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The SuperSelf Podcast Series, hosted by entrepreneur Pete Ferrari offers a gritty, no-nonsense tenor and tone that challenges industry myths, false information and propaganda across nutrition, fitness, mindset and overall Health & Wellbeing. The series draws on science-backed facts, personal anecdotes, and expert interviews to cut through misinformation and add value. Ferrari, who overcame childhood poverty, loss, and bullying through the transformative power of nutrition, fitness and a strong mindset has been building paradigm-shifting companies for over 40 years.

  1. 3D AGO

    Creating a Life of Vibrance with Dr. Darren Clair

    In this energizing episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dr. Darren Clair, a Princeton and Columbia-educated, dual board-certified physician in lifestyle medicine and anesthesiology, to explore what it truly means to build vibrant health from the inside out. With over 40 years of medical experience and nearly 25 years as the founder of Vibrance Health, Dr. Clair shares why true wellness goes far beyond lab results, prescriptions, or quick fixes. Instead, he emphasizes the power of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, sleep, movement, hormones, stress management, fasting, and the small daily choices that shape long-term health. From the importance of exercise and autophagy to the role of hormones, peptides, gut health, and the dangers of processed foods, this conversation is a practical reminder that vibrant health is not reserved for a select few. It is built through awareness, consistency, and simple steps repeated over time. This episode is not about chasing perfection. It is about taking ownership of your health, listening to your body, and creating a life with more energy, resilience, and vitality. Episode Highlights: 03:30 – Why morning movement sharpens energy, focus, and mood 11:30 – Lifestyle medicine vs. traditional medicine 15:00 – The gut as the “second brain” and why digestion matters 17:00 – Why hormones decline with age and what that means for longevity 30:00 – The mind-body-soul connection and why movement changes everything 42:00 – Sleep, cravings, processed foods, and the vicious health cycle 43:40 – Why estrogen and testosterone matter for healthy aging 54:00 – Peptides, NAD, and the future of regenerative health Key Takeaways: Lifestyle medicine looks at the root cause. Many chronic issues are tied to sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, and daily habits. Lab results are not the whole story. Feeling unwell still matters, even when standard tests come back “normal.” Small steps create real change. A short walk, better sleep, cleaner food, or light resistance training can build momentum toward a healthier lifestyle. Fasting supports cellular cleanup. Autophagy helps the body recycle damaged cells and proteins when digestion gets a break. Hormones matter for longevity. Estrogen, testosterone, and other hormones play major roles in energy, cognition, bone health, heart health, and vitality. Sleep affects everything. Poor sleep drives cravings, fatigue, weight gain, poor mood, and lower motivation to move. Processed food creates a vicious cycle. Sugar, refined carbs, seed oils, preservatives, and poor-quality food can disrupt energy, weight, and metabolism. It is never too late to improve. Health is a journey, and vibrant living can begin with one consistent change. About the Guest: Dr. Darren Clair is a Princeton and Columbia educated physician, dual board-certified in lifestyle medicine and anesthesiology. With over 40 years of clinical experience, he is the founder of Vibrance Health, where he helps patients take ownership of their health through lifestyle medicine, hormone optimization, peptides, nutrition, and preventive wellness. He is also the author of Creating a Life of Vibrance, a practical and accessible guide to building long-term health, energy, and resilience through simple, consistent lifestyle changes. Connect with Dr. Darren Clair: Website: https://www.vibrancehealth.com/index.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibrancehealth/ This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    57 min

