Leptin: How It Impacts Fertility, Metabolism & Inflammation In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: Why leptin is about much more than hunger & fullness The connection between leptin, thyroid function, & metabolism How leptin influences ovulation, menstrual cycles, & reproductive hormones Low leptin vs. leptin resistance and how they can look […]

Do Adaptogens Actually Help Cortisol? The Science of Functional Mushrooms with Olivia Richards In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What are functional mushrooms & how are they different from other mushrooms How functional mushrooms can support the HPA axis & stress response Which mushrooms may support sleep, energy, focus, & immune […]

Case Study: Healing Exercise Intolerance, Cycle Symptoms and Recovering Thyroid Function In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: When exercise intolerance & chronic fatigue can signal something deeper The connection between immune dysregulation, viral burden, histamine & thyroid function Timing for gut, detox & antimicrobial work The involvement of estrogen with ovulation […]

Your Guide to Understanding Long COVID, MCAS & Dysautonomia w/ Lily Spechler In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What’s really happening in the body with long COVID The connection between dysautonomia, POTS & long COVID Why histamine & mast cells may be an overlooked piece of the puzzle How previous viral […]

[The LOdown] The Overlooked Environmental Factors Affecting Thyroid Health In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: • Why your thyroid may be especially sensitive to your environment • The everyday exposures that could be quietly influencing thyroid function • The connection between environmental exposures & oxidative stress • Which exposures I actually […]

Could Poor Oxygen Delivery Be Draining Your Energy? Podcast Episode 161: Could Poor Oxygen Delivery Be Draining Your Energy?  In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What hypoxia actually means & why oxygen matters for energy production Why normal blood oxygen doesn’t always tell the full story The connection between oxygen, mitochondria […]