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

In this episode, Tina sits down with Heather Florio, second-generation owner and CEO of Desert Harvest, to explore the complexities of interstitial cystitis (IC) and its impact on women’s health and daily lives. She delves into why pelvic pain is so common yet often underdiagnosed, and how aloe vera can provide relief for IC and other chronic conditions. The conversation also covers the crucial role of diet and lifestyle in managing pelvic pain and bladder health, as well as why interstitial cystitis is so often misunderstood. Finally, Heather emphasizes the importance of women advocating for better treatment and care.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- What is interstitial cystitis, and how does it affect women’s health and daily lives?

- Why is pelvic pain so common yet often underdiagnosed in women?

- How can aloe vera help with interstitial cystitis and other chronic conditions?

- What role do diet and lifestyle play in managing pelvic pain and bladder health?

- Why is interstitial cystitis misunderstood, and how can women advocate for better treatment?

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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.

Connect with Heather Florio:

www.desertharvest.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-florio-468822a4

About Heather Florio:

Heather Florio, second-generation owner and CEO of Desert Harvest, leads the company in innovating sustainable solutions in pelvic and sexual health. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Wellness by Authority Magazine and featured in Forbes as a top woman in business, Heather’s expertise as a pelvic health specialist and "Sexpert" has been shared across various platforms, panels, and conferences, globally.

For nearly 30 years, Desert Harvest has championed change in sexual and pelvic healthcare through medical research and product innovation. Heather's passion lies in educating and developing solutions for chronic pelvic health issues, supporting those who are often underrepresented and suffering in silence.

In this episode, Tina sits down with Ryan Monahan, FDN-P, to uncover his 20-year battle with mystery symptoms—and how functional nutrition and testing finally gave him the answers he needed. Ryan dives into why relying solely on TSH testing can be misleading and explains the growing link between perimenopause and rising thyroid disorders. He breaks down the most common thyroid symptoms, why medication alone may not be enough for full recovery, and the key steps to naturally support thyroid health. Plus, he unpacks the role of leaky gut and gluten in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s disease and what you can do to take back control of your health. If you’re struggling with thyroid issues or suspect something is off, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Ryan’s 20-year struggle with mystery symptoms and how functional nutrition and testing provided answers

- Why relying solely on TSH testing provides minimal insight

- The surprising connection between perimenopause and the rise in thyroid disorders

- How to recognize thyroid issues: common symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

- Why medication alone isn’t enough to fully restore thyroid function

- Understanding the link between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease

- Key first steps to naturally support and heal your thyroid health

- Supplements that can help reduce thyroid antibodies by up to 50%

- How leaky gut and gluten contribute to Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions

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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.

Connect with Ryan Monahan:

https://www.themindfulnutrivore.com/

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About Ryan Monahan:

Ryan Monahan is an FDN-P Level III, Nationally Board Certified Health Coach, Clinical Advisor, and Certified AIP Coach.

He has a passion for uncovering hidden stressors that contribute to thyroid disease. Throughout his journey, he spent over 10 frustrating years visiting more than 40 health professionals to find answers to his chronic health complaints until being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2012. Since then, his mission has been to change the dialogue about chronic disease towards a holistic, functional approach while helping others restore their health to normal function.

Typically, his clients are people who have struggled with finding relief from their autoimmune symptoms. Oftentimes, they feel that they’ve “tried everything”, and that traditional medicine hasn’t served them. In his experience, there is a better way.

In this episode of the Fit + Fueled Life podcast, Tina welcomes Jami Poore, a Fit + Fueled alumna, to discuss her health and weight loss journey throughout the program. Jami shares her weight gain struggles and how the program's holistic approach helped her achieve her goals as well as the important mindset shifts she experienced. Jami also shares details about her transition into a responsible fat loss phase, the strategies she used, and her results. Finally, she offers valuable advice for anyone considering joining Fit + Fueled.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Jami’s biggest health challenges before joining Fit + Fueled

- How her mindset shifted throughout the Fit + Fueled journey

- The most impactful part of the program

- Her experience transitioning into a fat loss phase after Fit + Fueled

- Key strategies she used during her fat loss phase to achieve results

- Her biggest wins and breakthroughs

- Advice for anyone considering joining Fit + Fueled

FREE PERIMENOPAUSE TRAINING

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Enrollment for Fit + Fueled opens Monday, March 17 for just 4 days: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/fit+fueled

