Fit + Fueled Life: Perimenopause, GLP-1s + Fat Loss Over 40

In this episode, Tina talks about how to overcome sugar cravings, which is such a common challenge for women, especially when they are looking to lose weight and balance their hormones. She also shares her personal journey with her own struggles with sugar cravings and how she’s better able to navigate them. Finally, Tina shares some of the underlying reasons for sugar cravings and how to get control of them.

Tina discusses the following:

- The role of insulin resistance in sugar cravings

- How protein can help in regulating glucose levels

- The importance of strength training and daily movement

- The importance of sleep

- How low thyroid can affect sugar cravings

- The impact of nutrient deficiencies and cravings

- Cortisol imbalance and sugar cravings

- Tips and tricks for managing sugar cravings

- And more…

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of minerals, why mineral loss is so common in women over 35, and how mineral testing can help you lose weight and feel your best. She also shares insights into the relationship between minerals and hormones, which can cause symptoms of imbalance and make losing weight harder and more frustrating for women.

Tina discusses:

- Minerals as the spark plugs of the body

- The Importance of an HTMA Test

- Signs and Symptoms of Mineral Imbalance

- Why mineral loss is common in women

- What the HTMA tells about stress

- Symptoms of 4 LOWS pattern

- How HTMA can help you lose weight

- And more…

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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina talks with Faraz Khan about female hair loss. In particular, he shares how hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause may contribute to this problem. Faraz talks about the complexities and offers insights and prevention strategies.

Faraz discusses the following topics:

- The complexities of hair loss in women

- The causes of hair loss and prevention strategies

- Treatment options to regrow hair

- The importance of addressing underlying health issues

- Five nutrients necessary for hair growth

- Stress hair loss vs hormonal hair loss

- Pharmaceutical and natural solutions for hair loss

- And more…

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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

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About Faraz Khan:

Faraz Khan is the founder of FullyVital and host of the Anti-Aging Hacks Podcast. A leading expert in the field of hair loss in women, he has dedicated his career to understanding the complex interplay of hormones, diet, and lifestyle on hair health.

Faraz's work focuses on the molecular level of how testosterone and DHT affect hair follicles. His innovative thinking and empathetic approach have made him a sought-after voice in the field, helping countless individuals regain confidence and control over their hair health.

Faraz's insights into hormonal imbalances, particularly around menopause, have contributed to a broader understanding of hair loss patterns in women. Whether through FullyVital's products or his engaging podcast, Faraz continues to educate and inspire, making a tangible difference in the lives of many.

In this episode, Tina sits down with Ashley Reaver, RD to debunk some common misconceptions about cholesterol during perimenopause and menopause. Ashley dives into how hormonal changes affect cholesterol, the critical role of muscle and fiber in regulation, and the powerhouse foods that naturally support healthy cholesterol levels. She also breaks down essential blood markers to monitor, how statins work, and shares practical tips and actionable advice for better managing your cholesterol.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Are your genetics really to blame for high cholesterol?

- What happens to cholesterol during perimenopause and how hormones affect it

- The role of muscle in cholesterol regulation

- Foods that naturally lower cholesterol and the impact of dietary cholesterol

- The importance of fiber, especially soluble fiber, for cholesterol health

- Key blood markers to monitor and what they mean for cholesterol

- How statins work and how to safely stop them

- Postpartum nutrition for moms and its effect on cholesterol levels

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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

About Ashley Reaver, RD:

Ashley is a registered dietitian with a master's in Nutrition Science and Policy. She is the creator of the Lower Cholesterol Longer Life Method, offers nutrition counseling in her private practice in Oakland, CA, and teaches nutrition and dietetics courses at University of California, Berkeley.

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In this episode, Tina shares four key insights she wishes she knew when first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 14 years ago. Tina emphasizes that dietary changes can be hit-or-miss, not all about food, and sometimes medication is necessary despite initial fears. She also discusses the emotional component of living with chronic illness and the importance of self-advocacy and tailoring treatment to individual needs.

Tina talks about:

- 4 things I wish I knew sooner about living with ulcerative colitis

- How diet really affects ulcerative colitis: what worked (and what didn’t) for me

- Medications and UC: what helped, what didn’t, and what I learned

- The emotional side of ulcerative colitis: navigating stress, shame, and uncertainty

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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina shares her personal experience with creatine and discusses its benefits in terms of muscle building, recovery, brain health, mood, hormones, and more. She also discusses the different approaches to using creatine as a supplement and how to choose one.

Tina talks about:

- Benefits of creatine for women

- Whether or not creatine causes weight gain

- How creatine affects women’s hormones

- How to use creatine

- Whether a loading phase is necessary

- Creatine and hair loss

- Creatine and gut issues

- What to look for in a creatine supplement

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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina sits down with Karolina Rzadkowolska, alcohol-free empowerment expert and author of Euphoric, to talk about what really happens when you change your relationship with alcohol. Karolina shares her powerful personal journey and the transformation that followed once she ditched alcohol, not out of rock bottom, but out of a desire for more.

This conversation dives into the often unspoken truth: alcohol may be the very thing holding you back from your full potential.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- The physical and mental health benefits of giving up alcohol

- How to navigate cravings and social pressure (without FOMO)

- Actionable steps to start changing your habits today

- Key mindset shifts to uncover your purpose beyond drinking

- The role alcohol plays in keeping women feeling stuck

- Healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress without numbing out

- The biggest misconceptions about alcohol and wellness

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About Karolina:

Karolina Rzadkowolska is an alcohol-free empowerment expert who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose.

She’s worked with thousands of clients through her programs to change their drinking habit and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams.

She is the bestselling author of the book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You (HarperCollins) and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Sunday Post, Popsugar, Real Simple, Elite Daily and multiple TV shows.

Karolina’s passionate about helping you discover what really makes you happy outside of a beverage and design a life you love. She would love to hear from you at www.euphoricaf.com.

In this episode, Tina talks about how her views have changed on topics like hormone replacement therapy (HRT), post-workout nutrition, eating gluten and dairy, fat loss diets, adrenal cocktails, and supplements. She shares what she’s learned through personal experience, functional testing, and working with experts.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- My HRT mistake that backfired and the approach that finally worked

- Why I stopped drinking protein shakes after workouts (and what I do now)

- The truth about gluten and dairy and who actually needs to cut them

- The fat loss macro strategy I believed in and why I’ve completely shifted my approach

- Why I don’t love supplements and the few that are actually worth it

- Why adrenal cocktails aren’t a magic fix (and what your body really needs)

- How chasing soreness and sweat sabotaged my progress and what I do instead

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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina sits down with her functional practitioner, Curtis Gillespie Sayers, to dive into her long and complicated journey with ulcerative colitis, a “tough case,” as Curtis describes it. They explore how healing goes far beyond diet and supplements, highlighting the powerful impact of environment, light exposure, and lifestyle adjustments. Curtis shares his insights on the connection between the nervous system and healing, the importance of mitochondrial health, and what most people overlook when dealing with chronic illness. They also discuss the role of peptide therapy, including the key immune, mitochondrial, and healing peptides they’ve used, as well as nutrition strategies to support deeper recovery. If you’re feeling stuck on your health journey or looking for a more holistic, data-driven approach to healing, this conversation is packed with value.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- The powerful role of light in the healing process

- The critical connection between the nervous system and healing

- What most people are overlooking when it comes to chronic illness

- How the Cell Danger Response impacts your ability to heal

- The role of mitochondria in chronic illness and overall health

- Nutrition strategies to support mitochondrial function

- Top foods and supplements that fuel mitochondrial health

- Key immune, mitochondrial, and healing peptides we’ve used

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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

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About Curtis Gillespie Sayers:

From a young age I was in and out of the hospital suffering from health complications for as long as I can remember, breathing difficulties being the most apparent but as I grew older more serious issues began to come to light. I was diagnosed with an extremely severe case of sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a pre-diabetic status. At this time, I was also struggling with substance abuse, which would obviously contribute to my health complications, but most were from birth. After receiving the news from running tests, the doctors had informed me that I was lucky to be alive.

My psychological health was greatly impacted by my physiological health, evoking feelings of anger, and negativity which caused me to constantly argue with people around me. This affected several of my relationships and was creating a miserable life.

This lead me to seek out the help of a bodybuilding coach (not knowing a damn thing about health at the time). The main focus was “getting shredded,” not understanding how much internal health affects one’s physique. Interestingly enough, shedding the weight had really helped with my sleep apnea, but still, quite a few health complications were present. At this time hunger was ignited in me to learn more. I became determined to solve what was going on in my body.

I decided to acquire my first nutrition certification through the ISSA (International Sports Science Association).

In this episode, Tina sits down with Nir Salomon, co-founder of Evinature and director of the Integrative Gastroenterology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. Nir shares the origin story behind curQD, a scientifically backed supplement designed to support those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. They dive into the personalized, integrative approach his team uses, the clinical research supporting curQD, and how it’s helping patients worldwide. Nir also introduces Exhale, a new product aimed at reducing stress and supporting gut-brain health.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- What is the CurQD Protocol and how does it work?

- The science behind Evinature’s Gut Health Assessment

- Is it safe to take long-term?

- Does it work differently for Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease?

- The type of results patients are seeing

- How stress and the nervous system affect symptoms

- Why Nir believes UC remission doesn’t need to be a lifetime struggle

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Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

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About Nir Salomon:

Founder & Director of the Integrative Gastroenterology unit at Sheba Medical Center. Co-founder and Head of R&D at Evinature. After founding the Integrative Gastroenterology unit at Sheba Medical Center, Nir Salomon launched a decade-long research project with Professor Shomron Ben-Horin to advance the full potential of neutraceutical therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

From 2011 to 2022, Salomon led a series of successful trials on the combined use of gut-directed curcumin and Qing Dai (CurQD®) on patients with UC, earning prestigious awards for “breakthrough innovation” and “clinical merit” in his work. His multi-center, international, investigator-initiated RCT on CurQD® was presented at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA), where it was awarded Poster of Distinction.

In 2021, Salomon and Ben-Horin founded Evinature in partnership with Sheba Medical Center,

(one of Newsweek’s top 10 hospitals) to provide affordable, accessible, and effective therapies to IBD patients. Salomon lectures worldwide, advocating integrative, evidence-based therapies at prominent medical conferences. He is currently building a global network of leading IBD doctors to facilitate collaborative research projects in the field of nutraceuticals with an aim to advance medical accessibility for patients worldwide.