Podcast Episode Details
Back to Podcast Episodes
How Stress and Missing Nutrients Impact Women's Blood Glucose Control and Metabolic Health
Episode 465
What if the key to balancing your blood sugar, boosting energy, and easing hormonal symptoms wasn’t just about cutting carbs—but about nourishing your nervous system and replenishing overlooked nutrients? In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Lara Briden, renowned naturopathic doctor and author of The Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual, to unpack the profound connection between stress, metabolic health, and the autonomic nervous system.
Together, we explore why stress management is non-negotiable for women—especially during perimenopause—and how five often-missing metabolic nutrients can be game-changers for insulin sensitivity, sleep, mood, and hormone function. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, foggy, or just not yourself lately, this episode might hold the answers your body’s been asking for.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
-
The Autonomic Nervous System Drives Metabolism
Lara explains how stress alters blood sugar, hunger, and hormone regulation by disrupting the balance of your sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. -
HRV as a Metabolic Health Marker
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) isn’t just about recovery—it’s a dynamic indicator of nervous system health and metabolic resilience. -
The “Lara Briden Stack” of Metabolic Nutrients
Discover Lara’s top 5: magnesium, taurine, choline, inositol, and glycine—nutrients often missing in modern diets but essential for metabolic balance. -
Inositol for Insulin Resistance and Sleep
This unsung hero supports blood sugar regulation, neurotransmitter balance, and sleep quality—especially helpful in PCOS and perimenopause. -
Glycine: Gentle Yet Powerful
Glycine calms the nervous system, supports detox, and helps improve tolerance to other supplements—making it a safe entry point for sensitive individuals. -
Berberine vs. Metformin
Berberine’s gut-health benefits and insulin-sensitizing effects are comparable to metformin—but Lara advises caution due to potential medication interactions.
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:
00:00 – Introduction
00:41 – Nervous system’s role in metabolism
02:35 – HRV tracking and daily stress load
03:13 – Ovulation as a metabolic health marker
05:25 – 5 key missing nutrients for women
07:41 – How to dose inositol for results
08:33 – Glycine for calming and detox support
10:39 – How berberine supports gut and glucose
11:33 – The Lara Briden Stack for perimenopause
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com
Join The High Performance Health Community
A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible:
Sign up to my Fresh Start Newsletter: Start your week feeling in control with one simple, science-backed step for your hormones, health and longevity—get your free weekly fresh start at angelafoster.me/freshstart<
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago