Real Talk, Whole Life

Welcome naturopathic physician Dr. Joshua Levitt to The Whole View! Stacy and Dr. Levitt tackle myths about natural medicine, discuss how natural and conventional medicine can and do work together, and why we should be life-long learners about our own bodies. Find Dr. Levitt: Upwellness.com Instagram.com/drjoshlevitt Tiktok.com/@drjoshlevitt Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit real...

Welcome model and content creator Isabelle Miller to The Whole View! Stacy and Isabelle discuss taking ownership of who you are and what you choose to do in the face of criticism and how Isabelle approaches "beauty standards" as a dark-skinned woman of color online. For another perspective, we revisit Episode 24 with Ky Washington, a professional makeup artist, focusing on toxic standards of the b...

Welcome Certified Human Behavioral Specialist and Qualified Human Design Coach Emma Dunwoody to The Whole View! Stacy and Emma dive into what Human Design is (and isn’t) and ways we can move closer to our own authenticity, feel deeply confident in the decisions we make, and learn how to recognize and recover from functional burnout.  Find Emma: Emmadunwoody.com Instagram.com/the_human_design_coach...

Welcome physician, podcast host, and author Dr. Ginger Campbell to The Whole View! Stacy and Dr. Campbell discuss the amygdala, how our brain creates everything we experience, and why “where” in the brain is often the wrong question. Find Dr. Campbell: Brainsciencepodcast.com Twitter.com/docartemis Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty by Dr. Ginger Campbell Don’t forget to subscribe...

Stacy and Matt's youngest son, Wesley, joins for this special bonus episode of The Whole View to share his story and experience with both being on the autism spectrum (ASD) and with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Wesley shares what neurodivergence is like and tips for how to parent, love, or understand the wonderful ways his brain functions. You can read more about our full spect...

Welcome author, facilitator, and coach Taylor Elyse Morrison to The Whole View. This week, Stacy and Taylor discuss five dimensions of self-care, and -spoiler alert- it involves more than just taking a bath or scheduling a massage! Taylor explains why returning to our communal nature as humans is important and why getting an inner workout may be even better than heading to the gym. Find Taylor: in...

Welcome Streets, Beats and Eats blogger Casey Brown to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Casey candidly discuss their experiences with eating disorders,and Casey's struggles with infertility. Casey shares tips to help us reframe our narratives and start to feel more connected to ourselves. Trigger warning: We will be talking about eating disorders. Please be mindful and take care of your needs...

Welcome back fan-favorite Nina Manolson to The Whole View! Stacy and Nina discuss the concept of "compare and despair" and learning to leave judgement at the door and lean into self-compassion. Nina gives us her five-step plan to break this cycle and reminds us that our output does not define our worth. Find Nina: ninamanolson.com instagram.com/ninamanolson facebook.com/NinaManolsonBodyPeach youtu...

Welcome WeShape Co-Founder Katie Bramlett to The Whole View! Stacy and Katie discuss toxic weight-loss culture, radical acceptance, and living outside the construct of vanity and validation. Katie gives us tips on cracking the door to curiosity and turning our internal dial of self up in order to drown out the external dial of societal expectations. Find Katie: weshape.com instagram.com/weshape.we...

Welcome Pinsy Founder and CEO Ratchel Pinlac to The Whole View! Stacy and Ratchel discuss sustainability in clothing manufacturing, the supply chain, and e-commerce. Ratchel walks us through how her previous experience in the industry led her to build a brand that doesn't make us choose between sustainability, function, and fashion, and why she created shapewear that isn’t meant to be hidden and i...

Exclusive behind-the-scene moments from Patreon episodes 127-133! Listen to some of the highlights from our not-G-rated bonus content! Find out how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Enjoy clips from: Dr. Peter "Koz" Kozlowski Dr. Mary Claire Haver Nina Manolson Tina Anderson Ally Vaughn & Molly Desch Matt McCarry If you enjoyed any of these clips, head over to patreon...

Welcome back author, educator, and activist Jeffrey Marsh to The Whole View! Previously, Jeffrey has joined Stacy to discuss how perfectionism can be problematic and to talk about their first book, How to Be You. This week, they dive into Jeffrey's newest book, Take Your Own Advice. They discuss the roots of anger, living with empathy for ourselves and others (yes, even the haters), and why it's t...

Welcome journalist and author Virginia Sole-Smith to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Virginia break down anti-fat bias, the problem with body positivity, and giving our children the gift of body autonomy and safety in the age of diet culture. Trigger warning: We will be talking about diet culture and all associations and derivatives of it, including disordered eating. Please be mindful and ta...

Welcome family dentist Dr. Parul Dua Makkar to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Makkar discuss how oral health is linked to overall health, taking a customized approach to your dental care, and how to make your experience at the dentist the best it can be. Find Dr. Makkar: pdmfamilydental.com parulduamakkar.com instagram.com/pdmfamilydental instagram.com/duagoodjob Don’t forget to subscrib...

Welcome life-long student and author Susan Salenger to The Whole View. Stacy and Susan discuss why getting a second medical opinion is important and the shame that often comes with illness, especially for women. Susan shares tips on making the most out of your next doctor’s appointment and why it’s worth it to do your own research. Find Susan: susansalenger.com instagram.com/susansalenger facebook...

Welcome Alicia Schultz to a special bonus episode of The Whole View! Stacy and Alicia discuss good news in personal care, including a recent breast cancer prevention study focusing on parabens and phthalates, why it gives Alicia hope, and one of the strongest health protective laws that just passed in Washington State. Find Alicia: instagram.com/aliciamschultz facebook.com/groups/aliciascleanandco...

Welcome "America's Gut Doctor" Dr. Vincent Pedre to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Pedre discuss the science behind the gut-brain connection and how stress affects the Vagus Nerve. Dr. Pedre explains the importance of breathwork and how to breathe more effectively for our mental, emotional and physical health.  Find Dr. Pedre: gutsmartprotocol.com instagram.com/drpedre tiktok.com/@drpedr...

Welcome Activist and Author Rachel Cargle to The Whole View! On this episode, Stacy and Rachel discuss her new book, Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining. Rachel lets us in on how this book changed course while she was writing it, why knowing yourself is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and others, and how to uncover our highest values. Find Rachel Cargle: r...

Welcome Psychologist and Clinicial Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer (Jen) Douglas to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Douglas discuss how perfectionism can fuel avoidance and physical symptoms, the importance of modeling self-compassion for our children, and why women do not benefit from the standards of perfectionism often set upon them.  Find Dr. Jen Douglas: drjenniferdouglas.com instag...

Welcome Epigenetics and Human Performance Coach Becca Roses to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Becca discuss how our body's response to our environment impacts our genes and how examining our genetic blueprint can help us find our body's "cheat codes". With this information we can cut through all the well-meaning wellness noise and give ourselves the freedom to only tune into what will best s...

Welcome Simone Gordon, The Black Fairy Godmother, to The Whole View! In this special bonus episode, Simone shares with Stacy her personal story and what led her to start The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to restore Black and Brown families' stability by removing the barriers that keep them in abject poverty and domestic violence situations. They are a nonprofit usin...

On this special update episode of The Whole View, Stacy talks about why she quit caffeine and how it helped improve her health and reduce symptoms of Long Covid. We revisit part of Episode 379, "Let's Talk About Coffee," where Stacy and former co-host Dr. Sarah Ballantyne discuss the popular beverage and break down the research from that time. They walk us through what the science tells us about t...

Welcome Ally Vaughan and Molly Desch to The Whole View! This week, Stacy, Ally and Molly talk about their different experiences that led them to quit drinking and the effects alcohol has on our bodies. Our guests discuss examining our relationship with alcohol, tips to help make the transition to alcohol-free easier, and ways to talk to others about the decision not to drink. Find Ally: livingmywh...

Welcome back Jennifer Robins to The Whole View! This week, Stacy talks to Jennifer about her experience with aesthetic surgeries and other procedures. They dive into how these can fit into healthy living, the privilege of aging, and making informed choices for yourself without guilt and shame. Find Jennifer: predominantlypaleo.com  instagram.com/predominantly_paleo legitbreadcompany.com Don’t forg...

Welcome Registered Dietician Lauren Papanos to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Lauren discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's recent interview about her wellness routine, how metabolic health affects your hormones beyond weight, and why having a midday snack may be more important than you think. Find Lauren: functionalfueling.com instagram.com/nutritionwithlo Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and v...