This is a very personal health update—and definitely not an episode I expected to be recording.

After dealing with ongoing health issues and feeling like something just wasn’t adding up, I started looking more closely at my environment. What followed was mold testing, apartment inspections, mycotoxin results, a LOT of questions, and ultimately the decision to move out of my apartment.

In this episode, I’m taking you through the entire story: what made me start questioning mold exposure, the symptoms I’ve been experiencing, my history of water damage in the apartment, what my testing showed, and what I’m doing now.

I’m also talking about:

• What indoor mold is and why moisture matters
• Symptoms that can be associated with damp or moldy environments
• What my personal symptoms have looked like
• My experience with mycotoxin testing
• Why mold and mycotoxin testing can be a controversial topic
• What I’m doing with my belongings and apartment
• How I’m supporting my body while going through all of this
• What I wish I knew before this happened
• Why it’s still important to investigate other potential causes of symptoms instead of blaming everything on mold

I’m still very much in the middle of this experience, so this isn’t a perfectly wrapped-up “before and after” story. I want to bring you along in real time and eventually update you on what changes—if anything—once I’m completely out of this environment.

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As always, this episode is for educational purposes and is based on my personal experience. Mold-related symptoms can overlap with many other health conditions, and mycotoxin testing has limitations, so results should be considered within the context of your overall health and discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional.

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You asked, I'm answering. 🎙️

In this episode, I'm answering some of the health and wellness questions I get asked ALL the time—from supplements and cortisol to bloating, acne, coffee, protein, birth control, and more.

We're keeping this one conversational and straight to the point. No overcomplicating wellness, no telling you that you need 15 supplements, and no pretending there's one perfect answer that works for everyone.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• If I could only choose a few supplements, what would they be?
• How do you actually know if your cortisol is high?
• Is it normal to be bloated every day?
• Does hormonal acne automatically mean your hormones are imbalanced?
• Is coffee actually bad for your hormones?
• How much protein do women really need?
• My thoughts on hormonal birth control
• Do you need electrolytes every day?
• Are probiotics actually worth taking?
• Should you eat before a morning workout?
• Which wellness trends I wouldn't waste money on
• The health habits I think are completely underrated

This episode is your reminder that health doesn't need to be as complicated as the internet makes it seem. Symptoms are clues, context matters, and more supplements, more restriction, and more wellness rules aren't always the answer.

Consider this your rapid-fire health Q&A with a functional medicine practitioner who wants you to understand your body—not become obsessed with optimizing every second of your life.

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Traveling doesn't have to mean choosing between enjoying yourself and staying healthy.

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I approach wellness while traveling—from the airport and hotel breakfast to restaurants, road trips, European vacations, cocktails, sleep, movement, and everything in between.

I'll share the realistic strategies I use to stay grounded in my health without obsessing over every meal or feeling like I need to "make up" for vacation when I get home.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• What I eat and pack for the airport
• How I stay hydrated while flying
• How I approach alcohol on vacation
• How I order at restaurants without being overly restrictive
• Eating pasta, bread, dessert & enjoying local food
• My approach to hotel breakfasts
• Easy road trip food ideas
• How I manage sleep and jet lag
• How I stay active without feeling like I need to work out constantly
• What I bring in my travel wellness bag
• What I do when I get home—and why I DON'T believe in detoxing after vacation

Most importantly, we'll talk about the mindset behind it all: your healthy lifestyle should be flexible enough to survive a vacation.

You should be able to travel, eat the pasta, have the wine, sleep in, explore a new city, enjoy time with the people you love—and come home without feeling like you've completely "fallen off the wagon."

Because wellness isn't about being perfect. It's about creating habits that allow you to live your life, too. ✈️💗

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There is SO much health and wellness advice online—and a lot of it sounds convincing because it uses words like “hormones,” “detox,” and “inflammation.” But just because something is trending doesn't mean it's actually necessary for your health.

In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the biggest wellness myths I wish women would stop feeling pressured to follow. From going gluten- and dairy-free to detox teas, seed cycling, hormone-balancing supplements, food sensitivity tests, low-carb diets, intermittent fasting, and the idea that “normal” labs automatically mean you're healthy.

We'll talk about what actually deserves your attention, where some of these trends came from, and why your health should be personalized instead of dictated by the latest TikTok trend.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Whether everyone really needs to be gluten- or dairy-free
• Why detox teas aren't the answer
• The truth about seed cycling and “hormone-balancing” foods
• Why I don't believe everyone needs hormone-balancing supplements
• What you should know about food sensitivity testing
• Whether women actually need to avoid carbohydrates
• The pros and cons of intermittent fasting
• Why “normal” blood work doesn't always tell the whole story
• The biggest wellness myth of all: that you have to be perfect to be healthy

My goal isn't to tell you that every wellness trend is completely useless. It's to help you understand when something actually makes sense for you—and when you're just spending money, restricting your diet, or creating unnecessary stress.

