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Real Talk, Whole Life

Welcome to Real Talk, Whole Life—part candid phone call with your nerdy best friends, part myth-busting, and entirely unfiltered. Wellness without the woo. Womanhood without the guilt. Wisdom from the fine folks who survived dial-up and low-fat lies. Host Stacy Toth brings honest, heartfelt conversations about what it means to live fully—in your body, your brain, and your messy, magical life. From midlife mayhem and mental health to Botox alternatives and book recs, we’re covering it all—with a side

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Diets Didn't Work. This Did.

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/06/27

What if you could ditch diet culture and feel amazing in your body? In this episode, Stacy talks with the ever-wise Alicia Stafford—aka the queen of “your way” weight loss—for a conversation that’s as real as it gets. Together, they talk about the messy middle of healing from disordered eating, making peace with food (yes, even dessert!), and finding a path to wellness that actually feels good. We’re talking orthorexia, intuitive eating, body trust, and how to let go of the toxic rules we’ve been

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42:58

From Myth-Busting to Meaning

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/06/27

Ever feel like you're trying to hold it all together while the internet yells at you about seed oils? Same. In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are back together—real talk style—to unpack what happens when you're burned out on busting myths and crave more meaning. From internet trolls to emotional spoons, from doomscrolling to baby goats, we cover the full spectrum of what it looks like to live in the chaos and still make space for joy. We talk about the shift from fighting diet culture head-on to

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2:55

Introducing Real Talk, Whole Life

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/06/27

Friends! It's been a while. Almost 7 months, actually. Find out how we got here in this short introduction. Ready to binge the first official drop of Stacy's new podcast Recommened listening order (but you do you!): From Myth-Busting to Meaning: Reclaiming Joy with Sarah Ballantyne, PhD Diets Didn’t Work. This Did. Rethinking 'Clean' Living with Lindsay Dahl Why This, Why Now? Pop Culture Decoded with College Besties Real Talk, Whole Life is hosted by Stacy Toth, bestselling

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Episode 145: Farewell to The Whole View w/ Stacy Toth

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/01/03

Join Stacy in saying farewell to this chapter of the show, reminiscing about the last 12 years of weekly podcasting and the last 145 episodes of Season 3, when Stacy went solo! It's been a journey of deep dives, some tough conversations, and discovering new ways to be our best selves - inside and out! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel to get notified when the first Is It Real podcast episodes drop later this month. Find

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44:27

Episode 144: The Real Real w/ Mark Sisson

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2024/12/20

One of the very first guests to appear on the original version of this show, author and a pioneer of the ancestral movement, Mark Sisson, joins Stacy to get real about the benefits of walking, small businesses going big, his own health evolution, and what it's like working with family. Pre-order Mark's newest book, Born to Walk: The Broken Promises of the Running Boom, and How to Slow Down and Get Healthy—One Step at a Time, available January 7, 2025! Find

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56:06

Episode 143: What Helps Queer Folks - Conversion...

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2024/12/13

Ann Russo is a licensed therapist and advocate, passionate about understanding the intersections of mental health, sexuality, and spirituality. Ann and Stacy discuss the mental, emotional, and physical ramifications of interventions like conversion therapy and gender affirming care, why leading with love matters, and why our society is only as good as our most marginalized.Find Ann: AnnRusso.org AMRTherapy.com LinkedIn.com/in/annrussolcsw Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit

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68:53

Episode 142: Why Choose a Childless or Sober Life? w/...

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2024/12/06

British lifestyle journalist and author Ruby Warrington joins us to discuss two topics that are not only personal to her, but she has also written about: Choosing to be childless and exploring sobriety. Ruby and Stacy have a vulnerable conversation about what family means, what privilege looks like when making a choice outside of the societal norm and why leading with a question rather than an opinion can allow for deeper conversations about these topics.Find Ruby

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5:28

Coming Soon: Is It Real? Fact-Checking Everything

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/11/29

Stacy drops in with a big announcement! She has always loved thinking deeper on popular fads and in her upcoming Is It Real podcast, Stacy will have a series of shows dedicated to one topic. Each will be a deep dive into the facts and truth behind something, as well as the misinformation.She'll bring you along as she researches topics like, why people think they need coffee enemas or chia seed water when they wake up; how new administration policies and recommendations could help or hurt health

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54:26

Episode 140: Can You Have Wellness WithOUT Diet...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/11/22

Chef and author Phoebe Lapine joins Stacy to discuss navigating wellness without falling into diet culture. As a culinary expert, Phoebe highlights how to enhance meals with delicious, nutrient-packed ingredients and why breakfast truly matters. Together, they delve into autoimmune disorders, elimination diets, and balancing short-term therapeutic approaches with long-term health goals.Find Pheobe Lapine: PhoebeLapine.com CarbivoreCookbook.com Instagram.com/phoebelapine Don’t forget to

