Perimenopause, Blood Sugar & Hormones Made Simple With Cara Clark EP 141

In this episode of Healthy by Heather Brown, Heather sits down with health educator Cara Clark to talk about what it really looks like to feel good in your body—especially during seasons of hormonal change.Cara shares her personal health journey and introduces her “Feel Good Way” approach, breaking down how blood sugar balance, stress, nutrition, and recovery all work together to support women’s health. They dive into practical strategies for women navigating perimenopause, including meal planning for families, fasting, sleep support, and daily habits that stabilize hormones and energy levels.This conversation also tackles common myths around perimenopause, the role of mindset and identity in healing, and simple, actionable steps women can take to get unstuck and move toward sustainable health—without extremes.If you’re looking for realistic, grace-filled guidance for supporting your body in a busy season of life, this episode is for you. 00:00 Introduction to Healthy Living02:51 Cara Clark's Journey and Philosophy05:34 The Feel Good Way: Concept and Approach08:41 Understanding Blood Sugar and Hormones11:27 Practical Steps for Women in Perimenopause14:37 Nutrition and Its Impact on Well-being17:17 The Role of Stress and Recovery20:28 Fasting and Its Benefits23:26 Practical Meal Planning for Families24:13 Understanding Carbohydrates and Women's Health27:15 Natural Remedies for Coughs and Sickness30:00 Practical Steps for Women to Get Unstuck30:55 Mindset and Identity in Health34:57 Debunking Myths About Perimenopause41:07 Managing Hormonal Changes and Sleep44:18 Daily Blood Sugar Anchors for WomenThis show is made possible with generous donations from listeners who believe in our mission to heal a sick culture. You can support our show via: Paypal: [email protected]: @Heather-Brown-0516 Links from this episode:Cara Clark’s website: https://caraclarknutrition.com/Cara Clark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraclarknutrition/?hl=enCBH Energetics episode on Healthy by Heather Brown podcast:  Restored Sleep Peptides: https://makewellness.com/8EBE36DAF7/Shopping/item?itemid=47All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://amzlink.to/az02Bko8D7V84 Connect with Heather:Heather's ebooks & products: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/Heather's Amazon storefront: https://amzlink.to/az0SBFjfgDyEl Heather’s Make Wellness peptides: https://makewellness.com/8EBE36DAF7   Heather's freebies: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/Heather's email list: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89eaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrownPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videosLTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrownHow you can show the podcast love:FOLLOW - Click the purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app.RATE - We’d love it even more if you could drop a 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.REVIEW - Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.DOWNLOAD - Click the download button to download an episode!