Stacy Toth's Blog

Mindfulness trainer and breathwork practitioner Kurtis Lee Thomas joins Stacy to talk about the impact stress has on our health and well-being, how curiosity is consciousness at work, and why one of the most impactful things we can do for  ourselves – conscious breathing – is literally right under our noses! Find Kurtis: Website Instagram LinkedIn Use code PODCAST50 for 50% off a virtual Breathwork Detox event! If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions Kurtis Lee Thomas is a Corporate Mindfulness Trainer who has introduced mindfulness practices to Ivy league colleges, top Fortune 500 companies, and even NASA. He is also the chair of the Just Breathe Foundation, collaborating with top brands and celebrities to tackle today’s mental health challenges affecting communities and workplaces.  He teaches the Breathwork Detox, which blends ancient wisdom with modern science. Conscious Breathing The most underrated breathing technique is the sigh. Because it’s the body’s natural way to release the tension in the body. It builds up and then the body goes “ahhh”, and that is the pressure release valve. You can […]

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On this bonus episode, the 10th person to walk around the world, Tom Turcich, joins Stacy to tell us why and how he and his pup, Savannah, took on this 7-year adventure. Tom shares his reflections, lessons learned, and the kindness of humanity he discovered along the way. Find Tom: Website Instagram LinkedIn Book (releases October 8) If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions Tom’s catalyst for “seizing the day” came from the sudden passing of a good friend at the age of 17. As a self-described introvert, he wanted to be forced into adventure. His 28,000 mile adventure started in his hometown in New Jersey the day before his 26th birthday. He became the tenth person to walk around the world, and his dog, Savannah, became the first dog to do so. He has documented his adventures in his new book coming out October 8, The World Walk: 7 Years. 28,000 Miles. 6 Continents. A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time. The World Walk Tom describes the first four months of his walk being very […]

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OB/GYN Dr. Liz Lyster joins Stacy to educate us about the role of hormones in aging and menopause, why we all may be experiencing “bursts” of aging in our mid-40s and early 60s, and why women must continue to advocate for themselves during these changes. Find Dr. Lyster: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Dr. Liz is offering listeners her free E-Book! If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in perimenopause and menopause. In her private practice in the San Francisco Bay area, she helps women and men in midlife and beyond. She graduated from Cornell University, went to medical school at UC Irvine, and got her master’s degree at UCLA in Community Health Education. Furthermore, she is the founder of The Miracle of Menopause women’s network. Bursts of Aging and Menopause If a woman’s not feeling well, there is plenty that can be done. A lot of patients, by time they get to me, they’ve been told all sorts of horrible things. […]

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On this special episode, listeners get to hear a behind the scenes training session with podcast veteran Lindsay Dahl about the safety and efficacy standards in the supplements world and what questions we are all encouraged to ask. Stacy also gives us the lowdown on what California’s Proposition 65 is all about and how can be and is being used by companies, consumers, and advocacy groups. Find Lindsay: Website Instagram If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions Lindsay has worked at the forefront of environmental health campaigns since 2004, working to eliminate toxic chemicals in consumer products through policy and market shifts. She’s worked with some of the country’s finest policy experts, grassroots organizing pros, and social movement builders. Eventually she moved to Washington D.C. to help start, build and run Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, the nation’s largest campaign working to remove toxic chemicals from consumer products and build a national campaign to update federal laws on toxic chemicals. After five years in Washington, she moved West to spearhead the mission, safety, sustainability & advocacy work for […]

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Naturopathic clinician, author, and entrepreneur Dr. John Neustadt joins Stacy to share his experiences of working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to find alternative treatments for cancer patients. Dr. Neustadt shares the friction points he’s experienced working within a bureaucracy, the mindset of traditional medical doctors, and the disincentives of funding these trials. Find Dr. Neustadt: Website Facebook Instagram Linkedin Book If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions John Neustadt earned a doctorate in Naturopathy (ND) from Bastyr University, where he received the Founder’s Award for academic and clinical excellence. He has also gone on to publish more than 100 medical articles and was recognized by analytics company Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author in the world for his work. Furthermore, he has written four books, his most recent book is, Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis. Dr. Neustadt was also an editor of the textbook, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, which was used across the United States to train and educate physicians on using functional medicine with their patients. […]

