#139 - Why Is Your Hair Turning Gray? The Real Reasons For Gray Locks and What You Can Do About It

In this episode, we dive into the science behind gray hair—why it happens, how to slow it down, and if it can be reversed. We explore the role of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color, and how factors like oxidative stress, aging, and genetics influence when your hair starts turning gray.

Plus, we discuss how diet and lifestyle choices—such as getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals, as well as managing stress—can affect the graying process.

Whether you’re embracing your silver strands or trying to delay graying, there are ways to keep your hair healthy. Listen in for practical advice on how to prevent premature graying and care for graying hair with the right nutrients and self-care practices.

Key Takeaways:

Melanin: The compound responsible for hair color, and the reason your hair turns gray when production slows.

Oxidative Stress: Free radicals and environmental factors contribute to graying hair, and antioxidants can help fight this process.

Gray Hair Care: Proper nutrition, hydration, stress management, and protection from heat and UV rays can all help maintain the health of your gray strands.

Reversing Gray Hair: While gray hair is largely due to aging and genetics, addressing certain deficiencies can sometimes lead to repigmentation.

Join the conversation:

What’s your experience with gray hair? Have you embraced it or are you on a quest to slow the process? Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments!

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#138 - Perimenopause & Menopause Nutrition: Expert Tips to Balance Hormones and Boost Well-Being

In this episode of Pretty Well, we delve into the crucial topic of nutrition during perimenopause and menopause. Join in as I share how dietary choices can significantly alleviate common symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and fatigue. You’ll find valuable insights on essential nutrients, supplements, and lifestyle changes that can make a real difference.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding perimenopause and menopause and their symptoms

Essential nutrients for managing hormonal changes

Foods to embrace and those to avoid

Lifestyle changes that complement dietary choices

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#137 - Obesogens & Microplastics: The Hidden Threats that Shape Your Health and Weight

In this eye-opening episode, we explore the critical issue of obesogens and microplastics and their impact on our health. Join us as we discuss how these environmental pollutants contribute to weight gain, metabolic disorders, and overall wellness. Our guest, [Guest Name], a leading environmental health expert, sheds light on the science behind these substances and offers practical tips for minimizing exposure.

Key Takeaways:

What are obesogens and how do they affect our bodies?

The role of microplastics in our environment and food supply

The connection between these pollutants and rising obesity rates

Tips for reducing exposure to obesogens and microplastics

Practical lifestyle changes to promote better health

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These show notes are crafted to provide informative content while attracting listeners interested in the intersections of health and wellness.

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#136 - Ready to Create a Balanced and Peaceful New Year? Unlock the Power of Stillness and Transform Your Life with These Simple Practices

How does a year filled with mindfulness, balance, and personal growth sound? No, I’m not suggesting that you go into hiding on a desert island. Join in as we discuss stillness and the profound influence it can have on your life. Discover how slowing down can bring you clarity, peace, and alignment with your most important goals.

Inspired by Ryan Holiday's Stillness is the Key, this episode explores practical ways to bring stillness into your daily routine. Learn how to really live with intention and joy in 2025.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

1. The Paradox of Stillness – Why slowing down isn't about checking out but about checking in to align your mind, body, and spirit.

2. Key Takeaways from Stillness is the Key –

3. • Release control to enjoy the process and achieve goals effortlessly.

   • Observe the beauty in everyday life to foster gratitude and wonder.

   • Reconnect with your values and embrace your identity as a human being, not just a human doing.

4. Practical Tips for Practicing Stillness – Simple, actionable steps to integrate stillness into your routine, reduce stress, and unlock creativity.

Why You Need Stillness in 2025:If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, or trapped by the relentless pace of life, this episode is for you. By embracing stillness, you’ll find renewed energy, clarity, and the foundation to achieve your goals with greater ease and purpose.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday

• Scripture Reference: “Be still and know that I am God”

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Thank You for Listening!Happy New Year and cheers to a 2025 filled with clarity, peace, and purpose. Let’s make it a year of clarity, peace, and love!

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#135 - 4 Simple Health Habits to Transform Your New Year + A Bonus Sleep Hack

Tired of making New Year’s resolutions that don’t stick? In this episode, we’re ditching the long lists and embracing simplicity with four powerful health habits that are easy to implement, take minimal time, and deliver lasting benefits. These habits can transform your health and well-being, and the best part? They’re so simple you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner.

Plus, stick around for an exclusive bonus tip to improve your sleep with a practical method from a top performance coach. Tune in to discover how small changes can create a big impact on your life!

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#134 Beyond Fear: The Quest for Vibrant, Safe Health with Dr. Tom Cowan

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Cowan, a renowned figure in alternative medicine and author of several groundbreaking books. With over three decades of medical practice across different states, Dr. Cowan brings a wealth of experience to the table. He is passionate about understanding the body's deeper connections.

Dr. Cowan's journey isn't just about medicine; it's a quest for a paradigm shift. From his early days in upstate New York to his recent retirement in San Francisco, he's been at the forefront of holistic health, advocating for a world governed by joy over fear. His mission? To create a cleaner, safer world where health isn't just the absence of disease but a state of vibrant well-being.

Join us as Dr. Tom Cowan shares his insights on everything from the new biology of water to rethinking childhood illnesses. His perspective challenges conventional wisdom, offering a new approach to health. Whether you're new to alternative medicine or a seasoned practitioner, Dr. Cowan's provocative ideas will have you rethinking the body as we know it.

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Website: www.https://drtomcowan.com/

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#133 Childbirth Reimagined - From Academic to Family Advocate with Dr. Rebecca Dekker

In a pivotal life event, Rebecca Dekker, found herself deeply dissatisfied with the childbirth experience after giving birth to her first baby.

Even though she had a PhD in nursing and was an assistant professor, she vividly recalls feeling restricted—unable to move or eat during labor, and then being separated from her newborn daughter for three crucial hours post-birth under the guise of monitoring. This stark experience ignited her quest for answers, leading her to uncover that these practices lacked evidence-based support.

Driven by her personal encounter, Rebecca embarked on a mission to transform childbirth practices. Founding Evidence Based Birth, she dedicated herself to ensuring that families have access to empowering, evidence-based care during childbirth.

Her book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas. They're Born, Not Delivered," and her popular podcast amplify her commitment to making childbirth research accessible to all. Rebecca's journey underscores the importance of challenging outdated norms and advocating for informed decision-making in maternity care.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Dekker passionately emphasizes the need for evidence-based practices in childbirth. Her transition from academia to entrepreneurship was not merely a career shift but a calling fueled by personal experience.

By sharing her story and research, she empowers expectant families to question prevailing norms and demand respectful, informed care during one of life's most transformative moments. Join us as we explore Dr. Rebecca Dekker's remarkable journey and the profound impact of evidence-based advocacy in childbirth.

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*Lilly Nichols Books:

https://lilynicholsrdn.com/books/

*Gestational Diabetes blogs: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/gestational-diabetes-and-the-glucola-test/

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-induction-for-gestational-diabetes/

Want to connect with Dr. Rebecca?

Website: www.evidencebasedbirth.com and podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evidence-based-birth/id1334808138

Instagram: @ebbirth

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvidenceBasedBirth

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#132 - In a Two Career Family Looking to Replace Chaos with Peace? Go From Overwhelmed to Extraordinary with Tiffany Sauder

Do you struggle to keep all the balls in the air while simultaneously maintaining a peaceful two-career home? Does the idea of having it all sound like a dream built on wishful thinking?

If so, today’s episode is for you! The practice of actually being in unity – where both of you have big dreams and big responsibilities – can feel incredibly difficult to actually make happen.

How do we nurture our individual wants, needs, and goals and hold space for the people we love? How do we chase growth without letting what’s right here, right now go unattended and unloved? How do we avoid losing sight of ourselves in the midst of all the to-dos and responsibility?

Listen in today as Tiffany Sauder shares the tools to move from a life of 'have to' to 'want to'. She guides you in how to say goodbye to the chaos and embrace a life where the extraordinary becomes the new norm. Your journey to reclaiming time, fostering intimacy, and experiencing genuine adventures starts here.

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Want to connect with Tiffany?

Website: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/

https://www.tiffanysauder.com/life-of-and-academy

Instagram: @tiffany.sauder

Podcast: Scared Confident

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanysauder/

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