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Hosted by Margaret Powell, a Functional Nutritionist, The Fueled & Free Podcast is a women's health podcast that helps you cut through the noise of the wellness world, ditch diet culture & reclaim your metabolism.
Informative and relatable wisdom + guidance for the everyday woman, we cover topics on nutrition, hormones, gut health, thyroid health, nervous system regulation tools, motherhood, and more.New episodes release every Wednesday! Connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretannpowell or email fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com.To learn more about working with Margaret and her team, head to https://fueledandfree.com/.
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Today’s episode is all about something I know so many of you have struggled with: that constant chatter in your head around food. The “should I eat this?” … “why can’t I stop?” … “just one more bite” loop that feels like it never shuts off. This “food noise” can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and even isolating. In this episode, I’m diving into how GLP-1 medications can quiet that food noise, shift the urge to binge, and create more freedom in your relationship with food. We’ll talk about the...
Today’s episode is a special one because we’re celebrating 75 episodes of the Fueled & Free Podcast! 🎉 In today's episode, I’m sharing my six-month update on microdosing a GLP-1 peptide, Tirzepatide. This hasn’t been about chasing shortcuts or finding an “easy way out,” but rather giving my body the support it needed to finally respond again. Over the past six months, I’ve seen not just physical changes in body composition and cravings, but also shifts in my mental health and the wa...
Today’s episode is a vulnerable one, and honestly…not something I ever thought I would be sharing: my personal journey with microdosing a GLP-1 peptide. This wasn’t about chasing a shortcut or “cheating”, but about giving my body the support it needed to respond again! I’m not saying you should do this, because I know it’s not for everyone. But…I’m also not here to gatekeep, and I will GLADLY share something that’s been a game changer for me (plus many of the women I’ve worked with)! Yo...
If you’ve ever wondered whether your home environment could be sabotaging your health, today’s episode is for YOU. I’m joined by nationally recognized mold investigator, Brian Karr, co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, who shares jaw-dropping insights on all things mold. Brian didn’t set out to become a mold expert, but he did have his own life-altering experience with mold. Since then, he’s helped over 10,000 people identify and reduce mold exposure and other environmental t...
Today’s episode is a long time coming, and it’s regarding something that’s really shifting in our culture right now: alcohol. I’m diving into my personal journey with alcohol and growing up around addiction, the rise of the sober curious movement (especially with millennials and Gen-Zers), the significant impact on women’s health, why more people are turning to cannabis / THC, and more. Alcohol no longer serves me; I’ve personally made the decision to quit it, and I’m consciously breaking...
1Insulin resistance is one of THE most overlooked root causes of fatigue, stubborn weight, cravings, brain fog, mood swings, and more. And yet…most women don’t even know it’s happening in their bodies. I’m diving into why insulin resistance is more than a blood sugar problem, subtle signs that show up for women in midlife (and are often ignored), root causes to insulin resistance, why the conventional medical approach tends to miss the mark, and more. You’re not lazy, you’re not brok...
Today’s episode topic is one that may feel a little uncomfortable, but it’s something I see time and time again in the holistic and functional health space: the obsession with finding the root cause. I’m diving into why healing doesn’t always follow a linear path, how it looks when you get caught up in trying to ‘fix’ yourself and obsess over every.single.thing, why leaning into self-awareness can be the most powerful tool in your healing journey, and more. You might never find that elusi...
ADHD can show up in ways we don’t always expect - especially for moms juggling the everyday demands of parenting, career, personal growth, and everything in between! Today’s episode features Amy Hann, the creator of Master the Mundane, an online community and course designed specifically for moms with ADHD. Amy is the master of ALL things ADHD (she was diagnosed at age 5), and her personal story is deeply rooted in neurodiversity. If you’ve ever wondered what ADHD really looks like for wo...
Today’s episode topic is a LONG time coming, and it’s something that is both intriguing + triggering: GLP1’s and semaglutide peptides. I’m diving into the nitty gritty on GLP-1s peptides & how they *actually* work, and the concept of microdosing GLP-1s. I’m also discussing naturally-occurring GLP-1s vs. medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, how peptides positively affect inflammation, insulin resistance during perimenopause, common myths and ‘fear mongering’ surrounding GL...
