Rating Wellness Trends in 2026 (Ep. 57)

Not every wellness trend deserves a 10/10. In this episode, we rate some of the most talked-about health trends in 2026, and explain what's actually worth your time (and what isn't). Today we're giving our unfiltered take on popular wellness trends. From wearable tech and cold plunges to coffee enemas, peptides, vibration plates, cycle syncing, Pilates, and juice cleanses. This conversation isn't about hype, it's about foundations, context, and knowing when something is an optimizer versus a shortcut. If you've been wondering which trends are worth exploring and which ones might just be distractions, this episode will help you think critically before jumping in.   What You'll Learn In this episode, we discuss: The pros and cons of wearable tech (Oura ring, Apple Watch, Whoop) When cold plunging supports your body — and when it may not Coffee enemas: benefits, risks, and who they're actually for Why peptides are powerful — but not foundational The truth about cycle syncing The difference between foundations vs. optimizers in wellness   Chapters 00:00 2016 nostalgia + life updates 16:45 Rating 2026 wellness trends begins 18:05 Wearable technology (Oura, Apple Watch, Whoop) 22:22 Cold plunging: benefits & cycle considerations 26:16 Coffee enemas: detox or overhyped? 33:20 Peptides: revolutionary or shortcut? 40:17 Vibration plates & lymphatic support 44:12 Cycle syncing — helpful or overemphasized? 45:50 Pilates vs. strength training 48:07 Juice cleanses: worth it or not?   Resources Get 10% OFF of Ultra Human Ring, check out at http://ultrahuman.com/laceeiskk or use discount code: LACEYISKRA10 Grab your Coffee Enema Supplies, visit https://www.purelifeenema.com/enema-coffee/     Want to Work With Us at Lifestyle U? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program. Follow us on Instagram: The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesseffectpod/ Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/ Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/ Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/kiraiskk/ Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @wellnesseffectpod (https://www.instagram.com/wellnesseffectpod/) to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.