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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 027: Understanding ACE Trauma w/ Sarah Marikos

Welcome Sarah Marikos to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Sarah dive into ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences, the science behind them, and how they increase our understanding of social justice and mental health, both in children and adults. Sarah gives listeners and inside look into how ACE trauma works, what goes into ACE scores, and how they can help us better understand ourselves and our loved ones. Find Sarah: numberstory.org/ aceresourcenetwork.com/ www.instagram.com/mynumberstory/ ...

Sep 23, 20221 hr 10 min

Episode 026: Orthorexia, Intuitive Eating, & the Loving Diet w/ Jessica Flanigan

Welcome Jessica Flanigan back to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Jessica continue their discussion from last week and dive into new science behind orthorexia, restrictive dieting, and intuitive eating. Jessica shares her experience as a nutrition to give listeners an inside look into how restrictions play into eating disorders, and actionable steps we can take to better our overall health when dealing with food restrictions. Find Jessica: thelovingdiet.com/ www.instagram.com/thelovingdiet/ ...

Sep 16, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 025: AIP Can Become a Crutch w/ Jessica of The Loving Diet

Welcome nutritionist Jessica Flanigan to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Jessica dive into new science regarding the AIP diet, what nutrition says about restrictive eating, and how the AIP can become a crutch for some on their journey to feeling better. In this episode, Stacy and Jessica build off the AIP foundation set in previous shows to give listeners all the information available to help them make their own informed decisions. Jessica is offering 20% off her Self-Compassion for Disorde...

Sep 09, 202258 min

Episode 024: Toxic Beauty Standards w/ Ky Washington

Welcome Ky Washington to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Ky dive into the toxic beauty standards of the industry and the negative impacts it has on the BIPOC community. Ky shares her experience as a Black Beauty expert, how her journey lead her to becoming a clean makeup artist, and offers actionable steps to allies wanting to help the BIPOC community. Find Ky: https://www.moderngreengoddess.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moderngreengoddess/ Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and vis...

Sep 02, 20221 hr 25 min

Episode 023: Trauma, Foster Kids, & Becoming A Foster Parent w/ Peter Mutabazi

Welcome Peter Mutabazi to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Peter discuss his background in foster care, both as child from an abusive home, growing up on the streets of Uganda, and relying on the kindness of strangers, to a foster dad, paying that kindness forward to other children in need. He shares his experience dealing with trauma, healing, and his amazing work in the foster system. Listen now for an inspiring and emotion-packed conversation. Find Peter: https://nowiamknown.com/ Instagra...

Aug 26, 20221 hr 15 min

Episode 022: Midlife Crises with Sarah Ballantyne

Welcome Sarah Ballantyne back to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Sarah dive into the science behind midlife crises, why they occur, and what we can do about them. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Your su...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 6 min

Episode 021 Part 2: Fat Camp, Dieting, and Weight Loss for Kids

Welcome Kelsey Snelling to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Kelsey dive into their experiences at Camp Shane and Kelsey's documentary on the camp. Both share their experiences (Stacy as a camper and Kelsey as a counselor) and dive deep into how this detrimentally altered the course of their lives. Join us for an inside look into "Camp Shame" in this emotion-packed two part episode! Find Kelsey: www.kelseyameliasnelling.com www.fatcampdoc.org Links to any products and articles discussed in th...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 1 min

Episode 021 Part 1: Fat Camp, Dieting, and Weight Loss for Kids

Welcome Kelsey Snelling to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Kelsey dive into their experiences at Camp Shane and Kelsey's documentary on the camp. Both share their experiences (Stacy as a camper and Kelsey as a counselor) and dive deep into how this detrimentally altered the course of their lives. Join us for an inside look into "Camp Shame" in this emotion-packed two part episode! Find Kelsey: www.kelseyameliasnelling.com www.fatcampdoc.org Links to any products and articles discussed in th...

Aug 12, 20221 hr 14 min

Episode 020: Building Self Trust without Toxic Positivity w/ Molly Goodman

Welcome Molly Goodman to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Molly dive into toxic positivity to determine how we can build better self-trust. They explore how trauma plays into happiness and Molly offers actionable steps listeners can take toward become their best selves. Find Molly: www.mollygoodman.com @mollygoodmancoach on Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest www.mollygoodman.com/byob Membership community! Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget t...

