The Well & Simple Podcast

Marissa offers some thoughts and questions about a recent story on weight loss surgery for adolescents. 

If you have difficulties with sleeping this is the episode for you! Marissa is joined by Katelyn Anderson, a clinical therapist and founder of Equip Sleeping Company, and they discuss the importance of sufficient quality sleep, some strategies for supporting better sleep, and Equip's forthcoming sleep-supporting product, the Cozy Case! 

Important Links!

Equip Sleeping Co Website (and Free Sleep Guide): https://equipsleepingco.com/

Equip Sleeping Co on Instagram: @equipsleepingco

Cozy Case Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/equipsleepingco/cozy-case

Equip Sleeping So on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcyoJ2omXVEP8pypjkA6qw

In this episode, Marissa responds to concerns about Covid weight gain and fear mongering to sell supplements. And she says "fart" at least once.

In this episode Marissa tackles the truth behind the BMI. 

Please note that nothing in this episode is to be construed as medical advice and you should always consult with the appropriate medical provider for health issues. 

In this episode, Marissa illustrates just how ludicrous women's clothing sizing is and ruins yet another wellness trend: apple cider vinegar.

In this episode Marissa shares her take on the Khloe Kardashian photo fiasco and what's missing from those conversations and she busts the gallon of water per day myth

In this episode, Marissa tackles some of the current events and trends in nutrition today: the Krispy Kreme donut promotion scandal, Nature's Cereal, and the new Herbalife shake shops popping up all over. 

In this week's episode, Marissa discusses reactions to body positivity and anti-fatphobia on social media and busts the myths of the low-carb diets

CW: medical fatphobia, medical malpractice, and cancer diagnosis. 

Imagine fighting tooth and nail through the dumpster fire of the US healthcare system for months dealing with doctors not taking your symptoms seriously, and then, when you finally get in to see a specialist you so desperately need to see, he dismisses your symptoms and makes a cruel joke about your weight. This isn't made up. This really happened. And it happens all the time to fat patients. Listen to this episode to learn more about medical fatphobia and how it is so dangerous. 

In this episode, Marissa addresses the many, many issues with the latest Goop-endorsed bogus fad diet: Intuitive Fasting