# 102. Why Your Metabolism Is Broken (Mineral Imbalance Explained) with Dori Martin

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Podcast: [Functional Moms Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285)
Published: 2026-05-05T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/functionalmomspodcast/episodes/102--Why-Your-Metabolism-Is-Broken-Mineral-Imbalance-Explained-with-Dori-Martin-e3isp1e
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## Resource

Are you doing everything right--eating clean and exercising but still struggling with low energy, weight gain, or a “broken” metabolism? The missing piece might be your minerals. In this episode, Dori Martin explains how mineral imbalances can impact your metabolism, hormones, and overall energy especially during midlife and menopause. You’ll learn how stress, diet, and lifestyle factors affect your mineral balance and how tools like Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can help you understand your body at a deeper level. If you feel stuck despite your efforts, this episode will help you uncover the root cause and give you practical steps to restore your energy and metabolic health. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How mineral imbalances affect metabolism and energy ✅ Dori’s personal journey through burnout and menopause ✅ What Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) reveals ✅ The connection between minerals, thyroid, and metabolic rate ✅ Why clean eating alone may not fix your metabolism ✅ How stress and modern food impact mineral levels ✅ Simple hydration and electrolyte strategies to boost energy ✅ How minerals support hormone balance and HRT effectiveness Connect with Dori Martin: https://www.dorimartin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/midlifeenergy.dori/ https://dorimartinwellness.kit.com/casestudy Order your HTMA Lab Kit (includes coaching with Dori): https://functionalmoms--lightenup.thrivecart.com/foundations-to-fabulous-htma/ Electrolytes Mentioned: https://redmond.life/products/re-lyte-hydration https://www.traceminerals.com/products/concentrace-trace-mineral-drops Supplement Store (25% OFF): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms Don’t Forget:Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify--it's the NUMBER ONE way to support the show! Subscribe for more expert health content:…

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