The WAE Forward Podcast

Hangry, Foggy and Craving Everything? Let's Talk Glucose!


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You’re eating “clean,” cutting sugar, skipping meals, avoiding gluten, and still… you feel off. Low energy. Brain fog. Cravings that won’t quit. What’s going on?

In this episode, we unpack how blood sugar dysregulation and nervous system stress are sabotaging your energy, sleep, mood, and metabolism—even if you’re eating all the “right” things.

 Did you know the #1 root cause of depression is often blood sugar instability? Or that skipping breakfast can spike cortisol and lead to anxiety, belly fat, and binge eating later in the day?

We dive into the science of:

  • Glucose spikes + the stress response

  • How your morning coffee could be triggering survival mode

  • The glucose-gut-brain loop (and how it impacts your mood + digestion)

  • Why your body can’t heal without safety + rhythm

  • Metabolic flexibility and the truth about GLP-1 (no shots required!)

  • You’ll learn how to:

    • Eat in a blood sugar-friendly order (yes, order matters!)

    • Use food as nervous system regulation—not punishment

    • End the “crash, crave, snack” loop for good

    • Build sustainable energy without relying on willpower or restriction

     This isn’t about dieting—it’s about decoding your body’s signals and creating a rhythm that supports healing, safety, and long-term stability.

    If you’ve ever thought “I’m doing everything right… so why do I still feel like a mess?”—this episode is your missing link.

     Press play and reclaim your energy, mood, and metabolism—no food guilt required.


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    The WAE Forward PodcastBy Angela Herren, Wellness Coach