Best Healthyaging Podcasts (2026)

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Are You CHOOSING Happiness? 41:10

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In this episode Carter and teZa Lord discuss how each of us create our own happiness or our own misery -- either is our own choice, even if outside circumstances are tough. We urge you to Reflect on what your choices are. There are always choices. And here are some tools to help you shift your perceptions If you need help. Please see tezalord.com a…

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How to Screen and Hire Caregivers for Your Loved Ones 42:53

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Our guest today was on the panel of experts at WCNY's event, which showcased Bradley Cooper's film "Caregiving". Gwen Crossett is an R.N. and runs a concierge, boutique-style caregiver agency, assisting caregivers and their loved ones in navigating the challenges of elder care and progressing diseases. Today we're going to focus on two less talked …

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How to Reset After the Holidays (Without Detox, Guilt or Crazy Diets) 30:10

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Send us a text Did you eat more than usual over Christmas or the holidays… and now you feel heavy, guilty, or “off track”? Before you jump into a detox, crash diet or punishment workout, listen to this episode. In this solo episode, I walk you through a calm, realistic post-holiday reset you can actually stick to – with no shame and no “all or noth…

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Episode #31 Creams vs. Pills, Safety, and Why the FDA Is Finally Catching Up 1:00:30

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In this episode, Dr. Green brings us into a deep dive into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) comparisons and the latest regulatory news on its use. Dr. Green discusses the significant, "long overdue" news about the FDA starting to embrace HRT and change its black box warnings, which should increase its accessibility. This episode also featured oppo…

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Sowing the Seeds of Our Future 33:45

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Today we explore what it really means to plan(t) our future. We chat about the seeds we drop in our thoughts, our words, and the small ways we move through the day. We look at Nature and how it becomes our teacher, never rushing, never forcing, all unfolding when conditions are just right. Aging invites that same gentleness—an opportunity to soften…

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Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Body: Tim Shurr on Self-Sabotage & Emotional Eating 1:01:35

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m not talking about calories, macros or step counts. I’m talking about the stories in your head that decide if you actually follow through or not. My guest is Tim Shurr – a high-performance hypnotist and mindset coach who has spent over 30 years helping people upgrade their beliefs, calm anxiety and stop self-sabot…

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Neurographic Art: The Most Fun to Resolve Conflict 51:53

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Sometimes we accidentally come across something that changes our lives. You've heard me talk about the local creative hub I attend monthly and how sweet it is. Not long ago my friend Laraine brought in a sample of neurographic art. I thought to myself, "that is strange looking. And ugly." I'm more of a botanical zen doodler kind of gal. Then I saw …

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Needing Spiritual Friends and Counsel 36:44

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In this episode cohost Carter and teZa discuss how recently friends, and even a stranger, have reached out for courageous input into difficulties they're going through. See tezalord.com and carterlord.com We should all be so courageous and we should all be ready to help each other like that. Both take #spiritualCourage #reachingOut #AskingForHelp #…

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Rewrite Your Health Story: 10 Year-End Questions To Reset Your Identity & Habits 49:36

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Send us a text In this solo episode, I sit down with you like a coach and a friend and walk you through a simple year-end reset for your health. No crazy goals. No “new you” pressure. Just 10 honest questions to help you look at this year without guilt, and choose who you want to be next year. I share my own reflections from this year too – where I…

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Episode #30 The FDA’s New Direction and Evolving Menopause Care 59:46

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In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat answer questions focusing on symptom-based menopause care and practical guidance for managing HRT. They discuss why lab testing isn’t useful for dosing, the importance of staying consistent with treatment, and how to navigate early side effects or new symptoms after adding DHEA. The doctors also address persis…

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Maintenance Season: How to Hold Your Progress in December Without Dieting Hard 33:24

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk about why December doesn’t need to be a “weight loss month” to be a win and how treating it as maintenance season can actually move you further long term. I’ll walk you through the 4 anchors I use with my clients: 2 strength training sessions per week A realistic step goal (usually 6,000–8,000 per day) Protein…

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Discover the Fascinating World of Glass Eyes 43:16

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Do you know what an ocularist is? Neither did I until I went to a talk by today's guest, author Dan Roche. I never would have known about Dan or his book about glass eyes unless I was friends with the illustrator of his new book: "Eyes By Hand". And it is fascinating. In this episode, we learn about the obscure world of glass eye making and talk ab…

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Hormones, Not Just “Getting Older”: Dr. Melissa Miskell on Menopause, HRT & Feeling Like Yourself Again 51:09

