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Taste0ftruth Tuesdays

Megan Leigh Abernathy-Sorensen

Taste of truth Tuesdays are bite sized conversations on all thing"s fitness, nutrition, mindset and spirituality. Whether you"re looking to improve your workouts, upgrade your nutrition, cultivate a more positive mindset, or critically reevaluate beliefs, doctrines and practices, we"ve got you covered! Join me, each week as we dive into the latest trends, debunking myths, and exploring practical tips for living a healthier and a more balanced lifestyle.

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All Episodes

00:12:01

Taste Test Thursdays: Why Control Feels Safe,...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/05/15

Welcome back to Taste Test Thursday! Today, we’re diving into how your brain reacts when your beliefs are challenged and why some people go into full defense mode.Here’s what we’re exploring:Amygdala Hijacking: When our brains get triggered, the amygdala takes over, sending us into fight-or-flight mode, even when it’s not needed.The Need for Certainty: Our brains crave clarity, and ideologies give us that. But this need for certainty often locks us into rigid belief systems.Why Rigidity Feels Safe:

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01:06:42

Understanding Hormonal Changes in Midlife Women-The...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/05/13

Welcome Back! Forget everything you’ve been told about metabolism, weight loss, and hormones after 40—because most of it? Oversimplified junk. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and research sleuth Maryann Jacobsen to unpack what’s really happening to your body in perimenopause and menopause—and why standard advice like “just eat less and move more” often backfires.We talk about why muscle is metabolic gold, how ovulation and progesterone matter even when pregnancy isn’t your goal,

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00:19:48

Taste Test Thursdays: How Science, Industry, and...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/05/01

The Road Ahead — Reclaiming Control in a Complex Food SystemIn a world of dietary dogmas and scientific silver bullets, who really holds the fork?This episode is for anyone who's ever asked, “Am I following this plan because it's healthy… or because it feels holy?”We’re diving into:⚡ How diet culture mimics religious thinking — and why that’s not random🧠 Why science alone can’t save you (and was never meant to)🙏 The emotional hunger behind food rules, biohacking, and "clean"

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00:22:31

Taste Test Thursdays-The Stress-Mitochondria...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/24

🍽️ Taste Test Thursdays | Taste of Truth TuesdaysThis week we’re switching gears—from behind-the-scenes spirituality to functional health (a deep passion of mine). We’re unpacking the real root of low energy, why stress burns through your minerals, and how your mitochondria actually listen to your mood.I share personal stories, simple tools that actually work for nervous system regulation (especially if traditional meditation isn’t your thing), and why awe might just be your best medicine.✨

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00:13:31

Which Cross Are You Preaching? Light in the Darkness:...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/20

💡 Following the cosmic breadcrumbs this Easter SundayThis unexpected bonus episode drops in the wake of Tuesday’s season finale and Thursday’s “Taste Test” on religion, freedom, and fragmentation. But something in me—maybe intuition, maybe Divinity—nudged me to keep going.What if I was never meant to worship the system, only to pass through it?What if the breadcrumbs I’ve been following weren’t leading to certainty, but to deeper, more sacred questions?In this Easter reflection, we explore seven

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00:16:02

Taste Test Thursdays: A world without Religion:...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/17

In this week’s Taste Test Thursday, Megan dives into a thought experiment that’s as bold as it is complex: what would the world look like without religion? Would we finally be free from dogma, conflict, and constraint—or would we lose something vital in the process?From the unifying power of shared myth to the dark side of certainty, this episode explores the tension between liberation and longing, community and control. Pull up a seat at the table for a conversation that asks: can we live without

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00:22:19

Scroll, Like, Repeat: How Social Media Is Rewiring...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/15

In this Season 3 finale episode, Megan Leigh shares how social media became a coping mechanism during lonely seasons—and why it left her feeling more disconnected. From brainwave shifts to Gen Alpha’s screen dependency, she unpacks the emotional and neurological costs of our digital lives and offers practical ways to reclaim real connection.In this episode:Social media as a false source of connectionThe brain on infinite scrollGen Alpha, kid influencers, and growing up onlineHow to set boundaries

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00:06:10

Taste Test Thursdays: The Creative Chaos Behind the...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/10

Welcome back to Taste Test Thursdays, the bonus series where I share the side notes, rabbit holes, and stories that didn’t quite fit into Taste of Truth Tuesdays—but still deserve a taste.This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on how the podcast comes together. From finding guests on Substack and diving into deep research, to how I develop my questions, pick episode themes, and discover unexpected connections mid-season—this is a behind-the-scenes look at how each episode gets made.Plus, I share a

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00:49:19

Move More, Eat Less? The Lie That Won’t Die: The...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/08

You’ve heard it a million times: “Just eat less and move more.” But if it were really that simple, we wouldn’t have rising obesity rates, metabolic dysfunction, and an endless cycle of yo-yo dieting. In this episode, we break down why the calories in, calories out (CICO) model is outdated and how metabolism is way more complex than a basic math equation.In this episode, we cover:🔥 Why CICO sounds logical—but doesn’t actually hold up💰 Who benefits from keeping this myth alive in mainstream science

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00:17:37

Taste Test Thursdays: A BONUS Series! What didn't...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/03

