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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 053: Why Selfish Isn't a Four-Letter Word w/ Nina Manolson

Welcome back Nina Manolson for a third appearance on The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Nina discuss healthy forms of selfishness, why women most often struggle with this concept, and ways to reclaim our agency, power, and self. Find Nina: ninamanolson.com instagram.com/ninamanolson facebook.com/NinaManolsonBodyPeace youtube.com/user/ninamanolson Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewhole...

Mar 24, 202356 min

Episode 052: Our Year in Review, 10 Favorites For You

Welcome to a special episode of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Matt celebrate one year of hosting and producing Season 3 of The Whole View. They reflect on how it felt for Stacy to take on podcasting solo, discuss favorite episodes from this season, and revisit clips of their favorite guests. Find episode clips for: Episode 001 The Perils of Perfectionism w/ Jeffrey Marsh Episode 007 Mental Health and the Foster System w/ Matt McCarry Episode 011 Teaching Outside the Binary w/ Ace Schwarz ...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 46 min

Episode 051: Rebranding Menopause w/ Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Welcome OB/GYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Haver discuss diagnosing perimenopause, what's actually happening in our bodies, and ways to stay healthy during this transition. Find Dr. Haver: galvestondiet.com tiktok.com/@drmaryclaire instagram.com/drmaryclaire instagram.com/the.galveston.diet facebook.com/drmaryclaire The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms by Dr. Mary Claire Haver Don’t forget ...

Mar 10, 202352 min

Episode 050: Detox the "Func" and Fix Your Hormones for Health w/ Dr. Peter Kozlowski

Welcome family and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Peter Kozlowski to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Koz discuss the basics of toxins and hormones, what detox really means, and the importance of care beyond just your physical health. Find Dr. Koz: doc-koz.com facebook.com/doctorkoz instagram.com/doc_koz/ Get the Func Out: A Functional Medicine Guide to Balance Your Hormones and Detox by Dr. Peter Kozlowski Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If...

Mar 03, 20231 hr 9 min

Episode 049: Mindset, Motivation and the Lies We Tell Ourselves w/ Sonia Jhas

Welcome Sonia Jhas to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Sonia discuss evaluating our mindset, questioning our motivations, and tips for figuring out what's really important to us. Find Sonia: soniajhas.com instagram.com/soniajhas I'll Start Again Tomorrow: And Other Lies I've Told Myself by Sonia Jhas Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview for exclusive behind-the-scenes content a...

Feb 24, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 048: Hope and Healing After Grief w/ Laura Fletcher

Welcome Laura Fletcher to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Laura discuss how grief can manifest, ways to find compassion in healing, and how to better support ourselves and others experiencing grief. Find Laura: selahfertility.com instagram.com/laurafletcher1 instagram.com/selahfertility The Grace in Grief: Healing and Hope After Miscarriage by Laura Fletcher Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patre...

Feb 17, 202350 min

Bonus: All About the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act w/ Lindsay Dahl

Welcome back Lindsay Dahl to the Whole View! This week in a special bonus episode, Stacy and Lindsay take a deep dive into the newly passed Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), what it is, how it effects the beauty industry, and what more there is to be done. Find Lindsay: lindsaydahl.com instagram.com/lindsay_dahl Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview for exclusive be...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 28 min

Episode 047: Sexual Health & Wellness w/ Intimacy (s)Expert Susan Bratton

Welcome Intimacy (s)Expert, Susan Bratton to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Susan discuss sexual health and wellness, the importance of communication, and resources for listeners to take their self care to the next level! Find Susan: susanbratton.com facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions instagram.com/susanbratton twitter.com/susanbratton youtube.com/c/BetterLover Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, c...

Feb 10, 20231 hr 5 min

Episode 046: How to be Love(d) w/ Humble the Poet

Welcome Kanwer Singh, professionally known as Humble the Poet, to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Humble discuss unlearning, compassion, and challenging conventional ideas about love. Find Humble the Poet: humblethepoet.com instagram.com/humblethepoet youtube.com/humblethepoet How to Be Love(d): Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way to a Better Life by Humble the Poet Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! ...

Feb 03, 20231 hr 1 min

Best of Bonus: Exclusive Content Reveal

Exclusive behind-the-scene moments from recent Patreon episodes 99-110! Listen to some of the highlights from our not-G-rated bonus content! Find out how Stacy and her guests really feel about the topics they discuss. If you enjoyed any of these clips, head over to Patreon.com/thewholeview to become part of the Patreon fam. You’ll get access to our book club, bonus weekly content, and even commercial free episodes. No, you don’t need yet another social platform or app— the weekly post will be e-...

