PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-based

#170  - You’re Not Weak—You’re Biochemically Wired to Crave Sugar (Here’s How to Break Free)

Ever wonder why quitting sugar feels harder than giving up coffee, carbs... or your will to live? In this episode of Pretty Well, I sit down with Mike Collins—founder of SugarAddiction.com and known as “The Sugar Free Man”—to unpack the hidden ways sugar addiction is wrecking your gut health, hormones, brain chemistry, and mood. We dive int...

#169  - Mind-Blowing Episode. The Deep Stress-Trauma that's Driving Your Persistent Symptoms with Neuroplastic Expert, David Clarke, MD

What if your chronic symptoms aren’t just “in your body”… but are being generated by your brain? In this episode of Pretty Well, I’m sitting down with Dr. David Clarke, MD—author, speaker, and president of the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms—to dive into a game-changing topic mos...

#168 - Do This FIRST to Slow Aging at the Cellular Level

If your energy is tanked, your skin looks older, and your brain feels like it’s buffering—don’t blame age, blame your cellular energy. Your mitochondria have shifted into slow gear to protect you. In fact, mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the 12 Hallmarks of Aging. 

In this episode of Pretty Well, I’m breaking down how these tiny energy factories inside your cells cont...

#167  - Nagging Health Symptoms? The Gut-Trauma Connection and How to Finally Heal with Miriam Jacobson​

What does unresolved trauma have to do with your nagging health symptoms? In this episode of Pretty Well, I sit down with Miriam Jacobson, a triple board-certified functional medicine dietitian and founder of Every Body Bliss.

Miriam shares her story of losing her father in 9/11 to surviving breast cancer. 

This eye-opening con...

#166  - Beyond Functional Medicine: Why Most Health Experts Can't Help Complex Chronic Illnesses with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman 

 What if your chronic complex health issues aren’t about needing more supplements or a new practitioner… but from a nervous system that’s been stuck in survival mode since childhood? In this episode of Pretty Well, I’m joined by Mel Hopper Koppelman—an expert in neurological healing who’s helping patients ...

#165  - 6 Shocking Triggers of Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity You’re Probably Missing (and How to Heal Them)

If you’ve been told your gut issues are “just stress” or “no big deal,” pull up a chair—we’re about to get real. In this episode of Pretty Well, I’m breaking down the six sneaky root causes of leaky gut and autoimmunity that most people (and honestly, most doctors) completely miss.

From gluten sensitivity and candida to parasit...

#164  - Too Tired for Sex?  It’s Not You, It’s Your Nervous System...Here’s How To Fix It With The Sex Docs

Think your “normal” labs are telling the full story? Think again. In this episode of The Pretty Well Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant (and hilariously direct) Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch and Dr. John Robinson—aka The Sex Docs—for a no-holds-barred look at what’s really going on in women’s bodies in midlife. We break down ...

#163  - The #1 Way to Reduce Inflammation with Udo Erasmus from Udo's Choice Oils

You’ve seen Udo’s Choice supplements in virtually every health store —but do you know why these powerhouse oils are essential for your health (and why they’re either making or breaking your health)? 

In this episode of Pretty Well, I sit down with Udo Erasmus—founder of Udo’s Choice oils, 40 year pioneer in the healthy oils movement, and author of Fat...

#162  - ✨3 Year ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! ✨Midlife Hormonal Havoc? It's Not Your Age, It Starts in Your Gut 

If you feel like you're doing everything "right" for your hormones—eating clean, taking the supplements, managing stress (or trying to)—but your symptoms keep coming back... this one’s for you.

✨To wrap up Pretty Well's 3rd season (and 3rd birthday!), I’m sharing a special episode based on a talk I gave to a group of seasoned pra...

#161  - Trauma, Perfectionism, and Limiting Beliefs Keeping You Stuck in Survival Mode? Here's How To Fix It. Interview with Kendra Nielson from Fulfillment Therapy

What if your burnout isn’t about doing too much—but about doing too much for everyone else? In this episode of Pretty Well, I sit down with licensed therapist and Fulfillment Therapy founder Kendra Nielson to talk about what’s really driving burnout, anxiety, people-ple...

