Catholic Women’s Metabolism | weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, perimenopause, and

Kristen Noriega, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Hormone Balance + Holistic Weight Loss Coach
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This Top 100 podcast provides evidence-based education on metabolic health, hormones, and weight regulation for Catholic women in their 30s and 40s. Hosted by a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Nutrition–Certified Practitioner, the show examines the physiology behind weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, and perimenopause. Independently named one of the Top 15 Catholic podcasts, each episode translates clinical nutrition science and functional health concepts into clear, practical education—without extreme dieting or conflicting with Catholic moral teaching. Topics include metabolic resilience, blood sugar regulation, hormonal transitions, and sustainable lifestyle factors that support long-term health. Content is educational only and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. JUST STARTING? STEP 1: Connect with me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom STEP 2: Let’s work together! Email me at hello@rootedwellness.academy

  1. FEB 11

    357. Struggling to Stick to Your Routine? St. Benedict, Schedule Integrity & a Gentle Lenten Reset for Moms

    Why is it so hard to follow the routines we carefully create? In this episode, we’re talking about schedule integrity — the ability to honor the plan you already decided on — and why so many Catholic women feel stuck in the exhausting cycle of planning well and following through poorly. After facing my own gap between intention and action, I went searching for wisdom deeper than productivity hacks… and found myself immersed in St. Benedict’s Rule of Life. Over 1,500 years ago, Benedict was trying to answer the same questions we’re asking today: How do we balance prayer and work? How do we stay faithful inside real responsibility? How do we avoid burnout without becoming passive? How do rhythms create peace in a family or community? If you are a Catholic woman who longs for: ✨ consistent morning prayer ✨ calmer days ✨ less decision fatigue ✨ follow-through on the habits that matter ✨ a Christ-centered home rhythm this conversation will feel like oxygen. Plus — I’m inviting you into a free Lenten experience in my new free community.  It’s a gentle, realistic morning rule of life built specifically for women in the middle of vocation, dishes, laundry, and real life. Not intense. Not another $ wasted on a devotional you didn’t actually use. Not another program to fail. Steady. Faithful. Repeatable. We are growing in this together. Join the free community This is where the Lenten challenge will live, and your voice can help shape it. 👉join the brand new community that we’re building together .................... If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a review — it helps more Catholic women find encouragement and practical spiritual formation for everyday life.

    14 min

  2. JAN 29

    356. Exhaustion Isn’t Your Vocation: Minerals and Metabolic Support

    Extreme exhaustion isn’t normal—and it’s not the price of motherhood, marriage, ministry, or faithfulness. If your fatigue is stealing your patience, your presence, and your joy, your body may be crying out for something deeper than rest: minerals and metabolic support. In this episode, I break down why so many women—especially faithful, high-giving women—are profoundly depleted, why “just resting” or “trying harder” isn’t fixing it, and how mineral depletion quietly sabotages energy, mood, hormones, and metabolism. You’ll learn: Why chronic stress burns through minerals How depletion shows up as exhaustion, anxiety, and brain fog Why under-eating and over-disciplining make fatigue worse When food alone isn’t enough Why working with a dietitian matters for true restoration ✨ Enrollment for Restore is open—and this is the LAST WEEK to join with Early Bird bonuses. If you’ve been praying for clarity, energy, and the ability to live your vocation fully again, this episode is your sign. Apply at www.rootedwellness.academy/restore 🤍

    16 min

  3. JAN 26

    355. Behind the Scenes of 2025 + Metabolic Restoration: Who It’s For, What’s Inside

    I disappeared in 2025 from the podcast and all things online.  Where did I go, you might be wondering??  The truth is: I didn’t stop caring. I got more intentional. In 2025, I made a decision to pause accepting clients—not because I wasn’t called to this work, but because I was “practicing what I preach” and needed to care for myself and my family on a different level.   In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my 2025 AND breaking down what to expect in my 12-week group program, Restore.   …so you can stop guessing, stop spiraling, and finally feel clear about whether this is your next step. We’re covering: ✨ Who Restore is designed for ✨ Who it’s not for (with love + clarity) ✨ What the 12 weeks actually look like If you’ve been praying about getting support… If you’re tired of “starting over” every Monday… If your body feels like it’s fighting you and you don’t know why… This episode will help you think: “I feel clear. I feel safe. I know what to do next.” 🙏 Enrollment closes soon. If you’ve been praying about this, take the next faithful step. Apply for Restore now.

    19 min

  4. JAN 23

    354. Is It Time for Support? How to Know When You Shouldn’t “Just Try Harder”

    If you’ve been telling yourself that the answer is more discipline, more willpower, or one more restart — this episode is for you. We talk about: Signs you’ve outgrown DIY approaches Why waiting often costs more than acting What support actually changes (and what it doesn’t) Who thrives inside Restore If you’ve been quietly wondering, “Is it time?” This episode helps you listen honestly. ✨ Enrollment for Restore is open now✨ Spots are filling–apply at www.rootedwellness.academy/restore