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Send us a text In this episode I sit down with Dr. Melissa Miskell, a gynecologist with 30 years of experience who has helped thousands of women feel like themselves again using bioidentical hormone therapy. If you’re over 40 and dealing with brain fog, mood swings, belly fat, hot flashes, low sleep, or low libido and keep being told “that’s just a…

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Episode #29 Surviving the Holidays in Menopause 43:23

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In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat share practical, compassionate advice for navigating menopause through the hustle of the holiday season. They discuss why it’s important to stay consistent with your hormone therapy, how to set healthy boundaries, and simple ways to manage stress and maintain balance. From hydration and rest to joyful movement…

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Before You Give Up This Holiday Season… Listen to This One Habit That Changes Everything 19:07

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Send us a text This time of year, sticking to your goals feels harder than ever. Busy schedules, dinners, darker days, stress, cravings… and suddenly November becomes the beginning of the holiday spiral. But here’s the truth: You don’t need a perfect plan to stay on track during the holidays — you just need one grounding habit that keeps you steady…

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Defining Spiritual Success 42:33

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teZa and Carter talk about feeling peaceful during these challenging times, and segue into what "success" means to them, personally. Spiritually. Everything is from the Spuritual perspective here at ZLORD. See tezalord.com and carterlord.com for more of hosts. #mindIsTheBuilder #spiritualSuccess #acceptanceOfWhatIs #feelPeaceInDifficulty #chooseLOV…

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Episode #28 Breaking the Silence: Menopause Awareness, Community, and Care 1:00:52

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In this episode, Dr. Cat leads an engaging discussion in celebration of World Menopause Awareness Day. She reflects on Winona’s mission to empower women through education, personalized care, and open conversation about menopause. Together, they explore the importance of awareness, community support, and evidence-based treatment, encouraging listene…

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Around the World at 80 44:59

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When Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip met more than 25 years ago, after becoming empty nesters and then widows, it was best friends at first sight. They never could've imagined that their relationship would propel them, in their eighties, through an around the globe adventure, or that they would go viral online and inspire people young and old …

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Rewriting Your Identity: How to See Yourself as a Fit, Balanced Person (Before You Get There) 32:46

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Send us a text Most people try to act fit before they believe they’re fit and that’s exactly why they fall off track. In this solo episode, I break down how to rewrite your identity so that consistency becomes effortless. You’ll learn why your current self-image shapes every food choice, workout, and “restart,” and how a simple mindset shift can tr…

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Being Calm in the Maelstrom of Life 26:17

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Continuing teZa and Carter's conversation about awareness of how aware we are. And changing what we want to about ourselves after acceptance of character flaws. Only then, we can take positive action. And no matter what awfulness surrounds us-how our mind receives reality determines how happy and fulfilled we are. tezalord.com and carterlord.lord f…

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How to Train Smarter Through Your Cycle (Not Against It) 28:28

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Send us a text In this episode, I explain how women can get stronger, recover faster, and feel more confident by training with their hormones and not fighting them. For years, women were told to train like smaller men. But your energy, recovery, and performance naturally shift across your cycle and understanding that rhythm changes everything. I’ll…

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The Power of Traditional Naturopathy 36:59

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Amanda Conta Steencken is a classically trained musician and neuroanatomist originally from Argentina who has a fascinating story about her journey into health and wellness education. Amanda was training in classical piano when she began having problems with her hands. Her health problems became too severe for her to continue in her music training.…

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Caffeine, Cortisol & Cravings: How Your Morning Routine Might Be Making You Tired 22:18

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Send us a text In this episode, I dive into how your morning coffee habit might secretly be draining your energy and triggering cravings later in the day. I share my own story of drinking multiple coffees just to “get through the day” and what happened when I learned to work with my body’s natural cortisol rhythm instead of against it. You’ll learn…

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The Hidden Hunger: Why You’re Craving Sugar, Tired, and “Doing Everything Right” - And How to Fix It 31:00

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy, tracking your food, trying to stay consistent - and yet… you’re still tired, moody, or craving sugar all the time? That’s what I call hidden hunger and I see it all the time with my clients (and I’ve been there myself). In this episode, I talk about what’s really…

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As We Think … So We Are 40:11

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Carter and teZa Lord share from their unedited conversation —and personal experiences— how they have re-trained negative thinking into more contructive ways. Topics rangung from the food we choose to eat —to current trends in our ever complex world—we have within our human power to change our thinking. First though, comes the awareness of our holdi…

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"Cooking Your Way to a Calm Mind" 34:12

