

Real Talk, Whole Life
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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).
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Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 9min
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 9min
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 29min
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 12min
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
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 sponsor!
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Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
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
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 sponsor!
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Jul 26, 2024 • 52min
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
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 sponsor!
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Jul 19, 2024 • 55min
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!
ButcherBox.com/wholeview | Use code WHOLEVIEW to get your choice of free protein for a year + $20 off your first order!
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Jul 12, 2024 • 1h
Episode 121: Men’s HAES and Body Trust w/ Aaron Flores, RDN
Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified Body Trust provider Aaron Flores shares with Stacy his Health at Every Size approach to helping individuals, especially men and boys, unlearn society’s obsession with weight and the influence of diet culture. Aaron tells us how he creates and fosters a healing environment for his clients by making space for grief, asking hard questions, and helping them find a kinder and more compassionate relationship with food and their bodies. Find Aaron:
AaronFloresRDN.com
Instagram.com/AaronFloresRDN
Men Unscripted Podcast
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Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 6min
Episode 120: Cancer Prevention w/ Dr. Katie Deming, MD
The Conscious Oncologist Dr. Katie Deming joins Stacy to talk about how to best support our bodies before and after modern cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, which increases toxicity and lowers immune function. Dr. Deming’s experience and advice can be applied to all of us to help reclaim our power over our health and remember our innate capacity to heal.Find Dr. Deming:
KatieDeming.com
Facebook.com/Dr.Katie.Deming
Instagram.com/the.conscious.oncologist
Linkedin.com/in/drkatiedeming
YouTube.com/@katiedemingmd2226
Get Dr. Deming's free guide at KatieDeming.com/cancer-101 and her workshop series at KatieDeming.com/6-pillars-of-healing-cancerDon’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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Jun 28, 2024 • 58min
Episode 119: Divorce and Your Health with Attorney Dennis Vetrano
Divorce and family law attorney for almost 25 years, Dennis Vetrano brings his experience working with clients to share why keeping the big picture in mind, knowing ourselves, and caring for our mental and emotional health are the most important things in living a fulfilling life on the other side of divorce. Stacy talks us through some of the impact that divorce can have on our health, and we’re assured that not every relationship that has problems needs to lead to a divorce.Find Dennis:
DRVetranoLaw.com
Instagram.com/drvlaw
Facebook.com/DRVLaw
Linkedin.com/in/dennis-vetrano-1a2944196
TikTok.com/@drvlaw
Youtube.com/@DRVLaw
BehindTheLawPodcast.com
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!
ButcherBox.com/wholeview | Use code WHOLEVIEW to get your choice of free protein for a year + $20 off your first order!
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