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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 256: Live Show Part 2

Ep. 256: Live Show Part 2 In this episode, it's the second part of our LIVE show! With tricky questions and thorough 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 256: Live Show Part 2 Intro (0:00) Welcome to the live show, this is Part 2 of our show! Listen to Part 1 of the live show here ! Question 1: (:40) Lee's Question: should she do an elimination diet, take a food allergy/sensitivity test with her d...

Jul 14, 201753 minEp. 63

Episode 255: Live Show Part 1

Ep. 255: Live Show Part 1 In this episode, it's the first part of our first live show! We take live questions and answer them thorougly! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 255: Live Show Part 1 Intro (0:00) Welcome to the live show (:40) How this show is different from our normal shows There's a live audience (duh!) We are in the same room We don't have notes, which is really unusual for Sarah! Sarah's f...

Jul 07, 201737 minEp. 62

Episode 254: Check In Show

Ep. 254: Check In Show In this episode, we do a short check in show to remind you about our upcoming LIVE Paleo View this weekend! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 254: Check In Show Intro (0:00) Stacy's family is in the new house after the big move! TPV Live Q&A show to celebrate our 5th Anniversary is coming! July 2, 2-4 p.m. Sarah's family will be visiting Stacy's family this weekend Get all the...

Jun 30, 201723 min

Episode 253: Coconut Oil Controversy

Ep. 253: Coconut Oil Controversy In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about recent news items that say that coconut oil is as "bad" as animal fats. Plus! The Paleo View Live is coming to the DC area! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 253: Coconut Oil Controversy Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Inserted announcement! Come see Stacy and Sarah do the Paleo View LIVE ! It will be at the George Mason Reg...

Jun 23, 201747 min

Episode 252: How Do I Lose Weight With My Restrictions Without Going Low Carb?

Ep. 252: How Do I Lose Weight With My Restrictions Without Going Low Carb? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss losing weight without going low carbs and tips for how to get to healthy when you're overweight. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 252: How Do I Lose Weight With My Restrictions Without Going Low Carb? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Do you have summer adjustment issues? Sarah does! Sar...

Jun 16, 201753 min

Episode 251: Transitioning Out of Depression

Ep. 251: Transitioning Out of Depression In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about Stacy going off her anti-depressants and what these drugs even do. Plus, how can you support mental health in your diet? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 251: Transitioning Out of Depression Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Go see Wonder Woman! It's awesome! Buy the soundtrack! Stacy and Sarah talk comic book movies?...

Jun 09, 201754 min

Episode 250: Celebrating 250 Episodes of The Paleo View!

Ep. 250: Celebrating 250 Episodes of The Paleo View! In this episode, Stacy and Sarah celebrate their 250th episode of The Paleo View with lots of guests offering congratulations! And this episode features video! See it in You Tube below! The link to the video is: https://youtu.be/QYxuKr0rzVY Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 250: Celebrating 250 Episodes of The Paleo View! Intro (0:00) Featured guests:...

Jun 02, 201729 min

Episode 249: Paleo FX 2017 Recap!

Ep. 249: Paleo FX 2017 Recap! In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about Sarah's trip to Paleo FX and what she saw and did there! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 249: Paleo FX 2017 Recap! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Welcome back from Texas, Sarah! Sorry you lost your voice! Sarah always tries to take it easy after travel because it hits her hard. We counted wrong. This is 249, not 250. But nex...

May 26, 201731 min

Episode 248: Eczema, Kids, and Paleo

Ep. 248: Eczema, Kids, and Paleo In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about Eczema, how to help it with diet, and how to convince your kids that changing their diet is a good idea. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 248: Eczema, Kids, and Paleo Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) We're back! Thanks for joining us! For the record, this is episode 248. Episode 249 will be in two weeks. They ARE bad at epis...

May 19, 201755 min

Episode 247: How Do I Weigh Quality and Budget in Dairy Products?

Ep. 247: How Do I Weigh Quality and Budget in Dairy Products? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah answer a question about dairy. What if you find grass-fed dairy to be prohibitively expensive? Could you still eat it if it was conventional in a regular milk bag ? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 247: How Do I Weigh Quality and Budget in Dairy Products? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Welcome back everyo...

