Education Episodes

"Your Bloods Look Normal" Is Not a Diagnosis: Patient Advocacy & Perimenopause ft. Belinda Balscheit Listener Amanda was so passionate about today's guest, she sent a voice message to make sure we booked her. She was right. Belinda Balscheit is a two-time cancer survivor, women's health advocate, and patient advocacy powerhouse based in Basel — and this conversation is one of the most important we've had on the show. If you've ever been told your symptoms are all in your head, dismissed by a ...

Megan found a Dr. Jason Fung video called "The Food Pyramid Lie: Why We Got Fat" and immediately needed to talk about it. So here we are. The food pyramid you grew up with — the one that told you to build your entire diet on a mountain of bread and grains — was not based on science. It was based on lobbying. And the Swiss one? Also a little sus. Danna had never even heard of the Swiss food pyramid before this episode. She has thoughts.

Got Booch? Ever grabbed a kombucha off the shelf thinking you're doing your gut a favor? Yeah… about that. In this episode, we sit down with Gina, founder of the Swiss Kombucha Company, to blow the lid off what's actually in most store-bought kombucha—and spoiler alert, a lot of it isn't even kombucha. Gina takes us behind the scenes of her journey from brewing 200 liters a month in her sticky kitchen to visiting 30+ breweries across North America and Europe (pretending to write a blog that neve...

Got 10 Minutes? IBS vs IBD — Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You Something You've heard of IBS. You've probably said "I have IBS" at some point — maybe even without a formal diagnosis. But do you know what it actually means? And do you know the difference between IBS and IBD? Because they are not the same thing, and mixing them up could mean missing something your body really needs you to catch. Danna breaks it down — what each one is, how to tell them apart, what the warning signs are, and why your ...

Got 10 Minutes? What You Eat Is Messing With Your ADHD Megan was TikToking, as one does, and landed on a video about food-induced ADHD symptoms. She immediately thought of Danna. Because obviously. Both certified ADHD-havers, both deeply invested in food — which basically makes them experts. This one's for anyone whose brain feels like it's running 47 tabs and someone just spilled coffee on the keyboard. Whether you're diagnosed, suspicious, or just chronically scattered, the food-brain conne...

Money. Just the word made Danna's face look like she'd been slapped with a cold, wet, rotten fish. In this episode, we sit down with Arielle Tucker —certified financial planner, IRS enrolled agent, and fellow expat—to talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about: how financial stress is wrecking your health, and what to actually do about it. Whether you're avoiding logging into your bank account, drowning in tax complexity as an American abroad, or just hoping retirement will somehow sort ...

Got 10 Minutes? Let's Talk Glycemic Index Danna wanted to talk about "glucose index." Megan corrected her and then proceeded to geek out for the next 10 minutes—and honestly, it was worth it. If you've ever been confused by the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load, wondered whether carbs are actually the enemy, or just been curious why that afternoon energy crash keeps hitting you like a truck, this one's for you. Megan brings 17 years of diabetes care industry experience to the ...

What Ancient Chinese Medicine Knows About Your Hormones (That Your Doctor Doesn't) Danna's been seeing Alex for years—and now we finally got him on the show. Alex Bechinger is a fully licensed TCM practitioner with 30 years of experience, a nursing background, training in craniosacral therapy and functional medicine, and a family legacy of healers. Today we're digging into what Traditional Chinese Medicine actually is (spoiler: it's way more than needles and cupping), why Western medicine keeps ...

Cozy up and join us for a candid conversation as we get comfortable in our pajamas and break down the delightful documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut." What You'll Take Away: - Explore how gut health challenges both modern medicine and traditional beliefs. - Join in on our discussion about bacterial balance and its health influences. - See how documentaries can make learning about health issues entertaining and relatable. Our Episode Breakdown: - A Pajama Party Introduction...

In the grand finale of the Diabetes Awareness Month series, hosts Danna and Megan discuss approaches to managing type 2 diabetes, including understanding treatment options, monitoring blood sugar, and making empowering daily lifestyle choices. Want more? Check out the extras at https://sofrickinhealthy.com/episodes/type-2-diabetes Takeaways: Type 2 diabetes management involves a combination of lifestyle changes, monitoring, and medications for effective control. Diet plays a crucial role in ...

Megan and Danna discuss the crucial role of diet in managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Focusing on Diabetes Awareness Month, they explore how different foods impact blood sugar levels, the importance of balanced meals, and provide practical tips on what to eat and what to avoid. Visit https://sofrickinhealthy.com/episodes/prediabetes-diet more info. Episodes Referenced 11: The Skinny on FAT, Live Episode 13: The Truth About OLIVE OIL: A Conversation with an Olive Oil Sommelier ft. Eli...

Prediabetes 101: Understanding and Managing Early Diabetes Risks Hosts Danna and Megan kick off a special series for Diabetes Awareness Month, focusing on prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Please visit https://sofrickinhealthy.com/episodes/prediabetes-101 for more info. Prevent T2 Lifestyle Coaching Program Get in touch! Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee C...

Your body has two fuel systems—and you've probably been stuck on the wrong one your whole life. Ben Nordemann, founder of Go Keto, joins us to break down the ketogenic lifestyle in the most digestible way possible (pun intended). If you've ever wondered why you feel tired, foggy, or can't lose that stubborn belly fat, this episode is your metabolic wake-up call. What You'll Learn: The two fuel systems: glucose (from carbs) vs. ketones (from fat) Why constant snacking creates "glucose poisonin...

In this episode of So Frickin' Healthy, join us as we talk with https://www.linkedin.com/in/elia-fuster-rius-8b2b2114/ (Elia Fuster Rius), an Olive Oil Sommelier and Independent Business Owner at L’Atelier des Saisons (Switzerland), we talk about why olive oil can be so expensive, the difference between the different grades of olive oil, and busting the myth that you shouldn't cook with olive oil. Check out https://www.latelierdessaisons.ch/en/ (https://www.latelierdessaisons.ch/en/) Support the show! Consider buying us a cup of tea if you found value in this episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sofrickinhealth (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sofrickinhealth) And if you really love the show, head over to Apple podcasts right now and leave So Frickin' healthy a review to give it a boost. Get notified of our live shows and when we drop a new episode: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1ums6u/metadata/edit (https://mybestself.ck.page/e814756ca5) Links in Bio: https://anchor.fm/dashboard…