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Ep197: When Your Bloodwork Is 'Normal' But You Still Feel Like Crap Oct 24, 2023

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In this episode, Tina discusses the frustration of receiving ‘normal’ blood work results despite still experiencing symptoms and not feeling your best. She explores the reasons why doctors may provide non-answers or dead ends when it comes to blood work. Tina also offers insights into why this issue is so common for women in perimenopause and what exactly to do about it so you get the information that you need. Tina discusses the following: - Her own personal experience and frustration with ‘normal’ blood work - Conventional versus functional reference ranges - Why advocating for yourself in perimenopause is so important - Why your quality of life matters versus what your blood work says - The exact blood work to request from your doctor - And more… CTA: 1:1 coaching applications open on 11/1: https://programs.carrotsncake.com/coaching Blood work to Request From Your Doctor Handout: https://carrotsncake.ck.page/bloodwork-guide Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep196: How to Win the Battle Against Sugar Cravings and Lose Weight Oct 17, 2023

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In this episode, Tina talks about how to overcome sugar cravings, which is such a common challenge for women, especially when they are looking to lose weight and balance their hormones. She also shares her personal journey with her own struggles with sugar cravings and how she’s better able to navigate them. Finally, Tina shares some of the underlying reasons for sugar cravings and how to get control of them. Tina discusses the following: - The role of insulin resistance in sugar cravings - How protein can help in regulating glucose levels - The importance of strength training and daily movement - The importance of sleep - How low thyroid can affect sugar cravings - The impact of nutrient deficiencies and cravings - Cortisol imbalance and sugar cravings - Tips and tricks for managing sugar cravings - And more… Grab my FREE sugar-free meal plan: https://carrotsncake.ck.page/sugar-free-meal-plan Apply for 1:1 coaching: https://forms.gle/JT74yhBgxQZRQvgZA PaleoValley Electrolyte Powder: https://paleovalley.com/offers/essential-electrolytes-promo/pvpartners?oid=47&affid=882 Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep195: Understanding Hormonal Hair Loss in Women with Faraz Khan Oct 10, 2023

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In this episode, Tina talks with Faraz Khan about female hair loss. In particular, he shares how hormonal changes in perimenopause may contribute to this problem. Faraz talks about the complexities and offers insights and prevention strategies. Faraz discusses the following topics: - The complexities of hair loss in women - The causes of hair loss and prevention strategies - Treatment options to regrow hair - The importance of addressing underlying health issues - Five nutrients necessary for hair growth - Stress hair loss vs hormonal hair loss - Pharmaceutical and natural solutions for hair loss - And more… Save 15% at FullyVital with code Tina15 Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Faraz Khan: https://fullyvital.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyvitalhair/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070405412613 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2G03nQ7wnDNxt9DLfWnUg About Faraz Khan: Faraz Khan is the founder of FullyVital and host of the Anti-Aging Hacks Podcast. A leading expert in the field of hair loss in women, he has dedicated his career to understanding the complex interplay of hormones, diet, and lifestyle on hair health. Faraz's work focuses on the molecular level of how testosterone and DHT affect hair follicles. His innovative thinking and empathetic approach have made him a sought-after voice in the field, helping countless individuals regain confidence and control over their hair health. Faraz's insights into hormonal imbalances, particularly around menopause, have contributed to a broader understanding of hair loss patterns in women. Whether through FullyVital's products or his engaging podcast, Faraz continues to educate and inspire, making a tangible difference in the lives of many.

Ep194: How to Break Up with Toxic Diet Culture & Start Loving Yourself with Katie Bramlett of WeShape Oct 03, 2023

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In this episode, Tina talks with Katie Bramlett about redefining toxic diet culture standards and prioritizing responsible movement over the number on the scale. Katie ditches the belief that more cardio is the key to weight loss and offers advice on how to navigate new approaches to diet and exercise. Katie discusses the following topics: - Why women should rest more - Why less is more when it comes to exercise - How exercise and movement are different - How to better listen to your body - How to shift your mindset related to self-worth and the number on the scale - How to normalize conversations about the division of labor - And more… WeShape FREE 2-week trial: https://weshape.com/carrotsncake Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Katie Bramlett: https://www.weshape.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/weshape.wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeShape Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeShape Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weshape Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LNn2scZxO3Mb5WrPADSUN?si=88c40a18dbbb4664 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weshape-podcast/id1641964753 About Katie Bramlett: Katie Bramlett started WeShape with the intention of advocating for women to stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead put their energy and efforts towards a more meaningful intention such as movement, rest, and a deeper connection with self. Her entire company and product is rooted in intention, movement, community, and beliefs. Katie has a passion for bringing awareness to the toxic expectations placed on women in the fitness industry, as well as the often overshadowed, yet pivotal roles women play in business and entrepreneurship. Katie's goal is to create awareness through meaningful conversation and curiosity so that women can gain the support of men rather than gaining dominance. "It's all about leveling the playing field, not about overly shifting the power in the other direction." ~Katie

