Think your cholesterol numbers tell the whole story? Think again.🤔 In this episode, we flip everything you’ve been taught about LDL, statins, and total cholesterol on its head. From misunderstood lab values to the tests that could actually save your life, we’re diving into what’s really behind elevated cholesterol—and why "normal" results might not mean you're in the clear. If you’ve ever been told you need a statin, felt unsure about your risk, or just want the truth behind the numbers, this o...
Apr 30, 2025•41 min•Ep. 72
You’re doing “all the right things”—eating better, moving your body, taking your supplements. But what if the real reason you’re still feeling off has nothing to do with your habits… and everything to do with how you think? 🧠🤔 In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the unseen beliefs that quietly sabotage your progress. 😮 These aren’t the typical mindset tips you’ve heard before. These are subtle, often well-meaning thought patterns that can keep you stuck in cycles of burnout, gu...
Apr 23, 2025•31 min•Ep. 71
Feeling anxious but don’t know why? You’ve tried everything—yet that constant worry and stress still won’t go away. What if the root cause of your anxiety isn’t just in your mind—but in your gut? Yes, you heard that right. The connection between your gut and your brain is far deeper than you might think. In this eye-opening episode, we’re diving into the hidden culprit that could be quietly fueling your anxiety—something you’re probably not even aware of. It’s not your typical stressor, and it’s...
Apr 16, 2025•36 min•Ep. 70
Did you know that cortisol—your body’s stress hormone—could be secretly sabotaging your health in ways you’re not even aware of? 😫 What if we told you that it’s not just about feeling stressed out, but that cortisol could be messing with everything from your energy levels to your waistline? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on cortisol and uncovering the surprising ways it impacts your body–and what to do about it 😎. Stubborn belly fat? Feeling exhausted? Hard time falling asleep...
Apr 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 69
What if everything you’ve been told about metabolism after 40 is wrong? If you’re eating clean, working out, and doing all the right things—but still feel like your body’s working against you—this episode will flip your perspective for good. It’s not that your metabolism has slowed… it’s that it’s adapted. And once you understand how (and why), everything shifts. We’ll show you exactly what to do to stop chasing short-lived “boosts” and start building a metabolism that actually roars. 🔥 💡 Don’...
Apr 02, 2025•46 min•Ep. 68
Ozempic? Wegovy? Semaglutide is everywhere— but is it really the weight loss miracle it claims to be? Or are we witnessing perhaps one of the biggest metabolic traps of the decade? Let’s break down exactly how GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and others actually work, what’s being overlooked (that you really need to know!), and why so many people are experiencing unexpected consequences. No fluff, no hype—just facts (with a little common sense sprinkled in). It’s sure to be your go-...
Mar 26, 2025•55 min•Ep. 67
I’m so excited to be BACK after a long break from the podcast - and I have some surprising updates for you! There’s a reason why I chose this topic to revive our weekly visits (more on that inside!). A menopause wake-up call is what we need when everywhere you look, HRT is being touted as necessary for nearly all women. I call foul. But, what’s a reasonable approach? As women, we’re given half-truths or straight-up bad advice about what’s actually happening in our bodies as we mature … and it’s ...
Mar 19, 2025•48 min•Ep. 66
The waitlist for my Masterclass that's only available for ONE WEEK in January is UP! CLICK HERE TO GET REMINDED! I can see you now - you pressed your eyebrows together and thought, "huh?" when you read the title of this week's episode . . . It's a very real-world lesson that renewed my appreciation for something I teach all the time. And I got to see it work in real-time. Click play and quench your curiosity as to how a walk and my bladder lead to an epiphany :-) P.S. Make sure you sign up over ...
Nov 27, 2019•18 min
You tell yourself, "it will all be OK", because intuitively you know that's the "right" thing to say, and you really want to feel that way . . . OK with how it all turns out, regardless. But why doesn't that work a lot of the time? Why, even after you say over and over again, "it will all be OK", you DON'T FEEL OK? There are three reasons I believe we do this. Obsess about how something will or will not turn out, despite telling ourselves to "let it go". Curious? Push play and join me as we brea...
Nov 18, 2019•27 min
Yah, the title is a bit dramatic, but you've likely never considered this as ever being something that could be detrimental to your health! Especially since our modern lifestyle more than embraces it. Not that it is the only thing - but if your stressor bucket (or stress baseline) is already near-full, this can definitely contribute to it overflowing and wreaking havoc on your hormones and your overall health. What is it? Well join me on this episode and we'll chat about it! Also . . . I mention...
Nov 05, 2019•29 min
So many people have seasonal allergies - but, so many do not ! What could be the difference? Might there be something - lifestyle behaviors - that could reverse allergies and allergy symptoms? This is exactly what we explore in this week's episode. I cover THREE ways to support the body naturally that could very well make allergies a thing of the past. Curious? Then join me and let's dive in! Also . . . I mention in the podcast for you to SAVE THE DATE: January 10, 2020. There will be a special ...
Oct 30, 2019•24 min
You want to STOP doing this or that - over drinking, over eating, under-exercising, whatever. And you tell yourself that you really need to stop . . . but despite the logic, you find yourself going directly against that logic. There is a really good reason why the brain does this, and a really "simple" way to fix it. And using the example of drinking a little too much - or more than you'd like - is a great place to illustrate it. This episode is unique to my previous episodes because I take you ...
Oct 12, 2019•35 min
Why is it that we (you?!) can have the BEST of intentions with starting an exercise plan, eating better - or even improving relationships - and no matter how well-intentioned and how successfully we start off, we find ourselves right back into our old habits? Actually, there's a really good reason for this. And a really easy way to create new habits without wrestling with your willpower. Think about it. What if you could easily create the habits that would propel your health and physique to a wh...
Sep 30, 2019•27 min
Today we cover the FIVE key habits that lay the foundation for ANYTHING you want to accomplish with your health and fitness. Especially if you want your results to be long term. Lose body fat - yup. Improve your cholesterol - yup. Reverse TypeII diabetes - yup. Have more energy - yup. Support your body in optimal health - uh huh. No matter your goal, these five habits must be given attention on a regular basis. And I package them up neatly in this power-packed episode :-) By the way, I presented...
Sep 24, 2019•38 min
If you're on birth control, or considering it - you need to listen to this episode! It's NOT the typical rundown of alternative methods, and a step-by-step break down of how your cycle works . . . I actually talk about: What birth control actually DOES in the body What are the side effects of taking it What are the signs BEFORE those long-term side effects What is "Post Birth Control Syndrome" What you can do to support your body while coming off of it The number one driver of hormone imbalance ...
Apr 25, 2019•26 min
Before I prime you for this episode - ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN for FOUNDATIONALLY FIT - Online Course & 6-Week Coaching Intensive - and there are ONLY 25 founding-member spots available and enrollment CLOSES 2/22/19 at midnight! Don't miss out - watch the 5 min video of Yours Truly tellin' ya all about it at www.FoundationallyFit.com Now - you've probably heard all about Keto - maybe even tried it yourself. There's no need for me to go over the basics. So we'll just jump right in with the good...
Feb 18, 2019•38 min•Ep. 57
Nearly ALL diets and programs "work", at least to a degree, or temporarily. Why is that so? In this episode, we chat about what drives temporary success as well as, oftentimes, the return to old habits. More importantly, we'll cover three tools you can use to change it so that the changes you work so hard for, can last! Follow me on Instagram: @chelleherzog Get access to the FREE Mini Course where I walk you through my Five Pillars Process that I use with my clients: www.MichelleFit.com/discover...
Feb 06, 2019•30 min•Ep. 56
Enrollment for my flagship course opens February 15th: Foundationally Fit - a Six Week Health & Fitness Coaching Intensive . In this episode we talk about the typical "causes" of hair loss in women, what your doctor will typically prescribe to "fix" it, and what you can do, looking through the lens of the Five Pillars I always teach about: Pillar 1: Nutrition & Digestion Pillar 2: Exercise & Movement Pillar 3: Sleep, EMF, and Light Pillar 4: Testing, Supplements, Rx's, & Detox Pi...
Jan 26, 2019•39 min•Ep. 55
What a treat I have for you in this episode! It’s a powerful interview with Dr. Christine Kaczmar, known to multitudes as “The Digestion Doc”. Get Dr. Christine’s FREE gift for BBF Podcast listeners – the Nutrient Duty Sheet download: at bit.ly/BBFgift Dr. Christine is a Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in enzyme nutrition and, in particular, focuses on those suffering from the most challenging cases of Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, and chronic constipation. She firmly believes that "nutri...
