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    The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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    Kelsea and Rachael explore and challenge conventional standards surrounding women’s wellbeing.

    Episode favorites:
    EP15: Abs Aren’t Made in the Kitchen
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    S14 EP17: The Posture Myth: What Actually Fixes Slouching, Tech Neck & Back Pain Oct 06, 2026
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    Think good posture means sitting up straight, pulling your shoulders back, and holding that position all day? Turns out, we may have been thinking about posture all wrong.

    In this episode, we break down what “good posture” actually means, and why there isn't one perfect position your body is supposed to maintain all day. Instead, healthy posture is about having the strength, mobility, control, and body awareness to move comfortably through lots of different positions.

    We dig into the connection between posture, muscle strength, proprioception, balance, falls, pain, and healthy aging. We also tackle “tech neck” and the scary claims about what looking down at your phone is supposedly doing to your neck.

    Then we put two very different posture devices to the test: a simple physical posture brace and the Upright GO 2 posture trainer. Did they actually change our posture? Were they annoying? Did the improvements carry over after we took them off? And are either of them worth your money?

    Most importantly, we're retiring the idea that better posture means spending your entire day yelling at yourself to PUT YOUR SHOULDERS BACK.

    Because the goal isn't perfect posture.

    It's a body strong, mobile, and capable enough to comfortably move through all kinds of positions throughout your life.

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    (00:00:53) Welcome to the Podcast

    (00:04:45) Why We’re Talking About Posture

    (00:14:23) What Does Good Posture Actually Look Like?

    (00:18:43) Static vs. Dynamic Posture Explained

    (00:23:37) The Connection Between Posture and Muscle Strength

    (00:34:13) Proprioception, Balance & Your Brain-Body Connection

    (00:37:55) Poor Posture, Falls & Healthy Aging

    (00:44:38) Why Perfect Posture Isn’t the Goal

    (00:49:05) Tech Neck: Is Looking Down at Your Phone Actually Bad?

    (00:53:36) We Tested Two Posture Correctors: Are They Worth It?

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    S14 EP16: Childhood Trauma: How Your Relationship with Dad Shapes You | Terri Cole Sep 29, 2026
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    What if your perfectionism, people-pleasing, hyper-independence, or difficulty asking for help isn’t just “the way you are”? In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we sit down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to unpack what she calls a “father wound” and why you don’t need to have had an abusive or “bad” father to have trauma.

    Terri explains how growing up with a father or father figure who was absent, emotionally unavailable, struggling with addiction or mental health challenges, overly critical, or simply unable to give you what you needed can create wounds that don’t stay in childhood.

    They show up later as chronic self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, poor boundaries, fear of abandonment, hypervigilance, body image struggles, and even the partners we repeatedly choose.

    Have kids? They also discuss parenting and why healing our own wounds may be one of the most powerful ways to avoid passing them to the next generation.

    Don’t worry, healing a father wound does not require your father to participate. Don’t miss this important conversation!


    (00:00:55) Welcome Terri Cole to the podcast

    (00:03:40) The different types of father wounds

    (00:12:10) Why childhood wounds trigger adult reactions

    (00:19:38) Why mother wounds get more attention

    (00:22:43) How to not screw up our own kids

    (00:30:11) Hidden symptoms of a father wound

    (00:32:49) Next step after identifying your father wound

    (00:37:00) Does dad need to be involved in the healing process?

    (00:44:10) How your wounds affect romantic relationships

    (00:48:55) One thing Terri wants to leave listeners with today


    Links:

    To Pre-Order Terri Cole’s new book: Father Wound: Break Unhealthy Patterns to Reclaim Your Worth and Your Power (Releasing October 27, 2026) FatherWoundBook.com


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    S14 EP15: How to Keep a Virus From Spreading Through Your Whole Family Sep 22, 2026
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    Cold and flu season hits differently when one sick person somehow turns into an entire household going down one after another.

    Want to prevent that?

    This week, we’re talking about how illnesses actually spread through your home and why your strategy should change depending on what you’re dealing with. Respiratory viruses call for a very different game plan than the dreaded stomach bug, and understanding that difference could help you interrupt the seemingly endless cycle of sickness.

