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Hormone Health for Moms - Hormone balance, Insulin resistance, Boost Energy, Cortisol, Blood sugar

Hormone Health for Moms - Hormone balance, Insulin resistance, Boost Energy, Cortisol, Blood sugar

By: Sara Moreira: Christian Functional Health Coach FDNP BSN RN
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Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dealing with stubborn weight that won’t budge, unpredictable digestion, or energy crashes that hit hard, especially after having kids?

Do you feel like your body is working against you, and no matter how “healthy” you try to be, you’re still bloated, burnt out, and wondering what happened to the old you?

I’m Sara Moreira, nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and mom of 4. After walking through my own journey of postpartum depletion, flatlined cortisol, and gut imbalances, I know what it’s like to feel dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told “everything looks normal” when you feel anything but.
For years I was stuck in the cycle of clean eating, supplement guessing, and chasing symptom after symptom until I discovered how powerful it is to work with the body, not against it.

Now I blend functional lab testing with ancestral rhythms, mineral balancing, and a faith-rooted, nervous system-supportive approach to help women restore their metabolism, digestion, and energy after having kids.

Inside the Hormone Healing for Moms Podcast, we go beyond quick fixes and diets to uncover the root causes of chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, bloating, hair loss, and weight loss resistance.

You’ll learn how to reset your circadian rhythm, balance your master hormones like insulin and cortisol, and nourish your body back to safety with simple, science-backed strategies rooted in both functional medicine and God-designed healing.
Each episode will help you understand your body on a deeper level so you can get real results that last without burning out or giving up the things that matter most. Because true healing isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual too.

Let’s redefine what it means to bounce back after kids and walk in the healing and wholeness you were always meant for.

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Episodes
  • 94. Why You Cannot Lose Weight After Pregnancy Even in A Calorie Deficit & What to Do About It

    94. Why You Cannot Lose Weight After Pregnancy Even in A Calorie Deficit & What to Do About It
    Mar 17 2026

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    If you’ve been eating less, trying to make healthier choices, and still feel like the scale won’t move after having kids… you’re not alone.

    Many moms assume that weight loss after pregnancy should simply come down to calories in versus calories out. But the truth is, your metabolism after pregnancy is influenced by much deeper factors.

    Pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and the stress of motherhood can create shifts in hormones, nutrient status, circadian rhythm, and metabolism that make traditional weight loss advice ineffective.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down five underlying reasons weight loss can feel stuck after pregnancy, even if you’re eating in a calorie deficit.

    You’ll learn why your body may actually be holding onto weight as a protective response, and what you can begin doing to support your metabolism instead of fighting against it.

    Join me for 1:1 coaching -->https://functionalmom.com/work-with-me

    Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos

    Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com

    Instagram -＞@functional_mom

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    This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
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    19 mins
  • 93. The Metabolism Mistake Most Women Make with Exercise and Food with Crysanne and Coryn

    93. The Metabolism Mistake Most Women Make with Exercise and Food with Crysanne and Coryn
    Mar 13 2026

    Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay are a mother-daughter health coaching duo and the voices behind the Her Healthy Body Podcast. With over 20 years of combined experience working with women both in person and online, they specialize in strength training, protein-focused nutrition, and helping women build consistency without extremes all while keeping God at the center of the journey.

    Facebook Community: Her Healthy Body

    Website: herhealthybody.co Instagram: @her.healthy.body

    In this episode, we’re unpacking a conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough: how under-nourishing and over-training can actually work against your metabolism. We talk about how to approach workouts in a way that supports your hormones, builds strength, and helps your body feel safe enough to actually burn energy again plus the mindset shift from chasing skinny to becoming truly strong

    Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Get on the waitlist!

    Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here

    Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com

    Instagram -＞@functional_mom

    Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!

    This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
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    45 mins
  • 92. The Intermittent Fasting Mistake Many Moms are Making, and How to Fix it for Weight Loss

    92. The Intermittent Fasting Mistake Many Moms are Making, and How to Fix it for Weight Loss
    Mar 10 2026

    Minerals & Metabolism LIVE course :) Get on the waitlist!

    Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here

    Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular strategies for weight loss and improving insulin resistance. And for many people, it can work at least initially.

    But many women eventually notice something shift. Energy drops, hormones feel off, sleep becomes disrupted, and weight loss may stall.

    In this episode, we’re breaking down why intermittent fasting can help improve insulin resistance, why the way many women practice it can create additional stress on the body, and how to approach fasting in a way that supports metabolism rather than working against it.

    You’ll learn how insulin, circadian rhythm, and stress hormones all interact and why timing meals appropriately can make a big difference for women.

    Join my FREE private FB Hormone Health for Moms community Here for a like-minded community of moms just like you looking for natural ways to support their hormones

    Discover the 7 blood sugar mistakes you are making causing hormone chaos

    Contact - > sara@functionalmom.com

    Instagram -＞@functional_mom

    Get my go to blue light blocking glasses for after sunset. Midwest Red Light Therapy – BE UNSTOPPABLE Use Coupon code: Moreira10 for a discount!

    This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
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    19 mins
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