    12 min

  5. JAN 20

    353. Your Body Is Not a Problem to Fix — It’s a Gift to Steward

    Many Catholic women have been taught—explicitly or subtly—that caring for their body is vanity, weakness, or distraction from what “really” matters. In this episode, we gently reframe that belief. We talk about: The difference between stewardship and punishment Why caring for your body is not vanity, but responsibility How shaming yourself is hurting your health What Scripture actually says about nourishing and cherishing the body (Eph 5:29) If your approach to food and health has felt tense, anxious, or misaligned with your faith, this conversation is an invitation to something quieter, steadier, and more peaceful. ✨ Restore begins in February. Restore is my 12-week group program for Catholic women in their 30s and 40s who want to stop fighting their bodies and start supporting them — without dieting extremes. Early applicants receive additional personal support, including a private 1:1 session, personalized lab + symptom review, and early voice-note access. 👉 Apply for Restore here: www.RootedWellness.Academy/restore

    15 min

  6. JAN 16

    352. The Cycle Catholic Women Don’t Talk About: Restriction, Burnout, Guilt, Repeat

    It often begins with good intentions — a desire to be disciplined, healthy, and faithful. But over time, food choices start to feel moral, guilt replaces peace, and caring for your body becomes heavy instead of life-giving. In this episode, we talk about: How diet culture sneaks into faith spaces Why guilt often disguises itself as “discipline” How “off the wagon” thinking harms both metabolism and conscience What peace with food actually requires — physically and spiritually If you’ve ever wondered why doing “everything right” still leaves you exhausted and discouraged, this conversation is for you. You’re not failing. You may simply be stuck in a cycle your body was never meant to carry. ✨ Restore begins February 9th ✨ Restore is my 12-week group program for Catholic women in their 30s and 40s who want to stop fighting their bodies and start supporting them — without dieting extremes. Early applicants receive additional personal support, including a private 1:1 session, personalized lab + symptom review, and early voice-note access. 👉 Apply for Restore here: www.RootedWellness.Academy/restore

    15 min

  7. JAN 12

    351. Why Dieting Stops Working in Your 30s and 40s (And What Actually Helps)

    What used to work in your 20s literally and physically doesn’t work anymore.  Let’s break it down in this episode: What changes hormonally and metabolically in this season Why dieting feels harder and gives worse results Why your body isn’t resisting — it’s adapting What support actually looks like now If this episode strikes a chord with you, I’ve built a program based on this framework–Restore: A 12-Week Metabolic Reset for Catholic Women A dietitian-led group program for Catholic women in their 30s–40s who are exhausted, gaining weight, and frustrated with their bodies — and want to restore energy, metabolism, and peace with food without dieting extremes. What to Expect: Restore metabolic function without dieting extremes Support hormones, thyroid, and energy Learn how to nourish your body with confidence and consistency Find peace with food while honoring faith and physiology This is not a weight-loss challenge. This is not a detox. This is not another plan that asks you to override your body. Restore teaches you how your metabolism actually works—and how to support it for the long term. Apply today at RootedWellness.Academy/restore Women who apply and are accepted by early enrollment will receive the following additional support: ✔️ One private 30-minute 1:1 session during the 12 weeks Personalized guidance to apply Restore to your specific body, history, and season of life. ✔️ Personal lab + symptom review (async) Submit recent labs and symptoms for individualized metabolic insight and recommendations. ✔️ Two weeks of voice-note support inside the program Direct access for questions and reassurance as momentum builds early on. These enrollment bonuses are only available for early applicants and are not guaranteed once the group fills. Apply today at RootedWellness.Academy/restore!!

    18 min

  8. JAN 9

    350. You’re Not Lazy, Broken, or Undisciplined — You’re Under-Supported

    As a woman who can seemingly conquer it all, is trying to "eat clean" and do the right things, yet feels like she is running on empty... It's not your fault! Your body is simply begging you to support it in a different way. This episode will unpack: -why so many faithful -disciplined women feel exhausted -the hidden cost of chronic under-fueling + stress -why “doing everything right” can still backfire ****** If this episode puts words to something you’ve been carrying quietly, I want you to know — you don’t have to figure this out alone.   I'm currently enrolling in Restore: A 12-Week Metabolic Reset for Catholic Women A 12-week, dietitian-led group program for Catholic women in their 30s–40s who are exhausted, gaining weight, and frustrated with their bodies — and want to restore energy, metabolism, and peace with food without dieting extremes. What to expect in Restore: Stabilize energy Support hormones + metabolism End the cycle of restriction → burnout → guilt Do it in a way that honors faith, body, and vocation This is not weight-loss at all costs. It’s nutrition that respects your hormones, your nervous system, and your faith.    Apply today at RootedWellness.Academy/restore

    12 min
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This Top 100 podcast provides evidence-based education on metabolic health, hormones, and weight regulation for Catholic women in their 30s and 40s. Hosted by a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Nutrition–Certified Practitioner, the show examines the physiology behind weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, and perimenopause. Independently named one of the Top 15 Catholic podcasts, each episode translates clinical nutrition science and functional health concepts into clear, practical education—without extreme dieting or conflicting with Catholic moral teaching. Topics include metabolic resilience, blood sugar regulation, hormonal transitions, and sustainable lifestyle factors that support long-term health. Content is educational only and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. JUST STARTING? STEP 1: Connect with me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom STEP 2: Let’s work together! Email me at hello@rootedwellness.academy

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