Aug 05, 202256 min

Episode 019: Eating Archetypes & Diet Dating w/ Toni Marinucci

Welcome Toni Marinucci to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Toni discuss eating archetypes and diet dating to determine how the diet mindset impacts our every day. They deep dive into the different forms "diet dating" can take and how we can use it to build our own anti-diet lifestyle. Find Toni: www.tipswithtoni.com @tips_with_toni on social Tips With Toni Podcast Once Upon a Diet Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this ch...

Jul 29, 202258 min

Episode 018: Fat Positivity & Body Grief w/ Bri Campos

Welcome certified LPC, Body Image Coach, and Educator Bri Campos to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Bri dive into the stigma of obesity, fat discrimination, and the journey to not just tolerance but acceptance. Bri brings her lifetime of experience living in a bigger body and her background in counseling and mental health to the forefront as she battles the stigma around "fat" and health. No matter what size body you are in, in this episode, you will find so much insight into how to stop li...

Jul 22, 20221 hr 10 min

Episode 017: Exploring the Nine Enneagram Types w/ Shannon Oldenburg

Welcome Shannon Oldenburg to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Shannon break down the Enneagram and how it can help us get better insight into who we are as human beings. Shannon gives an overview of how Enneagram types work and dives deep to give an inside look into each type. Listen now for a super fun and insightful show! Find Shannon: www.twincitiesenneagram.com Instagram: @twincitiesenneagram Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subs...

Jul 15, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 016: Can Eating Bad Food Be Good For You w/ Mya Kwon

Welcome Mya Kwon to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Mya explore the relationship we have with food and whether or not certain foods can be bad for us. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Find Mya: www.foodbodypeace.com foodbody.peac on Instagram Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests rea...

Jul 08, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 015: Nourishing Your Body and Ditching Diet Dogma w/ Cassy Joy Garcia

Welcome Cassy Joy Garcia to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Cassy discuss the importance of nourishing your body, ditching diet dogma, and the evolution of Fed and Fit. You do not want to miss this one! Find Cassy https://fedandfit.com Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and ho...

Jul 01, 202244 min

Episode 014: Burnout & Beauty Standards w/ Shomi Williams

Welcome Shomi Williams to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Shomi discuss the phenomena of burnout, what causes it, and what we can do about it. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Find Shomi: Website: www.lafiyahealth.co.uk Social handles: @lafiyahealth Event and workshops: www.lafiyahealth.co.uk/events-and-workshops Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon ...

Jun 24, 202259 min

Episode 013: Ditching Dogma & Embracing Compassion w/ Jeffrey Marsh

Welcome Jeffrey Marsh back to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Jeffrey discuss embracing compassion and how it can change your outlook on life. Jeffrey shares their experiences with hate, and how self-compassion helped them find peace in their space. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Find Jeffrey: Website: https://www.jeffreymarsh.com/ Socials: @thejeffreymarsh on IG Book: How to Be You TED Talk: https://youtu.be/Asn2axwPz2g Don’t forget to subscribe...

Jun 17, 202253 min

Episode 012: Impact of Stress on Gut Health w/ Sarah Kay Hoffman

Welcome Sarah Kay Hoffman to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Sarah discuss gut health and why stress can wreak havoc. Sarah shares her experience with gut health issues and offers tips and advice for healing from the inside out. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Where to find Sarah: WEBSITE: https://agutsygirl.com/ SOCIAL HANDLES: https://www.instagram.com/agutsygirl/ PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-gutsy-girl/id1548012278 Don’t for...

Jun 10, 20221 hr 3 min

Episode 011: Teaching Outside the Binary w/ Ace Schwarz

Welcome Ace Schwarz to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Ace discuss action for allies and teaching outside the binary. Ace shares their background in teaching, both in the classroom and over the internet, and their own journey through gender identity. Ace and Stacy hope not just to educate, but offer actionable steps we as parents and allies can take to support the LGBTQ community. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Where to Find Ace: Website: teachin...

Jun 03, 202250 min

Episode 010: Body Peace and Redefining Beauty w/ Nina Manolson

Welcome Nina Manolson to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Nina discuss body-peace, gaining acceptance, feeling comfortable in your skin, and redefining beauty. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscr...

