Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle

Are you tired of feeling lost and overwhelmed when you or a loved one ends up in the hospital? Ready to challenge the idea that you're powerless in the healthcare system? This episode is going to transform how you think about hospital stays.

Board-certified hospitalist Dr. Monique Nugent pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside hospitals—and more importantly, how you can take control of your care. From understanding what a hospitalist actually does to navigating insurance complications and medication confusion, this conversation delivers the insider knowledge you need to advocate effectively for yourself and your loved ones.

1. The critical difference between healthcare and sick care—and why understanding this distinction could save your life
2. Why every hospital patient needs a "care partner"—and what questions they should be asking
3. The real reason hospital stays feel so chaotic—and how to bring clarity to the confusion
4. What "medication reconciliation" means—and why you must demand it before discharge
5. How to leave the hospital with a solid plan—even if you don't have a complete diagnosis yet
6. The shocking truth about emergency room rights—what hospitals legally must provide (and what they don't)
7. Why the American healthcare system is "perfectly designed"—to get exactly the outcomes we're seeing

On the healthcare system: "What we have designed and what we pay for in this country is sick maintenance. Healthcare isn't just something that happens in the four walls of a hospital in the 15 to 20 minutes of a doctor's appointment."

On hospital preparedness: "I want people to know what's in their community. Get to know what's in your community...because hospitalizations happen fast."

On having support: "The number one thing I want people to have in a hospital stay is another person. I call that person your care partner."

On discharge planning: "I don't particularly care if you get a diagnosis. I want you to have a plan. A diagnosis can come two weeks from now as long as someone is still working with you two weeks from now."

✓ Anyone who's ever felt confused or powerless during a hospital stay

✓ Family members who want to be effective advocates for their loved ones

✓ People navigating chronic conditions that require repeated hospitalizations

✓ Anyone interested in understanding how the healthcare system really works

✓ Those looking for practical strategies to improve their hospital experience

Here's what the medical establishment doesn't always tell you: hospital stays are high-stakes, fast-moving experiences where you're expected to make critical decisions while you're in pain, scared, and vulnerable. Dr. Nugent reveals that hospitals aren't just about treating acute illness—they're complex systems where safety, timing, and navigation skills matter just as much as medical expertise.

While conventional wisdom says "just trust the system," the research and real-world experience show that informed, prepared patients with strong advocates get better outcomes. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is refuse to accept that confusion and poor communication are just "how hospitals work."

Get Dr. Nugent's book: Prescription for Admission: The Power and Potential of Hospital Medicine (available on Amazon and wherever books are sold)

Visit: drmoniquenugent.com

Key takeaways to implement now:

1. Identify your care partner before you need one
2. Research the hospitals in your community—what are their specialties and limitations?
3. Always ask for written discharge instructions and medication reconciliation
4. Remember: demand a PLAN, not just a diagnosis

Your future self will thank you for not settling for confusion and chaos during hospital stays. Keep questioning, keep advocating, and remember—you deserve clear communication, safe care, and a solid plan for what comes next.

That's what taking control of your wellness journey is all about—even inside the hospital walls.

Stay empowered and keep challenging the system to work FOR you.

Got a hospital story or question? Share it in the comments—I want to hear about it!

Ready to rebel against bad advice about aging gracefully? Board-certified family physician Dr. Rachel Degurse is pulling back the curtain on the med spa industry - and some of what she reveals might surprise you.

After corporate healthcare stripped away her ability to truly care for patients, Dr. Rachel opened Pearl Skin Body in Colorado Springs, where she combines internal wellness with external rejuvenation. This isn't your typical "get Botox everywhere" conversation - it's an honest breakdown of what works, what doesn't, and where you should never get filler.

✅ The med spa wild west - why your state's regulations (or lack thereof) could put you at risk

✅ Where filler should NEVER go - the common mistake that won't fix your problem

✅ The one treatment that "rolls back the clock 10 years" - Dr. Rachel's go-to for maximum results

✅ Why some people get "pillowy" faces from fillers - and how to avoid becoming one of them

✅ Red flags to watch for when choosing a med spa - what to look for beyond pretty websites

✅ The truth about Botox crossing the blood-brain barrier - should you be concerned?

