Health & Fitness Episodes

Peptides, Perimenopause & the Wellness Tool Nobody Is Talking About ft. Dr. Mary Pines Listener Gina had a question: what's the deal with peptides — the ones that aren't GLP-1s, the ones all over social media? Are they legit or total BS? Danna immediately said: Mary. Dr. Mary Pines is back on SFH for the first time in three years, neck-deep in the peptide scene and ready to spill everything. About Dr. Mary Pines: PhD-level functional medicine practitioner specializing in hormonal and metabolic ...

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 ...

Got 10 Minutes? Danna was lying in bed trying to fall asleep—but her brain had other plans. It was busy counting how many wearables Megan has talked about and which one does what. So she turned it into an episode. Here's the deal: before you buy anything, ask yourself one question—what do I actually want to track? Sleep? Steps? Hormones? Because you don't need to wear a ring all day if all you care about is sleep, and you definitely don't need a golf swing analyzer. Megan wears both an Apple W...

Got 10 Minutes? Megan found a clickbait article and couldn't resist: "Exercise Won't Help You Lose Much Fat, But Changing This Will." Annoying? Yes. But also... kind of true? Here's the thing: pound for pound, a Tanzanian hunter-gatherer who moves all day burns the same calories as an American office worker who barely moves at all. Your body adapts. Your basal metabolic rate—the energy you need just to exist—is the real calorie burner, not your workout. You literally cannot exercise your way ou...

Got 10 Minutes? Megan's been adding chia seeds to her water—along with psyllium husk and apple cider vinegar. Danna's intrigued. And just like that, we're off. Here's what you need to know: two tablespoons of chia seeds deliver 35% of your daily fiber. They absorb up to ten times their weight in liquid, which makes them incredible for digestion—but also means you have to drink more water when you add them to your diet, or they'll pull hydration from your body. Not into chia pudding? Use them a...

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dina Holzapfel, neuroscientist and founder of Red. House of Collagen in Zurich, as we explore the science and benefits of red light therapy. What You'll Learn: How red light therapy works at the cellular level by boosting mitochondrial energy (ATP production) The difference between red light (630-660nm) and near-infrared wavelengths and what each targets Benefits for skin health, collagen production, inflammation, brain function, and overall wellnes...

In this episode of the So Frickin' Healthy podcast, Dr. Mary Pines, a Cambridge-trained biomedical scientist and longevity expert, joins hosts Megan and Danna to discuss the vital role of hormones in our bodies. Dr. Pines explains hormones using an orchestra analogy, emphasizing their importance in maintaining a harmonious balance within our bodily processes. They converse about the intricacies of sex hormones, stress management, and functional medicine's approach to hormone health. They explo...

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 ...

Hey there! In this episode of the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast, we're diving into the transformative world of the Gokhale Method (pronounced Go-clay) with esteemed guests Esther Gokhale, L.Ac., Founder & CEO of the Gokhale Method, and Gokhale Method Teacher Julie Johnson. As founder of the Gokhale Method, Esther aims to empower individuals to reclaim their structural integrity, bid farewell to back pain and rediscover the inherent grace and strength within. Are you tired of being plagued by pers...