Improve Energy for Busy Moms | Gut Health, Hormone Imbalance, Fatigue, Moodiness, Bloating, Weight Loss

Sara Paxton | Pharmacist-Turned Certified Health Coach
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***Top 2.5% Globally Ranked Podcast*** Are you confused by conflicting health advice and where to start to get healthy? Do you get frustrated when your low energy negatively impacts your daily decisions? Does implementing a healthy lifestyle feel overwhelming with your busy schedule? Do you dread getting dressed and feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? You’re in the right place, my friend! This podcast will help you improve your energy and motivation, regain your confidence, and make good daily choices without feeling overwhelmed! Hey! I’m Sara! I’m a wife, mom of 5 boys, and servant of God. For years, I struggled with low energy, poor moods, and the frustration of not feeling my best! And I honestly thought I was doing all the right things! I was working out, watching my calories, and following all the latest diet trends… but no matter what I did, I still didn’t feel as good as years prior. So I went back to school- arming myself with the knowledge to figure out this mystery. And what I learned? I needed to fix my gut health to improve my energy and feel good in my own skin again. I created a sustainable plan that fits ME. One that allowed me to develop consistent daily habits to feel amazing again and be a role model for my whole family. And I can’t wait to share it all with you! If you’re ready to uncover simple, sustainable solutions for gut health… To regain your energy, boost productivity, and reignite your motivation… To finally cut through the confusion of what works and what doesn’t… So you can love the way you feel in your clothes again and confidently make healthy choices for yourself and your family— Then this podcast is for you! Grab your ear buds and lace up your shoes, we’re going on a walk! It’s time to rediscover your healthy self!

  1. 1D AGO

    73. Eating Low Calorie and Whole Foods but Still Feel Stuck? Why Your Metabolism, Energy, and Weight Loss Won’t Budge

    Hi Listeners!  Are you exhausted even though you’re “eating clean”? In this episode, we’re uncovering how common healthy foods like oatmeal, whole wheat bread, low-calorie snacks, salads, gluten-free products, bananas, and even protein bars may be causing blood sugar spikes, insulin resistance, gut issues, and metabolic slowdowns. We’ll talk about how modern processed grains differ from traditional wheat, why low-fat diets can increase insulin and fat storage, and how calorie restriction can tank your metabolism over time. If you’ve ever felt worse after trying to eat better, you are not crazy — and it’s not your fault. You’ll also learn why blood sugar is like your body’s personal dashboard, how two people can eat the same food and have completely different metabolic responses, and why food quality matters far more than calorie counting. We’ll cover smarter swaps for salad dressings, better sugar-free alternatives, when fiber might actually worsen gut symptoms, and why protein needs to be your foundation. This episode will help you stop chasing food trends and start learning what actually works for your body — so you can regain energy, balance your metabolism, and finally feel satisfied instead of constantly hungry. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724 Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!

    24 min

  2. MAR 16

    72. Cortisol Belly: How Stress & Your Nervous System Are Blocking Weight Loss and Slowing Your Metabolism

    Hi Listeners!  Have you noticed stubborn midsection weight gain, increased anxiety, poor sleep, salt and sugar cravings, and that “wired but tired” feeling — even though you’re doing everything that used to work? You go to the doctor, your labs are “fine,” and you’re told it’s just part of getting older. But over time, 5 pounds turns into 25… and frustration keeps rising. In this episode, we unpack cortisol belly — abdominal weight gain driven by chronic stress — and why it’s nearly impossible to lose weight when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. You’ll learn how cortisol affects your hormones (including progesterone), your gut health, your blood sugar, and ultimately your metabolism. We’ll also talk about the surprising solution: not more restriction, not harder workouts, not longer fasts — but regulating your nervous system. Breathwork, rest, oxytocin, blood sugar stability, and surrendering your stress to God are not “doing nothing.” They are powerful, free tools that reset your stress response and allow your body to feel safe enough to heal. If you’ve been white-knuckling your health journey, this episode will give you permission to step off the gas — and finally start seeing progress. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724 Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!

