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 nutrition
• The surprising way her perspective on GLP-1 medications has changed
• Why calories matter—but calorie obsession doesn't
• What she learned after personally following a ketogenic diet
• Why very low-carb diets aren't the answer for many women in perimenopause and menopause
• How food sensitivity testing can unintentionally create food fears
• The importance of blood sugar balance, metabolic health, and personalized nutrition
• Why great practitioners should never stop learning

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Why I'm sharing what I got wrong
• 02:10 – Lesson #1: Hormones deserve far more attention than I realized
• 08:55 – Lesson #2: My evolving opinion on GLP-1 medications
• 20:25 – Lesson #3: Calories matter—but not in the way you think
• 27:20 – Lesson #4: Why I no longer recommend very low-carb diets for most women
• 34:20 – Lesson #5: My biggest shift on food sensitivity testing
• 38:50 – Final thoughts on staying open to new science

Resources & Links:

+ Watch the full episode on YouTube

+ Join The Being Collective

+ Brigid’s Website

+ Brigid’s Instagram

Nutrition science is always evolving, and the best healthcare providers evolve with it. I hope this episode helps you feel empowered to ask questions, stay curious, and make nutrition decisions that support your unique body.