About this episode

Gina Harney interviews Dani Conway about metabolism, hormones, and functional nutrition for women over 40.

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about metabolism, hormones, and what it actually takes to feel good in your body after 40!! I'm sitting down with Dani Conway, board certified functional nutrition practitioner and founder of Nutrition the Natural Way. Dani lost 65 pounds herself after years of yo-yo dieting and gut and hormone struggles, and she has since spent her career helping thousands of women do the same. Her approach is rooted in testing, not guessing, and she has years of experience transforming thousands of women's lives. I think you're going to love her. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things but still feel stuck, exhausted, or like your metabolism just isn't cooperating the way it used to, then check out what we chat about: Why low calorie and low fat dieting can actually damage your metabolism long term and what to do instead The role of protein and healthy fats in hormone production and sustainable weight loss Why nutrition is the foundation everything else builds on, including gut health and hormone balance How Dani approaches macros with her clients, from lower carb all the way to carnivore, and…

People in this episode

Host: Gina Harney

Guest: Dani Conway

Topics covered

• metabolism
• hormones
• functional nutrition
• women over 40
• weight loss
• gut health

Keywords

• metabolism
• hormones
• functional nutrition
• weight loss
• gut health
• protein
• healthy fats
• lab testing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nutrition the Natural Way

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