A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).
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In this episode, we dive into the murky waters of omega-3 supplements with the esteemed Dr. JoAnn Manson from Harvard MEdical School. Are fish oils the miracle cure they’re hyped up to be, or are we all just falling for another health fad? We’re breaking down the biggest myths, diving into what the research actually says, and figuring out who reall…
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Marion Nestle. We discuss why food companies are scrambling due to the rising popularity of the new weight loss medications. We explore how our food system is designed more for animal feed and fuel than for human consumption. Finally, we talk about finding hope for the future of our food environmen…
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Big Food vs. Your Health: The Power Struggle
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oday, we talk to esteemed food and public health advocate Marion Nestle about the politics of food. No, this has nothing to do with political parties and ballots; it’s about who has the power to decide what goes on your plate. While you may think you’re the one making the decisions, there’s a whole host of hidden influences shaping the food we eat.…
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We finally finish our series on what we've learned from hosting the podcast! Today we discuss our infamous episode with Cezmi Akdis and his revelations about our cleaning products, as well as the detrimental effects of blue light for sleep, even if you can't see it! To hear the rest of this week’s bonus episode, come join the Foodie Fam! https://ww…
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Weight Stigma, the Best Cardio, and Mindset: What We've Learned from the Podcast Pt. 2
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Today, we continue our conversation about what we have learned from six years of hosting this podcast. Last time, we went over all our food epiphanies. Today, we go through how the podcast has changed our approach to weight and weight stigma, exercise, relationships, and mindset. To hear the rest of this episode, come join the Foodie Fam! https://w…
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Today, we continue our conversation with Johann Hari. Part of Johann's journey in writing The Magic Pill was to visit Japan, one of the wealthiest countries in the world with virtually no childhood obesity. His biggest questions: Why and how? From the way the Japanese educate their children about nutrition, to draconian practices in Japanese workpl…
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The Incredible Upsides and Disturbing Downsides of the New Weight Loss Medications with Johann Hari
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Today, we speak to Johann Hari, author of the new book The Magic Pill. The new weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been exploding in popularity over the past couple of years. Unlike dieting, these drugs can cause rapid weight loss with seemingly little effort from the person taking them. However, they also come with a wide array…
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Today, we continue our conversation about what we learned from six years of hosting the podcast. Should you compare things you eat? How can we engage in mindful eating without chewing every bite twenty times? What does the science say about dark chocolate? To hear the rest of this week’s bonus episode, come join the Foodie Fam! https://www.patreon.…
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Caffeine, Protein, and Ice Cream: What We've Learned from Six Years of Hosting a Health Podcast
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We've been hosting this podcast for a long time. In over eighty episodes with over sixty experts, we've learned A LOT. In this episode, we wanted to discuss what we've learned from all our years of doing Food We Need to Talk. In this podcast, we focus specifically on diet. What has stuck with us over the years? How have our habits around caffeine, …
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Today, we continue our conversation with Professor Frank Scher from Harvard University. This episode, we focused on your questions! Should you consider sleep divorcing your partner? Is it okay to take melatonin for a long time? What about watching TV before bed? And the most important question of all, at conferences, do the sleep scientists party?!…
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Why Am I Always Tired with Harvard Sleep Professor Frank Scheer
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Today, we talk to Professor Frank Scheer from Harvard University all about one of the most important things that we do every day: sleep. For many of us, sleep may seem like a waste of time or an inconvenience. In fact, sleep is one of the most vital ways to maintain our health. Today, we learn why sleep quality is just as important as sleep quantit…
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Today, we discuss our last episode with Cezmi Akdis. Needless to say, the episode was quite shocking for the both of us. Rinsing our dishes after the dishwasher, switching from plastic wrap to silicone, checking our detergents' ingredients--we go over which practices we will be trying to implement in our own routines and what surprised us the most.…
