Vitalize Wellness Podcast Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:49:26 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2638756 en-us © 2026 Vitalize Wellness Podcast yes 58b62c99-ad73-5e28-b2e6-1b1fe84f676a chelsea@vitalizeaw.com Chelsea Nab, APRN & Dr. Georgia Nab episodic false The Vitalize Wellness Podcast brings practical, honest conversations about health, wellness, and longevity to help you feel your best at every stage of life. Hosted by Dr. Georgia Nab, chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, and Chelsea Nab, board-certified nurse practitioner and functional medicine practitioner, each episode goes beyond the symptoms to explore the why behind your health—and the small, actionable changes that can make a lasting difference. Vitality Through Every Breath.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Chelsea Nab, APRN & Dr. Georgia Nab chelsea@vitalizeaw.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7hbnzyl7ls8je9mreqi2rdfiz0g5?.jpg Vitalize Wellness Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2638756 Vitalize Wellness Podcast S1E3: Why Am I Awake at 2 A.M.? The Menopause Sleep Struggle Vitalize Wellness Podcast S1E3: Why Am I Awake at 2 A.M.? The Menopause Sleep Struggle Why are you wide awake at 2 a.m.—and why can’t you get back to sleep?

In this episode of The Vitalize Wellness Podcast, Dr. Georgia Nab and functional medicine nurse practitioner Chelsea Nab tackle one of the most common complaints they hear from women navigating perimenopause and menopause: “I’m not sleeping.”

Whether you can’t fall asleep, wake up between 1 and 3 a.m., or sleep eight or nine hours and still wake up exhausted, Georgia and Chelsea explore some of the factors that may be contributing. From changing hormones and blood sugar to cortisol, alcohol, nutrition, supplements, and continuous glucose monitoring, they explain why getting better sleep may start with understanding what’s happening elsewhere in your body.

In this episode, we discuss:

00:35 - The different types of sleep problems women experience during perimenopause and menopause.

01:15 - Why blood sugar may be connected to falling asleep and middle-of-the-night waking.

02:10 - Progesterone, perimenopause, and why changing hormones can disrupt sleep.

03:40 - Alcohol and sleep: why that evening drink may be affecting your night more than you realize.

04:40 - Reading nutrition labels differently: total carbohydrates, fiber, and understanding your actual carbohydrate intake.

06:45 - Cortisol isn’t the enemy: how cortisol and melatonin are supposed to work together.

07:40 - Why blood sugar changes during the night may contribute to waking up at 1 or 2 a.m.

08:15 - When should you stop eating before bed—and when might a small protein-and-fat snack make sense?

09:20 - Getting plenty of sleep but still waking up exhausted? Why Georgia says it may be time to look deeper.

10:15 - Progesterone, melatonin, and other tools Chelsea discusses with patients struggling with sleep.

12:10 - Magnesium and sleep: why the type of magnesium matters.

13:15 - Continuous glucose monitors: what they are and how they can reveal your individual blood-sugar patterns.

14:20 - How food, movement, and even coffee can affect different people differently.

15:15 - “Don’t guess.” Why seeing your own numbers can help you understand what your body is actually doing.

Sleep problems aren’t always just about sleep. Understanding the relationship between your hormones, blood sugar, cortisol, nutrition, and daily habits can help you begin identifying what may be disrupting your nights.

**Your 1° of Change:** Start reading your labels and paying attention to how your food choices may be affecting your blood sugar.

**Your Path to Vitality:** Consider tracking your glucose to better understand your individual patterns and what may be affecting your sleep.

Your path to vitality starts here. Like and subscribe to join us as we explore the truth about living well at every age.

**MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**

The Vitalize Wellness Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared reflects general health and wellness education and should not be used as a substitute for individualized care from a qualified healthcare professional.

Health needs, medical histories, medications, and treatment options vary from person to person. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, nutrition plan, or health-related program.

Any products, services, treatments, or therapies discussed on this podcast are presented for educational purposes and are not intended as a guarantee of results or as a recommendation that they are appropriate for every individual.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention.

© The Vitalize Wellness Podcast. All rights reserved.

]]> Why are you wide awake at 2 a.m.—and why can’t you get back to sleep?

