
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

Dec 20, 2023 • 25min
Bonus: Berkey v EPA, Why is BerkeyFilters.com Closing Its Doors?
Extra! Extra! Hear all about it! Stacy explains the what, why, and how of the Berkey lawsuit against the EPA after the water filter maker was issued a stop-sale order. Stacy uses her 20 years in federal regulation and contract law plus a decade of researching toxicity in health and wellness to bring you this special bonus episode.Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and get all the links you heard about on the show at realeverything.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 57min
Episode 091: All About Grief w/ Audrey L. White
The holidays can be an especially difficult time in dealing with grief. CEO of Grief Coach Academy Audrey White and Stacy explore the concept of loss and how to redefine our truth to release the past and reimagine the future.
GriefCoachAcademy.com
Instagram.com/griefcoachacademy
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Dec 12, 2023 • 54min
Bonus: The Future of College as Secondary Education w/ David Hurwitt
Innovator David Hurwitt knows that for those who want to go to college, the search and admissions process can be overwhelming for both students and parents! Stacy and David share about their own college experiences, and we learn about how the AI-powered platform, Troove is helping students find better fits for their next steps based on the real experiences of recent alumni and current higher education students. Find David:
Troove.me
Instagram.com/troove.me
Facebook.com/www.troove.me
Twitter.com/Trooveme
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 090: Progress Over Perfection in Overcoming Overwhelm
It's time for a podcast swap! Monica Packer of About Progress joins Stacy to talk all about overcoming overwhelm. Monica tackles some practical tips and helps us figure out what really matters, what we can simplify, and what we can just let go. Hear the rest of the conversation over on Monica's podcast where Stacy helps us mentally cope with burnout and overwhelm.Find Monica:
AboutProgress.com
Instagram.com/aboutprogress
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Puori.com/WHOLEVIEW | Use code WHOLEVIEW to get 20% off sitewide
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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 16min
Episode 089: A New War on Cancer, The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention w/ Kristina Marusic
Environmental Journalist Kristina Marusic talks to Stacy about her research into cancer-causing chemicals and exposures, as well as the stories from her new book, A New War on Cancer, of those fighting for cancer prevention. Kristina also shares practical ways we can prevent exposure to harmful chemicals in our everyday lives.Find Kristina:KristinaMarusic.comTwitter.com/kristinawritesInstagram.com/kristinamarusicA New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention by Kristina MarusicDon’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 free chicken wings free for a yearT.N. Dickinson’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2023 • 56min
Episode 088: Stem Cells & Bone Health w/ Dr. Jeffrey Gross
Stacy and Dr. Jeffrey Gross break down stem cells, the role of inflammation, and give us the current and emerging science of regenerative medicine.Find Dr. Gross:
Recellebrate.com
Instagram.com/recellebrate
Tiktok.com/@recellebrate
Facebook.com/recellebrate
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!
Vegamour.com/wholeview | Use code WHOLEVIEW for 20% off your first order
Nesa’s Hemp | Get 25% off your first order
Beautycounter.com/StacyToth | Get 20% off sitewide
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Nov 21, 2023 • 40min
Bonus: Israel-Hamas War is Also at Home w/ Dr. Suzanne Lachmann
Dr. Suzanne Lachmann, a respected authority in psychodynamic psychotherapy, gives us insight on resilience, hope, and validating all our experiences as both children and adults. Stacy and Dr. Lachmann discuss collective trauma and the impact of current and former events on all of us, especially during the age of the Internet. Find Dr. Lachmann:
DrSuzanneL.com
Instagram.com/drsuzannel
Facebook.com/DrSuzanneLachmann
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Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 087: Are Our Omega 3s Contaminated? w/ Oliver Amdrup-Chamby
Stacy talks to Oliver about his quest to create the safest, highest quality, and most effective Omega 3 fish oil supplements. As CEO of Puori, Oliver's goal is to reduce oxidation from the beginning of the supply chain until the end product, and complete full transparency testing of the final product before it reaches consumers. Stacy shares updated research about the benefits of Omega 3s and recommends revisiting Episode 415 to dig deep on the all science of these essential fatty acids!Find Oliver & Puori:
Puori.com
Instagram.com/Puorilife
Facebook.com/Puorilife
Use code WHOLEVIEW to get 20% off sitewide at Puori.com/WHOLEVIEW!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 choose your free steak for a year + $20 off
Indeed.com/WHOLEVIEW | Get a $75 sponsored job credit
Beautycounter.com/StacyToth | Get 20% off sitewide
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Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 086: Eco-Conscious Capitalism w/ Kristian Hansen
Stacy and Slo Jeans CEO Kristian Hansen explore the intersection of sustainability and accessibility, and they give us tips on finding clothing that fits your values, budget, and body. Find Kristian:
SloJeans.co
Tiktok.com/@kristianfrommntn
Linkedin.com/in/kristian-hansen-62280b146
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Honeylove.com/WHOLEVIEW | Get up to 50% off sitewide
Puori.com/WHOLEVIEW | Use code WHOLEVIEW to get 20% off sitewide
T.N. Dickinson’s
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Nov 7, 2023 • 38min
Bonus: Get Out and Vote w/ LGBTQ+ Rights Lawyer, Tate Barkley
Stacy talks to LGBTQ+ rights lawyer Tate Barkley about his own upbringing in the rural south, harmful legislation in the US, and the impact of local elections. For our US listeners, don't forget to get out and vote!Find Tate:
TateBarkley.com
Linkedin.com/in/michael-tate-barkley-3014bb14
Instagram.com/barkley.tate
Facebook.com/barkely.tate
Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men by Tate Barkley
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