  2. APR 24

    Skin Longevity, Not Just Skincare with Lily Shapiro

    In this eye-opening episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Lily Shapiro, PharmD,  pharmacist, former Wall Street executive, and founder of Atika Wellness,  to explore the emerging concept of skin longevity and why true skin health starts from the inside out. After relocating from New York to San Diego and experiencing firsthand how relentless sun exposure and midlife changes began showing up in her skin, Lily turned her clinical training and analytical background toward a deeper question: what actually drives skin aging? What she discovered led her to create a new category of wellness built not around quick cosmetic fixes, but around supporting the biological systems that help skin stay strong, hydrated, resilient, and functional over time. In this conversation, Lily breaks down why most skincare and beauty supplements focus on surface-level results, while overlooking the internal processes that determine whether your skin can actually repair, retain moisture, produce collagen, and defend itself from daily stress. She also shares the research-backed framework behind her formulation, why most collagen products fall short, and how skin, hair, nails, hydration, and even eye strain may all reflect the same deeper biological story. This isn’t about chasing youth. It’s about supporting your skin’s long-term function, structure, and vitality. Episode Highlights: 05:40 – Why most skincare focuses on the wrong things 09:15 – The challenge of teaching people to think about skin from the inside out 16:20 – Why collagen alone is not enough 18:30 – The difference between generic collagen and bioactive collagen 24:15 – Astaxanthin and the antioxidant pillar of skin health 31:10 – Ceramides, hydration, and the skin barrier 41:45 – Why gummies and trendy formats may not deliver real results 48:30 – What results people may notice in the first month Key Takeaways: Skin longevity is about function, not just appearance. Pigment changes, loss of firmness, dryness, and texture are often the downstream result of deeper processes like oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, impaired barrier function, and declining cellular energy. Collagen alone is not the answer. Hydration is not just about adding moisture on top of the skin. It is about helping the skin hold onto moisture, which depends heavily on an intact lipid barrier and sufficient ceramides. Good formulation is about precision, not hype. About the Guest: Lily Shapiro, PharmD is a pharmacist, former Wall Street executive, and the founder of Atika Wellness, a science-backed skin nutrition company focused on the concept of skin longevity. Born in Russia and raised in New York after immigrating to the U.S. as a child, Lily trained as a pharmacist before spending 15 years in finance, most recently helping run a machine learning hedge fund. After moving to San Diego and becoming more aware of how sun exposure, stress, and aging were affecting her skin, Lily began researching the biological drivers of skin aging from the inside out. Drawing on hundreds of clinical studies and her pharmaceutical background, she developed a systems-based framework for supporting skin function over time,  one that addresses collagen integrity, antioxidant defense, barrier health, and mitochondrial energy. Her work now centers on helping people think about skin not as a cosmetic surface issue, but as a complex organ that deserves the same long-term support as the rest of the body. Connect with Lily Shapiro, PharmD: Website: https://www.atikawellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atika.wellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-shapiro33/ This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    1h 1m

  3. APR 18

    Medicinal Mushrooms, Burnout & Real Energy with Ben Bressington

    In this fascinating episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Ben Bressington, founder of Bear Remedy, to explore the world of medicinal mushrooms, adaptogens, and what it really takes to reclaim energy in a world driven by burnout, stress, caffeine, and sugar. Ben shares his journey from Fortune 1000 consulting and corporate burnout to building a mushroom-based wellness company from the ground up. What began as a search for better focus, clean energy, and recovery evolved into a mission to create products that are rooted in potency, purity, and real-world effectiveness. The conversation dives deep into the modern energy crisis, from over-caffeination and sugar crashes to brain fog, poor sleep, and the way burnout compounds over time. Ben also breaks down the difference between low-quality mushroom products and true spagyric extractions, explaining why so many mushroom supplements underdeliver and how dosage, bioavailability, and extraction methods make all the difference. This episode is about more than mushrooms. It is about building a life and a business around action, integrity, and vitality. Episode Highlights: 03:30 – Ben’s corporate burnout story and the breaking point that changed everything 07:15 – The “energy debt” most high performers are unknowingly carrying 12:20 – Why caffeine and sugar create short-term stimulation but long-term crashes 19:00 – Fruiting body vs. mycelium: what most people do not know about mushroom products 24:40 – The “banana tree” analogy that explains low-quality mushroom supplements 29:10 – What spagyric extraction is and why it matters for potency and absorption 39:00 – Cordyceps for sustained energy without jitters or crashes 44:10 – Lion’s mane for brain fog, focus, and mental clarity 50:00 – Mushrooms, stress support, sleep, and nervous system recovery 56:30 – Why so many holistic products are misunderstood, mislabeled, or underdosed Key Takeaways: Poor sleep, chronic stress, caffeine overload, sugar, and constant pressure build up over time until the body can no longer compensate. Energy drinks, sugary coffee drinks, and excessive caffeine may create a quick lift, but they often leave people more depleted, foggy, and anxious in the long run. Not all mushroom products are created equal. Many people think feeling cloudy, irritable, or mentally dull is just part of adult life, when in reality it may be a sign of overload, poor recovery, or poor fueling. What you eat, how you sleep, how you recover, and what you use to support your body all compound over time. Building anything meaningful often comes from taking imperfect action, learning fast, and refining as you go. About the Guest: Ben Bressington is the founder of Bear Remedy, a wellness company focused on medicinal mushrooms, adaptogens, and bioavailable formulations designed to support energy, focus, stress resilience, and recovery. After years in the high-pressure corporate consulting world, Ben turned his attention to creating products built around purity, potency, and real-world results. His work centers on helping people move away from overstimulation and burnout and toward more sustainable vitality through better ingredients, better extraction methods, and better daily rituals. Connect with Ben Bressington / Bear Remedy: Website: https://bareremedy.net/store/benjaminbressington Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.bressington LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/benjaminbressington This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    1h 3m

