PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-based - podcast cover

PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-based

Lisa Smith, MS, RD, LDN |Functional Wellness| Holistic Gut:Mitochondria Expertdlbrsmith.podbean.com

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Your science-backed guide to longevity, energy, and ageless skin.

Tired of feeling older than you are? Spent way too much time and money on “miracle” fixes that don’t work?

If you’re done feeling tired, achy, or like you're aging too fast—welcome home.

I’m Lisa, a Functional Health Practitioner who helps women find the why behind their inflammation, fatigue, and hormone chaos so they can feel and look amazing again.

Each week, we dive into the root causes of aging—from gut and hormone health to mitochondrial repair—so you can take the guesswork out of what your body really needs to thrive.

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Episodes

Your Mouth Might Be Aging You: The Shocking Oral-Body Health Connection with Dr. Sanda Moldovan

#189 - Your Mouth Might Be Aging You: The Shocking Oral-Body Health Connection with Dr. Sanda Moldovan from Beverly Hills Health & Dental Wellness Mercury, Root Canals, Mold, Fluoride, Fillings, and Fatigue with Dr. Sanda Moldovan What if your gums, teeth, and tongue were quietly dictating everything from your hormones to your brain health? In this mind-bending episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Sanda Moldovan, double-board-certified periodontist, nutritionist, and founder of Beverly Hills Hea...

Jan 07, 202641 minEp. 188

What I’m Carrying Into the New Year — And What I’m Finally Leaving Behind

#192 - What I’m Carrying Into the New Year — And What I’m Finally Leaving Behind New Year’s Eve has a funny way of making us feel like we should reinvent ourselves by midnight. New rules. New goals. New personality. Preferably someone who loves green juice and wakes up excited at 5 a.m. This episode is… not that. Instead, this is a pause. A breath. A moment to stand in the quiet space between what’s been and what’s coming—and ask a better question than “Who should I be next year?” In this reflec...

Dec 31, 202521 minEp. 195

Home for the Holidays with Dr. Gina Kupchella: The Best Of Functional Medicine, Legacy, and What Actually Heals

#191 - Home for the Holidays with Dr. Gina Kupchella: The Best Of Functional Medicine, Legacy, and What Actually Heals This episode is a little different — softer, deeper, and honestly one of my favorites. I’m sitting down fireside-style with my dear friend Dr. Gina Kupchella, the physician I passed the baton to at Integrative Wellness Center. It’s the day before Christmas, the coffee is hot, and the conversation goes far beyond protocols and lab markers. We talk about how functional medicine re...

Dec 24, 202557 minEp. 194

5 Days of Wellness - Day 5: The Gut–Hormone Conversation No One Is Actually Having (Yet)

✨Hey! This week looks a little different around here — on purpose. Instead of our usual rhythm, I'm airing five episodes in five days. Think of it as a mini-series designed especially for you — curated, fun, and binge-worthy. Fewer cliffhangers, more “ohhh… that makes sense.” Every episode this week features a conversation from a show I've been invited onto as a guest — hosted by smart, generous people you'll genuinely enjoy listening to. Each episode stands on its own. Together, they create mom...

Dec 19, 202555 minEp. 193

5 Days of Wellness - Day 4: Your Gut Is Running the Whole Shebang (Whether You Realize It or Not)

✨Hey! This week looks a little different around here — on purpose. Instead of our usual rhythm, I'm airing five episodes in five days. Think of it as a mini-series designed especially for you — curated, fun, and binge-worthy. Fewer cliffhangers, more “ohhh… that makes sense.” Every episode this week features a conversation from a show I've been invited onto as a guest — hosted by smart, generous people you'll genuinely enjoy listening to. Each episode stands on its own. Together, they create mom...

Dec 18, 202543 minEp. 192

5 Days of Wellness - Day 3: Another Wellness Product? Why The Health Industry May Be Making You Sicker

✨Hey! This week looks a little different around here — on purpose. Instead of our usual rhythm, I'm airing five episodes in five days. Think of it as a mini-series designed especially for you — curated, fun, and binge-worthy. Fewer cliffhangers, more “ohhh… that makes sense.” Every episode this week features a conversation from a show I've been invited onto as a guest — hosted by smart, generous people you'll genuinely enjoy listening to. Each episode stands on its own. Together, they create mom...