In this episode of The Vitalize Wellness Podcast, Dr. Georgia Nab and functional medicine nurse practitioner Chelsea Nab tackle one of the most common complaints they hear from women navigating perimenopause and menopause: “I’m not sleeping.”

Whether you can’t fall asleep, wake up between 1 and 3 a.m., or sleep eight or nine hours and still wake up exhausted, Georgia and Chelsea explore some of the factors that may be contributing. From changing hormones and blood sugar to cortisol, alcohol, nutrition, supplements, and continuous glucose monitoring, they explain why getting better sleep may start with understanding what’s happening elsewhere in your body.

In this episode, we discuss:

00:35 - The different types of sleep problems women experience during perimenopause and menopause.

01:15 - Why blood sugar may be connected to falling asleep and middle-of-the-night waking.

02:10 - Progesterone, perimenopause, and why changing hormones can disrupt sleep.

03:40 - Alcohol and sleep: why that evening drink may be affecting your night more than you realize.

04:40 - Reading nutrition labels differently: total carbohydrates, fiber, and understanding your actual carbohydrate intake.

06:45 - Cortisol isn’t the enemy: how cortisol and melatonin are supposed to work together.

07:40 - Why blood sugar changes during the night may contribute to waking up at 1 or 2 a.m.

08:15 - When should you stop eating before bed—and when might a small protein-and-fat snack make sense?

09:20 - Getting plenty of sleep but still waking up exhausted? Why Georgia says it may be time to look deeper.

10:15 - Progesterone, melatonin, and other tools Chelsea discusses with patients struggling with sleep.

12:10 - Magnesium and sleep: why the type of magnesium matters.

13:15 - Continuous glucose monitors: what they are and how they can reveal your individual blood-sugar patterns.

14:20 - How food, movement, and even coffee can affect different people differently.

15:15 - “Don’t guess.” Why seeing your own numbers can help you understand what your body is actually doing.

Sleep problems aren’t always just about sleep. Understanding the relationship between your hormones, blood sugar, cortisol, nutrition, and daily habits can help you begin identifying what may be disrupting your nights.

**Your 1° of Change:** Start reading your labels and paying attention to how your food choices may be affecting your blood sugar.

**Your Path to Vitality:** Consider tracking your glucose to better understand your individual patterns and what may be affecting your sleep.

Your path to vitality starts here. Like and subscribe to join us as we explore the truth about living well at every age.

**MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**

The Vitalize Wellness Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared reflects general health and wellness education and should not be used as a substitute for individualized care from a qualified healthcare professional.

Health needs, medical histories, medications, and treatment options vary from person to person. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, nutrition plan, or health-related program.

Any products, services, treatments, or therapies discussed on this podcast are presented for educational purposes and are not intended as a guarantee of results or as a recommendation that they are appropriate for every individual.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention.

© The Vitalize Wellness Podcast. All rights reserved.

]]> Chelsea Nab, APRN & Dr. Georgia Nab Buzzsprout-19763204 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1046 1 3 full false Vitalize Wellness Podcast S1E2: Where Did My Body Go? Understanding the Changes of Menopause Vitalize Wellness Podcast S1E2: Where Did My Body Go? Understanding the Changes of Menopause Where did my body go? You’re eating well, staying active, and doing many of the same things you’ve always done—yet suddenly your body looks and feels different.

In this episode of The Vitalize Wellness Podcast, Dr. Georgia Nab and functional medicine nurse practitioner Chelsea Nab explore why women can experience significant changes in weight, body composition, muscle, skin, mood, and metabolism during perimenopause and menopause—even when their lifestyle hasn’t changed.

As Georgia shares some of the changes she has experienced herself, Chelsea explains how declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can affect much more than reproductive health. Hormone receptors exist throughout the body, which means these changes can influence everything from insulin sensitivity and muscle mass to sleep, skin, and how you feel in your own body.

In this episode, we discuss:

01:10 - Why your body can change even when your habits haven’t.

01:40 - Estrogen, metabolism, insulin resistance, and unexpected weight gain.

02:20 - Testosterone, muscle mass, metabolism, and libido.

02:50 - Why menopause can change your skin, elasticity, and hydration.

03:20 - The emotional side of body changes and why women may stop feeling like themselves.

04:00 - Georgia’s personal approach to exercise, nutrition, sleep, and navigating this stage of life.

