

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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Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 118: Why Gaming is Addictive and What We Can Do w/ Dr. Alok Kanojia
Psychiatrist and co-founder of the Healthy Gamer, Dr. Alok Kanojia, or “Dr. K”, joins Stacy to discuss why healthy use of technology has become harder, why parenting skills of the past don’t translate into the modern day, and ways to have encouraging and inquisitive conversations with our kids. Dr. K shares alarming statistics about gaming and gaming addiction in men and boys, and explains the allure of toxic masculinity proponents as sources of emotional validation.Find Dr. Kanojia:
HealthyGamer.gg
YouTube.com/HealthyGamerGG
Twitter.com/HealthyGamerGG
Twitch.com/healthygamer_GG
TikTok.com/@healthygamer.gg
Instagram.com/healthygamer_gg
Find more ways to connect on through Dr. K's LinktreeDon’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 18, 2024 • 60min
Bonus: Raising Kids Beyond the Binary w/ Jamie Bruesehoff
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Stacy welcomes author and advocate, Jamie Bruesehoff for an emotional episode about raising transgender children. Their story is one of educating both themselves and others, navigating their family’s life in the public eye, the truth around gender-affirming care, and showing the world what transgender joy can look like.Jamie’s book Raising Kids Beyond the Binary is a toolkit for families like theirs, helping parents navigate the emotional, spiritual, and logistical landscape of raising a gender-diverse child.Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicidality and self-harm. Please be mindful and take care of your needs accordingly. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or connect to a crisis counselor 24/7 from anywhere in the US via text, chat or a call through the Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org.Find Jamie:
JamieBruesehoff.com
Facebook.com/jamiebruesehoff
Instagram.com/jamiebruesehoff
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Jun 14, 2024 • 56min
Episode 117: All about the PFAS in Your Water w/ Dr. Jenny Yu
Chief Health Officer for RVO Health Dr. Jenny Yu is back to talk with Stacy about PFAS or “forever chemicals” in our water and the bold new limits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set, some of the most health protective limits in the world. Dr. Yu and Stacy break down what the regulation is, why it matters, and how it affects all of us.Find Dr. Yu:
Healthline.com
MedicalNewsToday.com
Instagram.com/healthline
Twitter.com/healthline
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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Jun 7, 2024 • 55min
Episode 116: Introducing Clean Hygiene Habits to Teens w/ Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness
Pediatric Dermatologist Dr. Sheliah Maguiness joins Stacy to share tips on starting conversations about hygiene with teens and tweens. Dr. Maguiness strives to find ways that feel less embarrassing and more encouraging to help kids take on the personal self-care that will set them up for a lifetime of healthier skin.Find Dr. Maguiness:
StrykeClub.com
Instagram.com/dr.sheilagh.m
TikTok.com/@drsheilagh
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May 31, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 115: Fat or Funny? Social & Emotional Impacts Of Growing Up in a Larger Body w/ Ian & Alisa Karmel
Siblings and co-authors, Comedian Ian Karmel and Psychologist Dr. Alisa Karmel, join Stacy to share what led them to write their memoir, T-SHIRT SWIM CLUB: Stories From Being Fat in a World of Thin People. Through a balance of Ian’s comedic reflection and earnest unpacking of his own struggles with growing up fat, along with Alisa’s own experiences with fad diets and her clinical knowledge as a psychologist and nutritionist, we are invited to be kinder to ourselves and own our space unapologetically at any size.Find Ian & Alisa:
IanKarmel.com
DrAlisaKarmel.com
Instagram.com/iankarmel
Instagram.com/dralisakarmel
T-SHIRT SWIM CLUB: Stories From Being Fat in a World of Thin People (releases June 11)
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May 29, 2024 • 47min
Bonus: Body Wisdom w/ Dr. Liz Letchford, PhD
Clinician, researcher, and artist Dr. Elizabeth Letchford, PhD joins Stacy to discuss health and movement through the lens of emotional wellness. Dr. Liz wants to help us find joy and connections to our whole selves through modalities that address and navigate the landscape of our body, mind, and emotions at the same time.Find Dr. Liz:
LizLetchford.com
Instagram.com/lizletchford
Instagram.com/wearebodychurch
Facebook.com/drlizletchford
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
Episode 114: Women's Mental Health Alphabet Soup: CBT, DBT, ADHD with Drs. Ayla & David Sitt
Psychologists and spouses Drs. Ayla and David Sitt join Stacy to discuss navigating relationships and wellness through ADHD and beyond. By using different therapies like Cognitive & Dialectical behavioral therapies, focusing on mindset, and through a lot of practice and patience, not only do they believe in what I do, they use the tools they teach. Dr. Ayla Sitt brings her experience in women’s mental health to help us understand the oft misdiagnosed symptoms of ADHD in women. Find Drs. Sitt:
DrSitt.com
ADHD Refocused: Bringing Clarity to the Chaos by Dr. David Sitt
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May 17, 2024 • 52min
Episode 113: Abundance Mindset w/ Jeannine Rashidi
Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Jeannine Rashidi joins Stacy to discuss finding our own abundance mindset through a trauma-informed care lens. Jeannine explains the way trauma is activated in our different senses and ways to find hope, reclaim the parts of ourselves lost in trauma, and how to go from surviving to thriving. Stacy shares what inspired this conversation and her exciting new endeavor.Find Jeannine:
GoodbyeTension.com
Facebook.com/jeanninerashidi
Instagram.com/jeanninelrashidi
Youtube.com/@goodbyetension1415
Linkedin.com/in/jeannine-rashidi
Tiktok.com/@jeanninerashidi
Listeners can also get the I’m Triggered Pocket Guide for free at GoodbyeTension.com/abundance-beyond-traumaDon’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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May 10, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 112: IBS is BS, Gut Health w/ Hannah Aylward
Certified Holistic Health Coach Hannah Aylward joins Stacy to talk more about eating and digesting well, finding root causes to issues like IBS, and she reminds us that feeling bloated all of the time is not normal! Hannah explains why our bodies need to feel safe in order to heal and practical and sustainable ways to start that process. Find Hannah:
HannahAylward.com
Instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc
Take HAN's Assessment Quiz at go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz
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May 3, 2024 • 1h 27min
Episode 111: Invisible Labor and Reducing Mental Load w/ Lori Sugarman-Li
Children’s book author and coach Lori Sugarman-Li and Stacy discuss the invisible labor and mental and emotional load of running a household and family that often falls on women and mothers. Lori’s strategy relies on making the division of labor a family affair, determining priorities together, and ensuring everyone also has an equal amount of rest and time for things that bring them joy.Find Lori Sugarman-Li:
OurHomeOurPride.com
Instagram.com/ourhomeourpride
Linkedin.com/in/lori-sugarman-li-50592911
Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558266391061
Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family by Lori Sugarman-Li
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