Green Glow Lifestyle

"Your body is not a machine that needs to burn calories to earn its existence; it is a magnificent living instrument worthy of expression. We use the science to set our guardrails, but we must use the art to live our lives."

Episode Summary:

If you have ever found yourself frozen by "content chocolate"—hoarding healthy recipes, over-analyzing continuous glucose data, or writing rigid schedules only to have your inner rebellious spirit kick back—this conversation will bring immediate relief to your nervous system. Kylie shares practical tools to help you stop swinging between clinical rigidity and unguided drift, introducing the ancient yogic practice of Svadhyaya (self-study) to help you view your biomarkers without shame. Learn how to let evidence-based science set your healthy boundaries while giving yourself permission to playfully, joyfully express them in the kitchen and on the mat.

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What is really driving premature aging, joint pain, cardiovascular risk, and brain fog beneath the surface? In this episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, Kylie dives into the cellular phenomenon known as inflammaging—the chronic, low-grade smolder that silently accelerates biological aging. Drawing direct lines between systemic inflammation and insulin resistance, Kylie explains why metabolic dysfunction and inflammation are 100% interconnected, and why your 30s, 40s, and 50s represent the most pivotal window to fireproof your health.

Featuring real client breakthroughs from the Evolution Health coaching practice—including how women are dropping lifelong high triglycerides, achieving optimal LDL levels, and preparing for medication deprescribing—this episode delivers the four clinical levers you have right now to extinguish cellular inflammation and reclaim your vitality.

“Your body is not a finished story at menopause. It is still responding to the signals you send it—movement, nourishment, rest, connection, and curiosity.”  - Kylie Buckner, RN

Midlife brings real physiological changes—but it doesn’t mean your capacity to care for your health has disappeared. In this episode, we explore practical ways to support healthspan through the menopause transition: strength and load-bearing movement for bone and muscle, nitrate-rich vegetables and antioxidant-rich foods, nervous-system care, sleep, and lifelong brain health. We’ll also discuss biomarkers that may help inform a conversation with your healthcare professional, including ApoB, Apo(a), hs-CRP, thyroid tests, and the Omega-3 Index. This is an invitation to move beyond a story of inevitable decline and toward informed, compassionate care—one supportive choice at a time.

In this episode, we discuss:

A note on labs: Biomarkers are pieces of a larger health picture, not stand-alone diagnoses. Which tests are appropriate—and how to interpret them—depends on your individual health history and should be discussed with your healthcare professional.

"Your body is not a machine wearing out like an old car. It is a self-healing organism that responds directly to how you nourish and challenge it." - Kylie Buckner, RN

Welcome back to the studio for the kickoff of Chapter 3 of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast! After a three-month hiatus dedicated to deep rest, clinical practice, and nervous-system restoration, Kylie returns to the microphone with a heartfelt, science-backed invitation: it is time to throw out the inherited scripts of decline and reclaim your bodily trust.

Whether you are 28, 48, or 78, aging is an active, cellular process happening right now in real time. But are you living from a place of fear-avoidance, or are you offering your cells the inputs they need to thrive? Drawing on her background as a registered nurse, lifestyle medicine coach, and yoga teacher—as well as transformative insights from the National Health Association (NHA)—Kylie breaks down the biomechanics of fear-avoidance, the profound difference between lifespan and healthspan, and how micro-movements literally recalibrate your brain's threat-detection system. If you are ready to stop shrinking your world and start proving to your nervous system that you are designed to adapt and heal, this episode is your roadmap.

"I went out in my car and cried that day in the doctor's office parking lot because I thought, why didn't somebody tell me this a long time ago? ... My focus changed from losing weight to becoming a healthy person and developing a healthy lifestyle."

Today in the Green Room, we have the incredible Brenda Workman returning for her second appearance. Brenda is a dynamic health and wellness leader, public speaker, and a passionate advocate for lifestyle change, especially in her home state of West Virginia.

In this episode, Brenda shares her deeply inspiring personal journey—from feeling trapped in a frustrating cycle of yo-yo dieting to reclaiming her health, reversing chronic conditions, and finding true empowerment through plant-based nutrition. We explore the powerful intersections of mindset, food addiction, and intentional living, and we give you an exciting sneak peek into our upcoming Wellness Weekend happening this fall!

