{"podcast":{"title":"Improve Energy for Busy Moms | Gut Health, Hormone Imbalance, Fatigue, Moodiness, Bloating, Weight Loss","slug":"improve-energy-for-busy-moms-gut-health-hormone-imbalance-fatigue-moodiness-bloating-weight-loss-7094538","podcast_index_feed_id":7094538,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/improveenergytofeelamazing/feed.xml","website_url":"https://improveenergytofeelamazing.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5448780/Im.png","author":"Sara Paxton | Pharmacist-Turned Certified Health Coach","episode_count":89,"summary":"Are you confused by conflicting health advice and where to start to get healthy? Do you get frustrated when your low energy negatively impacts your daily decisions? Does implementing a healthy lifestyle feel overwhelming with your busy schedule? Do you dread getting dressed and feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? You’re in the right place, my friend! This podcast will help you improve your energy and motivation, regain your confidence, and make good daily choices without feeling overwhelmed! Hey! I’m Sara! I’m a wife, mom of 5 boys, and servant of God. For years, I struggled with low energy, poor moods, and the frustration of not feeling my best! And I honestly thought I was doing all the right things! I was working out, watching my calories, and following all the latest diet trends… but no matter what I did, I still didn’t feel as good as years prior. So I went back to school- arming myself with the knowledge to figure out this mystery. And what I learned? I needed to fix my gut health to improve my energy and feel good in my own skin again. I created a sustainable plan that fits ME. One that allowed me to develop consistent daily habits to feel amazing again and be a role mo…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:18:25.215258+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/improve-energy-for-busy-moms-gut-health-hormone-imbalance-fatigue-moodiness-bloating-weight-loss-7094538"},"episode":{"title":"70. Protein - The Most Important Macronutrient for Optimal Metabolism, Hormones, and Gut Health","slug":"70-protein-the-most-important-macronutrient-for-optimal-metabolism-hormones-and-gut-health","published_at":"2026-03-02T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/improve-energy-for-busy-moms-gut-health-hormone-imbalance-fatigue-moodiness-bloating-weight-loss-7094538/70-protein-the-most-important-macronutrient-for-optimal-metabolism-hormones-and-gut-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/improve-energy-for-busy-moms-gut-health-hormone-imbalance-fatigue-moodiness-bloating-weight-loss-7094538","url":"https://improveenergytofeelamazing.podbean.com/e/70-protein-the-most-important-macronutrient-for-optimal-metabolism-hormones-and-gut-health/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/snttf4jqzthwa535/Ep_70_-_Protein_-_The_Most_Important_Macronutrient_for_Metabolism_Hormones_and_Gut_Healthbabxu.mp3","summary":"Hi Listeners! 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. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching Perfect Aminos Link to save 20%: https://prz.io/dR93Kmzu2 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 Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https:…","meta_description":"Hi Listeners! 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