Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.
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The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
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We all know about the doom and gloom associated with environmental issues. We need to tell ourselves a new story. Instead let's talk about energy independence, green jobs, livable cities, clean water, clean air, and healthy children. This is where politics, perceptions, and life-style meet the catastrophe that is unfolding in front of our eyes. Here's a suggestion — subscribe, tune-in, and stop doom-scrolling.
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From Restore Hyper Wellness, 9 Elements with Eric Hinman is a podcast that explores how we can live the Hyper Wellness lifestyle with purpose. Each week, Hinman chats with a different guest to reflect on how they incorporate the nine elements of Hyper Wellness into their lives. The 9 elements include Nourishment, Movement, Rest, Heat, Cold, Hydration, Oxygen, Light and Connection. This proactive approach was designed to help you feel your best so you can #DoMore of what you love!
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Reinvent Healthcare provides support, insight, and cutting edge information for health and wellness practitioners passionately committed to transforming our broken, disease-focused, healthcare system. Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, shares more than 30 years of clinical experience using science-based, nutritional and natural approaches for successfully correcting the imbalances that lead to chronic disease. Her vast knowledge, infectious ene ...
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Welcome to The Franchise Podcast, the official podcast of franchising, led by the award-winning Madeleine Zook. With over a decade of experience as a franchisor, franchisee, and supplier, Madeleine is here to shatter the status quo and unveil the unfiltered truth about the franchise world. Each episode dives deep with the industry's top executives, exposing the raw secrets behind their victories, dissecting brutal challenges, and revealing game-changing strategies that drive franchise growth ...
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From Hyper-Consumer to Active Global Citizen: Rediscovering Community in a Changing Climate
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37:25As Trump's tariff policies trigger economic uncertainty, consumer confidence is dropping. With those new tariffs rattling global markets, we're seeing something remarkable: Americans consuming less while becoming more engaged as citizens. This shift—from shopping mall to town hall, from consumer mindset to civic responsibility—creates an opening fo…
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Why Mental Health Isn’t All in Your Head: The Genetic & Environmental Roots No One Talks About
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37:12What if ADHD, anxiety, and mood swings weren’t just about brain chemistry—but a cry for help from the gut, genes, and immune system? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with integrative mental health professional Mary Parker for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation. After watching her son regress into …
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CAR-FREE and Loving It — The Future is Here
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32:44What if everything we've been told about cars and freedom is backwards? Journey into America's first car-free neighborhood rising from the sprawl of Phoenix, where residents know their neighbors' names and community connection replaces isolation. Explore how e-bikes are outpacing cars in urban areas, why cities are eliminating parking requirements …
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#565: How Zinc Insufficiency Impacts Inflammation, Immunity & Aging – Prof. Emily Ho
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44:28Zinc is an essential micronutrient that often flies under the radar, despite being vital for hundreds of enzymes and transcription factors involved in immunity, antioxidant defense, and DNA repair. A surprisingly large segment of the population may not get enough – an estimated 10% of U.S. individuals consume less than half the recommended zinc int…
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The Great Seed Oil Debate: Are You Fueling Health or Hidden Harm?
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10:53They’re plant-based, they’re cholesterol-free, and they’re lurking in everything from “healthy” salad dressings to organic snack bars. But what if the real danger is something far more insidious hiding in plain sight than seed oils or even omega-6 overload? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo unpacks the heated debate aro…
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#564: Is Protein’s Appetite-Suppressing Power Overstated?
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1:11:19In this episode, we take a deep dive into the commonly held belief that protein is the most satiating macronutrient. It’s an idea that shows up frequently in both clinical guidance and popular nutrition discourse: if you want to feel fuller, eat more protein. But how robust is that claim when you drill into the details of the evidence? To explore t…
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The Progress Paradox- Technological Power Without Perspective
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The Missing Frequency: Are You Testing For This Root Cause?
