The Functional Fueling® Podcast

By Lauren PapanosHealth & Fitness Nutrition

The Functional Fueling® Podcast episodes

September 30Episode 165: Do Adaptogens Actually Help Cortisol? The Science of Functional Mushrooms with Olivia Richards
Do Adaptogens Actually Help Cortisol? The Science of Functional Mushrooms with Olivia Richards
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
What are functional mushrooms & how are they different from other mushrooms
How functional mushrooms can support the HPA axis & stress response
Which mushrooms may support sleep, energy, focus, & immune health
Ideal timing and supplementation method of functional mushrooms
Realistic results timelines

Important show links
Learn more about Superoom and Olivia Richards
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⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
23 min
September 23Episode 164: Case Study: Healing Exercise Intolerance, Cycle Symptoms and Recovering Thyroid Function
Case Study: Healing Exercise Intolerance, Cycle Symptoms and Recovering Thyroid Function

In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
When exercise intolerance & chronic fatigue can signal something deeper
The connection between immune dysregulation, viral burden, histamine & thyroid function
Timing for gut, detox & antimicrobial work
The involvement of estrogen with ovulation symptoms
The layers we worked through to help her return to exercise & better tolerate stressors
Important show links
Pre-order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough
Review our Case Study Blogs
Apply to for our 1:1 coaching program and get customized support from our team
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
25 min
September 16Episode 163:Your Guide to Understanding Long COVID, MCAS & Dysautonomia w/ Lily Spechler
Your Guide to Understanding Long COVID, MCAS & Dysautonomia w/ Lily Spechler
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
What’s really happening in the body with long COVID
The connection between dysautonomia, POTS & long COVID
Why histamine & mast cells may be an overlooked piece of the puzzle
How previous viral infections like EBV may play a role
Why long COVID can completely change your energy & metabolic needs
The biggest nutrition mistake seen in long COVID recovery
Why doing more isn’t always better when it comes to exercise & healing
The conversation around spike detox protocol
Why the order of operations matters so much in recovery

Important show links
Learn more about Lily on Instagram @longcoviddietitian
Apply to for our 1:1 coaching program and get customized support from our team
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
Microclots Long Covid Episode
Long COVID & Period Problems Episode

⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
53 min
September 09Episode 162: [The LOdown] The Overlooked Environmental Factors Affecting Thyroid Health
[The LOdown] The Overlooked Environmental Factors Affecting Thyroid Health

A few things we chat about in this episode
Why your thyroid may be especially sensitive to your environment
The everyday exposures that could be quietly influencing thyroid function
The connection between environmental exposures & oxidative stress
Which exposures I actually pays attention to in my own life
Simple ways to lower your exposure without living in fear of everything around you
Why jumping straight into “detox” may not always be the best first step
Which commonly feared ingredients may not deserve nearly as much attention

Important show links
Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough
Take The Energy Leak quiz
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
29 min
September 02Episode 161: Could Poor Oxygen Delivery Be Draining Your Energy? with Teresa Reile
Could Poor Oxygen Delivery Be Draining Your Energy?

In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
What hypoxia actually means & why oxygen matters for energy production
Why normal blood oxygen doesn’t always tell the full story
The connection between oxygen, mitochondria & fatigue
How breathing, hydration & movement may support oxygen delivery
Where iron fits into the oxygenation picture
What may impact oxygen availability at the tissue level
Emerging strategies being explored to support oxygenation

Important show links
INJECT Oxygen into your LIFE with Patriox Liquid Oxygen Water
Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough
Take The Energy Leak quiz
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
28 min
August 26Episode 160: [The LOdown] Period Recovery While Breastfeeding: The When, How & More Details
[The LOdown] Period Recovery While Breastfeeding: The When, How & More Details
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
What’s actually keeping your cycle away while breastfeeding
Why nursing frequency may matter more than prolactin
How much energy breastfeeding really costs your body
The hormonal dominoes required to start ovulating again
Why getting your period back doesn’t always mean ovulation is back
The postpartum exercise + weight-loss mistakes that can prolong amenorrhea
Why every woman’s timeline for cycle return looks different

Important show links
Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough
Take The Energy Leak quiz
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
27 min
August 19Episode 159: How to Fix Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Christina Enzmann
How to Fix Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Christina Enzmann
A few things we chat about in this episode
Why chronic pelvic pain is rarely coming from just one place
The overlooked gut & vaginal microbiome connection
Why pelvic floor tension can be mistaken for weakness
How histamine & estrogen may influence symptoms
The difference between endometriosis, adenomyosis, and other pelvic pain patterns
What everyday hygiene habits may be disrupting vaginal health
Where functional medicine looks when conventional answers fall short

Important show links
Follow Dr. Enzmann and learn more about her practice
Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough
Take The Energy Leak quiz
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
51 min
August 12Episode 158: [The LOdown] What Late Ovulation is Really Telling You
[The LOdown] What Late Ovulation is Really Telling You
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
Why late ovulation happens
What high AMH actually means
The thyroid's role in ovulation
The hidden drivers of poor follicle maturation
How to interpret your cycle tracking data
The Energy Leaks affecting ovulation
Important show links
Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough
Take The Energy Leak quiz
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
30 min
August 05Episode 157: The Complete Guide to hCG: What Your Levels Really Mean with Dr. Sasha Hakman
The Complete Guide to hCG: What Your Levels Really Mean with Dr. Sasha Hakman

In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
Take The Energy Leak quiz
Shop our Mineral Magic and Hormone Potion formulas
Listen to my Energy Leaks podcast episode
Learn more about the 6 stages of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
42 min
July 29Episode 156: [The LOdown] The Missing Nutrients Behind Hashimoto's
[The LOdown] The Missing Nutrients Behind Hashimoto's

In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
The role of nutrient deficiencies in Hashimoto's
Why women with Hashimoto's have higher nutrient needs
The hidden connection between oxidative stress and thyroid health
The first labs I look at before recommending supplements for Hashimoto's

Important show links
Take The Energy Leak quiz
Shop our Mineral Magic and Hormone Potion formulas
Listen to my Energy Leaks podcast episode
Learn more about the 6 stages of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
30 min

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The Functional Fueling® Podcast is hosted by expert Functional Registered Dietitian and hormone specialist, Lauren Papanos. Join us every Wednesday for a brand new LOdown with Lo solo episode or…