So Frickin' Healthy

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Two health coaches. One mission. Zero B.S. Welcome to So Frickin’ Healthy—the podcast where women's health gets real. We’re Megan & Danna—functional health nerds, unapologetic truth-tellers, and proud potty mouths—here to cut through the wellness noise with raw convos, expert insights, and gut-trusting guidance. From hormone chaos and gut health to burnout and body image, we’re not afraid to go there (and drop a few f-bombs along the way). Whether you’re healing, thriving, or still figuring your sh*t out, you’re in the right place. Let’s reclaim health—without restriction, without shame, and with a hell of a lot of laughs. 🎙️🔥

  1. 2d ago

    The US, the Swiss & the Food Pyramid Nobody Told You About - So Frickin' Mini

    Got 10 Minutes? Grains at the Base? Thanks, Lobbying. Megan found a Dr. Jason Fung video called "The Food Pyramid Lie: Why We Got Fat" and immediately needed to talk about it. So here we are. The food pyramid you grew up with — the one that told you to build your entire diet on a mountain of bread and grains — was not based on science. It was based on lobbying. And the Swiss one? Also a little sus. Danna had never even heard of the Swiss food pyramid before this episode. She has thoughts. What You'll Learn: What the old US food pyramid actually looked like — and why it made us all fatter and sickerHow the new US food pyramid flipped everything (literally — it's now inverted)The Swiss food pyramid breakdown — and what it gets right and wrongWhy protein is criminally underrepresented in every government food guideThe dairy lobby problem — and why "lactose-free" isn't necessarily the health win you think it isWhy fat got vilified in the '80s (spoiler: money) and what that did to public healthDanna's version of the ideal food pyramid — water and protein fans, this one's for you That's your 10 minutes. Go look up the Swiss food pyramid. Then get mad. Then eat more protein. Want a full episode diving into lobbying, food policy, and who's actually deciding what we eat? Let us know. Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters:00:00 Food Pyramid Setup 01:21 Old US Pyramid Breakdown 02:07 New US Pyramid Shift 03:15 Swiss Pyramid Compared 07:05 Fixing Guidelines and Wrap Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    The US, the Swiss & the Food Pyramid Nobody Told You About - So Frickin' Mini

  2. 5d ago

    Kombucha! What's all the fuss? ft. Gina Steinhauser, Swiss Kombucha Company

    Got Booch? Ever grabbed a kombucha off the shelf thinking you're doing your gut a favor? Yeah… about that. In this episode, we sit down with Gina, founder of the Swiss Kombucha Company, to blow the lid off what's actually in most store-bought kombucha—and spoiler alert, a lot of it isn't even kombucha. Gina takes us behind the scenes of her journey from brewing 200 liters a month in her sticky kitchen to visiting 30+ breweries across North America and Europe (pretending to write a blog that never happened) to launching her own company. What started as a personal quest to manage food allergies turned into a full-blown mission to make the real deal—no concentrates, no pasteurization, no BS. But this conversation goes way beyond the bottle. We get into the gut-brain connection, why your "healthy" yogurt probably isn't doing what you think it is, and the infuriating reality of being a woman whose doctor Googles your symptoms on Wikipedia and tells you you're too fat to have Celiac disease. What You'll Learn: What kombucha actually is—and the three ways producers fake itWhy shelf-stable kombucha is never real kombuchaThe cheap tool that reveals how much sugar is really in your bottle vs. what the label claimsGreen and white tea over black—and why heavy metals matterFood allergies vs. food sensitivities: why doctors miss the slow onesWhy kombucha is gut-friendly but NOT a probiotic supplementDanna's PSA: if you have histamine intolerance, fermented foods might be making things worse Real Talk Moments: Gina shares the jaw-dropping story of being dismissed by a doctor who pulled up Wikipedia to prove she couldn't have Celiac disease—because she wasn't thin enough. Danna opens up about being told her 25-symptom list was "all in her head" and getting put on antidepressants instead of being properly tested. And the whole crew gets fired up about the quick-fix culture that taught us to reach for a pill instead of questioning what's on our plate—while we spend hours scrolling Facebook saying we "don't have time" to cook. Gina's Pro Tips for Finding Real Kombucha: If it's not refrigerated, it's not real kombuchaContact the producer—ask if they filter, pasteurize, or use a concentrate (if they don't respond, that's your answer)Check the sugar content yourself with a BRIX meter—if the label is lying about sugar, what else are they lying about? Connect with Gina & Swiss Kombucha Company: https://swisskombuchacompany.ch/ Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Kombucha Basics 02:58 Personal Experiences and Brewing Kombucha 08:43 Market Realities and Brewing Tips 21:56 Exploring Unique Kombucha Flavors 22:37 Understanding Fermented Foods and Health 26:41 Personal Health Journeys and Holistic Approaches Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network Ready to hit reset without the boring juice-only drama? The Urban Cleanse is calling your name — come see what it's all about! Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health Coach

