Why wait until January to feel better when you can head into the holidays already feeling your best? If you’re tired of the cycle of eating “healthy,” still feeling exhausted or hungry, and then promising yourself you’ll start over in January, this episode is for you. Brigid is joined by one of BeingBrigid’s functional registered dietitians, Christina Palmasano, to talk about why fall can be the perfect time to reset your blood sugar, establish consistency, and build habits that carry you through the holidays and beyond.

They break down what insulin resistance is, why women may notice that the nutrition strategies that used to work no longer feel as effective as they age, and how balancing protein, fiber, healthy fats, whole-food carbohydrates, and plant diversity can support energy, mood, cravings, and overall metabolic health.

They also go behind the scenes of the 7-day Blood Sugar Reset, including how to prepare, what to expect, how to customize the plan, what protein powders and kitchen equipment work best, how to make the program work for your family, and how to set yourself up for success before the reset even begins.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why fall is such a powerful time to create structure and consistency around your health
• What insulin resistance is and how it can relate to fatigue, cravings, hunger, and irritability
• Why eating “healthy” isn’t always the same as eating in a blood-sugar-balanced way
• The key nutrition benchmarks used to build the Blood Sugar Reset meal plan
• Why protein, fiber, whole-food carbohydrates, healthy fats, and plant diversity all matter
• How blood sugar changes may influence how you feel before you see changes in traditional lab markers
• What to do if you experience headaches, lightheadedness, or fatigue during a nutrition reset
• How to prepare for the Blood Sugar Reset before the 7-day program begins
• How to customize recipes for your preferences, family, activity level, and carbohydrate needs
• The protein powders, kitchen equipment, and bulk grocery items that can make meal prep easier
• Why structure and flexibility can be more sustainable than restriction and all-or-nothing dieting

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Blood Sugar Reset
• 02:03 Why Fall is an Ideal Time for the Reset
• 03:40 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Symptoms
• 05:49 How the Reset Differs from Other Nutrition Programs
• 07:42 The Role of Flexibility and Structure in Meal Planning
• 08:46 Expected Benefits and Early Signs of Success
• 12:49 Key Benchmarks in Blood Sugar Balancing
• 14:39 The Power of Phytonutrients and Plant Diversity
• 16:10 Joining the Blood Sugar Reset and Next Steps
• 22:15 Recommended Protein Powders and Kitchen Equipment
• 26:56 Grocery Shopping Tips and Ingredient Swaps
• 36:47 Adjusting Carbohydrates for Individual Needs
• 40:16 Transformational Results and Success Stories
• 41:48 Supporting Long-Term Habits and Lifestyle Change
• 43:17 Closing Remarks and Community Encouragement

Resources & Links:

+ Watch the full episode on YouTube

+ Sign up for the Fall Blood Sugar Reset

+ Join The Being Collective

+ Brigid’s Website

+ Brigid’s Instagram

The goal isn't perfection or restriction. It's learning how to work with your body, use food as medicine, and create a nutrition approach you can actually carry with you beyond one week.