What does body recomposition for women actually require—and do you really need daily cardio, restrictive diets, cycle-synced workouts or complicated fitness plans to lose body fat and build muscle?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria speak with Dr. Alisa DiFruscia, ND, CPT, a naturopathic doctor, certified personal trainer and founder of For Her Kind, about women's body composition, body recomposition, fat loss, muscle growth, resistance training, progressive overload, protein intake, carbohydrates, workout recovery, metabolism, reverse dieting, cycle syncing, creatine and fat-burning supplements. Dr. DiFruscia explains why her approach focuses on simplifying training and nutrition rather than asking women to spend most of their week in the gym. Her professional profile identifies her as the founder of For Her Kind and a naturopathic doctor and certified personal trainer.

What do expensive hormone tests, food-sensitivity panels, microbiome tests, restrictive weight-loss diets, organic produce rules and “cortisol belly” claims actually tell us—and which wellness trends may be making health more complicated than it needs to be?

In this Girls Gone Wellness duo episode, co-hosts Jeanette Titus and Victoria Gasparini return to their original wellness myth-busting format to examine several popular claims circulating on social media and in integrative health. The episode covers the DUTCH hormone test, gut microbiome stool testing, IgG food-sensitivity tests, food allergies and intolerances, sustainable weight loss, calorie deficits, intermittent fasting, Ozempic, organic food, pesticide residues, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists, cortisol, visceral fat and “cortisol belly.” Throughout the conversation, Jeanette and Victoria emphasize a recurring GGW principle: more complicated, expensive or personalized-looking health advice is not automatically better.

Why are you tired all the time even when you feel like you're doing everything right—and how do you know whether fatigue is caused by iron deficiency, insulin resistance, poor sleep, burnout, depression, perimenopause or something else?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria speak with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND, a naturopathic doctor whose clinical focus is fatigue and host of The Fatigue Fixer podcast. The conversation explores fatigue in women, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, insulin resistance, blood sugar, burnout, cortisol, adrenal fatigue, post-viral fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, perimenopause, menstrual-cycle fatigue, sleep, depression, nutrition, fasting, low-carbohydrate diets, exercise and supplements for fatigue. Dr. Vadeboncoeur's full name and ND designation were also confirmed from her professional website.

What is a normal menstrual cycle, how do you know if you are ovulating, and when do irregular, heavy or painful periods deserve further investigation?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria speak with Dr. Anne Hussain, ND, naturopathic doctor and author of The Period Literacy Handbook, about menstrual-cycle health, normal period length, ovulation, follicular and luteal phases, cervical mucus, basal body temperature (BBT), luteinizing hormone (LH) testing, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hypothalamic amenorrhea, endometriosis, heavy periods, spotting, painful periods, birth control pills and withdrawal bleeding. Dr. Hussain explains why understanding the menstrual cycle can help people recognize what is normal for their body—and when a change may warrant medical assessment.

What does “hormonal imbalance” actually mean, and do symptoms such as PMS, acne, unwanted hair growth, weight changes, fatigue or irregular periods mean your estrogen, progesterone, testosterone or cortisol need to be tested and “balanced”?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria speak with Dr. Britt Schamerhorn, ND, a naturopathic doctor focused on women's health and hormones, about hormonal imbalance, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), insulin resistance, estrogen dominance, cortisol, hormone testing, perimenopause, birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, nutrition, seed cycling, cycle syncing, supplements such as DIM and indole-3-carbinol (I3C), and common hormone-health misinformation. Rather than dismissing women's symptoms, Dr. Schamerhorn explains why identifying the specific symptom, diagnosis or underlying driver is often more useful than simply labelling everything a hormone imbalance.

What actually happens during perimenopause and menopause, and how do you separate evidence-based menopause care from the conflicting advice about hormone testing, estrogen, HRT, vaginal health and supplements online?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria speak with Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND, MSCP, a naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, about perimenopause symptoms, menopause diagnosis, hormone testing, DUTCH testing, estrogen, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT/HRT), genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), vaginal dryness, painful sex, low libido, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), vaginal estrogen, progesterone cream and non-hormonal menopause treatments. Dr. Dionisio explains why menopause care often requires more nuance than either “estrogen is dangerous” or “everyone needs hormones.”

What can pelvic floor dysfunction actually cause—and are constipation, urine leakage, urinary urgency, painful sex and difficulty relaxing the pelvic floor things you simply have to live with?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria speak with Keri Martin Vrbanac, pelvic health physiotherapist, about pelvic floor physiotherapy, constipation, urinary incontinence, urinary urgency and frequency, painful sex (dyspareunia), vaginismus, pelvic-floor muscle tension, diaphragmatic breathing, Kegels, stress and pelvic health. The conversation challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in pelvic health: pelvic floor physiotherapy is not only for pregnancy or postpartum recovery. Keri argues that anyone with a pelvis can benefit from understanding and caring for their pelvic floor.

When does trying to “eat healthy” cross the line into disordered eating or orthorexia, and how can you build a healthy relationship with food without becoming consumed by calories, macros, food rules or restrictive diets?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria speak with Kathryn Green, CNP, holistic nutritionist, about disordered eating, orthorexia, eating-disorder recovery, food freedom, intuitive eating, diet culture, restrictive diets, celiac disease, the low-FODMAP diet, gluten and dairy elimination, mindful eating and nutrition misinformation on social media. Kathryn shares how her own experiences with celiac disease and an eating disorder shaped the way she approaches nutrition and her belief that nutrition advice should consider a person's relationship with food—not only what is on their plate.