Ep193: Exploring an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Karolina Rzadkowolska Sep 26, 2023

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In this episode, Tina talks with Karolina Rzadkowolska about ditching alcohol for personal growth and empowerment. Karolina shares her personal journey of changing her relationship with alcohol and empowering other women to do the same. Karolina discusses the following topics: Health and mental benefits of giving up alcohol - Actionable steps to ditch alcohol - How to get over FOMO - How to deal with alcohol cravings - Mindset shifts needed to find your deeper purpose without alcohol - How alcohol keeps you stuck - Misconceptions about alcohol - Stress reduction and healthy coping mechanisms - And more… Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Karolina Rzadkowolska www.euphoricaf.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/euphoric.af Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/euphoricaf/ About Karolina: Karolina Rzadkowolska is an alcohol-free empowerment expert who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her programs to change their drinking habits and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. She is the bestselling author of the book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You (HarperCollins) and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Sunday Post, Popsugar, Real Simple, Elite Daily and multiple TV shows. Karolina’s passionate about helping you discover what really makes you happy outside of a beverage and design a life you love. She would love to hear from you at www.euphoricaf.com.

Ep192: How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat (aka Body Recomposition) Sep 19, 2023

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In this episode, Tina talks about body recomposition, a process where the body loses fat and gains muscle simultaneously. She also talks about the importance of fueling the body properly to achieve the health goals for women in their perimenopause. Tina discusses the following topics on body recomposition: - Sustainable weight loss and body recomposition goals - Different approaches/strategies to achieve body recomposition - Importance of timing and a strategic approach for best results. - The importance of calculating and adjusting macros based on individual goals versus generic calculators or random online coaches - The dial movers to achieve body recomposition - And more… Apply for Fit + Fueled: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/fit+fueled Next group starts on Monday, September 25, 2023. Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep191: How Mineral Testing Can Help You Lose Weight & Feel Great Sep 12, 2023

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In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of minerals, why mineral loss is so common in women, and how mineral testing can help you lose weight and feel your best. She also shares insights into the relationship between minerals and hormones, which can cause symptoms of imbalance and make losing weight harder and more frustrating for women. Tina discusses: Minerals as the spark plugs of the body The Importance of an HTMA Test Signs and Symptoms of Mineral Imbalance Why mineral loss is common in women What the HTMA tells about stress Symptoms of 4 LOWS pattern How HTMA can help you lose weight And more… Register for the FREE training Here: https://carrotsncake.ck.page/free-training-opt-in Apply for Fit + Fueled: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/fit+fueled Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep190: Help, I'm So Overwhelmed. Where Do I Start? Sep 05, 2023

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In this episode, Tina talks about the overwhelm that many women in perimenopause experience, especially when they get a lot of information online, but still have so many questions about what to do and what results they should expect from their efforts. She shares where to start with your efforts and the 5 biggest dial-movers when it comes to seeing results in terms of health and body composition. Tina discusses: - So much information, mixed messages - How boring habits done consistently gets results - Nourishing your body by eating more whole foods - Getting your hunger levels balanced by eating more protein - The importance of building muscle through strength training - Working on your circadian rhythm - Knowing your caloric intake by tracking your food - And more… Register for the FREE training Here: https://carrotsncake.ck.page/free-training-opt-in Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep189: My Journey of Shedding Perimenopause Weight Aug 29, 2023

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In this episode, Tina speaks about her personal journey with losing weight in a responsible and sustainable way. No crash diets or excessive cardio needed! She also shares the specific challenges that led to her to gaining more than 15 pounds and exactly what she did to lose it. Tina discusses: The importance of blood sugar management Why tons of high-intensity cardio isn’t the best option for weight loss Why restful sleep is a non-negotiable in perimenopause How mindset shifts are necessary for sustainable fat loss Why thyroid health is important And more… Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep188: Finding Imbalances on Functional Testing & How It Can Explain Perimenopause Symptoms with Jennifer Woodward Aug 22, 2023

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In this episode, Tina speaks with Carrots ‘N’ Cake coach and FDN Practitioner, Jennifer Woodward, about the importance of functional testing for women during their perimenopausal years. Jennifer provides clarity around some of the imbalances that women might experience in perimenopause and some of the common markers we see on functional tests. Jennifer discusses: Common symptoms in perimenopause The importance of functional lab testing How the GI-MAP and DUTCH can provide clues Minerals as the spark plugs of the body Intermittent fasting and whether it’s helpful or harmful Cardio as an extra stressor And more… Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Jennifer Woodward: www.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_period_fdn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferwoodwardnutritionist About our Guest: Jennifer Woodward holds a Master’s of Science in Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach. She served as executive director of the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals, growing the association from less than 500 to over 850 members in three years. She is the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business School and she loves getting to help new FDNs thrive professionally. Jennifer was recently a quarter-long guest lecturer in graduate Endocrinology at Parker University and has been an independent contractor for multiple functional medicine practices across the United States. She loves to be active with her high school sweetheart husband and four kids. Don’t get her started on weightlifting for women, or pickleball!

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