Wellness Myths
Episodes
69 episodes
8. TRENDING: Chlorophyll Water
Join Vanessa of Wellness Myths for a quick and dirty look at the latest trendy topic: chlorophyll water! Maybe you've seen it on TikTok or your favorite influencer's IG feed; Chlorophyll water is a super pretty, emerald green drink with...
MYTH: Is BMI Bullsh*t?
The long-awaited, many times requested episode has arrived... BMI! This one is jam-packed with research about weight that is going to absolutely blow your mind. The girls are here to answer what BMI *actually* is, address weight stigma in hea...
Should you take collagen?
Have you heard the buzz about collagen? Do you know what it’s made out of? Vanessa and Emily sure have! You’ve probably seen the pretty pink or blue canisters at your local Whole Foods shouting ‘COLLAGEN WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!’. The...
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Body Image: How do we Heal?
Do you struggle with body image? The girls of Wellness Myths welcome Aaron Flores, RD to the podcast this week to discuss the idea of Body Trust and the body positivity movement. Aaron is here to enlighten us about self-acceptance, weight-inclu...
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MYTH: PMS is Normal
Welcome to this week’s episode of Wellness Myths where Vanessa is here to answer all of your PMS questions! The girls discuss how to support your body during all phases of your cycle, the benefits of hormone testing, and whether or not birth co...
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TRENDING: Intuitive Fasting // Intermittent Fasting
Welcome to a new type of Wellness Myths episode: TRENDING! Emily and Vanessa are here to demystify the latest fad diets and latest break-throughs in nutrition science. The aspect of these trends will be broken down into easily understan...
MYTH: You Need Protein Powder to Make Gains
Ever been in the fitness supplement aisle while being peer-pressured by some guy with overly gelled hair in a muscle tee to buy a $60 canister or pre-workout or protein powder? Confused about how to eat for optimal fitness performance? Maybe yo...
MYTH: The Keto Diet
Emily and Vanessa are absolutely fired up about the ketogenic diet. They've been hearing about this for years at this point and since it doesn't seem to be going away any time soon- these keto diet myths MUST be debunked. The girls dig into the...
Meditation Mondays: Body Scan
Have you ever thought about meditation? Maybe you’ve heard it’s too difficult, you have to sit completely still, you can’t think of what you’re having for dinner later... Emily is here to tell you those are all MYTHS! We’re launching a beginner...
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How to Meal Prep Like a Registered Dietitian
The girls were skeptical about meal prepping. Wouldn’t it be too much work and they'd get bored eating the same thing every day? Enter this week's guest: registered dietitian Ashley Kitchens. She busts the myth that meal prep is all about bland...
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MYTH: Medication Is the Only Treatment for Migraine
Do you suffer from migraine or know someone who does? Wellness Myths is here to help!There's definitely been an uptick in people experiencing migraine over the past year and registered dietitian Kelli Yates is on this episode to help de...
MYTH: Natural Beauty Products Don't Work
Emily and Vanessa are thrilled to welcome Lorraine Dallmeier to the podcast this week. She is a clean beauty expert and specializes in product formulation. Lorraine is here to debunk all the common myths surrounding the green beauty indus...
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MINIsode: Can Aphrodisiacs Upgrade Your Love Life?
Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite wellness podcast! This minisode will take you into the sexy world of aphrodisiacs. Emily + Vanessa will explore various foods and herbs that have long-standing claims of boosting libido, inc...
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MYTH: You Should Be Doing Kegel Exercises
Buckle in because there's a LOT of myth busting to do this episode! Emily and Vanessa welcome Meghan Mills, LMT + pelvic floor therapist to this episode to share all of her expertise about the body. You can expect discus...
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MYTH: Veganism is just a Fad Diet
Veganism is a trendy term in the wellness space these days. Luckily, co-host Emily has been vegan before it was cool and is ready to debunk all the common myths. In this episode, they discuss the difference between “plant-based” and vegan, how ...
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MYTH: Celery Juice is a Magical Cure-All
Celery juice has been promoted as a magical beverage capable of healing all ailments. Is this really true? In this episode, Emily and Vanessa discuss the origin of this fad, delve into the research, and cover the potential benefits and da...
Can Cupping Therapy Eliminate Cellulite + Plump Your Booty?
Have you ever heard of the healing modality that leaves large red bruises while providing deep muscle relief? We welcome Dr. Danielle Reghi, DACM, LAc to educate us all about cupping therapy. We discuss the origin and various methods of cupping...
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MINIsode: Should you partake in Sober January?
NOTE: there was an issue with a previous upload having audio choppiness. This is corrected in this episode.Are you participating in sober/dry January? In this minisode, Emily and Vanessa break down their thoughts on the trendy topic of ...
MYTH: Intuitive Eating Means Eating Cupcakes All Day
The misconception about Intuitive Eating we hear the most is that if you REALLY eat what you want, you'll end up uncontrollably eating dessert for every meal. In this episode, Vanessa asks Emily about what it truly means to be an intuitive eate...
