The Healthspan Collective

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  Diet Culture, Body Image in Pregnancy, and Building Habits That Actually Last with Chloe Parsons 18.08.2026 1h 25min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Chloe Parsons, known as @averagefitfluencer, Weight Watchers coach and former ambassador, for one of the most refreshingly honest conversations about diet culture, body image, and what it actually takes to build a healthy relationship with food. Chloe has tried it all, from HCG and keto to Atkins and South Beach, and after years of losing and regaining weight, she found something that actually stuck, and it was not another restrictive diet.Chloe shares how losing 60 pounds before her wedding, regaining it, and then rebuilding her confidence shaped her entire approach to coaching, and how pregnancy brought all of those old fears around weight gain and control rushing back. This conversation is warm, funny, and deeply relatable for any woman who has ever felt like her worth was tied to the number on a scale.What We Cover:Why restrictive dieting always failed and what finally made the differenceHow Weight Watchers shifted Chloe's mindset from restriction to balance and adding foodsPregnancy body image, weight gain fears, and how the second trimester changed everythingPractical habits like building balanced plates and the proffee protein coffee hackSelf-compassion over all-or-nothing thinking and how to coach yourself through hard momentsModeling a healthy relationship with food and movement for the next generationMeeting Oprah, running the NYC Marathon, and the moments that defined Chloe's journeyChapters:00:36 Every Diet Era Chloe Has Tried and Why None of Them Stuck04:03 What Weight Watchers Actually Teaches and Why It Felt Different13:39 Learning to Eat Balanced Instead of Just Eating Less18:12 Losing 60 Pounds Before the Wedding and What Came After23:14 Pregnancy Weight Fears, Body Comparison, and Second Trimester Reset34:06 Meeting Oprah and the Weight Watchers World39:25 Practical Habits: Balanced Plates, Proffee, and Self-Compassion44:36 From Makeup Artist to Weight Watchers Coach53:41 GLP-1 Programs and Teaching Kids a Healthy Food Mindset01:08:26 Running the NYC Marathon and Why Lasting Change Happens Slowly
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  The Honest GLP-1 Episode: Microdosing, Ozempic Babies, and Postpartum Recovery with Dr. Faryal Farooqi 11.08.2026 1h 18min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Dr. Faryal Farooqi, longevity and functional medicine physician, to have one of the most nuanced and honest conversations about GLP-1 medications that exists right now. From why these drugs are being wildly overprescribed without proper patient planning, to the phenomenon of "Ozempic babies" and what the current data actually says about early pregnancy exposure, this episode cuts through the noise and gets into the details that most providers are not talking about.Dr. Farooqi shares how her practice approaches compounded microdosing with personalized follow-up to support muscle preservation, metabolic health, and long-term outcomes rather than just the number on the scale. Nicole also opens up about her own pregnancy thyroid experience and what changed after a dose adjustment, making this one of the most personal and clinically rich conversations the show has had. They also get into postpartum recovery, breastfeeding considerations, peptide stacking, aesthetic treatments, and supplement strategy for long-term health.What We Cover:- Why GLP-1s are overprescribed and what a responsible microdosing approach actually looks like- Ozempic babies explained: how improved metabolic function affects fertility and what early pregnancy exposure data shows- What happens to oral contraceptive absorption on GLP-1s and what women need to know before stopping- Postpartum recovery timelines, breastfeeding considerations, and returning to GLP-1s safely- Aesthetic treatments, peptide stacks, and skin tightening options postpartum- Dr. Farooqi's top five supplements and her approach to cycling for long-term metabolic healthChapters:00:16 Why GLP-1s Are Overprescribed and How Microdosing Changes the Picture04:06 Dr. Farooqi's Path Into Functional and Longevity Medicine09:12 Are GLP-1s Being Used Responsibly and What the Data Says14:40 Ozempic Babies, Fertility, and Birth Control Absorption Risk31:17 Trying to Conceive, Breastfeeding, and GLP-1 Safety38:04 Postpartum Recovery Timeline and Returning to Treatment44:23 Aesthetics, Skin Tightening, and Postpartum Body Changes52:48 Keto, Fasting, Ketones, and Stacking Treatments01:03:46 Peptide Stacks, Longevity Protocols, and Supplement Strategy01:11:44 Top Five Supplements, Hot Takes, and Wrap Up#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  Stop Doing Kegels: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Leticia Ory 04.08.2026 1h 19min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Dr. Leticia Ory, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Anatomy Pelvic Health, to cover everything women are not being told about their pelvic floor during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. From why leaking when you sneeze is not something you just have to live with, to what actually happens during pushing and how to reduce your risk of severe tearing, this is the conversation every pregnant and postpartum woman deserves to have before she ever steps into a delivery room.Dr. Ory brings both clinical depth and genuine warmth to a topic that still carries far too much silence and shame. She breaks down why Kegels are not always the answer, how your nervous system and posture affect your pelvic floor more than most people realize, and what postpartum recovery actually looks like when you have the right support from two weeks out through returning to running, lifting, and sex. