Maybe she’s born with it… maybe it’s a thyroid imbalance? Some folks have a naturally slow metabolism (and it slows as we age) but others may find that it happens unexpectedly.

Thyroid issues are one cause, but today we talk about the many reasons why your metabolism might slow down and cause weight gain, and the best ways to speed it up to feel comfortable in your body again. The answer might be right in your own pantry!

What does a joyful life look like to you? Well, get ready, because we’re about to show you how to get there with the help of best-selling author, consultant, master clinician, two-time TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, Dr. Joan Rosenberg. Dr. Rosenberg wrote the book on living a happy life – literally! She’s the author of 90 Seconds to a Life You Love and she’so joining us today on the show.

Busy, stressed, and food obsessed! Sound familiar? Well, it’s the title of Lisa’s awesome book, but it’s also the theme of today’s show!

If you find yourself constantly thinking about eating, depriving yourself of the things you love, staring at food porn on Instagram, this one’s for you. We chat about the diet mentality, how to connect with your body in a deeper way to get to the root of food cravings, and ways you can make sustainable change.

Are you an insomniac? Proud night owl? Or maybe you’re an early riser… and it’s getting earlier and earlier.

Whatever your habits, the reality is that over 30% of adults don’t get enough sleep! Our circadian rhythms are out of whack thanks to nights spent scrolling through our devices, and this affects many of our natural cycles including sleep.

Michelle, Andrea, and Lisa chat today about why we need to go back to waking with the sun and sleeping with the moon, just like the good old days (remember how deep you slept then?!).

So you’ve come down with a cold, have you? Rather than being quarantined to the couch for the next week out of commission under a pile of tissues, Lisa, Andrea, and Michelle can help bring you back to life with their tips for getting over a cold as soon as possible. From resting and recuperating to using herbal medicine to get you back on your feet, your future cold-free self will thank you for listening to this episode!

Women are drinking more and more these days, especially with all the messages out there marketing wine as self-care. After all, you can do yoga at a brewery and hop off your spin bike to grab a tequila shot. But how much is too much? Do you really have to give it up to live a healthy life? The hosts talk about women’s growing attachment to alcohol as a method of stress relief and share alternative ways to self-soothe that don’t necessarily involve a cocktail menu.

Did you know loneliness has the same level of risk for heart disease as smoking? Crazy, right? We humans need each other to survive! These days we’re so busy that true connection ends up as last priority when we’re making our way down our neverending to-do lists, and while technology has made it easy to superficially connect online, we’re actually more isolated than ever as we surf the web from our couch without any real human interaction. If you’re feeling lonely, come hang out with us today on The Healthy View!

Our toxic environment is hijacking our hormones! Your hormones affect just about every aspect of your well-being from your mental health, to disease prevention - they even influence your sex drive. As usual we’re here to help you break it down and understand how to avoid those nasty toxins that can be detrimental to good health. To help us get a handle on our hormones, we’ll be talking with Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson. Dr. Berkson has been in practice in functional medicine, with an emphasis on nutrition, hormones, intimacy, and digestion, for decades. Her newest book SEXY BRAIN presents the newest health issue (environmental castration) and how to protect our hormones, intimacy and brain.

Everybody’s favorite vice! Is it a health food or is it candy? The hosts weigh in on this much-loved treat, whether everything you’ve ever heard about it is bunk or if it really is a magical ingredient. From raw cacao and bitter little nibs to whole bars of chocolatey goodness, learn about how best to enjoy it, how those with a gluten sensitivity may want to watch out, and Michelle’s big beef with the dark stuff.

Cholesterol is one of those age-old debates in the health and wellness sphere. Is it good? Is it bad? Do we still have to dump egg yolks down the drain? Lisa, Andrea, and Michelle push past all the noise and finally give you the answers you’re looking for. Learn about whether foods high in cholesterol are bad for you, the best way to lower your cholesterol levels naturally, and whether statins are a big fat lie. It’s all here on The Healthy View!