Clarissa Gannon FNDM

03/18/2026

New Episode, Alert! 🔥‼️

What if the key to healthy eating isn’t your diet… but your mindset?

In “From Restriction to Freedom: How Mindset + Plant-Based Eating Change Everything”, food coach Mel Norman, shares how a simple mindset shift can make plant-based + gluten-free eating feel effortless 🌱✨.

We also dive in how plant-based eating can naturally support common food intolerances, making restrictive diets less stressful and more empowering.

Mel is offering a discount on her Digital Capsule Recipe Collection! So make sure to
🎧 Catch the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and start your shift from restriction to freedom today!
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03/14/2026

03/13/2026

🎉 We’re Celebrating 100 Episodes! 🎉

To thank YOU for being part of the PlantFueled Femme journey, we’re giving away our FREE guide: “5 R’s to Rock Your Gut Health” 🌿

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Let’s celebrate 100 episodes together — and give your gut the love it deserves! 💛

03/13/2026

“I feel like someone stole the woman I used to be.”

A client said that to me recently.

Then she added quietly…

“I don’t even recognize myself anymore.”

And the thing is — this woman isn’t lazy.
She isn’t unmotivated.

She’s the type of woman who has always been **disciplined, driven, and consistent.**

For years she worked out regularly.
She ate well.
She stayed active.

She’s the kind of person who doesn’t wait to feel motivated.

She just shows up and does the work.

But then something changed.

Her **sleep fell apart.**
Her **energy crashed.**
Her **workouts started feeling impossible.**

And suddenly the things that used to feel automatic… felt exhausting.

That scared her.

Because this wasn’t a “try harder” problem.

It wasn’t a discipline issue.

Something in her body had actually changed.

And this is where most women go one of two directions.

**Direction #1: They give up.**
They stop exercising.
They stop prioritizing nutrition.
They start gaining weight and feeling worse.

**Direction #2: They push harder.**
They eat less.
They add more workouts.
They force discipline through exhaustion.

But that usually backfires.

Because you can’t **willpower your way out of a biological shift.**

Instead, we stopped guessing and looked at what was actually happening in her body — her **hormones, metabolism, stress load, and recovery.**

And the truth became obvious.

It wasn’t motivation.

It was **perimenopause and metabolic stress working against her.**

Once we addressed that, things started to change.

Her sleep improved.
Then her energy came back.

And eventually she started doing the things she loved again — not because she forced herself…

…but because **her body supported her again.**

If you’ve been feeling like you don’t recognize yourself lately…

If your energy disappeared when it used to be solid…

If your body suddenly feels heavier, slower, and harder to manage…

Please hear this:

It’s not just aging.
It’s not a discipline problem.
And it’s not something you have to accept.

Your body is asking for **support — not punishment.**

And when you give it what it actually needs, everything starts to shift. 💛

03/12/2026

Micro-Dosing GLP-1s: Let’s Clear Up a Few Myths

“Micro-dosing” has become a major buzzword lately.

But the way it’s being talked about online is often misleading and sometimes unsafe

Here are a few common myths I’m seeing.

Myth1️⃣ Micro-dosing means taking multiple doses each week.

Not true.

GLP-1 medications have a long half-life, meaning they remain active in the body for several days.

Taking multiple doses too close together can lead to stacking the medication, which increases drug exposure and the risk of side effects.

True micro-dosing means finding the smallest effective dose — not taking the medication more frequently.

Myth 2️⃣: A small dose won’t really do anything.

Also false.

Even small doses of GLP-1 medications can have significant physiological effects, including:

• Supporting insulin release when glucose is present
• Slowing gastric emptying
• Increasing satiety signals

A lower dose can still create meaningful metabolic effects

Myth 3️⃣ GLP-1 medications reset or retrain your pancreas

This is a misunderstanding.

These medications assist pancreatic function while they are active in the body.

They help regulate insulin and glucagon signaling.

But they do not retrain the pancreas to permanently function differently once the medication is removed.

Myth 4️⃣: Medication alone will fix metabolism.

Medication can be a helpful tool — but it’s not the whole strategy.

Nutrition still matters enormously.

The foundation should include:

• High-fiber foods for gut and metabolic health
• Adequate protein to protect muscle mass
• Sufficient overall calories to avoid metabolic suppression

Without these pieces, people may lose weight but risk losing muscle, slowing metabolism, and creating new metabolic challenges later.

GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools when used appropriately.

But like any medical therapy, dose, nutrition, and proper guidance matter.

Educational Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. GLP-1 medications should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider who can determine appropriate dosing and monitor safety.

03/12/2026

“But I’m in a calorie deficit… why am I not losing weight?”

This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from women in perimenopause.

Here are a few reasons it may be happening 👇

1️⃣ Your metabolism has adapted
Years of dieting and living on very low calories teaches your body to survive on less. What you think is a deficit may actually be your body’s new maintenance level.

2️⃣ Cortisol is too high
Under-eating, overtraining, poor sleep, and life stress all raise cortisol — which signals the body to store fat and conserve energy.

3️⃣ You don’t have enough muscle
Muscle is what drives metabolism. If muscle mass is low, your body simply doesn’t burn as many calories at rest.

4️⃣ Hormones are shifting
Perimenopause brings fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels that impact fat storage, insulin sensitivity, and recovery.

5️⃣ Don’t forget about the part your liver plays in weight loss!

