Episode 576—the last one! After 11 years of conversations, Stef and I are looking back at how our views on health have evolved and answering a final round of listener questions. We’re talking Botox, histamine and hormones, staying low carb long term, weight gain when you start lifting, our favorite shoes, and what we’ve appreciated most about doing this podcast together. Thank you, friends. We love you!

Timestamps:

[8:04] Biggest ways your ideas on health had grown/changed throughout the podcast.

[15:44] Botox opinions - please de-influence me

[26:07] Should I take DAO enzyme daily or just when histamine flares up?

[31:35] Insulin resistance - I’ve been cutting carbs, which has been great, but what are the long term effects?

[38:03] Any shoe/sneaker recommendations?

[48:26] if someone is gaining weight not muscles when they start a lifting program is this inflammation

[1:00:59] What do you appreciate most about your podcast partner throughout the years?

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Let’s see how much we can pack in! Today, we’re diving into the egg controversy and what omega-6 testing, feed supplementation, and egg license numbers actually mean. We also discuss insulin resistance, dark circles and eyesight after 40, salt choices, and share nuanced thoughts on GLP-1s. It’s a big-picture conversation about food transparency, metabolism, and midlife shifts.

Timestamps:

[1:35] Welcome

[12:10] Egg conversion

[30:07] Can we do a dive into insulin resistance? It sounds easy, but it's overwhelming I'm not sure where to start.

[46:21] I have dark circles under the eyes every morning after waking up even if I feel like I got the best sleep ever. Is there something deeper happening?

[56:07] Now that I’m 40, I’m realizing my eyesight is not what it was. Are there any ways to heal your eyes without getting glasses, will readers make my eyesight worse, and I would love recommendations for readers with blue light blockers.

[1:05:19] I still use table salt with iodine because I’m not sure of another sufficient source of iodine. I’d love to use natural salt. What are your thoughts?

[1:11:40] What do y’all think about GLP-1's, specifically as a treatment for PCOS?

Episode Links:

Instagram Reel: how to shop for eggs

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This episode is all about finding the sweet spot between effort and regulation. We cover trending tools like vibration plates, healing after chronic overtraining, migraine management, and whether walking is enough. In summary: progress only sticks when your nervous system is on board.

Timestamps:

[1:40] Welcome

[2:37] Would love your take on the very popular vibration plates right now.

[18:32] What’s one health trend you wish women would stop stressing over? (Gentle roasting encouraged).

[29:30] I’d love it if you’d answer how long it takes to regulate after years of over-exercise.

[38:55] Can you talk about how you handle migraines?

[46:43] Is walking really enough or do I need something more intense to see actual changes? How do you balance pushing yourself in workouts without overwhelming your nervous system?

Episode Links:

https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-vibration-plates-rcna253650

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vibration-plates-weight-loss-bloating-experts-say_l_697cf09de4b0ead3cf9a38e1

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A listener Q&A episode all about navigating midlife health without making it harder than it needs to be. We’re diving into macro balance, whether body scan scales are worth your energy, how to stop feeling overwhelmed by “doing it all.” Real talk, realistic expectations, and a reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your life to move forward.

Timestamps:

[1:40] Welcome

[25:22] Why is it hard to keep fat low with macros?

[38:25] How do you not get overwhelmed with everything you need to do for your health? I feel like it’s a full-time job!

[55:45] How do you feel about body scan scale?

[59:47] I’m in perimenopause and want to drop some weight before it gets even harder to do. Help!

Episode Links:

Article: Accuracy of Smart Scales on Weight and Body Composition: Observational Study

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Hormones can feel confusing, especially after 35 when things start to shift. In this Q&A episode, we’re answering your most common hormone questions, including DIM for estrogen dominance, ovulation breakouts, and the surprising roles estrogen, progesterone, and histamine play in perimenopause symptoms. Let’s make it make sense!

Timestamps:

[1:41] Welcome

[17:18] Does taking dim for estrogen dominance help or hinder?

[33:39] Are you on HRT or planning on it?

[37:16] Why do I break out around ovulation always, but not around my period?

