Food Noise Won't Stop? What's Really Going On

Your labs came back normal, but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and unlike yourself, and that gap is real. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Jessica Duncan, Chief Medical Officer of Ivim Health and a board-certified anesthesiologist turned hormone and metabolic medicine expert, on why "fine" is not the goal for women in midlife. You'll learn: 🩺 Why your labs look fine but aren't 🔥 How midlife hormones reshape your body 😴 The sleep, cortisol, and weight connection 💊 The truth about hormone supplements ❓ What to ask when told "fine" 💛 Why you deserve more than "fine" Walk away with the questions and the language to get care that treats the whole you. CONNECT WITH DR. JESSICA 🌐 Website: ivimhealth.com 📸 Instagram: @drjessica.md Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You got out, so why does your body still brace for the next disaster? That's survival mode, and leaving doesn't switch it off.  Co-host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Candi Keffeler, domestic abuse and breast cancer survivor and author of Never Too Far Gone, for the conversation about what comes after surviving: actually rebuilding. You'll learn: 💛 Why leaving doesn't end survival mode 🔑 The lie that keeps you stuck 🌱 How forgiveness frees you, not them 🪞 How to break generational trauma cycles ✨ Why peace beats a chaotic life You are never too far gone to build the life you wanted. Ready to rebuild your life? Start here 👇 🌐 Website: http://candikeffeler.com/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AwLntXhSi/?mibextid=wwXIfr🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authorcandikeffeler📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candi_thegrammahustler?igsh=MnI5ajNsZ3Bia3J4&utm_source=qr📖 Read the memoir: Never Too Far Gone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Told to just manage your chronic illness? This conversation offers something different. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Albee Shanefelter, a two-time international bestselling author and creator of the 3B Framework: Be Strong, Be Well, Be Kind. After brain surgeries, stage 4 cancer, and years of chronic pain, he found a way to reclaim his life. You'll learn: 💛 What the medical system misses 🧠 Why strength means knowing when to stop ⚡ The power of tiny wins 🔁 Moving from "I can't" to "I can, differently." 🍎 Why food is medicine too 🌅 How to let someone hold your hope You are not broken. You are becoming. CONNECT WITH ALBEE SHANEFELTER! 🌐 Website: 3bz.org (coming soon) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albeeda3rd/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albees/ 📚 Book: Be Strong, Be Well, Be Kind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD8TVFZ7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You love your kids — so why does connecting feel so hard?  This episode names the real reason and what to do about it. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr. Josh Davis, psychologist, author, and emotional intelligence expert, and Perry Solomon, mentor and author of Grandpa Day, on how fathers and grandfathers raise resilient kids.  You'll learn: 🧠 Why connection feels harder than ever 💛 How to get inside your child's mind 👴 What grandfathers uniquely give kids 🎯 Boundaries without losing your cool ✨ Why presence beats perfection 🌱 The mealtime ritual that builds confidence  Connect with Josh Davis, PhD!🌐 Website: https://www.joshdavisphd.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdavisphd🐦 X : https://x.com/joshdavisphd📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshDavisPhD📚 Books: The Difference That Makes the Difference and Two Awesome Hours Check out Perry Solomon's book, Grandpa Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've tried everything for your mental health and still don't feel okay, this episode is for you. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Sam Mandel, co-founder and CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, to explore what actually helps when traditional treatment hasn't worked. You'll learn: 🧠 Why the brain gets stuck in depression and anxiety 💊 How ketamine therapy differs from antidepressants ⚡ Which conditions respond best to treatment 🔎 Who is — and isn't — a good candidate 🛡️ How to choose a clinic safely 💛 What real relief looks like for patients You are not out of options. ────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH SAM MANDEL: 🌐 Website: https://ketamineclinics.com ────────────────────────────────────── Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That restless, quietly-empty feeling isn't a sign something is wrong with you — it's a signal that your perception needs a new lens. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Martyn Williams, world-record expedition leader, seven-year monk, transformational coach, and author of Sure, Let's Go — a man who has stood at Everest, both Poles, and crossed Antarctica, then came back to teach the world how to live in constant bliss. You'll learn: 🧠 Why high achievers still feel empty inside 🔍 What being "stuck" really means at its root 💛 How bliss is regulation and awareness — not euphoria ⚡ One question that changes your perception instantly 🌅 Morning, transition, and evening habits that rewire your default state 📖 How five deep breaths can dissolve a locked perception You don't need another achievement to feel whole. You need a new relationship with how you see your life. Connect with Martyn Williams: 🌐 https://www.enlighteningadventures.com 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-williams-5990697 📘 https://www.facebook.com/EnlighteningAdventures 🐦 https://twitter.com/Dheeran 📧 [email protected] 📚 Sure, Let's Go — https://www.enlighteningadventures.com/sure-let-s-go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've felt that something isn't right — but instead of stopping, you got busier and pushed harder. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr. Carter Check, U.S. Army veteran, clinical chaplain, healthcare ethicist, and bestselling author of Healing in the Wild. You'll learn: 🧭 Why do you push through when something feels off 🔇 How shame keeps you silent 🩹 Moral injury vs PTSD, explained 🌱 Why healing means remembering differently 💬 The one question that restores hope 🌳 How nature begins real healing The signal you've been ignoring isn't weakness — it's where healing begins. ───────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH DR. CARTER CHECK: 🌐 Website: https://drcartercheck.com 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/cartercheck 📚 Book: Healing in the Wild — https://healinginthewild.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your child is melting down and can't tell you why — and trying to fix it or stop it only makes it worse. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Deana Plaskon, a licensed mental health counselor with a PhD in human behavior and author of the award-winning Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers series. You'll learn: 🐴 Why kids can't name big feelings 📖 How stories teach emotions better than lectures 🌀 What most SEL programs get wrong 🧰 A tool to use with your child today 💬 Why adults need this work too Walk away knowing how to give your child the words — and yourself some relief. ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH DR. DEANA PLASKON: 🌐 Website: https://bellabirdbooks.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellabirdbooks/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bellabirdbooks 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-deana-plaskon-819288363 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bella-and-Bird-the-Emotion-Explorers-61573044044129/ 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📚 Book/Resource: Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers — https://bellabirdbooks.com/bella-bird-books/ ────────────────────────────────────────── Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hair thinning can feel scary, emotional, and confusing—but it may also be a signal that something deeper is happening inside your body. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi speaks with Carolyn Zaumeyer, MSN, APRN, about the real reasons women experience hair loss You’ll learn: ✨ Why hair loss may not be “just aging.” ✨ How hormones and thyroid health affect hair growth ✨ What labs may reveal about thinning hair ✨ Why stress can trigger shedding ✨ First steps to support healthier hair and confidence Work with Carolyn: LowTEFlorida.comFree book: Are You Hormone Curious? → Get your copyFacebook: facebook.com/LowTEFloridaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carolynzaumeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're full, you're done eating — so why won't your mind stop talking about food? That's food noise, and it isn't a willpower problem. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Shirley Billigmeier, creator of Innergetics, who's spent over 40 years helping people end food obsession without dieting, deprivation, or medication. You'll learn: 🍽️ What food noise actually is 🧠 Why "healthy choices" can backfire 🔇 Food noise vs. food obsession 👶 When you lost your eating wisdom 💛 Why "love your body" rings hollow ⚖️ Her honest take on weight-loss drugs By the end, food becomes what it was always meant to be — fuel for your life, not the center of it. ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH SHIRLEY BILLIGMEIER: 🌐 Website: https://www.innergetics.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innergeticsmethod 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleybilligmeier 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learn.innergetics 📚 Free Book: https://landing.innergetics.com/book ────────────────────────────────────────── Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices