Conversations with Dr Libby

In this bonus episode of The Iron Conversation, Dr Libby is joined by Kirsten King, founder of Fluidform Pilates, for a grounded and revealing discussion about why so many women who are deeply invested in their health still feel exhausted, anxious or in pain. You’ll hear why fatigue, low mood and anxiety are so often mislabelled as stress, hormones or overtraining, and how listening to early signals from the body can prevent bigger crashes later on. Drawing on both clinical insight and what Kirsten sees every day in the studio, this conversation reframes movement, recovery and self-care through a far kinder, more intelligent lens.This bonus episode offers clarity, reassurance and practical guidance for women navigating teenage years, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause – or supporting someone who is.Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:• Why iron deficiency is common in wellness-aware women• How fatigue, anxiety and low mood can be biochemical, not just emotional• Social media, Ozempic and perfectionist culture• What overtraining, poor recovery and recurring injuries can signal• How Kirsten supports nervous system regulation through movement and breath• When to investigate fatigue rather than push through• Why listening earlier changes everythingLINKSShop Fix Iron First www.drlibby.com/products/fix-iron-first Shop Bio Blends Iconic Iron www.bioblends.com/products/iconic-iron

In Episode 5 of The Iron Conversation, Dr Libby dives deeper into the global iron deficiency crisis and why so many people — particularly women and children — are running on empty without realising it. Dr Libby shares the hidden reasons iron absorption fails, from gut inflammation and gluten sensitivity to mineral competition, and how choosing the right form of iron can transform your results.Whether you’re a menstruating woman, plant-based eater, athlete, or parent, this episode is your roadmap to rebuilding iron stores naturally — and feeling the difference in your energy, focus and mood.

What if one nutrient could change everything about how you feel — from your energy and mood to how you show up as a mother?In this deeply insightful episode, Dr Libby sits down with Dr Oscar Serrallach, functional medicine doctor and author of The Postnatal Depletion Cure, to explore how iron lies at the very heart of maternal health, postpartum recovery and even a baby’s early development.Together, they unpack the biology behind the postnatal depletion epidemic — why so many mothers feel exhausted, foggy and emotionally stretched long after birth — and how modern “bounce-back” culture compounds the problem.From the misunderstood science of iron deficiency to the emotional toll of self-doubt, guilt and relentless responsibility, Dr Oscar and Dr Libby reveal how restoring iron levels can transform not only energy and sleep, but emotional regulation and the mother–child bond itself.Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum, or supporting a mother in your life, this episode is a powerful reminder that before we can rebuild wellbeing, we must first rebuild iron.

Most people think of fatigue when they hear “low iron,” but the truth runs much deeper. In this episode, Dr Libby shares why she’s on a mission to shine a light on iron deficiency and explores how low iron ripples through the whole body – influencing mood, memory, thyroid health, immunity and even how calm we feel each day. Discover why energy is only the beginning of iron’s story.