
Real Talk, Whole Life
Welcome to Real Talk, Whole Life—part candid phone call with your nerdy best friends, part myth-busting, and entirely unfiltered. Wellness without the woo. Womanhood without the guilt. Wisdom from the fine folks who survived dial-up and low-fat lies.Host Stacy Toth brings honest, heartfelt conversations about what it means to live fully—in your body, your brain, and your messy, magical life. From midlife mayhem and mental health to Botox alternatives and book recs, we’re covering it all—with a side of sarcasm and a whole lot of heart.No shame. No pseudoscience. Just the kind of conversations you actually want to hear when you call a friend—especially if “wellness” has never quite felt like it was made for you.Rooted in womanhood, open to anyone who’s ever been side-eyed in a yoga studio. Come for the hot takes, stay for the healing.Real Talk, Whole Life is hosted by Stacy Toth, bestselling diet culture author turned anti-diet health at any size educator. Her goal is to create a safe space for all to explore their own version of wellness without the elitist self-focused woo woo. Previously The Whole View and The Paleo View, this evolution of the podcast is a reflection of the growth we all go through exploring being middle aged. Expect a wide variety of guests on an even greater variety of topics, but always inclusive ways for non-toxic living (mental and physical).
Latest episodes

May 19, 2023 • 51min
Episode 061: Renaissance and Reimagining w/ Rachel Cargle
Welcome Activist and Author Rachel Cargle to The Whole View! On this episode, Stacy and Rachel discuss her new book, Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining. Rachel lets us in on how this book changed course while she was writing it, why knowing yourself is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and others, and how to uncover our highest values.Find Rachel Cargle:
rachelcargle.com
Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining by Rachel Cargle
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May 12, 2023 • 58min
Episode 060: Positive Parenting Without Perfectionism w/ Dr. Jen Douglas
Welcome Psychologist and Clinicial Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer (Jen) Douglas to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Douglas discuss how perfectionism can fuel avoidance and physical symptoms, the importance of modeling self-compassion for our children, and why women do not benefit from the standards of perfectionism often set upon them. Find Dr. Jen Douglas:
drjenniferdouglas.com
instagram.com/drjenofficial
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May 5, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 059: Cheat Codes To Your DNA w/ Epigenetics Coach Becca Roses
Welcome Epigenetics and Human Performance Coach Becca Roses to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Becca discuss how our body's response to our environment impacts our genes and how examining our genetic blueprint can help us find our body's "cheat codes". With this information we can cut through all the well-meaning wellness noise and give ourselves the freedom to only tune into what will best support our unique genetic makeup.Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions!We also want to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsors!
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Apr 29, 2023 • 27min
Bonus: Fulfilling Wishes With Simone Gordon, The Black Fairy Godmother
Welcome Simone Gordon, The Black Fairy Godmother, to The Whole View! In this special bonus episode, Simone shares with Stacy her personal story and what led her to start The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to restore Black and Brown families' stability by removing the barriers that keep them in abject poverty and domestic violence situations. They are a nonprofit using the power of social media and crowdfunding to galvanize fellow 'Fairy Godmothers' to volunteer and contribute resources to help families in need.Please consider making a donation or adopting a mom for their Mother’s Day project, which fulfills self-care wishes for caretakers who are marginalized and need someone to take care of them for a change!Find Simone:
theblackfairygodmother.org
instagram.com/theblackfairygodmotherofficial
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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 058: Cortisol, Caffeine, and Long Covid (An Update to Episode 379)
On this special update episode of The Whole View, Stacy talks about why she quit caffeine and how it helped improve her health and reduce symptoms of Long Covid. We revisit part of Episode 379, "Let's Talk About Coffee," where Stacy and former co-host Dr. Sarah Ballantyne discuss the popular beverage and break down the research from that time. They walk us through what the science tells us about the health benefits of coffee, as well as the caveats.Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions!We also want to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsors!
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Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 26min
Episode 057: The Women Who Quit (Alcohol) w/ Ally Vaughan and Molly Desch
Welcome Ally Vaughan and Molly Desch to The Whole View! This week, Stacy, Ally and Molly talk about their different experiences that led them to quit drinking and the effects alcohol has on our bodies. Our guests discuss examining our relationship with alcohol, tips to help make the transition to alcohol-free easier, and ways to talk to others about the decision not to drink.Find Ally:
livingmywholelife.com
instagram.com/livingmywholelife
Find Molly:
asyouarelifecoaching.com
instagram.com/sober_mober
This is Sober podcast
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Apr 14, 2023 • 55min
Episode 056: Do Cosmetic Procedures and Plastic Surgery Fit Into Healthy Living? w/ Jennifer Robins
Welcome back Jennifer Robins to The Whole View! This week, Stacy talks to Jennifer about her experience with aesthetic surgeries and other procedures. They dive into how these can fit into healthy living, the privilege of aging, and making informed choices for yourself without guilt and shame.Find Jennifer:
predominantlypaleo.com
instagram.com/predominantly_paleo
legitbreadcompany.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions!We also want to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsors!
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Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 055: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Dietary IV Advice & the Science of Metabolism and Hormones w/ Lauren Papanos, RD
Welcome Registered Dietician Lauren Papanos to The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Lauren discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's recent interview about her wellness routine, how metabolic health affects your hormones beyond weight, and why having a midday snack may be more important than you think.Find Lauren:
functionalfueling.com
instagram.com/nutritionwithlo
Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions!We also want to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsors!
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Mar 30, 2023 • 57min
Episode 054: Heavy Metals in Chocolate Featuring Just Thrive Probiotics
Welcome Just Thrive Probiotics Co-Founder Tina Anderson to The Whole View! This week, Stacy reviews the highlights from her article in which she takes a deep dive into the claims about lead and heavy metals in chocolate, and she talks to Tina about the role of probiotics in detox and the difference between spore-based and soil-based probiotics.Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com to read Stacy's article, Should I Stop Eating Dark Chocolate Because of Lead and Heavy Metals?If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions!We also want to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsors!
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Mar 29, 2023 • 12min
Best of Patreon: Behind the Scenes
Exclusive behind-the-scene moments from Patreon episodes 112-116! Listen to some of the highlights from our not-G-rated bonus content! Find out how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Enjoy clips from:
Dr. Megan Rossi
Danielle Walker
Jen Robins
Dr. Priyanka Wali
Ky Washington
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