Functional Moms Podcast
Episodes
86. How to Burn Fat After 45 and Build Muscle in 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re trying to lose fat and gain muscle in your 40s, 50s or 60s. This is part 2 of one of Functional Moms Podcast most ...
85. Why Women Over 40 Feel So Stressed and Burned Out (2026 Guide)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we learn quick stress-busting strategies to put ourselves first and set boundaries without guilt.Guest Dia...
84. How to Lose Menopause Weight and Lower Inflammation Fast with Blair Critch
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat after 40? In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Blair Critch, health coach and cance...
83. The Kidney Test Everyone Over 40 Should Check with Dr. Neetu Sharma
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you're struggling with weight gain and tummy fat after 40. We are going to learn how the kidneys play a real role in ho...
82. Fix Gut Issues Naturally: IBS, Crohn’s & Colitis Solutions That Work
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Johnson shares how he went from a successful modeling career to suffering with severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and how he transfo...
81. Teen Health Revolution: How Food & Lifestyle Impact Mood, Skin, Sleep & Stress
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you're a parent, teacher, or health professional concerned about teens struggling with anxiety, acne, allergies, sleep ...
80. Struggling to Lose Weight? Try the 90-30-50 Method in 2026 with Courtney Kassis
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re struggling with weight loss during perimenopause and postmenopause. We are going to learn a real food framework th...
79. Fasting, Sleep & Alcohol: How They Impact HRV and Stress Levels with Dr. Torkil Færø
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your heart rate can reveal how stressed—or how healthy—you really are?In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we sit down with Dr...
78. Menopause & Eye Health: Dry Eyes, Blurry Vision & What You Can Do with Dr. Neda Gioia
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your eyes feeling dry or blurry during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and this episode is for YOU.In this Episode of Functional ...
77. How to Prepare for Surgery: Nutrition, Prehab & Faster Recovery Tips with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re having surgery or if you have a loved one undergoing surgery soon. We are going to learn how to optimize health pr...
76. How to Improve Bone Density in Just Minutes Per Day with Dr. Tracey Clissold
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you want simple ways to improve your bone health. This may come as a shocker but half of all adults over age 50 are at risk...
75. Why Eating Clean + Lifting Hard Fails | Microdosing with Kayla Johnson
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with weight loss even though you eat clean, track macros, and lift weights? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive deep with Kayla Ne...
74. Age Better Than Your Parents: Anti-Aging Tips with Dr. Anand Patel
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you want to age better than your parents and live healthier at any age! Our guest is Dr. Anand Patel, a Chicago-based longe...
73. Menopause & Heart Health: The Hidden Risk No One Talks About with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a menopausal woman and want to know what is important when it comes to heart and cardiovascular health to AGE STRO...
72. How to Track Your Health Data (Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch & CGMs) with Dr. Lara Zakaria
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’d like to learn how trackers like Apple Watches, Oura Rings, Fitbits, Whoops, the Lumen and continuous glucose monito...
71. Can You Reverse Bone Loss After 40? Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein (as seen on Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to prevent and treat osteoporosis and arthritis. We learn how perimenopause and menopause ...
70. Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen: Which Is Really Safer for Your Health? with Arielle Moody
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re concerned about the toxins in sunscreens. Let’s face it, we put this stuff all over our faces and bodies and as ...
69. Why You Can’t Sleep After 40 (FIX TONIGHT!) | Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep? Then this episode is for you! We are going to speak with a triple board certified sleep physic...
68. How to DEPUFF Your Face & Body FAST: Lymphatic Drainage for Glowing Skin with Cortney Santos
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re looking to reduce puffiness, eye bags, look younger naturally and even create a more defined jawline. We are going...
67. Perimenopause Weight Loss: Why It’s SO Hard (And Exactly How to Fix It) with Leslie Weidner
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to shred weight and gain energy. We are going to find applicable solutions from a register...
66. The Science of Bioidentical Hormones for Anti-Aging & Longevity with Dr. Anju Mathur
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know? Your hormones control everything from brain fog to wrinkles—and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) could be the key to tu...
