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Your doctor says your blood sugar is normal, so you assume everything is fine. But what if your body is already showing signs of insulin resistance and your routine blood tests aren't catching it? Today, I break down what your blood sugar numbers actually reveal, the critical markers most doctors aren't testing, and how to spot metabolic dysfunction before it develops into something more serious.

Here's what we discuss in today's episode:

Why normal blood sugar doesn't necessarily mean you're metabolically healthy

The overlooked blood test that may reveal insulin resistance years before your glucose rises

What your fasting glucose, insulin, and A1c numbers actually mean and what to look for

How sleep, stress, meal timing, and even the order you eat your food can affect blood sugar

The surprising signs of insulin resistance, even in people who appear thin and healthy

Simple changes you can make today to improve your metabolic health

Insulin resistance can develop silently for years before showing up on a standard blood test. The sooner you understand what's happening in your body, the sooner you can take action. And the good news is that many of the most powerful ways to improve your metabolic health start with simple, everyday habits.

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0:00 Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance

3:09 How Glucose and Insulin Work

8:13 Why Normal Glucose Can Mislead

19:24 Meals, Spikes, and Metabolism

29:03 Skinny Fat and Hidden Risk

38:14 Rapid Fire Blood Sugar Questions

How well is your brain aging? Your birthday tells you one thing, but your brain may tell a different story.

Today, I’m talking with neuroscientist Paul Thompson, PhD, whose work with the global ENIGMA Consortium is revealing how brain health connects to what’s happening throughout your body. We get into what brain scans can tell us and why those findings matter to you.

We discuss:

What your “brain age” means and how it can differ from your actual age

Why your metabolic health deserves attention when you’re struggling with mood or memory

How sleep and nutrition support your brain’s ability to function and recover

What having an Alzheimer’s risk gene does, and doesn’t, tell you about your future

How brain scans, blood tests, and AI could help identify the right treatment for you

It’s so exciting to see researchers like Paul looking across thousands of brain scans and uncovering connections between the health of the body and the brain. For me, it opens up a bigger conversation about how we care for ourselves and how our everyday habits can help protect our memory and support our mood as we age.

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2:50 Enigma and Brain Mapping

10:30 Psychiatry Meets Brain Biology

18:35 The Brain-Body Connection

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31:30 Brain Age and Biomarkers

36:59 Sleep, Nutrition, and Recovery

47:38 A Case of Brain Repair

52:50 Genes, Risk, and Protection

59:15 Brain Charts and Diagnostics

1:12:26 AI for Alzheimer’s Disease

1:20:06 Imaging and Prevention

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Boham, Medical Director of the UltraWellness Center, to explore why breast cancer develops, the hidden factors that may influence your risk, and what you can do to be proactive about prevention—not just early detection.

Here's what we discuss in today's episode:

Why breast cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women

The overlooked factors that may influence breast cancer risk beyond genetics and family history

How your gut health, hormones, and environmental exposures may be connected to breast cancer

What women should know about hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer risk

The screenings, tests, and everyday habits that can help you take a more proactive approach to breast health

While we can't prevent every case of breast cancer, there are meaningful steps we can take to influence our health. Understanding your individual risk and addressing the factors within your control can help you make more informed decisions about prevention and long-term wellness.

Resources Mentioned

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (National Cancer Institute)

Dr. Boham's book, Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer

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What if the fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and cravings you've accepted as normal are actually signs that something you're eating isn't working for your body? You may not realize how much your food is affecting you until you change it. In this episode, I break down why I created the 10-Day Detox, what happens inside your body when you remove common dietary triggers, and how just 10 days can reveal important clues about your health.

Here's what we discuss in today's episode:

Why you might feel tired, bloated, or foggy even when you think you're eating healthy

The surprising changes that can happen inside your body in just 10 days

Why the first few days of a dietary reset can be the hardest—and what happens next

The common foods that may be quietly contributing to inflammation, cravings, and metabolic dysfunction

What to eat during the 10-Day Detox and how to reintroduce foods afterward to identify your personal triggers

The goal isn't another restrictive diet or a quick fix for weight loss. It's to understand how food affects your body. When you start connecting what you eat with how you feel, you gain the information you need to make better decisions for your long-term health.

Resources Mentioned:

Explore my 10-Day Detox, including recipes and meal plan, group coaching, and a supportive community: https://10daydetox.com Start your detox anytime! Complete Program members can also join our next group detox in January 2027.

The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet by Dr. Mark Hyman

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A normal mammogram can bring a real sense of relief. But when it comes to understanding your breast cancer risk, what else should you know?

Today, I’m joined by OB/GYN and SHE MD podcast co-host Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi. Helping women get answers about their health has been central to her work for decades. Yet when she faced her own breast cancer diagnosis, she experienced the same dismissal so many of her patients had described.

You’ll learn:

How to understand your breast cancer risk, even without a family history

What to ask about your breast density and screening options

Why irregular cycles, acne, and weight changes may be connected

Why painful periods shouldn’t be something you simply learn to live with

How to approach hormone replacement therapy with your personal risks and needs in mind

Dr. Aliabadi made a point that really stayed with me. Understanding your health is part of advocating for yourself. You don’t need to have every answer. But knowing what to ask and having a doctor who listens to what you’re experiencing can help you make more informed decisions about your care.

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(0:00) Dense Breasts and Missed Cancers

(3:02) Breast Cancer Risk and Dismissal

(8:41) Thaïs Aliabadi’s Diagnosis Story

(14:08) Mammograms, Density, and Better Screening

(20:58) Genetic Testing and Polygenic Risk

(24:17) Metabolic Health and Cancer Risk

(30:01) Dismissed Women and Pelvic Ultrasound

(35:32) PMOS, Insulin Resistance, and Inflammation

(48:08) Lowering Risk Through Lifestyle

(53:48) Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer

(59:03) PMDD, Dismissal, and Women’s Health