Real Talk, Whole Life

Mindfulness trainer and breathwork practitioner Kurtis Lee Thomas joins Stacy to talk about the impact stress has on our health and well-being, how curiosity is consciousness at work, and why one of the most impactful things we can do for ourselves is literally right under our noses! Find Kurtis: BreathworkDetox.com Instagram.com/ManFromTheStars Linkedin.com/in/ManFromTheStars Don’t forget to subs...

On this bonus episode, the 10th person to walk around the world, Tom Turcich, joins Stacy to tell us why and how he and his pup, Savannah, took on this 7-year adventure. Tom shares his reflections, lessons learned, and the kindness of humanity he discovered along the way. Find Tom: TomTurcich.com Instagram.com/theworldwalk Linkedin.com/in/thomas-turcich Pre-order Tom's book, The World Walk: 7 Year...

OB/GYN Dr. Liz Lyster joins Stacy to educate us about the role of hormones in aging and menopause, why we all may be experiencing "bursts" of aging in our mid-40s and early 60s, and why women must continue to advocate for themselves during these changes. Find Dr. Liz Lyster: DrLizMD.com Facebook.com/drlizlyster Instagram.com/drlizlyster Linkedin.com/in/drlizmd Youtube.com/c/DrLizLyster Don’t forge...

On this special episode, listeners get to hear a behind the scenes training session with podcast veteran Lindsay Dahl about the safety and efficacy standards in the supplement world and what questions we are all encouraged to ask. Stacy also gives us the lowdown on what California’s Proposition 65 is all about and how can be and is being used by companies, consumers, and advocacy groups. Find Lind...

Naturopathic clinician, author, and entrepreneur Dr. John Neustadt joins Stacy to share his experiences of working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to find alternative treatments for cancer patients. Dr. Neustadt shares the friction points he’s experienced working within a bureaucracy, the mindset of traditional medical doctors, and the disincentives of funding these trials. Find Dr. Ne...

Author and long-time activist David Steinman joins Stacy to educate us about the intersection of environment and health and help us discover the hidden toxins in our lives. Stacy and David tackle air and water quality concerns, to making the best choices we can, and why we must be the change and example for our children and generations to come. Find David: HealthyLivingMagazine.us DavidWilliamStei...

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jennie Ketcham Crooks joins Stacy to discuss digital overconsumption and habits in the age of our “shiny rectangles”. Jennie talks us through coming off of autopilot, parenting in the digital age, and managing emotions and meaningful interactions for healthier relationships with others and ourselves. Find Jennie: WestCoastAnxiety.com Instagram.com/becomingjennie Fac...

There is nothing like learning and growing with friends! Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is back to help Stacy tackle all the myths about seed oils and Omega 6 fatty acids. They share the science on how these oils are actually good for us, why context matters, and call out that fear-mongering language that wellness communities cling to. Find Dr. Sarah: Nutrivore.com Tiktok.com/@drsarahballantyne Instagr...

Another school year is upon us! Clinical Psychologist Dr. Hayley Watson, PhD joins Stacy to provide parents and educators with tools to be vulnerable with the young people in their lives in order to create the space for them to share honestly and empower them to trust themselves and learn agency. Dr. Watson reminds us that listening goes a long way and also gives us practical responses for some co...

Endodontist Dr. Sonia Chopra joins Stacy to share her passion as a self-proclaimed “tooth saver” and why it's vital to value our teeth as much as we do the rest of our body. Dr. Chopra breaks down the anatomy of a tooth, modern advancements in endodontics and performing root canals, and why finding compassionate care is important. Find Dr. Chopra: DrSoniaChopra.com Instagram.com/drsoniachopra Don’...

Microbiome researcher and co-founder of Phyla, Yug Varma, PhD joins Stacy to educate us about the microbiomes that live in and on us, the importance of keeping those habitats in balance, and the big role hydration, inside and out, plays in maintaining our skin health. Find Dr. Varma: Phylabiotics.com Facebook.com/phylabiotics LinkedIn.com/company/phylabiotics YouTube.com/@phylabiotics9358 Instagra...

Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA) president Dr. David Clarke, MD, talks to Stacy about why your pain may really be “all in your head” and causing very real symptoms. Dr. Clarke has worked with thousands of chronically ill patients who did not find answers through diagnostic testing. They dive into pain-relief psychology, the physical differences of someone’s brain who has a PPD, and w...

Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified Body Trust provider Aaron Flores shares with Stacy his Health at Every Size approach to helping individuals, especially men and boys, unlearn society’s obsession with weight and the influence of diet culture. Aaron tells us how he creates and fosters a healing environment for his clients by making space for grief, asking hard questions, and helping t...

The Conscious Oncologist Dr. Katie Deming joins Stacy to talk about how to best support our bodies before and after modern cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, which increases toxicity and lowers immune function. Dr. Deming’s experience and advice can be applied to all of us to help reclaim our power over our health and remember our innate capacity to heal. Find Dr. Deming: KatieDemi...

Divorce and family law attorney for almost 25 years, Dennis Vetrano brings his experience working with clients to share why keeping the big picture in mind, knowing ourselves, and caring for our mental and emotional health are the most important things in living a fulfilling life on the other side of divorce. Stacy talks us through some of the impact that divorce can have on our health, and we’re...

Psychiatrist and co-founder of the Healthy Gamer, Dr. Alok Kanojia, or “Dr. K”, joins Stacy to discuss why healthy use of technology has become harder, why parenting skills of the past don’t translate into the modern day, and ways to have encouraging and inquisitive conversations with our kids. Dr. K shares alarming statistics about gaming and gaming addiction in men and boys, and explains the all...

In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Stacy welcomes author and advocate, Jamie Bruesehoff for an emotional episode about raising transgender children. Their story is one of educating both themselves and others, navigating their family’s life in the public eye, the truth around gender-affirming care, and showing the world what transgender joy can look like. Jamie’s book Raising Kids Beyond the Binary is...

Chief Health Officer for RVO Health Dr. Jenny Yu is back to talk with Stacy about PFAS or “forever chemicals” in our water and the bold new limits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set, some of the most health protective limits in the world. Dr. Yu and Stacy break down what the regulation is, why it matters, and how it affects all of us. Find Dr. Yu: Healthline.com MedicalNewsToday.com...

Pediatric Dermatologist Dr. Sheliah Maguiness joins Stacy to share tips on starting conversations about hygiene with teens and tweens. Dr. Maguiness strives to find ways that feel less embarrassing and more encouraging to help kids take on the personal self-care that will set them up for a lifetime of healthier skin. Find Dr. Maguiness: StrykeClub.com Instagram.com/dr.sheilagh.m TikTok.com/@drshei...

Siblings and co-authors, Comedian Ian Karmel and Psychologist Dr. Alisa Karmel, join Stacy to share what led them to write their memoir, T-SHIRT SWIM CLUB: Stories From Being Fat in a World of Thin People. Through a balance of Ian’s comedic reflection and earnest unpacking of his own struggles with growing up fat, along with Alisa’s own experiences with fad diets and her clinical knowledge as a ps...

Clinician, researcher, and artist Dr. Elizabeth Letchford, PhD joins Stacy to discuss health and movement through the lens of emotional wellness. Dr. Liz wants to help us find joy and connections to our whole selves through modalities that address and navigate the landscape of our body, mind, and emotions at the same time. Find Dr. Liz: LizLetchford.com Instagram.com/lizletchford Instagram.com/wea...

Psychologists and spouses Drs. Ayla and David Sitt join Stacy to discuss navigating relationships and wellness through ADHD and beyond. By using different therapies like Cognitive & Dialectical behavioral therapies, focusing on mindset, and through a lot of practice and patience, not only do they believe in what I do, they use the tools they teach. Dr. Ayla Sitt brings her experience in women’s me...

Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Jeannine Rashidi joins Stacy to discuss finding our own abundance mindset through a trauma-informed care lens. Jeannine explains the way trauma is activated in our different senses and ways to find hope, reclaim the parts of ourselves lost in trauma, and how to go from surviving to thriving. Stacy shares what inspired this conversation and her exciting new endeavor....

Certified Holistic Health Coach Hannah Aylward joins Stacy to talk more about eating and digesting well, finding root causes to issues like IBS, and she reminds us that feeling bloated all of the time is not normal! Hannah explains why our bodies need to feel safe in order to heal and practical and sustainable ways to start that process. Find Hannah: HannahAylward.com Instagram.com/hannahaylwardhh...

Children’s book author and coach Lori Sugarman-Li and Stacy discuss the invisible labor and mental and emotional load of running a household and family that often falls on women and mothers. Lori’s strategy relies on making the division of labor a family affair, determining priorities together, and ensuring everyone also has an equal amount of rest and time for things that bring them joy. Find Lor...