06:20 - Why protein and strength training become increasingly important as we age.

06:55 - BHRT, peptides, and GLP-1s: additional tools Chelsea may consider with her patients.

08:40 - Protein: how much should women actually be getting?

11:10 - Think you’re getting enough protein? Why tracking it for a few days can be eye-opening.

11:45 - A simple way to think about protein without counting every gram.

Your body changing doesn’t mean you’ve failed or that you need to simply accept feeling unlike yourself. Understanding what is changing—and becoming intentional about supporting your body through it—can make a meaningful difference.

**Your 1° of Change:** Make sure you’re eating, sleeping, and moving in ways that support the body you have today.

**Your Path to Vitality:** Track your protein intake for a few days. You may be surprised by how much—or how little—you’re actually getting.

Your path to vitality starts here. Like and subscribe to join us as we explore the truth about living well at every age.

**MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**

The Vitalize Wellness Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared reflects general health and wellness education and should not be used as a substitute for individualized care from a qualified healthcare professional.

Health needs, medical histories, medications, and treatment options vary from person to person. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, nutrition plan, or health-related program.

Any products, services, treatments, or therapies discussed on this podcast are presented for educational purposes and are not intended as a guarantee of results or as a recommendation that they are appropriate for every individual.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention.

© The Vitalize Wellness Podcast. All rights reserved.

]]> Where did my body go? You’re eating well, staying active, and doing many of the same things you’ve always done—yet suddenly your body looks and feels different.

In this episode of The Vitalize Wellness Podcast, Dr. Georgia Nab and functional medicine nurse practitioner Chelsea Nab explore why women can experience significant changes in weight, body composition, muscle, skin, mood, and metabolism during perimenopause and menopause—even when their lifestyle hasn’t changed.

As Georgia shares some of the changes she has experienced herself, Chelsea explains how declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can affect much more than reproductive health. Hormone receptors exist throughout the body, which means these changes can influence everything from insulin sensitivity and muscle mass to sleep, skin, and how you feel in your own body.

In this episode, we discuss:

01:10 - Why your body can change even when your habits haven’t.

01:40 - Estrogen, metabolism, insulin resistance, and unexpected weight gain.

02:20 - Testosterone, muscle mass, metabolism, and libido.

02:50 - Why menopause can change your skin, elasticity, and hydration.

03:20 - The emotional side of body changes and why women may stop feeling like themselves.

04:00 - Georgia’s personal approach to exercise, nutrition, sleep, and navigating this stage of life.

06:20 - Why protein and strength training become increasingly important as we age.

06:55 - BHRT, peptides, and GLP-1s: additional tools Chelsea may consider with her patients.

08:40 - Protein: how much should women actually be getting?

11:10 - Think you’re getting enough protein? Why tracking it for a few days can be eye-opening.

11:45 - A simple way to think about protein without counting every gram.

Your body changing doesn’t mean you’ve failed or that you need to simply accept feeling unlike yourself. Understanding what is changing—and becoming intentional about supporting your body through it—can make a meaningful difference.

**Your 1° of Change:** Make sure you’re eating, sleeping, and moving in ways that support the body you have today.

**Your Path to Vitality:** Track your protein intake for a few days. You may be surprised by how much—or how little—you’re actually getting.

Your path to vitality starts here. Like and subscribe to join us as we explore the truth about living well at every age.

**MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**

The Vitalize Wellness Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared reflects general health and wellness education and should not be used as a substitute for individualized care from a qualified healthcare professional.

Health needs, medical histories, medications, and treatment options vary from person to person. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, nutrition plan, or health-related program.

Any products, services, treatments, or therapies discussed on this podcast are presented for educational purposes and are not intended as a guarantee of results or as a recommendation that they are appropriate for every individual.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention.

© The Vitalize Wellness Podcast. All rights reserved.

]]> Chelsea Nab, APRN & Dr. Georgia Nab Buzzsprout-19763189 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 860 1 2 full false Vitalize Wellness Podcast S1E1: Debunking the Myths of Women's Health & Hormones Vitalize Wellness Podcast S1E1: Debunking the Myths of Women's Health & Hormones Welcome to the Vitalize Wellness Podcast. In our premiere episode, Dr. Georgia Nab and functional medicine nurse practitioner Chelsea Nab dive deep into the root causes of women’s health and tackle the most common misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

If you’ve ever been told that hormones are dangerous, or if you're struggling with "not feeling like yourself," this episode is for you. We are setting the record straight on what the science actually says about bioidentical hormones and how they can support, rather than hinder, your long-term vitality.

