Well-Fed Women

• Strong, Not Stressed: Rethinking Fitness in Midlife with Kayla Girgen, RD

  In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Kayla Girgen to talk about what it really takes to build strength and resilience in midlife—without burning out. We dive into common fitness and nutrition myths that keep women stuck, how to train smarter (not harder), and why simple things like walking with weight—aka rucking—can transform your metabolism, muscle, and mindset. Timestamps:[.15] Intro[3:18] Interview with Kayla Girgen[3:48] What actually counts as strength training?[9:09] For women who are already active, what shifts should they make in mid life to better support bone density?[12:38] Talk me through food for bone density [18:00] What are some shifts that I can make to my current fitness routine to make it beneficial to my changing body?[21:43] After age 35, how much of our routine should be cardio vs strength work? [23:03] How often are you rucking?[23:40] What exactly is rucking and how does it differ from walking?[25:34] How does rucking compare to running, HIIT or cycling in terms of energy output, joint health or any of that?[27:24] Is there science yet that looks at rucking?[28:56] Let’s talk about weighted vests. What’s the difference between weighted vests and rucking and if it’s actually worth it?[34:54] What would you say to people who say wearing a weighted vest or a pack with weight changes your posture and lead to injury?[37:25] Is there a specific weight that needs to be carried? How do you know where to start? [39:42] Are you using a normal backpack or a specific backpack? [45:53] What are some of the biggest pitfalls that you see women run into when it comes to nutrition?[53:02] What’s the easiest way for someone to start carrying the load?[57:57] If a women only had 20 minutes a day, would you rather her ruck, lift or walk?Episode Links:Well Minerals Vitamin CRuck FitVisit Kayla's WebsiteWin the WeekFree CGM GuideSponsors:Go to https://thisisneeded.com/  and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order.Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/wfcolostrum, and use coupon code WFC15 for 15% off. You can also use code WELLFED for 10% off site wide on all MD Logic Products. Go to wellminerals.us/creatine and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.

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• Staying Well Without the Panic: A Holistic Guide to Cold & Flu Season

  I always get a ton of questions about how to handle cold and flu season, so today I’m doing a deep dive into both prevention, and what to do at the first sign of sickness. No panic, no spiraling—just practical, holistic support so you can feel confident all season long. You got this!Timestamps:[1:52] Welcome [5:15] Prevention [9:40] Supplements for prevention [23:52] What do do when you start feeling it come on[29:33] Bonus herbsEpisode Links:New Well Minerals Pure Whole Food Vitamin C Vitamin D3 + K2 (adults) Vitamin D3 (kids)Elderberry Syrup  (use code coconuts for 20% off your first purchase)Drs. Choice ProbioticHerb Pharm Kids Immune Fortifier Zinc Lozenges Zinc Liquid DropsQuercetinKids Quercetin (age 6+)  Xlear Nasal Spray drinklmnt.com/wellfedHerm Pharm Kids Immune AvengerGaia Herbs Quick Defense Umcka Cold Care  Boiron Oscillococcinum Lumebox red light therapy Sponsors:Go to curednutrition.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED for 20% off.Go to drinklmnt.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED to get a free 8-pack with any drink mix purchase!Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/chocolate and use coupon code COLLAGEN15  for 15% off.

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• Exercise as Medicine, Midlife Must-Dos, and How to Know If You’re Actually Building Muscle

   Today we unpack a groundbreaking new study showing exercise stops cancer from coming back after treatment. We also talk about what really matters for building strength and longevity, how to know if you’re actually gaining muscle, and which labs are worth asking for at your next physical. Spoiler: “toning” isn’t a thing, but progressive overload definitely is. Timestamps:[1:35] Welcome[15:15] Discussion about study on how exercise is better than drugs to stop cancer[29:11] What are the top 3 basics for fitness after age 35?[42:15] I'm due for a physical and I want bloodwork and don’t know what to ask for. [49:05] I’ve been lifting more intentionally, but not sure if what I’m doing is building muscle. How do I know if I’m building muscle vs. maintaining? Episode Links:Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial findsNoelle's instagram post: Exercise is more effective than drugs at stopping cancerSponsors:Go to https://thisisneeded.com/  and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order.Go to curednutrition.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED for 20% off.Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/chocolate and use coupon code COLLAGEN15  for 15% off.Go to boncharge.com/WELLFED and use coupon code WELLFED to save 15% off any order.

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• Cracking the Code on Blood Sugar: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Kara Collier, RDN

  Blood sugar affects everything from your energy and sleep to your hormones and weight—yet most women are never taught how to manage it. In this episode, Kara Collier, RDN and co-founder of Nutrisense, shares what you need to know about CGMs, practical lifestyle hacks for glucose control, and the unique considerations women face after 35.Timestamps:[1:44] Intro[6:45] Interview with Kara[7:06] What did you see in your practice that made you realize blood sugar is a much bigger piece of the health puzzle?[10:51] Can you define what healthy blood sugar is, outside of markers on labs?[13:45] What does healthy blood sugar look like from a CGM perspective? [19:20] What's your opinion on why women are struggling more with blood sugar?[24:36] What do CGM's track and what data is most important? [36:10] Talk to me about the impact that stress has on our blood sugar and our ability to manage glucose.[41:06] What about exercise and sauna (the things that raise our heart rate)? What do we expect to see, what’s normal, and what’s not?[48:01] What are some of the most effective "hacks" in nutrition and exercise for blood sugar?[55:30] Do you think that carb timing influences blood sugar at all?[56:28] I got a CGM to see if there is anything obvious with my sleep.  Am I trying to avoid spikes all together? [1:03:04] How do we actually reverse insulin resistance? [1:09:56] Is fasting really good for blood sugar?[1:11:38] My 10 -year -old daughter has been wearing a CGM for about a month now. She has high anxiety and I noticed that when her anxiety is high, a juice box will calm her down at night. Once we put a CGM on her, we realize that her glucose is pretty low on average. How do we keep her glucose up without eating straight sugar all the time? What are some good glucose boosting snacks? Episode Links:Nutrisense CGMWell Minerals Vitamin CSponsors:Go to drinklmnt.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED to get a free 8-pack with any drink mix purchase!Go to curednutrition.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED for 20% off.Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/chocolate and use coupon code COLLAGEN15  for 15% off.Go to wellminerals.us/chill and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.

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• High-Protein Ultra-Processed Foods, Low Appetite, and Balancing Cardio with Strength

  This week we’re digging into a new study on high-protein ultra-processed foods (spoiler: protein doesn’t magically cancel out junk food), plus your biggest questions on appetite, cardio vs. strength, and working out with hypothyroidism. We talk about our thoughts on “belly fat,” why your hunger might have gone MIA, and how to find the right workout balance without losing your mind. Timestamps:[1:35] Welcome [4:00] Discussion: study that looked at protein enriched foods [14:40] I’d love to know how to increase my appetite. [36:14] What’s a good ratio of cardio vs strength per week?[39:26] This question is about hypothyroidism - I take a medicine first thing in the morning and I’m not supposed to eat for a full hour after taking. It’s also the only time I have to workout - am I doing damage working out on an empty stomach?Episode Links:High protein ultra processed foods Sponsors:Go to https://thisisneeded.com/  and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order.Go to curednutrition.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED for 20% off.Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/chocolate and use coupon code COLLAGEN15  for 15% off.Go to boncharge.com/WELLFED and use coupon code WELLFED to save 15% off any order.

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