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Real Talk, Whole Life

Welcome to Real Talk, Whole Life—part candid phone call with your nerdy best friends, part myth-busting, and entirely unfiltered. Wellness without the woo. Womanhood without the guilt. Wisdom from the fine folks who survived dial-up and low-fat lies. Host Stacy Toth brings honest, heartfelt conversations about what it means to live fully—in your body, your brain, and your messy, magical life. From midlife mayhem and mental health to Botox alternatives and book recs, we’re covering it all—with a side of sarcasm and a whole lot of heart. No shame. No pseudoscience. Just the kind of conversations you actually want to hear when you call a friend—especially if “wellness” has never quite felt like it was made for you. Rooted in womanhood, open to anyone who’s ever been side-eyed in a yoga studio. Come for the hot takes, stay for the healing. Real Talk, Whole Life is hosted by Stacy Toth, bestselling diet culture author turned anti-diet health at any size educator. Her goal is to create a safe space for all to explore their own version of wellness without the elitist self-focused woo woo. Previously The Whole View and The Paleo View, this evolution of the podcast is a reflection of the growth we all go through exploring being middle aged. Expect a wide variety of guests on an even greater variety of topics, but always inclusive ways for non-toxic living (mental and physical).
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Episodes

Episode 226: The Perfect Plate?

Ep. 226: The Perfect Plate? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss whether different foods should never be eaten together. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 226: The Perfect Plate? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy is feeling better, but Sarah is catching up from taking care of a sick kid! Sarah now has a real Christmas tree, following in Stacy's footsteps. Stacy and Matt have a tradition of cu...

Dec 16, 20161 hr

Episode 225: Jaclyn Harwell and Managing Holiday Indulgences

Ep. 225: Jaclyn Harwell and Managing Holiday Indulgences In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk to Jaclyn Harwell from The Family That Heals Together on how to manage the holidays, how to indulge, and how to stay on a healing track when everything around you is begging you to fall off. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 225: Jaclyn Harwell and Managing Holiday Indulgences Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40...

Dec 08, 201646 min

Episode 224: Kids' Sleep Health

Ep. 224: Kids' Sleep Health In this episode, we discuss kids' sleep habits. Stacy and Sarah talk about their own experiences, what kids actually require and how to address sleep issues. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 224: Kids' Sleep Health Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) This is another unfortunate lost episode re-recorded! Tada! We're hoping it's just as good as the lost episode! We don't do a t...

Dec 02, 201658 min

Episode 223: The Paleo Family Toolkit

Ep. 223: The Paleo Family Toolkit In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss the Paleo Family Toolkit that Sarah put together plus what they are thankful for! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 223: The Paleo Family Toolkit Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Sarah now has a cover for Paleo Principles! You'll see it soon! Over 200 recipes and all the science! Expect it in May! And Sarah is now 40! Happy Bir...

Nov 26, 201645 min

Episode 222: Resistant Starches, Finally!

Ep. 222: Resistant Starches, Finally! In this episode, Stacy and Sarah finally share their thoughts on supplementing with resistant starches! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 222: Resistant Starches, Finally! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) As we referenced last time , this is our cursed show that we've never been able to make happen! But here it is! This week is Sarah's 40th birthday! Everyone Cele...

Nov 18, 201649 min

Episode 221: Where Did Our Episode Go?!

Ep. 221: Where Did Our Episode Go?! In this episode, we lost our cursed episode in a recording error! So we chat instead Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 221: Where Did Our Episode Go?! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Look at that sweet interrobang in the episode image! One day, the Scottish Episode will come out, we swear! Look to Instagram for more on Stacy's trip to Seattle! Stay tuned to Sarah's...

Nov 12, 201623 min

Episode 220: Nickel Allergies

Ep. 220: Nickel Allergies In this episode, we question an issue Stacy's mom has about nickel allergy. Can an allergy to a metal cause severe systemic dermatitis? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 220: Nickel Allergies Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Simpsons did it. As Sarah always says, what's the use of her degree and research acumen if she can't use it to help her friends? Our topic today is nickel...

Nov 04, 201636 min

Episode 219: The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook

Ep. 219: The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk to Angie Alt and Mickey Trescott of Autoimmune-paleo.com and the authors of the new book The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 219: The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) For more on making the Harry Potter House, go to here on the decorations and here on the food . O...

