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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 121: Men’s HAES and Body Trust w/ Aaron Flores, RDN

Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified Body Trust provider Aaron Flores shares with Stacy his Health at Every Size approach to helping individuals, especially men and boys, unlearn society’s obsession with weight and the influence of diet culture. Aaron tells us how he creates and fosters a healing environment for his clients by making space for grief, asking hard questions, and helping them find a kinder and more compassionate relationship with food and their bodies. Find Aaron: AaronF...

Jul 12, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 121

Episode 120: Cancer Prevention w/ Dr. Katie Deming, MD

The Conscious Oncologist Dr. Katie Deming joins Stacy to talk about how to best support our bodies before and after modern cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, which increases toxicity and lowers immune function. Dr. Deming’s experience and advice can be applied to all of us to help reclaim our power over our health and remember our innate capacity to heal. Find Dr. Deming: KatieDeming.com Facebook.com/Dr.Katie.Deming Instagram.com/the.conscious.oncologist Linkedin.com/in/drkatiede...

Jul 05, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 120

Episode 119: Divorce and Your Health with Attorney Dennis Vetrano

Divorce and family law attorney for almost 25 years, Dennis Vetrano brings his experience working with clients to share why keeping the big picture in mind, knowing ourselves, and caring for our mental and emotional health are the most important things in living a fulfilling life on the other side of divorce. Stacy talks us through some of the impact that divorce can have on our health, and we’re assured that not every relationship that has problems needs to lead to a divorce. Find Dennis: DRVet...

Jun 28, 202456 minSeason 3Ep. 119

Episode 118: Why Gaming is Addictive and What We Can Do w/ Dr. Alok Kanojia

Psychiatrist and co-founder of the Healthy Gamer, Dr. Alok Kanojia, or “Dr. K”, joins Stacy to discuss why healthy use of technology has become harder, why parenting skills of the past don’t translate into the modern day, and ways to have encouraging and inquisitive conversations with our kids. Dr. K shares alarming statistics about gaming and gaming addiction in men and boys, and explains the allure of toxic masculinity proponents as sources of emotional validation. Find Dr. Kanojia: HealthyGam...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 118

Bonus: Raising Kids Beyond the Binary w/ Jamie Bruesehoff

In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Stacy welcomes author and advocate, Jamie Bruesehoff for an emotional episode about raising transgender children. Their story is one of educating both themselves and others, navigating their family’s life in the public eye, the truth around gender-affirming care, and showing the world what transgender joy can look like. Jamie’s book Raising Kids Beyond the Binary is a toolkit for families like theirs, helping parents navigate the emotional, spiritual, and logistic...

Jun 18, 202458 min

Episode 117: All about the PFAS in Your Water w/ Dr. Jenny Yu

Chief Health Officer for RVO Health Dr. Jenny Yu is back to talk with Stacy about PFAS or “forever chemicals” in our water and the bold new limits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set, some of the most health protective limits in the world. Dr. Yu and Stacy break down what the regulation is, why it matters, and how it affects all of us. Find Dr. Yu: Healthline.com MedicalNewsToday.com Instagram.com/healthline Twitter.com/healthline Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit...

Jun 14, 202454 minSeason 3Ep. 117

Episode 116: Introducing Clean Hygiene Habits to Teens w/ Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness

Pediatric Dermatologist Dr. Sheliah Maguiness joins Stacy to share tips on starting conversations about hygiene with teens and tweens. Dr. Maguiness strives to find ways that feel less embarrassing and more encouraging to help kids take on the personal self-care that will set them up for a lifetime of healthier skin. Find Dr. Maguiness: StrykeClub.com Instagram.com/dr.sheilagh.m TikTok.com/@drsheilagh Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unl...

