Functional Moms Podcast

Are you doing everything right--eating clean and exercising but still struggling with low energy, weight gain, or a “broken” metabolism? The missing piece might be your minerals.In this episode, Dori Martin explains how mineral imbalances can impact your metabolism, hormones, and overall energy especially during midlife and menopause. You’ll learn how stress, diet, and lifestyle factors affect your mineral balance and how tools like Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can help you understand your body at a deeper level.If you feel stuck despite your efforts, this episode will help you uncover the root cause and give you practical steps to restore your energy and metabolic health.What You’ll Learn:✅ How mineral imbalances affect metabolism and energy✅ Dori’s personal journey through burnout and menopause✅ What Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) reveals✅ The connection between minerals, thyroid, and metabolic rate✅ Why clean eating alone may not fix your metabolism✅ How stress and modern food impact mineral levels✅ Simple hydration and electrolyte strategies to boost energy✅ How minerals support hormone balance and HRT effectivenessConnect with Dori Martin:https://www.dorimartin.com/https://www.instagram.com/midlifeenergy.dori/https://dorimartinwellness.kit.com/casestudyOrder your HTMA Lab Kit (includes coaching with Dori):https://functionalmoms--lightenup.thrivecart.com/foundations-to-fabulous-htma/Electrolytes Mentioned:https://redmond.life/products/re-lyte-hydrationhttps://www.traceminerals.com/products/concentrace-trace-mineral-dropsSupplement Store (25% OFF):https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-momsDon’t Forget:Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify--it's the NUMBER ONE way to support the show!Subscribe for more expert health content:https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/DISCLAIMERThis content is strictly the opinion of Dori Martin and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician.All viewers are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dori Martin nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content.#metabolismmastery #hormonehealth #menopause #midlifewellness #energyboost #burnoutrecovery #mineralbalance #metabolichealth #womenshealth #fatloss #hormonebalance #wellness #healthoptimization #functionalmomspodcast

Struggling with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, or emotional eating sabotage? This episode uncovers the real reason weight loss feels impossible for so many women.Emotional eating expert and TEDx speaker Tricia Nelson (over 2M views) joins us to explain why diets fail, how sugar and processed carbs hijack the brain, and what’s actually driving cravings, overeating, and self-sabotage.If you’ve ever eaten “perfectly” all day—only to binge at night—this conversation will hit home. We learn:Why yo-yo dieting is rooted in emotional eatingHow stress, pain, and overthinking trigger food cravingsThe PEP Formula: Painkiller, Escape, PunishmentWhy sugar is addictive and fuels compulsive eatingHow morning rituals reduce cravings and stressWhy kindness + community matter more than disciplineTricia shares how she lost 50 pounds—not by dieting harder, but by healing her relationship with food.Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed emotional eating expert, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. After decades of food obsession and sugar addiction, she uncovered the hidden emotional roots of overeating and transformed her health and life.TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSe2vaxXXMPodcast: https://healyourhunger.com/tricias-podcast/Heal Your Hunger Book Buy Heal Your Hunger Book on AmazonFunctional Moms Supplement Store 25% OFF top-quality brands https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4iYrNkAQMwzcX5FRJH5aEW?si=be43e3c4af72492aSUBSCRIBE on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/Tags:the reason you can't lose weight, emotional eating weight loss, why can't some people can't lose weight, weight and emotional eating, why obese people can't lose weight, the #1 reason why you go off track losing weight, why can't i lose weight, obese people can’t lose weight, how can you stop eating emotionally, why cant i lose weight, why is it hard to lose weight, why is it so hard to lose weight, how to stop emotional eating on your own, top reasons can't lose weight, why you're not losing weight Tricia Nelson TEDx Talk

If you’re struggling to lose weight after 40 or 50, this episode breaks down the exact priorities midlife women need to focus on when nothing seems to work. Hormones, muscle loss, and stress change the rules—and this episode explains how to adapt.In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with nutrition and fitness coach Adriana Mastronardi about sustainable weight loss strategies for women in their 40s and 50s. Perimenopause and menopause can make weight gain easier and fat loss harder, but focusing on the right habits—not restriction—can make a real difference.Adriana shares her “big rocks” approach, helping busy midlife women break free from fad diets and build strength, confidence, and consistency through smart nutrition and strength training. We learn:Why weight loss after 40 feels harder than beforeWhat to prioritize when dieting and exercise aren’t workingHow protein supports metabolism and muscle in midlifeWhy strength training is essential for fat loss after 40How small, consistent habits create long-term resultsHow to manage emotional cravings for sweets or alcoholSupplements that may support midlife health (collagen, creatine, vitamin D, magnesium)🔗 Connect with Adriana Mastronardi:https://www.instagram.com/cup.of.dri/https://www.cupofdri.com/https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/acupofdri/🛒 Shop Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store (25% OFF):https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠🎧 FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify▶️ Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/#weight loss after 40#weight loss after 50#women over 40 weight loss#midlife weight loss#why weight loss stops after 40#menopause weight gain#perimenopause weight loss#fat loss after 40#strength training for women over 40#protein for women over 40#hormonal weight gain#functional nutrition for women#metabolism after 40

