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Feel Better. Live Free. | Healthy Weight Loss & Wellness for Midlife Women
Feel Better. Live Free. with Ruth Soukup is the revolutionary health & wellness podcast brought to you by Thinlicious®. It's a show dedicated to helping midlife women find lasting health & sustainable weight loss by healing our bodies from the inside out, while questioning the outdated mainstream narratives surrounding health and weight loss that haven't worked.
Our mission is to help you the freedom to look and feel your best. The freedom to NOT be controlled by food addictions ever again. And the freedom to confidently pursue all your big goals and dreams because your health and weight issues are no longer holding you back.
Each week we’ll discuss what it means to live your best life as a woman in your 40’s, 50’s, and beyond, talking openly and honestly about the highs and lows of weight loss, wellness, cultivating a healthy mindset, and pretty much everything in between.
We'll also speak with leading health experts on everything from thyroid and cortisol health to hormonal balance and menopause to healing your gut.
It’s a place where you'll discover actionable strategies for losing weight and getting healthy, unconventional health breakthroughs that no one else is talking about, and the powerful mindset shifts you’ll need to find lifelong wellness and true happiness (with a whole lot of tough love along the way.)
Basically, this is the podcast to listen to if you're looking for answers to these type of questions:
-Why is it so hard for women over 40 to lose weight?
-How can I improve my mindset and get healthy for life?
-What supplements should I be taking?
-How can I improve my immune system?
-How do I overcome resistance and finally get motivated?
-Why am I so tired all the time?
-What's the healthiest way to lose weight?
-Should I go on Ozempic?
-What does it mean to be metabolically flexible?
-How does stress affect weight loss?
-What is gut health, and why does it matter?
-Could I have a thyroid issue?
-What can you eat to reduce inflammation?
-What are the biggest health mistakes to avoid?
-How can you lose weight without dieting?
Episodes
168 episodes
Losing 80 Pounds As a Mom of Two Under Two with Tiffany Greer
Two babies under two. 80 pounds lost. More energy than ever.And the best part? She’s just getting started.Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of my incredible clients, Tiffany Greer, and to share her incredible story, because i...
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Parasites, Trauma & Toxins: The Hidden Roots of Chronic Symptoms with Carrie Drinkwine
If you’ve tried everything—from doctors to diets to detoxes—and still feel exhausted, inflamed, or just off... this episode is for you.Because what if the real reason you’re not healing isn’t your willpower... it’s that no o...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Pelvic Floor Health with Christina Walsh
If you’ve ever peed a little when you laughed—or if sex has started to feel more painful than pleasurable—you might be dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction… even if no one’s ever told you that.Pelvic floor issues are way more common tha...
What Your Thyroid’s Really Trying to Tell You—And How to Heal It Naturally with Dr. Eric Osansky
In this eye-opening episode of Feel Better, Live Free, Ruth sits down with thyroid expert Dr. Eric Osansky to unpack one of the most misunderstood—but critically important—parts of your health: your thyroid.Dr. Osansky is a chir...
Is Your Mouth Making You Sick? The Dental Dangers No One Talks About with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen
Okay, let’s be honest—when was the last time you really thought about your dental work? Probably never.But what if I told you that old filling, root canal, or even just skipping floss isn’t just about your teeth—it could actually be what...
Reclaiming Your Confidence in Midlife with Karen Fabian
Okay, let’s be honest—confidence doesn’t always come easy, especially in midlife.Between the career pivots, the body changes, and the whirlwind of life, it’s easy to feel like we’ve somehow lost our spark.But...
Metabolic Flexibility: How to Train Your Body to Burn Fat Again So You Can Finally Feel Free
This summer I spent almost a whole month eating my way through Europe–pasta, pretzels, gelato, french fries–all the things I would normally avoid.But when I finally came home, I hadn’t actually gained any weight. It’s pretty ...
What You Really Need to Know About the Meat You’re Eating with Blaine Hitzfield
If you’re trying to get healthy, lose weight, fix your hormones, or heal your gut—but you’re still buying meat from the grocery store—you might be missing the most important piece of the puzzle.Because what you eat matters—but ...
Make Your Last 90 Days Count: The Real Secret to Finishing the Year Strong
For the first time ever, I'm inviting you to join me behind the scenes as I plan and execute my most powerful Quarterly Sprint of the year — and design your own right alongside me.Join me for The Finish Strong Project
The Brain Chemical No One’s Talking About (But Should Be) with Dr. Scott Sherr
Ever feel like your brain just won’t shut off—like the anxiety is constant, sleep is a struggle, and your mood is all over the place?You’ve tried meditating. You’ve cut the caffeine. You’ve even taken the supplements.But what if t...