Jun 07, 202453 minSeason 3Ep. 116

Episode 115: Fat or Funny? Social & Emotional Impacts Of Growing Up in a Larger Body w/ Ian & Alisa Karmel

Siblings and co-authors, Comedian Ian Karmel and Psychologist Dr. Alisa Karmel, join Stacy to share what led them to write their memoir, T-SHIRT SWIM CLUB: Stories From Being Fat in a World of Thin People . Through a balance of Ian’s comedic reflection and earnest unpacking of his own struggles with growing up fat, along with Alisa’s own experiences with fad diets and her clinical knowledge as a psychologist and nutritionist, we are invited to be kinder to ourselves and own our space unapologeti...

May 31, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 115

Bonus: Body Wisdom w/ Dr. Liz Letchford, PhD

Clinician, researcher, and artist Dr. Elizabeth Letchford, PhD joins Stacy to discuss health and movement through the lens of emotional wellness. Dr. Liz wants to help us find joy and connections to our whole selves through modalities that address and navigate the landscape of our body, mind, and emotions at the same time. Find Dr. Liz: LizLetchford.com Instagram.com/lizletchford Instagram.com/wearebodychurch Facebook.com/drlizletchford Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeve...

May 29, 202445 min

Episode 114: Women's Mental Health Alphabet Soup: CBT, DBT, ADHD with Drs. Ayla & David Sitt

Psychologists and spouses Drs. Ayla and David Sitt join Stacy to discuss navigating relationships and wellness through ADHD and beyond. By using different therapies like Cognitive & Dialectical behavioral therapies, focusing on mindset, and through a lot of practice and patience, not only do they believe in what I do, they use the tools they teach. Dr. Ayla Sitt brings her experience in women’s mental health to help us understand the oft misdiagnosed symptoms of ADHD in women. Find Drs. Sitt...

May 24, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 114

Episode 113: Abundance Mindset w/ Jeannine Rashidi

Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Jeannine Rashidi joins Stacy to discuss finding our own abundance mindset through a trauma-informed care lens. Jeannine explains the way trauma is activated in our different senses and ways to find hope, reclaim the parts of ourselves lost in trauma, and how to go from surviving to thriving. Stacy shares what inspired this conversation and her exciting new endeavor. Find Jeannine: GoodbyeTension.com Facebook.com/jeanninerashidi Instagram.com/jeanninelrashidi Youtu...

May 17, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 113

Episode 112: IBS is BS, Gut Health w/ Hannah Aylward

Certified Holistic Health Coach Hannah Aylward joins Stacy to talk more about eating and digesting well, finding root causes to issues like IBS, and she reminds us that feeling bloated all of the time is not normal! Hannah explains why our bodies need to feel safe in order to heal and practical and sustainable ways to start that process. Find Hannah: HannahAylward.com Instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc Take HAN's Assessment Quiz at go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz Don’t forget to subs...

May 10, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 112

Episode 111: Invisible Labor and Reducing Mental Load w/ Lori Sugarman-Li

Children’s book author and coach Lori Sugarman-Li and Stacy discuss the invisible labor and mental and emotional load of running a household and family that often falls on women and mothers. Lori’s strategy relies on making the division of labor a family affair, determining priorities together, and ensuring everyone also has an equal amount of rest and time for things that bring them joy. Find Lori Sugarman-Li: OurHomeOurPride.com Instagram.com/ourhomeourpride Linkedin.com/in/lori-sugarman-li-50...

May 03, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 111

Bonus: Global Education Justice w/ Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor

Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor join Stacy to discuss their new book, Defiant Dreams, which shares Sola’s journey from Afghan refugee to quantum information researcher at a highly regarded education institution in the US. They share how education can be used as a weapon of resistance and liberation and the great power of stories and awareness for us all. Find Sola Mahfouz & Malaina Kapoor: DefiantDreams.com Instagram.com/solamahfouz Facebook.com/people/Defiant-Dreams/100094264921467 YouTube....

Apr 30, 202436 min

Episode 110: The Cave, How a Pediatrician Helped Save Syrians and Herself w/ Dr. Amani Ballour

Pediatrician and advocate Dr. Amani Ballour joins Stacy to share about her life growing up in Syria, fighting her own revolution, and the lessons of overcoming the odds in a war-torn country. Her story has been shared in both the award-winning documentary and newest memoir, The Cave, where she became the first and only woman to manage a hospital in Syria. Dr. Ballour’s experiences underscore the critical issues faced by civilians in war zones and she and Stacy discuss what we as individuals can ...