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Author and long-time activist David Steinman joins Stacy to educate us about the intersection of environment and health and help us discover the hidden toxins in our lives. Stacy and David tackle air and water quality concerns, to making the best choices we can, and why we must be the change and example for our children and generations to come. Find David: Healthy Living Magazine Website  LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Book If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions David Steinman is an environmentalist, journalist, consumer health advocate, publisher and author of five books focusing largely on environmental, dietary, and consumer safety issues. He is the founder of the publishing company, Freedom Press, which publishes Healthy Living Magazine. David earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University before earning a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. In 1990, he published his first book, Diet for a Poisoned Planet, which discussed, among other things, how to avoid foods that may have been contaminated with pesticides and what pesticides could do to human bodies. He also co-authored […]

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Why yes, you can have great health in a large body – even if you are a compound heterozygous MTHFR, have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in addition to Celiac disease and a SIgAD genetic immunodeficiency. How? Let’s explore how nourishing yourself and embracing body peace can have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. Every year around my birthday I treat myself to the ultimate self care: a pap smear, mammogram, dermatologist, and annual physical with full bloodwork. For as long as I’ve been having a more in-depth review of bloodwork, my inflammation has been high. Even when I was uber-orthorexic limiting a ton of food groups and pretending that atypical anorexia in skipping meals was “intermittent fasting”. Not only was my digestion a nightmare and my hair falling out, but my health markers told a story that I wasn’t actually healthy – despite losing weight and garnering the praise from the (literal) entire world. In addition to testing with my doctor, I check my nutrient levels with this tool. Great Health In a Large Body Not that I need to prove myself, which as people in larger bodies we are constantly being put in a position to do. And, not that […]

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jennie Ketcham Crooks joins Stacy to discuss the digital chaos of overconsumption and habits in the age of our “shiny rectangles”. Jennie talks us through coming off of autopilot, parenting in the digital age, and managing emotions and meaningful interactions for healthier relationships with others and ourselves. Find Jennie: Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin Book If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions Jennie is the founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, a clinical licensed social worker, and an anxiety and OCD specialist. Prior to starting the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, she was the Director of Clinical Education at Seattle Anxiety Specialists and before that, the lead medical social worker at the Polyclinic. Jennie has also been involved in research at the University of Washington, a guest lecturer at Harvard University, and appeared on a number of popular television shows from Headline News and The View to Oprah. Digital Chaos to Inner Peace A lot of us are afraid of feeling feelings. I don’t want to feel angry, I don’t want to feel sad. […]

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One of my most popular skincare articles is my Sensitive Skin Secrets. However, my recommended products are from a brand that no longer exists. These are my updated sensitive skin shaklee regimen recommendations based on continued testing, working with clients, and further research. Our skin changes seasonally and with age. From lifestyle factors like sun and water, to hormones that change as we get older, we may see that our skin reacts differently to products we’ve used for a long time. Whatever challenges you’re facing with your skin, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Our skin’s needs are as unique as we are. And, though I am not a doctor nor giving medical advice, I do have personal experience helping clients and myself navigate these changes which often cause sensitive skin issues. Whether you struggle with rosacea, eczema, generally dry skin, combination skin with breakouts, or other frustrations, I’ve got recommendations for you. I hope it helps you navigate your own skin better and make you feel more empowered. And if you’d like help, I do free consults – just e-mail me Stacy@RealEverything.com My Sensitive Skin Story As a teen I had horrible acne and was medicated with prescription products that […]

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There is nothing like learning and growing with friends! Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is back to help Stacy tackle all the myths about seed oils and Omega 6 fatty acids. They share the science on how these oils are actually good for us, why context matters, and call out that fear-mongering language that wellness communities cling to. Find Dr. Sarah Ballantyne: Website TikTok Instagram Threads Facebook YouTube Pinterest And pick up Sarah’s latest book, Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat, available wherever books are sold! If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways  Introductions With a background in medical research, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne began her career as a science communicator and health educator when she launched her original website in 2011. She is the former co-founder and co-host of The Whole View  (formally The Paleo View) and recorded 500 episodes with Stacy! After the two parted ways to focus on other projects, Dr. Sarah took time to re-focus and re-brand and has developed Nutrivore! Myth-Busting Seed Oils So in […]

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