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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 286: How Many Vegetables Part 2: Lectins & Oxalates

Ep. 286: How Many Vegetables Part 2: Lectins & Oxalates In this episode, we're talking vegetables again! Specifically, we're talking about lectins and oxalates! Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 286: How Many Vegetables Part 2: Lectins & Oxalates Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Thank you to our listeners who have made it through all 286 episodes of...

Feb 09, 201857 minEp. 93

Episode 285: Stacy and Sarah Practice Self-Care

Ep. 285: Stacy and Sarah Practice Self-Care In this episode, we recap what we've been doing and how we've been keeping our health! Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 285: Stacy and Sarah Practice Self-Care Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy is home from her trip- she took a red eye home last week from the West coast. She was able to sleep on the plane and is feeling human again after only a couple days. Sarah rem...

Feb 02, 201826 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Episode 284: Coconut: Superfood or Gut Irritant

Ep. 284: Coconut: Superfood or Gut Irritant In this episode, we talk about coconuts and how awesome they are in so many ways! But we also talk about how some people, particularly people on the AIP, find that they don't work well for them. Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 284: Coconut: Superfood or Gut Irritant Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy and Sar...

Jan 26, 20181 hrEp. 91

Episode 283: Handling Critics, Conflicts and Vegans

Ep. 283: Handling Critics, Conflicts and Vegans In this episode, we talk about conflicts with people, especially vegans, about the paleo diet and how to defend your choices. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 283: Handling Critics, Conflicts and Vegans News and Views (0:41) Wow! It's been 5 and a half years of podcasting! We've really evolved over these years! Reminder about Sarah's AIP Lecture series ! We're in the se...

Jan 19, 201844 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Episode 282: Joint Health, Arthritis, and Why We Eat All the Soup, Broth, and Collagen

Ep. 282: Joint Health, Arthritis, and Why We Eat All the Soup, Broth, and Collagen In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss joint health and rheumatoid arthritis and why they recommend collagen for all joint issues! Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 282: Joint Health, Arthritis, and Why We Eat All the Soup, Broth, and Collagen News and Views (0:41) Looks like a ton of you are Souping ! Thanks for sharing on social med...

Jan 12, 201844 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Episode 281: How Many Vegetables?!

Ep. 280: How Many Vegetables?! In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss the health benefits of vegetables and how many you should be eating. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 281: How Many Vegetables?! News and Views (0:41) Happy New Year! Stacy is doing a "souping" routine. Follow her in her Facebook group for more! Paleo Mom Importance of Vegetables Veggiephobia: Why limiting your vegetable intake might be slowing d...

Jan 05, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Episode 280: Just BLEEPing Love Yourself

Ep. 280: Just BLEEPing Love Yourself In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss the health ramifications of an on-again, off-again approach to healthy eating Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 280: Just BLEEPing Love Yourself News and Views (0:41) Stacy's heard a lot of talk about "yo-yo" Paleo; doing 30-day challenges then eating all the pizza She wants to talk about loving our bodies instead! It's especially prevalent ...

Dec 29, 201754 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Episode 279: Sarah and the Tonsillectomy

Ep. 279: Sarah and the Tonsillectomy In this episode, Sarah talks about her decision to proceed with a tonsillectomy for her daughter. Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 279: Sarah and the Tonsillectomy News and Views (0:41) Stacy thanks you for your well wishes on the anniversary of her brother Andrew's death Sarah's daughter recently had a tonsillectomy and ...

Dec 22, 201736 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Episode 278: Diana Rodgers

Ep. 278: Diana Rodgers In this episode, Diana Rodgers comes on to talk about Kale Vs. Cow Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 278: Diana Rodgers News and Views (0:41) Our guest this week is Diana Rodgers from Sustainable Dish ! Diana is a nutritionist/dietician and runs her own farm! Diana is starting a film project called Kale Vs. Cow to combat the vegan propa...

Dec 15, 201748 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Episode 277: Epigenetics, Adoption, and Turning Genes On and Off

Ep. 277: Epigenetics, Adoption, and Turning Genes On and Off In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about epigenetics and how gene expression can be affected by different lifestyle stresses and factors. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 277: Epigenetics, Adoption, and Turning Genes On and Off News and Views (0:41) This is a topic that made Sarah really excited! This is fascinating science stuff! Last year, Stacy's mom,...

