Osteopenia & Bone Stress Injuries in Pre- and Post- Menopausal Women with Dr. John Neustadt In this episode of the Functional Fueling® Podcast, Lauren sits down with John Neustadt to discuss the often-overlooked factors driving osteopenia, osteoporosis, and bone stress injuries in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Together, they explore the complex relationship between hormones, […]

How to Stop Mouth Breathing with Dr. Douillard Breathing is something we do every second of every day, yet most people never stop to consider how their breathing patterns may be influencing their energy, metabolism, stress response, exercise performance, sleep, and overall health. In this episode of The Functional Fueling Podcast, we dive into the […]

Energy Leaks: The 4 Root Causes of Thyroid and Hormone Disruption in Active Women   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What “energy leaks” are Why hidden energy leaks may keep you feeling symptomatic despite healthy habits How energy leaks impact thyroid function, the immune system, adrenal and sex hormones The […]

Pregnenolone vs DHEA-S: The Hormones Before the Hormones In this episode, we’re diving into two of the most overlooked hormones in women’s health: pregnenolone and DHEA-S — the hormones before the hormones. While estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone often get the spotlight, pregnenolone and DHEA play a foundational role in the hormone cascade and can significantly […]

Why Most Pregnancy Lab Work Falls Short (And What Women Actually Need) Most pregnancy lab work is designed for the average non-pregnant person, not the rapidly changing physiology of pregnancy. In this episode, we break down why standard lab testing often falls short during pregnancy and postpartum, and what that means for thyroid function, nutrient […]

The Molecule That Supports Blood Flow, Hormones, and Fertility with Dr. Bryan In this episode, we dive into the powerful role of nitric oxide, a key signaling molecule that directly impacts blood flow, hormone delivery, thyroid function, and fertility with leading researcher Dr. Nathan Bryan. We break down how nitric oxide supports circulation at the […]