Because wellness should make your life better, not smaller. 💗

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In this episode, I'm sharing my 10 personal health non-negotiables—the simple habits that keep me feeling energized, strong, grounded, and healthy without making wellness feel restrictive or overwhelming.

We'll talk about why I prioritize protein, morning sunlight, walking, quality sleep, strength training, gut health, hydration, stress management, regular blood work, and—one of the most underrated ones—boundaries.

I'll also share how I balance these habits with real life, because being healthy doesn't mean eating perfectly, never going out, or saying no to everything fun. It's about creating a strong foundation that allows you to enjoy your life, too.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Why protein is one of my biggest nutrition priorities
• The simple morning habit that supports my energy and sleep
• Why walking is one of my favorite forms of movement
• How I prioritize sleep and recovery
• Why strength training matters for women
• How I support my gut health
• Why I believe in knowing your blood work
• The ways I manage stress in real life
• My approach to hydration and electrolytes
• Why setting boundaries is actually a health habit

You don't need to do everything perfectly. These are simply the habits I consistently come back to—and the foundation that allows me to live a healthy life without feeling like I have to live a perfect one. 💗

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If you woke up tomorrow struggling with acne, bloating, fatigue, hormone imbalances, or just feeling "off," where would you even begin?

With so much conflicting health advice online, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what actually matters. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact step-by-step approach I'd take if I had to start my own health journey from scratch.

As a Doctor of Pharmacy and Functional Medicine Practitioner, I'm walking you through the order I recommend focusing on your health—from building a strong foundation with nutrition and lifestyle habits to understanding your body's symptoms, getting the right blood work, supporting your gut, and knowing when supplements or functional testing are actually necessary.

We'll cover:

• The biggest mistakes people make when starting their health journey
• Why you shouldn't jump straight to supplements
• How to identify patterns in your symptoms
• The blood work I recommend starting with
• Lifestyle habits that make the biggest impact
• When to consider gut health and hormone testing
• A simple roadmap to help you stop guessing and start making informed decisions

Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or feel like you've tried everything without getting answers, this episode will help you simplify the process and focus on what truly moves the needle.

Because healing isn't about doing everything at once—it's about doing the right things in the right order. 💗

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The wellness industry is full of products, gadgets, and trends promising to transform your health, but are they actually worth the investment?

In this episode, I'm sharing my honest opinion as a functional medicine practitioner on the wellness trends I think deserve the hype—and the ones I believe are overrated. From red light therapy and saunas to protein, creatine, Pilates, blood work, air purifiers, and water filters, I'm breaking down what I'd personally spend my own money on and why.

We'll also talk about some of the biggest wellness fads that I think are overhyped, so you can stop wasting money on things that don't move the needle and start focusing on the habits that truly support your health.

Whether you're just starting your wellness journey or looking to invest more intentionally, this episode will help you separate evidence-based strategies from expensive marketing.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• The wellness habits I think are worth investing in
• Why blood work is one of the best health investments you can make
• My thoughts on red light therapy, saunas, Pilates, and creatine
• The importance of prioritizing protein and quality sleep
• Whether air purifiers and water filters are worth it
• Wellness trends I think are overrated
• How to build a healthier lifestyle without spending a fortune

Because the truth is, the healthiest people aren't necessarily buying every new wellness gadget, they're consistently doing the basics really well. 💗

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Whether it's a date night, vacation, wedding, or girls' night out, alcohol is a part of many people's lives—but can you still prioritize your health while enjoying a drink?

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I do before, during, and after drinking alcohol as a functional medicine practitioner. We'll talk about how alcohol affects your hormones, gut health, sleep, blood sugar, and recovery, along with simple, realistic strategies to help you feel your best without obsessing over perfection.

We'll cover:

• Is alcohol ever "healthy"?
• My personal approach to drinking
• Why I never drink on an empty stomach
• The best food to eat before a night out
• My go-to alcohol choices
• Hydration and electrolyte tips
• How I recover the next day
• The biggest mistakes people make after drinking

This isn't about eliminating alcohol or encouraging it—it's about making informed choices, supporting your body, and remembering that one night out doesn't define your health. Because true wellness is built through consistency, not perfection.

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