Health Recoded
Understand your body. Understand your health.
Health can feel overwhelming. Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense.
Hosted by a nurse, each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones, metabolism, and the brain to stress, emotions, sexual health, exercise, and the healthcare system — and connects the science to how it actually shows up in real life.
This isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about building health literacy, connecting the dots, and helping you feel more confident understanding your own health.
*This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*
Episodes
40 episodes
Why Your Doctor Ordered That Scan
What's the difference between an MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound, EKG, and EEG? And why did your doctor order one instead of another?In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain the science behind medical imaging and diagnostic testing ...
Strength, Mobility & Flexibility Explained: How They Each Impact Training
What is the difference between strength, mobility, flexibility, and stability?Does soreness actually mean your workout was effective?And is there really such a thing as perfect form?In this episode of Health Recoded, I spea...
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health: Stress, Resilience & Asking for Help
How does mental health affect physical health? Can stress, anxiety, depression, and psychological trauma actually change your physical health and health outcomes?In this episode of Health Recoded, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Willers, MD,...
Erectile Function Explained: What It Says About Your Cardiovascular Health
What can erectile function tell you about your cardiovascular health? Can changes in erections be an early warning sign of vascular problems? And what actually causes erectile dysfunction?In this episode of Health Recoded, we explore the...
What Actually Happens During a Stroke?
What happens to your brain during a stroke? What is the difference between an ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke? And what are the warning signs you need to know?In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain what happens du...
High blood pressure (Hypertension) Explained: What Your Heart Is Telling You
What causes high blood pressure? Can you feel it? And what can you do to lower it naturally?In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain the science behind high blood pressure (hypertension) and why it matters for your heart and ...
Nutrition Explained: How to Build a Diet You Can Actually Stick To
What makes a healthy diet? How many calories should you eat? And do carbs actually make you gain weight?In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain the science of nutrition in a simple, evidence-based way so you can build healthy eatin...
What Is Reiki? Benefits, Myths & What to Expect
What is Reiki, and how does it work?In this episode of Health Recoded, I sit down with Reiki Master Jacquie Lupro of SoulJoy Reiki to explore Reiki, energy work, and why millions of people seek it for relaxation, stress reduction, and ov...
What Happens When Your Body Doesn't Recover?
What happens to your body when it doesn't recover?In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science of recovery and explain why recovery is one of the most important—but often overlooked—parts of your health.If you've b...
Travel Nursing Explained: Pay, Stipends & Everything You Need to Know
Considering becoming a travel nurse?In this episode of Health Recoded, I break down everything you need to know before taking your first travel nursing assignment—from pay and tax-free stipends to housing, contracts, and what travel nurs...
Menopause Explained: Hormones, HRT & What Happens to the Body
What happens to the female body during menopause?In this episode of Health Recoded, I sit down with @SharonLemoine-ARNP to discuss menopause, perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and some of the most common misconceptions s...
The Hidden Side of Healthcare
What really happens behind the scenes in a hospital—and how does it affect your care?In this episode of Health Recoded, I talk with Ben Goldberg at UGA about his experience in healthcare administration and how decisions made in hospital ...
Your Relationship Is Affecting Your Health (More Than You Think)
Is your relationship affecting your health?In this episode of Health Recoded, we explore how romantic relationships can directly influence your stress levels, hormones, heart health, sleep, and long-term physical and mental wellbeing.
What Your Metabolism is Actually Doing
Does your metabolism actually change over time—or is it more flexible than most people think?In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down how the metabolism works in the human body and what it really means for your energy levels, wei...
Creatine Isn’t Just for Muscle
How does creatine affect the body and health?In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science behind creatine, cellular energy production, muscle physiology, brain health, recovery, and how creatine supplementation affects t...
How Your Morning Coffee Affects Your Brain, Gut & Nervous System
How does coffee and caffeine affect the body?In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science behind caffeine, coffee, and how your morning coffee affects the brain, gut, nervous system, hormones, anxiety, sleep, and overall...
How Loneliness Affects the Body: Why Connection Protects Your Health
In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science behind loneliness, social isolation, and human connection — and how loneliness affects the brain, nervous system, immune system, hormones, and long-term health.If you’ve been ...
How to Read Your Wearable Data (HR, HRV, Sleep Explained)
What is your wearable device actually telling you?In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down how wearable devices like Whoop, Garmin, Oura Ring, and Fitbit track your health data and what that information actually means.If...
How to Recover From Jet Lag (Sleep, Hormones & Circadian Rhythm Explained)
Jet lag doesn’t just affect your sleep—it impacts your circadian rhythm, hormones, digestion, and overall recovery after travel.In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down what jet lag actually does to the body and how to recover f...
What Sitting All Day Is Doing to Your Body
In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down why daily movement is essential for your health, metabolism, and longevity—and what happens to the body when you don’t move enough.Most adults average around 5,000 steps per day, which fal...
Why Heartbreak Feels Physical (It’s Not Just in Your Head)
In this episode of Health Recoded, we talk about heartbreak, breakups, and how they affect the brain, body, and nervous system.If you’re going through heartbreak and it feels physical—like anxiety, rumination, or even pain in your body—t...
Understanding the Nervous System: What It Means to “Regulate” (Stress, Anxiety & Healing Explained)
What does it actually mean to “regulate your nervous system”—and why does it matter for stress, anxiety, and overall health?In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the science of the nervous system in a way that actually makes ...
Nutrition on GLP-1 Medications: What to Eat on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down how to eat on GLP-1 medications and how to support your body with proper nutrition while using medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.GLP-1 medications can significantly change ap...
The Gut–Brain Connection: How Your Gut Affects Mood, Stress & Mental Health
How does your gut actually communicate with your brain—and why can digestion affect your mood, anxiety, and mental clarity?In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down the gut-brain connection (gut-brain axis) and what it’s doing in...
GLP-1 Side Effects Explained: Why They Happen & How to Manage Them
In this episode of Health Recoded, we break down GLP-1 medication side effects, why they happen in the body, and how to manage them safely and effectively.GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are increasingly used ...