Best Stuff Your Doctor Should Know Podcasts (2025)

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#285 The Untold Story of Sex Hormones 1:30:44

25d ago1:30:44

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Guest: Dr. Tabrizian MBBS, Member of The New York Academy of Sciences, Member of The American Chemical Society. Member of The American Association for the Advancement of Science Member of The Australian Medical Professionals Society Member of The Australian Medical Association In this masterclass-level episode, Dr. Tabrizian peels back the layers o…

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129| Why It Gets Harder To Lose Weight The Longer You Try (No, Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken) 18:41

15h ago18:41

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Ever feel like the longer you try to lose weight, the harder it gets? Like your body is secretly sabotaging you, and someone flipped a switch to “slow metabolism mode”? You’re not alone—and no, your metabolism isn't broken. In this episode, we’re kicking off Part 1 of a 2-part metabolism series that breaks down what’s really going on when your fat …

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Welcome to The Feist - Your Favorite Sports with Your Feistiest Friends 55:18

5d ago55:18

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Welcome to The Feist — your favorite sports, with your feistiest friends. Hosted by Sara Gross and Kelly O’Mara, Feisty's newest podcast is here to celebrate the unstoppable rise of women’s sports. Every week they'll cover what you need to know in women's sports: from running to basketball to everything in between. The Feist will bring you the unto…

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Pelvic Floor Facts Every Active Menopausal Woman Should Know with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT (Episode 232) 1:06:33

6d ago1:06:33

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Pelvic floor disorders can wreak havoc on your well-being, especially as a woman who wants to run, jump, hike, bike, and otherwise enjoy an active life. Unfortunately, pelvic floor dysfunction is extremely common, with about half of us experiencing urinary incontinence alone (let alone painful sex, constipation, prolapse, and so forth). But we don’…

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128| How Heavy Is Heavy Enough To Build Muscle? A Beginner's Guide 18:55

6d ago18:55

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Wondering how heavy you should lift to actually build muscle? In this episode, we break down exactly how to know if your strength training is effective—and how to build muscle as a beginner without second-guessing your effort. You’ll Learn: Why muscle growth comes from challenging your body to adapt What “heavy enough” really means for you (hint: i…

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127| Should You Take a Break From Weight Loss? When Moms Need a Diet Break or Maintenance Season 15:36

8d ago15:36

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Feeling stuck in your fat loss journey? In this episode, we talk about when it’s time to take a break from weight loss and why a maintenance phase can actually help you lose fat more effectively in the long run. You’ll Learn: How to know if your body needs a break from fat loss Why weight loss slows down over time Signs your energy, workouts, or mi…

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics: How Alarmed Should We Be? 24:14

9d ago24:14

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Have you ever had a moment where someone doubted your instincts—only for science to prove you right years later? When I was applying to my medical residency, a doctor scoffed at my concern for BPA and endocrine disruptors. “You don’t believe in that BPA crap, do you?” he said. Well, here we are, decades later, with research linking BPA to miscarria…

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Menopause After Paralysis: Hormones, Catheters and Competition with Edie Perkins (Episode 231) 58:23

13d ago58:23

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Edie Perkins was a 46-year-old elite runner and cyclist when a catastrophic accident left her paralyzed from the chest down—just as she was entering menopause. In this candid conversation, Edie reveals how her hormonal changes intersected with her spinal cord injury recovery, leaving her with misdiagnosed UTIs, sheet-soaking night sweats she blamed…

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126| Why Motivation Doesn’t Last—And What Creates Real Fat Loss Results 18:05

13d ago18:05

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Struggling with staying motivated on your weight loss journey? You’re not alone-and this episode is your wake-up call, mama. Inside, I’m getting real about the diet cycle that keeps so many moms stuck: full of motivation one week, totally burned out the next. I’ll share a cringe-worthy diet story from my college years, explain why motivation alone …

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125| Gym Lingo for Dummies – What the Heck Is All This Stuff?? 18:57

