How to Feel Like Yourself During the Holidays

Feeling bloated, puffy, or uncomfortable this holiday season? You are not alone. In this episode, we break down what bloat actually is, why it spikes during the holidays, and the small shifts that help you feel lighter, energized, and comfortable again — without restriction.You’ll learn the timing mistake that worsens digestion, how soluble fiber and bitters support motility, why eating before late dinners matters, and simple tools like ginger, still water, and post-meal walks that actually make a difference.This is a realistic, evidence-informed approach to gut comfort — something you can apply today whether you're traveling, eating out more, or just wanting to enjoy food without discomfort.Listen in, screenshot your favorite moment, and share it — I love seeing these tools show up in your life. Grab your 3 meals on my SubstackSupport the show

Feeling off during the holidays? This episode shares five simple, realistic tools to keep your energy, digestion, hormones, blood sugar, and hunger cues steady — without restriction or “starting over in January.” For easy protein + fiber snack ideas, head to my Substack.Support the show

Learn the 3 tools I swear by for toning up with light structure and real results. You’ll also find 3 exclusive high-protein, high-fiber recipes on my Substack — and it’s your final chance to join the New & Improved NTG Rebalance, a 14-day reset built for women’s metabolism and hormones.Support the show

In a full, busy season — six months postpartum, teething baby, short naps, and energy all over the place — these are the three simple habits keeping me grounded, energized, strong, and balanced.They’re realistic, evidence-based, and built around real food, minerals, and micro-habits that actually fit your day — whether you’re postpartum, perimenopausal, or just pulled in a million directions.For the Glow-Up Coffee recipe, product links, and full details, head to Substack: nourishthriveglow.substack.comSupport the show

If you’re in your 30s or 40s and feeling like your metabolism suddenly stopped working — this one’s for you.In this episode, we break down why fat loss feels harder in perimenopause, what’s actually happening hormonally and metabolically, and the 6 science-backed strategies that make fat loss possible again.You’ll learn:How fluctuating estrogen impacts fat storage, blood sugar, and sleepWhy you need more of certain nutrients (not less)How to create a smart deficit that works with your hormones3 NTG tools you can start this weekExample meals that balance hunger, cravings, and energy🎧 Listen now — and grab the full companion post + recipes on Substack: 👉 “Why Fat Loss Feels Harder in Perimenopause — and What to Do About It”Support the show

Most of us think metabolism is about what we eat — but when you eat might matter even more. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the science of circadian fasting — a gentle, daylight-aligned approach to time-restricted eating that supports hormones, energy, and metabolism (without skipping breakfast).You’ll learn: • Why women respond differently to fasting — and what the research actually shows • How meal timing impacts cortisol, insulin, and fat storage • My ideal “circadian day” — light, meals, movement, and wind-down routines • The 3 daily anchors to sync your biology: morning light + movement, eat with the sun, and evening wind-down • Real-life meal ideas that hit the sweet spot: 30 g protein + 10 g fiberGrab my full 3 circadian-friendly meal recipes on Substack: nourishthriveglow.substack.com(Full references and disclaimer available on Substack.)Support the show

Your body runs on a 24-hour clock — your circadian rhythm. When you align meals, light, and movement with this rhythm, weight loss feels easier, hormones stay balanced, sleep improves, and energy stabilizes. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the science of circadian rhythms and how women can use timing as a fat-loss and hormone tool.You’ll learn:Why the same meal burns up to 40–50% more calories in the morning than at night.How disrupted rhythms (late meals, light at night) slow metabolism and worsen cravings.The powerful link between circadian and infradian rhythms (your monthly cycle).A clinical study showing women who ate a bigger breakfast and smaller dinner lost 2x more weight than the opposite group [Jakubowicz et al., 2013].✨ My 3 NTG circadian tools you can start today:Morning light + short movementEat with the sun (bigger lunch, lighter dinner)Evening wind-down👉 Small shifts = big changes. Listen in for science-backed, realistic ways to reset your body clock and support fat loss, hormones, sleep, and energy.📩 Bonus: Grab my free Circadian Meals guide in the show notes Support the show

This bonus episode is a peek inside my exact PMS routine — the foods, drinks, and habits I lean on the week before my period to ease bloating, cravings, and fatigue.You’ll learn:Morning “Glowing Greens” + gut-soothing drinksHormone-friendly meals (Metabolism Oats + Turkey Pumpkin Chili) Why workouts feel harder + what movement works bestThe quick checklist I follow to keep energy and mood steadySmall, realistic shifts → big relief in PMS week.👉 See show notes for recipes and links to my full PMS checklist.Support the show

PMS is common — but it’s not inevitable. In this episode, I break down:What’s really happening in your cycle the week before your periodThe 3 hidden PMS drivers: stress, gut, and liver3 evidence-based PMS tools that actually work (Mineral Reset, Ginger + Flax, Anti-inflammatory Boost)Targeted supplements with research support: magnesium, B6, omega-3s, vitamin EAction Step: Pick ONE PMS anchor this week — magnesium at night, ginger + flax daily, or an anti-inflammatory booster. Little habits → big changes.👉 Download your Free Hormone Guide here for more cycle-support tools.Support the show

PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age — but it’s more than an ovarian issue. It’s a whole-body hormone and metabolic imbalance.In this episode of The NTG Method Podcast, Sarah shares 5 practical tools to address the true root drivers of PCOS: insulin resistance, inflammation, and stress. These same strategies also support PMS, irregular cycles, acne, hair changes, and hormone-driven weight struggles.What You’ll Learn:Why blood sugar balance is the #1 anchor for hormone healthHow the liver and gut clear hormones (and what happens when they don’t)The right way to build muscle without spiking cortisolStress-reset habits that restore ovulation and energyEvidence-based supplements that may support PCOS naturallyPCOS isn’t a life sentence. With the right tools, you can regulate cycles, support fertility, clear skin, and protect long-term health.Share this episode with a friend and subscribe so you never miss a new NTG tool.Grab your free Five-Day PCOS Meal Plan Support the show