This episode may challenge everything you thought you knew about metabolism. Today, we're diving into why chronic calorie restriction, fasting, and low-carb diets can actually work against your metabolic health especially for women in perimenopause and beyond.

You'll learn how the thyroid acts as your body's metabolic thermostat, why underfueling signals "danger" to the brain, and how stress hormones, blood sugar, and hormone balance are all interconnected. We discuss the common patterns seen in women struggling with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, stubborn weight gain, fatigue, poor sleep, and hormone imbalance and why the solution is often nourishment, not more restriction.

In this episode, you'll discover:

If you're tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of dieting, fatigue, cravings, and weight loss resistance, this episode offers a different perspective: one centered on fueling your body, supporting your hormones, and creating a metabolism that feels safe enough to thrive.

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In this episode Amy breaks down hidden sources of systemic inflammation commonly seen in her functional health practice; insulin resistance, chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation, gut imbalances, toxin exposure (including mold), low estrogen, and autoimmune triggers the symptoms that coincide. 

She covers practical testing and treatment steps, what your doctor isn’t telling you and why addressing root causes (not only symptoms) is key to lasting recovery and better health.

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Today's Guest is Helen Scoville, Integrative Health Coach and Personal Trainer, who focuses on nervous system regulation to support the whole body ranging from gut health, metabolic health, hormone balance and more. She breaks down why stress tolerance decreases during perimenopause and why your metabolism seems to "shut off" during this life stage - but it doesn't have to.

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Mold toxicity is something so many families struggle with but it’s rarely recognized or properly addressed in conventional medicine. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Peacock, who specializes in mold toxicity, MCAS, and SIBO, breaks down how mold affects the immune system, the most common symptoms to look out for, and why it’s often the missing piece in chronic illness.

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After 5+ years working with women, I’ve seen how little we’re taught about our hormones; how they drive our cycles, shape our quality of life, and change with age. Too often, what’s common gets mistaken for normal. In this episode, I break down the phases of your cycle, what truly balances hormones, how birth control suppresses natural rhythms, and the key signs of imbalance as hormone levels decline.

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Abby Green is a fellow podcaster, mom to 3, Down Syndrome Inclusion advocate, and speaker. For the past 5 years she has been diving in deep to help herself feel her best while dealing with Hashimotos and more recently, perimenopause. Abby shares priceless insights on what she has learned along the way offering advice that does not add to stress or further burnout. This is a must listen for busy mamas trying to juggle it all.

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If you have felt reluctant in trying your hand at sourdough baking, listen to this episode stat! Amanda Paa, from the beautiful food blog, Heartbeet Kitchen, lays it all out for us sharing the basics, some tips on techniques, how to get your starter started & even shares some of the digestive benefits to long fermentation. She has a great sourdough for beginners recipe & even sells a sourdough starter kit that can ship anywhere!

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