Age Like a Badass Mother: Healthy Aging, Plant-Based Nutrition & Longevity

Lauren Bernick

Lauren Bernick reversed her heart disease, lost 20 pounds, lowered her cholesterol and blood pressure by following a plant-based diet. Her doctor told her that it could not be done. She started wondering what else she had been lied to about health, longevity, and aging well. She set out to investigate. Irreverent, provocative, and wildly entertaining, Age Like a Badass Mother brings you real talk about health, vibrancy, and disease prevention and reversal through plant-based eating, menopause, midlife reinvention, manifesting,  fitness, relationships, style, sex, and owning every year you've earned. Make the rest of your life the best of your life! Please listen, new friend.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/age-like-a-badass-mother/id1727889073 Lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://www.instagram.com/agelikeabadassmother/ https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother https://www.facebook.com/WellElephant

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 105: Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Live to 100 in Good Health, Eat These Foods Daily

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Dr. Fuhrman introduces us to the Nutritarian Diet; a diet of excellence that can help us live to 100 in good health. He also discusses the dangers of keto and paleo diets, emphasizing the negative impact of animal protein on lifespan. Additionally, he shares personal anecdotes of miraculous recoveries through a nutritarian diet. https://www.drfuhrman.com/guided-detox https://www.drfuhrman.com/ Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #DrJoelFuhrman, #FoodAsMedicine, #HealthyAging, #LongevityScience, #PreventDementia, #CancerPrevention, #WholeFoodPlantBased, #NutrientDensity, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #LiveLongerBetter, #Podcast,

    1 hr

  2. Jun 9

    Ep. 104: How to Get Glowing Skin and Healthy Hair Naturally

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. In this mini-episode, Lauren Bernick tells you what really works to get glowing skin. She even admits to some embarrassing practices. Lauren believes that if you wouldn't want a product in your mouth, you shouldn't put it on your skin. She has real recommendations for what works. Lauren also dives into the science behind hair loss, the main cause, what to test for, and how to regrow hair. You don't want to miss this episode! This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

    21 min

  3. Jun 2

    Ep. 103: Lessons: Embrace the Suck, Don't Squeeze the F'ing Cat, and Eat Plants with Molly Patrick of Clean Food Dirty Girl

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. We are hearing good stories and getting important lessons with Molly Patrick of Clean Food Dirty Girl. From her parents' incredible meet-cute to living in a teepee without running water or electricity as a child to her quitting smoking and drinking, she lays it out.  Molly is big into allowing and letting. She had to be to give up her two bottles of wine a day and smoking a pack a day habits. She embraced the suck, as she says.  She now has a thriving business where she helps people change their health by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet through meal plans and groups.  Listen as she shares her big life lessons.  https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cleanfooddirtygirl/ Her favorite beauty products:  https://osmiaskincare.com/ https://www.ursamajorvt.com/ https://supersalve.com/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #MollyPatrick, #CleanFoodDirtyGirl, #WholeFoodPlantBased, #PlantBasedLifestyle, #HealthyAging, #MindsetShift, #SelfCompassion, #WellnessJourney, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #IntentionalLiving, #Podcast,

    1h 2m

  4. May 26

    Ep. 102: What's the Deal With Lymphatic Drainage? Dreena Burton Explains

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Curious to know what lymphatic drainage is, what it does, and how to do it? Tune in.  In this mini-episode, Dreena Burton joins Lauren Bernick to explain the connection between fascia  health, lymphatic flow, and overall wellness. Drawing from both fascia science and Chinese medicine, Dreena shares simple practices that may help support detoxification, reduce stiffness, and improve how your body feels day to day. They discuss dry brushing, diaphragmatic breathing, liver flow, and why movement matters for keeping your lymphatic system functioning well.  Dreena demonstrates a fascia exercise for your liver that helps with pain on the outside of your leg and knee. She then goes through how to do a lymphatic drain, using your fingers.  Topics include: fascia health, lymphatic drainage, pain reduction, dry brushing, deep breathing, liver support, and Chinese medicine. Topics include: fascia health, lymphatic drainage, pain reduction, dry brushing, deep breathing, liver support, and Chinese medicine. https://dreenaburton.com/ https://app.fasciaflo.com/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

    23 min

  5. May 19

    Ep. 101: How Intuition Can Heal You: Banya Lim on Depression, Gut Health & Body Wisdom

