Taboo Talk with Sarah

Episode 42 Poop, Perimenopause & Personal Power: Unpacking the Truth About Wellness with Magda Sommer


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🔑 Main Takeaways

Your body knows—learn how to decode the signals it's giving you.

Wellness is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Food is fuel, not a filler—and gluten & dairy may be the hidden culprits.

Poop matters: What’s in the bowl says more about your health than you think.

Perimenopause is real—and so is the hormonal chaos (and wisdom) it brings.

💬 Notable Quotes

“You don’t know how bad you feel until you start feeling better.” – Magda Sommer

“Your story doesn’t have to be dramatic to be important—it just needs to be yours.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross

“Your body is not a garbage can. Stop rewarding yourself with things that harm you.” – Magda Sommer

⏱️ Timestamps & Key Moments

00:01 – Welcome and intro to Magda Sommer

01:32 – Magda’s wellness journey, divorce, fibroids, and the wake-up call

06:00 – Discovering functional medicine and taking ownership of healing

08:00 – Elimination diets, lab work, and body wisdom

10:30 – What “reset” really means (spoiler: it’s not a fad)

14:00 – Why fast food makes you feel terrible (even if it tastes good)

17:10 – The sedentary life epidemic

24:00 – Poop talk: bowel movements as health diagnostics

31:00 – Cholesterol myths and medical gaslighting

39:00 – You need a coach too (yes, even wellness professionals!)

44:20 – Building joyful, playful, supportive health communities

50:00 – Perimenopause, hormones, and kitchen rage 😅

57:30 – Why women’s health topics are still taboo (and why they shouldn’t be)

1:00:00 – Final wisdom: reclaim your power, listen to your body

👩‍⚕️ Guest Bio: Magda Sommer

Magda is the founder of Reset Wellness Journey, a functional medicine nutritionist and wellness mentor focused on helping women heal chronic conditions, reclaim their energy, and rebuild their vitality from the inside out. She is known for her no-nonsense approach to health, her sense of humor, and her unfiltered willingness to talk about the stuff no one else does—like poop.

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