Functional Moms Podcast

Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker
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Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness -- losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, feeding yourself and your family healthy meals -- it goes on and on! Join us as we use lifestyle and functional medicine solutions, so we can age STRONG! Connect with your hosts Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena on Instagram and YouTube @functionalmomspodcast *Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

  1. 4D AGO

    91. How to Get Fit After 50: Lose Fat, Build Muscle & Improve Bone Health

    How to lose fat and gain muscle after 50 is one of the biggest challenges women face during menopause and post-menopause. In this episode, Michele Folan shares exactly how women over 50 and 60 can get fit, build muscle, improve bone health, and feel strong again without extreme dieting or overtraining.If you’re confused by conflicting fitness and nutrition advice for menopause, this episode breaks it all down. We cover the best workouts for women over 50, how much protein you really need, why weight training is essential for bone density, and how to start a fitness journey at any age. Michele Folan is the host of the popular midlife podcast Asking for a Friend and a 25-year veteran in the health industry. She specializes in functional health, metabolism, muscle preservation, bone health, and aging well—no BS, no quick fixes. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ How women over 50 can lose fat and gain muscle ✔ The best workouts for menopause and post-menopause ✔ Why protein intake matters more after 50 ✔ How to improve bone density and prevent muscle loss ✔ Walking + weight training basics for women over 50 ✔ GLP-1 peptides: benefits, risks, and when they make sense ✔ The impact of alcohol on women’s hormones and health ✔ How to start getting fit in your 50s and 60s—no matter where you’re starting Connect with Michele Folan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCewzIM0PQcFS5bhMNOH_Yng Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-fitness-personal-growth-tips-for-women-in-midlife/id1620788625 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gAvoLvwjsuJqeEafQ4RYV Get 25% OFF top-quality functional health brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms 👉 Follow Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify👉 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes on women’s health, fitness, and menopause:https://www.youtube.com/functionalmomspodcast fitness after 50 women over 50 fitnessmenopause fitnesslose fat after 50 gain muscle after 50 menopause weight loss best workouts for women over 50 bone health after 50 strength training women over 50 how to get fit after 50 post menopause fitness protein for women over 50 menopause muscle loss functional health women midlife fitness podcast Dr. Stacy Sims Dr. Vonda Wright

    31 min

  2. FEB 3

    90. Why You Can’t Lose Weight: Emotional Eating Explained with Tricia Nelson

    Struggling with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, or emotional eating sabotage? This episode uncovers the real reason weight loss feels impossible for so many women. Emotional eating expert and TEDx speaker Tricia Nelson (over 2M views) joins us to explain why diets fail, how sugar and processed carbs hijack the brain, and what’s actually driving cravings, overeating, and self-sabotage. If you’ve ever eaten “perfectly” all day—only to binge at night—this conversation will hit home. We learn: Why yo-yo dieting is rooted in emotional eating How stress, pain, and overthinking trigger food cravings The PEP Formula: Painkiller, Escape, Punishment Why sugar is addictive and fuels compulsive eating How morning rituals reduce cravings and stress Why kindness + community matter more than discipline Tricia shares how she lost 50 pounds—not by dieting harder, but by healing her relationship with food. Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed emotional eating expert, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. After decades of food obsession and sugar addiction, she uncovered the hidden emotional roots of overeating and transformed her health and life. TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSe2vaxXXM Podcast: https://healyourhunger.com/tricias-podcast/ Heal Your Hunger Book Buy Heal Your Hunger Book on Amazon Functional Moms Supplement Store 25% OFF top-quality brands https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠ FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iYrNkAQMwzcX5FRJH5aEW?si=be43e3c4af72492a SUBSCRIBE on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ Tags: the reason you can't lose weight, emotional eating weight loss, why can't some people can't lose weight, weight and emotional eating, why obese people can't lose weight, the #1 reason why you go off track losing weight, why can't i lose weight, obese people can’t lose weight, how can you stop eating emotionally, why cant i lose weight, why is it hard to lose weight, why is it so hard to lose weight, how to stop emotional eating on your own, top reasons can't lose weight, why you're not losing weight Tricia Nelson TEDx Talk

