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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.
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You can guess at what your hormones need--right here. Right now!
Orrrrr, you can test!
I'll walk you through swaps to make to heal your hormones on this episode and explore what type of labs and tests you should take.
****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?
Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
Dishes are piled up, papers, magazines, and plastic kid toys litter every visible surface in your home, an appointment was missed this week, and you hit the fast food lane again because, well, you had hungry children who HAD to eat.
You’re drowning in life. Surviving.
The last thing you can make space for right now is a huge health overhaul, right?
If this feels like where you are, friend, tune in because you NEED to hear this today.
We’re looking at systems and dropping some biblical wisdom to go right along with it.
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Join my free workshop, Weight Busting Hormone Balance here: www.kristennorieganutrition.com/weightbustingbalance
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
Grabbing the chocolate, sneaking some chips, dying to get a bite of ice cream after the kids go to bed....look, I've been there, friend!
Instead of these quick fixes, try these 2 quick and easy snacks that will fill you up, give you some serious nutrient boosts, and help you lose that stubborn weight!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
If you're constantly waiting for the kids to look the other way to grab a bite of a sweet....you're gonna find this episode extremely helpful!
Let's look at 4 strategies to help you feel fuller, yet make some serious progress on your weight loss journey.
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
You yelled, they cowered.
You exploded on your family yet again and now they're walking on eggshells.
And look, I know that in an attempt to help with your crazy mood swings, PMS, or general mom rage, you've read a ton of books, tried journaling, failed to bite your tongue, ate more snacks to avoid hanger, attempted breathwork, considered EFT tapping, and alllllll the things.
Girl, you and me both. That is, until I found this ONE solution.
When the world around you is spinning out of control, follow THIS step by step process and allow the Holy Spirit to take the lead.
You'll be able to better shut down those nervous symptom flight-or-fight reactions and unlock your parasympathetic nervous system relaxation.
No note-taking for this episode, friend. Just pop those earbuds in and get ready for peace and calm.
Love,
Kristen Your Holistic Hormone Balance and Weight Loss Dietitian
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
Burn-out. Burn out. Burnout.
As a millennial woman, you’ve either faced complete exhaustion before, or you’re teetering on the edge right now.
Toss in that handful of kids you’ve got and you might as well go ahead and throw in the towel.
EXCEPT, today’s guest, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol, has a solution for you to destress before the tank hits empty.
We’ll take a look at her unique transition from traditional medicine to stress management
-Why is the trend of glorifying stress and burnout so dangerous?
-How does stress affect physical health?
-And what are the key components of the brainSHIFT Protocol?
You can learn more at http://drromie.com or join the brainSHIFT movement @drromie on social media.
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
Does it actually matter what kind of foods you put into your body?
It can feel like there are endless "healthy" options and it's hard to know what to prioritize. But you've got to just get started!
Let this "food for thought" episode encourage you to take a step forward on your weight loss journey!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
When there is so much diet culture noise out there, how can you be sure you're on the right path??
How do you sift through the noise and actually lose 25+ pounds of stubborn weight?
One resource says eat X, another says do Y, and a third says both X, Y, and Z are slowly killing you.
I'll give you the RIGHT Method today to give you direction and help you feel convicted that your weight loss plan and path toward health is the RIGHT one for you.
Reheat your coffee--let's do this!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
What if this weight loss plan doesn't work for you?
What if it's a waste of your hard-earned money?
What if....what if....what if....??
Ten women have showed up on the podcast to alleviate your concerns about working together!
If you're considering getting support on your hormone balance and weight loss journey, grab something to write with, all your worries are about to disappear!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
You never had to worry about your weight as much as you do now--well, that's how it feels, right?
Something about your 30s is sitting with your body differently and you can't figure out what the heck is going on.
Today we'll look at 4 system imbalances that are causing hormonal dysregulation and your weight gain or preventing you from losing weight like you'd hope.
Get ready to take some notes, friend. You NEED this information for your successful weight loss journey!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
Travel constipation got ya feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and less than comfortable in your body?
This is one of the TOP travel concerns I hear from women. Let's dive into specifically what to eat to relieve travel constipation and stay on track with your weight loss goals this summer!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
It's summer, baby!!! Is it time to get serious about your body so your confidence can sky rocket? Or maybe it's time to throw it all out the window and live a little...or a lot?!?