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or just a woman with a body, this episode will change how you think about your core forever.What We Cover:🌿 What the pelvic floor actually is and why every woman benefits from knowing how to work with it🤰 How to prepare your body for birth, including pushing technique, positioning, and tearing prevention💨 Why Kegels can do more harm than good in pregnancy and what to focus on instead🩹 Postpartum rehab timelines, C-section recovery, prolapse, and how to return to exercise safely🧘 How breath, posture, nervous system regulation, and pressure management affect long-term pelvic health💕 Sexual health after birth: painful intercourse, dilators, orgasms, and when to bring in more supportChapters:00:00 What the Pelvic Floor Is and Why It Matters04:53 When to Start Pelvic Floor PT in Pregnancy07:01 Why Kegels Are Not Always the Answer13:06 Birth Prep, Pushing Technique, and Internal Assessment20:37 Pushing Positions, Tearing Risk, and Perineal Massage28:57 Early Postpartum Rehab and C-Section Recovery34:44 Prolapse, Pressure Management, and Core Rehab41:27 Ab Safety in Pregnancy and Postpartum Training Timelines45:42 Binders, Posture, Mom Butt, and Sciatica01:01:41 Sexual Health, Pain, Dilators, and Returning to Life#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  The Prepared Food Brand South Florida Can't Stop Talking About with Erin Leeds 28.07.2026 49min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Erin Leeds, founder and owner of Garden Butcher, a South Florida prepared food brand built on a simple but radical premise: real food, made fresh daily, with nothing you can't pronounce. No seed oils, no refined sugar, no additives or preservatives, just high quality locally sourced ingredients prepared with the same care a private chef would bring to your kitchen.Erin brings the kind of story that makes you root for someone immediately. A former D1 softball player turned London-trained chef, she built Garden Butcher out of a personal need as a busy mom who refused to compromise on what her family was eating. What started as private chef meal prep has grown into multiple South Florida locations with more on the way, and this conversation gets into exactly what it takes to scale a food business without ever cutting corners on quality.What We Cover:🥩 What makes Garden Butcher different and why no seed oils and no refined sugar actually matters💰 Why clean prepared food costs more and what you are actually paying for🌱 How Erin sources locally, works with multiple vendors, and keeps her menu seasonal and creative📍 The growth story behind Garden Butcher's South Florida expansion and what is coming next👩‍🍳 From D1 athlete to London chef to founder: the background that built this brand🧠 How Erin manages scaling a food business while raising four kids and what has changed the game for herChapters:00:00 What Garden Butcher Is and Why It Exists04:15 From D1 Athlete to London Trained Chef10:54 How Motherhood Inspired the Garden Butcher Model15:28 Why Clean Prepared Food Costs More18:09 Local Sourcing, Seasonal Menus, and Healthy Baking26:19 Going Viral and the Erewhon Moment31:16 From Private Chef to Storefront: Scaling the Brand33:45 The Commissary Kitchen and Expansion Plans37:19 The Hire That Changed Everything40:50 Wellness Routine, Entrepreneur Mindset, and Must Try Orders#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  The Mediterranean Diet Broke My Body" | Chief Nutrition Founder Veronika Larisova 21.07.2026 57min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and Chief Nutrition founder Veronika Larisova to challenge one of wellness culture's biggest blind spots: the idea that there's one right way to eat. Veronika makes the case for bio-individuality with the credibility of someone who learned it the hard way, developing bloating, amenorrhea, and osteopenia on a veggie-heavy Mediterranean approach before resolving her symptoms with a carnivore-style diet and collagen.Veronika brings scientific rigor and refreshing bluntness to the conversations that have gotten loudest and least useful online. From endurance running's hidden inflammatory load, to why Instagram and AI have made nutrition advice worse instead of better, to how U.S. and Australian food regulations produce genuinely different products on the shelf. She also shares the story behind Chief Nutrition, which began with an accidental invention: a "steak on the go" meat bar built for a jungle trek through Papua New Guinea.🧬 Why bio-individuality matters and the danger of one-size-fits-all diet advice🏃‍♀️ Endurance running's inflammatory load and why recovery and sleep are non-negotiable🥩 Her carnivore recovery story after bloating, amenorrhea, and osteopenia🧫 Organ-based supplements, collagen, and iron bioavailability versus synthetic options📱 How Instagram and AI misinformation are shaping nutrition advice, and how to read labels instead🌏 U.S. versus Australian food regulations, glyphosate, and what "clean ingredients" actually means💪 Women, hormones, carbs, and the fear of lifting heavyChapters:00:00 Running Inflammation, Food Labels, and the Bio-Individuality Warning01:20 Meet Veronika: From Dance to Running at 3104:11 The Papua New Guinea Trek and the Accidental Meat Bar08:18 Collagen, Organ Supplements, and Iron Bioavailability10:56 Plant-Based Pitfalls and Her Carnivore Recovery Story15:48 What She Eats Now and Building Chief Nutrition21:23 Instagram Misinformation and Why Diet Advice Needs Context26:33 Women, Hormones, Carbs, and the Fear of Lifting28:47 Skinny vs. Strong, Miami Fitness Culture, and U.S. vs. Australia34:31 What Successful Athletes Do Differently38:56 Gluten, Glyphosate, and Food Quality Australia vs. U.S.44:11 Alcohol and Pregnancy Reality Check46:28 Hot Takes Rapid Fire54:11 What's Next for Chief Nutrition and Wrap Up
