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Blood Sugar Masterclass: End Cravings, Balance Energy & Feel Better
Description
What if your fatigue, cravings, brain fog, mood swings, and even accelerated aging all traced back to one overlooked factor—your blood sugar?
In this special 50th episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid brings together insights from four of the world's leading experts in blood sugar, nutrition, longevity, and metabolic health. You'll learn why blood sugar balance is about so much more than diabetes prevention—and how it impacts your energy, hormones, inflammation, food cravings, cognitive function, and long-term health.
Featuring highlights from conversations with Kelly LeVeque, Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess), Dr. Sarah Berry, and Dr. Tim Spector, this episode breaks down complex science into practical strategies you can start using today.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
- Why blood sugar balance can reduce cravings and "food noise"
- The difference between blood sugar spikes and blood sugar crashes
- How insulin resistance affects women's health and hormone health
- Why protein, healthy fats, and fiber help stabilize blood sugar
- The surprising connection between blood sugar and aging (glycation)
- How glucose spikes may contribute to inflammation and chronic disease
- What continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can teach us about our health
- Why calorie counting alone often fails women
- How blood sugar impacts energy, mood, hunger, and body composition
- The science-backed habits that help improve energy and metabolic health
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Blood Sugar Mastery
- 02:47 Understanding Macronutrients and Their Impact
- 05:59 The Role of Carbohydrates in Blood Sugar Levels
- 09:10 Insights from Kelly Levesque on Blood Sugar Balance
- 11:57 Jesse Inchauspé: The Glucose Goddess
- 14:51 Managing Glucose Spikes for Better Health
- 17:57 The Science Behind Food Choices and Glucose Response
- 21:10 Addressing Criticism and Evolving Science
- 24:47 Reversing Prediabetes and Diabetes Myths
- 25:45 Understanding Glycation and Its Effects
- 29:14 Insights from Dr. Sarah Berry on Blood Sugar
- 37:59 The Gut-Brain Connection and Nutrition Science
- 46:39 The Importance of Symptom Awareness in Health
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess) Episode
+ Dr. Sarah Berry Episode
+ Dr. Tim Spector Episode
+ Kelly LeVeque Episode (coming soon!)
+ Join The Blood Sugar Reset
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram