Catholic Women’s Metabolism | weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, perimenopause, and metabolic resilience
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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.LET’S CONNECT!STEP 1: Connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicmetabolismSTEP 2: Grab your free Hormone Hacker’s Guide for Women: RootedWel
Episodes
- Am I in Perimenopause? Early Symptoms, Hormone Changes & Signs Most Women Miss
This episode addresses early perimenopause symptoms such as exhaustion, anxiety, weight gain, and sleep disturbances, which may be overlooked. It covers the definition and onset of perimenopause, common early signs, and offers practical in…
- 358. Perimenopause & Weight Gain: Control What You Can Control
Episode 358 discusses perimenopause, addressing common concerns such as weight gain, fatigue, and hormonal changes. The episode aims to provide realistic strategies for supporting metabolism and overall health during this life stage.
- 357. Struggling to Stick to Your Routine? St. Benedict, Schedule Integrity & a Gentle Lenten Reset for Moms
This episode explores schedule integrity and why Catholic women struggle to follow through on their plans, drawing wisdom from St. Benedict's Rule of Life to balance work, prayer, and family responsibilities. It also introduces a free Lent…
- 356. Exhaustion Isn’t Your Vocation: Minerals and Metabolic Support
This episode discusses how extreme exhaustion in women is often linked to mineral depletion and lack of metabolic support, rather than just needing rest. It covers the effects of chronic stress, under-eating, and inadequate mineral intake…
- 355. Behind the Scenes of 2025 + Metabolic Restoration: Who It’s For, What’s Inside
The host explains her 2025 online absence was intentional self-care and family focus, not a loss of passion. This episode details the "Restore" 12-week group program, outlining its target audience, exclusions, and weekly structure, encoura…
- 354. Is It Time for Support? How to Know When You Shouldn’t “Just Try Harder”
If you’ve been telling yourself that the answer is more discipline, more willpower, or one more restart — this episode is for you. We talk about: Signs you’ve outgrown DIY approaches Why waiting often costs more than acting What support ac…
- 353. Your Body Is Not a Problem to Fix — It’s a Gift to Steward
Many Catholic women have been taught—explicitly or subtly—that caring for their body is vanity, weakness, or distraction from what “really” matters. In this episode, we gently reframe that belief. We talk about: The difference between stew…
- 352. The Cycle Catholic Women Don’t Talk About: Restriction, Burnout, Guilt, Repeat
It often begins with good intentions — a desire to be disciplined, healthy, and faithful. But over time, food choices start to feel moral, guilt replaces peace, and caring for your body becomes heavy instead of life-giving. In this episode…
- 351. Why Dieting Stops Working in Your 30s and 40s (And What Actually Helps)
What used to work in your 20s literally and physically doesn’t work anymore. Let’s break it down in this episode: What changes hormonally and metabolically in this season Why dieting feels harder and gives worse results Why your body isn’t…
- 350. You’re Not Lazy, Broken, or Undisciplined — You’re Under-Supported
As a woman who can seemingly conquer it all, is trying to "eat clean" and do the right things, yet feels like she is running on empty... It's not your fault! Your body is simply begging you to support it in a different way. This episode wi…
- 349. Welcome to Catholic Women’s Metabolism
Hi friends, and welcome to a very special episode of the podcast! If you’ve been with me for a while, you know this show has always been about supporting women in their health journeys. Today, I’m excited to announce a big change: our podc…
- 348. Why You Shouldn't DIY Your Weight Loss Plan
If you give a mom her lab results, she's going to jump on Google. When she's on Google, she's going to decide that she has a life-altering disease that is causing her weight gain. After all that Googling, she's going to find her husband fo…
- 347. Heal Your Hormones, Challenge Day 7 | 2025 Invitation to Weight Loss Program!
