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Today we're diving deep into a powerful shift that's redefining midlife as a time of growth, strength, and vibrant living.  I'm interviewing Mimi Ison, known as HeyMiddleAge on social media, whose grown a huge following as she shares all of her experiences navigating midlife and embracing things like boxing, shuffling, jumping rope and natural beauty. And she's doing it WELL. I'd like to think tha...

Welcome back to The Real Dish Show! I'm your host, Chef Mareya, and today we've got a special treat for you. In this episode, we're diving into some of the best highlights from past discussions on women's health. We'll cover everything from balancing hormones and boosting energy to maintaining a healthy weight and feeling your best at any age. Our guests, Dustin Baker and Renee, join us to share t...

Renee Landers, a 72-year-old bodybuilder, is a testament to the power of resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of health at any age. Defying conventional expectations, Renee began her fitness journey later in life after a back surgery and quickly became an inspiration in the bodybuilding community. Her chiseled physique and unwavering strength are the results of years of rigorous training, a dis...

 Welcome to this special episode of the Real Dish called Foodpreneurs where we take a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship with a special focus on leading innovators.  Today, I'm interviewing David Figueroa, the visionary founder of Melinda's Hot Sauces. David transformed Melinda's from a small family business into an internationally recognized brand known for its gourmet, flavor-forward a...

What a dream it was to sit down with Tosca Reno, my fitlife mentor from afar.  Although I appeared in her Eat Clean Magazine back in 2012, and had been a student of her work and an avid follower of her principles, I never had the pleasure of meeting Tosca until recently by way of this recording. And it was definitely worth the wait! As the Queen of Eating Clean herself shared her personal struggle...

What does it take to build a health and wellness brand that goes the distance? In this episode, I'm interviewing Jeff and Mike Pedersen of Sports Research.  Jeff is a health industry legend who founded the company over 45 years ago after developing Sweet Sweat, an innovation that helps accelerate the thermogenic effect and improve circulation.   Now led by his son, Mike, we dive into what it takes...

In this episode, we dive into heart Is the carnivore diet good for your heart and more heart health questions unpacked with board certified cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson.   His point of view is: "I use all natural methods to prevent, treat, and reverse heart disease and related ailments. You don't have to depend on Big Pharma meds or surgeries to treat heart disease." I n today's episode, we're di...

In this episode of "The Real Dish," I address the energy challenges women face in midlife. I share my personal journey, including overcoming a significant injury and competing in a bikini bodybuilding competition. I identify "energy vampires" like stress, poor sleep, unhealthy diets, and negative relationships that drain vitality. I offer practical tips for boosting energy naturally, such as regul...

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When I interviewed Elwin Robinson, the founder and CEO of Genetic Insights for episode 124, it was a real eye opener.  While we often focus on blood tests and scans to find out what is impacting our health, they don't tell the whole story.  The important information our genetic blueprint holds is key to understanding our strengths and challenges. He was an otherwise healthy guy who experienced a M...

In this episode of "The Real Dish," Chef Mar ey a hosts Wade Lightheart, co-founder of BiOptimizers. They discuss health, nutrition, and lifestyle, focusing on Wade's journey and mission to optimize health. Topics include stress, adaptability, and finding purpose. They highlight essential nutrients like magnesium, the impact of industrialization on nutrient depletion, and challenges in accessing a...

Welcome to "The Real Dish," your go-to podcast for tips, stories, and strategies to live a healthier, happier life. I'm your host, Chef Mareya, and today we're diving into a powerful topic that can truly transform your approach to health and wellness: the importance of mindset in changing to healthy habits. I'm calling it the caramel sauce to health because it's what tops off all the good habits a...

FoodPreneurs: A new series on The Real Dish As a 30+ year veteran of the food industry, and an inventor of a brand and product line, I love meeting other entrepreneurs and learning about their stories, what makes them tick and what they would do if they had to start all over again.  With that, we're starting a new monthly series called 'FoodPreneurs' on The Real Dish where we'll dive deep into the...

Your GENES hold the keys: The story your genetic blueprint can reveal about your optimal health When Elwin Robinson developed severe health issues in 2019 that robbed his joy and well-being - despite owning health businesses and living a lifestyle anyone would describe as clean - he was stymied. Getting zero answers from medical and dozens of alternative health practitioners, he had the idea to lo...

Stress – it's something we all experience at one point or another in our lives. But did you know that chronic stress can wreak havoc on both our physical and mental health? Today, we'll explore why controlling stress and cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, is crucial for overall well-being and maintaining a healthy weight.

Nowadays, there's a LOT of sizzling conversation semaglutides, aka Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, which are actually intended for people with Type 2 diabetes to help manage blood glucose levels. At the time of this recording, they are not FDA approved for weight loss, but because they have an off-label side effect of weight loss, and have the Hollywood blessing, a lot of people are on the bandwagon...

The decline of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) starts immediately after you finish puberty, sometimes by as much as 50% by 35, and it continues to decrease every year thereafter, significantly impacting optimal bodily function including longevity, muscle building and brain health. In this episode we'll dig into the pivotal role of hormones like HGH, how much they affect our quality of life, and what we...

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that exists in various forms, including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds like methylmercury. While mercury has industrial applications and is used in products like thermometers and fluorescent lights, its presence in the environment poses significant health risks to humans and wildlife alike. Today, we're going t...

Welcome to Recipes For Your Best Life where we explore the fascinating world of nutrition and making shift happen in your health for good I'm your host, Chef Mareya and in today's episode, we're turning our focus to a seemingly humble organism that packs a powerful punch when it comes to health benefits: algae.  While often overlooked, algae are not only crucial to marine ecosystems but also offer...

Our brains are incredible organs, responsible for everything from thoughts and emotions to complex problem-solving. But how often do we consider the impact of our daily food choices on this powerhouse within our skulls? Studies show 1 in 4 people globally has a mental or brain-related disorder, largely a product of our lifestyle habits.  We have a crisis on our hands! Today, we'll explore why a nu...

I'm so excited for you to hear this episode because it's exactly the kind of story we all love - one where someone meets a life-threatening challenge and comes out better on the other side.  But there's much more to  Jared Maynard story and it has to do with the importance of being in the right shape to fight for your life. Jared is a Physical Therapist, business owner, powerlifter, strength coach...

When you have 7 mouths to feed, thinking about food is a full-time endeavor. Even though it's a big part of my career, making from-scratch sauces and foraging for ingredients is not part of my daily routine – especially with voracious teenagers and athletes in the family. Forget about 30-minute meals. When they start circling the kitchen like a pack of wolves, I've got 10 minutes tops before they...

We've heard it, and it's engrained in us.  Food is medicine.  But really, let's dive deep down into this idea. How did they deal with disease thousands of years ago, before conventional medicine and antibiotics?  The answer was in nature. Ancient civilizations became masters of using plants and herbs as their remedies. And the pharmaceuticals we have now are often derived from those medicinal plan...

Could we be moving towards a real life species of the walking dead where chemicals are creating a new, toxic-laden humankind? They are born out of technology. They are here, and they are everywhere.  The problems with forever chemicals have been known for quite some time, and their  impact on people and the environment is still being researched and not completely understood.  However, more evidenc...

In this week's episode of Recipes For Your Best Life, I'm talking to Megan Lyons, certified nutrition expert, about the Top 5 myths in food today. The question is, do we eat them or not, and is what famous doctors like Steven Gundry and health experts like Dave Asprey say about them true? This is an episode that will help to answer a lot of your burning questions about nutrition.