    We’re breaking down practical strategies you can actually use, including ventilation, handwashing, disinfecting, HEPA air purifiers, humidifiers, saline sprays, hand sanitizer, UV sanitizing gadgets, and more. We also talk about what to look for before spending money on an air purifier, why humidity matters, and the simple things we prioritize when someone becomes “patient zero.”

    Plus: why classrooms really ARE germ factories, why Kelsea gives sick family members their own bathroom, why Rachael has strong feelings about loud sneezers, and the cold-and-flu products we think are actually worth your money.

    Because getting sick may sometimes be inevitable, but the entire family getting knocked down one after another doesn’t have to be.


    (00:00:50) Rachael vs. Loud Sneezers: The Debate Nobody Asked For

    (00:03:50) Cold & Flu Season Practical Dos and Don’ts

    (00:08:00) Breaking the Chain BEFORE Your Immune System Has to Fight

    (00:14:12) Respiratory Virus vs. Stomach Bug: Why the Difference Matters

    (00:18:40) Hand Sanitizer Is Having a Moment

    (00:23:21) Stomach Bug? Why Handwashing Becomes King

    (00:30:14) Are Air Purifiers Actually Worth the Money?(00:37:00) Humidifiers: Helpful Tool or Germ Factory?(00:43:41) The Patient Zero Plan for Respiratory Illness

    (00:48:30) Germ Season Products: Buy It or Leave It?(00:55:40) Disinfecting Wipes & The Mistake People Make

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    S14 EP14: Fat Gain vs. Muscle Loss: Which Is Worse for Your Health? Sep 15, 2026
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    We’ve spent decades being told that gaining body fat is one of the biggest threats to our health. But what about losing muscle?

    In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we put fat gain and muscle loss head-to-head. What actually happens to your health when body fat increases? What happens when muscle disappears? And which one should you be more worried about as you get older?

    We’re digging into why the number on the scale can completely miss major changes happening inside your body, why WHERE you carry fat matters, how muscle affects glucose, metabolism, mobility and independence, and why muscle that looks impressive isn’t necessarily the same thing as muscle that actually performs.

    We also tackle one of the biggest conversations surrounding GLP-1 medications: muscle loss. Can you lose significant weight without sacrificing muscle? And what should you be doing during any fat-loss phase to protect the muscle you already have?

    Don't miss this episode!


    (00:01:00) Fall, Fright Fest & Zombie Pinup

    (00:14:05) Ever heard of Muscle Wasting?

    (00:22:08) What Excess Body Fat vs Losing Muscle Does to Your Health

    (00:30:35) Why the Scale Is a Terrible Health Report Card

    (00:36:40) How You Can Gain Fat AND Lose Muscle Without Gaining Weight

    (00:42:05) Visceral vs. Subcutaneous vs. Intramuscular Fat

    (00:48:35) Metabolism and Muscle: Your Body’s Glucose Sink

    (00:56:21) “All Show, No Go”: Muscle Size vs. Muscle Function

    (01:01:05) The Most Dangerous Body Composition Change

    (01:04:43) GLP-1s and How to Protect Muscle While Losing Fat

    (01:14:31) Resistance Training Is Beyoncé

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    S14 EP13: How to Heal Your Self-Esteem and Feel More Secure with Dr. Marisa Franco Sep 08, 2026
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    Are you low on self-esteem lately?

    We are so excited to have Dr. Marisa Franco back on the podcast! In today’s episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we get into why success, love, compliments, and connection can actually feel threatening when you struggle with self-worth; why positive affirmations sometimes make you feel worse; and how old experiences can continue influencing your reactions even when you don’t consciously remember them.

    Marisa is a psychologist, international speaker, New York Times bestselling author of Platonic, and author of the new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment.

    Marisa also walks us through her Feel, Heal, Do practice for navigating insecurity in real time and explains why trying not to feel anger, jealousy, rejection, shame, or hurt can actually make those emotions louder.

    Healing isn’t about becoming so “secure” that you never feel insecure again.

    It’s about learning not to abandon yourself when you do.

    This conversation is science-backed, compassionate, practical, and packed with moments that will completely change the way you understand yourself.