Feb 01, 202322 min

Episode 045: Weight Discrimination in the Workplace w/ Dannie Lynn Fountain

Welcome Dannie Lynn Fountain to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dannie Lynn discuss weight discrimination in the workplace, what it can look like, and tips for advocating for yourself and others! Find Dannie Lynn: danniefountain.com instagram.com/dannielynnfountain twitter.com/dannielynnfount Ending Checkbox Diversity by Dannie Lynn Fountain 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 ...

Jan 27, 202356 minSeason 3Ep. 45

Episode 044: Disordered & Emotional Eating w/ Tamar Samuels, RD

Welcome Tamar Samuels to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Tamar discuss the science behind disordered and emotional eating, what drives us to the habit, and what we can do to combat it! Find Tamar: culinahealth.com Social Media: @culinahealth @vanesssarissetord @tamarsamuels.rd 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...

Jan 20, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode 043: Imposter Syndrome w/ Cathy Heller

This week, Stacy and Cathy break down imposter syndrome and offer listeners actionable steps they can take to combat it. Find Cathy: https://www.cathyheller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/ 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 subscription goes to support this show and g...

Jan 13, 20231 hr 5 min

Episode 042: No Noom New Years w/ Kathleen Meehan

Welcome Kathleen Meehan to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Kathleen discuss anti fad dieting, Noom, and regaining connection to our bodies. Kathleen shares her experience as a dietician to help bridge the gap between diets and reframing out our relationship with food. Find Kathleen: kathleenmeehanrd.com www.instagram.com/therdnutritionist/ www.kathleenmeehanrd.com/nutrition-services Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to this...

Jan 06, 202354 min

Episode 041: New Year's Resolutions w/ Nina Manolson

Welcome Nina Manolson back to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Nina dive deep into why New Year's Resolutions fail and how to make ones that are sustainable and satisfying. Nina shares her experience in the Body-Peace®space to help listeners set goals that are achievable and feel good. Find Nina: ninamanolson.com instagram.com/ninamanolson www.facebook.com/NinaManolsonBodyPeace www.youtube.com/user/ninamanolson Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you h...

Dec 30, 20221 hr 14 min

Episode 040: Inclusive Leadership w/ Steve Yacovelli

Welcome Steve Yacovelli to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Steve dive deep into allyship, inclusive leadership, and what we can do to give each other better seats at the table. Steve brings his years of experience working with diversity and inclusitivioty, and gives listeners actionable steps they can take to becoming a better ally. Find Steve Website: topdoglearning.biz/about-us Instagram: instagram.com/thegayleadershipdude Book: https: //amzn.to/3v0SMAX Don’t forget to subscribe to this c...

Dec 23, 202248 min

Episode 039: Self-Care Rituals and Aromatherapy w/ Ky Washington

Welcome Ky Washington back to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Ky dive deep into self care rituals, why self care matters, and how you can implement self care rituals in your life. Ky shares an inside look into her health journey, how it led her to becoming a clean beauty makeup artist, and gives listeners a crash course in aromatherapy. Find Ky: https://www.moderngreengoddess.com/ instagram.com/moderngreengoddess Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If yo...

Dec 16, 20221 hr 21 min

Episode 038: Laughter as Medicine with Dr. Priyanka Wali

Welcome Dr. Priyanka Wali to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Wali break down the health benefits of laughter and trauma within the medical industry. Dr. Wali is a practicing physician as well as a stand-up comedian, and she offers insight and advice into how laughter and medicine can change lives. Find Dr. Wali https://apple.co/hypo instagram.com/walipriyanka/?hl=en twitter.com/walipriyanka?lang=en Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't y...

Dec 09, 202257 min

Episode 037: Resilience and Healing from Medical Trauma w/ Jennifer Robins

Welcome Jennifer Robins back to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Jennifer discuss resilience and healing from medical trauma. Jennifer shares her life-long health battle, the toll invisible illness took on her mental health, and how she managed to overcome the struggle. Find the show notes here! Find Jen: http://predominantlypaleo.com http://estherandloretta.com legitbreadcompany.com Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com . If you haven't yet unlocked our bonu...

Dec 02, 20221 hr

Introducing: Simple Families

This week, we’re featuring an episode from a podcast you should check out. Simple Families, hosted by Denaye Barahona, is a parenting podcast that offers solutions for living well with children. In this show, Denaye focuses on child behavior, positive parenting, family wellness, and decreasing the mental load. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 20227 min

Episode 036: Healthy During the Holidays w/ Danielle Walker

Welcome Danielle Walker to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Danielle discuss staying healthy during the holidays when managing health restrictions. Danielle shares aspects of her journey after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and tips for getting her family onboard, especially during the holiday season. Find Danielle: www.daniellewalker.com FB: Against All Grain IG: @daniellewalker Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked...

