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. 3d ago

    Ep: 112: Has Healthy Aging Gone Too Far? Finding Balance in the Age of Biohacking

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Between face yoga, red light therapy, lymphatic drainage, dry brushing, supplements, meditation, strength training, and the endless stream of health advice flooding social media, taking care of ourselves has become a full-time job. In this solo episode, Lauren asks a question many of us are wondering: Has healthy aging gone too far? Using biohacker Bryan Johnson's highly publicized quest to reverse aging as a jumping-off point, Lauren explores whether our pursuit of longevity has crossed the line into obsession. She also shares her own struggle to balance staying healthy after reversing heart disease with making room for the things that truly matter: family, friends, travel, laughter, and simply enjoying life. This isn't about abandoning healthy habits. It's about recognizing that you don't have to do every wellness practice, every day, to age well. The healthiest life isn't necessarily the one with the longest checklist; it's the one you actually enjoy living. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why today's wellness culture can leave us feeling overwhelmed instead of healthierWhat Bryan Johnson's recent health diagnosis reveals about the limits of biohackingHow Lauren is simplifying her own health routine after years of pursuing optimal wellnessWhy perfectionism may be doing more harm than goodThe surprising longevity habits that science continues to support: community, purpose, movement, laughter, and meaningful relationshipsHow to create a realistic, sustainable approach to healthy aging without feeling like you're constantly falling behindIf you've ever felt guilty for skipping your supplements, missing a workout, or not keeping up with the latest longevity trend, this episode is your reminder that good health is meant to support your life, not become your life. Mentioned in This Episode Episode 48: How Lauren Reversed Heart Disease with a Whole Food, Plant-Based DietEpisodes 82 & 91: Lower Your LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Dr. Michael GregerRecipes: WellElephant.comIf this episode made you think, please share it with a friend who could use the reminder to slow down and enjoy life. And if you have ideas for future guests or topics, Lauren would love to hear from you. This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Healthy10 for 10% off 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

  2. Jul 28

    Ep. 111: What Toxins and Psychedelics Taught Me About Being Authentic with Dr. Nikki Siso

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. What do toxins, psychedelics, and authenticity have in common? More than you might think. Dr. Nikki Siso shares her personal and professional journey toward deeper self-awareness and healing. We explore how environmental toxins, emotional burdens, and even the roles we play in everyday life can disconnect us from who we truly are. She discusses the impact of toxic load on health, and the lessons she's learned from the psychedelic experience with 5-MeO-DMT, a potent, fast-acting psychedelic found in plants and the venom of the Sonoran Desert toad. Inhaling it causes profound ego dissolution and non-duality states within seconds. We talk about why authenticity isn't something we achieve once and for all; it's an ongoing practice of becoming more honest with ourselves. Nikki feels that she wasn't on the path to true authenticity until she had her breast implants removed.  Whether you're curious about holistic health, healing through psychedelics, personal growth, or what it really means to live authentically, this conversation offers plenty of insight and food for thought. Dr. Nikki built a Total Toxic Load Assessment, what she calls TOX, to investigate the three things no one looks at together: the toxins in your food, your home, and your own thoughts. It finally connects the dots. She's giving our listeners $50 off. Use discount code BADASS at checkout so you can go from running on fumes to clear and happy in your body again." TOX Assessment: ConsciousKitchenATX.com/tox Detox Program: ConsciousKitchenATX.com/ckm ConsciousKitchenATX.com This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Healthy10 for 10% off 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 #DrNikkiSiso, #PsychedelicHealing, #HolisticHealth, #AuthenticLiving, #MindBodyHealing, #ConsciousLiving, #IntegrativeWellness, #SelfHealingJourney, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #ConsciousKitchenATX, #Podcast,

  3. Jul 21

    Ep. 110: Can Fascia Work Improve Lymphatic Drainage, Reduce Puffiness, and Support Immunity?

    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, Dreena Burton joins Lauren Bernick to explore the surprising connection among fascia, lymphatic health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dreena explains the role of the San Jiao, also known as the Triple Burner meridian, and how stimulating this energetic pathway may help improve fluid movement throughout the body. You'll learn how fascia, the body's connective tissue network, responds to resistance and movement, why healthy lymphatic flow is essential for immune function, and a simple technique you can try to encourage circulation and reduce swelling. Whether you're interested in Chinese medicine, fascia health, or natural ways to support your body's internal systems, this short episode offers practical insights you can start using today. In This Episode: What the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian is and why it mattersHow fascia influences fluid movement throughout the bodyThe connection between fascia work and lymphatic drainageWhy lymphatic health is important for immune functionA simple movement technique to help reduce swelling and support circulationConnect with Dreena Burton Visit Dreena's websites: https://dreenaburton.com/ https://app.fasciaflo.com/ Find out more about lymphatic drainage on ep. 102 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-102-whats-the-deal-with-lymphatic-drainage/id1727889073?i=1000769640017 Subscribe & Review If you're enjoying Age Like a Badass Mother, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. Your support helps more women discover evidence-based, empowering conversations about aging, health, and living well. This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Healthy10 for 10% off 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

  4. Jul 14

    Ep. 109: Think You've Heard Enough About Hormones? Not If You Have Brain Fog, Hot Flashes, or Low Libido