    Kombucha! What's all the fuss? ft. Gina Steinhauser, Swiss Kombucha Company

  3. Aug 12

    The 5 Love Languages (Plus 2 Danna Made Up) - So Frickin' Mini

    Got 10 Minutes? Speaking Your Partner's Language (No, Not That One) It came up on the last So Frickin' Healthy Live. It keeps coming up in conversations. And honestly, it should come up more — because most relationship friction isn't about not loving each other enough, it's about not speaking the same language. Danna and Megan break down all five love languages, share what's working (and what took years to figure out) in their own marriages — and Danna officially adds two more to the list that Gary Chapman somehow missed. Spoiler: one involves food. The other involves roasting your loved ones into the ground. Both are valid. What You'll Learn: The five love languages — and why knowing yours changes everythingWhy "receiving gifts" doesn't make you materialistic (it's about being thought of, not the thing)The sneaky reason most people give love in the language they want to receive — and why that backfiresHow Danna cracked the code with her Swiss husband and words of affirmationDanna's two unofficial additions to the list: feeding people and taking the pissWhy love languages aren't just for couples — they work for kids, friendships, all of it That's your 10 minutes. Go take the quiz. Then make your partner take it. Then maybe feed them something. Want a full episode on this — possibly with the husbands in tow? Drop us a message and let us know. (Megan's husband will need two beers first. Noted.) Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters:00:00 Heat Wave Catch Up 00:45 Why Love Languages Matter 02:17 The Five Love Languages 05:43 Personal Rankings and Relationship Examples 09:21 Two New Love Languages and Wrap Up Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    The 5 Love Languages (Plus 2 Danna Made Up) - So Frickin' Mini

  4. Aug 5

    Final Thoughts: An Inside Look at Health Coaching - Joanna's Impressions

    Final Thoughts: An Inside Look at Health Coaching - Joanna's impressions one month later What is it actually like to work with a health coach, especially if you’ve never done health coaching before?In this wrap-up episode, Joanna reflects on her experience working with Danna and shares what surprised her, what stuck, and what she would tell someone who is thinking about hiring a health coach. She talks about coming into coaching feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and wanting personalized support that could help her figure out what mattered for her real life, not just what looked good on the internet. Joanna also shares the small but powerful changes that made the biggest difference, including the mindset shift that every day, and even every meal, can be a fresh start. No dramatic lifestyle overhaul required. No wellness fairy dust. Just practical, human-sized shifts that actually fit into family life. We also talk about finding the right coach-client chemistry, why food logging can be deeply annoying and annoyingly useful, and how tiny habits, like keeping “safety foods” on the table, can make healthy choices easier without turning dinner into a full-time negotiation with your children. If you’ve ever wondered whether health coaching is worth it, how a health coach can help, or what kind of results you can realistically expect from coaching, this episode gives you an honest behind-the-scenes look at the process. If you want to hear the all of the coaching sessions (the real-time coaching conversations between Danna and Joanna), listen on So Frickin’ Healthy. Listen to all the coaching sessions If you want the coaching “behind the scenes” (health history, coaching debriefs, and Joanna’s reflection), listen on Becoming a Health Coach. Listen to all the post session debriefs Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeeeChapters:00:00 Final Thoughts on Health Coaching Series 05:09 What convinced you to work with a health coach? 06:18 How was your coaching experience different than you expected it to be? 09:00 What advice would you give to someone looking to hire a health coach? 10:26 What would you have wished would've happened during your coaching? 11:25 What have you been able to achieve since you worked with Danna? 14:16 Was there something that you learned about yourself that surprised you? Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Final Thoughts: An Inside Look at Health Coaching - Joanna's Impressions

