Podcast Appearances

Jacqui and Saranne discuss the importance of digestive enzymes for nutrient absorption, digestion, and overall vitality. Together they explore why some people can tolerate certain foods better than others, how enzyme deficiencies can impact gut health, and why a balanced, whole-food approach is often the best defense against digestive discomfort.

Jacqui and Saranne take a deep dive into the nutritional power of the BERRY world! Jacqui sheds light on polyphenols, flavonoids, and other compounds that make blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, goji, acai, and elderberries stand out for anyone seeking to lower inflammation and oxidative stress. The discussion takes listeners through practical strategies for choosing, preparing, and safely washing berries, as well as important cautions for those on certain medications or with conditions such as kidney stones.

Jacqui and Saranne explore the often-overlooked challenge of muscle loss and its impact on health. The conversation centers on sarcopenia, or age-related muscle decline, highlighting not only its insidious onset but also practical strategies for prevention and reversal at any age.

Jacqui and Saranne unpack what anemia really is, the many types it encompasses, from iron deficiency to those linked with chronic illness and cancer, and what symptoms signal a need for medical attention. With practical strategies for those in active treatment or survivorship, the conversation empowers listeners to become strong advocates for their own health.

Jacqui and Saranne explain the practical benefits of the MIND Diet, an evidence-based eating plan designed to boost brain health and support overall well-being. The conversation focuses on how nutrition can directly influence cognition, memory, and health. Jacqui offers actionable guidance for adding more leafy greens, berries, healthy fats, and plant-based proteins into everyday routines.

In this podcast, Jacqui and Saranne demystify the role of testosterone in men and women alike, particularly its impact on energy, muscle mass, mood, and overall well-being. Together they explore how testosterone changes with age, why lifestyle habits like movement and diet matter, and what practical steps can help maintain hormonal balance.

Jacqui and Saranne take a deep dive into Estrobolome, the gut’s specific bacterial population that plays a crucial role in hormone regulation and cancer risk. Jacqui shares her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor, her doctoral research into the connection between gut dysbiosis and hormone-driven cancers, and practical strategies for restoring gut health to help prevent estrogen dominance.

Jacqui and Saranne uncover the nutritional power of sea vegetables and their unique benefits for those in cancer recovery and long-term health seekers. Together they explore how kelp, wakame, nori, and kombu can become robust additions to your diet, and they break down barriers and myths about these sea-based superfoods, sharing approachable ways to incorporate them into routines to support bone health, thyroid function, and digestion, while always keeping safety and sourcing in mind.

Jacqui and Saranne share a transformative “prehab” plan; a proactive, holistic approach designed to empower individuals to take charge of their health in the critical weeks before surgery. Together, they discuss practical, evidence-based steps that can impact healing time and reduce complications. Listeners will learn to prepare their body and mind for a smoother surgical and recovery journey.

Jacqui and Saranne share strategies for perimenopausal symptom relief, nurturing bone health, combating brain fog, and building a supportive community. With practical tips for hydration, sleep, boosting essential vitamins and minerals, and even laughter.

Jacqui and Saranne unpack the surprising world of anti-nutrients. Together they explain the protective role anti nutrients play for plants and they describe practical strategies to get the best nutrition from foods like beans, nuts, leafy greens, and cruciferous vegetables. Listeners will learn the best preparation methods of these healthy foods to support health.

Jacqui and Saranne take a fresh look at the big debate around raw versus cooked vegetables and their true benefits for immunity, digestion, and overall health. They uncover the surprising ways that cooking methods can affect the nutritional power of everyday vegetables, from boosting lycopene in tomatoes to improving iron absorption in spinach.