The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Are you low on self-esteem lately? 

We are so excited to have Dr. Marisa Franco back on the podcast! In today’s episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we get into why success, love, compliments, and connection can actually feel threatening when you struggle with self-worth; why positive affirmations sometimes make you feel worse; and how old experiences can continue influencing your reactions even when you don&rs...

Eat the Candy. Wear the Costume. Enjoy Your Life!

How?

Drop the guilt. The restriction. The compensation.  

The "I was so bad" spiral? Not happening this year.

This week, we're taking on Halloween again through the lens we've used since the beginning of this podcast: food isn't a punishment or a reward, and exercise isn't something you owe your body because you ate candy.

We're revisiting this episode to talk about why you don...

STOP! You don’t need those 47 bins or that label maker. 

YES! It’s fall and it feels like it’s time. Time to get your life together. 

But before you go adding to the chaos, let’s talk about some subtraction. 

In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we are talking about a completely different kind of organization: the kind that actually makes your life easier.

Because being organize...

If you can't live without your morning coffee, you're in good company. We love it just as much as you do!

In this episode, we explore the surprising health perks of drinking coffee and explain why other caffeinated beverages don't offer those same benefits.

Curious about how your favorite go-to stacks up? We put popular options head-to-head, including cold brew, energy drinks, Starbucks Refreshers, Diet Coke, and caffeine pills, to f...

Is your doctor listening to you?

Because you deserve to be heard.

In this episode, we sit down with OB/GYN, menopause specialist, and longevity physician Dr. Jila Senemar to discuss how menopause care is changing. The good news? It’s NO LONGER something you need to just get through. Wait out. 

Hot flashes?Weight gain?Poor sleep?Brain fog?Low libido?

We have answers. No more merely accepting your fate! In this episode, we tal...

What if the symptoms you’ve been trying to eliminate are actually your body’s way of asking for something deeper?

We’re revisiting one of our most important conversations with Kristen Blake, founder of KB Wellness, to explore what integrative wellness really looks like. Instead of treating energy, digestion, hormones, food sensitivities, and weight as separate problems, Kristen helps us understand how they are conn...

You're running slower.

Your heart rate is higher.

Your lifts feel heavier.

You feel nauseous.

You wonder if you've lost all your fitness?

In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we're breaking down exactly what happens inside your body when temperatures rise. Whether you're training for strength, running outdoors, or just trying to survive summer workouts, this episode will completely change how you think about exercis...

Want to live longer?

What if getting sick wasn't inevitable?

Longevity physician Dr. Gregory Burzynski joins us to explain how modern medicine is shifting from treating disease to preventing it before it starts.

We discuss the cutting-edge tests, imaging, genetics, peptides, supplements, hormone therapy, and lifestyle habits that could dramatically improve not just how long you live, but how well you live.

We also tackle the biggest mi...

In this episode we're breaking down exactly what collagen is, how it works inside your body, and why it's become one of the biggest conversations in health, fitness, and longevity.

We explain:

• Why collagen production drops after your 20s

• The difference between Type I and Type II collagen

• Why collagen helps joints, cartilage, tendons, skin, and connective tissue

• Why collagen protein DOES NOT count toward your daily protein goals

•...

Protein has dominated nutrition conversations for years, but what if the missing piece isn't more protein...it's fiber?

This week we're joined by nutrition expert and bestselling author Autumn Bates to unpack why fiber deserves just as much attention as protein when it comes to weight loss, gut health, blood sugar, cravings, and feeling full.

You'll learn:

• Why protein alone isn't enough• The simple formula for building satisfying me...

Creatine has officially entered its main character era.

For years, creatine was marketed almost exclusively to bodybuilders, athletes, and gym bros. But suddenly it's showing up everywhere, from menopause experts and neurologists to longevity researchers and wellness influencers.

So what's changed?

In this episode, we break down what creatine actually is, what it does inside the body, and whether it deserves all the attention it's get...

In this episode, we sit down with OB-GYN and integrative longevity physician Dr. Jennifer Roelands to discuss what really happens during perimenopause and menopause. We dive into the hormonal shifts affecting metabolism, sleep, anxiety, muscle mass, cravings, and weight gain.

Don’t miss this discussion on hormone replacement therapy, micro-dosing GLP-1 medications, inflammation, protein, fiber, resistance training, and how wom...

Don’t have time to watch our full conversation?: Dr. Ashley Froese Answers Your Questions About Peptides

No problem! We’ve condensed all the good stuff right here. We get right to it in this quick deep dive:

(00:00:01) Dr. Ashley Froese’s Background(00:01:51) What Are Peptides(00:04:24) The Peptide Ban(00:06:42) Most Popular Peptides

Peptides are everywhere right now and you don’t want to miss the boat. Whether...

For years we've been told that constantly thinking about food is a willpower problem.

What if it isn't?

In this episode, we're diving deep into the science of food noise: the constant thoughts, cravings, planning, negotiating, and mental energy that food can occupy.

We break down the different types of food noise, including physical hunger, reward hunger, restrictive hunger, and environmental hunger. We discuss how hormones like ghrel...

Walking is having a MAJOR moment right now. “Hot girl walks.” “Walkmaxxing.” 10k step goals. Weighted vests. Walking pads. Walking is one of the most underrated tools for mental health, nervous system regulation, recovery, blood sugar control, stress reduction, connection, sleep, and simply getting people moving again.

We love it. BUT…If walking is your only form of exercise, there are some important g...

Peptides are everywhere right now. 

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Froese to break down the science, hype, controversy, and future of peptides in a way that actually makes sense.

We talk about:

• What peptides are

• What the FDA has to say about them

• The difference between peptides and traditional medications

• Recovery, muscle growth, sleep, inflammation & fat loss

• The peptide research blowing Dr. Froese’s mind...

Do you have or know someone with breast implants? 

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky shares why he walked away from traditional implant surgery, the complications he was seeing in patients, and how his work focuses on helping women restore their health, confidence, and natural shape through explant procedures and fat transfer techniques.

We also dive into:

• The complication rates associated with implants

• The em...

If your muscles “remember” strength… do fat cells remember fat gain too?

In this episode, we break down the real science behind fat cells, weight regain, metabolism, hunger hormones, and why your body fights so hard to maintain stability. We explain why fat loss can feel difficult to sustain and what actually happens when you lose body fat.

We also dive into:

• The difference between muscle memory and “fat m...

There’s a viral app right now claiming it can predict the exact date you’ll die… so obviously, we had to try it.

But what started as a “this is kinda creepy” moment turned into something way more interesting: a look at the 29 questions it asks to determine your lifespan.

Can you guess them?

In this episode, we break down:

• What the death calculator asked (and why it matters)

• The biggest predictors of lo...