The Glow Girl Podcast

Feeling like you’re doing all the “right things” but can’t seem to drop the weight? You might be dealing with weight loss resistance! In this episode, I chat with Functional Nutritionist Sarah King (@simplysking) to discuss WTF weight loss resistance is, why weight loss is more than calories in vs calories out, and how to address weightless resistance! Follow Sarah on  ⁠Instagram ⁠ and check out h...

Digestion issues got you down? We got you covered 😉 In this episode, Tamara Vanderlugt (@fit.coach.tam) joins the Glow Girl Podcast to discuss her journey with hormone + gut issues, restrictive diets and how she was able to heal her gut issues and bacterial overgrowth naturally using the 5R Protocol (remove, replace, reinoculate, repair and rebalance). We also discuss exactly how to find the root...

Struggling with a huge list of symptoms like chronic fatigue, unexplained weight gain, period issues, mood swings etc but can't seem to find answers (despite getting labs done and your doctor telling you."everything looks fine!)? This episode is for YOU! In this episode, I sit down with the co-founder and CEO of The Blueprint Christa Shepard to discuss the importance of functional hormone...

Tell me if this sounds familiar… You wake up feeling like shit because you slept horribly the night before and have to literally force yourself out of bed. Then by the time your 3rd cup of coffee kicks in, you have a little glimmer of energy… until that mid-afternoon crash hits. Your anxiety is through the roof, everything seems to stress you out, and you find yourself crying over the smallest inc...

What’s the actual deal with cycle syncing?! 🏋🏻‍♀️ Listen, we know as women that our energy levels and hormones fluctuate throughout the month because of our cycles.  BUT you don’t have to skip your strength training workouts just because Aunt Flo is in town 🙅🏻‍♀️🩸 Instead, try tweaking your program by lowering the intensity of your workouts or taking an extra rest day to adjust to the changing...

Understanding your hunger levels may be the key you need to maintaining balanced eating habits. Hunger signals are your body’s way of telling you that it needs energy. Your body uses hunger signals to communicate with you throughout the day, every day. We feel different degrees of hunger, satiety, and fullness as a result of our nourishment needs, activity levels, and so much more. Being in tune w...

Your lack of sleep isn't doing you any favors babe 🫣 It's the same for those of you getting enough sleep, but not getting good quality sleep (aka getting that deep REM sleep). If you want better recovery, better performance in the gym, healthier hormones + digestion, stronger immune health, better memory and cognition and to achieve your fat loss/ body recomp goals... then sleep should be...

I know healing phases can be frustrating. Maybe you're having to follow a specific diet or reduce your training. You probably have to put your aesthetic and performance goals on the back burner (which feels even more frustrating when you're feeling uncomfy in your own skin). I GET IT, no one wants to deal with this. You have to remember while a healing phase might feel frustrating, its tem...

People often talk about diet and nutrition. But, what about digestion? Without this crucial function, our bodies wouldn’t be able to draw energy and nutrients from the food that we eat.  Unfortunately, several factors can derail your body’s ability to properly digest food. But, being mindful of these factors and working to implement healthy lifestyle habits can help promote optimal digestion.  Dig...

Sober curious? This episode is for YOU! In this episode, we're having a conversation about what it could look like to live an alcohol free life. Lexie is an online health and fitness coach who one day just cut out alcohol all together. She shares how it wasn't necessarily a big decision, nor did she have an addiction issue, but ultimately felt alcohol no longer served her body or her fitne...

🗣️PSA: your mental health is just as important as your physical health!  Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.  Our mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. A few reminders 👇🏼 ✨...

Normal is NOT optimal (and I'm not just referring to lab work) 🙅🏻‍♀️ Being tired all the time shouldn’t be a personality trait. Experiencing bloating after every meal, heavy/ painful periods, migraines, achey joints etc is not normal. It’s common, but not normal. Just because something is NORMALIZED and can be "trendy" doesn't mean it's okay to live with. ”My doctor keeps t...

