When Eating Enough Isn’t Enough: Micronutrients & Women’s Mental Health

In this episode, Sarah and Meredith unpack one of the biggest blind spots in women’s health: micronutrient deficiencies that show up as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and “just feeling off.” They discuss how modern stress, under-fueling, training demands and medications  can quietly drain the body’s reserves, and share their favorite real-life nutrition strategies and supplements to consider to support mood, focus, and energy. Mentioned in This Episode:Legion’s Recharge and Hydrate (use code FORD for 3rd-party tested, clinically supplements) Fortify Health Coaching’s mentorship and education platform for coachesHow to start “minding your micronutrients” without turning it into another diet and strategies to support your adrenals Chapters00:00 Introduction and Exciting Updates05:28 Micronutrients and Mental Health11:37 The Importance of Nourishment17:58 Key Micronutrients for Mental Well-being23:10 Practical Tips for Nutrient Intake28:44 Shopping Strategies for Nutrient-Dense Foods