Stop Faking Fine

Bloating Isn’t Normal: The Gut-Health Shift You Need

EP59. Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—eating healthy, working out, trying all the things—but you’re still bloated, exhausted, and feel stuck? It’s not in your head, and it’s NOT just about food. Your gut health, stress, and hormones are working behind the scenes, and if you don’t address them, the cycle continues. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Brittany Carpenter, a registered dietitian and functional health expert, to unpack: - Why traditional diets don’t work (and actually raise your stress hormones) - How your gut health controls your weight, cravings, and even anxiety - The biggest mistakes women make when trying to “fix” their bloating - Why elimination diets and food sensitivity tests might be doing more harm than good - How to break the cycle of stress, inflammation, and frustration—for good Brittany and I are breaking down real strategies to help you stop spinning your wheels, calm your nervous system, and finally feel energized, balanced, and confident in your body. As mentioned in this episode: ⇢ Your step-by-step guide to gut-friendly eating: Download your FREE Nutrition Cheat Sheet [http://danalewis.com/cheatsheet] ⇢ Learn how to apply these principles to your everyday life: Get the Resource Guide [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1795544422/your-complete-nutrition-resource-guide] ⇢ Get the Support You Deserve: Join the SHIFT Collective [https://www.shiftcollective.net/emotional-eating-masterclass?affiliate_code=499a66] Save $50 with code: DANA In this Episode we Cover:  * The shocking truth about bloating, weight gain, and stress that most women overlook * Why restrictive diets (like Whole30) fail and what to do instead * Brittany’s personal gut health crisis after food poisoning—and how she healed * The mindset shifts that will transform your gut health and metabolism * How to stop self-sabotaging and create a sustainable nutrition strategy * The biggest mistake women make when trying to eat healthy Connect with GUEST: ⇢ Instagram: @dieticianbrittany  [https://www.instagram.com/dietitianbrittany/] ⇢ Work with Brittany: The Shift Collective [https://www.shiftcollective.net/emotional-eating-masterclass?affiliate_code=499a66] _____ Connect with Dana: ⇢ Support Your Stress Hormone with Probiotics: Happy Juice [https://danalewis.com/supplements] ⇢ Instagram @msdanalewis [https://www.instagram.com/msdanalewis/] ⇢ YouTube @msdanalewis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3P5u0tMS9P04W4dc5zeCQ] ⇢ LinkedIn @msdanalewis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/] ⇢ Be an INSIDER Get on my e-mail List! [https://danalewis.ck.page/5d2e68daf2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/⇢ Website danalewis.com [https://danalewis.com/] ⇢ Find other episodes: Podcast Directory [https://danalewis.com/podcast] _____ Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

Breaking the Stress-Sleep Cycle: How to Finally Get Restorative Sleep

EP58. Tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, watching the clock tick closer to morning—sound familiar? If you’re exhausted all day but wired at night, your body isn’t broken, but your sleep cycle might be. In this episode we’re breaking down the real reasons behind your sleep struggles and—most importantly—how to fix them with a simple, science-backed wind-down routine that works with your body, not against it. If you’re tired of waking up groggy and dragging yourself through the day, this episode will give you the tools to break free from the cycle of stress-induced sleep struggles. You’ll learn why traditional sleep aids often fail, how your body’s stress response is sabotaging your rest, and what simple shifts you can make tonight to start seeing real improvements. This isn’t just about sleep—it’s about your energy, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by restless nights, unexplained fatigue, or the constant need for caffeine to function, you won’t want to miss this. This episode will give you the step-by-step evening strategy to break the cycle of poor sleep and finally wake up feeling refreshed and energized.  Let’s dive in! As mentioned in this episode: ⇢ The Free Sleep Wind-Down Routine [https://danalewis.com/sleep] ⇢  Healthy Habits Journal [https://amzn.to/40GU0Ax] ⇢ Red Light Mask [https://tidd.ly/4ej6gfQ] ⇢ White Noise Machine [https://amzn.to/3Elyutz] ⇢ Amare Probioitcs for Stress Resilience [https://amare.com/g10/DANA/p/mbs] ⇢ Free Nutrition Cheat Sheet [https://danalewis.com/cheatsheet] — In this Episode we Cover:  - The stress-sleep cycle and why you feel wired but tired - How high cortisol disrupts melatonin and keeps you awake - The 5 biggest sleep myths keeping you from true rest - How caffeine, alcohol, and screen time sabotage your sleep - The exact wind-down routine that lowers cortisol and preps your body for deep, restorative rest _____ Connect with Dana: ⇢ Support Your Stress Hormone with Probiotics: Happy Juice [https://danalewis.com/supplements] ⇢ Instagram @msdanalewis [https://www.instagram.com/msdanalewis/] ⇢ YouTube @msdanalewis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3P5u0tMS9P04W4dc5zeCQ] ⇢ LinkedIn @msdanalewis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/] ⇢ Be an INSIDER Get on my e-mail List! [https://danalewis.ck.page/5d2e68daf2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/⇢ Website danalewis.com [https://danalewis.com/] ⇢ Find other episodes: Podcast Directory [https://danalewis.com/podcast] _____ Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