5 Health Goals to Set This Fall That Will Help You Finish the Year Strong
I’m not quite sure where this year has gone, but here we are, already saying goodbye to summer.And whether it was your healthiest summer yet, or you found it hard to get out of vacation mode, there’s nothing quite like a change in season...
Healing Your Body Image from the Inside Out with Deb Schachter
Ever look in the mirror and think, “Ugh, why can’t I just feel better about my body?”You’re not alone.But what if that inner criticism wasn’t the enemy—but a clue? What if those thoughts were actually your body’s way of a...
Why It's So Hard for Women to Lose Weight After 40 (And What Actually Works)
You're doing everything "right"—eating less, moving more, cutting calories—but that stubborn scale refuses to budge. You spend your whole day thinking about food but trying not to eat it.It used to be so easy.You’d cut...
Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, & the Hidden Hazards That May Be Keeping You Sick with Dr. Neil Nathan
If you’ve ever felt like your body is falling apart for no reason—and no doctor seems to know why—this is one episode you can’t miss. Because what if the real problem isn’t you... it’s your environment? Things like hidden mold, heavy m...
The Science of Sugar Addiction: How to Break Free From Cravings That Control Your Life
You know that feeling when you're trying to eat healthy and you're totally crushing it...and then out of nowhere, you're hit with this irresistible need for something sweet?And suddenly, it's ALL you can think about—that donut y...
How Orgasms and Laughter Actually Reverse Aging with Dr. Gowri Rocco
Okay, real talk—when was the last time you actually had fun in the name of your health?Because let’s be honest: most of us have been conditioned to think that getting healthy means struggle, sacrifice, and willpower.But w...
How to Lose Weight During Perimenopause When You Still Have Kids at Home
Here's the honest truth about trying to lose weight when you're a mom in perimenopause: Your kids are watching. And I don't mean they're judging you—I mean they're learning from you. Every diet you go on, every time you ...
From Brain Fog to Parkinson's: How Metabolic Health Impacts Cognitive Function with Dr. Melanie Tidman
What if the key to protecting your brain—and even slowing diseases like Parkinson’s—wasn’t found in a pill, but in what you eat?Today’s guest has spent her entire career studying the connection between metabolic health, cognitive dec...
The 5 Fat-Storing Hormones You Must Fix to Finally Lose Weight (And How to Fix Them)
Have you ever felt like your body is working against you? Like no matter what diet you try or how hard you exercise, the scale refuses to budge—or worse, the weight keeps creeping up?Friend, it's NOT your fault. Your hormones ar...
What Emotional Eating is Really Trying to Tell You with Isabel Chiara
Have you ever found yourself halfway through a bag of chips or cookies and thought, “What am I even doing right now?”It’s like you’re on autopilot—but underneath that mindless munching? There’s usually something much deeper goin...
Are You Thriving or Just Surviving? The 9 Signs of a Healthy Body
You know what’s crazy? Most of us have no idea how bad we actually feel. We've gotten so used to being tired, achy, and just getting by that we think it's normal. Or that it’s just what happens as you get older.Bu...
Weight Loss Resistance, Hormone Chaos & What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You with Becca Chilczenkowski
I don’t think there’s anything in the world that messes with your confidence quite like not feeling comfortable in your own body. ESPECIALLY when you’re doing everything right and still gaining weight or feeling like crap. ...
Your 6-Week Summer Metabolic Makeover
Swimsuits. Tank tops. Pool parties. Feeling anxious just thinking about them?What if this summer could be different? In this episode, Ruth breaks down the exact 6-step plan that helped her lose 49 pounds and keep it off for years—without...
The Shocking Truth About What’s in Your Clothes (and How It’s Affecting Your Health) with Melita Cyril
What if the thing making you feel bloated, itchy, or just kinda off… isn’t what you’re eating?It might actually be what you’re wearing.In this eye-opening episode of the Feel Better, Live Free podcast, I’m sittin...
My Health Wake Up Call: What I Learned When My Body Said “Enough”
"I don't get sick. Until suddenly, I did—and ended up in the ER with a kidney infection on the verge of sepsis."In this deeply personal episode, Ruth shares the full story of her recent health crisis, including the warning signs...