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Blood Sugar Masterclass: End Cravings, Balance Energy & Feel Better
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What if your fatigue, cravings, brain fog, mood swings, and even accelerated aging all traced back to one overlooked factor—your blood sugar?
In this special 50th episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid brings together insights from four of the world's leading experts in blood sugar, nutrition, longevity, and metabolic health. You'll learn why blood sugar balance is about so much more than diabetes prevention—and how it impacts your energy, hormones, inflammation, food cravings, cognitive function, and long-term health.
Featuring highlights from conversations with Kelly LeVeque, Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess), Dr. Sarah Berry, and Dr. Tim Spector, this episode breaks down complex science into practical strategies you can start using today.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why blood sugar balance can reduce cravings and "food noise"
The difference between blood sugar spikes and blood sugar crashes
How insulin resistance affects women's health and hormone health
Why protein, healthy fats, and fiber help stabilize blood sugar
The surprising connection between blood sugar and aging (glycation)
How glucose spikes may contribute to inflammation and chronic disease
What continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can teach us about our health
Why calorie counting alone often fails women
How blood sugar impacts energy, mood, hunger, and body composition
The science-backed habits that help improve energy and metabolic health
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Blood Sugar Mastery
02:47 Understanding Macronutrients and Their Impact
05:59 The Role of Carbohydrates in Blood Sugar Levels
09:10 Insights from Kelly Levesque on Blood Sugar Balance
11:57 Jesse Inchauspé: The Glucose Goddess
14:51 Managing Glucose Spikes for Better Health
17:57 The Science Behind Food Choices and Glucose Response
21:10 Addressing Criticism and Evolving Science
24:47 Reversing Prediabetes and Diabetes Myths
25:45 Understanding Glycation and Its Effects
29:14 Insights from Dr. Sarah Berry on Blood Sugar
37:59 The Gut-Brain Connection and Nutrition Science
46:39 The Importance of Symptom Awareness in Health
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess) Episode
+ Dr. Sarah Berry Episode
+ Dr. Tim Spector Episode
+ Kelly LeVeque Episode
+ Join The Blood Sugar Reset
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
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