I’m excited to wrap up this season with a fun Q&A style episode, answering questions submitted by my Instagram community. I dive into a variety of topics like the very controversial GLP-1 (semaglutide) peptides (like what they actually are and what to consider if you are planning to take them), how using a vibrator can affect your hormones, why regular consumption of nuts + other omega-6 fatty acids IS impacting your gut health, the very popular Happy Juice, and more.

I love getting to dig into so many fascinating topics on the podcast, and I hope all of it is helpful for you as you’re navigating your health and wellness journey. I’m so grateful you are here, and I would truly appreciate it if you left a positive review, wherever you listen to the show. Can’t wait to be back with you again very soon!!

Episode Recap:

• What GLP-1 (semaglutide) medications are and how they work + considerations, possible side effects, etc. when taking them {5:40}
• Using vibrators + their effect on hormones {22:17}
• Reasons why you may be experiencing a longer luteal phase and/or longer menstrual cycle all together {28:32}
• Nuts and omega-6 fatty acids + their overall impact on gut health {32:36}
• What Happy Juice is + my personal experience using it {39:26}
• What to do if your body isn’t responding well to protocols + how to know when to switch providers {47:24}
  

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Complete show notes (including all links and resources I mentioned in this episode):

https://margaretpowell.com/podcast/episode42

Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition

Learn more about working together by visiting https://fueledandfree.com/

For questions or suggestions about the podcast, send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com

I’m calling out the elephant in the room on today’s episode… because it’s a huge issue that I see among so many women today.

If you’re struggling with difficulty losing weight, gut issues like chronic bloating, low energy, and hormonal imbalances…did you know that under-eating can make all of these things worse? Not eating enough calories and food on a daily basis is its own root cause, and will undoubtedly lead to a plethora of frustrating health symptoms.

In this episode, I share things like the basics of determining how many calories you should be eating, how to reverse diet and slowly add more calories back in, strategies for recovering a low appetite, and more.

Episode Recap:

• The incorrect assumption that so many people have regarding those who are overweight and how much they’re eating {3:08}
• The variety of issues that can occur when you’re chronically undereating/not consuming enough calories {3:50}
• What happens to your metabolism when you’re not eating enough {7:11}
• Examples of what calculating your TDEE can look like + utilizing an InBody scan to get a more accurate reading of your BMR {8:34}
• What it may look like when you’re under eating + the ‘unsexy’ parts of functional health that will actually get you the results you’re looking for {12:10}
• My experience with low appetite and intermittent fasting + how my personal ‘hormonal hot mess’ story ultimately led me to pursue functional health {14:53}
• Ways to effectively recover your appetite after dealing with low appetite for so long {19:41}
• Dialing into your body and gaining crystal clear awareness around how it’s actually doing every day {22:52}
• The importance of tuning into your menstrual cycle {26:01}
• How certain childhood experiences dramatically shaped your relationship with food today + getting support to work through and move forward {27:04}
  

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Complete show notes (including all links and resources I mentioned in this episode):
https://margaretpowell.com/podcast/episode41

Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition

Learn more about working together by visiting https://fueledandfree.com/

For questions or suggestions about the podcast, send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com

Did you know that over 27 million Americans are suffering from thyroid disease? According to the American Thyroid Association, over half of those who are, don’t even realize they have a thyroid condition!

Your thyroid doesn’t just ‘magically’ decide to stop working - there’s a much bigger reason as to WHY it’s not functioning properly. Simply throwing a medication at your hypothyroid symptoms and expecting that to take care of your issues, will never truly fix (or heal) your thyroid.

If you’re currently struggling with frustrating thyroid issues, this episode will empower you with the knowledge and tools to take control of your health. If you’re needing more support, our team would love to help you with a personalized treatment plan that will focus on a root-cause approach, and allow you to find the energy, balance, and joy that you’re looking for in your life!

Episode Recap:

• What the thyroid actually does + the 2 main hormones it secretes {3:46}
• The variety of symptoms that can present when your thyroid is working sub-optimally {4:40}
• Six interesting symptoms that typically correlate with hypothyroidism {8:42}
• The fascinating connection between ADHD and hypothyroidism {12:39}
• The most common triggers for hypothyroidism {16:01}
• 3 halogen chemicals that greatly impact thyroid health + ways you can detox from halogen chemicals {18:21}
• The chronic dieting/undereating cycle paired with overexercising that many women get stuck in for so long + how this affects thyroid health {23:25}
• The symbiotic relationship between your gut health and thyroid health {29:38}
• How trauma and chronic stress really affect your thyroid {31:53}
• Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) + its connection to autoimmune and hypothyroid symptoms {34:02}
• Common medications prescribed to treat hypothyroidism + how this impacts your thyroid {35:17}
• Bloodwork recommended to do in order to evaluate your thyroid + minerals that can support your thyroid {41:14}

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Complete show notes (including all links and resources I mentioned in this episode):
https://margaretpowell.com/podcast/episode40

Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition

Learn more about working together by visiting https://fueledandfree.com/

For questions or suggestions about the podcast, send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com