Paige Talks Wellness

This is your permission to stop chasing your old body and start building a new, stronger relationship with the one you're in now.

Your body deserves support, not shame.

In this empowering and honest conversation, I'm diving into:

- Why "getting your body back" is the wrong goal

- What's really happening with your hormones, metabolism, and body composition postpartum

- Why the scale isn't telling the full story

- How to reconnect with your new body with compassion, not punishment

- The nutrition, movement, and mindset shifts that actually support healing

... and more!

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Show Notes:

Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call

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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.

It all boils down to this.

Listen to this week's episode to find out the best thing you can do to fight back against burnout. Short 'n sweet!

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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.

In today's episode, I'm breaking down a few listener questions. First, are you supposed to be able to farmer's carry 75% of your bodyweight? What about squat or deadlift it? And second, what's the deal with rucking?

If you have any questions you'd like me to answer on the show, send an email to paige [at] imperfectlypaigewellness [dot] com!

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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.

Have you ever started a fitness challenge—like Whole30 or 75 Hard—feeling super motivated, only to find yourself exhausted, overwhelmed, and maybe even feeling like a failure by week two?

Today, I'm breaking down the truth about fitness and diet challenges: why they're so appealing, how they can backfire, and what actually works if you want sustainable results that don't require flipping your life upside down.

You'll learn:

- why Whole30, 75 Hard, corporate fitness challenges, and Pinterest challenges are so appealing

- why they ALL often backfire

- what ACTUALLY works for sustainable fitness and wellness

... 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.

Wendy Strgar is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur and the Founder of both Good Clean Love, Vaginal Biome Science, and Womankind Care. Strgar's commitment to vaginal health led to the development of patented BioMatched technology, an innovative scientific approach applying biomimicry to the formulation of women's health products. As CIO at Good Clean Love and CEO at Vaginal Biome Science and Womankind Care, she has developed a quantitative microbiota panel and the most advanced and effective product technologies to stabilize vaginal microbiome health and has effected change in both osmolality and animal testing requirements at the FDA.

In this episode, we cover:

- why she founded Good Clean Love & Vaginal Biome Science

- the science of the vaginal microbiome and its impact on women's health

- why it's so taboo to talk about vaginal health

- dealing with women's health being so under-researched and under-funded

- the future of diagnostic tools for vaginal health

... and more!

Until August 31st, 2025, use code IMPERFECTLYPAIGE10 to save 10% off your order!

You can connect with her over on Instagram: @wendy.strgar

Or check out her websites: goodcleanlove.com and vaginalbiomescience.com

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.

You've probably seen influencers raving about "cycle syncing" — the idea that you should plan your workouts around the phases of your menstrual cycle to balance your hormones, reduce PMS, and boost performance. But is any of it actually backed by science?

In this episode, I'm breaking down:

- what cycle syncing really is

- what the research does & doesn't say

- how your hormones actually influence your strength, stamina, and recovery

- what to know if you're on hormonal birth control (spoiler alert: cycle syncing isn't for you)

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Show Notes:

Get 20% off Natural Cycles & a Free Thermometer

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.

Are you constantly chasing goals but secretly feel like you're running on empty? In this episode, I'm calling out the burnout that high-achievers often ignore—until your body forces you to slow down.

Whether you're a busy professional, entrepreneur, or someone who prides themselves on "pushing through," this episode will help you recognize the early warning signs of burnout, understand what's happening physiologically, and give you science-backed strategies to recover without guilt.

I'm diving into:

- the subtle burnout symptoms that high performers miss

- what cortisol, your nervous system, and chronic stress are really doing to your body

- micro-recovery tools that fit into your day (even if you're short on time)

- how to set boundaries, delegate smartly, and protect your energy

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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.

At this point, Jasper has been in the outside world as long as he was in my belly - and that's crazy to think about.

In this episode, I'm giving a personal update on how I've been doing throughout these first 9 months of motherhood. Get ready to get real & raw as I check in with myself regarding my nutrition, stress, sleep, and movement - just like I do with my clients each week.

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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're the "healthy one" in your relationship and your partner doesn't share the same passion, know you're not alone. This is a super common dynamic - and it can be a challenging one! Of COURSE you want your partner to feel their best, but you can't force someone to change. So how are you supposed to convey that without sounding like a nag?

In this episode, you'll learn:

- the psychology behind your partner's resistance to eating well or exercising

- how to check yourself and avoid micromanaging

- practical communication tips you can use today

- why it might be deeper than just food or exercise for them

... 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.

Ever feel like your body is fighting you instead of fighting for you? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm diving deep into the complex world of autoimmune disease.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-what autoimmune really means

- what's happening inside your body to cause autoimmune conditions

- the suspected root causes behind autoimmune flares

- the effects of gut health, stress, and toxins on your immune system

- how your gut, environment, and immune system might play a role

... and more!

Whether you're navigating Hashimoto's, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or just suspect something's off, this episode will help you feel more informed — and empowered.

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Show Notes:

154: All About Your Thyroid // Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Grave's Disease, & More [REBOOT!]

201: 10 Unexpected Signs You Might Have Hypothyroidism

Sourced from coursework from the Master's of Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine Program at the University of Western States

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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.