What actually raises your risk of cardiovascular disease—and how much do cholesterol, LDL, ApoB, blood pressure, sodium, saturated fat, exercise and statin medications matter for preventing a heart attack or stroke?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria are joined by Dr. Alex Verge, ND, a naturopathic doctor with more than two decades of clinical experience and a focus on cardiovascular health. The conversation explores cardiovascular disease prevention, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, elevated LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B (ApoB), HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood pressure (hypertension), statins, sodium intake, saturated fat, cardiovascular nutrition, exercise and common heart-health myths.

How can you optimize fertility before trying to conceive, and what actually matters when it comes to ovulation, PCOS, prenatal vitamins, egg quality, sperm health and lifestyle?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria are joined by Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND, a naturopathic doctor with a clinical focus in fertility and women's health, for an evidence-focused conversation about fertility optimization, preconception care, menstrual-cycle health, ovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, fibroids, birth control, age-related fertility, prenatal vitamins and male fertility. Dr. Caputi explains why fertility care can begin well before someone is actively trying to become pregnant and why reproductive health provides useful information about overall hormonal and metabolic health.

What should actually be on a healthy grocery list—and how can you eat well without overcomplicating nutrition, fearing individual ingredients or following every wellness trend online?

In this solo episode of Girls Gone Wellness, co-host and naturopathic medical student Victoria Gasparini walks through her personal grocery list while discussing healthy eating, whole foods, ultra-processed foods, protein, fibre, fruits and vegetables, weight management, chronic disease prevention and common nutrition myths. The goal is to make grocery shopping and meal planning feel simpler while explaining why certain foods are emphasized in a balanced diet.

What does evidence-based naturopathic medicine actually mean—and can naturopathic doctors use medications, lifestyle medicine and integrative care together without abandoning the principles of their profession?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria sit down with Dr. Jordan Robertson, ND, naturopathic doctor, educator and founder of the Confident Clinician, for a detailed conversation about evidence-based medicine, naturopathic medicine, integrative healthcare, standards of care, practitioner bias, the placebo effect and diagnostic delay. They explore how naturopathic medicine can evolve alongside scientific evidence while still offering the longer appointments, behaviour-change support and individualized care that attract many patients to the profession.

Can diet, supplements, gut health and skincare products actually affect acne and eczema—and how much of what we hear online about “clean” skincare, sunscreen and skin absorption is true?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria are joined by Dr. Brennan Dedecker, ND, a naturopathic doctor with a clinical focus in skin health, to break down common myths about acne, eczema, nutrition, the gut microbiome, supplements, skincare and sunscreen. The conversation explores why inflammatory skin conditions are rarely explained by one single “root cause” and why individualized care matters when assessing acne, eczema and other skin concerns.

Can perimenopause cause anxiety, depression and mood swings—and does every woman need hormone replacement therapy or antidepressants to manage them?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette Titus and Victoria Gasparini are joined by Dr. Laurie Alpert, ND, a naturopathic doctor with a clinical interest in mental health, sleep and hormonal transitions. Together, they explore how perimenopause and menopause can affect women's mental health, including anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep disturbances, hormonal fluctuations and changes in sexual health.

What causes acid reflux and heartburn — and is GERD always caused by too much stomach acid?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, naturopathic doctor Dr. Dominique Vanier, ND joins Victoria and Jeanette for a detailed discussion about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, acid reflux, regurgitation, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H. pylori, reflux hypersensitivity, functional heartburn, diet and natural treatment options.

What actually matters for sustainable weight loss — calories, blood sugar, protein, strength training, intermittent fasting, or medications like Ozempic?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, former naturopathic doctor Claire Lockridge joins Victoria and Jeanette for an in-depth conversation about weight loss, insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, protein intake, body composition, strength training, intermittent fasting, continuous glucose monitors, GLP-1 medications, berberine and metabolic health.

Are mammograms safe, does hormone replacement therapy increase breast cancer risk, and what can you actually do to lower your risk of breast cancer?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, naturopathic doctor and former radiation therapist Dr. Ashley Chauvin, ND joins Victoria and Jeanette for an evidence-based discussion about breast cancer screening, mammograms, breast cancer risk factors, BRCA genetic testing, hormone replacement therapy, alcohol, soy, breast density, breast implants, thermography and cancer prevention.

What is PCOS, how is it diagnosed, and what can you actually do to manage its symptoms?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, naturopathic doctor Dr. Samantha Van De Wal joins hosts Victoria and Jeanette for an in-depth conversation about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including PCOS symptoms, diagnosis, insulin resistance, nutrition, supplements, exercise and fertility.

Does chronic bloating mean too much gas—and is cutting out more food really the answer? Dr. Kim Bretz joins Victoria and Jeanette to unpack IBS, visceral hypersensitivity, abdomino-phrenic dyssynergia and the gut-brain connection. They challenge common claims about SIBO, “leaky gut,” food-sensitivity tests, probiotics and GI-MAPs —and explain why restrictive diets may not be the solution you need.