Why Blood Work is Your Best Tool for Longevity
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We Bought Our Gravestone
The concept of memento mori —remembering that we are mortal—is often viewed as morbid or macabre. But for those who embrace it, acknowledgin...
Northern Italian Cuisine (Part 4): Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu
While Southern Italy is the land of sun-drenched tomatoes and olive oil, Northern Italy offers a completely different culinary landscape. Ch...
Italian Cuisine (Part 3): Beans, Biscotti, Bread… and Olive Oil of Tuscany
This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Our culinary tour...
Italian Cuisine (Part 2): Forests, Farms, and Funghi of Central Italy
Our culinary tour of Italy continues as we head into Central Italy, a region defined by rolling hills, ancient forests, and a deep agricultu...
Italian Cuisine (Part 1): Pizza, Pasta, and Produce of Southern Italy
When many Americans think of Italian food, they immediately picture heavy, meat-laden dishes like chicken parmigiana, spaghetti and meatball...
How to Create a Pollinator Sanctuary in Your Own Backyard
Pollinators are in serious decline—from monarch butterflies to native bees—and the consequences are profound, and in today’s episode, we tal...
Should You Get a DEXA Scan?
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Bone Health at Every Age (Part 1: Nutrition & Hormones)
In today’s episode, we talk about why bone density begins to decline and what actually builds strong, resilient bones — at every age and eve...
History’s Romantic Foods from Chocolate to Pomegrantes
In today’s episode, we look at why Valentine’s Day—long before chocolates and cards—was rooted in the natural world and inspired by birds! A...
The Language of Menopause
Before we talk about symptoms, hormones, or interventions we have to examine the words we use to describe women, aging, and the most natural...
The Vegan Purity Trap: How Some Vegans Lose the Plot
What does it actually mean to be vegan? For most people, the answer is simple—until it isn’t. This week on Food for Thought (celebrating 20...
Dry January and Cold Plunges: The Ancient Practice of Doing Hard Things
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Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (Rebroadcast)
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Celebrating Soy: The Science and Health Benefits of Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame
As part of our deeper series on protein, perimenopause, and hormone health, this episode kicks off a multi-part exploration of soy—one of th...
Building Strength and Muscle: Protein Intake, Protein Timing, and Lifting Heavy Sh*t
In this episode, we return to protein —this time looking at how to use it strategically to build and maintain muscle, especially as we age (...
Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and The Truth About Seed Oils
In this episode of Food for Thought , we’re separating fact from fear when it comes to omega-3s, omega-6s, and seed oils. I share what I’ve...
How Not to Be Cynical About the World—and Be Calmer, Happier, and More Hopeful
In this episode, I share why I’ve been off mainstream media (and feel calmer, clearer, and more engaged), how I stay informed on my terms, a...
Time is Passing. How Do You Want to Spend It?
You may not know this, but I’m a huge Lord of the Rings fan—both the novels and the film—and this episode springs from one of the most power...
Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough
In this updated episode of Food for Thought—Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain (and Get Enough!)—we talk about these incredibly impor...