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The Good Life in Health and Wellness

The Good Life in Health and Wellness

Written by: Dr. Kate Duncan
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The Good Life in Health and Wellness is your go-to podcast for transforming your health and living your best life. Hosted by Dr. Kate Duncan, a seasoned chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, this show dives deep into the root causes of health issues, offering practical solutions that go beyond just treating symptoms. Each episode is packed with expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable tips that empower you to take control of your well-being. Whether you're dealing with stress, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, or simply want to enhance your overall health, this podcast is here to guide you every step of the way. Tune in weekly for insights that will help you live a healthier, happier life.© 2024. All rights reserved. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Ep. 70 The Liver: Your Metabolic Traffic Controller
    Jan 20 2026

    If you feel stuck with your metabolism, hormones, energy, or weight — even though you're doing everything "right", your liver may be the missing piece.

    In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down why the liver is the true metabolic traffic controller of the body. You'll learn how liver congestion, toxin overload, and impaired detox pathways can quietly drive estrogen dominance, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, fatigue, inflammation, and stalled weight loss.

    We explore how modern life overwhelms the liver, how the two phases of detoxification work, and what happens when those pathways fall out of balance. You'll also hear how liver health directly impacts blood sugar stability, hormone clearance, metabolic flexibility, and perimenopausal symptoms, often long before lab work shows a problem.

    Most importantly, this episode offers practical, evidence-based strategies to support your liver in realistic, sustainable ways, without extreme cleanses or burnout.

    If today's conversation resonates, this episode also introduces Dr. Duncan's 5-Week Perimenopause Reset Bootcamp, beginning January 27, designed for women who feel hormonally stuck and want structured, supportive guidance.

    To join the bootcamp:
    Text BOOTCAMP to (402) 524-2888
    Introductory price: $97

    Next week, we'll dive into Metabolic Plateaus: Why You're Stuck & How to Break Through, unpacking inflammation, hidden stressors, nutrient deficiencies, and detox overload.

    Until then, take care, and keep living the good life.

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 69 Muscle: The Organ of Longevity (and Your Metabolic Superpower)
    Jan 13 2026

    What if building muscle is one of the most powerful things you can do for your metabolism, hormones, and long-term health, especially during perimenopause?

    In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan dives into the science behind muscle as the organ of longevity and why it plays a critical role in metabolic health far beyond aesthetics or weight loss. We explore how muscle supports blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial energy production, hormone balance, immune health, and cognitive clarity, all backed by evidence-based research.

    You'll learn why traditional weight-focused resolutions often fail, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and why shifting your focus to muscle, metabolism, and sustainable habits creates results that actually last. We also discuss why more cardio isn't always better, how strength training protects your metabolism as you age, and simple, realistic action steps you can start using right away.

    This episode is part of our New Year, New Metabolism series and connects directly to Dr. Duncan's 5-Week Perimenopause Reset Bootcamp, designed to help women stop fighting their bodies and start working with their biology.

    Ready to join the bootcamp?
    Text BOOTCAMP to 402-524-2888 to receive a payment link.
    The bootcamp is available at an introductory price of just $97.
    Once enrolled, you'll be invited to The GoodLife in Health and Wellness community on the Skool platform, with access beginning January 27th.

    If you're ready to build strength, support your hormones, and create metabolic health that lasts, this episode is for you.

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    36 mins
  • Ep. 68 Why Your Resolutions Fail (and What Actually Works for Metabolic Health)
    Jan 6 2026

    Are you tired of starting strong in January… only to burn out by February? You're not alone, and it's not a character flaw. In this episode, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down the real reasons most resolutions fail, especially for women in perimenopause and beyond. Spoiler: it's not about willpower, it's about hormones, stress, dopamine, and metabolic shifts that change how your body responds to goals.

    You'll learn:
    * Why discipline isn't the answer
    * How hormones hijack motivation and cravings
    * What metabolism really is, and how to support it
    * Why small, identity-based habits work better than extremes
    * How to set up your environment for success without relying on motivation

    Plus, exciting news! Enrollment is now open for Dr. Kate's 5-Week Perimenopause Reset Bootcamp, starting January 27th. This group coaching experience is designed to help you feel steady, strong, and clear again, without crash dieting, overexercising, or constant guilt.

    Text BOOTCAMP to 402-524-2888 to reserve your spot. Special introductory price: just $97.

    🎧 Next week: Muscle: The Organ of Longevity (and Your Metabolic Superpower), learn how strength training boosts thyroid health, balances insulin, and melts stubborn belly fat (especially in menopause).

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    36 mins
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