The Functional Fueling® Podcast

By Lauren Papanos

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 ex

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How many episodes does The Functional Fueling® Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 180 episodes available.

The Functional Fueling® Podcast episodes:

September 09, 2026Episode 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
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29min
September 02, 2026Episode 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
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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.
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28min
August 26, 2026Episode 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.
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27min
August 19, 2026Episode 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.
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51min
August 12, 2026Episode 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.
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30min
August 05, 2026Episode 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.
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42min
July 29, 2026Episode 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.
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30min
July 22, 2026Episode 155: Pain, Swelling & Exercise Intolerance? This Lymphatic Tool May Help | Rush Simonson
Pain, Swelling & Exercise Intolerance? This Lymphatic Tool May Help | Rush Simonson
A few things we chat about in this episode
Why not all vibration plates are created equal
The hidden risks of most vibration plates and how it compares to micro-vibration plates
The connection between mechanical stimulation and bone density
How vibration may improve pain, soreness, and exercise recovery
Who may benefit most from low-magnitude vibration & who should use caution

Important show links
Learn more about the benefits of Juvent plates at www.juvent.com
Read blog post by Ro Immune and Lymphatic Systems: The Missing Link in Chronic Inflammation and Thyroid Autoimmunity
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.
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33min
July 15, 2026Episode 154: What 10 Years of Helping Active Women Taught Me About Why So Many Stay Stuck with Thyroid Symptoms
What 10 Years of Helping Active Women Taught Me About Why So Many Stay Stuck with Thyroid Symptoms

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Why so many active women stay stuck despite doing everything right
The hidden energy leaks I see behind persistent thyroid symptoms
Why normal thyroid labs don’t always explain how you feel
The limitations of thyroid hormone medication
The underfueling patterns keeping many active women from healing
Why your weight may be a symptom, not the root cause of your hormone imbalances
The overlooked immune connection behind thyroid dysfunction
Why restoring hormone utilization matters more than chasing hormone levels
Why you don’t need to quit exercising to heal your thyroid, but do need to rethink the structure of it

Important show links 👇👇👇
Book a Clarity Session - 7/3 - 7/17 only
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
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34min
July 08, 2026Episode 153: [The LOdown] Coming off Thyroid Medication - Timeline, The Prep and Outcomes
[The LOdown] Coming off Thyroid Medication - Timeline, The Prep and Outcomes
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Whether it's actually possible to come off thyroid medication
Why so many women remain symptomatic despite treatment
The four Energy Leaks I most commonly see in thyroid dysfunction
How I determine whether someone is ready to taper medication
Why increasing thyroid medication isn't always the answer
How restoring whole-body physiology supports thyroid health

Important show links 👇👇👇
Book a Clarity Session - 7/3 - 7/17 only
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
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32min

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How many episodes does The Functional Fueling® Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 180 episodes available.

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