In this episode, we unpack The Alex Honnold Conundrum - why someone can be objectively extraordinary and still deeply unsettling on a human level.

This isn't a takedown, a diagnosis, or internet armchair psychology. It's a nuanced look at greatness, emotional minimalism, confidence, and the difference between admiration and compatibility.

Using Alex Honnold as a case study, we explore what people found uncomfortable about his relationship, why that discomfort matters, and the bigger question it forces all of us to ask: what do you actually need from another human — and what cost are you willing to pay to get it?

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Elle Russ chats with Michele Scarlet - a Board-Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, and Women's Health Coach. They discuss Michele's journey with breast implant disease and detox in general. Michele is also the founder of COREFIT, a holistic women's health program where she helps women uncover what's really going on in their bodies so they can finally feel like themselves again. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelescarlet_/ Website: www.michelescarlet.com

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In this episode Elle Russ recaps some lessons from 2025, discusses a few health hacks from her menopause journey, and goes on a rampage to motivate you to become the best of whatever you are in 2026!

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In this episode, #1 bestselling author and thyroid expert Elle Russ discusses misconceptions and nuances behind Reverse T3 issues and T3-only dosing, including the problems with sustained-release T3 and why most people don't need to go directly to a T3-only dosing strategy.

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Elle Russ chats with Rochelle Hacias - a board-certified health and wellness coach and functional nutrition expert. She has founded Health Coaching for You, where she helps women over 45 who feel emotionally drained, mentally stuck, and unsure how to take care of themselves in this season of life. Through her holistic, real-life approach, she supports women in quieting the mental noise, reconnecting with their bodies, and building simple, sustainable habits that bring more calm, clarity, and confidence into their daily lives.

Her passion for this work comes from personal experience. Walking through her own journey of burnout, self-neglect, and rediscovery, Rochelle brings not only professional training but also deep compassion. She believes that midlife isn't a time to settle, it's a time to reclaim your energy and feel like yourself again.

She helps women do this by not chasing perfection, but by rediscovering what it means to truly care for themselves again. Whether Rochelle's coaching, speaking, or leading group programs, she meets every woman with warmth, honesty, and a grounded belief in what's possible, even when life feels heavy.

Learn more at https://www.healthcoachingforyou.com/about-your-coach

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Elle Russ chats with Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, CISSN - an established expert and thought leader in women's health issues. For 30 years, Holly has educated and guided thousands of women through her in-person and virtual practice. She is the author of Lift to Get Lean (Rodale, 2014), and an established expert in women's health with an emphasis on physical performance, nutrition, and mindset management.

Holly's second book, Muscle & Bone (Simon & Schuster) will be released early 2026. This title will help women of all ages understand the importance of the musculoskeletal system, with Holly's protocols for building strong muscle and healthy bones.

Holly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from The Pennsylvania State University, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN). She has worked with many women, professional athletes, and a Presidential candidate as well as with celebrities, including Howard Stern, Adrian Grenier, Karlie Kloss, Kelly Klein, Carole Radziwill, Billy Crystal, and Petra Ecclestone.

Her programs and advice are featured weekly in major health and wellness publications, including Women's Health, Shape, SELF, LIVESTRONG, BuzzFeed, Prevention, Redbook, Fitness, Men's Health, and others.

Holly lives in California and Pennsylvania with her husband, Dave, and their two dogs Buckley and Bear. When she's not hiking or hitting the gym, Holly loves spending time in the kitchen developing new recipes, reading up on mindset and habits, and taking long baths.

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This episode is a thyroid deep dive — a jam-packed conversation with Dr. Gary E. Foresman, MD of MiddlePathMedicine.com. We tackle the biggest myths, mistakes, and misunderstandings in thyroid treatment today.

Here's what we cover:

• The FDA Ban on Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT): What it really means for patients.

• Medication Before Labs: Why you should never take T4/T3 or T3-only meds before a thyroid test.

• Dosing Myths Debunked: Why no practitioner should put an arbitrary limit on T4 or T3 dosing.

• Beyond T4 & T3: Do T1, T2, and calcitonin in NDT actually matter? Are T2 supplements worthwhile?

• Failed Research: How flawed medical studies have left thyroid patients in the dust.

• The TSH Suppression Myth: Why suppressed TSH on T4/T3 combos or T3-only therapy is NOT dangerous, doesn't cause arrhythmias or osteoporosis, and why outdated T4-only protocols from 30 years ago created decades of false fear.

• Reverse T3: Why this is a critical — and often ignored — test.

• Blood Sugar & Thyroid Hormones: How food satiety and glucose fluctuations can masquerade as thyroid issues (like tachycardia), and why it's not always your thyroid to blame.

If you've ever been confused, dismissed, or gaslit about your thyroid health, this episode will give you the clarity (and firepower) you need!

Visit MiddlePathMedicine.com to learn more about Dr. Foresman.

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Elle Russ revisits and deconstructs a childhood argument from 1985 that perfectly captures why being right feels so good—and when that feeling can backfire.

Exploring the evolutionary roots of our need to be right, she unpacks both the highs and the hidden pitfalls of being right.

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Is kindness always a strength—or can it secretly hold you back?

In this deep dive, Elle Russ explore the neuroscience and psychology behind kindness, from its evolutionary roots to its modern-day pitfalls.

Discover when kindness becomes a hidden weakness (people-pleasing, fawning, manipulative generosity) and when it's a genuine superpower (helper's high, reciprocal altruism).

Learn how to audit your kindness—are you giving from a place of authenticity or obligation?—and how to set boundaries so your generosity fuels you, not drains you.

Whether you're an overworked caregiver, a chronic "yes" person, or just someone who wants to give without resentment, this episode will help you reclaim the power of true kindness.

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In this episode, Elle Russ chats with Hilary DeCesare - a Silicon Valley powerhouse who impacted $250million in sales for Oracle, Hilary now guides "millionaires in the making" and "impact millionaires" to scale their wealth and create a profound synergy between financial success and meaningful impact.

Her transformative approach helps women worldwide reset their lives, businesses, and legacies, fueling both their bottom line and their purpose. Hilary's groundbreaking 3HQ™ Alignment Code (Head, Heart, Highest Self) leverages neuroscience, modern personal development, and ancient wisdom to spark life-changing transformations for high-performing women .Hilary hosts the top 1.5% rated ReLaunch Podcast, is the Co-Founder of Her World International, co-hosts TV's Wake Up with Marci & Hilary, and is a sought-after public speaker.

Her outstanding contributions to the business world were recently acknowledged with the honor of being named the Top Business Leader in 2023 by NOW (Network of Outstanding Women) Honors. She has also recently shared the spotlight with Mel Robbins in Life & Style's Top 10 Impact-Driven Leaders to Follow in 2024. Hilary's work and insights have been featured on ABC's The Secret Millionaire, Forbes, USA Today, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

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