Age Like a Badass Mother

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Between face yoga, red light therapy, lymphatic drainage, dry brushing, supplements, meditation, strength training, and the endless stream of health advice flooding social media, taking care of ourselves has become a full-time job.

In this solo episode, Lauren asks a question many of us are wondering: Has healthy aging gone too far?

Using biohacker Bryan Johnson's highly publicized quest to reverse aging as a jumping-off point, Lauren explores whether our pursuit of longevity has crossed the line into obsession. She also shares her own struggle to balance staying healthy after reversing heart disease with making room for the things that truly matter: family, friends, travel, laughter, and simply enjoying life.

This isn't about abandoning healthy habits. It's about recognizing that you don't have to do every wellness practice, every day, to age well. The healthiest life isn't necessarily the one with the longest checklist; it's the one you actually enjoy living.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why today's wellness culture can leave us feeling overwhelmed instead of healthier
• What Bryan Johnson's recent health diagnosis reveals about the limits of biohacking
• How Lauren is simplifying her own health routine after years of pursuing optimal wellness
• Why perfectionism may be doing more harm than good
• The surprising longevity habits that science continues to support: community, purpose, movement, laughter, and meaningful relationships
• How to create a realistic, sustainable approach to healthy aging without feeling like you're constantly falling behind

If you've ever felt guilty for skipping your supplements, missing a workout, or not keeping up with the latest longevity trend, this episode is your reminder that good health is meant to support your life, not become your life.

Mentioned in This Episode

• Episode 48: How Lauren Reversed Heart Disease with a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet
• Episodes 82 & 91: Lower Your LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Dr. Michael Greger
• Recipes: WellElephant.com

If this episode made you think, please share it with a friend who could use the reminder to slow down and enjoy life. And if you have ideas for future guests or topics, Lauren would love to hear from you.

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What do toxins, psychedelics, and authenticity have in common?

More than you might think.

Dr. Nikki Siso shares her personal and professional journey toward deeper self-awareness and healing. We explore how environmental toxins, emotional burdens, and even the roles we play in everyday life can disconnect us from who we truly are.

She discusses the impact of toxic load on health, and the lessons she's learned from the psychedelic experience with 5-MeO-DMT, a potent, fast-acting psychedelic found in plants and the venom of the Sonoran Desert toad. Inhaling it causes profound ego dissolution and non-duality states within seconds.

We talk about why authenticity isn't something we achieve once and for all; it's an ongoing practice of becoming more honest with ourselves. Nikki feels that she wasn't on the path to true authenticity until she had her breast implants removed. 

Whether you're curious about holistic health, healing through psychedelics, personal growth, or what it really means to live authentically, this conversation offers plenty of insight and food for thought.

Dr. Nikki built a Total Toxic Load Assessment, what she calls TOX, to investigate the three things no one looks at together: the toxins in your food, your home, and your own thoughts. It finally connects the dots. She's giving our listeners $50 off. Use discount code BADASS at checkout so you can go from running on fumes to clear and happy in your body again."

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In this mini-episode, Dreena Burton joins Lauren Bernick to explore the surprising connection among fascia, lymphatic health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dreena explains the role of the San Jiao, also known as the Triple Burner meridian, and how stimulating this energetic pathway may help improve fluid movement throughout the body.

You'll learn how fascia, the body's connective tissue network, responds to resistance and movement, why healthy lymphatic flow is essential for immune function, and a simple technique you can try to encourage circulation and reduce swelling. Whether you're interested in Chinese medicine, fascia health, or natural ways to support your body's internal systems, this short episode offers practical insights you can start using today.

In This Episode:

• What the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian is and why it matters
• How fascia influences fluid movement throughout the body
• The connection between fascia work and lymphatic drainage
• Why lymphatic health is important for immune function
• A simple movement technique to help reduce swelling and support circulation

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Find out more about lymphatic drainage on ep. 102 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-102-whats-the-deal-with-lymphatic-drainage/id1727889073?i=1000769640017

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Hormones can feel like a mystery, especially when symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, hot flashes, low libido, UTIs, and even frozen shoulder seem to come out of nowhere. In this episode, I sit down with hormone specialist and pharmacist Dr. Tiffany Ruder to separate fact from fiction and help you understand what may really be happening inside your body.

Dr. Ruder explains how hormonal changes can affect nearly every aspect of health, why brain fog isn't something women should simply accept as a normal part of aging, and how personalized hormone therapy may help address common midlife symptoms. We also explore the growing interest in peptide therapy, what the science currently shows, and the questions women should ask when evaluating treatment options.

Whether you're curious about hormone replacement therapy, pellets, creatine, or struggling with symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, or simply want a clearer understanding of your body's changing needs, this conversation offers practical insights and evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions.

