Catholic Women’s Metabolism | weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, perimenopause, and metabolic resilience

349. Welcome to Catholic Women’s Metabolism

Hi friends, and welcome to a very special episode of the podcast! If you’ve been with me for a while, you know this show has always been about supporting women in their health journeys. Today, I’m excited to announce a big change: our podcast is rebranding as Catholic Women’s Metabolism.

 

This new name reflects exactly who we serve—Catholic women in their 30s and 40s navigating metabolism, hormones, and weight changes—and the evidence-based, clinically grounded education you’ll hear in every episode.

 

You may be wondering why the change. Over the last five years, I’ve realized that my listeners need more than general health tips—they need science-backed information, personalized for midlife women, delivered in a way that respects Catholic teaching on the body and moral health.

 

So, everything you’ve loved about this show—honest discussion, practical insights, and compassionate guidance—remains, but now the focus is sharper: helping you understand your metabolism, your hormones, and your health through a faith-aligned and clinically informed lens.

 

For those who may be new here, I’m Kristen Noriega, a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Nutrition–Certified Practitioner. I’ve worked with hundreds of women to understand the physiology behind weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, thyroid function, and perimenopause, and now I get to bring that expertise to you, right here in this podcast.

 

This show has also been recognized as a Top 100 podcast and independently named one of the Top 15 Catholic podcasts, which is truly an honor. I’m grateful for this community of women seeking clarity and health stewardship in alignment with their faith.

 

Moving forward, you can expect episodes that are:

•Educational and evidence-based, exploring metabolism, hormones, and weight regulation

•Faith-aligned, grounded in Catholic teaching about the body as a gift to steward

•Practical, with lifestyle strategies rooted in science, not extreme dieting or quick fixes.

 

Each episode will help you understand your body better, improve metabolic resilience, and feel confident in caring for your health in a nurturing, realistic way.

 

So here’s what I’d love for you to do:

1. SUBSCRIBE to the newly rebranded Catholic Women’s Metabolism wherever you listen to podcasts.

2. SHARE this episode with a friend or sister who might benefit from understanding their metabolism and hormones.

3. FOLLOW along on Instagram www.instagram.com/catholicmetabolism

4. Get your free Hormone Hacker’s Guide for Women and start supporting your metabolism, hormones, and energy—without the overwhelm. rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

 

348. Why You Shouldn't DIY Your Weight Loss Plan

If you give a mom her lab results, she's going to jump on Google.

 

  When she's on Google, she's going to decide that she has a life-altering disease that is causing her weight gain.  

 

After all that Googling, she's going to find her husband for a shoulder to cry on.  

 

He'll suggest grabbing a diet book, so she hops on Amazon to purchase the latest fad-that-isn't-a-fad diet book.  

 

While online, she's going to see that the return window has passed for the outfit that she ordered for Christmas that was 2 sizes too small. 

 

Fed up, she'll head out the door to GoodWill to donate all of the clothes that don't fit her.  

 

After she exits the highway, however, she'll drive right passed Chick-Fil-A, where she'll mindlessly turn in and grab her "healthy" comfort food.  

 

As she grabs her fries, she notices the time and sprints off to pick the kids up from practice.  She'll roll straight into the madness that is her daily evening routine, so she'll push the weight loss planning (and the workout btw) until tomorrow.

 

Before going to bed she checks her email one last time and sees the notification about her lab results from her patients portal and starts spiraling all over….

 

The moral of this give-a-mouse-a-cookie story?  Don't rely on lab "results" alone to be your weight loss fix.  

 

It can't be your only plan, because, let's be honest, the doctor's office isn't typically going to have a ton of follow-up and support for you. 

 

Let's dive in!

 

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

347. Heal Your Hormones, Challenge Day 7 | 2025 Invitation to Weight Loss Program!

You can guess at what your hormones need--right here. Right now! 

 

Orrrrr, you can test!  

 

I'll walk you through swaps to make to heal your hormones on this episode  and explore what type of labs and tests you should take.

 

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

346. What's the Deal With Seed Oils and Other Fats? | Weight Loss Challenge Day 6

Two words: seed oils.

I get questions about this hot topic all the time. Are they ok? Why do so many say to avoid them? What's the deal?!


We'll explore the fats you should actually consume regularly and we'll also touch on herbs and spices.

 

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

345. Mom Exercise Plan to Build Strength in 2025 | Weight Loss Challenge Day 5

If exercise drains you, sucks the life out of you , makes you feel resentful, or.....maybe isn't happening at all, this is your episode, girl!

In this episode you'll find a couple options to up-level your workouts, but to also find some joy in them, and, most importantly, get them DONE.

 

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

344. Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual Detox to Release Mental Blocks to Weight Loss | Weight Loss Challenge Day 4

You’ve got to be honest with yourself here: what’s getting in the way of you feeling emotionally and mentally well? What’s filling your mind? Bogging you down? Sucking your time?

Your emotional, mental, and spiritual health is VERY important for how you feel overall in your body. Today we'll dive into the what, the why, and the how to detox the sounds and sights that are hitting you on daily!

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

343. Cut the Sugar Cravings & Heal Your Gut | Weight Loss Challenge Day 3

"I didn't believe you when you said I'd stop craving sugar."

That was a client who made the EXACT swaps that are included in day 3 (today) of the free Weight Loss Challenge!

I've laid it all out for you in this episode.

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

342. Eat THIS Not THAT for a True Diet Overhaul That Will Drive Positive Health Changes | Weight Loss Challenge Day 2

Are you still drinking coffee creamer, 2% milk, or diet sodas? What about granola bars or sugar-free yogurt cups?

As a dietitian I've got one thing to tell you--STOP. You MUST prune these things out. More importantly, however, you need to have a swap for them! Tune in and I'll tell you exactly what to choose instead!

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

341. Detox Your Products to Lose Weight | Microplastics, Endocrine Disruptors, Fragrances, & More! | Weight Loss Challenge Day 1

On day 1 of the challenge we'll dive into microplastics, fragrances, and other toxins that are known carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, increase ADHD, cause birth defects, are strongly associated with diabetes and heart disease, and more.

Tune in for specific swaps and how to actually conduct this 21-day challenge!

 

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker

 

Join the weight loss challenge, community, and grab your workbook here: www.RootedWellness.Academy/weightlosschallenge

340. Winter Weight Detox: A 21-Day Weight Loss Challenge for Moms

WINTER WEIGHT DETOX: a 21-Day Free Weight Loss Challenge for Moms

Prayer, direct health swaps, no holding back.

Group chat (off social 💁‍♀️)
Downloadable PDF
7 podcasts episodes taking you step-by-step

21 DAYS TO FORM NEW HABITS & feel FABULOUS💪💅🏻💃🏼

Who is this for?
Moms, particularly Catholic moms or Christian moms who are needing start their 2025 health journey off the right way.

****Ready to support your metabolism, restore energy, & bring your body back into balance—without dieting or burning out?

 

The Winter Weight Detox was only in January of 2025, but you can  grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women here: rootedwellness.academy/hormonehacker