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Hormone Health for Moms - Hormone balance, Insulin resistance, Boost Energy, Cortisol, Blood sugar

Author: Sara Moreira: Christian Functional Health Coach, FDNP, BSN, RN

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Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dealing with stubborn weight that won’t budge, unpredictable digestion, or energy crashes that hit hard, especially after having kids?

Do you feel like your body is working against you, and no matter how “healthy” you try to be, you’re still bloated, burnt out, and wondering what happened to the old you?

I’m Sara Moreira, nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and mom of 4. After walking through my own journey of postpartum depletion, flatlined cortisol, and gut imbalances, I know what it’s like to feel dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told “everything looks normal” when you feel anything but.
For years I was stuck in the cycle of clean eating, supplement guessing, and chasing symptom after symptom until I discovered how powerful it is to work with the body, not against it.

Now I blend functional lab testing with ancestral rhythms, mineral balancing, and a faith-rooted, nervous system-supportive approach to help women restore their metabolism, digestion, and energy after having kids.

Inside the Hormone Healing for Moms Podcast, we go beyond quick fixes and diets to uncover the root causes of chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, bloating, hair loss, and weight loss resistance.

You’ll learn how to reset your circadian rhythm, balance your master hormones like insulin and cortisol, and nourish your body back to safety with simple, science-backed strategies rooted in both functional medicine and God-designed healing.
Each episode will help you understand your body on a deeper level so you can get real results that last without burning out or giving up the things that matter most. Because true healing isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual too.

Let’s redefine what it means to bounce back after kids and walk in the healing and wholeness you were always meant for.