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…
- 346. What's the Deal With Seed Oils and Other Fats? | Weight Loss Challenge Day 6
Two words: seed oils. I get questions about this hot topic all the time. Are they ok? Why do so many say to avoid them? What's the deal?! We'll explore the fats you should actually consume regularly and we'll also touch on herbs and spices…
- 345. Mom Exercise Plan to Build Strength in 2025 | Weight Loss Challenge Day 5
If exercise drains you, sucks the life out of you , makes you feel resentful, or.....maybe isn't happening at all, this is your episode, girl! In this episode you'll find a couple options to up-level your workouts, but to also find some jo…
- 344. Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual Detox to Release Mental Blocks to Weight Loss | Weight Loss Challenge Day 4
You’ve got to be honest with yourself here: what’s getting in the way of you feeling emotionally and mentally well? What’s filling your mind? Bogging you down? Sucking your time? Your emotional, mental, and spiritual health is VERY importa…
- 343. Cut the Sugar Cravings & Heal Your Gut | Weight Loss Challenge Day 3
"I didn't believe you when you said I'd stop craving sugar." That was a client who made the EXACT swaps that are included in day 3 (today) of the free Weight Loss Challenge! I've laid it all out for you in this episode. ****Ready to suppor…
- 342. Eat THIS Not THAT for a True Diet Overhaul That Will Drive Positive Health Changes | Weight Loss Challenge Day 2
Are you still drinking coffee creamer, 2% milk, or diet sodas? What about granola bars or sugar-free yogurt cups? As a dietitian I've got one thing to tell you--STOP. You MUST prune these things out. More importantly, however, you need to…
- 341. Detox Your Products to Lose Weight | Microplastics, Endocrine Disruptors, Fragrances, & More! | Weight Loss Challenge Day 1
On day 1 of the challenge we'll dive into microplastics, fragrances, and other toxins that are known carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, increase ADHD, cause birth defects, are strongly associated with diabetes and heart disease, and more.…
- 340. Winter Weight Detox: A 21-Day Weight Loss Challenge for Moms
WINTER WEIGHT DETOX: a 21-Day Free Weight Loss Challenge for Moms Prayer, direct health swaps, no holding back. Group chat (off social 💁♀️) Downloadable PDF 7 podcasts episodes taking you step-by-step 21 DAYS TO FORM NEW HABITS & feel FA…
- 339. New Year's Resolutions for Weight Loss: Start Here
Today can be day 1 of your health, hormone healing, and or weight loss journey. If so, this episode is a great place to start. Here's to a healthy and blessed 2025! ****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body ba…
- 338. A Christmas Prayer for You...Let's Go On A Walk Together!
Merry Christmas! I pray that it's filled with all the magic and wonder that baby Jesus has to offer! Now pop in your headphones and let's go get some fresh air together! All my love, Kristen ****Ready to support your metabolism, restore en…
- 337. Feel like you need an appetite suppressant to get through those holiday cravings?!
Don't Go Another Holiday Season Without THIS Appetite Strategy. As a registered dietitian, I'm NOT saying to skip these sweets, I'm simply saying let's hack your appetite so that holiday foods have less of a hold on you. Get ready to take…
- 336. Buck The System? An Advent Discussion on Your Pursuit of Health
There is a war on your hormones. It’s more than fatigue. It’s more than being unable to lose weight. It’s more than mood swings. You’ve lost control of your body, and it’s time to get it back. Let me introduce you to the FUNCTIONAL DUTCH T…
- 335. The Couches From the Side of the Road | What's Your Health Worth?
I recently grabbed some couches from the side of the road. It was a crazy attempt to replace my busted, broken, torn, and stained couches from my living room. Why in the world would I share this with you? Because, friend, I want you to kno…
- 334. High Estrogen and Breast Cancer Risk: CASE STUDY
She had no idea her risk of breast cancer was so high. She presented with stuck weight, exhaustion, and lacking motivation to work out, but she uncovered a perfect storm leading her down a path toward breast cancer. Today I'll walk you thr…
- 333. The exact test + protocol every woman needs in her 30s to recover form hormone imbalance and feel better!!
You've suspected something was wrong. You have huge mood swings. It's probably related to your cycle, but what the heck are you supposed to do about that? Maybe if you just ate better....but you're eating ok. More strength? Cortisol. It's…
- 332. Sick Care or Health Care | It's A Choice
Is it a health-care system or a sick-care system? Hippocrates, "Let food by thy medicine, and medicine be thy food". But it seems that the whole emphasis on "medicine" has outshined the other half of that statement. Birth control given as…
- 331. Fatigue? Tired all the time? Unmotivated to Lose Weight? // Down 15 Pounds and Counting--Client Interview
You never used to have to worry so much about your weight. In this episode you’ll hear from Emily, a client currently enrolled in my 6-month group coaching program, the Weight Loss Blueprint. SPOILER ALERT: The Blueprint is WORKING for her…
- 330. Workouts to do When You Don't Want to Workout--FALL FITNESS FIX Ep 4
It's the FINAL episode of the FALL FITNESS FIX! Today's episode is all about how to get yourself to workout every day. Well...maybe not every day, but definitely quick workout ideas for those days when you don't want to work out. Even exer…
- 329. The Scariest Part Of Being In Your 30s--Jokes About Motherhood, Mom Life, and Health In Your 30s
I'm not one to celebrate Halloween, and the current election is terrifying in its own right, but if you're up for a scary joke, read on: What's the scariest part of being in your 30s? -The new sound your knees make when you squat down! Joi…
