Metabolic Mindset
Metabolic Mindset is a science-backed podcast that breaks down metabolic physiology into simple, practical strategies you can actually live by. Hosted by dietitian Shara Perry, each episode cuts through nutrition dogma and teaches you how to fuel, train, and live for better energy, hormones, and long-term health.
Episodes
8 episodes
Taurine: Energy Regulation, Not Stimulation
Taurine is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in modern nutrition—often associated with energy drinks, but rarely understood for what it actually does in the body.In this episode of Metabolic Mindset, I discuss the physiolo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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9:13
Why Overtraining Is Not Helping You Lose Fat
In this episode of Metabolic Mindset, Registered Dietitian Shara Perry breaks down why more exercise isn’t always the answer for fat loss. Chronic high-intensity training, under-fueling, and elevated cortisol can actually stall fat loss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:40
Supplements That Support a Pro-Metabolic Framework
Most supplements on the market don’t actually support your metabolism. In this episode, I break down which supplements are truly worth your time—covering multivitamins, magnesium, electrolytes, vitamin E, creatine, and glycine—and how they supp...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:28
The Randle Cycle: A Physiology-Based Explanation of Fuel Competition and Energy Efficiency
Episode 5 – The Randle Cycle: A Physiology-Based Explanation of Fuel Competition and Energy EfficiencyWhy do so many people feel better when they reintroduce carbohydrates — yet can’t explain why?In this episode of Meta...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:05
The Physiology of Chronic Dieting and Metabolic Adaptation
In this episode of Metabolic Mindset, we go beyond calories and macros and dive deep into the physiology of chronic dieting and metabolic adaptation. You’ll learn exactly how prolonged calorie restriction alters thyroid function, lepti...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:41
Why Fat Loss Stalls on “Perfect” Macros: The Physiology
In this episode, we break down why fat loss can stall even when calories are controlled and workouts are consistent. You’ll learn how cortisol, thyroid signaling, fuel availability, and recovery determine whether your body burns fat or holds on...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:19
How to Calculate Calories & Macros in a Pro-Metabolic Framework
In this episode of Metabolic Mindset, I break down how to calculate calories and macros using a pro-metabolic framework. You’ll learn how to estimate true maintenance calories, adjust intake for fat loss, maintenance, or muscle gain, and set ma...
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Episode 2
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