Stop Feeling Like Shit Podcast

Inflammation gets blamed for just about everything these days—sugar, seed oils, dairy, gluten, stress, alcohol… apparently even your salad dressing is out to get you.

But inflammation isn’t automatically bad. In fact, your body needs it.

In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Shit, Joe and Tiffany break down what inflammation actually is, the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and whether you can really “feel” when your body is inflamed.

Then they play Inflammatory or Internet Bullshit? and rapid-fire through some of the biggest foods and habits blamed for inflammation online—from seed oils and sugar to gluten, alcohol, stress, and lack of sleep.

They also dig into what an “anti-inflammatory diet” really looks like, why eliminating entire food groups isn’t always the answer, and how wellness marketing can make eating way more complicated than it needs to be.

Because reducing your risk of chronic inflammation probably isn’t about fearing one ingredient—it’s about the boring stuff that actually matters: eating well overall, moving your body, sleeping, managing alcohol, not smoking, and addressing real health concerns with a healthcare professional.

Bad sleep. The house is a mess. You’re behind at work. You haven’t worked out. You’re eating like shit. Your texts are piling up. And somehow, six completely separate problems turn into one giant conclusion:

“My entire life is fucked.”

In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Shit, Joe and Tiffany talk about what happens when overwhelm takes over—and why trying to fix EVERYTHING at once can leave you frozen and doing nothing at all.

They dig into the importance of calming your nervous system first, getting out of the all-or-nothing mindset, and shrinking your focus from “How do I get my life together?” to “What could make the next hour 10% better?”

Maybe it’s going outside. Drinking some water. Taking a shower. Eating something. Going for a walk. Or simply doing the one thing that feels manageable right now.

You don’t have to become the perfect version of yourself today. You don’t even have to get your shit together.

Calm your system. Make the next good decision. Then go from there.

What if one of the easiest things you could do for your health today only took 10 minutes?

In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Shit, we’re doing something a little different: we’re walking and talking—and the episode ends when the 10-minute walk does.

Joe and Tiffany break down what actually happens in your body when you get up and move, from blood sugar and circulation to mood, energy, and breaking up long periods of sitting. They also tackle the all-or-nothing mindset that tells us if we don’t have 30–60 minutes for a “real workout,” it’s not worth doing at all.

No gym. No perfect workout plan. No tracking required.

Just put in your headphones, hit play, and start walking. By the time this episode is over, you’ve already done the thing.

Your challenge: Take one intentional 10-minute walk every day for the next seven days and see how you feel.

Ten minutes. That’s it. Now go take a walk.

Protein coffee. Protein cereal. Protein chips. Protein bars. Protein everything.

Somewhere along the way, the internet decided we all need to be thinking about protein 24/7. But how much do you actually need? Does the quality of your protein matter? And is every product with “20G PROTEIN!” slapped across the front automatically a good choice?

In Episode 4 of Season 2 of Stop Feeling Like Shit, Joe and Tiffany break down the protein conversation without turning your diet into a full-time math problem.

They’re talking about how your protein needs can change based on your age, body size, activity level, strength training, and goals; whether your body really “wastes” protein if you eat too much at once; why amino acids and leucine matter; and how animal and plant proteins compare.

Then they put some of today’s popular high-protein convenience foods to the test—bars, shakes, powders, meat sticks, and more—to look beyond the marketing and ask: Is this actually a good source of protein… or did someone just put the word PROTEIN on the package?

The takeaway? Protein does matter, and for many people, getting more can be beneficial. But you don't have to overcomplicate it.

Focus on getting enough throughout the day, prioritize quality, nutrient-dense sources when you can, and use shakes, bars, and other convenience foods when they genuinely make your life easier.

Because you don't need to turn eating into a math problem just because the internet discovered protein.

Are you eating clean, cutting calories, busting your butt in the gym, and still watching the scale refuse to budge? You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. When traditional advice tells you to just "eat less and move more," it ignores the complex internal roadblocks that cause stubborn weight loss resistance.

In Episode 3 of Season 2, Tiffany Schneid and Joe Matavich break down the real physiological reasons why your body might be holding onto fat—even when you feel like you're doing everything right.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The "Eat Less, Move More" Myth: Why calorie deficits often backfire and slow down your metabolic rate when your body is already under stress.

• Hormones & Fat Storage: How insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone imbalances, and low testosterone can grind fat loss to a halt.

• The Cortisol Connection: How chronic stress, lack of quality sleep, and intense HIIT workouts signal your body to store visceral belly fat.

• Thyroid Function Beyond TSH: Why "normal" lab ranges miss sluggish thyroid conversion (T4 to T3) that sabotages your metabolism.

• Gut Health & Inflammation: The hidden role of systemic inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and metabolic dysfunction in stubborn weight plateaus.

• A Smarter Strategy: How to identify root causes through comprehensive functional testing and switch from stressing your body to repairing it.

Stop blaming your willpower and start understanding your biology. Tune in to learn why your body is pushing back and how to unlock sustainable fat loss!

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• Practice: Buckeye PMR (Central Ohio & Virtual Care Nationwide) https://www.buckeyepmr.com/

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Ever sleep for 8 hours only to wake up feeling like you were hit by a truck? You’re constantly exhausted, crashing by 3:00 PM, relying on three cups of coffee just to function, and wide awake again at 3:00 AM—yet your doctor says your standard lab work looks "completely normal."