65. Why Your Gut Changes in Perimenopause (and how to fix it!) with Mirna Sierra
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with bloating, fatigue, or unexplained weight gain in your 40s? In this eye-opening episode, gut health expert Mirna Sierra reveals how per...
64. 6 Simple RULES to Transform Your Relationship with Food & Lose Fat in 2025 with Kim Shapira
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of yo-yo diets? Celebrity dietitian Kim Shapira reveals her 6 simple rules to transform your relationship with food—without deprivation! Perfe...
63. Signs of Perimenopause In Women Over 40 with Carin Luna-Ostaseski
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 trying to navigate perimenopause. So many of us have been left in the dark when it comes to what w...
62. HRT and Menopause: Everything you Need to Know with Dr. Mary Ann Yehl
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you want to look and feel your best during perimenopause and menopause. We’re going to find solutions for all the common ...
61. Why Inflammation Is Aging You Faster (And How to Fix It!) with Dr. Shivani Gupta
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking for better recovery after workouts and natural solutions to aches, pains and body inflamma...
60. Heal Your Relationship With Food For Weight Loss with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re curious how a poor relationship with food could be contributing to your weight loss struggles. Most of us over 40 ...
59. How Acupuncture Helps Balance Hormones with Dr. Michael Beys
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re curious about how acupuncture can help you balance hormones naturally, no matter what stage of life you’re in. F...
58. Beauty Standards in 2025 Are More Toxic Than Ever with Trina Felber
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you want beautiful skin after 40 without relying on Botox, fillers and conventional skincare which often contain toxic horm...
57. Solutions for Weight Loss Resistance with Dr. Katie DiNello
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you struggle with weight loss and have tried everything. Today we are going to learn how taking a root cause approach may b...
56. Workout and Nutrition Strategies You Need after 40 with Fitness Coach Katie Koutnik
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to build muscle and achieve sustainable fat loss! Katie Koutnik is a health and fitness ...
55. Emotional Eating after 40: Why it's so Common with Kim Hynes
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Kim Hynes, a nutritional health coach whose goal is to help women over 40 conquer emotional eating, to feel empowered and peaceful ...
54. Three Reasons You Can't Reach Your Health Goals
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the importance of mindset in achieving health goals. We share three key tips for improving mindset: dropping the “all or ...
53. Sleep Better After 40: Tips from Holistic Sleep Coach Morgan Adams
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest is Morgan Adams, a transformative holistic sleep coach, who empowers women to conquer their battle with sleepless nights, without reliance o...
52. Bloated? Top 3 Gut Health Tips for Women
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you want to improve your gut health. If you suffer from bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn and even hormonal imbal...
51. Stop Starving Yourself! A Faster Way to Weight Loss with Chris DeHollander
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a woman over 40 looking to lose weight and feel confused about all the conflicting advice out there – this episode is for you! So many w...
50. The Best 3 Strategies for Women Over 40: Fat Loss & Muscle Gain
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you are a woman over 40 and want easy applicable solutions for losing fat, gaining muscle and improving health during perim...
49. Unlocking the Power of the Vagus Nerve with Rebecca Arsena
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the vagus nerve? This episode is for you if you suffer from conditions like anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines...
48. Breaking Down Ultra-Processed Foods with Haley Scheich
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you feel overwhelmed by all the nutrition information out there for you and your family. Artificial dyes, high fructose cor...
47. How Wellness Coaching Empowers Teen Girls with Katie Burns
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a must-listen if you are the parent of a preteen or teen girl and want to help her manage stress, self-esteem, relationships, academics and mo...
46. Picky Eating: Causes and Solutions with Christine Miroddi Yoder
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for parents of picky eaters! Whether you have young children or older teens with limited foods they will consume, we are going to find...
33. Uncover Your Body Type to Boost Energy and Digestion with Ayurvedic Coach Kimberly Kubicke (RE-RELEASE)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’d like to learn about your body type and how it determines your energy and digestion. We learn about the oldest syste...
45. Root Cause Solutions for Childhood Ailments with Nurse Practitioner Jessica Pawlicki
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for parents looking for alternative solutions to common childhood ailments like constipation, eczema, chronic ear infections, allergie...
