Real Talk, Whole Life

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, communicate, and even form relationships. But what happens when technology starts filling emotional gaps that were once reserved for other people? Stacy sits down with Dr. Tamara Nall, entrepreneur, predictive analytics expert, and founder of HumanAI, for a thoughtful conversation about the growing role of AI in our lives. Together, they explore...

Growing up has never been easy, but today's young women are navigating a world shaped by social media, shifting expectations, and renewed debates over equality. Stacy talks with teenage author Kavya Thakrar to explore confidence, identity, women's rights, and the power of learning from those who have walked before us. Inspired by the conversations behind her book, Bows and Ties, Kavya shares how l...

Refugees are often talked about as statistics, political talking points, or economic burdens, but the reality tells a very different story. Stacy talks with author and entrepreneur Dalton Sirmans to explore the human stories behind displacement, challenge common myths about immigration, and uncover the surprising ways refugees strengthen communities, economies, and the world around us. Find Dalton...

From beef tallow to anti-aging hacks, skincare advice on social media is everywhere, but how much of it is actually true? Stacy and triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist Dr. Mamina Turegano break down viral skincare trends, beauty misinformation, and the growing gap between what’s popular online and what actually supports long-term skin health from the inside out....

Welcome to a special bonus episode! Stacy sits down with 10-year-old actor, singer, philanthropist, and changemaker King Moore for a short but powerful conversation about big dreams, giving back, and what adults can learn from the next generation. It’s a reminder that purpose, kindness, and leadership have nothing to do with age. Find King: linktr.ee/kingmoore1 instagram.com/kingmoore___ youtube.c...

Stacy talks with psychotherapist Esin Pinarli about how trauma, attachment wounds, and early life experiences continue to shape our relationships, reactions, and sense of self long after the original event has passed. They explore nervous system regulation, parenting, people-pleasing, emotional healing, and why understanding your past can help you create healthier patterns moving forward. If you'v...

Stacy chats with Courtney Townley, host of the Grace & Grit podcast, author of The Consistency Code, and a certified life, nutrition, and strength coach, to delve into the realities of midlife stress, hormonal changes, burnout, and the pressure to “do it all.” They explore why consistency matters more than perfection, how wellness culture often overcomplicates health, and the small, sustainable ha...

What happens when conspiracy theories intersect with real systems of power, abuse, and institutional failure? Stacy talks with investigative journalist Nick Bryant and publisher Kris Millegan about the Franklin scandal, Jeffrey Epstein, blackmail, media narratives, and the uncomfortable realities behind systemic abuse of power. They explore how misinformation, protection of powerful institutions,...

What’s actually changing under the MAHA movement and current administration? In this bonus episode follow-up to Stacy's conversation with Lara Adler, Stacy gets nerdy with us and breaks down the regulatory rollbacks affecting public health right now, from environmental protections and PFAS to food dyes, air pollution, water safety, and more. Find references in the full show notes at realeverything...

What happens when “wellness” becomes more about fear, influencers, and food dyes than actual public health? Stacy talks with Environmental Health Educator Lara Adler about MAHA, environmental toxins, chronic disease, social media misinformation, and the growing gap between performative wellness and meaningful systemic change. From sunscreen panic to wellness purity culture, privilege, and the deat...

What if the purse you carry could help change someone’s life? Stacy welcomes Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, to talk about fair trade fashion, ethical consumerism, and empowering women through sustainable business practices in Haiti. Julie shares the powerful moment that inspired her mission, the realities of fast fashion, and how conscious consumer choices can create meaningful...

Ignoring DEI isn’t just bad business. It’s expensive. Stacy talks to Stephanie Pimentel, founder of Lumina Global Advisory, who shares a real talk perspective on what exclusion actually does inside a business: high turnover, low performance, and missed growth. She explains why DEI isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s directly tied to whether your business can scale. From investor confidence to operati...

What happens when love isn’t enough to sustain a relationship? Stacy sits down with Robin Ducharme, founder of Real Love Ready and author of the book by the same name, to explore the truth about connection, accountability, and emotional safety. Together, they unpack the skills no one teaches us—how to communicate honestly, take responsibility for our part, and have hard conversations even when the...

