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Improve Energy for Busy Moms | Gut Health, Hormone Imbalance, Fatigue, Moodiness, Bloating, Weight Loss

Sara Paxton | Pharmacist-Turned Certified Health Coach

***Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast***Are you confused by conflicting health advice and where to start to get healthy?Do you get frustrated when your low energy negatively impacts your daily decisions? Does implementing a healthy lifestyle feel overwhelming with your busy schedule?Do you dread getting dressed and feeling uncomfortable in your own skin?You’re in the right place, my friend! This podcast will help you improve your energy and motivation, regain your confidence, and make good daily choices

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33:57

101. Hormonal Weight Loss Resistance: Why You Feel...

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2026/10/05

Hi Listeners! Are you suddenly finding that the things that used to help you lose weight just aren’t working anymore? You’re eating “healthy,” exercising, trying to cut calories, and yet the scale won’t budge. And on top of the weight loss resistance, you may be dealing with low energy, poor moods, cravings, poor sleep, or feeling like your body has simply changed. In this episode, Amanda and I dive into the connection between hormones and weight loss, especially during perimenopause and menopause

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28:35

100. My 5 Favorite Metabolic Hacks for Weight Loss...

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2026/09/28

Hi Listeners! We made it to Episode 100! 🎉 And to celebrate, I’m sharing my 5 favorite metabolic hacks—the things that have made the biggest difference for me and the women I’ve worked with over the past 8 years. We’re talking about simple, practical ways to support your metabolism, improve blood sugar balance, increase energy, and make weight loss easier without adding more stress to your already busy life. From using a fitness tracker and continuous glucose monitor to moving after meals,

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23:22

99. The Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Food Affects Mental...

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2026/09/21

Hi Listeners! What if we started thinking about food as fuel not just for our bodies, but for our brains? In this episode, Erinn Schellen and I dive into the fascinating connection between nutrition and mental health and discuss how nutrient density, healthy fats, blood sugar, inflammation, gut health, and the gut-brain axis can all play a role in brain function and mood. We talk about neuroplasticity and why your brain is not simply “stuck” with the way it is today. We also explore the connection

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19:36

98. The Crunchy Moms Trap: How an Obsession With...

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2026/09/14

Hi Listeners! What happens when your pursuit of healthy living starts stealing your peace? In this episode, we’re talking about the “crunchy mom” trap—when being intentional about food, supplements, clean products, exercise, and wellness slowly turns into health perfectionism, anxiety, and fear. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to reduce processed foods, limit unnecessary chemicals, or make nourishing choices for yourself and your family. But when you’re afraid to eat at a

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30:13

97. Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Chemicals, & Fatigue:...

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2026/09/07

Hi Listeners! Have you ever wondered why you’re exhausted, constantly hungry, struggling with your weight, moody, or just don’t feel like yourself—even though you’re doing all the “right” things? In this episode, we’re talking about something that may be hiding in plain sight: the ingredients in the foods you eat every single day. I’m sharing my own journey from trusting that everything on the grocery-store shelf must be safe to questioning what I was actually putting into my body. We’ll talk

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25:31

96. Why Probiotics May Not Be Working For You: The...

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2026/08/31

Hi Listeners! Probiotics have become a go-to for gut health—but what if taking a probiotic isn’t always solving the problem? In this episode, Sara shares the experience that first opened her eyes to the incredible world of the microbiome and explains why simply adding more “good bacteria” may not be the answer. We’ll talk about your gut as a garden, the importance of microbial diversity, and how your microbiome can influence digestion, energy, mood, sleep, brain function, hormones, and even your

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40:18

95. The Mouth-Body Connection: How Oral Health...

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2026/08/24

Hi Listeners! Most people think of oral health as simply preventing cavities, but your mouth may be one of the first places to reveal what's happening throughout the rest of your body. In this episode, Sara sits down with registered dental hygienist Tiffany Pickinkhe Ortega to explore the fascinating connection between oral health and whole-body wellness. Together they discuss why bleeding gums aren't normal, how oral bacteria influence inflammation, and why your dental team may be an important

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33:32

94. How to Become Metabolically Healthy: Lower Your...

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2026/08/17

Hi Listeners! If you've been frustrated because you're doing "all the right things" but still can't lose weight, have low energy, battle inflammation, or feel like your body is working against you, this episode will help you understand why. Sara explains what it really means to be metabolically healthy and why improving insulin sensitivity—not just losing weight—is one of the biggest keys to long-term health. She also shares why functional medicine focuses on addressing these issues years before

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39:16

93. The Hormone Habits That Give You the Biggest...

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2026/08/10

Hi Listeners! When it comes to hormone health, it's easy to get distracted by the latest supplement, social media trend, or quick fix. But lasting change doesn't come from doing more—it comes from consistently doing the right things. In this episode, Sara sits down with Nourish Health Coaching's hormone coach, Amanda Jeffres, to discuss the six foundational habits that have the biggest impact on hormones. Together, they unpack why protein, quality sleep, stable blood sugar, stress management,

