The Fueled & Free Podcast
Hosted by Margaret Powell, a Functional Nutritionist, The Fueled & Free Podcast is a women's health podcast that helps you cut through the noise of the wellness world, ditch diet culture & reclaim your metabolism.
Informative and relatable wisdom + guidance for the everyday woman, we cover topics on nutrition, hormones, gut health, thyroid health, nervous system regulation tools, motherhood, and more.New episodes release every Wednesday! Connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretannpowell or email fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com.To learn more about working with Margaret and her team, head to https://fueledandfree.com/.
Episodes
70 episodes
69. Mastering The Mundane With ADHD Mom Coach Amy Hann
ADHD can show up in ways we don’t always expect - especially for moms juggling the everyday demands of parenting, career, personal growth, and everything in between!Today’s episode features Amy Hann, the creator of Master the ...
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68. Microdosing GLP-1s / Semaglutides: A Tool For Reducing Inflammation, Weight Loss, & Insulin Resistance
Today’s episode topic is a LONG time coming, and it’s something that is both intriguing + triggering: GLP1’s and semaglutide peptides. I know there are sooo many strong opinions about GLP-1s (especially in the holistic he...
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67. Estrogen Dominance In Perimenopause: Why You’re Bloated, Gaining Weight, Moody, & Have Heavy Periods
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and you’ve been struggling with issues like bloating, brain fog, unmanageable PMS, weight gain, and more, today’s episode is for YOU.All of these frustrating symptoms may be pointing to estrog...
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66. Spring is the Season for Detox and Cleansing Winter Stagnation + Why Histamine Issues Are Worse in the Spring
Spring is upon us, but this season is sooo much more than blooming flowers and warmer days. It’s a time of profound energetic shifts that your body FEELS, before your mind even catches on.I’m chatting about spring from both Tr...
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65. Hot Flashes and Night Sweats, WTF is Going On?!
One of the MOST uncomfortable symptoms that every woman will experience (at some time or another) are…hot flashes.Both hot flashes and night sweats are super frustrating and unpredictable. Whether you’ve felt those ov...
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64. Why Minerals Matter in Perimenopause + How to Avoid the Midlife Mineral Crash
Today’s episode is covering a topic that can be a major game-changer for your health: MINERALS!Minerals are one of those things I’m super passionate about, but they tend to be overlooked in the holistic health space. ...
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63. Should You Test Your Hormones Before Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
If you’re in the trenches of perimenopause, you may be thinking about testing your hormones - especially if you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT).I’m diving into how to know if you *really* need hormone testing before star...
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62. Why Gut & Digestion Changes During Perimenopause + Bloating, Constipation, Reflux, and What to Do About It
If you’re in your mid/late 30s, 40s, or even 50s, you’ve probably noticed some annoying changes with your gut health. Maybe you’re struggling with more bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, or you can tell your digestion is just ...
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61. Supporting Progesterone in Perimenopause + Why Optimal Progesterone Matters
If you’re in your mid to late 30’s / 40’s, and experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance like weight gain, mood issues, disrupted sleep, brain fog, & bloating, chances are, your progesterone needs support!Progesterone is...
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60. Why You’re Gaining Weight in Perimenopause
You’ve probably noticed that it’s harder to lose weight in perimenopause. You may be feeling ‘fluffy’, and your clothes aren’t fitting as well. Weight gain feels inevitable, and unfortunately, what you did in your 20s or early 30s to combat thi...
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59. Are You in Perimenopause? Are You Prepared for What's to Come? What’s ACTUALLY Happening with Your Hormones in Your Mid/Late 30's and 40's
Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series focused on…perimenopause!Perimenopause affects women as early as mid to late thirties, and it’s commonly known as a ‘second puberty’ (not super appealing, right?!) Many women don’t know w...
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58. Client Case Study: Healing Chronic Bloating, Gas, Low Energy and Food Confusion with Functional Lab Testing
Have you been curious about functional testing, and wonder if it’s the path you should pursue to optimize your health? If so, today’s episode is for you! I’m excited to give you a behind the scenes look at a compelling client ca...