Which means the answer isn’t always “eat less.”
Often it’s the opposite.

Your body needs the right strategy to feel safe enough to burn fat again.

👇 If you want my guide:
“3 Simple Steps to Fat Loss”

Comment GUIDE below and I’ll send it to you.

💾 Save this if you’ve ever wondered why the deficit isn’t working
📤 Share it with a woman who’s been stuck despite doing “everything right.”

03/11/2026

New Episode, ALERT! ‼️‼🔔

Your gut might be making more decisions than your brain. 👀

Mood swings. Brain fog. Low motivation.
It might not be mindset… it might be your gut.

In this episode of the PlantFuelled Femme Podcast, Coach Clarissa sits down with — Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, host of Glow Social Hour, and founder of Organically Glow — to talk about why your gut is the real CEO of your body.

If you’ve ever wondered why your energy, mood, and motivation feel off, this conversation will open your eyes to the gut–brain connection.

🎧 Watch the full episode now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

03/10/2026

If you're suddenly hungrier today… it might not be your willpower.

Daylight savings, perimenopause, and the leptin connection.....

Leptin is often called the satiety hormone.

Its job is simple in theory:
It tells your brain when you’ve had enough food and when your body has enough stored energy.

When leptin is working properly, your brain receives the message:

✔️ You’re full
✔️ Energy stores are adequate
✔️ Metabolism can run normally

But when leptin resistance develops, that signal stops getting through.

Your brain begins acting like you're in a state of starvation… even when body fat stores are high.

This can lead to:

• Increased hunger
• Slower metabolism
• More fat storage
• Cravings and energy crashes
• Difficulty losing body fat even when you’re “doing everything right”

And for many women, perimenopause makes this even more likely.

During this stage of life:

• Estrogen fluctuations affect leptin signaling
• Chronic stress raises cortisol, which interferes with leptin communication
• Years of under-fueling and over-training can disrupt metabolic signals
• Sleep disruptions alter hunger and satiety hormones

And interestingly… the recent daylight savings time shift can temporarily make this worse.

Even a one-hour shift in sleep and circadian rhythm can disrupt the balance between Leptin and ghrelin (your hunger hormone). When sleep is shortened or misaligned with your natural rhythm, leptin drops and hunger signals increase.

Which is why you might notice:

• Increased hunger today
• More cravings
• Lower energy

The good news?

You don’t need extreme dieting or endless cardio to start improving leptin sensitivity.

Here are 3 simple places to start:

1️⃣ Eat a real breakfast
Getting protein and nutrients in early helps regulate appetite hormones and stabilize blood sugar for the day.

2️⃣ Stop chronically under-fueling
Long periods of dieting signal stress to the brain and worsen leptin resistance.

3️⃣ Protect your sleep and circadian rhythm
Morning sunlight, consistent sleep times, and adequate sleep help restore leptin signaling.

Small daily habits can make a massive difference in restoring proper metabolic communication.

If you want a simple framework for working *with* your body during perimenopause instead of constantly fighting it…

I created a free guide:

3 Simple Steps to Fat Loss in Perimenopause.

Comment GUIDE below or send me a message and I’ll send it to you.

03/09/2026

On the back end, it’s been a very eventful two weeks around here.

Running a business is wild. You truly never know what’s going to land on your desk from one day to the next. It’s both a joy and a challenge working within a large network of humans… and sometimes artificial intelligence.

I also have to give a huge shoutout to my business administration manager, Jessa. Without her help these past few weeks, things would have been far messier.

In the last two weeks alone we’ve dealt with:

• The state notifying me that I owed a substantial amount of back taxes (which thankfully turned out not to be true)
• Our email account getting hacked and the scramble to secure everything and do damage control
• Managing staff calendars, client needs, podcast scheduling, billing updates, and contract adjustments

And in the middle of all of that…

I finished my PhD and passed my final exam for my Doctorate of Functional Medicine.

All while still managing client communication, daily coaching responsibilities, family life, and making sure I carve out time for my own self-care.

On the personal health side, I’m really happy to report some wins:

• Histamine levels have remained stable — a great sign that my gut is continuing to heal
• My hamstring is doing exceptionally well — zero pain there

What is still a moving target? Hormones.

Perimenopause — even with BHRT — is still a constantly shifting landscape. It requires ongoing awareness and adjustments almost daily.

This is exactly why coaching during perimenopause, with strong communication and support, is so valuable.

When hormones fluctuate the way they do in this phase of life, the cumulative stress load on your body changes constantly. Training, nutrition, recovery, and stress management all need to adapt in real time.

BHRT can absolutely help stabilize the system — but it doesn’t eliminate the natural fluctuations happening underneath. Those changes still place demands on the nervous system.

This is exactly why high-communication coaching during perimenopause matters.

When hormones stop following predictable patterns, rigid plans stop working. You need the ability to adjust training, nutrition, and recovery in real time so the cumulative stress load on your body doesn’t spiral.

That kind of guidance can be the difference between constantly fighting your body… and finally feeling good in it again.

So I’m curious…

What has been the hardest part of navigating perimenopause for you?
Energy? Weight gain? Sleep? Training recovery?

Drop it in the comments I read every one.

And if you’re ready for structured support instead of guessing, I currently have 2 coaching spots open this month with one more opening in May.

Send me a message and we can see if it’s a good fit.

You don’t have to navigate this phase alone.