
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

Oct 15, 2021 • 1h 20min
Episode 478: Can You Do Everything Right and Still Get Sick?
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah break down the science behind cancer and why we can still get sick even if we do everything right. They look at various holistic and alternative medicine studies to determine how diet and lifestyle impact health and conventional medicine and help listener Dayna come to peace with her decisions for cancer treatment.Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here!Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah 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!PaleoValley : 15% off with code thewholeviewThirdLove : 20% offBetter Help : 10% off your first monthThis Week's Listener Question:Hello ladies! My two favorite people. I feel greedy writing you a third time but here we go again. I promise you I will not be disappointed if you don’t answer. But I do highly respect any and all opinions and information you put out into the health world. I recommend your resources to everyone! Even my doctors! You helped me a lot with an initial weight loss about 4 years ago and then with keeping my healthy eating practices while I was pregnant with my second child 2 years ago (with minimal guilt I might add) so I truly thank you!Sadly after I delivered I got “sick”. Doctors said I was fine. But through persistence and testing 6 months later I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (cancer) and I’m having trouble coming to terms with it. The reason I seek you guys out is WTF I was doing everything right. The health world says if my gut and lifestyle are good, do a little fasting, reduce the sugar I should be good no? I feel a bit bitter to the health world I’ve now been a part of for years. People keep recommending naturopathic treatment and think I’m crazy not to do it. I can’t afford it and my oncologists are saying NO. I’m very far gone and I need all the conventional medical advancements to keep me alive.I just want your opinion on Cancer and maybe even my bone marrow cancer if you know anything. My prognosis isn’t good. There’s no cure and it’s spread to my bones. What do I do health wise here? Am I justified to ditch the health world now and go full conventional medical care. What stuff from the health world do I keep around? I can’t take chances and I need to go with science. You are the most science minded people I know. Please consider a response if you have time. Thanks for reading - Dayna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2021 • 1h 12min
Episode 477: How Many Veggies Part 5 - Cruciferous Vegetables
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into the science behind cruciferous vegetables and bust some myths regarding the best way to eat them or if you should avoid them all together. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here!Listener Question:Hello Stacy and Dr.Sarah, I am a brand new listener and I am so glad I found your podcast. I find myself laughing as much as I am learning, so thank you! I wanted to know your take on cruciferous vegetables. I have heard they should only be eaten rarely and never raw or juiced. Is there any truth to that and why would that be the case? Apologies if you have covered this on a past show. Thank you both for sharing your own struggles with us openly. I feel like I just gained two new friends and my Fridays just got even better!-Thanks, JanetDon’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah 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!Hydrojug! Use code WHOLEVIEW for 10% off your purchaseButcherBox: New members get 2 pounds of ground beef free in every order for the life of the membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 11min
Episode 476: Social Isolation - Can Living Like A Hermit Be Healthy?
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into the science behind the effects of social isolation to determine whether living a hermit lifestyle can be healthy. They review studies pertaining to longevity, stress and anxiety, and benefits of pets. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here!This Week's Listener Question:Hello Sarah and Stacy, even though it's part of my job to listen to the podcast every week it's something I really look forward to and I am a fan! I highly value both of your thoughts and I had a unique question I would love your take on. I have recently found myself in a place a lot of single people have. VERY VERY alone. The only people I socialize with in person are my parents (once a month for a few hours) and the only other interaction I have is with the wonderful women I work with virtually, although we all converse almost daily and it is not 100% work-focused.I don’t have friendships outside of that or participate socially in any way. In addition, I have been off all social media (except for work) for over a year and I don’t leave my house except for bi-weekly grocery trips. (I did get my haircut finally after I was fully vaccinated, and I did go to Target once, but I am in no hurry to do either again) I have also found myself in a place where I have no desire to make new friends, dive back into the dating pool or drawn to start a family. So basically I’m 40+ going on 80???Here’s the thing, I am now the happiest I have been since the pandemic started. (outside of all the upsetting things still going on all around us) I love waking up alone in my own home, cooking, nesting, working, watching movies, walking my dog and I am not bored or envious of others. I have essentially created a whole new lifestyle for myself, taking homebody to a new level. So my question is can you be a healthy hermit or will my little bubble of happiness lead to an unhealthy life long term? - Charissa Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah 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!Rothy’s https://rothys.com/ : $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/WHOLEVIEWJust Thrive justthrivehealth.com : Use code TheWholeView for 15%PaleoValley paleovalley.com : Use code "thewholeview" at checkout to receive 15% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 16min
Episode 475: Can I Be Nutrivore If I Don’t Eat Organ Meat?
