Everyday Health, Simplified

Did you know that caffeine does NOT give you energy?  Nope!   And while caffeine can be negatively affecting your health, the beverages that contain caffeine have some advantages as well - so you may not want to ditch it entirely. Alcohol also has plenty of downfalls we want to understand so that we can avoid them, but there could be ways to imbibe on occasion. Tune in to hear the detail...

Today you’ll hear about seven important functions that water impacts - including boosting your metabolism!   Dehydration causes breakdown and disorder in our body’s major organs and processes, and can happen in only a few hours!  So, we definitely want to drink enough water to keep everything working properly. Hear the questions you can ask yourself to see if you might need more or less...

“You’re not healthy unless your sleep is healthy.” - William Dement, MD Sleep plays a huge role in all aspects of our wellness, and that's because our sleep quality regulates much of our hormonal activity.  Our hormones run the show most of the time when it comes to our mental, physical, and emotional well being! This episode shares several easily implementable action steps you can take to st...

Today’s episode is an important one for anyone who has ever used a calorie restriction diet to lose weight - and then gained that weight back.  Which is the majority of people, by the way! Why DON’T diets that use calorie reduction work?  It’s largely because we have not understood how calories are stored and used in our bodies.  This episode will teach you about the two compartment...

We are back with the counterbalance to last week’s episode on estrogen:  the powers of progesterone! You can’t have one without the other.  They act like two ends of a seesaw, working together to maintain reproductive, sleep, and mental health! In this episode you’ll learn the multiple, important functions of progesterone, when it is prevalent in your system, as well as when it naturally...

Did you know that the longer a woman’s reproductive years are, the longer both she AND her brain remain?  This episode talks about how empowering estrogen is for YOU, and how you can empower the estrogen you do have.  Understand the relationship between your brain, estrogen and overall health and see what an enormous influence estrogen has on a woman’s brain and well-being, and how a lac...

Have you ever wondered if women ARE wired differently than men?  It turns out, they ARE!   The XX chromosomes that make up our genetic DNA also impact the function of our hormones, our brains, and all aspects of our health. In this episode you’ll hear some fascinating differences between men and women - some of which may sound scary at first.  But the great news is, lifestyle change...

Do you exercise to lose weight?  It’s actually NOT necessary for weight loss, but exercise IS necessary to experience optimal health.   Today’s episode will explain the many IMPORTANT health benefits exercise provides regardless of what the number on the scale says. Better mental health, sleep, metabolism... just to name a few.  You're gonna want to get moving after you hear this on...

Today’s episode is all about vitamins. You’ll learn about how “natural” vitamins only require 10% of the ingredients to be plant-based, and hear how they make the rest. You’ll learn about our favorite supplement, the Superfood Greens, and its four benefits and why they matter. Ultimately, you’ll be equipped to make the choice for yourself on how to supplement your nutrient intake. Here’s the link...

This week we explore the world of “enriched” and “fortified” grains and flours - and whether or not they are actually beneficial for us! You’ll learn why we started enriching our foods in the first place, and hear about a fascinating study on pigs who were given enriched pig feed, which has some major implications for us! The study reveals some interesting evidence on whether exercise is more powe...

Regardless of whether you enjoy playing poker, slots or blackjack, you might be gambling with your food and not even know it!  And what’s worse is that this could be causing you some major metabolic issues!  And that is what today’s episode is all about. Today’s episode will highlight the multiple chemical additives to our foods that cause an uncertainty that is dangerous for our metabol...

Did you know there are three silent, secret agents of weight gain working in our lives that are 100% calorie free and have nothing to do with food?  These three secret agents are about to get exposed! In this episode you will learn why our metabolism is not as simple as calories in and calories out, and the three things that can actually cause you to gain weight without eating a bite:  s...

Do you sometimes wonder if your metabolism is broken?  If you’ve been at a plateau for a while, or have spent more time than you want trying to lose weight, this episode is for you! You’ll learn about homeostasis and how it works, why your body’s metabolism can be affected, and how to eat best for metabolic health, taking some tips from our foreign language friends. You’ll also hear how diets...

