In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Sideroff, a clinical psychologist, resilience expert, and author of The 9 Pillars of Resilience. Dr. Sideroff shares how building resilience can be a game-changer in achieving and sustaining weight loss goals.

We dive into the nine key pillars that empower individuals to overcome emotional and mental barriers to weight loss, such as managing stress, developing self-discipline, and staying motivated through setbacks. Dr. Sideroff offers practical strategies to create a balanced and sustainable approach to healthier living, all rooted in resilience-building practices.

Whether you’re starting your weight loss journey, struggling to stay consistent, or seeking tools to maintain your progress, this episode provides actionable insights to help you stay on track and achieve lasting results. Tune in and discover how resilience can be the missing link to your weight loss success!

Gut health plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion to immune function and even mental health. The gut houses trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiome, which work to break down food, absorb nutrients, and protect against pathogens. A healthy gut not only supports digestion but also impacts mood, energy levels, and the body’s ability to manage inflammation. Recent research shows that a diet rich in diverse plant-based foods is key to nurturing a balanced microbiome, which is why experts like Dr. Will Bulsiewicz advocate for eating “30 plants a week” to maximize gut health and diversity.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. B, an award-winning gastroenterologist and author of Fiber Fueled, to explore how gut health can be optimized through personalized nutrition. As U.S. Medical Director of ZOE, Dr. B offers insight into the latest findings from the world’s largest personalized nutrition study. He’ll discuss the best foods for gut health, the surprising link between human connection and the gut, how to identify food intolerances, and strategies for tackling common issues like bloating. With over 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications and a large following on Instagram, Dr. B provides valuable, science-backed advice to help you transform your gut health and improve your overall well-being.

Anyone who has listened to this podcast knows that we aren't big fans of band-aids. Patching things up without getting to the root cause isn't the way to long-term success when it comes to our health. That's why we are huge fans of functional medicine. Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach that seeks to address the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. It views the body as an interconnected system where imbalances in one area can affect overall health. Practitioners of functional medicine focus on identifying how factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle contribute to an individual's health problems. So, we couldn't be more thrilled to have Lacy Lain on the show to share her approach in the functional medicine space.

Lacy Lain is a Functional Medicine and Nutrition Health Coach, specializing in holistic approaches to women's health. She focuses on helping women, especially those feeling unwell despite being told they are "fine," achieve optimal wellness. Lacy's work includes personalized programs around functional blood work and nutrition to address chronic health issues like hormone imbalances, thyroid problems, and fatigue. She is also the host of the podcast Functional Medicine for Women, which offers insights into women's health challenges through functional medicine​(

Her journey into functional medicine was shaped by personal experiences, including her husband battling leukemia twice and her own severe health challenges. Lacy now uses her expertise to educate others on achieving balanced health through nutrition, functional medicine, and holistic approaches​

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is transforming the way we approach health, weight management, and chronic disease prevention. Understanding glucose levels in real-time can empower individuals to make informed decisions about their diet, exercise, and lifestyle, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. Whether you're managing diabetes or simply looking to optimize your health, this episode offers valuable information on the potential of CGM technology.

To break all of this down, we invited Dr. Paul Kolodzik to the show. Dr. Kolodzik is the author of The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution and is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine. He also is a published author on many dietary and metabolic health topics and has become a recognized leader in the field of metabolic health.

In this episode, Dr. Kolodzik shares his expertise on how real-time glucose tracking can provide deep insights into our body's response to food, exercise, and stress, offering a powerful tool for managing weight, preventing chronic diseases, and optimizing overall health. Tune in to learn how CGM technology is making a difference and how it can be a game-changer in your health journey.

Two of the most difficult times for weight management is menopause and perimenopause. Navigating the change in hormones is one of the most difficult and frustrating periods for a majority of women. The lifestyle and diet habits that used to work shift and don't work quite like they used to. Yet, there is a way to keep the weight off and to keep your sanity at the same time.

To share the secrets to this, we invited Stephanie Crassweller to the show. Stephanie is a menopause expert and the founder of Vitality OET, a platform focused on women's health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. She provides guidance on managing weight, maintaining muscle mass, and balancing hormones during these life stages. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and hormone regulation. She is also an advocate for sustainable health practices and helps women navigate the challenges of hormonal changes and stress through practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies​

Did you know that eating a large serving of french fries—cooked in vegetable oil—delivers the toxicity of smoking 24 cigarettes? Talk about a public health disaster! In fact, there's a huge list of issues that seed oils have been linked to because it promotes free radical toxicity and depletes antioxidants. From weight gain to cancer development, we are finally seeing the roles that these once thought of as harmless oils are actually doing to our bodies.

To dive into this topic, we invited Dr. Cate Shanahan back to the show. Dr. Cate is a Family Doc and Metabolic Health Advocate whose mission is to optimize the public’s metabolic health and help people feel better and perform better than ever. She joins the show to discuss her new book, Dark Calories, where she reveals the financial entanglements between industry and underhanded academics who created and sustain our 1950s-era, arbitrary dietary rules.

Join us as we explore New York Times bestselling author Stephen Perrine's new book, The Full-Body Fat Fix. Perrine reveals how diversifying your microbiome can lead to a leaner, healthier body and improved mental health, all within a week. Discover the science behind gut health, the importance of a diverse microbiome, and how eating 30 different plants a week can transform your health. Perrine’s 7-Day Challenge and "The Fire Fightin’ Five" recipes make it easy to enhance your gut health and reduce chronic inflammation. Tune in for practical tips, delicious recipes, and insights on breaking out of food ruts.

Stephen Perrine has helped to create more than two dozen New York Times bestsellers in the diet and nutrition field as an author, editor, or publisher. He is the co-creator, editor, and publisher of the Eat This, Not That! series, and the author of The Whole Body Reset, The New American Diet, The Men's Health Diet and The Women's Health Diet. He is co-author, with Danica Patrick, of Pretty Intense, and, with David Zinczenko, of Zero Sugar Diet. The former editor-in-chief of Best Life and editorial creative director of Men’s Health, Perrine currently serves as Special Projects Editor for AARP the Magazine and AARP Bulletin, where he oversees health and wellness coverage reaching more than 60 million readers.