  4. APR 10

    Being Dangerous in the Best Way with Tripp Lanier

    In this candid and powerful episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Tripp Lanier, veteran coach, host of The New Man Podcast, and author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous, to talk about what it really means for men to stop sleepwalking through life and start showing up with more honesty, courage, and purpose. Tripp shares why most men are not actually afraid of danger in the physical sense, but of the modern threats that feel just as intense to the nervous system: criticism, rejection, humiliation, loss of status, difficult conversations, and being truly seen. Together, Pete and Tripp unpack how men get stuck in comfort, overidentify with success, lose touch with purpose, and unconsciously avoid the very conversations and connections that would bring them more freedom. From ego, fear, and self-protection to loneliness, fatherhood, empty nest transitions, and the deeper work of reclaiming identity beyond achievement, this episode is a grounded conversation about modern masculinity without the posturing. This is not about becoming harder. It is about becoming more honest, more awake, and more alive. Episode Highlights: 04:30 – What “dangerous” really means in modern life 08:10 – Why uncertainty, not certainty, is where growth happens 12:00 – The hidden fear of losing status and self-worth 17:40 – Why quality community matters more than having lots of people around 27:20 – Why ego is not the enemy, but a protector 31:45 – Success, emptiness, and the “now what?” moment many men face 39:40 – Why men need to say the real things to each other while they still can 43:50 – The deeper wound behind humiliation and “being beaten” in life Key Takeaways: Modern danger is emotional, not physical. For many men today, danger looks like criticism, rejection, awkward conversations, vulnerability, and uncertainty, not predators or warfare. Comfort can become a trap. When life becomes overly focused on safety, stability, image, and control, men often lose touch with purpose, playfulness, and genuine aliveness. You do not need perfect clarity to move forward. Waiting for total certainty often keeps men stuck for years. Growth usually happens through experimentation, discomfort, and action. Status anxiety silently runs the show. A lot of male striving is driven by fear of going backwards, losing status, or not being enough. Until that is examined, achievement never feels like enough. Community can either keep you small or help you grow. Having people around is not the same as having real support. Quality relationships are built with people who challenge, encourage, and tell the truth. Men often hide behind competence and success. A thriving career or outward success can mask loneliness, deadened relationships, and a loss of direction. Achievement is not the same as fulfillment. About the Guest: Tripp Lanier is a coach with more than 20 years of experience helping men create more meaningful, courageous, and fully expressed lives. He has worked with entrepreneurs, executives, Navy SEALs, and men from all walks of life who want to break out of autopilot, reclaim their purpose, and build lives rooted in truth rather than fear. He is the host of The New Man Podcast, with millions of downloads, and the author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous, a practical guide for men who are tired of settling and ready to step into a more honest and powerful version of themselves. Connect with Tripp Lanier: Website: https://www.tripplanier.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripplanier/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrippLanier_YouTube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tripplanier/ This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    55 min