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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise
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If you feel like autoimmune disorders have seemed to be on the rise recently, you may be right. Over the past couple decades, we've seen skyrocketing rates of autoimmune disorders such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes and so on. What could be causing this recent increases in autoimmune disorders and allergies? Tod…
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Today, we continue our conversation with Professor Jud Brewer. We talk about whether or not the new weight loss medications make awareness practices redundant, how these medications may affect addiction, how tools like glucose monitors can help us become more mindful, and why sometimes, to stop a behavior we don't want to do, we have to actually ke…
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Overcoming Cravings and the Habit of Overeating with Jud Brewer
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Do you ever find yourself eating when you're not hungry? Perhaps it's because you're bored, tired, stressed, or sad? Do your food cravings sometimes feel unbearable? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. Today we talk to Professor Judson Brewer from Brown University all about food cravings and why we eat. We di…
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We're continuing the conversation with Mauro! In this episode, we talk about the relationship between inflammation and obesity, whether or not olive oil is indeed a super food, and our new favorite concept: nutritional kindness. Hope you enjoy as much as we did! To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam! https://www.patreon.…
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The Truth About Superfoods and Antioxidants with Mauro Serafini
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Perhaps you have succumb to the kale craze or the acai acclaim. But what makes these foods “superfoods?” A lot of the time, the answer seems to be antioxidants. Today, we talk to Professor Mauro Serafini to get to the bottom of the superfood and antioxidant obsession. What are antioxidants? Why are they important for our health? What do they have t…
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This is a continuation of our delightful conversation with food extraordinaire J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. We talked all about spices, why salt is so important, how to use induction ovens, the best ways to cook tofu, simulating a smokey "grill" flavor in your apartment and more! (Also how to set your apartment on fire.) To hear the rest of this week’s epis…
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The Science of Cooking Well with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
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As you all know, over here at FWNTT, we are not the most kitchen savvy individuals. But after today… we just might be! J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shares with us some insights from his incredible career as a chef, food writer, and food science enthusiast. We learn the best ways to improve our cooking, why knife skills matter, why you shouldn’t feel bad for …
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Today, we continue our conversation with Sally Sampson from Chop Chop Family Magazine! As you all know, neither of us are good cooks. Sally gave us some great cooking advice and tried to solve all our cooking problems. She also gave some quick ideas for high protein meals, ricotta pancakes, and how to make desserts with no sugar. To hear the rest o…
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Teaching Kids to Love Cooking and Eating Real Food with Sally Sampson
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Today, we are talking to a real-life cookbook author all about how to get your kids to eat healthy! We are constantly getting questions from parents about how to help their kids to eat better. It can be tricky, especially when kids are surrounded by friends who maybe don’t eat the same way they do at home. Today, we talk to Sally Sampson from Chop …
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Q&A - Weight Loss Shakes, Cortisol and Your Waistline, Pushing Through Fitness Plateaus & More
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Today, we bring back one of our favorite episode format: the Q&A. What are our thoughts on weight loss shakes and meal services? How does cortisol impact weight loss? What is our best advice for starting a podcast? And, how can we push through fitness plateaus? To hear the rest of the Q&A, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT Che…
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The Most Cited Nutritionist in the World
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Today we speak to Dr. Walter Willett from Harvard T.H. Chan’s School of Public Health. Walter is the most cited nutritionist in the world. Our conversation goes over some of nutrition science’s greatest successes: the banning of trans fats. We also talk about what the biggest problem in our diet today is, what nutrition science has gotten wrong, wh…
