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Fit + Fueled Life Podcast

Carrots "N" Cake

Welcome to the Fit + Fueled Life podcast—where health, fitness, and fuel come together for a stronger, healthier, more confident you! I’m Tina Haupert, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, certified holistic nutrition coach, and macro cookbook author. This podcast is your go-to for sustainable fat loss, lean muscle building, hormone balance, and metabolic health—especially for women in perimenopause and beyond. Each week, we’ll dive into actionable strategies, expert insights, and

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Ep314: The Surprising Reasons You Can’t Keep the...

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2025/11/25

In this episode, Tina chats with Dr. Holly Wyatt, an endocrinologist with over 20 years of clinical experience in long-term weight loss maintenance. She discusses the complexities of weight regulation, the role of hormones, and transitioning from weight loss to maintenance. She emphasizes the importance of physical activity, proper meal timing, and a supportive environment in sustaining weight loss. She also deep dives into the impact of GLP-1 medications and strategies for maintaining weight after

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Ep313: Protein Timing, Low-Carb Myths & Metabolic...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, Tina chats with Mikki Williden to explore essential nutrition strategies for women in midlife. She discusses the pitfalls of common dietary habits and the importance of balancing fat loss goals without compromising hormones or energy levels. Mikki explains what 'metabolic flexibility' means and offers tips on shifting the body to burn more fat efficiently. She dives into how much protein women need for muscle maintenance, weight loss, and metabolism optimization, detailing how to

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Ep312: Getting Stronger Not Smaller with Casey Young,...

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2025/11/11

In this episode, Tina chats with Casey Young, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, who specializes in working with women over the age of 40. Casey shares her journey from clinical dietitian to running a successful virtual fitness and nutrition coaching business. The conversation covers the common belief that metabolism significantly slows after 40, the role of strength training for midlife women, strategies to stay motivated with home workouts, and the importance of tracking

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Ep311: How to Safely Wean Off GLP-1s (Without Losing...

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2025/11/03

In this episode, Tina addresses one of the most common questions about GLP-1: whether one needs to be on it forever. She shares her personal experience with microdosing GLP-1, the benefits she noticed in managing blood sugar issues, and why she decided to stop taking it. She includes insights into who should consider weaning off GLP-1, different strategies for tapering off, and the importance of a gradual approach to prevent rebound weight gain. She also covers signs of metabolic stability versus

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Ep310: Is the FDN Certification Really Worth It?

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2025/10/28

In this episode, Tina chats with Alli, a fellow FDN and ulcerative colitis patient, all about the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) program. They explore what makes FDN different from other health coaching certifications, the comprehensive functional lab tests included, and how they set health coaches apart. Tina and Allie also talk about the program's structure, its flexibility for busy professionals, and the robust support system FDN provides, both during and after certification. Additionally,

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Ep309: What Every Woman Should Know About...

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2025/10/21

In this episode, Tina sits down with Paula Reed, an FDN Clinical Advisor, certified midlife specialist, and experienced wellness provider, to discuss hot topics in women's health. Paula shares her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women in perimenopause and menopause. She deep dives into the differences between synthetic and bio-identical hormones, the benefits of microdosing GLP-1s, and the often overlooked need for

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Ep308: What You’re Overlooking About Hormones,...

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2025/10/14

In this episode, Tina sits down with fellow FDN practitioner Michele Scarlet for an honest conversation about women’s health, metabolism, and weight loss. Michele shares her personal story with breast implant illness and how the hidden toxic load on her body impacted her health. They discuss why “healthy habits” like 4 a.m. workouts, fasted training, and constant discipline and willpower can sometimes do more harm than good, and why the “calories in, calories out” approach fails without strong

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Ep307: Microdosing GLP-1 Case Study: Surprising...

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2025/10/06

In this episode, Tina sits down with Britani, a former CNC client, to share her journey with microdosing GLP-1. Despite doing all the “right things,” Britani found herself gaining weight, battling inflammation with a nagging injury, and feeling stuck. She opens up about what finally made her reconsider GLP-1s, the misconceptions she had at first, and the eye-opening benefits she experienced beyond weight loss, like better recovery, reduced pain, and more strength in the gym. Britani also breaks down

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Ep306: Breaking the Gut–Brain Stress Cycle with...

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2025/09/30

Tina welcomes Meagan Zarba, FDN-P, the newest practitioner on the Carrots ‘N’ Cake team. Meagan opens up about her personal health journey, which began in high school with persistent gut issues that led to multiple diagnoses, including PCOS and depression. She shares how functional and integrative approaches helped her finally heal and transform her life. In this episode, you’ll hear how stress, gut health, and hormones often form a hidden vicious cycle and what you can actually do about it. From

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Ep305: Why Waiting for the “Perfect Time” Keeps You...

