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In this episode, Vanessa breaks down a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Metabolism (June 2025), revealing what actually happens when you double your protein intake. The results? Participants naturally ate 196 fewer calories per day, burned an additional 128 calories per day, and stored fewer calories as fat — all without trying to eat less.

Vanessa unpacks how these findings support the protein leverage hypothesis, how they apply to real-life fat loss and body recomposition for women, and why increasing protein may be the missing link for anyone stuck in a weight loss plateau.

You’ll learn how doubling protein affects hunger hormones, metabolism, and nutrient partitioning — plus get Vanessa’s own experience applying these principles for effortless appetite control and improved body composition.

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In this powerful episode, Vanessa sits down with Dr. Nayan Patel, expert pharmacist, researcher, and author of The Glutathione Revolution, to unpack why glutathione is known as the master antioxidant—and how boosting your levels can transform your health, metabolism, and longevity.

You’ll learn how glutathione fights oxidative damage, reduces inflammation, supports detoxification, and even slows aging. Dr. Patel explains the exact diet, lifestyle, and supplement strategies that can increase your body’s production of glutathione, and why it’s absolutely essential for women focused on fat loss, hormone balance, and high-performance living.

We cover everything from:

• What oxidative stress actually is and how it impacts fat gain, aging, and inflammation

• How antioxidants like glutathione protect against chronic diseases and cellular damage

• The most common signs of glutathione deficiency (and how to fix them)

• What can deplete glutathione levels

• Top food sources of cysteine (a key glutathione precursor)

• The best supplement strategies—including NAC, liposomal glutathione, and topical applications

• The latest research showing glutathione’s role in immune health, aging, and even skin rejuvenation

This episode is your ultimate guide to optimizing your glutathione levels naturally for longevity, energy, metabolic health, and beauty from the inside out!

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In this Friday solo science episode, Vanessa breaks down a brand-new 2025 randomized controlled trial looking at fasted vs. fed resistance training in women. The study dives deep into muscle growth, fat-free mass, and body composition outcomes — and the results challenge some long-held beliefs.

Vanessa goes into the exact nutrition and training protocols used in the study, including how many grams of carbs women in the fed group consumed pre-workout, how protein was controlled, and what the fasted group ate instead.

You’ll learn:

• Why this new study is so groundbreaking — especially for women

• How fasted training may actually improve fat-free mass in certain conditions

• How the viral 30/30/30 method (30g protein within 30 minutes of waking + 30 minutes cardio) stacks up to the evidence

• Whether the 30/30/30 routine is necessary, helpful, or overhyped for fat loss

This episode is packed with insights and practical takeaways for women pursuing fat loss, lean muscle retention, and metabolic health using science-based tools — without falling for social media myths.

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