Paige Talks Wellness

It's see you later.

This will be the "final" Paige Talks Wellness episode (that comes out on a regular schedule). Thank you all so much for listening over the last few years - it's made my life so much better.

Though the podcast is "ending," my business is NOT. I do still have room for 2 new clients, so sign up for your free Discovery Call today. :)

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You're scrolling and suddenly you see a headline on The New York Times saying:

"Protein Is Overrated." "Cold Plunges Don't Work." "Supplements Are a Waste of Money."

And now you're spiraling.

In this episode, I teach you how to spot oversimplified, click-driven health information - even when it comes from major media outlets. Because let's face it: most of it is total BS.

In this episode, I'm diving into:

• How headlines are written for engagement

• Why single studies get blown out of proportion

• Correlation vs. causation, and why that matters

• A simple 5-question filter you can use anytime you read a health article

... and more!

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Show Notes:

Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call

Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community

Join the Compass Method DIY Program

Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse

Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!

Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass

You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

Somewhere along the way, vaginal birth got labeled "natural" and C-sections got labeled "failure," and women have been quietly carrying the weight of that narrative ever since. Myself included, since Jasper ended up being a C-section baby - something I had never even considered would be possible.

In this episode, I cover:

• What actually happens hormonally and physically during a vaginal birth

• Why a C-section isn't the "easy way out"

• Why pelvic floor therapy is recommended for any type of birth

• How to support your baby's microbiome no matter their birth method

... and more!

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Show Notes:

191: Jasper's Birth Story

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You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

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Gallbladder and bile issues are some of the most common digestive problems in the western world - and with good reason. But you have more control over preventing these problems than you might think -- meaning you don't have to wait for the pain to be so intense that you get your gallbladder removed. (And even then, it might not solve your issues).

In today's rebooted show, I'm telling you all about:

- what bile's role is in the body

- the signs to look for BEFORE gallstones form

- why bile is key to more than just fat digestion & absorption

- how to improve bile synthesis and flow without medications

... and more!

Show Notes:

pH Balance DIY Program - can be found at bit.ly/phbalancegroup

Thorne Advanced Digestive Enzymes

References:

Alan R. Gaby, Nutritional Medicine.

Healthy Bile: A Functional Medicine, Ayurveda, and TCM Integrated Approach

Circadian control of bile acid synthesis by a KLF15-Fgf15 axis

Increase in choleresis by means of artichoke extract

Curcumin protects ANIT-induced cholestasis through signaling pathway of FXR-regulated bile acid and inflammation

Dose-dependent effects, safety and tolerability of fenugreek in diet-induced metabolic disorders in rats

Dietary fenugreek and onion attenuate cholesterol gallstone formation in lithogenic diet–fed mice

Silymarin Ameliorates Metabolic Dysfunction Associated with Diet-Induced Obesity via Activation of Farnesyl X Receptor

Synergistic effects of rhubarb-gardenia herb pair in cholestatic rats at pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic levels

Glycyrrhizin Alleviates Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis via Modulating Bile Acids and Meta-Inflammation

Low-fat, high-carbohydrate and high-fat, low-carbohydrate diets decrease primary bile acid synthesis in humans

The effect of chronic estrogen application on bile and gallstone composition in women with cholelithiasis

The Little-Known Connection between Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Gallbladder Problems

You can learn more about me by following on IG or Tiktok @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

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Did you know that you're really only highly likely to get pregnant during 5 days out of an entire menstrual cycle?

Because most people don't - that's why hormonal birth control is so popular.

However, if you're wanting to transition off the pill but still want to avoid a baby right now, there IS another way: and that's exactly what we're diving into this week.

Listen on to find out:

- how to take accurate basal body temp (BBT) readings

- reasons why your temperature could be abnormally high

- how to track your cervical mucus (yup, it's actually important!)

- how BBT & cervical mucus can be used to track when you're most fertile

... and more!