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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 dives into the biggest frustrations women face when their diet and workouts aren’t delivering results in perimenopause and menopause. She breaks down how overlooked factors like insulin sensitivity, blood sugar balance, thyroid function, and gut health can stall fat loss—and why fixing these issues makes weight loss easier and more sustainable. Tune in to learn how building a strong metabolic foundation and understanding key hormones like insulin and cortisol can get you real results!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why your old diet and workout routine aren’t working anymore

- The metabolism mistakes keeping you stuck (and inflamed)

- How hormones like insulin, cortisol, and thyroid impact fat loss

- The #1 reason low-calorie diets backfire in perimenopause

- Why building a solid metabolic foundation first is non-negotiable

- What you need to focus on before entering a fat loss phase

- The role of stress, minerals, and nourishment in body composition changes

FREE PERIMENOPAUSE TRAINING: STARTS MARCH 6TH

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Enrollment for Fit + Fueled opens Monday, March 17 for just 4 days: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/fit+fueled

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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 welcomes back Jennifer Woodward, an FDN practitioner, Carrots ‘N’ Cake coach and author of a new book, “Easy Perimenopause: The Essential Guide to Modern Midlife”. They discuss various aspects of perimenopause, including its impact on hormones, common symptoms like brain fog and mood swings, and the role of chronic stress. Jennifer shares practical advice on addressing these issues through lifestyle changes, habits, and targeted nutrition. The episode emphasizes the importance of proper nourishment, stress management, and understanding the body's needs during this transitional phase.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Signs You’re Pushing Too Hard—And How It's Affecting Your Health

- The Hidden Link Between Cortisol, Insulin, and Weight Gain

- Belly Fat in Perimenopause: The Real Cause and How to Fix It

- Unexpected Signs of Chronic Stress You Might Be Ignoring

- Brain Fog? Here’s Why It Happens—and How to Improve It

- Mood Swings, Rage, and Perimenopause—What’s Really Going On

- “Striving Fatigue”—Is It Keeping You Stuck in Your Weight Loss Journey?

- Are You Eating Enough? Why 1,500 Calories Won’t Cut It in Perimenopause

- The One Mineral That Can Reduce Cravings and Help You Lose Weight

- Supplements: Big Promises, Frustrating Results—What Actually Works?

- Sleep Struggles, Night Sweats, and the Unexpected Culprits

FREE PERIMENOPAUSE TRAINING: STARTS MARCH 6TH

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Ep247: How Leptin, Cortisol & Insulin Impact Your Weight Loss & Sleep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep247-how-leptin-cortisol-insulin-impact-your-weight/id1539296304?i=1000672200746

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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, Fit + Fueled alumni Crystal shares her weight loss (and mindset) transformation as well as the lessons she’s learned along the way. She opens up about the diets she tried before joining the program, the key non-negotiables that shaped her approach to health and weight loss, and why mindset was the missing piece in her fat loss journey. Crystal also breaks down her decision to spend a year in maintenance before successfully navigating a 14-week cut. Plus, she reveals her calorie ranges, favorite foods, and must-have products—offering practical advice for anyone considering a responsible, sustainable fat-loss phase. The recording is also an example of how a Fit + Fueled call sometimes goes with Q&A from current members.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Diets and strategies she tried before joining Fit + Fueled

- Her non-negotiables for health and weight loss

- The mental side of fat loss and why it matters for success

- Why she spent a year in maintenance first

- Her calorie ranges for maintenance and fat loss

- Favorite foods and products that keep her on track

- Advice for a first-time, responsible fat loss phase

- What she’d say to someone considering Fit + Fueled

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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 introduces the new Fit + Fueled Life Podcast and explains the shift from Carrots 'N' Cake to her evolved approach to health. She shares how her health journey has led her to prioritize metabolic health over restrictive diets and excessive exercise. Tina discusses her approach to sustainable change, focusing on mindset, muscles, minerals, and macros as the foundation. She also highlights the role of functional testing, especially the HTMA test, in personalizing nutrition and optimizing health for women in perimenopause struggling with weight loss resistance.

🎉 Fit + Fueled Life Podcast Giveaway! 🎉

To celebrate the launch of the Fit + Fueled Life podcast, I’m giving away THREE amazing prizes to help you on your health and fitness journey!

🔥 Prizes include:

1️⃣ HTMA Test + Interpretation + Personalized Protocol (valued at $397)

2️⃣ A Walking Pad to get those steps in effortlessly! 🚶‍♀️

3️⃣ Your choice of ANY CNC program!

💥 3 Ways to Enter:

✅ Leave a review for the Fit + Fueled Life podcast

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📆 Deadline to enter: Friday, 2/21! Don’t miss your chance to win—enter now and take the next step toward a healthier, stronger YOU!

