Well-Fed Women
Radically improve your health, mindset, and relationship with food with Well-Fed Women, hosted by Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Personal Trainer, Noelle Tarr of coconutsandkettlebells.com. Every week, you’ll get to hear authentic, unfiltered conversations about women's health, nutrition, fitness, mindset, body image, balancing hormones, and stress management. Tune in for a mix of entertaining and down-to-earth interviews with leading experts in health and wellness, and exclusive community-driven Q&A sessions with co-host Stefani Ruper. Expect real talk, moderately amusing banter, and empowering health advice for women. The goal? Help you learn how to eat and move in a way that is right for your body without shame or second-guessing. You got this!
Episodes
555 episodes
Why Workouts Change Blood Sugar, When to Rest, and Untangling Stress
In this episode, we’re tackling your biggest questions about exercise, stress, and hormones. We explore why blood sugar may look more stable on workout days, what exercise intolerance really means (and when it’s best to rest), and the differenc...
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Episode 555
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56:50
The New Science of Pain: Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Healing
Back pain is one of the most common health issues, but most people are getting the story wrong. In this episode, Dr. Grant Elliott breaks down the latest research on pain, the nervous system, and recovery—explaining why scary MRI results don’t ...
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Episode 554
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1:11:53
BMI vs Muscle, the Aesthetics of Fitness, & Deload Weeks For Recovery
Should you train for how you look, or how long you live? We’re unpacking the research on BMI vs muscle for longevity, the body image tug-of-war many women face when it comes to aesthetics in fitness, and how to know if you need a deload week. P...
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Episode 553
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50:20
The Science of Period Loss: Nutrition, Fertility, and How It Impacts Perimenopause with Lindsey Lusson, RD
Missing periods can affect fertility, hormones, and even how you experience perimenopause later in life. Lindsey Lusson, RD, joins me to unpack the latest research on hypothalamic amenorrhea, the impact of nutrition on cycle health, and why add...
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Episode 552
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1:00:33
The Weighted Vest Debate, Strength Training for Gut Health, & Protein Timing
In this episode, we dive into the surprising connection between strength training and gut health, the hot debate around weighted vests, and whether protein timing really matters. We’ll also tackle a popular listener questions: how do you actual...
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Episode 551
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48:29
What the Latest Research Says About Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition with Ryan Woodbury
In this episode, Stef and I sit down with Ryan Woodbury, co-founder of Needed, to unpack what most women aren’t being told about nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. We discuss what’s missing from standard prenatals, why nu...
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Episode 550
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Muscle for Your Mind, Collagen vs. Creatine, and Coming Back From Injury
This week, we’re talking about why strong legs mean a sharper brain, and how to use collagen, amino acids, and creatine to support strength, recovery, and overall health. We’ll cover smart strategies for healing injuries and chronic pain, why s...
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Episode 549
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46:17
Is Your Brain Is Starving? The Metabolic Wake-Up Call No One’s Talking About with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
Did you know that brain fog can be a metabolic warning sign? In this episode, Dr. Austin Perlmutter breaks down how blood sugar swings, inflammation, and poor metabolic health silently chip away at your brain function over time. We also talk ab...
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Episode 548
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1:14:05
Longevity Decade, Fitness Hacks For Walkers, & the New GLP-1 Look
In this episode, we dig into a fascinating new study showing that ages 36–46 may be the single most important decade for setting yourself up for a longer, healthier life. We’ll talk about how to boost aerobic fitness even if your workouts are m...
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Episode 547
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1:05:06
Rethinking Weight Loss, Willpower, and Emotional Eating with Ali Shapiro
If you’ve ever thought “Why can’t I just stick with it?”, this episode is for you. I’m talking with Ali Shapiro about why willpower isn’t the problem, how shame hijacks true behavior change, and what it really takes to heal your relati...
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Episode 546
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Muscle and Bone Loss After 35, Diet Culture with Kids, & Nervous System Overload
Muscle matters more than you think—for your bones, your metabolism, and your sanity. We’re also unpacking how to raise kids without diet culture and why mom rage might actually be a nervous system SOS.Timestamps:[2:05] Dr S...
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Episode 545
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47:51
Low Progesterone, Hormone Imbalances, and Why You’re Not Ovulating with Caitria Thiele
If your hormones feel off but no one’s giving you real answers, this episode is a must-listen. Caitria Thiele unpacks how to fix low progesterone and why “normal” labs don’t always tell the full story. We also dive into cycle tracking, missed o...