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  The Unfiltered Career Advice You Actually Need with Nicole and Mackenzie 14.07.2026 1h 7min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran is joined by her sister and podcast producer Mackenzie for the first installment of a new series: Big Sister Advice. Think of it as the career conversation you wish you could have with an older sister who has already made the mistakes, learned the lessons, and figured out what actually moves the needle when you are just starting out.Nicole shares the unfiltered, practical career advice she wishes someone had handed her early on, from how to show up in a professional setting and dress for the job you want, to how to handle mistakes, ask for a raise, and make yourself genuinely irreplaceable. She also gets into the AI conversation nobody is having honestly enough, why stop-with-the-extremes is the single best advice she would give her younger self, and what it really takes to build a career that gives you an exceptional life.What We Cover:💼 Why you cannot be shy past a certain age and how to actually work on it👗 The rule of 3 for dressing professionally without losing your personal style🚀 What "act like the job you want" actually looks like in practice🤖 The honest truth about AI at work and why not using it is not a flex💸 How to ask for a raise the right way and what never to say in that meeting⚖️ Stop with the extremes: on dieting, working out, and the all-or-nothing trapChapters:00:00 The Mindset Behind an Exceptional Career03:09 Why You Cannot Be Shy and How to Fix It07:05 How to Sound Educated and Put Together at Work11:57 Dressing the Part: The Rule of 3 and Know Your Audience20:26 Act Like the Job You Want, Not the Job You Have24:11 Make Yourself Irreplaceable and Own Your Mistakes31:48 Promotions, Raises, and What Not to Say in That Meeting37:40 Hating Your First Job, Saying No, and Managing Your Time43:13 How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice01:00:07 Stop With the Extremes: Balance in Work, Food, and LifeFollow the sisters on social media! @nicolejdoran@mackenziepetersonn#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  Shame-Flammation, GLP1s, and Healing from the Inside Out with Dr. Will Cole 07.07.2026 1h 14min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine practitioner and bestselling author, to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic illness: shame. Dr. Cole introduces the concept of "shame-flammation," explaining how unresolved trauma, chronic stress, and adverse childhood experiences can trigger the same inflammatory pathways as gut dysfunction, toxins, and hormonal imbalances, and why no amount of supplements will fix a nervous system stuck in survival mode.Dr. Cole brings his signature blend of clinical depth and radical honesty to some of the most talked about and most misunderstood topics in functional medicine right now. From the rise of GLP-1s and what they might be doing to relationships and addiction patterns, to the overhyped parasite cleanse trend and the truth about MTHFR testing, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to what actually moves the needle on long term health.🔥 What "shame-flammation" is and how unresolved trauma silently drives chronic inflammation🧬 Hidden signs of metabolic dysfunction in people who appear outwardly healthy💉 GLP-1 agonists, dosing, lifestyle, and their surprising effects on addiction and relationships🧫 The real story on leaky gut, parasites, MTHFR, mold, EMFs, and tick-borne illness🌿 Tools for healing the emotional root of inflammation including EMDR, journaling, and vagal nerve work🤰 Postpartum depletion, autoimmunity, and what functional medicine still gets wrongChapters:00:00 What Is Shame-Flammation and Why It Matters04:34 Trauma, ACE Scores, and the Inflammation Connection09:06 Tools for Healing Shame and Regulating the Nervous System15:20 PCOS, PMOS, and the GLP-1 Conversation28:15 Hidden Metabolic Dysfunction in Healthy-Looking People33:59 Parasites, Leaky Gut, and the Trends Worth Being Skeptical Of41:47 Toxins, Mold, EMFs, and Tick-Borne Illness Explained44:41 MTHFR, Mast Cell, and Long COVID51:24 Postpartum Depletion and Celebrity Protocol Gone Wrong58:26 Rapid Fire Hot Takes and Nonnegotiables#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  Second Trimester Truths: Cravings, Body Image, and Personality Shifts 30.06.2026 1h 1min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down to share a real and honest second trimester pregnancy update at eighteen weeks with her sister and podcast producer, Mackenzie. Now visibly showing and feeling worlds better than she did during her first trimester, Nicole opens up about the mental and emotional shifts that come with this stage, including body image, weight gain outside of the belly, and learning to hold gratitude and discomfort at the same time.From cravings and brain fog to her current supplement stack and early thoughts on her birth plan, Nicole walks