Real Talk, Whole Life

Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor join Stacy to discuss their new book, Defiant Dreams, which shares Sola’s journey from Afghan refugee to quantum information researcher at a highly regarded education institution in the US. They share how education can be used as a weapon of resistance and liberation and the great power of stories and awareness for us all. Find Sola Mahfouz & Malaina Kapoor: Defiant...

Pediatrician and advocate Dr. Amani Ballour joins Stacy to share about her life growing up in Syria, fighting her own revolution, and the lessons of overcoming the odds in a war-torn country. Her story has been shared in both the award-winning documentary and newest memoir, The Cave, where she became the first and only woman to manage a hospital in Syria. Dr. Ballour’s experiences underscore the c...

As a bonus follow-up to Episode 109, Aging Well(ness): Regenerative Medicine, Stacy shares what's she's learned about NAD+, an essential coenzyme found in all living cells, and why the FDA issued a stop-sell on dietary supplement boosters containing NMN. Stacy walks through her process in considering supplements in her own life. Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.co...

Co-founder of Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Khoshal Latifzai talks to Stacy about empowering one’s own biology to heal itself through the scope of regenerative medicine. Dr. Latifzai stresses a wholistic approach to longevity, aging well, and living a full and capable life. Find Dr. Latifzai: RMRM.com Instagram.com/rmrmboulder Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeve...

Ayurvedic expert and author Dr. Shivani Gupta talks to Stacy about fusing Eastern and Western practices to help bridge the gap between our hectic modern lives and applications of conscious living. Dr. Shivani gives us a crash course in Ayurveda and the ways we can all use these ancient practices to take better care of our body, mind, and spirit. Find Dr. Shivani: ShivaniGupta.com Facebook.com/TheS...

Doula and founder of Bebo Mia, Bianca Sprague, and Stacy have a conversation about the role of doulas in the birthing experience, the mental wellness of everyone involved, and equitable access to perinatal care. It's because of traumatic birth stories like Stacy's that Bianca strives to provide emotional, physical, and informational care and bring back autonomy to make sure people feel empowered i...

In this special bonus episode, multi-disciplinary artist Murray Hidary introduces Stacy to his immersive musical meditation experience, MindTravel, which creates space and permission to feel, connect and explore. Prepare to relax, listen, and open yourself and your mind. Find Murray: MindTravel.com Instagram.com/murrayhidary Instagram.com/mindtravelmusic Facebook.com/mindtravelmusic Youtube.com/@m...

Hormone Dietician Kate Morton talks to Stacy about the “seasons” of the menstrual cycle, the nutrients that can help support hormones, and all things menstrual care, inside and out. Find Kate: FunkItWellness.com Instagram.com/carbsandkate Period Chats - A Hormone Wellness Podcast Kate is generously offer listeners 20% off at Funk It Wellness using code WHOLEVIEW! Don’t forget to subscribe to this...

Dr. Alan Lindemann and Diane Haugen join us with insights from rural American in navigating our healthcare system. Dr. Lindemann and Diane have been long-time advocates for consumer action for quality healthcare, exposing the burden of insurance companies, and are passionate about the relationship between direct primary care physicians and patients. Find Dr. Lindemann: RuralDocAlan.com LindemannMD...

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne joins to share her journey since Episode 500. Stacy and Sarah share their shifts in food and nutrition philosophies, updates on how to view new science, mental health, parenting, and beyond! Spoiler Alert: Sarah’s still doing her 4-mile dog hikes in the morning! Find Sarah: Nutrivore.com Facebook.com/drsarahballantyne Instagram.com/drsarahballantyne Threads.net/@drsarahballant...

Body image coaches Danni Adams and Summer Innanen talk to Stacy about why a social justice lens and intersectionality cannot be separated from the concept of body image in world where beauty standards are all rooted in systems of oppression. Danni and Summer share their own experiences of beauty, why practicing community care is also self-care, and give us plenty of resources to get started on our...

A driving force in women's health policy and research for over 25 years, Phyllis Greenberger, MSW joins Stacy to share about her incredible work, discuss women in clinical trials, and give us a sneak peak about her new book focused on getting the scientific and medical world to recognize that women are unique. Pre-order Phyllis' book Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Wome...

Plastic in our water?! Dr. Jenny Yu of Healthline joins Stacy on this bonus episode to breakdown the latest research that has come out about micro- and nano plastics found in our water and beyond. Dr. Yu explains what we do and don’t know, why this information matters, and what we can do to feel empowered in the decisions we make about our personal care.  Find Dr. Yu: Healthline.com Instagram.com/...

Veteran, podcast host, and author John Miles joins Stacy to talk about imagining our own futures and taking action to get there, and changing the narrative of “failure” through cognitive restructuring. John shares stories from his new book that contributed to his 12 principles of mindset and behavior shifts to help us all unlock our purpose and ignite our most intentional life. Find John at JohnRM...

On this special bonus episode to close out this month of (self) love, author Nataly Kogan talks to Stacy about tapping into your happier self, working out our emotional fitness skills, and creating a daily practice of self-compassion, gratitude, and acceptance. Find Nataly: NatalyKogan.com Happier.com Instagram.com/natalykogan The Awesome Human Journal, https://amzn.to/3SNKIju Don’t forget to subs...

Retired OB/GYN and author Dr. Bill Rawls joins Stacy to explain why staying healthy at the most basic level, our cells, benefits our overall health, immunity, and hormones. We also dive into the what, how, and why of each phase of the menstrual cycle and the roles of estrogen and progesterone during this complex process. Find Dr. Rawls: RawlsMD.com VitalPlan.com Don’t forget to subscribe to this c...

On this very special and celebratory 100th episode of Season 3 of The Whole View, Stacy’s husband, Matt McCarry, takes over as host! He talks to Stacy about her 12-year podcasting career, lessons learned in interviewing, highlights of the show, and what success looks like for her. A big thank you to all of the listeners, whether this is your first episode or 100th! We wouldn’t be here without you....

With over 46 years of experience in the medical field, Nephrologist Dr. Paul Kimmel joins Stacy to share a remarkable account of the kidney and the scientific, medical, and health evolution tied to our understanding of it. You're guaranteed to walk away with a better understanding of this important organ’s function as well as the history of dialysis and transplantation in the United States. Find D...

Registered Dietician Kathleen Meehan joins me again for a conversation about the hot (and controversial) topic of semaglutide weight loss medications you know as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. We dive into the science of glucose, the often overlooked side effects and risks of these drugs, and the bombardment of marketing at every turn. Find Kathleen: KathleenMeehanRD.com Instagram.com/therdnutriti...

Former athlete turned therapist and author, Hazel Gale, shares their experience with burnout, an ADHD diagnosis, and learning from self-sabotage. Stacy and Hazel discuss identifying your monsters within and finding self-compassion through the process. Find Hazel: Betwixt.life Tiktok.com/@betwixt.app Instagram.com/hazel.gale.therapy Hazelgale.medium.com Linkedin.com/in/hazelgale Don’t forget to sub...

Mind-Body Coach Brandy Gillmore joins Stacy to dive deep into the power and science of placebos, "alternative" therapies, recognizing the patterns in our brains, and the incredible healing power of the human mind. Find Brandy: BrandyGillmore.com Twitter.com/BrandyGillmore Instagram.com/brandygillmore Facebook.com/brandy.gillmore Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cu...

Sometimes an episode doesn’t turn out the way we anticipate it will, and this one is full of lessons for all of us! Firstly, we dive into the decades of work and research of the probiotic strain, Lactobacillus Acidophilus with Founder of Natren Probiotics, Natasha Trenev. Stacy then takes us through the research of spore-based probiotics! As an unexpected bonus, we get a life lesson on how to resp...

In this bonus episode, author and empathy activist Rob Volpe joins Stacy to give us insight into why there is a crisis of compassion, the first steps in becoming more empathetic, and how curiosity may save us all. Find Rob: RobVolpe.expert Instagram.com/empathy_activist Tiktok.com/@empathyactivist Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time by Rob Volpe Don’t for...

Epigenetics coach Becca Roses is back to talk to Stacy about how states of fear and stress resilience can be inflicted in future generations through gene expression in our DNA and why setting out to break the cycles that came before us are more important than ever before. Find Becca: MindBodyGenes.com Instagram.com/mindbodygenes Work with Becca, get $100 off Genetic Blueprint Packages using code T...

Stacy welcomes licensed clinical psychologist and author Dr. David Sitt to share his story of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, why emotional management can be just as important as managing daily tasks, and a newer phenomenon of distraction that he calls “techno-ADD”. Dr. Sitt also shares practical and empowering tips that have helped him and his clients bring clarity to the chaos. Find Dr. S...