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Julieanna and Lauren talk about the concept of healthspan versus lifespan, the mechanisms of aging, the importance of a plant-based diet, and the role of phytonutrients. Then they get into a deep conversation about new evidence that women do need extra protein as they age. This is brand new information and the first time that Julieanna is speaking about this evolving topic. This is a lively conversation that covers the topic of marriage and matchmaking, to gratitude, to the six daily threes to help you get all the nutrients you need to live a long and healthy life.

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01:27 Journey to Plant-Based Nutrition
05:21 The Evolution of Plant-Based Diets
09:52 The Choose You Now Diet
14:23 Understanding Aging and HealthSpan
15:46 Understanding Healthspan vs Lifespan
16:48 The Mechanisms of Aging and Inflammation
18:58 The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet
19:17 Phytonutrients and Their Benefits
21:59 Rethinking Protein Needs
33:13 The Concept of Hara Hachibu and Eating Mindfully
35:53 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods
40:22 Understanding Metabolic Winter
44:22 The Role of Methionine in Health
47:32 Advice for Aging Well and Beyond

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Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know better?

Maybe you struggle to speak up for yourself, set boundaries, stop people-pleasing, or finally go after what you want. You know what to do. You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. Yet somehow, nothing really changes.

According to belief expert Shelly Lefkoe, the problem isn't a lack of willpower. It's the beliefs you've been carrying since childhood.

In this eye-opening conversation, Shelly explains how the meanings we assign to childhood experiences become beliefs about ourselves, and how those beliefs quietly shape our relationships, careers, parenting, confidence, and happiness for decades.

We discuss why evidence rarely changes deeply held beliefs, the five limiting beliefs most people carry, and why so many of us spend our lives trying to prove we're good enough, lovable enough, or worthy enough.

Shelly also shares powerful insights into parenting, including how well-meaning parents unintentionally create limiting beliefs in their children and how we can do things differently.

If you've ever felt stuck, self-critical, or trapped in patterns that don't make sense, this episode may completely change the way you see yourself and what's possible for your future.

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01:31 The Lefko Method and Its Origins
08:30 Understanding Limiting Beliefs
18:15 The Impact of Beliefs on Behavior
23:08 The Meaning We Assign to Events
31:10 Understanding the Meaning Behind Emotions
31:21 Eliminating Negative Emotions
33:18 Common Limiting Beliefs
37:17 The Impact of Beliefs on Relationships
41:19 Effective Parenting Strategies
45:28 Raising Confident Children
47:17 Steps to Eliminate Limiting Beliefs
50:24 Introduction and Appreciation
50:46 The Importance of Reviews and Community Support

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Could your sleep struggles be connected to your heart meridian?

In this week's mini-episode, Dreena Burton returns to explore the wisdom of Chinese medicine for summer, the season associated with the fire element, joy, connection, and the heart. Dreena explains how excess "fire" in the body may make it difficult to settle into sleep, why the heart is considered the home of the spirit, and how simple acupressure techniques may help calm the mind before bed.

You'll also learn about the Chinese organ clock, the fascinating connection between waking at specific times during the night and different organ systems, and how seasonal foods can help support balance during the hottest months of the year.

Plus, Dreena shares a simple heart-meridian fascia flow and an acupressure point you can try tonight.

In This Episode:

•  Why summer is associated with the fire element in Chinese medicine 
•  The connection between the heart, joy, and sleep 
•  How excess internal "heat" may interfere with falling asleep 
•  The Heart 7 ("Spirit Gate") acupressure point for relaxation 
•  What waking at 1 a.m., 3 a.m., or 5 a.m. may reveal about your body 
•  The Chinese organ clock explained 
•  Foods that help support heart energy during summer 
•  Why bitter greens, seasonal fruit, and cooling foods matter 
•  A simple heart-meridian fascia flow you can practice at home 
•  The importance of balancing activity, connection, and quiet time during summer 

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Dr. Fuhrman introduces us to the Nutritarian Diet; a diet of excellence that can help us live to 100 in good health. He also discusses the dangers of keto and paleo diets, emphasizing the negative impact of animal protein on lifespan. Additionally, he shares personal anecdotes of miraculous recoveries through a nutritarian diet.

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In this mini-episode, Lauren Bernick tells you what really works to get glowing skin. She even admits to some embarrassing practices. Lauren believes that if you wouldn't want a product in your mouth, you shouldn't put it on your skin. She has real recommendations for what works. Lauren also dives into the science behind hair loss, the main cause, what to test for, and how to regrow hair. You don't want to miss this episode!

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We are hearing good stories and getting important lessons with Molly Patrick of Clean Food Dirty Girl. From her parents' incredible meet-cute to living in a teepee without running water or electricity as a child to her quitting smoking and drinking, she lays it out. 

Molly is big into allowing and letting. She had to be to give up her two bottles of wine a day and smoking a pack a day habits. She embraced the suck, as she says. 

She now has a thriving business where she helps people change their health by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet through meal plans and groups. 

Listen as she shares her big life lessons. 

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