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25:03

92. Liver Detoxification 101: Support Your Liver...

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2026/08/03

Hi Listeners! Detoxification Part 2 with Erinn Schellen: Your liver is designed to detoxify your body—but in today's world, it's working overtime. Between processed foods, plastics, pesticides, fragrances, medications, and chronic stress, our detoxification pathways are constantly being challenged. In Part 2 of our detox series, Sara and Erinn explain what liver detoxification actually is (hint: it's much more than a trendy cleanse) and why supporting your body's natural detox pathways is one

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19:33

91. Lymphatic System Detox: Simple Ways to Support...

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2026/07/27

Hi Listeners! Your body was designed to detox—but in today's world, it's carrying a much heavier load than ever before. Every day we're exposed to environmental chemicals, plastics, pesticides, medications, excess hormones, and waste produced by our own metabolism. While your liver often gets all the attention, detoxification depends on several systems working together, and one of the most overlooked is your lymphatic system. In this episode, Sara sits down with Nourish Health Coach Erinn Schellen

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31:55

90. Why You Can't Sleep: Simple Tips to Improve...

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2026/07/20

Hi Listeners! Do you struggle to fall asleep, wake up exhausted, or find yourself craving sugar and caffeine after a rough night? In this episode, Sara is joined by Nourish Health Coach Colleen Ritz to explore why quality sleep is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—pillars of health. You'll learn how poor sleep impacts your hormones, blood sugar, metabolism, emotional resilience, and daily energy, plus why worrying about sleep can actually make it even harder to rest. You'll also walk

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30:31

89. Stuck in Survival Mode? Build a Routine That...

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2026/07/13

Hi Listeners! Do you ever feel like your brain never shuts off? Between juggling schedules, caring for your family, managing work, and worrying about everyone else, it's easy to get stuck in a constant state of stress. In this episode, we're talking about why so many women live in survival mode and how chronic stress impacts everything from sleep and anxiety to weight, hormones, digestion, and energy. More importantly, you'll learn why your nervous system craves predictability—and how simple daily

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19:09

88. How Fiber Improves Blood Sugar, Gut Health &...

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2026/07/06

Hi Listeners! Are you eating enough fiber? Chances are, you're not. While protein gets most of the attention in the health world, fiber may be one of the most overlooked nutrients when it comes to blood sugar balance, gut health, cholesterol, cravings, and sustainable weight loss. In this episode, Sara sits down with former Nourish Health Coaching client Erinn Schellen to discuss her powerful health transformation and how increasing fiber became a key piece of improving her blood sugar and overall

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23:32

87. From Overwhelmed to Consistent: The 4 Anchors...

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2026/06/29

Hi Listeners! Overwhelm is one of the biggest obstacles I see women face when starting a health journey. You want more energy, better moods, improved health, and confidence in your body—but you're not sure where to start, how to stay consistent, or why your efforts don't seem to be making a difference. The good news is that overwhelm doesn't come from God. In this episode, I'm sharing the four anchors that help Christian women move from frustration and inconsistency to peace, clarity, and lasting

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31:02

86. Brain Fog in Women: The Blood Sugar, Gut Health...

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2026/06/22

Hi Listeners! Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you were there? Or struggled to find simple words you know you know? Brain fog is becoming increasingly common in women, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. In this episode, we unpack the root causes behind brain fog—including hormone fluctuations, blood sugar instability, gut dysfunction, inflammation, poor sleep, and nervous system overload. Sara shares her own experience working through severe brain fog while practicing

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30:39

85. Going Against the Grain in Wellness: Simple...

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2026/06/15

Hi Listeners! In this episode, we’re talking about why healthy living sometimes means doing things differently than the world around you. From fast food culture and chronic stress to wellness trends that leave women more exhausted than empowered, we unpack the pressure so many moms feel to “do health perfectly.” We also talk about comparison, restrictive dieting, unrealistic expectations, and why healing is rarely linear. You’ll walk away with practical encouragement for simplifying wellness

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32:10

84. Faith Over Fear: Healthy Habits of Christian...

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2026/06/08

Hi Listeners! What if your struggles with stress, hormones, emotional eating, and metabolism are connected to more than just food? In this episode, we’re talking about the powerful connection between faith and health for Christian women. Sara shares how prayer, surrender, and renewing your mind with Biblical truth can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and support healing from the inside out. We also dive into emotional eating, health obsession, mindset shifts, and learning to steward the

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22:21

83. Personalized Nutrition for Women: Stop Macro and...

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2026/06/01

Hi Listeners! Women have spent years trying to lose weight and feel better by counting calories, tracking macros, and following generic nutrition plans — but what if the missing piece has been understanding how your unique body responds to food? In this episode, we break down the science of insulin, blood sugar, and personalized nutrition in a simple, approachable way. You’ll learn why insulin is considered one of the body’s most foundational hormones and how blood sugar dysregulation can impact

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38:00

82. Strong, Lean, & Energized: The Nutrition Mistakes...

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2026/05/25

Hi Listeners! What happens when a woman is doing everything “right”—working out consistently, eating clean, tracking her food—and still feels exhausted, inflamed, anxious, and stuck? In this powerful conversation, Sara sits down with chiropractor and performance coach Dr. Payton Birkel to unpack the deeper physiological stressors affecting active women, especially during perimenopause. Together, they explore why fluctuating hormones change recovery capacity, how chronic stress impacts body

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