Episode 68: Autoimmunity - What It Is, Why It’s Rising, and What You Can Do About It

Episode 74: Fasting - Nature's GLP-1?

What Weight Loss Drugs, Osteoporosis, and the Minnesota Starvation Study Teach Us GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have changed the conversation around weight loss—but are they creating something new, or are they amplifying systems your body already has? In today’s episode, we explore how fasting naturally activates many of the same pathways people seek from GLP-1 medications, including reduced hunger, improved insulin sensitivity, and increased fat burning. We also break down the recent study involving nearly 147,000 patients that found an increased osteoporosis risk among GLP-1 users and use it as a springboard to discuss what actually causes osteoporosis, why muscle and bone are deeply connected, and why weight loss alone should never be the goal. Finally, we dive into the Minnesota Starvation Study and explain the critical difference between chronic calorie restriction and therapeutic fasting. Key Takeaway The goal is not simply to become lighter. The goal is to become healthier, stronger, more metabolically flexible, and capable of maintaining that health long term. Fasting isn’t magic—it’s biology. And when paired with proper nutrition, resistance training, sleep, and stress management, it can become a powerful tool for improving metabolic health while preserving the muscle and bone that keep us strong for life. Resources & Ways to Work With Me   * Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss [https://www.hopeplackcoaching.com/] * Personalized Coaching [https://www.hopeplackcoaching.com/]   Visit: www.hopeplackcoaching.com [http://www.hopeplackcoaching.com] Connect With Me Instagram: @hopeplackcoaching [https://www.instagram.com/hopeplackcoaching/] If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Supplement Store: Head over to my website: www.hopeplackcoaching.com [http://www.hopeplackcoaching.com/]and check out my new supplement store! Use code: 104567 to create an account and order today!

Episode 73: Why It’s So Hard to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Have you ever felt like your body is fighting against you when you try to lose weight? You start motivated. The scale moves at first. Then suddenly your progress slows, hunger increases, cravings intensify, and maintaining the weight loss feels nearly impossible. In this episode, we dive deep into the science behind why weight loss is so difficult to sustain and why this is about far more than “willpower.” We cover: * Why the body adapts to dieting * How calorie restriction slows metabolism * Hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin * The psychological and metabolic lessons from the Minnesota Starvation Experiment * The difference between chronic calorie restriction and fasting * How insulin impacts fat storage and fat burning * What “body set weight” is and what controls it * Why many people regain lost weight * Practical ways to improve metabolic health and lower your defended weight range over time This episode is designed to help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding the biology behind fat loss, hunger, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance. If you’ve struggled with losing weight and keeping it off, this episode will help you understand why—and more importantly, what to do differently moving forward. Connect with me on Instagram: @hopeplackcoaching [https://www.instagram.com/hopeplackcoaching/] Learn more about Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss and personalized coaching at: www.hopeplackcoaching.com [http://www.hopeplackcoaching.com] Supplement Store: Head over to my website: www.hopeplackcoaching.com [http://www.hopeplackcoaching.com/]and check out my new supplement store! Use code: 104567 to create an account and order today! Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, fasting routine, supplements, or medications.

Episode 72: Spring Cleaning Starts Inside Your Body

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house — your body has its own built-in cleanup system too. In this episode of the Lifestyle School Podcast, we’re diving into autophagy: what it is, how it works, and why it matters for metabolic health, energy, inflammation, aging, and fat loss. You’ll learn: * What autophagy actually is * Why modern lifestyles suppress the body’s repair systems * How fasting triggers cellular cleanup * The connection between insulin, metabolism, and repair * What prevents autophagy from happening * The role of sleep, exercise, and stress * Benefits people often notice when improving metabolic health * Practical ways to begin supporting autophagy naturally This episode is designed to help you better understand how your body was created to repair, recycle, and heal — and why giving your body periods of rest from constant eating can be so powerful. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Connect with me on Instagram: @hopeplackcoaching [https://www.instagram.com/hopeplackcoaching/] Learn more about Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss and coaching: Hope Plack Coaching [https://www.hopeplackcoaching.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making major health changes.

Episode 71: Wired But Tired

Do you feel exhausted all day… but somehow still can’t relax at night? In this episode, we’re diving into HPA axis dysfunction, chronic stress, burnout, and why so many women feel stuck in “survival mode.” We’ll talk about how stress impacts hormones, sleep, metabolism, cravings, and weight-loss resistance — and most importantly, what you can start doing to support healing and nervous system regulation naturally. In this episode, we cover: * What the HPA axis is and how it works * Why women are especially vulnerable to chronic stress * The connection between cortisol, blood sugar, and metabolism * “Wired but tired” symptoms and nervous system dysregulation * How perfectionism, people pleasing, and hypervigilance impact health * Practical ways to support recovery, resilience, and hormone health If you’ve been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck, this episode will help you better understand what may be happening inside your body. Connect with me on Instagram: @hopeplackcoaching [https://www.instagram.com/hopeplackcoaching/] Learn more about Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss and coaching: Hope Plack Coaching [https://www.hopeplackcoaching.com/] Supplement Store: Head over to my website: www.hopeplackcoaching.com [http://www.hopeplackcoaching.com/]and check out my new supplement store! Use code: 104567 to create an account and order today!

Episode 70: Feasting & Fasting - Why Your Body Needs Both

In this episode of the Lifestyle School Podcast, Hope Plack breaks down the relationship between feasting, fasting, insulin, and body fat — and why modern eating patterns may be keeping so many people metabolically stuck. You’ll learn: * Why constant eating keeps insulin elevated * How insulin impacts fat storage and fat burning * Why many people struggle with metabolic flexibility * The difference between feasting and overeating * How fasting allows the body to access stored energy * What happens physiologically during a fast * The benefits of time restricted eating, intermittent fasting, and therapeutic fasting * Common myths about fasting and metabolism * Simple ways to begin fasting safely and sustainably This episode is designed to help you better understand how your body was designed to use both incoming food and stored energy — and how restoring that balance can improve energy, appetite regulation, and metabolic health. If you enjoyed this episode: * Subscribe to the Lifestyle School Podcast * Leave a review * Share this episode with a friend * Follow @hopeplackcoaching [https://www.instagram.com/hopeplackcoaching/] for more education and support Learn more about Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss [https://www.hopeplackcoaching.com/]and coaching through Hope Plack Coaching, LLC.