This episode is for you if you’re trying to lose fat and gain muscle in your 40s, 50s or 60s. This is part 2 of one of Functional Moms Podcast most popular episodes ever!In episode 50 titled “Fit after 40: Top 3 Tips” we brought you our biggest takeaways from interviewing top weight loss and fitness experts like Dr. Stacy Sims. Today we’re going to give you our biggest learnings from Functional Moms Podcast season 3 setting you up for FAT BURNING AND MUSCLE BUILDING success in 2026.If you try any of these tips, SHARE in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!Episode #50: The Best 3 Strategies for Women after 40: Fat Loss & Muscle Gain (our second most popular episode EVER!)https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LwRWLMlIr8gMb4TrMTp7d?si=e57012927e894361SIT Training DEMO:https://youtube.com/shorts/7IdEowvBiH8?si=_g1KAotqZiIuwu8ZShop Functional Moms Supplement Store, 25 PERCENT OFF top quality brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms/store-startShop ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet:https://prolonlife.com/FMOTHER FAT LOSS/MUSCLE GAIN EPISODES MENTIONED:https://open.spotify.com/episode/56tcvFlUJhVRG0aWQImEFZ?si=feG8XHFyRna0KUVIV2Wpxwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4R4YaToKrJFWqxUVPDRvsT?si=xstfqS7cRQmlkyTKFF6KqQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7nl39YC6NJKUzCDFgLe0RH?si=sRmJbBA0Q2qALsdm0wW5NQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0b8QoC6kYnRoc4OPtnekBk?si=X60guH-HQcCpvq5yppSnSAhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7sKMwC1OqTYmeZbr2AtH0K?si=44-RjWDXTYiflpeDWVIGdghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6C35P5xf3eDjJjA6nlDXgt?si=c7ab9f71748a4d27#WeightLossOver40 #FatLossAfter40 #BuildMuscleAfter40 #MenopauseWeightLoss #MidlifeFitness #WomenOver40 #HormoneHealth #FunctionalMomsPodcast #PerimenopauseFitness #HealthyAging #MuscleBuilding #FatBurningTips

Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat after 40? In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Blair Critch, health coach and cancer survivor, to uncover how women can lose menopause belly fat, balance hormones, and thrive in midlife. Blair shares how her journey through ovarian cancer led her to discover powerful tools like GLP-1s, peptides, nervous system regulation, and plant-based living. Whether you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, this conversation will give you real strategies to reduce inflammation, boost your metabolism, and feel amazing again.What You’ll Learn:✅ How to shrink menopause belly fat naturally✅ What foods to eat and avoid in midlife✅ How biohacking supports longevity✅ Why women feel tired and stressed during menopause✅ Blair’s top 2 tips to lose belly fat fastConnect with Blair on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaircritch2/We need your help! Please FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can keep bringing new episodes your way! #MenopauseBellyFat #WeightLossOver40 #MenopauseHealth #MidlifeWellness #HormoneHealth #BellyFatLoss #WomenOver40 #ThriveAfter40 #HealthyAging #MenopauseSupport #MidlifeReset #Perimenopause #MenopauseTips #Peptides #GLP1 #HormoneBalance #2026Wellness #BellyFatSolutions #Biohacking #FunctionalHealth

