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The Functional Fueling® Podcast

Hosted by Lauren Papanos · health · EN · 180 episodes

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The Functional Fueling® Podcast is hosted by expert Functional Registered Dietitian and hormone specialist, Lauren Papanos. Join us every Wednesday for a brand new LOdown with Lo solo episode or expert guest interview. Host Lauren Papanos asks and answers the questions around how to live a vibrant life through harnessing the power of natural hormonal balance and medicinal foods.Inquire to work with Lauren’s practice at www.functionalfueling.com. Follow her on Instagram at @functional.fueling.

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What is The Functional Fueling® Podcast about?

The Functional Fueling® Podcast is hosted by expert Functional Registered Dietitian and hormone specialist, Lauren Papanos. Join us every Wednesday for a brand new LOdown with Lo solo episode or expert guest interview. Host Lauren Papanos asks and answers the questions around how to live a vibrant life through harnessing the power of natural hormonal balance and medicinal foods.

Who hosts The Functional Fueling® Podcast?

The Functional Fueling® Podcast is hosted by Lauren Papanos. The show has published 180 episodes to date.

What has The Functional Fueling® Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 168: [The LOdown] Low White Blood Cells: Immune Exhaustion & Their Connection to Hormones" (21 October 2026, 24 minutes), "Episode 167: From Birth to Solids: Shaping a Strong Microbiome in Early Childhood w/ Stephanie Culler" (14 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Episode 165: Do Adaptogens Actually Help Cortisol? The Science of Functional Mushrooms with Olivia Richards" (30 September 2026, 23 minutes).

How often does The Functional Fueling® Podcast publish?

The Functional Fueling® Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 180 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Functional Fueling® Podcast?

Booking probability for The Functional Fueling® Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Functional Fueling® Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Functional Fueling® Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

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Lauren Papanos hosts The Functional Fueling® Podcast, a health show with 180 episodes published.

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  • Episode #114

    Episode 168: [The LOdown] Low White Blood Cells: Immune Exhaustion & Their Connection to Hormones

    Oct 21, 202624 min

    [The LOdown] Low White Blood Cells: Immune Exhaustion & Their Connection to Hormones In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What low white blood cell counts may reveal about immune health...

  • Episode #113

    Episode 167: From Birth to Solids: Shaping a Strong Microbiome in Early Childhood w/ Stephanie Culler

    Oct 14, 202635 min

    How to Support Your Child's Health Through Their Gut Microbiome w/ Stephanie Culler In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: • What shapes your baby’s microbiome from day one • The type of...

  • Episode #111

    Episode 165: Do Adaptogens Actually Help Cortisol? The Science of Functional Mushrooms with Olivia Richards

    Sep 30, 202623 min

    Do Adaptogens Actually Help Cortisol? The Science of Functional Mushrooms with Olivia Richards In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What are functional mushrooms & how are they different from...

  • Episode #110

    Episode 164: Case Study: Healing Exercise Intolerance, Cycle Symptoms and Recovering Thyroid Function

    Sep 23, 202624 min

    Case Study: Healing Exercise Intolerance, Cycle Symptoms and Recovering Thyroid Function In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: When exercise intolerance & chronic fatigue can signal something...

  • Episode #109

    Episode 163:Your Guide to Understanding Long COVID, MCAS & Dysautonomia w/ Lily Spechler

    Sep 16, 202653 min

    Your Guide to Understanding Long COVID, MCAS & Dysautonomia w/ Lily Spechler In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What’s really happening in the body with long COVID The connection between...

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  • Episode #108

    Episode 162: [The LOdown] The Overlooked Environmental Factors Affecting Thyroid Health

    Sep 9, 202628 min

    [The LOdown] The Overlooked Environmental Factors Affecting Thyroid Health A few things we chat about in this episode Why your thyroid may be especially sensitive to your environment The everyday exposures that could be...

  • Episode #107

    Episode 161: Could Poor Oxygen Delivery Be Draining Your Energy? with Teresa Reile

    Sep 2, 202627 min

    Could Poor Oxygen Delivery Be Draining Your Energy? In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What hypoxia actually means & why oxygen matters for energy production Why normal blood oxygen doesn’t...

  • Episode #106

    Episode 160: [The LOdown] Period Recovery While Breastfeeding: The When, How & More Details

    Aug 26, 202627 min

    [The LOdown] Period Recovery While Breastfeeding: The When, How & More Details In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: What’s actually keeping your cycle away while breastfeeding Why nursing...

