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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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Curious about castor oil packs and wonder whether or not you should be using them? Castor oil packs are a therapeutic tool that really anyone can use, and something we recommend to pretty much all of our clients.In today’s episode, I’m giving you a ‘crash course’ about castor oil packs. I’m diving into the therapeutic benefits and why they’re especially helpful for liver detoxification, why castor oil is pretty unique, how to incorporate castor oil into your health routine, and more.Whet...
Today’s episode features Isaac Pohlman, also known as the Diabetes Dietitian.Isaac Pohlman is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in public health and nutritional sciences. He was inspired to pursue nutrition after developing a series of health issues during his high school and college years, including type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and hormonal imbalances. He weaves much of his personal experiences into his business, which has become the foundation for how he helps his clients.Is...
You may think taking high-quality supplements and drink mixes are going to fix your frustrating health symptoms, but, that’s just NOT the case! If you’re hanging out on social media, you can pretty much guarantee you’re going to get bombarded by influencers + various health accounts, posting about the hottest new supplement, ESPECIALLY during Black Friday sales. I personally love supplements - they’re a vital part of my wellness routine! However, they can be very costly, and there a...
I can’t believe it, but we’ve reached the 50th episode of the Fueled & Free podcast!!This feels like an incredible accomplishment, and to celebrate, I wanted to do a fun Q&A style segment. These are a variety of questions that came from my Instagram community, and I’m excited to cover them in more detail here.In today’s episode, I’m diving into some of your questions such as, whether or not to get off thyroid medication, why joint pain may be ‘suddenly’ popping up for you, its possibl...
It’s time that we tackle a hot topic that’s at the root of sooo many health issues - cortisol imbalance.If you follow any health or wellness account on social media, I know you’re seeing content regarding cortisol. Yeah..it’s trending everywhere, and is definitely having its moment right now!While some of these cortisol ‘balancing’ products that you’re seeing and hearing about are gimmicky, cortisol is super important, and we need to pay attention to it. Cortisol is much more than just the bo...
1I know sooo many of you are struggling with annoying hormonal issues, like irregular periods, bloating, acne, fatigue, and more. Maybe you’ve gotten bloodwork done with your provider, and it comes back ‘normal’. Maybe you’ve been told that testing your hormones won’t be useful due to their fluctuation. Regardless of your story, you’re experiencing these issues, and you deserve to get to the root cause of WHY they’re happening!What if I told you that all of these hormonal imbalances were ...
Today’s podcast episode features Courtland Nall, a holistic hygienist busting the toxic dental paradigm one topic at a time!Courtland is a registered dental hygienist with a focus on holistic and biological dentistry. She's been in the dental field for over 10 years, and is certified with the top holistic dental organization, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). Courtland is passionate about helping people achieve optimal oral health through natural, ho...
We’re diving into gallbladder health in today’s episode!The gallbladder is often not thought of as an ‘important’ organ in your body, because it is something you can live without. But, it does WAY more than you may realize! The gallbladder is very interconnected to your thyroid, hormones, and gut health, and plays a crucial role in metabolic health.Fortunately, there are a variety of holistic ways to support and optimize your digestion, and improve gallbladder health - especially if you...
Today’s podcast episode features not only one, but TWO powerhouse women - Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps.Kristin and Maria are the co-founders of the women’s health and hormone education practice Wise + Well, and they’re co-authors of their recent book, The Great Menopause Myth. Together, Kristen and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement t...
In this episode, I dive into all things hunger and appetite. Do you find that you lack a consistent appetite? Or find that certain times of the day you aren't hungry at all and other times of the day you're starving? What about the push to eating a higher protein diet to those who seemingly can't stomach that larger volume of food? I'm diving into some of the reasons and "root causes" as to why you may be struggling with lack of a consistent appetite and how not eating enough throughout ...