Oct 28, 201645 min

Episode 218: Thirsty Brain and Showering

Ep. 218: Thirsty Brain and ShoweringIn this episode, we invite Matt from Thirsty Brain to talk about showering and soap and whether we're doing it too much! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 218: Thirsty Brain and Showering Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Matt is on this week! He's our producer and the host of Thirsty Brain ! The Thirsty Brain episode of Paleo Magazine Radio is here . This week's topi...

Oct 23, 201649 min

Episode 217: Underweight Kids

Ep. 217: Underweight Kids In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss how to help kids who have issues gaining weight. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 217: Underweight Kids Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Sarah spent time in the woods in a place with no internet access! It was crazy! She pet an alligator and a snake! Very cool. Then she went to White Plains to a health conference Fitness Expo 2.0 She g...

Oct 14, 201656 min

Episode 216: The 80/20 Rule

Ep. 216: The 80/20 Rule In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss the 80/20 rule, what it means and what you should include in that 20%. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 216: The 80/20 Rule Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) No lizard :( Sarah wrote another book! It's about synthesizing all the modern science around paleo philosophy. Helps explain and define all the modern conceptions of the paleo diet. ...

Oct 07, 20161 hr 1 min

Episode 215: Introducing Real Everything!

Ep. 215: Introducing Real Everything! In this episode, Stacy introduces the new reinvention of Paleo Parents! Welcome to the new site: REAL EVERYTHING ! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 215: Introducing Real Everything! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy got a new pet! Meet our bearded dragon ! Do you want to read Divergent too? Or see the movie ? Find out about raising bearded dragons ! Introduci...

Sep 30, 201639 min

Episode 214: Test, Don't Guess

Ep. 214: Test, Don't GuessIn this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss testing your suspected ailments instead of just guessing based on symptoms. If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 214: Test, Don't Guess Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Apparently, there are rules to jinxing . So apparently the theory of menstrual synchrony is hard to actually verify and might not actually exist. The topic of today's show is "Don't Self-Diagnose!" It could be dangerou...

Sep 23, 201640 min

Episode 213: What Do I Do After a Bad Reaction?

Ep. 213: What Do I Do After a Bad Reaction? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about how to avoid and how to recover from a reaction to foods you eat. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 213: What Do I Do After a Bad Reaction? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Sarah begins the show by channeling Dick Van Dyke from Mary Poppins Recently, Stacy and family went to Universal and now Wesley is obsessed with...

Sep 17, 201650 min

Episode 212: How to Heal Your Skin

Ep. 212: How to Heal Your Skin In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about skin health. What should you do to heal damaged or diseased skin and what products are best for keeping it healthy? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 212: How to Heal Your Skin Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Remember our book tour ? Super fun! Listen people: DON'T put on make up while driving! Russ always says that Stacy belie...

Sep 08, 201651 min

Episode 211: Sarah's Fifth Paleoversary!

Ep. 211: Sarah's Fifth Paleoversary!In this episode, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Sarah switching to a paleo diet! We're talking all about how far we've come and what we're doing next! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player belowIf you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 211: Sarah's Fifth Paleoversary! Intro (0:00) Sarah's Fifth Paleoversary! (0:40) Sarah is a bit of a dork from dork town...

Sep 02, 201645 min

Episode 210: "Everybody Out" Moments

Ep. 210: "Everybody Out" MomentsIn this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about poop, diarrhea and all about the lower half of your digestion! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 210: "Everybody Out" Moments Support us by shopping through links on our sidebars, please! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 26, 201646 min

Episode 209: Cole and the Appendix

Ep. 209: Cole and the AppendixIn this episode, Stacy talks about her son Cole's bout with a burst appendix and Sarah explains what the appendix actually is! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 209: Cole and the Appendix Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Cole had appendicitis and had his appendix out over the past weekend! First, Cole had a stomachache Then, when it worsened, we saw a doctor. The doctor mi...

Aug 19, 201640 min

Episode 208: Live Q&A Part 2

Ep. 208, Live Q&A Part 2In this episode, part 2 of the live Q and A Stacy and Sarah did when they were together in Georgia! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player belowIf you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! Support us by shopping through links on our sidebars, please! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 12, 201632 min

Episode 207: Live Q&A Part 1

Ep. 207, Live Q&A Part 1In this episode, Stacy and Sarah did a live Q and A when they were together in Georgia! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player belowIf you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! Support us by shopping through links on our sidebars, please! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 07, 201639 min

Episode 206: Sleep Hygiene

Ep. 206, Sleep Hygiene In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss the importance of sleep and sleep hygiene. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player belowIf you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 206: Sleep Hygiene Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy is listening to Audible right now! Specifically, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Today's show is about Sleep Hygiene! Remember our book...

