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. 11H AGO

    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

  2. 4D AGO

    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

  3. 6D AGO

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. JAN 28

    84. The 3 Inputs Every Mom Needs for Her Body to Feel Safe Enough to Drop Weight

    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   The 3 Inputs Every Mom Needs for Her Body to Feel Safe Enough to Drop Weight If you’re eating clean, staying active, and still can’t lose weight this episode is for you. So many moms are doing “all the right things” and wondering why their body won’t cooperate. The truth? Weight loss isn’t about willpower or trying harder. It’s about whether your body feels safe enough to let go of stored weight. In this episode, I break down the three key inputs your body needs to move out of survival mode and into fat-burning mode especially after pregnancy. In this episode, we cover: Why weight loss doesn’t happen in a stressed, depleted body How blood sugar instability and mineral depletion keep your metabolism stuck The role your nervous system and cortisol play in belly fat and exhaustion Why being “the healthiest person you know” still isn’t enough How post-pregnancy depletion signals your body to hold weight for protection What to focus on instead of dieting, restriction, or over-exercising     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.

    19 min

  7. JAN 16

    83. 3 Ways to Make Weight Loss Feel Easy for Moms in 2026

    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 weight loss feels hard, exhausting, or like it requires more discipline than you have left this episode is for you. So many moms after kids are stuck on the dieting train: eating less, trying harder, and wondering why their body won’t respond anymore. The truth? When hormones, minerals, and your nervous system are depleted, weight loss isn’t supposed to feel hard it’s supposed to feel supported. In this episode, I break down 3 ways to make weight loss feel easy again, without tracking, restriction, or adding more to your already full plate. We talk about why slow and steady beats dieting (especially postpartum), how getting dopamine from light instead of food can reduce cravings and stress eating, and how mineral support can quietly boost metabolism, energy, and hormone balance.     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

  8. JAN 13

    82. 3 Ways Cortisol is Quietly Wrecking Your Energy & Ability to Lose Weight as a Mom

    Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause! Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms   In today’s episode, I share the story behind why I created this company and why so many moms feel exhausted, dismissed, and unheard after having kids. I talk about how vague symptoms like fatigue, stubborn belly weight, anxiety, and hormone imbalances are often brushed off as “normal,” even when labs come back normal, leaving moms without real answers. We dive into cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone and how it quietly keeps the body stuck in survival mode, disrupting hormones, blood sugar, and digestion. I break cortisol down in a simple, reassuring way and share three foundational steps I use with clients to help rebalance cortisol for more energy, and more stable hormones.       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
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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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