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• 33. What Nobody Tells You About Pregnancy

  In this episode, Sam sits down with athlete, creator, podcaster, and activist Taylor Rae Roman, who recently went viral on TikTok for her series "What No One Tells You About Pregnancy." They discuss preconception health, TTC (trying to conceive), pregnancy, unmedicated birth, postpartum, and more, all while it's still fresh. Like...8 weeks fresh. Listen to this episode if you want children someday, if you're TTC/pregnant and have no idea where to begin, or if you're interested in a positive birth story mixed in with lots of laughs (and even some happy tears). Key moments: 00:00:47 Guest intro 00:02:49 How this episode came about 00:08:14 How Taylor knew she wanted a child 00:10:50 The only thing people hate more than a woman who doesn’t want kids is a woman who only wants one 00:14:31 Where does one even start with researching pregnancy topics? 00:16:15 Preconception health and TTC (trying to conceive) 00:21:55 Preconception health for men 00:28:34 What is the first thing you do when you find out you’re pregnant??? 00:33:58 What inspired “what no one tells you about pregnancy?” 00:38:26 What no one tells you about pregnancy (we cried during this lol) 00:41:33 Labor interventions to be aware of (and informed consent) 00:44:09 After-birth contractions 00:45:59 Unmedicated birth 00:47:31 The cascade of interventions (during labor and delivery) 00:48:27 Making a birth plan ahead of labor and delivery 00:51:33 What it’s actually like to give birth 00:57:34 Navigating your body changing throughout pregnancy and postpartum 01:00:45 Rapid fire Q+A 01:00:59 Best investment during pregnancy 01:01:20 Worst investment during pregnancy 01:02:20 Biggest pregnancy craving 01:02:41 Biggest food turnoff 01:02:59 Most unhinged thing someone said to you while pregnant 01:04:26 Best way to support your pregnant friend 01:05:07 What is something people do that makes your life harder 01:06:44 Best (and worst) pregnancy advice you got 01:07:40 The best thing your partner did for you during pregnancy/labor/delivery/postpartum Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 32. Sober Curious AMA

  Today's episode is a follow-up to Sam's original sober curious episode, where she talks about why and how she stopped drinking alcohol (definitely listen to that one first—it's episode #4 for anyone who wants to go back and listen!). In this episode, Sam takes the most frequently asked audience questions, and answers them in a long, rambly fashion. On brand. Listen to this episode if you want to hear about how Sam's sober journey is going one year in, or if you're interested in taking some time off from alcohol and want to know more about the experience before making the call. Key moments: 00:00:37 Recap of my sober curious journey and how we got here 00:05:37 Do your friends and/or family ever pressure you to drink with them? 00:11:04 How do you overcome the pressure to drink when you’re out with friends? 00:12:54 How do you navigate splitting the bill when you’re the only one not drinking? 00:15:43 How do you fight the FOMO? 00:19:29 Do you smoke weed or do any other recreational drugs? 00:21:14 How did your routine change when you stopped drinking? 00:23:48 Do you really feel better health-wise without alcohol, or do people just say that? 00:28:45 Did you just quit cold turkey? 00:30:09 Tips for dating sober? 00:37:39 Do you ever miss drinking? 00:39:19 Thoughts on mocktails? 00:40:12 Do you think quitting alcohol has made your skin better? 00:40:37 Has quitting alcohol impacted your weight? 00:42:25 Do you have any new vices since quitting alcohol? 00:46:11 Has cutting out alcohol helped your anxiety? 00:49:03 How do you handle judgment about your decision not to drink? 00:51:16 How to overcome social anxiety without alcohol 00:55:49 How to navigate being sober curious when my partner still drinks? 00:58:46 My friends stopped inviting me out…how to deal? 01:01:22 Do people expect you to act like your old drunk self? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 31. Dr. Michael Bassiri-Tehrani: The Truth About Botox and Filler