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2025/09/23

In this episode, Tina welcomes past clients Rita and Nicole to discuss their experiences with the Fit and Fueled program. They share their initial struggles, motivations for joining, and the significant changes they noticed in their health and fitness journeys. Both women mention how the HTMA test gave them super helpful data, from uncovering thyroid cancer to finally understanding the hidden stressors draining their energy. They talk about what it’s really like to juggle demanding careers, family

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Ep304: Peptides for Practitioners: Master the...

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2025/09/15

In this episode, Tina and Jennifer discuss their new certification course, Peptides for Practitioners. The course is designed for health coaches, practitioners, and anyone interested in the use of peptides for health and wellness. Tina and Jennifer discuss the educational content, including 15 common peptides, their uses, and real-life applications. The course includes resources like client protocols, lab marker cheat sheets, and guidance on legal and ethical practices for unlicensed practitioners

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Ep303: Peptides for Ulcerative Colitis with Curtis...

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2025/09/09

In this episode, Tina is joined once again by integrative practitioner Curtis Gillespie Sayers to explore the role of peptides in managing ulcerative colitis (UC) and other autoimmune conditions. Curtis shares his expertise on how specific peptides can help reduce inflammation, support immune balance, and improve mitochondrial function. Together, they discuss why optimizing mitochondrial health is essential in UC management and outline practical considerations for incorporating peptides into a

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Ep302: How Microdosing a GLP-1 Changed My Appetite,...

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2025/08/31

In this episode, Tina returns from a summer break to discuss her experience with microdosing GLP-1, particularly with the peptide Tirzepatide. She shares insights on GLP-1's misconceptions, its benefits for metabolism, and its impact on women in perimenopause and menopause. Emphasizing the importance of individualized medical advice, she shares details of her journey using peptides for her chronic condition, inflammatory issues, and appetite control. Additionally, she introduces her preferred

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Ep301: Understanding Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Health...

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2025/08/26

In this episode, Tina sits down with Ryan Monahan, FDN-P, to uncover his 20-year battle with mystery symptoms, and how functional nutrition and testing finally gave him the answers he needed. Ryan dives into why relying solely on TSH testing can be misleading and explains the growing link between perimenopause and rising thyroid disorders. He breaks down the most common thyroid symptoms, why medication alone may not be enough for full recovery, and the key steps to naturally support thyroid health

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Ep300: Finding Imbalances on Functional Testing & How...

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2025/08/19

In this episode, Tina speaks with Carrots ‘N’ Cake coach and FDN Practitioner, Jennifer Woodward, about the importance of functional testing for women during their perimenopausal years. Jennifer provides clarity around some of the imbalances that women might experience in perimenopause and some of the common markers we see on functional tests. Jennifer discusses: - Common symptoms in perimenopause - The importance of functional lab testing - How the GI-MAP and DUTCH can provide clues - Minerals

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Ep299: How to Win the Battle Against Sugar Cravings...

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2025/08/12

In this episode, Tina talks about how to overcome sugar cravings, which is such a common challenge for women, especially when they are looking to lose weight and balance their hormones. She also shares her personal journey with her own struggles with sugar cravings and how she’s better able to navigate them. Finally, Tina shares some of the underlying reasons for sugar cravings and how to get control of them. Tina discusses the following: - The role of insulin resistance in sugar cravings - How

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Ep298: How Mineral Testing Can Help You Lose Weight &...

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2025/08/05

In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of minerals, why mineral loss is so common in women over 35, and how mineral testing can help you lose weight and feel your best. She also shares insights into the relationship between minerals and hormones, which can cause symptoms of imbalance and make losing weight harder and more frustrating for women. Tina discusses: - Minerals as the spark plugs of the body - The Importance of an HTMA Test - Signs and Symptoms of Mineral Imbalance - Why

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Ep297: Understanding Hormonal Hair Loss in Women with...

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2025/07/29

In this episode, Tina talks with Faraz Khan about female hair loss. In particular, he shares how hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause may contribute to this problem. Faraz talks about the complexities and offers insights and prevention strategies. Faraz discusses the following topics: - The complexities of hair loss in women - The causes of hair loss and prevention strategies - Treatment options to regrow hair - The importance of addressing underlying health issues - Five nutrients

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Ep296: Clearing Up Cholesterol Confusion in...

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2025/07/22

In this episode, Tina sits down with Ashley Reaver, RD to debunk some common misconceptions about cholesterol during perimenopause and menopause. Ashley dives into how hormonal changes affect cholesterol, the critical role of muscle and fiber in regulation, and the powerhouse foods that naturally support healthy cholesterol levels. She also breaks down essential blood markers to monitor, how statins work, and shares practical tips and actionable advice for better managing your cholesterol. Here’s

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Ep295: 4 Things I Wish I New About Ulcerative Colitis...

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2025/07/15

In this episode, Tina shares four key insights she wishes she knew when first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 14 years ago. Tina emphasizes that dietary changes can be hit-or-miss, not all about food, and sometimes medication is necessary despite initial fears. She also discusses the emotional component of living with chronic illness and the importance of self-advocacy and tailoring treatment to individual needs. Tina talks about: - 4 things I wish I knew sooner about living with ulcerative

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