Dec 17, 202540 minEp. 191

5 Days of Wellness - Day 2: Stop Trying So Hard: “Doing Everything Right” Is Keeping You Stuck

✨Hey! This week looks a little different around here — on purpose. Instead of our usual rhythm, I'm airing five episodes in five days. Think of it as a mini-series designed especially for you — curated, fun, and binge-worthy. Fewer cliffhangers, more “ohhh… that makes sense.” Every episode this week features a conversation from a show I've been invited onto as a guest — hosted by smart, generous people you'll genuinely enjoy listening to. Each episode stands on its own. Together, they create mom...

Dec 16, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 190

5 Days of Wellness - Day 1: This Episode Will Rewire How You Think About Your Gut, Hormones, and Anti-Aging

✨Hey! This week looks a little different around here — on purpose. Instead of our usual rhythm, I'm airing five episodes in five days. Think of it as a mini-series designed especially for you — curated, fun, and binge-worthy. Fewer cliffhangers, more “ohhh… that makes sense.” Every episode this week features a conversation from a show I've been invited onto as a guest — hosted by smart, generous people you'll genuinely enjoy listening to. Each episode stands on its own. Together, they create mom...

Dec 15, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 189

Why Your Diet Keeps Failing (and What Actually Works Instead) with Adi Wyshogrod, RD

#185 - Why Your Diet Keeps Failing (and What Actually Works Instead) with Adi Wyshogrod, RD Stop Dieting, Start Healing: Rewiring Your Relationship with Food with Adi Wyshogrod, RD What if your “food problem” isn’t actually about food at all? In this episode, I sit down with Adi Wyshogrod, registered dietitian and co-founder of Everlong, a national telehealth nutrition counseling company that’s completely rewriting how people experience nutrition care. Instead of handing out another meal plan or...

Dec 10, 202531 minEp. 187

Crohn's and Colitis Impossible To Heal? He Did It Naturally — and Now Helps Thousands Do the Same

#184 - Crohn's and Colitis Impossible To Heal? He Did It Naturally — and Now Helps Thousands Do the Same How He Reversed Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis — and What It Teaches Us About Healing Anything with Dane Johnson What if the thing that almost killed you became the reason you truly started living? In this episode, I sit down with Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle and the creator of the SHIELD Program — a holistic system that’s helped thousands of people around the wo...

Dec 03, 202551 minEp. 186

Your Face is Talking — Here’s What It’s Saying About Stress and Aging and How To Fix It

#183 - Your Face is Talking — Here’s What It’s Saying About Stress and Aging and How To Fix It What Your Face Reveals About Stress, Emotion, and Aging — with Functional Aesthetics Pioneer Cathy Goldstein What if your face was telling the story of your emotional health — and you could literally retrain it to radiate vitality again? In this episode, I’m joined by Cathy Goldstein, founder of Tru Energy® Skincare, acupuncturist and one of the early pioneers in functional aesthetics — where fascia, f...

Nov 26, 202546 minEp. 185

Looking For The Best Gift Ideas? Ultimate Pretty Well 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

#182 - Looking For The Best Gift Ideas? Ultimate Pretty Well 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. 🎄If you’ve ever hit mid-December with that “Wait… who did I forget?” panic, this episode is your new holiday BFF. Today, I’m sharing my Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide — packed with wellness upgrades, beauty favorites, nervous-system soothers, clean-living staples, and thoughtful gifts that don’t feel generic or last-minute. Every item on this list is something I’ve personally used, gifted, or fallen in love ...

Nov 19, 202527 minEp. 184

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Shocking New Research Connecting Vitamin D and Dementia

#181 - Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Shocking New Research Connecting Vitamin D and Dementia If you needed one more reason to get outside — this is it. In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating link between vitamin D levels and dementia risk — and what new research is uncovering about how one simple, inexpensive habit could dramatically reduce your risk of cognitive decline. I share surprising findings from a major study that tracked over 12,000 adults for a decade — revealing that ...

Nov 12, 202518 minEp. 183

New Mitochondria Research: The Untold Anti-Aging Hack You Need to Know

#180 - New Mitochondria Research: The Untold Anti-Aging Hack You Need to Know You’ve heard of mitochondria — the “powerhouses of the cell,” right? But here’s what most people don’t know: those tiny energy factories are also the secret behind how your skin ages. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive beneath the surface (literally) to uncover how your skin’s mitochondria control everything from collagen production and elasticity to wrinkle formation and inflammation — and what you can do to ke...

