The Metabolic Project

12/17/2025

Before you blame your hormones, thyroid, gut....check your blood sugar. This is HUGE and probably the most common thing I see missed by medical professionals - it's always simpler than you think!

So many women worry something is seriously wrong with their hormones, metabolism, thyroid, or nervous system…
when what’s actually driving the chaos is unstable blood sugar.

Highs and crashes can show up as anxiety, fatigue, dizziness, cravings, mood swings, sleep issues, stubborn weight gain — and over time, they disrupt cortisol, thyroid function, inflammation, and hormones downstream.

Your body is reacting to how it’s being fueled and regulated. If you're not eating well and eating often enough - your blood sugar is going to be all over the place and then you will be too!

When blood sugar is supported consistently, you'd be surprised how quickly symptoms seem to dissolve and your body balances out — energy, mood, focus, hormones, and even stress tolerance.

If these symptoms sound familiar and you’re tired of guessing, message me or set up an appointment and let’s build a plan that actually supports your body from the foundation up. ✨

12/15/2025

Probiotics are everywhere — and they’re often marketed as the answer to every gut issue.
But in practice, I see the opposite happen all the time.

Many women come to me after taking a probiotic because a friend loved it or an influencer recommended it… only to feel more bloated, reactive, or inflamed.

That doesn’t mean probiotics are bad.
It means gut healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.

The right strain at the wrong time can slow healing.
The right plan, based on your microbiome, changes everything.

If your gut symptoms feel unresolved or worsened despite “doing all the right things,” stop guessing.

DM me or set up an appointment and to create a targeted plan that actually supports your body. ✨

12/08/2025

Gift Certificates are available - we also accept gift certificates too! DM or email info@themetabolicproject.com to purchase

12/05/2025

If you’re looking for something more meaningful than another candle or sweater… give the gift of feeling good.
These functional wellness gifts support energy, mood, immunity, and deep nourishment — the things everyone truly needs this season.

And if you want to give something really special:
I offer gift certificates for functional medicine sessions, reiki, and personalized healing plans.
A beautiful, intentional way to support someone you love (or yourself) going into the new year.

DM me or email info@themetabolicproject.com to purchase!

12/02/2025

The holiday season should feel expansive, not exhausting.
Yet so many women move through December running on depletion — unstable blood sugar, disrupted sleep, inflammation, anxiety, and a nervous system stretched thin.

These 4 functional medicine rituals are my go-to foundations for keeping your energy steady, your mood grounded, and your body resilient during the busiest season of the year. They’re simple, elegant shifts that create a noticeable difference in how you feel.

But if these signs are speaking to you and you’re craving deeper support… this is the moment to take it.

You don’t have to wait for January to feel balanced, nourished, and in control of your health.
I have limited openings this month for 1:1 functional medicine sessions, designed to help you move into the holidays feeling clear, supported, and truly well.

Visit https://simpsonfamilywellness.janeapp.com/ #/functional-medicine to set up an appointment today!

11/19/2025

Book at the link below or email info@themetabolicproject.com to get scheduled!

Congratulations on your new addition! Do yo have a little one that needs to be seen? Many parents bring their children in during this time to check for latch concerns, digestive concerns, gassiness. This is also a great time to get an overall post-birth evaluation.

11/17/2025

Your adrenal glands impact everything — blood sugar, hormones, inflammation, energy, metabolism.
When they’re overwhelmed, your symptoms show it.

Here are 5 signs your adrenals are overworked and your body is asking for deeper nourishment and support.
Healing your stress response is one of the fastest ways to feel like yourself again.

If these signs are hitting close to home, don’t wait. Adrenal dysfunction doesn’t fix itself — but the right plan changes everything.
I have openings this month for 1:1 functional medicine sessions.

Message me “ADRENALS” or book online below and let’s get you feeling better now. ✨
https://simpsonfamilywellness.janeapp.com/ #/functional-medicine

11/11/2025

I'm back in an office! Still offering virtual appointments if needed. Make an appointment and come see me!

🌿 Exciting News from Simpson Family Wellness! 🌿

We’re thrilled to announce that we are now offering Functional Medicine & Reiki Services right here in our office - with Kerry Smith, founder of The Metabolic Project!

Kerry supports women and children using a root-cause approach designed to help the body truly heal — not just manage symptoms. Through a blend of functional assessments, advanced lab testing, personalized healing plans, and energetic support, Kerry helps clients find balance and long-term wellness.