through everything that has surprised her so far, including symptoms no one warned her about and the unexpected kindness of strangers once you are visibly pregnant. She also gets into how pregnancy is reshaping her boundaries, her work delegation, her relationship, and the overwhelming world of strollers and nursery prep.What We Cover:🤰 An honest look at body image, weight gain, and why two things can be true at once💊 Her current supplement stack and what she added, removed, and kept through the second trimester🩺 Early birth plan thoughts, midwife versus doula, and her stance on induction and epidurals😴 Brain fog, energy shifts, and the symptoms that caught her completely off guard🍞 Why she is temporarily reintroducing gluten and her current cravings and favorite foods🛍️ Navigating strollers, nursery prep, and the overwhelm of baby gear shoppingChapters:00:00 Second Trimester Check In at 18 Weeks05:05 Feeling Like Herself Again09:23 Brain Fog, Nesting, and Baby Development13:26 Body Image and the Reality of Weight Gain19:24 Symptoms No One Warned Her About23:16 Supplements, PMOS, and What Changed27:15 Early Birth Plan Thoughts and Options33:09 Energy, Sleep, and New Boundaries36:19 Stroller Shopping and Nursery Overwhelm54:25 Rapid Fire: Cravings, Purchases, and AdviceFollow Nicole! @nicolejdoranFollow Mackenzie! @mackenziepetersonn
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  What a Plastic Surgeon with a Two Year Waitlist Wants You to Know with Dr. Miguel Mascaro 23.06.2026 1h 17min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Dr. Miguel Mascaro, board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the most sought-after facial rejuvenation specialists in the country, to pull back the curtain on what actually happens before, during, and after cosmetic procedures. With a two-year waitlist and a reputation for turning patients away when the timing or mindset isn't right, Dr. Mascaró brings a level of honesty to this conversation that is rare in the world of aesthetic medicine.From the real story behind "Ozempic face" to the nuances of deep plane facelifts, under-eye filler risks, and why social media has quietly reshaped what patients are asking for, Dr. Mascaró covers it all with clinical precision and refreshing candor. Whether you are curious about non-surgical tightening, considering a procedure, or simply want to understand your face better, this episode gives you the kind of education most consultations skip.What We Cover🔪 What "Ozempic face" actually is and how GLP-1 weight loss affects facial volume and surgical outcomes 💉 The truth about under-eye filler, waterlogging, migration, and when to stop ✨ CO2 laser resurfacing, downtime, pigmentation risks, and how to recover smarter 🤍 How to know if you are actually ready for a facelift and what separates a good candidate from a bad one 🧠 SMAS vs deep plane facelifts, neck anatomy, and why chin position changes everything 📱 How filters, celebrities, and social media have shifted beauty trends and what that means for your consultationChapters: 00:00 What Is Ozempic Face and Why It Matters 04:11 Red Flags Dr. Mascaro Watches for in Consultations 09:13 CO2 Lasers, Downtime, and Pigmentation Risks 16:45 Recovery Tools, Nutrition, and Fat Grafting with GLP-1s 24:40 Facelifts, Pain, Activity, and the Pregnancy Question 30:55 The Best Non-Surgical Tightening Options Compared 40:07 Young Facelift Culture and When It Actually Makes Sense 43:05 Neck Anatomy, Chin Position, and Submandibular Glands 50:31 How Social Media and Filters Are Changing Patient Requests 01:03:38 Under-Eye Filler, Deep Plane Explained, and Recovery Timelines#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  A Pharmacist's Holistic Guide to Hormones, Supplements, and Healing with Ariana Medizade 16.06.2026 53min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Ariana Medizade, a licensed pharmacist turned functional wellness educator, to explore what happens when conventional medicine leaves you with more questions than answers. Ariana shares how her own struggles with anxiety, hormonal imbalance, and post-birth control syndrome led her out of the traditional pharmacy world and into a space where medications and holistic remedies are no longer at odds.Ariana brings a rare perspective to the wellness conversation, one rooted in clinical training but driven by lived experience. She breaks down everything from histamine intolerance and chronic inflammation to GLP-1 activation, hair loss solutions, and the supplement industry's most overhyped products, all with the kind of nuance that only comes from someone who has stood on both sides of the prescription counter.What We Cover:🧪 What post-birth control syndrome actually does to your hormones, cycle, and mental health🌿 The five foundational supplements for chronic inflammation and how to know if yours are actually absorbing 🫧 Hidden signs of histamine intolerance that most people are mistaking for anxiety, bloating, or poor sleep 💊 How to think about medications and holistic remedies as tools that work together, not against each other 💇 The hair loss duo Ariana swears by and what minoxidil actually does to your follicles 🥒 Natural ways to activate GLP-1 and stabilize blood sugar without a prescriptionChapters:00:00 How One Pharmacist Stopped Trusting Only Prescriptions 08:46 What Birth Control Really Did to Her Hormones 11:17 The Stress-Prolactin Connection Nobody Talks About 17:06 Histamine Intolerance, COVID, and Chronic Inflammation 20:38 How to Know If Histamine Is Behind Your Symptoms 25:22 The Most Overhyped Supplements and What to Look For Instead 28:10 The Five Supplements She Recommends for Inflammation 32:03 Beauty, Lymphatics, and Natural Ways to Reduce Puffiness 41:15 Peptides, Minoxidil, and the Hair Growth Duo Worth Knowing 45:44 GLP-1s, PCOS, Berberine, and the Wellness Industry's Blind Spots#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  The Preservative-Free Skincare Revolution with Dr. Rod Garcia, Medical Director of Skin at Peace 09.06.2026 46min