I'm excited to be back to podcasting after taking the summer off!! I'm kicking off season 4 by sharing our unfortunate experience of an unexpected mold exposure in our bathroom at our Pennsylvania home. I discuss how we discovered the mold, the immediate actions we took as a result, some of the health issues we experienced, what I learned through the process, what I'd recommend if you're navigating mold exposure. I also share some clinical nuggets // thoughts on mold from some of the pa...
I’m excited to wrap up this season with a fun Q&A style episode, answering questions submitted by my Instagram community. I dive into a variety of topics like the very controversial GLP-1 (semaglutide) peptides (like what they actually are and what to consider if you are planning to take them), how using a vibrator can affect your hormones, why regular consumption of nuts + other omega-6 fatty acids IS impacting your gut health, the very popular Happy Juice, and more.I love getting to dig...
Did you know that over 27 million Americans are suffering from thyroid disease? According to the American Thyroid Association, over half of those who are, don’t even realize they have a thyroid condition! Your thyroid doesn’t just ‘magically’ decide to stop working - there’s a much bigger reason as to WHY it’s not functioning properly. Simply throwing a medication at your hypothyroid symptoms and expecting that to take care of your issues, will never truly fix (or heal) your thyroid.&nbs...
Today’s podcast guest, Dr. Jenn Simmons, is a true pioneer in the field of breast health. She’s a breast cancer surgeon turned functional medicine practitioner, and after finding herself with a breast cancer diagnosis a few years ago, her life-changing experience from ‘doctor’ to ‘patient’ really opened her eyes to who she was, and what she believed in. As someone who was surrounded by breast cancer and losing loved ones to this disease while growing up, she knew breast cancer was her life’s ...
Today’s podcast guest, Kitty Blomfield, is a force to be reckoned with. She’s a leader in the metabolic space, host of the well-known Weight Loss for Women podcast, and she’s had quite the transformation over the last decade!Kitty and I discussed a variety of topics in this episode - her journey with poor body image and endless dieting, to finding freedom with food and exercise, and the major mindset shifts she’s had to make along the way. We also dug into learning to train smarter (not harde...
We’re wrapping up our cycle syncing series with today’s episode featuring ALL the things related to the menstrual phase of your cycle!For many of us, our actual period is something that can really knock us down - it’s not an optimal, exciting time we look forward to. If this rings true for you, trust me when I say, I felt VERY similarly for a long time. I was completely disconnected from my own cycle for the first decade I was menstruating (thank you hormonal birth control), and I had some ex...
If you follow anyone in the women’s health space, chances are you’ve seen posts about the recent (and very divisive) March 2024 Washington Post article titled ‘Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion’. Today’s podcast guest, Nicole Bendayan, is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who was recently featured in this viral article. Nicole shares her side of the story on being interviewed in the controversial Washington Post article, and how she was a pawn in the poli...
Today’s podcast guest, Michaela Belle, knows firsthand what it’s like to experience unexpected changes and pivots in life, and as her life has shifted, she’s also pursued various business endeavors along the way. From MLM to business coaching, to writing a book about divorce and healing from a narcissistic ex, she then created her signature program, The Savvy Single, which encourages women to positively embrace and enjoy their single life (rather than view it as a curse). Now, she supports wo...
One of the most central and key components to our menstrual cycle (and our overall well being really) is ovulation, so I can’t wait to dive into this fascinating phase in more detail!Ovulation typically happens smack dab in the middle of your cycle. Even if improving fertility or achieving pregnancy isn’t one of your goals, healthy ovulation IS a major indicator of your overall health status. In this episode, I’m discussing more about the hormonal and physical changes that happen during ovula...
I’m excited to be back with the next part of our menstrual cycle series, which is featuring the follicular phase!The follicular phase is actually the longest part of the menstrual cycle, and it’s laying the groundwork for ovulation. In this episode, I’m discussing the 3 key hormones during this phase, why body temperature is such a fantastic tool to use with your menstrual cycle, how your energy, productivity, and libido are affected during the first part of your cycle, optimizing your nutrit...
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