VibrantVia with Sara Barthel: Balanced digestion, hormones and weight

05/09/2026

Final day of the Leadership Summit 2026! Join the conversation at www.latribunesummit.com

05/08/2026

Leadership is about having the courage to show up with authenticity, vision, and conviction.

The most impactful leaders I’ve met are the ones who:
✨ create trust
✨ empower others
✨ are grounded in purpose
✨ and lead from a heart to serve others

Today I’m excited to share conversations around leadership, resilience, purpose, and the power of building impact from the inside out.

Grateful to be part of this incredible event alongside so many visionary voices.

Register here: https://latribunesummit.com/speaker/sara-barthel

04/25/2026

I’m honored to be presenting at the San Antonio Women of Wellness event this weekend, presenting on “Metabolic & Hormone Changes in Perimenopause: The critical 2-4 year window”.

Growing research supports not only the real changes leading to symptoms women are experiencing - including anxiety, inflammation, weight gain & insulin resistance (despite not changing diet or exercise), disrupted sleep, bloating, new food sensitivities, autoimmune disease and brain fog - but the importance of addressing and rebalancing ALL of these areas within the first few years of the perimenopause transition.

I’m excited that women’s health is getting the attention it deserves and that we have so many incredible tools to optimize our health through our 30s, 40s and beyond!

04/25/2026

Looking forward to a day of wellness & community tomorrow from 11-3. Tickets available at

03/21/2026

Are you struggling with hormone imbalances, stubborn weight, fatigue, or thyroid issues—even though your labs look “normal”?

In this video, we’re uncovering the missing key to women’s hormone and thyroid health: your mitochondria.

Most women are told to focus only on hormones or thyroid or exercise or lab values....but for women over 35, lasting and balanced health goes deeper.

Your metabolism, energy, thyroid and hormones all start at the cellular level—and that’s where mitochondria come in.

In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 foundational strategies to support your hormones, optimize thyroid function, and finally feel like yourself again:

✨ 1. Mitochondrial Health (the missing link)

Why your energy production impacts everything from hormones to metabolism—and how to support it

✨ 2. Insulin & Blood Sugar Stability

How blood sugar imbalances disrupt hormones and the key signs to watch for

✨ 3. Thyroid Optimization

Why “normal labs” don’t always mean optimal—and what to look for

✨ 4. Inflammation Reduction

The hidden driver behind hormone imbalance, fatigue, poor detox and thyroid dysfunction—and how to calm it

✨ 5. Sleep & Circadian Rhythm

How your daily rhythms control your hormones way more than you think—and the #1 way to actually heal and reset them

If you’ve been feeling dismissed, stuck, or frustrated with your health journey, this is the deeper approach you’ve been missing.

👉 Whether you’re dealing with thyroid symptoms, hormone imbalances, fatigue, or stubborn metabolism—this video will help you connect the dots.

Topics Covered:

Women’s hormone health

Thyroid optimization

Mitochondria and metabolism

Blood sugar balance

Inflammation and hormones

Sleep and circadian rhythm

Let’s Connect!

Drop your biggest takeaway or question in the comments—I’d love to hear what resonated most with you.

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s on their hormone healing journey.

Doing everything right but still feeling stuck?

It's not you....it's your hormones - you just need a new strategy because what worked in the past is no longer working.

Book a complimentary 30 Minute Root Cause Breakthrough Session to get your unique next step to bust through to the next level of health and vibrance at https://l.bttr.to/vHaiL

Cheering you on to health & happiness! Sara Barthel, www.vibrantvia.com

https://youtu.be/3uBqzUB5CMo

Are you struggling with hormone imbalances, stubborn weight, fatigue, or thyroid issues—even though your labs look “normal”? In this video, we’re uncovering ...

03/20/2026

People with sisters not only live 10yrs longer but also have 15-20% lower cortisol - even if they live in different cities and see each other only once a year.

Just knowing there's someone out there who remembers making up games and giggling for hours, mom's homemade birthday cakes, or getting my head bashed into the basement floor while I was babysitting my tomboy little sis, haha.

A sister has an external nervous system
When your mind is overloaded, a 5min convo with her can drop your stress levels. She doesn't solve the problem but simply creates a space where the problem doesn't feel catastrophic

Protection against life's stressors
Women with sisters are less likely to be diagnosed with depression during perimenopause and they recover more quickly from challenging situations. They have someone to laugh with, reminisce with, and share knowing glances that don't require words.