  In this episode, Sam sits down with double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Bassiri-Tehrani (better known online as Dr. MBT) for a deep dive on Botox and filler. What are they made of? What are the immediate health risks? Long-term implications? Listen to this episode if you're a health-conscious girly who still wants to get a little touch of tox here and there—or if you're undecided about whether to start your journey. Key moments: 00:00:34 Guest introduction 00:03:30 What is Botox made of? 00:03:53 What is a toxin? Are toxins inherently bad? 00:05:24 Back to Botox ingredients 00:06:39 Medical applications of Botox 00:09:00 The risk of botulism? 00:11:12 Does Botox become less effective over time? (Do we build a tolerance?) 00:14:24 A great explanation for how Botox actually smooths wrinkles 00:15:23 Preventative Botox 00:19:05 The importance of choosing a good practitioner 00:21:26 How far apart you should space out Botox injections 00:24:13 Is it bad to weaken our facial muscles with Botox over time? 00:24:33 Eyebrow heaviness/droopiness 00:27:06 How to do a “brow lift” with Botox 00:28:16 Red flags and green flags when looking for an injector 00:33:02 Filler!!! 00:34:25 What is filler made of? 00:38:18 How filler can damage your lymphatic system 00:40:26 How filler can damage your blood vessels 00:42:49 Are there any other ingredients in filler? 00:43:30 Can you add filler on top of filler if you want more, or do you have to wait til what you already have is fully dissolved first? 00:48:02 Filler migration…and does filler truly never go away? 00:52:44 Dissolving filler 00:57:03 Rapid fire audience questions!!! 00:57:10 Lip flip vs. lip filler 00:57:48 Facial threads 00:59:02 Why shouldn’t you get Botox or filler while pregnant? 00:59:32 How do Botox and filler affect people with autoimmune conditions? 01:00:17 What would Dr. Bassiri NEVER do? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 30. 28 Things I Wish I Knew Before the Age of 28

  In this episode, Sam turns 28 (!!!) and reflects on some life lessons she's learned over the years that she really would have loved to hear from a big sister growing up. She hits on everything from friendships to career to family to love to health to money and beyond, and some are silly, but others are serious. Like, read a book. Stop comparing yourself. Dump him. You get the point. Listen to this episode if you could use a big sister right about now. Key moments: 00:00 Lots of rambly/chatty intro today lol 08:07 28 lessons I’ve learned by age 28 09:07 Lesson #1 11:04 Lesson #2 13:26 Lesson #3 15:06 Lesson #4 16:57 Lesson #5 18:52 Lesson #6 23:09 Lesson #7 24:49 Lesson #8 25:58 Lesson #9 28:14 Lesson #10 29:30 Lesson #11 31:24 Lesson #12 34:17 Lesson #13 36:45 Lesson #14 36:14 Lesson #15 37:46 Lesson #16 38:32 Lesson #17 39:46 Lesson #18 40:57 Lesson #19 42:03 Lesson #20 42:26 Lesson #21 43:51 Lesson #22 46:05 Lesson #23 48:07 Lesson #24 50:27 Lesson #25 51:54 Lesson #26 53:17 Lesson #27 55:04 Lesson #28 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 29. Dr. Jessica Shepherd: Hormones, Fertility, Longevity, and Optimizing Your Health at Every Stage of Life

  In this episode, Sam meets with Dr. Jessica Shepherd, an OBGYN who has made it her life's work to support women's health and hormones as they age. She explains the importance of your pelvic floor (not just during pregnancy), how muscle mass improves your longevity, what we need to know before getting pregnant, and how to navigate postpartum and menopause. Her mantra is "don't just add years to your life—add life to your years." And today, she's teaching us how. Listen to this episode if you are interested in taking care of your hormones, if you're trying to conceive, if you're struggling postpartum, if you're experiencing menopause, or if you want to be informed BEFORE you hit these stages of life! Key moments: 00:00:35 Guest intro 00:04:48 The gender gap in health information 00:08:21 The best resources for women to seek out health information 00:12:26 What your pelvic floor IS and DOES (hint: it’s not just important for pregnancy) 00:16:25 How to actually strengthen your pelvic floor (more than just kegels) 00:18:18 How does increasing muscle mass make you live longer? 00:21:08 Does it get harder to build muscle mass as you age? 00:23:08 How your lifestyle impacts your hormones 00:25:41 Is cycle syncing real? Does it actually make an impact? 00:28:56 What should we be doing to support our hormones in every stage of life? 00:32:40 How to offset the decline in your hormones as you age 00:34:38 What we should be doing NOW if we want to have children LATER 00:40:42 What people DON’T know about trying to conceive 00:42:49 How your male partner’s health affects pregnancy success 00:46:48 How to support your body and your hormones during pregnancy 00:49:07 What does postpartum actually look like? 00:53:53 A mantra for moms struggling postpartum 00:55:30 What is perimenopause and what does it do to your hormones? 00:57:52 Menopause: what it is and how to survive it 01:01:03 The biggest misconceptions about these transitional phases in a woman’s life 01:02:10 What we’re getting wrong about women’s health Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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