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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 chats with Max Lowery to uncover the real reasons behind your weight loss struggles—and how to break through them. From escaping all-or-nothing thinking to applying the minimum effective dose for lasting results, Max shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies. Tune in to learn how to sidestep common post-weight loss pitfalls and implement two simple yet effective hacks to make your journey smoother.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

5 root causes of common weight loss struggles

How all-or-nothing thinking sabotages your progress and how to break free

Why shifting your identity is key to sustainable weight loss

Why the minimum effective dose is more effective than overhauling your lifestyle

How to stay consistent when progress feels slow or stalled

Common mistakes women make after losing weight and how to avoid them

Two powerful weight loss hacks you can start using today

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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.

Connect with Max Lowery:

https://2mealday.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/max.lowery

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxloweryofficial

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@max.lowery

About Max Lowery:

Max Lowery is a Weight Loss Coach and Behavioral Change Expert, dedicated to helping busy women over 40 achieve sustainable weight loss without extreme diets or punishing exercise routines. As the creator of the LIVE 360 program and the Never Diet Again Method, Max focuses on uncovering the root causes behind weight struggles, including emotional eating, negative self-talk, identity, and limiting beliefs.

With years of experience and a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of weight loss, Max provides a clear, step-by-step approach that helps clients shift their mindset, rebuild self-worth, and develop lasting habits. His philosophy rejects conventional diet culture, emphasizing moderation, mindfulness, and balance. Max’s work empowers clients to lose weight while enjoying the foods they love and creating a lifestyle they can sustain for the long term

In this episode, Tina chats with Lucie Wicker, a seasoned photographer specializing in fitness, wellness, and active brands. Lucie shares her journey, insights on capturing the authenticity of her clients' businesses, and her approach to balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood.The discussion also covers essential business advice, must-read books, and invaluable tools like Canva and ChatGPT.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Her unique approach to photography, storytelling, and connecting with her ideal clients

- Her advice for starting and growing a successful business

- Must-read business books for aspiring business owners

- Her favorite business resources for efficiency and inspiration

- Tips for balancing motherhood and owning a business

- How journaling supports business growth, health, and personal goals

- Ways to work with her and explore her services

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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.

Connect with Alessandra Zonari:

www.luciewickerphotography.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/luciewickerphoto

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciewicker

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEPp4HVeqZVHa_ojl_ooaQ

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About Lucie Wicker:

Since 2011, Lucie has been photographing the best of the fitness, health, and wellness community in New England and beyond. As a commercial portrait photographer, she frequently works with fitness and athletic brands creating authentic and compelling imagery for advertising campaigns of all sizes.

She was a film studies major with a photojournalism minor in college and has always enjoyed telling stories through the photos she takes.

She was born and raised in Boston and thrilled her parents by settling down here when her backpacking days were over (or paused - she’ll get back there someday). When she's not taking photos, you can find her exploring nature trails, trying out noodle recipes, and getting out on the water as much as possible.

In this episode, Tina talks to Alessandra Zanari, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of OneSkin, about skin health, aging, and the science behind peptides. Alessandra shares her background and explains the concept of 'zombie cells' and their impact on skin aging. They discuss the innovative OS-01 peptide developed by OneSkin, which targets these damaged cells to rejuvenate the skin. The episode highlights the importance of addressing skin health for overall wellness and how OneSkin’s products offer long-term benefits.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Alessandra’s journey and what inspired her passion for skin health

- How our skin changes during perimenopause and why it matters

- The link between skin health and overall wellness

- Understanding “zombie cells” and their impact on skin aging

- The science behind OneSkin’s OS-01 peptide and its role as a skin supplement

- Why peptides outperform traditional skincare products for long-term results

Visit oneskin.co/CARROTS and use code CARROTS for 15% off your first order.

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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.

Connect with Alessandra Zonari:

https://www.oneskin.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneskin.co/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneSkinTech/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvNUO9jiMfYy2kCVUNj8pNQ?

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneskin.co

About Alessandra Zonari:

Alessandra isn’t your typical scientist. She’s a visionary with a passion for longevity, skin regeneration, and the occasional karaoke jam. Growing up in a close-knit family in Brazil, Alessandra saw her grandparents struggle with age-related diseases and soon became fascinated by the possibility of using stem cells to redefine the aging process. After earning degrees in biology and stem cell biology, and a doctorate in skin regeneration and tissue engineering, Alessandra joined OneSkin in 2017 as a founding member and Chief Scientific Officer. Her contributions include 20+ papers, 3 patents, and the development of their proprietary OS-01 peptide.