Healthy Looks Great on You

Healthy Looks Great on You

Hosted by Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper, MD Healthy Looks Great on You is your trusted resource for finding equilibrium in your health through the power of lifestyle medicine. Whether you’re navigating midlife changes, feeling the weight of a busy career, or simply ready to feel better in your own body—this podcast is your weekly check-in for real, lasting wellness. Hosted by Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper, a board-certified OB/GYN and lifestyle medicine physician, each episode brings you evidence-based guidance without the fluff, the fads, or the fear. Dr. Vickie breaks down complex topics with clarity and a touch of clever humor—because science shouldn’t be boring, and feeling better doesn’t have to be hard. You’ll get: Practical tools to improve energy, sleep, and metabolic health Real talk on stress, hormones, and prevention Science-backed strategies to reduce chronic disease risk Encouragement to make small changes with big impact Dr. Vickie cuts through the noise in healthcare to bring you information, inspiration, and motivation that makes sense—and makes a difference. Because true health isn’t just about looking good. It’s about living well. And when you feel good on the inside, it shows on the outside—naturally. And Healthy Looks Great on You

Episodes

July 11, 2025 14 mins

Sleep and gut health are in a constant tug-of-war, with each affecting the other. 

In this episode, we unpack how poor sleep can inflame your gut (hello, GERD and IBS flare-ups), disrupt hormones like leptin and ghrelin, and fuel cravings. 

At the same time, an unhealthy gut can disturb your circadian rhythm, trigger insomnia, and even contribute to sleep apnea. 

We spotlight key gut bacteria tied to better ZZZ’s (like Lachnospirac...

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Why Healthy Habits Don’t Stick—And What to Do About It

Ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle of starting over—again and again? You’re not alone. In this honest and hope-filled episode, Dr. Vickie shares her own health wake-up calls and reveals 7 surprising reasons we struggle to stick with healthy habits (even when we know exactly what to do).

From all-or-nothing thinking to decision fatigue, she breaks down the science behind be...

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Episode 178: More Than a Gut Feeling — The Gut-Brain Axis Explained

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great On You, Dr. Vickie takes you on a mini-medical school field trip through the fascinating world of the gut-brain axis. Starting with the wild true story of Alexis St. Martin — the fur trapper who literally had a window into his stomach — you'll learn how early experiments paved the way to our current understanding of how your g...

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June 20, 2025 20 mins

In this week’s episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we dive into the deep connection between belly fat, body image, and mindset. Dr. Vickie discusses how visceral fat is a serious health concern—but also how obsessing over your waistline can spiral into shame.

Her guest shares an empowering 5-R framework to help you: 📍 Recognize the root of distorted thinking 📍 Reclaim the...

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Could gut health be the cornerstone of your overall health?

In this week’s Healthy Looks Great on You podcast, I take you on a behind-the-scenes journey of your gut microbiome—where trillions of organisms help with digestion, immunity, mood, sleep, and even weight.

I cover how to maintain a balanced microbiome:

  • Prebi...
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You Are What Your Microbes Eat: Gut Health 101 This week, we’re talking about your gut—home to trillions of microbes that can help you sleep better, lose belly fat, and reduce inflammation… or wreak havoc.

We’ll explore:

  • 🧬 The Stanford twin study on plant-based diets

  • 🦠 Good gut bugs (like Mitzi Nitzi, Mama Bif, and Lactobacillus)

  • 🔥 Bad bugs (hello, C. Diff and Bilophila!)

  • 🍽️ What to eat to feed the good ones and st...

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Plant-Based Living in a Carnivore Household

Ever tried to introduce more plant-based meals at home, only to face resistance from your meat-loving partner? You're not alone. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, I share my personal journey of guiding my husband towards embracing plant-based eating—without any ultimatums or food battles.

We'll discuss:

  • The Power of Hybrid Meals: How combining plant-based dishes with fa...

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May 23, 2025 24 mins

Healing Lupus and Autoimmune Disease Through Nutrition with Dr. Brooke Goldner

Today, I’m bringing you a truly special conversation that every woman facing chronic illness, autoimmune struggles, or daily inflammation needs to hear.

