The FIT Woman Podcast Episode 23: From Patient to Practitioner - How this Mom of 5 Helps Families Restore Health

In this episode, Tania sits down with Rachel Borntrager, a board-certified health & wellness coach, lifestyle coach,  and wellness provider, to unpack the deeper roots of weight struggles, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction.

Rachel shares her personal journey from childhood obesity to losing over 70 pounds and how that transformation shaped her mission to help other women create lasting change. Together, they explore why obesity has become so common, why it is not as harmless as many believe, and how understanding the body’s design can change everything.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level weight loss advice. Rachel breaks down how blood sugar imbalance, gut health, stress, and sleep all play a role in energy, hormones, and long-term health. She also shares how her work evolved after a life-changing experience with her nephew’s severe food reaction, leading her to focus on identifying root causes rather than masking symptoms.

If you are tired of quick fixes and want a more sustainable, root-cause approach to your health, this episode will give you a new perspective and practical direction.

In This Episode, Tania and Rachel Discuss

• Rachel’s personal journey with obesity, confidence, and identity
• Why obesity is common but not benign
• The impact of blood sugar imbalance on weight and overall health
• How gut health influences inflammation, hormones, and energy
• The role of stress and sleep in sustainable weight loss
• Why quick fixes fail and what actually works long term
• The importance of addressing root causes instead of masking symptoms
• How a personal family health crisis shaped Rachel’s approach to care

Key Takeaways

• Sustainable weight loss starts with understanding how the body is designed to function
• Blood sugar balance is foundational for energy, hormone health, and inflammation control
• Gut health plays a central role in overall wellness, not just digestion
• Chronic stress and poor sleep can block progress, even with “perfect” nutrition
• Lasting change requires addressing root causes, not relying on quick fixes
• When women are educated and supported, they can create meaningful, long-term transformation

About Rachel Borntrager

Rachel Borntrager is a board-certified health and wellness coach, lifestyle coach, and wellness provider who specializes in helping busy moms achieve sustainable weight loss through a root-cause approach.

After losing over 70 pounds herself, Rachel now helps women restore energy, balance blood sugar, support gut health, and renew their mindset for long-term results. Her work centers on sustainable lifestyle changes that align with how the body is designed to function.

Following a life-changing experience with her nephew’s severe food reaction, Rachel expanded her work to focus on uncovering root causes rather than masking symptoms. Through her practice, Purposeful Health, she integrates nutrition, nervous system support, and advanced tools to help reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and restore the body’s natural rhythm.

Her mission is to empower women with the knowledge and tools they need to create lasting health from the inside out.

Connect with Rachel

Website: https://purposefulhealth.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Purposeful-Health-For-You/61558132594343/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposefulhealth4u

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Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.

If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video at fuelignitethrive.com. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.

Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.

Hugs,
Tania

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