Dallas Duo

Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart

What happens when a blogger and a dietitian collide over Whole30, wellness trends, and StairMaster brainstorms? You get the Dallas Duo — a podcast born out of friendship, health journeys, and a shared love for brunch and bougie wellness.

  1. 2d ago

    Clinically Inspired Isn’t Clinically Proven: Gut Health, Metabolic Health & Women’s Wellness with Kathryn Robinson

    “Clinically inspired” isn’t the same as clinically proven! And in a wellness industry full of buzzwords, blends, quick fixes, and big promises, knowing the difference matters. In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Kathryn Robinson, founder of The Nova Element and the woman behind Flourish by Nova, to talk about gut health, metabolic health, supplements, body composition, and how women can become smarter consumers of wellness products. This episode is brought to you by Flourish by Nova, and we want to be transparent about that partnership. What caught our attention was not just another supplement claim, but the emphasis on data, formulation, education, and looking beyond the number on the scale. Kathryn breaks down the language women see every day in the supplement aisle and on social media, including the very real difference between something being “doctor formulated,” “clinically inspired,” and a finished formula that has actually been clinically tested. We also get into the fascinating relationship between gut health and metabolic health and why digestion, blood sugar, energy, cravings, body composition, and the microbiome are more connected than many women realize. In this episode we discuss: • Clinically inspired vs. clinically tested • Supplement marketing red flags • Why more ingredients are not necessarily better • The gut and metabolic health connection • Blood sugar regulation and naturally occurring GLP-1 • Digestion, bloating, food noise, cravings, and energy • Supporting body recomposition while maintaining muscle • Why sustainable health is about more than weight loss • The problem with quick fixes • Why women deserve better education around supplements and wellness • The story and science behind Flourish by Nova Kathryn’s message is one we come back to often on The Dallas Duo: wellness should help women build stronger foundations, not make them afraid of food, obsessed with a number on the scale, or dependent on the next quick fix. Because when it comes to women’s health, good marketing and good evidence are not the same thing! 📲 Connect with Kathryn Robinson and Nova Website: NOVA and Flourish by Nova Instagram:  @thenovaelement @flourishbynova 📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo: Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE 🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast  🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age! Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: IDKSZWC8KVBCIQTM

  2. Sep 25

    Not Feeling Like Yourself Is Enough: Dr. Kamilia Smith on Perimenopause and Comprehensive Women’s Healthcare

    If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t feel like myself,” this episode is for you. In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Dr. Kamilia Smith, founder and director of Charleston House Gynecology, board-certified OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, clinical assistant professor, Texas physician, wife, and mom of three. The HRT and perimenopause conversation is everywhere right now, but Dr. Smith reminds us that women’s healthcare cannot be reduced to one prescription, one lab, one symptom, or one social media sound bite. This conversation is all about nuance. We talk about mood changes, SSRIs, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, HRT, hormone delivery options, self-advocacy, and why comprehensive care matters so much for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. In this episode we discuss: • Why perimenopause is having a major moment • Why so many women feel confused about hormones, mood, and HRT • What SSRIs are and why they may be prescribed during this stage of life • The connection between mood changes, PMS, postpartum history, and perimenopause • Why progesterone may help some women feel calmer, but is not always a simple deficiency fix • Why hormone therapy is not one-size-fits-all • Estrogen patches, sprays, gels, oral estrogen, and other delivery options • Why social media advice can make the conversation more confusing • Why “not feeling like yourself” is enough to bring to your provider • Why education helps women trust their own voice and advocate for better care Dr. Smith brings honesty, expertise, warmth, and a much-needed reality check to the modern perimenopause conversation. This episode is for anyone navigating hormone changes, considering HRT, wondering about SSRIs or progesterone, feeling dismissed, or simply trying to better understand what is happening in her body. 📲 Connect with Dr Kamilia Smith & Charleston House Website: Charleston House Instagram: @drkamiliasmith 📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo: Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE 🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast  🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age! Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: IDKSZWC8KVBCIQTM

  3. Sep 4

    Pockets, Power, and Purpose: How PWR WMN Is Redefining Women’s Workwear

    Women should not have to choose between looking polished and being prepared! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Kimberly Borges and Miriam McDonald, the co-founders of PWR WMN, a Dallas-based women’s workwear brand creating bold, functional blazers designed for real women. Kimberly and Miriam started PWR WMN after working together in car sales and realizing how unequipped women’s professional clothing made them feel compared to their male coworkers. No functional pockets. No place for business cards, pens, lipstick, tampons, phones, or the things women actually carry. So they decided to build the (machine washable!) blazer they needed themselves. What started as a frustration became a movement! In this episode we discuss: • How Kimberly and Miriam went from college friends to co-founders • The problem with traditional women’s workwear • Why pockets are not a small detail • Building a fashion brand with no design background • Creating blazers based on real women’s bodies and real-life needs • Size inclusivity and why fit matters • What it means to build a women-owned, immigrant-founded brand • The reality of bootstrapped entrepreneurship • Their major Session Foundation grant win • Why mentorship, community, and women supporting women matter • What is next for PWR WMN Kimberly and Miriam’s story is funny, honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever thought, “Why does this not exist yet?” This conversation is about more than blazers. It is about functional fashion, female entrepreneurship, confidence, community, and creating something because women deserve better! 📲 Connect with PWR WMN Website: Shop PWR WMN Instagram: @pwr_wmn 📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo: Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE 🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast  🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age! Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: IDKSZWC8KVBCIQTM

  4. Aug 21

    We’re Back: Summer Recap & What’s Coming in Season 3

    We’re back for Season 3 of The Dallas Duo Podcast! After a summer break, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart are catching up on everything from summer rhythms and family time to re-entry, motherhood, wellness routines, entrepreneurship, and what is coming next for the podcast. In this more personal episode, Andrea and Whitney share what summer looked like for each of them, including time in Washington, time in Taos over the years, staying in Dallas during a different kind of summer, and the adjustment that comes with moving from slower summer days back into school schedules, early mornings, work, and fall routines. They also talk about what they learned from looking at podcast analytics, the topics listeners are loving most, and why Season 3 feels like a momentum season for The Dallas Duo. In this episode we chat about: • Why Season 3 feels like a new chapter for The Dallas Duo • Summer rhythms, family time, and the value of slowing down • Re-entry after summer and getting back into school routines • What our top podcast episodes revealed about what listeners want • Whitney’s fall media work and exclusive details about the upcoming Whitness Wellness event • Andrea’s plans for Substack and sharing more about her hormone therapy experience • Entrepreneurship, partnerships, content creation, and learning as you go • How we’re using tools like AI to work smarter, not harder • What you can expect from upcoming Season 3 episodes This episode is relaxed, candid, and very Dallas Duo. Think of it as your post-summer coffee date with us before we dive into a new season of wellness, beauty, lifestyle, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and conversations that help women feel informed, encouraged, and less alone. Welcome to Season 3! 📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo: Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE 🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast  🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

  5. Aug 7

    You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Go to Therapy: EMDR, Anxiety, Attachment, and Identity Shifts

    You do not have to wait until everything falls apart to go to therapy! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart RDN sit down with Alix Williams, LMFT, founder of ARW Counseling, to talk about anxiety, attachment styles, perfectionism, EMDR, motherhood, and the identity shifts that come with major life transitions. Alix works with high-achieving women who often look like they are holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or not like themselves on the inside. This conversation is a reminder that needing support does not mean you are failing. It means you're human. In this episode we discuss: • Why high-achieving women often struggle in silence • The pressure to maintain a perfect exterior • What EMDR is and how it supports trauma and anxiety processing • Attachment styles and how they show up in relationships • Why major life transitions can expose old coping patterns • The identity shift of motherhood and the meaning of matrescence • Why therapy can help before you're in crisis • How perfectionism can become both a strength and a trap • Nervous system tools for emotional regulation • Why your best friend, partner, or family can support you, but they are not the same as the professional help of a licensed therapist Alix shares why therapy can be a place where women do not have to perform, be fine, or have all the answers. If you are in a season of change, motherhood, anxiety, relationship stress, perfectionism, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more supported. 📲 Connect with Alix Williams, LMFT at ARW Counseling Website: ARW Counseling Instagram: @arwcounseling 📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo: Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE 🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast  🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

