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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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76. Tired of Being an Irritable Mom? The Hidden...

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2026/04/13

Hi Listeners! If you feel overstimulated, anxious, or constantly on edge, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a very personal story about the moment I realized I didn’t want to be remembered as the irritable mom — and how that realization led me to uncover three major root causes: gut dysbiosis, chronic stress, and blood sugar instability. We’ll talk about how low GABA production, serotonin loss, leaky gut, progesterone deficiency, and cortisol dominance all contribute to mood swings, PMS, and

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23:55

75. Frustrated with a Weight Loss Plateau? My Method...

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2026/04/06

Hi Listeners! If you’re frustrated with a weight loss plateau, this episode breaks down the real reasons you’re stuck — and how to get momentum back. We’re talking blood sugar and insulin (the true gatekeepers of fat loss), portion creep from “healthy” snacks, grazing habits that keep you in storage mode, and how walking — especially after meals — can dramatically improve glucose control. I also cover strategic fasting (when appropriate), stress and cortisol’s impact on belly fat, and the sneaky

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26:44

74. Gluten and Wheat Revisited: How Fresh Milled...

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2026/03/30

Hi Listeners! For years I told clients to cut gluten completely — and in many cases, that advice helped. But recently, God challenged my pride and refined my understanding. In this episode, I share how a former client introduced me to research on fresh milled flour and traditional wheat preparation that completely shifted my thinking. We’ll unpack the real history of industrialized flour in America, how modern processing strips wheat of its nutrients, why blood sugar spikes so dramatically with

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23:44

73. Eating Low Calorie and Whole Foods but Still Feel...

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2026/03/23

Hi Listeners! Are you exhausted even though you’re “eating clean”? In this episode, we’re uncovering how common healthy foods like oatmeal, whole wheat bread, low-calorie snacks, salads, gluten-free products, bananas, and even protein bars may be causing blood sugar spikes, insulin resistance, gut issues, and metabolic slowdowns. We’ll talk about how modern processed grains differ from traditional wheat, why low-fat diets can increase insulin and fat storage, and how calorie restriction can tank

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29:13

72. Cortisol Belly: How Stress & Your Nervous System...

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2026/03/16

Hi Listeners! Have you noticed stubborn midsection weight gain, increased anxiety, poor sleep, salt and sugar cravings, and that “wired but tired” feeling — even though you’re doing everything that used to work? You go to the doctor, your labs are “fine,” and you’re told it’s just part of getting older. But over time, 5 pounds turns into 25… and frustration keeps rising. In this episode, we unpack cortisol belly — abdominal weight gain driven by chronic stress — and why it’s nearly impossible to

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33:32

71. Choosing Sustainable Healthy Habits for Moms Who...

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2026/03/09

Hi Listeners! In today’s episode, I’m introducing you to Colleen Ritz — the newest member of Team Nourish, homeschooling mom of six, Army veteran, and lifelong learner in holistic health. Colleen shares her personal health journey and the mindset shift that changed everything for her: realizing she is in charge of her own health and the environment she creates in her home. We talk about what it looks like to model health for your children, how showing up for yourself creates a legacy of wellness,

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26:56

70. Protein - The Most Important Macronutrient for...

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2026/03/02

Hi Listeners! Protein is the foundation of metabolism, hormone balance, and gut health — yet most women are still under-eating it while filling up on “healthy” carb-heavy meals that leave them hungry, tired, and craving more. In this episode, we break down why protein stabilizes blood sugar, supports insulin and cortisol balance, builds lean muscle (your metabolic engine), and provides the amino acids needed to repair the gut lining and produce neurotransmitters for mood and energy. You’ll also

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29:45

69. Learn From My Mistakes: 7 Hormone and Metabolism...

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2026/02/23

Hi Listeners! Ever feel like you’re doing all the “healthy” things — choosing sugar-free drinks, grazing on small meals, buying protein bars, taking supplements — and yet you’re still exhausted, inflamed, and stuck with stubborn weight? I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 7 biggest hormone and metabolism mistakes I made for years that quietly wrecked my gut health, blood sugar, and energy. From artificial sweeteners and constant snacking to mislabeled “health

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22:07

68. Inside the Mindset of Healthy Moms: 7 Mindset...

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2026/02/16

Hi Listeners! So many women think health comes down to food and workouts… but after coaching hundreds of moms, I can tell you this: 90% of lasting transformation is mindset. You can know exactly what to eat and still feel stuck if you’re living in an “I’ll be happy when…” mentality, chasing perfection, or starting over every Monday. In this episode, we’re flipping the script. You’ll learn how healthy moms choose joy now (not 20 pounds from now), focus on progress instead of the gap, practice

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30:57

67. Why You’re Doing ‘All the Right Things’ but Still...

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2026/02/09

Hi Listeners! Running on empty is hard—and if you’re honest, it’s probably affecting more than just your afternoons. Low energy makes it harder to have patience with your kids, harder to make nourishing food choices, and harder to care about workouts or habits that once felt doable. In this episode, I share my own journey of feeling chronically drained despite “doing everything right,” being told my labs were normal, and wondering why everyone else seemed to have energy when I didn’t. Here’s the

