In this deeply honest and empowering episode of The DNA Talks Podcast, Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle sits down with Dr. Lisa Olszewski, chiropractor, naturopath, founder of the American Institute of Healthy Living, and host of Healthy Living Simple with Dr. Lisa.
Dr. Lisa shares her personal health crisis—despite “doing everything right”—and how it reshaped her approach to nutrition, women’s hormones, ketogenic diets, intermittent fasting, and true wellness. This conversation explores why one-size-fits-all health advice fails, how women’s bodies differ biologically from men’s, and why listening to your body and your genetics matters more than following trends.
If you’ve ever wondered why keto, fasting, or intense exercise worked for everyone else but left you exhausted, stuck, or unwell - this episode is for you. Here are the highlights of this episode:
- Why women cannot follow keto or fasting protocols the same way men do
- How prolonged ketosis and extreme fasting can impair thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive health
- What strategic carb cycling looks like for cycling vs. postmenopausal women
- Common intermittent fasting mistakes that stall progress or worsen symptoms
- How chiropractic care impacts hormones, metabolism, and digestion
- Why symptoms are warning signals—not problems to suppress
- How to simplify healthy living without perfection or burnout
If you wish to learn more from Dr. Lisa Olszewski, you may do so through the following channels:
- Podcast: Healthy Living Simple with Dr. Lisa O
- Website: https://healthylivingsimple.com/pages/dr-lisa-o
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