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This week, Dr. Stephanie interviews Sal Di Stefano, personal trainer, and co-founder of Mind Pump Media, about all things resistance training for women. They talk about the common myths about fitness, the benefits of strength training, how to maintain your muscle, and how your hormones can affect your progress. They discuss the importance of strength training as you age and how your beliefs and be...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie interviews Dr. Rick Johnson, author, researcher, and Professor of Nephrology at the University of Colorado. Dr. Johnson walks through the difference between glucose and fructose, how fructose can contribute to weight gain, and the different ways in which your body absorbs fructose. They unpack the mechanisms of how our bodies convert glucose to fructose, how your age...

It can be hard to stay positive when things are tough. But don't worry, you're not alone. In this special episode, Dr. Stephanie appears on The Gifted Show alongside host Giovanni Marsico, coach Sonia Zarbatany, and happiness researcher Dr. Gillian Mandich as they discuss how to be happier and more resilient during difficult times.   They discuss how we have the power to change the way we can look...

Dr. Stephanie interviews Gabrielle Bernstein about her new book Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace. In this episode, Gabby discusses the inspiration for her new book, her own personal traumas, losses, shame, and how she navigated through these challenges. They deconstruct the different types of trauma, how we can begin to bear witness to that trauma, and ho...

Dr. Stephanie interviews Dr. Terry Wahls, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa, who treated her multiple sclerosis through integrative functional medicine. Terry opens up about her diagnosis with Secondary Progressive MS and her amazing journey to restore her health through lifestyle interventions and diet changes. She talks about the initial criticism she faced from her peer...

Dr. Stephanie and Cynthia Thurlow, RN talk about all things fasting and reveal the best strategies for women. You'll hear how intermittent fasting (IF) originated, the different types, and the key benefits. You'll discover the key role of AMPK in your cells and what happens with insulin during your fast. Ladies with PCOS will find out the additional effects fasting has on their bodies. Dr. Stephan...

Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Stephen Gundry explore all things ketones and answer the question - are they a super fuel? You'll discover the role of ketones in promoting optimal health, understand how the process of mitochondrial uncoupling works, find out what the "mito club" is and what the "fab four" mitochondrial uncouplers can do for your body. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Gundry will walk you through the r...

Dr. Stephanie interviews Dr. Paul Saladino, the leading authority on the carnivore diet and best-selling author of The Carnivore Code. He reveals his first experience with the carnivore way and explains the little-known truth behind plant defense mechanisms and the problem with seeds. They'll dive into how the ketogenic diet for men and women isn't the same and reveal the key differences. Dr. Step...

Dr. Stephanie and Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and 5X NYT best-selling author discuss the new understanding of Uric Acid in the context of gout, arthritis, purines, the way that we get gout through the consumption of sugar and fructose in particular. Dr. Perlmutter reveals the metabolism of fructose and why it's so insanely addictive. We go over the evolutionary selective bi...

In this comprehensive keto-cycling episode, Dr. Stephanie reveals how keto relates to your thyroid function and ways to improve Reverse T3. You'll learn how to go from a caloric dip on keto through the process of re-feeding, and carb backloading. Dr. Stephanie will share her favorite foods to support your thyroid function, and explain what happens to your insulin sensitivity when you exercise too...

Today we speak to Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist and world-renowned expert on fasting.  We discuss his book, The Cancer Code, a departure from traditional medical approaches which view cancer as a series of genetic mutations, or unregulated growth.  We aim to answer the question What Exactly Is Cancer? Why does it occur in every cell of the body and how is it found in all mammals, and species othe...

Dr. Stephanie opens up about a hot topic - getting sick and recovering from COVID. In this extremely relevant episode, she explains why having a fever is a good thing, what it means when you have a sore throat, cough, and the significance of a second infection. She reveals the importance of physical therapy, the best approach for respiratory problems (nebulizer), how crucial sleep is and how long...

Trying to get pregnant? Wondering whether you should follow a ketogenic diet while carrying a baby? Gain a profound understanding of pregnancy and its effects on your hormones. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Jaime Seeman dive into preconception considerations, break down the stages of pregnancy and insulin resistance, and reveal why keeping your insulin levels healthy is crucial in order to protect your ba...

In this episode focused on therapeutic ketosis for women, Dr. Stephanie talks appetite suppression and regulation, leptin resistance, and microbiome diversity on keto. You'll find out why resistant starches, fiber, and fermented food are your best friends. She'll reveal how butyrate is your gut's best friend and which keto-friendly food to find it in, along with ways to adapt to keto and hit optim...

This may surprise you, but there are plenty of athletes who are fit but...unhealthy. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Phil Maffetone discuss obsession and overeating, what happens when you sacrifice your health for improved performance, and how to break free of the toxic "hustle" and stop glorifying injuries. They deep dive into the importance of maximizing your aerobic function, high-intens...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie breaks down the detoxification process diving into what happens to your body, why this is a crucial metabolic function, and which nutrients you need to fuel your body with. She reveals the types of estrogen that play a key role in eliminating toxins, the geeky science of estrogen in three phases, and how to lose weight if you're estrogen-dominant. Dr. Stephanie walks...

Dr. Stephanie and Emily Williams deconstruct what money mindset is and how you can untap your earning potential by reprogramming the way you think. You'll discover strategic ways to harness the power of your desires and manifest them into reality. If you've ever felt jealous of someone, don't worry - Emily will explain how to use jealousy as a guide leading you to your soul's cravings. Money needs...

If you've ever gone on a diet and failed (who hasn't), it's not because of your body. It's because of your mind. Dr. Stephanie reveals the one mind-blowing neurological principle that can make or break your diet success. She'll reveal what happens in the brain and why most people throw in the towel and say F it to their diets. Then, she'll teach you how to "hack" your brain's pleasure center to fo...

Dr. Stephanie sits down with Brian Sanders, the filmmaker behind Food Lies, host of the Peak Human podcast, and international speaker to bust some common myths around our diet and evolution history. The two will dive into the great misconceptions about our ancestors and our diet, including the role meat, played in our brain development, fasting, and the average age of mortality. They will trace th...

In the ultimate mashup episode on mental resilience, Dr. Stephanie speaks with a number of world-renowned experts Dr. Nicole LePera, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Samantha Skelly, Molly Galbraith, Ashley Stahl, and Patrick Gentempo to extract the top strategies on owning your mind and being able to deal with anything. You'll get proven tips to heal your inner child, set boundaries, and make friends with yo...

Is where we live destroying our health or making it better?  In this episode with Ryan Frederick and Dr. Stephanie dive into place as a tool for longevity.  We discuss cities around the world, and even the geographical advantages and disadvantages of different areas of the US & Canada.  We talk about how the same place can change over time and highlight current trends like the mass exodus from Cal...

Dr. Stephanie highlights the best clips from our podcasts with Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Robert Lustig, Dr. Steven Gundry, and Dr. Will Cole.  We will dive into glucose regulation, insulin, and how things go wrong. We will discuss the importance of mitochondrial dysfunction, what it means to be "skinny fat" , and the percentage of obese individuals who are actually metabolically healthy...

In this episode with Dr. Alejandro Junger, we'll go deep into all things detox. We'll clarify what it means to detoxify, how to do so, the co-factors that influence the process, and ways to identify the signs of poor detoxification. We'll look at the science vs real-world results and give you tips on starting a safe and effective detox program. We’d like to thank our sponsors,  Athletic Greens - r...