Friends! It’s been a while. Almost 7 months, actually. But we’re back with a new format, and I’m dropping 4 episodes for you! Welcome to Real Talk, Whole Life —part candid phone call with your nerdy best friends, part myth-busting, and entirely unfiltered.Wellness without the woo. Womanhood without the guilt. Wisdom from the fine folks who survived dial-up and low-fat lies.
I’m bringing you honest, heartfelt conversations about what it means to live fully—in your body, your brain, and your messy, magical life. From midlife mayhem and mental health to Botox alternatives and book recs, we’re covering it all—with a side of sarcasm and a whole lot of heart. No shame. No pseudoscience. Just the kind of conversations you actually want to hear when you call a friend—especially if “wellness” has never quite felt like it was made for you.
Rooted in womanhood, open to anyone who’s ever been side-eyed in a yoga studio. Come for the hot takes, stay for the healing.
Find out how we got here in my short introduction to this drop.
Now, to the episodes! This is my unofficial recommended listening order, but you do you:
Real Talk, Whole Life: Time for a Reboot
Ever feel like you’re trying to hold it all together while the internet yells at you about seed oils? Same.
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are back together—real talk style—to unpack what happens when you’re burned out on busting myths and crave more meaning. From internet trolls to emotional spoons, from doomscrolling to baby goats, we cover the full spectrum of what it looks like to live in the chaos and still make space for joy.
We talk about the shift from fighting diet culture head-on to reclaiming creativity, community, and calm. Whether it’s ceramics, improv, or just a well-made smoothie, this one’s about finding what fills your cup (and letting go of what drains it).
- 00:00 | Reclaiming Meaningful Conversations
- 01:10 | Trolls, Trust, and Online Fatigue
- 02:24 | Leaving Diet Culture Behind
- 05:04 | Curating Your Social Media for Mental Health
- 08:50 | The Cost of Doomscrolling & Emotional Bandwidth
- 13:15 | Ceramics, Creativity, and Self-Reclamation
- 23:23 | Why Creative Hobbies Are Mental Health Tools
- 29:05 | Setting Boundaries and Choosing Joy
- 32:34 | Rebuilding Community and Redefining Purpose
- 35:43 | Letting Go of Expectations, Embracing the Present
Find Dr. Sarah:
References:
- The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger M.D. and Marc Schulz Ph.D
New Friends, New Perspectives
What if you could ditch diet culture and feel amazing in your body? In this episode, Stacy talks with the ever-wise Alicia Stafford—aka the queen of “your way” weight loss—for a conversation that’s as real as it gets. Together, they talk about the messy middle of healing from disordered eating, making peace with food (yes, even dessert!), and finding a path to wellness that actually feels good.
We’re talking orthorexia, intuitive eating, body trust, and how to let go of the toxic rules we’ve been taught to follow. This one’s part truth-telling, part pep talk, and full of those “OMG, me too!” moments. If you’ve ever struggled with food, body image, or just want to feel at home in your skin—pull up a chair. You’re not alone, and freedom is possible.
- 00:00 | Welcome + Why This Conversation Matters
- 03:00 | Disordered Eating Histories & Breaking the Cycle
- 07:45 | What “Your Way” Really Means
- 11:15 | Intuition, Scarcity Mindset & Food Freedom
- 17:00 | Letting Go of Control + Listening to Your Body
- 24:30 | Weight Gain, Ozempic, and Owning Your Story
- 28:25 | Healing Without an Audience
- 35:20 | The Mindset Conversation + Next Steps
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains open and personal discussions about eating disorders and weight, including orthorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and weight loss. Please listen with care, especially if you are in recovery or currently struggling. The conversation is based on lived experiences and is not intended as medical advice. If you need support, reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or a licensed mental health professional. You’re worth it.
Find Alicia:
References:
- Realeverything.com: Great Health in a Large Body
- The Whole View with Stacy Toth, Season 3, Episode 10: Body Peace and Redefining Beauty w/ Nina Manolson
Welcome Back! What You Know And Love
What if the most toxic thing in your home isn’t a chemical—but a mindset?
Clean living advocate and first-time author Lindsay Dahl returns to unpack the nuanced middle ground of wellness, environmental health, and personal agency. Together, we explore the emotional toll of trying to “do it all right,” the dangers of black-and-white thinking in the age of social media, and why real change takes both individual action and systemic accountability.
We talk spatulas and seed oils, fast fashion and flame retardants, fear and freedom—and why being a pragmatist in today’s digital landscape is both radical and necessary.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by wellness culture or simply want to think more critically about what’s in your home and how it gets there, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a call to thoughtful action.
- 0:00 | Framing the Problem with Balance
- 2:20 | Education, Policy, and the Role of Media
- 5:40 | Health vs. Science: A Cultural Disconnect
- 8:06 | Control, Consumerism, and Systemic Change
- 11:25 | Fast Fashion as a Microcosm
- 14:12 | Inside “Cleaning House”: Book Preview
- 18:41 | The Cost of Speaking Up
- 23:38 | Reclaiming Community and Dialogue
- 26:25 | Closing and Call to Action
Find Lindsay:
- Website
- Instagram
- Linkedin
- Pre-order Lindsay’s book Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals almost anywhere books are sold (releases August 5, 2025)!
References:
- Realeverything.com: Do Omega 6 fatty acids in sunflower and other plant oils hurt or help health?
- The Whole View with Stacy Toth, Season 3:
You’ll Be Hearing A Lot From Us on Real Talk, Whole Life
What happens when your best friend of 22 years is a feminist pop culture critic who left social media—and you decide to give her a microphone? Pure magic. In this episode, Stacy sits down with her longtime bestie Daynah Burnett to get real about everything from TikTok slang confusion and “Love is Blind” hot takes to why reality TV might be secretly good for your emotional intelligence.
They unpack the state of media, generational drama (yes, your mom did mess up your bangs and your boundaries), emotional intelligence on screen, and why Pedro Pascal is everyone’s daddy. It’s sharp, hilarious, occasionally spicy, and exactly the kind of late-night-deep-dive-energy your group text wishes it had.
Spoiler alert: there are actual spoilers. For “The Last of Us,” “Hacks,” “Love on the Spectrum,” and probably whatever you’re watching next.
- 00:00 | Introducing Daynah + Friendship Origins
- 02:00 | English Majors, Feminism, and Cultural Criticism
- 06:00 | Career in Tech, Leaving Social Media, and Ethical Work
- 11:00 | Social Media, Teen Slang, and Digital Overload
- 16:00 | Pop Culture Consumption Without Social Media
- 21:00 | The Last of Us, Grief, and Emotional Intelligence in TV
- 27:00 | Generational Trauma in Media: Hacks + Representation
- 32:00 | Reality TV as Emotional Modeling: Love on the Spectrum
- 38:00 | Neurodivergent Representation + Viewer Bias Awareness
- 44:00 | Recommendations: The Rehearsal, Sirens, The Goat, Studio
- 50:00 | Book Recs, Celebrity Bios, and Pandemic Storytelling
- 55:00 | Celebrity Encounters + Shared Memories
- 58:00 | Closing Thoughts + Listener Invitation
What We’re Watching
- The Traitors
- Game of Thrones
- The Walking Dead
- Hacks
- The Last of Us
- Love on the Spectrum
- The Perfect Couple
What We’re Reading
- Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
- Margo’s Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe
- An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination by Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel
- Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit and Glamour of an Icon by Kate Andersen Brower
Pop Culture Homework & Future Shows to Watch
- The Rehearsal
- Sirens
- The Studio
- White Lotus
- Severance
- The GOAT
- Your Friends and Neighbors
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Note: Stacy and her guests are not medical professionals. This podcast is for general educational purposes and NOT intended to diagnose, advise, or treat any physical or mental illness. We always recommend you consult a licensed service provider.