Dane Johnson shares how he went from a successful modeling career to suffering with severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and how he transformed his health with a natural, root-cause approach.If you or a loved one struggles with gut issues such as Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, IBS, bloating, pain, diarrhea, fatigue, or inflammation, this episode will give you hope and real-world strategies.We discuss:• Dane’s healing journey from severe IBD• The role of community and coaching in recovery• How to become the CEO of your own health• Why celebrating small wins matters• How nutrition drives gut healing• The liver’s role in detox and inflammation• Why opening drainage pathways is essential• How to personalize a healing protocol that worksABOUT DANE JOHNSONDane Johnson is the CEO of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle and has helped thousands of patients take back control of their gut health using functional medicine, nutrition, and strategic healing systems.Connect with Dane:InstagramYoutubeTikTokcrohnscolitislifestyle.com Link to journal Dane mentioned:https://healingjournal.crohnscolitislifestyle.com/OTHER INTERVIEWS WITH DANE: How Lectins Cause IBD: Dane Johnson & Dr. GundryMetabolic Freedom is the BEST Way to Boost Your Energy | Ben Azadi EP9 ‪@crohnscolitislifestyle‬SUFFERING? How I Reversed My Crohn’s, Colitis, & IBD - Dane JohnsonOn The Brink | Dane Johnson | Episode #328Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW FUNCTIONAL MOMS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️SUBSCRIBE on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKU9wRgOdkAhSzXyrHq2AuQ#crohns #colitis #IBS #gutinflammation #guthealth #functionalmedicine

This episode is for YOU if you’re struggling with weight loss during perimenopause and postmenopause. We are going to learn a real food framework that’s helped thousands of women lose weight, balance hormones, and stop starting over!Our guest today is Courtney Kassis, a registered dietitian, twin mom and creator of the 90-30-50 Method. After struggling with Hashimoto’s and feeling stuck despite doing everything “right”, she stopped obsessing over calories and started fueling her body with nutrients that support metabolism and fat-burning. Courtney’s method helped her lose 55 pounds postpartum, put her autoimmune symptoms into remission and now she teaches thousands of women how to break free from diet culture and finally feel strong, energized and in control!We learn:The 90-30-50 method focuses on protein, fiber and healthy fatsProtein intake is crucial for maintaining muscle mass and metabolismBlood sugar imbalances can lead to weight gain and other health issuesFasting can be beneficial but should be approached mindfullyTracking protein and fiber intake can help achieve weight loss goalsConsistency is key in any weight loss journey, not perfectionism!Alcohol can disrupt fat burning and lead to unhealthy eating habitsConnect with Courtney on Instagram and YouTube:https://www.instagram.com/dietitianwithtwins/https://www.youtube.com/@dietitianwithtwinsYOU MAY ENJOY:Functional Moms Podcast Protein Product Review Videos:Earth Chimp Protein Powder ReviewProtein Seltzer & Bar Review#WeightLossOver40 #MenopauseWeightLoss #HormoneHealth #MidlifeWellness #FunctionalMomsPodcast

Are your eyes feeling dry or blurry during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and this episode is for YOU.In this Episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Neda Gioia, a nationally board-certified optometrist in both nutrition and functional medicine, to explore how hormonal changes impact women’s eye health during midlife.Dr. Neda shares game-changing insights on:--Why dry eyes, blurry vision, and macular degeneration become more common in women over 40--How menopause hormones influence eye tissue and tear production--The best nutrients and dietary strategies to support your vision--Which eye symptoms shouldn't be ignored—and when to see an eye doctor--How to prep for your next eye exam for better outcomes--Whether blue light glasses really work--Why sun exposure, diet, and lifestyle directly impact your long-term eye healthLearn how to protect your eyes naturally—through food, lifestyle, and proactive care.RECOMMENDED EYE HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS (as mentioned in the episode, always check with your doctor first before adding supplements!):1- blink NutriTears by Bausch and Lomb for dry eye support2- Nordic Naturals- Pro-Omega 2000-Great for dry eye, macular support and overall eye health3-Metagenics: PhytoMulti Multivitamin - with or without iron. Great multivitamin that includes specific carotenoids called Lutein and Zeaxanthin which are foundational for eye health!4-Vitamin D/K- dosing dependent on needs-Helps reduce systemic inflammation which is linked to ocular inflammation!5-AREDS 2 formula for macular degeneration support- various brands- this includes the foundational evidence based formula (lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin E)About Our Guest:Dr. Neda Gioia is the founder of Integrative Vision, a cutting-edge optometry practice blending clinical eye care with functional medicine. She’s also the immediate past president of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society.Key Takeaways from this episode:--Hormones affect your eyes more than you think--Dry eye symptoms: not just dryness—think tearing and blurriness too--Nutrients like omega-3s, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin D are crucial for eye health--Cataracts, glaucoma, and AMD can be slowed with lifestyle strategies--Red light therapy is emerging as a promising tool for vision care--Mediterranean-style eating supports healthy aging and eye protectionConnect with Dr. Neda Gioia:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drnedagioia/⁠Website:https://integrativevision.com/https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast