Paige Talks Wellness

A quick little podcast blab before we get back to our usually scheduled programming - I hope! If you're wanting to invest in yourself and your health this fall, send an email my way -- paige AT imperfectlypaigewellness DOT com! --- Show Notes: Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community Join the Compass Method DIY Program Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse...

Jasper turned 1! In this episode, I'm giving a personal update on how I've been doing throughout this first year of motherhood. Get ready to get real & raw as I check in with myself regarding my nutrition, stress, sleep, and movement - just like I do with my clients each week. This is the final postpartum update I'll be doing - but I still want to do more postpartum health content if you're intere...

Hiiiiiii all! If you're reading this, that means I'm now in Charleston, South Carolina! Wow! How exciting. Since I wasn't able to get ahead enough in podcasting, this is a short & sweet episode announcing that the podcast is officially on pause until August. Use this time to have some fun in the sun OR feel free to go back through the archives and find an episode you might've missed over the last...

If you've ever belonged to Planet Fitness, chances are you've run into a Smith machine. But is it a valid replacement for barbell work - especially squats? In short, ABSOLUTELY NOT. Listen to this episode to find out why I'm not a fan of Smith machines, and get a few suggestions for what to work on instead. --- Show Notes: Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Commun...

Despite what influencers might be spouting on social media, bloating - like PAINFUL bloating - is NOT normal. Of course we all grow a little bit when we eat food or drink liquids (cause it has to go somewhere!), but if you're suffering from painful bloating, uncomfortable gas, constipation, or diarrhea, that is most certainly not normal. And if you listened to this episode and thought "yup, that s...

This is your permission to stop chasing your old body and start building a new, stronger relationship with the one you're in now. Your body deserves support, not shame. In this empowering and honest conversation, I'm diving into: - Why "getting your body back" is the wrong goal - What's  really happening with your hormones, metabolism, and body composition postpartum - Why the scale isn't telling...

It all boils down to this. Listen to this week's episode to find out the best thing you can do to fight back against burnout. Short 'n sweet! --- Show Notes: Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community Join the Compass Method DIY Program Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount! Join my Brain Rew...

In today's episode, I'm breaking down a few listener questions. First, are you supposed to be able to farmer's carry 75% of your bodyweight? What about squat or deadlift it? And second, what's the deal with rucking? If you have any questions you'd like me to answer on the show, send an email to paige [at] imperfectlypaigewellness [dot] com! --- Show Notes: Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call Join the...

Have you ever started a fitness challenge—like Whole30 or 75 Hard—feeling super motivated, only to find yourself exhausted, overwhelmed, and maybe even feeling like a failure by week two? Today, I'm breaking down the truth about fitness and diet challenges: why they're so appealing, how they can backfire, and what actually works if you want sustainable results that don't require flipping your life...

Wendy Strgar is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur and the Founder of both Good Clean Love, Vaginal Biome Science, and Womankind Care. Strgar's commitment to vaginal health led to the development of patented BioMatched technology, an innovative scientific approach applying biomimicry to the formulation of women's health products. As CIO at Good Clean Love and CEO at Vaginal Biome Science and Wo...

You've probably seen influencers raving about "cycle syncing" — the idea that you should plan your workouts around the phases of your menstrual cycle to balance your hormones, reduce PMS, and boost performance. But is any of it actually backed by science? In this episode, I'm breaking down: - what cycle syncing really is - what the research does & doesn't say - how your hormones actually influence...

Are you constantly chasing goals but secretly feel like you're running on empty? In this episode, I'm calling out the burnout that high-achievers often ignore—until your body forces you to slow down. Whether you're a busy professional, entrepreneur, or someone who prides themselves on "pushing through," this episode will help you recognize the early warning signs of burnout, understand what's happ...

At this point, Jasper has been in the outside world as long as he was in my belly - and that's crazy to think about. In this episode, I'm giving a personal update on how I've been doing throughout these first 9 months of motherhood. Get ready to get real & raw as I check in with myself regarding my nutrition, stress, sleep, and movement - just like I do with my clients each week. --- Show Notes: S...

If you're the "healthy one" in your relationship and your partner doesn't share the same passion, know you're not alone. This is a super common dynamic - and it can be a challenging one! Of COURSE you want your partner to feel their best, but you can't force someone to change. So how are you supposed to convey that without sounding like a nag? In this episode, you'll learn: - the psychology behind...

Ever feel like your body is fighting you instead of fighting for you? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm diving deep into the complex world of autoimmune disease. In this episode, you'll learn: -what autoimmune really means - what's happening inside your body to cause autoimmune conditions - the suspected root causes behind autoimmune flares - the effects of gut health, stress, and toxins on y...

Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age in the US alone, and it's a bear to deal with. And since symptoms can exist outside of the few days of your period, it's important that if you DO have endo, you get the info you need to start feeling better all month long. In this episode, you'll learn: - common signs and symptoms of endometriosis - the potential root causes behind endo...

If you're suffering from terrible hormone symptoms, I have good news -- you CAN do something about them! And that doesn't have to involve popping oral contraception. In this episode, you'll learn all about the most common disorders during reproductive years, including: - why our periods are starting earlier and earlier - the root causes behind premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - why heavy bleeding is NO...

If you're dealing with symptoms of hormone dysfunction, know that taking the birth control pill isn't going to fix them. Women's hormones are WAY more complicated than that. In this episode, I go into DETAIL on everything you need to know about women's hormones including: - how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are created in the female body - why luteinizing hormone & follicle stimulating...

This week, I'm diving into a great topic suggested by a podcast listener. If you're a vegetarian or vegan who wants to get back to eating meat, this is the episode for you. Inside, I'm discussing: - the case for and against eating meat - the nutrient deficiencies you might be dealing with if you've been vegetarian/vegan for a while - how to start eating meat again - how to deal with the moral and...

There's a reason why gut health is becoming a major focus of both conventional and functional medicine - and this is a major part of it! Inside this episode, I'm discussing: - the link between our guts and our brains - how chronic stress can alter whole-body health - how our gut bugs affect our central nervous system - how to eat to support your gut and brain ... and more! This is the final part o...

Your brain controls your body - and it's important, too! Today we're talking about brain health - not mental health. ;) We're talking all about: - what brain fog is and what it feels like - what might be contributing to your brain fog - styles of eating that help functionally heal from brain fog - what brain-boosting supplements might actually have some merit ... and more! This is the second part...

I've done a lot of episodes about gut health over the years, but this is an important one. Join me as I take you through: - how your digestive system works from top to bottom - what your microbiome is - what it means to have dysbiosis - why your gut might be contributing to symptoms outside the GI tract ... and more! This is the first part of a three-part series on the gut, brain, and gut-brain ax...

And, finally, the final part of the series! Crunchy moms on social media have REALLY intense opinions about different health topics. But are they really something to be concerned about? Here are some more of the topics that YOU GUYS wanted to know more about. Are these trends helpful, or harmful? Today, we're discussing: - pasture-raised or grass-fed vs. conventional beef - gua sha - folic acid vs...

And we're on to part three! Crunchy moms on social media have REALLY intense opinions about different health topics. But are they really something to be concerned about? Here are some more of the topics that YOU GUYS wanted to know more about. Be sure to subscribe to follow along with the rest of this series. Today, we're discussing: - castor oil packs - magnesium supplements - mouth taping - the...

Coming back for part two! Crunchy moms on social media have REALLY intense opinions about different health topics. But are they really something to be concerned about? Here are some more of the topics that YOU GUYS wanted to know more about. Be sure to subscribe to follow along with the rest of this series. Today, we're discussing: - honey for babies - will seed oils kill you? - red light therapy...