The Nourish to Thrive Podcast
Faith-forward, science-backed strategies for women who want more energy, less weight, and real answers.
Hosted by Tanya Pennington-Miller—a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist with a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition—this podcast is for women over 35 who are tired of being dismissed, confused by their labs, and stuck in survival mode.
Inside each episode, Tanya simplifies the science of metabolism, hormones, and healing while anchoring it all in truth and faith.
Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, stubborn weight, or just want clarity you can trust, you’re in the right place.
The Nourish to Thrive Podcast
47. Why Your Motivation Feels Different After 40
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If motivation feels harder to access lately…this episode is for you.
In this part of the series “What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You,” we’re unpacking why so many women in midlife feel like their drive, focus, and follow-through have changed.
Because motivation is not just mental. It’s physiological.
We walk through how hormonal shifts, thyroid function, insulin resistance, stress load, and nervous system overload can all influence motivation, mental energy, and follow-through in this season of life.
If things have been feeling heavier lately…if your drive feels different…if you’ve been wondering why everything suddenly takes more effort…this episode will help you better understand what your body may be responding to beneath the surface.
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