Are reality dating shows shaping how we see love...and not in a good way? Stacy talks to matchmaker and relationship expert Jackie Dorman to unpack the truth about modern dating, toxic relationship patterns, and why so many people are missing healthy love right in front of them. Because love isn’t just about highs and lows—it’s about consistency, friendship, and doing the work (individually and to...

We’re told aging is inevitable—but the way we age? That’s a different story. Stacy talks to Leslie Kenny, founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, shares how inflammation, autoimmune disease, stress, trauma, and even the environments we live in all shape our health over time. From her own experience being told her body would only get worse, to the science behind sleep, connection, nutrition, and i...

What if the behaviors we label as “difficult” are actually communication? Stacy chats with with Beven Byrnes, Executive Director of Bridges Middle School, to unpack what’s really happening for neurodivergent students in today’s classrooms. From post-pandemic social struggles to the pressure on teachers and the rise in diagnoses like ADHD, autism, and learning differences, this conversation looks a...

Part review, part real-life reflection, Stacy and her husband Matt discuss Project Hail Mary and whether the film adaptation starring Ryan Gosling lives up to the book by Andy Weir. They break down what the movie changes, what it keeps, and why the story still works—even if you’re not into science or space. Stick around for the second half (spoiler alert!) as Stacy and Matt dive deeper into the th...

What if the thing that feels like a breakdown in midlife is actually the beginning of something better? After hitting rock bottom at 45—divorce, debt, illness, grief, and burnout—Wendy Valentine chose a different path: not starting over, but becoming someone new on purpose. In this conversation, Stacy and Wendy unpack what midlife really looks like for women today—the mental load, the stress, the...

Stacy and clinical nutritionist Jessica Brown welcome you back for part two of this discussion! They encourage you to start with part one, GLP-1 Medications Beyond Weight Loss: What the Science Actually Shows About Semaglutide. In this episode they explore more of the science behind GLP-1 medications, including their effects on metabolic health, inflammation, appetite regulation, and long-term hea...

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are often talked about as weight-loss drugs, but the science is revealing a much bigger story. In the first of this two-part discussion, Stacy welcomes back clinical nutritionist and author Jessica Brown to explore what research is actually showing about GLP-1 medications and whole-body health. They unpack emerging science around inflammation, immune regulation,...

Was Wuthering Heights ever actually romantic—or have we been misreading it for generations? Stacy and bestie Daynah takes a closer look at Emily Brontë’s classic and the cultural myth of the “passionate love story.” Catherine and Heathcliff are often framed as one of literature’s greatest romances, but their relationship may be far closer to obsession, trauma, and toxic attachment than enduring lo...

Women are still being told that fatigue, anxiety, heavy bleeding, mood swings, and brain fog are “just part of aging.” But what if they’re symptoms of perimenopause and no one is connecting the dots?  Stacy sits down with hormone therapy pioneer Dr. Marcia Harris to separate myth from science around aging, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and midlife mental health. With more than 40 years of exp...

Stacy and her husband, Matt, recently celebrated 24 years of marriage, and they’re sharing what actually keeps a long-term relationship alive. From career shifts and identity changes to grief, depression, parenting stress, and intimacy after 40, this is an honest look at what it takes to stay connected when life gets complicated. They talk about why genuinely liking each other matters more than si...

Are MLMs and real estate teams really predatory — or is that narrative oversimplified? In this episode, Stacy sits down with luxury real estate leader Lacey Newman to unpack hustle culture, independent contractor status, women and wealth, and what actually makes a business ethical. If you’ve ever questioned MLMs, entrepreneurship, or your own worth tied to productivity, this episode offers nuance,...

How much of fertility is truly in your hands and how much comes down to age and genetics? Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jaime Knopman joins us to break down egg freezing, IVF, embryo preservation, and what actually impacts fertility (hint: it’s not just your lifestyle). We also talk about guilt, stigma, perimenopause, and why informed choice matters more than blame. An honest, empowering conver...