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How Not to Hate Cardio with World-Renowned Coach Joel Jamieson
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Today, we speak to world-renowned coach Joel Jamieson about all things cardio. We love to talk about resistance training on this show, but it’s finally time to show cardio some love. Joel tells us all about why cardio is one of the most important activities we should be doing for our health. We go through what the different heart rate zones are, ho…
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Budget Ozempic, Covid's Effects on Eating Disorders, and More
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Today, in honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we speak to Professor Bryn Austin. Our conversation covers a wide variety of topics: How the pandemic and social media have affected rates of eating disorders, how pharmaceutical companies are unethically marketing the new weight loss medications, the dangers of budget Ozempic, inequalities in the…
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A continuation of our discussion with Dr. Evelyna Kambanis on eating disorders, this week’s episode of The Talk focuses on what to do after a binge. We know that binges can be extremely emotionally and physically draining, so what can we do afterwards to get ourselves feeling better? To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam…
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Misconceptions About Eating Disorders, Orthorexia, and More
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In today’s episode, we talk all things eating disorders with Dr. Evelyna Kambanis from Massachusetts General Hospital. How common are each of the eating disorders? What are some of the most common misconceptions surrounding them? What is orthorexia? How does social media affect EDs? And what are the best treatments? We cover all this and more on to…
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The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Live Longer
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Ever considered that the key to a longer, happier life is not what you eat, how you move, or even how much sleep, but rather... your social circle? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Robert Waldinger, a Harvard professor and director of the longest study ever conducted on human happiness. As the author of The Good Life, Dr. Waldinger revealed the pro…
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The Complicated Reality of Plant-Based "Meat"
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There are a few things nutrition researchers agree on: Plants are "good" for us. Processed meats are "bad." But plant-based meat alternatives...? They raise some important questions: Are plant-based meat alternatives ultra-processed foods? Are processed meats any worse than processed meat alternatives? With the rise of Impossible Meat, the Beyond B…
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Should We Be Worried About Salt?
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How many times have you heard that we need to cut down on salt? But... do we actually? What does the science say about salt, our health, and who needs to worry about it? Is pink salt healthier than white salt? Is there such a thing as too low-sodium? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Robert Hunter, a nephrologist and researcher at the University of…
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Many people set exercise goals without a clear understanding of why they want to pursue them. Here we discuss the importance of finding a deeper purpose or "why" with your fitness journey. Whether it's reducing pain, being more active with family, or finding joy in movement, having a profound reason enhances long-term commitment. For daily episodes…
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In day two of our daily episode series, we’re discussing the importance of consistency. In the New Year, it can be tempting to make big goals and come out blazing, but our real goal is to make exercise a habit for the rest of our lives. We discuss the importance of consistency over intensity, how to plan for setbacks, and using the power of habits …
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We are ringing in the New Year with our first-ever daily episode series! Every single day of January, we are posting a mini-episode geared towards helping people with the most common New Year's resolution: to exercise more. This series is meant to be hyper-practical, tackling things like finding a routine, overcoming gym anxiety, creating consisten…
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The Shocking Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
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Sugar is often among the first things people ditch in the New Year, and the most common replacement? Artificial sweeteners. But what if replacing sugar with its calorie-free counterpart is actually doing more harm than good? For this episode, we speak to Dr. Jotham Suez, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins University, all ab…
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Q&A - Food and Depression, Birth Control and Weight Gain, and What If You Hate Exercise?
