Everyone is talking about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound… but what are they actually doing in the body, who are they best for, and what should women know before starting them? In this episode, we’re breaking it all down in a real, balanced, and honest way.

As a pharmacist with training in functional medicine, I wanted to have a conversation that wasn’t fear-based or shame-based. These medications can absolutely be helpful tools for some people—but they’re not the full picture. We talk about how GLP-1s work, why they can help with weight loss and insulin resistance, common side effects like nausea and constipation, concerns about nutrient depletion and muscle loss, and why so many people regain weight after stopping them.

We also talk about the bigger picture: hormones, gut health, lifestyle habits, stress, sleep, and root causes that often get overlooked when weight struggles feel impossible. Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, currently taking one, or just curious about the hype, this episode will help you make a more informed decision.

In This Episode:

• What GLP-1 medications actually are
• How GLP-1s help with appetite, cravings & blood sugar
• Side effects nobody talks about
• Why weight regain can happen after stopping
• Muscle loss, metabolism & protein intake
• Functional medicine perspective on weight loss
• Root causes of stubborn weight gain in women
• How to support your body naturally alongside medication

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

What is life really like with a 15 month old? In this honest toddler update episode, we’re sharing what’s new with our daughter, what’s been hard lately, and how our daily routine is evolving in this season of parenthood.

We talk about:

✨ 15 month toddler milestones

✨ Not walking yet — should you worry?

✨ Speech, signing, and communication updates

✨ Toddler meals, picky eating, and favorite foods

✨ Breastfeeding / nursing at 15 months

✨ Teething molars + toddler sickness

✨ Our sleep schedule and daily routine

✨ Clinginess, whining, and hard phases of toddlerhood

✨ Why every stage has pros and cons

If you’re in the trenches with a 1 year old, 15 month old, or toddler who keeps you guessing every day… this episode is for you. We’re sharing the real, unfiltered side of parenting while trying to stay grounded, grateful, and healthy through it all.

🎧 Whether your toddler isn’t walking yet, wants to nurse constantly, is teething nonstop, or just keeps changing every week — you are not alone.

📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes on motherhood, toddler life, postpartum health, functional medicine, hormones, natural living, and family wellness.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

This episode is a little different—and one I loved recording.

I’m sharing a podcast swap I did with Jessica Lamb on The Mama Making Podcast, and we went way beyond just health…

We talked about what it actually looks like to build a business while being a present mom—and how that vision can shift once you're in it.

In this episode, we get into:

• Starting a business right before having a baby (yep… that was me 😅)
• The reality of balancing motherhood, work, and everything in between
• Why hustle culture doesn’t always work in this season
• Redefining success beyond just income or growth
• The behind-the-scenes of podcasting (and wondering… is anyone even listening?)
• What “crunchy mom” really means—and how I approach natural health as a pharmacist

I also share more of my personal journey into functional medicine—how working in pharmacy led me to question the “why” behind symptoms, especially when it comes to weight loss, hormones, and long-term health.

This conversation is honest, encouraging, and something I think so many moms in this season will relate to.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to do all the things—build something meaningful, take care of your health, and be present with your family—this one is for you 🤍

🎧 Connect with Jessica & The Mama Making Podcast: Check out The Mama Making Podcast for more real conversations around motherhood, business, and life.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

Everyone is talking about sourdough bread lately… but is it actually good for your gut—or just another health trend?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about sourdough from a functional medicine perspective 👇

We’re talking:

• What sourdough actually is (and what a starter really does)
• Yeast, bacteria, and the fermentation process (in simple terms)
• Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—what sourdough actually contains
• Why sourdough is easier to digest (and who may tolerate it better)
• The truth about whether sourdough is a “gut healing” food
• Blood sugar, gluten breakdown, and how to make it healthier

If you’ve been wondering whether sourdough deserves the hype at the farmer’s market… this episode is for you.

