Fuel & Founder

drbrea
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Entrepreneurship

Sustainable Health, Hormones, and Business Success for the Modern Woman. Fuel & Founder blends functional medicine and wellness strategies with honest conversations from female founders to show that sustainable success is possible. Because building the business of your dreams shouldn’t mean burning out your body in the process.

Episodes

  1. Apr 7

    Help! I Need More Energy

    The episode discusses the impact of hormones on energy levels and provides practical tips for improving energy and managing fatigue. It covers topics such as circadian rhythm, cortisol patterns, blood sugar stability, sleep quality, gut health, and the role of exercise. The episode emphasizes the importance of morning sunlight, protein-rich breakfasts, blood sugar stability, and consistent sleep patterns for optimizing energy levels. Takeaways Hormones play a significant role in energy levels and fatigue.Practical strategies for improving energy include morning sunlight, protein-rich breakfasts, blood sugar stability, and consistent sleep patterns. IG: @drbreabohl Apply to work with Dr. Brea: https://chipotawellness.practicebetter.io/#/685032f8ce50045c230e3b01/bookings?step=services

    38 min

  2. Mar 24

    5 Years, 5 Lessons: A Look Back at Building This Business

    Episode Description: This week marks 5 years in business and instead of a guest interview or a how-to episode, we're doing something a little different. Pull up a chair, because this one is personal. I'm taking you back to where it all started, what the world looked like, why I decided to take the leap, and what the messy middle actually felt like. Plus, I'm sharing the 5 biggest lessons five years of building has taught me. Some of these I learned the hard way. All of them changed how I operate. In This Episode: How and why I started the business — and what I thought it would look likeWhat was happening in the world at the time and how that shaped early decisionsThe honest, unfiltered look at the journey in between5 lessons that have genuinely changed the way I run my business and my life The 5 Lessons: Consistency matters more than almost anything elseYour network will carry you further than any strategyPatience — it takes longer than you think to build something meaningfulIt's okay to change your mind and pivotLetting go of what other people think is a superpower Connect With Me: Instagram: @drbreabohlWebsite: chipotawellnesscenter.comEmail: info@chipotawellnesscenter.com Enjoyed this episode? If this one resonated with you, it would mean the world if you shared it with someone who's in the thick of building something. Leave a review, send me a DM, or just hit reply. I'd love to hear what you're taking away from this one.

    29 min

  3. Mar 17

    Hormones, Decision Fatigue, & the High Functioning Woman

    The main theme of the conversation revolves around decision fatigue and its connection to hormones, specifically cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone. The impact of these hormones on decision-making and strategies for managing decision fatigue are explored in detail. Takeaways Hormones impact decision fatigueFront-loading decisions for better outcomes

    23 min

  4. Mar 10

    The Hormone That's Running Your Business (Whether You Know It or Not)

    The podcast episode discusses the impact of progesterone on business success and provides insights into understanding, supporting, and addressing low progesterone levels naturally. It emphasizes the competitive advantage of supporting progesterone and offers practical strategies for boosting progesterone levels naturally. Takeaways Progesterone impacts businessSupporting progesterone is a competitive advantage Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude08:06 The Role of Cholesterol in Progesterone Production20:34 Natural Ways to Boost Progesterone27:47 Supporting the Nervous System and Nutrition for ProgesteroneApply to work with Dr. Brea: https://chipotawellness.practicebetter.io/#/685032f8ce50045c230e3b01/bookings?step=services Connect with Dr. Brea: @drbreabohl on IG  Key Talking Points Summary1. What progesterone is and the full-body systems it regulates 2. How progesterone is made (cholesterol → pregnenolone → progesterone) 3. The cortisol-progesterone competition and the "pregnenolone steal" 4. Physical symptoms of low progesterone 5. Mood & cognitive symptoms — and their direct impact on business performance 6. 7 natural strategies to boost progesterone 7. The reframe: your body IS the business #HormoneHealth #WomenInBusiness #Progesterone #BusinessStrategy #WellnessForEntrepreneurs #HealthyHustle #FunctionalMedicine #HormonalHealth #BurnoutPrevention #SustainableSuccess Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health regimen.

    35 min

  5. Mar 3

    The Silent Hormone Disruptor

    In this episode, Dr. Brea discusses the critical role of blood sugar in hormone health, particularly for high-achieving women. She explains how blood sugar dysregulation can lead to various health issues, including mood swings, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Brea shares her personal journey with blood sugar management and offers practical strategies for achieving balance, emphasizing the importance of nourishment and self-care. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Blood Sugar and Hormones 02:51 The Daily Struggle: Blood Sugar Rollercoaster 06:00 Understanding Blood Sugar's Role in Hormone Health 11:51 Cortisol and Its Connection to Blood Sugar 17:50 The Impact of Blood Sugar on Mood and Energy 24:01 Practical Strategies for Blood Sugar Balance 30:02 The Importance of Nourishment and Fuel 36:07 Conclusion and Call to Action Apply to work with Dr. Brea: https://chipotawellness.practicebetter.io/#/685032f8ce50045c230e3b01/bookings?step=services

    37 min

  6. Feb 24

    My Hormonal Journey: The Slow Unraveling That Led to Fuel & Founder

    The episode delves into Dr. Brea's personal journey with PCOS, from the impact of birth control to the emotional response to the diagnosis. It highlights lifestyle changes, stress management, and the impact on fertility, offering insights into managing PCOS through holistic approaches. Takeaways PCOS diagnosis and impactManaging PCOS through lifestyle changes Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hormonal Journey06:11 Signs of PCOS11:56 Emotional Response to Diagnosis18:05 Stress Management and Sleep

    20 min

  7. Feb 24

    Fuel & Founder Trailer

    Fuel & Founder is a podcast and community for female founders who want to scale their businesses without burning themselves out in the process. Through functional wellness strategies and honest conversations with women in the messy middle of business growth, this show explores how health, hormones, and success intersect. Because building the business of your dreams shouldn’t mean burning out your body along the way.

    1 min

  8. Feb 24

    Why Scaling My Career Forced Me to Rethink My Health

    In this first episode of Fuel & Founder, I’m sharing my story of going all in on my career, building a chiropractic practice from the ground up, and learning the hard way that success without sustainability comes at a cost. I talk about injuring my neck in chiropractic school and how recurring flare-ups forced me to slow down when my mindset told me to keep pushing. I share how discovering functional medicine changed not only the way I cared for patients, but also how I understood my own health, hormones, and nervous system. This episode walks through my transition from chiropractic care to functional medicine, the burnout that came from trying to do it all, and the realization that true success has to support both your body and your business. Fuel & Founder is a podcast for high-achieving women and female founders who want sustainable health, balanced hormones, and the energy to build success without burning themselves out in the process. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you as you grow your career or business, this episode is for you. Follow me on Instagram for more education and behind-the-scenes conversations@drbreabohl Subscribe, share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it, and thank you for being here 💛 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fuel and Founder Podcast05:19 Realization of Deeper Health Issues11:32 Listening to Body Signals and Health Challenges

    16 min
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Sustainable Health, Hormones, and Business Success for the Modern Woman. Fuel & Founder blends functional medicine and wellness strategies with honest conversations from female founders to show that sustainable success is possible. Because building the business of your dreams shouldn’t mean burning out your body in the process.

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    drbrea
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  • Episodes
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