Apr 26, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 110

Bonus: What's the Deal with NAD+ Boosters?

As a bonus follow-up to Episode 109, Aging Well(ness): Regenerative Medicine , Stacy shares what's she's learned about NAD+, an essential coenzyme found in all living cells, and why the FDA issued a stop-sell on dietary supplement boosters containing NMN. Stacy walks through her process in considering supplements in her own life. Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview . Your subscript...

Apr 19, 202429 min

Episode 109: Aging Well(ness), Regenerative Medicine w/ Dr. Khoshal Latifzai

Co-founder of Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Khoshal Latifzai talks to Stacy about empowering one’s own biology to heal itself through the scope of regenerative medicine. Dr. Latifzai stresses a wholistic approach to longevity, aging well, and living a full and capable life. Find Dr. Latifzai: RMRM.com Instagram.com/rmrmboulder Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview . Your ...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 109

Episode 108: Ayurvedic Self-Care w/ Dr. Shivani Gupta, PhD

Ayurvedic expert and author Dr. Shivani Gupta talks to Stacy about fusing Eastern and Western practices to help bridge the gap between our hectic modern lives and applications of conscious living. Dr. Shivani gives us a crash course in Ayurveda and the ways we can all use these ancient practices to take better care of our body, mind, and spirit. Find Dr. Shivani: ShivaniGupta.com Facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta Instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ Youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta Tiktok.com/@dr.shivanigupta ...

Apr 12, 202444 minSeason 3Ep. 108

Episode 107: Do I Need a Doula and What Do They Do? w/ Bianca Sprague

Doula and founder of Bebo Mia, Bianca Sprague, and Stacy have a conversation about the role of doulas in the birthing experience, the mental wellness of everyone involved, and equitable access to perinatal care. It's because of traumatic birth stories like Stacy's that Bianca strives to provide emotional, physical, and informational care and bring back autonomy to make sure people feel empowered in their birth, whatever that looks like. Find Bianca: BeboMia.com Facebook.com/bebomiainc Instagram....

Apr 05, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 107

Bonus: Meditation for Skeptics w/ Murray Hidary

In this special bonus episode, multi-disciplinary artist Murray Hidary introduces Stacy to his immersive musical meditation experience, MindTravel, which creates space and permission to feel, connect and explore. Prepare to relax, listen, and open yourself and your mind. Find Murray: MindTravel.com Instagram.com/murrayhidary Instagram.com/mindtravelmusic Facebook.com/mindtravelmusic Youtube.com/@mindtravelmusic6856 Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you h...

Apr 02, 202427 min

Episode 106: Busting Period Myths & FAQs w/ Kate Morton of Funk It Wellness

Hormone Dietician Kate Morton talks to Stacy about the “seasons” of the menstrual cycle, the nutrients that can help support hormones, and all things menstrual care, inside and out. Find Kate: FunkItWellness.com Instagram.com/carbsandkate Period Chats - A Hormone Wellness Podcast Kate is generously offer listeners 20% off at Funk It Wellness using code WHOLEVIEW! Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 106

Episode 105: Preserving Patient Relationships Within Modern Medicine w/ Dr. Alan Lindemann & Diane Haugen

Dr. Alan Lindemann and Diane Haugen join us with insights from rural American in navigating our healthcare system. Dr. Lindemann and Diane have been long-time advocates for consumer action for quality healthcare, exposing the burden of insurance companies, and are passionate about the relationship between direct primary care physicians and patients. Find Dr. Lindemann: RuralDocAlan.com LindemannMD.com Facebook.com/RuralDocAlanL Twitter.com/ruraldocalan Instagram.com/ruraldocalan Youtube.com/@Rur...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 105