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Psychotherapist and author Julie Ohana combines two of my loves–psychotherapy and cooking. In fact I just pulled 2 sourdough boules out of the oven. Who bakes in summer? I do! Cooking has been a passion of Julie's since childhood. It started while baking family recipes with her grandmother, working as a prep cook while in high school and as the kit…

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Episode #27 Breast Cancer Awareness and HRT: Myths, Facts, and Safe Care 1:00:51

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In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat lead a timely conversation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, tackling common myths about HRT and breast health. They explain how modern bioidentical hormone therapy can be both safe and effective when monitored, while also addressing menopause symptoms and the role of DHEA in supporting energy and lib…

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Track What Truly Matters: The 4 Habits That Create 80% of Your Fitness Results 40:22

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Send us a text Most people track everything — calories, macros, supplements, heart rate. Only to end up being overwhelmed. But the truth? Only a few habits truly move the needle. In this episode, I share how to find and track the 20% of actions that create 80% of your results using my simple “Core Four” system: 💪 Workouts 🚶‍♀️ Steps 🍳 Protein & Fib…

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Episode #26 Hormones and Longevity: What Every Woman Should Know 1:04:52

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In this episode, Dr. Green leads the conversation by exploring how estrogen impacts longevity and why timing matters when starting HRT. He addresses common fears stemming from the WHI study, explains why symptom-based care is more effective than lab testing, and shares insights on the role of testosterone and DHEA. If you're looking for a podcast t…

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The Emotional Side of Weight Loss: Why Feelings Matter More Than Food or Exercise 32:24

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Send us a text Most people think weight loss is about calories, macros, and workouts — but the truth is, it’s your emotions that make or break your progress. In this solo episode, I open up about the emotional side of weight loss and why managing guilt, frustration, and self-criticism is just as important as managing your nutrition or training plan…

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Does Cannabis Have a Role to Play in Healthy Aging? 36:46

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Who else is confused about the use of cannabis, or pot, as we used to call it? And what's with all of the dispensaries opening up? Does cannabis have a place in a healthy lifestyle? Today we're going to speak with Dr. Dana Lillestol, a retired nurse practitioner whose passion is educating the modern elder on using cannabis to help with age related …

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Your 8-Week Reboot Starts Now: The 80% Plan (Not Perfection) to Get Unstuck 38:13

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Send us a text Ready for a reset you can actually stick to? In this episode, I walk you through the first 14 days of my 8-week challenge starting October 6—the same simple system I use to help busy women get results without extremes. We’ll focus on 80% consistency, not perfection and I’ll show you exactly what to do in Weeks 1–2 plus how to track p…

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Episode #25 Real Answers about Hormones, Symptoms, and Sexual Health 59:48

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In this episode, Dr. Cat Brown leads a thoughtful and practical Q&A, answering audience questions about perimenopause, menopause care, and personalized treatment options. She explains how DHEA can support women in early perimenopause, why vaginal estrogen is safe and effective alongside systemic HRT, and why hormone lab testing isn’t necessary for …

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A Miraculous Turnaround By Choice 34:24

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teZa and Carter, cohosts of ZLORD, marvel about their new friend who self-admittedly made the shift from angry judgment (about politics mostly) to choosing having a happy life. How she did it and practically ways for you to do it! See tezalord.com and carterlord.com for who hosts are. #awareness #chooseToChange #acceptance #youHaveThePoweeToChange …

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The Power of Rituals 41:17

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In this episode of WO50: Women Over 50 Inbody Wisdom & Wellness, we explore the everyday rituals that shape our lives. From the quiet comfort of morning coffee or tea to the winding down of an evening routine, we discuss the difference between habits and rituals—and how adding a sense of ceremony can bring presence, meaning, and mindfulness to even…

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Be True and Be Kind —no matter what! 36:53

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Cohosts teZa and Carter Lord discuss how important it is to open our minds and hearts to others, especially those who hold differing opinions. Being exclusively "them" versus "us"is a restrictive negative and will never help our human condition elevate. Now is the time to embrace loving kindness—even for those who hold differing ways of being. See …

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Episode #24 Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: Aesthetic Treatments to Support & Improve Skin & Appearance 47:20

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In this episode, we’re going beyond the bathroom mirror and into the world of aesthetic treatments. From facials to more advanced options, you’ll learn what’s available, how they work, and what to consider before adding them to your skincare regimen. Whether you’re looking to boost results or simply explore new possibilities, this episode breaks it…

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More Than the Scale: The 80% Rule & Progress Dashboard That Actually Deliver Results 56:18

