
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 30, 2020 • 1h 15min
The Whole View, Episode 428: Quarantine Holidays
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy discuss quarantining over the holidays.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 Dr. 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

Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 17min
Episode 427: The Link Between IBS and Osteoporosis
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy answer a listener question. Listener Question:"Sarah and Stacy- I am so inspired by your podcast. My husband and I have been listening for years. We binged them all initially, and now listen weekly while preparing dinners together. We have benefited greatly from your advice and recommended products. I have Sarah’s Paleo Approach and sleep books, we use our Joovv everyday, I switched us all to safer Beautycounter products from Stacy about two years ago. So thank you for making such a positive difference in our lives!My mother was just diagnosed with full blown osteoporosis, notably in her right femur bone. Her bone test four years ago was healthy. My question is whether her struggles with IBS and gut health might have played a role in her diagnosis, and what could she do now to improve it?"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 Dr. 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

Oct 16, 2020 • 52min
Episode 426: Updates and News From Us!
Dr. Sarah and Stacy share some news and updates!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 Dr. 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

Oct 10, 2020 • 1h 38min
Episode 425: Covid-19 FAQ Part 4
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy continue their Covid-19 FAQ series.Listener Question:Long-time listener here, and I adore the Patreon content! I wondered if it would be short content, but "knowing" you, why would I have thought that?! You give so much, and the Patreon episodes are no different. I utterly loved the first two episodes, and really enjoyed hearing about your move from identifying as Paleo and the changes in the Paleo community, especially around racial justice and anti-science. I'm a Whole30 coach and share your articles and podcasts with my clients so frequently. I also help moderate a Whole30 FB group of about 4,000 over-50 (mostly) women and when it's my turn to moderate I frequently have Science Week - and guess who is featured prominently each time?I adore the science, the friendly chat, the laughs and the tips. Truly, this new Patreon content is a bright gift in this very dark time. Thank you both!Thank you, Teri!Here is a quick recap of previous Covid-19 episodes: In Episode 396: this was early on, so Dr. Sarah and Stacy talked about known (at the time) epidemiology and why it was important to take the Coronavirus shut down seriously. They also talked about autoimmune diseases and Covid-19, antibacterial soaps versus natural soaps, and the health effects of using disinfectants. They discussed the evidence efficacy (or rather lack-there-of) of silver-containing solutions. And did a bit of myth-busting surrounding elderberry for autoimmune disease. Finally, Stacy and Sarah talked about taking Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and zinc. In Episode 401, Stacy and Dr. Sarah explored the way out of this pandemic and how to get back to normal life as we know it.They touched a little bit on reinfection cases, which they will be taking at a more in-depth look at today. They also broke down the science behind wearing face masks. In Episode 412, Stacy and Dr. Sarah talked about how isolation can impact immune function. They also myth-busted some of the concerns that have circulated around it. They discussed how isolation might affect the gut microbiome, public health messaging, and the huge importance of vitamin D when reducing the risk of Covid-19. In today's episode, Dr. Sarah reminds us that they will be focusing on:
Reinfection versus Reactivation
Long haulers (sometimes "Long Covid"
Longterm complications/damage
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 Dr. 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

Oct 2, 2020 • 1h 25min
Episode 424: 30 Fruits and Vegetables a Week?!
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy discuss eating 30 fruits and vegetables a week.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 Dr. 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

Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 43min
Episode 423: The Scientific Method
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy discuss the scientific method.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 Dr. 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

Sep 17, 2020 • 1h 19min
Episode 422: Banning Sneaky Toxins in Beauty Products
This week Stacy is leading the show and teaching us about toxins in beauty products!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 Dr. 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

Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 22min
Episode 421: The Science Behind Body Image
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy discuss the science behind body image.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 Dr. 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

Sep 4, 2020 • 60min
Episode 420: CBD for Pain Management
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy discuss CBD!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 Dr. Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions!Don't forget, if you want to try One Farm visit this website and type in WHOLEVIEW for 15% off. Thanks again to One Farm for sponsoring this week's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2020 • 1h 32min
Episode 419: Corn is a gut superfood? No way!
This week Dr. Sarah and Stacy answer a listener question.Listener Question:I LOVED your latest podcast with your mother. My husband is a retired educator who worked in both BC and at the Alberta Distance Learning Center in distance learning. So, everything your mother talked about are words that I have heard over and over. We live on the east coast in the province of New Brunswick now where he is a retired distance educator at UNB. Even though I don't have children at home, I listened to every word of this podcast. I loved what your mother said about journalists. As a retired journalist, I can relate to the deadlines! I am 70 and have 7 grandkiddies and am sending this podcast link to my own kids. Around 6 years ago I began on a very strict Paleo program. There was a time I listened to probably a dozen- or more - Paleo podcasts. Yours and Stacy's is the only one I am currently listening to. I have evolved into a natural way of eating, and away from some of the strict dictates of the old Paleo diet. I do eat gluten now. And I trust your scientific approach. You have gotten me to eat mushrooms! As well, I watch every single one of Stacy's lovely Instagram posts about her life. Peace to you both during this most difficult time. - Linda 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 Dr. Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions!For anyone who is interested in digging deeper into the gut microbiome and how that interacts with health, be sure to check out Sarah's Gut Health Guidebook.You can also still preorder the Gut Health Cookbook, which will come out in a couple of weeks.It has 183 recipes in it that all feature gut health superfoods.Thanks again everyone, we will be back again next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices