#115: Why Intensity Feels Risky as You Age—And How to Make It Work for You (or Someone You Love) When You're Older | The How-To-Do Intensity Series: 1 of 3)
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
Release Date: 04/08/2025
#129: Are You Having a Total Body Meltdown? How to Heal w/ Dr. Carolyn Dean MD, ND
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
When your body hits “total meltdown,” it can feel like every system is breaking at once. Your energy is gone, your mind is foggy, and even small daily tasks feel impossible. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Carolyn Dean shares what decades of medical and naturopathic practice have taught her about preventing and reversing a full-body crash. You’ll discover the four key systems that keep your body stable (think of them as the legs of a stool), why perimenopause isn't always what you think it is, the simple nutrient changes that can help you regain your footing, and the first actions you...
info_outline
#128: The Critical Way Your Eyes Change How Stressed You Feel
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
Your eyes are not just for seeing! You can use them to calm your nervous system. Have you ever feel drained after hours on a screen? Or tense without knowing why? It might be your eyes (yes, your eyes!) telling your brain to stay in fight-or-flight mode. In this "eye-opening" episode, you'll discover how your visual system is directly tied to your stress response and how simple shifts in how you use your eyes can help your whole body relax! This episode is packed with practical coaching, encouragement, and strategies you can use immediately, whether you’re burned out, overwhelmed, or...
info_outline
#127: The Hidden Shift That's Making You Feel Slower, Stiffer and Older Than You Are
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
In this episode, we explore the hidden shift that’s making so many people feel much older than they are. We’re not talking about anti-aging fads or miracle cures—we’re asking a different question entirely. One that could change how you move, how you recover, and how you feel in your body starting today. Whether you're noticing stiffness, belly bloat, slowed metabolism, or just a sense that something is... off—this episode peels back the layers and invites you into a new way of thinking about your body. Because the problem may not be age at all... If you haven’t already –...
info_outline
#126: The Surprising Connection Between Blood Sugar and Brain Health in Parkinson’s Care, Plus Critical Supplements for Your Brain & Common Mistakes with Them
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
Is your brain starving for fuel or for hope? In Part 2 of our conversation with researcher Martha Carlin, we go beyond the science into something even deeper, including glucose, faith, and healing from the inside out! We tackle: What unstable blood sugar is doing to your brain and how glucose resistance and hypoglycemia can exacerbate symptoms and accelerate disease progression in your brain. Why your cravings might be a cry for minerals. And how faith and belief create healing changes in the nervous system. ⠀ Whether you’re navigating Parkinson’s or just want to support someone...
info_outline
#125: What Doctors Aren’t Talking About With Our Brains, Guts, & Parkinson's: Martha Carlin
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
We've been told Parkinson's is just a dopamine problem. It’s not. This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Martha Carlin—systems thinker, microbiome expert, and someone who has spent the last 20+ years trying to understanding the brain and the gut after her husband’s Parkinson's diagnosis in his 40's. ⠀ In Part 1 of this series, we go beyond what doctors are asking—and dig into what really matters for our brains: stress, the microbiome, mineral balance, and a newly discovered protective layer you’ve never heard of (but need to know about). ⠀ Listen now to uncover...
info_outline
#124: The Missing Link in Stress Relief: It’s Not What You Do, It’s When
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
You’ve been told to “just breathe” or take a yoga class when you’re stressed. But what if that’s not the whole story? In this episode, the latest in our "I Never Knew That" Sereis, we uncover what most people never hear about how stress actually works in your body—it's not what you do that matter the most. It's when you do it. In this episode we'll show you why the way you've been taught to manage stress might be missing something massive for your long-term health and exactly what to do about it. We wished we'd learned this 20 years ago! If you’ve ever felt like stress...
info_outline
#123: The Tower of Endless Steps: A Story for Anyone Who Feels Stuck on Their Health Journey
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
Feeling stuck in your health journey? Wondering if all your small efforts are adding up to anything? This special story episode of Whimsical Wellness is for you. We invite you into a mysterious tower—where change doesn’t look the way anyone expects, and where most give up just before something extraordinary happens. If you’ve been craving comfort, perspective, or a fresh way to see your wellness habits, this episode offers that—and more. Let this be your sign to keep going. We can't keep this podcast going without your help! It matters so much. If you haven’t already – here’s...