Jul 28, 201651 min

Episode 205: Melissa Joulwan and the Weekly Cookup!

Ep. 205, Melissa Joulwan and the Weekly Cookup In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk to Melissa Joulwan of MelJoulwan.com about her system of meal planning and her weekly cookups that help organize her week of food preparation. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 205: Melissa Joulwan and the Weekly Cookup! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) It's true! Two Hundred Five Episodes without missing an episode! S...

Jul 21, 201640 min

Episode 204: Stacy's Physical and Mental Recovery

Ep. 204, Stacy's Physical and Mental RecoveryIn this episode, Stacy opens up about her struggles since her back injury last year from lifting a bag of concrete in a garden and how she is doing now. Real talk about depression, medical intervention and managing a huge life change. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 204: Stacy's Physical and Mental Recovery Intro (0:00) (Now newer and shorter!) News and View...

Jul 15, 201649 min

Episode 203: Cyndi O'Meara and the What's With Wheat Movie

Ep. 203, Cyndi O'Meara and the What's With Wheat Movie In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk to Cyndi O'Meara of ChangingHabits.com.au and producer of the What's With Wheat documentary movie about making such an ambitious project and talking to so many experts! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 203: Cyndi O'Meara and the What's With Wheat Movie Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:56) Our guest is Australian C...

Jul 08, 201649 min

Episode 202: Paleo Challenges

Ep. 202, Paleo ChallengesIn this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about Paleo Challenges and what separates them. Then they talk about what could happen if you have disordered eating and attempt a challenge and who it would work well for. If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 202: Paleo Challenges Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:56) Please view Sad Cat Diary , because it is hilarious. You should definitely teach your kids to use the internet, but beware the...

Jul 01, 201650 min

Episode 201: Schools of Paleo Thought

Ep. 201, Schools of Paleo Thought In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss all the competing, yet similar versions of paleo that fall into the larger paleo tent. What do they have in common, and what separates them? If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 201: Schools of Paleo Thought Intro (0:00) News and Views (1:18) Happy Longest Day of the Year! Sarah and Stacy talk about their kids on the swim team. Go kids! Swimming daily has helped our kids build t...

Jun 24, 201647 min

Episode 200: How Far We've Come!

Ep. 200, How Far We've Come in 200 Episodes!On this episode of The Paleo View, we celebrate reaching the 200 episode milestone! Throughout these past 200 weeks, nearly 4 years, a lot has change both in ourselves and in the world of paleo and in the greater world around us! Join us as we look back, look in, and look forward. If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 200: How Far We've Come! Intro (0:00) News and Views (1:18) EPISODE 200! Almost four years! L...

Jun 17, 201641 min

Episode 199: Diana Rodgers and Embracing Modern Medicine

Ep. 199, Diana Rodgers and Embracing Modern Medicine On this episode of The Paleo View, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Diana Rodgers of Sustainable Dish to talk about why it's okay to seek medical attention and not feel ashamed about it. While paleo can be a very helpful diet for people who are suffering, it's not a panacea. It is always appropriate to seek medical attention if you can't fix what's wrong with you with diet and lifestyle changes alone. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes...

Jun 10, 201634 min

Episode 198: Weight Loss Follow Up

Ep. 198, Weight Loss Follow Up On this episode of The Paleo View, Stacy and Sarah answer a question on how to lose weight a second time and why it might be more difficult. If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes !The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 198: Weight Loss Follow Up Intro (0:00) News and Views (1:18) This week, Sarah is tired because she returned from PaleoFx! Considers this one the best one yet! Check out PaleoFx TV, the on demand streaming service! Watch PaleoFx talks and demos an...

Jun 03, 201640 min

Episode 197, Carbohydrate Insulin Hypothesis

Intro (0:00) News and Views (1:18) Stacy has jet-lag She had an amazing time Matt posted on Instagram for Stacy Stacy was truly able to disconnect while away and it was so amazing Stacy is hoping she can stay a little bit in that mental vacation mode forever How Sarah manages her social media time Weight Loss Research Continued (12:40) This week's show will focus on another study that has been fairly controversial This study was designed to be the best controlled study to finally test the carboh...

May 27, 201642 min
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