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by Rachel Carta, RN

A Functional Approach to Women’s  Health, Energy, and Resilience

Living Inspired Blog & Podcast. A funcional approach to women's health, energy and resilience

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The Mouth-Body Connection: What Your Gums Are Telling You About Your Hormones

The Mouth-Body Connection: What Your Gums Are Telling You About Your Hormones

Published on: 18/09/2026

Dental hygienist Christine Horton on how gum inflammation affects hormones, insulin resistance, and gut health — and the nightly routine that matters most.

Why Trying Harder To Be Healthy Wasn’t the Answer

Why Trying Harder To Be Healthy Wasn’t the Answer

Published on: 11/09/2026

Johanna knew a lot about health, but anxiety, grief, and overwhelm changed what she needed first. This is what finally made the difference.

Your Hormones Aren't the Whole Story of Perimenopause

Your Hormones Aren't the Whole Story of Perimenopause

Published on: 05/09/2026

Why does perimenopause make you feel like a different person every day? It's not just hormones. Here's the fuller picture, and where to start.

What Nobody Explained to You About Perimenopause and Hormones

What Nobody Explained to You About Perimenopause and Hormones

Published on: 10/07/2026

Perimenopause isn't a slow decline. Learn why your labs read normal, why hormones sit at the top of the pyramid, and where real relief begins.

ANDREA NAKAYAMA: A New Way to Understand Your Body in Midlife

ANDREA NAKAYAMA: A New Way to Understand Your Body in Midlife

Published on: 13/06/2026

A whole-person, root-cause look at midlife symptoms, hormones, and the nervous system, with Andrea Nakayama on the Living Inspired podcast.

Why Your Cravings Aren't a Willpower Problem

Why Your Cravings Aren't a Willpower Problem

Published on: 29/05/2026

Your cravings aren't a discipline problem. Rachel Carta explains the real physiology behind sugar and carb cravings, blood sugar instability, and why your body keeps asking for fast fuel, especially in perimenopause.

This blog/podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

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Rachel’s down-to-earth, authentic style shines in her podcast. Each episode is relatable and inspiring, with a mix of solo insights and guest conversations. I listen on morning walks or while prepping healthy meals, and I always finish feeling more grounded and in tune with my authentic self. Living Inspired truly lives up to its name.

- Johanna

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Rachel Carta, RN, is a Registered Nurse, Functional Nutrition Counselor, Life Coach, and author who helps women feel calm, confident, and like themselves again, especially when symptoms feel confusing, persistent, or brushed off as “normal.”

Rachel has spent her career supporting women through fatigue, digestive issues, mood swings, brain fog, anxiety, and midlife transitions. She is known for her ability to connect the dots between the body, the nervous system, and real life. Her work blends clinical insight with deep compassion, helping women understand why they feel the way they do and what actually helps.

Rachel’s approach is root cause, not rigid. She does not believe in strict protocols, perfection, or symptom chasing. Instead, she helps women recognize patterns, support their nervous system, and make small, meaningful changes that lead to steady improvements in energy, mood, and overall well being. Many of her clients come to her after years of trying everything and finally feel seen, understood, and hopeful again.

At the heart of Rachel’s work is a simple but powerful shift. Helping women see that their bodies are not falling apart. They are communicating, adapting, and asking for support.

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