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752: Why “Healthy” Foods May Be Making You Inflamed, Exhausted & Deregulated with Julia Putzeys

June 4, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

What if the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually contributing to the very symptoms so many women are struggling with today?

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with Julia Putzeys, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app, to expose the hidden reality of ultra-processed foods and how they impact energy, hormones, metabolism, mood, inflammation, and long-term health.

Together, they unpack the confusing world of food marketing, ingredient labels, food additives, artificial flavors, seed oils, and the growing prevalence of ultra-processed foods in the modern food supply. Julia shares her own journey from believing she was eating healthy to discovering how many seemingly nutritious products were filled with ingredients that offered little nourishment and often contributed to poor health outcomes.

They also discuss the powerful mindset shift from calorie counting and restriction toward nourishment, nutrient density, and real food. As mothers, both Dr. Mariza and Julia share practical strategies for helping children develop a healthier relationship with food while avoiding the traps of hyper-palatable, addictive processed products.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed at the grocery store or questioned whether the foods in your pantry are actually supporting your health, this episode offers practical guidance and empowering tools to help you make more informed choices.

JULIA PUTZEYS

Julia Putzeys is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, founder of the Trash Panda app, and mother of three. Combining her background in software product management with her passion for nutrition, Julia created Trash Panda to help consumers quickly identify potentially harmful ingredients in packaged foods and discover healthier alternatives. Her mission is to make ingredient transparency and healthier food choices more accessible to families everywhere.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why over 70% of grocery store products are considered ultra-processed foods
The difference between processed foods and ultra-processed foods
How food additives, flavorings, and dyes impact cravings, behavior, and long-term health
Why calorie counting often distracts us from focusing on true nourishment
The connection between ultra-processed foods, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic disease
How food marketing creates confusion around what is actually healthy
Practical strategies for helping children develop healthier eating habits
How the Trash Panda app helps consumers identify healthier food swaps

QUOTES

“Eating whole food means reading the ingredients, not just the nutrition label.”

“Your body becomes addicted to ultra-processed foods because they’re designed that way.”

“When I started focusing on real food, I had so much less food noise.”

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743: Why Your Heart Risk Changes in Menopause (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr. Jayne Morgan

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748: The Truth About Inflammation and Autoimmunity That Most Women Are Missing with Mickey Trescott

May 21, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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“What if your body isn’t failing you… but asking for a different kind of support?”

In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Mickey Trescott to unpack the powerful connection between inflammation, autoimmune disease, gut health, and perimenopause.

Together, they explore why so many women are dismissed when labs look “normal” despite debilitating symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, joint pain, skin issues, and weight resistance. Mickey shares her personal journey with Hashimoto’s, celiac disease, and autoimmune recovery—and how the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) became a transformative tool for reducing inflammation and helping millions feel better in their bodies.

They also dive into the evolution of AIP over the last 15 years, the newest research validating its effectiveness, and why perimenopause often becomes an inflammatory inflection point where hidden symptoms suddenly rise to the surface.

If you’ve been struggling with chronic inflammation, unexplained symptoms, or feeling dismissed by conventional medicine, this conversation will help you connect the dots—and give you practical hope moving forward.

MICKEY TRESCOTT

Mickey Trescott is a nutritional therapy practitioner, cookbook author, and co-creator of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and celiac disease in her twenties, she dedicated her work to helping people navigate autoimmune disease through nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and inflammation support. She has helped shape the modern AIP movement and trained hundreds of healthcare practitioners around the world.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why autoimmune disease impacts women at significantly higher rates
How inflammation often worsens during perimenopause and menopause
The connection between gut health, food sensitivities, and immune regulation
Why “normal labs” don’t always reflect how women actually feel
The science and research behind the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)
The difference between Core AIP and the newer Modified AIP approach
Why food reintroductions and personalization are key for long-term healing

QUOTES

“Your body is not working against you. It’s asking for a different level of support.”

“Three out of every four-ish people get clinical improvement from doing an elimination diet when you have autoimmune disease.”

“When hormones begin to shift, the body becomes far less tolerant of underlying inflammation.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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Grab Mickey’s new AIP book

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738: The Hidden Link Between Inflammation, Hormones & Fertility with Dr. Natalie Crawford

April 16, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Fertility is a powerful reflection of your overall health—not a separate or isolated system.

In this episode, fertility expert Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down what’s really happening physiologically as fertility shifts in midlife, connecting the dots between hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and egg quality.

We dive into the everyday habits quietly disrupting fertility—from chronic stress and blood sugar imbalances to inflammation—and how these factors directly impact ovulation and hormone signaling.

Dr. Crawford also cuts through the noise around age, offering a more nuanced, science-backed perspective on what you can actually do to support your fertility at any stage.

You’ll learn that it’s the simple shifts each month that can make a meaningful difference starting now.

Ready to support your body from the inside out? Tune in here!

Natalie Crawford, MD

Dr. Natalie Crawford is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Texas. She’s the CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine. Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on social media and hosts the podcast “As a Woman” with over 6 million downloads. Her new book, “The Fertility Formula”, will be released this spring.

