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

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

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: ... ...more

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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 #048

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. ...more

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March 04, 20265 min read

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

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

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. ...more

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February 25, 20265 min read

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

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

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. ...more

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February 11, 20264 min read

The Thyroid Tests Your Doctor Isn’t Running with Dr. Eric Osansky #045

The Thyroid Tests Your Doctor Isn’t Running with Dr. Eric Osansky #045

Dr. Eric Osansky reveals the 6+ thyroid tests your doctor isn’t running, why “normal” ranges miss Hashimoto’s, and how diet, supplements, and lifestyle can change everything for women over 40. ...more

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February 04, 20267 min read

Why you're REALLY waking up to pee at night #044

Why you're REALLY waking up to pee at night #044

Waking up to pee every night? It's probably not about water — it's your blood sugar. Learn the surprising metabolic reasons behind nighttime urination and what actually helps. ...more

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January 28, 20264 min read

Why Hormone Therapy Isn't Working: The Stress Connection No One Talks About

Why Hormone Therapy Isn't Working: The Stress Connection No One Talks About

Dr. Betsy Greenleaf reveals why hormone therapy fails without stress management. Learn how chronic stress hijacks your sex hormones and what to do about it. ...more

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January 19, 20264 min read

Insulin Resistance & Menopause: What You're Not Being Told #042

Insulin Resistance & Menopause: What You're Not Being Told #042

90% of adults have insulin resistance—and menopause makes it worse. Discover why your doctor may be missing it and the 4 pillars to reverse it naturally. ...more

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Skin Health Secrets Rachel Varga #041

Skin Health Secrets Rachel Varga #041

Beyond skincare: How EMFs, oxidative stress & environmental toxins age your skin + holistic solutions for inflammation, detox & radiant health with Rachel Varga. ...more

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