  Follow us on instagram! @healthspancollective In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Dr. Rod Garcia, co-founder, formulator, and medical director of Skin at Peace, to challenge everything you think you know about clean skincare. Rod shares the origin story behind one of the most unconventional skincare brands on the market, a preservative-free, fresh-made subscription line that actually expires, built after watching his esthetician wife's skin react to products that were supposed to be good for her.Dr. Garcia brings a formulator's precision and a clinician's perspective to a conversation that cuts through the noise of the clean beauty world. He breaks down how preservatives disrupt the skin microbiome, why fragrance is one of the biggest red flags hiding in plain sight, and how chronic low-grade inflammation from everyday skincare could be the reason your skin never fully settles. From oil cleansing to vitamin C to barrier repair, this episode reframes what a truly supportive skincare routine actually looks like.What We Cover:🧴 Why preservative-free skincare and what it means for your skin microbiome 🌿 The four-product routine designed to calm, protect, and repair the barrier 🔍 How to spot greenwashing and read an ingredient label with confidence 🚫 The most common skincare habits silently causing chronic inflammation 🤰 Pregnancy-safe formulations and what makes a product truly non-irritating ☀️ The truth about mineral SPF and how to layer it into a simplified routineChapters: 00:00 Why Dr. Rod Garcia Made Skincare That Expires 02:01 The Rosacea Origin Story 07:05 How Chronic Inflammation Starts With Your Products 11:35 The Oil Cleanser and Toner Explained 16:42 Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and the Day Formula 18:41 Retinol Alternatives and the Night Cream 20:16 Preservatives, Microbiome and Clean Beauty Myths 29:46 The Gut, Skin and Inflammation Connection 37:36 How to Transition to an Oil Cleanser 40:16 SPF, Routine Tips and Where to Find Skin at Peace#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  How to Heal Acne and Eczema From the Inside Out with Katie Mckersie 02.06.2026 1h 5min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Katie McKersie, holistic nutritionist and skin health specialist, to explore what is really driving acne and eczema and why the answer almost always starts in the gut. Katie brings a deeply personal perspective to this conversation, having navigated severe acne, hair loss, hormonal disruption, and a lost period after coming off the birth control pill herself, and has since built her practice around helping others find the root cause rather than the quick fix.Katie breaks down the overlooked reality of post-birth control syndrome, explaining how the pill can quietly deplete key nutrients, disrupt gut bacteria, and throw hormones and thyroid function off balance long after discontinuation. She walks through the functional testing she uses with clients, the skincare reset that changed everything, and why healing the skin means healing the whole system first.🌿 What post-birth control syndrome actually is and how to recognize it🧪 The functional tests worth doing before any protocol or supplement 🦠 How gut dysbiosis and leaky gut show up on your skin ⚖️ Why restrictive diets and blind supplementation often make things worse 🧴 The caveman skincare method and how to reset your skin barrier 🩸 How stress, blood sugar, and seed oils are silently driving hormonal acneChapters: 00:00 What Birth Control Could Be Doing to Your Body 02:13 Katie's Post-Pill Journey 05:04 How the Gut Microbiome Crashes 10:30 Understanding Post-Birth Control Syndrome 16:21 Why Testing Beats Guesswork 29:40 Minerals, PCOS, and Hormonal Acne 37:21 Food, Dairy, Gluten and What Actually Matters 46:35 Seed Oils, Supplements and Skin 52:50 Why Healing Takes Time 55:12 Caveman Skincare and Sun ExposureConnect with Katie McKersie!🌐 www.holistico.ca🛍️ shopholistico.com📱 @katiemckersie 📱 @shopholistico#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  Your Energetic Blueprint: A Beginner's Guide to Human Design with Nicole Laino 26.05.2026 1h 5min

  Follow us on instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Nicole Laino, human design expert and coach, to explore one of the most powerful tools for self-understanding available today. Nicole Laino breaks down how human design can serve as an energetic blueprint, not a system for fixing yourself, but a framework for finally understanding why you're wired the way you are and how to work with that rather than against it.Nicole Laino brings both depth and accessibility to a system that can feel overwhelming at first glance. She walks through the foundations of human design, sharing how it weaves together ancient wisdom and modern science, from the I Ching and Kabbalah to quantum physics and astrology, and why that synthesis makes it such a uniquely complete map of the self. Whether you're completely new to human design or looking to go deeper, this conversation meets you where you are.What We Cover:🔮 What human design actually is and why it's not about changing yourself ⚡ The five energy types and how each one is designed to move through the world 🧭 How to use your strategy and authority to make aligned decisions in life and business 🌿 What burnout, over-giving, and people-pleasing look like through the lens of your type 👨‍👩‍👧 How human design can transform your relationships, parenting style, and team dynamics 📊 Where to start with your chart and how to approach it with curiosity instead of overwhelmChapters: 00:00 What Is Human Design? 