Podcast Episodes

Celebrating Soy: The Science and Health Benefits of Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

As part of our deeper series on protein, perimenopause, and hormone health, this episode kicks off a multi-part exploration of soy—one of the most misunderstood yet most powerful foods in our plant-b…

Published on 5 hours ago

Building Strength and Muscle: Protein Intake, Protein Timing, and Lifting Heavy Sh*t

In this episode, we return to protein—this time looking at how to use it strategically to build and maintain muscle, especially as we age (or level up, as I like to say).

If you haven’t yet listened t…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and The Truth About Seed Oils

In this episode of Food for Thought, we’re separating fact from fear when it comes to omega-3s, omega-6s, and seed oils. I share what I’ve learned from testing my own Omega-3 Index, what the results …

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

How Not to Be Cynical About the World—and Be Calmer, Happier, and More Hopeful

In this episode, I share why I’ve been off mainstream media (and feel calmer, clearer, and more engaged), how I stay informed on my terms, and what the Tao Te Ching and Stoicism taught me about hope …

Published on 1 month ago

Time is Passing. How Do You Want to Spend It?

You may not know this, but I’m a huge Lord of the Rings fan—both the novels and the film—and this episode springs from one of the most powerful lines in both the books and the movies. When the world …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough

In this updated episode of Food for Thought—Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain (and Get Enough!)—we talk about these incredibly important fatty acids that are vital for brain, heart, mood, eye…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

Today’s episode is an update of one I produced a few years ago—so you have the most accurate, up-to-date, science-based information about how to eat as healthfully as possible and how to use suppleme…

Published on 2 months ago

Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)

We’re continuing the protein conversation I started in Are You Getting Enough Protein? (Part One and Part Two). In those episodes, I unpacked why amino acids from plant and animal sources are identic…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

“Climate Change” or “Climate Crisis"

Language doesn’t simply describe reality—it shapes how we see it, how we feel about it, and whether we act. The words we use around climate aren’t neutral: they can spark urgency, create fatigue, or …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I encourage you to start there—we covered the basics of protein: what it is, how it functions in the body, why plant and animal amino acids are identical, and w…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago