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Welcome to Radical Vitality, a podcast dedicated to helping you live a healthy, vibrant, joyful life. Dr. Kanchan Koya is joined by leaders in science and medicine who are passionate about sharing their knowledge along with actionable tips for better health. Whether you’re a woman juggling the demands of modern life or someone who wants to optimize their health in an evidence-based, sustainable way, this podcast is your go-to source for cutting-edge science and practical tips.
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Live talk shows that deliver everything you need to know about menopause with doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs and other experts changing the narrative around women’s health
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In a cooking dilemma? Have a burning question? Host Esther Choi solves your kitchen mysteries with the help of a few food friends. Food52's 10-year-strong Hotline is now coming at you offline—call in your question to (518) 291-9877.
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Tyler Jean about how inflammation works, how to prevent systemic inflammation that wreaks havoc on your health, and the power of food, lifestyle, and mindset. While acute inflammation is crucial to triggering the body’s healing response, problems begin when inflammation persists for too…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Sarah Ann Macklin about what it means to be truly well, how appearance doesn’t indicate wellness, deep self-care, and navigating the modern nutrition environment. Sarah shares her story of transitioning from an international model of 15 years to a nutrition educator. She was living what see…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jed Fahey and Lisa Curtis about the incredible health benefits of moringa, a nutrient-dense leafy green that may help enhance healthspan and prevent chronic disease. Moringa is a protein-rich, leafy green that is more nutritious than kale and has anti-inflammatory benefits rivaling turm…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elisa Song about the rise of chronic disease in children and simple ways to combat these worrying trends to keep your children happy and healthy. her career to helping parents and practitioners bridge the gap between conventional and holistic pediatrics. Her latest book, Happy Healthy K…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Krystle Zuniga about nutrition strategies for cancer prevention, the misinformation surrounding cancer and nutrition, and practical steps we can all take to reduce our risk for cancer and improve outcomes in the face of a cancer diagnosis. Cancer is one of the major disease risks we fac…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Adrian Chavez about science-based nutrition, how to know what health information we can trust, and holistic approaches to lifelong health. In a world of fad diets and rampant misinformation, Dr. Chavez’s message of science-based nutrition that debunks health fads is just what we need! D…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Vivian Chen, founder of Plateful Health and Lumebox, to talk about how environmental toxins are adversely affecting our health and practical tips for managing them without feeling overwhelmed. Conventional Western medicine trains doctors to manage disease states and symptoms but not nec…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times best-selling author, to discuss the fascinating interconnectedness of gut health with every aspect of our well-being. Gut health is inextricably linked with our overall health, disease risk and longevity. The science is emerging a…
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Welcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sue Varma, a distinguished psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist, to discuss her latest book, Practical Optimism, which holds the keys to establishing greater meaning, mastery, and acceptance in your life. Dr. Varma’s new book, Practical Optimism, is written as a solution to t…
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Navigating menopause as a mature adult is hard enough, imagine if you have to contend with it much, much earlier. Hysterical is joined by doctors Dr. Hannah Short and Dr. Mandy Leonhardt who co-authored the book "The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause." Have you ever wondered about being in menopause while your school friends are going throu…
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How good are you willing to feel? That's what acclaimed psychologist Julie Colwell asks as we unpack the intention behind Hysterical's first retreat. This podcast is a call to action for anyone who wants to feel more aliveness in their day to day. Less about menopause, and more about building community at this middle part of our lives, the Hysteric…
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This show breaks the silence on menopause! We've got the incredible Amanda Thebe with us for a candid chat that's fun, honest, and totally relatable. Here's what we cover: 1. Surviving Perimenopause: 2. Finding Light at the End 3. Antidepressants Unveiled 4. Sweating It Out 5. HRT 6. How we can Educate Everyone 7. Relationship Real Talk About Amand…
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When did inflammation become THE thing we needed to battle for greater health and longevity? And when did eating right for our bodies ever feel more complicated? If you’re like us, the nutrition playbook could use some simplification. That’s why we’ve invited the one and only Kanchan Koya to lead us in a workshop on how to optimize what we’re eatin…
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If Hysterical had a muse, it might be Lara Heimann. Lara is founder of LYT Movement, a practice she created after years studying physical therapy and yoga. What is it with this stage of mid-life that creates more creaks and groans? We don’t have to accept this as an inevitable outcome of getting older, in fact, we can move better than we ever have.…
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We are over the moon to bring Susanne Conrad to the Hysterical community. This workshop was months in the making. Remember when we learned that aligning values to action is one way to stave off anxiety? Then we asked ourselves, what are our values? Well, ask no more! Susanne’s brilliance is in the accessible (and humorous) way she delivers game-cha…
