The Blood Sugar Mistakes That Are Aging & Inflaming You ft. The Glucose Goddess

In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Jessie Inchauspé, also known as the Glucose Goddess, to break down the powerful role blood sugar plays in your energy, hormones, mood, and overall health. Jessie explains what glucose actually is, why spikes and crashes lead to cravings, fatigue, and inflammation, and how simple, science-backed habits can help you feel better without restrictive dieting. They walk through easy, actionable “glucose hacks,” including why a savory breakfast is key, how the order you eat your food can reduce spikes by up to 75%, and simple habits like walking after meals or using vinegar to stabilize blood sugar. The conversation also explores how glucose impacts women’s health, including perimenopause and menopause, and why blood sugar becomes harder to manage as hormones shift. Jessie also shares insights from her new book, ‘The Nine Months That Count Forever,’ revealing how nutrition during pregnancy directly shapes a baby’s brain, metabolism, and long-term health. She highlights critical nutrients like protein and choline, nutrients that up to 90% of pregnant women are missing, and explains how small dietary changes can make a lifelong difference. Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women’s health and well-being. Sponsors Prolon:  For a limited time, Prolon is offering She MD listeners15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! R+Co:  Visit randco.com and use code SheMD20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Use code SheMD20 for 20% off your first order Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/shemd and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.  Premier Protein: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. Ancient + Brave: Go to Ancientandbrave.com/planet and use the code SHEMD for 10 dollars off any purchase.  Care.com: Start your senior care journey with confidence. When it’s not you, it’s Care.com. For a limited time, go to Care.com and use code SHEMD for 20% off of your initial care.com subscription or a Senior Care Advisor Plan. What You’ll Learn What glucose is and why it’s your body’s primary energy source What causes blood sugar spikes and why they lead to crashes, cravings, and fatigue Why a sweet breakfast sets you up for a full day of sugar cravings The simple “food order” hack that can reduce glucose spikes by up to 75% How walking or moving after meals helps stabilize blood sugar Why vinegar before meals can significantly reduce glucose spikes How blood sugar impacts hormones, mood, inflammation, and aging Why glucose regulation becomes more important during perimenopause and menopause The connection between blood sugar and mental health, including anxiety and brain fog How nutrition during pregnancy shapes a baby’s brain, metabolism, and long-term health Why most pregnant women are deficient in key nutrients like protein and choline How to optimize your diet before and during pregnancy for better outcomes Key Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to SHE MD (02:16) Meet The Glucose Goddess Story (04:48) How A Glucose Monitor Changed Everything (06:49) What Glucose Really Does In Your Body (08:36) Why Glucose Spikes Are Dangerous (10:54) The Powerful Savory Breakfast Hack (12:23) The Truth About Fruit And Sugar (13:39) Why Orange Juice Is Misleading (15:05) How Morning Sugar Ruins Your Day (16:21) The Food Order Hack Explained (17:51) Vinegar Trick To Reduce Spikes (27:22) How Glucose Impacts Your Sleep (29:15) The Truth About Intermittent Fasting (32:49) What GLP-1 Drugs Really Do (35:40) Blood Sugar And Mental Health Link (40:16) The Truth About Pregnancy Nutrition (59:51) Top Glucose Hacks To Start Today Key Takeaways Glucose is your body’s primary source of energy, but spikes and crashes can negatively impact your mood, energy, hormones, and long-term health. A sweet breakfast leads to a glucose spike and crash, increasing cravings and fatigue throughout the day. Eating foods in the right order… vegetables first, then protein, then carbs… can reduce glucose spikes by up to 75%. Simple habits like walking after meals or drinking vinegar before carbs can significantly stabilize blood sugar. Blood sugar regulation becomes more difficult during perimenopause and menopause, making these strategies even more important. Nutrition during pregnancy directly impacts a baby’s brain development, metabolism, and lifelong health. Choline and protein are critical nutrients during pregnancy, yet most women are not getting enough. Blood sugar stability is a powerful, immediate lever to improve energy, reduce cravings, and support overall health. Guest Bio Jessie Inchauspé, also known as the Glucose