Oxidative stress is happening in your body every single day, but when it builds faster than your body can manage it, it quietly drives fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, premature aging, immune dysfunction, and more. In this mini episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan Robbins breaks down oxidative stress in a way that actually makes sense, and more importantly, shows you how to work with your biology instead of fighting it. In this episode: What oxidative stress really is...
If you’ve ever felt “reactive to everything” food, smells, seasons, stress, and been told it’s all in your head, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. In this conversation, Susan sits down with health engineer and gut specialist Steven Wright, co-founder of HealthyGut.com, to unpack the real story behind histamine, mast cell issues, gut dysbiosis, and why so many highly sensitive, driven people are hitting a wall with their health. You’ll hear Steven’s raw story of IBS, panic attacks, “s...
In Part 2 of my conversation with the brilliant Dr. Daniella Remy, we go behind the scenes of the pH360 / Shae system, the AI-driven, epigenetics-based platform I use with my clients to create truly individualized nutrition and lifestyle plans. If you’ve ever wondered why generic diets don’t work for you…Why one person thrives on intermittent fasting while another crashes… Or how food can be mapped to YOUR unique body, genetics, history, and environment… Dr. Remy was one of the scientific arc...
Perimenopause isn’t the beginning of the end, it’s the beginning of understanding your body in a whole new way. And this episode is the one every woman in her 40s and 50s needs to hear. Today, Susan sits down with her pH360 colleague and one of the brightest minds in precision wellness, Dr. Danielle Remy, naturopathic doctor, VP of Science at Shae, the AI architect behind personalized health tech, and founder of The Perimenopause Lab. She’s raw. She’s real. She’s brilliant. And she’s not here...
Everyone’s talking about GLP-1s, but no one’s REALLY talking about them. In this raw, real, and refreshingly honest mini, Susan Robbins sits down with fellow pH360 coach Lisa St. Ledger to unpack what’s really going on with the weight-loss drug craze, the good, the bad, and the misunderstood. From the explosion of prescriptions to the deeper emotional and physiological patterns behind weight gain, Susan and Lisa explore the conversation most people aren’t having. This episode pulls back the c...
Today, Susan and Kate welcome back one of the podcast’s most-loved guests Dr. Eric Balcavage, internationally recognized thyroid expert and co-author of The Thyroid Debacle. This conversation is raw, energizing, and packed with clarity as we break down what most people never get told about functional medicine, thyroid health, and the difference between truly recovering your health vs. just managing symptoms. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by “normal labs,” overwhelmed by Google rabbit holes, t...
Just because it’s labeled gluten-free doesn’t mean it’s healthy. In this week’s Everyday Epigenetics mini, Susan Robbins and Kate King talk about the truth about gluten-free products, hidden sugars, and high-glycemic “health foods” that might be messing with your gut, your blood sugar, and your energy, without you even realizing it. Susan, a self-proclaimed label detective, shares her favorite tried-and-true gluten-free swaps that actually taste good and support your body’s epigenetic express...
In one of the most powerful conversations on Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable., Susan and Kate sit down with Susan’s longtime client, Cal Hoff, to share a transformation that’s nothing short of extraordinary. From battling alcoholism and metabolic syndrome to reversing kidney damage, dropping 50+ pounds, and getting off medications, Cal’s journey shows the power of science, self-awareness, and radical honesty. His story is raw, hopeful, and deeply human. If you or someone you love i...
You might think that evening drink helps you unwind, but science says otherwise. In this Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable mini episode, certified epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins exposes the surprising truth about how alcohol disrupts your sleep, your hormones, and your body’s natural circadian rhythm. Alcohol may knock you out quickly, but it blocks REM and deep sleep, hijacks your melatonin production, and floods your system with stress hormones that leave you fogg...
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m so tired… but I slept,” this episode will hit home. After two powerful conversations with Dr. Kirk Parsley and Dr. Chris Winter in our Sleep Series, we’re rounding it out with a perspective everyone needs: rest is not the same as sleep. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, bestselling author of Sacred Rest, and creator of the Seven Types of Rest Framework, joins Susan to break down the real reasons you feel exhausted… and how to finally replenish your energy in wa...