  6. Jul 24

    The Truth About Botox, Collagen & Sunscreen

    Skin aging is confusing right now, especially with a decade's worth of contradictory advice on social media. Andrea sits down with Alyssa Spiegel, a certified dermatology PA at Mindful Dermatology in Dallas with 16 years of experience, to sort out what actually moves the needle versus what's just marketing. They cover why collagen loss starts at 25 (not 30), the real reason sunscreen in your foundation isn't enough, what Botox does and when it makes sense, why exosomes are the most controversial trend in skincare right now, and a skin cancer screening story that turned into a real save. Topics covered Why your skin starts changing in your mid-20s, not your 30s The 3 non-negotiable products: sunscreen, a retinoid, and a moisturizer Why SPF in makeup alone won't cut it, and how to reapply over a full face Common skincare myths: daily exfoliation, drinking water = hydrated skin, 15-step routines Collagen supplements: what the research actually supports (and doesn't) Botox basics: how it works, who's a good candidate, and why "preventative Botox" in your 20s often isn't necessary Why some people burn through Botox faster than others, and the zinc question Microneedling, chemical peels, and lasers (BBL, Moxie, Halo, Fraxel, CO2) explained simply Exosomes: the "wild west" of regenerative skincare At-home dermaplaning and a DIY glow routine Why skin cancer screenings matter, even if you're only there for Botox Products and brands mentioned Sunscreen: Color Science powder sunscreen, Supergoop Retinoid: RoC retinol stick (~$29, Target/Amazon) Moisturizers: SkinBetter Trio, In Beauty Project Extreme Cream (Sephora), DIEUX Instant Angel (Sephora) Vitamin C: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Hydrating serum: SkinBetter Ambra (hyaluronic acid) Cleansing pads: Peach and Lily, First Aid Beauty Budget picks: Versed (Target) barrier cream and tinted sunscreen Exosome skincare: Plated Dermaplaning tool: Flamingo razor Hypochlorous acid spray: Tower 28 (or similar) Guest Alyssa Spiegel, PA-C, Mindful Dermatology, Dallas Website: mindfuldermdallas.com Instagram: @thedallas_derm_pa

  7. Jul 10

    Eating Well Without Perfect Meal Prep: Healthy Shortcuts We Actually Use

    Healthy eating does not have to mean spending your entire Sunday meal prepping! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart are talking about what realistic meal prep actually looks like when life is busy, schedules are full, and cooking every night is not happening. This conversation is all about finding practical ways to eat well without falling into the all-or-nothing trap. From prepared meal services and grocery delivery to family style takeout, healthy fast casual options, and simple kitchen shortcuts, Andrea and Whitney share the real-life strategies they use to keep nourishing food available even during busy seasons. In this episode we discuss: • Why traditional Sunday meal prep does not work for every season • How to “cook once, eat twice” without getting bored • The prepared meal services and Dallas meal delivery options we love • Grocery delivery hacks that save time and money • Family style meals from Whole Foods, Central Market, Flower Child, and more • Healthy takeout strategies for places like Chipotle, Cava, Mendocino Farms, and Starbucks • Why sauces, spices, and toppings make meal prep more enjoyable • How to build a realistic plan based on your actual week • Why fast food is not always the fastest or cheapest option anymore • The importance of protein, fiber, and plant diversity when eating on the go This episode is your reminder that eating well does not have to be complicated. It just needs a little strategy. If you feel like you are constantly starting over every Monday, spending too much on takeout, or struggling to feed yourself and your family well during a busy season, this conversation will give you practical tools you can use right away! 📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo: Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE 🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast  🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

  8. Jun 19

    High Functioning Burnout: Why Successful Women Are Quietly Running on Empty with Annie Tam, LPC

    You can be successful, capable, productive, and completely burned out at the same time. In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, we sit down with Annie Tam, licensed professional counselor, founder of MEND Counseling, and co-founder of The A&K Collective, to talk about high functioning burnout and why so many women are quietly running on empty while appearing perfectly fine on the outside.  Annie specializes in working with high achieving women, working moms, perfectionists, and people pleasers who are carrying more than anyone realizes. This conversation explores the hidden stress patterns that keep women stuck in cycles of overwhelm, overcommitment, and chronic exhaustion. In this episode we discuss: • What high functioning burnout actually is • Why successful women often miss the signs of burnout • The connection between perfectionism, people pleasing, and chronic stress • Why your body may be sending signals you're ignoring • Emotional dysregulation and how stress shows up physically • The true cost of constantly saying yes • Practical boundary-setting strategies that actually work • How social media fuels comparison and overwhelm • The role of the Enneagram in self-awareness and personal growth • Why vulnerability is often the first step toward healing • Sustainable self-care habits that don't require adding more to your to-do list Annie shares practical tools for recognizing burnout before it becomes a crisis and explains why healing isn't about doing less. It's about creating a sustainable rhythm that supports the life you're already living.  If you've ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you're holding everything together by sheer willpower, this conversation is for you. 📲 Connect with Annie Tam, LPC, Founder of Mend Counseling Website: Mend Counseling Instagram: @mendcounseling 📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo: Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE 🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast  🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

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What happens when a blogger and a dietitian collide over Whole30, wellness trends, and StairMaster brainstorms? You get the Dallas Duo — a podcast born out of friendship, health journeys, and a shared love for brunch and bougie wellness.

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