    29 min

  3. MAR 9

    71. Choosing Sustainable Healthy Habits for Moms Who Want To Feel Energized and Empowered In Their Health - With Colleen Ritz

    Hi Listeners!  In today’s episode, I’m introducing you to Colleen Ritz — the newest member of Team Nourish, homeschooling mom of six, Army veteran, and lifelong learner in holistic health. Colleen shares her personal health journey and the mindset shift that changed everything for her: realizing she is in charge of her own health and the environment she creates in her home. We talk about what it looks like to model health for your children, how showing up for yourself creates a legacy of wellness, and why true health is about adding supportive habits rather than constantly restricting or subtracting. Colleen also shares practical encouragement for busy moms who want to feel better but feel overwhelmed by all the health noise online. You’ll hear her favorite simple daily practices, how she prioritizes her health while homeschooling and raising six kids, and what women can expect in a coaching session with her. If you’re ready for realistic, sustainable, family-centered health — and want to feel empowered in your body again — this conversation will leave you encouraged and motivated. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724 Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!

    34 min

  4. MAR 2

    70. Protein - The Most Important Macronutrient for Optimal Metabolism, Hormones, and Gut Health

    Hi Listeners!    Protein is the foundation of metabolism, hormone balance, and gut health — yet most women are still under-eating it while filling up on “healthy” carb-heavy meals that leave them hungry, tired, and craving more. In this episode, we break down why protein stabilizes blood sugar, supports insulin and cortisol balance, builds lean muscle (your metabolic engine), and provides the amino acids needed to repair the gut lining and produce neurotransmitters for mood and energy. You’ll also learn why today’s protein needs are significantly higher than older recommendations and why aiming for about 30 grams per meal can be a game-changer for energy, cravings, and body composition. We also unpack protein quality and utilization — why animal proteins are generally more efficiently used by the body than plant proteins — and why eggs truly are one of the most nutrient-dense, underrated superfoods available. You’ll get practical strategies to measure protein without tracking, prep protein for busy weeks, choose better protein supplements, and avoid common myths (like peanut butter being a protein source). The takeaway is simple but powerful: make protein the main event at your meals, and many metabolism, hormone, and gut symptoms begin to improve from the inside out. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching Perfect Aminos Link to save 20%: https://prz.io/dR93Kmzu2 To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724 Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!

    27 min

  5. FEB 23

    69. Learn From My Mistakes: 7 Hormone and Metabolism Habits I Wish I'd Known Sooner for More Energy and Easier Weight Loss

    Hi Listeners!    Ever feel like you’re doing all the “healthy” things — choosing sugar-free drinks, grazing on small meals, buying protein bars, taking supplements — and yet you’re still exhausted, inflamed, and stuck with stubborn weight? I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 7 biggest hormone and metabolism mistakes I made for years that quietly wrecked my gut health, blood sugar, and energy. From artificial sweeteners and constant snacking to mislabeled “health foods” and over-supplementing, these habits looked healthy on the surface… but were keeping me insulin-resistant and frustrated. The good news? Once I fixed these simple foundations, things began to change — cravings dropped, energy stabilized, and weight loss felt easier and more natural. Today I’ll walk you through exactly what to avoid, what to do instead, and how to shift from feeling defeated to feeling empowered in your body. If you want steady energy, fewer cravings, and a metabolism that actually works with you (not against you), this episode will save you years of trial and error. Ready to feel empowered?  Grab your earbuds and listen in! Sara — Nourish Health Coaching If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724   To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!

    30 min

  6. FEB 16

    68. Inside the Mindset of Healthy Moms: 7 Mindset Shifts and Habits That Boost Energy, Balance Hormones, and Make Weight Loss Easier

    Hi Listeners!    So many women think health comes down to food and workouts… but after coaching hundreds of moms, I can tell you this: 90% of lasting transformation is mindset. You can know exactly what to eat and still feel stuck if you’re living in an “I’ll be happy when…” mentality, chasing perfection, or starting over every Monday. In this episode, we’re flipping the script. You’ll learn how healthy moms choose joy now (not 20 pounds from now), focus on progress instead of the gap, practice gratitude, let go of all-or-nothing thinking, and build simple systems that make consistency feel doable — even during the busiest seasons of motherhood. We also dive into something deeper: faith. Because true peace doesn’t come from a number on the scale — it comes from knowing who you are in Christ. When you stop using food for comfort and start viewing your body as a gift to steward, everything changes. You’ll walk away with practical habits, a calmer approach to weight loss, and a renewed perspective that helps you model health, faith, and freedom for your family. This is about playing the long game, giving yourself grace, and becoming the strong, steady, joyful mom God created you to be. Ready to feel empowered?  Grab your earbuds and listen in! Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724

