Real Talk, Whole Life

Lindsay Dahl returns to talk about her newly released book, Cleaning House—a witty, grounded, and practical guide to detoxing your home and your mindset. We dive into the often-messy intersection of clean living, personal values, and public policy. From bipartisan wins to grassroots grit, Lindsay shares how everyday people can take action, stay hopeful, and find community in the chaos. This is your invitation to let go of perfection, lean into pragmatism, and maybe… still snack on Cheez-Its. 0:10 – Welcome and Lindsay’s book release! 1:30 – The deeper meaning behind clean living and navigating complexity and division 4:00 – Finding common ground, shared values across different communities 7:00 – Accountability in systems and leadership 8:30 – The power of individual advocacy 10:00 – Challenges and roadblocks in progress 10:45 – Small actions with big impact  and what it takes to stay engaged 12:20 – What the book offers readers 13:30 – Letting go of perfection 15:00 – The importance of community 15:45 – Making this work more accessible 17:20 – Reading and reflecting together and the role of storytelling 19:50 – Encouragement from leaders in the field 21:00 – A hopeful path forward 19:50 – Recognition and support from leading environmental voices 21:00 – Ending with hope, encouragement, and gratitude Find Lindsay: * lindsaydahl.com [https://lindsaydahl.com/] * instagram.com/lindsay_dahl [https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_dahl/] * linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dahl-3617076 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dahl-3617076/] * Get Lindsay's new book Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals [https://amzn.to/4mqkP5m] almost anywhere books are sold! Find Stacy: * ⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠ * ⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠ * ⁠⁠missionmakersart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We're kicking off our first-ever book report episode—and yes, we’re calling it that on purpose. Because books have always been part of our whole life. I’m joined by my favorite reading partner: my husband, Matt. Together, we dive into stories that make us laugh, think, and ugly-cry in public. We talk about what we’re reading (Margot's Got Money Troubles and Atmosphere, spoiler-free, promise). We also chat about how books shape our worldview, challenge our biases, and sometimes leave us sobbing on a treadmill—or doing laundry while quietly falling apart. Whether you read with your partner or solo, whether you love audiobooks or prefer paperbacks, this episode is an invitation to think differently about fiction—and how the right story at the right time can shift everything. * 0:00 | Why We’re Talking About Books * 1:15 | Fiction That Surprises and Stretches Us * 4:30 | Letting Go of Judgment (Even the Quiet Kind) * 6:45 | Systems, Safety, and How We Care for Others * 8:30 | How and Why We Read (Audiobooks, Shared Credits & Book Clubs) * 11:30 | An Author We Love (and Why She’s More Than “Chick Lit”) * 13:00 | Space, Sexism, and Historical Power * 17:00 | What Draws Us Into a Story (Even When It’s Not Our Thing) * 19:15 | Identity, Safety, and Belonging * 21:45 | Choosing Between Love and Purpose * 23:30 | Emotional Payoff (Without Spoilers) * 25:00 | When a Book Wrecks You—in the Best Way * 27:00 | Crafting Characters That Actually Matter * 30:00 | Layers of Family, Friendship, and Social Pressure * 33:00 | Villains, Compassion, and Personal Growth * 35:00 | What We’re Reading Now * 41:00 | Our Love Story, Told in Audiobooks * 43:00 | What’s Next on Our Reading List Find Stacy: * ⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠ [https://realeverything.com/] * ⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/realstacytoth/] * ⁠⁠missionmakersart.com [https://missionmakersart.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The tenacious Kelsey Snelling is back to give us the inside scoop on the viral Camp Shame podcast. What started as a documentary project over a decade ago has become a genre-blending podcast that unpacks the rise and fall of Camp Shane, the infamous weight loss camp for kids, many epsiodes in which I'm featured! Stacy and Kelsey go deep on what it means to tell the truth when shame is baked into the story. We talk about the creative shift from film to podcasting, the surprising reach of Camp Shame, and the vulnerability that surfaces when you share your story without being on camera. Expect everything from behind-the-scenes chaos to family feuds, diet culture takedowns, and the emotional aftershocks that follow you well into adulthood. It’s messy, it’s real, and it’s necessary. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your experience with body image, shame, or being the “before” in someone else’s narrative—this one’s for you. And if you think this conversation doesn’t apply to you… you might be the exact person who needs to listen. * 0:00 | Origin Story: From Documentary to Podcast * 3:00 | Safety in Audio: Vulnerability Without the Visuals * 6:00 | Unexpected Reach: Who’s Really Listening? * 9:00 | Audience Response: Validation, Gaslighting, and Shared Truths * 12:00 | Genre-Bending: True Crime Meets Diet Culture Meets Cult * 15:00 | Behind the Gates: Camp Shane's Real Impact * 18:00 | The Ripple Effect: Trauma Beyond Camp Walls * 21:00 | Sneaky Education: How Storytelling Sparks Awareness * 24:00 | Trolls, Trolls Everywhere: Real-World Fatphobia * 29:00 | You Don’t Know What Someone’s Going Through * 34:00 | Call to Action + Listener Stories Find the Camp Shame podcast on any of your favorite platforms! Find Stacy: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://realeverything.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/realstacytoth/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠missionmakersart.com⁠⁠ [https://missionmakersart.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We’re back with science-based naturopathic doctor, Dr. Josh Levitt. No, it doesn’t have to be an oxymoron - he’s a myth-buster extraordinaire and this conversation is all about finding the truth in the mess of modern wellness. From essential oils and detoxes to gallbladder flushes and ear candles, we get into what’s actually helpful, what’s hype, and why so many people get caught in the middle. Dr. Josh and I talk about the nuance that often gets lost in clickbait culture — how real healing usually lives in the gray space between conventional and natural medicine. He shares how his own journey (which involves a blister, a Swiss pharmacy, and a serious wake-up call) shaped his approach to integrative care. And we dig into why people fall for bad health advice, how to spot the red flags, and what you can do instead. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health info or frustrated by medical systems that leave out the whole picture, this episode is for you. * 00:00 | Meet Dr. Josh Levitt (Again) * 02:30 | Medicine as a Bridge, Not a Binary * 05:50 | The Problem with Extremes in Wellness * 08:50 | Snake Oil: The Origin Story * 12:05 | Essential Oils: Helpful or Hype? * 17:15 | Buyer Beware: Scams, Grifters & the Gray Area * 21:15 | Ear Candles: A Hot Mess (Literally) * 26:00 | Gallbladder Flushes & Detox Culture * 33:30 | Life After Gallbladder Surgery: What No One Tells You * 39:15 | Why We’re Still So Sick Find Dr. Josh: * upwellness.com [https://www.upwellness.com/] * instagram.com/drjoshlevitt [https://www.instagram.com/drjoshlevitt/] * tiktok.com/@drjoshlevitt [https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoshlevitt] Find Stacy: * ⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠ [https://realeverything.com/] * ⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/realstacytoth/] * ⁠⁠missionmakersart.com [https://missionmakersart.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Author, entrepreneur, mom, previous guest, and good friend Jennifer Robins built a wellness brand while her health was quietly wrecking her life. And no, just trying harder didn’t fix it. In this episode, Jen gets real about what it’s like to share publicly while barely holding it together behind the scenes. We talk about chronic illness, medical gaslighting, the pressure to “stay on brand” when your body is screaming for help, and the full-body burnout that finally made her say: “I’m done.” And how she’s doing now, after it all. It’s about deciding you’re not going to pretend anymore—online or off. If you’re tired of wellness content that feels like performance art, this one’s for you. * 0:00 | When Tech Trouble Mirrors Life Transitions * 4:30 | Scams, Social Loss, and the Quiet Grief of Losing a Digital Self * 9:00 | Leaving the Internet Behind to Find Yourself * 14:30 | The Problem with Platforms That Reward Pain * 22:00 | Relearning Food, Health, and Forgiveness * 34:30 | Childhood Trauma, Emotional Wiring & Reclaiming Peace * 44:30 | Joy as Resistance: Madison’s Bracelets and the Gift of Delight Find Jen: * instagram.com/jenniferlaurenbaileyrobins [https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlaurenbaileyrobins/?hl=en] * legitbreadcompany.com [https://legitbreadcompany.com/] Find Stacy: * ⁠⁠⁠realeverything.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://realeverything.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/realstacytoth/] * ⁠⁠⁠missionmakersart.com⁠ [https://missionmakersart.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]