What if the reason nothing is working… isn’t you—it’s the diets?If you’ve been stuck in cycles of restriction, burnout, and frustration, this episode breaks down why most diets fail women—and what to do instead. Brigid shares the 5 foundational principles of functional nutrition that support real, sustainable results—without extremes, guesswork, or starting over (again).What You’ll Learn In This Episode:Why most diets are designed to fail women’s health long-termHow chronic dieting impacts metabolism, hormones, and inflammationWhy the scale is misleading (and what to track instead)The difference between nutrient intake vs. absorption (and why it matters for gut health)Why personalized nutrition beats one-size-fits-all elimination dietsThe missing mindset shift that determines long-term successHow to start using food as medicine in a sustainable wayTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Its Importance01:50 Understanding Diet Failures and Nutrition Principles05:56 The Role of the Scale and Holistic Health Metrics08:06 Nutrient Consumption vs. Absorption12:36 Biochemical Individuality in Nutrition Plans17:08 Mindset and Its Impact on Nutrition SuccessIf you’re ready to stop guessing and start seeing real results, this episode is your roadmap to a more personalized, sustainable approach to women’s nutrition and functional health.Resources & Links:+ Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call+ Watch the full episode on YouTube+ Brigid’s Website+ Brigid’s Instagram
AI Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Top Glucose Hacks Every Woman Should Know (Especially During Pregnancy) | Glucose Goddess (Jessie Inchauspé)
The Hidden Link Between Mothers, Daughters & Food Struggles | Geneen Roth on Emotional Eating & Food Freedom
Extreme Diets, Bloating, and Burnout: How Tara Reclaimed Her Health
Why You Feel Off: 5 Nutrient Deficiencies (Including Magnesium) That Wreck Energy, Hormones & Blood Sugar
Free AI-powered recaps of The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.