Paige Talks Wellness

It's time for a good ol' fashioned Q&A episode! Here are the questions that will be addressed: - what are the top 3 things you can do to improve your fertility? - how can I fix knee pain during my squats and lunges? - what supplements do you take? - how do you feel about fasting? (for men and for women) ... and more! If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, please don't hesitate to...

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month - did you know that an estimated 20 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disease? Your thyroid might be a small gland in your body, but it has a ton of functions, including regulating your metabolism! In this episode, I dive into all things thyroid, including: - why your thyroid is so important & how it works - the biggest symptoms of thyroid dysf...

You Are What You Eat is the newest Netflix nutrition documentary, and if you exist on the internet, chances are you've heard of it. With a slew of overwhelmingly positive and negative reviews, this doc follows in the footsteps of The Game Changers and What The Health and attempts to fearmonger their viewers into becoming vegan - with "science!" In this episode, I get into the documentary AND the r...

This is the FOURTH year that I've been working as a health coach full time, and over these last few years I've compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you quit giving up on your resolutions after a few weeks. In this episode, I'll be talking all about: - how to set goals that you'll actually achieve - why you don't really need to start going to the gym for 2 hours 5x a week - why extreme diets...

Today I'm counting down the top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2023 and giving a brief update on the future of the podcast. TLDR: I'm taking off the rest of December, but only so I can come back full force in 2024 with a bunch of kick-ass interviews and standalone episodes for you all! Thanks so much for spending so much time listening to my silly little health rambles. It means the world to me!...

Osteopenia and osteoporosis affect millions of Americans, and incidence of these two conditions is only expected to rise. Early diagnosis and treatment are CRUCIAL to help prevent your bones from breaking down - so what can you do? Find out in today's episode, where I'll be talking all about: - what osteopenia and osteoporosis actually are - potential causes and symptoms of each - why resistance t...

Dealing with comments about food being "bad" on Thanksgiving or any holiday can be challenging, especially if it affects your enjoyment of the meal and the holiday itself. Here are some tips to help you get through it! Hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday season. :) Show Notes: Compass Method DIY Course Set up your 1:1 Discovery Call You can learn more about me by following on IG or Tikto...

Emily Rowe, MD, AP, goes beyond the world of conventional medicine by combining intellect with intuition, holding multiple paradigms in her mind simultaneously.  Utilizing an individualized approach, she digs deeply into the root causes of diseases, using cutting-edge laboratories and awareness of how ecological toxins can affect health.  As she has personal experience with medical issues related...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) aka acid reflux is one of the most prevalent gut issues in the world. And unfortunately, popping those PPIs and Tums isn't doing your body much good. This has been my most popular episode EVER, and so I'm bringing it back around -- Listen to this episode to find out: - why you aren't just suffering from TOO MUCH or NOT ENOUGH stomach acid - why you shouldn't...

Dr. Estes is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner with 21+ years of expertise treating people with complex medical conditions. He spent many years treating complicated patients in academic, tertiary care referral, and specialty settings. During this time, he witnessed hundreds of patients being handed from one specialist to the next, never gaining conclusive answers about th...

Migraines are more than just headaches, and affect more people than you'd think. In fact, more than 10% of the world's population experience them regularly, with women being 3x more likely to get them. That's why I wanted to do this deep dive episode, explaining: - some differences between tension headaches and migraines - potential root causes of your migraines - strategies you can use to prevent...

Faraz Khan is the founder of FullyVital and host of the Anti-Aging Hacks Podcast. A leading expert in the field of hair loss in women, he has dedicated his career to understanding the complex interplay of hormones, diet, and lifestyle on hair health. Faraz's work focuses on the molecular level of how testosterone and DHT affect hair follicles. His innovative thinking and empathetic approach have m...

In today's Q&A episode, I'll be answering these questions: - should you be worried about the amount of mercury in fish? - why does your body need so much sodium if it's hard to get in a whole-food diet? - how do you know if you're not recovering well from your workouts? Show Notes: pH Balance DIY Program for acid reflux & gut health WeNatal Omega DHA+ Supplement Episodes 74 & 28 of the Paige Talks...

My sister Ashley and I spent the beginning of September visiting Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, and I want to share a few thoughts and experiences I had over there. This is a different kind of episode and involves some travel and life rambles, but I really do think you'll love it! I discuss: - how amazing Japanese transit is - what our days looked like while we were over there - the problematic glorific...

If you're on the "health & fitness" side of the Internet, chances are you've seen one of the infamous #WIEIAD posts or videos, aka "what I eat in a day." And while they might seem harmless, a lot of the time I think this type of content does a lot more harm than good. Find out why in today's episode, where I'll be talking all about: - the dangerous side of WIEIAD videos - why you shouldn't believe...

Leslie Danford is the founder and CEO of Vitaminis, the first scale brand in functional food and beverages for families. She has always been passionate about nutrition, even though she doesn't consider herself a foodie. For her, food is like a math equation, and it's important to cover all of your nutritional bases. In 2020 she combined her personal interests with her formal business training to l...

Self-love and self-care are one of the most important things in the world, but they can also feel the most challenging. Whether it's feeling confident in clothes, in pictures, or in front of other people, we all struggle with feelings of discomfort in our skin at some point or another. But when the negativity starts taking over, that's when it's time to make a change! Today's episode covers: - why...

Modern antibiotics have been used to save countless lives from unwanted bacterial infections. However, in recent years, the WHO has started to warn the public about antibiotic resistance, most likely stemming from the overprescription of these drugs. Moreover, these antibiotics seem to be affecting parts of the body that we hadn't considered before. This episode is based on the capstone research p...

Crohn's disease is one of the two major inflammatory bowel diseases - but just because you get diagnosed with a disease doesn't mean you have to live in pain forever. In this episode, you'll learn: - signs & symptoms of Crohn's disease - the difference between IBS and IBD - genetic and lifestyle factors that might predispose you to inflammation - how to lower inflammation and get yourself into rem...

Ozempic is the latest weight-loss craze sweeping the world, and with good reason: it really is providing results. But is this "miracle" drug as miraculous as it seems to be? In this episode, you'll learn: - what Ozempic and Wegovy actually do inside your body - the potential pros and cons of taking this peptide - why Ozempic isn't a magic weight-loss drug - alternative options to Ozempic to help y...

Megan Lyons is a sought-after health & wellness expert who is deeply passionate about inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest.  Megan is a Harvard graduate, MBA, and former management consultant who left the business world to follow her passion for wellness by opening The Lyons' Share Wellness in 2014. Since then, she's earned a Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition, and become Doub...

Grocery shopping and label reading - two of the most common things that I get questions about as a health coach! In this episode, I'll tell you all about: - how I meal prep without making it boring - the best way to set up your grocery list - the ins and outs of food labels - how to use nutritional tools for nourishment, not restriction ... and more! Show Notes: My Compass Method DIY Program 107:...

Daniel Raz has an Exercise and Nutrition degree from the University of British Columbia, is a certified personal trainer, and now a full time online fitness trainer that specializes in helping busy individuals lose 30lbs or more without going to the gym. I know that even though weight loss isn't something I really focus on with my clients, this episode is full of a TON of good information -- all o...

Time for another Q&A! Here are the questions in today's show: - how do you lower your resting heart rate? - why are you sometimes more sore even if your workout is the same? - do my parents or family members follow the knowledge I share about health or fitness? - what do I think about digestive enzymes? - does focusing on cardio and cutting out weight training result in faster weight gain? ... and...

Jennifer Woodward holds a Master's of Science in Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach.  She is also the Executive Director of the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals where she is mentored by course creator Reed Davis. Jennifer is also the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business S...