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Fact Checking Jillian Michaels Takedown of Body Positivity (PLUS her DEFAMATORY Statements Against ME!) Apr 21, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

My Role in the Jubilee Debate
Claim 1: Is Obesity Unhealthy?
Visceral Fat vs BMI: Why the Nuance Matters
Claim 2: Does “Big Food” Benefit from Body Positivity?
The Defamation Claim
Claim 3: Does Body Positivity Oversimplify Eating Disorders?
Are Eating Disorders Caused by Trauma Alone?
Claim 4: Is Body Positivity Disempowering?
Claim 5: Does Shame Motivate Weight Loss?
Key Takeaways from the Debate

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Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

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The LONGEVITY Industry Is LYING to You (Are We Living Longer or Avoiding Living?) Apr 14, 2026

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Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

The $750B Anti-Aging Industry: Health or Fear Marketing?
Why Aging Became a “Failure” (Especially for Women)
The Optimization Era: Biohacking, Tracking & “Biological Age”
The Bryan Johnson Effect: $2M a Year to Reverse Aging
Longevity Supplements: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
NAD, Resveratrol, Peptides: Hype vs Real Science
Evidence-Based Supplements: Creatine, Protein, Vitamin D & More
The Hidden Psychological Cost of Biohacking Culture
The REAL Longevity Habits (Sleep, Movement, Nutrition, Connection)
Are You Living Longer… or Just Afraid of Aging?

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IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum Apr 07, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Kathryn’s Infertility Story: IVF, Surrogacy & Two Pregnancies
The “I’ll Do Anything” Mindset in Infertility
Suffering, Worthiness & the Martyrdom of Motherhood
Secondary Infertility: Grief, Guilt & Emotional Paradox
Timeline Pressure: “2 Under 2” and Cultural Expectations
Letting Go of Control: Releasing the Perfect Plan
Surrogacy Ethics: Autonomy vs Commodification
How Infertility Impacts Relationships & Support Systems
What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Facing Infertility
Fertility, Control & Letting Go of Perfectionism

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Kathryn Blaze Baum

Website: kathrynblazebaum.com
Journalism: theglobeandmail.com/authors/kathryn-blaze-baum
Instagram: instagram.com/kblazebaum
Book: In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It

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Food Noise, Ozempic and the Drug-Free Solutions NO ONE is Talking About Mar 31, 2026

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Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

What Is Food Noise? (And Why It’s Not a Willpower Problem)
How Dieting and Restriction Increase Food Obsession
Food Cue Reactivity: Why Triggers Create Cravings
Food Reward Explained: “Liking” vs “Wanting”
Why Food Thoughts Become Persistent and Intrusive
Biology of Food Noise: Genetics, Leptin & Hunger Signals
How GLP-1 Medications (Ozempic) Reduce Food Noise
Reducing Food Noise Without Medication: Key Strategies
The Hunger Crushing Combo: Protein, Fiber & Satiety
Practical Tips: Environment, Dopamine & Mindset Shifts

References:

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The POOP Conversation You KNOW You Need (Stinky Farts, Colon Cleanses, IBS + Food Intolerances) with Dr. Trisha Pasricha Mar 24, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Why Do We Always Have to Poop in Stores? (Breaking the Taboo)
The Gut–Brain Axis: How Stress and Emotions Affect Digestion
Can Your Gut Affect Your Brain? IBS, Mood & ADHD Connections
IBS Isn’t “All in Your Head”: The Role of Mast Cells
Why Your Poop Smells (and What It Means)
Laxatives, Dependency & What’s Actually Safe
Do You Need a Colon Cleanse or Detox? (Spoiler: No)
Colonics, Coffee Enemas & Wellness Myths Debunked
The 3 P’s of Poop: Pelvic Floor, Pressure & Stool Quality
How to Improve Your Poop: Fiber, Hydration & Daily Habits

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Trisha Pasricha

Website: trishapasricha.com
Instagram: instagram.com/trishapasrichamd
Book: You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong

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The PINK PILL for Women's Sexual Desire - Why it Took 10x Longer for Women's Addyi vs Men's Viagara with Cindy Eckert & Julie Bristow Mar 17, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

What Is Addyi? The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low Female Desire
Addyi vs Viagra: Why the “Pink Pill” Took 17 Years to Approve
Cultural Bias in Medicine: Why Women’s Sexual Health Was Dismissed
Why This Story Matters Now: The Documentary The Pink Pill
Feminism, Pharma & Politics: Navigating a Controversial Topic
Understanding HSDD: Biology vs Context in Low Sexual Desire
Can a Medication Empower Women’s Sexual Autonomy?
Who Really Has Control? Power, Partners & the Medical System
Addyi, Ozempic & the Shift From Moral Judgment to Biology
Sexual Autonomy, Systemic Change & What True Choice Looks Like

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Julie Bristow & Cindy Eckert

The Pink Pill

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Can HYPNOSIS Cure Your Bloating, IBS & Food Sensitivities with Dr Ali Navidi Mar 10, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

What Is the Gut–Brain Connection? (Vagus Nerve Explained)
How Stress Disrupts Digestion, Hormones & the Microbiome
Hypnotherapy for IBS: What It Actually Is (And What It Isn’t)
Gut-Directed Hypnosis vs CBT and Traditional Talk Therapy
Inside a Hypnotherapy Session for IBS and Gut Pain
Real Case Studies: When Hypnotherapy Transforms Gut Symptoms
Learned Food Sensitivities: When the Brain Creates GI Symptoms
How to Tell a True Food Intolerance from a Conditioned Response
Can You ‘Unlearn’ IBS Triggers? (Travel, Weekends & Habit Loops)
Daily Habits for the Gut–Brain Axis + Mindful Eating Tips

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Ali Navidi

drnavidi.com
gipsychology.com
instagram.com/gipsychusa

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Blackface. Body Shaming. Sexual Assault. The America’s Next Top Model Reckoning is FINALLY Here. Mar 03, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

ANTM Then vs Now: The Promise vs The Reality
Diet Culture & Fatphobia on America’s Next Top Model
Public Weigh-Ins, Tokenism & Body Storylines
The Makeovers: Empowerment or Compliance Training?
Dental Work, Nudity & Loss of Bodily Autonomy
Sexual Harassment & Production Failures to Protect Contestants
When Trauma Became Reality TV Content
Dangerous Shoots & The Gamification of Harm
Race-Swaps, Stereotypes & Performative “Progress”
Rebranding Harm as Empowerment: The Cultural Legacy of ANTM

References:

https://people.com/antm-trainer-shannons-eating-disorder-storyline-would-have-been-handled-exclusive-11909301

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Planned, Pure & Perfect? The Modern Pressure to OPTIMIZE Natural Birth (and What Happens When Plans Change) with Jen Hamilton Feb 24, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Jen’s Birth Story & Becoming a Labor Nurse
Pregnancy & Birth Myths: What’s Evidence-Based?
Can Food Really Induce Labor?
Hospital Bag Essentials: What to Bring (and Skip)
What to Eat Before and After Birth
When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned
“Natural” Birth vs Medical Interventions
The Fear Behind Epidurals, Inductions & Formula
The Cascade of Interventions Explained
Letting Go of Birth Shame

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jen Hamilton

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The Perimenopause LIES & Omissions We’ve All Been Fed with Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti Feb 17, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

What Is Perimenopause? Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Why So Many Women Are Blindsided by Perimenopause
The Biggest Myths About Hormones in Your Late 30s and 40s
Why Perimenopause Is So Often Dismissed by Healthcare Providers
The Massive Gaps in Perimenopause Research and Education
Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Insomnia: What’s Actually Happening?
Is It Stress, Aging, or Hormones? How to Tell the Difference
The Wellness Industry’s Perimenopause Marketing Machine
Hormone Therapy: What the Evidence Really Says
Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies for Perimenopause
How to Advocate for Yourself in a Dismissive Medical System
Rewriting the Perimenopause Narrative: From Self-Blame to Empowerment

Check in with today’s amazing guests: Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhut

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