed your annual labs started to look different? It's not in your head! As hormones change so does metabolism, particularly, glucose metabolism. That's all due to the drop in estrogen and progesterone that influence thyroid hormones and insulin sensitivity. Add to that a gradual decline in lean muscle tissue e...

Your Guide to Sauna and The Healing Benefits of Heat Exposure Sauna or heat exposure have long been one of my favorite tools for so many reasons. Not only are there amazing benefits to detoxification, mitochondrial and cardiovascular health but also to inflammation. Research shows that regular sauna use that mimix the heart benefits of moderate aerobic exercise with just 25 minutes of use per day....

[The LOdown] Glutathione, Your Thyroid & Autoimmunity Deep Dive Glutathione is one of the key nutrients for both thyroid health and autoimmunity. In this podcast episode I explain why this is and all the amazing things glutathione does for our thyroid, our liver, inflammation and immune system. We talk about all the link between glutathione and these health conditions, what causes glutathione...

Your Guide to Navigating Endocrine Disruptors and Clean Beauty That Actually Works with Avery Morales You may have heard the term endocrine disruptors and know that they're lurking in many of the common household, beauty products and foods. The question is- where does one start? Is it really that important and which ones are worse than others? How do we reduce endocrine disruptor exposure and live...

[The LOdown] The Period Issue - Is it PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common causes of irregular periods in women. However, a less common but prevalent cause of irregular periods is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA. Each condition shares similarities but also many differences to one another. As someone who was personally mis-diagnosed with PCOS, t...

Your Questions Answered: Working with a Midwife, Placenta Encapsulation and Natural Birth with Courtney Scott A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is Midwifery  The differences between working with a midwife vs. an OB-GYN for birth. How you can choose to also work with both via co-care. Overview of natural birth, home birth and the safety and benefits of each What is placenta enc...

[The LOdown] I'm Pregnant! My Experience and What I'm Eating & Supplementing A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 my journey from HA, hypothyroidism and ovarian dysfunction here symptoms I experienced in the first trimester and how I managed them labs I ordered for myself in the first trimester foods and supplements I am taking right now and why my birth hopes Important show links...

The Quality of Your Meat Matters More Than Produce For You- Here's Why   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What you need to know about conventional meat and the production and nutritional quality of it. The different labelings in agriculture and what they mean for you and the animal's wellbeing: organic vs. cage free vs. grass fed vs. pasture raised What is regenerative agriculture...

[The LOdown] Functional Fueling® for Your Workouts A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Nutritional needs before exercise with different timeframes of eating  Nutritional needs after exercise Fueling and hydration intake during exercise, if working out for more than 90 minutes The physiology of fuel burning during exercise and why what you eat around it matters Important show links 👇...

The Science Behind the Lagree Method & why so many women (like me) love it A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is the Lagree Fitness workout and what's the science behind how it works How and why is it different from traditional Pilates as well as traditional strength training? The best way to implement Lagree workouts to reap the maximum benefits What is something common yo...

[The LOdown] How Common Acne Treatments Work & Safer Effective Solutions A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Common acne treatments and how they work to clear acne (spironolactone, birth control, retinoids and acutane) The role of hormones in acne development and acne clearing Dietary and supplemental treatment that mimics common acne treatments Important show links 👇👇👇 Acne i...

Histamine's Role in Inflammation, the Immune System and Hormones A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is histamine and what's the connection to the immune system and inflammatory response? What is histamine intolerance and how does it compare to mast cell activation syndrome? What are common histamine intolerance symptoms? What are the common foods that people have problems with...

How to Use Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for Both Contraceptive and Fertility Purposes A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is Fertility Awareness Method and how did it come to be? What are the different FAM tools (cervical mucus, BBT, etc.)? Cervical mucus - what changes can we expect throughout the menstrual cycle? What do these changes mean (hormonal, sperm motility, etc.)...

[The LOdown] How to Know if Inflammation is Driving Your Hormone Imbalance A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is inflammation and why it's not always a bad thing Common symptoms of inflammation for women with hormone imbalances The 3 main causes of inflammation Where to start with addressing inflammation Important show links 👇👇👇 Our Inflammation Hormony program kicks off on...

The Only Toothpaste I Use & Why A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is fluoride and what are the concerns with it in our oral care products? Does our toothpaste get absorbed into our body? What are the policies around what can go into our toothpaste? What is hydroxyapatite and where is it naturally found? What does the research say about hydroxyapatite?  How does hydroxyapat...

Are Heavy Metals to Blame for Hormone Problems? A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What are heavy metals and where are they found? The role of minerals in our health What the research says on heavy metals in fertility, reproduction and thyroid function Testing methods I recommend for determining if heavy metals are an issue How to support safe elimination of heavy metals in the body...

Everything You Must Know About Parasites & Sinus Issues A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What are parasites and where are they found in the human body? How common are they? What are common symptoms of parasites? Do they differ in the nasal cavity vs. gut? How do mycotoxins (mold spores) affect us? What is the connection between nasal parasites and mycotoxins and sinus issues?...

A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs Have you ever been convinced you have a thyroid problem only to go to the doctor to get your thyroid tested and everything come back normal? You're not alone, this is very common, let's talk about it! Inside this episode I walk you through optimal reference ranges for all of these tests plus the tests you need that go beyond a standard TSH blood test. Hea...