44. Why Did I Get Cancer? with Nutritionist Deborah Herlax Enos
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for anyone looking to reduce their risk of cancer. It is also for people who are currently battling cancer. Prepare to be inspired! ...
43. Your Guide to Fitness and Nutrition after 40 with Dr. Stacy Sims
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is for you if you’re a woman over 40 and want to learn how to build and maintain muscle and strength as you age. We often receive conflicting a...
42. Children's Health at Risk: The Role of Ultra-Processed Food with Dr. Madiha Saeed
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is for you if you have kids or teens in your life and are concerned about their nutrition and health! According to a 2021 Journal of the American...
15. Secrets to College Success with Krisler Bailey (this is for YOU parents)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you're a parent of a child in high school or college! Krisler Bailey, a college professor for over 20 years and execut...
16. Female Constipation is NOT Like a Man's with Nutritionist Jessica Spain-Levy
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you're a woman who has suffered from constipation and bloating. We were surprised to learn that the root causes for a w...
18. Secrets to Aging Well Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you want to REDEFINE what AGING looks like for yourself! Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is founder and CEO of the Functional Medicin...
19. Overcoming Food Addiction with Linnea Offerman
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you've ever worried you or someone close to you could be suffering from food addiction. It's also for you if you...
41. IV Vitamin Infusion Benefits with Rebecca Powers
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re curious about the benefits of IV vitamin infusions! Rebecca Powers is a functional medicine family nurse practitio...
40. What Actually Works for Thyroid and Hormonal Problems with Reed Davis
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you want to learn what actually works when it comes to chronic conditions like thyroid disease and hormonal problems. It’...
39. Unexplained Symptoms...Could it Be Lyme Disease with Katie McManigal
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you or your loved ones have been affected by Lyme disease or you’re interested in prevention. The CDC most recently estim...
38. Weight Loss Over 40, Why it's Harder and What to Do About it with ProLon Coach Audrey Zona
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 and want to get to the bottom of weight loss resistance and look and feel your best! We talk abou...
37. Why Gut and Liver Health Matter for Healing Thyroid and Hormonal Imbalances with Dr. Katelynn Nardulli
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re curious how gut health impacts your thyroid and hormones. We learn all about the gut hormone connection! Dr. Kat...
36. Overcoming Health issues while Starting a Business of Your Dreams After 40 with Natalie Kuhles
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 struggling with health issues. We speak to an inspirational woman and entrepreneur who overcame de...
35. Natural Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with Rebecca Arsena
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you struggle with symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea. We are going to talk about all things irritabl...
34. What's in our Food: From GMOs to Round Up with Zen Honeycutt
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you'd like to learn how GMOs (otherwise known as genetically modified organisms) and glyphosate (known as the weed kill...
32. Using Nutritional Psychiatry to Improve Mental Health with Erin Falco
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re curious how food affects your family's mood and behavior. Erin Falco, a registered dietician and nutritionist...
31. Helping Men Over 45 Lose the Belly and Gain Energy with Kimberly Salzmann
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you have a man in your life who is struggling with his weight and health. Research shows men are less likely than women to ...
30. Signs Of Inflammation: How To Spot Them And Reverse With Nataliya Moon
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re curious about what it means to have inflammation in the body. As we age, we become more inflamed with subtle sympt...
29. Weight Loss Simplified for Women Over 40 with Nutritionist Jessica Spain Levy
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you're a busy woman over 40 trying to lose weight and feel energetic! Jessica Spain Levy, otherwise known as Nomi, is a...
28. Break the Toxic Dieting Cycle and Connect to Your Inner Power with Chris Arnholt
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re tired of yo-yo dieting and quick fixes only to find yourself back to where you started! We can all relate to this....
27. Using the Breath to Overcome Stress, Anxiety and Fatigue with Campbell Will
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re curious how breathing can improve your mental and physical health. Breathing is something we take for granted and ...
26. What Doctors DON'T Tell You about Perimenopause and Menopause with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you are a woman in your late 30s, 40s or 50s and you want to look and feel your best during perimenopause and menopause. Kr...