  5. Jul 29

    Bloated, Crampy & Dismissed by Your Doctor? IBS vs. IBD - So Frickin' Mini

    Got 10 Minutes? IBS vs IBD — Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You Something You've heard of IBS. You've probably said "I have IBS" at some point — maybe even without a formal diagnosis. But do you know what it actually means? And do you know the difference between IBS and IBD? Because they are not the same thing, and mixing them up could mean missing something your body really needs you to catch. Danna breaks it down — what each one is, how to tell them apart, what the warning signs are, and why your gut symptoms might be a lot more connected to your food choices than you think. Spoiler: IBS is basically medicine's way of saying "we see you're suffering and we have absolutely no idea why." Welcome to being a woman with a gut. What You'll Learn: The actual difference between IBS (functional disorder, invisible on tests) and IBD (real inflammation, shows up in scans)The symptoms that should send you straight to a gastroenterologist — not just bloating, but blood, fever, and things that wake you up at nightHow untreated IBS could potentially set the stage for something more serious down the lineThe five foods functional medicine most commonly links to autoimmune gut conditions (gluten and dairy are just the beginning)Why you might react to a "healthy" food like carrots — and why that doesn't mean you're broken, it means you need to dig deeperWhy an elimination diet paired with a food diary is still one of the most powerful tools available That's your 10 minutes. And yes, Megan's husband would very much like her to have fewer gut issues too. She mentioned it herself. Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters:00:00 IBS vs IBD Intro 00:58 What IBS Really Means 02:14 IBD Explained and Red Flags 05:54 Can IBS Become IBD 07:57 Elimination Diets and Wrap Up Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Bloated, Crampy & Dismissed by Your Doctor? IBS vs. IBD - So Frickin' Mini

  6. Jul 22

    Is Your Job Worth Going Back To After Maternity Leave? ft. Ben Fox

    You Before Baby and You After Baby Are Not the Same Person ft. Ben Fox Yes, it's a guy talking about maternity leave. Danna said it before Megan could. But here's the thing — Ben Fox spent five years coaching women through one of the most professionally precarious moments of their lives, and he's genuinely good at it. This episode is for anyone who's pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or just came back from leave wondering why nothing feels the same anymore. Spoiler: you're not the same person. That's not a bug. About Ben Fox: Ben is a career coach who helps burnt-out and misaligned leaders in tech quit toxic jobs and figure out what's next. He spent five years on the Maven Clinic platform coaching women through maternity leave — before, during, and after. He's also appeared on Back After Burnout (SwissCast Network), which Megan enthusiastically recommends. What You'll Learn: Why the person you are before your first baby and the person after are genuinely two different humansWhen and how to tell your boss you're pregnant — and why timing and seniority actually matterThe fear of not being "good enough" when you return — and the better question to ask insteadHow maternity leave laws vary wildly (US vs Switzerland vs Germany) and why you need to know yoursThe "quit date" strategy for women who know they're done before they even go backWhy planning your exit around a baby might actually be the smartest career move you make Real Talk Moments: Megan shares that a colleague once told her every woman who'd had a baby had eventually left their company — and she'd never even noticed. Danna's take: she was already self-employed by the time her kids arrived, so maternity leave wasn't really a thing — she was just pregnant while hustling. Both admit they'd never really thought about any of this until now, which is probably why they made the episode. Ben's Parting Wisdom: "There's this you right now, and then there's this you after you have your first child. They're two completely different people. Trust her." Connect with Ben Fox: Find Ben online and listen to his episode on Back After Burnout on the SwissCast Network. Ben's Website - https://benfoxcoaching.com And let's not forget his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfoxcoaching/ Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters:00:00 Pregnancy Stories and Reality 02:44 Why Maternity Leave Matters 08:30 Ben’s Coaching Playbook 15:09 Pregnancy Changes Plans 16:25 Leave Laws And Timing 21:50 Returning To Work Wisdom Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network Your body's been dropping hints Time to listen! Check out the Urban Cleanse and give yourself the refresh you deserve. Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health Coach

