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 developing a series of health issues during his high school and college years, including type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and hormonal imbalances. He weaves much of his personal experiences into his business, which has become the foundation for how he helps his clients.

Isaac is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things blood sugar, and is passionate about helping people get to the root cause of their blood sugar issues. Whether you’re currently experiencing blood sugar dysregulation, metabolic dysfunction, or you’re simply looking to live a more balanced lifestyle, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Episode Recap:

• Isaac’s journey of experiencing a myriad of health issues as a teen and young adult, to becoming the ‘diabetes dietitian’ {2:15}
• Why so many people are struggling with blood sugar issues today {12:07}
• How the various forms of light impact blood sugar + the critical roles that melatonin, cortisol, and leptin play {15:42}
• Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) + what you should *actually* pay attention to if you’re regularly experiencing blood sugar issues {22:00}
• Common habits to implement that can regulate & optimize blood sugar levels {25:50}
• Why metabolic dysfunction often accompanies blood sugar issues {30:09}
• Certain personality types that often struggle with blood sugar issues {31:38}
• Carving out time & really prioritizing stress management {33:28}
• Considerations to keep in mind with GLP-1 medications {38:14}
• The use of metformin + the effects of excessive iron in the body {43:01}
• The ‘blanket recommendation’ for iron during pregnancy {49:42}

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources mentioned:

• Connect with Isaac on Instagram @isaacpohlman
• Check out Isaac’s quiz: 10 Simple Questions to Pinpoint What’s Causing Your Blood Sugar Issues
• Learn more about working with Isaac by visiting his website
• Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition
• For questions or suggestions about the podcast, send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com

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 going to get bombarded by influencers + various health accounts, posting about the hottest new supplement, ESPECIALLY during Black Friday sales.

I personally love supplements - they’re a vital part of my wellness routine! However, they can be very costly, and there are other key pillars you need to have dialed in on BEFORE you spend your money on allll the supplements.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what you actually need to do before stressing about supplements + lab testing. I’m diving into factors like the importance of really cleaning up your diet and prioritizing 3 solid meals/day, taking a mindful & moderate approach to your caffeine and (especially) alcohol consumption, the major impact of poor sleep habits and excessive technology usage, and more.

If you’re at a place where you have these key, foundational pieces locked in, but you don’t want to continue DIY-ing your health, functional lab testing could be your next, best step. Getting real, clear data on yourself can be super motivating for you to take action + actually see improvements.

Our team would be honored to walk with and provide you with a strategic approach to tackle your symptoms, so you truly CAN optimize your health and well-being. You can apply to work with us in our 1-1 Deep Dive Program - we would love to get you to a place of healing AND thriving!

Episode Recap:

• Why cleaning up your nutrition first is SUPER important + how to do so {2:16}
• Prioritizing 3 square meals/day + what this can look like {5:53}
• Reducing your caffeine + alcohol intake {12:13}
• Addressing your sleep habits & phone usage {24:42}
• Your relationship with regular movement {30:31}
• When lab testing IS something you should do {32:25}

Links & References:

• EWG.org
• Opal - the #1 screen time app
• Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition
• Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
• Send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com

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 questions that came from my Instagram community, and I’m excited to cover them in more detail here.

In today’s episode, I’m diving into some of your questions such as, whether or not to get off thyroid medication, why joint pain may be ‘suddenly’ popping up for you, its possible connection to autoimmunity, balancing motherhood + career, and navigating weight loss when you’re breastfeeding.

If you resonate with these questions asked and you know it’s time to dive into your own frustrating health symptoms, I want to remind you that your LAST chance to apply to work with us in our 1-1 Deep Dive Program for 2024 is November 11th. Our team would love to help you with a personalized roadmap of what YOUR body needs, so you can *finally* step into the new year with more peace and clarity!

Whether you’ve been a dedicated, long-time listener of the podcast, or this is your first episode, I’m TRULY honored to have you here. Cheers to many more!

Episode Recap:

• Getting off Synthroid (thyroid) medication {1:19}
• Factors that greatly influence the thyroid {5:30}
• Navigating the sudden onset of joint pain + what an autoimmune condition is & how this could be connected {9:38}
• Tips for managing stress as a working mom with young children + why certain careers may not be ideal for you in motherhood {20:08}
• Trying to lose weight while breastfeeding {32:35}

Links & References:

• Episode 40: Understanding Hypothyroidism and Its Connection to ADHD, Gut Health, Toxic Exposure and Chronic Stress
• Episode 13: Summer Transitions and Rhythms with Wynne Elder
• Check out Cronometer
• Join the FREE 10 Day Calm The Cortisol Challenge
• Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition
• Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
• Send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com