AI is everywhere, and it’s getting harder to tell what’s real, especially in the health and fitness world. Andrea dives into the rise of fake AI fitness accounts, influencers and even “experts,” sharing the red flags to watch for before trusting health advice or buying a product online. She also breaks down the ways AI can actually be incredibly useful for nutrition, workouts, travel, meal planning and understanding health information, along with where it falls short and why human expertise, ...
Aug 26
45 min
Andrea breaks down the latest FDA news surrounding BPC-157 and explains what the recent recommendation really means without the hype. She shares why this peptide has been on her radar for years, her own personal experience using it for recovery, what current research is exploring, and why it's become such a popular topic in the fitness and wellness world. Whether you've heard people talking about BPC-157 or you're simply curious about the buzz, this episode offers a balanced, easy-to-understa...
Aug 12
12 min
Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose body fat, or simply get stronger, Andrea breaks down three of the biggest fitness myths that may be standing in the way of real progress. She explains why sweat, soreness, and "feeling the burn" aren't reliable measures of an effective workout, while sharing the science behind what truly drives lasting results and how small shifts in training and recovery can make a meaningful difference. Make Fit Simple is sponsored by https://www.deliciousl...
Jul 29
26 min
In this episode, Andrea sits down with registered nutritionist, exercise scientist, and longevity expert Amelia Phillips, co-founder of Vitality360 and host of the HealthyHer podcast, to unpack what every woman should know about hormone health, functional testing, and aging well. Together, they explore which health markers are worth tracking, the difference between "normal" and "optimal" lab results, and the simple habits that have the greatest impact on longevity, empowering women to better ...
Jul 8
1 hr 1 min
Andrea tackles one of the biggest misconceptions in today's wellness world: the idea that cortisol is something to fear. She breaks down what cortisol actually does, why it's essential for a healthy body, and why the real goal isn't avoiding every cortisol spike but learning how to recover from stress. Along the way, she unpacks the myths surrounding high-intensity cardio and fasting, encouraging listeners to move beyond one-size-fits-all advice and make choices that support their own unique ...
Jul 1
30 min
Andrea sits down with bestselling author and health journalist Jodi Wilson to talk about overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, and the simple practice of creating “breathing space” in everyday life. Together, they explore how constant stimulation, phone use, and modern pressures are affecting women’s nervous systems, and why slowing down may be the missing piece so many women need. Jodi shares practical, realistic ways to calm the brain, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself without adding anothe...
Jun 17
38 min
Andrea breaks down the science of deep sleep, why it matters for energy, muscle recovery, hormone balance, and overall health, and shares the surprisingly simple change that dramatically improved her own sleep quality. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, struggling with interrupted sleep, or waking up exhausted despite getting enough hours in bed, this episode offers practical strategies to help you get the restorative sleep your body truly needs. Make Fit Simple is sponsored by ...
Jun 3
32 min
Andrea welcomes back metabolism scientist and women’s health educator Liz for part two of this conversation on fasting, hormones, metabolism, perimenopause, and why women’s health is far more nuanced than the internet makes it seem. They break down the truth about intermittent fasting, stress, muscle, nutrition, aging, and how to support your body without falling into fear based wellness advice. If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, weight changes, hormone shifts, or feeling overwhelmed by ...
May 20
44 min
Andrea sits down with exercise physiologist and women’s health researcher Dr. Alyssa Oleynick to break down the truth about cycle syncing, women’s hormones, and fitness myths that are all over social media right now. In this first part of a two-part conversation, they unpack why women’s health is far more individualized than the internet makes it seem, how to better listen to your body without falling into rigid fitness rules, and what actually matters when it comes to strength training, reco...
May 6
29 min
Andrea shares a personal realization sparked by reviewing her own program data, uncovering how the mindset you bring into something can shape your results before you even begin. She breaks down the difference between short term and long term thinking, why people often unknowingly self sabotage, and how this pattern shows up in fitness, relationships, and everyday life. Andrea walks through how to shift from a “prove it to me” mindset to “how can I make this work for me,” and why that simple c...
Apr 20
23 min
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