15d ago18:57

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Feeling lost in the gym? In this episode, I’m breaking down common gym lingo—like barbell, brace, compound lifts, eccentric, and more-so you can walk in confident and crush your strength training workout. Links & Resources: Free Facebook Community Fit Lifestyle In a Box Program Book A Free Discovery Call Strong App…

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Bone Health, HRT & the Invisible Impacts of Menopause with Nicole Oh (Episode 230) 47:21

20d ago47:21

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“The person who wins is often the one who is fending off the menopause the best!” Those were words of advice a fellow competitor once gave this week’s guest, physiotherapist and competitive cyclist Nicole Oh. That would be something Nicole would come to learn firsthand just a few short years later, as she found herself navigating mysterious joint p…

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124| One Small Plate Change That Can Boost Fat Loss (No Counting Required) 14:12

20d ago14:12

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If counting every calorie feels overwhelming, you’ll love this simple plate tweak that can help boost fat loss without adding stress. Today, we’re talking about the underrated power of veggies—why they matter more than you think, how much you actually need, and easy ways to eat more without feeling like you’re chewing salad all day. If you’re ready…

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Why Education is Everything at Feisty Media 36:22

22d ago36:22

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Over the past eight years, Feisty Media has grown into a go-to resource for women’s health and performance education. In this special episode, Feisty CEO Sara Gross and Hit Play Not Pause host Selene Yeager reflect on how Feisty’s content has evolved to meet the real-life needs of active women. From menopause and nutrition to strength training and …

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123 | The Real Reason You’re Stuck With Fat Loss (And How to Move Forward) 15:21

22d ago15:21

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You’re doing the work—but it’s not working. Let’s talk about why you’re stuck with fat loss and how to get back on track. -Rachel Show Notes: Book a Discovery Call to Find Out About My Program No-Fear Weight Room Tour Free FB CommunityBy Rachel DeSonier | Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Fat Loss Coach, Mom of 5

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The High Cost of 'I'm Fine': The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety and Invisible Depression 1:01:44

26d ago1:01:44

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Most women don’t look like they’re falling apart—even when they’re struggling to stay afloat. We keep it all going: raising kids, showing up for work, taking care of everyone else—while silently carrying stress, grief, trauma, and anxiety. And all that holding it together? It comes at a cost. In this heart-opening episode of On Health, Aviva sits d…

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Hormones & Heavy Lifts: The Menopause Blueprint with Holly Rilinger (Episode 229) 49:31

27d ago49:31

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When some of the biggest names in menopause medicine want to learn to lift heavy, they turn to this week’s guest, Nike Master Trainer and midlife fitness advocate Holly Rilinger, founder of the LIFTED Method. Because Holly gets it. She’s been through her own journey with damaging diet culture, body image issues, and a challenging perimenopause that…

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122| How to Eat Healthy With Kids Around Part 2-Meal Planning Tips 17:44

27d ago17:44

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In Part 2 of this series, we’re getting practical. You’ll walk away with simple, real-life strategies for feeding your family without stress, short-order cooking, or food battles. From planning balanced meals to helping your kids feel confident around all types of food, these tips will help you keep things healthy and doable—even if you’re currentl…

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121| How to Eat Healthy With Kids Around Part 1: Setting Your Kids Up For Success With These 4 Key Mindset Shifts 23:45

29d ago23:45

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In this episode, I’m sharing four key mindset shifts that can help you model a healthy relationship with food—without pressure, shame, or “clean plate club” vibes. From how we talk about food to how we act around it, these small shifts can make a big impact on your kids for life. Listen in to learn how to: Model balanced eating without food guilt S…

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120| How to Get Your Husband on Board with Creating Healthy Habits-with Marriage Expert Micaiah Gray 38:42