Think that “a glass of wine a day” is good for you? Think again. In this raw and real mini episode, certified epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins breaks down what alcohol actually does to your brain, body, and genes.and why the effects go far deeper than most people realize. From neurotransmitter disruption and dopamine crashes to inflammation, hormone imbalance, and genetic expression, Susan unpacks the hard science behind your favorite cocktail. In this episode: How alcohol rew...
If you’ve ever laid awake at 3AM, counting sheep, overanalyzing your life, and stressing that you’ll be a zombie tomorrow, this episode, part 2 of our series on sleep, is one you don’t want to miss. Today, Susan and Kate sit down with the Dr. Christopher Winter, neurologist, sleep medicine specialist, and author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child. He’s the go-to expert for pro athletes, firefighters, and anyone who’s ever wondered, “What’s wrong with my sleep?” But here’s the tw...
The holidays don’t have to leave you exhausted, bloated, or burned out. In this lively mini episode, Susan Robbins and Lisa St. Ledger share practical, real-world strategies to help you enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, sleep, or sanity. From nutrition and hydration to stress management and mindset, this episode is packed with realistic tips you can start using now to glide through the holidays with more energy and ease. In this episode: Why “cold and flu season” is really str...
What if the single most powerful health intervention isn’t a supplement, workout, or therapy, but sleep? In this conversation, former Navy SEAL and leading sleep expert Dr. Kirk Parsley joins Susan to share how years of working with the world’s most elite warriors revealed the devastating impact of sleep deprivation, and the extraordinary healing that happens when we finally rest. From Ambien addiction to brain inflammation, hormones, aging, stress, and recovery, Dr. Parsley pulls back the cu...
Some friendships lift you up. Others leave you drained, itchy, or a little emotionally swollen. (Think of it as a friendship allergy.) In this fun-yet-insightful mini, Susan and Kate unpack what “friendship allergies” are, those subtle relationship dynamics that your system just can’t tolerate anymore. From lack of reciprocity to emotional one-way streets, they explore how tuning in to what irritates your energy can actually lead you to deeper, more aligned connections. In this episode: What ...
Did you know your friendships are shaping your biology every single day? From the way your genes express themselves to how your body handles stress, your connections literally change your chemistry. In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan Robbins and Kate King explore the fascinating science of how friendship affects your mental, emotional, and physical health. They unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface when you feel seen, supported, or stressed in y...
Your nervous system is the command center for how you feel, safety, stress, connection, even joy all start here. In this powerful mini episode, Kate takes you deeper into Polyvagal Theory, the science of how your body responds to stress and safety, and how learning this language can change the way you relate to yourself and the world around you. Building on insights from Dr. Navaz Habib and Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Susan and Kate break down the three core states of the nervous system, how ...
In this fascinating and much-anticipated conversation, Susan sits down once again with the one and only Dr. Cam McDonald, CEO and Chief Educator of pH360, mentor, and longtime friend, to explore one of the hottest topics in the health world today: AI in medicine. We’re diving deep into the difference between using general AI tools like ChatGPT to make health decisions versus precision medical AI systems designed specifically for clinical use, like CLIA, the cutting-edge AI developed by pH360....
We stare at screens all day long, but what’s that doing to your eyes, your sleep, and even your genes? In this mini, Susan and Kate dive into the world of blue-light blockers and why these simple glasses can be one of the easiest hacks for better focus, calmer evenings, and deeper sleep. Susan walks you through her three favorite pairs (clear, amber & red), how each one works, and the science behind how light influences melatonin, circadian rhythm, and recovery. If you spend your days und...
Motherhood is beautiful, and brutally honest. We hear so much about what to expect when you’re expecting, but what about what comes after? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan and Kate sit down with Ellen LeBleu, registered nurse, board-certified coach, and mom of two, to talk about the part of motherhood no one prepares you for the after. Ellen shares her journey from ICU nurse to postpartum coach, supporting women who feel blindside...