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. In this episode of Age Like a Badass Mother, Lauren sits down with spiritual acupuncturist and healer Banya Lim to explore intuition, emotional healing, and the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Coming from a long lineage of healers, Banya shares her personal journey through depression and gastrointestinal issues, and how meditation, movement, and learning to “feel differently” helped her heal from the inside out. The conversation dives into body wisdom, the emotional energy we carry, and the subtle ways intuition shows up in everyday life, even through the colors we’re drawn to wear. Banya explains how learning to listen to ourselves can lead to profound healing, better self-care, and a more aligned, harmonious life. Topics Explored:  Banya’s background as a spiritual acupuncturist from a family of healersHer experience with depression and chronic gastrointestinal problemsHealing through meditation, movement, and emotional awarenessThe connection between emotional and physical healthHow intuition can guide healing and life decisionsLearning to trust your body’s signals and instinctsThe role of self-awareness in personal growth and well-beingwww.Banyalim.com Free Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/wingmaker/clarity-session-1?month=2025-11 Herbs for Hot Flashes: Liu Wei Di Hwang Wan This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother 00:00 Introduction to Banya Lim and Her Journey 03:12 Understanding Spiritual Acupuncture 07:05 Overcoming Language Barriers and Cultural Challenges 08:30 Banya's Personal Struggles and Healing Journey 14:22 The Concept of Qi and Energy Blockages 18:23 Emotions and Their Connection to Organs 18:54 Understanding Emotions and Physical Health 25:03 The Five Elements and Their Impact 29:04 Chi Mastery: A Holistic Approach to Healing 32:37 Reconnecting with Intuition and Body Awareness 36:52 Navigating Menopause: Balancing Yin and Yang 41:15 Aging and Consciousness: The Journey Beyond the Body #TrustYourIntuition, #EmotionalHealingJourney, #ListenToYourBody, #MindBodyConnection, #InnerWisdom, #MenopauseWellness, #HotFlashRelief, #HolisticHealing, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #BonyaLim,

    45 min

  6. May 12

    Ep. 100: Why a Plant Based Diet Is the Real Fountain of Youth: Healthy Aging Explained

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Can food really help you age better? In this episode of Age Like a Badass Mother, Lauren Bernick breaks down why a whole-food, plant-based diet is often called the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth. Lauren shares how nutrition transformed her own health after reversing heart disease, and explains the science behind how plant foods support healthy aging from the inside out. From protecting your arteries and brain to improving skin, energy, and longevity, this episode explores the powerful connection between what’s on your plate and how you feel as you age. You’ll also learn the top anti-aging foods Lauren swears by, why colorful plants matter, and simple ways to make plant-based eating more practical in everyday life. In This Episode  How a whole-food, plant-based diet supports healthy aging  The connection between nutrition and heart health  Why inflammation and oxidative stress accelerate aging  Foods that support brain, skin, and vascular health  The role of fiber and gut health in longevity  What “Blue Zone” populations teach us about living longer  Simple ways to eat more plants without overcomplicating itThis episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

    21 min

  7. May 5

    Ep. 99: Revolutionizing Health: Dr. Michael Klaper on Nutrition's Power to Reverse Disease

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. What if the key to preventing and even reversing chronic disease is already on your plate? Dr. Michael Klaper shares why nutrition is still missing from medical education, how a plant-based diet can transform health, and what every doctor and patient needs to understand about food and disease. Drawing on over 40 years of clinical experience and insights from his new book Moving Medicine Forward, this conversation is both eye-opening and empowering. You’ll learn: The link between diet and chronic diseaseWhy doctors aren’t trained in nutritionHow plant-based eating supports heart, brain, and long-term healthSimple shifts that can improve longevity Dr. Klaper's website and book can be found at: https://www.movingmedforward.org/ Lecture: What I Wish I Learned About Nutrition in Medical School https://www.movingmedforward.org/medicalschoollecture This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #DrMichaelKlaper, #PlantBasedMedicine, #FoodAsMedicine, #WholeFoodPlantBased, #DiseasePrevention, #ReverseChronicDisease, #LifestyleMedicine, #HealthyAging, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #PlantBasedHealth, #Podcast,

    57 min

  8. Apr 28

    Ep 98: Angry, Stuck, or Agitated? Spring Reset With Dreena Burton

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Fascia might be the most overlooked system in your body, and it affects everything. In this mini-episode, Dreena Burton joins Lauren Bernick to explain how fascia supports movement, connects every system, and why keeping it healthy is key to feeling strong and mobile. They also explore Chinese medicine’s take on seasonal health, including why spring is a critical time to reset your body through movement and food. Try Fascia FLO https://bit.ly/tryFasciaFLO This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

    34 min
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Lauren Bernick reversed her heart disease, lost 20 pounds, lowered her cholesterol and blood pressure by following a plant-based diet. Her doctor told her that it could not be done. She started wondering what else she had been lied to about health, longevity, and aging well. She set out to investigate. Irreverent, provocative, and wildly entertaining, Age Like a Badass Mother brings you real talk about health, vibrancy, and disease prevention and reversal through plant-based eating, menopause, midlife reinvention, manifesting,  fitness, relationships, style, sex, and owning every year you've earned. Make the rest of your life the best of your life! Please listen, new friend.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/age-like-a-badass-mother/id1727889073 Lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://www.instagram.com/agelikeabadassmother/ https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother https://www.facebook.com/WellElephant

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