Nov 25, 20221 hr 4 min

Episode 035: Skeptic’s Guide to Non-Toxic Cookware & Sustainable Gift Giving w/ Matthew McCarry

Welcome Matthew McCarry back to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Matt discuss non-toxic cookware and sustainable gift giving! They share how years of experience and education has influenced their purchases and give personal recommendations to help listeners nail down their shopping lists. Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com for the show notes! If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how Sta...

Nov 18, 20221 hr

Episode 034: Don't Diet, Diversify w/ Dr. Megan Rossi

Welcome Dr. Megan Rossi to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Megan break down the science behind gut health and new science behind how fad diets and demonizing foods impact the gut microbiome. Dr. Megan (PhD BHSc RD APD) provides and empowers listeners by sharing fad-free information and trusted advice backed up by credible science! Find Dr. Megan Rossi: www.theguthealthdoctor.com/ facebook.com/theguthealthdoctor instagram.com/theguthealthdoctor/ twitter.com/TheGutHealthDoc linkedin.com/i...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 7 min

Episode 033: Benefits of Vitamin E w/ Dr. Barrie Tan Part 2

Welcome Dr. Barrie Tan to the Whole View! This is part 2 of Stacy and Dr. Tan diving deep into Vitamin E, what it does, how it works, and the science behind the benefits for the human body. Dr. Barrie Tan is a trailblazer and foremost expert on Vitamin E, credited with discovering tocotrienol. He shares his years of experience to bridge the gap between science and health to help listeners better understand the ins and outs of Vitamin E! Find Dr. Tan http://barrietan.com/ instagram.com/doctorbarr...

Nov 04, 202235 min

Episode 033: Benefits of Vitamin E w/ Dr. Barrie Tan Part 1

Welcome Dr. Barrie Tan to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Tan dive deep into Vitamin E, what it does, how it works, and the science behind the benefits of Vitamin E for the human body. Dr. Barrie Tan is a trailblazer and foremost expert on vitamin E, credited with discovering a form of vitamin E called tocotrienol. He shares his years of experience to bridge the gap between science and health to help listeners better understand the ins and outs of Vitamin E! Find Dr. Tan http://barrieta...

Nov 04, 20221 hr 3 min

Episode 032: Non-Toxic Myth Busting w/ Lindsay Dahl

Welcome Lindsay Dahl to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Lindsay take a science-based, logical, and not fear-based approach to busting myths and misconceptions behind non-toxic ingredients in everyday products. Lindsay shares her knowledge and experience after working at the forefront of environmental health campaigns to eliminate toxic chemicals in consumer products through policy and market shifts. Find Lindsay www.lindsaydahl.com @lindsay_dahl on Instagram Don’t forget to subscribe to thi...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 27 min

Episode 031: Fertility, Endocrine Disruptors, & Women’s Medical Rights w/ Dr. Lora Shahine

Welcome Dr. Lora Shahine to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Shahine discuss fertility, endocrine disruptors, and women’s medical rights. Dr. Shahine uses her years of expertise and experience to break down why some women have trouble conceiving, what they can do to increase their odds, and how the elimination of Roe v. Wade will impact individuals trying to expand their families, IVF, and more. Find Dr. Shahine: https://drlorashahine.com @drlorashahine on TikTok, IG, YouTube, Twitter, L...

Oct 21, 202255 min

Episode 030: Understanding Ableism w/ Imani Barbarin

Welcome Imani Barbarin to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Imani break down ableism in society, how and why it happens, and what we can do to better support the disabled community. Imani shares her experience with disability, how it's impacted her, and her journey to acceptance and advocacy. Listen now for an emotionally-charged and eye-opening episode! Find Imani crutchesandspice.com @crutches_and_spice on IG @Imani_Barbarin on Twitter Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit rea...

Oct 14, 202250 min

Episode 029: Menopause & Symptom Relief w/ Esther Blum

Welcome Esther Blum to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Esther breakdown the causes of menopause and offer actionable steps listeners can take for symptom relief. Esther shares her experience and knowledge as an integrative dietician to give as much information as possible about hormones so you can make informed decisions that are best for your health. Find Esther www.estherblum.com www.facebook.com/LivingGorgeous www.instagram.com/gorgeousesther/ www.youtube.com/user/estherblum www.amazon.c...

Oct 07, 202256 min

Episode 028: Homesteading Made Easy w/ Crystal Schmidt

Welcome Crystal Schmidt to the Whole View! This week, Stacy and Crystal discuss the ins and outs of homesteading. For long-time listeners, Crystal worked with Stacy for many years before branching out and developing her own brand focused on sustainable living and homesteading. She shares background in living off the land, and offer tips and tricks to listeners for homesteading made easy. Find Crystal https://wholefedhomestead.com/ @wholefedhomestead on Instagram and Youtube Her book Freeze Fresh...

Sep 30, 202246 min
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