✅ Testosterone for women since the 1920s - why this isn't just for men

Dr. Rachel on the med spa industry:

"Med spa world is like the wild west... A medical director technically doesn't even need to be in the same state when they're supervising a med spa. I, in Colorado, legally could supervise a med spa in Alaska and that would be totally okay."

On filler placement mistakes:

"That in between the eyebrows, that area is actually not an ideal location for filler because filler is specifically for volume loss... those wrinkles in between your eyes are usually from facial expression."

Greg on finding the right provider:

"If they don't have a picture of somebody that is my age, like I don't wanna see a 30-year-old before and after of Botox. I wanna see a 65-year-old."

Dr. Rachel on taking control of your care:

"Nobody should have to feel like a number. So if you're not getting the answers that you feel like you deserve, then meet with somebody else. There's nothing wrong with that."

✓ Rebels considering their first med spa treatment but overwhelmed by options

✓ Anyone who's been told their aging concerns are "just normal"

✓ People wanting to understand the difference between volume loss and expression lines

✓ Those seeking a physician who takes a holistic approach to aging

✓ Anyone curious about combining hormone therapy with aesthetic treatments

While the beauty industry wants you to believe more is always better, Dr. Rachel reveals a different approach. The most effective anti-aging strategy isn't about filling every line or freezing every muscle - it's about understanding what's actually causing your specific concerns.

The game-changer insight: Most people are treating expression lines (caused by muscle movement) with volume fillers, when they should be using neuromodulators like Botox. Meanwhile, actual volume loss in the midface gets ignored.

For maximum anti-aging results without surgery: Radiofrequency microneedling (Morpheus)

This treatment addresses multiple concerns at once:

1. Skin texture and fine lines
2. Mild skin tightening
3. Collagen restoration
4. Can even puncture fat cells for facial contouring

The reality check: Two days of social downtime, but Dr. Rachel offers multiple pain management options including nitrous oxide and facial nerve blocks.

Before you book anything, ask:

1. Who will actually perform your treatment? If they can't tell you or show pictures of real staff, walk away.
2. Is there a physician on-site? A medical director in another state can't help if you have complications.
3. What are the provider's actual credentials? Not all injectors are created equal.
4. Do they listen to YOUR goals? If they're pushing treatments you don't want, find someone else.

Start with the basics that deliver results:

1. Daily sunscreen (including hands and chest!)
2. Retinol (build up tolerance slowly)
3. Find a provider who spends time understanding YOUR goals

Before any treatment:

1. Research your state's med spa regulations
2. Meet the person who will treat you
3. Ask about pain management options
4. Start conservatively - you can always add more

Remember: It's easier to add more filler than remove it, and you should always feel like yourself - just a really great version.

The most rebellious thing you can do in the med spa world is refuse to accept one-size-fits-all approaches to aging. Your face is unique, your concerns are specific, and your treatment plan should reflect that.

Don't settle for providers who won't listen, treatments that don't address your actual concerns, or explanations that don't make sense.

Keep questioning, keep exploring, and remember: You deserve to age on your own terms.

Stay rebellious,

Greg

Ready to explore med spa treatments in the Colorado Springs area? Check out Dr. Rachel at pearlskinbody.com - and tell me about your experience! I want to hear what works for you.

What happens when a practicing neurosurgeon questions the very medical system he works in? Dr. Ravi Kumar reveals how pharmaceutical companies profit from keeping you sick while suppressing common sense approaches to health.

From the $15 billion statin industry to the vegetable oil deception that's fueling chronic disease, this conversation exposes how medical "truths" are often based on flawed studies and financial interests rather than what actually keeps you healthy.