I’m joined by Dr. Brooke Goldner — bestselling author of Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and a physician ...

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Let’s talk about the thing no one wants to talk about…Belly fat.

It shows up quietly, settles in like an uninvited guest, and refuses to leave — no matter how “healthy” you try to be.

So what actually causes it? 👉 Diet? 👉 Lack of exercise? 👉 Hormones, stress, age, medications, soda?

You might be surprised.

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May 9, 2025 20 mins

Let’s talk about it.

That stubborn, uncomfortable, sometimes embarrassing belly fat that creeps in seemingly overnight.

You didn’t change your eating. You didn’t stop moving. But your body changed, and no one can really explain why.

This week on Healthy Looks Great on You, I’m sharing: 

✔️...

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Find Out If Your Belly Fat is In the Danger Zone —and What to Do About It

First things first:

 

❌ You don’t need a clock.

 

❌ You don’t need another app.

 

✅ You just need a tape measure.

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April 25, 2025 13 mins

 You want to eat healthy and you're doing your best. But the grocery store, it can feel like a minefield of marketing buzzwords, multi-grain, all natural, lightly sweetened or made with real fruit. They all sound healthy, right? But are they? We are going to look at the sneaky and misleading world of food marketing under a magnifying glass today so that you know how to shop smart at the grocery store.

 I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper. I ...

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You’re lying in bed. Your body is exhausted, but your mind is replaying things you wish you’d said in a conversation earlier that day, rehearsing conversations that haven’t even happened, or mentally writing tomorrow’s to-do list.

Sound familiar?

You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And you’re not powerless.

In this week’s episode of the Healthy Looks Great on You podcast, I’m joined by my friend Carol Feil to talk about something ...

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April 11, 2025 19 mins

Your brain is the muscle you’re forgetting to train

We talk a lot about physical fitness — steps, reps, squats, smoothies.

But how often do you work on brain fitness?

Here’s the truth: You can’t afford to ignore it.

I’ve seen the negative impacts of cognitive decline up close — the slow fade of memory, decision-maki...

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April 4, 2025 19 mins

When you see medical information, how do you know if it's true or just hype? You're often told to do your own research, but how? 

  I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper. If you're ready to take control of your health, you're in the right  place. Whether you're focused on prevention or you're trying to manage a condition. I'll give you practical steps to start your own journey toward better health because healthy looks great on you.

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 Have you ever seen a therapist or maybe you've wanted to see a therapist and you haven't? Well, in today's episode, you are going to visit with Shelly Forney, and she is a licensed therapist who specializes in solution focus brief therapy.   Now, I'm not gonna promise that you're going to have all the tools you need to navigate whatever stress is going on in your life, but if you're trying to make a habit change or if you just nee...

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March 21, 2025 17 mins

 Do you ever feel like the Tin man needing some WD 40 just to get moving? Let's talk about what causes joint pain and how to prevent and treat it.

 I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper. If you're ready to take control of your health, you're in the right  place. Whether you're focused on prevention or you're trying to manage a condition. I'll give you practical steps to start your own journey toward better health because healthy looks great on...

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March 14, 2025 22 mins

 You've gone to the doctor and had your cholesterol checked, but what do all those numbers mean? And is there anything you can do to lower your cholesterol without medications? I'm so glad you asked. 

I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper. If you're ready to take control of your health, you're in the right  place. Whether you're focused on prevention or you're trying to manage a condition. I'll give you practical steps to start your own journe...

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March 11, 2025 4 mins

 Are you struggling with insomnia? Do you just wish you could fall asleep as soon as you lay your head down on the pillow? Or maybe you go to sleep, but then you wake up and you can't go back to sleep?  Do recurring spinning thoughts in your head keep you awake at night, and have you struggled with insomnia for so long that you dread going to bed because you just know you're not going to sleep? 

Listen, good sleep is possible. Ther...

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 Are you laying in bed exhausted but wide awake? Maybe it's pain racing thoughts or waking up gasping for air. Your insomnia may be due to an underlying medical condition more than stress  or bad sleep habits. Today we will look at four medical conditions that can disrupt your sleep.   I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper.

If you're ready to take control of your health, you're in the right  place. Whether you're focused on prevention or you'r...

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