Healthy Looks Great on You
For women who know it's time to take control of their health. Healthy Looks Great on You is where health knowledge meets real life.You know what healthy looks like. This podcast is the bridge to actually doing it. If you've put your health on the back burner and you are ready to quit consuming knowledge and take action, you are in the right place. If you've spent years learning about healthy living, but haven't been able to make it stick, tune in. You'll connect the science of sleep, food, movement and stress to the one thing that actually changes everything - your habits. Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper is a medical doctor who delivered 5,000 babies. Now she delivers information with clarity and a dose of humor that helps you sleep better, and be the healthiest version of you. 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
Dumping Gatorade on a coach's head started as an act of revenge in 1984 and somehow became a $22-a-box industry of electrolyte powders you may not even need.
In this episode, we're heading to mini medical school to break down what electrolytes actually do, how your kidneys and brain quietly keep them...
Confused about which vitamins and supplements are actually worth your money? Dr. Vickie takes you into her own "mini medical school" to break down what she and her physician colleagues really take and why.
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You want to live a long and prosperous life. But it's the life in your years, not the years in your life that matters most. Lifespan refers to how long you live, while health span refers to how long your health lasts. One thing we don't often talk about is wealth span, because let's face it, money is needed to live.
You can focus on lifestyle to prevent diseases and it turns out that habits that promote health aren't that different...
You can pinch belly fat. You can see it in the mirror. But the fat that's actually putting your health at risk is invisible. And that changes everything.
In this episode, Dr. Vickie breaks down the difference between subcutaneous fat (the kind you can see and pinch) and visceral fat (the dangerous ki...
Someone asked me how to lower cortisol levels and I answered too fast. Because what he was really asking was why he felt tired, foggy, stressed and was gaining belly fat. And that's a much better question.
Before you try to lower cortisol, you need to understand it. Cortisol isn't the enemy; it's ess...
What if the secret to your mood, your metabolism, and your immune system wasn't in your head, but in your gut? In this episode, Dr. Vickie takes you from the 1680s discovery of microorganisms to today's cutting-edge microbiome research, explaining why the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines do so much more than digestion.
What if the key to a less stress, faith-filled life started the moment you opened your eyes? In this episode, Dr. Vickie sits down with author/speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee to discuss her book, "How to Love Your Morning." Jennifer redefines what it means to be a morning person. And she shares why morning routines aren't about what time you wake up, but about how you wake up and what you do to set your attention on God and set the tone...
Is your morning cup of coffee doing you more good than you think? In this episode of Mini Medical School, we dig into the science behind one of the world's most popular beverages — and the answer might just make you feel great about your habit.
We cover the chemistry of coffee — from chlorogenic acids and trigonelline to caffeine, mycotoxins, and why what you put in your cup matters as much as the coffee itsel...
Is it too late for you to prevent dementia?
Even if you have a family history of dementia there are steps you can take to lower your risks. You know it's important to train your physical body, but are you training your brain?
It's possible to improve your cognitive ability as you age. And what's good for the brain is good for keeping away unwanted belly fat. Lifestyle is crucial: dietary patterns, movement, sleep, social connection...
Tame Your Appetite — Without Willpower
Do you find yourself raiding the pantry at 9 p.m. even though you're not really hungry? In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie breaks down the science of appetite and gives you a practical, food-based strategy to finally get it under control.
You'll learn:
- The difference between true hunger and emotional eating (boredom, loneliness, habit)
- How your hormones, inclu...
Is it too late to get healthy? Not even close. In this episode, we're diving into the surprising science of aging well, including research from Yale showing that nearly 45% of adults over 65 actually improve in cognitive and physical function over time. We explore how your mindset shapes how you age, why willpower isn't the answer to building healthy habits, and what a pastor and a gerontologist said in common at two very different...
Eat Beans Without the Bloat
You know beans are good for you — but if bloating and gas are getting in the way, you're not alone. In this episode, we get into the science of why beans cause digestive discomfort, why that's actually a sign your gut microbiome is doing its job, and exactly what you can do about it.
Beans are a staple in the diets of the world's longest-living people for good reason. They're loaded with plant-base...
If your labs are showing signs of insulin resistance, this episode is your roadmap.
Dr. Vickie shares her own experience with borderline insulin resistance — and everything she wishes she'd known sooner. You'll learn why type 2 diabetes is actually reversible, what t...
What Is Insulin Resistance and Why Does It Matter?
Did you know your blood sugar can be completely normal and you can still have insulin resistance? In this episode, we break down exactly what insulin resistance is, how it quietly progresses to prediabetes and type 2 diabe...
Chronic inflammation may be silently contributing to some of the most serious diseases of our time — heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's, and more. But what exactly is inflammation, and why does your body do it in the first place?
In this episode, Dr. Vickie...
Hair loss is more common — and more complicated — than most doctors let on. In this episode, Dr. Vickie pulls back the curtain on what she wishes she'd told her own patients, starting with the basics of how hair actually grows and why it falls out, all the way through nutrition, hormones, medications, and what treatments are worth your time...
A billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, and women are three times more likely to be affected than men. If you're one of them, you know the ice pick in the temple feeling all too well. The throbbing, the light sensitivity, the nausea — and then the exhaustion that follows. It's debilitating, and you deserve better than "take two aspirin ...
The first time Dr. Vickie learned her cholesterol was high, she was 26 years old and surviving on hospital cafeteria hamburgers and Coca-Cola. High cholesterol runs in her family — and that personal history is exactly why she's passionate about helping you understand yours.
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 ...
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 ...
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