May 12, 201740 min

Episode 246: How to Preserve Yourself Through Chaotic Times

Ep. 246: How to Preserve Yourself Through Chaotic Times In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about their busy lives and how they are making it through their stressful days. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 246: How to Preserve Yourself Through Chaotic Times Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy has had a crazy week so we're recording short and late! Stacy sold her house, then the buys backed out, t...

May 05, 201735 min

Episode 245: Izabella Wentz and Thyroid Medications

Ep. 245: Izabella Wentz and Thyroid Medications In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk to Izabella Wentz , a professional pharmacist about medication for balancing thyroid hormones. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 245: Izabella Wentz and Thyroid Medications Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Sarah and her kids went to her local March for Science ! Sarah feels passionate about her adopted home and about...

Apr 28, 201752 min

Episode 244: Robb Wolf and Where Is Paleo Going?

Ep. 244: Robb Wolf and Where Is Paleo Going? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk to Robb about where the future of the paleo movement is going. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 244: Robb Wolf and Where Is Paleo Going? Intro (0:00) (You can skip to Robb's interview at 4:41!) News and Views (0:40) Robb Wolf is our guest again! Don't forget to get his new book, Wired to Eat ! We really recommend it! It'...

Apr 21, 201739 min

Episode 243: How Are You Wired to Eat with Robb Wolf

Ep. 243: How Are You Wired to Eat with Robb Wolf In this episode, Stacy and Sarah invite Robb Wolf on to talk about his new book Wired to Eat! 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 243: How Are You Wired to Eat with Robb Wolf Intro (0:00) (You can skip to Robb's interview at 12:40!) News and Views (0:40) Sarah and her family opted for an "explore y...

Apr 14, 201754 min

Episode 242: Children and Food Intolerances

Ep. 242: Children and Food Intolerances In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about food intolerance and babies. How can you tell if your baby is sensitive to something and how do you introduce his or her first foods? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 242: Children and Food Intolerances Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Sarah is done with Crossfit Open! Let's celebrate! All of the workouts were difficu...

Apr 07, 201738 min

Episode 241: Can You Create or Prevent a Food Allergy?

In this episode, Stacy and answer a reader question about creating or preventing allergies when introducing foods to children. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 241: Can You Create or Prevent a Food Allergy? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Hello, listeners! Stacy got a special gift from Sarah and Vital Proteins ! Sarah talks about her collaborative effort with Vital Proteins to create Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s Collage...

Mar 31, 201752 min

Episode 240: Dr. Terry Wahls Part 2

Ep. 240: Dr. Terry Wahls Part 2 In this episode, Stacy and Sarah invite on Dr. Terry Wahls for a second part to discuss her thoughts on a new study of gluten free diets and her newest book. 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 240: Dr. Terry Wahls Part 2 Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy is going to put videos on YouTube! Stay tuned to her ...

Mar 25, 201736 min

Episode 239: Dr. Terry Wahls Part 1

Ep. 239: Dr. Terry Wahls Part 1 In this episode, Stacy and Sarah invite on Dr. Terry Wahls to discuss her research on multiple sclerosis improvements with a whole foods diet. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 239: Dr. Terry Wahls Part 1 Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) It's a special show today! We have Dr. Terry Wahls on! She's a real deal real foods hero who maintains her Multiple Sclerosis with a w...

Mar 17, 201738 min

Episode 238: What's a FODMAP and Why Do Some People Avoid Them?

Ep. 238: What's a FODMAP and Why Do Some People Avoid Them? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about FODMAPs. What are they and why are some people avoiding them? And what can you eat that ISN'T high in FODMAPs? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 238: What's a FODMAP and Why Do Some People Avoid Them? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Hello, listeners! It's Stacy's turn to be enthusiastic! We absolut...

Mar 09, 201737 min

Episode 237: Self-Love, Self-Acceptance, Self-Respect

Ep. 237: Self-Love, Self-Acceptance, Self-Respect In this episode, we update you on how Stacy has been since the last episode we did on her emotional and physical recovery. Plus, we talk about the emotional journey to health and how to learn to love yourself. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 237: Self-Love, Self-Acceptance, Self-Respect Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy's going to greet the audi...