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57. 2025 Wellness Trends, Longevity, Peptides + GLP 1’s, Red Light Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Hormone Replacement Therapy / HRT
To kick off 2025, I wanted to dedicate an episode to the popular health ‘trends’ that seem to be shaping the future of wellness. I’ve been entrenched in the holistic health space for about a decade now, so I’ve seen a lot!One of ...
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56. From Perfectionism To Presence, Navigating Holiday Stress, Wintering, and Romanticizing The Mundane with Life Coach Beka Gaskin
Today’s episode features a returning guest, Beka Gaskin! Beka Gaskin is a trauma-informed nervous system coach. She supports high-achieving women to nurture their inner selves and break free from the grind. Beka is a ...
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55. The PCOS-Thyroid Connection: What You Need to Know + Advocating for Proper Blood Panels
Women everywhere are being impacted by two common endocrine disorders, now, more than EVER.Both PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and hypothyroidism are affecting women globally, yet they often remain undiagnosed. These are...
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54. The Scoop on Protein Powders: Whey vs. Casein, Collagen, Protein Shakes, Ingredients to Beware Of, & Ways to Up Your Protein Intake
Today’s episode is covering all things protein powders and protein shakes!Protein powders and shakes are super popular (and convenient in our non-stop, hustle world today), but they’re not all made equally. If you’ve been wo...
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53. Castor Oil Packs For Liver Detox, Thyroid, and Skin
Curious about castor oil packs and wonder whether or not you should be using them? Castor oil packs are a therapeutic tool that really anyone can use, and something we recommend to pretty much all of our clients....
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52. How Circadian Rhythm, Cortisol + Iron Overload Affect Blood Sugar with Isaac Pohlman
Today’s episode features Isaac Pohlman, also known as the Diabetes Dietitian.Isaac Pohlman is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in public health and nutritional sciences. He was inspired to pursue nutrition after d...
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51. Do These Things BEFORE Stressing About Supplements + Lab Testing
You may think taking high-quality supplements and drink mixes are going to fix your frustrating health symptoms, but, that’s just NOT the case! If you’re hanging out on social media, you can pretty much guarantee you’re...
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50. Q&A: Thyroid Meds, Does Joint Pain = Autoimmune?, Juggling Motherhood + Work, Weight Loss While Breastfeeding
I can’t believe it, but we’ve reached the 50th episode of the Fueled & Free podcast!!This feels like an incredible accomplishment, and to celebrate, I wanted to do a fun Q&A style segment. These are a variety of ques...
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49. Calming The Cortisol: Is This Causing Belly Fat, Bloating, Cravings, Low Energy + Mood Swings?
It’s time that we tackle a hot topic that’s at the root of sooo many health issues - cortisol imbalance.If you follow any health or wellness account on social media, I know you’re seeing content regarding cortisol. Yeah..it’s trendin...
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48. The Surprising Link Between Hormonal Imbalances + Poor Gut Health
I know sooo many of you are struggling with annoying hormonal issues, like irregular periods, bloating, acne, fatigue, and more. Maybe you’ve gotten bloodwork done with your provider, and it comes back ‘normal’. Maybe you’ve bee...
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47. A Deep Dive Into the Oral Microbiome, Tongue Ties, Bleeding Gums, Airway Health, Root Canals and More with Holistic Dental Hygienist Courtland Nall
Today’s podcast episode features Courtland Nall, a holistic hygienist busting the toxic dental paradigm one topic at a time!In today’s conversation, we’re discussing a variety of topics related to both traditional and holi...
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46. 6 Signs Your Gallbladder Is In Trouble, Gallstones, Gallbladder Flares + The Connection to Estrogen Dominance, Thyroid Function + Gut Symptoms
We’re diving into gallbladder health in today’s episode!The gallbladder is often not thought of as an ‘important’ organ in your body, because it is something you can live without. But, it does WAY more than you may realize! The gal...
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45. Mastering Midlife, Perimenopause, and Aging to Thrive with Maria Claps & Kristin Johnson
Today’s podcast episode features not only one, but TWO powerhouse women - Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps.Kristin and Maria are the co-founders of the women’s health and hormone education practice Wise + Well, and they’re co-a...
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