Episode
Why Calorie Counting Is Failing Women: Blood Sugar & Menopause Science with Dr. Sarah Berry
- Published
- Feb 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4232
- Processing state
not_requested- Canonical source
- https://beingbrigid.com/podcast
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707/episodes/why-calorie-counting-is-failing-women-blood-sugar-menopause-science-with-dr-sarah-berry/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707/why-calorie-counting-is-failing-women-blood-sugar-menopause-science-with-dr-sarah-berry.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
What if the reason calorie counting has never worked for you isn’t a lack of willpower—but outdated science? In this episode, Brigid sits down with world-renowned nutrition scientist Dr. Sarah Berry to unpack why all calories are not created equal, how blood sugar dips (not spikes) drive hunger, and why menopause fundamentally changes how women metabolize food. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why calorie counting often backfires—especially for women How blood sugar dips increase hunger, cravings, and fatigue What the food matrix is and why whole foods matter more than labels How ultra-processed foods change metabolism and fullness Why menopause alters blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and gut health How to build balanced meals without cutting carbs The role of the gut microbiome in hormones, inflammation, and metabolism Why how you eat matters just as much as what you eat Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Guest Introduction 01:38 The Flaws of Calorie Counting 06:36 Understanding Weight Loss and Maintenance 12:02 Blood Sugar Dynamics and Satiety 18:00 The Importance of Food Structure 27:21 Smoothies and Their Impact on Satiety 31:32 The Significance of Eating Habits 39:21 The Order of Eating and Its Effects 49:28 The Interconnection of Gut Health, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance 54:10 Menopause and Changes in Gut Microbiome 01:01:47 Practical Tips for Managing Blood Sugar Post-Menopause This conversation reframes nutrition through a functional, science-backed lens—without fear, restriction, or obsession. If you’ve struggled with energy, blood sugar, weight, or hormone health, this episode will change how you think about food. Resources & Links: + Watch the full episode on YouTube + Brigid’s Website + Brigid’s Instagram + Dr. Sarah's…