Mar 03, 201746 min

Episode 236: Hemorrhoid Horror

Ep. 236: Hemorrhoid Horror In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle hemorrhoids and what to do about them, much to Stacy's horror! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 236: Hemorrhoid Horror Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) This week is about poop and hemorrhoids! Stacy is THRILLED! Stacy just can't help but imagine people going through... situations when they ask these kind of questions. The signs of hea...

Feb 24, 201738 min

Episode 235: Denise Minger and Extreme Diets

Ep. 235: Denise Minger and Extreme Diets In this episode, Stacy and Sarah invite Denise Minger, author of Death By Food Pyramid, on to talk about research she did on extremely high carb, extremely low fat diets and why they seem to help heal people with serious disease, contrary to conventional paleo wisdom. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 235: Denise Minger and Extreme Diets Intro (0:00) News and Vie...

Feb 17, 201744 min

Episode 234: Will I Have to Supplement Forever?

Ep. 234: Will I Have to Supplement Forever? In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about supplements and nutrient sufficiency. Will you have to take supplement pills forever or will you get to a point where you no longer have to? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 234: Will I Have to Supplement Forever? Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Sarah launched her own supplement with Vital Proteins ! Introducing ...

Feb 10, 201742 min

Episode 233: Birth Control, Autoimmune, and "Business Meetings"

Ep. 233: Birth Control, Autoimmune, and "Business Meetings" In this episode, Stacy and Sarah weigh the pros and cons of birth control and sex, particularly as they relate to autoimmune disease. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 233: Birth Control, Autoimmune, and "Business Meetings" Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Now it's Sarah's turn to be whiny sick! Oh well! We soldier on. This is a podcast about...

Feb 02, 201743 min

Episode 232: When Do I Start When Life Won't Stop?!

Ep. 232: When Do I Start When Life Won't Stop?! In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about how to handle starting a new way of eating when all you see are reasons it will be hard for you. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 232: When Do I Start When Life Won't Stop?! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy is back from her California vacation! Thank you to everyone for their suggestions! If you want to ...

Jan 27, 201757 min

Episode 231: Are Those Potatoes?!

Ep. 231: Are Those Potatoes?! In this episode, Sarah and Stacy discuss the pros and cons of eating the dreaded potato! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 231: Are Those Potatoes?! Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Stacy caught her first Ditto ! So exciting Sarah has so many Dittos, though. Stacy is in California this week on vacation. We're recording ahead of time. Sarah is that person you know who's al...

Jan 20, 201753 min

Episode 230: Hopeless With Hashimoto's

Ep. 230: Hopeless With Hashimoto's In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss a question by someone who feels like they've exhausted all their resources. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 230: Hopeless With Hashimoto's Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) We're recording ahead of time because Stacy and family are going on vacation to California! Finn is so excited, but we're tempering his expectations of ai...

Jan 13, 201733 min

Episode 229: Fermentation Questions

Ep. 229: Fermentation Questions In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle questions about fermentation. They discuss both how to ferment foods, and why you ought to be eating them. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 229: Fermentation Questions Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Happy New Year! Sarah is working on finishing Paleo Principles . Almost done! Stacy is coming back from her bereavement leave and ...

Jan 06, 201747 min

Episode 228: New Year's Resolutions

Ep. 228: New Year's Resolutions In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss successful methods for implementing New Year's Resolutions and making positive changes in your life! Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 228: New Year's Resolutions Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) We are all ready for 2017 to happen! Bring us the New Year! Sarah is a planner . She's always making new goals and commitments. Sarah r...

Jan 01, 201737 min

Episode 227: Happy Holidays!

Ep. 227: Happy Holidays! In this episode, we're wishing you Happy Holidays, and discussing our family traditions, but also discussing the sad news that Stacy has been dealing with. Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes ! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 227: Happy Holidays Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Happy Holidays! We do a tradition of opening up one book each day leading up to Christmas! Last night we read Archie: Sloth to the Rescu...

Dec 23, 201628 min
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