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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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50:06

The Science, the Story, and the Skepticism of Homeopathy

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/10/31

Stacy and Matt are back for with something a little different! Get ready for both a history lesson and a relationship lesson all in one as they dive into the curious world of homeopathy. From 18th-century “miracle cures” to modern-day marketing, they trace how a well-meaning idea became a billion-dollar wellness industry. They unpack what belief, placebo, and healthy skepticism really mean in a world that sells certainty.0:00 | Why this topic matters 3:00 | The origins of homeopathy and the

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56:27

Influencing Injectables & the Wild West of Wellness...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/10/29

We’re back with part science chat, part soapbox, and part reality check on what true health looks like. Stacy and returning guest Alicia Stafford get real about the latest wellness buzzwords—compound GLP-1s, peptides, micro-dosing, and “biohacking”—and what’s actually hiding behind the hype. From influencer affiliate links to FDA warning letters, they unpack how diet culture keeps sneaking back under new names. Grab your protein shake, take a deep breath, and maybe put your phone down for this

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42:20

Hormone Helper: Why Protein Isn't Just a Fad

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/10/29

Perimenopause is not a vibe—but feeling strong, calm, and energized is. Stacy talks to women’s health champion and Doctor of Physical Therapy Ember Ingebretson about how protein supports hormones, mood, muscle, and metabolism and why women over 40 need more than they think! This is a no-BS conversation about fueling your body, why protein is more than a fad, how much you really need, and what to look for in a clean, safe protein (including the ones we use and love).0:00 | Whole-Body Wellness

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61:35

Myth-Busting Modern Medicine w/ Dr. Joshua Levitt

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/10/25

In an always refreshingly honest conversation, Dr. Josh Levitt returns to help Stacy unpack the myths and gray areas of modern wellness—from homeopathy and chiropractic care to viral “doctor” advice on social media. Together, they explore why people cling to certainty, how placebo and energy might be more powerful than we think, and where open-minded skepticism can keep us safe.0:00 | Integrative Medicine and the Myths We Love 5:00 | Homeopathy, Hope, and Hard Truths 20:00 | When Wellness

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51:32

The Taylor Swift Era We Need to Talk About

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/10/24

Whether or not you consider yourself a "Swiftie", this bonus episode is full of nuance, wildy different interpretations of the songs on Taylor's new album, plenty of laughs, hot takes, disagreements, and even a sappy tear or two. 0:00 | We Need to Talk About Taylor 3:00 | First-Listen Feelings and Gut Reactions 8:00 | The Showgirl, the Myth, the Woman 12:00 | Breaking Down the Lyrics That Hit Too Close 18:00 | Eldest Daughter Energy in Full Effect 23:00 | Production, Partnership,

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57:48

Alchemy and the Everyday Magic

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/10/23

Have you ever had one of those conversations that starts so casual and ends up changing how you see everything? Stacy and Daynah talk about creating from a place of joy instead of productivity, learning to reframe overwhelm, and finding meaning in the messy overlap between science and soul. They explore intuition, belief, and the art of holding space for both logic and magic. And then Daynah shares a story so powerful it defies explanation - a real moment of intuition that changed everything she

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62:10

Swifties, Skepticism, and Spirited Kids

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/09/26

The besties are back! Stacy and Daynah sit down to talk about everything from Taylor Swift and patriarchy to ghosts, full moons, and raising spirited kids. They go deep on what it means to become late-blooming Swifties, why friendship hits different in midlife, and how pop culture shapes the way we think about power, feminism, and parenting. They swap stories about piercings and punishments, debate astrology and intuition, and even make space for UFOs and government secrets (because of course they

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82:49

Motherhood is Never Simple

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/08/29

What happens when a book about sex work, patriarchy, and motherhood collides with our own messy stories of choice, pregnancy, and parenting? Pure Real Talk and the reality: Motherhood is never simple.In this episode, Stacy and Daynah dive into *spoiler alert* Margo’s Got Money Trouble and end up everywhere from pottery-as-therapy and day drinking confessions to abortion stigma, single mom survival, and postpartum euphoria (yes, it’s real). They unpack the way beauty is currency, the patriarchy

