Green Glow Lifestyle

“Nothing great is going to come from your comfort zone. Some days 30% is all you have—but if you give that 30%, that’s 100% of what you can do that day.” -Ash Solorio What if the most powerful “anti-aging” prescription for women in their 40s and beyond isn’t a cream or a supplement—but a barbell? In this episode, Kylie sits down with neighbor and friend Ash Solorio, Air Force veteran, former San F...

“You are not broken. Your body is simply responding to changing signals. When you lower inflammatory noise through daily choices—food, sleep, movement, and calming habits—you change your experience.” - Kylie Buckner, RN 💡 Show Summary Welcome back to the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast with Kylie Buckner, RN, your guide to navigating perimenopause and beyond with knowledge, compassion, and practical...

“Your nervous system isn’t the enemy—it’s your messenger.”  Host note: This episode is different—recorded in real time, in the middle of a very human week. It’s raw, tender, and grounded. I’m sharing the exact tools I’m using as I use them: naming activation, practicing somatic resets, and choosing “body first, then logistics.” If you’re in a sandwich season—caring for parents while raising little...

“I’m now in my sixties and I feel better than I did in my twenties. I was burned out and inflamed—then I changed my lifestyle, my weight and cholesterol plummeted, my energy soared, and I got my joy back.” - Dr. Kim Scheuer Summary What if getting healthy felt joyful—and actually stuck? In this energizing conversation, Kylie sits down with Dr. Kim Scheuer, a board-certified family and lifestyle me...

“Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s your nightly anti-inflammatory treatment—especially when you set light, temperature, and timing on your side.” -Kylie Buckner, RN Show Summary: Sleep isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s your silent inflammation switch. In this bite-sized solo episode, nurse-coach Kylie Buckner, RN, MSN, explains why so many of us wake between 1–3 a.m., how even one choppy night can crank up...

“When you stop ‘managing’ symptoms and start reversing inflammation, your body finally exhales—and your energy, sleep, and labs follow.”- Kylie Buckner, RN Episode Summary We kick off with spooky-season shenanigans (Ellie the Skelly is back!) and then slide into the good stuff: how to stop white-knuckling your symptoms and start reversing the root cause—systemic inflammation. Kylie (RN, MSN) and C...

“Not being afraid to stop medications day one—because you believe in your patient—is part of the work. When people change their lifestyle, blood pressure and blood sugar can improve fast. We get out ahead of it so they’re not overmedicated."- Dr. Niki Davis   Episode description Dr. Niki Davis, a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, joins Kylie to share her journey from space s...

"Adaptability is the muscle, resilience is the strength, and wellness is the gift we grow when we choose to embrace change." – Kylie Buckner, RN Show Description Change is hard — especially when it disrupts our “systems” we’ve relied on for years. From upgrading an iPhone to learning new health apps, many Baby Boomers (and others, too!) feel overwhelmed by today’s fast pace of technology and lifes...

🌱 Episode Summary In this lively and heartfelt conversation, Kylie sits down with Chuck Carroll, host of the renowned Exam Room Podcast from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Chuck opens up about his unique journey from radio producer to the "weight loss champion," his transition into a plant-based lifestyle, and his ongoing health challenges. With humor, vulnerability, and real...

“We can’t control the world we live in, but we can control the products we use, the food we eat, and the choices we make for our health.” - Kylie Buckner, RN Are the everyday products in your home quietly fueling inflammation, hormone disruption, and chronic illness? In this episode, I dive deep into oxidative stress, toxins, and inflammation—and reveal how the chemicals in our food, household pro...

“On the other side of change, it’s easy. But you have to get through the crashing waves first. And it’s worth every ounce of effort it takes.” – Anthony Masiello Episode Description: In this inspiring episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, Kylie Buckner sits down with Anthony Masiello, who went from being denied life insurance at 33 due to obesity and chronic illness, to completely turning h...

"Your body already knows how to sleep—you just need to remind your nervous system how to let go."- Kylie Buckner, RN Show Description: Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll show you how to activate your parasympathetic nervous system—the body’s natural “calm switch”—to ease anxiety, reduce stress, and invite restorative sleep. You’ll learn simple, scienc...

"Rewild your microbiome — get wild with it. Make your insides a thriving swamp pond." — Lauren Plunkett Show description Lauren Plunkett returns to the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast to share practical, evidence-informed strategies for real-life health: from how fiber transforms insulin sensitivity to navigating insurance-covered diabetes care. As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, Lauren...