What You'll Discover

The Statin Scandal Exposed

- Why these fungal toxins masquerading as medicine may be causing the very problems they claim to prevent

- How statins destroy mitochondrial function and muscle strength (the #1 factor for longevity)

- The shocking truth about cholesterol: it's a repair molecule your brain literally can't survive without

The Seed Oil Conspiracy

- Why "vegetable" oils are actually industrial byproducts created with gasoline components

- How omega-6 fatty acids from processed oils are driving systemic inflammation and chronic disease

- The simple swaps that can dramatically reduce your disease risk

Supplements That Actually Matter

- Why 2 billion people are zinc deficient and what this means for your cellular function

- The truth about vitamin C: why the RDA keeps you barely alive instead of thriving

- How to know if you need supplements versus getting nutrients from food

Saturated Fat Vindicated

- How one flawed study in the 1960s vilified the fats humans have eaten for millennia

- Why your ancestors' diet of butter, eggs, and meat was actually protecting their hearts

- The real cause of cardiovascular disease (hint: it's not cholesterol)

Key Quotes from Dr. Kumar

“Heart disease is not inevitable. We have epidemiological studies that show some people never develop heart disease. This challenges the fear-based messaging used to sell medications and treatments.

“Statins are fungal toxins. A neurosurgeon's perspective on why these billion-dollar drugs may be doing more harm than good.

“25% of your body's total cholesterol is in the brain. The brain cannot get cholesterol from your body - it makes its own cholesterol. This explains why statin-induced brain fog and dementia are real concerns being ignored.”

“None of our ancestors ever put a teaspoon of seed oil in their mouth. It just didn't exist - it's an industrial process. A reality check on what we're calling "food" today.

The Rebellious Truth About Modern Medicine

Here's what the medical establishment doesn't want you to know: many of today's health recommendations are based on studies from 50+ years ago that have since been debunked. Meanwhile, newer research showing the benefits of traditional foods and the dangers of processed alternatives gets buried because there's no profit in telling people to eat real food.

The system profits from chronic disease management, not cures. When a neurosurgeon tells you to question everything - including his own profession - it's time to listen.

Who This Episode Is Perfect For

✓ Anyone taking or being pressured to take statin medications

✓ People confused by contradictory nutrition advice about fats and oils

✓ Those looking for evidence-based supplement guidance beyond marketing hype

✓ Anyone dealing with chronic inflammation, brain fog, or mysterious health issues

✓ People who want to understand the financial incentives driving medical recommendations

✓ Those ready to question medical dogma and think critically about their health choices

Want to take action?

Audit Your Kitchen: Remove seed oils (vegetable oil, canola oil, soybean oil) and replace with olive oil, avocado oil, ghee, or grass-fed butter. This single change can dramatically reduce inflammation.

Question Your Prescriptions: If you're on statins, research the actual benefits for someone in your risk category. Most people taking them receive minimal benefit while facing significant side effects. I’ve written extensively on statins and women. Here is a 2-part article on my blog.

Read part 1 here.

Part 2 here.

Think Like Your Ancestors: Ask yourself if your great-grandparents would recognize what's on your plate. The further you get from traditional foods, the more likely you are to develop modern diseases.

Supplement Strategically: Focus on nutrients difficult to get from modern food (vitamin C, zinc if vegetarian/vegan, omega-3s) rather than expensive formulations with dubious claims.

Connect with Dr. Ravi Kumar

Website: DrKumarDiscovery.com https://drkumardiscovery.com/

Podcast: Dr. Kumar Discovery

Quick Bites: Extensive blog posts covering 20+ health categories with evidence-based analysis

Dr. Kumar combines his neurosurgical expertise with ancestral wisdom and modern research to provide actionable health insights you won't hear in most medical offices.

Remember, rebels: the most dangerous thing you can do is blindly trust any authority - including doctors - without questioning the evidence. Your health is too important to leave entirely in someone else's hands.

Tired of feeling excluded from the fitness world because you don't look like a Instagram influencer? Online personal trainer Michael Ulloa pulls back the curtain on the fitness industry's biggest lies and reveals why 99% of what you see on social media is designed to make you feel inadequate.

This conversation cuts through the noise of coffee enemas, raw meat diets, and mandatory deadlifting to give you the truth: there's no exercise you HAVE to do, and healthy bodies come in every shape and size.

