If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t feel like myself,” this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Dr. Kamilia Smith, founder and director of Charleston House Gynecology, board-certified OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, clinical assistant professor, Texas physician, wife, and mom of three.

The HRT and perimenopause conversation is everywhere right now, but Dr. Smith reminds us that women’s healthcare cannot be reduced to one prescription, one lab, one symptom, or one social media sound bite.

This conversation is all about nuance.

We talk about mood changes, SSRIs, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, HRT, hormone delivery options, self-advocacy, and why comprehensive care matters so much for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why perimenopause is having a major moment

• Why so many women feel confused about hormones, mood, and HRT

• What SSRIs are and why they may be prescribed during this stage of life

• The connection between mood changes, PMS, postpartum history, and perimenopause

• Why progesterone may help some women feel calmer, but is not always a simple deficiency fix

• Why hormone therapy is not one-size-fits-all

• Estrogen patches, sprays, gels, oral estrogen, and other delivery options

• Why social media advice can make the conversation more confusing

• Why “not feeling like yourself” is enough to bring to your provider

• Why education helps women trust their own voice and advocate for better care

Dr. Smith brings honesty, expertise, warmth, and a much-needed reality check to the modern perimenopause conversation.

This episode is for anyone navigating hormone changes, considering HRT, wondering about SSRIs or progesterone, feeling dismissed, or simply trying to better understand what is happening in her body.

📲 Connect with Dr Kamilia Smith & Charleston House

Website: Charleston House

Instagram: @drkamiliasmith

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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Women should not have to choose between looking polished and being prepared!

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Kimberly Borges and Miriam McDonald, the co-founders of PWR WMN, a Dallas-based women’s workwear brand creating bold, functional blazers designed for real women.

Kimberly and Miriam started PWR WMN after working together in car sales and realizing how unequipped women’s professional clothing made them feel compared to their male coworkers. No functional pockets. No place for business cards, pens, lipstick, tampons, phones, or the things women actually carry. So they decided to build the (machine washable!) blazer they needed themselves.

What started as a frustration became a movement!

In this episode we discuss:

• How Kimberly and Miriam went from college friends to co-founders

• The problem with traditional women’s workwear

• Why pockets are not a small detail

• Building a fashion brand with no design background

• Creating blazers based on real women’s bodies and real-life needs

• Size inclusivity and why fit matters

• What it means to build a women-owned, immigrant-founded brand

• The reality of bootstrapped entrepreneurship

• Their major Session Foundation grant win

• Why mentorship, community, and women supporting women matter

• What is next for PWR WMN

Kimberly and Miriam’s story is funny, honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever thought, “Why does this not exist yet?”

This conversation is about more than blazers. It is about functional fashion, female entrepreneurship, confidence, community, and creating something because women deserve better!

📲 Connect with PWR WMN

Website: Shop PWR WMN

Instagram: @pwr_wmn

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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We’re back for Season 3 of The Dallas Duo Podcast!

After a summer break, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart are catching up on everything from summer rhythms and family time to re-entry, motherhood, wellness routines, entrepreneurship, and what is coming next for the podcast.

In this more personal episode, Andrea and Whitney share what summer looked like for each of them, including time in Washington, time in Taos over the years, staying in Dallas during a different kind of summer, and the adjustment that comes with moving from slower summer days back into school schedules, early mornings, work, and fall routines.

They also talk about what they learned from looking at podcast analytics, the topics listeners are loving most, and why Season 3 feels like a momentum season for The Dallas Duo.

In this episode we chat about:

• Why Season 3 feels like a new chapter for The Dallas Duo

• Summer rhythms, family time, and the value of slowing down

• Re-entry after summer and getting back into school routines

• What our top podcast episodes revealed about what listeners want

• Whitney’s fall media work and exclusive details about the upcoming Whitness Wellness event

• Andrea’s plans for Substack and sharing more about her hormone therapy experience

• Entrepreneurship, partnerships, content creation, and learning as you go

• How we’re using tools like AI to work smarter, not harder

• What you can expect from upcoming Season 3 episodes

This episode is relaxed, candid, and very Dallas Duo. Think of it as your post-summer coffee date with us before we dive into a new season of wellness, beauty, lifestyle, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and conversations that help women feel informed, encouraged, and less alone.

Welcome to Season 3!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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You do not have to wait until everything falls apart to go to therapy! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart RDN sit down with Alix Williams, LMFT, founder of ARW Counseling, to talk about anxiety, attachment styles, perfectionism, EMDR, motherhood, and the identity shifts that come with major life transitions.

Alix works with high-achieving women who often look like they are holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or not like themselves on the inside.