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23:04

66. Cholesterol, Statins, LDL, and Why Blood Sugar...

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2026/02/02

Hi Listeners! If you’ve been told your LDL cholesterol is “too high” and left feeling scared, confused, or pressured to start a statin without real answers, this episode is for you. Today we’re unpacking the truth about cholesterol—why we actually need it for hormones, brain health, and immune function, why healthy fats aren’t the enemy, and how decades of fear-based nutrition advice led us away from what truly protects the heart. We’ll talk about LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and the history behind our

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28:57

65. Stressed, Tired, and Snappy? How Chronic Stress...

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2026/01/26

Hi Listeners! Do you feel tired before the day even starts, snappy with your kids, anxious for no clear reason, or stuck in a body that feels inflamed and heavy no matter how “right” you eat or how hard you try? In this episode, we uncover how chronic stress quietly wreaks havoc on your hormones, digestion, mood, sleep, and weight—and why doing more is often making things worse. You’ll learn what’s actually happening inside your nervous system, how survival mode keeps your body from healing, and

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28:12

64. How Your Bloating (and Other Digestive Issues)...

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2026/01/19

Hi Listeners! Have you ever wondered why bloating, constipation, diarrhea, low energy, anxiety, and weight gain so often show up together? In this episode, we dive deep into the connection between your gut microbiome and your moods, metabolism, and motivation. You’ll learn why digestive symptoms are not normal, how an overgrowth of bad bacteria can steal your nutrients, disrupt hormones, and lower key neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA—and why simply adding probiotics or fiber can

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18:50

63. Why Blood Sugar Monitoring Should Be Your 2026...

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2026/01/12

Hi Listeners! If you’ve ever said, “I feel like I’m doing everything right, but I’m just not getting the results I should,” this episode is for you. Blood sugar monitoring is often the missing link behind low energy, mood swings, stubborn weight, and hormone struggles — especially for busy women. In this episode, we talk about how unstable blood sugar impacts insulin, energy production, aging, fat storage, stress hormones, and even your emotional resilience. I break down why spikes and crashes

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22:23

62. Why Your Goal Setting Strategy Isn’t Working and...

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2026/01/05

Hi Listeners! Why do so many motivated, capable moms keep setting health goals—yet feel stuck in the same cycle year after year? In this episode, we’re breaking down why traditional goal setting often backfires for busy moms and how learning to build simple systems can create lasting freedom from yo-yo dieting. We’ll explore the difference between goals and processes, why focusing on the endpoint can lead to frustration and paralysis, and how identity-based habits help you become the kind of woman

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28:20

61. Entering Perimenopause? 5 Smart Moves to Support...

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2025/12/29

Hi Listeners! Perimenopause—the 10-ish years leading up to menopause—can feel like a mystery no one prepared us for. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening in your body during this transition and why so many women feel unsupported, overwhelmed, and depleted. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m sharing my own journey and why I’m so grateful I made key health changes before menopause—changes that have helped me feel better now than I did in my 30s. You’ll learn my

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60. Endocrine Disruptors 101: How Xenoestrogens...

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2025/12/22

Hi Listeners! Endocrine disruptors are everywhere—and for many women, they’re a missing piece in the hormone, weight loss, fatigue, and mood puzzle. In this episode, Amanda and I break down what endocrine disruptors actually are, how they interfere with your hormones, metabolism, thyroid, blood sugar, and gut health, and why so many women are struggling without realizing the root cause. We talk through where these toxins hide in everyday life—from plastics and personal care products to cleaning

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59. Struggling with Eczema, Itching, or Acne? 4...

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2025/12/15

Hi Listeners! In This Episode, We Break Down: Are you struggling with eczema, itching, or adult acne that never seems to go away? In today’s episode, we break down the powerful connection between gut health, inflammation, hormones, and your skin, and how the foods you eat—and the foods you think are harmless—may be driving your symptoms. You’ll learn why steroid creams and spot treatments only mask the problem, how leaky gut triggers chronic skin flare-ups, and what God may be showing you through

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58. Food Noise: What Your Hunger Hormones (Leptin and...

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2025/12/08

Hi Listeners! In This Episode, We Break Down: In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into food noise — that constant mental chatter about food that leaves so many women feeling frustrated, preoccupied, and exhausted. If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering why you’re thinking about food all day, craving something sweet after every meal, or feeling hungry again right after you eat, you’re not alone. We unpack the real root causes behind food noise, from disrupted hunger hormones like leptin and

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32:37

57. Healthy Habits Made Simple: Solving Overwhelm,...

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2025/12/01

Hi Listeners! In This Episode, We Break Down: What The Nourish Experience Actually Looks Like (and Why It Works) Sara shares why the podcast only scratches the surface of what’s possible — and how personalized coaching, accountability, and clear direction help you move from “trying everything” to finally seeing real results. You’ll learn: How a discovery call works (spoiler: it’s all about YOU) What we ask, what you can expect, and how we decide together if it’s a good fit Why having a roadmap

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