Episode 576—the last one! After 11 years of conversations, Stef and I are looking back at how our views on health have evolved and answering a final round of listener questions. We’re talking Botox, histamine and hormones, staying low carb long term, weight gain when you start lifting, our favorite shoes, and what we’ve appreciated most about doing this podcast together. Thank you, friends. We love you! Timestamps: [8:04] Biggest ways your ideas on health had grown/changed throughout the podc...
Mar 17
1 hr 8 min
Let’s see how much we can pack in! Today, we’re diving into the egg controversy and what omega-6 testing, feed supplementation, and egg license numbers actually mean. We also discuss insulin resistance, dark circles and eyesight after 40, salt choices, and share nuanced thoughts on GLP-1s. It’s a big-picture conversation about food transparency, metabolism, and midlife shifts. Timestamps: [1:35] Welcome [12:10] Egg conversion [30:07] Can we do a dive into insulin resistance? It sounds e...
Mar 10
1 hr 18 min
This episode is all about finding the sweet spot between effort and regulation. We cover trending tools like vibration plates, healing after chronic overtraining, migraine management, and whether walking is enough. In summary: progress only sticks when your nervous system is on board. Timestamps: [1:40] Welcome [2:37] Would love your take on the very popular vibration plates right now. [18:32] What’s one health trend you wish women would stop stressing over? (Gentle roasting encouraged)...
Mar 3
58 min
A listener Q&A episode all about navigating midlife health without making it harder than it needs to be. We’re diving into macro balance, whether body scan scales are worth your energy, how to stop feeling overwhelmed by “doing it all.” Real talk, realistic expectations, and a reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your life to move forward. Timestamps: [1:40] Welcome [25:22] Why is it hard to keep fat low with macros? [38:25] How do you not get overwhelmed with everything y...
Feb 24
1 hr 9 min
Hormones can feel confusing, especially after 35 when things start to shift. In this Q&A episode, we’re answering your most common hormone questions, including DIM for estrogen dominance, ovulation breakouts, and the surprising roles estrogen, progesterone, and histamine play in perimenopause symptoms. Let’s make it make sense! Timestamps: [1:41] Welcome [17:18] Does taking dim for estrogen dominance help or hinder? [33:39] Are you on HRT or planning on it? [37:16] Why do I break out arou...
Feb 17
47 min
From protein overload to supplement confusion, the wellness industry has a lot of opinions right now. We sit down with Angelo Keely to talk about what the science supports when it comes to muscle, protein intake, essential aminos, and aging well after 35. If you’re overwhelmed by protein advice, this episode brings it back to reality. Timestamps: [1:37] Intro [3:50] Welcome Angelo [4:27] What area of nutrition research are you most excited about right now and why? [8:50] Do you fe...
Feb 10
1 hr 11 min
Midlife health is about far more than a single lab value. In this episode, we talked about how hormones, muscle mass, cholesterol, and inflammation influence long term heart and metabolic health. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or confused by what to focus on, we’re bringing the clarity and direction to make it easier on you! Timestamps: [1:50] Welcome [11:52] I saw a post that said muscles in our legs help us have longevity and our calf muscles are like the second heart in the body. I’m assu...
Feb 3
1 hr
Chronic inflammation isn’t just about food, supplements, or willpower—it’s about regulation. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Redd and I explore the most overlooked contributors to chronic inflammation, including blood sugar and gut health to stress and nervous system load. You’ll walk away with realistic steps to support your body instead of fighting it. Timestamps: [1:40] Intro [4:15] Welcome Dr. Redd [5:20] What is inflammation on a physiological level? [11:25] What are some of those earl...
Jan 27
1 hr 9 min
Yes, we talk about why millennials feel the need to add “lol” to everything—but we also get serious about midlife health. In this episode, we share how we’re approaching preventative health in our 40s, break down the first steps to reversing insulin resistance, and talk through how to manage chronic pain, instability, and mobility issues now and in the decades to come. Timestamps: [1:52] Welcome [3:39] Reel on LOL [10:56] I’m soon to be 44 and there are things I wish I’d known. What are...
Jan 20
57 min
Stress feels louder, sleep feels harder, and your nervous system is fried. Welcome to midlife! In this episode, Joe Sheehey, founder of Cured Nutrition, breaks down the endocannabinoid system, how it impacts stress and sleep, and why it matters even more for women 35+. We also dive into exactly how to tinker with CBD, CBN, and microdosing THC in a practical, science-based way. No hype or overselling, just tools you can use in everyday life Timestamps: [1:38] Intro [6:15] Welcome Joe - can you...
Jan 13
1 hr 9 min
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