Let's get the down and dirty on how you can travel, feel good in your body, be confident in your plan, and lose weight in the process!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
This week we celebrate 300 episodes of the podcast!! I've created a list of the top 10 downloaded episodes. Others have found these pivotal as they work to lose weight--I guarantee you will, as well!
From breastfeeding weight loss, assessing milk production, things to know before you ever even get pregnant, to weight loss hacks, losing weight fast, and a weight loss workout!
Grab something to take notes with, reheat your coffee, and let's do this!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
This week we celebrate 300 episodes of the podcast!! I've created a list of the top 10 binge-worthy episodes that have gone missed, but have the potential to radically change your weight loss journey!
We'll hit on low-calorie, high protein snacks; finding your pre-baby self, leaving diet culture behind, being a godly wife/Catholic weight loss/Christian weight loss, beating the weight loss plateau, ending stress, meal timing, and cycle support!
It's gonna be a doozy! Grab something to take notes with, reheat your coffee, and let's do this!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
You used to be really active but now just finding the motivation to get up is hard!
Hormone imbalance, kids, your job, lack of sleep being solidly in your 30s--it's all hitting at the same time!
There's good news, though. In today's episode I'll give you 7 easy ways to get your daily steps in!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
10,000 steps won’t cut it.
Wait--are you kidding? Everyone says to get 10,000 steps!
Today we have step-count researcher Dr. Bob Buresh to break down exactly why you need more and what this will do to your body when increased!
Bob Buresh, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM CEP is a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management at Kennesaw State University, where he teaches undergraduate courses in the Exercise Science program. He studies how your step counts influences body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors.
Dr. Buresh’s Fortune article can be found here: https://fortune.com/well/2023/09/30/daily-step-goal-weight-management/
Connect with Dr. Buresh: rburesh@kennesaw.edu
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
Blood sugar regulation is key for your weight loss journey!
What if there was a spice that you could easily add to improve your blood glucose?
Well, there is! Tune in today for what and how to eat cinnamon for blood glucose and weight management.
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
Should you use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
Why is a CGM for weight management such a hot topic lately?
Should glucose monitoring for non-diabetics be utilized?
Is there actually evidence to support CGM for weight loss?
Well, I’ve brought on an expert to dive into all of these questions!
Today we are joined by Dr. Paul Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, FASAM, author of the Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution. As a leading expert in the field of metabolic health and a board certified preventive medicine doctor, he has helped over 1,000 people lose weight and reverse chronic diseases such as prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, and sleep apnea.
Reheat your coffee, put your thinking cap on, and let’s dive in!
Connect with Dr. Kolodzik:
https://www.metabolicmds.com
Find his book, The Continuous Glucose Revolution, on Amazon!
🔥Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
Let this serve as a warning: you can’t blindly trust any “healthy” meal plan given to you.
Today I’ll share with you an example of how my own meal planning service failed me with two HUGE weight loss no-no’s I discovered.
Don’t worry—this is exactly why my team triple checks these things and teaches you how to have a keen eye as well!
Get ready to take some notes—let’s do this!
—FREE Hormone Balance Consult—
45-minutes to dive into five core areas for hormone support that will make your weight loss 6x easier.
This is your last week to book your consult for free!
Due to high demand and limited time, if you book after Friday, these powerful appointments will cost to book.
Book consult now: https://l.bttr.to/mKe2m
*if you don’t see an available time because all appointments have been booked, email hello@rootedwellness.academy
UPDATE: We’ve upgraded the freebie to the Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
But can you really trust the person on the other side of your phone?!
TikTok and Instagram can be great sources and a great start to your weight loss journey, sure! However, you’ve got to make sure you’re vetting the person behind the binge-worthy account!
I’ll give you 7 questions to use to scour the TikTok influencer’s meal plan, weight loss recipe, or fat burning workout.
Let’s dive in!
—FREE Hormone Balance Consult—
45-minutes to dive into five core areas for hormone support that will make your weight loss 6x easier.
This is your last week to book your consult for free!
Due to high demand and limited time, if you book after Friday, these powerful appointments will cost to book.
Book consult now: https://l.bttr.to/mKe2m
*if you don’t see an available time because all appointments have been booked, email hello@rootedwellness.academy
UPDATE: We’ve upgraded the freebie to the Her Weight Hormone Hacker | Balance Your Hormones to Make your Weight Loss 6x Easier! https://rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker
📲Connect With Kristen Over On Instagram for More Meal Ideas, Workouts, Hormone Balance Tips, And Some Laughs! https://www.instagram.com/weightloss.wellmom/
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