Paige Talks Wellness

While hair loss is becoming increasingly common in today's day and age, there are many things you can do to help prevent and reverse it. It's not just a part of "getting older" -- it's a part of using up your body's resources without replenishing them effectively. And you DO have the power to do something about it! In this episode, I talk all about: - the physiology of your hair follicles - why ha...

Marisa Chaela is a Holistic Fitness Coach, founder of Holistic Fitness Labs, and creator of MissFitAndNerdy. She graduated from MIT in 2017 and has since been using her platform on YouTube and Instagram to inspire thousands of people to build their own healthy lifestyles. She is passionate about experimenting with diets and encouraging others to question diet dogma and carve their own paths to fin...

It's time for another Q&A, because I'm a big believer in the only stupid question being the one you didn't take the time to ask. Here are the topics I covered in this week's Q&A episode: - suggestions for non-endocrine disrupting products - diet changes while on hormonal birth control - shaky-feeling morning anxiety triggers - energized early mornings with a mid-morning CRASH Show Notes: Join the...

Dr. Stacy Sims, MSC, PHD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who is one of the leading global experts on female physiology and training. Her passion is challenging the existing dogma surrounding sex differences in women's exercise, nutrition, and health in a world where men seem to dominate the literature. Her TEDx talk, "Women Are Not Small Men" may have originated as a joke, but...

After years of using pads and tampons, I'm happy to report that I've made the switch to something a bit more sustainable - the Flex Disc! If you've considered switching to a cup but found yourself intimidated by the process and potential suction like I was, this could be a great option for you. I get into all of the nitty gritty details inside this episode. Disclaimer: While this isn't a sponsored...

The other day I saw a meme about a woman who ate healthy all day, and then at night she ate through 10 different indulgent snacks, just like the hungry caterpillar. And while it was supposed to be a joke, for many men & women out there, it's not. It's a cold, hard reality -- but it doesn't have to be this way! If you find yourself reaching for food late at night without being able to stop, this is...

It's time for another Q&A! I'm in a few different Facebook forums full of people trying to better themselves, and figured I'd take some time to answer a few of their questions "live" on the podcast. Here are the topics I covered in this week's Q&A episode: - how to be mentally fit as well as physically fit - my best healthy snack ideas - what workouts should look like alongside a labor-intensive j...

Contrary to what the fitness industry wants you to think, if you're constantly feeling sore and tired after your workouts, it probably means that you're doing too much. And if you're doing too much, you're most likely not seeing the results that you want from your workouts, either! Listen on to this episode to learn: - what successful training actually looks like - the difference between overreach...

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (aka SIBO) has become super trendy in the gut health sphere as a catch-all for anyone who's bloated, gassy, or having stomach pain. But what actually is it? And do YOU need to be worried about it? This episode will take you through the ins and outs of SIBO, including: - what SIBO actually is - what factors might predispose you to SIBO - why having SIBO can mea...

Did you know that you're really only highly likely to get pregnant during 5 days out of an entire menstrual cycle? Because most people don't - that's why hormonal birth control is so popular. However, if you're wanting to transition off the pill but still want to avoid a baby right now, there IS another way: and that's exactly what we're diving into this week. Listen on to find out: - how to take...

Fun fact: you don't actually get your period on the pill. That's just a withdrawal bleed. And the pill isn't actually curing your nasty PMS symptoms either, it's just suppressing them. Which is why SO MANY WOMEN feel like total crap after they come off of the pill. But it doesn't have to be this way! Listen on to find out: - what a NORMAL hormonal cycle looks like - what your cycle looks like whil...

I'm in a few different Facebook forums full of people trying to better themselves, and figured I'd take some time to answer a few of their questions "live" on the podcast. Here are the topics I covered in this week's Q&A episode: - whether or not you need a belt to lift heavy (nope) - how to ditch comparisons and not be so hard on yourself - spot reducing fat on a deadline (nope) - when the best t...

"Adulthood is basically just trying to fall asleep at night and stay awake during the day." That may be common, but it definitely isn't normal! In a normal, optimally healthy body, you would feel energized and awake throughout the day and sleepy enough at night to drift off without a care in the world. AND stay asleep until morning. This is the episode for you if: - you have issues falling asleep...

If you're in the fitness and health sphere, you probably wish you had a nickel for every time someone mentioned macros. And with good reason! Macronutrients are definitely an important thing to consider when it comes to maximizing your overall health, but are they really as necessary to count as it seems? Listen on to find out... - what it really means to "track macros" - simple explanations of pr...

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. Listen to this episode to find out when my Rock the Bloat Mi...

Have you ever wondered whether or not those celebrities going to get IV drips really needed them? So did one of my clients! And after doing some digging, this is what I learned... Listen on to find out... - how much it truly costs to go to one of these IV bars - what's in the concoctions - whether or not they're actually helpful for you - what I recommend you do instead ... and more! Show Notes: T...

After hitting a new box squat PR last week (255 pounds baby!!), I wanted to take some time to reflect on how I think I got as strong as I am now. Because believe it or not, it wasn't just great programming that got me here! Listen on to find out... - why proper programming is the first step to getting strong (and an exclusive listener discount to my Core-gi Workout Program) - why your "I'll sleep...

Elisabeth Kristof is an expert in using applied neurology to move people out of pain, unwanted behavior and stress response. Her company, Brain-Based Wellness, is an online platform that trains the nervous system and body to resolve old patterns, improve performance and increase well-being. Elisabeth is a certified applied neurology practitioner who has been in the movement and wellness industry s...

When you focus on limits instead of possibilities, everything becomes harder. But it doesn't have to be that way. Negative beliefs and scarcity mindset affect all of us, but there is a way that you can shift yourself out of them and toward a more abundant life. Listen on to find out... - why thinking that "eating less" is "better" inspired this episode (and why it makes no sense) - how super negat...

In honor of our 5th Valentine's Day together, Jordan and I recorded an episode all about our own relationship. And we give tips for you to foster deep, real relationships with your loved ones, too! We dive in and answer some great questions, like: - do relationships have to be challenging to be worth it? - just how honest are we with each other? - should relationships be 50/50 to work? - what was...

Did you know that histamines can mess with your body even when it isn't allergy season? And that too many of them could be the true root cause of your gut issues? Listen on to find out... - what histamine actually is and where it's found both inside and outside your body - why popping antihistamines during allergy season isn't solving the root cause of your symptoms - how to support your body's DA...

I've been finding this topic coming up more and more frequently with my clients lately, so now it's time to do a whole podcast brain dump about it. Fact of the matter is, you DO NOT have to and SHOULD NOT compare yourself to any influencer, family member, friend, or whomever you see online. This episode will teach you... - why you should STOP FOLLOWING people who make you feel bad - why just becau...

If you're skeptical of the woo-woo, this is a must-listen episode! I'm sitting down with Sandy Yang, a Human Design expert, Brain Rewiring Certified Coach, and 7D energy healer. She is passionate about helping women ditch their lack mentality and create an abundant life. We covered so many amazing topics in this episode, like: - how Sandy got into the woo-woo and how it changed her life - the stru...

If you're spinning your wheels trying to come up with ways to achieve your health & fitness goals, this is your episode. So many people are focusing on the WRONG things when it comes to creating a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, I'll tackle the following beliefs and show you the easier & better way to actually make some progress. So you can finally stop focusing on... - what you CAN'T eat -...

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. Instead, 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 drink tons of liquids with your meals - why proton-pump inhibitors aren't...