If you’ve ever followed a plan perfectly and felt worse, you’re not “too sensitive”—you’re cyclical. Most health advice ignores the female rhythm and the way hormones shape metabolism, stress tolerance, recovery, and sleep across the month. In this episode, Brandon shows how to work with your cycle instead of fighting it: why some trends (aggressive fasting, late-luteal HIIT, constant low-carb) backfire, how each phase changes what your body needs, and how the Compass (Nurture → Energize → St...
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If you’ve ever followed a plan perfectly and felt worse, you’re not “too sensitive”—you’re cyclical. Most health advice ignores the female rhythm and the way hormones shape metabolism, stress tolerance, recovery, and sleep across the month. In this episode, Brandon shows how to work with your cycle instead of fighting it: why some trends (aggressive fasting, late-luteal HIIT, constant low-carb) backfire, how each phase changes what your body needs, and how the Compass (Nurture → Energize → St...
Episode 018 - What to Eat First in the Morning to Stop the Crash Cycle
The Metabolic Compass™ Podcast
26 minutes
2 months ago
Episode 018 - What to Eat First in the Morning to Stop the Crash Cycle
Your first bite is a message—not just a meal. In this episode, Brandon shows how leading with protein + fiber (before caffeine) anchors cortisol, flattens glucose swings, and stops the crash cycle that drives cravings, fog, and afternoon slumps. You’ll get simple templates for a quick shake or a 5‑minute plate—and why a BIOMEnd® + fiber shake is a strong option if you’re not hungry in the morning. What we cover: • Why skipping/mistiming breakfast creates invisible energy debt • What not to ea...
The Metabolic Compass™ Podcast
If you’ve ever followed a plan perfectly and felt worse, you’re not “too sensitive”—you’re cyclical. Most health advice ignores the female rhythm and the way hormones shape metabolism, stress tolerance, recovery, and sleep across the month. In this episode, Brandon shows how to work with your cycle instead of fighting it: why some trends (aggressive fasting, late-luteal HIIT, constant low-carb) backfire, how each phase changes what your body needs, and how the Compass (Nurture → Energize → St...