Overcoming the Yo-Yo Dieting Cycle: Brenda opens up about her past struggles with diet culture, where healthy food was viewed strictly as a temporary tool for weight loss, leading to a constant pattern of restriction, deprivation, and binge eating.

A Wake-Up Call and a Lifestyle Shift: Faced with rising blood pressure, high cholesterol, and witnessing the heavy medication burden of aging parents, Brenda decided to take control. Guided by an informed doctor, she transitioned to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, allowing her to successfully come off both blood pressure and cholesterol medications while naturally losing 60 pounds.

The Plant-Based Cooking Academy: To scale her impact and address the severe health crisis in West Virginia, Brenda created the Plant-Based Cooking Academy to empower local community organizations to run their own healthy cooking classes using curriculums from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

Tackling Food Addiction: She vulnerably details her own struggle with food comfort and the emotional "grief" of letting go of old habits, like her routine trips to Dairy Queen. Brenda and Kylie discuss how changing your mindset from "weight loss" to "food as medicine" is key to sustaining long-term lifestyle success.

Previewing the Fall Wellness Weekend: Kylie and Brenda share all the exciting details of the upcoming annual Wellness Weekend, including hands-on workshops on plant-based budgeting, cellular health, the magic of fiber, and some fun physical activities like a guided hike, yoga, and even jazzercise!

Welcome back, Glow Getters, to another episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast! Today in the Green Room, we have the incredible Brenda Workman returning for her second appearance. Brenda is a dynamic health and wellness leader, public speaker, and a passionate advocate for lifestyle change, especially in her home state of West Virginia.

In this episode, Brenda shares her deeply inspiring personal journey—from feeling trapped in a frustrating cycle of yo-yo dieting to reclaiming her health, reversing chronic conditions, and finding true empowerment through plant-based nutrition. We explore the powerful intersections of mindset, food addiction, and intentional living, and we give you an exciting sneak peek into our upcoming Wellness Weekend happening this fall!

Overcoming the Yo-Yo Dieting Cycle: Brenda opens up about her past struggles with diet culture, where healthy food was viewed strictly as a temporary tool for weight loss, leading to a constant pattern of restriction, deprivation, and binge eating.

A Wake-Up Call and a Lifestyle Shift: Faced with rising blood pressure, high cholesterol, and witnessing the heavy medication burden of aging parents, Brenda decided to take control. Guided by an informed doctor, she transitioned to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, allowing her to successfully come off both blood pressure and cholesterol medications while naturally losing 60 pounds.

The Plant-Based Cooking Academy: To scale her impact and address the severe health crisis in West Virginia, Brenda created the Plant-Based Cooking Academy to empower local community organizations to run their own healthy cooking classes using curriculums from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

Tackling Food Addiction: She vulnerably details her own struggle with food comfort and the emotional "grief" of letting go of old habits, like her routine trips to Dairy Queen. Brenda and Kylie discuss how changing your mindset from "weight loss" to "food as medicine" is key to sustaining long-term lifestyle success.

Previewing the Fall Wellness Weekend: Kylie and Brenda share all the exciting details of the upcoming annual Wellness Weekend, including hands-on workshops on plant-based budgeting, cellular health, the magic of fiber, and some fun physical activities like a guided hike, yoga, and even jazzercise!

Brenda’s Official Website: Brenda Workman Speaks (Find event details, register for workshops, and explore her shop!)

Brenda's YouTube Channel: Brenda Workman Cooks Plants on YouTube (Practical tips on pantry basics, traveling while plant-based, batch cooking, and more!)

Find a Plant-Based Doctor: PCRM Find a Doctor Tool (Search for lifestyle medicine and nutrition-focused providers, including telemedicine options)

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: PCRM Official Website

Upcoming In-Person Event: Wellness Weekend Registration & Details (Secure your VIP or General Admission tickets for October 9th & 10th at the Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, WV!)