  • Episode #105

    Episode 159: How to Fix Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Christina Enzmann

    Aug 19, 202651 min

    How to Fix Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Christina Enzmann A few things we chat about in this episode Why chronic pelvic pain is rarely coming from just one place The overlooked gut & vaginal microbiome connection Why...

  • Episode #104

    Episode 158: [The LOdown] What Late Ovulation is Really Telling You

    Aug 12, 202629 min

    [The LOdown] What Late Ovulation is Really Telling You In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: Why late ovulation happens What high AMH actually means The thyroid's role in ovulation The hidden...

  • Episode #103

    Episode 157: The Complete Guide to hCG: What Your Levels Really Mean with Dr. Sasha Hakman

    Aug 5, 202642 min

    The Complete Guide to hCG: What Your Levels Really Mean with Dr. Sasha Hakman In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: Take The Energy Leak quiz Shop our Mineral Magic and Hormone Potion formulas...

  • Episode #102

    Episode 156: [The LOdown] The Missing Nutrients Behind Hashimoto's

    Jul 29, 202630 min

    [The LOdown] The Missing Nutrients Behind Hashimoto's In this episode of the Functional Fueling Podcast, we discuss: The role of nutrient deficiencies in Hashimoto's Why women with Hashimoto's have higher nutrient needs...

  • Episode #101

    Episode 155: Pain, Swelling & Exercise Intolerance? This Lymphatic Tool May Help | Rush Simonson

    Jul 22, 202632 min

    Pain, Swelling & Exercise Intolerance? This Lymphatic Tool May Help | Rush Simonson A few things we chat about in this episode Why not all vibration plates are created equal The hidden risks of most vibration plates and...

  • Episode #100

    Episode 154: What 10 Years of Helping Active Women Taught Me About Why So Many Stay Stuck with Thyroid Symptoms

    Jul 15, 202634 min

    What 10 Years of Helping Active Women Taught Me About Why So Many Stay Stuck with Thyroid Symptoms A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Why so many active women stay stuck despite doing everything right The...

  • Episode #98

    Episode 152: The Hidden Immune Connection To Endometriosis, HPV, Herpes & Recurrent Vaginal Infections: Causes, Triggers & Solutions w/Christian Sohmen

    Jul 1, 202642 min

    The Hidden Immune Connection To Endometriosis, HPV, Herpes & Recurrent Vaginal Infections: Causes, Triggers & Solutions with Christian Sohmen A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 The immune connection to...

  • Episode #97

    Episode 151: [The LOdown] AMA: Navigating Toddler Sleep Deprivation and Balancing Business, Motherhood and Health

    Jun 24, 202638 min

    Episode 151: [The LOdown] AMA: Navigating Toddler Sleep Deprivation and Balancing Business, Motherhood and Health A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 How I balance motherhood with work and healthy habits...

  • Episode #96

    Episode 150: Are Seed Oils Really Harmful? The Truth Behind the Headlines with Cherie Calbom

    Jun 17, 202635 min

    Are Seed Oils Really Harmful? The Truth Behind the Headlines with Cherie Calbom A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Why seed oils have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition The history of seed...

  • Episode #95

    Episode 149: [The LOdown] The Strategy Behind My Daily Meals & Grocery Shopping

    Jun 10, 202630 min

    [The LOdown] The Strategy Behind My Daily Meals & Grocery Shopping A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What my weekly meal planning routine actually looks like How I balance intentional nutrition, ease...

  • Episode #94

    Episode 148: Osteopenia & Bone Stress Injuries in Pre- and Post- Menopausal Women with Dr. John Neustadt

    Jun 3, 202637 minS0

    Osteopenia & Bone Stress Injuries in Pre- and Post- Menopausal Women with Dr. John Neustadt <p >In this episode of the Functional Fueling® Podcast, Lauren sits down with John Neustadt to discuss the often-overlooked...

  • Episode #93

    Episode 147: [The LOdown] The Truth About Healing Timelines for Thyroid, Fertility & Autoimmunity

    May 27, 202644 minS0

    [The LOdown] The Truth About Healing Timelines for Thyroid, Fertility & Autoimmunity <p> </p> <p>A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇</p> The realistic root cause healing timelines for menstrual cycle...

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