The Exclusionary Machine of Fitness Social Media

1. Why the fitness industry deliberately caters to people who are already fit
2. How clickbait misinformation drowns out sensible health advice
3. The psychological damage of being told your body isn't your "business card"

Exercise myths that turn people off entirely

1. Why you don't need to deadlift to be strong (even trainers skip exercises they don't enjoy)
2. The truth about squats, box jumps, and other "mandatory" movements
3. How to modify any exercise to work for YOUR body and circumstances

The Social Media Fitness Scam Exposed

1. Why most fitness influencers don't actually look like their filtered photos
2. How the algorithm rewards extreme claims over balanced advice
3. The reality behind supplement pushers and MLM fitness schemes

Creating Your Own Sustainable Approach

1. Why small, simple changes create lasting results (not dramatic overhauls)
2. How to curate your social media to see diverse, realistic representations of health
3. The power of focusing on habits instead of appearance

"There's no exercise that you have to do. There's always a way that you can work a muscle that you might find less tedious or less off-putting." Michael's refreshing take removes the guilt and intimidation from exercise selection.

"If you can approach nutrition from a place of balance so that nutrition fits around your lifestyle rather than consuming it, it's always going to be a better outcome." This reverses the typical restriction mindset that keeps people cycling through diet failures.

"Our bodies are not a great reflection of how healthy, how strong, how happy we are. Fit and healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes." A radical message in an industry obsessed with one narrow definition of "fitness."

✓ Anyone who feels intimidated by traditional gym culture or fitness spaces ✓ People tired of conflicting nutrition advice (eggs are good/bad/good again) ✓ Those who've been told they "must" do certain exercises to see results ✓ Anyone following fitness accounts that make them feel worse about themselves ✓ People considering GLP-1 medications and facing judgment from fitness professionals ✓ Anyone ready to focus on health habits instead of appearance outcomes

Start Ridiculously Small: Instead of overhauling everything, pick one tiny habit change. Michael's clients are often surprised by how simple effective programs actually are.

Question the "Musts": Next time someone tells you there's an exercise you HAVE to do, remember Michael's approach: find movements you can tolerate or even enjoy that work the same muscle groups.

Focus on Function: Ask yourself what you want your body to DO rather than how you want it to LOOK. Build habits around those functional goals.

Instagram/Social: @MichaelUlloaPT

Podcast: How to Fitness

Services: Online personal training and nutrition coaching (3, 6, or 12-month options)

Michael works with clients in 28+ countries and provides twice-weekly video check-ins, custom exercise programs, and nutrition coaching with a focus on sustainable, simple changes.

Remember, rebels: the most radical thing you can do in today's fitness landscape is refuse to accept that health has a specific look. Your habits matter infinitely more than your Instagram aesthetic.

Feeling stuck in midlife and wondering what comes next? Dr. Sue McCreadie, pediatrician who is also a life coach, breaks down why the problem is never actually the problem - and how to dig deeper to find what's really driving your dissatisfaction.

Whether you're navigating empty nest syndrome, career transitions, or relationship challenges, this conversation reveals how to move from surviving midlife to thriving in it.

The Real Story Behind Midlife Struggles

1. Why surface-level problems mask deeper patterns that started decades ago
2. How childhood experiences show up in your current triggers and reactions
3. The connection between feeling "activated" by others and unhealed parts of yourself

Navigating Relationships When Everything Changes

1. Why boundaries become crucial (and harder) as you age
2. How to stop being a doormat without becoming selfish
3. The surprising way meeting others' core needs can transform your relationships

Redefining Purpose After 50

1. Why "finding your purpose" misses the point entirely
2. The six human needs every fulfilling activity must satisfy
3. How to transition from one life phase to the next without losing yourself

The Four Midlife Personality Types

Take Dr. McCreadie's quiz and find yours

1. Which of the four types describes you (and your blind spots)
2. How to leverage your natural gifts while addressing your challenges
3. Why knowing your "shadow side" is the key to real growth

"The problem is never the problem. There's always something underneath that." Dr. McCreadie's approach to coaching reveals how current frustrations often connect to unresolved childhood patterns or unmet needs.

"When someone's trying to hurt you, it's because they're hurting." This perspective shift can revolutionize how you handle conflict, especially with family members during tense transitions.