Functional Moms Season 2 Trailer
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness? —losing weight, gaining muscle, reducing str...
25. Amazing Insights Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We finish season ONE by highlighting the top tips we learned to look and feel our best after age 40. In this episode Kristin and Raquel share highligh...
24. Our Biggest Aha Moments! (Season One)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you want to know the top simple healthy lifestyle changes we learned in season one! We reveal our biggest AHA moments and h...
23. The Secret Holistic Approach to Skin Care With Marina Sky
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re interested in a functional medicine or holistic approach to skincare! Guest Marina Sky is a functional medicine pr...
22. Functional Medicine and Weight Loss for Women with Karin G. Reiter
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you are a woman in your late 30s, 40s and 50s and you struggle with WEIGHT LOSS! Guest Karin G. Reiter is a functional medi...
21. Using Character Strengths to Improve Your Health with Ginny Wagner
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you’re curious how tapping into your own character strengths can help you not only improve your health, but change your l...
20. How Stiff Fascia and Everyday Living Keep You in Pain with Dr. Cathy Kim
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you experience body pain! From TMJ and vertigo to painful periods and heel pain, Dr. Cathy Kim is helping her patients recl...
17. Changing Healthcare Through Community with James Maskell
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you're tired of the conventional medicine approach of "a pill for every ill." Maybe you have unresolved sympt...
14. Functional Medicine Health Coaching: The Missing Link to Living Your BEST Life with Elyse Wagner
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for YOU if you've struggled to make healthy lifestyle changes for yourself and/or your family. OR if you've successfully made ...
Helping Moms Avoid Burnout and Rediscover Purpose with Gwen Johnson
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could you be experiencing burnout as a mom? Have you felt you've lost your sense of self or put your dreams on the back burner to help everyone el...
Help Your Teen Athlete Perform Better: Nutrition and Mindset with Michelle Doel
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SO many American teens play competitive club and travel sports, but nutrition and mental health aren't often discussed. This episode is for you i...
Building Foundations for a Healthy Mom with Kristina Methakul
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Kristina Methakul, otherwise known as The Wellness Architect, is a functional medicine certified health coach and shares how functional parentin...
Gut Health Simplified with Kim Del Castillo
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Del Castillo, board certified holistic health practitioner and founder of Lux Healthstyle, shares how many of our health issues could be coming fr...
Self-Care is HARD Work with Honey Bronson
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As moms we often put ourselves on the back burner to help everyone else – our kids, our partner, our aging parents. We often think of self-care as ...
Beyond Meds: Solutions for Kids with ADHD from Dr. Scott Shannon
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you: If you have a child with ADHD and are looking for solutions beyond medication to help them thrive Kristin talks with Dr. ...
What if It's Not Depression with Dr. Achina Stein
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raquel interviews Dr. Achina Stein, an Amazon international bestselling author of “What If It’s NOT Depression?: Your Guide to Finding Answers and...
Early Alzheimer's Warning Signs with Jessica Pierce
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Jessica Pierce, a reCODE 2.0 (Bredesen) and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, shares how her life changed in 2017 when her mother was ...
Making Meditation EASY with Cheryl Wilson
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga and meditation expert Cheryl Wilson shares her personal journey from struggling with anxiety and overwhelm while working an unfulfilling job to d...
Raising Kids in a Sugar and Processed Food Filled America
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two-thirds or 67 percent of calories consumed by children and adolescents in 2018 came from ultra-processed foods, a jump from 61 percent in 1999, acc...
How ALL OR NOTHING Thinking Sabotages Your Life
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raquel and Kristin discuss FIVE ways an "ALL OR NOTHING" mindset sabotages our lives. As moms, we often think we don't have enough time...
Get OFF the Hamster Wheel of Fitness
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode, Raquel shares how as a fitness professional training hundreds of women, she felt like something was missing for her clients. I...
Functional Medicine Saved My Family
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, Kristin shares her personal journey of how functional medicine changed her life and saved her family's health. She talks ab...
Functional Medicine Coaching Moms Trailer
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you aging well as a middle aged mom? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness? —losing weight, gaining muscle, reducing s...