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We take a look back at the amazing year we had in 2025 and all the wonderful guests, highlight some our favorite moments!
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Ready to ditch the fads and build a REAL wellness blueprint that actually works â body, mind and soul? In this power-packed episode of The Healthy Pod, I sit down with integrative-health powerhouse Sara Starkoff Green â the woman behind 200+ South-Florida wellness events a year, and Wellness Consultant at Marcus Institute of Integrative Health | Florida Atlantic University.
Sara blends evidence-backed medicine, movement, mindfulness, and real-life empathy to create sustainable, high-vibe routines for busy women everywhere. We dive deep into:
⢠What âhigh-vibe wellnessâ actually means (beyond buzzwords)
⢠How to meet yourself where you are and still level up your health
⢠Wake-up rituals, stress resets, nervous-system hacks, and metabolic clarity
⢠A live âBuild-Your-Vibe Blueprintâ game â practical, quick, and totally doable
⢠Saraâs top 5 takeaways: easy shifts with major results
If youâre tired of trend-chasing and ready for real, smart tools that honor your body AND your schedule â press play. Youâll leave with a blueprint, not a to-do list.
⨠Connect with Sara:
Instagram: @sarastarkoffgreen ďżź
Learn about her work & events: Marcus Institute of Integrative Health (FAU) â Team Page ďżź
Explore integrative health services & community events: FAU Marcus Institute Events & Services ďżź
Letâs build that blueprint, glow from the inside out â and show up as the strongest, most vibrant version of YOU. đđĽ -
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This episode was NOT the plan đ
Pro Immune stormed The Healthy Pod and unloaded a wild, science-packed masterclass on immune health.
I thought I was hosting this thingâŚ
Turns out, I was basically a guest â taking notes right alongside you.
And honestly? Iâm not even mad.
Joseph from Best Immune Support took over and broke down:
⢠Why most people totally misunderstand immune health đ¤Ż
⢠The real levers that strengthen or sabotage immunity
⢠The gut + hormone + metabolism connection (itâs deeper than you think)
⢠Daily immune rituals that actually make a difference
⢠Myth-busting moments that will change how you support your body
If youâre ready to get your mind blown about immune health, buckle up â this one is PACKED. đĽ
You will never think about your immune system the same way again.
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âŹď¸ Tune in now + tag us with your biggest âWTF â I never knew thatâ moment!đĽ -
What if feeling better didnât start with another dietâŚ
but with changing whatâs around you?
In this feel-good, eye-opening episode of The Healthy Pod, I sit down with the founders of Non Toxic Bitch, Adi and Elana. Non Toxic Bitch is helping women (and men ;) clean up the hidden toxins in their daily environment â so their bodies, hormones, and families can finally thrive.
Together we break down:
⢠why everyday products can quietly stall weight loss, energy, gut health, and mood
⢠how the toxic load from our home, food packaging, and beauty routine adds up
⢠the easiest, highest-impact swaps that make a difference right away
⢠how small changes can ripple into big improvements for the whole family â from fewer headaches and allergies to better sleep and calmer moods
No perfection. No overwhelm.
Just realistic steps every woman can start today â like:
⢠switching to safer cleaning basics
⢠choosing fragrance-free where it matters most
⢠using glass or stainless over plastics
⢠improving the air you breathe and the water you drink
⢠knowing what labels and ingredients to scan for
This episode is the ultimate âclean-girl upgradeââŚ
but with a healthier home, happier hormones, and a glow everyone notices.
If youâve ever thought:
âIâm doing all the right things â why donât I feel better yet?â
âŚthis conversation might be your missing link.
Explore Non Toxic Bitch resources and wellness offerings:
https://hoo.be/nontoxicbitch
Connect with Non Toxic Bitch on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nontoxicbitch?igsh=NmNkMGtmMTg2cGg=
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In this high-impact trend forecasting episode, Nicole reveals exactly whatâs coming in health, wellness, weight loss, peptides, and female optimization in 2026 â powered by global research, industry intelligence, and her previous career leading trend and innovation strategy for billion-dollar brands.
This episode breaks down the next wave of womenâs health â from metabolic personalization and peptide expansion to microbiome intelligence, female-focused longevity, cellular youth practices, AI-driven biohacking, stress biology, and the prevention revolution thatâs rewriting the wellness economy.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve in womenâs health⌠this is your 2026 briefing.
Youâll Learn:
⨠The 7 health megatrends shaping 2026
⨠Why peptides are entering their âmass adoption momentâ
⨠How AI will personalize metabolism, hormones & nutrition
⨠Why stress, inflammation & the nervous system are the NEW weight-loss frontier
⨠How the microbiome will influence hormones, mood & cravings
⨠The rise of cellular youth & prevention-as-luxury.
⨠What women REALLY want from wellness in 2026
This is your insider roadmap â from a wellness futurist whoâs scoured the research so you donât have to. 1 Mintel â 2026 Global Beauty & Personal Care Trend Predictions
https://www.mintel.com/insights/beauty-and-personal-care/beauty-trends/
2 McKinsey & Company â Future of Wellness Report
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/future-of-wellness-trends
3 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) â Worldwide Fitness Trends 2026
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Nicole Talks Some "S$*t in this one! In todayâs hilariously honest and science-backed episode, Nicole dives into the wildly underestimated superpower of womenâs health: fibre.
