{"podcast":{"title":"Functional Moms Podcast","slug":"functional-moms-podcast-6372285","podcast_index_feed_id":6372285,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.functionalmedicinecoachingmoms.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37415329/37415329-1737837093504-34b8ed9d7624a.jpg","author":"Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker","episode_count":112,"summary":"Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness -- losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, feeding yourself and your family healthy meals -- it goes on and on! Join us as we use lifestyle and functional medicine solutions, so we can age STRONG! Connect with your hosts Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena on Instagram and YouTube @functionalmomspodcast *Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. This podcast is for informational purposes only.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T22:19:54.009793+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285"},"episode":{"title":"95. The Truth About Dieting, Fasting & Weight Loss for Women with Diana Fransis","slug":"95-the-truth-about-dieting-fasting-weight-loss-for-women-with-diana-fransis","published_at":"2026-03-10T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/95-the-truth-about-dieting-fasting-weight-loss-for-women-with-diana-fransis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/functionalmomspodcast/episodes/95--The-Truth-About-Dieting--Fasting--Weight-Loss-for-Women-with-Diana-Fransis-e3g4o0n","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/play/116596183/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-8%2F419568609-44100-2-d69fc576b6448.mp3","summary":"Confused by dieting advice and endless food rules? You're not alone. Many women over 40 feel overwhelmed trying to lose weight while navigating hormonal changes, menopause, and conflicting health advice. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast , registered dietitian Diana Fransis, explains what actually works for sustainable weight loss and why restrictive diets often fail women in midlife. Diana is a lifestyle coach, dietitian, and founder of Wellness From Within , a virtual nutrition practice helping women improve hormonal health, gut health, and weight management with realistic and evidence-based nutrition. If you're tired of dieting and want a healthier relationship with food, this conversation will help you understand how to build sustainable habits that support your body. We learn: ✅ Why dieting can feel overwhelming for women over 40 ✅ How menopause and hormonal changes affect weight loss ✅ Why nutrition is never one-size-fits-all ✅ The truth about intermittent fasting for women ✅ Why restriction often leads to more struggles with food ✅ The importance of fiber and balanced nutrition ✅ When GLP-1 medications may be helpful ✅ Why building strength and health matters more than chasing a number on the scale Connect with Diana Fransis Website https://www.wellnessfromwithinrd.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wellnessfromwithinrd/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnessfromwithinrd Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Wellness-From-Within-100088826258224/ Shop Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store (25% OFF Top Quality Brands) https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms Thank you for listening! FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ #WeightLossAft…","meta_description":"Confused by dieting advice and endless food rules? You're not alone. Many women over 40 feel overwhelmed trying to lose weight while navigating hormonal c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1841,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/episodes/95-the-truth-about-dieting-fasting-weight-loss-for-women-with-diana-fransis/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/95-the-truth-about-dieting-fasting-weight-loss-for-women-with-diana-fransis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}