    37 min

  3. JAN 27

    89. Wrinkles after 40? Skip Botox and Do These Instead: Gua Sha, Lymphatic Drainage & Facial Reflexology

    Can’t get glowing skin after 40? You’re not alone — and Botox isn’t the only option. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we dive into natural, holistic facial techniques that help women in their 40s and 50s achieve radiant, youthful skin without Botox or fillers. Holistic facialist Adi Kaplan, founder of Facial Healing by Adi, explains how the face is a map of the body and how techniques like gua sha, lymphatic drainage, facial cupping, reflexology, and beauty taping can transform your skin naturally. If you’re dealing with wrinkles, puffiness, dull skin, dark spots, or eye bags after 40, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using today.In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why aging skin after 40 needs a different approach ✅ How holistic facials differ from traditional facials ✅ Facial reflexology as a natural first-aid tool ✅ How gua sha and lymphatic drainage support glowing skin ✅ Natural alternatives to Botox and fillers ✅ How facial techniques reflect internal organ health This episode is perfect for women who want to age naturally, feel confident, and glow from the inside out. Connect with Adi Kaplan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facialhealing/ Website: https://www.fhbyadi.com/ Shop Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store – 25% OFF https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-mom ⭐️ Follow Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast #GlowingSkinAfter40 #AgingSkin #HolisticFacial #NaturalAntiAging

    31 min

  4. JAN 20

    88. Can’t Lose Weight After 40? Focus on These 5 Things with Adriana Mastronardi

    If you’re struggling to lose weight after 40 or 50, this episode breaks down the exact priorities midlife women need to focus on when nothing seems to work. Hormones, muscle loss, and stress change the rules—and this episode explains how to adapt. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with nutrition and fitness coach Adriana Mastronardi about sustainable weight loss strategies for women in their 40s and 50s. Perimenopause and menopause can make weight gain easier and fat loss harder, but focusing on the right habits—not restriction—can make a real difference. Adriana shares her “big rocks” approach, helping busy midlife women break free from fad diets and build strength, confidence, and consistency through smart nutrition and strength training. We learn: Why weight loss after 40 feels harder than beforeWhat to prioritize when dieting and exercise aren’t workingHow protein supports metabolism and muscle in midlifeWhy strength training is essential for fat loss after 40How small, consistent habits create long-term resultsHow to manage emotional cravings for sweets or alcoholSupplements that may support midlife health (collagen, creatine, vitamin D, magnesium)🔗 Connect with Adriana Mastronardi: https://www.instagram.com/cup.of.dri/ https://www.cupofdri.com/ https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/acupofdri/ 🛒 Shop Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store (25% OFF): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠ 🎧 FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ #weight loss after 40 #weight loss after 50 #women over 40 weight loss #midlife weight loss #why weight loss stops after 40 #menopause weight gain #perimenopause weight loss #fat loss after 40 #strength training for women over 40 #protein for women over 40 #hormonal weight gain #functional nutrition for women #metabolism after 40

    38 min

  5. JAN 13

    87. Why Migraines Happen in Perimenopause and Menopause (and how to stop it!)

    If you’re a woman struggling with migraines, this episode is for you. Migraines affect women far more than men—especially during perimenopause and menopause—yet most women are never told why. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Diane Ducarme, host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast and Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes app, to uncover the hidden migraine triggers women experience and how to address them at the root. Diane explains why migraines are not a random neurological problem, but a meaningful signal from your body, often tied to hormones, stress, nervous system overload, and metabolic imbalances that uniquely affect women. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why migraines are more common in women than men ✅ What happens in the body during perimenopause and menopause that triggers migraines ✅ The hidden causes most women (and doctors) miss ✅ How to approach migraine relief naturally and sustainably If you’re tired of pushing through pain or relying only on medication, this conversation will help you understand your migraines—and your body—on a deeper level. About Our Guest: Diane Ducarme is the Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes App and host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast. With a background in neuroscience training from HarvardX and a Harvard Business School education, Diane blends Eastern medicine, engineering, and modern science to help women reduce migraines by addressing root causes. Connect with Diane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine/id1701796800 https://www.instagram.com/migraineheroes/ https://www.youtube.com/@migraineheroes https://migraineheroes.com/ Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store: 25% OFF top-quality brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms Please FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube to support women’s health conversations. https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4iYrNkAQMwzcX5FRJH5aEW?si=e1dd9390c601498 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/functional-moms-podcast/id1686808485 #migrainesinwomen#womenshealth#hormonalhealth#perimenopause#menopause#hormonalmigraines#headacherelief#migraineawareness#womenover35

    37 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    86. How to Burn Fat After 45 and Build Muscle in 2026