Episode Links:

Article: Good Culture sells majority stake

Good Culture Instagram Post

Episode 556: MCAS, Histamine, and POTS: The Latest Research and Root Causes with Michelle Shapiro, RD.

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From protein overload to supplement confusion, the wellness industry has a lot of opinions right now. We sit down with Angelo Keely to talk about what the science supports when it comes to muscle, protein intake, essential aminos, and aging well after 35. If you’re overwhelmed by protein advice, this episode brings it back to reality.

Timestamps:

[1:37] Intro

[3:50] Welcome Angelo

[4:27] What area of nutrition research are you most excited about right now and why?

[8:50] Do you feel like the recommendations are somewhat accurate?

[37:20] What can we do to sell ourselves up for success in the morning

And what do you think about fasted workouts first thing in the morning with the concept of protein, timing and stress?

[1:00:28] How do we grow muscle over the age of 35 aside from being in a calorie surplus?

[1:05:55] No matter what I do, I’m always super sore the day after I workout. What should I do?

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Midlife health is about far more than a single lab value. In this episode, we talked about how hormones, muscle mass, cholesterol, and inflammation influence long term heart and metabolic health. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or confused by what to focus on, we’re bringing the clarity and direction to make it easier on you!

Timestamps:

[1:50] Welcome

[11:52] I saw a post that said muscles in our legs help us have longevity and our calf muscles are like the second heart in the body. I’m assuming there’s some truth, but does that just mean to continue to strike train and to walk?

[24:56] How do you know if you’re in peri-menopause? I feel like everything is a symptom.

[37:24] What are the pros and cons of muscle splits vs. whole body workouts?

[45:25] What dietary guidance do you have for lowering high total cholesterol?

Episode Links:

Kicking Back Cognitive Aging: Leg Power Predicts Cognitive Aging after 10 Years in Older Female Twins

Seeking Health DAO enzyme

Seeking Health Histamine Probiotic

Thyroid Markers to check: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO), Thyroglobulin antibodies (TGAb)

Additional cholesterol markers to check: ApoB, LDL-P, hs-CRP, fasting insulin

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Chronic inflammation isn’t just about food, supplements, or willpower—it’s about regulation. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Redd and I explore the most overlooked contributors to chronic inflammation, including blood sugar and gut health to stress and nervous system load. You’ll walk away with realistic steps to support your body instead of fighting it.

Timestamps:

[1:40] Intro

[4:15] Welcome Dr. Redd

[5:20] What is inflammation on a physiological level?

[11:25] What are some of those earlier signs that you’re experiencing chronic inflammation?

[15:39] What are we looking at in terms of labs and numbers?

[20:17] What is one thing you recommend to stabilize blood sugar?

[21:06] How much protein are you recommending, especially for women 35+?

[32:53] If someone is dealing chronic inflammation, how do they know if the gut is involved? And what do you treat first?

[41:20] In midlife, how and why are we more prone to inflammation and are there any special considerations for women 40+ for managing information?

[51:55] How do we minimize the fluctuation of hormones?

[57:50] If someone wants to eat in a way that is reducing inflammation, what do meals look like and talk to me about timing?

[1:02:22] Are there other things you recommend people do in addition to these diets?

[1:03:48] If someone is just completely overwhelmed, what’s one place that you recommend they start?

Episode Links:

30 Day Inflammatory Reset Diet

Visit Dr. Josh Redd's Website

Labs:

• C reactive protein
• Homocysteine - above 8 is a potential methylation problem
• LDH - above 180 is a potential issue
• HDL - acute reaction if it’s above 80
• Ferritin - iron marker - increases with inflammation
• Vitamin D – decreases with inflammation
• Blood sugar: 80 – 130 is the range you want to be in

Midlife:

• Estrogen/progesterone ratio should be 10:1
• 100:1 or 1000:1 - cause negative symptoms
• Bioidentical progesterone – take last 14 days of cycle
• Fluctuation of hormones (specifically estrogen) can be very inflammatory
  • Work on stress
  • Stabilize blood glucose
  • Support phase 1 and 2 of biotransformation to clear estrogen
  • High dose liposomal glutathione
  • DIM complex

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