5 Things I Got Wrong About Nutrition, Food Sensitivities, and Hormones

What if the nutrition advice you followed five years ago isn't what your body needs today?

Science evolves—and so should we. In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, Brigid shares five nutrition beliefs she has completely changed her mind about after more than 12 years as a functional medicine dietitian helping over 30,000 women improve their health. From hormones and GLP-1 medications to calorie counting, ketogenic diets, and food sensitivity testing, she explains why changing your mind isn't a weakness—it's what evidence-based healthcare should look like.

If you've ever felt confused by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will help you understand what the latest research says and how to make informed decisions that support your hormones, blood sugar, gut health, body composition, and long-term wellness.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

Why Brigid now believes hormone health deserves a much bigger role in women's nutritionThe surprising way her perspective on GLP-1 medications has changedWhy calories matter—but calorie obsession doesn'tWhat she learned after personally following a ketogenic dietWhy very low-carb diets aren't the answer for many women in perimenopause and menopauseHow food sensitivity testing can unintentionally create food fearsThe importance of blood sugar balance, metabolic health, and personalized nutritionWhy great practitioners should never stop learning

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why I'm sharing what I got wrong02:10 – Lesson #1: Hormones deserve far more attention than I realized08:55 – Lesson #2: My evolving opinion on GLP-1 medications20:25 – Lesson #3: Calories matter—but not in the way you think27:20 – Lesson #4: Why I no longer recommend very low-carb diets for most women34:20 – Lesson #5: My biggest shift on food sensitivity testing38:50 – Final thoughts on staying open to new science

Resources & Links:

+ Watch the full episode on YouTube

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+ Brigid’s Website

+ Brigid’s Instagram