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Hormone Chaos to Calm Challenge!!! Join Here! https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/zlq834a7c8 Get in a room and join other moms who are learning how to lose weight and have energy to play with their kids! Join my free private FB group: (4) Hormone Health for Moms | Facebook     If you’ve been eating healthy, cutting calories, and trying to “do everything right”… but the weight still won’t budge this episode is for you. Because weight loss after baby isn’t just about calories in vs. calories out. Your body is constantly responding to signals from your environment, your stress levels, and your internal health. In this episode, I’m walking you through the 3 labs I run with my clients when they feel stuck with weight loss so we can stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs.     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Minerals and Metabolism Group Coaching Program! Join Here! https://functionalmom.com/sales-page Get in a room and join other moms who are learning how to lose weight and have energy to play with their kids! Join my free private FB group: (4) Hormone Health for Moms | Facebook     If weight loss was truly just about calories in vs. calories out… it would work for everyone. In this episode, we’re flipping that belief on its head and looking at what your body is actually responding to. Because your metabolism isn’t a calculator it’s a responsive system that adapts to your environment. If you’ve been eating less, choosing “healthy” foods, and still feeling stuck, this episode will help you understand why and what your body might really need instead.     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Start here! The 5 main reasons' why you haven't been able to lose weight since having kids!  - Download here! Get in a room and join other moms who are learning how to lose weight and have energy to play with their kids! Join my free private FB group: (4) Hormone Health for Moms | Facebook     If you find yourself crashing every afternoon reaching for sugar, caffeine, or just trying to push through you’re not alone. But that 3PM crash isn’t random… and it’s not a discipline issue. It’s one of the clearest signals your body is giving you that something deeper is off. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually driving your afternoon energy crash, why it’s so common after pregnancy, and what your body truly needs to create steady, consistent energy again. Because when you understand this, everything starts to make more sense.     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Start here! The 5 main reasons' why you haven't been able to lose weight since having kids!  - Download here! Get in a room and join other moms who are learning how to lose weight and have energy to play with their kids! Join my free private FB group: (4) Hormone Health for Moms | Facebook     If you feel like you’ve “dealt with candida” before but your symptoms keep coming back, this episode will completely shift how you see it. Because it’s probably not that you didn’t treat it well enough… it’s that your body isn’t in a place where it can keep it away. In this episode, we’re breaking down why candida is so common after pregnancy, why typical protocols don’t create lasting results, and what your body actually needs to restore balance for good.     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Start here! The 5 main reasons' why you haven't been able to lose weight since having kids!  - Download here! Get in a room and join other moms who are learning how to lose weight and have energy to play with their kids! Join my free private FB group: (4) Hormone Health for Moms | Facebook     If you’ve ever set a goal to eat better, work out more, or finally lose the weight after having kids—only to fall off a few days later… this episode is for you. Because the problem isn’t your discipline. And it’s not that you “can’t stay consistent.” It’s that the way you’re setting goals is working against your body. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why big, exciting goals don’t actually create change especially when you’re dealing with fatigue, hormone imbalance, and a busy life—and what to do instead so you can finally build momentum that lasts.     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
I made a PDF just for you :) 5 of the main reasons' why you haven't been able to lose weight since having kids!  - Download here!   If you’ve been eating less, trying to make healthier choices, and still feel like the scale won’t move after having kids… you’re not alone. Many moms assume that weight loss after pregnancy should simply come down to calories in versus calories out. But the truth is, your metabolism after pregnancy is influenced by much deeper factors. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and the stress of motherhood can create shifts in hormones, nutrient status, circadian rhythm, and metabolism that make traditional weight loss advice ineffective. In this episode, I’m breaking down five underlying reasons weight loss can feel stuck after pregnancy, even if you’re eating in a calorie deficit. You’ll learn why your body may actually be holding onto weight as a protective response, and what you can begin doing to support your metabolism instead of fighting against it.     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
  Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay are a mother-daughter health coaching duo and the voices behind the Her Healthy Body Podcast. With over 20 years of combined experience working with women both in person and online, they specialize in strength training, protein-focused nutrition, and helping women build consistency without extremes all while keeping God at the center of the journey.   Facebook Community: Her Healthy Body Website: herhealthybody.co Instagram: @her.healthy.body   In this episode, we’re unpacking a conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough: how under-nourishing and over-training can actually work against your metabolism. We talk about how to approach workouts in a way that supports your hormones, builds strength, and helps your body feel safe enough to actually burn energy again plus the mindset shift from chasing skinny to becoming truly strong   Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Get on the waitlist! Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here  Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Get on the waitlist! Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here    Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular strategies for weight loss and improving insulin resistance. And for many people, it can work at least initially. But many women eventually notice something shift. Energy drops, hormones feel off, sleep becomes disrupted, and weight loss may stall. In this episode, we’re breaking down why intermittent fasting can help improve insulin resistance, why the way many women practice it can create additional stress on the body, and how to approach fasting in a way that supports metabolism rather than working against it. You’ll learn how insulin, circadian rhythm, and stress hormones all interact and why timing meals appropriately can make a big difference for women. Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here for a like-minded community of moms just like you looking for natural ways to support their hormones Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Sign up here https://saramoreirahealth.practicebetter.io/#/64c5b82b1a236079b30640a6/bookings?p=6999efd21f2168c9d21e3b34   Many moms don’t just struggle with fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal symptoms after having kids, they struggle with something deeper: feeling like they’ve lost control of their own life. You start the day already exhausted, react to whatever the day throws at you, grab quick food because you’re starving, crash in the afternoon, and by the end of the day you feel like you spent the entire day trying to keep up with life instead of directing it. In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden concept behind this experience: agency: the feeling that you are the one steering your life, rather than constantly reacting to exhaustion, cravings, stress, and overwhelm. When your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system are dysregulated, your biology begins to drive your behavior. The good news is that when your body becomes supported again, something powerful happens. Your energy stabilizes, your mood improves, and your body stops pushing you into survival mode. That’s when you start to experience something many moms are craving: the ability to choose how you show up in your life again. This episode explores how restoring your health doesn’t just help you lose weight or gain energy it helps you reclaim control, clarity, and direction in your daily life. Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