Dec 08, 201753 minEp. 84

Episode 276: Combining AIP with Other Diet Protocols

Ep. 276: Combining AIP with Other Diet Protocols In this episode, Stacy and Sarah answer a common question: can I combine the Autoimmune Protocol with other diets and protocols like keto and intermittent fasting? Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 276: Combining AIP with Other Diet Protocols News and Views (0:41) Thank you for your support of last weeks podcast on Cancer and Personal Care Items ! It's December! Can you...

Dec 01, 201738 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Episode 275: Cancer Risk from Personal Care Items

Ep. 275: Cancer Risk from Personal Care Items In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are talking about the hazardous components of a lot of personal care items. Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 275: Cancer Risk from Personal Care Items News and Views (0:41) This episode is inspired by Stacy's post on Federal Regulations Sarah also read State of the Evidence 2017 f...

Nov 24, 20171 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Episode 274: Sarah Hugs Our Listeners

Ep. 274: Sarah Hugs Our Listeners In this episode, Sarah is on the road for her Paleo Principles tour! We welcome Paleo Principles into the world! Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 274: Sarah Hugs Our Listeners News and Views (0:41) Paleo Principles is out now! Sarah is extremely proud of this veritable text book of paleo science with a recipe book to boot. S...

Nov 17, 201723 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Episode 273: Paleo Principles Debuts!

Ep. 273: Paleo Principles Debuts! In this episode, Sarah is on the road for her Paleo Principles tour! We welcome Paleo Principles into the world! Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 273: Paleo Principles Debuts! News and Views (0:41) Paleo Principles is out now! Sarah is extremely proud of this veritable text book of paleo science with a recipe book to boot. A...

Nov 10, 201736 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Episode 272: What's the Deal with Essential Oils?

Ep. 272: What's the Deal with Essential Oils? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah wade into essential oils and parse out what the risks and what the benefits of using them might be. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 272: What's the Deal with Essential Oils? News and Views (0:41) Stacy fully recommends Stranger Things , a show she watches with her children and dressed as the cast for Halloween Come see Sarah on Book Tour ...

Nov 03, 20171 hr 5 minEp. 79

Episode 271: Chris Kresser Practices Unconventional Medicine

Ep. 271: Chris Kresser Practices Unconventional Medicine In this episode, we talk to Chris Kresser about how to make healthcare more practical, sustainable, and better at treating chronic disease. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 271: Chris Kresser Practices Unconventional Medicine News and Views (0:41) Our guest today is Chris Kresser ! He's a practicing functional medicine doctor, blogger, author and "voice of reas...

Oct 27, 20171 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Episode 270: Lady Gaga and Taking Care of Yourself

Ep. 270: Lady Gaga and Taking Care of Yourself In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about Lady Gaga and her health issues and how we can learn from her hectic lifestyle potentially causing her trouble. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 270: Lady Gaga and Taking Care of Yourself News and Views (0:41) We have put out one episode every week for 270 weeks in a row! This week's episode is about Lady Gaga on her new Netfli...

Oct 20, 201739 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Episode 269: What Is a Real Detox and What Is Bunk?

Ep. 269: What Is a Real Detox and What Is Bunk? In this episode, we discuss the difference between trendy detoxes and helpful ones and explain how your body really detoxes. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 269: What Is a Real Detox and What Is Bunk? News and Views (0:41) Sarah and Stacy are recording during the day, and Sarah isn't in her PJ's (for once!) Sarah's still tired because she's been recording videos for th...

Oct 15, 201755 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Episode 268: How Do I Know if My Gut is Healthy?

Ep. 268: How Do I Know if My Gut is Healthy? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk poop! They discuss how you can tell if your digestion is in shape and what to do if it's not. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 268: How Do I Know if My Gut is Healthy? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) The phrase is: "Trying to get credit for things you're supposed to do." It was inspired by a profane Chris Rock bit from Bigger and Bl...

Oct 06, 201748 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Episode 267: The Benefits of Nature

Ep. 267: The Benefits of Nature In this episode, we discuss the benefits of actually being in nature, in the outdoors. Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 267: The Benefits of Nature Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) Official: Paleo Principles is done! Stacy spent the weekend in Staunton, Virginia at the Queen City Mischief and Magic Potter Party ! The Health ...

