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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 40 MIN

The Real Reason You’re Tired, Craving Sugar & Gaining Weight

from She's Leveling Up! · host SIMONE LOVELL

In this episode, Simone sits down with Dr. Manu Gill to unpack one of the biggest missing pieces for so many women: blood sugar.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still struggling with:stubborn fatcravingsfood noiseenergy crashesbrain fogmood swingswhy cravings and food noise are often physiological, not a willpower issuethe connection between blood sugar, mood, anxiety, and brain fogwhy so many women crash in the afternoonwhat GLP-1 actually is and how the body makes it naturallysimple ways to support GLP-1 through blood sugar regulationthe role of stress and cortisol in fat storagepractical steps women can start taking right awayprioritizing proteinwalking after mealsimproving sleepavoiding overly long fastspaying attention to the order you eat your food…this conversation is for you.Dr. Manu breaks down the science of blood sugar, insulin, GLP-1, cortisol, and cravings in a way that is easy to understand and deeply validating. This episode is a powerful reminder that so many women are not broken — they simply have biology that needs support.Together, Simone and Dr. Manu discuss:what blood sugar actually is and why women should carewhat happens when blood sugar spikes and crasheswhy insulin is known as a fat storage hormonecommon signs of poor blood sugar regulationOne of the biggest takeaways from this episode:This is not a personality issue. It’s often a blood sugar issue.Dr. Manu also shares simple, actionable strategies to start supporting blood sugar naturally, including:This is an eye-opening conversation for anyone who feels stuck in her body and wants to better understand what’s really going on.Connect with Dr. Manu GillInstagram: @drmanugillWebsite: drmanugill.comConnect with SimoneFor more support, recipes, workouts, and hormone-smart fat loss tips, connect with Simone on Instagram: @simonenlovell

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