The Functional Fueling® Podcast

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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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Are Seed Oils Really Harmful? The Truth Behind the Headlines with Cherie Calbom
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Why seed oils have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition
The history of seed oils & how they entered the food supply
How different oils are processed & why that matters
The role of omega 6 fatty acids in human health
What current research suggests about dietary fats & inflammation
How seed oils may influence metabolic, hormonal, and skin health
The challenges of avoiding seed oils in today's food environment
Tips for choosing oils when grocery shopping & dining out
Simple swaps for incorporating a wider variety of fats into your diet
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[The LOdown] The Strategy Behind My Daily Meals & Grocery Shopping
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What my weekly meal planning routine actually looks like
How I balance intentional nutrition, ease, and real life as a busy mom
The grocery shopping strategies that help me stay consistent throughout the week
Why I focus on repeatable routines rather than rigid meal plans
The staple foods I always keep on hand 
How I structure meals and snacks to support energy, satiety, and hormone health
My favorite shortcuts for simplifying healthy eating during busy seasons
How I approach feeding both myself and my family without overcomplicating nutrition
 
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Osteopenia & Bone Stress Injuries in Pre- and Post- Menopausal Women with Dr. John Neustadt
In this episode of the Functional Fueling® Podcast, Lauren sits down with John Neustadt to discuss the often-overlooked factors driving osteopenia, osteoporosis, and bone stress injuries in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Together, they explore the complex relationship between hormones, thyroid function, gut health, inflammation, stress, sleep, and bone remodeling, as well as the limitations of DEXA scans for assessing true fracture risk.
You'll also learn how common medications may contribute to bone loss over time, the key macro- and micronutrients required for optimal bone density, and practical strategies to support long-term skeletal health and injury prevention.
Whether you're an active woman concerned about bone health, have breastfed for an extended period, had low estrogen levels or are looking to prevent osteoporosis naturally, this episode provides evidence-based insights to help you build stronger bones at every stage of life.
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
The hormone connection to bone loss and bone-related injuries
The limitations with DEXA for understanding osteopenia and osteoporosis risk
The connection between gut health, inflammation and bone loss
How common medications many people are taking affect bone density over time
How stress hormones, sleep and thyroid health influence bone remodeling
The role of specific macro and micronutrients in bone health
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[The LOdown] The Truth About Healing Timelines for Thyroid, Fertility & Autoimmunity
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
The realistic root cause healing timelines for menstrual cycle recovery, immune dysregulation, infertility and thyroid recovery
Understanding phased healing and its importance in long term recovery
The role of energy leaks in healing timelines
Why optimizing health before pregnancy is so essential
Factors that influence healing timelines
Recognizing signs of progress when healing
Common mistakes when root cause healing
 
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How to Stop Mouth Breathing with Dr. Douillard
Breathing is something we do every second of every day, yet most people never stop to consider how their breathing patterns may be influencing their energy, metabolism, stress response, exercise performance, sleep, and overall health.
In this episode of The Functional Fueling Podcast, we dive into the physiology of breathing and why chronic mouth breathing may affect far more than just your lungs. We explore the connection between breathing mechanics, nervous system regulation, lymphatic flow, circulation, thyroid function, cortisol patterns, and exercise tolerance — especially in active and high-performing individuals.
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Why your breathing patterns may be affecting more than just your lungs
How chronic mouth breathing can influence stress hormones and thyroid function
The surprising connection between nose breathing and exercise performance
What your breathing habits may reveal about your nervous system
How diaphragmatic breathing supports circulation, detoxification and resilience
A simple daily practice that can improve sleep, focus and daily energy
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Energy Leaks: The 4 Root Causes of Thyroid and Hormone Disruption in Active Women
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What “energy leaks” are 
Why hidden energy leaks may keep you feeling symptomatic despite healthy habits
How energy leaks impact thyroid function, the immune system, adrenal and sex hormones
The connection between mitochondria, energy leaks, and histamine
The most common energy leaks I see clinically
How identifying your energy leaks can change your healing approach
 
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