    22 min

  7. FEB 9

    67. Why You’re Doing ‘All the Right Things’ but Still Feel Exhausted: How To Stabilize Energy Without More Caffeine

    Hi Listeners!  Running on empty is hard—and if you’re honest, it’s probably affecting more than just your afternoons. Low energy makes it harder to have patience with your kids, harder to make nourishing food choices, and harder to care about workouts or habits that once felt doable. In this episode, I share my own journey of feeling chronically drained despite “doing everything right,” being told my labs were normal, and wondering why everyone else seemed to have energy when I didn’t. Here’s the truth: normal labs don’t always mean optimal health—and the average American baseline isn’t the goal. We dive into the real root causes of low energy, including mineral depletion, iron dysfunction (not deficiency), mitochondrial health, chronic stress and adrenal dysregulation, gut imbalances, food intolerances, insulin resistance, and the impact of modern processed foods. You’ll learn why iron supplements often make things worse, how inflammation and oxidative stress quietly drain vitality, and why your body’s energy systems are beautifully interconnected. Most importantly, we talk about how restoring energy isn’t about doing more—it’s about slowing down, nourishing deeply, honoring God’s design, and learning to listen to your body again so you can live with strength, peace, and purpose. Ready to feel empowered?  Grab your earbuds and listen in! Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Products I use and love for good energy:  Concentrace Mineral Drops Magnesium Glycinate Capsules Beef Liver Capsules - Save 15% (This supplement provides great energy and B-vitamins naturally!) Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724

    31 min

  8. FEB 2

    66. Cholesterol, Statins, LDL, and Why Blood Sugar Monitoring Matters More Than You Think

    Hi Listeners!  If you’ve been told your LDL cholesterol is “too high” and left feeling scared, confused, or pressured to start a statin without real answers, this episode is for you. Today we’re unpacking the truth about cholesterol—why we actually need it for hormones, brain health, and immune function, why healthy fats aren’t the enemy, and how decades of fear-based nutrition advice led us away from what truly protects the heart. We’ll talk about LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and the history behind our obsession with cholesterol numbers—including how flawed research shaped modern guidelines. More importantly, we’ll zoom out to what really matters: blood sugar, insulin resistance, and chronic stress. You’ll learn why inflamed or oxidized cholesterol—not cholesterol itself—is the real problem, how high insulin and glucose damage cholesterol particles, and why triglycerides and the TG:HDL ratio often tell a much clearer story than LDL alone. We’ll also discuss statins—what they can do, what they don’t address, and why lifestyle changes are still essential whether you’re on medication or not. If you’re ready to feel informed instead of afraid and want a more holistic, functional approach to heart and metabolic health, this episode will help everything finally make sense. Ready to feel empowered?  Grab your earbuds and listen in! Sara — Nourish Health Coaching   To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com   Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724

    23 min
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***Top 2.5% Globally Ranked Podcast*** Are you confused by conflicting health advice and where to start to get healthy? Do you get frustrated when your low energy negatively impacts your daily decisions? Does implementing a healthy lifestyle feel overwhelming with your busy schedule? Do you dread getting dressed and feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? You’re in the right place, my friend! This podcast will help you improve your energy and motivation, regain your confidence, and make good daily choices without feeling overwhelmed! Hey! I’m Sara! I’m a wife, mom of 5 boys, and servant of God. For years, I struggled with low energy, poor moods, and the frustration of not feeling my best! And I honestly thought I was doing all the right things! I was working out, watching my calories, and following all the latest diet trends… but no matter what I did, I still didn’t feel as good as years prior. So I went back to school- arming myself with the knowledge to figure out this mystery. And what I learned? I needed to fix my gut health to improve my energy and feel good in my own skin again. I created a sustainable plan that fits ME. One that allowed me to develop consistent daily habits to feel amazing again and be a role model for my whole family. And I can’t wait to share it all with you! If you’re ready to uncover simple, sustainable solutions for gut health… To regain your energy, boost productivity, and reignite your motivation… To finally cut through the confusion of what works and what doesn’t… So you can love the way you feel in your clothes again and confidently make healthy choices for yourself and your family— Then this podcast is for you! Grab your ear buds and lace up your shoes, we’re going on a walk! It’s time to rediscover your healthy self!

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