From Dizzy to Determined: How to Reclaim Your Life from Vestibular Disorders

EP57. Feeling dizzy isn’t just a symptom—it can become a life-altering struggle, one that leaves you spinning in frustration, fear, and isolation. In today’s episode Adam Lindo, also known as The Dizzy Health Coach, shares his journey of navigating the debilitating effects of vestibular disorders, and how he found his way back to balance—literally and emotionally. Adam opens up about his years-long battle with misdiagnoses, medications that didn’t help and how stress and lack of awareness prolonged his recovery. From addressing misconceptions about migraines and vestibular health to sharing actionable strategies for reclaiming your wellness, this episode is packed with wisdom, empathy, and strategies to empower you to reclaim your health. Whether you’ve experienced dizziness, migraines, or you’re just looking for inspiration to keep showing up for yourself, Adam’s story will encourage you to slow down, trust your instincts, and take your next best step. It’s time to get off the cortisol-rollercoaster and step into your best health.  As mentioned in this episode: ⇢ Adam’s Supplement Stack: * Life Extension B-Complex [https://amzn.to/42lGpRS] * Pure D3 + K2 [https://amzn.to/4jAMEaH] * Pure CoQ10 [https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Encapsulations-Hypoallergenic-Coenzyme-Supplement/dp/B0016QTOQS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=22UPU8YJUQ7G5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CcjbagcenXpVXFtO9ekinb0LsJIA2OfhHRzAY1HnrPYNYyRMaIQSAUKStfFgpZwHoZysiB_3HnjR_AXanYutbpKoikOBE5_QIJskqZJ7Ns4nSmVmXSdYaWt5fc5sf1p782s2AiYZ25v9uF2XpOT2Gzd6ROUBlYZZ2RHvgLy-qk4-8cI6WDnD7L-yqWR5a0uNhP4FW9cZv26JVVxfMZ80uR2gy0oJ5LOd0wSYAS-OGH7nSpJ0pP_oUF9vjHorbpN2LiILYD3TB5_fEi0tCByQ9ehC6OzvYBvd8v7C25MozpHO6A__Ya_TEXVuJzBc5acpi2C0VSUR_PEkiAc2VQSg_Qg6W7XQ7-R-N-7XmF-dzzWasPLjHaaO3UG8vTKjU9AXp3D9V5LKUponCk47jKZZOLFExSnpY_j0u7PZstE8SDc1FmnyYJkBGyhe0_73LrXz.SiImJ6kj8W40ddhJz_bO9pRzZ1egvSFPqCtgdpNBb18&dib_tag=se&keywords=pure+encapsulations+co110&qid=1737151310&rdc=1&sprefix=pure+encapsulations+co110,aps,93&sr=8-5] * Pure Magnesium Glycinate [https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Encapsulations-Magnesium-Glycinate-Physiological/dp/B07P5K7DQP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=17XH2O0333O1Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7mm63QmvADecdCJ8NrVKcsSv_yUUOYJQvR1DOXCZUHMwksr8yyhVvGHJirw_aOEx4KV9CY4QIe7KX6817J_O-QTZjqPEUu7IjrUfHoYTxHUsKASZw4-WNbL7EkuXhy4d5oyzoao8ztvM1iBOnJTCV3QhSiBHGNKs6EKSB-RnDRS7RRfIkT5ciQXT_-DfWBibE-j3OBwihKsFy7IOnDK9Ptm5ONaGbQURlOwtSsshv5kVjX0ASHEzY-gGnC7nm0TFdfsE1QGS5ODi1svvGqkkAIso82CtIqZXy86HV37RksM.FA8W057niClW6peRx5QSgUEB4bsdAMpeUSzv7feVgnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=pure+encapsulations+magnesium+glycinate&qid=1737151258&rdc=1&sprefix=pure+encap,aps,102&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1] ⇢  Fast Track Your Healing: Dizziness and Migraine Emergency Guide [https://mindwavewellness.kit.com/28508cf66b] — Connect with Adam: ⇢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedizzyhealthcoach/ _____ Connect with Dana: ⇢ Support Your Stress Hormone with Probiotics: Happy Juice [https://danalewis.com/supplements] ⇢ Instagram @msdanalewis [https://www.instagram.com/msdanalewis/] ⇢ YouTube @msdanalewis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3P5u0tMS9P04W4dc5zeCQ] ⇢ LinkedIn @msdanalewis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/] ⇢ Be an INSIDER Get on my e-mail List! [https://danalewis.ck.page/5d2e68daf2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/⇢ Website danalewis.com [https://danalewis.com/] ⇢ Find other episodes: Podcast Directory [https://danalewis.com/podcast] _____ Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