info_outline
#122: Safer Plant Care & Healthy Gardening for Allergy-Prone and Mold-Sensitive People
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
Could your favorite houseplants or garden beds be affecting your health? In this episode we're exploring a surprising source of mold exposure: plants! Both indoors and outdoors. Whether you have an indoor jungle or a backyard garden, your green spaces may be quietly contributing to symptoms—especially if you're already sensitive to environmental triggers. We're connects the dots between indoor and outdoor plant care and how each space can either support or challenge your well-being. You’ll get practical, science-based strategies to reduce mold exposure without giving up your love for...
info_outline
#121: Use This Indoor Air Trick to Reset Your Focus, Fix Brain Fog, & Get Energy Back
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
Is your home unknowlingly making you foggy and fatigued? Stale Air = Stolen Energy. This episode reveals a surprising strategythat clears out stale indoor air, lowers CO₂, boosts energy and clarity, and just makes you feel better! Learn how to use cross-ventilation, simple tools, and smart timing to turn your home into a breath of fresh air. Listen now to unlock the power of the Air Toilet Flush —no plumbing required! -- Today’s episode is part of a Spring Series on mold, brought to you by and Dr. Donald Dennis’ revolutionary EC3 line of mold-fighting products. You know on this...
info_outline
#120: 10 Things Everyone Should Do ASAP in Homes This Spring (Before Mold, Pollen & Humidity Take Over)
Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness | Nutrition & Supplements | Holistic
You’ve opened the windows, cleaned out your closets, and embraced the fresh air—but if you’re still feeling foggy, fatigued, or inflamed, there may be something you’re missing. In this episode, we’re exposing one of the most underestimated health disruptors of the season—and how spring’s “fresh start” can quietly sabotage your well-being. From overlooked home maintenance traps to exactly how the "stack effect" changes your home's air, we’re sharing the exact checklist that could be the missing piece between you and the way you want to feel in your home. We’re joined...
info_outlinePart 1 of the Intensity Series
In this three-part series, we’re unpacking one of the most powerful yet misunderstood tools in wellness: intensity. It’s key to rebuilding strength, protecting bones, boosting energy, and keeping your independence—but it works better when it’s matched to the season of life or health you’re in.
That’s why this couldn’t be a one-size-fits-all conversation. It had to be a series. Because what works for a 35-year-old won’t work for someone recovering from fatigue or managing chronic illness—and it definitely won’t work for the 70-year-old dealing with joint pain or slower recovery. If this is you or someone you deeply love, this conversation will change everything!
In Part 1, we're focus on older adults and what happens when your Energy Fuse—your body’s ability to handle effort and recover—starts to shift with age. You’ll learn:
-
Why intensity is essential (not optional) after 60
-
How to start training without soreness or setbacks to make intensity feel less risky.
-
The science behind why your body needs longer rest—but still responds beautifully to the right kind of challenge
-
And how to rebuild confidence, one gentle dial turn at a time.
You don’t need to go harder. You just need a better plan that respects your energy fuse and season of life. The results are beyond incredible.
This episode is for anyone over 60—or for anyone who is caring for someone who is over 60 and has a loved one in that age bracket. This conversation will help you stay strong, steady, and in control of your health without injury or burning out and getting weaker.
RELATED EPISODES:
🎧 Episode #114: The Hidden Reason Your Workouts Leave You Chronically Tired —and How to Finally Protect Your Energy
🎧 Episode #113: Intensity: The Self-Care Move Most Women Are Missing & How to Get Started Safely
This episode tells you have to get started!
Learn Something? Enjoy this Episode? Rate Us 5 Stars!
- Subscribe wherever you listen—don’t miss what’s next.
-
FOLLOW on Instagram @shechangeseverything or Facebook for extra tips and an insider look.
-
LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE and you could be on the podcast!
Your support helps us to this work —buy us a coffee via Paypal: [email protected]
Learn more at www.shechangeseverything.com.