Sep 29, 201753 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Episode 266: Getting Back on Track

Ep. 266: Getting Back on Track In this episode, discuss reasons what to do if you know you should be following a specific diet but can't seem to get back on board with it. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 266: Getting Back on Track Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) Sarah is getting Paleo Principles to the printers this week! Good luck! Stacy is back from her Beautycounter California trip ! Stephanie asks: "Hi ladies...

Sep 22, 201741 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Episode 265: Should everyone follow AIP?

Ep. 265: Should everyone follow AIP? In this episode, discuss reasons why and why not to follow the Autoimmune Protocol Click here to listen in iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 265: Should everyone follow AIP? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) We're recording early due to book work, travel and Stacy's Birthday! Stacy is turning 36, which is the age she remembers her own mom. Stacy...

Sep 15, 201733 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Episode 264: Coping Mentally with New Physical Limitations

Ep. 264: Coping Mentally with New Physical Limitations In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about Adrenal Fatigue and how to keep your spirits up when you can't seem to get ahead. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 264: Coping Mentally with New Physical Limitations Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) Stacy is enjoying her long weekend because this is her busy season at work and the kids just went back to school! She pi...

Sep 08, 201738 minEp. 71

Episode 263: Asking Us Everything Part 2

Ep. 263: Asking Us Everything Part 2 In this episode, Stacy and Sarah respond to your Ask-Me-Anything style questions! Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 263: Asking Us Everything Part 2 Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) We're back for more AMA! We think this is a lot of fun. Paleo Principles update: We're at 688 pages. It's WAY TOO MANY! How did you write such a long book? No one knows. Maybe we'll do a workout video...

Sep 01, 201750 minEp. 70

Episode 262: Asking Us Everything

Ep. 262: Asking Us Everything In this episode, Stacy and Sarah respond to your Ask-Me-Anything style questions! Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 262: Asking Us Everything Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) Sarah and her family watched the eclipse at totality, and she's probably not blind! They drove to Athens, Tenn. but their first plan was closed, so they ended up in a random field. There were lots of cool telescope...

Aug 25, 20171 hr 6 minEp. 69

Episode 261: Can't Stand the Smell of Burning Flesh!

Ep. 261: Can't Stand the Smell of Burning Flesh! In this episode, Stacy and Sarah answer a question from a vegetarian mother who wants to put her daughter on the Autoimmune Protocol, but doesn't like to cook meat Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 261: Can't Stand the Smell of Burning Flesh! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) Welcome back! Stacy's feeling much better now! Meanwhile, Sarah jinked herself ...

Aug 18, 201753 minEp. 68

Episode 260: Uh Oh! Stacy Got Sick!

Ep. 260: Uh Oh! Stacy Got Sick! In this episode, unfortunately Stacy got sick after her camping trip. So this show is just a brief check in! Sarah's almost done with Paleo Principles ! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 260: Uh Oh! Stacy Got Sick! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) Stacy went camping over the weekend and brought back some flu-like symptoms! Meanwhile, Sarah is finishing her edits for Pal...

Aug 11, 201716 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Episode 259: Has Wheat Increased in Gluten?

Ep. 259: Has Wheat Increased in Gluten? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah contemplate whether wheat has increased it's amount of gluten in recent times. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes or download and listen by clicking the PodBean Player below If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 259: Has Wheat Increased in Gluten? Support us by shopping through links on our sidebars, please! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 04, 201748 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Episode 258: Bad Pseudoscience about MTHFR

Ep. 258: Bad Pseudoscience about MTHFR In this episode, we discuss pseudoscience and how to recognize it in relation to an article about "bad foods with MTHFR variations". Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 258: Bad Pseudoscience about MTHFR Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:41) Stacy is in her brand new office in her new home! She's unpacked almost everything. Man is it a lot of stuff! She found that she h...

Jul 28, 20171 hr 8 minEp. 65

Episode 257: Live Show Part 3: Not-So-Rapid Fire

Ep. 257: Live Show Part 3: Not-So-Rapid Fire In this episode, it's the third and final part of our LIVE show! We go rapid fire with the questions, but still long winded with the answers! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 257: Live Show Part 3: Not-So-Rapid Fire Intro (0:00) Welcome to the live show, this is Part 3 of our show! Listen to Part 2 of the live show here and Part 1 of the live show here ! Que...

Jul 21, 201734 minEp. 64
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