PlantFueled Femme

EP106: The Midlife Shift: Holistic Modalities for Women’s Hormones, Health & Vitality

In this insightful episode of PlantFuelled Femme, holistic health educator, author, and founder of ZuZu Unleashed, Karen Armes, joins us for an empowering conversation about the major changes women experience in their bodies during midlife. From hormonal shifts and energy changes to stress, metabolism, and overall wellness, Karen breaks down the different holistic modalities that can help women better understand, support, and care for their bodies naturally during this important stage of life. After overcoming chronic epilepsy and scoliosis through natural healing, Karen now helps women worldwide reclaim resilience, vitality, and balance through integrative and science-backed wellness strategies. Together, we explore how women can navigate midlife with more awareness, confidence, and practical tools for long-term health.If you’re navigating midlife changes or simply want to better understand your body and hormones, this episode is packed with empowering insights and holistic wellness guidance.

EP 105: Healing From the Inside Out: Barb’s Cancer Journey & Holistic Recovery.

In this powerful episode of PlantFuelled Femme, we sit down with Barb to talk about her deeply personal cancer journey, what led her to explore holistic healing, and the life-changing lessons she discovered along the way. Barb is a women’s health coach specializing in hormone support and using nutrition as part of a holistic approach to cancer care and overall wellness. She’s passionate about helping women feel empowered, take control of their health, and truly live their healthiest, best life from the inside out. Together, we dive into the importance of getting to the root cause of disease instead of simply masking symptoms, the connection between gut health and overall wellness, and why believing in the body’s ability to heal can be such a transformative part of the recovery journey. Barb also shares how nutrition, movement, mindset, and holistic wellness helped shape her path toward healing from the inside out. This episode is filled with hope, empowerment, and meaningful insights for anyone navigating health challenges, seeking answers, or wanting to better support their body naturally.

EP105: Why Cortisol Matters More Than You Think: The hidden reason your hormones, fat loss, and energy feel off.

In this powerful solo episode, Coach Clarissa breaks down one of the most overlooked hormones affecting women’s health—cortisol. If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still struggling with stubborn weight, low energy, constant cravings, or feeling wired and exhausted at the same time… this episode is for you. Cortisol isn’t just your “stress hormone.” It plays a critical role in your metabolism, fat storage (especially belly fat), sleep, mood, and overall hormonal balance. And when it’s dysregulated, it can quietly sabotage your progress—no matter how clean you eat or how hard you train. This is your reminder: your body isn’t broken—you just need to understand how to work with it, not against it. 🎧 Tune in and start taking back control of your hormones, your energy, and your results. — ✨ Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear this and tag us on social! 💬 Want deeper support? Reach out to learn more about personalized coaching and hormone-focused strategies with Coach Clarissa.

EP104: Toxic Load & Radiant Skin: Navigating Modern Chemicals with Jodi Scott

In today’s world, we’re exposed to more chemicals than ever before. Through our skincare, household products, and daily environment. But what is this constant exposure really doing to our bodies… and how is it showing up on our skin? In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo by Spry Life and a health psychologist with a background in psychoneuroimmunology—to unpack the true impact of “toxic load” on women’s health. We explore how modern chemicals can disrupt hormones, trigger inflammation, and contribute to common skin concerns like breakouts, sensitivity, and premature aging. More importantly, Jodi shares a grounded, realistic approach to reducing your exposure—without fear, perfection, or overwhelm. If you’ve been investing in skincare but still not seeing results, this conversation will shift your perspective from what you put on your skin to what your body is processing daily.🌿 Learn more about Jodi’s clean skincare products: https://www.greengoo.com/ [https://www.greengoo.com/] 💬 Connect with us: If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or tag us—because every woman deserves to feel confident in her skin, naturally.

EP103: PREP FILE VOL.16 The Women’s Prep Guide: What It Really Takes to Step on Stage

What really happens behind the scenes of contest prep? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the reality of prep coaching—beyond the highlight reels, stage glam, and perfectly filtered transformations. From managing hormones, hunger, and fatigue… to navigating mindset breakdowns, plateaus, and the pressure to perform, this is the side of bodybuilding prep most people aren’t prepared for. Whether you’re thinking about stepping on stage or already in your prep journey, this conversation will give you a deeper understanding of what it actually takes to get there—and why the right coaching can make or break your experience. This is your inside look at prep… unfiltered.