Here's what nobody tells you: midlife isn't a crisis to survive - it's a strategic opportunity to redesign your life around what actually matters. While society pushes the narrative that your best years are behind you, the research shows that women who embrace this transition intentionally often report their highest life satisfaction in their 50s and 60s.

The key? Stop trying to fix surface-level symptoms and start addressing the underlying needs that aren't being met.

✓ Women in their 40s, 50s, or 60s feeling lost after major life changes

✓ Anyone struggling with adult children who won't fully launch

✓ People questioning whether to stay in long-term relationships

✓ Those feeling unfulfilled in careers that once excited them

✓ Anyone who finds themselves getting "activated" by the same people repeatedly

✓ Women wondering if there's more to life than what they're currently experiencing

Dig Beneath the Surface: Next time you feel triggered or frustrated, ask yourself: "Where have I experienced this pattern before?" and "What need isn't being met here?"

Take the Midlife Personality Quiz: Visit Dr. Sue McCreadie's website to discover your midlife type and learn your natural gifts alongside potential blind spots.

Experiment with the 90-Day Challenge: Pick one important relationship and spend three months intentionally meeting that person's top two needs. Notice what shifts without saying anything about what you're doing.

Website for Pediatrics: Pediatric Holistic Medicine

Website for Soulful Medicine, coaching

Take the Quiz: Discover your midlife personality type and get personalized insights Community: Join other women navigating midlife transitions through her group coaching programs

Remember, rebels: the most revolutionary thing you can do is refuse to accept that feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected is just part of getting older. You get to decide how you do this next chapter.

Are you tired of walking out of your doctor's office with zero understanding of what your blood work actually means? Bloodwork say you're in the "normal range" but you still feel like something's off?

This episode features Brent Eck, founder of Sage Healthspan, who transformed personal tragedy into a mission to put health data back in your hands. After losing his father to cancer and spending two decades in the healthcare industry, Brent was tired of seeing people be ignored til it was too late.

✅ How to transform from health outsourcer to health agent - the mindset shift that changes everything

✅ The "McDonald's in a bottle" story that launched a 20-year journey into nutrition science

✅ Why your "normal" lab ranges might be keeping you sick - and what optimal really looks like

✅ The 5 foundational health skills that deliver 98% of your results (spoiler: supplements aren't one of them)

✅ How AI can interpret your blood work without compromising your privacy - no more Googling medical terms for hours

Brent on health agency:

"I'm not gonna outsource my health to the doctor. I'm gonna become the agent of my own health."

On the broken system:

Greg on taking action:

Brent on the race car driver mindset:

✓ Rebels who are tired of being told "you're normal" when they don't feel optimal

✓ Data-driven individuals ready to understand their own biomarkers

✓ Anyone who's ever left a doctor's appointment with more questions than answers

✓ People ready to learn health as a skill rather than leaving it to chance

✓ Those seeking to enhance their relationship with healthcare providers, not replace them

And anyone who wants access to affordable blood tests without a doctor's prescription

While conventional medicine treats your annual blood work like classified information, Brent reveals how Sage Healthspan is changing the game. Their AI doesn't just tell you what your numbers mean - it's trained by functional medicine doctors and operates in a closed network, so you get expert interpretation without your health data being sent to the cloud.

The paradigm shift? Moving from "normal" ranges (based on the average of everyone tested, including unhealthy people) to optimal ranges based on the latest science for your age and demographics.

According to Brent, these skills deliver 98% of your health results:

1. Calorie balance and adequate protein
2. Quality sleep mastery
3. Avoiding the obvious toxins (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.)
4. Stress management and processing
5. Strategic exercise and muscle maintenance

Master these first - everything else is fine-tuning.

Ready to stop being a passenger in your own health journey? Here's how to start:

1. Download the Sage app - Upload up to 100 tests for free and get AI-powered interpretations
2. Audit your last blood panel - Are you missing key markers like ApoB or Lp(a)?
3. Track trends, not just snapshots - Health is a moving picture, not a photograph
4. Prepare for your next doctor visit - Show up with informed questions, not just complaints

Visit sagehealthspan.com to start your journey from health outsourcer to health agent.

