Reclaim Your Health: Epigenetics, Trauma & Potential
Release Date: 11/24/2025
Are Seed Oils Really Bad? What You’re Missing About Fats & Health
The Natalie Tysdal Podcast
Here’s the truth: the conversation around oils and fats has become confusing and often misleading. Seed oils are blamed. Omega-6 is labeled “bad.” And most people are left wondering what to actually eat. In this episode, Natalie sits down with biochemist and author Udo Erasmus to unpack what’s really happening when it comes to oils, inflammation, and long-term health. Udo shares why the issue may not be the oils themselves, but how they’re processed, stored, and used in everyday cooking. This conversation challenges common assumptions and offers a different way to think about fats,...
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GLP-1s, Microdosing & Metabolism: What Most People Are Getting Wrong
The Natalie Tysdal Podcast
Here’s the truth: most people using GLP-1 medications for weight loss are doing it wrong. In this episode, Natalie sits down with peptide expert and author and peptide expert, Jay Campbell to break down what’s really happening behind the GLP-1 trend and why dosing, lifestyle, and education matter more than most people realize. If you’ve considered GLP-1s, are currently using them, or are struggling with weight loss in midlife, this conversation will challenge what you think you know. You’ll learn: Why high doses may be doing more harm than good What “microdosing” actually...
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The Real Reasons Midlife Women Gain Weight—And What Actually Helps
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If you’re eating clean, clocking your daily steps, tracking your protein, and doing “all the right things”, yet your body seems more resistant to change with every passing year, you’re not alone. For so many women in midlife, the scale simply won’t budge, and it’s easy to blame yourself or feel defeated. But what if the missing piece isn’t more discipline, but understanding how stress, shifting hormones, and chronic exhaustion reshape your metabolism and your path to health? Award-winning journalist and trusted guide for women 40+, Natalie Tysdal, combines nearly three decades of...
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The Future of Healing: Stem Cells, Exosomes, and Regenerative Medicine
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Stem cells have been a buzzword in medicine for years—but what if the real breakthrough isn’t stem cells themselves? In this episode, Natalie sits down with Caleb Granger, a leader in regenerative medicine, to talk about a rapidly emerging therapy that’s getting attention from scientists, physicians, and professional athletes: stem cell exosomes. These microscopic particles carry the healing signals produced by stem cells—and new research suggests they may be responsible for much of the regenerative power we’ve attributed to stem cell treatments. Caleb explains how regenerative...
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The Hidden Health Risk in Your Air (And What Most Homes Miss)
The Natalie Tysdal Podcast
We find ourselves in environments like homes, offices, airports, even hospitals where invisible factors can shape everyday wellbeing. But how much does the air we breathe actually affect immune health? And are the filtration systems in our homes and public spaces truly doing what we think they are? In this episode, Natalie Tysdal sits down with Dr. Kathryn Worrilow, founder and Chief Science Officer of LifeAire Systems. With decades of research in clinical environments from IVF laboratories to senior living communities and acute-care hospitals, Dr. Worrilow shares what science has revealed...
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Protecting Your Bones: What Every Woman Needs to Know
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Bone density predicts less than half of fractures in women. So if that’s what your doctor is measuring, what’s causing the rest? Osteoporosis is more complex than most of us realize. In this episode, I sit down with bone health expert Dr. John Neustadt, author of Fracture Proof Your Bones, to unpack what the typical doctor’s visit often misses. We discuss: • When women really start losing bone • Why 95% of fractures happen after a fall • How antidepressants and acid blockers may increase fracture risk • The Mediterranean diet and its link to lower hip fracture rates • Whether...
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Why Women Don’t Need Another Health Hack: The Hidden Stress of Wellness Overload
The Natalie Tysdal Podcast
Feeling overwhelmed by wellness advice? If you’re a midlife woman navigating health anxiety, hormone shifts, and nonstop noise about supplements, gut fixes, and “must-try” protocols, this episode is your reset. Because here’s the truth: more information isn’t always better. In fact, chronic exposure to conflicting health advice can keep your nervous system in a constant state of stress. In this solo episode, health journalist Natalie Tysdal draws on three decades of reporting experience to unpack why the modern wellness industry thrives on urgency, and how that urgency may be fueling...
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Why Gut Health Matters for Midlife Women: Science, Symptoms, and Real Solutions
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Gut health isn’t just a trending topic, it’s a vital piece of the midlife puzzle, impacting everything from energy to brain clarity. As our bodies change, questions grow: How can we repair years of neglect, and is it possible to support whole-body health through simple, practical steps? Journalist Natalie Tysdal sits down with gut health expert Martha Carlin to bring grounded answers and clarity for midlife women who want real solutions, not hype. The connection between gut health and chronic disease, mental wellbeing, and even hormone balance runs deeper than most realize. Martha Carlin...
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Block Therapy and Fascia Health: What Midlife Women Need to Know
The Natalie Tysdal Podcast
The journey of midlife often means navigating new aches, unexplained fatigue, and questions about how our bodies are really aging. What if the way we feel,from pain to anxiety to energy, has less to do with “getting older” and more to do with what’s happening deep in our cells and connective tissues? This episode brings practical clarity to a confusing topic: fascia, block therapy, and how decompressing our bodies from the inside out could shift the way we age. Journalist and host Natalie Tysdal welcomes expert Deanna Hansen, founder of block therapy and educator on cellular aging and...
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Restorative Sleep: Expert Guidance for Women in Midlife
The Natalie Tysdal Podcast
Feeling exhausted despite going to bed on time? Noticing unexplained weight changes, anxiety, or that classic “midlife fog”? For many women in midlife, broken sleep often hides in plain sight, and the real culprit may be how we breathe at night. This episode sheds light on the overlooked connection between airway health, sleep quality, and the issues so many women face at this stage. Renowned airway-focused dentist Dr. Shereen Lim joins host Natalie Tysdal for a grounded, eye-opening conversation on sleep and breathing. Dr. Lim’s perspective is especially relevant for women 40 and up —...
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So many of us believe a chronic diagnosis means a life sentence—but what if you could change the story? In this episode, Dr. Karyn Shanks shares her journey from frustration with conventional medicine to creating a practice focused on healing the whole person. From her personal experience with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome to groundbreaking insights about functional medicine, Dr. Shanks offers hope that chronic conditions aren’t just labels—they’re starting points for transformation.
We dive into the science and spirit of healing: why trauma and lifestyle influence your health, how epigenetics and neuroplasticity unlock new possibilities, and practical steps you can take today. You’ll hear about Dr. Shanks’ new book “Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness,” which delivers a powerful roadmap for building resilience and reclaiming your health. Ready for actionable tools, fresh perspectives, and inspiration? This episode guides you on the stepping stones to thriving—no matter your diagnosis
Guest Links/Resources: Dr. Karyn Shanks: https://karenshanksmd.com
Instagram & Facebook: @karenshanksmd
Book:
Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness (Release: 11/11/25, audio/ebook/print)
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Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. This podcast is informational only, not medical advice.