Nutrition strategy
Increase your gut biodiversity using the benefits of the "3Ps": prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols
Feed your estrogen and progesterone according to YOUR body's needs eating natural foods
Implement a "fasting and feasting" (metabolic switching) lifestyle to allow your body to heal itself naturally
Personalized program
We find the lifestyle changes your body needs to be its healthiest version
Considerations include: your cycle regularity/irregularity, partial/full hysterectomy, menopause stages and autoimmune challenges such as rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Hashimoto's and PCOS
Find your balance
Recognize the "hormone hierarchy" and how to balance it within your body
Discover which fasting lengths work for your specific body
Implement appropriate exercise habits for your life-stage
Heal your body
Notice the signs your body and mind are giving you by recognizing symptoms
Learn to naturally raise Oxytocin and reduce Cortisol
Metabolic switching allows your body to heal itself on a cellular level
Welcome!
I'm Barbara
your Hormonista®
I'm here to support you in recognizing how the constant fluctuation of your hormones affects your body and mind.
I work with individuals who have regular or irregular cycles, those who have experienced a full or partial hysterectomy, and those who have entered menopausal years and beyond.
Together, we naturally balance your hormones by implementing lifestyle strategies tailored specifically to YOU. We use food to nourish your hormones at the right time, practice "metabolic switching" (fasting and hormone feasting), and incorporate life-phase-appropriate exercise. By using these strategies appropriately for your unique body, we aim to heal your body and mind for a lifetime.
YOU have the power within you to repair your body!
You have tried dieting a hundred times...
One-to-one Coaching
Annual Memberships
26 years old
PCOS 10+ years
Before I began my journey with Barbara, I had been diagnosed with PCOS and gluten sensitivity. Many doctors had advised me that my weight issue would simply go away with intense workouts and less food. This advice started at the age of 12…With puberty came unplanned and inconsistent menstrual cycles, severe mood swings, uncomfortable acne, and weight gain. While my eating choices weren’t the best, I wasn’t eating anything different from my friends or family and I was in marching band all throughout high school and into college. No matter how many times my concerns were pushed to the side, I knew there was just something wrong.
When Barbara introduced me to her techniques, to say I was skeptical is an understatement, but what did I have to lose? I had tried intense HIIT workouts, olympic weightlifting workouts, severely strict diets, weight loss drugs, you name it – I tried it (with no success might I add). We began with just cutting down my eating window which blossomed into learning what foods affect me (negatively and positively) and measuring my glucose levels and ketones. This opened my eyes big time to what I was eating.
Since I have been following the eating schedule and feeding my body according to what stage I am in during the month, I have had regular periods for 3 months, less acne, more energy, and a better outlook towards the foods I eat. I have also lost weight, which is great, but this journey is about more than that. Every other benefit outweighs the weight I have lost, because this is a lifestyle change – not a temporary “fix”.
With Barbara’s support, it doesn’t feel like a regular diet where I tell myself “I can’t eat ___”. That mindset has shifted to “What is going to benefit me?” I still have my roadblocks, but with the skills Barbara has taught me in a very short amount of time, I feel I have more control and confidence. Barbara will take the time to explain these tips and will ensure that you move at a speed you are comfortable with, while pushing you to achieve your goals!
I would love to work with you and get your testimonial for how you were able to change your body, mind and life.
Insulin spikes
Artificial sweeteners in diet soda can cause a spike in insulin levels, which can lead to insulin resistance and higher blood sugar levels
Decreased insulin sensitivity
Artificial sweeteners can decrease insulin sensitivity which can lead to insulin resistance.
Erroneous insulin release
Artificial sweeteners can cause the pancreas to release insulin when it shouldn't, which can lead to insulin resistance.
Increased GLP-1 release
Artificial sweeteners can increase the release of GLP-1, which can increase insulin levels
Micro and macrovascular complications
Long-term exposure to high insulin levels can lead to complications like retinopathy, kidney disease, and stroke.
Insulin resistance occurs when your body's cells, particularly in the muscles, fat, and liver, don't respond properly to insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. This means that even though insulin is produced by the pancreas, it's less effective at helping glucose enter cells, leading to higher blood sugar levels
When you are insulin resistance, your cells are unable to take in insulin and nutrients. This means excess insulin and glucose are just floating around outside cells. Insulin is the fat storage hormone. The only option they have is to turn to be stored as fat in your body. This fat is generally stored in your muscles, liver and fat stores.
Other consequences? This can lead to prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and other health problems if the pancreas can't produce enough extra insulin to compensate for the resistance.
Fresh squeezed lemons in plain or seltzer water
Add LMNT to plain or seltzer water
Hot or cold unsweetened tea - I love peppermint or lemon tea
Not my first go-to, but you can have an occasional probiotic soda such as Poppi or Olipop
Get In Touch
Address
Local: Chattanooga, TN
Virtually: Internationally
In-person events: United States and limited internationally
Hours of availability
Mon – Thur 8a – 9p ET
Sat - Sunday 10a - 5p ET
Phone Number
239-961-8770
Find out how lifestyle changes are long-term versus temporary diet changes
Menopause Champion / Lifestyle Coach / Fitness Instructor
Barbara Geldert
Learn more
Introduction to your Sex Hormones
The Hormone Hierarchy
Introduction to Metabolic Switching
Good Fats vs Bad Fats