Yes⌠fibre.
The nutrient thatâs quietly balancing your hormones, feeding your microbiome, stabilizing your blood sugar, improving your cycle, reducing cravings, boosting fat loss, and keeping your GLP-1 journey smooth and drama-free.
If your digestion, mood, cravings, skin, or cycle feel âoff,â this is your sign.
Inside this episode youâll discover:
-Why fibre is having a MAJOR wellness glow-up
- How constipation contributes to estrogen dominance, PMS, breakouts & weight gain
-Why GLP-1 users must increase fibre
- How your gut controls 95% of your serotonin
- Easy hacks to âfibre-maxxâ without eating like a sad rabbit
Get ready to laugh, learn, and text a friend asking,
âSis, howâs your fibre game?â
Research Links Mentioned
Gutâbrainâhormone axis:
Serotonin & gut connection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6469457/
Fibre & microbiome diversity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723444/
Estrogen detox & fibre:
Estrogen reabsorption & bowel transit: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28507050/
Blood sugar & fibre:
Glycemic control & soluble fibre: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23885994/
GLP-1 + digestion science:
GLP-1 and gastric emptying: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5753953/ -
If youâve ever thought âIâm doing everything right⌠but nothing is working,â this episode will change your life.
Nicole uncovers the truth behind why women feel stuck â the under-eating, cortisol overload, gut dysfunction, hormonal chaos, and metabolic shutdown that diets never address.
This is the real reason your body wonât budge, and why Supernova, her signature metabolic reset, has transformed the lives of women who tried EVERYTHING.
In this episode youâll learn:
đĽ The metabolic mistakes women donât know theyâre making
đĽ Why your body isnât fighting you â itâs protecting you
đĽ How peptides, hormones, gut health, and nervous system support create REAL change
đĽ The three-tier Supernova framework that rebuilds your metabolism from the inside out
đĽ The emotional identity shift that makes weight loss actually stick
đĽ Ready to reset your metabolism, hormones & energy. Research Links Mentioned: Female metabolism, stress & hormones:
Cortisol + metabolism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9210491/
Under-eating & metabolic slowdown: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31393461/
GLP-1 + metabolic health: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183
Peptides & mitochondrial function:
MOTS-C metabolic effects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25628363/
CJC-1295 + growth hormone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16319692/
NAD+ in aging & metabolism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7231944/
Gut, hormones & estrogen clearance:
Gut-liver-estrogen axis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5517031/ -
Forget what youâve been told about calories, willpower, and chasing skinny. In this bold and unfiltered conversation, Nicole Pekerman sits down with Thinnr co-founder Mathew Melnick to expose the outdated weight loss myths keeping women stuckâphysically, emotionally, and metabolically.
Together, they reveal how Thinnr uses homeopathic medication combined with nutrition coaching and metabolic rebalancing to deliver real, sustainable weight lossâwithout relying on restrictive dieting or stimulant-based pills. This isnât just another program. Itâs a complete shift in how we approach health, hormones, hunger, and healing.
Youâll hear the surprising science behind how Thinnr supports insulin sensitivity, reawakens a sluggish metabolism, and retrains your body to trust food again. If youâve tried everything, felt broken by the scale, or want a solution thatâs both natural and effective, this is your episode.
đ Join the free Thinnr webinar June 4 2025 7pm and learn how the program works here:https://bit.ly/4dwnpmZ -
Everything you need to know about GLP-1's - What is it? How does it work? The benefits, side effects and what you need to know to be successful- Let's GO! For more check out our insta on @healthcollective_usa
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TikTok told you to tape your mouth shut, buy a red lamp, and sip a magnesium mocktail
before bed. But does any of it actually work? Nicole unpacks the sleepmaxxing craze with humor,
science, and some late-night honesty. From hormones and hot flashes to gadgets and glow, hereâs the
truth about hacking your sleep â plus the peptide sneak peek that might replace melatonin gummies one day. -
Peptides arenât steroids, theyâre your girl gang in a vial. NAD is the hype girl with endless
energy, BPC is the healer who brings soup, GHK is the glam queen, and Retatrutide? Sheâs
BeyoncĂŠ-level iconic. Nicole serves up the science, the sass, and the secrets to glowing skin, faster
recovery, and weight loss that feels effortless. Call it hot girl healing â peptide style. -
Forget the âone-size-fits-allâ GLP-1 trend â weâre talking microdosing. Tiny doses, big
results. Less nausea, more glow, and actually sustainable. Nicole (aka your Peptide Princess) breaks
down how microdosing changes cravings, clears brain fog, lowers inflammation, and protects your
heart + kidneys without wrecking your vibe. Spoiler: smaller is smarter. -
Friendship is medicine, but not all friendships are created equal. đ In this episode weâre diving deep into the power of female friendships â from the science that shows your besties can literally help you live longer to the drama of toxic circles and what it means to be the âfringe friend.â Expect laughs, truth bombs, and practical tips to help you find your people, protect your peace, and build a sisterhood that lifts you higher. â¨