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Dr. Julie Colwell is back!! Leveraging the teachings of Gay and Katy Hendricks of The Big Leap, Julie is a game changer in the journey to thriving with our emotions. This show is filled with tools and frameworks to help us get out of our heads and into our bodies. We learn what creative brain is and how it’s the access point to true joy and connect…
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We dive deep into the fascinating world of Gastrointestinal health during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Fionnula speaks to a system-based approach to gut health how this system is effected by hormonal changes. Explore the revolutionary world of functional medicine, where prevention is the key to a better life. No more treating the symptoms; it's …
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If you’re like us, you hear about inflammation everywhere and you are not quite sure what it is. Not anymore! Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder of "The Galveston Diet" - an anti-inflammatory nutrition program designed for women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, is here to answer all our questions. Together we’ll discover how Dr. Haver's perimen…
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Ditch the aging myths and reclaim your vitality! It's time to shatter those misconceptions holding countless women back from embracing our midlife bodies and well-being as we age. If you've ever felt trapped by the notion of a "slowing metabolism," we’ll break free from that mindset with the help of Debra Atkinson. Explaining the intricacies of mid…
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Dr. Aimee is back!! If you missed the first episode with Dr. Aimee, check your Hysterical listening and dive in. In her signature style of love, kindness and honesty, Dr Aimee shares everything we need to know about donor egg pregnancy during perimenopause. In a world where people continually seek family ties, Dr Aimee highlights a profound truth: …
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Stacy is back!!!! Yes that deserves four exclamation points. If you missed our first sold-out show you might not know that Stacy Sims is an expert exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist specifically for women. Stacy shares the secrets to maintaining muscle and warding off sarcopenia beyond 40. As hormonal fluctuations occur during perimenopa…
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Omisade Burney-Scott is the visionary creator behind the sensational "Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause." This multimedia project is an exquisite tapestry woven with the authentic experiences, stories, and realities of non-binary, Black women, and femmes over 50, exploring the delicate threads of aging, intimacy, body, spirituality, and tra…
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Whisper Culture is created when stories are passed from person to person and generation to generation. We can be the generation that changes menopause forever by illuminating these conversations and learning from each others' lived experiences. This show is a beautiful example of sisterhood, the power of shared memory and how HRT is a game changer …
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Discover the groundbreaking secrets behind coach Michelle MacDonald's macro-based nutrition, dynamic strength training, and empowered coaching programs. You will hear from Joan, Michelle's incredible mother, who embodies the true essence of her mission. She has shattered age-related barriers and completely transformed her body and lifestyle, defyin…
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Imagine a life filled with anxious moments, where worries and concerns cloud your thoughts. After years of dedicated research, teaching, and clinical practice, Dr. Luana Marques made a ground-breaking discovery. She realized that the coping techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother during her humble upbringing in Brazil closely mirrore…
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In this episode we're joined by four women living and working in Asia. From the former CEO of Visa to three women who are pioneering work in menopause and FemTech in Asia, these leaders have a lot to say when it comes to being the change for the change. We're joined by Lindsay Davis, Founder & Co-CEO, FemTech Association Asia, Maaike Steinebach, Co…
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We’re diving head first into a necessary and energetic discussion about a topic that has stirred the medical world: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is both a medical and feminist issue and we’re creating a call to action for all women to educate ourselves in order to advocate for ourselves. As with many of the experts we’ve connected with in…
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In this new series from Hysterical, we listen in to personal interviews designed to stoke the whisper culture around menopause, and let's face it, this complicated thing we call being human. In this show, Hysterical co-founder Amanda Casgar sits down with her mom to talk about everything from menopause to what it's supposed to feel like at 77. This…
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Join us as we explore the fascinating connection between estrogen and brain health, and discover what you can do to maintain a healthy brain as you age. With Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton w delve into the latest research on Alzheimer's prevention and discuss practical tips to keep your brain sharp. Dr Roberta Diaz Brinton is a powerhouse pioneer in Alzh…
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Get ready to dive into a topic often shrouded in mystery: TESTOSTERONE. It's not just for men! In fact, this hormone plays a crucial role in a woman's body too. Join us for a talk show where we'll explore how testosterone affects women's health and well-being and how to determine if it's something you should consider as part of your Menopausal Horm…