  5. MAR 28

    Shift Your Mind, Shift Your Weight with Dr. Pavi Kundhal

    In this practical and empowering episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dr. Pavi Kundhal, surgeon, obesity medicine specialist, author, and founder of Peel Weight Loss Clinic, to unpack the emotional and psychological side of weight loss that so many people overlook. Dr. Kundhal explains why lasting weight loss is rarely about willpower alone. Instead, it starts with understanding your patterns, identifying self-sabotaging beliefs, and becoming aware of the emotional triggers that drive eating habits. From stress eating and sleep deprivation to environmental cues and negative self-talk, this conversation breaks down how small daily decisions quietly shape long-term health. The core message is simple but powerful: if you can shift your mind, you can shift your habits, and if you can shift your habits, you can change your life. This episode is a grounded look at sustainable weight loss through journaling, affirmations, mindfulness, and consistent small wins rather than crash diets, extremes, or perfectionism. Episode Highlights: 03:15 – How self-sabotaging beliefs get formed and why they stop progress 09:30 – The “small changes, big results” mindset for sustainable weight loss 12:20 – Emotional hunger vs. physical hunger and how to tell the difference 16:05 – Why the scale is not the best measure of progress 18:45 – How your environment quietly drives your eating habits 26:05 – The connection between sleep, cravings, and emotional eating 30:10 – How gratitude and self-awareness support long-term change 34:30 – Why consistency matters more than perfection Key Takeaways: Weight loss starts in the mind. Self-sabotaging beliefs often come from old experiences, failed attempts, or messages absorbed early in life, and they must be challenged before real change can happen. Journaling creates awareness. Writing down your thoughts, habits, triggers, and choices helps you recognize patterns you may have been living out unconsciously for years. Small changes compound. Sustainable progress comes from simple, repeatable habits done consistently over time, not extreme diets or all-or-nothing thinking. Emotional eating is real. Stress, boredom, fatigue, and frustration can all trigger eating patterns that have nothing to do with true physical hunger. Your environment matters. The people around you, the food in your home, the snacks at your desk, and even your commute all shape your behavior more than you may realize. Sleep is a weight loss tool. Poor sleep increases cravings, affects metabolism, and makes emotional eating more likely the next day. The scale is not the full story. Energy, clothes fitting better, improved fitness, and healthier routines are often better measures of success than a number. About the Guest: Dr. Pavi Kundhal is a general surgeon, Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and author of Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight. After years of helping patients lose weight through surgery and medications, she recognized a critical truth: mindset and habit change determine long-term success. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Peel Weight Loss Clinic and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at McMaster University and Toronto Metropolitan University. His work focuses on emotional eating, the psychology of weight regain, sustainable behavior change, and helping patients navigate life after GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Connect with Dr. Pavi Kundhal: Website: https://www.drkundhal.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pavi-kundhal-md-mba-frcsc-32a412b4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peelweightlossclinic/ This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    53 min