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32:25You’ve checked all the boxes—clean diet, supplements, detox, hormones, gut protocols. So why aren’t the results showing up? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Dr. Louise Swartswalter—naturopath, frequency medicine pioneer, and founder of the Brain Soul Success Academy—to explore what’s really going on when…
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#563: The Financialization of the Food System – Prof. Martin Caraher
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44:27Global food systems have been increasingly subjected to financial speculation, leading to adverse consequences for growers, consumers, and public health. But what are the systemic vulnerabilities that impact food security, equitable access to nutritious food, and the broader socio-political frameworks influencing these outcomes? Understanding the f…
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Becoming Earth: How Life Transformed a Rock into a Living Planet
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29:41Ever wonder how our planet became the only known celestial body teeming with life? Our latest episode takes you on a 4.5-billion-year journey from Earth's fiery beginnings to today's interconnected living systems. Discover how microbes shaped continents, plankton created our atmosphere, and animals engineered entire landscapes. This isn't just Eart…
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Gluten, Kale, and Whey—Why the Real Danger Is the Advice, Not the Food
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14:44Social media is flooded with health advice—much of it loud, extreme, and downright misleading. But what happens when those “one-size-fits-all” solutions actually miss the mark? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sounds the alarm on the rise of over-simplified, fear-based messaging in the health world. She explores why tr…
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SNP40: Do Seed Oils Cause Inflammation & Chronic Disease?
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14:48Seed oils have recently become a hotly debated topic in nutrition, fueled by sensational claims on social media. In this episode, the central theme is examining whether seed oils are truly harmful or if they’ve been unjustly demonized. The discussion tackles prevalent claims – that seed oils drive inflammation, oxidation, and chronic disease – and …
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Your Eyes Could Be the Blind Spot Practitioners Are Missing
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50:18You’ve optimized gut health, balanced hormones, and tackled blood sugar—but what if the biggest health clue is sitting right behind your glasses? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo goes deep with Claudia Muehlenweg, The Holistic Vision Coach, to explore why eye health is one of the most neglected root causes in both conv…
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#562: How to Detoxify Yourself – Quack Asylum Special
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1:20:51In this Quack Asylum episode, Danny and Alan critically examine the claims surrounding “detoxification protocols” – specialized diets, cleanses, or supplements marketed to eliminate toxins from the body for better health. The central theme is whether these detox plans actually improve health outcomes or if they’re built on pseudoscience and fear. M…
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Your Doctor is Wrong About Your Thyroid Problems
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14:37What if your thyroid symptoms aren’t in your head… and your labs aren’t telling the whole story? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo pulls back the curtain on why most conventional approaches to hypothyroidism miss the mark—and what to do instead. If you or your patients struggle with fatigue, weight gain, depression, dry…
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#561: Emulsifiers in the Modern Diet: Health Risk or Harmless Additive?
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50:41Emulsifiers are a ubiquitous component of the modern food supply, found in everything from salad dressings and dairy products to pastries and sauces. Traditionally regarded as safe by regulatory agencies, emulsifiers play a vital role in enhancing the texture, stability, and shelf-life of countless processed foods. Yet, in recent years, emerging re…
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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part Three (Eco-Edition)
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28:54NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and more importantly, what comes next. And even more importantly — what you can do about it. As Trump's second term approaches, this episode explores the staggering scope of environmental rollbac…
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The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Food (That Even Healthy Eaters Miss!)
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15:35You may think you're eating clean, but what if your “healthy” food is secretly making you sick? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, to expose the shocking hidden additives that sneak into your food—even the ones marketed as “natural” and “organic.” From gut-wreck…
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#560: Neurodiversity & Nutrition: Choline, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Beyond – Emma Derbyshire, PhD
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45:55Nutrition is increasingly being considered as a modifiable factor that may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes. While severe deficiencies in certain nutrients are known to have dramatic effects, there is growing interest in the potential impact of more subtle insufficiencies — particularly during critical windows such as pregnancy, infancy, and e…
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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part Two
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40:22NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and more importantly, what comes next. And even more importantly — what you can do about it. How Trump Plans to Remake America In this second of three episodes, we explore how Trump's return to p…
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What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick
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10:45What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick What if everything you’ve been told about metabolic health is outdated? Most conventional doctors don’t recognize the warning signs of metabolic dysfunction until it’s too late. By the time someone is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, their body has already suffered…
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Do Lipids Increase During Weight Loss? (SNP39)
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20:03This is a segment from one of our Premium-exclusive AMA (ask me anything) episodes, where we answer questions submitted by Premium subscribers. To listen to the full episode, you’ll need to be a Premium subscriber and access the episode on the private Premium feed. Questions Answered in This Episode [02:00] Why does the Mediterranean diet emphasize…
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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part One
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40:01NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and what comes next. Introduction The unthinkable has happened — Donald Trump has been re-elected president. Despite experiencing the most destructive presidency in history, America chose him aga…
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Why Your Thyroid Treatment Isn’t Working—And What Your Brain Has to Do With It with Jennifer Swank
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31:47You’ve done everything right. You’ve changed your diet, taken the right supplements, maybe even tried thyroid medications… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck. What if the real problem isn’t just your thyroid—but your brain? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with biochemist and mind-body…
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#559: Skin Health & Nutrition – Thivi Maruthappu, PhD
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45:29The intersection of nutrition, dermatology, and skin health is an area of growing interest, yet one that remains riddled with misinformation and oversimplified claims. The influence of dietary patterns, specific nutrients, and lifestyle factors on conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin aging has been widely debated, with varying level…
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The Franchise Podcast - Why Your Digital Spend Isn’t Driving ROI Like It Used To
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55:59In this episode, we explore the evolving digital marketing landscape and why franchise businesses are experiencing diminishing returns on their ad spend. As consumer behavior shifts, advertising costs rise, and platforms continuously update their algorithms, many brands find that their once-successful strategies are no longer delivering the same RO…
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Dangerous Misconceptions About Cardiovascular Disease
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18:51Why Most Doctors Get It Wrong About Heart Disease? How It’s Putting You at Risk? Think your cholesterol numbers tell the whole story? Think again. Most doctors are missing critical warning signs of heart disease—signs that could save lives if they knew what to test for. The truth? The standard cholesterol test doesn’t tell you what you really need …
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#558: Rethinking Ultra-Processed Foods in the Modern Food System – Duane Mellor, PhD
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52:08Discussions around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their role in public health have gained significant traction in recent years. While some advocate for categorizing and regulating these foods due to their potential negative health effects, others argue that such classifications can oversimplify the issue and detract from more actionable dietary c…
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The Hidden Physics of Energy Healing: The Science They Don’t Teach in Medical School with Terri Jay
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32:03What if energy healing isn’t “woo-woo” at all—but actually rooted in physics? What if the chronic symptoms that won’t budge—thyroid issues, weight struggles, hormone imbalances—aren’t just about diet or exercise, but stored energy blockages that modern medicine ignores? In this mind-expanding episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo s…
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#557: Health Psychology & Eating Behaviour – Prof. Jane Ogden
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48:46In the realm of health psychology, our understanding of eating behaviors extends beyond mere physiological hunger cues. Research indicates that factors such as learned associations, cultural influences, and individual perceptions play pivotal roles in shaping our dietary choices. Recognizing this complexity is essential for developing effective die…
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Are you avoiding carbs like the plague, convinced they’re the enemy of metabolic health? What if cutting out too many carbs is actually making things worse? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes one of the biggest misconceptions in the keto community—the belief that all carbs are harmful. She breaks down why non-sta…
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Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced insulin sensitivity, and other undesirable outcomes. In this episode,…
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Reversing Autoimmune Conditions—What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
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42:45What if you’ve been told your autoimmune condition is irreversible? Conventional medicine often labels autoimmune diseases as a life sentence, but is that the whole truth? In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with autoimmune expert Jennifer Whitmire to uncover the shocking truth about Graves’ disease, autoimmune …
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#556: Can We Restore the Gut Microbiome Through Dietary Changes? – Anissa Armet, PhD
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1:06:28There is research suggesting that industrialization has significantly altered the composition of our gut microbiota, with certain microbial species now absent in many industrialized populations. Given the known associations between gut microbiome diversity and health, researchers have begun investigating whether restoring lost microbial species and…
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Are your patients unknowingly sabotaging their metabolic health, or are you missing the hidden clues in their symptoms? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals the shocking truth about metabolic dysfunction and why most practitioners are getting it wrong. Discover the surprising triggers behind insulin res…
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#555: What Should the Dietary Guidelines Say? – Prof. Christopher Gardner
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59:29Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are updated based on the latest scientific evidence to help shape national nutrition recommendations. A panel of experts was assembled to review the existing research, evaluate new findings, and provide recommendations that will inform the next edition of the guidelines. One of the committee members inv…
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Blood Pressure Secrets: Saving Lives Through Precision and Prevention
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51:02In this powerful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo talks with with Dr. Ellie Campbell, a leading family physician and author of The Blood Pressure Blueprint. They dive into one of the most misunderstood yet critical aspects of health—blood pressure. Most people, including practitioners, are unaware of how inaccurate readings ca…
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#554: Crucial Ideas for Understanding Nutrition Science
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1:13:12Understanding the complexities of diet-disease relationships requires a nuanced approach to nutritional science. Unlike other scientific disciplines, nutrition research often grapples with the inherent challenges of studying dietary patterns and nutrient intakes in free-living populations over long periods. The cumulative effects of dietary exposur…
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What Doctors Are Taught About Blood Sugar Puts People In Danger
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12:41Are your clients—or even you—missing the early red flags of blood sugar imbalance? In this eye-opening episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes the shocking myths conventional medicine still teaches about blood sugar. If you think fasting glucose under 100 means you’re in the clear, think again. What if your so-called “normal”…
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#553: Healthy Habits for Fertility and Reproductive Health – Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD
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40:58This episode focuses on the intersection of nutrition, lifestyle, and women’s health, with a particular emphasis on managing complex conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Registered dietitian Marjorie Nolan Cohn shares insights from over two decades of clinical practice, highlighting the importance of a…
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Unlocking the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue: Could This Common Virus Be the Cause? with Kasia Kines
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42:56In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Kasia Kines explore a commonly overlooked virus that may be the hidden root of chronic fatigue and other stubborn health issues. This virus often goes undetected, lying dormant until it’s reactivated by stress, environmental toxins, or emotional shifts. When it strikes, it can l…
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#552: Diet & Sleep Interactions – Marie-Pierre St. Onge, PhD
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41:04Over the past couple of decades, renowned researcher Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge has uncovered fascinating links between how we sleep and what we eat, revealing how these two lifestyle factors influence energy balance, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function. In this episode we’ll explore Dr. St-Onge’s findings on sleep regularity and its associ…
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Beyond Catastrophe: What's Really at Stake in the Climate Crisis
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32:01EPISODE 104 SHOWNOTES We begin with a gripping look at the birth of modern environmentalism, when a burning river and devastating oil spill sparked America's largest-ever demonstration: the first Earth Day. This unprecedented show of unity led to landmark environmental protections that shaped the next half-century. Moving to the present, we tackle …
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Decode and Defend: Unlocking Genetic Secrets to Metabolic Health
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18:04Imagine being able to foresee and address metabolic health risks before they manifest into chronic diseases. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores how genetic testing can be helpful in identifying potential metabolic imbalances, from insulin resistance to carbohydrate sensitivity and use these to personalize healthful eating plans. Discover how s…
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Multivitamin Nihilism: Is it Actually Worthless to Supplement? (SNP37)
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17:39Multivitamin and multimineral supplements have long been a topic of both scientific inquiry and public debate. While they are often marketed as convenient solutions for achieving nutritional adequacy, their true value remains contentious. Are these supplements essential insurance policies against nutrient deficiencies, or are they merely expensive …
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Trauma’s Hidden Impact: Unlocking the Secret Link to Chronic Illness
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18:04Are your clients stuck in a cycle of chronic illness that defies every intervention you’ve tried? The missing link might not be another supplement, test, or protocol—it could be unresolved trauma. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo welcomes Tonya Octave, integrative psychotherapist, coach, hypnotist, and creator of the O…
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#551: How to Shift from Short-term Dieting to Sustainable Lifestyle Changes – Laurin Conlin
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1:02:19While the fitness industry often emphasizes short-term goals such as rapid weight loss or aesthetic improvements, a growing body of evidence highlights the importance of fostering long-term habits for health and wellbeing. Understanding how psychological frameworks intersect with physical health behaviors is key to empowering clients and overcoming…
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A 5-Day Post-Celebration Fasting Mimicking Metabolic Makeover
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15:23Holidays and celebrations can leave even the healthiest bodies struggling with metabolic chaos. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo introduces a 5-day fasting-mimicking diet plan that helps reset metabolism, balance blood sugar, and restore vitality without the need for extended fasting or packaged foods. Learn how you an…
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#550: Eating Disorder Risk in Sport, Wellness & Fitness – Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD
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53:10Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors represent complex, multifaceted challenges that affect individuals across all demographics, yet they remain widely misunderstood and under-recognized. These issues often extend beyond the stereotypical images associated with eating disorders, touching everything from rigid “clean eating” obsessions t…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Using Your Passion to Heal Yourself and Others
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40:24Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of a high-pressure career, constantly chasing success but losing your health and passion in the process? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by Michelle Hernandez, a transformational health coach and creator of the Data Heart Program. Michelle shares her journey from a thriving career in hi…
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