Episode 11: Women’s Blood Sugar 101: What You Need To Know & Do To Find Balance

If your afternoon crashes and cravings are calling the shots, your blood sugar—not your willpower—might be driving the show. In this episode, Brigid breaks down how daily spikes and crashes in blood sugar sabotage energy, hormone health, sleep, and body composition—and the simple, science-backed meal tweaks that will stabilize your day without going low-carb. What You’ll Learn In This Episode Why blood sugar balance matters for energy, hormones, sleep, and longevity The “roller coaster” effect—and how healthy foods can still spike glucose Women’s health: perimenopause/menopause, PCOS, postpartum & insulin sensitivity The insulin “school bus” analogy you’ll never forget Real-life fixes: plate-building, protein goals, fiber, and post-meal movement How CGMs, cravings, and consistency fit into functional nutrition Quick wins to improve inflammation, cravings, and sleep quality—fast Timestamps 00:03 – Intro: Why blood sugar is a women’s health power lever 02:12 – The “roller coaster” & how common foods trigger spikes 04:39 – Hormones, perimenopause/menopause & insulin resistance 06:51 – Fatigue stats, cravings, and energy dips explained 07:30 – Real client wins: labs, perimenopause symptoms, sleep 09:09 – Blood Sugar 101: glucose, insulin & metabolic health 11:29 – The insulin “school bus” analogy 13:48 – Pregnancy, postpartum, gestational diabetes—what shifts 20:55 – Beyond carb counting: functional nutrition for type 1 & type 2 23:17 – GLP-1s, HRT & why food-first strategies matter 27:53 – Weight & body composition: insulin as a fat-storing hormone 36:57 – Your plan: whole foods, protein, fiber, three meals 44:00 – What’s Included in the 7-Day Blood Sugar Reset 46:21 – How to join the Blood Sugar Reset Next Steps & Links Ready to get off the blood sugar roller coaster? Try the 7-Day Blood Sugar Reset for practical meal plans, dietitian coaching, and accountability to improve energy, mood, cravings, and sleep. Join the Blood Sugar Reset here Watch the full episode on YouTube Brigid’s Website Brigid’s Instagram