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.
Episodes
18 episodes
Ep 16. How to Travel Without the Bloat, Cravings, or Weight Gain | Blood Sugar Hacks for the Holidays
Travel doesn’t have to mean sugar crashes, swollen ankles, or coming home five pounds heavier. In this episode, Stephanie shares her personal travel routine — the exact packing list, airport hacks, and food swaps she uses to keep blood sugar st...
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Episode 16
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10:34
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...
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Episode 15
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8:28
Ep 14. How to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Crash (or the Guilt)
In this episode of The Glucose Diaries, Stephanie shares her go-to holiday swaps that balance flavor and blood sugar. From your morning latte to dessert, these tweaks help you enjoy the holidays without the food coma, bloating...
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Episode 14
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6:29
Ep 13. 5 Holiday Meal Hacks to Enjoy the Feast Without the Food Coma
You don’t have to skip dessert to stay healthy this holiday season. In this episode, Stephanie shares her real-life holiday hacks for balancing joy and blood sugar — so you can enjoy your favorites without the 3 p.m. crash or ...
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Episode 13
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6:36
Ep 12. Apple Cider Vinegar: The Simple Hack to Cut Glucose Spikes by 30%
Sometimes the simplest tools are the most effective. Apple cider vinegar isn’t a magic potion, but when you use it the right way, it can cut your blood sugar spikes by up to 30% — making your curves gentler, your energy steadier, and your crash...
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Episode 12
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8:26
BONUS Ep 11.5: How to Apply a CGM (Step-by-Step Tips That Actually Work)
Ever wondered what it’s actually like to put on a continuous glucose monitor? In this quick bonus episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I apply my CGM, the tips that make it last a full two weeks, and the small tweaks that keep ...
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Episode 11
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7:23
Ep 11: Why I Wear a CGM (Even Though I’m Not Diabetic)
Imagine being able to see your blood sugar in real time — every meal, every workout, every stressful moment. That’s what a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) does, and it’s one of the most eye-opening health tools I’ve ever used, even though I do...
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Episode 11
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10:04
Ep 10: The Easiest Hack to Flatten Glucose Spikes (Without Cutting Carbs)
If you’ve ever said, “I eat healthy, but I still crash or gain weight,” this episode is for you. In The Glucose Diaries™, Stephanie reveals one of the simplest yet most powerful metabolic hacks—the order you eat your food...
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Episode 10
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5:46
Ep 09: The 2 PM Crash Isn’t Just in Your Head — It’s Your Blood Sugar
If your afternoons feel like a daily crash-and-burn, you’re not lazy — you’re on the blood sugar roller coaster. In this episode of The Glucose Diaries™, Stephanie explains what really causes that 2 p.m. fog, fatigue, and...
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Episode 9
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6:05
Ep 08: Why ‘Normal’ Labs Keep You Stuck in Fat Storage
Have you ever been told “everything looks normal” — but deep down, you know something’s off? You’re tired, inflamed, gaining fat around your midsection, or waking up at 3 a.m. every night — yet your labs say you’re fine. You’re not ima...
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Episode 8
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6:54
Ep 07: The Truth About Seed Oils: Why They Fuel Inflammation, Cravings, and Fat Storage
If your body feels inflamed, bloated, or stuck in fat storage mode, seed oils might be part of the problem. In this episode of The Glucose Diaries™, Stephanie explains how chronic inflammation drives insulin resistance—and how the...
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Episode 7
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6:40
Ep 06: Why You’re Gaining Fat Without Eating More (And How to Stop It)
If you’re gaining fat—especially around your midsection—even though you’re eating clean, working out, or eating less, this episode is for you. Your body isn’t punishing you. It’s protecting you. That “hold on to energy” signal comes from chr...
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Episode 6
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5:58
Ep 05: What Actually Causes a Glucose Spike (Besides Sugar)
Think you have to eat candy or drink soda to spike your blood sugar? Think again. In this episode of The Glucose Diaries™, Stephanie breaks down why glucose spikes happen even with “healthy” foods like oatmeal, smoothies,...
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Episode 5
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6:26
Ep 04: Why Fat Burning Shuts Down When Insulin Is High
If you’re eating less, working out more, and the scale still won’t budge, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down how insulin controls fat storage vs. fat burning, why you can be in a calorie deficit and still gain fat, and simpl...
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Episode 4
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6:30
Ep 02: You Might Be Insulin Resistant If… (10 Sneaky Signs You’ve Been Ignoring)
If you’ve ever been told “you’re just getting older” or “it’s probably hormones,” but deep down you know something feels off — this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the real-life signs of insulin resistance — the e...
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Episode 2
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6:20
Ep 03: Why ‘Normal’ Lab Work Might Be Hiding a Metabolic Storm
If your doctor keeps telling you “your labs look normal,” but you still feel tired, puffy, moody, or stuck — this episode is for you. Most people don’t realize that “normal” lab results just mean average, and in a world where almost 90...
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Episode 3
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7:23
Ep 01: The Hidden Hormone Blocking Your Fat Loss (Even If You’re Not Diabetic)
If you’ve been eating less, working out more, and still not losing weight — this episode is for you. We’re talking about insulin resistance — the hidden hormone imbalance that affects your metabolism, cravings, fat storage, and energy...
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Episode 1
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8:41