The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to talk to Hannah Went about a hot health topic: epigenetics!

Here’s what we discuss:

• What exactly is epigenetics, and why does Hannah say it accounts for about 80% of your health outcomes?
• How True Diagnostic uses cu...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to talk to Dr. Joy Kong about a HOT health topic: stem cells.

Here’s what we discuss:

What exactly are stem cells, and how do they work to support healing and regeneration?

What kinds of conditions or symptoms does she typically see stem cell therapy help with most?

The difference between using your own stem cells vs. donor-derived stem cells - and when one might be ...

A couple of weeks ago, Chappell Roan said something that stuck with me. “My friends with small kids are in hell."

I have a lot of thoughts about it and figured I’d share in this week’s podcast episode. How can you find joy in motherhood with obstacles and negative messaging?

I talk about negativity in the online space, some of the many reasons why moms are struggling, how we can support our mama friends, and more. I’d love to hear ...

Hi friends! I’m so excited to have Dr. Michael Biamonte on the show today and we’re talking all about Candida.

- What is Candida and why do traditional treatments fail?

- How do parasites contribute to Candida?

- His protocol for rebalancing the body with Candida overgrowth

- His tips for being Healthy in Real Life

 and so.much.more.

Here’s more info about Dr. Biamonte:

Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for C...

Sharing a new podcast episode with Dr. Scott Vrzal with the meaning behind your headaches and what you can do about it.

We talk about:

- What headaches mean and what to do about it

- The 7 specific patterns for headaches

- How gut health ties into all of this

- His strategies for being healthy in real life

and so.much.more.

178: Why headaches are a health wakeup call with Dr. Scott Vrzal

Here’s more about Dr. Scott and...

Hi friends! Happy New Year! I hope your 2025 is off to an amazing start. Today, I'm sharing a new podcast episode with Amanda Kuda with tips on breaking up with alcohol and creating a more fulfilling life.

We talk about:

- How going alcohol-free transforms your social life, relationships, career, personal growth, and spirituality.

- Alcohol-free living as a growing, empowering trend that challenges societal norms.

- You’re Not the ...

Sharing a new podcast episode with Dr. Peter Martone about sleep, how sleep posture affects your health, and tips you can implement right now.

We talk about:

- How sleep posture impacts your health

- The ideal sleep posture

- Keys to getting a great night’s sleep

and so.much.more.

176: How to fix your sleep and transform your health with Dr. Peter Martone

Here’s more about Dr. Martone and his background: 

Dr. Pete...

Sharing a new podcast episode with Chris Mirabile about reducing your biological age

We talk about:

- His background and how he became so passionate about longevity

- Why he created NOVOS

- What is biological age and his everyday tips for reducing your biological age

- What to do if you’re already consistent with health foundations and want to take it to the next level

and so.much.more.

175: Reducing your biological age with Ch...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live today, sharing some follow-up thoughts after a recent reel.

Here's what I talk about:

• Why so many people love GLP-1 agonists and my personal hesitations with them
• What I would do first before using something like this
• My favorite functional labs for weight loss resistance
• and more

174: If I were considering Ozempic, here's what I would do first

Resources:

Ch...

Hi friends! I hope that you’re having a lovely morning. Today, I wanted to chat about the Senate Roundtable last week, which was titled, “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion.” It included some of my favorite wellness professionals, influencers, and authors, and I was so excited to watch; it felt like my Super Bowl.

173: Senate Health Roundatable recap

Here’s what I’m talking about today:

-The speakers and their...

Hi friends! I have the perfect Halloween podcast topic today… let’s talk about parasites :)

I’m chatting with my friend Kate Mills all about these creepy crawlers, including:

- What are parasites and how do you know if you have them?

- Her health journey

- Her favorite detoxing strategies

- and so.much.more

*Friendly reminder that this isn’t medical advice. As always, talk with a doctor before making any fitness or nutrition change...

Hi friends! I’m so excited to welcome Brian Murphy to the podcast today! I tracked him down at the Biohacking Conference because I loved his company, their mission, and his overall energy and vibe. I could tell he was just a genuine, cool, positive person, and I knew he’d be an amazing fit for the show.

Here’s what we talk about today:

- What are adaptogens and how do they work?

- Our broken food system and the purpose behind Livin...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to be chatting with Dr. Alice Honican.

Here’s what we talk about in today's episode:

-autoimmune treatment and cures

- bioenergetic testing

- How to support detox pathways

- what she thinks about thermography

- dry eye tips

and so.much.more.

170: autoimmune treatment and bioenergetic testing with Dr. Alice Honican

Here’s more about Dr. Honican and her backgr...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Joel Greene is today’s guest, and I felt like I could have talked to him for hours. 

Here’s what we talk about in today's episode:

- Nutritionl for metabolism and reducing inflammation

- How to navigate conflicting health info

- Whey and dairy and how they can actually be superfoods

- How GMOs and industrial seed oils affect gut health and in...

Hi friends! I’m so excited to be chatting about saunas with Wes McMahon on the podcast today. 

Here’s what we talk about:

- The benefits of sauna

- How to choose one and keep it clean

- Different types of heat

and so.much.more

168: The benefits of sauna with Wes McMahon

Here’s more about Wes and his background:

Wes McMahon is the Founder and CEO of Sun Valley Saunas - the ultimate at-home sauna brand. With the man...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and am so excited to have Dr. Liz Lyster on the show today.

167: Menopause, bioidentical hormones, and women's health with Dr. Liz Lyster

Here’s what we talk about in today’s episode:

- Why is menopause happening earlier and earlier?

- What are some signs that you’re in perimenopause

- Should women with cancer in their family be scared about hormone replacement?

- Her ...

I’m so excited to be chatting with Seed Co-founder Ara Katz today.

Here’s what we discuss:

- The microbiome and how we can best support it

- The creation of Seed

- The importance of the vaginal microbiome and supporting this delicate ecosystem — we’re going to hear more and more about this 

- Her tips for being Healthy in Real Life

and so much more. 

166: The power of the microbiome with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz

Her...

Hi friends! I’m so excited to welcome Dr. LuLu Shimek to the show today. I appreciate her view on holistic wellness and she shares so many amaizng tips in this episode.

Here’s what we talk about:

- Adrenal fatigue and burnout

- How do you know you’re in fight or flight?

- What can you do to support your body?

- Her favorite wellness resources

and so.much.more.

165: Adrenal fatigue and burnout with Dr. LuLu Shimek

I’m honored to have oncologist, Katie Deming MD on the podcast today.

Here’s what we talk about in today’s episode:

What we need to know about cancer that no one tells us

Cancer’s multiple root systems

Her 6 pillars to radiant health

Strategies she uses to help patients on their healing journeys

and so.much.more

164: Cancer treatment and prevention with Dr. Katie Deming, MD

More about Katie Deming, MD and her backgroun...