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Episode 544
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1:16:02
Cold Plunges, Fasted Workouts For Hormone Health, & Weird Health Habits
We’re breaking down some of the buzziest wellness trends—cold plunges, fasted workouts, and how to know what’s actually “bad for your hormones.” Also: weird health rituals we swear by, even if they make us sound slightly unhinged. <...
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Episode 543
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51:43
Airway Dentistry, Oral Ties, and Why You’re So Dang Tired with Dr. Kimberly Baer
Snoring, sleep apnea, jaw tension, teeth grinding—these aren’t just annoying habits. Dr. Kimberly Baer explains how they’re actually red flags for deeper health issues in tied to airway dysfunction, oral ties, and stress overload. And yes, this...
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Episode 542
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1:14:51
Rebranded Diet Culture, High Cortisol Hacks, & Stalled Health Progress
Are functional foods healthier for us, or are they just rebranded diet culture that’s doing more harm than good? We also unpack how to manage cortisol and stress (like, realistically), and where to start when you want to lose weight and balance...
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Episode 541
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1:02:19
Less Filler, More Function: Lasers, Regenerative Aesthetics, & Minimally Invasive Procedures with Dr. Cameron Chesnut
We’ve all seen it. Botox, filler, and quick fixes are everywhere, but are they the best solution? Today, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Cameron Chesnut unpacks taking a holistic approach to aesthetics. We talk the truth about Botox and filler, and ...
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Episode 540
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1:13:42
Women and Push-ups, Tracking Macros, & Continuous Glucose Monitors
If you’re not able to do 11 push-ups, don’t panic. We have some advice that might be helpful. We also talk tracking macros, figuring out your triggers, and options for continuous glucose monitors. Expect to hear “test, don’t guess” a few times....
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Episode 539
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52:52
The Creatine Episode: Answering Your Hardest Questions with Dr. Darren Candow
You’re going to want to listen to this one! We’re answering all the hard questions about creatine with one of the top researchers in the industry, Dr. Darren Candow! We cover popular myths, how to figure out your exact dose, troubleshooting iss...
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Episode 538
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1:04:34
Diet Changes in Your 40s, High Fasting Glucose, & Improving Bone Density
Apparently gum is packed with microplastics, so that’s fun. We also unpack how to pursue diet changes in midlife without falling into the trap of shame and guilt. Then, we finish it off with some hacks for lowering fasting glucose, and improvin...
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Episode 537
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51:35
Nervous System Regulation, Nutrition, and Hormones with Dr. Stacy Barczak Baker [Renewed]
Our first “Ask the Naturopath” episode! Dr. Stacy answers all your pressing health questions about the gut testing, nutrition, hormones, and more! We also dive deep into nervous system regulation and how to improve your ability to adapt to stre...
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Episode 536
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1:11:18
Protein Powders with Lead, Choosing Health Priorities, & Retinol vs Peptides
Pickles are peaking. Not only did Noelle try them for the first time, but it’s now on the list for top foods to eat for gut health. We also unpack heavy metals in protein powders, how to know what to prioritize when you’re overwhelmed and stres...
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Episode 535
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52:51
Weight Loss and Diet Changes Without Diet Culture with Michelle Shapiro, RD [Renewed]
In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in wellness: weight loss without diet culture. Michelle shares her unique approach to supporting intentional weight loss without shame, restriction, or disordered thinking. We also...
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Episode 534
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1:15:44
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Gut-Cancer Connection, Diet Culture in Disguise, & Constipation
Emerging research shows the reason so many young adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer—and it starts in childhood. We also talk about how to distinguish diet culture and health advice, and tips for handling constipation when you’re follo...
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Episode 533
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36:19
Navigating Hormone Shifts in Your 30s, 40s, & 50s with Dr. Taz Bhatia
Your blueprint for navigating hormone shifts in your 30s, 40s, & 50s! In today’s episode, integrative medicine physician Dr. Taz Bhatia talks about how to optimize hormones in your late 30s, what to do to support your liver and estrogen det...
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Episode 532
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54:40
Emotional vs Physical Hunger, Eating Meat, & Women and Cold Plunging
Today we unpack new findings that show micronanoplastics play a significant role in stroke, how to tell the difference between emotional and physical hunger, and what to do if you’re struggling to digest protein and animal products. We also div...
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Episode 531
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1:05:37