The Essentials, Ep 3: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

This week, we're continuing "The Essentials" — a throwback mini-series in honor of our 50th episode! Each episode in this 5-part series has been thoughtfully selected from the archives to illuminate a different foundational layer of women's health.  In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that plays a major role in your overall health but is often overlooked: blood sugar balance. Whether you deal with energy crashes, intense sugar cravings, mood swings, brain fog, stubborn weight gain—or if something just feels "off" and you're not sure what it is—your blood sugar could be the missing piece of the puzzle. I break down what blood sugar is, how it connects to everything (from metabolism and hormones to sleep and mood), and simple effective strategies to bring your body back into balance.   Resources: • Personalized functional lab testing → • [Free quiz] Which test is ideal for you? → • Follow Tanya on Instagram for more →   In this episode: 02:51 — The basics of blood sugar balance
 05:08 — Signs that your blood sugar is too high or too low 06:55 — Short vs long term effects of blood sugar dysregulation 09:32 — The connection between blood sugar and hormonal imbalance 
 11:50 — Simple nutrition tips to keep your blood sugar stable
 14:19 — Lifestyle factors that have a positive impact  16:30 — How testing can help identify deeper imbalances 17:39 — Herbs and supplements to support blood sugar balance 19:09 — Practical daily steps you can take for healthy blood sugar   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!