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#74 Looking for Proven Ways to Create Younger Cells, Slow Aging, Prevent Cognitive Decline, and Avoid Cancer? Welcome to Autophagy! It sounds too good to be true...turning back the clock on aging. But it's a natural process that your body does every day. The only problem is that this process slows down as we get older. How ironic - our "anti-aging system" doesn't work so well as we age. Autophagy...

# 75 - Put the Brakes on Aging? There's a New Game in Town, Spermidine The problem with aging is that you’re not dealing with just one new challenge. It seems that suddenly everything seems to start going in the wrong direction and it’s all at the same time. A little-known supplement that has been gaining in popularity, Spermidine, has been shown to help protect against age-related diseases, inclu...

# 76 - Your Secret to Healing? The Mysterious Organ that Changes Everything: Interview with Anna Rahe from GST Body Most of us are familiar with our bodily organs. We at least know the main gist of what they do -  our digestive organs break down our food, our lungs bring in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, our heart pumps our blood. Even if we’re not familiar with all the details, we still know...

# 68 - Chronic Pain Slowing You Down? Crack the Code on Chronic Pain with Riley Bocan from The Healing Tree Chronic pain is complicated. It requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach and there’s not a quick fix that will cure it. Riley Bocan from The Healing Tree is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, and Certified Personal Trainer, and has been in all facets of the health and...

# 71 - CrossFit: Safe? Fun? Why it May Become Your New Jam: Interview with Trista Long from Greenfire CrossFit Have you been looking to finally find a workout that you love - one that gives you structure, accountability, and confidence? A fitness environment with an inclusive community that welcomes and encourages you - a fun and supportive network of new friends? Join in my conversation with Tris...

#74 Looking for Proven Ways to Create Younger Cells, Slow Aging, Prevent Cognitive Decline, and Avoid Cancer? Welcome to Autophagy! It sounds too good to be true...turning back the clock on aging. But it's a natural process that your body does every day. The only problem is that this process slows down as we get older. How ironic - our "anti-aging system" doesn't work so well as we age. Autophagy...

# 73 - VIDEO! My Favorite Things! Top Natural Cleaning and Personal Care Products Often I am asked what natural products I use for myself and for my family. There are so many products that claim to be clean - it’s hard to know which ones are good and which ones are simply green marketing. Today I’m sharing my top natural and organic products. And because I want you to be able to see them for yours...

#72 - Weight Loss Frustration - Is It Leptin Resistance? You’ve tried everything - eating healthily, restricting calories, upping your exercise - but you still can’t lose weight, and it's so frustrating. So, what’s the deal? Most women who battle to lose weight are dealing with a systemic imbalance that prevents them from losing weight. It's called weight loss resistance, and it can be very discou...

*Request from Team PW: We would love it if you left a review for us on your favorite podcast platform! Let us know one new thing you learned, and/or one thing you would like us to cover next year.  #70 - 7 Ways to Improve Your Gut Health in 2 Days You know your gut health is incredibly important for keeping a happy digestive system, but did you know that it's also essential for keeping your entire...

# 69 - What Improves Stamina, Sexual Function, and Brain Power? Why Nitric Oxide is Your New Best Friend Looking to boost energy, exercise performance, and endurance? What if I told you that you make a compound in your body that does all those things along with improving blood pressure, increasing your brain power, mental focus, circulation, and sexual function? Sound too good to be true? Listen i...

#67 - Hooked on Sugar? 10 Easy Hacks to Put Sugar In Its Place What is a sugar addiction? How do you know if you are chemically dependent on sugar? Is there some kind of sign that you should be looking out for? Although there’s no way to diagnose you with a sugar addition, your dietary habits will give you the information you need to know. Start by asking yourself some questions like: Do you want...

#66 - Nature’s Ozempic? The Skinny on Berberine Is the all-natural supplement, Berberine, actually Nature’s Ozempic? I’m not sure I’d go that far, but Berberine is undeniably loaded with health benefits. Popular for hundreds of years in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines, it has been shown to improve blood sugar, blood lipids and liver enzymes, and to reduce inflammation levels and blood...

#65 - 7 Secret Energy Thieves and How to Kick Them Did you know there are certain things you do every day that rob you of energy? Some of them are so sneaky that you would never guess how much they are sabotaging your day.  The great news is that they’re easy enough to kick to the curb once you realize that you’re doing them. Listen in today to pinpoint the energy thieves in your life and learn ea...

