Fit + Fueled Life: Perimenopause, GLP-1s + Fat Loss Over 40
by Carrots 'N' Cake
Welcome to the Fit + Fueled Life podcast—where health, fitness, and fuel come together for a stronger, healthier, more confident you!I’m Tina Haupert, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, certified holistic nutrition coach, and macro cookbook author. This podcast is your go-to for sustainable fat loss, lean muscle building, hormone balance, and metabolic health—especially for women in perimenopause and beyond.Each week, we’ll dive into actionable strategies, expert insights, and real-life success stories to help you break through weight loss resistance, reclaim your energy, and create lasting change.Whether you're here to optimize your workouts, master your nutrition, balance your hormones, or level up your mindset, you’re in the right place. Let’s get you Fit + Fueled for life!
Episodes
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Ep352: The Fat-Loss Rules You Need to Rethink in Perimenopause
In this episode, Tina sits down with Lindsey Mathews, a certified strength and conditioning specialist who works with women in perimenopause and postmenopause, to talk about the fat-loss rules that may need a second look in midlife. She shares how chronic stress, under-eating, and too much…
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Ep351: How a Self-Proclaimed Workout Hater Built Significant Muscle at 57
In this episode, Tina sits down with Rita, a longtime Fit + Fueled member, who shares how her mindset shifted from chasing a number on the scale and trying to do everything perfectly to focusing on building muscle, staying consistent, and getting stronger in her 50s. She talks about how starting...
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Ep350: Why Is Your Melasma Getting Worse in Perimenopause? The Gut, Hormone & Metabolic Health Connection
In this episode, Tina sits down with Sarit Shoshani, a Metabolic Esthetician and fellow FDN practitioner, to talk about why melasma can become more persistent during perimenopause and why treating the skin alone may not address the bigger picture. She discusses the connections between…
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Ep349: The Dark Side of Peptides: What Happens When They Go Wrong
In this episode, I chat with Jennifer Woodward about my experience experimenting with peptides over the years. We get into what actually helped, what didn’t go as planned, and some unexpected side effects along the way. I’m sharing the good, the bad, and what I’ve learned about dosing, protocols,...
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Ep348: We Tried Every Gut Peptide There Is. Here's What Really Happened
In this episode, Tina sits down with Jennifer Woodward to get honest about their experiences with gut-focused peptides, including BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and GLP-1s. After years of testing, protocols, supplements, and peptides, they talk about what helped, what didn’t, and why neither of them found...
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Ep347: From Wild Child to Functional Nutrition: Addiction, Alcohol, Hormones & GLPs
In this episode, Tina sits down with Samantha Lander about the numerous ways alcohol can affect women’s health particularly hormones, gut function, nutrient status, mood, and metabolism. Drawing on Samantha’s personal shift from her “wild child” years to her work in functional nutrition, they…
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Ep346: Is Stress Sabotaging Your GLP-1 Results?
In this episode, Tina welcomes back integrative medicine practitioner Curtis Gillespie Sayers for an honest, nuanced conversation about why fat loss can feel so difficult, even when you feel like you’re doing everything “right.” Drawing from Tina’s own experience with ulcerative colitis, chronic...
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Ep345: I’m 46... 9 Things I Wish I Started at 40
If you’re 40+ and wondering what you should be doing now to feel stronger, healthier, and more like yourself as you get older, this episode is for you. Tina shares 9 things she wishes she had started at 40—from the health habits she overlooked to the things that have made the biggest difference…
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Ep344: The Shift That Makes Fat Loss Finally Click in Perimenopause
In this episode, Tina sits down with Carrots ‘N’ Cake client Meghan to talk about what can happen when you stop chasing quick-fix diets and start focusing on strength, muscle, and long-term health. Meghan shares her experience with reverse dieting, macro tracking, GLP-1 microdosing, and…
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Ep343: Bloated, Backed Up & Burnt Out: What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You After 40 with Kerri Alexrod
In this episode, Tina chats with Kerri Axelrod about why perimenopause can throw your digestion off, from bloating and constipation to changes in your gut health. They talk about how hormone shifts in perimenopause, stress, under-eating, food additives like sugar alcohols and gums, and your…
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Ep342: The Perimenopause GLP-1 Microdosing Strategy No One's Talking About with Kayla Johnson
In this episode, Tina sits down with perimenopause weight loss coach Kayla Johnson to unpack why so many women in midlife are struggling with metabolic health and why microdosing a GLP-1 may be the missing piece for some. Kayla breaks down what's actually happening in your body during this stage…
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Ep341: Retatrutide, Tesamorelin + KPV: What Worked, What Didn't, and What We'd Do Differently
In this episode, Tina chats with Jennifer Woodward and gets real about their experience with retatrutide, tesamorelin, and KPV: the wins, the surprises, and the moments that made them rethink their approach. They highlight that more isn't always better and to be paying attention when your body...
