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Body Freedom with Michele Scarlet

Body Freedom with Michele Scarlet

Michele Scarlet 61 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

Body Freedom with Michele Scarlet is a health podcast hosted by functional medicine practitioner Michele Scarlet. It focuses on women's health after 40, covering hormones, metabolism, stress, detoxification, weight loss, and longevity. Scarlet challenges the idea that symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain are just part of aging. New episodes are released weekly.

Episodes

Do Mammograms Save Lives? Former Breast Surgeon Dr. Jenn Simmons
Do Mammograms Save Lives? Former Breast Surgeon Dr. Jenn Simmons Oct 9, 2026 3443 Do mammograms actually save lives? And are some women being treated for breast cancers that would never have harmed them? After 17 years as a breast surgeon and surgical oncologist, Dr. Jenn Simmons began questioning everything she had been taught about breast cancer screening. In this provocative episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, Michele Scarlet and Dr. Simmons discuss why she changed her posi
Body Image After 40: How 2000s Diet Culture Still Affects Women
Body Image After 40: How 2000s Diet Culture Still Affects Women Oct 2, 2026 1583 What did growing up in early-2000s diet culture teach us about weight, food, exercise, and our bodies? And how much of it are we still carrying with us after 40? In this deeply personal episode of Body Freedom, Michele Scarlet looks back at more than 25 years of body image, weight loss, food rules, exercise, and the pressure to be thin. It starts in 1999, with one of the first comments Michele rem
GLP-1s & Peptides for Women: What Actually Works for Weight Loss, Metabolism & Muscle
GLP-1s & Peptides for Women: What Actually Works for Weight Loss, Metabolism & Muscle Sep 24, 2026 2122 What if the answer to weight loss after 40 isn’t simply eating less and exercising more? In this powerful conversation, Michele Scarlet sits down with peptide and wellness coach Stephanie Gambetta to explore GLP-1s, peptides, metabolism, muscle building, nutrition, insulin resistance, and the foundational habits that can change how women approach their health. Stephanie shares her personal journey
Has Wellness Gone Too Far? When Health Optimization Becomes Obsession
Has Wellness Gone Too Far? When Health Optimization Becomes Obsession Sep 17, 2026 3153 What if trying to become healthier is actually making your life smaller? In this powerful conversation, Michele Scarlet and Sarah Ball take an honest look at the modern wellness industry and ask whether the constant pursuit of better health can sometimes turn into obsession, fear, perfectionism, and consumerism. From avoiding seed oils and tracking glucose to worrying about cortisol, filtering wat
HRT Weight Gain: Why It May Not Be Your Hormone Therapy
HRT Weight Gain: Why It May Not Be Your Hormone Therapy Sep 10, 2026 1014 What if the weight gain you noticed after starting HRT isn’t actually being caused by your hormone therapy? In this episode, Michele Scarlet shares the story of a woman in her 40s who gained 15 pounds around her midsection within six weeks of starting HRT. She was bloated, constipated, felt puffy, noticed food sensitivities, and suddenly felt different in her body. It would have been easy to assum
Should You Take a GLP-1? What Women Over 40 Need to Know
Should You Take a GLP-1? What Women Over 40 Need to Know Sep 3, 2026 1440 Are GLP-1 medications the right tool for weight loss after 40 or are we missing what your body actually needs? In this candid episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, Michele Scarlet breaks down the increasingly confusing conversation around GLP-1 medications, perimenopause and weight loss resistance, including why some women see incredible results, why others don't, and why some women regain weight
Biohacking: What Actually Works? The Truth About CGMs, Peptides, Cold Plunges & More
Biohacking: What Actually Works? The Truth About CGMs, Peptides, Cold Plunges & More Aug 27, 2026 2356 What if the wellness trend you’re following isn’t actually what your body needs? In this candid, no-BS episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, Michele Scarlet is joined by Bria Gadd to question the growing obsession with biohacking and wellness optimization and explore what actually deserves your time, money, and attention. From AG1 and greens powders to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), peptides,
Why You Feel Anxious | The Gut, Thyroid & Metabolic Health Connection
Why You Feel Anxious | The Gut, Thyroid & Metabolic Health Connection Aug 20, 2026 1652 What if the anxiety you feel every day isn't simply “who you are” and your body may be part of the story? In this deeply personal episode of the Body Freedom Podcast, Michele Scarlet explores the kind of low-grade anxiety many women quietly normalize: constantly overthinking, planning ahead, worrying about sleep, replaying to-do lists, feeling on edge, and never quite switching off even while succ
The Missing Piece of Metabolic Health | Learning to Trust Your Body with Dr. Doug Lucas
The Missing Piece of Metabolic Health | Learning to Trust Your Body with Dr. Doug Lucas Aug 13, 2026 2796 What if the missing piece of metabolic health isn't another diet, but learning to trust your own body? In this powerful conversation, Michele Scarlet is joined by orthopedic surgeon turned functional medicine physician Dr. Doug Lucas to challenge some of the biggest assumptions about health, metabolism, and chronic disease. Together, they explore why metabolic health is far more complex than calor
Why Healing Starts in Your Mind | The Hidden Link Between Beliefs, Stress & Women's Health
Why Healing Starts in Your Mind | The Hidden Link Between Beliefs, Stress & Women's Health Aug 6, 2026 2548 What if your biggest health struggle isn't your hormones, your gut, or even your metabolism, but the beliefs you've carried about yourself for years? In this deeply personal conversation, Michele Scarlet is joined by functional health practitioner, fitness coach, and Accelerate Wellness founder Victoria Hartcorn to explore the powerful connection between mindset, nervous system regulation, emotion
Why Your Body Is Asking for Help | Emotional Stress, Gut Health & Hormones
Why Your Body Is Asking for Help | Emotional Stress, Gut Health & Hormones Jul 30, 2026 877 Can emotional stress really make you physically sick? In this deeply personal episode, Michele Scarlet shares the life-changing story that transformed her understanding of health, healing, and the connection between emotional trauma and physical symptoms. After leaving a long-term unhealthy relationship, she expected to feel better. Instead, once her body finally felt safe, it began sending strong
Why Wine Feels Different in Perimenopause | The Metabolism Truth No One Talks About
Why Wine Feels Different in Perimenopause | The Metabolism Truth No One Talks About Jul 23, 2026 1614 What if the real cost of one glass of wine isn't the wine itself, but what it does to your body overnight? In this episode, Michele Scarlet explores why so many women over 40 suddenly experience poor sleep, a racing heart, night sweats, bloating, stubborn belly fat, fatigue, cravings, and hormonal weight gain after what seems like a harmless evening drink. Rather than focusing on willpower or rest

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