146: What to focus on in 2026 for your health & what to avoid / not waste time or money on

Jan 1, 2026

As we gear up for 2026, listeners are urged to prioritize foundational health for true wellness. Tara highlights the importance of quality nutrition, stress management, restorative sleep, and balanced movement. Insightful stories reveal how simple changes, like boosting protein intake, can yield dramatic benefits during perimenopause. She critiques popular diets and emphasizes smart supplementation, while advising on when hormone therapy is truly necessary. Tara also shares what to avoid to save money and stress, focusing on what genuinely matters for well-being.

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ADVICE

Prioritize Foundations First

Start with foundations: diet, stress management, sleep, and movement before anything else.
Fixing these basics often resolves symptoms and makes other treatments more effective.

ADVICE

Increase Daily Protein

Increase daily protein to prevent energy crashes, cravings, and creeping waist gain.
Tara Thorne reports many clients dramatically improve brain clarity and fatigue after boosting protein.

ANECDOTE

Carnivore Diet Caused GI Issues

A client on a carnivore diet developed severe reflux and GI problems.
Stool testing revealed diet-fed bacteria and metabolites causing her symptoms.

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As we enter a new year, Tara Thorne encourages listeners to focus on foundational health to set themselves up for a vibrant 2026.

She emphasizes that true wellness begins with the basics; supporting the body with quality nutrition, stress management, restorative sleep, and balanced movement.

Tara shares candid stories from her practice, highlighting how simple shifts, like increasing protein intake or prioritizing sleep, can lead to transformative results for women in perimenopause.

In This Episode, Tara Covers:

1. Why Foundations Matter

2. The Truth About Popular Diets

3. How to Supplement Smartly

4. The Real Story on Hormone Testing & HRT

5. What to Avoid in 2026

You're Invited to Hangout with Tara:

If you're ready for more clarity—and less confusion—in 2026, You're invited to join Tara for her upcoming free Hangout. She'll share exactly what matters, what you can safely ignore, and how to move forward, even if you're feeling lost. Save your seat HERE!

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