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Ep340: Everything You Think You Know About Belly Fat Is Wrong
In this episode, Tina sits down with Curtis Gillespie Sayers to challenge some of the most common assumptions about belly fat and explain why the issue is often far deeper than food and fitness. He shares how gut health, liver function, hormones, inflammation, stress, and nervous system…
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Ep339: What’s Really Driving Your Weight Loss Resistance After 40? with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, Tina sits down with Curtis to dig into what’s really behind weight loss resistance after 40. Because for a lot of women, it’s not just about calories, macros, or workouts. It’s everything happening underneath: chronic stress, inflammation, under-eating, nervous system overload…
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Ep338: The Real Connection Behind Lupus, Gut Health & Hormones with Gina Harney
In this episode, Tina sits down with fellow FDN, Gina Harney where she shares a closer look at the deeper connections between lupus, gut health, hormones, and chronic inflammation, and why these issues rarely exist in isolation. Gina discusses how stress, gut dysfunction, nutrient depletion, and...
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Ep337: Want Your Spark Back? Let’s Talk Testosterone for Women with Danielle Brandt
In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Danielle Brandt to talk about the misconceptions around testosterone for women and why the conversation is way more nuanced than social media makes it seem. We cover common signs of low testosterone in perimenopause, the different therapy…
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Ep336: Not Seeing Muscle? Your Cortisol Might Be the Problem with Katie Hardie
If you've been doing the work (lifting, eating well, staying consistent), but your body still isn't responding the way you expect, this episode is for you! I sat down with coach Katie Hardie to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in the body composition conversation:...
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Ep335: You’ve Tried Everything… Could Parasites Be the Missing Piece?
In this episode, Curtis Gillespie Sayers is back to explore one of the more overlooked (and often misunderstood) root causes of gut health: parasites. Drawing from client cases, functional testing insights, and his own evolving perspective, he shares how parasites can contribute to bloating,...
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Ep334: What Your Injuries Are Trying to Tell You After 40 (& Why You’re Not Healing)
Tina sits down with Anna Hartman to talk about what's really happening when injuries linger, recovery stalls, and nothing you try seems to work. Anna has spent years helping women understand that injuries aren't just a physical problem, they're feedback. And until you address what's driving them,...
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Ep333: GLP-1 Microdosing for Body Recomp With Margaret Powell, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina is joined by fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Margaret Powell, to explore microdosing GLP-1s and how it may support body composition and overall health (not just a lower number on the scale). Rather than relying on higher doses for rapid weight loss, they...
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Ep332: Peptide School: Stop Guessing and Start Using Peptides the Right Way
In this episode, Tina brings the conversation back to strategy. Instead of focusing on which peptide to take next, Tina walks through how to approach using peptides the right way: with clear goals, proper stacking, and realistic expectations about progress. She shares where women often go wrong...
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Ep331: Peptide School: 3 Peptides Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
In this episode, Tina breaks down three main peptide categories she finds especially helpful for women over 40. She explains the top peptides to consider, how each one works, when it might make sense to use them, and why context (like stress, nutrition, and metabolic health) ultimately determines...
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Ep330: Peptide School: Welcome to the Trust Your Body Era
In this episode, Tina shares a different way to think about peptides and performance tools… what she’s calling your “Trust Your Body Era.” Instead of chasing quick fixes or stacking a bunch of things hoping something works, she breaks down how to actually use peptides in a way that makes sense…
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Ep329: GLP-1 Isn’t Working? Here’s What’s Actually Going On with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, I’m back with Curtis Gillespie Sayers, and we dig into why GLP-1s don’t always work the way people hope, especially for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. Curtis shares insights from years of working with clients in functional nutrition and explains how things like…
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Ep328: My Experience with Tesamorelin & Ipamorelin
In this episode, Tina walks through her personal experience using the growth hormone-stimulating peptides tesamorelin and ipamorelin, which are often promoted for improving body composition, muscle growth, and stubborn belly fat in midlife. But instead of a success story, this conversation is…
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Ep327: Estrogen Dominance, Gut Dysfunction, and Fat Loss Resistance with Lois Hughey
In this episode, Tina sits down with functional nutrition coach Lois Hughey to dig into what’s really going on behind the scenes when it comes to fat loss in midlife — things like metabolic slowdown, chronic under-eating, estrogen imbalances, gut issues, and sluggish liver detox. They chat about...