    Dr. Marisa Franco’s Links:

    Books: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and—Keep Friends and Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment

    Instagram: DrMarisaGFranco

    LinkedIn: Dr. Marisa G. Franco

    Website: www.DrMarisaGFranco.com


    (00:00:54) Welcome back Dr. Marisa Franco and introducing Worth

    (00:05:17) Why trying to “act secure” can actually make us more insecure

    (00:09:50) Self-sabotage: Why success and happiness can feel threatening

    (00:14:17) How to recognize insecurity in the moment and in the past

    (00:17:50) Why positive affirmations don’t always work

    (00:24:10) How memories shape self-worth and how we can change their impact

    (00:29:19) Trauma, implicit memories, and feelings you can’t explain

    (00:35:00) Why women invalidate their own emotions to protect other people

    (00:39:15) The suppression/rumination cycle

    (00:47:13) What if feeling worthy seems impossible?

    (00:53:10) A red flag you shouldn’t ignore.


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    S14 EP12: Say Yes to Halloween and No to Guilt Sep 01, 2026
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    Eat the Candy. Wear the Costume. Enjoy Your Life!

    How?

    Drop the guilt. The restriction. The compensation.

    The "I was so bad" spiral? Not happening this year.

    This week, we're taking on Halloween again through the lens we've used since the beginning of this podcast: food isn't a punishment or a reward, and exercise isn't something you owe your body because you ate candy.

    We're revisiting this episode to talk about why you don't need to skip meals before a Halloween party, why one night of eating differently doesn't "derail" anything, and what to do the next morning instead of trying to compensate for what you ate. We also have some great suggestions on what to do with all that leftover candy if you don’t want it hanging around until next Halloween.

    Halloween is supposed to be FUN. So get out there!


    (00:00:50) Welcome to the podcast

    (00:09:40) Why Halloween brings old food and fitness habits back

    (00:14:20) Candy isn’t “good” or “bad”

    (00:16:57) You do NOT need to burn off your Halloween candy

    (00:17:47) Don’t skip meals to “save calories” for later

    (00:19:53) One night of overeating will not derail your health

    (00:22:48) What to do the morning after eating more than you planned

    (00:25:32) The Switch Witch: a different way to handle mountains of candy

    (00:32:25) The Purple Pumpkin

    (00:39:18) Be kind to teens

    (00:42:01) Remember your kids are listening

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    S14 EP11: 6 Simple Ways to Make Your Life Feel Less Chaotic Aug 25, 2026
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    STOP! You don’t need those 47 bins or that label maker.

    YES! It’s fall and it feels like it’s time. Time to get your life together.

    But before you go adding to the chaos, let’s talk about some subtraction.

    In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we are talking about a completely different kind of organization: the kind that actually makes your life easier.

    Because being organized isn't about remembering everything, having a spotless house, or becoming the kind of person whose pantry belongs on Pinterest. It's about creating fewer things you have to remember in the first place.

    We're breaking down six simple ways to reduce mental load, decision fatigue, clutter, and those 900 open tabs constantly running through your brain.

    And most importantly? None of this requires becoming a different person.

    The goal isn't to perfectly organize your life.

    It's to make your life require less organizing.


    (00:00:51) Welcome to the Podcast

    (00:05:08) Fall feels like the time to get our lives together

    (00:9:55) Why remembering everything is actually the problem

    (00:15:38) Tip #1: Your brain is NOT a to-do list

    (00:24:20) Tip #2: Stop reinventing Tuesday

    (00:32:30) Tip #3: Make the right choice the easiest choice

    (00:40:00) Tip #4: The 10-minute “closing shift” that changes tomorrow

    (00:48:35) Tip #5: Stop organizing your clutter

    (00:58:19) Tip #6: Habit stacking the boring stuff

    (01:04:49) The real goal: subtract from your life

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    S14 EP10: Good News for Coffee Lovers and Our Best Advice on Caffeinated Drinks Aug 18, 2026
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    If you can't live without your morning coffee, you're in good company. We love it just as much as you do!

    In this episode, we explore the surprising health perks of drinking coffee and explain why other caffeinated beverages don't offer those same benefits.

    Curious about how your favorite go-to stacks up? We put popular options head-to-head, including cold brew, energy drinks, Starbucks Refreshers, Diet Coke, and caffeine pills, to find out which one delivers the most value.

    Here is what else we cover:

    • Anxiety and cortisol

    • Dehydration myths

    • The infamous "coffee poop"

    • Sugary coffee drinks

    • Optimal caffeine timing and the "Nappuccino"

    We skip the fearmongering to give you a clear, science-backed look at making caffeine work for you rather than against you.

    So sip away and enjoy!


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    (00:06:24) Is coffee actually healthy?

    (00:09:22) Coffee vs. caffeine: why the difference matters

    (00:14:30) What's actually in coffee besides caffeine?(00:19:00) The surprising health benefits of decaf

    (00:24:00) How caffeine enhances your performance

    (00:29:37) The "Nappuccino": caffeine + a power nap

    (00:33:16) Caffeine’s effect on sleep pressure

    (00:39:38) When your coffee becomes dessert

    (00:48:52) Coffee vs. energy drinks, Refreshers, Diet Coke & caffeine pills

    (01:01:29) Coffee, anxiety, and why how fast you drink it matters

    (01:03:25) Rapid-fire myths: cortisol, dehydration & longevity


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    S14 EP9: Advice on GLP-1s, Hormones and Longevity from Dr. Jila Senemar, OB/GYN Aug 11, 2026
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    Is your doctor listening to you?

    Because you deserve to be heard.

    In this episode, we sit down with OB/GYN, menopause specialist, and longevity physician Dr. Jila Senemar to discuss how menopause care is changing. The good news? It’s NO LONGER something you need to just get through. Wait out.

    Hot flashes?Weight gain?Poor sleep?Brain fog?Low libido?

    We have answers. No more merely accepting your fate! In this episode, we talk about:

    • The currency of longevity.

    • GLP-1s and HRT

    • How to check your body composition.

    • What biomarkers to demand.

    • The surprising leading causes of death among women.

    • How to get your insurance to cover your tests.

    • When to get a DEXA bone density scan and a CAC scan.

    If you've ever wondered whether you're "too young" for perimenopause, or you've felt dismissed by your healthcare provider, this conversation could completely change how you think about your current and future health. Listen and learn how to build the healthiest decades of your life. Because YOU are in charge!


    Connect with Dr. Jila Senemar

    https://www.instagram.com/drjilasenemar/

    Website: https://www.jilamd.com/

    Her Time, Her Health Podcast


    (00:00:50) Welcome Dr. Jila Senemar to the podcast

    (00:04:30) The Women's Health Initiative and why women were told "no hormones"

    (00:10:33) GLP-1s for weight loss in women in midlife

    (00:14:33) Body composition vs weight, and the importance of muscle for longevity

    (00:17:56) GLP-1s, HRT and muscle mass

    (00:22:42) PMOS and treatment of hormone imbalances with GLP-1s

    (00:26:07) Visceral fat loss, mortality in women and GLP-1s

    (00:29:00) Microdosing GLP-1 medications explained

    (00:34:00) Blood work every woman should ask for

    (00:39:45) What longevity really means and what to optimize today

    (00:47:25) Can you naturally boost your own GLP-1s?

    (00:52:57) When should women start preparing for perimenopause and menopause?

    (01:00:24) Where to find Dr. Jila Senemar


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    S14 EP8: How to Feel Better with Kristen Blake Aug 04, 2026
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    What if the symptoms you’ve been trying to eliminate are actually your body’s way of asking for something deeper?

    We’re revisiting one of our most important conversations with Kristen Blake, founder of KB Wellness, to explore what integrative wellness really looks like. Instead of treating energy, digestion, hormones, food sensitivities, and weight as separate problems, Kristen helps us understand how they are connected, and why chasing each symptom with another diet, supplement, or quick fix can make things worse.

    In this episode, we discuss caffeine, mineral balance, magnesium, gut health, food sensitivities, restrictive diets, gluten, oversupplementation, and the wellness trends that deserve a second look.

    This isn’t about following more wellness rules. It’s about learning to understand your body as a whole.


    (00:00:56) Meet integrative nutrition expert Kristen Blake

    (00:05:48) When symptoms are signals from the body

    (00:10:05) Caffeine, quick fixes, and masking the real problem

    (00:14:22) Magnesium and the truth about mineral balance

    (00:21:52) Supplement forms, quality, dosage, and over-supplementing

    (00:31:05) Food sensitivities, gut health, and inflammation

    (00:37:36) Restriction, elimination diets, and removing gluten

    (00:49:10) Wellness myths and popular trends to question

    (00:55:23) Why true health cannot be measured on a scale

    (00:58:00) Where to find Kristen Blake


    Kristen’s Links:

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