As a pharmacist + functional medicine practitioner, I’ll help you understand what’s actually happening in your body—without the overwhelm.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

If you’ve been dealing with bloating, constipation, fatigue, anxiety, or just feeling off—your gut might be at the root of it all.

In this episode of Functional Medicine for Moms, we’re going beyond the basics and breaking down the real root causes of poor gut health—especially during motherhood and postpartum.

We’re talking about:

• How stress and the nervous system impact digestion
• Why antibiotics and medications can disrupt your gut
• The connection between digestion, the microbiome, and leaky gut
• How eating habits (not just food choices!) affect nutrient absorption
• Simple, realistic ways to start supporting your gut today

If you’re a busy mom trying to feel better without extreme diets or overwhelm, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on in your body—and what to do about it.

Because when your gut is supported… everything else starts to improve too.

🎧 Next episode: Is sourdough actually good for your gut?!

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

If you’ve been feeling bloated, tired, anxious, or just off — especially after having a baby — your gut might be at the center of it all.

In this episode, we’re breaking down gut health for moms in a simple, non-overwhelming way. Because let’s be honest… most of us aren’t sitting down to perfectly balanced meals — we’re finishing toddler snacks, drinking coffee to survive, and doing our best.

But your gut plays a HUGE role in how you feel day to day.

We’ll cover:

• What gut health actually is (without the confusing medical jargon)
• How your gut impacts hormones, energy, mood, and weight
• Why so many moms struggle with gut issues postpartum
• The connection between your gut, stress, and nervous system

This episode is your foundation — so you can finally understand what’s going on in your body and where to start.

And in the next episode, we’ll dive into why your gut might be off and what to actually do about it.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

Timeouts. Spanking. Strict routines. Family opinions.

Everyone has something to say about how you should raise your toddler… but what actually works?

In this episode, my husband and I are answering parenting questions on the spot—and we don’t exactly see eye to eye on everything.

We get into some of the most debated topics in parenting:

• Are timeouts helpful… or harmful?
• Is spanking ever okay?
• Do toddlers need structure—or are we overthinking it?
• Where should boundaries be with extended family?

This conversation is honest, a little spicy at times, and very much “figuring it out in real life.”

If you’ve ever questioned your parenting choices—or felt torn between different advice—this episode will make you think (and probably feel a lot less alone).

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If you're feeling exhausted, off hormonally, or not like yourself postpartum, I’d love to support you.

Inside my Functional Medicine practice, we use advanced lab testing (hormones, gut health, metabolism + more) to get to the root cause and build a personalized plan so you can feel like yourself again.

🔗 Learn more or book a call: https://molinemethod.com/

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What happens to your hormones when you start weaning breastfeeding? In this episode, I share the emotional and hormonal shifts I experienced — including getting my first postpartum period back at 13 months.

Landon is BACK for today's episode! Did you miss him and his dad jokes? …because I did. 😄

Today we’re talking about something I was not prepared for: the hormonal and emotional effects of weaning breastfeeding.

It all started with a simple plan to cut just TWO feeds per day. But soon after, I started feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotional, and crying more often than I’d like to admit. I honestly thought something was wrong with me.

It wasn’t until I talked with a psychologist friend that I realized it might actually be connected to weaning and the hormone shifts that happen when breastfeeding decreases. Mind blown.

In this episode we talk about:

• The emotional effects of reducing breastfeeding

• Hormone shifts that can happen during weaning

• Why anxiety or mood changes may show up

• Getting my first postpartum period back at 13 months

• What postpartum cycles can look like after breastfeeding

It turns out the hormonal shift was big enough that my cycle returned postpartum — and surprisingly, it wasn’t nearly as bad as everyone warned me it would be.

I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast because no one really talks about how significant the hormone shift from weaning can be, and if you’re experiencing something similar, you are definitely not alone.

If you're currently breastfeeding, weaning, or noticing hormonal changes postpartum, this episode is for you.

Please feel free to subscribe and share with a fellow mom friend who might need to hear this conversation!

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.