This conversation is a reminder that needing support does not mean you are failing. It means you're human.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why high-achieving women often struggle in silence

• The pressure to maintain a perfect exterior

• What EMDR is and how it supports trauma and anxiety processing

• Attachment styles and how they show up in relationships

• Why major life transitions can expose old coping patterns

• The identity shift of motherhood and the meaning of matrescence

• Why therapy can help before you're in crisis

• How perfectionism can become both a strength and a trap

• Nervous system tools for emotional regulation

• Why your best friend, partner, or family can support you, but they are not the same as the professional help of a licensed therapist

Alix shares why therapy can be a place where women do not have to perform, be fine, or have all the answers.

If you are in a season of change, motherhood, anxiety, relationship stress, perfectionism, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more supported.

📲 Connect with Alix Williams, LMFT at ARW Counseling

Website: ARW Counseling

Instagram: @arwcounseling

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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Skin aging is confusing right now, especially with a decade's worth of contradictory advice on social media. Andrea sits down with Alyssa Spiegel, a certified dermatology PA at Mindful Dermatology in Dallas with 16 years of experience, to sort out what actually moves the needle versus what's just marketing.

They cover why collagen loss starts at 25 (not 30), the real reason sunscreen in your foundation isn't enough, what Botox does and when it makes sense, why exosomes are the most controversial trend in skincare right now, and a skin cancer screening story that turned into a real save.

Topics covered

Why your skin starts changing in your mid-20s, not your 30s

The 3 non-negotiable products: sunscreen, a retinoid, and a moisturizer

Why SPF in makeup alone won't cut it, and how to reapply over a full face

Common skincare myths: daily exfoliation, drinking water = hydrated skin, 15-step routines

Collagen supplements: what the research actually supports (and doesn't)

Botox basics: how it works, who's a good candidate, and why "preventative Botox" in your 20s often isn't necessary

Why some people burn through Botox faster than others, and the zinc question

Microneedling, chemical peels, and lasers (BBL, Moxie, Halo, Fraxel, CO2) explained simply

Exosomes: the "wild west" of regenerative skincare

At-home dermaplaning and a DIY glow routine

Why skin cancer screenings matter, even if you're only there for Botox

Products and brands mentioned

Sunscreen: Color Science powder sunscreen, Supergoop

Retinoid: RoC retinol stick (~$29, Target/Amazon)

Moisturizers: SkinBetter Trio, In Beauty Project Extreme Cream (Sephora), DIEUX Instant Angel (Sephora)

Vitamin C: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

Hydrating serum: SkinBetter Ambra (hyaluronic acid)

Cleansing pads: Peach and Lily, First Aid Beauty

Budget picks: Versed (Target) barrier cream and tinted sunscreen

Exosome skincare: Plated

Dermaplaning tool: Flamingo razor

Hypochlorous acid spray: Tower 28 (or similar)

Guest

Alyssa Spiegel, PA-C, Mindful Dermatology, Dallas

Website: mindfuldermdallas.com

Instagram: @thedallas_derm_pa

Healthy eating does not have to mean spending your entire Sunday meal prepping!

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart are talking about what realistic meal prep actually looks like when life is busy, schedules are full, and cooking every night is not happening.

This conversation is all about finding practical ways to eat well without falling into the all-or-nothing trap. From prepared meal services and grocery delivery to family style takeout, healthy fast casual options, and simple kitchen shortcuts, Andrea and Whitney share the real-life strategies they use to keep nourishing food available even during busy seasons.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why traditional Sunday meal prep does not work for every season

• How to “cook once, eat twice” without getting bored

• The prepared meal services and Dallas meal delivery options we love

• Grocery delivery hacks that save time and money

• Family style meals from Whole Foods, Central Market, Flower Child, and more

• Healthy takeout strategies for places like Chipotle, Cava, Mendocino Farms, and Starbucks

• Why sauces, spices, and toppings make meal prep more enjoyable

• How to build a realistic plan based on your actual week

• Why fast food is not always the fastest or cheapest option anymore

• The importance of protein, fiber, and plant diversity when eating on the go

This episode is your reminder that eating well does not have to be complicated. It just needs a little strategy.

If you feel like you are constantly starting over every Monday, spending too much on takeout, or struggling to feed yourself and your family well during a busy season, this conversation will give you practical tools you can use right away!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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You can be successful, capable, productive, and completely burned out at the same time.

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, we sit down with Annie Tam, licensed professional counselor, founder of MEND Counseling, and co-founder of The A&K Collective, to talk about high functioning burnout and why so many women are quietly running on empty while appearing perfectly fine on the outside. 

Annie specializes in working with high achieving women, working moms, perfectionists, and people pleasers who are carrying more than anyone realizes.

This conversation explores the hidden stress patterns that keep women stuck in cycles of overwhelm, overcommitment, and chronic exhaustion.