“We get more of an owner’s manual for our blenders and kitchen appliances than we do for our bodies. Once you understand the code of insulin resistance, you can start to see how the right foods and lifestyle habits literally unlock your body’s potential.” — Kylie Buckner, RN In this episode of Green Glow Podcast, Kylie Buckner, RN, dives deep into one of today’s fastest‑growing health challenges:...

"Nutritional integrity is about staying rooted in who you are and how you want to feel." - Kylie Buckner In this episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, host Kylie Buckner delves into the transformative concept of Nutritional Integrity. Discover how making aligned food choices can enhance your energy and wellbeing, even when life gets hectic. Kylie shares personal stories and practical tips t...

“I wanted to get on top of the rooftop with a megaphone and say, it’s the food, people, it’s the food.” -Brenda Workman Show Description: In this inspiring episode of the Green Glow Podcast, host Kylie Buckner sits down with Brenda Workman—plant-based nutrition advocate, Food for Life coach, and founder of BrendaWorkmanSpeaks.com. Brenda shares her powerful personal journey from decades of yo-yo d...

"Antioxidants are the secret sauce for healthy aging, glowing skin, and long-term wellness." Are you ready to discover how to give your cells a real “cup of youth”? In this episode of the Green Glow Podcast, we’re diving deep into the science of antioxidants and the ORAC scale. Learn how these plant-powered nutrients protect your cells, fight inflammation, and help you feel your best from the insi...

“Fitness can be part of your self-care. Making movement a part of your life is really supportive—not just for your energy and mood, but for your sleep, your health, and your happiness. And the best part? It can be fun, too.”   Ready to make fitness your new favorite “F word”? In this episode, Kylie Buckner breaks down how movement can be joyful, approachable, and transformative—no gym membership o...

"This isn't just about your bathroom habits. This is about your immune system, your brain function, your ability to age gracefully, your mood stability. Literally everything is connected to the fiber intake in your body." Summary: In this episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, Kylie Buckner dives deep into her favorite F-word—fiber! Discover why fiber is the unsung hero of nutrition, how it...

"Birthdays are always a moment for reflection, aren't they? We look back at the year that's passed and maybe think about where we are now and even possibly dream about where we're headed. And for me this year, my birthday has really brought into focus something that I've been thinking a lot about, which is change and transition." In this heartfelt solo episode of The Green Glow Lifestyle, host Kyl...

Show Notes: Lighten Up & Thrive! Festivals, Fun, and the Power of Sober Connection with Erin McIntosh Ready to trade science for celebration? In this special bonus episode, Kylie welcomes her vibrant friend and wellness innovator, Erin McIntosh, for a conversation that’s all about joy, connection, and living your best life—no substances required! After a deep dive into mitochondrial health ear...

Summary: In this energizing episode of the Green Glow Podcast, host Kylie Buckner is joined by her husband and health science expert, Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, for a deep dive into the fascinating world of mitochondria—the “powerhouses” of our cells. Together, they break down the science behind mitochondrial health, why it’s suddenly trending, and how what you eat (and how you move) can directly impact...

Small Shifts, Big Impact: Mindset Tools for Lasting Lifestyle Change  with Kylie Buckner and Stefanie Dougherty “Mindfulness can help create space between impulse and action”- Stefanie Dougherty   In this soul-nourishing episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, Kylie welcomes back her cousin and plant-based chef Stefanie Dougherty (@greensagelife) for a deep dive into the power of mindset and...

SHOW NOTES: “We are designed to thrive—but most of us are just surviving in a collapsed, compressed state. When you give your cells space, oxygen, and attention, they come alive.” -Deanna Hansen   In this episode of Green Glow Lifestyle, Kylie interviews Deanna Hansen, founder of Block Therapy and a pioneer in fascia-focused healing. Together, they explore how fascia decompression can unlock long-...

SHOW NOTES: 🎙️ Intermittent Fasting: The Anti-Inflammatory Tool You’re Not Using Yet In this solo episode, Kylie Buckner, RN, breaks down one of her all-time favorite wellness tools—intermittent fasting—and why it’s so powerful for reducing inflammation, improving metabolic health, and helping you feel your absolute best. She dives into the science, strategy, and mindset behind fasting and how to...