Brigid Titgemeier, a functional medicine dietitian and founder of Being Brigid Nutrition, has seen countless women walk into her clinic exhausted, bloated, and frustrated despite eating all the right foods. She knows that feeling firsthand, too. Instead of blaming willpower or cutting out everything you love, Brigid discovered how simple, personalized nutrition changes could completely shift energy, hormones, and mood.
In this episode, she shares why common advice like “just eat clean” or “go low-carb” often backfires, and what really moves the needle when it comes to gut health, hormone balance, and long-term vitality. We also talked about the hype around weight-loss drugs, overlooked biomarkers that reveal hidden stress in the body, and why your microbiome might hold the biggest key to feeling better.
If you’ve ever wondered why eating healthy doesn’t always feel healthy, this conversation will give you the clarity and hope you’ve been missing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:02:59 – Introduction of Brigid Tegemeier
00:05:08 – The three biggest nutrition myths.
00:05:56 – Myth 1: Just eating a variety of whole foods is enough for improving overall health.
00:07:04 – Myth 2: A low carb lifestyle works well for every single person.
00:07:32 – Myth 3: The obsession with protein is always beneficial.
00:08:24 – Why individuals might not see results even if they’re doing everything for their health.
00:15:09 – How long it should take to see results
00:18:15 – GLP1 medications for weight loss.
00:22:59 – Establishing a good baseline for diet, focusing on fiber diversity and prebiotic sources.
00:29:36 – Recommendations for protein intake for women.
00:30:35 – Carbohydrate intake and its impact on female hormones and stress response.
01:09:54 – Seed oils and the balance of Omega 6s to Omega 3s.
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Brain Biohacking with Kayla Barnes — Brigid Titgemeier, MS – The Diet Myth: Why “Healthy Eating” Is Making Women Sicker
Brigid Titgemeier, a functional medicine dietitian and founder of Being Brigid Nutrition, has seen countless women walk into her clinic exhausted, bloated, and frustrated despite eating all the right foods. She knows that feeling firsthand, too. Instead of blaming willpower or cutting out everything you love, Brigid discovered how simple, personalized nutrition changes could completely shift energy, hormones, and mood.
In this episode, she shares why common advice like “just eat clean” or “go low-carb” often backfires, and what really moves the needle when it comes to gut health, hormone balance, and long-term vitality. We also talked about the hype around weight-loss drugs, overlooked biomarkers that reveal hidden stress in the body, and why your microbiome might hold the biggest key to feeling better.
If you’ve ever wondered why eating healthy doesn’t always feel healthy, this conversation will give you the clarity and hope you’ve been missing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:02:59 – Introduction of Brigid Tegemeier
00:05:08 – The three biggest nutrition myths.
00:05:56 – Myth 1: Just eating a variety of whole foods is enough for improving overall health.
00:07:04 – Myth 2: A low carb lifestyle works well for every single person.
00:07:32 – Myth 3: The obsession with protein is always beneficial.
00:08:24 – Why individuals might not see results even if they’re doing everything for their health.
00:15:09 – How long it should take to see results
00:18:15 – GLP1 medications for weight loss.
00:22:59 – Establishing a good baseline for diet, focusing on fiber diversity and prebiotic sources.
00:29:36 – Recommendations for protein intake for women.
00:30:35 – Carbohydrate intake and its impact on female hormones and stress response.
01:09:54 – Seed oils and the balance of Omega 6s to Omega 3s.
Guest’s socials + website
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigid-titgemeier-b437574b
Website: https://beingbrigid.com/
Instagram: @beingbrigid
Kayla’s social + website:
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