  6. MAR 23

    Trauma, Intimacy & the Nervous System with Stefanos Sifandos

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Stefanos Sifandos,  relational teacher, behavioral scientist, trauma specialist, and author of Tuned In and Turned On,  for a raw conversation about how unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and old survival patterns shape the way we love, connect, and protect ourselves. Stefanos explains how many of the struggles people face in intimacy are not about attraction, communication, or compatibility on the surface; they are about safety. When the nervous system is stuck in survival, the body closes, trust becomes difficult, vulnerability feels dangerous, and relationships often become arenas for protection rather than connection. From childhood wounds and masculine-feminine dynamics to avoidance, self-protection, co-regulation, and the hidden ways success can become compensation for pain, this episode goes far beyond relationship advice. It is a conversation about healing, empowerment, and learning how to move from protection into real connection. This is not just about relationships. It is about learning how to come home to yourself. Episode Highlights: 02:35 – How trauma and the nervous system impact intimacy and attraction 05:15 – Why cancel culture, shame, and social fear make connection harder 11:45 – Fight vs. flight: how trauma can show up differently in different areas of life 16:20 – Success, validation, and the hidden compensation behind achievement 22:05 – Why blaming culture and society can become a convenient protection strategy 27:00 – The ego, control, and how survival patterns become identity 34:10 – Why nature, stillness, and self-care can rebuild internal safety 43:40 – What co-regulation actually means in healthy relationships 49:30 – Self-awareness is not enough; action is what changes the pattern Key Takeaways: If your body is busy protecting itself, it cannot fully open to trust, attraction, curiosity, or real connection. Unresolved childhood pain, abandonment, bullying, shame, and emotional neglect can silently shape how you show up in adult relationships. Achievement, productivity, and building external success can sometimes be unconscious attempts to outrun pain, prove worth, or gain the validation that was missing early in life. Social media, cancel culture, and modern dating dynamics are real pressures, but they can also become excuses that keep deeper healing at a distance. Healthy relationships are not about never getting triggered. They are about learning how to return to safety together. Insight matters, but real change comes when awareness is followed by action,  even if that action is small. About the Guest: Stefanos Sifandos is a relational teacher, behavioral scientist, trauma specialist, and author dedicated to helping people heal deeply, love consciously, and relate with greater authenticity. He has worked with thousands of people around the world, including elite Special Forces soldiers, Olympic gold medalists, high-performing CEOs, entrepreneurs, couples, world champion fighters, and individuals navigating significant mental health challenges. His broad and profound experience has given him unique insight into the human condition and how trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and relational patterns shape the quality of our lives. His mission is to help individuals actualise the fullness of their potential, and become more connected stewards of themselves, each other, and the world. Connect with Stefanos Sifandos: Website: https://stefanossifandos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanossifandos/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stefanosssifandos This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    1h 1m

  7. MAR 13

    Personal Science, Self-Knowledge & the Power of Camaraderie with Rajiv Mehta

    In this thought-provoking episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Rajiv Mehta, innovator, author, former NASA researcher, and longtime leader in the Quantified Self movement, to explore how deeper self-observation can lead to better health, stronger relationships, and more effective teams. Rajiv breaks down the concept of personal science: applying the tools of science, observation, data, analysis, experimentation, to your own life. From sleep and stress to relationships, teamwork, and self-awareness, this conversation unpacks how learning to “map yourself” can help you make better decisions, understand your patterns, and live with greater intention. The discussion also expands beyond the individual. Rajiv explains why the self is never truly singular, why “self is plural,” and how real camaraderie depends on knowing yourself and each other deeply enough to build trust, joy, and sustained high performance. This episode is about more than data. It’s about learning how to see yourself clearly enough to live, lead, and connect better. Episode Highlights: 03:05 – What personal science actually is 07:10 – “Self is plural” and the hidden complexity of daily life 10:35 – Rajiv’s Apple-era design thinking and how it shaped his work 18:45 – How mapping relationships reveals blind spots in care and support 23:20 – Why camaraderie is essential for high-performing teams 27:05 – Collective self-reflection and the joy of being truly known 31:35 – Why self-knowledge is a practice, not a one-time breakthrough 41:45 – Why personal science is still niche, and why that may change organically Key Takeaways: Personal science means studying your own life with intention. Sleep scores, apps, and trackers can help, but the most important skill is knowing how you actually feel and what that means in real time. Your life is inseparable from your relationships, responsibilities, and community. Knowing yourself also means understanding the people and systems around you. Teams thrive when people feel known, trusted, accepted, and aligned around a shared mission. High performance without human connection does not last. Good tools make self-knowledge easier. The right prompts and visual exercises can help people notice patterns, emotions, environments, and relationships with surprising clarity. This is not about perfection. It is about building the skill of seeing your life more clearly, again and again, as you and your circumstances change. About the Guest: Rajiv Mehta is an innovator, author, and longtime leader in personal science and the Quantified Self movement. Over the course of his career, he has worked in research at NASA, in product and design leadership at companies including Apple and Adobe, and at the intersection of technology, self-knowledge, and human-centered design. Rajiv is the creator of Mapping Ourselves, a collection of paper-based tools that help people better understand themselves, their relationships, and the environments they live and work in. He is also the author of Camaraderie, a book about how deeper self-knowledge and mutual understanding create more joyful, resilient, and high-performing teams. Connect with Rajiv Mehta: Website: https://mappingourselves.com Book: https://mappingourselves.com/camaraderie-book/ Resources: Free downloadable mapping tools available under the “Resources” section at his website This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    49 min