Sometimes the most rebellious thing we can do is refuse to accept limitations that don't actually have to exist. Your health data belongs to you - it's time to understand what it's telling you.

Keep questioning, keep exploring, and remember: health is a skill you can learn, not something that just happens to you.

Stay rebellious,

Greg

Want to share your health transformation story? I want to hear about it! Connect with me on social media and let's celebrate your rebellious wellness wins.

Lisa Simmons went from being a "pill-pushing" nurse practitioner to working with heart surgeon Dr. Ovadia at @ifixhearts - whose entire mission is keeping people OFF his operating table. Dr. Ovadia lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for years after realizing that he was metabolically sick. He also realized that he could help more people by teaching them what he learned than by operating. You can listen to my interview with Dr. Ovadia here.

Lisa is a nutrition expert and ketogenic counselor who transformed her own health after 30 years using Keto and variations of it. And she, like me and many of you, challenges the conventional healthcare model that focuses on diagnosing and treating rather than preventing and empowering.

1. Why the fear around ketogenic eating is largely misunderstood and how it differs from dangerous ketoacidosis
2. The critical difference between being "healthy" on the outside versus metabolically healthy on the inside
3. Why you can be insulin resistant for 10-15 years before it shows up in standard blood work
4. How the order you eat your food can dramatically impact your blood sugar response
5. Why continuous glucose monitors are game-changers for understanding your individual body responses
6. The simple ice cream recipe that proves fat doesn't make you fat

"We have more power than we realize. We've unfortunately been conditioned through healthcare to think that there's a pill or potion for everything, instead of taking a look within ourselves."

"You can be insulin resistant for 10 to 15 years prior to your A1C ever showing pre-diabetes. Most physicians don't do the lab testing to check for inflammation or insulin resistance."

"Fat doesn't make you fat. If we could get past this last 50 years of fear around giving people fat - sugar makes you fat."

While conventional medicine waits for disease to appear before acting, true wellness rebels understand that metabolic health, or ill health, is about what's happening inside your body right now. Lisa reveals how inflammation and insulin resistance are the real culprits behind chronic disease, and how you can detect and reverse them years before they become "diagnosable" conditions.

✓ Recovering yo-yo dieters ready to break the cycle

✓ Anyone confused about ketogenic eating and its safety

✓ People who "look healthy" but wonder what's happening inside

✓ Those frustrated with conventional healthcare's pill-first approach

✓ Anyone ready to take control of their metabolic health

Work with Lisa and Dr. Avedia at iixhearts.com for comprehensive metabolic health support that goes beyond conventional medicine.

Ready to rebel against accepting metabolic dysfunction as inevitable? Your future self will thank you for not settling for "normal" lab values when optimal health is possible.

Stay rebellious, Gregory Anne

In every aspect of health and healing there are medical limitations that we do not have to accept.

Ready to rebel against the idea that recovery has a ceiling?

Welcome back, rebels! Today we're challenging everything you think you know about stroke, recovery, and the power of your thoughts to create your reality. My guest Tsgoyna Tanzman is a speech-language pathologist turned life coach who's helping stroke survivors shatter the myth that "three months is as good as it gets."

✅ The shocking statistics - Why women are 60% more likely to have strokes than men (and why single women face even greater risks)

✅ The rebellious truth about stroke prevention - How 80% of strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes, not just genetics

✅ The BE-FAST method - A life-saving acronym that could mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability

✅ Why "false hope" doesn't exist - How conventional medical thinking limits recovery potential

✅ The mind-body connection rebels need to understand - How your thoughts literally create your cellular reality

✅ The power of "I AM" - Why these two words are either your greatest weapon or your worst enemy

From Tsgoyna:

"Two times as many women die of stroke when compared to breast cancer each year.”

"There is no such thing as false hope. We have to look for evidence of progress, gather strengths and notice what's working."

"You don't have to have a brain injury to damage your brain. You can do that with your own stinking thinking."

