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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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 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, Tina speaks with Carrots ‘N’ Cake coach and FDN Practitioner, Jennifer Woodward, about the importance of functional testing for women during their perimenopausal years. Jennifer provides clarity around some of the imbalances that women might experience in perimenopause and some of the common markers we see on functional tests.

Jennifer discusses:

- Common symptoms in perimenopause

- The importance of functional lab testing

- How the GI-MAP and DUTCH can provide clues

- Minerals as the spark plugs of the body

- Intermittent fasting and whether it’s helpful or harmful

- Cardio as an extra stressor

- 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.

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About our Guest:

Jennifer Woodward holds a Master’s of Science in Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach.

She served as executive director of the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals, growing the association from less than 500 to over 850 members in three years. She is the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business School and she loves getting to help new FDNs thrive professionally.

Jennifer was recently a quarter-long guest lecturer in graduate Endocrinology at Parker University and has been an independent contractor for multiple functional medicine practices across the United States.

She loves to be active with her high school sweetheart husband and four kids. Don’t get her started on weight lifting for women, or pickleball!

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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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.

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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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 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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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 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.