This Top 100 podcast provides evidence-based education on metabolic health, hormones, and weight regulation for Catholic women in their 30s and 40s. Hosted by a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Nutrition–Certified Practitioner, the show examines the physiology behind weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, and perimenopause.
Independently named one of the Top 15 Catholic podcasts, each episode translates clinical nutrition science and functional health concepts into clear, practical education—without extreme dieting or conflicting with Catholic moral teaching. Topics include metabolic resilience, blood sugar regulation, hormonal transitions, and sustainable lifestyle factors that support long-term health.
Content is educational only and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
LET'S CONNECT!
STEP 1: Connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicmetabolism
STEP 2: Grab your free Hormone Hacker's Guide for Women: RootedWellness.Academy/hormonehacker
STEP 3: Questions? Interested in working together? Send me an email: Kristen.Noriega.RDN@gmail.com
05/01/26
Am I in Perimenopause? Early Symptoms, Hormone Changes & Signs Most Women Miss
Are you exhausted, anxious, gaining weight, struggling with sleep, or feeling unlike yourself—but being told everything is “normal”? You may be experiencing early perimenopause symptoms. In this episode, we break down: What perimenopause actually is … Read more
04/13/26
358. Perimenopause & Weight Gain: Control What You Can Control
Perimenopause is coming—whether we feel ready or not. And for many women in their 30s and 40s, it brings a wave of questions about perimenopause symptoms, weight gain, fatigue, hormones, and metabolism. In this series, we’re approaching perimenopause… Read more
02/11/26
357. Struggling to Stick to Your Routine? St. Benedict, Schedule Integrity & a Gentle Lenten Reset for Moms
Why is it so hard to follow the routines we carefully create? In this episode, we’re talking about schedule integrity — the ability to honor the plan you already decided on — and why so many Catholic women feel stuck in the exhausting cycle of planni… Read more
01/29/26
356. Exhaustion Isn’t Your Vocation: Minerals and Metabolic Support
Extreme exhaustion isn’t normal—and it’s not the price of motherhood, marriage, ministry, or faithfulness. If your fatigue is stealing your patience, your presence, and your joy, your body may be crying out for something deeper than rest: minerals an… Read more
01/26/26
355. Behind the Scenes of 2025 + Metabolic Restoration: Who It’s For, What’s Inside
I disappeared in 2025 from the podcast and all things online. Where did I go, you might be wondering?? The truth is: I didn’t stop caring. I got more intentional. In 2025, I made a decision to pause accepting clients—not because I wasn’t called to … Read more
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