Hormone Health for Moms - Hormone balance, Insulin resistance, Boost Energy, Cortisol, Blood sugar

Sara Moreira: Christian Functional Health Coach, FDNP, BSN, RN
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*TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST* Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dealing with stubborn weight that won’t budge, unpredictable digestion, or energy crashes that hit hard, especially after having kids? Do you feel like your body is working against you, and no matter how “healthy” you try to be, you’re still bloated, burnt out, and wondering what happened to the old you? I’m Sara Moreira, nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and mom of 4. After walking through my own journey of postpartum depletion, flatlined cortisol, and gut imbalances, I know what it’s like to feel dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told “everything looks normal” when you feel anything but. For years I was stuck in the cycle of clean eating, supplement guessing, and chasing symptom after symptom until I discovered how powerful it is to work with the body, not against it. Now I blend functional lab testing with ancestral rhythms, mineral balancing, and a faith-rooted, nervous system-supportive approach to help women restore their metabolism, digestion, and energy after having kids. Inside the Hormone Healing for Moms Podcast, we go beyond quick fixes and diets to uncover the root causes of chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, bloating, hair loss, and weight loss resistance. You’ll learn how to reset your circadian rhythm, balance your master hormones like insulin and cortisol, and nourish your body back to safety with simple, science-backed strategies rooted in both functional medicine and God-designed healing. Each episode will help you understand your body on a deeper level so you can get real results that last without burning out or giving up the things that matter most. Because true healing isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual too. Let’s redefine what it means to bounce back after kids and walk in the healing and wholeness you were always meant for.

  1. 9H AGO

    92. The Intermittent Fasting Mistake Many Moms are Making, and How to Fix it for Weight Loss

    Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Get on the waitlist! Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here    Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular strategies for weight loss and improving insulin resistance. And for many people, it can work at least initially. But many women eventually notice something shift. Energy drops, hormones feel off, sleep becomes disrupted, and weight loss may stall. In this episode, we’re breaking down why intermittent fasting can help improve insulin resistance, why the way many women practice it can create additional stress on the body, and how to approach fasting in a way that supports metabolism rather than working against it. You’ll learn how insulin, circadian rhythm, and stress hormones all interact and why timing meals appropriately can make a big difference for women. Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here for a like-minded community of moms just like you looking for natural ways to support their hormones Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    19 min

  2. 4D AGO

    91. No Energy to Stick to Your Weight Loss Goal After Kids? How to Take Back Control as a Mom Over 30

    Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Sign up here https://saramoreirahealth.practicebetter.io/#/64c5b82b1a236079b30640a6/bookings?p=6999efd21f2168c9d21e3b34   Many moms don’t just struggle with fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal symptoms after having kids, they struggle with something deeper: feeling like they’ve lost control of their own life. You start the day already exhausted, react to whatever the day throws at you, grab quick food because you’re starving, crash in the afternoon, and by the end of the day you feel like you spent the entire day trying to keep up with life instead of directing it. In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden concept behind this experience: agency: the feeling that you are the one steering your life, rather than constantly reacting to exhaustion, cravings, stress, and overwhelm. When your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system are dysregulated, your biology begins to drive your behavior. The good news is that when your body becomes supported again, something powerful happens. Your energy stabilizes, your mood improves, and your body stops pushing you into survival mode. That’s when you start to experience something many moms are craving: the ability to choose how you show up in your life again. This episode explores how restoring your health doesn’t just help you lose weight or gain energy it helps you reclaim control, clarity, and direction in your daily life. Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    16 min

  3. FEB 28

    90. Is Your Lack of Consistency Keeping You From Losing Weight? 3 Requirements for Staying Consistent

    LAST CALL for 50% off pricing for my new group program Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Sign up here (2 spots left)  https://saramoreirahealth.practicebetter.io/#/64c5b82b1a236079b30640a6/bookings?p=6999efd21f2168c9d21e3b34   Are you tired of feeling exhausted, bloated, and frustrated with your weight no matter how “good” you try to be? You’re not alone, mama. The truth is: consistency isn’t about willpower. It’s about giving your body what it actually needs to release weight, gain energy, and feel like yourself again. Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    16 min

  4. FEB 17

    89. The Missing Step That is Making Weight Loss After Kids Feel Impossible If You are Over 30

    LAST CALL to totally shift your hormones & lose weight consistently this winter :) Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     After kids, so many moms feel like their body just stopped responding. You’re eating better. You’re trying to lose weight. You’re doing all the “right” things. But nothing works like it used to. In this episode, we’re talking about the missing step almost no one addresses after pregnancy and motherhood: mineral depletion. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, stress, and dieting all significantly drain key minerals that regulate metabolism, energy, thyroid function, and blood sugar. And when minerals are depleted, the body shifts into conservation mode making fat loss incredibly difficult, no matter how hard you try. This episode explains why this happens and how restoring minerals can finally make weight loss feel possible again.   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    20 min

