{"id":131539,"date":"2026-05-21T11:04:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=131539"},"modified":"2026-05-26T07:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T07:59:42","slug":"206-metabolism-hormones-functional-nutrition-for-women-over-40-with-dani-conway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/206-metabolism-hormones-functional-nutrition-for-women-over-40-with-dani-conway\/","title":{"rendered":"206: Metabolism, Hormones &#038; Functional Nutrition for Women over 40 with Dani Conway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Hi friends!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about metabolism, hormones, and what it actually takes to feel good in your body after 40!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I&#8217;m sitting down with Dani Conway, board certified functional nutrition practitioner and founder of Nutrition the Natural Way. Dani lost 65 pounds herself after years of yo-yo dieting and gut and hormone struggles, and she has since spent her career helping thousands of women do the same. Her approach is rooted in testing, not guessing, and she has years of experience transforming thousands of women&#8217;s lives. I think you&#8217;re going to love her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you&#8217;ve ever felt like you&#8217;re doing all the &#8220;right&#8221; things but still feel stuck, exhausted, or like your metabolism just isn&#8217;t cooperating the way it used to, then check out what we chat about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why low calorie and low fat dieting can actually damage your metabolism long term and what to do instead<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The role of protein and healthy fats in hormone production and sustainable weight loss<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why nutrition is the foundation everything else builds on, including gut health and hormone balance<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">How Dani approaches macros with her clients, from lower carb all the way to carnivore, and why there is no one-size-fits-all<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Functional lab testing and why &#8220;testing not guessing&#8221; changes everything<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The connection between gut health, hormones, and stubborn weight that won&#8217;t budge<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Her take on peptides, which ones she uses with clients, why she always starts with minimum effective dose, and what to watch out for on social media<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Her thoughts on GLP-1s and why they are never her first recommendation<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">How to know when your body is actually ready for more advanced interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And so much more.<\/p>\n<div data-test-render-count=\"1\">\n<div class=\"group\">\n<div class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\">\n<div class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-0.5 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-border-400 [&amp;_.ignore-pre-bg&gt;div]:bg-transparent [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It was so so great getting to talk with Dani and I hope you love this episode! If you&#8217;ve ever felt like you&#8217;ve tried everything and your body just isn&#8217;t responding, this one is for you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=261595\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-261595 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-261595\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/206-Metabolism-Hormones-and-Functional-Nutrition-for-Women-over-40-with-Dani-Conway.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41114155\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/5c5c8c\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" height=\"192\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: medium;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>___________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: ArialMT;\">Dani Conway is a sought-after functional medicine expert, as well as a Board Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, who also holds many other credentials within the alternative health space. She is the founder of the Fat Burn Formula for Women Over 40, and has spent almost 20 years challenging the conventional western approach to women\u2019s health, specializing in hormone optimization, metabolic nutrition, and sustainable fat loss for women over 40. Dani is also the owner of her practice, Nutrition the Natural Way, and has worked with thousands of clients, combining cutting-edge strategies with personalized protocols to deliver transformational results for all of the women she works with.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After overcoming her own 65-pound weight loss journey and healing severe hormone and gut dysfunction, Dani developed a comprehensive, innovative methodology that goes beyond the traditional diet mentality. Her \u201ctest don\u2019t guess\u201d approach utilizes customized nutrition protocols, advanced lab testing, and breakthrough strategies to address the root causes of metabolic dysfunction with a true focus on rebalancing the body from the inside out!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Through her signature programs and high-level private coaching,\u00a0Dani\u00a0has helped thousands of driven women &#8211; entrepreneurs, professionals, and moms &#8211; go from feeling fat, frustrated and fatigued to energized, balanced and comfortable in their skin. Her mission is to truly help midlife women \u201cstop starving and start living\u201d through science-backed solutions that create lasting transformation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dani initially earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology before expanding her expertise across multiple areas of functional health. She holds various certifications in modalities of both functional nutrition and functional medicine, while continuing to stay at the forefront of her industry; proving that your 40s and beyond can absolutely be your most vibrant years yet!<\/em><\/p>\n<div>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionthenaturalway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nutritionthenaturalway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777652559920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LCmmoZwh2ww0Z80TCilDF\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>www.<wbr \/>NutritiontheNaturalWay.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Connect with Dani on:<\/em><br \/>\nFB:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nutritionthenaturalway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nutritionthenaturalway&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777652559920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0u4RlJNk01MhpbIDlNx4mA\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>@NutritiontheNaturalWay<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>IG:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/daniconwayofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/instagram.com\/daniconwayofficial\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777652559920000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GZH8hTmbrx8JBr5lSd22r\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>@DaniConwayOfficial<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Partners:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/us.olivetreepeople.com\/?referral=Fitnessista\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shop Oliveda here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Try out\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-29298388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">luxury handbags and jewelry from Vivrelle<\/a>\u00a0and use my code GINAHARNEY for your first month free!<\/p>\n<p>Check out We Feed Raw! 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I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments.\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrisense.io\/?rfsn=6758471.2717d3&amp;amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;amp;utm_campaign=fitnessista&amp;amp;utm_term=6758471.2717d3&amp;amp;code=GINA50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don\u2019t currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don\u2019t begin on this path. They\u2019re friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.integrativehealthpractitioner.org\/?x=FITNESSISTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">You can use my referral link here<\/a> and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/206-metabolism-hormones-functional-nutrition-for-women-over-40-with-dani-conway\/\">206: Metabolism, Hormones &#038; Functional Nutrition for Women over 40 with Dani Conway<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\">The Fitnessista<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about metabolism, hormones, and what it actually takes to feel good in your body after 40! 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