Sustainable Health, Hormones, and Business Success for the Modern Woman. Fuel & Founder blends functional medicine and wellness strategies with honest conversations from female founders to show that sustainable success is possible. Because building the business of your dreams shouldn’t mean burning out your body in the process.
In this episode, Dr. Brea shares her journey to pregnancy, including prepping her body for fertility, the challenges of the first trimester, and her plans for the second trimester and beyond. She also discusses her birth plan, returning to work, and the supplements she's taking.
Takeaways
Prepping the body for fertility is an important but often overlooked aspect of the pregnancy journey.
The first trimester can be challenging, with symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and insomnia, but the second trimester can bring relief and a return to normal activities.
The decision to deliver at a hospital, the birth plan, and the return to work after maternity leave are important considerations for pregnant women.
Choosing the right prenatal supplements and managing pregnancy symptoms are key aspects of the pregnancy journey.
7 Apr 2026
Help! I Need More Energy
The episode discusses the impact of hormones on energy levels and provides practical tips for improving energy and managing fatigue. It covers topics such as circadian rhythm, cortisol patterns, blood sugar stability, sleep quality, gut health, and the role of exercise. The episode emphasizes the importance of morning sunlight, protein-rich breakfasts, blood sugar stability, and consistent sleep patterns for optimizing energy levels.
Takeaways
Hormones play a significant role in energy levels and fatigue.
Practical strategies for improving energy include morning sunlight, protein-rich breakfasts, blood sugar stability, and consistent sleep patterns.
IG: @drbreabohl
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24 Mar 2026
5 Years, 5 Lessons: A Look Back at Building This Business
Episode Description: This week marks 5 years in business and instead of a guest interview or a how-to episode, we're doing something a little different. Pull up a chair, because this one is personal. I'm taking you back to where it all started, what the world looked like, why I decided to take the leap, and what the messy middle actually felt like. Plus, I'm sharing the 5 biggest lessons five years of building has taught me. Some of these I learned the hard way. All of them changed how I operate.
In This Episode:
How and why I started the business — and what I thought it would look like
What was happening in the world at the time and how that shaped early decisions
The honest, unfiltered look at the journey in between
5 lessons that have genuinely changed the way I run my business and my life
The 5 Lessons:
Consistency matters more than almost anything else
Your network will carry you further than any strategy
Patience — it takes longer than you think to build something meaningful
It's okay to change your mind and pivot
Letting go of what other people think is a superpower
Connect With Me:
Instagram: @drbreabohl
Website: chipotawellnesscenter.com
Email: info@chipotawellnesscenter.com (mailto:info@chipotawellnesscenter.com)
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17 Mar 2026
Hormones, Decision Fatigue, & the High Functioning Woman
The main theme of the conversation revolves around decision fatigue and its connection to hormones, specifically cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone. The impact of these hormones on decision-making and strategies for managing decision fatigue are explored in detail.
Takeaways
Hormones impact decision fatigue
Front-loading decisions for better outcomes
10 Mar 2026
The Hormone That's Running Your Business (Whether You Know It or Not)
The podcast episode discusses the impact of progesterone on business success and provides insights into understanding, supporting, and addressing low progesterone levels naturally. It emphasizes the competitive advantage of supporting progesterone and offers practical strategies for boosting progesterone levels naturally.
Takeaways
Progesterone impacts business
Supporting progesterone is a competitive advantage
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
08:06 The Role of Cholesterol in Progesterone Production
20:34 Natural Ways to Boost Progesterone
27:47 Supporting the Nervous System and Nutrition for Progesterone
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https://chipotawellness.practicebetter.io/#/685032f8ce50045c230e3b01/bookings?step=services (https://chipotawellness.practicebetter.io/#/685032f8ce50045c230e3b01/bookings?step=services)
Connect with Dr. Brea:
@drbreabohl on IG
Key Talking Points Summary
1. What progesterone is and the full-body systems it regulates
2. How progesterone is made (cholesterol → pregnenolone → progesterone)
3. The cortisol-progesterone competition and the "pregnenolone steal"
4. Physical symptoms of low progesterone
5. Mood & cognitive symptoms — and their direct impact on business performance
6. 7 natural strategies to boost progesterone
7. The reframe: your body IS the business
#HormoneHealth #WomenInBusiness #Progesterone #BusinessStrategy #WellnessForEntrepreneurs #HealthyHustle #FunctionalMedicine #HormonalHealth #BurnoutPrevention #SustainableSuccess
Disclaimer:
This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health regimen.
3 Mar 2026
The Silent Hormone Disruptor
In this episode, Dr. Brea discusses the critical role of blood sugar in hormone health, particularly for high-achieving women. She explains how blood sugar dysregulation can lead to various health issues, including mood swings, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Brea shares her personal journey with blood sugar management and offers practical strategies for achieving balance, emphasizing the importance of nourishment and self-care.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blood Sugar and Hormones
02:51 The Daily Struggle: Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
06:00 Understanding Blood Sugar's Role in Hormone Health
11:51 Cortisol and Its Connection to Blood Sugar
17:50 The Impact of Blood Sugar on Mood and Energy
24:01 Practical Strategies for Blood Sugar Balance
30:02 The Importance of Nourishment and Fuel
36:07 Conclusion and Call to Action
Apply to work with Dr. Brea: https://chipotawellness.practicebetter.io/#/685032f8ce50045c230e3b01/bookings?step=services (https://chipotawellness.practicebetter.io/#/685032f8ce50045c230e3b01/bookings?step=services)
24 Feb 2026
My Hormonal Journey: The Slow Unraveling That Led to Fuel & Founder
The episode delves into Dr. Brea's personal journey with PCOS, from the impact of birth control to the emotional response to the diagnosis. It highlights lifestyle changes, stress management, and the impact on fertility, offering insights into managing PCOS through holistic approaches.
Takeaways
PCOS diagnosis and impact
Managing PCOS through lifestyle changes
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hormonal Journey
06:11 Signs of PCOS
11:56 Emotional Response to Diagnosis
18:05 Stress Management and Sleep
24 Feb 2026
Why Scaling My Career Forced Me to Rethink My Health
In this first episode of Fuel & Founder, I’m sharing my story of going all in on my career, building a chiropractic practice from the ground up, and learning the hard way that success without sustainability comes at a cost.
I talk about injuring my neck in chiropractic school and how recurring flare-ups forced me to slow down when my mindset told me to keep pushing. I share how discovering functional medicine changed not only the way I cared for patients, but also how I understood my own health, hormones, and nervous system.
This episode walks through my transition from chiropractic care to functional medicine, the burnout that came from trying to do it all, and the realization that true success has to support both your body and your business.
Fuel & Founder is a podcast for high-achieving women and female founders who want sustainable health, balanced hormones, and the energy to build success without burning themselves out in the process.
If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you as you grow your career or business, this episode is for you.
Follow me on Instagram for more education and behind-the-scenes conversations@drbreabohl
Subscribe, share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it, and thank you for being here 💛
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fuel and Founder Podcast
05:19 Realization of Deeper Health Issues
11:32 Listening to Body Signals and Health Challenges
24 Feb 2026
Fuel & Founder Trailer
Fuel & Founder is a podcast and community for female founders who want to scale their businesses without burning themselves out in the process. Through functional wellness strategies and honest conversations with women in the messy middle of business growth, this show explores how health, hormones, and success intersect. Because building the business of your dreams shouldn’t mean burning out your body along the way.
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