Healthy Looks Great on You

Ever sat next to someone coughing and sneezing who insists they’re “not contagious”? In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie takes listeners to mini medical school to explain how contagious respiratory illnesses actually spread.

From the common cold to influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, many upper respiratory infections are contagious before you even realize you’re sick. Dr. Vickie explains the signs that suggest you m...

Are honey, maple syrup, or agave really healthier than sugar? What about stevia, monk fruit, or artificial sweeteners?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie breaks down the confusing world of sweeteners so you can understand what actually matters for your health.

Americans consume an average of 17–22 teaspoons of added sugar per day, far exceeding the American Heart Association’s recommendation of 6 teaspoons pe...

The Surprising Health Power of Posture

Looking younger, feeling lighter, and boosting confidence can start with something as simple as how you stand. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie reveals how posture is the “sneaky overachiever” of health habits—not about sucking in, but about supporting your body from the inside out. We explore how slouching affects breathing, digestion, focus, and even how you’re...

Is your metabolism really slowing down… or is something else going on?

In this episode, Dr. Vickie takes you to “mini medical school” to break down what metabolism actually is, how it works, and why muscle is the true MVP of metabolic health—especially for women over 30 and through menopause.

If you’re walking daily, eating reasonably well, and still battling belly fat, fatigue, or blood sugar swings, this conversation is fo...

What if weight loss isn’t about discipline—but about biology?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie welcomes Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris, a board-certified OB-GYN and obesity medicine physician, for a fascinating conversation about GLP-1 medications and what they really do inside the body.

Together, they take listeners to mini medical school to break down:

• What GLP-1 medications are and how they affect i...

Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders anymore.

In this episode, we break down what creatine actually does in the body — and why researchers are now studying it for brain health, muscle preservation, and healthy aging. You’ll hear about typical dosing (3–5 grams daily), what we know about safety, and what the latest research shows in older adults — including a small pilot study in Alzheimer’s patients using higher doses that increase...

Heart disease is the number one killer of women over 65—and up to 80% of the time, it’s preventable.

In honor of National Wear Red Day and Heart Health Month, Dr. Vickie breaks down what every woman needs to know about protecting her heart before problems start—and how the choices you make before menopause show up later in life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why heart disease overtakes cancer as the leading cause of death in...

Are sugar cravings really a willpower problem—or is your brain working against you?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie takes you to mini medical school to unpack the real neuroscience behind cravings, dopamine, and brain health. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the pantry at night wondering “Why is this so hard?”, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn how the prefrontal cortex—the CEO of your brain—r...

What’s the number one thing you can do to keep your mind sharp as you age? It’s probably not what you think—and it’s definitely not in a supplement bottle.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie takes you to mini medical school to break down the latest research on brain health, including insights from the U.S. POINTER study on lifestyle and cognitive function. You’ll learn how exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress m...

Parasite cleanses are everywhere—from social media to the supplement aisle—but do you actually need one?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie breaks down the science behind parasites, parasitic infections, and the growing claims that a parasite cleanse can fix fatigue, bloating, weight gain, or even prevent cancer.

You’ll learn:

• What parasites really are and how people actually get them

• Which parasitic ...

Should You Take a Vitamin D Supplement?

Vitamin D has had quite the reputation makeover. Once overhyped, then dismissed, it’s now back in the spotlight—with better science to guide us.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we break down what vitamin D actually does in your body, why deficiency is so common (even if you love the sunshine), and why more isn’t always better when it comes to supplementation. You’ll learn how v...

The holidays are over, the decorations may still be up, and you’re finally catching your breath—only to realize you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering when belly fat decided to move in permanently.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we talk about why overwhelm isn’t just mental—and how stress, disrupted sleep, holiday eating, and aging hormones all contribute to stubborn belly fat. You’ll learn why fat redistribut...

Metabolism Reset (Without the Nonsense)

If your January plan includes the words reset, jumpstart, or torch, this episode is your reality check—in the best possible way.

Your metabolism doesn’t have a reset button. It has feedback loops. And most “metabolism resets” actually send your body the opposite message: food is scarce, stress is high, and it’s time to conserve energy.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we break d...

Maintaining Muscle Mass as You Age: Is Muscle Loss Inevitable?

Have you noticed it’s a little harder to get out of a chair… or your car… or maybe open a stubborn jar? You’re not imagining things. Muscle loss—known medically as sarcopenia—can begin as early as your 30s and accelerates with age. But here’s the good news: it’s not inevitable, and it’s certainly not too late to do something about it.

In this episode, we head to mini me...

Is butter really better—or just louder on the internet? In this episode, we break down the truth about saturated fat, unsaturated fat, and why the chemistry of fat matters more than the latest nutrition trend.

You’ll get a quick mini medical-school lesson on how different fats behave in your body, why saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol, and how unsaturated fats support heart health, lower inflammation, and help you absorb key...

This week I’m joined by physical therapist Dr. Preeti Jha for a surprisingly eye-opening conversation about frozen shoulder—why it happens, why it’s so common in midlife women, and what early warning signs we tend to miss. We dig into the hormonal connection (yes, menopause is a legit risk factor), the stages of frozen shoulder, and the specific movements that can clue you in before things get “stuck.”

We also talk inflammation, li...

The holidays are here, and with them, the temptation to throw your healthy habits out the window. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie shows you how to navigate the season without guilt, deprivation, or diet disasters. Building on last week’s discussion about connecting food with how you feel, she shares practical strategies for staying energized, satisfied, and in control—without missing out on the festive fun...

Dr. Vickie’s Black Friday Favorites*

Get ready, friend — this Thanksgiving week I’m serving up a special bonus episode! I’m walking you through my Black Friday shopping list filled with my favorite tools from all six pillars of lifestyle medicine: fitness, nutrition, sleep, social connection, stress management, and minimizing risky substances. These are the products I use, love, and recommend every day inside my own home and with m...

Ever eaten something “innocent” at lunch and spent the entire afternoon feeling foggy, cranky, and ready to gnaw your own arm off? You’re not imagining it—your food choices are talking directly to your mood, energy, and mental clarity.

In this episode, we step into mini-medical school to unpack why certain foods make you feel calm and focused… and why others send you straight onto the blood-sugar rollercoaster. I’ll share my Hallow...