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371: Dr. Molly Maloof joins me to discuss cortisol, burnout, fasting, women’s metabolism, and why so many women may actually be overdoing wellness in the name of health. We break down how chronic stress, over-exercising, under-eating, and high cortisol can impact weight gain, hormones, metabolism, and overall well-being, along with who should and shouldn’t fast, low-carb eating, intermittent fasting for gut health, boundaries, emotional health, human connection, and why learning to slow down may actually improve your health more than constantly pushing harder.

Topics Discussed:

→ Cortisol, stress, & burnout

→ Fasting for women

→ Women’s metabolism & biohacking

→ Over-exercising & under-eating

→ Weight gain & high cortisol

→ Intermittent fasting for gut health

→ Low-carb eating & metabolic flexibility

→ Boundaries, emotional health, & human connection

→ Burnout recovery & nervous system regulation

→ Exercise, muscle health, & longevity

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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→ Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/DIGEST 

→ Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:04:01 - Why Women Should Biohack Differently Than Men

→ 00:06:29 - Cortisol, Overtraining & Burnout

→ 00:09:30 - Fasting for Women: Who Should & Shouldn’t Do It

→ 00:11:30 - High Cortisol, Stress & Fight-or-Flight Mode

→ 00:14:48 - Adaptogens, Recovery & Nervous System Support

→ 00:17:30 - Why Less Exercise Can Sometimes Help Weight Loss

→ 00:21:30 - Undereating, Metabolism & Thyroid Health

→ 00:26:15 - How to Start Intermittent Fasting Safely

→ 00:31:00 - Fasting for IBS, Gut Health & Metabolic Flexibility

→ 00:33:00 - Negative Thoughts, Stress & Emotional Health

→ 00:38:40 - Why Human Connection & Touch Matter for Health

→ 00:42:15 - Burnout, Recovery & Learning to Slow Down

→ 00:46:30 - Stress, Trauma & Obesity

→ 00:49:30 - Sugar Addiction, Food Cravings & Emotional Eating

→ 00:51:30 - Dr. Molly Maloof’s Typical Day of Eating

→ 00:57:30 - Autoimmunity, Inflammation & Personalized NutritionFurther Listening:

→ “Intermittent Fasting” How To Do It, Different Types, Misconceptions, + Benefits | BOK

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370: In today’s Bite of Knowledge episode, I’m breaking down what Botox actually is, how it works in the body, and the potential risks and side effects that often get overlooked. We’re talking about the connection between Botox and botulinum toxin, the long-term complications some people have experienced, and why I personally decided against getting Botox after seriously considering it myself. I also share some natural alternatives I’ve used for supporting healthy skin, wrinkles, and aging naturally without injections.

Topics Discussed:

→ What Botox Actually Is

→ Botox & Botulinum Toxin Explained

→ Potential Botox Side Effects

→ Long-Term Risks of Botox

→ Botox & Nerve Damage Concerns

→ Bethany’s Personal Experience Considering Botox

→ Natural Alternatives to Botox

→ Collagen, Gelatin & Skin Health 

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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→ Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything!

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:15 - Is Botox Poisonous?

→ 00:00:45 - What Botox Actually Is & How It Works

→ 00:05:15 - Botox Side Effects & Risks

→ 00:07:45 - Nerve Damage & Serious Reactions

→ 00:10:30 - Long-Term Botox Side Effects

→ 00:12:00 - Bethany’s Personal Botox Story

→ 00:14:00 - Natural Alternatives to Botox

→ 00:15:00 - Collagen, Gelatin & Skin Health

→ 00:18:00 - Final Thoughts on Botox & Aging Naturally

Further Listening:

→ Healing Acne, Anti-Aging & Feeding Your Skin From The Inside Out with Celeste Thomas

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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→ Bethany’s Website

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→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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369: An essential prenatal nutrient that is not only good for expecting mothers, but nursing mama's, as well as those who want to have kids in the next 5 years....and, this nutrient is even beneficial for kids as young as 1 year old! I'm talking about C:15 from the only and only Fatty15. This is an essential fatty acid discovered by Stephanie and Eric Venn-Watson was actually accidental, as they were working with the navy! Now emerging evidence is coming out weekly with new studies to showcase the benefits of C:15 and why humans need it, where we originally got it from, and why so many of us are lacking it in today's society. If you're on GLP-1's, pregnant, have young kids, caring for the elderly, or just trying to manage your own health issues, this episode is for you! 

Topics Discussed:

→ Why we are deficient in this nutrient

→ Why fish oil supplements are rancid and how they hide it

→ Where we can get this nutrient in food

→ Common side effects of this deficiency 

→ Testimonies

→ What the research says 

→ Why you need this is you are on GLP-1

→ Who is this safe for? 

→ Benefits of C:15

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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→ Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% offTimestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:04:02 - Stephanie Venn-Watson Returns + Rapid Fire Questions

→ 00:06:25 - What Fatty15 & C15 Actually Are

→ 00:09:40 - Why C15 Disappeared From Our Diets

→ 00:14:39 - C15, Pregnancy & Prenatal Health

→ 00:20:35 - What Benefits People Notice Taking Fatty15

→ 00:26:55 - Fish Oil Supplements & Rancidity → 00:32:30 - Fatty15 vs Omega-3 Supplements

→ 00:34:38 - What Is Cellular Fragility Syndrome?

→ 00:39:09 - C15 for Kids, Infant Formula & Aging

→ 00:42:53 - GLP-1 Medications & Nutrient Deficiencies

→ 00:45:24 - The Future of C15 Research & Longevity

→ 00:47:34 - Autism Research & Brain Health Discussion

→ 00:51:18 - How the Navy Accidentally Discovered C15

→ 00:53:06 - Where To Find The Research & Studies

Further Listening:

→Top FAKE “Healthy” Foods on the Market | BOK

Check Out Stephanie Venn-Waton:

→  Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest

→ Studies

→ The Longevity Nutrient 

→ Instagram

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→ ⁠⁠⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠⁠⁠

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368: In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on organic food brands hiding contamination, fraud, and dangerous heavy metals behind feel-good marketing and premium prices. But don't worry, because I'll also reveal a few brands that actually do deliver on their organic promises with verified testing and transparent practices. Let's separate real nutrition from the certified deception that's been normalized as healthy eating. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Organic Food Contamination

→ Heavy Metals in Baby Food

→ Food Fraud & Greenwashing

→ Organic Label Misconceptions

→ BPA & Food Packaging

→ Grocery Store Brand Transparency

→ Safer Organic Brands

→ How to Shop Smarter

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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→ Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit

→ Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:24 - Whole Foods + organic label concerns

→ 00:04:36 - Happy Baby Organics + heavy metals in baby food

→ 00:04:57 - Grimmway Farms + E. coli outbreak

→ 00:06:04 - Nature’s Path + glyphosate & contamination

→ 00:07:19 - Earthbound Farm + pre-washed salad concerns

→ 00:09:33 - Annie’s + organic label deception

→ 00:16:45 - Baby food lawsuits + heavy metals

→ 00:18:02 - Horizon Organic + dairy industry concerns

→ 00:22:03 - Muir Glen + BPA in canned tomatoes 

→ 00:23:39 - Brands Bethany actually trusts

Further Listening: → Glyphosate Exposed In Organic Foods! - all you need to know | Bite of Knowledge

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→ ⁠⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠⁠

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367: Meat glue, pink slime, lab grown meat labeling, and mixing different animals together to create that perfect 80/20 pound of ground meat you're buying are just a few scandals discussed in this episode with Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures. This is a 5th generation regenerative farm done right by us and in this interview Will shares what the USDA inspection process looks like, how big food companies treat their animals vs how he treats his own. And if you thought you were buying USA meat, think again! As of January 1st, 2026 there's been a new law put in place on how meat is labeled and it's not a good thing which makes it more frustrating for consumers to actually know where the origin of their meat came from and we are spilling the beans on what that new law is!

Topics Discussed:

→ Meat glue

→ Lab grown meat

→ Pink slime

→ The new meat labeling law

→ Advice for those who can’t grow their own food 

→ How animals are treated at factory farms 

→ How meat production has changed over the years

→ The future of American farming

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/DIGEST 

→ Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything!

Timestamps:

→ 00:00 Introduction

→ 04:49 Meet Will Harris + Farming Background

→ 09:04 USDA Inspections + How Meat Is Processed

→ 16:27 Life on a Regenerative Farm

→ 30:13 Meat Glue, Pink Slime + Hidden Practices

→ 30:40 Industrial vs Regenerative Farming

→ 32:58 Lab-Grown Meat + Food Industry Concerns

→ 33:52 Meat Labeling Laws + Imported Meat

→ 38:28 Knowing Your Farmer + Final Thoughts

Check Out Will Harris:

→ White Oak Pastures | GET $20 OFF YOUR ENTIRE WHITE OAK PASTURE’S ORDER! Minimum purchase of USD150 required. Limited to one use per customer. Use Code: DIGEST

→ Website

→ Buy his book

→ Instagram

→ Facebook

→ Watch videos of their farm

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠

→ ⁠YouTube⁠

→ ⁠Bethany’s Website⁠

→ ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠

→ ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠

→ ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠

→ ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds)

Produced by Drake Peterson
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