FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

Sleep deserves the same priority as nutrition and exercise, and in this episode Molly welcomes back sleep researcher Dr. Erin Hanlon (University of Chicago) for a rapid-fire Q&A on your top questions. From 3 a.m. cortisol spikes to THC and CBD, magnesium, melatonin, alcohol, caffeine, and what to actually do when you can’t sleep in the middle of the night, Dr. Hanlon shares science-backed strategies you can use right away.

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Sleep & Cravings, Part 1 (Nov 2020) | https://bit.ly/3J6VgIt

Sleep & Cravings, Part 2 (Nov 2020) | https://bit.ly/4h1Yeux 

Daylight Saving Time—Should It Stay or Go? (2022) | https://bit.ly/3L4ncx6 

Science of Sleep Through the Ages (2023) | https://bit.ly/4h3FEBW 

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How we spend our mornings sets the tone for everything that follows — not just for how we feel today, but for our long-term health, both mind and body. In this episode, I walk through my current morning routine — from what I drink first thing to the supplements I use and why. Not as a prescription, but as a conversation starter to help you build your own version — one that fits your lifestyle and supports your energy, focus and wellbeing.

LINKS

Molly’s podcast on Creatine | https://bit.ly/431X2RW 

Molly’s column on Collagen | https://bit.ly/42v2JaT 

More on NMN | https://bit.ly/4nGCQ05

WGNO recipe for a similar ‘Clarity Cocktail’ | https://bit.ly/4mVSJyw

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What does “brain health” really mean? From daily clarity, focus and mood to reducing risk of Alzheimer’s later, brain health lives on two timelines. Dr. James Rini joins me to talk through the latest research on the MIND diet, creatine, omega-3s, L-theanine, probiotics, and more - plus the non-negotiables of sleep, movement and nutrition.

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Your pet’s healthspan starts with what’s in the bowl. In this episode, Molly teams up with a veterinary nutrition expert to break it all down, then tackle rapid-fire listener questions on upset tummies, dental dilemmas, and more. Practical, vet-approved guidance to keep your pets lean, energetic, and thriving.

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What if your dinner could work as well as your prescription? In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Mary Sco., MD-PhD in Nutrition Sciences, to break down head-to-head comparisons of diet and lifestyle changes versus medications. From cholesterol and blood pressure to migraines, diabetes, and even mental health, we look at the research on when food can match—or even outperform—pharmaceuticals, and when prescriptions are still the best choice.

LINKS

The Truth Behind Seed Oils with Dr Mary Sco | https://bit.ly/4fIk4Cr 

Molly’s ‘Beyond LDL’ podcast with Dr Lavie | https://bit.ly/4mk3Sd1

Fish Oil: A Master Class with Dr Lavie | https://bit.ly/46X4KzH

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The New York Times recently published its “10 Nutrition Lessons for 2025, So Far”—and we’re putting them under the microscope. I’m joined by journalist and wellness expert Melanie Warner Spencer for a rapid-fire reality check on what works, what needs tweaking, and how to make each tip doable in real life.

LINKS 

More about Melanie at melaniewarnerspencer.com

10 Nutrition Lessons From 2025, So Far | https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/well/eat/nutrition-food-tips-2025.html

Food Addiction - Molly’s interview with Ashley Gearhart, PhD | http://bit.ly/44TWv4G

Synthetic Food Dyes - Molly’s interview with Thomas Garrigan, PhD, Center for Science in Public Interest | http://bit.ly/415N9BE

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Chicory has been paired with coffee for millennia, from ancient herbal tonics to the signature New Orleans café au lait. Roast Master Felton Jones joins us to trace its journey, taste-test pure chicory, and share why this caffeine-free root is climbing bestseller lists – and how you can brew it at home.

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We've lined up seven popular ready-to-drink protein shakes with fellow dietitian Brittany Craft and 12-year-old super-taster Lily. Expect unfiltered flavor reviews, nutrition call-outs and a surprise winner as kid taste buds square off against RD standards for protein, sugar and electrolytes.

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Tiny plastic shards are turning up everywhere—from bottled water to human brains. But how worried should we be? Chemist and sustainability pioneer Sherri ‘Sam’ Mason, PhD joins Molly to cover the latest research on micro- and nano-plastics, clarify real versus overblown health risks and share high-impact habits that slash exposure without upending your life. Evidence-based, solution-focused, refreshingly panic-free.

LINKS

Dr. Sherri Mason’s website, including links to her favorite plastic-free products | https://www.sherrimason.com

Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them - by the NYT and Wirecutter | https://bit.ly/4k73n5j

12 Ways to Break Up With Single-Use Plastics | https://bit.ly/43aLVpe

Wirecutter’s 3-part plastics challenge | https://bit.ly/4m8uePB

Dr. Sherri Mason’s 2021 interview with Molly, ‘The Problem with Plastics’ | https://bit.ly/4iQZf7P

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