The Wellness Lab Digest: Wellness Wisdom Simplified
Welcome to The Wellness Lab Digest — your shortcut to the best insights in wellness, nutrition, and mental health. We distill hours of content from top wellness experts into short, actionable episodes that fit your busy life.
No time for long podcasts? No problem. Tune in weekly for bite-sized wisdom designed to keep you informed, inspired, and moving forward.
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Episodes
208 episodes
217: The Shocking Benefits of Fasting — What Science Reveals Happens to Your Body
In this episode we explore the surprising biological shifts that activate when the digestive system finally gets a break—from microbiome reset at 24 hours, to fat-adaptation and ketone clarity at 36 hours, to the explosive growth hormone spike ...
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Season 3
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Episode 217
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13:39
216: You've Been Making Smoothies Wrong: Here's What the Science Says About Bananas
This episode of explores the surprising biochemistry behind why the common yellow fruit might be detrimental to your smoothie. We discuss the role of enzymes in this process and offer health tips for better gut health. Tune in for wellness educ...
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Season 3
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Episode 216
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22:45
215: The Hidden Damage Alcohol Does to Your Brain & Body — What Science Reveals
We explore the hidden damage alcohol inflicts on the brain and body. We contrast the brain's complexity with its post-alcohol state, explaining the negative effects of alcohol. Learn why your neurons and your liver might reconsider their functi...
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Season 3
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Episode 215
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17:07
214: AI Wellness Is Here—How to Use It Without Losing Your Mind (Sleep, HRV, Nutrition Protocols)
AI health, sleep tracking, HRV, nutrition tracking, and personalized wellness are changing how we prevent burnout and optimize longevity. In this episode, we break down how “wellness intelligence” works in real life—how AI can translate your we...
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Season 3
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Episode 214
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12:43
213: Period Pain Explained: Why Menstrual Cramps Can Feel as Bad as a Heart Attack
Menstrual cramps, period pain, dysmenorrhea, and inflammation affect millions—but few understand why the pain can be so severe. In this we unpack the real science behind dysmenorrhea, why cramps can rival heart attack pain, and how medical bias...
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Season 3
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Episode 213
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20:52
212: Your Sleep Tracker Is Lying to You | The Truth About Wearables, HRV & Real Rest
Sleep tracking, wearables, HRV, recovery scores, and sleep anxiety are shaping how millions think they’re resting—but are these devices actually helping? In this episode of The Wellness Lab Digest, we break down how sleep trackers real...
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Season 3
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Episode 212
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14:59
211: The Light That Reverses Aging | The Hidden Power of Red Light on Your Cells
Red light therapy, mitochondrial health, and anti-aging science converge in this illuminating episode of The Wellness Lab Digest. Vince and Haze uncover the groundbreaking research showing how sunlight and long-wavelength red light can...
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Season 2
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Episode 211
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17:46
210: Seed Oils Exposed: Toxic Threat—or Essential Nutrient? The Real Science
Seed oils, omega-6, linoleic acid, PUFA, canola oil, inflammation, heart health, oxidation—today we cut through viral fear to reveal what the science really says. Vince and Haze unpack why essential fatty acids are required for cellular health,...
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Season 2
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Episode 210
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17:28
209: Chia Seeds Exposed: The Shocking Truth About This “Superfood”
Chia seeds dangers, chia seed health risks, and the surprising truth about superfoods—this episode uncovers the hidden hazards behind one of the most popular “miracle foods.” While chia seeds are packed with omega-3s, fiber, and minerals, eatin...
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Season 2
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Episode 209
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19:37
208: Vitamin D & Fatty Liver: The Silent Fix for Inflammation and Healing
Fatty liver disease, NAFLD, vitamin D deficiency, liver inflammation, insulin resistance, liver fat, metabolic health—in this intimate conversation, Vince and Haze unpack how optimal Vitamin D can calm inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity,...
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Season 2
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Episode 208
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16:09
207: Stop Wasting Food: Turn Fridge Leftovers into High-Protein Meals
Meal prep, high-protein recipes, reduce food waste, healthy eating, budget cooking, easy leftovers—today we turn “fridge guilt” into flavorful wins. Vince and Haze break down simple, science-backed ways to store, revive, and reinvent produce, p...
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Season 2
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Episode 207
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13:35
206: The Molecule That Could End Aging & Alzheimer’s
Anti-aging, Alzheimer’s prevention, nitric oxide, and cellular repair—today’s episode uncovers the hidden molecule that may hold the key to longevity, vitality, and reversing chronic disease. Most people have never heard of nitric oxide, yet it...
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Season 2
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Episode 206
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14:10
205: Easy Food Swaps For Your Next Picnic!
Healthy recipes, meal prep, weight loss, gut health, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, mindfulness, and stress relief—this long-weekend guide shows you how to pack a crave-worthy healthy picnic (think Mediterranean pasta salad, hummus & v...
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Season 2
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Episode 205
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17:59
204: Why You Always Feel Tired And How To Fix It
Rest, recovery, and renewal are not luxuries—they’re biological necessities. Modern research shows that unplugging, moving your body, and spending intentional time in nature can lower stress hormones, repair cells, boost immunity, and restore e...
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Season 2
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Episode 204
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16:10
203: Dairy Milk EXPOSED: Why Plant-Based Alternatives Are Taking Over
Plant-based milk vs dairy milk is one of the hottest debates in modern nutrition. From oat milk lattes to almond smoothies, millions are ditching dairy—but is it actually healthier, more sustainable, or just hype? In this episode of The Wellnes...
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Season 2
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Episode 203
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14:42
202: What Caffeine Really Does: Myths About Coffee, Energy & Health
Caffeine myths, coffee health effects, and the truth about energy drinks—today we’re busting the biggest misconceptions about caffeine with science and humor. From “decaf is caffeine-free” to “coffee dehydrates you,” we reveal what caffeine rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 202
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22:06
201: Eat These Foods Before Bed for Deeper Sleep
Sleep remedies, nutrition for sleep, and natural relaxation foods are more powerful than most people realize. In this episode of The Wellness Lab Digest, Vince and Haze explore the fascinating science of sleep-promoting foods—from bananas and a...
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Season 2
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Episode 201
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10:16
200: Unlock Your Body’s Hidden Superpower: Breathing for Energy & Longevity
Breathing techniques, stress recovery, and brain health aren’t just trendy wellness buzzwords—they’re powerful, science-backed tools for energy, resilience, and longevity. In this episode of The Wellness Lab Digest, we explore how some...
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Season 2
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Episode 200
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17:00
199: Never Relax Right After Stress – The Shocking Science Behind Recovery
Stress recovery, cortisol, resilience, and nervous system balance are critical for long-term health, yet most people are sabotaging themselves without knowing it. Research shows that collapsing into rest immediately after stress can trap stress...
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Season 2
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Episode 199
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8:26
198: The Truth About Female Orgasms: Duration, Myths & Science
Female sexual health, orgasm research, intimacy science, and women’s wellness—today’s episode of The Wellness Lab Digest explores the real science behind orgasm duration, why women often underestimate their experience, and what factors...
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Season 2
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Episode 198
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11:20
197: Dopamine Secrets: How Motivation, Energy & Joy Really Work
Dopamine, brain health, motivation, energy, stress relief, and focus—discover the truth about the “pleasure chemical” and how it really drives your life. In this episode of The Wellness Lab Digest, we reveal the science behind dopamine...
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Season 2
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Episode 197
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9:41
196: Stress Relief You Never Expected: The Science of Play
Healthy aging, brain health, and stress relief don’t always come from diets or supplements—sometimes they come from PLAY. In this episode of The Wellness Lab Digest, we reveal the surprising science behind play and why people who skip ...
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Season 2
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Episode 196
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13:59
195: 10-Minute Walk After Meals Unlocks a Hidden Health Superpower
Walking after meals is one of the most powerful wellness habits for digestion, blood sugar control, energy, mood, and long-term health. Research shows that even a 10-minute walk after eating can dramatically reduce blood sugar spikes, improve d...
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Season 2
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Episode 195
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6:42
194: Fix Your Cortisol Rhythm in Weeks – The Science of Stress & Energy
Stress hormones, cortisol rhythm, and circadian health are key to energy, mood, and long-term wellness—yet most people misunderstand how they work. In this episode, we reveal the truth about cortisol, why timing matters more than you thin...
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Season 2
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Episode 194
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5:01
193: The Truth About Med-Cations – Why Your Next Vacation Could Save Your Life
Wellness retreats, biohacking, longevity vacations, and advanced health diagnostics are transforming how we age—combining cutting-edge science with ancient healing traditions to restore energy, improve vitality, and extend healthspan. In this e...
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Season 2
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Episode 193
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6:20