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71. Choosing Sustainable Healthy Habits for Moms Who Want To Feel Energized and Empowered In Their Health - With Colleen Ritz

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, and why true health is about adding supportive habits rather than constantly restricting or subtracting.
Colleen also shares practical encouragement for busy moms who want to feel better but feel overwhelmed by all the health noise online. You’ll hear her favorite simple daily practices, how she prioritizes her health while homeschooling and raising six kids, and what women can expect in a coaching session with her. If you’re ready for realistic, sustainable, family-centered health — and want to feel empowered in your body again — this conversation will leave you encouraged and motivated.
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70. Protein - The Most Important Macronutrient for Optimal Metabolism, Hormones, and Gut Health

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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 learn why today’s protein needs are significantly higher than older recommendations and why aiming for about 30 grams per meal can be a game-changer for energy, cravings, and body composition.
We also unpack protein quality and utilization — why animal proteins are generally more efficiently used by the body than plant proteins — and why eggs truly are one of the most nutrient-dense, underrated superfoods available. You’ll get practical strategies to measure protein without tracking, prep protein for busy weeks, choose better protein supplements, and avoid common myths (like peanut butter being a protein source). The takeaway is simple but powerful: make protein the main event at your meals, and many metabolism, hormone, and gut symptoms begin to improve from the inside out.
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69. Learn From My Mistakes: 7 Hormone and Metabolism Habits I Wish I'd Known Sooner for More Energy and Easier Weight Loss

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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 foods” and over-supplementing, these habits looked healthy on the surface… but were keeping me insulin-resistant and frustrated.
The good news? Once I fixed these simple foundations, things began to change — cravings dropped, energy stabilized, and weight loss felt easier and more natural. Today I’ll walk you through exactly what to avoid, what to do instead, and how to shift from feeling defeated to feeling empowered in your body. If you want steady energy, fewer cravings, and a metabolism that actually works with you (not against you), this episode will save you years of trial and error.
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68. Inside the Mindset of Healthy Moms: 7 Mindset Shifts and Habits That Boost Energy, Balance Hormones, and Make Weight Loss Easier

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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 gratitude, let go of all-or-nothing thinking, and build simple systems that make consistency feel doable — even during the busiest seasons of motherhood.
We also dive into something deeper: faith. Because true peace doesn’t come from a number on the scale — it comes from knowing who you are in Christ. When you stop using food for comfort and start viewing your body as a gift to steward, everything changes. You’ll walk away with practical habits, a calmer approach to weight loss, and a renewed perspective that helps you model health, faith, and freedom for your family. This is about playing the long game, giving yourself grace, and becoming the strong, steady, joyful mom God created you to be.
Ready to feel empowered?  Grab your earbuds and listen in!
Sara — Nourish Health Coaching
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67. Why You’re Doing ‘All the Right Things’ but Still Feel Exhausted: How To Stabilize Energy Without More Caffeine

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 truth: normal labs don’t always mean optimal health—and the average American baseline isn’t the goal.
We dive into the real root causes of low energy, including mineral depletion, iron dysfunction (not deficiency), mitochondrial health, chronic stress and adrenal dysregulation, gut imbalances, food intolerances, insulin resistance, and the impact of modern processed foods. You’ll learn why iron supplements often make things worse, how inflammation and oxidative stress quietly drain vitality, and why your body’s energy systems are beautifully interconnected. Most importantly, we talk about how restoring energy isn’t about doing more—it’s about slowing down, nourishing deeply, honoring God’s design, and learning to listen to your body again so you can live with strength, peace, and purpose.
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Sara — Nourish Health Coaching
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66. Cholesterol, Statins, LDL, and Why Blood Sugar Monitoring Matters More Than You Think

