Carbs Aren’t the Enemy: Reframing Insulin Resistance & Women’s Hormonal Health with Stephanie Crassweller EP304

Send us Fan MailCarbs have been villainized in women’s wellness spaces for years. But what if cutting carbs is actually making your hormonal symptoms worse?In this empowering episode, Cody is joined by holistic hormone educator Stephanie Crassweller to break down the truth about insulin resistance, metabolism, and why carbs might be the very thing your body is begging for—especially during perimenopause and menopause.You’ll learn:Why carbs are not the root cause of insulin resistanceHow stress and under-eating sabotage your metabolismThe surprising connection between carbs, ovulation, and progesteroneWhich carbs actually support balanced hormones and better energyWhy women need a different approach than men—and how to reclaim yoursThis is your permission slip to stop fearing food, start honoring your body, and get the tools to feel nourished, energized, and balanced again.In This Episode, We Discuss:•The myth that carbs cause insulin resistance•How blood sugar and cortisol are intimately connected•Why women need more carbs (not less) in midlife•The role of carbs in supporting thyroid, fertility, and overall hormonal health•Real food strategies for metabolic healing without restrictionGuest Spotlight:Stephanie Crassweller is a women’s hormone and metabolism expert who helps women ditch diet dogma and reconnect with their body’s natural rhythms. Through science-backed strategies and a compassionate, no-BS approach, she empowers women to heal their metabolism and thrive through every hormonal season—from periods to perimenopause to menopause.Resources & Links:•Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @vitalityoet.stephanie•Learn more about Stephanie’s offerings: Here!•Support your hormones with Mixhers supplements, designed by women, for women: mixhers.com→ Use code CODY at checkout for a special listener discount!Loved this episode?Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more women find this supportive space. And share this episode with a friend who’s ready to stop fearing food and start feeling amazing.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders