PRETTY WELL - Anti-Aging, Beauty, Balanced Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health, IBS, Evidence-based

Lisa Smith, MS, RD, LDN |Functional Wellness| Holistic Gut:Mitochondria Expert
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TOP 2% GLOBAL PODCAST Your science-backed guide to longevity, energy, and ageless skin. Tired of feeling older than you are? Spent way too much time and money on “miracle” fixes that don’t work? If you’re done feeling tired, achy, or like you're aging too fast—welcome home. I’m Lisa, a Functional Health Practitioner who helps women find the why behind their inflammation, fatigue, and hormone chaos so they can feel and look amazing again. Each week, we dive into the root causes of aging—from gut and hormone health to mitochondrial repair—so you can take the guesswork out of what your body really needs to thrive.

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    Are NAD and NMN Anti-Aging Supplements Worth the Cost?

    Here’s one for you:  Is that expensive NAD supplement you’re taking actually doing anything? Maybe you saw its amazing anti-aging claims on social media. Maybe a friend recommended it. Or maybe you’re already taking NAD, NMN or NR and wondering if it’s actually worth the price. Because some of these supplements can cost $80 or more a month.   And honestly, if I’m spending $80 a month on a supplement, I want to know if it’s actually worth it.   Here’s what makes this confusing: NAD, NMN and NR are all connected to vitamin B3, but they aren’t interchangeable. Some forms have better evidence for certain goals, and in some cases, you may be paying a premium for something your body has to convert into a less expensive form anyway.   So before you reorder that bottle, there are a few things you need to know. NAD is important for cellular energy, DNA repair, hormone signaling, your nervous system and more. But there’s another piece of the story that I think gets missed completely.   It’s not just about how much NAD you can add. It’s also about how quickly your body is burning through it.   Chronic inflammation, alcohol, poor sleep, stress, environmental toxins and other sources of cellular damage can all increase NAD consumption. So if you’ve been wondering, should I take NAD for anti-aging? Is NMN better than NR? Does NAD actually improve energy or brain health? Do any of them actually work?   We’re getting into all of it.   And I’ll tell you exactly which forms make the most sense for different goals—and when you might be better off spending your money somewhere else.   Because more expensive doesn't automatically mean more effective. Sometimes it just means… better marketing.   🔗 Resources & Links  (As An Amazon Associate I Earn A Small Commission From Qualifying Purchases At No Extra Cost To You):   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. ====================================== #236 -  🔗 Resources & Links  (As An Amazon Associate I Earn A Small Commission From Qualifying Purchases At No Extra Cost To You):   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

  2. Oct 21

    Still Have Inflammation? This Easy Step is What's Missing

    You’ve probably heard that inflammation is a bad thing. So you take an anti-inflammatory. You change your diet. You cut out inflammatory foods. You take supplements. You do whatever you can to bring inflammation down.   But what if we’ve been looking at inflammation all wrong? Here’s the deal:  inflammation itself isn’t the enemy. It’s actually a very sophisticated process your body uses to respond to injury, infection and other threats.   The problem happens when the inflammation process doesn’t resolve on its own. That’s where things get really interesting.   Your body has three phases of inflammation and the third phase is called resolution—the point where the inflammatory response winds down, the debris gets cleaned up and healing can actually begin.   Normal anti-inflammatories suppress or block inflammation. But there’s a group of molecules you may not have heard about that actually resolve the process. They’re called specialized pro-resolving mediators, or SPMs.   SPMs help signal to your immune system that the job is done. They’re made from omega-3 fatty acids, but they’re not the same thing as fish oil.   And here’s the part that really caught my attention. Even if you’re taking omega-3s but your body is using them up faster than it can keep up with, then chronic inflammation just stays. It’s a little like trying to fight a house fire with a garden hose.   If you’ve been wondering Why won’t my inflammation go away? Could chronic inflammation be stuck in the body’s healing process? Are omega-3 supplements enough?    This episode is going to change the way you think about inflammation. Maybe the goal isn't to stop the inflammation process. Maybe your body needs help finishing the job.   🔗 Resources & Links  (As An Amazon Associate I Earn A Small Commission From Qualifying Purchases At No Extra Cost To You):   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

  3. Oct 14

    The Midlife Skin Mistake Almost Everyone Makes

    Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why does my skin suddenly look so different?” Maybe it’s drier. More sensitive. You’re seeing more fine lines, redness, breakouts or pigmentation. And you’re buying the “clean” products, changing your routine and spending more money than you’d like to admit. So why isn’t your skin cooperating? That’s the conversation I wanted to have with Michelle Doan, founder of Emani Vegan Cosmetics, a clean beauty brand created with sensitive, hormonal and midlife skin in mind. But Michelle’s story goes way beyond skincare. She escaped Vietnam by boat with her family as a child, became a single mom while divorcing a narcissist, and eventually built a beauty company from her own experience with sensitive skin. And one of my favorite ideas from our conversation is Michelle’s “zen garden.” It’s the space between your ears. The negative thoughts? Those are the weeds. And if you don't tend to them, they take over. We talk about why your skin can change so much during midlife, what “clean beauty” actually means, why ingredient transparency matters, and why you don’t actually need more products and more steps. We also get into what to look for when your skin becomes more sensitive and less forgiving with age—and whether the things happening inside your body and your mind can influence what you see in the mirror. If you've been wondering Why is my skin changing in perimenopause and menopause? Why is everything suddenly irritating my skin? Does clean beauty really mean better? How many skincare products do I actually need? And could stress be affecting my skin? You’re going to love this conversation. Maybe great skin isn't just about what you put on your face. Maybe it starts somewhere else.   🔗 Resources & Links:   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

  4. Oct 7

    Thought You Already Worked Past That Thing? Here's How Your Brain Finally Closes the Loop

    You've talked about it. You've analyzed it. You've understood where it came from. Have you ever talked about something so many times that you’re convinced you’ve dealt with it—only to realize your body still reacts like it just happened? Your heart races. Your stomach drops. You get triggered, anxious, shut down, get angry or suddenly feel overwhelmed. And you think, Why am I still reacting like this? I understand what happened. I’ve talked about it. I’ve worked on it. So why am I not past it? That’s the conversation I wanted to have with psychotherapist and trauma expert Brooke Bralove. Because there’s a difference between understanding what happened and actually resolving the way your brain and nervous system respond to it. Brooke specializes in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or ART, a therapeutic approach that uses eye movements and guided imagery to help people process distressing memories and update the way the brain holds onto them. And one phrase she uses with her clients really stuck with me: “Keep the knowledge. Lose the pain.” I love that. Because healing doesn't mean forgetting what happened. It means being able to remember it without your body continuing to react as though you're still living through it. We also talk about something I think many women will recognize: anxiety, chronic stress, physical symptoms and emotional triggers that don't always seem connected to anything obvious. Brooke explains why you don't necessarily have to have experienced what we typically think of as “trauma” for your nervous system to have learned a pattern—and why sometimes the connection isn't as obvious as you might think. So if you've been wondering Why am I still triggered by something that happened years ago? Is talk therapy enough? This conversation may give you a completely different way to think about healing. Because what if the goal isn't to forget your story? What if it's to finally stop reliving it? If someone came to mind while listening, send them this episode. It may be exactly the conversation they didn't know they needed. And if you're enjoying the Pretty Well Podcast, be sure to follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share your favorite episodes. Your support helps us bring these conversations to more people looking for real answers and meaningful healing. 🔗 Resources & Links  (As An Amazon Associate I Earn A Small Commission From Qualifying Purchases At No Extra Cost To You):   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

  5. Sep 30

    Why Are You So Tired? This One Nutrient Could Be The Missing Piece

    Okay… I have a question for you. Why are you still exhausted, foggy and not feeling right when you’re taking care of yourself? Maybe you’ve thought about the usual suspects: stress, hormones getting older. Maybe you’ve even had labs done and been told everything looks fine. But what if there’s something so simple but you didn’t know to look at?   I recently heard from a woman dealing with anxiety that seemed to come out of nowhere, worsening brain fog, poor workout recovery and a surprising diagnosis of fatty liver disease—even though she doesn’t drink.   And there was one nutrient no one had thought to check. Choline.   Most people have never heard of it, yet it plays an important role in your nervous system, brain function, liver health, fat metabolism and methylation. And during midlife, there’s another reason I want you paying attention to it. Estrogen helps support your body’s internal production of choline. So when estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause, your needs can change.   And here's where it gets even better. What if your anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, poor recovery and even some of your gut and liver issues aren't completely separate problems? What if there's a connection?   In this episode, we’re talking about why choline is so often overlooked, who may be at greater risk of deficiency, what your standard labs can—and can’t—tell you, and why the form of choline you take actually matters.   And buckle up, we’re going to talk about fishy body odor. 😂   If you've been wondering Why am I so tired? Why can't I seem to recover from my workouts? Could my brain fog be related to a nutrient deficiency? Why am I having liver issues when I don't drink? Could menopause be affecting my choline needs? You’ll want to hear this one.   Because maybe what you’ve been calling “normal aging” could have a surprisingly simple solution: one nutrient.   🔗 Resources & Links:   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

  6. Sep 23

    Why Is My Hair Thinning If My Labs Are Normal?

    Okay… I have a question for you. Why is your hair thinning when you’ve been told your labs are normal? You’re eating well. You’re taking your supplements. You’re taking care of yourself. And yet there’s more hair in the shower, your ponytail is getting thinner, and you’re wondering what the heck is going on. Maybe you’ve even been told, “That’s just part of getting older.”   I’m not buying it.   Hair loss in midlife can be a signal that something else is going on—and one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle is ferritin, the form of iron your body stores. You can have a “normal” iron panel and still have depleted iron stores that may be affecting your hair, your energy and how you feel.   And ferritin isn’t the only thing worth looking at. Stress, gut health and nutrient absorption, thyroid function, insulin resistance and even the health of your scalp can all play a role.   So if you’ve been wondering Why is my hair falling out? Why am I so tired? Could low ferritin be part of the problem? Can gut issues affect nutrient absorption? Could my thyroid or insulin levels be contributing? And what if my doctor says my labs are normal?   This episode is for you. I’ll walk you through the blood tests that are worth asking about, what your hair may be trying to tell you, and why grabbing another bottle of biotin may not be the answer. Because “your labs are normal” and “everything you need for healthy hair is optimal” are two very different statements. And you deserve the complete picture.   🔗 Resources & Links:   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you took a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more people who are looking for info just like this. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well. See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