  8. MAR 6

    Metabolic Health, Strength Training & Mastery with Dr. Christine Boev

    In this science-backed episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dr. Christine Boev, ICU nurse, PhD, professor, and metabolic health expert, to cut through the noise around fat loss, strength training, and longevity, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Boev breaks down the real “pillars” of sustainable health: fueling, strategic movement, mindset, and supplements, while reminding listeners there is no quick fix. She introduces the concept of strategic patience, explains why high-intensity cardio can backfire for women 35+, and shares how lifting heavy transformed her body composition over time (two years for 20 pounds, done the right way). From protein targets and “carbs from God” to the hidden metabolic damage of alcohol and the risks of GLP-1 medications when used improperly, this conversation is a practical roadmap for anyone who wants to feel stronger, leaner, and more energized for the long run. This isn’t about chasing a number on the scale. It’s about building a body that lasts. Episode Highlights: 08:35 – Women 35+: why too much high-intensity cardio can sabotage progress 15:20 – The habit shift that changes everything. 22:40 – “Carbs should come from God”: the best carb sources for energy + low inflammation 26:10 – The 7-day sugar challenge: why it feels like detoxing from a drug 32:25 – GLP-1 medications (Ozempic/semaglutide): who it helps, who it hurts 34:40 – The real risk of losing weight “too fast” 40:55 – Alcohol and fat loss: why fat gets stored when alcohol is present 50:40 – 10,000 steps is your floor, not your ceiling: movement as mental health medicine 56:40 – Why extreme diets (keto/carnivore/vegan) fail most people long-term Key Takeaways: Strategic patience beats quick fixes. If it took years to get where you are, it will take time to build back, without wrecking your metabolism. Nutrition is the foundation. Food is fuel, and your body responds to the quality of what you put in it. Women 35+ should train smarter, not harder. Too much intense cardio can spike stress and cortisol, making body composition harder to improve. Strength training is the game-changer for longevity. Building muscle supports metabolism, hormones, and healthy aging, especially as sarcopenia risk rises with age. Carbs aren’t the enemy; processed carbs are. “Carbs from God” (fruit, vegetables, rice, potatoes) provide energy + fiber to stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Alcohol makes fat loss dramatically harder. The body prioritizes metabolizing alcohol first, often shuttling other calories into fat storage, while also wrecking sleep. GLP-1s can help, but only with proper supervision + strength training. Without enough protein and resistance training, weight loss may come from muscle, not fat. Movement is non-negotiable. Walking, low-impact cardio, and getting outside are free tools that improve mood, energy, and long-term health. About the Guest: Dr. Christine Boev is a PhD-prepared ICU nurse, scientist, and metabolic health expert specializing in peri-menopause and menopause. She combines evidence-based nutrition, supplementation strategies, strength training, and cellular health protocols to help women 35+ optimize metabolism and longevity. Dr. Boev provides women with a clear, data-driven roadmap for sustainable health, so they can maintain strength, performance, and vitality well into later decades. Connect with Dr. Christine Boev: Website: https://mastermenopause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristineboev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.boev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineboev/ This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

    59 min
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The SuperSelf Podcast Series, hosted by entrepreneur Pete Ferrari offers a gritty, no-nonsense tenor and tone that challenges industry myths, false information and propaganda across nutrition, fitness, mindset and overall Health & Wellbeing. The series draws on science-backed facts, personal anecdotes, and expert interviews to cut through misinformation and add value. Ferrari, who overcame childhood poverty, loss, and bullying through the transformative power of nutrition, fitness and a strong mindset has been building paradigm-shifting companies for over 40 years.

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  • Creator
    Jaca Sugar
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jaca Sugar
  • Show Website
    SuperSelf

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