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Today, we are answering all your top questions! Some of the topics we cover include: the link between food and depression, whether or not birth control causes weight gain, what to do if you don’t like exercise, and the effects of weight stigma on health. Thank you for another incredible year of the podcast and for all your support! We wouldn’t be h…
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In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite ways to incorporate more fiber and fermented foods. We also discuss fiber supplements. When should you use fiber supplements? Are they a replacement for dietary fiber from food? (Plus, a pretty hefty conversation about protein ice cream!) To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: …
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Everything You Need to Know About the Microbiome
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In this episode, we talk all things microbiome. Our guest is Professor Erica Sonnenberg from Stanford University. We discuss why the microbiome is so important, how it affects not only our physical health, but also our mental health, how we can better take care of our microbiome, and even whether or not probiotic supplements work. At the end, we al…
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What We Can Learn from Top Athletes ft. Ben Bergeron
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Today, we talk to one of our most exciting guests yet: Ben Bergeron. Ben is a world-renowned author, speaker, and coach to some of the world’s most elite CrossFit athletes. We cover a range of topics including what we want our health for, what we can learn from elite athletes, the link between mindset and health, how to instill healthy habits in yo…
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Last week, we had an incredible episode talking all about the power of health coaching, and now, it’s Eddie’s turn in the hot seat! Learn about how Eddie is thinking about approaching the rest of his life, finding purpose in what he does, structuring his ideal day, and making this transition as fluid and graceful as possible. To hear the rest of th…
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The Transformative Power of Health Coaching + Juna Gets "Therapised" ft. Margaret Moore
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In this episode, we talk to Margaret Moore about the emerging field of health coaching. It's exactly what it sounds like: someone coaching you through achieving your health goals, except it's much more than that. As Margaret discusses in this episode, health coaching delves into the core of who you are – your identity, the reasons behind your healt…
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In this episode, we close out our women’s health series with some final thoughts. Discussing periods, pregnancy, and menopause on the podcast was something we’ve been meaning to do for a long time, but the reality is, there’s a lot of science left to do on these topics. Why has women’s health been ignored for so long? Why have so many drugs not bee…
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We now know that what you do when you’re pregnant has profound implications for the health of your baby, and yourself. But the information and advice surrounding pregnancy is seemingly never-ending and often contradictory. What does a healthy pregnancy actually look like? Should we be changing the way we eat? Exercising? How much weight should we g…
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We know that cooking is one of the best ways to improve diet quality, but let’s face it, it’s not exactly everyone’s favorite activity. In this episode, we both share where we are on our cooking journeys. We also share our thoughts on meal prep, meal kits, changing your attitude around cooking AND A HOMEMADE HEALTHY ICE CREAM RECIPE! To hear the re…
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The Misconceptions and Myths of Menopause
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What comes to mind when you think of menopause? For many, it’s caricatures of older women, fanning themselves and being irritable. Not only does menopause often get made fun of in the media, its symptoms and treatment have long been dismissed or even outright ignored by clinicians. Today, we speak to Professor Rebecca Thurston of the University of …
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In this episode, we talk all about supplements. Can you take enough vitamins to “fix” a bad diet? What about protein bars and protein powders? Are they the same as whole food protein sources? Today, we talk all about the right and wrong ways to use supplements to compliment your diet. To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https…
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The Episode About Periods
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It’s no secret that periods are something almost no one wants to talk about, but menstruation serves one of the most important functions of the human body. In this episode, we speak to Professor Katherine Black from the University of Otago in New Zealand. What is happening in your body during your cycle? Why do we get hungrier, experience mood swin…
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We've been getting a lot of questions about how to talk to kids about health and fitness. On the one hand, you want your kids to eat healthy and move their body, but on the other hand, overemphasizing these topics can really backfire and have detrimental mental health effects. On this episode, we talk about what we want our health for, how to talk …
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Food Addiction, Dumb Things Your Brain Does, and Enjoying Your Food ft. Laurie Santos
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Today, we bring back Laurie Santos from The Happiness Lab. This time, we focus on building a good relationship to food. We talk all about some of the worst features of how the human brain works, whether food can be addictive, how we can enjoy our food more, and how to build a good relationship with food in today’s food environment. Check out Laurie…
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Combining Exercise and Social Life, Learning New Skills No Matter Your Age, and Improving Focus
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We loved our episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz so much that we needed to chat about it some more. We talk about how we like to incorporate movement that isn't exercise, how moving helps us think better, combining movement with social connection, and learning new skills no matter your age! To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: htt…
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How Exercise Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Jennifer Heisz
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We all know the physical benefits of exercise, but today we talk about the brain benefits. How does exercise impact depression and anxiety? How can exercise help keep our brains young? Should our exercise habits change depending on our mental health? Today, we speak to Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University. Check out h…
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