Health Made Simple Show Podcast

About Health Made Simple Show Podcast

Welcome to the Now + Then Podcast with Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis, where we cut through the noise to find what's timeless, what's trending, and what actually works. Longtime listener? You're in the right place. The Health Made Simple Show is now the Now + Then Podcast, same mission of making health simple, now with two clinical perspectives instead of one. Health advice changes every week. Headlines contradict each other. Influencers push the next magic fix. We bring something different: real clinical experience, a root cause approach, and a healthy dose of common sense. Dr. Bart Precourt is a Doctor of Chiropractic and certified acupuncturist who has been helping people get to the root of their health issues since 1997. Callie Michaelis, MS, RD, LDN, is a functional nutritionist and personal trainer who helps clients tackle blood sugar, hormone, and gut issues with guidance that actually fits real life. Together at Balance Health Studio on 30A, they see every day what works in the real world, not just what works on paper. Each week on the Health Hub, they break down the latest trends, biohacks, and headlines, then hold them up against the timeless fundamentals that never go out of style. Your choices right now shape your health later. That's the now and the then. No magic lotions, potions, or pills. Just honest conversations about real food, real movement, and real health. New episodes every week.

Publisher

Dr. Bart Precourt

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2021

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

300 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Is Your Sleep Problem Being Treated Wrong? Insomnia, Placebo, Processed Foods & Gut Health | Now + Then Podcast

   What if your sleep problem is being treated the wrong way? In Episode 300 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis examine why insomnia may require more than a sleeping pill and how stress, nervous-system regulation, caffeine, alcohol, blood sugar, and daily habits may affect your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. They also explore what a swallowable camera reveals about whole foods versus ultra-processed foods inside the digestive system, why counting calories does not tell the complete health story, and how food quality influences digestion, metabolism, and long-term health. WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR? ●Anyone struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep ●People relying on sleep aids without addressing the possible root cause ●Anyone confused about calories, food quality, and weight loss ●People concerned about ultra-processed foods and digestive health ●Anyone interested in social wellness, mindset, and the mind-body connection TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 300 03:35 – Is Insomnia Being Treated the Wrong Way? 05:16 – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Sleeping Pills 07:03 – Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep or Waking Up Tired? 09:56 – Magnesium, Stress and the Nervous System 13:30 – Practical Habits That May Improve Your Sleep 19:22 – What a Swallowable Camera Reveals About Processed Food 29:59 – Does Calories In, Calories Out Tell the Whole Story? 44:17 – Why Run Clubs Are Becoming the New Nightclubs 54:29 – Can Your Mindset Change How Your Body Responds? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ●Why identifying your specific sleep problem matters before choosing a solution ●How stress, caffeine, alcohol, blood sugar, magnesium, and routines may affect sleep ●What happens when whole and ultra-processed foods move through the digestive system ●Why equal calorie counts do not necessarily produce equal health outcomes ●How community, expectations, and mindset may influence your health behaviors Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication, begin supplements, or change your treatment plan without speaking with the appropriate healthcare provider. FOLLOW US Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/ Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt WANT TO GO FURTHER? Schedule a health consultation with Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851 #Insomnia #SleepHealth #ProcessedFoods #GutHealth #WeightLoss #CalorieCounting #MetabolicHealth #MindBodyConnection #HealthyHabits #NowAndThenPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Is Marijuana Aging Your Brain? BPC-157, Toxic Cleaners & Blood Sugar Myths | Now + Then Podcast