    This episode is for you if you’re trying to lose fat and gain muscle in your 40s, 50s or 60s. This is part 2 of one of Functional Moms Podcast most popular episodes ever! In episode 50 titled “Fit after 40: Top 3 Tips” we brought you our biggest takeaways from interviewing top weight loss and fitness experts like Dr. Stacy Sims. Today we’re going to give you our biggest learnings from Functional Moms Podcast season 3 setting you up for FAT BURNING AND MUSCLE BUILDING success in 2026. If you try any of these tips, SHARE in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you! Episode #50: The Best 3 Strategies for Women after 40: Fat Loss & Muscle Gain (our second most popular episode EVER!) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LwRWLMlIr8gMb4TrMTp7d?si=e57012927e894361 SIT Training DEMO: https://youtube.com/shorts/7IdEowvBiH8?si=_g1KAotqZiIuwu8Z Shop Functional Moms Supplement Store, 25 PERCENT OFF top quality brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms/store-start Shop ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet:https://prolonlife.com/FM OTHER FAT LOSS/MUSCLE GAIN EPISODES MENTIONED: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56tcvFlUJhVRG0aWQImEFZ?si=feG8XHFyRna0KUVIV2Wpxw https://open.spotify.com/episode/4R4YaToKrJFWqxUVPDRvsT?si=xstfqS7cRQmlkyTKFF6KqQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7nl39YC6NJKUzCDFgLe0RH?si=sRmJbBA0Q2qALsdm0wW5NQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0b8QoC6kYnRoc4OPtnekBk?si=X60guH-HQcCpvq5yppSnSA https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sKMwC1OqTYmeZbr2AtH0K?si=44-RjWDXTYiflpeDWVIGdg https://open.spotify.com/episode/6C35P5xf3eDjJjA6nlDXgt?si=c7ab9f71748a4d27 #WeightLossOver40 #FatLossAfter40 #BuildMuscleAfter40 #MenopauseWeightLoss #MidlifeFitness #WomenOver40 #HormoneHealth #FunctionalMomsPodcast #PerimenopauseFitness #HealthyAging #MuscleBuilding #FatBurningTips

    19 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    85. Why Women Over 40 Feel So Stressed and Burned Out (2026 Guide)

    In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we learn quick stress-busting strategies to put ourselves first and set boundaries without guilt. Guest Diane Lang is a certified positive psychology coach, speaker, educator and author of 4 books. Her most recent book, Worthy, explores the hidden causes of unworthiness, its deeper implications, and its connection to perfectionism and control. We learn: Women over 40 face unique stressors due to hormonal changes and caregiving responsibilities Many women experience an identity crisis in midlife, questioning their life choices Setting boundaries is essential for mental health, yet often comes with guilt Self-care is not selfish, it is necessary for overall well-being True self-care involves meeting basic needs like sleep, nutrition and exercise Routines are vital for maintaining balance and health in daily life How finding purpose in midlife is crucial for fulfillment Connect with Diane Lang: https://www.instagram.com/dianelangcoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlcounseling Shop Functional Moms Supplement Store, 25 PERCENT OFF top quality brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠ Thank you for listening, please FOLLOW the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SUBSCRIBE to your YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ #StressAfter40 #WomenOver40 #BurnoutRecovery #PeoplePleasing  #MidlifeWellness #MentalHealthForWomen #SelfCareIsNotSelfish  #BoundarySetting #FunctionalMomsPodcast #HealthyAging  #HormoneHealth #MidlifeReset #EmotionalWellness #2026Wellness

    37 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    84. How to Lose Menopause Weight and Lower Inflammation Fast with Blair Critch

    Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat after 40? In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Blair Critch, health coach and cancer survivor, to uncover how women can lose menopause belly fat, balance hormones, and thrive in midlife. Blair shares how her journey through ovarian cancer led her to discover powerful tools like GLP-1s, peptides, nervous system regulation, and plant-based living. Whether you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, this conversation will give you real strategies to reduce inflammation, boost your metabolism, and feel amazing again. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to shrink menopause belly fat naturally ✅ What foods to eat and avoid in midlife ✅ How biohacking supports longevity ✅ Why women feel tired and stressed during menopause ✅ Blair’s top 2 tips to lose belly fat fast Connect with Blair on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaircritch2/ We need your help! Please FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can keep bringing new episodes your way! #MenopauseBellyFat #WeightLossOver40 #MenopauseHealth #MidlifeWellness #HormoneHealth #BellyFatLoss #WomenOver40 #ThriveAfter40 #HealthyAging #MenopauseSupport #MidlifeReset #Perimenopause #MenopauseTips #Peptides #GLP1 #HormoneBalance #2026Wellness #BellyFatSolutions #Biohacking #FunctionalHealth

    42 min
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Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness -- losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, feeding yourself and your family healthy meals -- it goes on and on! Join us as we use lifestyle and functional medicine solutions, so we can age STRONG! Connect with your hosts Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena on Instagram and YouTube @functionalmomspodcast *Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

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  • Creator
    Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker
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    Functional Moms Podcast

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