03:04 Origins of the System 11:24 The Five Types Explained 19:36 Living in Alignment 28:32 Human Design in Relationships and Parenting 35:56 Profiles, Astrology, and Gene Keys 43:37 Work Styles, Boundaries, and Teams 56:48 Building Your Dream Team 01:02:10 Rapid Fire Takeaways 01:04:24 Where to Start and Next Steps#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  The Truth About Clean Beauty with Catherine Lockhart 19.05.2026 1h 7min

  Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Catherine Lockhart, clean beauty influencer, biohacker, and founder of Shelter Skin, to unpack why the wellness industry's most comforting labels are often its most misleading ones, and what it actually takes to build a truly low-tox life. Catherine's journey began not in a lab, but in a Sephora aisle, surrounded by fragrance-heavy products she trusted completely. It wasn't until she came off birth control and began suspecting undiagnosed PCOS that she started questioning everything she was putting on her body. What followed was a deep dive into ingredient literacy, regulatory gaps, and the quiet ways everyday products can disrupt hormones, trigger brain fog, and undermine the very health we're trying to protect. She's since channeled that knowledge into Shelter Skin, a bootstrapped clean beauty brand formulated with naturals and scented with real vanilla bean infusion, built from conviction, not trend.What we cover in this episode:🏷️ Why "clean," "non-toxic," and "naturally derived fragrance" are largely unregulated marketing terms and how to see through them 🌿 A practical low-tox roadmap: where to start, what to prioritize, and how to maintain an 80/20 balance in the real world 🧴 How to actually read a label, spot greenwashing, and understand the gap between U.S. and EU cosmetic regulation 👗 PFAs in activewear, natural fiber alternatives, and the hidden toxins in everyday textiles 💉 Wedding skin prep without Botox, exploring Sofwave, microneedling, EasyGel, and why Catherine skips injectables entirely ✨ The story behind Shelter Skin, bootstrapping production, formulating with naturals, and scaling a clean beauty brand from the ground upChapters: 00:00 The Wake-Up Call Nobody Talks About 00:52 Meet Catherine Lockhart 05:08 The Perfume Detox That Changed Everything 11:21 How to Actually Start a Low-Tox Life 15:07 Decoding Fragrance Claims and Greenwashing 19:09 U.S. vs. EU: The Regulation Gap 21:12 Living Low-Tox in the Real World 26:20 PFAs, Activewear, and What You're Wearing 41:19 Wedding Skin Without Botox 49:31 Building Shelter Skin from the Ground Up#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  Thyroid Truths, GLP-1s, and Why Women Are Still Being Gaslit with McCall McPherson 12.05.2026 1h

  Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with integrative thyroid expert McCall McPherson, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, for a conversation on thyroid dysfunction, women’s health, and why so many women are still being told their labs are “normal” while continuing to feel unwell.McCall shares her own experience struggling with debilitating hypothyroid symptoms despite being prescribed standard thyroid medication, and how that journey ultimately led her to specialize in thyroid care. Together, Nicole and McCall unpack the limitations of conventional thyroid testing, including why relying on TSH alone can leave many women undiagnosed or improperly treated.The conversation explores the importance of full thyroid panels, the role of T3-containing medications, and the symptoms that are often overlooked or dismissed, from low libido and dry skin to puffiness, fatigue, thinning eyebrows, and inability to sweat. They also discuss Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid autoimmunity, and the growing links between COVID, long COVID, and thyroid dysfunction.Nicole and McCall also get into fertility, miscarriage prevention, postpartum thyroid shifts, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and the nuanced conversation around GLP-1s. McCall explains her approach to microdosing GLP-1 medications for inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and weight management, while emphasizing patient safety and individualized care.This episode is a deeper look at the intersection of thyroid health, hormones, metabolism, and advocacy, especially for women who know something feels off despite being told everything looks “fine.”What We Cover:Why normal thyroid labs don’t always mean optimal healthThe limitations of testing TSH aloneT3, Armour, Cytomel, and thyroid medication differencesCommon overlooked thyroid symptomsHashimoto’s testing and thyroid autoimmunityCOVID and long COVID thyroid connectionsGraves’ disease explainedFertility, miscarriage, and postpartum thyroid healthMenopause, HRT, and hormone shiftsGLP-1s, inflammation, and metabolic healthChapters:00:00 ⚠️ The T3 Pregnancy Debate02:19 🧠 McCall’s Thyroid Wake-Up Call05:56 💊 Synthroid vs Armour09:00 🔬 The TSH Testing Problem13:54 🚩 Overlooked Thyroid Symptoms15:55 🦋 Hashimoto’s and Antibody Testing18:27 🦠 Long COVID and Thyroid Links27:17 📉 GLP-1 Myths and Benefits44:23 🌡️ Menopause and Thyroid Autoimmunity50:33 🤍 Fertility, Miscarriage and Thyroid Health