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Ep326: Homeopathy for Hormone Health in Midlife with Vanessa Baldwin
In this episode, Tina chats with homeopath Vanessa Baldwin about looking at hormone health in a totally different way. Vanessa opens up about her own journey, including chronic bladder issues, autoimmune struggles, weight ups and downs, burnout, and a major health crash and how homeopathy played…
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Ep325: Healing Chronic Gut Issues with Dane Johnson of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle
In this episode, Tina sits down with Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to break down the real differences between IBD and IBS and why confusing the two can keep people stuck. They dive into the emotional weight of chronic digestive symptoms, the fear around food, and what it…
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Ep324: Peptides for Perimenopause: What Actually Works, What’s Safe, and What’s Hype
In this episode, Tina is joined by returning guest Jennifer Woodward to cut through the noise and have an honest, experience-driven conversation about peptides in midlife. Drawing from years of hands-on use, client work, and clinical education, they unpack why peptides can be powerful tools when...
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Ep323: Glutathione: The Missing Link in Fat Loss, Hormones & Energy After 40
In this episode, Tina breaks down glutathione, one of the most overlooked tools in women’s health, especially during perimenopause and after 40. Glutathione plays a key role in detoxification, hormone balance, energy production, inflammation control, and fat loss, yet levels naturally decline…
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Ep322: Why a Nurse Practitioner Chose Fit + Fueled (After Trying Everything Else)
In this episode, Tina sits down with Mackenzie, a nurse practitioner and Fit + Fueled client who was no stranger to health advice. She had the knowledge, the background, and was already doing many of the right things. But as she entered perimenopause, the strategies that once worked stopped...
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Ep321: 7 Health Trends I Tried (And Changed My Mind About)
After nearly two decades in the online health space, Tina Haupert dives into the 7 biggest health trends she’s personally tried and why she ultimately changed her mind about them. From cycle syncing, celery juice, and The Bean Protocol, to parasite detoxes, functional testing, and peptides, Tina...
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Ep320: My Daily Wellness Protocol (2026 Version)
In this episode, Tina shares her daily wellness routine for 2026. She walks through her day-to-day nutrition, training, and lifestyle habits, explaining how adequate calories, protein, and fiber, along with targeted supplements and peptides, support hormones, longevity, and overall health....
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Ep319: Training & Nutrition Advice for Women with Hashimoto’s from Dr. Emily Kiberd
In this episode, Tina talks with Dr. Emily Kiberd, founder of Thyroid Strong, about managing Hashimoto’s through nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle habits. Dr. Kiberd shares her personal journey, the root causes of Hashimoto’s, and practical strategies for fat loss, muscle maintenance…
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Ep318: Why Peptides Aren’t Magical (And What Most Practitioners Miss)
In this episode, Tina and Curtis introduce their new mentorship, Practitioner Business Lab, a 12-week program designed to help health practitioners close the gap between being great clinically and actually building a successful business. Curtis dives into what he sees every day in practice,...
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Ep317: Why Your Midlife Libido Isn’t “Broken” & How to Get It Back With Dr. Maria Sophocles
In this episode, Tina chats with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a board-certified OBGYN who specializes in gynecology, menopause, and sexual health. They dive into the often-overlooked topic of sex and pleasure in midlife, including Dr. Sophocles’ concept of the “bedroom gap” and her upcoming book. They…
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Ep316: The New Way We Do 1:1 Coaching—and Why It Could Be Exactly What You Need in 2026
In this episode, Tina shares how our newly restructured one-on-one coaching helps women in perimenopause and menopause see real body composition changes after years of feeling stuck. Instead of cookie-cutter protocols and expensive testing upfront, we now build month-to-month, personalized...
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Ep315: Bioregulators: What They Do & Who Needs Them with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, Tina sits down with Curtis Gillespie Sayers to dive into the world of bioregulators. They explore what bioregulators are, how they differ from peptides, and why understanding proper use is critical for safety and effectiveness. Curtis and Tina discuss who can benefit, the science...
