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82. Strong, Lean, & Energized: The Nutrition Mistakes Keeping Athletic Women Stuck with Dr. Payton Birkel
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- May 25, 2026
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Summary
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 composition, and why more discipline is often not the answer. They also discuss protein needs, sleep quality, cortisol, overtraining, gut health, fiber tolerance, supplement culture, and the dangerous rise of “healthy eating” obsession disguised as wellness. This episode is a refreshing reminder that your body is not broken—it’s responding. Sara and Dr. Birkel challenge the “push harder” mindset and encourage women to stop chasing quick fixes and generic programs that ignore their unique biology. If you’ve been frustrated by low energy, stubborn weight, burnout, food anxiety, or feeling like your body has changed overnight, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, validated, and hopeful. The answer may not be doing more—but learning to finally listen to what your body has been trying to tell you all along. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com (Mention the Nourish + Resilience plan to get the savings!) To contact Dr. Payton Birkel: Text her at (605) 496-9656 or visit www.resilience-chiropractic.com and fill out the form in the top right corner! Dr Payton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payton_resilience/ Resilience Chiropractic Fac…