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Is your sex drive the ultimate health check? đ Therapist Rachael Goodman joins me for a bold, unfiltered convo on why âif youâre not horny, youâre not healthy.â Weâll unpack how stress, hormones, and even your morning routine can turn the volume up (or down) on desire. Plus, why pleasure isnât a luxury â itâs a responsibility. This oneâs spicy, science-backed, and might just change how you think about health forever. đĽ Find Rachel rglifecoach.com, leveluptherapy.ca @goodman_rach on Instagram
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In this inspiring episode of The Healthy Pod, Nicole sits down with Michelle Tegolaâbrand builder, social media strategist, wife, mom, and breast cancer survivor. Michelle shares her remarkable journey of converting to Judaism, finding true partnership, and navigating lifeâs biggest challenges with resilience, faith, and love. From building a personal brand that connects deeply online, to leaning on her community and her husband during her health journey, Michelleâs story is one of reinvention, strength, and authenticity. Find Michelle and Reyna of judea on instagram @reynaofjudea @iammichelletegola www.reynaofjudea.com
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Women over 40 arenât fading â weâre thriving. From Bethenny Frankelâs raw realness to the reality of mean moms in adulthood, this episode is about finding freedom in authenticity, owning your runway, and refusing to let judgment dim your light. Nicole also unpacks summerâs pop culture headlines: Sydney Sweeneyâs denim backlash, and the Bezos-SĂĄnchez Venice spectacle
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Season 2 kicks off with some real talk: I was burnt out. Like, skin cancer surgery + motherhood judgment + broken bones burnt out. So I took a break. In this episode, I talk about pulling back from social media, focusing on family, and finding inspiration again through travel, nature, and even BeyoncĂŠ. Think of this as your permission slip to hit reset whenever you need it.
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What if the most healing thing you could do⌠was laugh?
In this episode of The Healthy Pod, Nicole Pekerman sits down with Limore Twena â breast cancer thriver, truth-teller, and author of the bold new audiobook Aggressive Positivity. With honesty and humor, Limore shares what it really means to find strength in your struggle â and why she believes vulnerability and laughter belong in the same sentence.
Youâll hear:
⢠How Limore turned a breast cancer diagnosis into a book full of wit, wisdom, and glitter
⢠Her most powerful quotes from Aggressive Positivity â and the stories behind them
⢠A few hilarious rapid-fire wellness games you wonât want to miss
Whether youâre going through something hard or just need a reminder that joy can coexist with pain, this episode will lift you up â and make you laugh out loud.
đ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream.
đ Get the book: https://a.co/d/hfGG6IO or listen to the audiobook https://open.spotify.com/show/3tqAqGjPeIUt5TXbfHdKRa?si=0NsXb1qESoumrEZ4yDkW9w
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Forget what youâve been told about calories, willpower, and chasing skinny. In this bold and unfiltered conversation, Nicole Pekerman sits down with Thinnr co-founder Mathew Melnick to expose the outdated weight loss myths keeping women stuckâphysically, emotionally, and metabolically.
Together, they reveal how Thinnr uses homeopathic medication combined with nutrition coaching and metabolic rebalancing to deliver real, sustainable weight lossâwithout relying on restrictive dieting or stimulant-based pills. This isnât just another program. Itâs a complete shift in how we approach health, hormones, hunger, and healing.
Youâll hear the surprising science behind how Thinnr supports insulin sensitivity, reawakens a sluggish metabolism, and retrains your body to trust food again. If youâve tried everything, felt broken by the scale, or want a solution thatâs both natural and effective, this is your episode.
đ Join the free Thinnr webinar June 4 2025 7pm and learn how the program works here:https://bit.ly/4dwnpmZ -
Tired, wired, and wondering if your best days are behind you? Think again.
In this powerhouse episode of The Healthy Pod, Nicole Pekerman sits down with Julian Brassâformer media mogul turned wellness coach and the unapologetic force behind the movement F*cking Fit Over 40. Heâs here to blow up the myth that men in their 40s have to settle for brain fog, belly fat, or burnout.
Together, they get real about:
⢠Why so many high-achieving men are secretly strugglingâand how to turn it around
⢠The real reason you canât stay consistent with your workouts (hint: itâs not discipline)
⢠How anxiety isnât weaknessâitâs your body screaming for change
⢠Simple daily rituals to reset your energy, hormones, and mindset
⢠What Julian did to rebuild his body and purpose after walking away from the hustle life
If you feel like youâre losing your edge, this episode gives you the tools to reclaim it.
Plus: lightning-round games, hot takes on wellness trends, and why saying âIâm fineâ is officially canceled.Follow Julian Brass:
⢠Instagram: @julianbrass
⢠Website: julianbrass.com
⢠YouTube: Julian Brass
⢠Facebook: facebook.com/julianbrass
⢠Book: Own Your Anxiety on Amazon - Laat meer zien
