The Functional Fueling® Podcast

[The LOdown] Period Recovery While Breastfeeding: The When, How & More Details
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
What’s actually keeping your cycle away while breastfeeding
Why nursing frequency may matter more than prolactin
How much energy breastfeeding really costs your body
The hormonal dominoes required to start ovulating again
Why getting your period back doesn’t always mean ovulation is back
The postpartum exercise + weight-loss mistakes that can prolong amenorrhea
Why every woman’s timeline for cycle return looks different
 
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Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough 
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⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.

How to Fix Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Christina Enzmann
A few things we chat about in this episode
Why chronic pelvic pain is rarely coming from just one place
The overlooked gut & vaginal microbiome connection
Why pelvic floor tension can be mistaken for weakness
How histamine & estrogen may influence symptoms
The difference between endometriosis, adenomyosis, and other pelvic pain patterns
What everyday hygiene habits may be disrupting vaginal health
Where functional medicine looks when conventional answers fall short
 
Important show links 
Follow Dr. Enzmann and learn more about her practice
Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough 
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⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.

[The LOdown] What Late Ovulation is Really Telling You
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
Why late ovulation happens
What high AMH actually means
The thyroid's role in ovulation
The hidden drivers of poor follicle maturation
How to interpret your cycle tracking data
The Energy Leaks affecting ovulation
Important show links
Pre-Order my book The Thyroid Breakthrough 
Take The Energy Leak quiz 
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Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
 
⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.
 

The Complete Guide to hCG: What Your Levels Really Mean with Dr. Sasha Hakman
 
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
 
Take The Energy Leak quiz 
Shop our Mineral Magic and Hormone Potion formulas
Listen to my Energy Leaks podcast episode
Learn more about the 6 stages of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 
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⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.

[The LOdown] The Missing Nutrients Behind Hashimoto's
 
In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss:
The role of nutrient deficiencies in Hashimoto's
Why women with Hashimoto's have higher nutrient needs
The hidden connection between oxidative stress and thyroid health
The first labs I look at before recommending supplements for Hashimoto's
 
Important show links
Take The Energy Leak quiz 
Shop our Mineral Magic and Hormone Potion formulas
Listen to my Energy Leaks podcast episode 
Learn more about the 6 stages of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 
Follow me on Instagram
Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app 
 
⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.

Pain, Swelling & Exercise Intolerance? This Lymphatic Tool May Help | Rush Simonson
A few things we chat about in this episode 
Why not all vibration plates are created equal
The hidden risks of most vibration plates and how it compares to micro-vibration plates
The connection between mechanical stimulation and bone density
How vibration may improve pain, soreness, and exercise recovery
Who may benefit most from low-magnitude vibration & who should use caution
 
Important show links
Learn more about the benefits of Juvent plates at www.juvent.com
Read blog post by Ro Immune and Lymphatic Systems: The Missing Link in Chronic Inflammation and Thyroid Autoimmunity
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 ⚠DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should be used for general education purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before beginning any new health recommendations.

What 10 Years of Helping Active Women Taught Me About Why So Many Stay Stuck with Thyroid Symptoms
 
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Why so many active women stay stuck despite doing everything right
The hidden energy leaks I see behind persistent thyroid symptoms
Why normal thyroid labs don’t always explain how you feel
The limitations of thyroid hormone medication
The underfueling patterns keeping many active women from healing
Why your weight may be a symptom, not the root cause of your hormone imbalances
The overlooked immune connection behind thyroid dysfunction
Why restoring hormone utilization matters more than chasing hormone levels
Why you don’t need to quit exercising to heal your thyroid, but do need to rethink the structure of it
 
Important show links 👇👇👇
Book a Clarity Session - 7/3 - 7/17 only
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[The LOdown] Coming off Thyroid Medication - Timeline, The Prep and Outcomes
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Whether it's actually possible to come off thyroid medication
Why so many women remain symptomatic despite treatment
The four Energy Leaks I most commonly see in thyroid dysfunction
How I determine whether someone is ready to taper medication
Why increasing thyroid medication isn't always the answer
How restoring whole-body physiology supports thyroid health
 
Important show links 👇👇👇
Book a Clarity Session - 7/3 - 7/17 only
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The Hidden Immune Connection To Endometriosis, HPV, Herpes & Recurrent Vaginal Infections: Causes, Triggers & Solutions with Christian Sohmen
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
The immune connection to fertility & unexplained infertility
The overlooked immune drivers of endometriosis
Why recurrent BV, yeast infections, HPV, & herpes keep coming back
Why antibiotics often don’t solve recurrent infections
How immune balance influences women’s reproductive health
Where micro-immunotherapy fits into a root cause approach
 
Important show links 👇👇👇
Learn how Micro-immunotherapy can help with autoimmune conditions 
Book a Functional Clarity Session with one of our dietitians
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Episode 151: [The LOdown] AMA: Navigating Toddler Sleep Deprivation and Balancing Business, Motherhood and Health
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
How I balance motherhood with work and healthy habits
The strategies I used to help my toddler finally become a better sleeper (no crying involved)
How I make time for movement and self-care as a busy mom
The productivity tools I rely on
The non-negotiables and mindset reframes I've adopted since becoming a working mom
 
Important show links 👇👇👇
Order your hormone potion in our FFN Shop 
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