Best Lara Frendjian Podcasts (2025)

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696: Why Diets Stop Working in Midlife—and What Actually Helps Instead with Lara Frendjian 50:43

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Feel like you're eating as clean as you can but still not seeing results? In midlife, this can be a constant battle for us as women. So in this episode, nutrition expert Lara Frendjian breaks down what it really takes to master your metabolism after 40—and why it’s so much more empowering than the diet rules we grew up with. Lara reminds us that ho…

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700: The Hidden Cause of Migraines And Headaches: Histamine, Hormones, and Perimenopause with Dr. Meg Mill 50:48

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80% of migraine sufferers are women. And I hear way too many women say their doctors brush off their complaints of headaches and migraines, giving no real, lasting solutions. So that ends here! I’ve invited the brilliant Dr. Meg Mill on the podcast to unpack the real connection between hormones, histamine, and headaches, especially as it relates to…

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141 | 3 Hidden Reasons You Gain Weight Every Holiday — And How to Finally Stop (After 40) 16:50

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Tired of gaining weight every holiday season — only to start over in January? In this episode, we’re breaking down the real, hidden reasons women over 40 gain weight during the holidays… and the one powerful mindset shift that can finally stop the cycle of overeating, sugar cravings, belly fat, and “starting again on Monday.” If you struggle with h…

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699: Managing Anxiety and Identity in Midlife + Why You Need Community More Than Supplements with Rosie Acosta 49:39

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Here’s your invitation to slow down, tune in, and truly support yourself through the midlife transition. Because all the changes in menopause, emotionally and physically, can seriously rock your identity. That’s why I’ve invited mindfulness expert Rosie Acosta on the podcast to explore the intersection of mindfulness and menopause, and how being in…

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698: Food Noise, Cravings, and Midlife Weight Gain: How to Regain Control Naturally with Sarah Kennedy 52:58

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In midlife, I see TONS of women who are “doing all the right things”—eating clean, exercising harder, even restricting more—yet still are seeing the scale creep up. That’s why I’ve invited Sarah Kennedy on the podcast, who’s the founder and CEO of Calocurb– a natural, non-prescription hunger control treatment option. We’re unpacking why hunger can …

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140 | Want to Enjoy Holiday Meals Without Gaining Weight? 5 Tips For Women Over 40 14:27

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Struggle with overeating during holiday meals — especially after 40? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to enjoy your favorite holiday foods without gaining weight, spiking cravings, or throwing your metabolism off track. If you’ve ever walked away from a holiday dinner feeling heavy, bloated, tired, or annoyed at yourself… th…

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697: Hold Nothing: How to Find Stillness, Strength, and Soulful Connection Through Life’s Transitions with Elena Brower 35:11

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Feeling a bit lost in midlife? This is a MASSIVE transition physically and emotionally, so it’s easy to feel like you’re just not who you once were. In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Elena Brower to discuss navigating midlife with more grace, spaciousness, and self-trust. As a seasoned meditation and yoga instructor, Elena reminds us t…

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139 | Stop Sugar Cravings Before the Holidays — 3 Proven Nutrition Tips for Women Over 40 20:26

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Struggling with sugar cravings as the holidays creep in? If you want to enjoy holiday food without losing control — and actually feel good in your body this season — this episode is for you. Today we’re breaking down the real reason your cravings feel stronger after 40, and why sugar feels almost impossible to resist in perimenopause and menopause.…

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695: Exhausted, Anxious, and Gaining Weight? Why Traditional Hormone Care Isn’t Working—and What to Do Instead with Dr. Sarah Daccarett 58:54

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Hormone replacement therapy education is all the talk these days. But how do you cut through all the noise and get the right care for you? Expert in the field, Dr. Sarah Daccarett joins the podcast to get straight to the point about how the CORRECT hormone replacement methods can do more than just symptom management. We want you to feel GOOD in mid…

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694: The Real Reason You’re Feeling Depleted, Bloated, and Not Getting Answers: Parasites & Toxicity Explained with Kim Rogers 41:47