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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 obsession with cholesterol numbers—including how flawed research shaped modern guidelines.
More importantly, we’ll zoom out to what really matters: blood sugar, insulin resistance, and chronic stress. You’ll learn why inflamed or oxidized cholesterol—not cholesterol itself—is the real problem, how high insulin and glucose damage cholesterol particles, and why triglycerides and the TG:HDL ratio often tell a much clearer story than LDL alone. We’ll also discuss statins—what they can do, what they don’t address, and why lifestyle changes are still essential whether you’re on medication or not. If you’re ready to feel informed instead of afraid and want a more holistic, functional approach to heart and metabolic health, this episode will help everything finally make sense.
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Sara — Nourish Health Coaching
 
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65. Stressed, Tired, and Snappy? How Chronic Stress Is Wrecking Your Health—and 6 Simple Ways to Find Peace Again

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 why these symptoms are not a failure—but a sign your body is trying to protect you. Through real-life stories, science made simple, and a grace-filled Christian perspective, you’ll begin to see stress in a whole new way.
We also walk through 6 simple, practical ways to calm your nervous system and invite peace back into your body and home—without adding more pressure to your plate. From a 2-minute daily reset, eating before coffee, creating margin, shifting your mindset through prayer, prioritizing sleep as stewardship, and harnessing the powerful calming effects of connection and oxytocin, these are small starts that lead to real healing. If you’re a busy mom who loves God but feels stretched thin, this episode will remind you that rest is not laziness—it’s obedience, healing, and trust. You were never meant to carry it all alone, and God meets you right in the middle of your surrender.
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Sara — Nourish Health Coaching
 
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We also walk through 6 simple, practical ways to calm your nervous system and invite peace back into your body and home—without adding more pressure to your plate. From a 2-minute daily reset, eating before coffee, creating margin, shifting your mindset through prayer, prioritizing sleep as stewardship, and harnessing the powerful calming effects of connection and oxytocin, these are small starts that lead to real healing. If you’re a busy mom who loves God but feels stretched thin, this episode will remind you that rest is not laziness—it’s obedience, healing, and trust. You were never meant to carry it all alone, and God meets you right in the middle of your surrender.

64. How Your Bloating (and Other Digestive Issues) Could Be Responsible for Your Poor Moods, Low Energy, and Inability to Lose Weight

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 sometimes make symptoms worse.
I also walk you through practical, realistic steps you can start today to support a healthier gut ecosystem—without overcomplicating food or giving up meals you love. From smarter food swaps and fiber strategies to stress reduction, faith, and connection, this episode will help you understand how healing your digestion can transform your energy, cravings, weight loss, and overall quality of life. If you’re tired of just surviving and ready to truly thrive, this episode is for you.
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Sara — Nourish Health Coaching
 
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63. Why Blood Sugar Monitoring Should Be Your 2026 Goal- For Better Energy, Moods, and Weight Loss

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 leave you tired, anxious, and frustrated — and how learning to stabilize your blood sugar can completely change how you feel in your body.
We also talk about why blood sugar monitoring is personalized nutrition — because what works for one woman may not work for another (and that’s by design). You’ll learn how stress alone can raise blood sugar, why insulin plays a massive role in hormone health at every stage of life, and how small, realistic “hacks” can lead to massive wins without restriction. From a faith-based lens, this is about stewardship, not striving — learning how God designed your body to work so you can show up with more patience, joy, and presence for the people you love.
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62. Why Your Goal Setting Strategy Isn’t Working and Creating Systems That Build Sustainable Habits

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 who naturally lives out her health goals. You’ll hear why integrity with yourself matters just as much as integrity with others, and how celebrating small follow-through moments can actually rewire motivation and consistency.
We’ll also weave in a Christian perspective—looking at health through the lens of stewardship, faithfulness, and grace. God doesn’t call us to perfection or instant results; He calls us to show up consistently, trust the process, and grow over time. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and ready for a sustainable, faith-centered approach to health, this episode will encourage you to stop chasing quick fixes and start building systems that truly support your life.
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Sara — Nourish Health Coaching
 
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