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and you’ve been struggling with issues like bloating, brain fog, unmanageable PMS, weight gain, and more, today’s episode is for YOU. I’m breaking down the typical signs + symptoms of estrogen dominance, cycle changes that can affect your estrogen & progesterone levels during perimenopause, why root causes like hormonal birth control may be a MAJOR contributor to your hormonal imbalances, and more. I want you to know you’re not crazy, you’re not lazy,...
Spring is upon us, but this season is sooo much more than blooming flowers and warmer days. It’s a time of profound energetic shifts that your body FEELS, before your mind even catches on. I’m chatting about spring from both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and biblical perspectives. This transition from winter to spring brings a variety of changes to your mood, energy, and physical health. Spring is definitely a time for emotional ‘cleansing’. It shows us that we don’t have to stay stu...
One of the MOST uncomfortable symptoms that every woman will experience (at some time or another) are…hot flashes. The good news is - you’re NOT powerless to hot flashes and night sweats! I’m breaking down what’s *really* going on when you experience a hot flash, hormonal shifts and imbalances that lead to these during perimenopause, how lifestyle adjustments, supplements, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help, and more. While hot flashes and night sweats are very common, they do...
Today’s episode is covering a topic that can be a major game-changer for your health: MINERALS! Minerals are one of those things I’m super passionate about, but they tend to be overlooked in the holistic health space. They’re often the missing piece to so many frustrating health symptoms for women, and these imbalances show up even MORE in midlife. I’m breaking down what the ‘midlife mineral crash’ is, how your hormones and digestion are impacted by mineral imbalances, invaluable insights...
If you’re in the trenches of perimenopause, you may be thinking about testing your hormones - especially if you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I’m diving into how to know if you *really* need hormone testing before starting HRT, the ‘broader picture’ that's happening within your body, key blood markers to test, how to access testing without a provider, and more. If your lab levels are ‘normal’, but you couldn’t feel further from ‘normal’, don’t allow that to be your story. ...
If you’re in your mid/late 30s, 40s, or even 50s, you’ve probably noticed some annoying changes with your gut health. Maybe you’re struggling with more bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, or you can tell your digestion is just ‘off’. It’s not just in your head - unfortunately, your gut can change pretty drastically during perimenopause. I’m diving into the fascinating connection between your gut and fluctuating hormones, what gut changes you may experience during perimenopau...
Progesterone is a crucial hormone that provides a myriad of health benefits; it impacts your menstrual cycle, mood, sleep, and much more. I’m diving into ALL things progesterone in this episode. We’ll uncover why progesterone depletion occurs, telltale signs of low progesterone, testing your progesterone levels, key nutrients and supplements to add into your routine, and more. 🎉 Our 1:1 Program, 90 Day Powerful Peri Protocol, is open for enrollment! This is a program for women 35+ w...
You’ve probably noticed that it’s harder to lose weight in perimenopause. You may be feeling ‘fluffy’, and your clothes aren’t fitting as well. Weight gain feels inevitable, and unfortunately, what you did in your 20s or early 30s to combat this just won’t cut it anymore. I’m diving into WHY you’re gaining weight in perimenopause, and practical solutions to help you work through this. Major hormonal shifts with progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone greatly impact your metabolism, sleep, a...
Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series focused on…perimenopause! I’m breaking down why key hormones like estrogen and progesterone significantly fluctuate, why ovarian function tends to go a bit ‘offline’, how stress levels can exacerbate symptoms, what happens when your adrenal glands and thyroid take a ‘hit’, and more. There’s no getting around this perimenopausal transition, BUT, it doesn’t have to be absolute hell, or something you’re bound to suffer though! Our Fueled & Fre...
Have you been curious about functional testing, and wonder if it’s the path you should pursue to optimize your health? If so, today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing my insights on what the hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) and GI map stool tests can reveal, the 4 crucial macro minerals, parasites and how they affect hormones, the root-cause approach we used to heal this client’s gut and hormones, and more. If you’re constantly dealing with debilitating gut and hormonal symptoms, yo...
To kick off 2025, I wanted to dedicate an episode to the popular health ‘trends’ that seem to be shaping the future of wellness. I’ve been entrenched in the holistic health space for about a decade now, so I’ve seen a lot! One of the biggest (and more recent) shifts in the health space is the focus on longevity and biohacking tools. I’m sharing my thoughts on well-known wearable devices like the Oura Ring, the transformative benefits of red light therapy and infrared sauna, why GLP-1s and p...
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