  5. FEB 13

    88. Eating Clean but Still Overweight & Exhausted? Do This Instead

    Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     Clean Eating Isn’t the Same as Hormone-Supportive Eating You can eat organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free… and still have dysregulated hormones. If you’re exhausted, dealing with PMS, weight loss resistance, bloating, or hair loss it’s not because you’re not “clean” enough. It’s because hormone health isn’t about restrictions and pushing harder. In this episode, I break down the simple (but powerful) nutrition foundations that actually support cortisol, thyroid, insulin, progesterone, and estrogen balance especially for busy moms who feel like they’re doing everything right but still feel off.   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    17 min

  6. FEB 11

    87. 3 Popular Weight Loss Supplements That Might Be Slowing Your Metabolism as A Mom

    Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     Are your supplements actually helping your metabolism… or quietly working against it? In this episode, I break down three popular weight loss supplements I commonly see women using and what the research actually says about their side effects and risks. I don't want to spread fear, that isn't the point, but if you have been sold a promise that you haven't found the right supplement this is for you.  This is really about how certain supplements can backfire instead of build metabolic resilience. If you feel like you’ve “tried everything” and weight loss still feels impossible, this episode will help you zoom out and look at the bigger picture. What We Cover Why suppressing cortisol isn’t always the answer The difference between lowering blood sugar and building metabolic health Why stimulant-based fat burners can worsen long-term energy output The research-backed side effects of common weight loss supplements Why energy production, not adrenaline, drives sustainable fat loss   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    22 min

  7. FEB 5

    86. How Moms are Reversing Burnout and Getting Energy Back an Analogy that Will Change Your Whole Perspective Part 2

    Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     If you feel like your body is constantly stuck at 10% battery, this episode is for you. Today we’re breaking down — very simply — why your body really does function like a battery, how circadian rhythm controls your energy and metabolism, and why burnout makes motivation and weight loss feel impossible.   In this episode, we cover: Why your body is literally an energy-producing system How circadian rhythm acts like your battery’s charging schedule Why morning sunlight matters more than willpower How hormones like cortisol and melatonin regulate energy and recovery Why under-eating and low minerals prevent your “battery” from charging The exhausted phase of HPA dysfunction and what it feels like Why weight loss only becomes possible after your body feels safe again   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    18 min

  8. FEB 3

    85. How Moms are Reversing Burnout and Getting Energy Back After Having Kids Part 1

    Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy   In this episode, we’re talking about why eating better and working out feels impossible when you’re exhausted, and why pushing harder often makes things worse. If you’ve been blaming yourself for not being consistent, this episode is here to lift that weight off your shoulders. In this episode, we cover: Why motivation actually requires energy How burnout puts your body into conservation mode Why “just eat better and work out” backfires when you’re depleted How pregnancy, stress, under-eating, and poor sleep drain your system Why burnout blocks weight loss and slows metabolism The truth: this is physical, not mental     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram -＞@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

    21 min
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*TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST* Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dealing with stubborn weight that won’t budge, unpredictable digestion, or energy crashes that hit hard, especially after having kids? Do you feel like your body is working against you, and no matter how “healthy” you try to be, you’re still bloated, burnt out, and wondering what happened to the old you? I’m Sara Moreira, nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and mom of 4. After walking through my own journey of postpartum depletion, flatlined cortisol, and gut imbalances, I know what it’s like to feel dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told “everything looks normal” when you feel anything but. For years I was stuck in the cycle of clean eating, supplement guessing, and chasing symptom after symptom until I discovered how powerful it is to work with the body, not against it. Now I blend functional lab testing with ancestral rhythms, mineral balancing, and a faith-rooted, nervous system-supportive approach to help women restore their metabolism, digestion, and energy after having kids. Inside the Hormone Healing for Moms Podcast, we go beyond quick fixes and diets to uncover the root causes of chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, bloating, hair loss, and weight loss resistance. You’ll learn how to reset your circadian rhythm, balance your master hormones like insulin and cortisol, and nourish your body back to safety with simple, science-backed strategies rooted in both functional medicine and God-designed healing. Each episode will help you understand your body on a deeper level so you can get real results that last without burning out or giving up the things that matter most. Because true healing isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual too. Let’s redefine what it means to bounce back after kids and walk in the healing and wholeness you were always meant for.

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