   Marijuana is legal in more places and more potent than ever. But what could frequent THC use be doing to a young, developing brain? In Episode 299 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis examine emerging research into marijuana, brain circulation, memory, motivation, and mental health, particularly among adolescents and adults under 25. They also investigate the viral claims surrounding BPC-157, also called "Wolverine in a vial," and discuss its potential applications, limited human evidence, sourcing concerns, and why peptide therapy should be personalized and professionally supervised. The conversation then turns to testimony shared during a Senate roundtable about COVID hospital protocols, patient advocacy, medical trust, and the lessons healthcare must carry forward. They also discuss whether fear surrounding artificial intelligence resembles earlier fear-driven narratives, how coffee may influence mood through the gut-brain connection, what scented cleaning products could release into indoor air, and why healthy blood sugar should be flexible—not necessarily perfectly flat. WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR? ●Parents concerned about marijuana use and the developing brain ●Anyone curious about BPC-157, peptides, and recovery claims ●People interested in patient advocacy and lessons from COVID-era healthcare ●Coffee drinkers curious about gut health, mood, and mental wellness ●Anyone using a continuous glucose monitor or reducing toxins at home TIMESTAMPS 00:09 – Welcome to Episode 299 02:21 – What Is Marijuana Doing to the Young Brain? 05:26 – THC, Memory, Blood Flow and Brain Development 13:20 – Is BPC-157 a Breakthrough or Biohacking Hype? 21:49 – The COVID Hospital Protocols Senate Roundtable 28:54 – Medical Trust, Personalization and Patient Advocacy 32:36 – Is Fear Around Artificial Intelligence Being Overhyped? 37:27 – Coffee, Mood and the Gut-Brain Connection 42:29 – Are Scented Cleaning Products Affecting Your Lungs? 47:53 – Should Healthy Blood Sugar Stay Perfectly Flat? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ●Why frequent, high-potency marijuana use may deserve greater caution in younger people ●How THC may affect memory, motivation, mood, and brain development ●What BPC-157 is and why sourcing, dosage, and supervision matter ●Why patients need the freedom to ask questions and seek personalized care ●How coffee may interact with mood through the gut microbiome ●Why scented household products may affect indoor air quality ●What blood sugar variability and metabolic flexibility actually mean Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Research discussed may be preliminary, observational, disputed, or incomplete. BPC-157 is not approved by the FDA for human therapeutic use. Do not purchase injectable products from unverified sources or change medications, supplements, or treatments without consulting an appropriate licensed provider. FOLLOW US Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/ Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt WANT TO GO FURTHER? Schedule a whole-person health consultation with Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851 #MarijuanaEffects #BrainHealth #BPC157 #PeptideTherapy #PatientAdvocacy #GutBrainConnection #ToxicCleaningProducts #BloodSugar #MetabolicHealth #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   What If "Normal" Is the Problem? Menopause, Thyroid, Brain Fog & Immune Health Explained | Now + Then Podcast

   What if some of the health advice women receive after menopause is based on an outdated belief? In this Episode of Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis challenge the idea that a woman's body stops responding to exercise after menopause. They discuss how aerobic exercise may support cardiovascular health, cholesterol, mood, and endurance and why the best fitness plan should combine strength, mobility, and stamina. They also explore emerging research into lead stored in the bones and its association with dementia risk, why a "normal" thyroid result may not reveal the complete picture, and what brain-imaging research may help explain about long COVID fatigue and brain fog. Finally, they unpack why cold and flu season may also be "sugar, stress, and alcohol season" and what you can do to support your immune system before symptoms begin. WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR? ●Women navigating perimenopause or menopause ●Anyone experiencing fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, or cold intolerance ●People concerned about thyroid health, Hashimoto's, or incomplete testing ●Anyone experiencing ongoing symptoms after COVID or another viral infection ●People who want to strengthen their immune foundations before cold and flu season TIMESTAMPS 00:09 – Welcome to Health Hub Episode 10 02:46 – Does Exercise Still Work After Menopause? 05:17 – Strength, Mobility and Endurance After Menopause 09:56 – Could Lead Be Stored in Your Bones? 16:53 – The Thyroid Problem Women May Be Missing 22:43 – Thyroid Disease vs. Thyroid Autoimmunity 28:02 – Is Long COVID Brain Fog More Than Stress? 35:46 – Cold and Flu Season—or Sugar and Stress Season? 41:39 – What to Do When You Feel Symptoms Starting 47:30 – Final Takeaways and Personalized Health Support WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ●Why women can still respond powerfully to exercise after menopause ●How to balance aerobic exercise, strength training, and mobility ●Why environmental exposures from decades ago may still matter ●Why TSH alone may not provide the complete thyroid picture ●How thyroid disease differs from thyroid autoimmunity ●What emerging research suggests about long COVID and brain fog ●How sugar, stress, alcohol, sleep, and nutrition may affect immune resilience Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Research discussed may be preliminary or observational and does not prove direct causation. Seek medical care for severe, persistent, or worsening symptoms. Do not stop medication or change your exercise, supplement, or treatment plan without consulting an appropriate licensed provider. FOLLOW US Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/ Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt WANT TO GO FURTHER? Schedule a whole-person health consultation with Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851 #MenopauseHealth #ThyroidHealth #LongCOVID #BrainFog #DementiaPrevention #ImmuneHealth #WomensHealth #HealthyAging #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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