In this episode, Simone sits down with Dr. Manu Gill to unpack one of the biggest missing pieces for so many women: blood sugar.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still struggling with:

• stubborn fat
• cravings
• food noise
• energy crashes
• brain fog
• mood swings

• why cravings and food noise are often physiological, not a willpower issue
• the connection between blood sugar, mood, anxiety, and brain fog
• why so many women crash in the afternoon
• what GLP-1 actually is and how the body makes it naturally
• simple ways to support GLP-1 through blood sugar regulation
• the role of stress and cortisol in fat storage
• practical steps women can start taking right away

• prioritizing protein
• walking after meals
• improving sleep
• avoiding overly long fasts
• paying attention to the order you eat your food

…this conversation is for you.
Dr. Manu breaks down the science of blood sugar, insulin, GLP-1, cortisol, and cravings in a way that is easy to understand and deeply validating. This episode is a powerful reminder that so many women are not broken — they simply have biology that needs support.
Together, Simone and Dr. Manu discuss:
what blood sugar actually is and why women should care
what happens when blood sugar spikes and crashes
why insulin is known as a fat storage hormone
common signs of poor blood sugar regulation
One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:
This is not a personality issue. It’s often a blood sugar issue.
Dr. Manu also shares simple, actionable strategies to start supporting blood sugar naturally, including:
This is an eye-opening conversation for anyone who feels stuck in her body and wants to better understand what’s really going on.
Connect with Dr. Manu Gill
Instagram: @drmanugill
Website: drmanugill.com
Connect with Simone
For more support, recipes, workouts, and hormone-smart fat loss tips, connect with Simone on Instagram: @simonenlovell