Wait. What Now is the podcast that dives into health, wellness, and all the unpredictable, messy, and often hilarious stuff that happens in between. Hosted by KiKi, Grace and Michelle, each episode unpacks real-life wellness journeys, debunks health myths, and explores what it actually means to feel good—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From gut health to burnout, mindfulness to midnight snacks, we ask the questions you didn’t know you needed answers to. It’s honest, it’s human, and it’s probably not what you were expecting.
So… wait. What now? Tune in and find out
Going back to school means getting back into a routine—but is that actually a good thing for our health? Kiki, Grace and Michelle break down the surprising ways structure can influence everything from eating and sleep to physical activity and stress. Plus, they share simple habits that can make the school year feel a little healthier and a lot more manageable.
1 Sept 2026
Women’s Sports Are Booming. So Why Don’t Women Always Feel Safe?
Women’s sports are bigger than ever—but are women actually safer? Kiki, Grace, and Michelle explore the rise of women’s sports, from fans in the stands and athletes in the spotlight to what happens to women at home during major sporting events. It’s a conversation about progress, safety, and what needs to change next.
1 Aug 2026
Is This the Closest We've Ever Been to a Type 1 Diabetes Breakthrough?
”After seeing Katie Beth Hand’s incredible story, Kiki—who has lived with Type 1 diabetes since age seven—wanted to know whether this clinical trial could change the future of diabetes care. In this episode, she joins Michelle and Grace to explore the Eledon clinical trial, how islet cell transplantation works, and why the experimental drug tegoprubart is generating excitement among researchers.
Together, they explain what ””insulin independence”” means, how this approach differs from traditional transplant methods, and why this isn’t considered a cure—at least not yet. It’s an honest conversation about hope, scientific progress, and what these early results could mean for people living with Type 1 diabetes and their families.”
1 Jun 2026
Bonus Episode: Would You Rather...Life Edition
This month, we’re doing something a little different. In this “Life Edition” episode, we put the health headlines and research studies to the side and dive headfirst into a series of “Would You Rather?” questions that somehow spiral into conversations about technology, health, friendship, trauma, survival, and what it actually means to be human right now.
Would you want a live health score floating above your head at all times? Would you disconnect from technology completely or fully merge with AI? Is it better to know hard truths collectively, or live peacefully without carrying the weight of shared trauma?
As always, the conversation goes way beyond the question itself. We talk about how modern life continues to pull us further away from our natural instincts, the pressure of constantly optimizing ourselves, and how technology can both connect us and completely overwhelm us.
It’s thoughtful, existential, funny in parts, mildly concerning in others - basically a very “Wait. What now?” kind of episode.
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1 May 2026
Move Your Mood: The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of Wait. What Now? dives into the powerful connection between movement and mental well-being. We’re getting real about how exercise makes us feel—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. From boosting your mood to reducing stress and anxiety, we explore why getting your body moving can be one of the most accessible tools for better mental health.We also break down what actually counts as “enough” exercise, the recommended weekly guidelines, and how to make movement feel less like a chore and more like self-care. Whether you’re a gym regular or just trying to get off the couch, this conversation is all about meeting yourself where you are and finding what works for you.
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10 Apr 2026
Engineered Attention: Social Media, Kids, and the Fallout
Meta recently faced legal consequences tied to children’s safety—but that’s just the starting point. In this episode, we break down how social media is engineered to hook users, why that matters, and what it’s doing to developing minds. This is a deeper look at the mechanics, the incentives, and the real-world impact of the platforms we use every day.
Source links: https://nmdoj.gov/press-release/new-mexico-department-of-justice-wins-landmark-verdict-against-meta/
https://chicagocounseling.org/2025/01/mental-health-and-social-media-how-to-protect-your-well-being/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-025-08893-7
https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2024-3027.pdf
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1 Mar 2026
Collective Trauma: War, Fear & the Conditions of Health
We explore how war, displacement, and immigration enforcement create collective trauma that shapes communities and becomes embedded in the Social Determinants of Health — influencing stability, opportunity, and long-term wellbeing.
1 Feb 2026
Understanding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the comeback of the food pyramid
Dietary guidelines are updated every five years — but its purpose goes beyond nutrition. In this episode of Wait. What now?, we break down where the food pyramid came from, how economic accessibility shaped it, and how it’s evolved over time. We talk through what the latest guidance says, and what it actually means for everyday eating and health decisions.
15 Jan 2026
The Trends We Didn’t See Coming (But Can’t Ignore)
In this episode of Wait. What Now?, we break down three major trends shaping health conversations right now. We talk about GLP-1 medications and how they’ve influenced everything from food formulation to advertising, including the sudden rise of protein in processed foods. We dive into the shocking 2025 microplastics news—especially findings of plastic in the brain—and how it sparked changes in everyday habits. And we close with a practical conversation about AI in healthcare: what it’s helpful for, what it’s not, and why doctors should still be your go-to for health advice.
1 Jan 2026
Numbers, Not Labels: A Smarter Way to Know Your Health
In this episode of Wait. What Now?, we talk about what it really means to know your numbers—focusing on A1C, blood pressure, and weight—and why these metrics should be used as guidance, not rules. We break down why numbers are helpful tools, but not definitive answers, and why any health-related decisions should always be discussed with your doctor before making changes.We explore how some health targets are still useful, while others may be outdated or not appropriate for everyone. The conversation also dives into situations where numbers require more nuance—like A1C goals during pregnancy, what low blood pressure can look like in real life, and why BMI can be especially tricky as a standalone measure of health.Ultimately, this episode reframes health numbers as starting points for better conversations—not labels, not failures, and not one-size-fits-all benchmarks.Sources: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.031095https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1511939 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29490333/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40077610/Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com and follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod.
15 Dec 2025
Resolutions, Reality & the Reset Button
A candid conversation on what makes resolutions stick. The trio digs into SMART goals, the role of self-compassion, and how small, flexible steps can lead to big change—whether your goal is about health, stress relief, confidence, or simply feeling good in your own skin.
1 Dec 2025
The Friends Who Keep Us Alive
”This week, Christina, Michelle, and Grace explore how friendship shapes our health, identity, and the way we age. From childhood bonds to the different circles that emerge through work, motherhood, loss, and new chapters — they unpack why women are wired to connect and how strong relationships literally support well-being.
They dig into the science behind social connection, share personal stories of friendship that carried them through hard times, and reflect on how aging doesn’t have to feel isolating when you do it alongside people who know your history.
Because in every season of life, one truth stays the same: sometimes, friendship is the thing that keeps us alive.
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and follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod.”
15 Nov 2025
Too Much Info: When Health Gets a Little…Extra
We live in a world where our watches track our every heartbeat, our feeds tell us how to eat, and our search bars think they’re our doctors. This episode takes a lighthearted look at the intersection of health, tech, and trending advice — from AI diagnosis and influencer health hacks to the rise of menopause talk and wellness overload. We’ll explore what it means to have too much health info at our fingertips and how to turn all that data into something that actually helps you feel well.
1 Nov 2025
From tasting pee to closed loop systems, a conversation about Diabetes
Grace, Michelle and Kiki take you through a journey of diabetes history, personal experience and technological advancements
In this episode, the three hosts take the listener through key historical moments in diabetes history, hitting on milestones and brake throughs in treatment, highlighting events and figures along the way, while adding elements of personal experience and insights to engage the listener.
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