May 27, 202255 min

Episode 009: Optimize Health w/ The Endocrine Doc, Gregory Dodell, MD.

Welcome Dr. Gregory Dodell to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Gregory discuss how to optimize health, issues within the healthcare industry, and why BMI is not a good measurement of health. Dr. Gregory gives tips on how to deal with doctors who are hyper-focused on weight, and things you can do to fight weight stigma! Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unl...

May 20, 202239 min

Episode 008: (In)Fertility, IVF and Anxiety w/ Hayley Staley

Welcome Haley Staley to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Haley discuss Haley's experience with life-long anxiety and the role it played in unexplained infertility and raising a family. She speaks on her journey to motherhood, how she manages her anxiety, and how she overcame fertility issues. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checko...

May 14, 20221 hr 17 min

Episode 007: Mental Health and the Foster System w/ Matt McCarry

Welcome Matthew McCarry to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Matt discuss the foster system and foster care awareness. They look at how foster care works, explore statistics of children in crisis, share their personal experiences being a foster parent, and what you can do to help, Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here ! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusi...

May 06, 202256 min

Episode 006: The Science Behind Astrology w/ Aliza Kelly

Welcome Aliza Kelly to the Whole View! She and Stacy discuss the science behind Astrology to determine how and what impact the stars and planets have on us. Aliza explains how Astrology fits into a science-forward world, and what Astrology can tell us about ourselves. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here ! alizakelly.com Social handles: @alizakelly (everywhere) Podcast: Stars Like Us Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! And if you h...

Apr 29, 202253 min

Episode 005: The Truth About Salt w/ Sarah Ballantyne

She's back! Dr. Sarah Ballantyne returns to the Whole View to discuss the truth about salt. She and Stacy go over the different kinds of salt, what sets them apart, whether or not salt and dangerous, and how much is okay in your daily diet. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Where you can find Dr. Sarah: thepaleomom.com Instagram Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com . If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkou...

Apr 22, 20221 hr 12 min

Episode 004: Identifying Antisemitism w/ Jennifer Robins & Simone Miller

Welcome Jennifer Robins and Simone Miller to the Whole View! This week, Stacy, Jen, and Simone discuss identifying Antisemitism. They dive deep into how and why it happens, and how science has been used historically to justify prejudice. Hear Jen and Simone's stories and how you can do to support the Jewish Community. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com . If you haven't yet unlocked our...

Apr 15, 20221 hr 22 min

Episode 003: Bringing a Vision to Life w/ Christina Glickman

This week, Stacy is joined by Christina Glickman to discuss the power of saying no and offer tips you can use to bring a vision to life. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here ! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel about the topics they discuss. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets...

Apr 08, 202242 min

Episode 002: How Lifestyle Helps And Hurts with Jennifer Robins

This week, Stacy is joined by Jennifer Robins to discuss her experience with invisible illness and why self-advocation and lifestyle is so important to taking control of your health. Find the show notes here. Where to find Jennifer predominantlypaleo.com https://www.instagram.com/predominantly_paleo https://legitbreadcompany.com Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes ...

Mar 31, 202253 min

Episode 001: The Perils of Perfectionism w/ Jeffrey Marsh

Welcome to episode 1 of an entirely new season of the Whole View. This week, Stacy is joined by Jeffrey Marsh, non-binary LGBTQ educator and activist, to discuss the origins, perils, and solutions of a perfectionist mindset. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com . If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and her guests rea...

Mar 25, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 500: A Look Back and What’s Next

This week, Dr. Sarah says goodbye. Stacy discusses the future of the show and gives listeners a sneak peek at what she has in store for upcoming episodes. Stacy and Dr. Sarah wrap up by taking a look back at 500 episodes and all the ways they've changed in the last 10 years. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout...

Mar 18, 20221 hr 10 min

Episode 499: Genetics, Epigenetics, & Social Determinants of Health

This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah break down the science behind the determinants of health to find what components contribute to it and what we can do to improve health and wellness for all. Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com and thepaleomom.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Stacy and Sarah really feel abo...

Mar 11, 20221 hr 30 min
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