From Greg:

"80% is our responsibility, whether it's diabetes, heart disease... Everybody has cancer in their body. Not everybody's gene that carries a cancer turns into a cancer in the body, but the lifestyle is the thing that turns the gene on or off."

Here's what the medical establishment doesn't always tell you: Recovery doesn't have an expiration date. While conventional wisdom says recovery plateaus at 3-6 months, Tsgoyna's work with thousands of patients proves this is a dangerous myth.

The research shows that neuroplasticity - your brain's ability to rewire itself - continues throughout your entire life. But here's the kicker: Your thoughts about your recovery directly impact your cellular healing.

This isn't just feel-good fluff, rebels. This is science-backed truth that challenges the entire paradigm of "managing" versus healing.

Ready for a paradigm shift? Bruce Lipton's cellular research proves that when cells are exposed to stress (including negative self-talk), they literally shut down - they stop eliminating toxins and can't function properly.

Your "I AM" statements aren't just words - they're cellular programming.

Try this rebellious experiment Tsgoyna shares: Notice the difference in how these feel in your body:

1. "I must improve my health" vs. "I am improving my health"
2. "I should get stronger" vs. "I am getting stronger"

The ladder approach isn't woo-woo nonsense - it's strategic nervous system regulation.

Don't settle for accepting limitations that don't actually have to exist. Here's how to rebel:

1. Learn the BE-FAST signs and share them with every woman in your life
2. Audit your "I AM" statements - are you programming limitation or possibility?
3. Question any medical professional who gives you a recovery timeline ceiling
4. Get Tsgoyna's book: "Hope After Stroke: For Caregivers and Survivors"
5. Start thinking like a stroke prevention rebel - 80% is in your control

Books by Tsgoyna Tansman:

1. "Hope After Stroke: For Caregivers and Survivors, the Holistic Guide to Getting Your Life Back"
2. "Just Decide: Failproof Strategies to Uplevel Your Life, Career and Relationships"

Website: Tsgoyna.com

(includes free resources for stroke prevention and brain health)

Sometimes the most rebellious thing we can do is refuse to accept limitations that don't actually have to exist. Your future self will thank you for not settling for conventional wisdom that caps your potential.

Stay rebellious, and I'll see you next week for another episode that challenges everything you think you know about wellness!

What limitation are you ready to rebel against? Drop a comment and let me know - I want to hear about it!

#RebelliousWellness #StrokePrevention #MindBodyConnection #Neuroplasticity #WellnessRevolution

This week I had a wide ranging, super informative, conversation with Dr. Gillian Goddard, endocrinologist and assistant professor at NYU Langone Hospital. With 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Goddard specializes in thyroid health, PCOS, menopause, nutrition, weight management, and diabetes. This episode dives deep into the complex world of hormones during perimenopause and menopause, going far beyond just estrogen to explore the full endocrine picture.

Let’s start with this quote from Dr. Goddard: “The endocrine system is endlessly complex.” And so no conversation on hormones at perimenopause and menopause is going to be complete in 35 minutes. But I did my best to ask Dr. Goddard the questions I think cover what we experience and have questions about.

The Hidden Hormone Story

1. Why estrogen is just one piece of the menopause puzzle
2. The role of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) in symptoms
3. How thyroid, cortisol, aldosterone, and parathyroid hormones are affected
4. The metabolic hormone connection: insulin, glucagon, and blood sugar regulation

Finding the Right Healthcare Provider

1. How to assess your GP's comfort level with menopause
2. Questions to ask your doctor to gauge their expertise
3. When to seek out a specialist vs. staying with your current provider
4. Using The Menopause Society to find certified practitioners

Telehealth and Online Menopause Care

1. What to look for in online menopause platforms
2. Pros and cons of virtual care vs. traditional practice

GLP-1 Agonists (Ozempic, etc.) in Menopause

1. Why these weight loss drugs are actually hormone analogs
2. How they might interact with other menopause treatments
3. Potential effects on oral hormone absorption
4. The complexity of introducing new hormones during perimenopause

Natural Alternatives and Supplements

1. Berberine and inositol for insulin sensitivity
2. The truth about allulose as a "natural Ozempic"
3. Why current natural options pale in comparison to prescription medications