#64 - The Good, The Bad, and The Monster: The Real Truth About Energy Drinks Energy drinks are skyrocketing in popularity as people look to increase energy and sharpen mental alertness. Only second to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by American teens and young adults. In fact, about 1/3 of teens drink them regularly. High amounts of caffeine and sugar...

# 63 - Wired and Tired? Key Signs You Have Adrenal Fatigue and What to Do About It. Overwhelmed and exhausted? Brain fog and having trouble recalling words? Craving salt? Waking up at night between 1 and 3 am? It’s likely Adrenal Fatigue. Adrenal Fatigue is a common condition caused by chronic stress. You don’t feel right, but everything checks out, and you’re told it’s just a sign of aging. Being...

# 62 - 4 Simple Hacks to Ignite Your Energy, Renew Your Mitochondria, And Eliminate Toxins  We don’t often think about our mitochondrial health and how it affects our energy levels, let alone the toll that daily exposure to heavy metals takes on these little powerhouses. Believe it or not, we’re exposed to heavy metals from countless sources everyday. And those metals end up getting stored on our...

Welcome to Season 2!! #61 - Top Toxins That Wreck Your Hormones and How to Avoid Them Let’s face it, your wellness depends on hormonal balance. When your hormones are out of balance, your entire health can suffer, including your weight, mood, bone density, muscle mass, how quickly you age, and more.  With all of the chemicals in today’s environment, you are always being bombarded with toxins that...

*Request from Team PW: We would love it if you left a 5 star review for us on your favorite podcast platform! Let us know one new thing you learned, and/or one thing you would like us to cover next year.  #60 - Does Juicing Really Make a Difference in Your Health? Interview With Naomi Hoppel, Founder and Owner of Pittsburgh Juice Company and Vibrant Sunshine Juicery Cafe You may have heard that ju...

# 59 - The Weedkiller RoundUp Hiding in Your Food? How to Avoid It's Risk to Gut Problems, Inflammation, and Even Cancer About 30 years ago, Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) came with the promise that they would solve world hunger and use fewer pesticides and herbicides. Did they live up to their promise? Nope. Not only have GMOs not increased crop yields or decreased pesticides and herbicide use...

# 58 - Is Relationship Stress Wrecking Your Health? If So, How to Fix It - Interview with Denise Carron from True Love Makeover Did you know that relational stress and toxic relationships can show up as real, physical health problems? Exhaustion, joint pain, digestive disorders, headaches, mood imbalances, poor immunity - these all can be brought on by the severe stress of relational problems. If...

#57 - Looking To Improve Energy Levels, Anti-Aging, Brain And Heart Health? Coq10 May Be Just What You’ve Been Missing. When it comes to popular supplements, CoQ10 ranks at the top, along with multivitamins, probiotics, and fish oil.  And for good reason – CoQ10 supports the heart, helps your body to make energy, and is a powerful antioxidant. Popular medications such as statins, beta-blockers, an...

#56 - Coffee and Your Health: It’s More than What You Think. Interview with TJ Fairchild, Founder Commonplace Coffeehouse Coffee, it's the cherished cup of joy for many. It’s the kickstart for millions of people each day, helping to fire up focus and boost energy. In addition to getting your metabolism fire burning, coffee has been shown to potentially lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, help with...

#55 - Not Your Momma's Mushrooms. Why Functional Mushrooms Are The Latest Hot Trend. What’s all the buzz about super popular medicinal mushrooms? Do they actually do work or is it mainly a marketing tactic to sell more of the latest fad? And how do you know which ones are best for you? You may either love or hate mushrooms in your food, but I promise these medicinal mushrooms are NOTHING like the...

#54 - Is Functional Medicine Testing What You’ve Been Missing? The Key to Puzzling Health Concerns - Interview with Maja Miller Tired of burning the candle at both ends? Wondering what it takes to no longer feel wiped out, exhausted, and sick? Join me today for a lively, enlightening discussion with Maja Miller, metabolic health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner.  We talk abou...

# 53 -  Breast Implant Illness: Exposing the Dark Truth About Breast Implants with Gabbi Myers from Bella Day Spa and Transform Medical Spa Breast Implant Illness - is it real or imagined? Lots of medical doctors deny that it’s actually a thing. But talk to the thousands of women who’ve had it, and they’ll tell you otherwise. Inflammation, digestive issues, overwhelming fatigue, brain fog, dizzine...