Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl (and some guy named Danny)

22h ago

In this episode, we clear up common misconceptions about hormone decline and menopause, explaining why these changes happen gradually over years, not overnight. Learn about the importance of pancreatic health in blood sugar regulation and why balanced meals with protein, plants, and muscle building activity are your best tools for hormone and metabolic health. We also discuss the critical role of animal based nutrients during pregnancy and why overly restrictive diets can disrupt hormone balance, especially in women. Whether you are managing menopause, aiming for fertility, or seeking lasting energy and brain clarity, this episode offers practical, gentle strategies to help you thrive naturally. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”). Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seat belts on though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase Trim Healthy Wisdom and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to www.TrimHealthyMembership.com to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to www.Youtube.com/TrimHealthyMama Join KIAORA: Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to www.KIAORA.com to learn more. 00:00 - New Book 00:34 - Show Intro 01:37 - Testosterone Talk 02:07 - Perimenopause 04:49 - Symptoms vs Deficiencies 05:13 - Minerals & Magnesium 08:22 - Pancreas & Longevity 10:12 - Blood Sugar Balance 13:33 - The 3 Ps 14:30 - Eggs in Pregnancy 17:14 - Stress in Pregnancy 22:28 - Confusing Health Advice 26:54 - Keto = Famine 28:30 - Lost Cycle Story 30:01 - Refined Carbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24

Are you struggling with unpredictable hunger or skipping breakfast because you don’t feel hungry? In this episode, we explore why balancing your hunger signals is crucial for hormonal health, muscle preservation, and overall wellness. Skipping breakfast can throw your cortisol levels off balance, especially for middle-aged women, leading to fat storage, poor metabolism, and brain fog. We’ll share why protein-rich breakfasts paired with gentle carbs can stabilize your hormones, improve blood sugar regulation, and set you up for better meals all day long. You’ll also learn how common "dumb meals," like pasta without enough protein or traditional Mac and cheese, can cause blood sugar spikes, shakes, and nausea. Discover smart meal swaps using protein-enriched pastas and a healthier take on mac and cheese that includes cottage cheese and nutritional yeast. We touch on the importance of strength training to maintain muscle and appetite and offer compassionate advice for those facing complex hunger issues. Whether you’re new or experienced with managing hunger and hormones, these practical tips will help you create lasting, balanced eating habits. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”). Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seat belts on though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase Trim Healthy Wisdom and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to www.TrimHealthyMembership.com to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to / trimhealthymama Join KIAORA: Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to www.KIAORA.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17

In this insightful conversation, we explore why hunger feels different for everyone and why waiting until you’re starving might signal underlying metabolic issues or muscle loss rather than a healthy appetite. Consistently fueling your body with protein-rich meals every 3 to 4 hours is key to preserving lean muscle, a vital element for metabolism, longevity and overall health as we age. Pearl and Serene emphasize that strength training complements this practice by enhancing hunger cues and motivating better food choices. They address challenges such as minimal appetite due to lost muscle, confusing hunger with fear from past dieting experiences, and physical symptoms like shakiness or nausea from prolonged fasting. The discussion highlights the importance of balanced meal timing, sufficient protein intake from whole foods, and regular exercise to avoid metabolic disruption and prevent eating out of anxiety rather than true hunger. Protein’s role goes beyond satiety-it supports daily tissue repair, skin and hair health, and brain function. While supplements can help occasionally, whole food protein meals are recommended to sustain nourishment. Personal preferences and lifestyles shape the best approach, but the overall message encourages mindful eating, consistent nutrition, and movement as the foundation of healthy hunger and metabolism. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”) . Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seat belts on though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase Trim Healthy Wisdom and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to www.TrimHealthyMembership.com to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to www.Youtube.com/TrimHealthyMama Join KIAORA : Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to www.KIAORA.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14

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Feb 10

From cruise ship chaos to holy moments of healing. In this episode, we start with some real-life as Pearl shares a holiday mishap that turns into laughter, perspective and grace. But the heart of this conversation goes deeper. We talk about receiving the love of God, not striving for it, not earning it, but truly receiving it. Because when we let ourselves rest in His love, real healing begins from the inside out. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”). Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seat belts on though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase Trim Healthy Wisdom and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to www.TrimHealthyMembership.com to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to www.Youtube.com/TrimHealthyMama Join KIAORA: Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to www.KIAORA.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3