Brenda's Shop: Intentional Living Planner

"Your wellness does not live in your kitchen at home; it lives within you. When you learn to carry your 'anchors' with you, you don't need a reset when you get home—because you never truly disconnected from yourself in the first place." - Kylie Buckner, RN

Does vacation always feel like a "break" from your healthy habits—only to leave you coming home feeling puffy, foggy, and desperate for a "detox"?

In this episode, we’re changing the narrative around travel. After a recent trip to Mexico where I led a powerful retreat, I’m sharing the exact strategies we discussed for staying connected to your wellness while being away from home. We dive into how to maintain your momentum without sacrificing the joy of a getaway. From talking with hotel staff to curate your meals, to using vacation as a "low-pressure" time to work with a trainer, we’re covering the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine that travel with you.

Imagine coming home from your next trip feeling recharged, invigorated, and inspired—no "reset" required. That is the Green Glow vibe for summer!

Is your food sending a message of stress or safety? In Pillar Number Two, Kylie discusses Nourishing with Intention and shares a major announcement regarding the Forks Over Knives community.

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"Healing doesn’t happen in a dramatic overhaul. Healing happens in small, consistent, compassionate choices made over time. Before you add, you must remove." — Kylie Buckner, RN

In this first installment of our "Inflammation Reset" mini-series, Kylie breaks down the most overlooked pillar of healing: Reducing the Load.

Before we add expensive supplements or complicated protocols, we have to look at what is filling our "cellular bucket" to the point of overflowing. Today, Kylie explains why your body might be in a constant state of high alert and how simple, sustainable swaps in your daily environment can give your liver and your hormones the breathing room they need to heal.

In this 10-minute "Glow & Go" segment, you’ll learn:

Ready to stop guessing and start healing? If you’re tired of feeling inflamed and overwhelmed, let’s build a personalized roadmap together. I’m currently offering Free Discovery Calls to help you identify your unique triggers and see if the Inflammation Reset coaching program is the right fit for your journey.

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If you've ever been told your labs look "fine" but you feel anything but — this episode is for you.

In this deep-dive solo episode, holistic health coach and nurse Kylie Buckner breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: chronic inflammation. You'll learn exactly what's happening inside your cells, how oxidative stress fuels the fire, and why symptoms like bloating, brain fog, cystic acne, joint pain, fatigue, and hormonal chaos are all connected.

Kylie gets personal — sharing her own journey with endometriosis, adrenal fatigue, and burnout — and walks you through the lab tests worth asking for, the real triggers driving inflammation, and the five lifestyle medicine pillars that actually create lasting change.

This isn't about fear. It's about finally understanding your body — and knowing you have the power to heal it.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

"Pain comes to the party last. You've had dysfunction for months — sometimes years — before the pain ever shows up. Your body has been helping you out the whole time without complaining. Pain is just its way of finally saying: I'm done." — Dr. Abby Perone

What if the aches, tension, and patterns in your body aren't random — and your fascia, posture, and even the way you stand are telling a much bigger story?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with my neighbor, dear friend, fellow mama, and total wealth of knowledge, Dr. Abby Perone — Doctor of Chiropractic, biomechanics specialist, and fascia expert at Love Health in St. Petersburg, FL. Abby has spent 15 years working with everyone from Olympic athletes to everyday mamas, and she has a gift for translating complex body science into something you can actually feel and use.

We're talking all things fascia — what it is, why it matters, and why your pain is almost always a lagging indicator of something that's been building for months (or years). We get into the silk vs. saran wrap analogy that will change how you think about your tissue health, what Abby can tell about you just from looking at your feet, how repetitive movements (yes, even holding your baby on one hip) shape your body over time, and the emotional side of tissue — because the issues really are in the tissues.

And because Abby is also my go-to lash girl and the creator of our favorite concept, Fasch & Lash — we close it out with a little conversation about why wellness and beauty can absolutely coexist.

This one is so good. You're going to want to take notes.

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Want support putting all of this into practice in your own life? Through coaching, I help women build realistic, nourishing habits for whole-body wellness. If you're ready for your next step, book a discovery call with me here: Schedule your call or visit www.evolution-health.co/schedule