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Send us a text In this solo episode, I break down why the scale is only one data point and often a misleading one. Daily weight swings (water, salt, cycle phase, hard workouts, sleep) can hide real progress. Instead of chasing perfection, I show you how to win with 80% consistency and a simple Progress Dashboard that tracks what actually moves the …

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From Candy Striper to Helping People Live and Die with Purpose 40:46

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Part executive director, part death doula, Karisha Solomon has been helping people live—and die—with purpose. With over two decades of experience, Karisha's journey has taken her from candy-striper to nursing aide, caregiver coordinator, nursing home administrator-in-training, adjunct professor, nonprofit executive director—and now, certified death…

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Episode #23 Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: Ingredients 101: What to Look for (and What to Skip) 47:57

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In this episode, we take the guesswork out of skincare labels. Our expert walks you through the ingredients you actually need to know. You’ll learn how to read your products like a pro, understand what common and not-so-common ingredients really do, and build a smarter routine with confidence. This is episode 3 of our four-part skincare series — yo…

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Thyroid Truths for Women 40+: Hashimoto’s, “Normal” Labs & Feeling Human Again with Dr. Heather Stone 1:02:24

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner with 20+ years of experience helping women navigate hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. We unpack why so many women have “normal” thyroid labs but still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck with weight—and what to actually do about it. We cover: Thyroid 101…

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Episode #22 Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: How to Layer Skincare Products (And What to Avoid) 46:08

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In this episode, we tackle one of the most common skincare questions — how do you actually layer your products the right way? From product order to ingredient combinations, our skincare expert shares clear, practical tips for building a midlife routine that really works. You’ll learn which products go first, which combos can boost results, and whic…

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Meditation Helps in This Crazy Chaotic World 42:55

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Anyone wishing to know more inner peace and experience fulfillment and happiness will benefits from learning how to meditate. Where to begin? Here cohosts teZa and Carter Lord explore just a few of innumerable methods of stilling the unruly mind. You can learn "how to" simply by listening. See tezalord.com and carterlord.com for more about ZLORD's …

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Episode #21 Lunchtime Skincare with Jo: Age-Defying Essentials: What Actually Works 55:02

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In this episode, our skincare expert busts common myths about midlife skin and shares why simple, strategic ingredients are the key to a healthy, radiant glow. You'll learn what your skin actually needs during perimenopause and menopause and how hormones impact everything from hydration to texture. We dive into which ingredients are worth the hype,…

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Celebrating Small Wins: Why Consistency Beats Perfection in Fitness and Life 30:01

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Send us a text In this episode, I share some exciting news—my podcast was recently recognized as one of the top nutrition and fitness podcasts! But here’s the truth: it didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of small, consistent steps taken over five years. And that’s exactly the lesson I want to pass on to you. When it comes to health and fitnes…

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Desires Help Us Discover Our Life's Purpose 32:25

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We all have them, good and bad, positive and negative—the desires that push and pull us this way and that. At various times of our lives they are guides while at other times they can be hindrances. The challenge is to be aware of our desires, and feel how they influence our decisions. Cohosts tezalord.com and carterlord.com sometimes agree, often d…

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The First Indigenous Fashion Designer to be Invited to New York City Fashion Week 45:25

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I had the honor of speaking with Mary Homer of Oneida Nation's Wolf Clan in Upstate NY. Mary spent 10 years dreaming of designing clothes. She wants her clothes to express "class, not trash." She loves working with velvet, although it's a difficult fabric As a fourth-generation bead worker, she began showcasing her beadingwolves brand at local Nati…

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From Finland to Italy: What Food Culture Can Teach Us About Balance, Movement, and Guilt-Free Eating 34:08

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Send us a text Hi, it’s Turo here. In this episode, I’m diving into something a little different: how culture shapes the way we eat, move, and think about health. Growing up in Finland, meals were quick, functional, and often tied to rules and restriction. Now living in Italy, I’ve experienced the complete opposite—meals as social events, daily mov…

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Episode #20 Menopause Care That Works: Why Symptom-Based Treatment Matters 59:51

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In this episode, Dr. Green and Dr. Cat Brown explore the vital role of estrogen in protecting heart and bone health, while clearing up lingering fears around breast cancer risk and HRT safety. They also explain why symptom-based care is more effective than lab testing and address common questions about migraines, vaginal estrogen, GLP-1 medications…

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Queen of the Fret Board with Ellen Britton 47:18

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Today we chat with Ellen Britton who is a beautiful wise woman, a well known singer-songwriter, guitarist to many of the stars in Nashville and also in our humble opinion, the best guitar teacher around! This a lively and enlightening conversation where we cover many topics. Ellen thinks that being on the planet for 70 years gives her insights but …