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   14 Jul 2026 · 17 min

   Ozempic has Destabilized the Moral Value of Thinness - What Replaces it is Dystopian AF

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Will GLP-1s Kill Diet Culture? Why SkinnyTok Took Over Social Media The Rise of Biohacking & Hyper-Optimization Is Muscle the New Thin? The New Status Symbol in Wellness Culture Why Self-Denial Signals Success The Privilege Behind Modern Wellness Trends Are We Optimizing Away Our Humanity? What Replaces Thinness as Status? The Future of Diet Culture After Ozempic References: https://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/items/1f46c40c-a9f4-423a-8e06-7c7d12cbd277 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6762156/ Disclaimer: The content in this episode…

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   E83 · 30 Jun 2026 · 35 min

   The Cult of “Good Womanhood” - Tradwives, Soft Life & Maternal Martyrdom with Amber Horsburgh

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Social Media Changed “Good Womanhood” Why the Trad Wife Trend Is So Appealing The Trad Wife Paradox: Submission as a Brand The Soft Life Trend Explained Wellness Culture’s New Rules for Women The Hidden Cost of the “Soft Life” Aesthetic Bounce-Back Culture & Maternal Martyrdom How Beauty Standards Keep Women Small Who Benefits from “Good Womanhood”? What True Freedom for Women Looks Like Check in with today’s amazing guest: tiktok.com/@amberhorsburgh_ instagram.com/amberhorsburgh__ substack.com/@amberhorsburgh Disclaimer: The…

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   E82 · 23 Jun 2026 · 28 min

   The Nervous System Work Your IBS & Digestion NEEDS That NO ONE is Talking About with Kimberly Snyder

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is “Heart Intelligence”? The Heart–Brain Connection Explained Breaking the Attention–Stress Loop Why Heart Rate Variability Matters Chronic Stress, Inflammation & Recovery How Stress Impacts Digestion and IBS Why Food Isn’t Always the Problem Improving Heart Rate Variability Naturally Meditation, Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation Interoception, Intuitive Eating & Gut Health Check in with today’s amazing guest: Instagram: instagram.com/_kimberlysnyder Website: https://mysolluna.com Youtube:…

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   E81 · 9 Jun 2026 · 19 min

   The DEVASTATING Disconnect Between Sk*nnyTok, Rapid Weight Loss & Ozempic Misuse and LONGEVITY

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Bone Health Matters for Longevity Peak Bone Mass: Your Bone-Building Years The Silent Risks of Osteoporosis How SkinnyTok Is Changing Long-Term Health GLP-1s, Rapid Weight Loss & Bone Density 5 Ways Extreme Dieting Harms Your Bones Why Bone Loss Often Goes Undetected How to Protect Your Bones While Losing Weight The Most Important Nutrients for Bone Health Can You Recover Lost Bone Density? References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33666707/ https://academic.oup.com/jbmr/article/38/11/1586/7610440…

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   E80 · 2 Jun 2026 · 47 min

   The Generation Who Forgot How to Think - How Social Media & AI is RUINING Kids’ Competence & Childhood with Dr Kaitlyn Regehr

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Biggest Harms of Social Media Why Social Media Is Designed to Be Addictive Can Lawsuits Change Big Tech? Diet Culture, Body Image & Social Media The Hidden Risks Facing Boys Online Video Games, Dopamine & Screen Addiction Sharenting, Privacy & Your Child’s Digital Footprint AI, Child Influencers & Online Safety Building a Healthy “Digital Diet” How to Raise Smarter Digital Citizens Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr Instagram: instagram.com/kaitlynregehr Research: researchgate.net/profile/Kaitlyn-Regehr Book:…

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   E78 · 19 May 2026 · 24 min

   Why Bad Diets Feel So Good (the REWARD & Dopamine High of Diet Culture)

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Honeymoon Phase of Dieting Why Restriction Feels Rewarding Rapid Weight Loss: Water vs Fat Metabolic Adaptation Explained Symptom Relief and Elimination Diets Why Dieting Creates a Sense of Control Rigid vs Flexible Restraint The Power of External Validation Why Most Diets Eventually Fail How to Break the Diet Cycle Building Sustainable Eating Habits The Hunger Crushing Combo Approach References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/014976349500033B https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3124340/…

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   E77 · 12 May 2026 · 21 min

   “Mom, I’m so fat!” How to Teach Kids Nutrition without Messing Them Up!

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Raising Kids in a SkinnyTok World Why What Parents Model Matters Most “What You Say vs. What Kids Hear” The Problem with Food Rewards and “Good” vs. “Bad” Foods How to Talk to Kids About Sugar and Nutrition Age-by-Age Strategies for Food Conversations Helping Teens Navigate Diet Culture Online How to Respond to “Fat Talk” and Body Comments Teaching Kids That Bodies Come in All Shapes and Sizes Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility for Raising Healthy Eaters References:…

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   E76 · 5 May 2026 · 36 min

   Fuelling for Running & Endurance Sports: Everything Diet Culture Got Wrong with Kylee Van Horn and Zoe Rom

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make Why Carbs Are Essential for Endurance Running Carb Loading: How to Do It Properly Sugar & Running: Fuel vs Fear When to Use Gels and Sports Fuel Fiber Timing: Avoiding GI Issues While Running Protein Needs for Runners (and Timing It Right) What a Day of Eating for Runners Looks Like Fasted vs Fed Running: What’s Best? When “Healthy” Running Becomes Unhealthy Check in with today’s amazing guests: Kylee Van Horn & Zoë Rom Podcast: Your Diet Sucks Kylee Van Horn Website:…

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   E75 · 28 Apr 2026 · 44 min

   Are Hormone Balance Diets BS!? Dr. Natalie Crawford Breaks Down the Key to Women’s Fertility & Hormone Health

   Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does “Hormone Balance” Actually Mean? Can You Test if Your Hormones Are “Balanced”? Signs of Hormone Imbalance (Premenopausal Women) How Doctors Diagnose & Treat Hormone Issues Understanding the Menstrual Cycle (Hormones 101) Cycle Syncing: Helpful or Overhyped? “Estrogen Dominance” & Detox Myths Explained Why Fertility Isn’t Just “Hormone Imbalance” How Dieting & Undereating Impact Hormones & Fertility Advocating for Better Hormone & Fertility Care Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Natalie Crawford Website:…

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    E74 · 21 Apr 2026 · 22 min

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

    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 References: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2714500…