Welcome to Taste Test Thursdays, a special bonus series of Taste of Truth Tuesdays! 🍽️✨There are always topics I’m passionate about but don’t quite make it into the main episodes—until now. Taste Test Thursdays is where I serve up the “leftovers” that deserve a moment in the spotlight.In this first episode, I’m sharing a personal story I’ve been meaning to tell: my journey with chronic pain and fitness—the struggles, the breakthroughs, and what I’ve learned along the way. I’ll also be reading a

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01:15:31

The Ideological Capture of Mental Health: A...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/04/01

How ‘Decolonizing Healing’ Became a Weapon of Social Engineering. In this episode, we dive deep into the disturbing shift happening within the mental health field, as counseling programs prioritize ideological conformity over professional competence. Suzannah, a brave whistleblower, shares her firsthand account of how ideological capture has infiltrated counselor training, particularly through the influence of critical race theory, social justice activism, and the pressure to abandon personal

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00:36:49

Detransition, Lawsuits, & Accountability: A Deep Dive...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/03/25

Welcome Back! What happens when people realize they weren’t given the full picture before making life-altering medical decisions? Today, I’m sitting down with Martha, co-founder of Transition Justice, an organization dedicated to helping detransitioners and their families seek legal recourse.In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 The legal patterns emerging in gender medicine cases 🔹 The tension between bodily autonomy and medical ethics 🔹 The social and ideological forces influencing transitions,

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00:27:13

Escaping One Cult, Joining Another? The Trap of...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/03/18

Welcome back! In this episode Megan Leigh tackles a personal experience that underscores a troubling trend within the “critical thinking” communities—communities that claim to be open to questioning and dialogue but often shut down dissenting views. Episode blog 🔗In this episode, we’ll cover: The DARVO Tactic: What happens when questioning turns into exile. Megan explores the manipulative tactic of Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender, commonly used by high-control groups, abusers, and

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01:18:23

Consent Isn't Enough: The Harsh Truth About "Sex Work"

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/03/11

Welcome Back! Today’s episode I both been eager and hesitant to share. Beyond the Glamour: The Truth About Sugar Dating & the Sex Industry 🎙️✨We’ve all heard the phrase “sex work is work,” but what happens when you strip away the glossy marketing and take a hard look at reality? In this episode, I sit down with Sloane Wilson from Exodus Cry to expose the hidden dangers of sugar dating, the lies the industry sells, and the dark reality of exploitation.We talk about:The blurred lines between

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01:06:17

The Wounds We Don't See: Betrayal, Recovery and...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/03/04

Welcome back! Last week I accidently released this episode, so if you got it early-that’s why! Join me as I sit down with Connie A. Baker, author of Traumatized by Religious Abuse, for an honest and heartfelt conversation. 💔 In This Episode, We Discuss:Why rushing the healing process often backfires—and how to embrace the mantra “slow is steady, and steady is fast.”The devastating impact of the “second wound” and how to find your footing after betrayal by your community.How spiritually abusive

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00:25:29

From 'Women' to 'AFAB': The Origins of Gender...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/02/25

Welcome back! In this episode, we explore how society shifted from recognizing biological sex as reality to debating terms like “women” in medical and scientific spaces. The origins of this shift trace back to psychologist John Money in the 1950s, who famously separated gender from biological sex, framing gender as a social construct independent of biology.We dive into the controversial and ethically troubling experiment with David Reimer, which played a significant role in the development of modern

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00:47:30

Narrative Warfare: How Belief Shapes Reality

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/02/18

Welcome back! Today on Taste of Truth Tuesdays, we’re joined by Franklin O’Kanu, aka The Alchemik Pharmacist, founder of Unorthodoxy, a Substack exploring the spiritual dimensions of modern life. With a Doctorate in Pharmacy and a background spanning Pentecostal Christianity, Eastern philosophies, quantum physics, and Jungian psychology, Franklin offers a rare blend of science, spirituality, and practical wisdom.Episode blogWe dive into:-His journey of resilience and curiosity that led to launching

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00:25:30

From Diary Entries to Digital Screens: How Beauty...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/02/11

Is fitspiration really about health, or is it just diet culture in disguise? In this episode, we dive into thetoxic side of fitness culture, exploring howsocial media fuels body dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and unrealistic fitness ideals.Episode blog HERE!We break down thegenetic reality of muscle growth (spoiler: it’s 50-80% genetic!) and discuss howfitness influencers, like the diet industry before them, ignore biological limits in favor of selling an unattainable aesthetic.But we’re not

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00:45:15

The Real Story Behind Nutrition Research: What You...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/02/04

Welcome back! Confused by diet headlines? Nutrition research isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Today, We have my friend Jacqui Niehaus on and we’re uncovering the challenges—like unreliable data, sensationalized risk, and biased conclusions—that make the field so tricky. Learn how to critically assess studies and make better health decisions.Key Points Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs): Widely used but prone to inaccuracies due to reliance on memory. How this impacts study results and

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00:30:20

Science or Stagnation? How Dogma Limits Progress in...

Taste0ftruth Tuesdays ·

2025/01/28

Welcome back! In this episode, we dive deep into Rupert Sheldrake’s controversial TED Talk, The Science Delusion, where he exposes the ten dogmas that underlie modern science. These dogmas—like the idea that nature operates mechanically, that the mind is just an illusion, and that free will doesn’t exist—shape how we approach everything from health to spirituality, often stifling true progress and innovation.We explore how the “worship of authority” in modern science mirrors the religious dogma

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