You've heard me say it before: perimenopause and midlife can feel like an uphill battle. You're juggling a career, a family, and all the stress that comes with it, and it feels like your body is just not on your team. You're tired, you're bloated, and the number on the scale just keeps creeping up no matter what you do. I used to think eating "healthy" was enough. I was eating salads, whole grain bread, and oatmeal, and still, my body was sending up a million smoke signals—brain fog, sore ...

Beat BLOAT & unlock better protein absorption and digestion with MassZymes by BiOptimizers. NOW GET 15% off your order with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa In this solo episode, Vanessa breaks down her in-depth conversation with Dr. Emily Lantz, a leading researcher in protein metabolism and muscle physiology. Discover why eating around 30 g of high-quality protein at each meal may be the key to preserving lean muscle, optimizing metabolism, and aging stronger—especially for women

What if I told you that the eating disorder you're battling isn't really about food at all—it's about rejection?In this deeply personal episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own rejection story and how those painful moments shaped my relationship with food, my body, and control. From being told to "get in line by size" at dance practice to corporate disappointments and broken friendships, I'm sharing the rejection wounds that led me down the path of disordered eating. Here's the truth:

In this episode, we explore the benefits of starting preventive Botox in your 30s and how early treatment can help you maintain smoother, younger-looking skin for years to come. Learn how small, strategic doses can relax overactive facial muscles and delay the development of deep wrinkles without sacrificing natural expression. You’ll learn: How preventive Botox works to stop dynamic wrinkles from becoming etched linesWhy starting in your 30s supports long-term collagen and elastin healthThe ...

You eat what’s healthy - according to the food packages. You exercise. You even get enough sleep most nights.So why are you still dragging through the day?Here’s the truth most professionals never hear: it’s not your workload or your willpower—it’s where you’ve been lied to about your food.Ultra-processed foods are sometimes marketed as “healthy” but they’re actually hijacking your energy, focus, and health.In this episode, you’ll discover:How ultra-processed foods inflame your brain and dull

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In this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sat down with my longtime coach and friend, Jenn Pinnell — our longest-standing coach at Next Level Nutrition. Jenn and I dove deep into a topic that’s at the core of real transformation: intentionality. We talked about what it actually means to be mindful with your food, your goals, and your life as a whole. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about awareness, presence, and making decisions that align with who you want to become. We broke

In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down the surprising signs of a Vitamin K2 deficiency and why most people aren’t getting enough. Learn how this critical nutrient impacts your heart, bones, and overall hormone balance. Discover the health risks linked to low Vitamin K2 levels.   You’ll find out how Vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin to pull calcium from your blood into your bones, protecting against osteoporosis and joint degeneration. Hear why it’s essential for keeping arteries and soft tissues

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Dr. Jacob and I dive deep into understanding pain — what causes it, how it manifests, and why the body can get “stuck” in chronic pain patterns. We also discuss the SHINE protocol for healing from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, mold illn...

In this chat, I’m sharing my go-to strategies for tackling buffets on holiday without feeling guilty or going overboard. It’s all about staying balanced and making intentional choices. I talk about how to build a satisfying plate, why protein’s your best friend for keeping energy up, and some simple, practical tips so you can enjoy every meal and still feel good about your choices. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Buffet Strategies 05:07 Building a Balanced Plate at Buffets Cli...

Get your free 5-step plan for hearing loss diagnosis and treatment: click hereHearing loss affects 1 in 5 people globally, increases the risk of developing dementia, and has no cure. An astonishing half a billion people have hearing loss, which impacts their ability to communicate and connect with others. Hearing loss cases are increasing fast, especially among younger people. For many, hearing aids and cochlear implants can be life-changing, but they can’t help everyone. But there is

Send us a text You wouldn’t immediately connect mood swings, brain fog, or skin flare-ups to your digestion. Most people don’t. But the gut has a way of influencing nearly every part of the body quietly, steadily, and often without making itself the obvious culprit. What looks like a hormone imbalance, nutrient deficiency, or stress reaction sometimes traces back to the gut. That doesn’t mean digestion is always the entire story, but it’s often a bigger part of it than we assume. Welcome to H...

In a world full of noise, clarity is power. This is the episode Jemma goes into how to help you uncover your values, release comparison, and realign your energy toward what truly fulfils you. We also chat about daily journaling habits, Jemma's FAV morning routine and why it's finally working for her, and Shane’s inspiring half-marathon journey, and what he is doing to prepare. Stay tuned for video content coming soon to our new Youtube platform. If you want to get more serious about your heal...

Have you ever had that feeling when you get that urge - that when all of a sudden you realize something needs to change -drastically – in your life – and you can’t wait another minute? You feel the deep need to develop a new positive healthy habit and to finally let go of all of the sabotage  behavior! Well that experience happened to my friend and Santa Cruz local Doug "Dirt" Greenfiled. Doug is here to share his fascinating life U-turn, how he did it and why. And ways you can up-level your self

Have you ever wondered if you’re too old, too slow, or too new to try a triathlon? Think again. In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport sits down with Hilary Topper—author, coach, and triathlete who started her journey at 53.Hilary shares her path from never stepping foot in a gym (and not knowing how to start a treadmill!) to writing her second book on triathlon: Unlocking the Triathlon: The Beginner’s Guide to Competing in a Triathlon. Together, we explore:The

Subscribe to the Love How You Eat Podcast Course here! >Do you still find yourself in an all-or-nothing mentality where you’re judging things (both with food and alcohol) as good or bad, right or wrong? And you're being inconsistent with your healthy eating intentions and weight loss plans? This episode is all about your desire for food and alcohol and what might be leading you to consume in a way that isn’t truly pleasurable. The key is to OWN YOUR DESIRE and this episode explains what that

Send us a text A hospital wristband, a bag of orange pill bottles, and a photo so jarring it broke years of denial—this is the moment the story turns. I walked to the edge of the “easy way” with bariatric surgery and GLP-1 drugs and realized every shortcut still demanded the same hard truth: I had to choose. Not once, not perfectly, but daily, in boring, unglamorous ways that rebuild trust from the ground up. I share how I canceled surgery twice, cleared just enough space in the fridge to br...

Get your Free Metabolic Assessment:👇🏼https://form.jotform.com/242088200199052Timestamps:00:00: Martin's Recent Fat Loss Journey00:26: Tracking Food for Success03:21: The 10 Foods for Fat Loss06:38: Meal Structuring and Enjoyment09:28: Training and Muscle Retention12:17: Adjusting Calories for Continued Progress15:32: How to Know if Your Metabolism is Actually WorkingGet Your Free Training & Nutrition Guide:https://mailchi.mp/1fe353b57501/level-up-7-day-challengeConnect with Martin on

Travelling doesn’t have to derail your healthy habits. In this episode, I share how to enjoy food while travelling at home and abroad—mindfully and without guilt. Learn to recognise hunger and fullness cues, balance rich foods with lighter meals, and plan ahead for hydration, nutrition, and food safety.I also cover mindful buffet choices, local-food rituals, managing special diets (IBS, plant-based, perimenopause), and using mindful eating to stay energised and connected to culture wherever you