Megan Hines: Helping Working Moms Reclaim Their Health and Energy

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Megan Hines, integrative health practitioner and founder of Functional Wellness by Meg, shares her journey from molecular biology research and teaching to building an online health coaching business. After experiencing repeated burnout—from graduate school to teaching and later running a juice bar—Megan realized that the lifestyle she believed was “healthy” was actually harming her wellbeing. This turning point led her to apply her scientific background to her own health, ultimately transforming her lifestyle and inspiring her to help other women facing similar challenges.Today, Megan works primarily with stressed working mothers who are juggling careers, family responsibilities, and their own health struggles. Through her programs, she helps women lose weight sustainably while addressing the root causes of fatigue, burnout, and metabolic imbalances. By combining functional lab testing, personalized wellness strategies, and practical lifestyle changes, Megan empowers clients to rebuild their health in a sustainable way that supports both their wellbeing and their busy lives.