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into the science behind a nutrient-density to decide if you can still be Nutrivore if you don't eat organ meat. Dr. Sarah shares her most recent work in Nutrivore and even announces the November launch of her new website, nutrivore.com!Links to any products and articles discussed in this episode here.Listener Question: Hey ladies thank you for the amazing podcast, glad I found you! I have been following the AIP since January, sort-of. I found that I focused solely on what NOT to eat, rather than paying attention to what TO eat on the AIP, being that I felt my diet ahead of starting the AIP was already pretty healthy. Catching up on past episodes, realized I had completely missed the fact that following the AIP is intended to be focused on ADDING in foods. I went back to my yes/no list and discovered I was sorely lacking in one area, organ meats. I can not get my head around consuming these. So my question is can I benefit from the AIP without them? Are there other ways to get the same benefits of organ meat through uping other YES foods? Sorry if you have already covered this, I am slowing working through past shows. Thanks again for all you do! - KellyDon’t forget to subscribe to this channel, visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com, and subscribe to our newsletters!If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! Thank you to our sponsors:Green Chef where the code "wholeview100" at checkout to get $100 off (and includes free shipping!)Visit Hydrojug.com and use the code "wholeview" for 10% off your purchase.Use Stacy and Dr. Sarah's link to betterhelp.com to get 10% off your first month!And get 30% off your starter kit with Modern Fertility at modernfertility.com/wholeview30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2021 • 1h 23min
Episode 474: AIP, Lactation, and Making Confident Food Choices
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into the science behind how you can be more confident in your food choices. They look at how pregnancy and lactation can fit into the AIP and even recommend whole food sources for nutrient sufficiency.Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here!Listener Question:I want to know how I can safely do the autoimmune protocol if I am breastfeeding and also don't want to lose weight. It seems every time I go even a bit lower carb at all, I lose weight I don't have to lose. My nausea gets worse and I feel like I'm starving to death no matter how much meat, fruit and veg I eat. I eat a lot of nuts and avocado to try to keep up the calories, but it isn't always enough. I have a harder time falling asleep and wake up hungry in the night and can't fall asleep without eating something. It makes it feel impossible to make changes. I don't know what to eat and it's really stressful.Stacy and Dr. Sarah have talked a lot recently about weight discrimination as it relates to bigger bodies. Stacy feels it's very important to underline that this is a safe and inclusive space for all body shapes and sizes. Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah 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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Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 15min
Episode 473: Answering Listener Questions LIVE!
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah host a special Q&A session where they answer listener questions live from their Patreon channel. They discuss everything from AIP, stress, sleep, and the Delta Variant. Get all the links discussed in the episode here!If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here!Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! We also want to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsors!JustThrive (code TheWholeView for 15% off at checkout), BeautyCounter, Patreon, & Shop Sarah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2021 • 1h 39min
Episode 472: The Harm of Weight Discrimination and Stigma - Part 2
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into the science behind weight discrimination and stigma in this continuation of last week's show. They look at studies around how discrimination plays into stress, medical discrimination, and the body positive movement.Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here!Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, check out Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! We'd also like to give a big thanks to this week’s sponsors: get 30% off your starter kit with Modern Fertility at modernfertility.com/wholeview30 and 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/wholeview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2021 • 1h 37min
Episode 471: The Harm of Weight Discrimination and Stigma - Part 1
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into the science behind the harm weight discrimination and stigma cause. They look what modern research shows about "ideal" weight, how BMI is an inaccurate measure of health, and offer insight into how we can better approach health vs. weight. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode will be posted here!This week's sponsors:are Paleovalley and Better health.Paleovalley uses 100% grass-fed bone broth protein that is pesticide and antibiotic-free! They also do 3rd party testing on all of their products to ensure quality. Use code THEWHOLEVIEW at checkout to receive 15% off your order.Better Help offers professional therapy online with a broad range of services. Therapy is something that is so often stigmatized and there is nothing wrong with asking for help! Visit betterhelp.com/wholeview to get 10% off your first month!Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! And, thank you to this week's sponsor, JustThrive. You can use the code "TheWholeView" to receive 15% off your first order at justthrivehealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 7min
Episode 470: New Science on How the Moon Affects Us
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah dive into new scientific research to determine if or how the moon affects us. Each with their own interpretations of what the data suggests, Stacy and Dr. Sarah review case studies regarding sleep regulation, menstrual cycles in woman, and bipolar disorder.Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here!Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! And, thank you to this week's sponsor, JustThrive. You can use the code "TheWholeView" to receive 15% off your first order at justthrivehealth.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 469: Insulin Sensitivity vs. Lifestyle
This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah examine insulin sensitivity vs. lifestyle to see how diet, exercise, stress, and sleep can play a factor in our health and wellness.You can find the full show notes with links to the products and articles discussed on this episode here.Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices