Permission to Skip the Salad: Listening to You Own Body with Katie Barngrover on Her Comeback

Her Comeback with host Michelle Thompson https://www.michellethompsoncoaching.com/ **Episode description**: Functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Katie Barngrover joins Michelle from Wyoming. A former math teacher, she shares how her own family’s health struggles led her to a new career. She explains why fatigue, stubborn weight, and restless nights after 50 aren’t just “part of getting older,” and how testing instead of guessing can help women reclaim their energy for the next chapter. **In this episode** - Katie’s path from math teacher to FDN practitioner, and why she believes the body sends messages we’ve forgotten how to read - What’s true and what’s a myth about “it’s just getting older” - Three overlooked drivers of fatigue: cortisol rhythm, nutrient absorption, and sleep habits - The cortisol and blood sugar loop that disrupts sleep - How functional lab testing differs from a standard annual physical - What a continuous glucose monitor teaches women about their individual responses to food - Healthy habits that may work against you: bedtime snacks, constant snacking, red wine or dark chocolate after dinner, and salads for some women - A small step for this week: check in with your body 90 to 120 minutes after eating **Key takeaways** - Say no to the activities that drain your bucket, and keep the ones that fill it. - Health advice built for the “generic woman” doesn’t fit everyone, so listen to your own body. - You don’t have to wait for disease to look at what your body is telling you. **Memorable quote** “Everybody has the ability to be healthy. We just have to believe we can do it.” **About Katie** Katie Barngrover is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner who uses lab work and each client’s story to build individualized healing plans. **Links** - Free 8-minute video on blood sugar, fuel mix, and food sensitivities: watch.enjoyinghealth.com/comeback - Website, blog, and resources: enjoyinghealth.com *This episode is for educational purposes and isn’t medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your own health.*