The Glucose Diaries with Stephanie Lindamood
You’re doing your best to eat healthy, but you still feel tired, bloated, and stuck.
The scale won’t move, your energy crashes after lunch, and your doctor keeps saying your labs look “normal.”Welcome to The Glucose Diaries™, the bite-sized podcast that helps you finally understand what’s really going on inside your body — and how to fix it naturally.
Host Stephanie Lindamood breaks down confusing wellness advice into calm, clear, science-backed lessons that actually make sense. Each short episode explores everyday topics like how to balance blood sugar, why you feel tired after eating, what insulin resistance really is, and simple food and lifestyle swaps that restore energy and confidence in your 40s and beyond.Whether you’re dealing with cravings, stubborn weight gain, bloating, or brain fog, this show helps you connect the dots between your food, hormones, and metabolism — so you can finally take control of your health without restrictive diets or burnout.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.
The Glucose Diaries with Stephanie Lindamood
Ep 15. 7 Starbucks Holiday Hacks to Prevent the Sugar Crash (and the January Regret)
Not to be dramatic, but Starbucks holiday drinks are basically sugar in a Santa cup. 🎄 In this episode, Stephanie breaks down her 7 best hacks to enjoy your festive drinks without sending your blood sugar into chaos. You’ll learn exactly how to order smarter — from cutting syrups to swapping milk — and even how to make your own blood-sugar-friendly version at home.
Because joy is the goal — not glucose spikes.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why Starbucks holiday drinks can derail your progress
01:12 – Hack #1: Downsize your drink (Tall > Grande)
02:05 – Hack #2: Skip the whipped cream
02:38 – Hack #3: Choose a better milk (half & half > oat milk)
04:04 – Hack #4: Reduce the syrup pumps
05:26 – Hack #5: Build your drink in the app
06:52 – Hack #6: Stephanie’s go-to zero-sugar Starbucks order
08:45 – Hack #7: DIY pumpkin spice latte at home
10:32 – Final thoughts: Joy without the crash
Starbucks holiday drinks, low sugar Starbucks order, pumpkin spice latte hacks, peppermint mocha swaps, insulin resistance, glucose balance, holiday metabolism
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I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.
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