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…
Session 1: Where Do I Even Start? Joanna has done the research. She's read the articles, compared the studies, questioned who funded what. She's a scientist by training—she wants the data. But here's the thing about health: the data that matters most is yours. In this first session, Danna and…
We're doing something we've never done before on So Frickin' Healthy. We're opening the doors to real health coaching sessions and letting you listen in. Over the next six episodes, you'll hear actual coaching conversations between Danna and a client we're calling Joanna. This isn't polished. This isn't edited to…
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…
Ever feel like your living space is draining your energy instead of restoring it? In this episode, we sit down with interior designer Jessica Blanco (https://bit.ly/jessica_designs) to explore the powerful connection between our physical environments and mental wellbeing. Jessica brings a unique perspective, having transitioned from 20 years in education…
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…
So here we are, testing out Substack Live and uploading it to YouTube. I’m Megan, that’s Danna and we run not one but two podcasts that you probably haven’t heard of yet. Don’t worry, our moms don’t listen either. My mom doesn’t have headphones, so podcasts are basically a non-starter.…
Trying Substack Live for the first time so we can tell you about our awesome plans for So Frickin' Healthy for 2026
Ever heard of leaky gut and wondered if it's real or just wellness hype? In this episode from 2022, Megan and Danna dive deep into intestinal permeability—what it actually is, why conventional medicine struggles to diagnose it, and what you can do about it. Originally recorded as a live YouTube…
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…
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dina Holzapfel, neuroscientist and founder of Red. House of Collagen (https://bit.ly/4hVAQ2l) 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)…
Burnout is a beast, and we’re diving straight into the chaos of it in this episode. Danna's bravely sharing her personal saga, and trust me, it’s a wild ride through the trenches of exhaustion, identity crises, and a whole lot of tears – sorry, not sorry for the overshare, but…
Members-Only Episode: The Moment Self-Discovery Hit Us In this intimate, members-only snippet, Megan and Danna get real about when and how they truly began to know themselves—not just preferences, but the kind of deep self-knowledge that shifts your life trajectory. ✨ Megan shares how her 2018 health coaching journey cracked…
Ever felt like burnout steamrolled your life—and now you're supposed to just “bounce back” to work like nothing happened? Yeah… no. In this episode, we’re getting all the way real with HR expert and mental health first aid instructor Karina Schneider. We’re talking about the actual differences between stress, burnout,…
Let’s face it, perimenopause sounds like a bad horror movie title, but it’s really just your body’s way of saying, ‘Surprise! Time for some changes!’ This episode is all about the real talk around this six to ten-year hormonal transition that often gets swept under the rug. Dr. Mary Pines…
Your nervous system is the master controller—and when it's constantly stressed, your hormones suffer. Want to flip the switch into “rest + digest” mode? Here’s how: 🧘♀️ Simple practices like breathwork, meditation, cuddling, and taking a bath can boost oxytocin—the “feel-good” hormone. 🎶 But it gets cooler: you can stimulate…
Let’s talk about how far behind women’s health research STILL is. 😤 I had a hysterectomy at 39. Kept my ovaries. I asked my doctors: “How will this affect my menopause?” 👉🏼 Some said “6 months early.” 👉🏼 Others said “maybe 4 years early.” 👉🏼 Basically… nobody knows. The lack…
Fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, acne? 👀 Your hormones might be out of balance. Here’s what to watch for—and why labs matter. #HormoneHealth #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #MidlifeWellness #SoFrickinHealthy https://www.swisscastnetwork.ch/show/so-frickin-healthy/voicemail/
Think you’re “not stressed”? Your hormones might disagree. 😅 Here’s why taking a stress inventory matters—especially over 40. #HormoneHealth #StressRelief #MidlifeWellness #AdrenalHealth #SoFrickinHealthy https://www.swisscastnetwork.ch/show/so-frickin-healthy/voicemail/
Hormones are everything. 🔁 Estrogen, insulin, cortisol—these chemical messengers control your mood, energy, and metabolism. Here’s why you can’t ignore them. #HormoneHealth #InsulinResistance #PCOS #FunctionalHealth #MidlifeWellness #SoFrickinHealthy https://www.swisscastnetwork.ch/show/so-frickin-healthy/voicemail/
Stressed AF? Your vagus nerve might be craving attention. In this quickie, Dr. Mary breaks down how to activate your parasympathetic nervous system—aka your body’s “chill mode”—using simple, science-backed tricks. Think: humming, bath time, and even... an electric toothbrush? Let’s biohack our way to peace. 💆🏼♀️ 🔔 Subscribe for more…
Ever feel like your body’s a bit… off-key? 🎶 Your hormones might be the reason! In this clip from Episode 27 of So Frickin’ Healthy, Dr. Mary Pines breaks down why hormones are the conductors of your body’s symphony—and what happens when they go a little wonky. 👩⚕️🎻 🎧 Full…
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…
