Balanced Bites: Talk on Food, Fitness, & Life with Liz Wolfe

#473: Today I’m joined by Katy Bowman, a biomechanist (yes, that’s as smart and cool as it sounds), bestselling author, movement expert, and host of the Move Your DNA Podcast. We discuss the differences between exercise and functional movement, why movement needs vary, and why resistance training paired with functional movement is essential for aging well. Katy also introduces her new book, My Perfect Movement Plan: The Move Your DNA All Day Workbook AND a new term–”attention fatigue.” (Yes, ...

#472: Today we’re having an enlightening conversation with PhD Physiologist and Sports Nutrition Scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy reveals crucial insights into women’s health, including the importance of tracking the menstrual cycle and its benefits for optimizing training. She discusses the historical lack of female representation in sports science research, the key differences between power and strength, and the necessity of proper pre and post-workout fueling. Stacy also highlights the sig...

#471: Today Registered Dietitian Lauren Papanos joins us! Lauren is a published nutrition researcher, and the founder of Functional Fueling Nutrition, a virtual private nutrition coaching practice that empowers high-performing women to go from frustrated to thriving with individualized solutions for PCOS, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and other hormonal imbalances. Lauren shares her journey from competitive cheerleading to her own health crash to becoming a leading expert in functional n...

#470: Today we welcome back Wise + Well founders: Functional Health Coach Maria Claps and Functional Nutritionist Kristin Johnson! We talk all things HRT and dive into their incredible and robust NEW book to help you thrive in midlife! We talk why being in perimenopause denial is preventing you from optimizing your health, and the role HRT can play in combating hormonal deficiencies that occur in menopause! We also talk in depth on HOW HRT works in the body, how soon to begin hormone testing ...

#469: In this replay, Liz discusses all things hair. From removal of pesky chin hairs when laser hair removal goes bad (hello, Electrolysis!), her method of dyeing (and how it has changed), and ways she adds strength to the hair she wants to keep! Set down those tweezers and tune in! Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HERE To join our FREE Own Your Metabolism Community, sig...

#469: Listener favorite certified epigenetics coach Becca Roses is back! In this episode, we explore the profound impact of genetic testing on nutrition, exercise, and detox pathways. Becca explains the process and benefits of her DNA test kits, and shares how understanding your genes can address issues like emotional eating (yes, it’s true! Who knew!?), weight loss resistance, and fatigue. We discuss stress, hormone function, aging, all the wellness trends and how individualized genetic insi...

#467: Best-Selling Author, Integrative Dietitian, and Menopause Expert Esther Blum returns with a raw and revealing interview! Today we’re parenting, hormones, carbs and more. Please note: this episode includes sensitive topics including sexual abuse, childhood trauma and drug abuse. Follow Esther on Instagram HERE Learn More about Esther HERE Follow Liz on Instagram HERE Order IdealAge Daily Aminos + HERE For exclusive content, giveaway and discounts, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter HE...

#466: Today we are chatting with Hannah Abad, founder of Prime Collaborative Coaching and a certified mindset and peak performance coach. With over 13 years of experience, Hannah has guided countless visionary leaders from burnout to healthy high achievement using her proprietary neuroscience and trauma-informed methods. Hannah shares her inspiring personal journey that led her to coaching, and gives us the truth about perfectionism — from what it truly means to how to overcome it! We also ta...

#465: Erin Holt – AKA the Funk’tional Nutritionist – is back! Erin is an integrative and functional nutritionist who blends evidence-based practices, functional lab testing, energy medicine, boundary setting, and humor for a unique and customized approach to women’s health. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of holistic health and self-trust, addressing the limitations of relying too heavily on external health authorities and the importance of listening to your body's innate...

#464: Today we’re going there(!) with Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Carly Hartwig. Carly teaches women how to chart their menstrual cycles for pregnancy prevention, conception, or simply to understand their bodies better. She strongly advocates for informed consent regarding hormonal birth control. We cover EVERYTHING when it comes to your menstrual cycle—from its connection to hormones and inflammation, to normalizing (and celebr...