What in the actual wheat?? Last week we touched on how wheat may be adversely affecting your weight, metabolism, and risk of diabetes. Today, we are going to discuss how wheat may be impacting 6 other areas of wellness: Intestinal health Bone health The aging process Heart disease The brain The skin Please share this episode with your friends, and if you want a food template that helps you make in...

What in the actual wheat?  How much could wheat be negatively affecting your weight, metabolism and risk of diabetes?   In this episode you’ll hear about the history of wheat and what might be contributing to the increased incidents of wheat sensitivity and intolerance we are seeing these day.  You’ll also learn how wheat triggers multiple cycles that have adverse effects on your we...

How much is your guilt from possibly disappointing other people affecting your wellness goals?  It may be more than you think!  This episode highlights the kinds of thoughts that subconsciously cause people to DE-prioritize themselves and let other people’s opinions run the show. You’ll learn why nutritional boundaries are just as important as emotional or physical ones, AND how you can...

Are carbs crap, or are they critical? Why do they have such a bad rap?  What is the best timing for eating carbs?  And is there a way to turn “bad” carbs into “good” ones? You’ll hear answers to all of these questions in today’s episode, as well as a breakfast formula to feel full, burn fat, and increase metabolic function all day. You’ll also hear about servings of carbs that are helpfu...

Episode 7:  Do You Really Need More Muscle? What’s the big deal about lean muscle mass? What does it REALLY do for you? This show explains the top 10 reasons muscle mass is great for your health, including raising your resting metabolic rate, increasing survival changes, and burning more calories! Once you hear the other reasons, you’ll be wondering HOW to get more muscle mass, so you’ll hear...

Which fats are healthy and unhealthy? Are there some that are better than others? In today’s episode you’ll learn WHY the body needs fat to function, and then dive into the healthy fats we want to be eating.  You’ll learn: why our ratio of fats is way off in our diets the UGLY fats you want to avoid the shocking truth about “vegetable” oils and how they are harmful the optimal ratio of satura...

If you’re busy, how do you find the time to prioritize your health & wellness?   This episode shares the seven top tips from the experts - NOT the exercise professionals, but busy, everyday people like YOU with jobs and families who are actually making it happen. You’ll hear three tips they shared that help with logistics. You’ll learn four mental tips that help shift your perspective on...

Science is showing that the health of your GUT heavily influences the health of not only your metabolism, but also your mood, mind, memory, emotions, and hormones!  Having a healthy microbiome matters a lot more than we ever thought it did. This episode will teach you four simple ways you can maximize your gut’s health and start improving your gut function TODAY.  You'll hear all the bes...

In today’s episode, you’ll hear why counting calories may not be as simple as you thought.  You’ll learn where calories come from and how they are calculated, why they are often inaccurate, and the reason that what your body DOES with the calories you consume is even more important. You’ll hear how your body’s gut health plays a pivotal role in caloric burn, and get three simple steps you can...

In this episode, you'll hear about what aspect of wellness people struggle with the most - their minds! You'll learn how the ego works, why it does what it does, and what YOU can do about it to use it to your advantage instead of your detriment -- because if you don't, the ego will win every time. Take a listen and please write us a review!  We'd love to hear what you relate to mos...

Everybody needs food!  The question is, how much, and what kind? In this episode, you'll hear: why people start diets two harmful limiting beliefs that diets expose why structure is helpful for all of us how nothing is off limits why frequency matters more than quality or quantity the food framework our family uses to practice everyday health how to get a copy of the food framework for free (...

Have you moved from a "diet" or "weight" focus to a "health" journey?   In this episode you hear the stats on diet success, when I started my diet journey vs my health journey, and how quickly you can expect to make the change. You'll also learn the three key components of health-focused wellness.     Follow us on Instagram at EverydayHealthSimplified and subscribe to the podca...