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Ep314: The Surprising Reasons You Can’t Keep the Weight Off with Dr. Holly Wyatt
In this episode, Tina chats with Dr. Holly Wyatt, an endocrinologist with over 20 years of clinical experience in long-term weight loss maintenance. She discusses the complexities of weight regulation, the role of hormones, and transitioning from weight loss to maintenance. She emphasizes the...
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Ep313: Protein Timing, Low-Carb Myths & Metabolic Truths with Mikki Williden, PhD
In this episode, Tina chats with Mikki Williden to explore essential nutrition strategies for women in midlife. She discusses the pitfalls of common dietary habits and the importance of balancing fat loss goals without compromising hormones or energy levels. Mikki explains what 'metabolic...
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Ep312: Getting Stronger Not Smaller with Casey Young, RD, CPT
In this episode, Tina chats with Casey Young, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, who specializes in working with women over the age of 40. Casey shares her journey from clinical dietitian to running a successful virtual fitness and nutrition coaching business. The conversation...
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Ep311: How to Safely Wean Off GLP-1s (Without Losing Your Results)
In this episode, Tina addresses one of the most common questions about GLP-1: whether one needs to be on it forever. She shares her personal experience with microdosing GLP-1, the benefits she noticed in managing blood sugar issues, and why she decided to stop taking it. She includes insights…
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Ep310: Is the FDN Certification Really Worth It?
In this episode, Tina chats with Alli, a fellow FDN and ulcerative colitis patient, all about the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) program. They explore what makes FDN different from other health coaching certifications, the comprehensive functional lab tests included, and how they set…
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Ep309: What Every Woman Should Know About Bio-Identical Hormones (and GLPs) with Paula Reed, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina sits down with Paula Reed, an FDN Clinical Advisor, certified midlife specialist, and experienced wellness provider, to discuss hot topics in women's health. Paula shares her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy…
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Ep308: What You’re Overlooking About Hormones, Toxins, and Weight Loss With Michele Scarlet, FDN-P
In this episode, Tina sits down with fellow FDN practitioner Michele Scarlet for an honest conversation about women’s health, metabolism, and weight loss. Michele shares her personal story with breast implant illness and how the hidden toxic load on her body impacted her health. They discuss why...
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Ep307: Microdosing GLP-1 Case Study: Surprising Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
In this episode, Tina sits down with Britani, a former CNC client, to share her journey with microdosing GLP-1. Despite doing all the “right things,” Britani found herself gaining weight, battling inflammation with a nagging injury, and feeling stuck. She opens up about what finally made her...
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Ep306: Breaking the Gut–Brain Stress Cycle with Meagan Zarba, MA, FDN-P
Tina welcomes Meagan Zarba, FDN-P, the newest practitioner on the Carrots ‘N’ Cake team. Meagan opens up about her personal health journey, which began in high school with persistent gut issues that led to multiple diagnoses, including PCOS and depression. She shares how functional and…
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Ep305: Why Waiting for the “Perfect Time” Keeps You Exhausted, Stuck & Struggling to Lose Fat
In this episode, Tina welcomes past clients Rita and Nicole to discuss their experiences with the Fit and Fueled program. They share their initial struggles, motivations for joining, and the significant changes they noticed in their health and fitness journeys. Both women mention how the HTMA…
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Ep304: Peptides for Practitioners: Master the Science, Safety & Strategy
In this episode, Tina and Jennifer discuss their new certification course, Peptides for Practitioners. The course is designed for health coaches, practitioners, and anyone interested in the use of peptides for health and wellness. Tina and Jennifer discuss the educational content, including 15...
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Ep303: Peptides for Ulcerative Colitis with Curtis Gillespie Sayers
In this episode, Tina is joined once again by integrative practitioner Curtis Gillespie Sayers to explore the role of peptides in managing ulcerative colitis (UC) and other autoimmune conditions. Curtis shares his expertise on how specific peptides can help reduce inflammation, support immune...
About this show
Welcome to the Fit + Fueled Life podcast—where health, fitness, and fuel come together for a stronger, healthier, more confident you!I’m Tina Haupert, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, certified holistic nutrition coach, and macro cookbook author. This podcast is your go-to for sustainable fat loss, lean muscle building, hormone balance, and metabolic health—especially for women in perimenopause and beyond.Each week, we’ll dive into actionable strategies, expert insights, and real-life success stories to help you break through weight loss resistance, reclaim your energy, and create lasting change.Whether you're here to optimize your workouts, master your nutrition, balance your hormones, or level up your mindset, you’re in the right place. Let’s get you Fit + Fueled for life!
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