  7. Sep 16

    Still Chasing Symptoms? The Missing Foundation of Healing Chronic Illness

    What if the problem isn’t that you need another diet, supplement, or protocol? What if you need to change the way you’re approaching your healing in the first place? In this episode of the Pretty Well Podcast, I’m talking with Dane Johnson, naturopathic nutritionist and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, about his experience with severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and the foundational shifts he made to help him move from simply surviving to building a life he actually wanted to live. Dane’s story is remarkable. After years of trying restrictive diets, supplements, fasting, and different approaches to healing, his inflammatory bowel disease became so severe that he was hospitalized and told his mother doctors weren’t sure he would make it through the night. But what happened next is what makes this conversation so interesting. Dane didn’t just change what he ate. He changed how he lived. He began journaling, getting outside, walking, reading, meditating, connecting with people, and deliberately creating more moments of joy and hope in his day. And instead of endlessly looking outside himself for the next answer, he started learning how to understand his own body, experiment, observe, and make adjustments. His philosophy can be summed up in one line: Get happy to get healthy. And no, that doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine when you’re sick. It means creating a foundation that makes healthy choices sustainable instead of turning your entire life into one giant healing project. We also talk about why copying someone else’s diet or morning routine doesn’t work, how to create a health plan that actually fits your life, the connection between stress and decision-making, why community matters when you’re dealing with chronic illness, and how to turn the things that feel like sacrifices into investments in the life you want. If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information about gut health, supplements, fasting, inflammation, or “the perfect” healing protocol, you’ll want to hear this one. Often the next step isn’t adding more. It’s going back to the foundation. 🔗 Resources & Links:   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Dane: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com  Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

  8. Sep 9

    The Revolutionary Supplement That Changes the Game in Aging

    Okay… I have to tell you about this conversation. If you’ve ever had that experience where you know something in your body is changing, but you can’t quite put your finger on it, I think you’re going to relate to this. You’re tired. Not I stayed up too late tired. More like… why am I tired all the time? tired. Maybe your brain feels a little slower. Your motivation has taken a hit. Your hormones are changing. You’re noticing things in your body that weren’t there a few years ago. And then you go to your doctor. And your labs are normal. Um… okay. But I don’t feel normal. That’s the conversation I want to have today. What if “normal” isn’t necessarily the same thing as optimal? This is where my conversation with Ken Swartz gets really interesting. Ken is a research scientist who spent years working in radiation and fusion research. And while he was looking for ways to protect himself against radiation, he came across a molecule called carbon 60, or C60. Now, I know. You’re probably thinking, Lisa, what does a molecule discovered in a radiation lab have to do with me being tired? Stay with me. Because Ken’s work eventually took him into some pretty fascinating territory—mitochondria, inflammation, hormones, aging… and the question of whether what we call “normal aging” may actually have more to do with what’s happening at the cellular level. And then there’s his own experience. Ken noticed changes in his energy, his macular degeneration, and his overall health after using C60, which sent him even deeper into trying to understand what might be happening. And because he’s a scientist, he didn’t just say, “Well, I feel better. Case closed.” He wanted to know why. And honestly, that's the part I found so interesting. We talk so much about symptoms. You’re tired, gaining weight, foggy, not sleeping well. And your hormones are changing. What if we started asking a different question? What’s happening underneath all of that? We get into mitochondria and why they matter so much for energy production. We talk about oxidative stress and inflammation. We talk about hormones and midlife. We even get into skin aging. I’m not going to tell you that C60 is some magical anti-aging molecule because someone has an interesting story. There are some pretty extraordinary claims in this conversation, and some of the research Ken discusses is from animal studies, case reports, and personal experiences rather than large human clinical trials. So listen with curiosity. But also listen with your critical-thinking hat on. And if you want to learn more about the C60 Ken talks about, you'll find the links in the show notes. As always, do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider about whether something like C60 is appropriate for you. 🔗 Resources & Links:   The Morning Mindset Journal https://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal   ✨Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! 🎙 Subscribe, Share & Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Pretty Well! See you next week! Contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasmithwellness.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine. The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

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TOP 2% GLOBAL PODCAST Your science-backed guide to longevity, energy, and ageless skin. Tired of feeling older than you are? Spent way too much time and money on “miracle” fixes that don’t work? If you’re done feeling tired, achy, or like you're aging too fast—welcome home. I’m Lisa, a Functional Health Practitioner who helps women find the why behind their inflammation, fatigue, and hormone chaos so they can feel and look amazing again. Each week, we dive into the root causes of aging—from gut and hormone health to mitochondrial repair—so you can take the guesswork out of what your body really needs to thrive.

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