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Show Notes:

Get some Organifi Harmony with code IPW to save 20%

Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call

Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community

Join the Compass Method DIY Program

Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse

Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!

Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass

You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

If listening to your body were really that easy, we'd all be in perfect physical and healthy shape.

In this episode, I'm talking about why this is some of the most well intentioned but poorly explained advice in wellness - especially if you've lived in chronic stress, diet culture, postpartum depletion, or burnout.

I'm talking:

• How chronic stressors distort hunger, fatigue, and cravings

• Why exhaustion and restlessness often exist at the same time

• How to use structure to support your body without overly controlling it

• Examples of what listening to your body actually looks like in real life

... and more!

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Show Notes:

Get some BiOptimizers Magnesium with code IPW to save

Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call

Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community

Join the Compass Method DIY Program

Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse

Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!

Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass

You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

From a functional medicine perspective, fatigue isn't caused by a single thing; it's the result of multiple systems being depleted at the same time.

In this episode of Paige Talks Wellness, I unpack why "just rest" often isn't enough for chronic fatigue, burnout, postpartum depletion, and nervous system exhaustion, and why struggling to feel better doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.

• Why rest alone can't fix chronic fatigue and burnout

• Why slowing down can feel worse before it feels better

• How to support your body without doing more or trying harder

• The difference between resting and recovering

... and more!

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Show Notes:

Get some BiOptimizers Magnesium with code IPW to save

Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call

Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community

Join the Compass Method DIY Program

Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse

Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!

Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass

You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by wellness advice, discouraged by your lack of progress, or like your body just isn't responding the way it "should," this episode is for you.

Inside, I'm sharing what I truly think matters when it comes to healing - after years of trying to do everything "right," chasing protocols, and believing that more effort would finally fix how I felt.

• Why doing more for your health can sometimes keep you stuck

• How under-fueling (even unintentionally) blocks progress

• Why consistency and patience matter more than perfect plans

• The role that safety plays in healing

... and more!

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Show Notes:

Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call

Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community

Join the Compass Method DIY Program

Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse

Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!

Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass

You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

If you've been on any kind of health-related social media this month, you know that all the hype is about eating enough protein, having enough fiber, and balancing your blood sugar. But how much of it is just hype, and how much is actually based in science and something you should care about?

Inside this episode, I'm talking about:

• What blood sugar regulation actually is (and why it affects anxiety, fatigue, mood, and cravings)

• Why protein and fiber support hormones, digestion, and nervous system stability - especially for women

• How diet culture hijacks neutral nutrition advice and turns it into morality

• What supporting blood sugar can look like in real life - without tracking, perfection, or restriction

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Show Notes:

Get some Equip Protein Powder - my code IPW gives you a discount!

Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call

Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community

Join the Compass Method DIY Program

Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse

Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!

Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass

You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

Jenn Trepeck has been described as a "force of nature" in the wellness space. She is a Health and Lifestyle Coach, Podcaster, and Consultant. Jenn grew up the skinny one in a family of dieters which was awesome(!) until it went away. And so began her weight management saga.

Ultimately, though, Jenn learned the nutrition education we're all supposed to know, but no one ever taught us. This completely changed her life and allowed her to say she "kicked her food issues." From then, Jenn set-out on a mission to pay it forward and help people help themselves. After over a decade of working with clients, Jenn started Salad with a Side of Fries podcast. Based on science, yet lighthearted, Jenn talks about living life while still making ourselves and our health a priority. Jenn's debut book, Uncomplicating Wellness (October 2025), offers a science-based yet practical approach to cut through the noise of the wellness industry and help readers finally trust their bodies again.

In this episode, we cover:

- how the wellness industry is just new branding of the old diet culture

- how to spot BS health advice online

- learning how to read your body's signals

- how to reframe your New Year's resolution to make you actually stick to it

... and more!

You can connect with her over on Instagram: @jenntrepeck

Or check out her website: asaladwithasideoffries.com

Or her podcast, Facebook, or YouTube, all linked here as well.

And here's where you can find the book!

You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com

Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.