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  Astrology, Karmic Relationships and Feng Shui Explained with Sophie S. Won 05.05.2026 1h 7min

  Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with astrologer and feng shui expert Sophie S. Won for a conversation that blends astrology, compatibility, and the impact of your environment on love and career.Sophie walks through a live compatibility reading for Nicole and her sister Mackenzie, exploring chart overlaps, karmic indicators, and what their dynamic may suggest about past-life connections. Along the way, she breaks down foundational astrology concepts in a way that is accessible for beginners, including the big three, planetary roles, houses, aspects, stelliums, and Saturn returns.The conversation then shifts into how these dynamics show up in real life, from working relationships to emotional differences and potential friction points. Sophie offers insight into partnership compatibility, power dynamics, and how to better understand the people you work and build with.In the second half of the episode, Sophie introduces feng shui as a complementary practice, sharing practical ways to support love, relationships, and career through your environment. From bedroom setup and mirror placement to clutter, symmetry, and the bagua map, she explains how your space reflects and influences different areas of your life.This episode is both educational and practical, offering tools to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the spaces you live in.Astrology compatibility and sibling dynamicsKarmic indicators and past-life connectionsThe big three and core astrology fundamentalsPlanets, signs, houses, and aspects explainedStelliums and Saturn returnsWork compatibility and partnership dynamicsEmotional differences and power dynamicsHow astrology applies to real-life relationshipsFeng shui basics for love and careerHow your home environment impacts your lifeChapters: 00:00 🔮 Karmic Sibling Bonds02:09 🧠 Past Life Compatibility08:59 ✨ Astrology Basics Big Three10:13 🪐 Planets, Signs and Houses17:37 🤝 Work Compatibility Breakdown28:31 ⚖️ Friction and Power Dynamics34:03 ⏳ Saturn Return Explained40:16 💫 Karmic Love Insights46:24 🏡 Astrology Meets Feng Shui49:51 💕 Bedroom Feng Shui for Love
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   Friendship Audits, Burnout and Redefining Success with Krista Williams 28.04.2026 1h 36min

  Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Krista Williams, co-host of Almost 30 and a leading voice in wellness and personal growth, for a conversation that continues to resonate.This is a re-release of one of Nicole’s favorite episodes, brought back for newer listeners who may have missed it the first time.Together, Nicole and Krista explore the emotional and mental patterns that shape how we live, work, and build relationships. The conversation touches on the tension many women feel between ambition and softness, the desire for motherhood, and the internal pressure to always be doing rather than allowing space to slow down.Krista shares her perspective on friendship audits, building reciprocal relationships, and learning how to prioritize the people who truly align with your life. They also discuss the importance of having hard conversations, trusting your own evolution, and redefining what success and fulfillment actually look like.From emotional health to wellness routines, body image, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of health trends, this episode offers a grounded and honest look at personal growth and why sometimes revisiting the right conversations matters.Balancing ambition and softnessThe desire for motherhood and identity shiftsLetting go of the need to always be doingFriendship audits and prioritizing relationshipsThe importance of hard conversationsWellness routines and supplement overwhelmPeptides and evolving health trendsBody image and weight loss conversationsRedefining success and fulfillmentTrusting personal growth and changeChapters:00:00 🔥 Burnout, Pressure and Identity02:10 🧠 Emotional Readiness for Motherhood06:00 💭 Fear of Losing Yourself10:30 🤝 Friendship Audits Explained18:20 🗣️ Hard Conversations and Growth26:30 💊 Supplements, Peptides and Wellness Trends36:40 ⚖️ Body Image and Weight Loss Conversations48:00 🌱 Redefining Health and Balance58:30 ❤️ Relationships and Priorities01:08:00 ✨ Reflection and Closing
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  IVF Isn’t the Only Answer: Endometriosis, PCOS & Fertility Truths with Illie Balaj 21.04.2026 1h 15min

  Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Ilie Beli for a deeper conversation on fertility, preconception health, and why so many women are told they have “unexplained infertility.”Ilie shares her personal experience navigating the fertility system, from feeling dismissed by traditional clinics to being quickly pushed toward IVF without a full understanding of what was actually happening in her body. Together, they unpack why “unexplained infertility” can often overlook underlying issues like PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic health, and endometriosis.The conversation explores the limitations of IVF as a default solution, including how it bypasses root causes rather than addressing them, and why egg and sperm quality are often not fully evaluated. Ilie also shares her experience with restorative reproductive medicine, including