IN THIS EPISODE

How is fertility a reflection of your body’s overall environment?
Accurate cycle tracking and what signals to pay attention to
Factors that disrupt fertility and how to catch issues early on
How inflammation and metabolic health are deeply tied to fertility
5 non-negotiables when it comes to women’s health and wellness
High-impact changes to help support your fertility
Fertility recommendations for women 35 and older
Dr. Crawford’s fertility story and how to get her new book, The Fertility Formula

QUOTES

“The follicular phase and luteal phase are the two phases of the cycle, and learning to track your ovulation specifically is a really important tool because the early stages of ovulatory dysfunction all occur within a normal cycle, meaning the first stage is a short luteal defect.”

“I can’t control everything, but I want to control what I can, so I have the easiest time getting pregnant, I feel my best, I have the best odds of success if I have to do fertility treatments. That’s the zone we want to live in, and we want to lower that inflammatory burden on the day-to-day, not to be all or nothing, but to really cultivate that body resilience so we can handle the challenges of life that we know are coming.”

“It’s your body’s data. You’re gonna find out one way or another, and I think you deserve to know it sooner.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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Dr. Crawford’s Podcast: As A Woman

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733: Why We’re Still Exhausted in the Age of “Evidence-Based” Everything with Shawn Stevenson

March 31, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

We have SO much information at our fingertips, and tons of science to back it up… but what REALLY moves the needle when it comes to wellness?

Here’s the truth– information isn’t the problem. Isolation is. We’re not short on data. We’re short on the kind of environment that actually supports what we know we need to do.

That’s why in today’s episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and integrative health expert Dr. Shawn Stevenson to uncover what’s really missing in today’s health conversation.

Despite having more access to evidence-based information than ever, so many people still feel exhausted, inflamed, and metabolically unwell—and we explore why that gap exists.

Dr. Stevenson breaks down where even practitioners and wellness leaders are getting it wrong when it comes to creating lasting change.

We cut through the noise to focus on simple, science-backed strategies that actually make an impact on your health and longevity.

Ready to simplify your approach and finally feel better in your body? Tune in here!

Shawn Stevenson

Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestsellers Eat Smarter and the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, as well as the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S.. A graduate of the University of Missouri, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Good Morning America, ESPN, and many other major media outlets.

IN THIS EPISODE

What society is getting wrong about “evidence-based” information
Tuning into your body and emotions and tapping into its needs
Why sleep is a force multiplier for overall wellness
How to stack good habits in your favor and make them stick
Being intentional about your community and relationships
How your relationships with others can impact every aspect of your lifestyle choices
Simple healthy habits to adopt to enhance your wellness and improve your longevity
More about Dr. Stevenson’s podcast and best-selling books

QUOTES

“We’re swimming in information, we’re swimming in content. There’s just so much. We are being pulled away from the most important source of data that we will ever have, which is ourselves. Your body already knows. Your mind already knows what’s best for you, but we are not listening.”

“The longest running study in history where they follow people and after compiling all the data… the number one determinant of how long people live is the quality of their relationships.”

“It’s finding what works best for you, but giving yourself some form of an evening routine, something consistent so your brain knows that we’re transitioning into rest. And communicating that with your loved ones, with your family, because they will be the potential obstacles or the potential supporters.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE!

Order Dr. Stevenson’s Book: The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook

The Model Health Show

Dr. Stevenson on Instagram

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718: Low-Grade Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shivani Gupta

February 5, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

What if those frustrating symptoms you’ve been blaming on aging are actually signs of inflammation you can change?

In this episode, I sit down with expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack how inflammation quietly shows up in perimenopause—and why it’s not something you have to just deal with.

We explore what Ayurvedic medicine is, and how it offers a holistic, intuitive approach to healing inflammation, soothing the gut, and restoring balance as your hormones shift in midlife.

Dr. Shivani offers simple, practical solutions to help your body feel more resilient from the inside out. She also shares how her targeted supplements are designed to support gut ease, hormone balance, and whole-body vitality.

Tune in here to help calm inflammation and feel more at home in your body again!

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and boost energy. Her new book, The Inflammation Code, offers a clear, non-diet plan for reducing inflammation. She hosts the Fusionary Health Podcast and created the Emmy-nominated TV show: Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta.

IN THIS EPISODE

How Dr. Shivani became the expert she is in inflammation
The benefits of turmeric for decreasing systemic inflammation
How integrative medicine is key to addressing the underlying symptoms of inflammation and imbalance
Dr. Shivani’s Ayurvedic teas for promoting sleep quality
The easiest self-care ritual you can do from your car
Supplementation dosing for best reducing inflammation
Top benefits from Dr. Shivani’s supplement recommendations
Successful management of inflammation in perimenopause
What to expect in Dr. Shivani’s new book: The Inflammation Code

QUOTES

“Most people don’t recognize or realize those subtle symptoms of inflammation that are accumulating.”

“We are all inflamed. Whoever you are, you are inflamed. It’s a slow-burning fire.”

“My goal is for everyone to take the elemental design quiz. Learn their constitution and know for themselves… Are they more fire or are they more earth and water in nature? Because once you understand those elements, you can really start applying it to every aspect of your life.”