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Why So Many Women Feel Exhausted: Thyroid Health, Burnout & Hormone Balance | Lauren Papanos (Bonus Episode)

June 5, 2026·33 min
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Many of us are trying so hard to take care of ourselves - eating well, moving our bodies, getting sleep - and yet we still feel exhausted, anxious, and stretched thin. If you're constantly tired, struggling with brain fog, or feeling like your body isn't responding the way it used to, there may be more going on beneath the surface than simply "getting older" or being a busy mom.In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Papanos, founder of Functional Fueling and a specialist in hormone and thyroid health for active women. We discuss the growing connection between burnout, chronic stress, inflammation, and thyroid dysfunction, including Hashimoto’s disease.Links Discussed in This Episode |Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Free Hormone QuizLauren's Resource: Environmental Working GroupConnect with Lauren:WebsiteInstagramAbout Lauren|Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD is a nationally recognized nutrition expert specializing in hormone, thyroid, and metabolic health. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Sports Dietitian, trained in functional endocrinology and immunology, as well as a podcast host and published nutrition researcher with over nine years of clinical experience.Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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