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If you’ve been doing everything right—eating clean, exercising, and taking your supplements—but still feel tired, bloated, or off, this episode is going to change the way you think about your health. I’m joined by the incredible Kim Rogers, better known online as the “Worm Queen,” who’s pulling back the curtain on the hidden world of parasites and …

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138 | Not a Morning Person? How to Rebuild Your Energy and Routine After 40 - Jenn Trepeck 46:24

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Feeling tired, rushed, or totally unmotivated in the mornings — no matter how early you wake up or how much coffee you drink? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lara is joined by Jenn Trepeck, award-winning health and lifestyle coach, podcaster, and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, to unpack what really makes a morning routine work — especially f…

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693: Tired All the Time? It Might Be Hidden Problems With Your Mitochondria with Siobhan Mitchell 50:31

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Ready to boost your energy and future-proof your health? In this episode, I’m joined by expert neuroscientist Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, who breaks down why your mitochondria—the tiny powerhouses inside your cells—are the secret to healthy aging. She explains how the perimenopause and menopause transition is not just hormonal, but a neuroendocrine shift…

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692: Why Emotional Healing is Hormone Healing-The New Path to Midlife Empowerment with Ashley Turner 52:50

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Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in midlife? In this powerful episode, I’m sitting down with expert Ashley Turner to explore the deeper meaning behind midlife hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. Ashley helps you discover how perimenopause can be a profound reckoning, discussing how this stage of life invites us to shift from ego-d…

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137 | Why Your Belly Fat Won’t Budge After 40 — And 3 Foods That Can Help 12:21

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If you’ve been eating clean, cutting carbs, and doing “all the right things,” but that stubborn belly fat still won’t budge — this episode is for you. Because the truth is… it’s not just about calories or willpower. It’s about your liver and metabolism — two systems that often get overlooked, especially after 40. In this episode, I’m breaking down:…

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691: The Fertility Crisis No One Talks About: Why Your Health Today Impacts Future Generations with Dr. Ann Shippy 42:15

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Millions of women struggle with infertility worldwide. And if you’re one of them, you’re not alone. But in this inspiring episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Ann Shippy to unpack the growing fertility crisis—and more importantly, what you can do to turn things around. Dr. Shippy shares how the integrative and functional medicine approach hel…

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BONUS: Menopause, HRT, and Breast Cancer + How to Advocate for Yourself with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz 39:07

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Dealing with menopause symptoms is rough enough, but navigating a cancer diagnosis at the same time causes even more stress and anxiety. As a holistic-focused physician going through menopause, a diagnosis of breast cancer put a bump in the road for Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, leading to concerns about how she would navigate her own journey. It can b…

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136 | Can’t Stop Snacking? Here’s Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry After 40 18:07

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If you keep finding yourself reaching for food when you’re not even hungry — especially when you’re stressed, tired, or overwhelmed — you’re not alone. In this episode, Lara breaks down why emotional eating is so common after 40, how shifting hormones, stress, and metabolism all play a role, and one mindset shift that helps you stop turning to food…

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BONUS: The Secret to Optimal Sleep, Resilience, Performance and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Kristen Holmes 1:17:00

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As women in midlife, we’re constantly juggling all the things. So, what can we do to balance all of our to-dos without feeling totally burnt out? In this episode, we’re diving into the reality of energy changes during midlife and why committing to your own well-being is non-negotiable. I’ve invited Dr. Kristen Holmes– an expert in optimizing human …

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BONUS: Perimenopause Myths That Are Ruining Women’s Health + How To Take Back Your Power, Energy and Health 31:18

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Feeling stuck in perimenopause? Navigating perimenopause can feel overwhelming, especially when women’s health is so often treated like men’s. But it’s time to change that! We’re so used to these deep-seated societal beliefs about women in midlife– putting us at a disadvantage when it comes to whole body health and disease prevention, especially as…

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690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self 19:21

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Sadly, so many women are left totally in the dark about the massive hormonal transition that goes on during perimenopause. That’s why I’m here to set the record straight and answer every question you have so you can feel your most confident self in midlife and beyond. In this episode, I’m celebrating the release of my brand-new book, The Perimenopa…

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689: The Hidden Brain Shift: Why Perimenopause Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think 20:32

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The number one reason women come to me for guidance during the perimenopause transition is brain-related. So in this episode, we dive into why perimenopause directly impacts your mental and emotional health. Many women in midlife experience emotionally connected symptoms like rage, irritability, low stress tolerance, mood swings, depression, and an…

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135 | How Jenna, 44, Lost 20lbs, Regained Energy & Beat Anemia in Just 4 Months 28:57

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If you’ve been eating less, exercising more, and still watching the scale go up after 40… Jenna’s story will give you hope. At 44, Jenna was a busy mom of three, running her family business, volunteering at church, and holding everything together — but behind the scenes, she was exhausted. Years of battling anemia left her drained, her health was s…

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688: Unlock Cellular Energy and Longevity with Urolithin A + Mitochondrial Optimization with Jen Scheinman 55:49

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Have you heard all the hype around Urolithin A? In this episode, I sit down with expert integrative and functional nutritionist, Jennifer Scheinman, to dive into one of the most exciting breakthroughs in women’s health and longevity—Urolithin A. This little-known yet well-researched natural molecule has been shown in studies to significantly improv…

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687: The Period Brain: Why You Feel Like a Different Person Every Month And How To Stop Fighting Your Cycle and Start Thriving in It with Sarah Hill 47:56

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re riding a menstrual cycle roller coaster of cravings, exhaustion, and mood swings– this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by leading researcher and women’s hormone expert Dr. Sarah E. Hill to unpack what’s really going on in your body—and your brain—during your cycle. Dr. Hill breaks down how shifti…

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134 | How Maria, 46, Lost 20lbs and Ended Hot Flashes Without Dieting or Cutting Carbs 21:43

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If you’ve been struggling with weight loss after 40, dealing with menopause symptoms like hot flashes, or feeling like your metabolism has completely stalled… this episode will give you hope. Today, I’m sitting down with my client Maria, who joined my Metabolic Mastery program a little over a year ago. At 46, Maria has lost 20 pounds, said goodbye …

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686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause 44:23

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Perimenopause is really like your “second puberty,”-- and it sets the course for the rest of your life. So in this episode, I’m giving you a special sneak peek into my brand-new book, The Perimenopause Revolution! We’ll dive into what perimenopause really is, why it matters, and how understanding hormonal and metabolic changes can transform the way…

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133 | GLP-1, Menopause & Weight Gain: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know 14:28

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If you’ve been hearing about Ozempic, Wegovy, or GLP-1 and wondering what it really means for you in perimenopause or menopause, this episode is a must-listen. Here’s the truth: GLP-1 isn’t just about medication — it’s a natural hormone your body already makes that helps control appetite, cravings, blood sugar, and weight. But here’s the catch: aft…

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685: End Emotional Outsourcing: Break Free from Codependency, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing with Beatriz Albina 54:56

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What do you really want the second half of your life to look like? Being a doormat for others, then resenting it? Saying yes, when you really mean no? Doing more tasks or more work, taking responsibility for everything, and feeling overwhelmed in your life? This can be how so many of us in midlife feel, but I’m here to tell you there IS another way…

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132 | How Sandy, 59, Boosted Energy, Cut Cravings & Lost 8lbs in 3 Months Without Keto or GLP-1 Drugs 27:49

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Have you tried keto, fasting, or even prescription weight loss drugs—only to gain the weight back and feel worse than before? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the inspiring story of Sandy, 59, who came to me with heart palpitations, exhaustion, brain fog, poor sleep, and a ravenous appetite. She had tried GLP-1 drugs and keto but f…

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684: The 5-Minute Workout That Boosts Metabolism, Energy & Reverses Aging with Ulrich Dempfle 56:39