Nov 05, 202522 minEp. 182

Dry Skin, Stiff Joints, Low Energy? This Might Be Why

#179 - Dry Skin, Stiff Joints, Low Energy? This Might Be Why It’s the beauty buzzword everyone’s throwing around — hyaluronic acid. It’s in your serums, supplements, powders, and even your injectables. But… what actually is it? And is it really the secret to glowing skin, supple joints, and staying hydrated as you age? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real science (and the marketing hype) around hyaluronic acid — or HA for short. From skin elasticity to joint cushioning to why your eyes an...

Oct 29, 202521 minEp. 181

Cold & Flu Immunity Supplements That Work Like Magic (Hint: Get Them Before You Need Them)

#178 - Cold & Flu Immunity Supplements That Work Like Magic (Hint: Get Them Before You Need Them) Tis the season for sore throats, congestion, and “Wait—am I getting sick?” moments. Not to worry — I’ve got you covered. In this must-listen episode, I’m sharing the exact cold and flu season toolkit I always have in my cupboard and use for my family, clients, and, honestly, anyone who shows up at my house feeling like they're catching something. These are my must-have supplements, essential oil...

Oct 22, 202522 minEp. 180

3 Easy Steps to No More Aches and Pains. Fascia Freedom - Part 2

#177 - 3 Easy Steps to No More Aches and Pains. Fascia Freedom - Part 2 Fascia is your Body’s Communication Superhighway - a continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, organ, nerve, and blood vessel. It’s not just structural—it’s informational. This means fascia health directly influences energy flow, posture, focus, and even stress resilience. Fascia Stores Stress and Emotional Trauma Research shows that unprocessed stress and trauma are literally held in the fascia—creati...

Oct 15, 202529 minEp. 179

Sex in Midlife — What Your Doctor Never Told You With Dr. Maria Sophocles

#176 - Sex in Midlife — What Your Doctor Never Told You With Dr. Maria Sophocles Dryness, Low Desire, Awkward Silence? Let’s Fix Midlife Sex. What if we stopped whispering about midlife sexual health and started talking about it like the real, fixable, medical issue that it is? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Maria Sophocles—internationally recognized OB/GYN, menopause expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton—to talk about the truth behind midlife vaginal changes, ...

Oct 08, 202534 minEp. 177

Eat This, Not That: 7 Foods That Are Driving Your Chronic Inflammation

#175 - Eat This, Not That: 7 Foods That Are Driving Your Chronic Inflammation Chronic inflammation doesn’t always scream—it whispers. In subtle symptoms like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and stubborn weight gain. In this episode of Pretty Well, I’m breaking down 7 common inflammatory foods that could be quietly working against your health—even some that wear a “health food” disguise. We’ll dig into the truth about vegetable oils, ultra-processed foods, artificial sweeteners, and ho...

Oct 01, 202526 minEp. 178

Ozempic, GLP-1s, & Your Own Natural Production: Get The Skinny with Dr. Jeff Crippen

#174 -Ozempic, GLP-1s, & Your Own Natural Production: Get The Skinny with Dr. Jeff Crippen What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About GLP-1s (And What You Need to Know Before You Fill That Prescription) GLP-1 meds like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have been marketed as magic bullets for weight loss—but there’s a whole lot more going on beneath the surface. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jeff Crippen, a chiropractor, naturopath, and creator of the Beyond Ozempic course, to break down what ...

Sep 24, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 175

Achy, Tired, Feeling Old? Feed.Your.Fascia.

#173 - Achy, Tired, Feeling Old? Feed.Your.Fascia. Ever feel stiff, achy, or unable to move like you used to? Joints sound like popcorn when you stand up? That’s your fascia talking. In this episode of the Pretty Well Podcast, we’re diving into the unsung hero of your body — fascia — and more importantly, how to keep it healthy, hydrated, and pain-free. We’ll cover why fascia is way more than just “connective tissue,” and how it actually influences everything from your movement to your emotions....

Sep 17, 202532 minEp. 176

Does Tapping Really Work? EFT & Healing with Sherry Lukey

#172 - Does Tapping Really Work? EFT & Healing with Sherry Lukey Ever feel like you’ve read all the self-help books, tried the green juices, whispered a few affirmations into your collagen water—and still hit the same wall? Yeah, same. That’s where this episode comes in. This week, I’m joined by Sherry Lukey—globally recognized executive coach, speaker, and the kind of human who can help you stop sabotaging your own progress (even if you're high-functioning, high-achieving, and hiding your s...