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In this community roundtable discussion we're joined by two women who remind us that if we are not feeling cared for by our doctor, we need to find another one! Julia Knoke and Mona Holmes share different and related stories of feeling desperate for help as they were bombarded by various symptoms of perimenopause. We learn how being hit on by a hot…
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Annie Parr and Lysa Cooper are here to lay it bare. Listen in to their personal stories that cover all sorts of midlife transitions - career, menopause and identity. These women are honest, fun and pretty f*cking direct when it comes to how they feel about themselves, our culture and their bodies. Get ready to feel something because it's impossible…
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We spoke to MP Carolyn Harris who shares her experience advocating for women's menopause health needs and how she incited a UK Menopause Revolution. From a personal story that's as heartbreaking as it is inspiring, she shares the strategies that helped her first become an MP for her district in Swansea, Wales, to confidently navigating government p…
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Join us to explore the complex interplay between these crucial aspects of life during perimenopause. Our expert guest Dr Karen Adams will reveal the latest insights into how sleep and sex can impact your overall quality of life and share practical tips for optimizing both. Find out what a wham bam is and how the best thing we can do is have an erot…
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HERE’S THE THING, SEX IS COMPLICATED AT ANY STAGE OF LIFE. When you throw fluctuating hormones, the stressors of midlife, thinning tissue, and the pressure we put on ourselves to perform (in all roles) you can imagine the impact. And yet, no one seems to be talking about it? We’re thrilled to be joined by the Chief Medical Officer of Evernow in thi…
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According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), women aged 45 and over have a less than 5% chance of getting pregnant naturally within a year of trying .What is possible, and what is realistic? This show will give you a step-by-step guide to what an IVF journey looks like for a woman post-forty. Can she use her eggs? What…
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What is up with the precocious nature of ovaries and how could a deeper understanding of this organ help women lead longer, more fun lives? The ovaries age two and a half times faster than any other organ in the body, yet we know nothing about why this happens. We will speak to Daisy about the work Oviva is doing to extend the health span of women …
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WHAT DOES A RETURN TO SELF ACTUALLY MEAN? As women in perimenopause, we are still very much in the veil of hormones and feeling ALL the feelings. The problem with that is that we live in a culture that expects (demands?) us to push anything perceived as negative, challenging, or hysterical down and present happy to the world. In the thick of the mo…
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In our first live talk show, we welcome you to consider two alternative lenses to view menopause: the anthropical and the psycho-societal. There’s a reason why no one we know is talking about menopause. With more context around why menopause happens to humans with ovaries and the culture that stigmatizes women’s aging, we can reclaim choice and pow…
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WHAT CAN WE DO TO MANAGE BELLY FAT, TRAIN OPTIMALLY, AND EAT TO NOURISH AND THRIVE THROUGH PERIMENOPAUSE? When it comes to exercise, nutrition and medicine, it has long been assumed that women are just smaller versions of men. Very little research has been done specifically on women in these areas and during menopause specifically. This seems crazy…
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In this talk show we're pulling back the curtain on one of the great mysteries in women's health. Menopause doesn't have to be scary if we understand everything we can about one of our most vital organs - the Ovaries. Please join our friends Jennifer Garrison and Deena Emera from the Buck Institute for our live talk show this Wednesday. Jennifer Ga…
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Esther is joined by Chef Caroline Schiff to talk all about desserts. Caroline shares tips and tricks on making some extremely underrated dessert staples like poached fruits, freezing pre-portioned cookie doughs, and making your own vanilla extract! Referenced in the episode: Her Name is Chef Homemade Vanilla Extract A simple stovetop compote The Sw…
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Have you ever bought spices for a single recipe and then just left it in your cabinet, gathering dust, until the next time you made that recipe? Or have you maybe ever avoided cooking a recipe because it had an ingredient that you were nervous to try? Well we're here to help! In this episode of Hotline Offline, Esther Choi is joined by the Chief Sp…
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On this episode, Esther is joined by Hetty McKinnon and Ivan Orkin to talk stock! Soup is in a unique category of food because it seems like for all the people who find it intimidating, there are just as many people who find it boring, but really, there's no reason it should be either! Tune in to hear expert tips on making your own stocks, and ways…
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Have you been hearing about meal prep and been interested in trying it out? Have you tried it and were overwhelmed by the process and underwhelmed by the results? Well Dan Pelosi is here to help with all of your meal-prep needs! Dan and Esther talk through ways to tackle meal-prep with less stress and more flavor. Mentioned in this episode: Bimpy's…
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Today we're celebrating our favorite food traditions. Esther is joined by her sister Jen to reminisce about their own traditions and hear from our listeners about eating a selection of german sausages on Christmas, a cooking a famous brisket, and somehow burning spaghetti every Friday night. A very special thanks to Jennifer Choi for stopping by th…
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