Your Truth

You’ve heard it all: “The truth about carbs,” “The truth about hormones,” “The truth about fasting.” But here’s the real truth—context matters, and no single “truth” out there applies to every woman, every body, or every season of life.

In this episode, I break down why most health advice is only a sliver of the full picture—and why lasting change doesn't come from copying and pasting what worked for someone else. Instead, you’ll learn how to approach your health like a scientist: with curiosity, patience, and small, consistent actions that actually get down into your cells. You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in the wrong story.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why most “truths” about health are missing context
• The real reason your results aren’t changing
• How long it actually takes to see change at the cellular level
• The drip-drip-drip method vs. the bucket approach to health
• 5 evidence-based habits to start today: walk, track, sleep, plan, eat protein
• What your biology needs (and what it doesn’t)

There’s no magic protocol. Just consistent inputs over time. Start anywhere. Because anywhere is better than “someday.”

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Podcast Produced by Virtually You!

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