In this episode, I talk about something top of mind about this time of year: detox culture. I explain why extreme cleanses and juice fasts almost always backfire and walk you through what natural detoxification actually looks like in the body. I break down the roles of your liver, gut, kidneys, and other detox pathways, and share which holistic habits will truly move the needle. My goal is to help you see detox as a process of coming back into balance rather than punishing yourself for moving more slowly during winter.

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In this episode:

01:05 – A little life update + Luna's health plan

05:37 – Holiday habits and falling out of our routine

07:08 – How to know if your body's out of balance

08:18 – What detox culture/marketing gets wrong

12:22 – Why harsh detoxes backfire

13:18 – How natural detox actually works in the body

15:03 – What might cause your natural detox system to slow

16:44 – Identifying the exact cause through lab testing

17:23 – Noah shares his two cents

18:15 – Foundational habits that support natural detox

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In this episode, I'm sharing a January update as I shift into a slower season after the intensity of the holidays. Rest is something I intentionally prioritize this time of year and January is the perfect time for a natural reset. I also walk you through how I approach my annual intentions ritual (which I shared in episode #71 a couple weeks ago). I talk about how I look back on the past year, identify what feels aligned to carry forward, what doesn't, and how I set actionable dream goals for the year ahead.

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In this episode:

01:05 – It's finally winter in San Diego

04:36 – Do kids get bored anymore?

09:46 – A post-holiday reset

12:05 – My annual intentions ritual (see episode #71)

15:14 – The impact of setting intentions

17:48 – Our holiday season

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This episode brings together the best moments from the podcast this year. You'll hear the truth about my experience in pregnancy/birth/postpartum, why fatigue isn't random, what your metabolism really needs, how fertility reflects your whole-body health (even if you're not trying to conceive), and the essential daily habits that support hormones and gut function. If you've been trying to connect the dots with your symptoms or you're planning to take your health more seriously in the new year, this episode is a great place to start.

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In this episode:

02:23 – My wild birth story (ep 61 – Oct 10, 2025)

25:48 – Is my fatigue hormonal? (ep 57 – Sep 12, 2025)

28:27 – Dadhood & pregnancy, convo with Alé (ep 70 – Dec 12, 2025)

37:04 – The importance of fertility for women's health (ep 43 – Jun 6, 2025)

41:17 – Pregnancy body image: my honest truth (ep 55 – Aug 29, 2025)

51:31 – What a functional practitioner actually does (ep 57 – Sep 12, 2025)

58:09 – How long should I prepare my body before TTC? (ep 47 – Jul 4, 2025)

1:00:51 – How restriction affected my metabolism (ep 68 – Nov 28, 2025)

1:05:06 – The most important aspect of gut health (ep 60 – Oct 3, 2025)

1:08:14 – The most common reason energy flatlines (ep 59 – Sep 26, 2025)

1:12:30 –  The simplest, most underrated hormone habit (ep 58 – Sep 19, 2025)

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It's time for our annual new year intention-setting ritual. We begin by reflecting on 2025: considering your highs and lows, and deciding what to bring with you and what to leave behind as you move into 2026. Then, we look ahead to the new year: your biggest dreams, holistic health goals, and vision for 2026 – and we'll identify the actionable steps that will turn your vision into reality. This episode will help you set deeply meaningful intentions for the year ahead.

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In this episode:

01:05 – Welcome to your intention setting ritual

03:51 – Setting up your space

04:57 – Quick guided meditation

07:23 – Reflecting on your 2025 high

10:05 – Reflecting on your 2025 low

14:35 – What supported your health in 2025?

17:54 – Where health felt out of balance

21:39 – A gratitude practice

26:47 – What are you carrying into 2026?

30:09 – Biggest dream for the year ahead

32:33 – Inviting more joy and lightness

35:30 – Defining balance on your terms

39:18 – Choosing your top health priorities

43:48 – Redefining self-care for 2026

45:22 – Turning your goals into actionable steps

51:13 – Choosing your 2026 theme

54:50 – Planning your year intentionally

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Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and becoming Noah's parents completely reshaped our lives this year. In this episode, I'm joined by my husband for an unfiltered conversation about what it's really been like: from pregnancy and birth to navigating postpartum recovery and what's shifted in our marriage. We answer your questions, share how the same moments felt very different from each side, talk about what surprised him most about pregnancy and birth, what supporting a partner truly looks like, and how parenthood changes everything. This episode is a real (at times funny) behind-the-scenes look.

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In this episode:

03:23 – Alé's back!

04:20 – His experience of the birth

07:14 – The hardest part of the birth

09:12 – Alé during the pregnancy

10:35 – My lab testing guinea pig

11:21 – Cold plunging + sauna

14:17 – What Alé loves about being a dad

16:52 – The best ways to support a pregnant woman

20:19 – Baby #2?

24:10 – Parenthood changed our relationship

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When life feels like a nonstop cycle of to-do lists, deadlines, and obligations, it's easy to get stuck in survival mode without even realizing it. In this episode, I'll break down what survival mode really is, the signs your nervous system is stuck there, and how chronic stress impacts your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. You'll also learn simple, practical steps to signal safety to your body. And since the holiday season can magnify stress more than any other time of year, I'll share how to move through this time of year while staying grounded, protecting your energy, and actually enjoying the season.

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In this episode:

01:05 — December craziness

05:20 — Why you're body goes into survival mode when you're stressed

06:22 — Signs your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight

08:29 — Feeling guilty about resting

10:24 — How your body adapts to survival mode (and why it stays stuck)

12:47 — 5 practical steps you can take to signal safety to your body

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When it comes to metabolism, you might think that eating less, skipping meals, or cutting calories will help you lose weight. In reality, restriction has the opposite effect: it slows your metabolism, spikes stress hormones, disrupts blood sugar, and drains your energy. Over time, it can impact everything from your thyroid and fertility to your mood and immunity. In this episode, I share why restrictive eating backfires, what true food freedom looks like, and how nourishing your body with enough protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs is essential for long-term metabolic health. And because this restrictive mindset often shows up even more strongly during the holidays, we'll also talk about how to move through the season feeling grounded and guilt-free.

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In this episode:

01:05 — Restriction vs. food freedom

04:37 — Skipping meals, caffeine, and over-exercising

06:52 — An all-or-nothing mindset will backfire

08:53 —  Energy, hormones, digestion,fertility, mood, immunity

11:32 — What food freedom really looks like

16:49 — The physical & mental benefits

17:35 — Mindset shifts to support better habits

19:38 — Practical tips for food freedom

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Life update! This episode is a real one. I'm about seven weeks postpartum and finally feeling ready to talk about what these last two months have truly been like. I'm sharing the parts we don't usually say out loud: how the shock of labor stayed with me long after we got home, how intense the early hormone swings were, the moments I didn't recognize myself at all, and the way my body slowly healed. I'm also sharing what has helped: the support I lean on, the simple rituals that ground me, the supplements and testing I'm doing, and the mindset that carried me through the hardest days. If you're anywhere in the postpartum experience (preparing for it, deep in it, reflecting back on it, or supporting someone you love through it), I hope this episode makes you feel less alone and more understood.

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In this episode:

01:05 — Shifting with the season change

05:32 — Balancing motherhood and work

07:37 — What I was missing going into birth

10:50 — Noah's guest appearance on the pod

11:13 — The early (hormonal) postpartum weeks

13:35 — What helped me heal physically + mentally

14:38 — Letting go of expectations

16:34 — Taking care of my physical body

17:19 — Supplements and testing for me (& baby!)

19:19 — Advice for healing postpartum

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