Your Makeup Bag Might Be Making Menopause Worse — with Melanie Petschke #049

Your Makeup Bag Might Be Making Menopause Worse — with Melanie Petschke #049by: Leah VachaniPublished on: 18/03/2026

Board-certified NP & Crunchi co-founder Melanie Petschke reveals what's hiding in your beauty products — and how endocrine disruptors may be worsening your perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Plus: practical swaps that actually help.

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Your Makeup Bag Might Be Making Menopause Worse — with Melanie Petschke #049

Why You Can't Just Eat Less Sugar (And What Actually Works) with Mike Collins #048

Why You Can't Just Eat Less Sugar (And What Actually Works) with Mike Collins #048by: Leah VachaniPublished on: 04/03/2026

Sugar detox expert Mike Collins reveals why sugar addiction mimics substance use disorders and shares the 90-day reset that transforms cravings, mood, and metabolic health.

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Why You Can't Just Eat Less Sugar (And What Actually Works) with Mike Collins #048

Apple Cider Vinegar for Blood Sugar: Separating Science from Hype #047

Apple Cider Vinegar for Blood Sugar: Separating Science from Hype #047by: Leah VachaniPublished on: 25/02/2026

Does apple cider vinegar really help blood sugar? Leah breaks down the research, what Dr. Ben Bikman says, and how to use ACV correctly for metabolic health after 40.

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Blood Sugar: Separating Science from Hype #047

What Your Fasting Blood Sugar ISN'T Telling You #046

What Your Fasting Blood Sugar ISN'T Telling You #046by: Leah VachaniPublished on: 11/02/2026

Your doctor says your blood sugar is “fine” — but is it? Learn why fasting glucose alone misses insulin resistance, what labs to actually ask for, and why this matters more after 40.

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What Your Fasting Blood Sugar ISN'T Telling You #046

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