74: Your Gut Could Be the Root Cause – The Shocking Link Between Digestion, Mood & Weight with Sarah Nitterauer

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🎙️ Episode Summary

In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith is joined by Modern Endocrine’s Health Coach, Sarah Nitterauer, NBC-HWC, NASM, for a rich and empowering conversation on gut health and its role in healing chronic illness, supporting mental health, and managing weight.

Together, they explore how the Modern Endocrine team uses a holistic, root-cause approach—combining functional medicine, lifestyle changes, trauma-informed coaching, and personalized support—to help patients experience lasting wellness. Sarah opens up about her personal health journey and the power of practical, realistic tools for long-term transformation. This is a must-listen if you're seeking clarity, compassion, and real solutions for your gut and beyond.

👤 About the Guest: Sarah Nitterauer, NBC-HWC, NASM

Sarah Nitterauer is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with specialized training in Gut and Hormonal Health. She is also a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, combining her passion for movement, nutrition, and behavior change to help individuals reclaim their health.

Her experience spans corporate wellness, physician practices, and individualized coaching, giving her a unique ability to bridge clinical recommendations with real-life application. Sarah thrives in medical settings where she partners closely with providers to help patients implement sustainable lifestyle changes aligned with their values and routines.

She’s especially passionate about understanding the emotional drivers behind habits, helping clients uncover the “why” that empowers lasting change. When she's not coaching, you can find Sarah enjoying hot yoga, cooking, playing ultimate frisbee, lifting weights, or spending time with her family.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• Why gut health is foundational in treating chronic illness, fatigue, and mood
• Sarah’s personal journey of healing with functional and integrative medicine
• How coaching bridges the gap between doctor’s orders and everyday life
• The power of emotional awareness in creating sustainable health habits
• Stress management tools that actually fit into a busy lifestyle
• Understanding that healing is nonlinear—and that’s okay
• How Modern Endocrine’s team supports long-term transformation
• Tips to create realistic change without extreme restriction or burnout

🛒 Products and Resources Mentioned

• Gut Health Accelerator Program:
  https://modernendocrinewellness.com/join-gut-health-accelerator
• Order a GI Map Test + Consult:
  https://www.modern-endocrine.com/gi-map-test-consult/

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