    Is Your Job Worth Going Back To After Maternity Leave? ft. Ben Fox

  7. Jul 15

    Is Your Breakfast Giving You ADHD? So Frickin' Mini

    Got 10 Minutes? What You Eat Is Messing With Your ADHD Megan was TikToking, as one does, and landed on a video about food-induced ADHD symptoms. She immediately thought of Danna. Because obviously. Both certified ADHD-havers, both deeply invested in food — which basically makes them experts. This one's for anyone whose brain feels like it's running 47 tabs and someone just spilled coffee on the keyboard. Whether you're diagnosed, suspicious, or just chronically scattered, the food-brain connection is real — and it goes way deeper than "eat less sugar." What You'll Learn: How certain foods can trigger ADHD-like symptoms even in people without a diagnosisWhy sugar and high-carb breakfasts are basically a wrecking ball for your focusThe caffeine paradox — why it helps some ADHD brains and completely derails others (Danna can't even handle decaf)The specific supplements worth actually trying: omega-3s, magnesium, iron, zinc, L-Tyrosine, and lion's maneWhy buying a pile of supplements without changing your diet first is just expensive wishful thinkingHow Megan accidentally self-medicated with coffee for years — and only figured it out when she quit Megan has been secretly giving her husband decaf for years. He just found out. She has no regrets. Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters:00:00 Food And ADHD 01:06 Sugar Makes Symptoms Spike 03:34 Caffeine And Self Medication 05:47 Supplements And Smart Habits 08:47 Diet First And Next Steps Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

    Is Your Breakfast Giving You ADHD? So Frickin' Mini

  8. Jul 8

    When Life Gets in the Way: An Inside Look at Health Coaching - Session 6 Joanna

    Session 6: When Life Gets in the Way It's the final session, and Joanna arrives with a grimace. Travel, illness, holiday chaos—the last month knocked her off course. The nutrition slipped. The exhaustion came back. But here's the thing Danna wants her to see: the fact that she feels the difference now? That's the win. Her body has become her own accountability partner. She doesn't need Danna to tell her something's off—she knows. This is the three-month wall. Everyone hits it. There's always a reason to slip: summer means ice cream, winter means soul food. The question isn't how to be perfect—it's how to get back on. The tools for the road ahead: the five-second rule before every food decision. Meal prep reframed as "just tomorrow's meal" instead of an overwhelming weekly task. And when it all falls apart—because it will—take a breath and start again. Even if it's a month later. This is the final session of Joanna's health journey. If you want to hear the all of the coaching sessions (the real-time coaching conversations between Danna and Joanna), listen on So Frickin’ Healthy. Listen to all the coaching sessions If you want the coaching “behind the scenes” (health history, coaching debriefs, and Joanna’s reflection), listen on Becoming a Health Coach. Listen to all the post session debriefs Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters:0:00 - Introduction and Catching Up 0:23 - Challenges and Setbacks 2:26 - Strategies for Success 16:01 - Meal Prep Motivation: Adding Flavor and Convenience 17:47 - Weekend Prep: Making Life Easier 22:02 - Handling Leftovers and Shopping Strategies Mentioned in this episode: So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network Check out Becoming a Health Coach Want more? If you're curious about the coaching strategies being used in each session, head over to our other podcast, Becoming a Health Coach. Megan and Danna debrief after each session and break down what's happening behind the scenes. BHC Coaching Series - Joanna's Playlist Book Your Discovery Call Curious? Let's chat! Book a discovery call and let's see if we're a match made in foodie heaven Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health Coach Listen to the Whole Coaching Series Coaching Series - Joanna's Playlist

    When Life Gets in the Way: An Inside Look at Health Coaching - Session 6 Joanna
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Two health coaches. One mission. Zero B.S. Welcome to So Frickin’ Healthy—the podcast where women's health gets real. We’re Megan & Danna—functional health nerds, unapologetic truth-tellers, and proud potty mouths—here to cut through the wellness noise with raw convos, expert insights, and gut-trusting guidance. From hormone chaos and gut health to burnout and body image, we’re not afraid to go there (and drop a few f-bombs along the way). Whether you’re healing, thriving, or still figuring your sh*t out, you’re in the right place. Let’s reclaim health—without restriction, without shame, and with a hell of a lot of laughs. 🎙️🔥

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