The Whole You Podcast
The Whole You Podcast is designed for women over 40 want to take charge of their health. We believe the second half of your life can be the healthier (and better) half of your life. On this show, we have meaningful, nuanced, and actionable conversations around the nutrition and lifestyle habits that can increase your health, vitality, and longevity. The host, Gina Schade, is an Integrative Health Practitioner who utilizes functional labs, therapeutic nutrition plans, and strategic supplementation to help her clients feel well and alive again.
Episodes
35 episodes
35. Meal Planning Made Simple for Busy Moms
In this episode, Gina shares simple meal planning and prep strategies to help busy moms save time, reduce stress, and get healthy meals on the table. From gathering go-to recipes to smart grocery shopping and prepping ahead, you’ll learn pra...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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14:14
34. Rapid-Fire Q&A: Creatine, Fasting, Protein Powders & More
In this rapid-fire Q&A episode, I’m breaking down some of your most asked questions—like creatine for women, fasting, protein powders, multivitamins, and a review of those popular Barebells protein bars. Whether you're looking for clarity o...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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17:16
33. Beat Bloating After Meals with These Simple Shifts
Feeling bloated after meals? In this episode, I’m sharing simple but powerful shifts to support digestion—especially for women over 40. Tune in to learn what may be sabotaging your digestion and how to feel lighter, more energized, and less ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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9:48
32: The Truth About Pre & Post-Workout Nutrition for Women Over 40
Are you sabotaging your workouts without realizing it? Many women over 40 are unknowingly making common mistakes—fasted workouts, too much cardio, and not fueling properly—that can slow metabolism and break down muscle instead of building it...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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14:13
31: Fat Loss Strategies for Women Over 40 That Actually Work
In this episode, I dive into the habits that support sustainable fat loss. You'll learn why restrictive diets often backfire and how simple nutrition and lifestyle shifts can support you in creating the body and health you desire. If you're ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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16:28
30: Understanding Stress: What It Does and How to Manage It
Stress impacts every system in your body, from hormones to digestion to immunity. In this episode, we break down how stress affects your health, the role of cortisol, and why managing stress is vital for wellness—especially for women over 40...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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20:52
29: Flexibility is Key: Adapting Your Health Goals with the ABC123 Method
In this short and sweet episode, Gina Schade introduces the ABC123 Method, a simple and effective strategy to keep moving towards your health goals even when life doesn’t go as planned. Learn how to create flexible plans that help you stay on t...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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11:00
28: Thyroid 101: Function, Symptoms, Labs and Holistic Support
Join Gina for a deep dive into thyroid health. Discover the crucial functions of the thyroid gland (hello metabolism), the symptoms of thyroid imbalance, and the key biomarkers needed to get an accurate picture of your thyroid function. Spoiler...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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12:45
27: The VPF + C Method: Simplifying Nutrition for Optimal Health
On today’s episode, Gina introduces the VPF + C Method, a simple yet effective template for creating balanced, health-supportive meals. This episode covers the importance of macronutrients, the pitfalls of extreme dieting, and practical tips...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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25:33
26: Podcast Relaunch, My Health Journey, and New Vision
After a year-long hiatus, Gina returns to share what she’s been up to and why she’s relaunching the podcast. Gina dives into her personal health struggles like brain fog and irregular cycles, the functional lab tests that provided answers, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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20:23
25: Everything In Its Time
Join Gina as she wraps us Season 1 of the podcast and shares what you can expect from her this fall. Website: www.ginaschade.com Email exclusives:
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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5:40
24: How to Grow a Business While Also Prioritizing Your Family with Ashley Joines
Join Ashley Joines and I ask she shares her journey to starting her photography business. She gives us the nuts and bolts of how she actually got started and also deep dives into how she balances her business alongside being a mom. Ashley is...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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49:09
23: Becoming a Fitness Instructor at 50 Years Young with Kim Redman
Join Kim Redman and I as she shares her journey to becoming a fitness instructor at the age of 50. As a mother of 4 and grandma of 8 (plus a grandbaby on the way), she is proof that dreams are possible at any age. Her upbeat personality and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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43:28
22: Create More Fun + Delight in Your Life
In today’s episode, we will talk about how reuniting with your inner child will bring more fun and delight to your life. As adults, we can easily allow our to-do lists to trump time for activities that bring us joy. I’ve been on a journey to...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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43:28
21: Change Your Life: Reset Breathwork Method with Lauren Fenech
Join Lauren Fenech, Reset Method Breathwork Facilitator, and I as she explains the science behind how breathwork can help you reset your mind and life. She gives us an inside peek on how breathwork is done, what typical sessions include, who...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:28
20: Body Talk with Stevie Vance
I can’t think of a better way to kick-off 2023 than with my guest Stevie Vance, an Integrative Health Coach and 200 Hour CYT. We had a juicy conversation about the importance of feeling confident in your own body. With many people going to “...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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48:11
19: Realign Yourself with a Soul Care List
Real talk about how you can course correct when you find yourself out of alignment. Gina’s info:Website: www.ginaschade.com Email exclu...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:39
18: Catch-Up on All the Things
Life has been a whirlwind lately and I want to catch you up on all of the things podcast, life coaching, and family related! Enjoy! Website: www.ginaschade.com
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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30:35
17: How to Get a Passion Project Up and Running with Courtney Hobson
Join Courtney Hobson, creator of @homecourtcooking, and I as we talk about how she took her idea for a recipe-based Instagram account and turned it into a reality! Her goal with the account is to make life easier for moms! LOVE! She gives us...
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37:59
16: The Heart Behind The Whole You Planner
The Whole You Planner has been a year in the making and it’s finally here! This all-in-one tool is designed to help you organize your life + care for your soul. In this episode, I share with you the heart behind the vision for the planner an...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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23:08
15: How to Start and Grow a Small Business with Jessica Chamberlin
Join Jessica Chamberlin, owner of 1BodyFitness, and I as we have a heart to heart about how she started, grew and expanded her business over the past year! She not only gives tactical advice but also shares about how she relies on God and he...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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43:39
14: Two Ways to Practice Gratitude
Over the past few years, I’ve developed two gratitude techniques that have significantly improved my life and I break them down for you in this episode! Learn how to create a daily gratitude practice for sustained thankfulness and a deep pra...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:00
13: Behind the Scenes of Book Writing with Manda Carpenter
Join Manda Carpenter, author of Soul Care to Save Your Life, and I as we have a heart to heart about her new book and the book writing process! Manda shares the heart behind her book, what it was like to publicly share uncomfortable stories,...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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40:56
12: My New Adventure
Dropping some big (and exciting news) on today’s episode!Grab a cup of coffee, put in your earbuds and enjoy. This is exactly what I’d share with you if we were sitting around the table or going for a “walk and talk” together.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:03
11: Navigating Business as a New Mom with Tammy Weisweaver
Join Tammy Weisweaver, owner of B Present Studio, and I as we talk through how she’s navigated her business as a new mom. We talk through the different hats she wears as a business owner, what maternity leave looked like for her, how she lis...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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59:56