working with Dr. Gavin Puthoff and undergoing NaPro surgery, which revealed multiple underlying conditions including stage one endometriosis, fibroids, endometritis, and a significantly blocked fallopian tube.Nicole and Ilie discuss the importance of cycle tracking, understanding cervical mucus through the Creighton Method, supporting male fertility, and taking a more comprehensive approach to reproductive health. This episode offers a grounded, informative look at fertility, and serves as a reminder that there is often more to explore beneath the surface.What We CoverWhy “unexplained infertility” often misses root causesThe limitations of IVF as a default approachPCOS, thyroid, and metabolic factors in fertilitySilent endometriosis and why it’s often overlookedNaPro surgery and restorative reproductive medicineThe importance of egg and sperm qualityCycle tracking and the Creighton MethodSupporting male fertilityThe emotional and mental toll of infertilityBuilding a more informed, individualized approachChapters:00:00 IVF Industry Frustrations02:11 Why Fertility Feels So Confusing04:48 “Unexplained Infertility” Explained06:45 Egg Count vs Egg Quality10:56 The IVF Clinic Experience16:48 Being Pushed Toward IVF22:50 PCOS and Missed Root Causes25:29 Discovering NaPro Medicine29:32 Surgery Findings and Endometriosis37:14 Restorative Fertility Approach
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  Pregnant with PCOS: First Trimester Truths with Host Nicole Doran 14.04.2026 59min

  In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with her sister and producer, Mackenzie, for a deeply personal life update, sharing her journey to pregnancy after navigating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Together, they unpack what it actually looked like to conceive, the emotional and physical realities of the first trimester, and the clarity that can come from understanding your body on a deeper level.Nicole opens up about the unexpected timing of finding out she was pregnant, the role of hormone tracking with the Mira Fertility Tracker, and the lifestyle shifts she made leading up to conception. What unfolds is an honest, grounded conversation about fertility, trust, and learning to navigate uncertainty, while also shedding light on the often-unspoken experience of early pregnancy.🌿 What We Cover:🤍 Navigating fertility with PCOS and understanding your cycle🧬 Hormone tracking, ovulation timing, and what actually matters🌿 Lifestyle shifts that supported Nicole’s path to pregnancy🤢 The reality of first trimester symptoms: nausea, fatigue, and brain fog🪞 Body image, weight changes, and emotional adjustment🌙 Learning to slow down, trust your body, and embrace uncertaintyChapters:00:00 – The truth about pregnancy on social media04:11 – How Nicole knew she was pregnant08:11 – Navigating PCOS, progesterone & fertility plans13:18 – The moment everything changed19:25 – First trimester reality check26:16 – Nausea, cravings & daily survival33:16 – Fatigue, brain fog & slowing down37:17 – Ultrasounds, timelines & early milestones44:34 – The hardest symptoms to manage50:52 – Looking ahead: names, nursery & motherhood#TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast
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  Why Stress Is Making You Sick: Burnout, Gut Health & Healing Explained with Mariya Snik 07.04.2026 43min

  Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, Nicole Doran sits down with holistic health coach Mariya Snik in Geneva to discuss her journey from corporate law to wellness after experiencing severe burnout at 31.What began as chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and digestive issues ultimately led Mariya to step away from her legal career in 2017 and rebuild her health from the inside out. Through a deeper understanding of gut health, elimination diets, and sustainable daily habits, she not only recovered, but found a new path helping others do the same.Nicole and Mariya explore the connection between gut health and mental wellbeing, why chronic stress is often at the root of many health issues, and how small, consistent changes can create long-term transformation. Mariya shares her individualized coaching approach, focused on realistic habit-building, reducing guilt and perfectionism, and supporting busy professionals and parents in creating sustainable routines.They also discuss practical tools like breathwork for nervous system regulation, balancing blood sugar through nutrition, and navigating health in real life — from eating out to managing family life. This episode is a grounded conversation on burnout, healing, and redefining what sustainable health actually looks likeWhat We Cover:Burnout and the breaking point that led to changeGut health and its connection to mental wellbeingElimination diets and identifying root causesBreathwork and nervous system regulationBlood sugar balance and sustainable nutritionLetting go of perfectionism in health and routinesCoaching strategies for busy professionals and parentsMovement, daily routines, and sustainable habitsSupplements and common wellness misconceptionsRedefining health through self-compassionChapters: 00:00 Burnout Wake-Up Call00:40 Meet Mariya Snik in Geneva02:10 From Law Career to Breakdown03:49 First Steps Toward Healing07:21 Coaching Approach and Habit Tracking16:20 Root Causes, Stress, and Mom Guilt18:39 Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation24:22 Food Sensitivities and Gut Health28:49 Supplements and Wellness Myths31:48 Practical Nutrition and Blood Sugar Balance