In this episode we discuss:

• What high functioning burnout actually is

• Why successful women often miss the signs of burnout

• The connection between perfectionism, people pleasing, and chronic stress

• Why your body may be sending signals you're ignoring

• Emotional dysregulation and how stress shows up physically

• The true cost of constantly saying yes

• Practical boundary-setting strategies that actually work

• How social media fuels comparison and overwhelm

• The role of the Enneagram in self-awareness and personal growth

• Why vulnerability is often the first step toward healing

• Sustainable self-care habits that don't require adding more to your to-do list

Annie shares practical tools for recognizing burnout before it becomes a crisis and explains why healing isn't about doing less. It's about creating a sustainable rhythm that supports the life you're already living. 

If you've ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you're holding everything together by sheer willpower, this conversation is for you.

📲 Connect with Annie Tam, LPC, Founder of Mend Counseling

Website: Mend Counseling

Instagram: @mendcounseling

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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The scale is not telling you the whole story! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Whitney Stuart, MS, RDN, CDCES and Andrea Overturf break down why DEXA scans are one of their favorite tools for understanding body composition, tracking progress, and making informed decisions about long-term health. 

If you've ever felt frustrated by the number on the scale, confused about body fat percentage, or wondered whether your workouts are actually working, this conversation is for you.

Whitney explains why body composition matters more than weight alone, how DEXA scans compare to InBody scans and BMI, and why muscle mass, visceral fat, and metabolic health deserve more attention than the scale.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why the scale is often misleading

• DEXA scans vs InBody scans, BMI, and body measurements

• The importance of muscle mass for healthy aging

• What visceral fat is and why it matters for long-term health

• Body recomposition vs weight loss

• Why maintaining muscle during perimenopause is a major win

• How DEXA scans can help guide nutrition and fitness goals

• Resting metabolic rate (RMR) and what it means for calorie needs

• The health metrics Whitney recommends tracking instead of weight

This episode challenges the idea that weight is the best measure of progress and offers a more empowering, evidence-based approach to understanding your body.

Because the goal is not simply to weigh less. The goal is to build a stronger, healthier body that will serve you for decades to come!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

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Perimenopause can start years before most women realize it and many women are told their symptoms are “just stress” or “normal aging.”

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart RDN sit down with Dr. Cheryl Kinney, board certified OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and President of The Menopause Society, for one of the most important conversations we have had on women’s health. 

From hormone fluctuations and sleep disruption to brain fog, mood changes, muscle loss, and hormone replacement therapy, this episode breaks down what women actually need to know about perimenopause and why preparation should start much earlier than most women think.

Dr. Kinney shares why so many women are dismissed when their labs look “normal,” why menopause education has historically been lacking in medicine, and why strength training, sleep, protein, and proactive care are foundational for long term health.

In this episode we cover:

• What perimenopause actually is and when it begins

• Why symptoms are often missed or dismissed

• The connection between estrogen, mood, sleep, and brain function

• Brain fog, anxiety, and cognitive changes in perimenopause

• Why women are often told their hormones are “normal” when they do not feel normal

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and who is a candidate

• Birth control vs hormone therapy in perimenopause

• The truth about breast cancer risk and HRT

• Why muscle mass, protein, and strength training matter more than ever

• Alcohol, stress, sleep, and lifestyle habits that impact symptoms

• How to advocate for yourself and find a trusted menopause provider

This conversation is educational, empowering, and honestly something every woman in her 30s and 40s deserves to hear...

Because perimenopause is not just about surviving symptoms. It is about protecting your brain, bones, heart, and quality of life for decades to come!

📲 Connect with Dr Cheryl Kinney

Website: https://drcherylkinney.com/

Find a Menopause Society Provider In Your Area Here

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

Have you ever been told your labs are “normal” even though you know something feels off?

In this episode, we break down the most important labs women over 35 should actually be paying attention to and why standard lab ranges are often not enough when it comes to perimenopause, energy, hormones, and long term health. 

Get Whitney's Free Lab Cheat Sheet HERE

This conversation is part of our Peri Prep series and focuses on how women can become stronger advocates for their health through better testing, better questions, and a more informed approach to symptoms.

We cover:

• The difference between “normal” and optimal lab ranges

• The most important labs for women over 35 including ferritin, fasting insulin, vitamin D, B12, folate, inflammation markers, and hormone testing

• Why symptoms matter even when labs appear normal

• The connection between insulin resistance, muscle mass, and hormonal changes

• Why fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and mood changes are not always “just stress”

• How targeted supplementation can save money and improve symptoms

• What most doctors are not routinely testing for women in their 30s and 40s

• How to advocate for yourself and ask for more comprehensive testing

If you have ever felt dismissed, exhausted, anxious, or confused about your symptoms, this episode is for you!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!