Healthful Pursuit Podcast

Three months ago, I had my breast implants removed. In this episode I share a personal update on how my body has changed since explant surgery. We're covering the improvements I have noticed in inflammation, mast cell activation symptoms, body composition, and training capacity, along with what recovery has looked like over the past 90 days. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Mama's Belly Butter from Rowe Casia use code LEANNE for 20% off - https://www.rowecasaorganics.com?sca_ref=10479896.wyWMeo4pfuOsSAk Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching FIT Caffeine-free Metabolic Support: https://makewellness.com/Leanne/shopping/item?itemId=80 Let me help you put together a kit of bioactive amino acid chains that work for you, your goals, and your body: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

We're talking about what actually works when your metabolism feels stalled, your recovery is non-existent, and GLP-1s left you feeling flat. This episode walks through two amino acid chain kits, one designed for muscle and metabolic repair, the other for deeper recovery and hormone recalibration. We break down the science of FIT, LEAN, HYDRATED, and RESTORED, how they work together, and how to know which one your body needs based on what phase you're in. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Bioactive Amino Acid Chains: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/make Let me help you put together a kit of bioactive amino acid chains that work for you, your goals, and your body: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

Gut healing often stalls not because protocols are wrong, but because the nervous system is still operating in protection mode. In this episode, we explore how chronic stress and emotional load directly alter digestion, immune signaling, gut permeability, and the microbiome. You'll learn why high-functioning, motivated people often struggle the most with gut symptoms, how stress physiology changes stomach acid, bile flow, motility, and immune tolerance, and why gut inflammation can begin driving anxiety and mood changes over time. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Life of a Pilot Wife, I sit down with my husband Kevin to talk honestly about what life really looks like when your partner is gone half the month flying private jets. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Handheld coffee maker: https://amzn.to/4rF0U5F Briggs & Riley: https://amzn.to/4auNrr5 Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Bioactive Peptides: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/make Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

This is the continuation of our previous episode (we got cut off at 40 minutes). We're diving deeper into mast cell activation, histamine overload, methylation, mold, and why your body won't calm down. You'll learn how to recognize histamine patterns, why symptoms flare with stress or hormone shifts, and the healing sequence that actually works: stabilize → address root causes → rebuild tolerance. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

Weight gain isn't a willpower problem… It's a communication problem. In this episode, we explore LEAN, the peptide that helps the body re-establish normal metabolic signaling between the gut, brain, and fat cells. You'll learn how this yeast-derived peptide extends your own GLP-1 activity, balances appetite hormones, and supports fat oxidation using citrus polyphenols, L-carnitine, and CoQ10, all without stimulants or artificial suppression. We'll cover how LEAN works, what to expect in the first few weeks and months, and why pairing it with FIT helps preserve muscle and keep metabolism strong. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Bioactive Peptides: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/make Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

Emotional eating, binge eating, and bulimia are rarely about food alone. In this re released episode, therapist Sarah Spears explains why restriction, trauma, and unprocessed emotions drive disordered eating, and how healing requires addressing the physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and soul layers of health. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of overeating, self blame, or "doing everything right" with food but still struggling. Healing doesn't start with more rules, it starts from within. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

GLP 1 medications are everywhere, and most conversations swing between hype and shame. This episode slows it all down. We cover what GLP 1 actually is (a natural satiety and blood sugar hormone), how GLP 1 medications work in the gut and brain, what the research shows so far, and what it still does not answer. We talk about why these meds can feel life changing for food noise and cravings, plus the tradeoffs that often get minimized, like nausea, constipation, fatigue, under eating, and muscle loss. This is not a pro or anti episode. It is a physiology first conversation to help you ask better questions and make thoughtful decisions, whether you are curious, considering it, or already using one. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Bioactive Peptides: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/make Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!

This episode is a candid look at what nearly two decades of healing actually looks like. I share the full evolution of my relationship with food, movement, tracking, and health, from addiction, eating disorders, and chaos to stability, nourishment, and trust in my body. We talk about why health changes slowly, why different seasons require different strategies, and how restriction, optimization, and long term stability each have their place. If you feel frustrated that you "know what to do" but still struggle to implement it, or if your health feels like it has moved through many phases over the years, this episode will help you understand why that's normal, and how to meet your body where it is now instead of forcing it into a past version of health. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz Enjoy today's show. Thanks for listening!