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Tiffany Schneid and Joe Matavich take a deep dive into chronic fatigue—why it happens, why traditional medicine keeps missing it, and what you can actually do about it.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Fatigue Spectrum: Why sleeping more isn't fixing the underlying problem.

• Beyond Standard Labs: Why pulling a basic TSH or total testosterone test misses up to 75% of the full picture.

• HPA Axis Dysfunction & "Adrenal Burnout": How chronic, non-stop stress breaks the communication loop between your brain and your adrenal glands.

• The 3:00 AM Wake-Up Call: Why cortisol dysregulation, anxiety, and a "vibrating" nervous system keep you up at night.

• Are Your Workouts Making You Worse? How high-intensity training (HIIT) and over-exercising can actually push your stress hormones over the edge.

• Actionable Next Steps: Practical daily habits, smart sleep hygiene, and specialized functional testing (like DUTCH, GI-MAP, and comprehensive thyroid panels) to get your energy back.

Stop accepting constant exhaustion as a normal part of life. Tune in to learn how to fix the root cause so you can start feeling human again!

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Season 2, Episode 1: Welcome to S2 + Why "Feeling Like Shit" Isn't Normal

Welcome to Season 2 of Stop Feeling Like Shit!

We’re kicking off the new season with a slight rebrand and fresh faces! Hosts Joe and Tiffany are taking the mic to share what’s in store for the podcast going forward and why we're more passionate than ever about helping you reclaim your health.

If you’ve been walking around exhausted, dealing with brain fog, struggling to lose weight, waking up at 3:00 AM, or living with chronic aches and pains, you’ve probably been told, "That’s just part of getting older."

We’re here to call bullshit on that.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The Gaps in Traditional Medicine: Why standard lab tests often tell you you're "normal" even when you feel sub-optimal.

• Common vs. Normal: Why so many people settle for "surviving" instead of feeling good, and why you shouldn't accept feeling bad as your fate.

• Proactive vs. Reactive Care: The power of preventative, functional medicine and intervening before a disease state takes hold.

• Cutting Through the Noise: Sorting practical health solutions from social media "biohacking" trends and internet myths.

• What to Expect in Season 2: Real patient stories, actionable advice, and clear, practical health guidance you can actually use.

Whether you're looking for answers for yourself or someone you care about, you're in the right place.

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• Website / Practice: Buckeye PMR (Central Ohio & Virtual Care Nationwide) https://www.buckeyepmr.com/

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What happens when your hormones are affecting your mental health—but your providers aren’t communicating?

In this episode of Stop Feeling Like Sht*, Tiffany and Joe from Buckeye PMR dive into the powerful connection between endocrinology and psychology, and why treating the body and mind as separate systems can leave patients feeling frustrated, overlooked, and stuck.

From thyroid disorders and hormone imbalances to anxiety, depression, mood changes, and chronic stress, they discuss how physical and mental health are deeply intertwined. You’ll learn why collaboration between your endocrinologist and psychologist can lead to better diagnoses, more effective treatment plans, and ultimately, better outcomes.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still don’t feel like yourself, this episode will help you understand why looking at the whole picture matters.

🎙️ Topics covered:

• The connection between hormones and mental health
• How endocrine disorders can impact mood and behavior
• Why integrated care leads to better patient outcomes
• Signs your healthcare providers should be communicating
• What patients can do to advocate for more coordinated care

Because sometimes the reason you don’t feel like yourself isn’t “all in your head”—and it isn’t just your hormones either.

GLP-1 medications have transformed the weight loss conversation, but they're not a shortcut to lasting success. In Episode 91, Tiffany and Joe from Buckeye PMR sit down to discuss the often-overlooked ways people can unintentionally sabotage their weight loss journey while taking GLP-1 medications.

This honest conversation explores why weight loss is never one-size-fits-all and how the biggest barriers often have less to do with food and more to do with mindset, self-worth, habits, and the stories we tell ourselves. Joe shares powerful insights from working with patients and explains why two people can follow the same plan and experience completely different outcomes.

Joe also shares a heartfelt story about a client who struggled to prioritize her health because she didn't believe she was worth the time and effort it took to lose weight—a reminder that sustainable transformation starts from within.

Whether you're currently taking a GLP-1, considering one, or supporting someone on their health journey, this episode offers a compassionate look at the psychological side of weight loss and what it truly takes to create lasting change.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:

• Common ways people sabotage their results on GLP-1 medications
• Why every weight loss journey is different
• The role of mindset, self-worth, and emotional health
• Building sustainable habits beyond the medication
• A powerful patient story that highlights the importance of believing you're worth the investment

Because successful weight loss isn't just about changing your body—it's about changing the way you see yourself. 💙

In Episode 90 of Stop Feeling Like Shit, we’re having the conversation so many women silently struggle with—but rarely talk about openly: female sexual dysfunction.

Low libido, pain during intimacy, hormonal changes, exhaustion, stress, body image, medications, motherhood, relationship strain… it all plays a role, and women are too often told their symptoms are “normal” or simply brushed aside.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The real reasons women lose their sex drive
• How hormones impact intimacy and pleasure
• The connection between stress, cortisol, and libido
• Why sexual dysfunction is about more than just sex
• Common root causes that often go ignored
• Ways women can begin reclaiming their health and confidence

This episode is honest, empowering, and packed with insight for women who are tired of feeling dismissed, disconnected, or unlike themselves.

Because your body isn’t broken—and you deserve to feel good again.