Bonus: Catching Up with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne joins to share her journey since Episode 500. Stacy and Sarah share their shifts in food and nutrition philosophies, updates on how to view new science, mental health, parenting, and beyond! Spoiler Alert: Sarah’s still doing her 4-mile dog hikes in the morning! Find Sarah: Nutrivore.com Facebook.com/drsarahballantyne Instagram.com/drsarahballantyne Threads.net/@drsarahballantyne Tiktok.com/@drsarahballantyne Youtube.com/c/drsarahballantyne Pre-order Dr. Sarah's book Nutrivo...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 13 min

Episode 104: Body Image through a Social Justice Lens w/ Summer Innanen & Danni Adams

Body image coaches Danni Adams and Summer Innanen talk to Stacy about why a social justice lens and intersectionality cannot be separated from the concept of body image in world where beauty standards are all rooted in systems of oppression. Danni and Summer share their own experiences of beauty, why practicing community care is also self-care, and give us plenty of resources to get started on our own journey. Find Summer: BodyImageCoachCertification.com SummerInnanen.com Facebook.com/SummerInna...

Mar 15, 202452 minSeason 3Ep. 104

Episode 103: Sex Cells, Overcoming Bias in Women's Healthcare w/ Phyllis Greenberger

A driving force in women's health policy and research for over 25 years, Phyllis Greenberger, MSW joins Stacy to share about her incredible work, discuss women in clinical trials, and give us a sneak peak about her new book focused on getting the scientific and medical world to recognize that women are unique. Pre-order Phyllis' book Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women's Healthcare : https://amzn.to/49VCBHl (releases April 2). Don’t forget to subscribe to this chann...

Mar 08, 202454 minSeason 3Ep. 103

Bonus: Plastic Nano & Micro Particles in Water w/ Healthline’s Dr. Jenny Yu

Plastic in our water?! Dr. Jenny Yu of Healthline joins Stacy on this bonus episode to breakdown the latest research that has come out about micro- and nano plastics found in our water and beyond. Dr. Yu explains what we do and don’t know, why this information matters, and what we can do to feel empowered in the decisions we make about our personal care. Find Dr. Yu: Healthline.com Instagram.com/healthline Twitter.com/healthline Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything....

Mar 05, 202435 min

Episode 102: Passion Struck, Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life w/ John Miles

Veteran, podcast host, and author John Miles joins Stacy to talk about imagining our own futures and taking action to get there, and changing the narrative of “failure” through cognitive restructuring. John shares stories from his new book that contributed to his 12 principles of mindset and behavior shifts to help us all unlock our purpose and ignite our most intentional life. Find John at JohnRMiles.com and grab his new book, Passion Struck, at https://amzn.to/3OR0s2Z . Don’t forget to subscri...

Mar 01, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Bonus: Self Care & Emotional Fitness Skills w/ Nataly Kogan

On this special bonus episode to close out this month of (self) love, author Nataly Kogan talks to Stacy about tapping into your happier self, working out our emotional fitness skills, and creating a daily practice of self-compassion, gratitude, and acceptance. Find Nataly: NatalyKogan.com Happier.com Instagram.com/natalykogan The Awesome Human Journal, https://amzn.to/3SNKIju Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, ch...

Feb 27, 202439 min

Episode 101: Menstrual Cycle Phases & Cellular Health w/ Dr. Bill Rawls

Retired OB/GYN and author Dr. Bill Rawls joins Stacy to explain why staying healthy at the most basic level, our cells, benefits our overall health, immunity, and hormones. We also dive into the what, how, and why of each phase of the menstrual cycle and the roles of estrogen and progesterone during this complex process. Find Dr. Rawls: RawlsMD.com VitalPlan.com Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon....

Feb 23, 202455 minSeason 3Ep. 101

100th Episode Special: Behind the Scenes

On this very special and celebratory 100th episode of Season 3 of The Whole View, Stacy’s husband, Matt McCarry, takes over as host! He talks to Stacy about her 12-year podcasting career, lessons learned in interviewing, highlights of the show, and what success looks like for her. A big thank you to all of the listeners, whether this is your first episode or 100th! We wouldn’t be here without you. Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com ! If you haven't yet unlocke...

Feb 16, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 100
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