Birth Control Pills During Perimenopause

1. How low-dose pills can regulate heavy, irregular periods
2. The contraception factor: pregnancy is still possible
3. How birth control acts like hormone therapy
4. Safety updates from early high-dose formulations

Non-Hormonal Treatment Options

1. SSRIs vs. SNRIs for mood and physical symptoms
2. Viosa: the current non-hormonal option for hot flashes
3. Upcoming Bayer medication targeting mood and sleep
4. The expanding pharmaceutical interest in menopause

Individual Variability in Menopause

1. Why some women "sail through" while others struggle significantly
2. The mystery of symptom variation between women
3. Potential connections between childbirth experiences and menopause

1. The Menopause Society: For finding certified menopause practitioners
2. MIDI: Telehealth platform example (fee-for-service, accepts insurance)
3. Viosah: Currently available non-hormonal medication for hot flashes
4. Dr. Goddard's Newsletter: "Hot Flash" at savvy patient.substack.com
5. Practice: Park Avenue Endocrinology, Upper East Side Manhattan

And if you want all 3 years worth of my podcasts head over to Rebellious Wellness Over 50. When I rebranded all of those episodes stayed behind at the old name. I've got so many great docs and others you won't want to miss.

Ready to rebel against the idea that environmental toxins are just something you have to live with? This episode will completely shift how you think about the air you breathe and its impact on your health and aging.

Meet Eric Klos, CEO and founder of Daily Breath, the revolutionary app that's challenging how we approach environmental health. While conventional wisdom treats air quality as background noise, Eric's platform puts you in control of understanding and preventing environmental health impacts before they become chronic conditions.

✓ The sad story that inspired Eric to create Daily Breath - and how it could prevent premature deaths

✓ Why waiting for symptoms is the old paradigm - and how to get ahead of environmental triggers

✓ The hidden pollutants in your home that are impacting your health right now

✓ How weather conditions multiply the impact of allergens and pollutants on your body

✓ Revolutionary wearable technology that's making personal air quality monitoring possible

✓ Why women may experience environmental health impacts differently than men

✓ The connection between air quality and cardiovascular disease - the #1 killer

"Why are we pinpointing the triggers after the fact? Why aren't we trying to pinpoint the triggers and associate them with your risk personally?"

"We're not at the mercy of the weather and the environment. We can do things that will prevent negative health outcomes from occurring and take action."

"Without a data platform that tracks environmental exposures and your health, how can we possibly make these correlations?"

"The medical community has been neglecting environmental determinants of health for years. We have a system that's driven by what I call sick care codes."

Here's what the healthcare system doesn't emphasize: Your environment is continuously impacting your health, and you can take proactive action instead of just reacting to symptoms.

While conventional medicine waits for you to develop asthma, allergies, or cardiovascular issues, Eric's approach arms you with:

1. Personalized environmental forecasts that predict when conditions will trigger your symptoms
2. Community mapping that shows where symptoms are clustering in real-time
3. Actionable recommendations for everything from air purifiers to timing your outdoor activities
4. Long-term tracking to understand your personal environmental health patterns

✓ People with allergies, asthma, or environmental sensitivities

✓ Parents wanting to protect their children from developing chronic conditions

✓ Anyone interested in preventive health and biohacking

✓ Health-conscious rebels who want to take control of their environment

✓ People living in areas with air quality challenges

✓ Anyone ready to stop accepting "that's just how it is" when it comes to environmental health

Download the Daily Breath app (available free, premium version just $0.99/year) and start tracking how your environment impacts your daily wellness.

Connect with Eric and Daily Breath:

1. Website: dailybreath.com
2. Available on iOS and Android app stores

Sometimes the most rebellious thing we can do is refuse to accept that environmental toxins are just part of modern life. You have access to some control over your environmental health with Daily Breath - it's time to start using it.

Ready to stop reactive healthcare and take charge of the air you breathe? Your lungs, heart, and future self will thank you for not settling for "that's just how it is."

Stay rebellious,

Gregory Anne

This episode is part of the Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle movement - challenging conventional wisdom and empowering you to question limitations that don't actually have to exist.