Emotional intelligence
Kids who grow up with sisters read emotions better by age 10, connect more easily with new people and cope with school bullying better. A sister is the first and toughest person you'll negotiate with, make up with after a fight, and love unconditionally.

Longer life
Harvard scientists say regular sister contact extends life by 10 years on average! Not because she solves your problems but because just being around her reduces stress hormones and activates the body's recovery and repair mode. This strengthens the immune system, steadies our heart rate, and slows cellular aging.

Happy birthday Mary! Thanks for being my best friend and ultimate health biohack!!

03/20/2026

People with sisters not only live 10yrs longer but also have 15-20% lower cortisol - even if they live in different cities and see each other only once a year.

Just knowing there’s someone out there who remembers making up games and giggling for hours, mom’s homemade birthday cakes, or getting my head bashed into the basement floor while I was babysitting my tomboy little sis, haha.

A sister has an external nervous system
When your mind is overloaded, a 5min convo with her can drop your stress levels. She doesn’t solve the problem but simply creates a space where the problem doesn’t feel catastrophic

Protection against life’s stressors
Women with sisters are less likely to be diagnosed with depression during perimenopause and they recover more quickly from challenging situations. They have someone to laugh with, reminisce with, and share knowing glances that don’t require words.

Emotional intelligence
Kids who grow up with sisters read emotions better by age 10, connect more easily with new people and cope with school bullying better. A sister is the first and toughest person you’ll negotiate with, make up with after a fight, and love unconditionally.

Longer life
Harvard scientists say regular sister contact extends life by 10 years on average! Not because she solves your problems but because just being around her reduces stress hormones and activates the body’s recovery and repair mode. This strengthens the immune system, steadies our heart rate, and slows cellular aging.

Happy birthday Mary! Thanks for being my best friend and ultimate health biohack!!

03/15/2026

If you’re tired of pushing harder but feel like you’re not making progress, mark your calendar to join me for the live Hormone Reset Roundtable on Tuesday March 17th at 12:00pm where I’ll teach functional medicine root cause principles with a live Q&A:

5 Energy & Metabolism Boosting Strategies

-Mitochondria (is this the missing link?)

-Blood sugar stability

-Thyroid optimization

-Inflammation reduction

-Sleep + circadian rhythm alignment

Quick wins. Practical checklist. No overwhelm.

Register Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oNGlfIdtSj2iZbmUFteq_w #/registration

03/02/2026

🌟 Voices of Women Summit 2026 🌟
Midlife didn’t break your metabolism. Your hormones changed.

And no one explained how to adapt.

This Thursday at 11:30am PST, I’m speaking at the Voices of Women Summit on:

“Reclaiming You: Why Midlife Changes Your Hormones, Energy, and Metabolism — and How to Regain Control”

If you’re:
• Gaining weight doing the same things
• Tired but wired
• Frustrated that “healthy” isn’t working anymore (actually, irritated by everything and everyone some days)

You’re not ‘just getting older’....you just need a new strategy.

I’ll be breaking down what’s really happening with estrogen, thyroid, insulin, stress hormones — and how to support your body in this new season.

Midlife isn’t decline. It’s a recalibration.

Join us Thursday to celebrate International Women’s Day 💜

🗓️ When
💻 Where: Zoom
👉 Free to register - link in comments
Plus, I’ll be extending an exclusive invitation-only small group 8-week midlife reset challenge at no cost for those who sign up

03/02/2026

🌟 Voices of Women Summit 2026 🌟
Midlife didn’t break your metabolism. Your hormones changed.

And no one explained how to adapt.

This Thursday at 11:30am PST, I’m speaking at the Voices of Women Summit on:

"Reclaiming You: Why Midlife Changes Your Hormones, Energy, and Metabolism — and How to Regain Control"

If you’re:
• Gaining weight doing the same things
• Tired but wired
• Frustrated that “healthy” isn’t working anymore (actually, irritated by everything and everyone some days)

You’re not 'just getting older'....you just need a new strategy.

I’ll be breaking down what’s really happening with estrogen, thyroid, insulin, stress hormones — and how to support your body in this new season.

Midlife isn’t decline. It’s a recalibration.

Join us Thursday to celebrate International Women's Day 💜

🗓️ When
💻 Where: Zoom
👉 Free to register - link in comments
Plus, I'll be extending an exclusive invitation-only small group 8-week midlife reset challenge at no cost for those who sign up