Sep 10, 202545 minEp. 174

Does Face Yoga Actually Slow Aging? The Surprising Truth

#171 - Does Face Yoga Actually Slow Aging? The Surprising Truth Is it possible to tone and lift your face without fillers, surgery, or a drawer full of pricey serums? According to face yoga experts—and growing research—it just might be. In this episode of Pretty Well, we’re diving into what face yoga actually is, how it works, and why it’s being called the natural alternative to injectables. I break down the science behind aging skin, fascia, and facial muscle atrophy (it wasn’t going to happen ...

Sep 03, 202524 minEp. 173

You’re Not Weak—You’re Biochemically Wired to Crave Sugar (Here’s How to Break Free)

#170 - You’re Not Weak—You’re Biochemically Wired to Crave Sugar (Here’s How to Break Free) Ever wonder why quitting sugar feels harder than giving up coffee, carbs... or your will to live? In this episode of Pretty Well , I sit down with Mike Collins—founder of SugarAddiction.com and known as “The Sugar Free Man”—to unpack the hidden ways sugar addiction is wrecking your gut health, hormones, brain chemistry, and mood. We dive into how sugar hijacks your biochemistry, fuels inflammation, disrup...

Aug 27, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 172

What Is Deep Stress and Do You Have It? with Dr. David Clarke, MD

#169 - What Is Deep Stress and Do You Have It? with Dr. David Clarke, MD What if your chronic symptoms aren’t just “in your body”… but are being generated by your brain? In this episode of Pretty Well , I’m sitting down with Dr. David Clarke, MD—author, speaker, and president of the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms—to dive into a game-changing topic most doctors aren’t even talking about: how stress, trauma, and repressed emotions can drive real, physical illness. We’re breakin...

Aug 20, 202549 minEp. 171

Do This FIRST to Slow Aging at the Cellular Level

#168 - Do This FIRST to Slow Aging at the Cellular Level If your energy is tanked, your skin looks older, and your brain feels like it’s buffering—don’t blame age, blame your cellular energy. Your mitochondria have shifted into slow gear to protect you. In fact, mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the 12 Hallmarks of Aging. In this episode of Pretty Well, I’m breaking down how these tiny energy factories inside your cells control everything from how you age to how well you think, move, and recov...

Aug 13, 202514 minEp. 170

Does Chronic Stress Cause Leaky Gut? With Miriam Jacobson​

#167 - Does Chronic Stress Cause Leaky Gut? With Miriam Jacobson​ What does unresolved trauma have to do with your nagging health symptoms? In this episode of Pretty Well , I sit down with Miriam Jacobson, a triple board-certified functional medicine dietitian and founder of Every Body Bliss. Miriam shares her story of losing her father in 9/11 to surviving breast cancer. This eye-opening conversation reveals the hidden link between trauma, gut health, and hormones. We’re unpacking: ✨ Why your s...

Aug 06, 202539 minEp. 169

Beyond Functional Medicine: Why Most Health Experts Can't Help Complex Chronic Illnesses with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

#166 - Beyond Functional Medicine: Why Most Health Experts Can't Help Complex Chronic Illnesses with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman What if your chronic complex health issues aren’t about needing more supplements or a new practitioner… but from a nervous system that’s been stuck in survival mode since childhood? In this episode of Pretty Well , I’m joined by Mel Hopper Koppelman—an expert in neurological healing who’s helping patients finally get better after functional medicine has failed. We talk ab...

Jul 30, 202547 minEp. 166

6 Shocking Triggers of Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity You’re Probably Missing (and How to Heal Them)

#165 - 6 Shocking Triggers of Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity You’re Probably Missing (and How to Heal Them) If you’ve been told your gut issues are “just stress” or “no big deal,” pull up a chair—we’re about to get real. In this episode of Pretty Well , I’m breaking down the six sneaky root causes of leaky gut and autoimmunity that most people (and honestly, most doctors) completely miss. From gluten sensitivity and candida to parasites, SIBO, and nutrient deficiencies, we’ll dig into what’s actuall...

Jul 23, 202540 minEp. 164

Too Tired for Sex?  It’s Not You, It’s Your Nervous System...Here’s How To Fix It With The Sex Docs

#164 - Too Tired for Sex? It’s Not You, It’s Your Nervous System...Here’s How To Fix It With The Sex Docs Think your “normal” labs are telling the full story? Think again. In this episode of The Pretty Well Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant (and hilariously direct) Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch and Dr. John Robinson—aka The Sex Docs—for a no-holds-barred look at what’s really going on in women’s bodies in midlife. We break down the symptoms most doctors brush off—think fatigue, weight gain, low l...

Jul 16, 202546 minSeason 4Ep. 163
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