Your chronic stress is wreaking HAVOC on your body 🫣 Take it from me, a classic over stress-er who’s chronic stress finally caught up to her after years of being in fight or flight mode… which eventually led to a shit ton of hormonal imbalances and gut dysbiosis! When your body is chronically stressed, it’s definitely not prioritizing things like: Muscle Growth Fat loss Ovulation/ Fertility Repro...

I’ll admit that I used to be one of those nutritionists who said “if you have a liver, lungs, and kidneys, you don’t need to detox!!!”⁣ ⁣ And while, no - you don’t need to “detox” according to how wellness culture tells you to (juice cleanses, detox teas, etc) …⁣ You DO need to support your liver function and its detox pathways so that it can do its job effectively 👏🏼 In this episode, I talk mor...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Brandi Bradley -- CEO of Better With Coach B to discuss her journey with Hashimoto's Disease and thyroid issues. She went from trying to lose weight as quickly as possible and eating 500 calories a day after having her 1st baby (🤯), to body building and living and extremely stressful lifestyle as a single mom, to now living symptom free from her Hashi...

I know for many of us, we might be drinking just a little more than usually now that summer is in full swing (hello weddings, BBQ’s, days by the pool, etc). If you didn’t know, alcohol can have a huge impact on your health and wellness, and could potentially hold you back from reaching your fitness goals! Alcohol’s impact on your body starts from the moment you take your first sip. While the occas...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and unsuccessful with your wellness journey? In this week's episode, we dive deep into the key factors that can transform your approach to health and fitness. It's time for a little tough love as we discuss the critical difference between motivation and discipline and how they impact your progress. The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you...

All my endo babes, this episode is for YOU! In today's episode, I'm joined by Baylee Falk -- AKA Strong by Baylee Allison on Instagram to discuss her journey with endometriosis. Baylee understands the struggle when it comes to endometriosis pain as she was diagnosed with it at a young age while also having to deal with PCOS and IBS (she has overcame A LOT). We dive deep into exactly what e...

In today's episode, I'm joined by my good friend and former colleague Kristina Kovacs -- CEO of Built & Balanced to discuss her journey with chronic inflammation and food sensitivities brought on by years of body building competitions and fad diets. We dive deep into exactly what inflammation looks like (good and bad), how inflammation impacts the body and tips for reducing inflammatio...

Considering coming off hormonal birth control but not sure where to start?  While everyone's body reacts differently when coming off of hormonal birth control, these key steps can make a huge difference in your transition with less side effects and symptoms (while still being able to prevent pregnancy and/or prepare for one!). We know that hormonal imbalances can happen while on hormonal birth...

Did you know it’s been estimated that between five to 10 percent of U.S. women of childbearing age have PCOS. That's about 5 million women, which makes the condition one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. There's so much conflicting info out there on what to do when you're struggling with PCOS, and sometimes your doctor will suggest taking...

In this episode, we dive into 5 incredible hacks to optimize your hormones while fully enjoying the summer months! Whether you're trying to stick to your fitness goals or simply wanting to feel your best during these warm months, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve hormonal harmony. Prepare to be inspired and equipped with practical tools to op...

As we head into the summer months, I know that most of us will be doing a lot of traveling (myself included)! And unfortunately, travel has a significant impact on our hormones. So learning how to support our hormones while traveling will help keep everything balanced and help you feel your absolute best! For most people, travel means being off their sleep schedule, impaired digestion, drinking mo...

In this episode, I'm joined by Avery Morales, a clean living /"nontoxic" product consultant living in Los Angeles, CA. She helps to curate product swaps that work with clients and their lifestyles, without harmful ingredients. Her practice covers all areas -- including beauty, personal care products, home, and lifestyle. If you didn't already know, Endocrine disruptors  are natur...

In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between our hormones and the gut. Our gut is in charge of making and regulating a lot of our hormones. It's how we absorb literally all of the nutrients that we need in order to function and it's also in charge of regulating the amount of estrogen levels in our body. So if you want better hormones, we need to address your gut he...