Episode 12: Root Causes: Can We Get Real About Why You’re Still Tired?

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When Doing Everything Right Doesn’t Work: Get to the Root

Let me guess—you’ve tried the supplements, the meal plans, the Pinterest workouts. You’ve cut carbs, added greens, switched to oat milk, and drank enough water to float. And still… you’re tired. Like, wake-up-already-drained kind of tired.

You power through the day on caffeine and grit. And when someone tells you to “just take better care of yourself,” you want to cry—or scream—because you are trying. You’re doing all the things.

So, can we get real for a minute?

Can we stop chasing surface-level fixes and talk about what’s really going on in your body?

Because Mama, your exhaustion is not random. Your mood swings, brain fog, stubborn weight, cravings, PMS, lack of motivation—it’s not just mom life.

It’s not only stress, or sleep, or hormones, or gut issues, or blood sugar… it’s all of it—and it’s all connected.

The problem? No one’s explaining how.

The health world often makes healing feel complicated. Like you need a 12-step protocol, 14 supplements, and a color-coded spreadsheet just to feel halfway human. But here’s what I believe: healing doesn’t have to be complicated. God didn’t design your body to be a mystery—He designed it to work. And when you understand how it’s all connected, that’s when the breakthroughs begin.

That’s why I’m kicking off a new podcast series called Root Causes—and friend, you’re going to want to stick around.

In this series, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real reasons Christian moms like us feel off, frustrated, and stuck in our health. You’ll finally understand why the diets didn’t work, why the fatigue won’t budge, and why your body just hasn’t responded the way you hoped.

We’ll dig into the five foundational systems that influence everything in your body—and how they’re beautifully, intricately connected.

Because you weren’t made to just survive motherhood. You were created for wellness. And we’re going to walk this journey—together.

The Real Reasons You’re Still Tired (It’s All Connected)

Let’s start with something most of us never think about: your liver. Unless a blood panel flags something, it rarely gets attention. But this unsung hero is working constantly—filtering toxins, metabolizing hormones, balancing your blood sugar, and even supporting weight loss. Here’s the twist though: when your gut isn’t functioning well, your liver picks up the slack. It works overtime cleaning up the mess—and that’s when fatigue starts to kick in.

Now, your gut. It’s so much more than just digestion or bloating. Your gut houses most of your immune system and plays a big role in mood, skin health, mental clarity, and—you guessed it—your hormones. When your gut is inflamed or “leaky,” it sends out stress signals to the brain, triggering widespread inflammation.

And then there’s insulin resistance. Even if you haven’t been diagnosed, you might be feeling the effects—like brain fog, stubborn belly weight, intense cravings, or energy crashes that hit like a wall. The root? Often poor gut health and sluggish liver function, which throws off your blood sugar balance. These systems are deeply connected.

Sleep is another pillar of healing that often gets overlooked. When you’re not sleeping well, your liver can’t detox properly. If you’re past the newborn stage, this is your permission to reclaim sleep as a priority. Because poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it spikes hunger and stress hormones, crashes your blood sugar, and throws everything off.

And finally, stress—the silent thief. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a whole-body response. Chronic stress alters your gut bacteria, raises cortisol, disrupts insulin, wrecks your sleep, and bogs down your liver. It’s a vicious cycle—and it leaves you running on empty.

But here’s the hope: you can break that cycle. And in this Root Causes series, I’m going to show you how.

It’s Not Five Problems—It’s One Conversation

Everything in your body is connected. Do you see it?

Your fatigue, cravings, brain fog, and hormone imbalance aren’t five separate issues—they’re one big conversation your body is trying to have with you. And real healing doesn’t happen when we treat one piece in isolation. That’s where modern medicine often falls short—zooming in on symptoms instead of the bigger picture.

But holistic wellness takes a different approach. It steps back. It asks what your body as a whole is trying to say. Healing comes from supporting the full system gently and wisely—the way God designed it to function.

That’s exactly what we’re going to explore in this Root Causes series.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll break down the five foundational systems every Christian mom needs to understand:

1. Your liver—how it may be silently slowing your metabolism and messing with hormones
   
2. Your gut—why it’s often the root of symptoms you didn’t know were connected
   
3. Your insulin response—and how it shapes your energy, weight, and fertility
   
4. Your sleep—why exhaustion isn’t just part of motherhood
   
5. Your stress response—the quiet undercurrent that can block your healing
   

We’ll also talk about simple, biblical ways to support your body naturally. Things like intermittent fasting—not as a diet, but as a rhythm of rest—and how to detox gently using food, rest, and habits that actually fit your life.

You were created for wellness. And this journey? It’s just getting started.

What You Really Need Isn’t More Info—It’s Clarity

The truth is, you don’t need more advice, more articles, or another supplement. You need clarity—and a clear path forward. You need someone to say, “Here’s what’s going on. Here’s why. And here’s what we can do about it.”

That’s my heart for you in this series.

To help you understand the language your body has been speaking. To give you simple, practical tools. And to remind you that God did not create you to live in burnout.

Healing isn’t about being perfect or jumping on the next trend. It’s about realigning with the way your body was designed to thrive.

So if you’ve been stuck in the fog, trying all the things and still feeling off—this series is for you. Let’s walk toward healing—together.

Up Next: Let’s Talk Hormones (It’s Not What You Think)

So here’s where we’re starting—your hormones.

Because mama, it’s time to flip the script. Your hormones are not the enemy. They’re not some wild, unpredictable force you just have to suffer through. God designed your hormones to serve you—to give you strength, intuition, creativity, resilience, and yes, even energy.

The key? They’re cyclical. They shift throughout the month. And when you learn to work with those rhythms instead of fighting against them, everything starts to change. You stop feeling off, emotional, or “crazy”—and you start feeling in sync with how your body was beautifully created.

In the next episode, we’ll talk about how understanding your hormones might be the biggest game changer in your wellness journey—especially if you’ve dealt with PMS, fertility struggles, PCOS, brain fog, weight gain, anxiety, or fatigue.

So stick with me, friend. Healing doesn’t start with restriction or more confusion. It starts with understanding and grace.You were created for wellness—and this journey is just getting started.
I’ll see you next time.

Until next time, remember—you are beautifully designed by God to live with energy, clarity, and joy. You’re not just surviving, Mama—you’re stepping into the vibrant life you were created for. I’m cheering you on!

Blessings & Wellness,

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