In this episode, we debunk four major myths:
01:44 - Myth 1: Are hormones inherently unsafe? (The truth about bioidentical vs. synthetic options).
04:26 - Myth 2: Does estrogen cause breast cancer? (Why it may actually be protective).
05:30 - Myth 3: Does HRT lead to heart disease? (Why bioidentical hormones are cardio-protective).
06:48 - Myth 4: Should all hormones be avoided? (Why balance is essential for health).
Whether you’re navigating perimenopause or simply looking to optimize your health, we discuss why "testing, not guessing" is the most empowering step you can take. Menopause isn't a disease—it's a life stage that you can navigate gracefully.

Your path to vitality starts here. Like and subscribe to join us as we explore the truth about living well at every age.

*MEDICAL DISCLAIMER*

The Vitalize Wellness Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared reflects general health and wellness education and should not be used as a substitute for individualized care from a qualified healthcare professional.

Health needs, medical histories, medications, and treatment options vary from person to person. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, nutrition plan, or health-related program.

Any products, services, treatments, or therapies discussed on this podcast are presented for educational purposes and are not intended as a guarantee of results or as a recommendation that they are appropriate for every individual.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention.

© The Vitalize Wellness Podcast. All rights reserved.

]]> Welcome to the Vitalize Wellness Podcast. In our premiere episode, Dr. Georgia Nab and functional medicine nurse practitioner Chelsea Nab dive deep into the root causes of women’s health and tackle the most common misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

If you’ve ever been told that hormones are dangerous, or if you're struggling with "not feeling like yourself," this episode is for you. We are setting the record straight on what the science actually says about bioidentical hormones and how they can support, rather than hinder, your long-term vitality.

In this episode, we debunk four major myths:
01:44 - Myth 1: Are hormones inherently unsafe? (The truth about bioidentical vs. synthetic options).
04:26 - Myth 2: Does estrogen cause breast cancer? (Why it may actually be protective).
05:30 - Myth 3: Does HRT lead to heart disease? (Why bioidentical hormones are cardio-protective).
06:48 - Myth 4: Should all hormones be avoided? (Why balance is essential for health).
Whether you’re navigating perimenopause or simply looking to optimize your health, we discuss why "testing, not guessing" is the most empowering step you can take. Menopause isn't a disease—it's a life stage that you can navigate gracefully.

Your path to vitality starts here. Like and subscribe to join us as we explore the truth about living well at every age.

*MEDICAL DISCLAIMER*

The Vitalize Wellness Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared reflects general health and wellness education and should not be used as a substitute for individualized care from a qualified healthcare professional.

Health needs, medical histories, medications, and treatment options vary from person to person. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, nutrition plan, or health-related program.

Any products, services, treatments, or therapies discussed on this podcast are presented for educational purposes and are not intended as a guarantee of results or as a recommendation that they are appropriate for every individual.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention.

© The Vitalize Wellness Podcast. All rights reserved.

]]> Chelsea Nab, APRN & Dr. Georgia Nab Buzzsprout-19763110 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 788 1 1 full false Vitalize Wellness Podcast - Trailer Vitalize Wellness Podcast - Trailer Welcome to the Vitalize Wellness Podcast, where Dr. Georgia Nab and Chelsea Nab, nurse practitioner, cut through the confusion around health and wellness with real conversations, practical insights, and information you can actually use.

From everyday wellness to the bigger questions about how we feel, age, and live well, Vitalize is about helping you better understand your health and take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more vibrant life.

Your path to vitality starts here. Vitality Through Every Breath.

]]> Welcome to the Vitalize Wellness Podcast, where Dr. Georgia Nab and Chelsea Nab, nurse practitioner, cut through the confusion around health and wellness with real conversations, practical insights, and information you can actually use.

From everyday wellness to the bigger questions about how we feel, age, and live well, Vitalize is about helping you better understand your health and take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more vibrant life.

Your path to vitality starts here. Vitality Through Every Breath.

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