The Strength in Hormones Podcast

 [The LOdown] Protein & Lean Muscle Building A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 How protein supports lean muscle building Determining how much protein to eat, how to time it and how carbohydrate intake influences this number Why you should focus less on total daily protein intake and more on sources and amount per meal How soon after exercise you should consume protein The benefits of leucine and creatine monohydrate and where to find them in food sources   Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about our Strength in Hormones workout program and join with a 7 day free trial. Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

 [The LOdown] AMA: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Appetite and Hunger Hormones, and Inflammation   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Supporting healthy progesterone while trying to conceive How to stimulate appetite and support digestion with REDS (relative energy deficiency in sport) or low energy availability  Blood markers for Insulin Resistance How to know if you're eating too healthy or too much fiber for HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea) recovery Can anxiety and bad sleep be a sign of HA recovery? Top things I would do for fertility preparation again What to do if CRP (c reactive protein lab) is too high - what else to test for and how to lower Important show links 👇👇👇 Download our FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE   Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

Holiday Survival Tips with Ro In this episode I chat with my right hand gal, Romana Brennan. Romana is our other functional medicine registered dietitian here at Functional Fueling. In this episode we provide our best holiday survival tips, sharing with you how we navigate the holiday season, and what to do and what not to do to make this your healthiest year yet. You can find all of the practical strategies we discuss in this episode in this year's Holiday Guide here. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Our top traditional Thanksgiving recipe swaps How to beat constipation and bloating with travel and holiday meals Navigating conversations around your eating decisions at meals How to set yourself up for success before Holiday meals with a step-by-step game plan for a morning and evening Holiday party Our favorite supplements for digestion around Holiday meals How to navigate alcohol - whats a safe amount, how to prep before and after for success. Healthier wine and drink alternatives. Strategies to support your circadian rhythm during the Holiday season How to manage time and financial stress with nutrition changes Important show links 👇👇👇 Download our FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app  

Understanding and Navigating Secondary Infertility with Functional Medicine with Dr. Kalea Wattles Secondary infertility is when mothers experience difficulties conceiving or carrying their second baby to term. In this episode I interview naturopathic doctor and fertility expert, Dr. Kalea Wattles of Functional Fertility to share why secondary infertility occurs and how functional medicine is helping thousands of women overcome secondary infertility. Whether you are experiencing secondary infertility or trying to conceive with your first, second or fifth baby, this episode is a must listen to learn more about pre-conception health!   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is secondary infertility and who is most afflicted? Are there things that occur during pregnancy or after that can put a woman at higher risk of experiencing secondary infertility? Are there things a mom can do during her first pregnancy to decrease chances of secondary infertility? The link between HLA antibodies and the risk of secondary infertility Can secondary infertility be caused by a change in sperm morphology or motility or is it primarily changes in the mother’s health? Dr. Kalea's recommended secondary infertility lab workup The functional treatment options for secondary infertility Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about Dr. Kaelea at www.drkaleawattles.com Discount for Inito Fertility Tracker Use code: functionalfueling15 Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app