Decision fatigue is real—especially in the supplement aisle. Today I’m breaking down the big protein powder families (whey, casein, plant blends, beef, collagen, and the newer essential amino acid powders) so you can pick what actually fits your body, goals, and budget—without huff-and-puff rage-quitting your cart.

We’re covering:

• Whey vs why isolate, and why I've changed my opinion on dairy-based protein powders
• Plant-based blends: why pea + rice (and fermented options) can fix chalky, bloaty vibes but how to get around it
• Lesser known but popular in the natural-health world: Beef protein (you heard me right)
• Collagen 101: skin/joints/gut perks—but why it’s not your main protein source
• The new Amino Acid Powders on the market, and why they could be a better pick for some
• Practical picks by goal: recovery, easy digestion, skin/hair/nails, or minimal calories
• today's feel good thing

Who this episode is for:

• You’re confused by labels (isolate, concentrate, fermented, hydrolyzed, marine vs. bovine)
• You want easier recovery, steadier energy, or support as you age
• You struggle with digestion on typical powders and need gentler options

Brands/terms mentioned (not sponsored):

New Zealand whey isolate, fermented plant proteins (e.g., Genuine Health, Progressive in Canada), beef protein isolate, bovine & marine collagen, essential amino acid powders (e.g., PerfectAmino, Promino, Designs for Health).

Season 4 Premier!

We're back! After our summer break ( and then some), we’re kicking off Season 4 with four considerations to try on for size if you have been feeling a lot lately. Because - truly, things are a lot right now.

And sadly - it's easy to dim.

SO - if you’ve been tired, cynical, or wondering what’s the point lately — this one’s for you.

We’re Covering:
✔️ The 4 key considerations to feel better in a world designed to drain you
✔️ people say 'don't deny how you feel' - but there's one missing piece of that puzzle
✔️ How to protect your nervous system (and your light) from too much input
✔️ A romcom-derived phrase that can help give some us some presence
✔️ the one thing that can have a sneaky impact on your mood (from the face up, not the brain down . . . )

Plus: today’s feelgood thing.

Got a “feelgood thing” to share?
DM me on Instagram @itskyleb
or email info@kylebuchanan.ca
— your story might be featured on the show!

Thank you for being part of this space.

To celebrate our 100th episode (!!!), I’m sharing six important reminders to come back to when your health feels hard, you’re overwhelmed by all the noise, or you’ve convinced yourself that you’re failing.

We’re Covering:
✔️ The underrated antidote to today’s chaos (that costs nothing)
✔️ A gut-health-first approach to energy, mood & digestion
✔️ What to cut and what to add back in when food’s making you feel off
✔️ The truth about motivation
✔️ How to take one small action when you feel stuck
✔️ The reminder you need if you don’t feel like you’re enough right now
✔️ Plus: the surprisingly feelgood thing for our 100th episode

Got a “feelgood thing” to submit?
DM me on Instagram @itskyleb or email info@kylebuchanan.ca to be featured on the show!

Thank you for being part of this space - and for being with me for 100 episodes, it means a lot.