108. Everything in Moderation? Why That Advice May Be Sabotaging Your Health

“Everything in moderation” sounds harmless, even responsible.
But what if that phrase is actually keeping you stuck… or quietly damaging your health?

In this Raw, Real, Relatable mini episode, Susan breaks down why moderation is not one-size-fits-all and how this widely accepted advice can work against your unique biology.

Epigenetics shows us that health is personal. What’s “moderate” for one person can be inflammatory, disruptive, or even dangerous for another, especially when it comes to food, alcohol, sleep, stress, and exercise.

This episode isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about awareness, precision, and accountability.

In this episode:

• Why “everything in moderation” is outdated and oversimplified
  
  
• How moderation often removes responsibility and delays real change
  
  
• Why individual biology matters more than generic health advice
  
  
• How small daily habits create cumulative epigenetic stress
  
  
• Who moderation fails the most (and why)
  
  
• What to focus on instead: personalization, patterns, and awareness
  
  
  

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