#160  - From Chronically Ill to Thriving: The Wellness Comeback Story You Need to Hear with Amy Kurtz, Author of Kicking Sick

What happens when your body becomes the thing holding you back from living your life? In this episode of The Pretty Well Podcast, I’m joined by Amy Kurtz—author, speaker, and wellness warrior who’s turned her own experience with chronic illness into a powerful mission to help others heal. We’re talking about...

#159 - Can You Really Get Rid of Cellulite Naturally? These 5 Natural Fixes Actually Work

Cellulite: it’s not dangerous, but it’s definitely frustrating—and it’s not just about age, weight, or genetics. In this episode of Pretty Well, we’re breaking down what cellulite really is (hint: it’s more about collagen, detoxification, and circulation than you think) and what you can actually do to reduce its appearance—no overpriced creams...

#158  - Forget Everything You’ve Heard About Gut Health - A Game-Changing Conversation With Josh Dech, Founder of The Gut Health Solution

In this episode of Pretty Well, we’re talking to Josh Dech, the founder of The Gut Health Solution, who’s here to set the record straight about gut health, Crohn’s, Colitis, and IBS. 

Spoiler alert: it’s not your genes…I repeat, it’s NOT your genes. 

Josh shares how he’s helped reverse more...

#157  - Is It Really Just “Normal Aging”? The Hidden Hormonal Imbalances Wrecking Your Energy, Weight, & Youthfulness with Dr Prudence Hall

Ever been told that your weight gain, brain fog, and exhaustion are just “part of getting older”? Yeah, no. In this episode, I sit down with renowned hormone expert Dr. Prudence Hall to talk about why so many women are struggling through perimenopause and menopause—and why it doesn’t have...

#156  - Hidden Secrets of the Beauty Industry: The Ultimate Guide to At-Home Ageless Beauty with Cosmetologist and Holistic Beauty Expert, Jessica Rose

If you’ve ever wondered whether your skincare routine is helping or secretly sabotaging your glow, this episode of Pretty Well is your wake-up call. I sit down with Jessica Rose—certified nutritionist, licensed cosmetologist, and holistic beauty expert—to unpack the truth about the ...

#155  - Demystifying Detoxification: What to Do FIRST to Improve Gut Health, Skin Health, and Your Detox Efforts with Max Dresse

Ever feel like your gut is holding you hostage? Bloating, sluggish digestion, mystery fatigue—yeah, it’s not just you. This week, I’m sitting down with Max Dresse, the mastermind behind delicious, all-natural Bellway Super Fiber, to talk about what gut health super hero is missing from most diets, how gut...

#154  - Sauna, Cold Plunge, Red Light, & Compression...How This Wellness Studio Is Changing The Game. The Anti-Aging & Wellness Secrets You Need To Know with Cat Bryson & Lisa Brantley

Ever feel like your body’s warranty just expired? Turns out, the secret to feeling younger, detoxing like a pro, and actually enjoying self-care might just be… sweat, chill, light, and a little compression magic. In this episode, we’re si...

#153  - Revolutionize Your Energy and Anti-Aging with These Unexpected Supergreens! Interview with Catharine Arnston from ENERGYbits

In this episode of Pretty Well, we’re joined by Catharine Arnston, the founder of EnergyBITS, the company that’s making algae  cool—no, seriously. We talk about how algae (in the forms of chlorella and spirulina) is the original superfood, packed with nutrients that will have you feeling like you can ...

#152 - Your Doctor Won’t Tell You This: The Real Reason Your Hormones Are The Missing Link to Anti-Aging – with Dr. Sarah Daccarett

Ever feel like your health took a nosedive after 35, and no amount of kale, supplements, or sleep is fixing it? You’re not crazy. Your hormones are begging for attention.

This week, I’m talking to Dr. Sarah Daccarett, a leading expert in anti-aging and hormone replacement therapy, who’s here to debunk...