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Wellness Explained
Wellness Explained cuts through the noise to make health and wellness easier to understand and actually apply to your life. Join nutritionist Sandy Jolles as she explores the science and real-life strategies behind nutrition, movement, mindfulness, longevity, and overall well-being. From everyday habits to the latest wellness trends, each episode breaks down what the evidence really says, what’s worth your attention, and what you can realistically put into practice. No extremes, no…
Episodes
Wellness ExplainedIs Your Bladder Trying to Tell You Something?
Let's talk about something we all do every single day, but probably don't think much about: peeing. How often is too often? Is waking up at night to use the…
Wellness ExplainedStronger Than You Think: Rethinking Strength Training
Strength training isn't just about lifting heavier weights or changing how your body looks. It's about maintaining muscle, supporting bone health, improving…
Wellness ExplainedEMFs: The Invisible Exposure We Rarely Think About”
Could the technology we use every day be influencing our biology in ways we're only beginning to understand? In this Wellness Bite, we're exploring…
Wellness ExplainedWhen “Healthy” Goes Too Far: Finding a More Realistic Approach to Wellness
What happens when the pursuit of health starts taking a toll on your physical and emotional well-being? In this episode of Wellness Explained, Sandy sits down…
Wellness ExplainedEstrogen Dominance: What It Really Means & What Actually Helps
Is estrogen dominance really about having too much estrogen? Not necessarily. The term estrogen dominance is commonly used in wellness discussions, but it…
Wellness ExplainedWhat a Scientist Learned About Health After Hashimoto's and Burnout
What does it really mean to listen to your body, and how do you know which wellness advice is worth following? In this episode, Sandy welcomes Ashima Chopra, a…
Wellness ExplainedThe Science of Healthy Hair: What Actually Matters
Hair health is more complicated than buying a “hair, skin & nails” supplement. In this episode, we’re unpacking what may actually matter when it comes to…
Wellness ExplainedWhat Actually Matters in Skincare? Separating Science From Marketing
Skincare has become increasingly complicated. We're told to layer serums, rotate actives, protect our skin barrier, use retinoids, add vitamin C, avoid certain…
Wellness ExplainedDo Vibration Plates Actually Work? What the Research Says
Vibration plates have become one of the biggest wellness trends, but there's a difference between a tool having potential benefits and being a replacement for…
Wellness ExplainedMy Supplement Stack: Why I Take What I Take
In this episode, you'll learn: Why Sandy takes the supplements in her personal routine as well as her personal journey Why a multivitamin can be useful, but…
Wellness ExplainedWellness Bite: Do You Actually Need Electrolytes?
Electrolyte powders, packets, and drinks have become a wellness staple, but does everyone really need them? In this Wellness Bite, nutritionist Sandy Jolles…
Wellness ExplainedShould You Work Out Fasted? What to Eat Before & After Exercise
Should you eat before a workout? Is exercising fasted better for fat loss? And how quickly do you really need to get protein after you finish? In this episode…
Wellness ExplainedWellness Bite: Red Light Therapy - Worth the Hype?
Red light therapy has gone from a niche wellness treatment to something you can find in gyms, spas, recovery studios, and even at home. But what is it actually…
Wellness ExplainedWhy You're Tired Even When You're Getting Enough Sleep
Getting enough sleep doesn't always mean getting restorative sleep. You can spend seven or eight hours in bed and still wake up exhausted...and sometimes, the…
Wellness ExplainedWellness Bite: Does Eating Late at Night Actually Cause Weight Gain?
You've probably heard the rule: “Don't eat after 8 PM.” But does your metabolism really have a bedtime? In the very first Wellness Bite, Sandy takes on one of…
Wellness ExplainedAre We Overcomplicating Wellness?
Has being healthy somehow become a full-time job? Between supplements, wearables, 10,000-step goals, sleep optimization, red light therapy, and the latest…
Wellness ExplainedWelcome to Wellness Explained
What are we actually supposed to believe about our health? One day coffee is good for us; the next, it's not. Carbs are in, then they're out. And somehow…