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21:41

Cleaning House: the Politics of Clean Living w/...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/08/05

Lindsay Dahl returns to talk about her newly released book, Cleaning House—a witty, grounded, and practical guide to detoxing your home and your mindset. We dive into the often-messy intersection of clean living, personal values, and public policy. From bipartisan wins to grassroots grit, Lindsay shares how everyday people can take action, stay hopeful, and find community in the chaos. This is your invitation to let go of perfection, lean into pragmatism, and maybe… still snack on Cheez-Its. 0:10

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43:30

Introducing our Monthly Book Report, Atmosphere by TJR

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/07/28

We're kicking off our first-ever book report episode—and yes, we’re calling it that on purpose. Because books have always been part of our whole life. I’m joined by my favorite reading partner: my husband, Matt. Together, we dive into stories that make us laugh, think, and ugly-cry in public. We talk about what we’re reading (Margot's Got Money Troubles and Atmosphere, spoiler-free, promise). We also chat about how books shape our worldview, challenge our biases, and sometimes leave us sobbing on a

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37:57

Camp Shame: Tiger King, But Make It Fat Camp

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/07/28

The tenacious Kelsey Snelling is back to give us the inside scoop on the viral Camp Shame podcast. What started as a documentary project over a decade ago has become a genre-blending podcast that unpacks the rise and fall of Camp Shane, the infamous weight loss camp for kids, many epsiodes in which I'm featured! Stacy and Kelsey go deep on what it means to tell the truth when shame is baked into the story. We talk about the creative shift from film to podcasting, the surprising reach of Camp Shame,

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43:19

Snake Oil or Science: The Truth About Wellness Trends...

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/07/28

We’re back with science-based naturopathic doctor, Dr. Josh Levitt. No, it doesn’t have to be an oxymoron - he’s a myth-buster extraordinaire and this conversation is all about finding the truth in the mess of modern wellness. From essential oils and detoxes to gallbladder flushes and ear candles, we get into what’s actually helpful, what’s hype, and why so many people get caught in the middle. Dr. Josh and I talk about the nuance that often gets lost in clickbait culture — how real healing usually

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48:22

Burned Out, Gassed Up (Lit?), and Still Going Strong

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/07/28

Author, entrepreneur, mom, previous guest, and good friend Jennifer Robins built a wellness brand while her health was quietly wrecking her life. And no, just trying harder didn’t fix it. In this episode, Jen gets real about what it’s like to share publicly while barely holding it together behind the scenes. We talk about chronic illness, medical gaslighting, the pressure to “stay on brand” when your body is screaming for help, and the full-body burnout that finally made her say: “I’m done.” And

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64:25

ADHD, Feminism, Kinship Adoption, and Your Netflix Queue

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/07/28

What happens when you start off talking about bad TV and end up unpacking the moment you left your PhD program to raise your sisters after your mom died? In this episode, Stacy and Daynah take the scenic route—from media criticism to the motherhood nobody plans for, plus body politics, feminist memes, and why gratitude (ugh, fine) actually works. There’s a dog named Manly, a shoutout to a very meaningful pile of office poop, and a whole lot of “this should be a book” energy. It’s cozy chaos meets

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60:57

Why This, Why Now?

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/06/27

What happens when your best friend of 22 years is a feminist pop culture critic who left social media—and you decide to give her a microphone? Pure magic. In this episode, Stacy sits down with her longtime bestie Daynah Burnett to get real about everything from TikTok slang confusion and “Love is Blind” hot takes to why reality TV might be secretly good for your emotional intelligence.They unpack the state of media, generational drama (yes, your mom did mess up your bangs and your boundaries),

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29:41

Rethinking 'Clean' Living with Lindsay Dahl

Real Talk, Whole Life ·

2025/06/27

What if the most toxic thing in your home isn’t a chemical—but a mindset? Clean living advocate and first-time author Lindsay Dahl returns to unpack the nuanced middle ground of wellness, environmental health, and personal agency. Together, we explore the emotional toll of trying to “do it all right,” the dangers of black-and-white thinking in the age of social media, and why real change takes both individual action and systemic accountability. We talk spatulas and seed oils, fast fashion and

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40:20

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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