LAST CALL for 50% off pricing for my new group program Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Sign up here (2 spots left)  https://saramoreirahealth.practicebetter.io/#/64c5b82b1a236079b30640a6/bookings?p=6999efd21f2168c9d21e3b34   Are you tired of feeling exhausted, bloated, and frustrated with your weight no matter how “good” you try to be? You’re not alone, mama. The truth is: consistency isn’t about willpower. It’s about giving your body what it actually needs to release weight, gain energy, and feel like yourself again. Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
LAST CALL to totally shift your hormones & lose weight consistently this winter :) Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     After kids, so many moms feel like their body just stopped responding. You’re eating better. You’re trying to lose weight. You’re doing all the “right” things. But nothing works like it used to. In this episode, we’re talking about the missing step almost no one addresses after pregnancy and motherhood: mineral depletion. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, stress, and dieting all significantly drain key minerals that regulate metabolism, energy, thyroid function, and blood sugar. And when minerals are depleted, the body shifts into conservation mode making fat loss incredibly difficult, no matter how hard you try. This episode explains why this happens and how restoring minerals can finally make weight loss feel possible again.   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     Clean Eating Isn’t the Same as Hormone-Supportive Eating You can eat organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free… and still have dysregulated hormones. If you’re exhausted, dealing with PMS, weight loss resistance, bloating, or hair loss it’s not because you’re not “clean” enough. It’s because hormone health isn’t about restrictions and pushing harder. In this episode, I break down the simple (but powerful) nutrition foundations that actually support cortisol, thyroid, insulin, progesterone, and estrogen balance especially for busy moms who feel like they’re doing everything right but still feel off.   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     Are your supplements actually helping your metabolism… or quietly working against it? In this episode, I break down three popular weight loss supplements I commonly see women using and what the research actually says about their side effects and risks. I don't want to spread fear, that isn't the point, but if you have been sold a promise that you haven't found the right supplement this is for you.  This is really about how certain supplements can backfire instead of build metabolic resilience. If you feel like you’ve “tried everything” and weight loss still feels impossible, this episode will help you zoom out and look at the bigger picture. What We Cover Why suppressing cortisol isn’t always the answer The difference between lowering blood sugar and building metabolic health Why stimulant-based fat burners can worsen long-term energy output The research-backed side effects of common weight loss supplements Why energy production, not adrenaline, drives sustainable fat loss   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy     If you feel like your body is constantly stuck at 10% battery, this episode is for you. Today we’re breaking down — very simply — why your body really does function like a battery, how circadian rhythm controls your energy and metabolism, and why burnout makes motivation and weight loss feel impossible.   In this episode, we cover: Why your body is literally an energy-producing system How circadian rhythm acts like your battery’s charging schedule Why morning sunlight matters more than willpower How hormones like cortisol and melatonin regulate energy and recovery Why under-eating and low minerals prevent your “battery” from charging The exhausted phase of HPA dysfunction and what it feels like Why weight loss only becomes possible after your body feels safe again   Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy   In this episode, we’re talking about why eating better and working out feels impossible when you’re exhausted, and why pushing harder often makes things worse. If you’ve been blaming yourself for not being consistent, this episode is here to lift that weight off your shoulders. In this episode, we cover: Why motivation actually requires energy How burnout puts your body into conservation mode Why “just eat better and work out” backfires when you’re depleted How pregnancy, stress, under-eating, and poor sleep drain your system Why burnout blocks weight loss and slows metabolism The truth: this is physical, not mental     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy   The 3 Inputs Every Mom Needs for Her Body to Feel Safe Enough to Drop Weight If you’re eating clean, staying active, and still can’t lose weight this episode is for you. So many moms are doing “all the right things” and wondering why their body won’t cooperate. The truth? Weight loss isn’t about willpower or trying harder. It’s about whether your body feels safe enough to let go of stored weight. In this episode, I break down the three key inputs your body needs to move out of survival mode and into fat-burning mode especially after pregnancy. In this episode, we cover: Why weight loss doesn’t happen in a stressed, depleted body How blood sugar instability and mineral depletion keep your metabolism stuck The role your nervous system and cortisol play in belly fat and exhaustion Why being “the healthiest person you know” still isn’t enough How post-pregnancy depletion signals your body to hold weight for protection What to focus on instead of dieting, restriction, or over-exercising     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Join me for my February workshop! Weight loss workshop for moms - 3 Ways to Lose Hormonal Weight & 3x Your Energy 😍 https://functionalmom.myflodesk.com/eci35kxxvy   If weight loss feels hard, exhausting, or like it requires more discipline than you have left this episode is for you. So many moms after kids are stuck on the dieting train: eating less, trying harder, and wondering why their body won’t respond anymore. The truth? When hormones, minerals, and your nervous system are depleted, weight loss isn’t supposed to feel hard it’s supposed to feel supported. In this episode, I break down 3 ways to make weight loss feel easy again, without tracking, restriction, or adding more to your already full plate. We talk about why slow and steady beats dieting (especially postpartum), how getting dopamine from light instead of food can reduce cravings and stress eating, and how mineral support can quietly boost metabolism, energy, and hormone balance.     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause! Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms   In today’s episode, I share the story behind why I created this company and why so many moms feel exhausted, dismissed, and unheard after having kids. I talk about how vague symptoms like fatigue, stubborn belly weight, anxiety, and hormone imbalances are often brushed off as “normal,” even when labs come back normal, leaving moms without real answers. We dive into cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone and how it quietly keeps the body stuck in survival mode, disrupting hormones, blood sugar, and digestion. I break cortisol down in a simple, reassuring way and share three foundational steps I use with clients to help rebalance cortisol for more energy, and more stable hormones.       Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause! Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms   Join me for my personal story of how I lost 30 pounds without dieting or intense exercise after 4 kids even with insulin resistance.  In part 2 I talk about the things I absolutely would not do if I had to lose the weight again [exposing my mistakes] and what I absolutely WOULD do again :)     Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
Book you FREE symptom audit call to determine YOUR root cause! Join my FREE private FB group for extra support and love from a community of moms   Join me for my personal story of how I lost 30 pounds without dieting or intense exercise after 4 kids even with insulin resistance.      Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com Instagram ->@functional_mom     This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
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