- 328. Ozempic, Wagovy, Semaglutides, and the TRUTH About GLP-1 Injections with Dr. Kolodzik
Once you've seen the craze over weight loss injections, you can't unsee it! In this episode we'll dive deep into the world of Ozempic, Wagovy, Semaglutides, and other GLP-1 weight loss injections. Our subject-matter expert, Dr. Paul Kolodz…
- 327. How to Increase Endurance so you can Actually Keep up with Those Little Ones-FALL FITNESS FIX Episode 3
Feeling just a little *too* winded after chasing your little one up the stairs? In episode 3 of the Fall Ftiness Fix, we're talking about how to increase endurance so you can keep up just a litlte easier. Have a pen and paper nearby. I'm s…
- 326. Signs Your Body Is Healing From Hormonal Imbalance And Diet Culture
What would it look like to heal your hormonal imbalance problems? If we literally remove the concept of hte number on the scale and your ideal body weight, what would this mean for your body? Raw, no fluff, you might need to listen twice.…
- 325. How Her Weight Loss Supplements Helped Her Bust Through A Weight Loss Plateau // Client Interview
She could not lose weight for moooonths despite feeling better and having more energy. She could see and feel the healing changes take place, but my client, Lauren, was becoming increasingly frustrated at the stubborn scale--"Why can't I l…
- 324. Do you really need an hour for a workout to count? The power of quick workouts for busy women. FALL FITNESS FIX Episode 2
Too busy to workout for an hour a day but still want to improve your fitness? Here’s what you can do to reach your long term fitness goals without spending your whole day in workout clothes. Sign up now for the latest FREE training and bal…
- 323. Count Your Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance
Weight gain is a SYMPTOM of hormonal imbalance. There are 59 other problematic symptoms that you need to be aware of. In this episode, I'll share with you all 60 common symptoms of hormone imbalance. You're going to total these up to get a…
- 322. Signs of Estrogen Hormone Imbalance That You Thought Were Normal, Including Weight Loss Struggles And Appetite Changes!
Do you suffer from increased fat storage, mood swings, and very symptomatic periods? Higher levels of estradiol, relative to progesterone, is known as "estrogen dominance". Estrogen hormone imbalance can knock you off your feet for 1-2 wee…
- 321. Busy Mom Trying to Tone up?? Try These 2 things! FALL FITNESS FIX Episode 1
No matter how much you walk on the treadmill or how diligently you track calories--even though you have the BEST calorie tracker app--you can't tone up. Stop googling arm slimming exercises, friend, and let me (ACSM-certified Exercise Phys…
- 320. BRAND REVIEW: Bloom Greens
My green powder Hormone Elixir drink has stirred up quite a bit of questions! Today I'll dive into what to look for in super greens to add to your protein drinks or shakes for weight loss and specifically I'll review BLOOM Greens & Superfo…
- 319. Do You Need Protein Powder For Weight Loss?? // HORMONE ELIXIR RECIPE
As you try to meet your protein needs for weight loss, SO MANY questions come up: Are replacement meal shakes necessary? Do weight loss beverages actually help? Is this the only way to get in a low calorie high protein meal? I'll spill the…
- 318. Can't Decrease The Number on The Scale? Try THIS mind hack
If you haven't seen the scale go down in a looong time and it's feeling quite defeating, this episode is for you! You need the mental shift found in this very episode to hang in there on your hormone balance and weight loss journey. Reheat…
- 317. What happens if you don't balance your hormones?
Loss of productivity, sick days, anger that damages relationships, loss of intimacy and spouse relationship, watching your kids from the sidelines, medicating the side effects of your medication, regret, missing core memories... OMGosh wha…
- 316. Top UNDERRATED Weight Loss Hacks for Busy Moms in Their 30s
Stepping on the scale only to shake your head, then immediately google, "why can't I lose weight"? Argh. Not a fun game to play for a busy, high-acheiving woman like you who has it together in every other part of her life! Today we'll dive…
- 315. Top Weight Loss Mistake: The #1 Hormone You Ignore
When you hear "hormone balance", does it sound vague? Overwhelming? Out of your area of expertise? I'm going to go out on a whim and guess that by now you proooooobably know it's important for your weight loss, though! Today I'll break dow…
- 314. How To Hack Your Hormones For Weight Loss
Stop your scroll, listen up! 10/10 you need THIS on your weight loss journey... The brand new training, Weight Hormone Hacker, is now available! This completely free training is designed to help you: -Clarify your hormonal imbalance sympto…
- 313. Your Weight Gain is a SYMPTOM of Hormone Imbalance
You used to never have to worry about your weight, but now what to eat and how to exercise feels nearly all-consuming. Your doctor said everything was fine, but that doesn't mean you magically feel better and can lose weight. What gives?!…
- 312. Where To Find The Safest And Best Weight Loss Supplements?
Let's be real--you're alreaady taking a vitamin, protein powder, collagen, vitamin D, and a handful of other things. Have you made sure these are safe? Tune in to hear more about what "safe" means. Purchase safe supplements with a 20% disc…
- 311. Should You Take Weight Loss Pills or Diet Supplements?
If a tiny weight loss capsule could change everything about your weight struggle, would you take it? What about the TOP RATED weight loss pill--could it work? Diet supplements--now come on, there has to be a magic combination that you can…
- 310. A Weight Loss Dietitian's 2 Favorite Snacks to Prevent a Hanger Attack
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 s…