As a woman who can seemingly conquer it all, is trying to "eat clean" and do the right things, yet feels like she is running on empty...

It's not your fault! Your body is simply begging you to support it in a different way.

This episode will unpack: -why so many faithful -disciplined women feel exhausted -the hidden cost of chronic under-fueling + stress -why “doing everything right” can still backfire

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Hi friends, and welcome to a very special episode of the podcast! If you’ve been with me for a while, you know this show has always been about supporting women in their health journeys. Today, I’m excited to announce a big change: our podcast is rebranding as Catholic Women’s Metabolism.

This new name reflects exactly who we serve—Catholic women in their 30s and 40s navigating metabolism, hormones, and weight changes—and the evidence-based, clinically grounded education you’ll hear in every episode.

You may be wondering why the change. Over the last five years, I’ve realized that my listeners need more than general health tips—they need science-backed information, personalized for midlife women, delivered in a way that respects Catholic teaching on the body and moral health.

So, everything you’ve loved about this show—honest discussion, practical insights, and compassionate guidance—remains, but now the focus is sharper: helping you understand your metabolism, your hormones, and your health through a faith-aligned and clinically informed lens.

For those who may be new here, I’m Kristen Noriega, a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Nutrition–Certified Practitioner. I’ve worked with hundreds of women to understand the physiology behind weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, thyroid function, and perimenopause, and now I get to bring that expertise to you, right here in this podcast.

This show has also been recognized as a Top 100 podcast and independently named one of the Top 15 Catholic podcasts, which is truly an honor. I’m grateful for this community of women seeking clarity and health stewardship in alignment with their faith.

Moving forward, you can expect episodes that are:

•Educational and evidence-based, exploring metabolism, hormones, and weight regulation

•Faith-aligned, grounded in Catholic teaching about the body as a gift to steward

•Practical, with lifestyle strategies rooted in science, not extreme dieting or quick fixes.

Each episode will help you understand your body better, improve metabolic resilience, and feel confident in caring for your health in a sustainable, ethical way.

So here’s what I’d love for you to do:

1. SUBSCRIBE to the newly rebranded Catholic Women’s Metabolism wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Thank you for being part of this community. I’m so excited for this next chapter, and I can’t wait to help you understand your metabolism, steward your health, and embrace the body God gave you with confidence and clarity. Let’s do this!

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