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. LET'S CONNECT! STEP 1: Connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicmetabolism STEP 2: Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women: RootedWellness.Academy/hormonehacker STEP 3:  Questions? Interested in working together? Send me an email:  Kristen.Noriega.RDN@gmail.com

  1. May 1

    Am I in Perimenopause? Early Symptoms, Hormone Changes & Signs Most Women Miss

    Are you exhausted, anxious, gaining weight, struggling with sleep, or feeling unlike yourself—but being told everything is “normal”? You may be experiencing early perimenopause symptoms. In this episode, we break down: What perimenopause actually is When it really starts (often earlier than most women realize) Common early signs Why so many women are dismissed or misinformed Practical first steps to support your hormones and metabolism If you’ve been blaming stress, burnout, or yourself, this episode will help you understand what may really be happening. Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, and subtle hormone shifts can impact your energy, mood, metabolism, and confidence long before you expect it. This episode will help you stop guessing, start understanding your body, and take your next steps with clarity. Get started below: 1. SUBSCRIBE to the newly rebranded Catholic Women’s Metabolism wherever you listen to podcasts. 2. SHARE this episode with a friend or sister who might benefit from understanding their metabolism and hormones. 3. FOLLOW along on Instagram www.instagram.com/catholicmetabolism 4. Get your free Hormone Hacker’s Guide for Women and start supporting your metabolism, hormones, and energy—without the overwhelm. rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

  2. Apr 13

    358. Perimenopause & Weight Gain: Control What You Can Control

    Perimenopause is coming—whether we feel ready or not. And for many women in their 30s and 40s, it brings a wave of questions about perimenopause symptoms, weight gain, fatigue, hormones, and metabolism. In this series, we’re approaching perimenopause with honesty, nuance, and faith. No fear-based messaging. No empty “just accept it” advice. And no pretending you can control everything. Instead, we’ll break down what’s actually happening in your body during perimenopause, what is within your control, and how to support your metabolism, hormones, and overall health through this transition. From weight changes and low energy to mood shifts and sleep disruptions—you’ll walk away with practical, realistic strategies you can use in your everyday life. This is for the woman who wants to feel informed, prepared, and supported—without spiraling into fear or chasing unrealistic outcomes. If you’ve been wondering, “Is this perimenopause?” or “Why is my body changing?”—you’re in the right place.   New around here? Get started below: 1. SUBSCRIBE to the newly rebranded Catholic Women’s Metabolism wherever you listen to podcasts. 2. SHARE this episode with a friend or sister who might benefit from understanding their metabolism and hormones. 3. FOLLOW along on Instagram www.instagram.com/catholicmetabolism 4. Get your free Hormone Hacker’s Guide for Women and start supporting your metabolism, hormones, and energy—without the overwhelm. rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

  3. 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.

  4. 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 🤍

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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. LET'S CONNECT! STEP 1: Connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicmetabolism STEP 2: Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women: RootedWellness.Academy/hormonehacker STEP 3:  Questions? Interested in working together? Send me an email:  Kristen.Noriega.RDN@gmail.com

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