The 3 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About Health

EP56. In this episode of the Stop Faking Fine podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on the myths that might be holding you back from living your healthiest life. I’m joined by Nurse Kate Johnson, a critical care nurse and mom of (almost) four, who has seen the healthcare system from all angles—bedside, insurance, and government.  Kate shares her powerful journey from inside the system to becoming an advocate for informed choices and empowered health. We’re talking about the three biggest lies she learned as a nurse that shifted how she approaches wellness—not just for her patients but for herself and her growing family.  This conversation will challenge the way you think about your health, inspire you to take control of your habits, and remind you that it’s never too late to start making changes that truly matter.   You are worthy of feeling amazing. It’s time to make 2025 the year you reclaim your health and step into the best version of you. As mentioned in this episode: ⇢ Get Your Healthy Habits Journal [https://amzn.to/3W80TJO] and start tracking small daily wins and reclaim your health.   ⇢ Download the Free Nutrition Cheat Sheet [https://danalewis.com/cheatsheet] for easy, stress-free meal planning tips.   — In this Episode we Cover:  - Why so many of us believe chronic illness can’t be reversed and how lifestyle changes hold the power to rewrite your health story.   - The unsettling truth about FDA approvals and what you need to know to protect yourself.   - Why nutrition isn’t just important—it’s foundational to healing, energy, and even how you feel about yourself.   Connect with GUEST: ⇢ Instagram: @nursekatejohnson [https://www.instagram.com/nursekatejohnson/] ⇢ X:  @nursekatejohn [https://x.com/Nursekatejohn] _____ Connect with Dana: ⇢ Support Your Stress Hormone with Probiotics: Happy Juice [https://danalewis.com/supplements] ⇢ Instagram @msdanalewis [https://www.instagram.com/msdanalewis/] ⇢ YouTube @msdanalewis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3P5u0tMS9P04W4dc5zeCQ] ⇢ LinkedIn @msdanalewis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/] ⇢ Be an INSIDER Get on my e-mail List! [https://danalewis.ck.page/5d2e68daf2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/⇢ Website danalewis.com [https://danalewis.com/] ⇢ Find other episodes: Podcast Directory [https://danalewis.com/podcast] _____ Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.

Stress, Inflammation, and the Habits That Can Change Everything

EP55. This episode is personal, raw, and honest. I’m sharing my story—the moment my life was split into a “before” and an “after.” It was August 31, 2013, when I laid in a hospital bed next to my husband and heard him take his last breath. He was healthy by all accounts—on paper, in the gym, and by the way he lived his life. But stress was silently working against him, and I didn’t know how deeply it was working against me, too. I walked out of the hospital and straight into a life where I lived in nonstop fight-or-flight, trying to hold it all together for my boys while secretly dying inside. Maybe you’re there right now—juggling it all, overwhelmed, and wondering why your best efforts still leave you feeling less-than. In this episode, I’m unpacking the four pillars of health that will take you out of fight-or-flight and into living at your best. These pillars are the foundation for managing stress, lowering inflammation, and stepping into the healthiest, happiest version of yourself. If you’re ready for actionable tips and relatable stories that help you simplify health and start feeling better today, this episode is for you. As mentioned in this episode: ⇢ EP25 How We Stopped Grief From Destroying our Lives  [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-we-stopped-grief-from-destroying-our-home/id1625569341?i=1000657273227] ⇢ Download the Nutrition Cheat Sheet  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L8URl2i0fCvce0xTx4U1UlQPEXcVGepL/view?usp=sharing] ⇢ Download your Healthy Habits Journal [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eoHLnrEUlB5rVZtUwSP5frF2I2aCVJ6e/view?usp=sharing] ⇢ Get Your Paperback Healthy Habits Journal on Amazon [https://amzn.to/4gR894v] ⇢ Improve your Sleep with the Infrared Mask [https://tidd.ly/4ej6gfQ] Save 20% with: HOLIDOSE ⇢ Improve your Sleep with CBD Gummies [https://www.getsoul.com//discount/DANA?redirect=/products/out-of-office-gummies?variant=42096699179148]Save 30% with: DANA   — In this Episode we Cover:  * Why cortisol and inflammation are the culprits behind weight gain, fatigue, and brain fog. * How to ditch the “diet mentality” and use my simple hand-portion method for balanced meals. * Why movement doesn’t have to mean killing yourself at the gym and how to make it work for you. * The truth about hydration and how to DIY your electrolytes. * Sleep strategies that go beyond “just get more rest” to optimize your recovery and reset your cortisol rhythm._ _____ Connect with Dana: ⇢ Support Your Stress Hormone with Probiotics: Happy Juice [https://danalewis.com/supplements] ⇢ Instagram @msdanalewis [https://www.instagram.com/msdanalewis/] ⇢ YouTube @msdanalewis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3P5u0tMS9P04W4dc5zeCQ] ⇢ LinkedIn @msdanalewis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/] ⇢ Be an INSIDER Get on my e-mail List! [https://danalewis.ck.page/5d2e68daf2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdanalewis/⇢ Website danalewis.com [https://danalewis.com/] ⇢ Find other episodes: Podcast Directory [https://danalewis.com/podcast] _____ Copyright of Dana Lewis 2024.