Healthy Looks Great on You

Remember when you could power through the day without crashing? You can feel that way again! 🌿 In this episode, Dr. Vickie revisits the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine—the science-backed habits that help women over 50 reignite energy, lose belly fat, sleep better, and feel like themselves again.

Forget the fads and quick fixes. You’ll hear real-world strategies for eating smarter, moving more, managing stress, and getting the re...

Have you ever opened your lab results and noticed those scary highlighted numbers next to AST or ALT? It’s enough to make anyone panic. Before you start Googling “liver damage,” join Dr. Vickie for a fun, fact-filled trip to mini medical school.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie explains what liver enzymes really measure, why fatty liver has become the most common liver disease in the world, and—most importa...

Do You Really Need a Liver Detox? The Truth About Cleanses and Liver Health

If your social feed has you convinced you need a liver detox, take a deep breath—and put down the turmeric shot. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie explains what your liver actually does, why detox products don’t work, and what does help your liver thrive. You’ll learn how supplements, alcohol, medications, and even trendy wellness fa...

Recent headlines warned pregnant women, “Don’t take Tylenol.” But what does the science really say? In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie — an obstetrician who delivered 5,000 babies — unpacks the FDA’s statement, the studies on acetaminophen and pregnancy, and the difference between correlation and causation. Learn what the evidence shows (and what it doesn’t), why context matters, and how to balance risks with...

Wondering how to get rid of a cold fast? In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie breaks down evidence-based remedies that actually work to relieve symptoms. Learn which supplements may help, which ones to skip, and how lifestyle habits like sleep, nutrition, and handwashing protect your immune system. Stay healthy this season with simple, science-backed strategies.

'Tis the Season to be Sneezing

The Ultimate Guide...

Do you think of yourself as someone who just can't sleep? I know you want to sleep better, but I'm not sure you really believe you can. You have all the information you need. You even heard about my sleep course, but you're still worried. That it's not enough to fix you. Well, you're not broken, and I can help.

Sleep matters. You already know that. But do you think you just don't sleep and change isn't possible? I can prove that it...

 Counting sheep does not work, but this does. You likely learned to count before you went to kindergarten. So counting sheep is pretty simple. Your mind can easily flip between 45, 46, 47, and all of a sudden you're thinking about getting laundry detergent at the store tomorrow.

Cognitive switching, or sometimes called cognitive shuffling is a more effective tool to help you put your mind in neutral and drift into dreamland. The id...

Melatonin is one of the most popular over-the-counter sleep aids in the U.S. But, are you using it correctly?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie separates science from hype when it comes to melatonin supplements. She breaks down the difference between what your body naturally produces and what comes in the pill or gummy, and why timing and dosage matter way more than you think. If you're struggling with sleep...

Melatonin is one of the most popular over-the-counter sleep aids in the U.S.

But, are you using it correctly?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie separates science from hype when it comes to melatonin supplements. She breaks down the difference between what your body naturally produces and what comes in the pill or gummy, and why timing and dosage matter way more than you think.

If you're struggling with sleep...

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t resist “just one more”—one more scroll, one more drink, one more chapter—this episode is for you. 🎧

Dr. Vickie sits down with Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford psychiatrist and author of Dopamine Nation, to break down how our brain’s dopamine system fuels both pleasure and pain. Dr. Lembke explains the “see-saw” of homeostasis, why modern addictions like screens and social media are so powerful...

How to Sleep Better When You Travel

There’s nothing like the thrill of travel! New sights, new smells, new experiences. But if your sleep doesn’t come with you, your dream vacation can feel like a jet-lagged fog. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie explores the science behind why we struggle to sleep away from home (hello, “first night effect”) and what you can do to sleep better while traveling.

From the bra...

Solving Insomnia: 5 Proven strategies to help you sleep through the night is a series published in Authority Magazine. This episode is part of that interview. Shawna Robins asked, "What would you advise for people should do if they wake up and can't fall back to sleep. Dr. Vickie's answers might surprise you.

Check out Authority Magazine for the full interview coming soon. 

How Travel Transforms Your Health with Dr. Stacy Funt.

Feeling stuck in your daily routine? Longing for something more than to-do lists and exhaustion? Feeling better might start with adventure. This episode is your permission slip to reset your mind, body, and soul. 

Dr. Vickie welcomes Dr. Stacy Funt, radiologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and founder of LH Adventure Travel, for a powerful conversation on why travel is abou...

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Nap – What Science Says About Catching Zzz’s

Are naps good for you, or are they a sign of something more serious? In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we’re talking about the science behind napping. We explore the surprising health benefits of short power naps and the potential red flags associated with long or frequent daytime sleep.

Food Is the Best Sleep Medicine—What If the Answer Is in Your Pantry?

You’ve scanned labels and sipped sleepy teas, but what if the secret to better sleep is already on your plate?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we bust myths and get real about how everyday foods affect your sleep-wake cycle. From caffeine hiding in decaf drinks to that heavy steak sabotaging your slumber, I take you from your pantry to mini medical...

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...

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...

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...

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...