1M ago38:42

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So you've been making healthy changes-strength training, eating healthier, but when you try to get your husband on board you meet....resistance! Today, I'm joined by marriage expert Macaiah Gray! She is a trauma-informed marriage coach who helps couples break free from disconnection and build a stronger, Christ-centered marriage. She’s also the hos…

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Running a Record-Setting 366 Marathons at 55 with Hilde Dosogne (Episode 228) 50:27

1M ago50:27

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At the start of 2024, 55-year-old ultrarunner Hilde Dosogne set out to achieve the female World Record for the most consecutive days to run a marathon distance run by completing a marathon every day for a year. On December 31st of last year, she clocked her 366th 26.2 mile run (it was a leap year, which means she had one extra day to run) and her r…

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119| Why Lifting Weights Builds More Than Muscle (It Builds Confidence) 14:48

1M ago14:48

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Ready to build more than just muscle? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how strength training doesn’t just change your body — it changes your entire life. When you show up consistently in the gym, lift a little heavier, and push through hard reps, you’re building self-efficacy — the belief that you can handle hard things. And the coolest part…

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Reclaiming Postpartum: A New (Old) Model of Mama + Baby Care 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

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What if the way we care for new mothers is all wrong? Not just lacking. Not just outdated. But built on a model that misses the heart and soul of what postpartum truly is — and what it could be. When I was a home birth midwife, postpartum care was the care. I'd visit mamas and babies at home five or six times in the first few weeks. We’d talk about…

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Mind Over Midlife: Brain Health Tips for Midlife with Therese Huston, PhD (Episode 227) 1:10:21

1M ago1:10:21

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As estrogen drops, our midlife brains go through a lot of changes. The activity in our dopamine network declines, which can leave us going from highly motivated to “meh.” We can experience bigger cortisol spikes and have elevated levels of the stress hormone longer. We can end up feeling constantly stressed out and in a doom spiral we can’t quite e…

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118| How to Stay Consistent This Summer As A SAHM Part 2: Getting In Your Strength Training Workout Routine 29:21

1M ago29:21

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You want to work out — but between the kids being home, summer chaos, zero energy, and no routine… staying consistent feels impossible. In this episode, I’m sharing how to make exercise work with your life as a stay-at-home mom this summer, not against it. We’re ditching perfection and getting practical — because your results don’t come from doing …

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117| How to Stay Consistent This Summer As A SAHM Part 1: Meal Planning For Fat Loss 21:07

1M ago21:07

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Summer schedules are wild — and for stay-at-home moms, they can totally throw off your weight loss goals. In this episode, we’re tackling the meal planning piece of the puzzle so you can stay on track with fat loss, even with vacations, eating out, and kids home 24/7. 🔗 Links & Resources: Join Fit Lifestyle in a Box — My signature program for moms …

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Midlife Fueling 101: Essential Sports Nutrition Advice for Peri & Postmenopausal Women with Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD (Episode 226) 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

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Muscle and bone loss. Inflammation. Bloating, diarrhea, and other GI issues. Peri and postmenopausal active women can face myriad training and performance challenges. But the good news is that a lot of them can be helped with proper nutrition practices. This week we dive into the basics on how to fuel your active midlife body, including what to kno…

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116 | Healthy Habits That Stick—Even If You're Juggling Work, Kids, and Chaos 18:25

2M ago18:25

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How do we create habits that actually help us reach our goals? This episode is full of real-life habit tips for moms who don’t have time to “start fresh” every Monday to reach their weight loss and fat loss goals. -Rachel Show Notes: Free FB Community Book a Discovery Call to Find Out About My Program The Four Tendencies Book…

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115| Snacks, Fats, Water & Workouts – Your Juicy Q&A Answered! 18:20

2M ago18:20

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You asked, I answered! Today we’re busting through the health and fitness noise and getting real about the things you actually want to know. From how often to work out, to what kind of fat belongs in your kitchen, to how much water you really need to drink (and yes, we’re talking electrolytes too)—this episode is a goldmine of practical, no-fluff a…

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[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

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In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) being the #1 complication associated with birth in the US and the #2 cause of maternal mortality, this remains a critical conversation. It’s not just you. You're n…

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Learning to Thrive: A Runner’s Midlife Reinvention with Megan Eastwood (Episode 225) 1:06:22

2M ago1:06:22

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This week’s guest ultrarunner Megan Eastwood is a portrait of perseverance. She’s lived through trauma, battled eating disorders, and been flattened by perimenopause. Through it all, she’s learned, grown, evolved, and ultimately thrived. Now 55 and postmenopausal, Megan is out in nature every week, running, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking,…

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114|You’re Not A Failure—You’re Exhausted. Here’s How to Reset and Stay Consistent When Life Happens 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Feeling off track and like you're failing? You’re not. You're just tired. And in this episode, I’m walking you through how to reset your mindset, regroup your routine, and start showing up again—without the guilt. What we cover: Why feeling your feelings is part of the process How to shift from problem mindset to solution mindset Why rest, brain du…

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113| How To Lose Weight Without Cutting Out Sweets-Interview with Concita Thomas, Sustainable Weight Loss Coach 39:28

2M ago39:28

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I have got a SWEET treat for you all today! In today's episode, I have an incredible conversation with Concita Thomas, a sustainable weight loss coach. She shares so many insights into how to lose weight sustainably without having to cut out sweets or the foods you love. You are going to love this episode! -Rachel Connect with Concita: Podcast: Los…

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Respinning Menopause: Movement, Mindset & Midlife with Maria Luque, PhD (Episode 224) 59:23

2M ago59:23

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Active and athletic women can be hit hard by the menopause transition. Many of us have become accustomed to our bodies responding in a predictable way to our training and nutrition, only to have that sense of control slip away during the menopause transition. That can leave us feeling desperate for solutions–and vulnerable to predatory marketing. T…

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112| The Workout Routine Formula: How to Strength Train for Fat Loss & Muscle Gain Without Wasting Time 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Sick of wasting time on random workouts that leave you sore but not seeing results? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to structure your workouts if your goal is fat loss and muscle gain. We’re talking: The top 3 lifts every woman should focus on How to use progressive overload without overthinking it Why 2-3 gym sessions a week is plen…

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111| How to Start Strength Training (Even If You Have No Clue Where to Begin!) 16:46

2M ago16:46

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Starting strength training can be INTIMIDATING! Trust me, I've been there too. But the benefits like increased bone density, fat loss, and functionality are TOTALLY worth it! This episode will give you 3 simple steps to get you started, even if you are a total beginner! -Rachel 🔗Free Facebook Community 🔗Check out the Fit Lifestyle In a Box Program …

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Normalize It: From Miscarriage to Midlife—Owning Our Stories Without Shame with Jessica Zucker 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

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There are the stories we tell out loud, and then there are the ones we keep tucked away—the ones that ache the most, because we’ve carried them in silence. On this episode of On Health, we’re breaking the silence—and the stigma—around some of the most vulnerable, hidden experiences women carry: miscarriage, illness, identity loss, perfectionism, ag…

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The Fast Lane After 40: Perimenopause Training Tips with Marissa Axell (Episode 223) 58:12

2M ago58:12

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Perimenopause can blindside us in unexpected ways. Fatigue hit this week’s guest, elite cyclist and coach Marissa Axell, so hard she thought she had cancer. Now the creator of the Cycling Success System wants everyone to know what can happen during this phase of life, and importantly what active women can do to counteract it. We talk all about how …

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110| Should Weight Loss Be Easy? 14:46

2M ago14:46

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We are constantly shown glow ups and drastic before and after transformations of people who successfully lose weight, but how realistic is it? Should weight loss be easy as long as you have the right "hack"? Let's talk about it in today's episode. -Rachel Next steps: Fit Lifestyle In a Box ProgramBy Rachel DeSonier | Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Fat Loss Coach, Mom of 5

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