{"podcast":{"title":"The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More","slug":"the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707","podcast_index_feed_id":7474707,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-beingbrigid-show/","website_url":"https://beingbrigid.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4fa55827-2b51-4f64-b3bb-6240c75c98cc/Untitled-design-4.jpg","author":"Brigid Titgemeier","episode_count":54,"summary":"The BeingBrigid Podcast is a candid, empowering, and deeply practical show for women in their mid-30s to 60s who are done with surface-level health advice. Hosted by Functional Medicine Dietitian Brigid Titgemeier, this podcast provides the missing piece in most women’s health conversations: context, clarity, and compassion. If you're struggling with energy crashes, hormonal changes, weight gain, chronic inflammation, or thyroid dysfunction, this show meets you where you are—with science-backed strategies that actually work, without the fads, fluff, or fearmongering. Brigid takes complex topics like blood sugar, muscle loss, perimenopause, and gut health and breaks them down into actionable guidance that fits your life. After a decade of helping thousands of women transform their health, Brigid uncovers what truly works, pulling back the curtain on the real, personalized solutions that make a difference. Conventional care isn’t broken, but it doesn’t offer the time, depth, or personalization most women need. The BeingBrigid Podcast bridges that gap with grounded expertise and conversations that respect your lived experience. 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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…","meta_description":"What if the reason calorie counting has never worked for you isn’t a lack of willpower—but outdated science? 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