The Better With Age Podcast

About The Better With Age Podcast

The purpose of this podcast is to share information about how adults can age in a healthy and vibrant way. Far too many people are diagnosed with preventable conditions like osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease and then given medications as the only solution to manage the disease. What if there was more to the story? What if simple lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, breathwork, and social connection could help not only manage, but reverse some of these diseases of ageing. What if instead of becoming worse with age, we could become Better With Age?

Publisher

Better With Age Program

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jun 2024

Latest episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Why Your Labs Look “Normal” But You Still Feel Terrible | with Christa Biegler

   ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online Educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. What does it mean when your labs come back “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or just not like yourself? In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, LeaWetzell sits down with nutritionist Christa Biegler to unpack one of the most frustrating experiences in health care: being told everything looks fine when you clearly do not feel fine. Christa shares her personal health journey, how it shaped her clinical approach, and why patients often need deeper context, better questions, and more strategic testing to uncover what is really going on. Together, they discuss practical and accessible labs thatmay offer more insight into fatigue, low energy, subclinical thyroid issues, nutrient depletion, and hidden imbalances. They also cover the difference between “normal” and “optimal,” why context matters with supplements, and howtools like B12, vitamin D, iron panels, thyroid testing, omega-3 testing, DHEA, and hair tissue mineral analysis can help guide more personalized care. In this episode, we cover: If you have ever felt dismissed, frustrated, or stuckbecause your labs looked fine but your body says otherwise, this conversation is for you. Connect with Christa: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ (https://www.christabiegler.com/) Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast: The Less Stressed Life with Christa Biegler, RD Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Christa Biegler's Journey into Functional Nutrition 02:43 The Personal Health Crisis That Changed Everything 07:28 Helping Others Heal After Healing Herself 09:12 Why "Normal" Labs Don't Always Mean You'reHealthy 12:17 What to Do When Your Labs Come Back Normal but YouFeel Terrible 14:24 Two Essential Questions Before Ordering Any Lab Test 19:34 Vitamin B12: One of the Most Overlooked Causes ofFatigue 23:22 Why Digestive Health Matters More Than B12 Supplements Alone 25:46 Vitamin D: More Than Just a Vitamin 31:53 Understanding Supplement Quality & Third-PartyTesting 34:14 Vitamin D Testing, Dosing & Why K2 Matters 44:24 The Powerful Benefits of Vitamin K2 48:46 Five Affordable Lab Tests Worth Asking Your DoctorAbout 50:00 Omega-3 Index: An Overlooked Marker of Inflammation 52:00 Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis: Looking Beyond BloodWork 55:46 Final Takeaways: You Always Have Options 56:53 Where to Learn More from Christa Biegler 59:17 Closing #BetterWithAgeProgram #BetterWithAgePodcast #ChristaBiegler #LabTesting #Fatigue #ThyroidHealth #VitaminD #B12Deficiency #IntegrativeHealth #Women’sHealth

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Your Gut Controls More Than You Think: The Hidden Microbiome Connection to Brain Health, Hormones & Aging | Martha Carlin

   ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online Educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. What if your gut is influencing nearly every aspect of your health—from your hormonesand mood to your brain, metabolism, immune system, and even your risk for chronic disease? In this fascinating episode of the Better With Age Podcast, Lea sits down with microbiome researcher Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest, whose journey into microbiome science began after her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson'sdisease at just 44 years old. That diagnosis launched Martha on a decades-long mission that led her to co-found the BioCollective, build one of the world's largest microbiome research collections, and develop probiotic formulations designed around how bacteriafunction as communities—not individual strains. Together, Lea and Martha explore: • Why the microbiome acts like your body's internal pharmacy • The gut-brain connection and how bacteria produce serotonin, dopamine, GABA and other neurotransmitters • The surprising relationship between the microbiome and women's hormones during midlife • Why constipation is more than just an inconvenience—and how it impacts inflammation and detoxification • What GLP-1 medications mean for gut health and why supporting bowel regularity matters • How glyphosate, antibiotics, environmental toxins and processed foods disrupt our gut ecosystem • The power of fermented foods, fiber and polyphenols for restoring microbial diversity • How emotional trauma, chronic stress and unresolved grief can influence chronic disease through the gut-brain axis If you've ever wondered why healing often requires looking beyond symptoms, this episode offers an entirely new perspective on what it truly means to age well. Connect with Martha Carlin Founder & CEO, BiotiQuest 🌐 Website: https://biotiquest.com (https://biotiquest.com) 📰 Substack – Martha's Quest: https://marthasquest.substack.com/ (https://marthasquest.substack.com/) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biotiquest (https://www.instagram.com/biotiquest) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiotiQuest Facebook: BiotiQuest Episode Chapters 00:00Martha's personal journey into microbiome research after her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis 03:30Building the BioCollective and collecting thousands of microbiome samples 05:40 Theprobiotic breakthrough that dramatically improved her husband's mobility 08:00Stress, endurance exercise and the hidden connection to inflammation 15:30 What the microbiome actually does for your body 17:15 The microbiome, hormones and healthy aging for women 20:00 Constipation, GLP-1 medications and detoxification 23:20 Sugar Shift and restoring bowel health 28:15 Glyphosate, environmental toxins and your gut microbiome 37:00 Gut-brain communication: serotonin, dopamine and mental health 40:20 Why bacteria function like healthy communities 42:10 Fiber, polyphenols and fermented foods 46:00 Fire cider, sauerkraut and practical gut health habits 49:00 Emotional trauma, stress and chronic disease 53:15 Martha's book, Substack and where to learn more #BetterWithAgePodcast#BetterWithAgeProgram #Microbiome #GutHealth #HealthyAging #Women'sHealth#Hormones #Parkinsons #FunctionalMedicine #Longevity #GutBrainAxis #Nutrition#Wellness #LeaWetzell #MarthaCarlin

3. 

   23 Jun 2026

   The 7 Types of Rest: Why Sleep Alone Isn’t Enough

   ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribeon Apple Podcasts. Better With Age Program We empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁 Website: betterwithage.online In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, GalenWetzell, DPT sits down with Dr. Tara Doyle to explore the powerful concept of the 7 Types of rest — and why true restoration goes far beyond sleep. Together, they discuss how chronic stimulation, socialmedia, stress, over-scheduling, and constant “doing” are impacting our brains, relationships, focus, and overall health. Dr. Doyle shares how different forms of rest — including emotional, sensory, creative, social, spiritual, and mentalrest — can support healing, resilience, brain function, and healthy aging. This conversation dives into: • The difference between sleep and true rest• Why boredom and daydreaming matter for brain health• How phones and constant stimulation affect focus and attention• The brain’s “default mode network” and creativity• Rest strategies for chronic illness, burnout, and stress• The connection between rest, healing, and healthy aging• Why perfectionism may actually hurt your health journey• Small sustainable habits that create lasting change If you constantly feel “on,” overwhelmed, mentallyexhausted, or disconnected from yourself, this episode offers a refreshing and practical perspective on slowing down and creating space to heal. Chapter Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Why Rest Matters 01:12 – The Difference Between Sleep and Rest 03:05 – The 7 Types of Rest Explained 05:42 – Sensory Overload & Constant Stimulation 07:10 – How Phones & Social Media Affect the Brain 09:08 – The Default Mode Network & Why Boredom Matters 12:02 – Rest vs. Meditation: What’s the Difference? 14:03 – Deep Work, Focus & Mental Energy 17:08 – Why Your Brain Needs Space to Reset 19:15 – Sleep Problems vs. Rest Deficiency 21:32 – How Dr. Doyle Evaluates Rest with Patients 24:05 – Chronic Illness, Burnout & Healing Through Rest 26:42 – Signs You May Be Deficient in Certain Types of Rest 28:18 – Practical Ways to Improve Creative & Emotional Rest 30:05 – Spiritual Rest Beyond Religion 32:18 – Nature, Community & Connection 34:12 – Rest, Longevity & Lifestyle Medicine 37:02 – Why Perfectionism Can Hurt Your Health 39:10 – Small Habits That Create Big Change 41:35 – The Navy SEAL “Chunking” Strategy for Health Goals 44:05 – Self-Criticism, Motivation & Sustainable Change 46:20 – How Our Stories Impact Healing 49:18 – Helping Patients Create Their Own “Aha” Moments 52:00 – Finding the Right Healthcare Partnership 54:10 – Final Takeaways: Rest Is More Than Sleep 55:32 – Where to Find Dr. Doyle & Closing Thoughts #BetterWithAgeProgram #Rest #BurnoutRecovery #HealthyAging #BrainHealth #StressManagement #FunctionalMedicine #MindBodyHealth #WomenHealth#Longevity

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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