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“I can never get a good workout in… I don’t have the time.” I hear it all the time, especially from busy women. But get ready to learn the best way NEVER to say that statement again! In this episode, I sit down with Ulrich Dempfle, the CEO of CAROL, to talk about why carving out even a few minutes for exercise in midlife can be a total game-changer…

Lara Frendjian Podcasts

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Master Your Metabolism For Weight Loss After 40! | Menopause, Lose Weight, Bloating, Perimenopause, Balance Hormones, Nutrition, Healthy Meals, Fatigue, Belly Fat

Lara Frendjian, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), Midlife Weight Loss Coach, CPA, RCPC

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Dr. Mariza Snyder

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696: Why Diets Stop Working in Midlife—and What Actually Helps Instead with Lara Frendjian 50:43

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700: The Hidden Cause of Migraines And Headaches: Histamine, Hormones, and Perimenopause with Dr. Meg Mill 50:48

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141 | 3 Hidden Reasons You Gain Weight Every Holiday — And How to Finally Stop (After 40) 16:50

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699: Managing Anxiety and Identity in Midlife + Why You Need Community More Than Supplements with Rosie Acosta 49:39

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698: Food Noise, Cravings, and Midlife Weight Gain: How to Regain Control Naturally with Sarah Kennedy 52:58

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140 | Want to Enjoy Holiday Meals Without Gaining Weight? 5 Tips For Women Over 40 14:27

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697: Hold Nothing: How to Find Stillness, Strength, and Soulful Connection Through Life’s Transitions with Elena Brower 35:11

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139 | Stop Sugar Cravings Before the Holidays — 3 Proven Nutrition Tips for Women Over 40 20:26

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695: Exhausted, Anxious, and Gaining Weight? Why Traditional Hormone Care Isn’t Working—and What to Do Instead with Dr. Sarah Daccarett 58:54

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694: The Real Reason You’re Feeling Depleted, Bloated, and Not Getting Answers: Parasites & Toxicity Explained with Kim Rogers 41:47

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138 | Not a Morning Person? How to Rebuild Your Energy and Routine After 40 - Jenn Trepeck 46:24

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693: Tired All the Time? It Might Be Hidden Problems With Your Mitochondria with Siobhan Mitchell 50:31

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692: Why Emotional Healing is Hormone Healing-The New Path to Midlife Empowerment with Ashley Turner 52:50

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137 | Why Your Belly Fat Won’t Budge After 40 — And 3 Foods That Can Help 12:21

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691: The Fertility Crisis No One Talks About: Why Your Health Today Impacts Future Generations with Dr. Ann Shippy 42:15

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BONUS: Menopause, HRT, and Breast Cancer + How to Advocate for Yourself with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz 39:07

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136 | Can’t Stop Snacking? Here’s Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry After 40 18:07

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BONUS: The Secret to Optimal Sleep, Resilience, Performance and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Kristen Holmes 1:17:00

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BONUS: Perimenopause Myths That Are Ruining Women’s Health + How To Take Back Your Power, Energy and Health 31:18

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690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self 19:21

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689: The Hidden Brain Shift: Why Perimenopause Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think 20:32

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135 | How Jenna, 44, Lost 20lbs, Regained Energy & Beat Anemia in Just 4 Months 28:57

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688: Unlock Cellular Energy and Longevity with Urolithin A + Mitochondrial Optimization with Jen Scheinman 55:49

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687: The Period Brain: Why You Feel Like a Different Person Every Month And How To Stop Fighting Your Cycle and Start Thriving in It with Sarah Hill 47:56

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134 | How Maria, 46, Lost 20lbs and Ended Hot Flashes Without Dieting or Cutting Carbs 21:43

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686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause 44:23

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133 | GLP-1, Menopause & Weight Gain: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know 14:28

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685: End Emotional Outsourcing: Break Free from Codependency, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing with Beatriz Albina 54:56

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132 | How Sandy, 59, Boosted Energy, Cut Cravings & Lost 8lbs in 3 Months Without Keto or GLP-1 Drugs 27:49

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684: The 5-Minute Workout That Boosts Metabolism, Energy & Reverses Aging with Ulrich Dempfle 56:39