
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

Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 6min
Episode 131: Bursts of Aging and Menopause w/ Dr. Liz Lyster
OB/GYN Dr. Liz Lyster joins Stacy to educate us about the role of hormones in aging and menopause, why we all may be experiencing "bursts" of aging in our mid-40s and early 60s, and why women must continue to advocate for themselves during these changes.Find Dr. Liz Lyster:
DrLizMD.com
Facebook.com/drlizlyster
Instagram.com/drlizlyster
Linkedin.com/in/drlizmd
Youtube.com/c/DrLizLyster
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Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 130: Dahl About Supplements & Prop 65 w/ Lindsay Dahl
On this special episode, listeners get to hear a behind the scenes training session with podcast veteran Lindsay Dahl about the safety and efficacy standards in the supplement world and what questions we are all encouraged to ask. Stacy also gives us the lowdown on what California’s Proposition 65 is all about and how can be and is being used by companies, consumers, and advocacy groups.Find Lindsay:LindsayDahl.comInstagram.com/lindsay_dahlDon’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. 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 sponsor!
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Sep 6, 2024 • 56min
Episode 129: Working with the FDA as a Naturopathic Doctor w/ Dr. John Neustadt
Naturopathic clinician, author, and entrepreneur Dr. John Neustadt joins Stacy to share his experiences of working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to find alternative treatments for cancer patients. Dr. Neustadt shares the friction points he’s experienced working within a bureaucracy, the mindset of traditional medical doctors, and the disincentives of funding these trials.Find Dr. Neustadt:
NBIhealth.com
Facebook.com/nbihealth
Instagram.com/nbi_health
Linkedin.com/in/john-neustadt-nd-1553576/
Check out Dr. Neustadt's latest book Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to OsteoporosisDon’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. 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 sponsor!
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Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 128: Protecting Ourselves from Hidden Chemical Toxins w/ David Steinman
Author and long-time activist David Steinman joins Stacy to educate us about the intersection of environment and health and help us discover the hidden toxins in our lives. Stacy and David tackle air and water quality concerns, to making the best choices we can, and why we must be the change and example for our children and generations to come. Find David:
HealthyLivingMagazine.us
DavidWilliamSteinman.com
Linkedin.com/in/david-steinman-345ba775
Twitter.com/bydavidsteinman
Facebook.com/davidwsteinman
Instagram.com/davidsteinman_author
Youtube.com/@DavidSteinman2012
Check out David's latest book Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical ToxinsDon’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. 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 sponsor!
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Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 127: From Digital Chaos to Inner Peace w/ Jennie Ketcham Crooks
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jennie Ketcham Crooks joins Stacy to discuss digital overconsumption and habits in the age of our “shiny rectangles”. Jennie talks us through coming off of autopilot, parenting in the digital age, and managing emotions and meaningful interactions for healthier relationships with others and ourselves.Find Jennie:
WestCoastAnxiety.com
Instagram.com/becomingjennie
Facebook.com/jennie.ketcham
Linkedin.com/in/jennieketchamcrooks
Check out Jennie's book Look Up: A 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life MaximalismDon’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. 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 sponsor!
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 27min
Episode 126: Myth-Busting Seeds Oils w/ Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD
There is nothing like learning and growing with friends! Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is back to help Stacy tackle all the myths about seed oils and Omega 6 fatty acids. They share the science on how these oils are actually good for us, why context matters, and call out that fear-mongering language that wellness communities cling to.Find Dr. Sarah:
Nutrivore.com
Tiktok.com/@drsarahballantyne
Instagram.com/drsarahballantyne
Threads.net/@drsarahballantyne
Facebook.com/drsarahballantyne
YouTube.com/c/drsarahballantyne
Pinterest.com/drsarahballantyne
And pick up Sarah's latest book, Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat, available wherever books are sold!Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. 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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Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 11min
Episode 125: Back to School, Empowering Youth & Educators: w/ Dr. Hayley Watson, PhD
Another school year is upon us! Clinical Psychologist Dr. Hayley Watson, PhD joins Stacy to provide parents and educators with tools to be vulnerable with the young people in their lives in order to create the space for them to share honestly and empower them to trust themselves and learn agency. Dr. Watson reminds us that listening goes a long way and also gives us practical responses for some common situations kids may come to us with.Find Dr. Watson:
OpenParachuteSchools.com
Linkedin.com/in/dr-hayley-watson-2b249a16
Instagram.com/drhayleywatson/?hl=en
Facebook.com/drhayleywatson/
Book: OpenParachuteSchools.com/finding-the-words
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Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 124: Endodontics, Root Canals and Your Health w/ Dr. Sonia Chopra, DDS
Endodontist Dr. Sonia Chopra joins Stacy to share her passion as a self-proclaimed “tooth saver” and why it's vital to value our teeth as much as we do the rest of our body. Dr. Chopra breaks down the anatomy of a tooth, modern advancements in endodontics and performing root canals, and why finding compassionate care is important.Find Dr. Chopra:
DrSoniaChopra.com
Instagram.com/drsoniachopra
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Jul 26, 2024 • 50min
Episode 123: Your Skin Microbiome w/ Dr. Yug Varma, PhD
Microbiome researcher and co-founder of Phyla, Yug Varma, PhD joins Stacy to educate us about the microbiomes that live in and on us, the importance of keeping those habitats in balance, and the big role hydration, inside and out, plays in maintaining our skin health.Find Dr. Varma:
Phylabiotics.com
Facebook.com/phylabiotics
LinkedIn.com/company/phylabiotics
YouTube.com/@phylabiotics9358
Instagram.com/phylabiotics
X.com/phylabiotics
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Jul 19, 2024 • 53min
Episode 122: Psychosomatic vs. Psychophysiologic Disorder w/ Dr. David Clarke
Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA) president Dr. David Clarke, MD, talks to Stacy about why your pain may really be “all in your head” and causing very real symptoms. Dr. Clarke has worked with thousands of chronically ill patients who did not find answers through diagnostic testing. They dive into pain-relief psychology, the physical differences of someone’s brain who has a PPD, and why the term “psychosomatic” gets a bad rap.Find Dr. Clarke:
PPDAssociation.org
Facebook.com/PPDAssociation
Linkedin.com/in/davidclarkemd
YouTube.com/c/ppdassociation
Instagram.com/ppdassociation
Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com!If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. 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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