Jan 10, 2019•54 min•Ep. 54
It's embarrassing. As a sought-after health consultant I had a toxic stressor right under my nose and it wasn't even on my radar. That is, until about 8 months ago. I've had breast implants for nearly 13 years and it turns out my body has been a saint in dealing with the toxicity. But, it's also been "talking" to me all along the way. Dropping subtle clues that something wasn't quite right. I'll save the rest for the episode - symptoms, the help I got, what I did about it, and why. If you don't ...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 53
Have you heard of telomeres? Well, I had mine tested and I'll share with you what my results were (partial spoiler alert: It wasn't as good as I thought it would be). What are telomeres?? Not only will I explain what they are in this episode, but we'll take a look at what kind of insight they might have into your health and wellness. Plus, if you haven't had an opportunity to get on the waitlist for more information on my upcoming course The Top Five Blood Tests for Women: How to Order, Understa...
Jan 05, 2018•29 min•Ep. 52
Want to dive deeper into your health? Go to www.MichelleFit.com/bloodtests to get on the waitlist for my upcoming course: The Top 5 Blood Tests for Women - How to Order, Understand, and Monitor In today's episode, we chat about something very common . . . Emotional Over-Eating. Notice how I reference over eating , rather than just emotional eating. There's a difference. How do you know the difference? What are the red flags associated with it? Better yet, how do you turn the emotional over-eatin...
Dec 18, 2017•39 min
Want to dive deeper into your health? Go to www.MichelleFit.com/bloodtests to get on the waitlist for my upcoming course: The Top 5 Blood Tests for Women - How to Order, Understand, and Monitor In today's episode, we chat about liver detoxing - well, the liver in general. The liver gets little respect. Yet it's working for you 24 hours a day, cleaning up the messes in your body and protecting you from harmful substances. But liver "detoxing" is pretty popular. What does it entail, and more impor...
Dec 11, 2017•59 min
It comes up, in some form, at once a week - a question related to hypothyroid or the thyroid in general. But there is a lot of confusion around how to test it, and how it's connected to other organs and systems in the body. Fatigue, hair loss and hair thinning, low cold tolerance, constipation, and stubborn fat loss are symptoms that can have you running to the doc and asking, "can you check my thyroid?". But all too often, that request has you getting only a portion of your thyroid story. In to...
Dec 05, 2017•45 min
Seems simple, but this is truly one of the best little tools in your tool box. Why? It forces you to think about things outside the box. Especially when it's something that you "believe". And beliefs are nothing more than thoughts that we think, repeatedly. When we get "stuck" in a belief or thought process, we tend to just let it sit . . . Whether that's how you eat, how you workout, or your thoughts about particular people or relationships, when you question everything you begin to look at it ...
Nov 27, 2017•21 min
High carb, low carb . . . why all the focus on carbs? Is it all hype, or are there some things we should consider? Why is there a difference between people that can eat all the "carbs" they want, and others just look at carbs and get bloated and gain weight? That's referred to as "carb tolerance". There are several things that can make up your carb tolerance. And, there's some anecdotal evidence that points to the ability to even alter your carb tolerance , with some basic lifestyle changes. So ...
Nov 20, 2017•26 min
What's your vitamin D level? You don't know? Well, that makes you . . . normal . Most people not only don't have a clue as to what their Vitamin D level is, they also don't understand what it does, what the risks are if it's too low, and if it IS too low, how to increase it effectively. Well, we cover all this, and more in this episode. It's the Vitamin D Masterclass. This podcast is designed to give you the "cut-to-the-chase" topics that help you navigate your own health - mind AND body - so yo...
Nov 13, 2017•42 min
Today we're talking about the mindset behind the phrase "I should have . . . " or "I shouldn't have . . .", and how it can undermine your best efforts to improve your health. It seems harmless enough, but you might be surprised as to how it undermines. Make sure to visit me at www.MichelleFit.com and feel free to email me your questions or comments by either clicking on the "contact" tab on my site, or by using the voicemail tab on the homepage to leave me your personal message. Also, stay tuned...
Nov 06, 2017•24 min
Wouldn't it be cool if there was a test you could do at home, as often as you like, and it was super cost-effective AND gave you valuable information . . . like where you might be on the diabetes scale (pre-diabetic, diabetic, or not-at-risk)? Or, some insights into your insulin resistance? Or, when you're actually optimal for burning fat - or how often you're optimal for burning fat? Or, what amount of carbohydrates are perfect for you, given where you are currently? If that's not enough, what ...
May 29, 2017•54 min
What do you think when I say "health care"? There's a common thought linked with this term - and we'll challenge it! We'll discuss seven different myths of health care that you may have never considered . . . that may change your mindset on how you take CARE of your HEALTH. Let's DO this! Make sure you subscribe to the Podcast so we can hang out with each other on a regular basis! Chelle MichelleFit Dot Com, LLC
May 08, 2017•51 min
