EPI 223: How Women Can EAT MORE And LOSE WEIGHT + Increase Their ENERGY By Fixing Their Metabolism & Hormones. With Board Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner Dani Conway

October 28, 2025 2 min read

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:07) Meet Dani Conway and her personal health journey

(2:34) Why “eat more to weigh less” actually works

(4:17) Macronutrient tracking: the right way

(5:26) What metabolism really is and how to improve it

(6:50) The calorie debate

(9:50) First steps Dani takes with new clients

(11:36) When carnivore and elimination diets make sense

(12:59) Gut health: testing, symptoms & what to look for

(15:08) Is bloating real? Yes, and here's why

(18:19) Building metabolism with food, strength training & sleep

(20:39) Hormone balancing the right way

(24:00) Detoxing, and what it really means for your liver & skin

(26:02) Most women aren't eating enough protein

(30:45) Bone broth resets & DIY elimination strategies

(32:59) Where carbs fit in and when they don't

(39:30) Why minerals like salt and magnesium matter

(40:17) Foods to avoid & navigating sweeteners

(45:41) Hormones that Dani sees out of balance most often

(47:33) Where to find Dani & work with her directly

(48:35) Outro


Who is Dani Conway?

Dani Conway is a Board Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 18 years of experience helping women ditch the diet mentality, lose stubborn weight, and regain their energy and confidence. After struggling with her own health—being 65 pounds overweight on a fat-free diet and battling hormone and gut issues—Dani found real healing through a personalized, whole-food approach. She now specializes in working with women over 40 using customized metabolic nutrition strategies that focus on optimizing hormones, improving gut health, and building sustainable habits for long-term wellness. Dani is also the founder of Nutrition the Natural Way, where she offers private coaching, group programs, and functional lab testing to help women achieve real results without starvation or extreme diets.

 

Connect with Dani:

Website: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/

IG: https://instagram.com/daniconwayofficial

 

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