So Frickin' Healthy

Got 10 Minutes?Megan had AI generate a list of common wellness mantras. They picked three. Things got heated fast.First up: eat less, move more. Danna's take? Bullshit. This one boils her blood. Because what people hear is "fast for 24 hours and live on the treadmill"—and when they do that, their body panics, holds onto every fat cell, and they don't lose the weight anyway. Her rewrite? Eat healthier and move a little bit. Friendlier. And actually works.Next: "I'm being so bad today." Megan's beef is that you should never, ever associate feeding your body—emotional or physical—with being bad. You're vilifying your nana's bread. You're vilifying your Friday night pizza. Danna says her clients are shocked when they confess to eating pizza and she says "good." The real issue isn't the pizza—it's shoveling it in on the couch, hating yourself by the last bite, and calling it a failure. Order the pizza. Sit down. Enjoy every single bite. Give yourself a pat on the back. Make the next meal count. That's not bad—that's a treat. Treat it like a recreational drug: once in a while, enjoy it; every single day, you've got a problem.Last one: "Just have more willpower." Megan's response? Fuck you. Danna's? What the actual fuck. That was basically the whole discussion. Willpower doesn't override body chemistry, DNA, addiction, or neurodiversity. Processed food is designed to keep you hooked. Telling someone to just try harder is shaming, not helping.They've got 15 to 20 more of these. Let them know if you want a round two.That's your 10 minutes.Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy WebsiteLeave us a VoicemailJoin the So Frickin' Healthy CommunityWatch us on YouTubeConnect with us on SubstackK, love you, byeeeeeMentioned in this episode:So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Hot Flashes, Belly Fat & Brain Fog — Could Keto Be the Answer? Two topics. One episode. Zero fluff. Vanessa Gatelein joins Danna and Megan to dig into the intersection of the ketogenic diet and perimenopause. Vanessa came to keto the hard way: through carnivore, hair loss scares, Hashimoto's, and a broken ankle that made her realize she was, in fact, breakable. What she learned along the way is genuinely eye-opening — and probably not what you've heard before.About Vanessa Gatelein: Vanessa is a certified health coach, IIN alumna, yoga teacher, and Dr. Mindy Pelz-certified "Fast Like a Girl" practitioner based in Switzerland. She works with women navigating the hormonal chaos of perimenopause and menopause through a whole-food, low-carb approach that weaves in nervous system resets, breathwork, and mindset. Her new group program, Back to Her, brings together keto exploration, blood sugar management, hormone support, and community accountability.What You'll Learn:How Vanessa went from carnivore to keto — and what that shift revealed about hormones, mood, and brain clarityWhy strict keto might not be the right move for perimenopausal women 24/7, and what cycling in and out actually meansThe hair loss risk nobody warns you about — and the mineral deficiencies behind itThe fat-before-bed trick that may ease hot flashes (yes, really — butter is involved)Why your belly fat isn't betraying you — it's your body desperately trying to make estrogenThe adrenal gland-stress-estrogen connection that explains everything about midlife weight gainHow to actually get into ketosis without making yourself miserable on day oneWhy keto has a brain health angle that goes way beyond weight lossWho needs to be careful with keto — and why "just Google it" is a terrible ideaReal Talk Moments: Danna arrives to the recording fresh out of the shower, developing what she describes as a Cruella DeVil mane in real time. Megan hasn't washed her hair in four days and is deep in dry shampoo powder. Vanessa brings the poise. There's a moment mid-episode where all three women land on a truth that hits hard: when we were teenagers going through hormonal chaos, everyone told us to rest. When we were pregnant, people made us sit down. In perimenopause — the same magnitude of hormonal transition — nobody is cutting us a break. Dishes still need doing. Kids still need feeding. And the economy is kicking everyone's ass.Vanessa's Parting Wisdom: "Your body's doing that to protect you. The key is to give your adrenal glands the time and space to do their job — and that means managing your stress, not just your macros."Connect with Vanessa Gatelein: Find her on Instagram for food videos and updates, and keep an eye out for Back to Her — her upcoming group program on keto, hormone health, blood sugar, and nervous system reset.CHAPTERS:00:00 Keto Meets Menopause02:46 Defining Keto and Early Wins07:28 Risks Cycling and Women’s Hormones23:58 Tracking Ketosis Data27:41 Who Should Go KetoGet in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy WebsiteLeave us a VoicemailJoin the So Frickin' Healthy CommunityWatch us on YouTubeConnect with us on SubstackK, love you, byeeeeeMentioned in this episode:Come See Our Faces - Live Every WednesdayThat's right! Danna and Megan are LIVE and unfiltered every Wednesday morning, 10:00 CET. Come join us on YouTube or Substack - we want to connect with you, beautiful listener! Can't watch us live - the videos will be available about an hour after the live ends. Drop us a comment, leave your thoughts, tell us who you want us to interview next.Ready to hit reset without the boring juice-only drama? The Urban Cleanse is calling your name — come see what it's all about!Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health CoachSo Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network