💫 Who Kerry Helps:
• Women’s fatigue, hormones & metabolism (including postpartum health)
• Children’s gut, immune & emotional health
• Autoimmunity, chronic inflammation & detox support

🧘‍♀️ What’s Available:
• Functional Medicine Appointments
• Personalized Healing Protocols
• Advanced Lab Testing (GI-MAP, DUTCH, food sensitivities & more)
• Reiki Sessions for emotional + nervous system support

Both in-person and virtual sessions are now available!
📍 Learn more or book at www.simpsonfamilywellness.com

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11/01/2025

If your energy crashes at 3pm…
😑If you get moody when you’re hungry…
🎢If your hormones feel all over the place…
➡︎Blood sugar might be the hidden chaos agent.
Here’s the thing: blood sugar swings aren’t just about diabetes or diet.
They trigger a domino effect that directly impacts your hormones.
Let’s break it down:
🍬Every time your blood sugar spikes → your body releases insulin
🔥If that insulin surge drops blood sugar too fast → your adrenals release cortisol to “rescue” you
⛓ Cortisol then raises blood sugar back up, but also disrupts estrogen, thyroid, and progesterone in the process.
And when this becomes your daily rhythm?
➠Estrogen detox gets sluggish
➠Progesterone drops (hello PMS, anxiety, and sleep issues)
➠Thyroid hormones stop converting efficiently
➠You stay stuck in fat-storage mode… even if you’re eating clean

➡️The result?
Mood swings, irregular cycles, stubborn weight, fatigue, and that wired-but-tired feeling no matter what you do.

The fix isn’t cutting carbs completely.
It’s stabilizing your glucose curve with smart meals, meal timing, and nervous system regulation.

✨Balance blood sugar, and you'll balance your hormones

Ready to feel better? Set up an appointment! Only 8 weeks left before 2026! www.themetabolicproject.com/workwithme

10/29/2025

Still feeling exhausted, foggy, or bloated, even though your thyroid meds are “optimized”? or your labs came back "normal"?

You might be missing the real root.
The truth is: thyroid dysfunction is often a downstream effect, not the origin point.

Here’s the triangle most people (and most doctors) miss:
🦠 Gut → Liver → Thyroid
📍 If your gut is inflamed → you don’t absorb nutrients like zinc or selenium
📍 If your liver is sluggish → you can’t convert T4 into active T3 efficiently
📍 If your microbiome is imbalanced → thyroid hormone recycling gets disrupted
📍 If your gut lining is compromised → your immune system may turn on your own thyroid

That’s why optimizing your thyroid in isolation often doesn’t work.

True healing happens when you zoom out.
This isn’t about “trying harder” or adding more supplements.
It’s about understanding the system-wide map your thyroid sits within.
🧬 The thyroid is a barometer, not the engine.
Struggling with thyroid symptoms? Set up an appointment! Now booking for in person at Simpson Family Wellness as well as virtual.

10/20/2025

✅You’re eating the “right” foods.
✅You’re taking the supplements.
🆘But your hormones still feel off.

Here’s what most people miss:
It’s not just what you eat…it’s what you absorb.
🧩Poor gut function → Nutrient deficiencies
🧬Nutrient deficiencies → Hormone dysregulation
🌀Hormone chaos → More gut issues
Welcome to the vicious cycle nobody’s talking about.
Your body needs key nutrients to make and clear hormones like:
➡︎Zinc → for healthy ovulation + thyroid support
➡︎Magnesium → for cortisol regulation + PMS symptoms
➡︎B vitamins → for estrogen metabolism + energy
➡︎Selenium + iodine → for thyroid conversion
➡︎Iron → for ovulatory cycles + energy

But if your gut is inflamed, leaky, or low in digestive enzymes, you’re likely not absorbing what your
hormones are begging for.
💡It’s not always about “more supplements”
It’s about healing your gut so they actually work.
🧠Think: brain fog, PMS, fatigue, low libido, anxiety, weight plateaus…
These are often signs of underlying nutrient depletion.
🛑And until you fix the gut-hormone-nutrient triangle…
You’ll keep spinning your wheels.

📥Want to get off the hormone hamster wheel?

Let’s uncover the real root of your symptoms,
book an appointment today www.themetabolicproject.com

09/23/2025

📉 Labs come back “normal.”
📋 Your symptoms get brushed off.
💊 Meds don’t move the needle.
🩺 You’re told “everything looks fine.”

And yet—you know something isn’t right.

Here’s the truth ⬇️
Most conventional thyroid testing only looks at TSH (maybe T4). That’s barely scratching the surface.

What gets missed?
🔬 Whether your body is actually converting T4 into active T3
🔬 If Reverse T3 is blocking your thyroid receptors
🔬 How stress, inflammation, or gut imbalances are slowing thyroid function
🔬 Whether your cells can even use the hormones you’re producing

This is why so many women fall into the “in-between” zone:
👉 Not “sick enough” for a diagnosis
👉 But definitely not well

That’s where functional medicine changes everything.

Instead of chasing “normal labs,” we look at the whole picture—your symptoms, patterns, stress load, gut health, and hidden thyroid roadblocks.

Because your fatigue, brain fog, weight struggles, mood swings, constipation, and feeling flat are NOT “all in your head.” You DO have a problem, you just need the right person to help you get to the root and resolve it.

✨ You are not hopeless. You’ve just been overlooked.

If you’re tired of being dismissed, it’s time to stop waiting for worse labs—and start reclaiming your energy now.
Set up a consult here: www.themetabolicproject.com/workwithme