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The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Heal

The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Heal

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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. What you’ll hear: - Deep dives into metabolic health, cravings, mental clarity, and perimenopause - Real client transformation stories - Expert interviews with leaders in functional medicine, women's health, and mindset If you're asking the following questions, you're in the right place: - How can I balance my hormones and manage perimenopause naturally? - What strategies can help me manage chronic inflammation and boost my energy? - How do I stabilize my blood sugar and avoid cravings? - How do I avoid diet burnout and stay consistent with my health journey? - Can functional medicine help with thyroid dysfunction or Hashimoto’s? - What’s the best way to eat for sustainable weight loss and longevity? - How do I heal my gut naturally and support my digestion? This is the podcast for when you’re ready to take control of your health, understand your body more deeply, and take action to feel truly supported on your journey.Copyright vgfd Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 7 Things I’d Do Immediately to Balance Blood Sugar and Lose Fat

    7 Things I’d Do Immediately to Balance Blood Sugar and Lose Fat
    6 Oct 2026
    What if losing fat and improving your metabolic health had less to do with eating as little as possible—and more to do with improving your blood sugar and insulin sensitivity?In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid breaks down 7 science-backed strategies she uses with women to support lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and lose fat without extreme dieting or calorie obsession. From fiber and protein to meal timing, chewing your food, polyphenols, and strength training, these strategies go beyond the outdated “calories in, calories out” approach and focus on supporting your metabolism as a whole.What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
    • Why insulin resistance can impact weight, energy, cravings, mood, inflammation, and metabolic health—even before pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes
    • Why a mild caloric deficit may be more sustainable for women than aggressive calorie restriction
    • How tracking waist circumference and body composition can provide more insight than the scale alone
    • Why eating 25–30 grams of fiber per day—and getting a variety of fiber sources—can support blood sugar, gut health, satiety, and metabolic health
    • How to moderate carbohydrates without relying on long-term keto or extremely low-carb diets
    • Why protein is essential for satiety, muscle preservation, and insulin sensitivity
    • How meal timing and sleep can influence hunger hormones and blood sugar
    • Why chewing your food more slowly can support digestion, satiety, and food intake
    • Which nutrients—including polyphenols, magnesium, omega-3s, and vitamin D—Brigid prioritizes for metabolic health
    • Why movement throughout the day and strength training are powerful tools for glucose clearance and insulin sensitivity
    • Why consistency—not extreme strategies—is what truly moves the needle

    Timestamps:
    • 00:00: Why traditional weight loss advice isn't working
    • 02:12: The connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar, and fat loss
    • 03:40: Why high fasting insulin matters
    • 06:51: The benefits of improving insulin sensitivity
    • 07:30: Strategy #1: Eat in a mild caloric deficit
    • 09:11: Why calories aren't the whole story
    • 10:00: Why waist circumference matters
    • 11:27: Strategy #2: Eat 25–30g of fiber + diversify your sources
    • 13:47: High-fiber foods to add to your diet
    • 16:04: Strategy #3: Moderate carbohydrate intake
    • 18:15: Strategy #4: Prioritize protein
    • 19:00: Strategy #5: Train your hunger hormones
    • 20:26: Meal timing, sleep, and hunger cues
    • 21:00: Strategy #6: Chew your food 20–40 times per bite
    • 22:46: Strategy #7: Focus on nutrients for metabolic health
    • 25:07: Recapping the 7 strategies
    • 25:40: Bonus strategy: movement + strength training
    • 27:21: Why consistency and identifying your personal barriers matter
    • 29:37: Brigid's approach to transparency and brand partnerships

    Resources & Links:+ Watch the full episode on YouTube+ Sign up for the Fall Blood Sugar Reset + Join The Being Collective+ Brigid’s Website+ Brigid’s InstagramIf this episode helped you rethink the way you approach weight loss, blood sugar, and metabolic health, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it. And remember: nutrition is never one-size-fits-all. The goal is to find the strategies that support your body and build habits you can actually sustain.
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    34 min
  • Why "Lift Heavy" Might Be the Wrong Advice for Your Body with Lindsey Bomgren

    Why "Lift Heavy" Might Be the Wrong Advice for Your Body with Lindsey Bomgren
    22 Sep 2026
    What if the advice to "lift heavy" is actually hurting more women than it's helping?Lindsey Bomgren, certified personal trainer, mom of three, and founder of the 1M-subscriber fitness brand Nourish Move Love, returns to The BeingBrigid Show for a raw, honest follow-up conversation. A year after nearly landing in the hospital from overexertion, Lindsey shares how she rebuilt her health, her training, and her business from the ground up.Brigid and Lindsey talk pelvic floor conditioning, the connection between strength training and blood sugar, and why "doing it all" quietly breaks so many high-achieving women, plus what actually changed once Lindsey asked for help.What You'll Learn In This Episode:
    • Why your body needs to be conditioned, not just motivated, to lift heavy
    • The pelvic floor breathing cue that changed Lindsey's training for good
    • How under-sleeping raises your injury risk
    • Why muscle-building doesn't automatically fix insulin resistance
    • How Lindsey's progesterone journey improved her sleep, anxiety, and cycle
    • Why following a plan beats chasing random workouts or recipes
    • The real, unfiltered story behind running a fitness business
    • Why hiring help at home was Lindsey's hardest, and best, decision

    Timestamps:
    • [01:01] Introducing Lindsey Bomgren and why "lift heavy" is the wrong question
    • [04:31] Pelvic floor conditioning and Lindsey's postpartum story
    • [09:23] Working with a pelvic floor specialist and managing your breath
    • [10:22] Hitting rock bottom and rebuilding a year later
    • [12:18] Sleep, injury risk, and starting progesterone
    • [16:28] The Blood Sugar Reset and Lindsey's key takeaways
    • [18:47] Strength training, muscle, and insulin resistance
    • [22:33] Food as medicine and plant diversity
    • [25:09] Why a plan beats one-off workouts and recipes
    • [27:10] Launching the Nourish Move Love app
    • [42:46] How Lindsey really "does it all"
    • [45:13] Margin, boundaries, and burnout recovery
    • [48:15] Hiring help and letting go of guilt

    Resources & Links:+ Watch the full episode on YouTube+ Sign up for the Fall Blood Sugar Reset+ Join The Being Collective+ Brigid’s Website+ Brigid’s InstagramEnjoyed this episode? Leave a rating and review, and hit follow or subscribe so you never miss a new episode. Here’s to using food as medicine, taking ownership of your health, and feeling your absolute best.
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    57 min
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