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Functional Moms Podcast

Functional Moms Podcast

By: Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker
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Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness -- losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, feeding yourself and your family healthy meals -- it goes on and on! Join us as we use lifestyle and functional medicine solutions, so we can age STRONG! Connect with your hosts Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena on Instagram and YouTube @functionalmomspodcast *Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. This podcast is for informational purposes only.Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 86. How to Burn Fat After 45 and Build Muscle in 2026
    Dec 30 2025

    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=e57012927e894361

    SIT Training DEMO:

    https://youtube.com/shorts/7IdEowvBiH8?si=_g1KAotqZiIuwu8Z

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    OTHER FAT LOSS/MUSCLE GAIN EPISODES MENTIONED:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/56tcvFlUJhVRG0aWQImEFZ?si=feG8XHFyRna0KUVIV2Wpxw

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4R4YaToKrJFWqxUVPDRvsT?si=xstfqS7cRQmlkyTKFF6KqQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7nl39YC6NJKUzCDFgLe0RH?si=sRmJbBA0Q2qALsdm0wW5NQ

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0b8QoC6kYnRoc4OPtnekBk?si=X60guH-HQcCpvq5yppSnSA

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sKMwC1OqTYmeZbr2AtH0K?si=44-RjWDXTYiflpeDWVIGdg

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6C35P5xf3eDjJjA6nlDXgt?si=c7ab9f71748a4d27

    #WeightLossOver40 #FatLossAfter40 #BuildMuscleAfter40 #MenopauseWeightLoss #MidlifeFitness #WomenOver40 #HormoneHealth #FunctionalMomsPodcast #PerimenopauseFitness #HealthyAging #MuscleBuilding #FatBurningTips


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    19 mins
  • 85. Why Women Over 40 Feel So Stressed and Burned Out (2026 Guide)
    Dec 23 2025

    In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we learn quick stress-busting strategies to put ourselves first and set boundaries without guilt.

    Guest Diane Lang is a certified positive psychology coach, speaker, educator and author of 4 books. Her most recent book, Worthy, explores the hidden causes of unworthiness, its deeper implications, and its connection to perfectionism and control.

    We learn:

    • Women over 40 face unique stressors due to hormonal changes and caregiving responsibilities

    • Many women experience an identity crisis in midlife, questioning their life choices

    • Setting boundaries is essential for mental health, yet often comes with guilt

    • Self-care is not selfish, it is necessary for overall well-being

    • True self-care involves meeting basic needs like sleep, nutrition and exercise

    • Routines are vital for maintaining balance and health in daily life

    • How finding purpose in midlife is crucial for fulfillment

    Connect with Diane Lang:

    https://www.instagram.com/dianelangcoaching/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlcounseling

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    https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠

    Thank you for listening, please FOLLOW the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SUBSCRIBE to your YouTube channel:

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/

    #StressAfter40 #WomenOver40 #BurnoutRecovery #PeoplePleasing

    #MidlifeWellness #MentalHealthForWomen #SelfCareIsNotSelfish

    #BoundarySetting #FunctionalMomsPodcast #HealthyAging

    #HormoneHealth #MidlifeReset #EmotionalWellness #2026Wellness



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    37 mins
  • 84. How to Lose Menopause Weight and Lower Inflammation Fast with Blair Critch
    Dec 16 2025

    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 fast

    Connect 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

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    42 mins
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