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38:59

Episode 139: Dead Wrong, The Impacts of...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/11/15

Author and rheumatologist Geeta “Dr. G” Nayyar, MD, MBA, joins Stacy to warn of the impacts of misinformation and disinformation on our health and well-being, why personalized care matters, and what the modern day “stranger danger” conversation looks like in the age of social media. Find Dr. G: DrGeetaNayyar.com Facebook.com/drgeetanayyar X.com/drgnayyar Instagram.com/drgnayyar Linkedin.com/in/geetanayyar YouTube.com/@Geetanayyar Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's

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52:27

Episode 138: Fiber Forward w/ Dr. Tim Spector

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2024/11/08

Epidemiologist, science author, and co-founder of the nutrition service Zoe, Dr. Tim Spector joins Stacy to share the importance of getting back to the basics of eating a diverse diet and why that means getting more stuff on our plate, not less! Dr. Spector talks about how why this is beneficial to our microbiome and overall health, and will also increase our fiber intake and help get our microbes out of retirement. Find Dr.

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65:19

Episode 137: All About Amino Acids w/ Dr. Christine...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/11/01

Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Christine Smith joins Stacy to get nerdy about amino acids, help us understand what “listening to your body” can actually look like, and why it may be important to change how your nervous system communicates with your body. Find Dr. Christine

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87:05

Episode 136: Willpower and the Connection Between...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/10/25

Health Coach Jenn Trepeck prides herself on “wellness without the weirdness” and joins Stacy to dive into why perfection and extremes don't serve us, how accountability can be a key to willpower, and why the tools that help us today may not be the same ones that help us tomorrow.Find

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66:09

Episode 135: How to Choose, Lifestyle Changes vs....

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/10/18

Licensed Pharmacist and Healthcare Advocate Patrick Alonso joins Stacy to talk about getting off the “medication hamster wheel” that often happens as we get older. He has a passion for working with patients to make long-term lifestyle changes, using medication as a tool, and empowering us all to understand why we are taking the pharmaceuticals and supplements in our current regimen.Find Patrick

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58:21

Episode 134: The Power of Protein w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/10/11

We're bringing you a replay of one of our most popular episodes. Learn all about protein and optimizing muscle through food and movement with medical practitioner, author, and founder of The Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Since this episode aired just over a year ago, we get an update from Stacy on how including more protein into her diet has affected her body and mind!Find Dr.

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44:20

Episode 133: Is Candida Really a Thing?

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2024/10/04

Raise your hand if you've ever misjudged or missed the mark on something or someone? Nutritionist Michael Biamonte joins for a brief conversation about Candida yeast overgrowth and then Stacy gives us a rundown on fungal infections, parasites, and the range of protocols often used in treating these. And while this conversation didn't go quite as expected, there's plenty to take away about setting boundaries, exploring the nuance in controversial topics, and why science and research matters.Don’t

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51:35

Episode 132: Conscious Breathing w/ Kurtis Lee Thomas

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/09/27

Mindfulness trainer and breathwork practitioner Kurtis Lee Thomas joins Stacy to talk about the impact stress has on our health and well-being, how curiosity is consciousness at work, and why one of the most impactful things we can do for ourselves is literally right under our noses!Find Kurtis: BreathworkDetox.com Instagram.com/ManFromTheStars Linkedin.com/in/ManFromTheStars Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content,

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34:32

Bonus: The World Walk w/ Tom Turcich

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/09/24

On this bonus episode, the 10th person to walk around the world, Tom Turcich, joins Stacy to tell us why and how he and his pup, Savannah, took on this 7-year adventure. Tom shares his reflections, lessons learned, and the kindness of humanity he discovered along the way.Find Tom: TomTurcich.com Instagram.com/theworldwalk Linkedin.com/in/thomas-turcich Pre-order Tom's book, The World Walk: 7 Years. 28,000 Miles. 6 Continents. A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time, out October 8th Don’t

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Episode 131: Bursts of Aging and Menopause w/ Dr. Liz...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/09/20

OB/GYN Dr. Liz Lyster joins Stacy to educate us about the role of hormones in aging and menopause, why we all may be experiencing "bursts" of aging in our mid-40s and early 60s, and why women must continue to advocate for themselves during these changes. Find Dr. Liz Lyster: DrLizMD.com Facebook.com/drlizlyster Instagram.com/drlizlyster Linkedin.com/in/drlizmd Youtube.com/c/DrLizLyster Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free

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61:50

Episode 130: Dahl About Supplements & Prop 65 w/...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2024/09/13

On this special episode, listeners get to hear a behind the scenes training session with podcast veteran Lindsay Dahl about the safety and efficacy standards in the supplement world and what questions we are all encouraged to ask. Stacy also gives us the lowdown on what California’s Proposition 65 is all about and how can be and is being used by companies, consumers, and advocacy groups.Find Lindsay: LindsayDahl.com Instagram.com/lindsay_dahl Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit

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