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Hormones can feel like a mystery, especially when symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, hot flashes, low libido, UTIs, and even frozen shoulder seem to come out of nowhere. In this episode, I sit down with hormone specialist and pharmacist Dr. Tiffany Ruder to separate fact from fiction and help you understand what may really be happening inside your body. Dr. Ruder explains how hormonal changes can affect nearly every aspect of health, why brain fog isn't something women should simply accept as a normal part of aging, and how personalized hormone therapy may help address common midlife symptoms. We also explore the growing interest in peptide therapy, what the science currently shows, and the questions women should ask when evaluating treatment options. Whether you're curious about hormone replacement therapy, pellets, creatine, or struggling with symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, or simply want a clearer understanding of your body's changing needs, this conversation offers practical insights and evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions. Get your free cortisol reset guide from Dr. Ruder https://tiffanyruder.myflodesk.com/cortisolreset Instagram https://www.instagram.com/optimizeherpharmacist/ Find a compounding pharmacist https://www.pccarx.com/Resources/FindACompounder https://a4pc.org/find-a-compounder This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Get 10% off with coupon code Healthy10 at checkout 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 #DrTiffanyRuder, #MenopauseHealth, #HormoneHealth, #Women'sWellness, #LibidoAfter40, #PerimenopauseSupport, #HealthyAgingForWomen, #MidlifeHealth, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #MenopauseMatters, #Podcast,

  5. Jul 7

    Ep. 108: You're Not Broken, It's the Food With Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Julieanna and Lauren talk about the concept of healthspan versus lifespan, the mechanisms of aging, the importance of a plant-based diet, and the role of phytonutrients. Then they get into a deep conversation about new evidence that women do need extra protein as they age. This is brand new information and the first time that Julieanna is speaking about this evolving topic. This is a lively conversation that covers the topic of marriage and matchmaking, to gratitude, to the six daily threes to help you get all the nutrients you need to live a long and healthy life. https://healthspandietitian.com/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Get 10% off with coupon code Healthy10 at checkout 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 #JulieannaHever, #Healthspan, #HealthyAging, #PlantBasedNutrition, #ProteinMyths, #WholeFoodPlantBased, #LongevityScience, #EvidenceBasedNutrition, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #PlantBasedLiving, #Podcast, 01:27 Journey to Plant-Based Nutrition 05:21 The Evolution of Plant-Based Diets 09:52 The Choose You Now Diet 14:23 Understanding Aging and HealthSpan 15:46 Understanding Healthspan vs Lifespan 16:48 The Mechanisms of Aging and Inflammation 18:58 The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet 19:17 Phytonutrients and Their Benefits 21:59 Rethinking Protein Needs 33:13 The Concept of Hara Hachibu and Eating Mindfully 35:53 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods 40:22 Understanding Metabolic Winter 44:22 The Role of Methionine in Health 47:32 Advice for Aging Well and Beyond

  6. Jun 30

    Ep. 107: How to Eliminate Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know better? Maybe you struggle to speak up for yourself, set boundaries, stop people-pleasing, or finally go after what you want. You know what to do. You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. Yet somehow, nothing really changes. According to belief expert Shelly Lefkoe, the problem isn't a lack of willpower. It's the beliefs you've been carrying since childhood. In this eye-opening conversation, Shelly explains how the meanings we assign to childhood experiences become beliefs about ourselves, and how those beliefs quietly shape our relationships, careers, parenting, confidence, and happiness for decades. We discuss why evidence rarely changes deeply held beliefs, the five limiting beliefs most people carry, and why so many of us spend our lives trying to prove we're good enough, lovable enough, or worthy enough. Shelly also shares powerful insights into parenting, including how well-meaning parents unintentionally create limiting beliefs in their children and how we can do things differently. If you've ever felt stuck, self-critical, or trapped in patterns that don't make sense, this episode may completely change the way you see yourself and what's possible for your future. The Lefkoe Institute: https://www.mortylefkoe.com/ Eliminate a limiting belief - go to @shellylefkoe on IG https://www.instagram.com/shellylefkoe/ and comment Lauren27  Shelly will send you a link to eliminate a limiting belief 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 01:31 The Lefko Method and Its Origins 08:30 Understanding Limiting Beliefs 18:15 The Impact of Beliefs on Behavior 23:08 The Meaning We Assign to Events 31:10 Understanding the Meaning Behind Emotions 31:21 Eliminating Negative Emotions 33:18 Common Limiting Beliefs 37:17 The Impact of Beliefs on Relationships 41:19 Effective Parenting Strategies 45:28 Raising Confident Children 47:17 Steps to Eliminate Limiting Beliefs 50:24 Introduction and Appreciation 50:46 The Importance of Reviews and Community Support #ShellyLefko, #LimitingBeliefs, #MindsetTransformation, #PersonalGrowth, #SelfWorthJourney, #EmotionalHealing, #SubconsciousMind, #BreakThroughBarriers, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #MindsetMatters, #Podcast,

  7. Jun 23

    Ep. 106: What Waking at 1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., or 5:00 a.m. May Reveal About Your Body

    Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Could your sleep struggles be connected to your heart meridian? In this week's mini-episode, Dreena Burton returns to explore the wisdom of Chinese medicine for summer, the season associated with the fire element, joy, connection, and the heart. Dreena explains how excess "fire" in the body may make it difficult to settle into sleep, why the heart is considered the home of the spirit, and how simple acupressure techniques may help calm the mind before bed. You'll also learn about the Chinese organ clock, the fascinating connection between waking at specific times during the night and different organ systems, and how seasonal foods can help support balance during the hottest months of the year. Plus, Dreena shares a simple heart-meridian fascia flow and an acupressure point you can try tonight. In This Episode:  Why summer is associated with the fire element in Chinese medicine  The connection between the heart, joy, and sleep  How excess internal "heat" may interfere with falling asleep  The Heart 7 ("Spirit Gate") acupressure point for relaxation  What waking at 1 a.m., 3 a.m., or 5 a.m. may reveal about your body  The Chinese organ clock explained  Foods that help support heart energy during summer  Why bitter greens, seasonal fruit, and cooling foods matter  A simple heart-meridian fascia flow you can practice at home  The importance of balancing activity, connection, and quiet time during summer 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

  8. Jun 16

    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,

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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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