We’ve got huge, huge, huge news… and it comes in a small package. Our brand-new book is up for pre-order, and it’s only 160 pages. Don’t raise an eyebrow. This is the 'primer you’ve been waiting for', all our best Trim Healthy wisdom, but packaged into practical daily skills that make healthy living feel doable again. It’s called Seven Skills to Lasting Health , and we did something fun: seven mini-podcasts (one for each skill) so you can start living the skills now —way before the book lands. Because the book doesn’t drop until June, and we wanted you equipped, ready, and already seeing wins. And yes—we didn’t just toss in a few recipes and call it a day. There are 21 recipes in the book, plus professionally filmed recipe videos when you pre-order (big lighting, big cameras… are you proud of us? We’re proud of us). If you’ve been a THM vet, this will refresh your rhythm and make you go, 'Oh my goodness… It’s been this simple all along.' If you’re newer—or you’ve got a friend you’ve been afraid to hand a 'big book' to. This is the perfect share without anybody thinking you joined a cult on the hilltop. In today’s episode, we also get into a hot topic: Blue Zones —those pockets around the world where people live long, strong, and surprisingly carby lives. We break down what they actually eat (spoiler: it’s not the standard American carb chaos), why fermented foods matter so much, what protein looks like “the longevity way,” and why walking is wonderful… but not the whole story. And then we wrap it all up with the secret sauce nobody wants to talk about until they’re tired and honest: community —the kind that keeps you alive, even when it comes with quirks, sparks, and learning how to love people anyway. So come hang with us—Pearl, Serene, and Danny—while we broadcast the rebel signal for better health to every home… and maybe become 'blue zoners' wherever you live. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”) . Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seat belts on though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase Trim Healthy Wisdom and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to www.TrimHealthyMembership.com to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to www.Youtube.com/TrimHealthyMama Join KIAORA : Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to www.KIAORA.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27

In this episode, we brought in the very special Coach Amy to talk about the official relaunch of the Trim Healthy Coaching program and what it means for mamas who need support and women who feel called to coach. Pre-order the book: https://store.trimhealthymama.com/the-7-skills-to-lasting-health-pre-order/ Learn about THM Coaching (hire a coach or become one): https://store.trimhealthymama.com/trim-healthy-mama-certified-coaching-program/ Conference info (The Gathering, July 9–11, 2026 | Franklin, TN): https://store.trimhealthymama.com/trim-healthy-mama-conference-2026-the-gathering/ If you’ve been doing THM for years and feel like you need a refresh… or you’re brand new and want something simple to start with… this one’s for you. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”). Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seat belts on though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase Trim Healthy Wisdom and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to www.TrimHealthyMembership.com to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to www.Youtube.com/TrimHealthyMama Join KIAORA: Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to www.KIAORA.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20

In this episode of The Poddy, we talk about what it really means to contend — not from hustle, striving, or anxiety, but from a place of rest, faith, and hope. We share why we refuse to settle for halfway living in our health, inner peace, marriages, aging, and walk with God. Contending doesn’t mean pressure or burnout. It means deciding that “fine” isn’t the finish line — and believing fullness is still possible. In this conversation, we touch on: • Why comfort was never meant to be the goal • How our minds can cultivate peace instead of fear • Why inner peace is built, not stumbled upon • How rest becomes the real power source • Breaking cycles of anxiety and quiet settling • Contending in marriage, even when it’s not easy • Why gratitude changes everything • The long game of love, commitment, and fantastic aging • How faith and health work together when we choose to contend As always, we take a few classic rabbit trails along the way — including some thoughts on why certain body parts people once considered “useless” might matter more than we’ve been told. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “okay” but know there’s more, this episode is an invitation to contend — not with stress, but with hope. Tune in and remember: the abundant life isn’t passive, and fullness is worth fighting for — from rest. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”). Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seat belts on, though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting-edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase ⁠Trim Healthy Wisdom⁠ and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: ⁠Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store⁠ with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to ⁠www.TrimHealthyMembership.com⁠ to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to ⁠ / trimhealthymama⁠ Join KIAORA: Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to ⁠www.KIAORA.com⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices