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CAPS LOCK

Samantha Feher

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Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 27

CAPS LOCK is a podcast designed to help you live bigger, better, louder, and longer. Come back every Sunday at 8 AM ET for new episodes, or watch with video on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @lifeincapslock.

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Vanessa Rissetto: Seed Oils, Ultraprocessed Foods, Nutrition Myths, and More

Episode 27

Sunday, May 25, 2025 • Duration 01:30:56

In this episode, Sam sits down with Vanessa Rissetto, a registered dietician, Scorpio, and founder of Culina Health. They talk about the brokenness of American healthcare and how Culina is creating an inclusive nutrition economy before deep diving on all the buzzy topics we can't seem to escape in 2025. What are ultraprocessed foods doing to our bodies? Are seed oils really that bad? Are GLP-1s like Ozempic safe for aesthetic weight loss purposes? Listen to this episode if you've ever asked yourself any of those questions, if you're struggling with food noise in the wellness space, or if you want to hear realness from someone who's highly trained and certified to advise you...instead of a healthtokker. Key moments: 00:00:35 Guest intro 00:03:17 The couple that changed Vanessa’s career 00:06:11 The trend of protein-heavy diets and omitting certain food groups 00:08:53 Why registered dietitians are not historically accessible (+ some shade lol) 00:13:10 Sam’s functional health and supplements journey 00:14:43 How Culina makes registered dietitians accessible by leveraging insurance 00:16:56 How the nutrition and dietitian industries are not inclusive 00:19:20 Vanessa’s input on buzzy/trendy health and nutrition topics 00:20:32 Ultraprocessed foods 00:22:05 What ultraprocessed foods do to our bodies 00:23:49 How to easily identify which foods are ultraprocessed 00:26:05 Some foods that you wouldn’t expect to be ultraprocessed…but are 00:28:20 Food dyes 00:29:45 Getting in the weeds on small health things and losing sight of the big picture 00:31:41 SEED OILS!!! In CAPS LOCK bc I know you wanna know lol 00:31:59 Do seed oils cause inflammation? 00:32:38 The serving size conversation that we ALL need to hear 00:37:26 What are the worst foods??? Sugary cereals, processed meats, etc. PLUS a grocery shopping life hack 00:41:10 What kinds of foods should we actively seek out and add to our diets? 00:43:36 Why does it feel like even the healthy foods are unhealthy these days? 00:44:44 What words do you look for on food packaging? 00:48:58 Vanessa’s breast cancer story 00:50:22 Everything is a carcinogen SOS 00:52:21 How Vanessa changed her habits after beating cancer 00:55:21 Biggest nutrition myths 00:58:20 GLP-1s: What they are and how they work 01:01:51 Short-term effects of GLP-1s 01:02:41 Long-term effects of GLP-1s 01:05:00 Everyone is body positive until it comes to themselves: transparency and responsibility 01:09:45 Health tests (GI MAP, DUTCH Test, etc.) are kinda BS 🤐 01:16:55 The future of nutrition trends and the global health conversation Visit ⁠⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow along: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jennifer Salzman: The Emotional Side of ADHD and How Alcohol Affects ADHD Adults

Episode 25

Sunday, May 18, 2025 • Duration 01:12:23

In this episode, Sam meets with Jennifer Salzman, an expert on ADHD and the relationship between ADHD and alcohol. They talk about the emotional side of ADHD (particularly how it affects your relationships and your feelings), why alcohol is especially bad for the ADHD brain, how she quit drinking for good, and how she has overcome rejection sensitivity, cognitive hyperactivity, and self-loathing. Listen to this episode if you have ADHD, and you're not necessarily sure if you count as an alcoholic, but you sometimes question your drinking habits. (Hi, Sam here. That's the bucket I fall into, and Jennifer validated a lot of my feelings in this convo, which made me feel really seen and empowered. Highly recommend.) Key moments: 02:27 ADHD in men vs. women 03:18 What it’s like to have ADHD before receiving an official diagnosis 04:39 Do you ever feel like everybody hates you? 05:05 Rejection sensitive dysphoria 06:20 Reading too much into things 06:39 Gen Z self-diagnosing and having access to new language 09:00 How ADHD makes it hard to maintain healthy relationships 10:33 ADHDers are particularly vulnerable to love-bombing (also: moving fast in friendships) 11:50 Having high expectations of people without communicating them 14:43 Resolving the unhealthy patterns 16:06 Practicing mindfulness when we’re so used to living our lives on autopilot 17:35 Common but overlooked symptoms of ADHD (i.e. the emotional piece of it) 18:30 What’s missing from ADHD treatment plans 19:38 Medication as treatment for ADHD 20:11 Drinking while using ADHD medication 21:18 Sam’s first time trying Adderall 24:01 ADHD coping mechanisms (outside of medication) 27:08 Feeling your uncomfortable feelings instead of resisting or repressing them 28:40 Click here if you don’t necessarily identify as an alcoholic, but you sometimes question your drinking habits 31:53 Sam’s current relationship to alcohol 34:18 How the shame and stigma around alcoholism prevented Jennifer from seeking help 35:59 How we worry about the wrong things (aging, fitting in, etc.) 37:50 What alcohol does to people with ADHD 40:07 What it feels like to be unexpectedly diagnosed with ADHD 43:18 Why alcohol is particularly bad for the ADHD brain 45:20 How Jennifer quit drinking (and how she helps other people quit drinking) 52:41 Microdosing for ADHD and Jennifer’s relationship to other substances 56:21 Self-acceptance as a tool for healing 57:55 Peace is not the same as complacency 59:02 Resources for coping with ADHD and substance use disorder Visit ⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠. Visit ⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠. Follow along: Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠ Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Weed Good or Bad for You? The History and Health Implications of Using Marijuana

Episode 24

Sunday, May 11, 2025 • Duration 53:53

In this episode, Sam answers a question frequently asked by listeners: is weed bad for us? After giving a full-on history lecture about the origins, importation, regulation, criminalization, and legalization of marijuana in medicinal and recreational capacities, she explores published and peer-reviewed research on the potential risks and health benefits of cannabis and, more specifically, marijuana. Listen to this episode if you're a health freak who's curious about the impact of marijuana on your wellness journey, or if you sometimes wonder whether you're using weed just a littttttle bit too much. Key moments: 02:26 Sam’s first time smoking weed lols 07:05 Why we’re doing an episode on weed 09:12 What is marijuana? What’s it made of? 09:29 THC (also known as Delta 9) 10:08 CBD and hemp 11:02 The difference between cannabis and marijuana 11:38 The history of marijuana in medical and recreational applications 12:13 The first recorded use of cannabis 14:55 How cannabis came to the west (as medicine and an intoxicant) 15:41 Early criminalization and regulation of weed in America 17:08 The back and forth between legalization and criminalization between the 1940s and 1960s 18:40 Minimum mandatory sentences are introduced for drug-related offenses, including marijuana 18:59 Counterculture pro-marijuana movements and the Controlled Substances Act 19:38 How weed is classified in the Controlled Substances Act…has legit not changed since the 1970s??? 20:59 Decriminalization in medical and recreational applications 22:26 Joe Biden’s effort to reclassify weed 22:59 The debate on marijuana 23:54 How many US adults smoke weed 24:33 Factors that influence how marijuana affects you 25:06 Important for weed users: Major increase in THC potency over the past few years 25:45 The same weed can affect you differently every time 26:07 How long it takes THC to hit (smoking vs. gummies) 26:53 How THC actually affects your brain 27:17 Anandamide, addiction, and behavior reinforcement 27:56 Short-term effects of marijuana 29:58 Long-term effects of marijuana 32:06 Marijuana use during pregnancy 32:25 The “smoking” part of smoking weed lol 33:20 Emerging research about short and long-term effects of marijuana use (good and bad - a lot more good here) 35:03 Is weed addictive? (Bad news lols) 35:19 Surprising rates of cannabis use disorder among adult users (and comparison to alcohol) 36:17 A quick self-test to determine whether you have cannabis use disorder (please still consult a doctor though bc I am not one) 37:56 Marijuana withdrawal 38:25 Can you overdose on weed? 40:05 My personal position on marijuana, after doing all the research 40:33 To legalize or criminalize? 42:33 Benefits (proven and potential) of CBD Visit ⁠Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK⁠. Visit ⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey Metselaar of We Met at Acme: The State of Dating in 2025

Episode 23

Sunday, May 4, 2025 • Duration 01:16:52

In this episode, Sam sits down with Lindsey Metselaar, host of the popular dating and relationships podcast We Met at Acme. They talk alllll about the state of dating in 2025, from Lindsey's dating "rules," to the impact of technology on dating, to dating while sober, love languages, attachment styles, situationships, and beyond. Listen to this episode if you are single and dating in 2025, or if you're in a relationship and want to set yourself up for success. Key moments:00:01:33 The story of how Sam got her raspy/low voice lol (this went viral on TikTok) 00:03:21 How Sam and Lindsey met 00:05:16 How Lindsey became a dating expert 00:07:48 Lindsey’s rules of dating (don’t text “thank you” after a date!) 00:11:33 How many dates you should wait to sleep with them (according to Lindsey) 00:13:15 Why you should have no more than 2 drinks on a first date 00:13:29 How and why you should try sober dating 00:15:49 The difference between drinking while dating vs. dating sober (Sam and Lindsey’s personal experiences) 00:19:52 Lindsey’s advice for dating sober 00:21:19 Dating and tech (apps, AI, porn, and more) 00:22:01 This Forbes survey showed 98% of people met dates online 00:22:41 How we can build our online profiles and social identities to optimize for dating success 00:24:16 How tech has influenced the dating landscape 00:25:51 Do dating apps actually work? 00:26:42 Hinge origin story (sorta lol) 00:27:29 Is dating tech making people bad at dating/socializing/flirting IRL? 00:28:12 Is technology affecting people’s interest in commitment? 00:30:44 Are you using AI to flirt by text? Click here 00:33:00 The quote that made Lindsey famous 00:33:22 Porn, OnlyFans, Instagram models, and more 00:35:54 The bottom line on tech and dating 00:37:56 The narrative around men online (i.e. man vs. bear) 00:40:09 Incels, incel forums, and Adolescence (spoilers!) 00:45:15 A shift in dating trends between 2024 and 2025 00:47:41 Therapy speak (gaslighting, narcissism, etc.) 00:48:01 Love languages 00:52:01 Attachment styles (anxious attachment and avoidant attachment) 00:54:08 Situationships and how to avoid them/get out of them 00:57:09 Setting yourself up to find The One 00:59:18 Girlfriend and wife (or partner) privileges 01:01:59 How to know if they’re The One 01:04:21 Setting your relationship up for a healthy marriage 01:05:55 What Lindsey wishes she knew when she was 25 and dating Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Get up to 15% off at ⁠NIRA⁠. Visit ⁠Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK⁠. Visit FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK. Follow along: Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock⁠ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock⁠ YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock⁠ Threads: ⁠www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock⁠ Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Stop Being a Control Freak

Episode 22

Sunday, April 27, 2025 • Duration 50:35

In this episode, Sam...admits she has a problem lol. She explores the root causes of her need for control (which borders on unhealthy)—why we crave it, why it's hard to let go, why we have to, and how to release it. Lots of storytimes in this episode, so if you want to hear about the Cosmo days—this one's for you. Listen to this episode if you have trouble letting go, if you're the reservations friend who freaks out when someone suggests a walk-in, or if you become insufferable the second you stray from your timestamped itinerary on a vacation. Key moments: 00:37 Sam’s control freak revelation 05:50 Signs you might be a control freak (and it might be affecting your life) 06:22 Are you a micromanager? Plus a Cosmo storytime lol 09:18 If you have difficulty delegating… 10:14 People who always need to be right (and give unsolicited advice) 10:59 Spoiler alert: if you’re a control freak, you probably aren’t a good team player 11:35 Click here if you’re a “fixer” in relationships 12:06 If minor speed bumps send you into a tailspin (or make you insufferable to be around)… 12:46 Unrealistic expectations of commitment to plans 14:15 Validation and approval from other people 14:54 Do you hate change and rely heavily on routines? 15:14 If you feel excessive guilt or responsibility when things don’t go affording to plan…even if it’s outside of your control 16:59 What you can vs. what you can’t control 17:43 What will happen if you don’t release control 18:20 Unearthing the root cause of your need for control 19:13 Early childhood experiences that might lead to an obsession with control in adulthood 21:26 Identifying your triggers 23:37 Identifying and challenging your limiting beliefs 26:14 A quote that altered my brain chemistry 27:54 My therapist absolutely ate with this one 29:39 How to build your mindset (an ongoing practice) 31:52 You can do hard things 32:52 Learning to trust other people 36:12 Refocusing on your priorities 38:42 Sam’s favorite strategies for creating space when her inner control freak gets triggered 41:45 Upcoming episode topics Get up to 15% off at NIRA. Visit Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gut Health 101: Your Microbiome and Improving Gut Health at Home

Episode 21

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 44:20

In this episode, Sam shares a timely motivational story before diving into the foundations of gut health (What body parts and systems does your "gut" actually encompass? What is your microbiome? How do you know if yours is healthy and balanced? How can you take care of it at home?) in an attempt to pull back the curtain on a topic that's widely discussed across the internet. Since it's the first installment of a multi-episode series on gut health, it's a solo deep dive—but Sam will bring guests on to discuss the various aspects and rabbit holes of gut health down the line, so drop your questions in the comments! Listen to this episode if you hear a lot about your gut and microbiome on TikTok, and want to understand it from a basic biological standpoint before falling for some random supplement an influencer is hawking lol. Key moments: 00:34 Morning motivation (Rory McIlroy and the Masters) 06:51 A message to returning listeners of CAPS LOCK 08:00 Why we are talking about gut health in the first place 10:35 What actually is your gut (gastrointestinal tract), and how does it work? 12:17 The biliary tract (a part of the digestion process that’s talked about way less) 12:37 Which body parts comprise your biliary tract? 13:23 How the biliary tract works 14:54 Other systems in your body that help with digestion 15:12 The gut microbiome 15:54 What makes up the gut microbiome? (Plus a good fun fact about it) 16:27 How your gut microbiome develops 16:59 How new microorganisms are added to your microbiome over time 17:31 What your gut microbiome actually does 18:00 How your gut microbiome affects your digestive system 19:32 How your gut microbiome affects your immune system 20:35 How your gut microbiome affects your heart health 21:07 How your gut microbiome affects your nervous system 21:15 The gut brain axis 22:13 The emotional side of your gut brain axis 22:37 Crazy fact about how your gut controls your emotions 22:49 The correlation between IBS and mood disorders 23:36 How your gut microbiome affects your endocrine system 24:47 How do you know if your gut and microbiome are healthy? 24:53 Characteristics of a healthy gut 25:53 Symptoms of an unhealthy gut 26:33 Mini rant about healthtokkers and gut health 27:24 Sam’s recommendation if you are experiencing unhealthy gut symptoms 27:41 Different tests that evaluate your gut health 28:06 An important warning about gut testing 28:49 Here is where you might want to take notes so grab your notebooks/pens!! 29:00 15 ways to take care of your gut at home 29:05 Natural sources of probiotics 29:21 Two things to limit to improve your gut health 29:35 How chewing and eating speed affects your digestion 30:43 Natural sources of fiber and prebiotics (also: what is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?) 31:08 Examples of anti-inflammatory foods 31:22 What alcohol does to your gut 31:44 How antibiotics affect your gut 32:01 How to offset the negative impact of antibiotics on your gut 32:48 Foods rich in polyphenols (and what they do for your gut) 33:01 Two controversial tips for improving your gut health 33:16 The impact of breastfeeding on gut health 33:27 Elimination diets—why they’re controversial and their intended effects 34:40 Please drop your gut health questions in the comments!!! Get up to 15% off at NIRA. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running Foundations: Speed, Endurance, Safety, Cross-training, and Nutrition

Episode 20

Sunday, April 13, 2025 • Duration 01:00:33

In this episode, Sam meets with Heather Milton and Jason Machowsky, the founders of Master My Run, a training program that provides athletes with the tools they need to unlock their best running performance by leveraging cross-training, nutrition, and individual and group coaching. They touch on all aspects of running, from preparation to form, injury prevention, fueling, recovery, and beyond. Listen to this episode if you're an aspiring or new runner, aiming to start safely or improve your performance. Key moments: 00:33 Introduction to guests 01:48 How this episode came about (Sam’s first run ever) 03:31 How they got into running (and how you can too) 06:35 Is running for everybody? Is there anyone who shouldn’t run? 07:44 Is runner’s high real, or is it a myth? 09:28 What kinds of metabolic testing should runners do, and why should they do it? 11:03 Can you improve your metabolic test results? 12:15 What to do BEFORE you start running to set yourself up for success 12:41 What, when, and how much runners should be eating 14:09 How runners should strength train/cross-train 15:49 The mistake a lot of runners make in the gym 17:42 How to determine how heavy you should be lifting 18:03 The best gym exercises for runners 19:02 Heather’s opinion on group fitness classes 20:27 What is plyometric exercise and how should we incorporate it into our workouts? 20:36 How long you should be resting and recovering in between HIIT workouts 22:39 What to wear/how to dress appropriately for your run 24:13 How to pick the right running shoes/sneakers 27:24 Heather and Jason’s favorite running tech (apps, wearables, etc.) 29:35 How to properly warm up for a run 31:20 What is proper running form? Things to keep in mind 33:04 Nutrition and running 33:21 Should we be carb-loading? How and when should we eat our carbs? (And how much??) 34:55 What to eat and drink before a run, and how far in advance you should fuel 37:32 The best things to eat and drink after a run 38:56 A formula for how to properly hydrate before and during a run 41:36 Running with injuries and injury prevention (from both training and nutrition POVs) 45:36 How to build up to faster speeds and longer endurance in your runs 46:48 Rapid fire round!!! Best part of the episode IMO 46:57 Heather and Jason’s marathon non-negotiables 47:10 The biggest mistake people make when they first start running 47:25 The biggest waste of money in the running world 47:49 The best investment for runners 48:08 Current favorite song to listen to while running 48:34 Favorite race they’ve ever run 49:05 Heather and Jason’s running PRs 50:32 Their next running goals 50:57 The best running advice they’ve ever gotten 51:05 The worst running advice they’ve ever gotten 51:19 Their favorite post-race meals/foods Join the Master My Run Marathon Workshop using code CAPSLOCK10 for 10% off. This code also works as 10% off of 1:1 coaching sessions if you mention you found them through CAPS LOCK! Get up to 15% off at NIRA. Visit Zocdoc.com/CAPSLOCK. Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Episode 19

Sunday, April 6, 2025 • Duration 54:23

In this episode, Sam recalls the first time she felt imposter syndrome at work, which leads her into a deep dive. Why do we feel imposter syndrome? Can you feel imposter syndrome in your personal and romantic relationships? How can we overcome it? What could life look like if we don't—or if we do—overcome it? Then, she outlines actionable strategies for conquering it and taking back control of your life. Listen to this episode if you've ever felt imposter syndrome, and share it with anyone who you think is selling themselves short. Key moments: 01:52 What is imposter syndrome? 04:02 Why the first imposter syndrome research only studied women 04:37 A popular quote/statistic that really resonates 05:34 The first time Sam ever felt imposter syndrome 06:29 How Sam’s influencer career started 07:43 The most valuable thing Sam learned in the early days of becoming an influencer 09:38 How Sam started working for herself 11:48 Women feel imposter syndrome more than men 12:01 The social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence who experiences imposter syndrome 12:13 The types of people who are most likely to feel imposter syndrome 13:05 Why we have imposter syndrome 13:35 Are the stakes actually that high? Or are you projecting? 14:18 Feeling like you don’t belong 14:24 I AM CRYYYYIIINNNGGGGG LMAOOO 15:36 Reframing your thoughts (I ate with this tbh) 15:54 Perfectionism and imposter syndrome 16:47 Returning to the failure vs. judgment spiral 17:53 Masking behaviors and how they fuel imposter syndrome 18:48 Subjective fields of work (this is for the creatives) 19:42 Comparison is the thief of joy (sorry for the cliché) 20:27 Achievement-based validation in childhood 21:46 Imposter syndrome in your personal and romantic relationships (also see: anxious attachment style) 23:01 Catastrophizing and the imposter phenomenon 26:35 The impact imposter syndrome can have on our lives if it goes unchecked 28:44 How to overcome imposter syndrome 29:09 How to reframe your thoughts (with examples) 29:33 Stop saying “I got lucky” when you accomplish or achieve something 30:20 How to make a wins log (Sam reads hers aloud lol) 32:45 Flip the script (best possible outcome exercise) 34:06 A counterintuitive exercise (worst possible outcome exercise?) 35:51 Something all women need to start doing IMMEDIATELY 38:40 A mind-blowing twist on “feel the fear and do it anyway" 39:42 Act like an imposter to overcome imposter syndrome? 41:37 Distinguish between facts vs. feelings 43:40 The bottom line Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cycle Syncing: How to Feel Your Best During Menstruation, Follicular, Ovulation, and Luteal Phases

Episode 18

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 52:00

Sam starts this episode by talking about her experience with hormonal birth control, which has resulted in her fully feeling each phase of her cycle for the first time in her life. On a mission to manage her hormones and mitigate her PMS symptoms through dietary and lifestyle changes, she explores the best (doctor and dietician-approved) ways to eat, exercise, sleep, socialize, and take care of yourself during the four phases: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. Listen to this episode if you're considering going off of hormonal birth control for the first time in a long time, if you're interested in supporting your reproductive health in line with your body's natural rhythms, or if you think cycle-syncing is BS and want to hear about Sam's journey getting started. Key moments: 00:36 Sam’s personal journey (prob TMI lol) 04:48 Major upcoming episode about going off birth control 07:32 The surprising thing Sam started experiencing in her cycle 07:49 How we arrived at this episode 08:35 The tiny change in Sam’s routine that changed everything 09:36 Results Sam saw in just 6 weeks of cycle syncing 12:25 Who should try cycle syncing? 13:11 A refresher on the menstrual cycle 15:17 The length of your menstrual cycle and the four different phases 15:59 Menstrual cycle vs. 24-hour cycle (both hormonal) 17:00 Different ways to track your cycle 17:55 This is a good time to start taking notes (plus a simple layout/format) 19:09 Phase 1 - menstruation 19:12 How to eat during menstruation 23:46 Sam’s take on cravings during your period 24:40 How to exercise during menstruation 26:09 Other tips and tricks for managing the menstrual phase (socializing, sleep, sex, etc.) 27:52 Phase 2 - follicular 28:48 How to eat during your follicular phase 30:15 How to exercise during follicular 31:19 Other tips and tricks for managing the follicular phase (mood, making plans with your friends, hormones, etc.) 32:08 Phase 3 - ovulation 33:10 Hormonal changes during your ovulatory phase 33:42 How to eat during ovulation 34:17 Eating to support your reproductive health if you’re trying to get pregnant 34:51 How to exercise during ovulation 35:53 Other tips and tricks for your ovulatory phase (trying to conceive, social battery levels, etc.) 36:42 Phase 4 - luteal (most closely associated with PMS) 37:15 How to eat during your luteal phase (anti-inflammatory diet, healthy fats, etc.) 38:31 How to exercise during luteal 39:22 We should be doing this more during luteal 40:00 Mini feminist rant lol 41:01 Other tips and tricks for luteal (listen to your body!) Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM ET, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alice Mushrooms: The Future of Food as Medicine

Episode 17

Sunday, March 23, 2025 • Duration 01:03:06

In this episode, Sam meets with Charlotte Cruze and Lindsay Goodstein, the founders of Alice Mushrooms. They discuss what notable supplement companies are doing wrong, the impact and varying applications of functional mushrooms, their major career pivots, and the future of food as medicine. Listen to this episode if you need inspiration to pivot in your career, if you're curious about functional medicine and mushrooms, or if you want to pee your pants laughing when Lindsay tells us about the time she took 6 sex chocolates before a massage. Key moments: 00:33 Introduction to guests 02:04 Why they started Alice Mushrooms (hello functional medicine) 03:53 How they found each other and teamed up 04:33 Both of their major career pivots and entrepreneurship advice 07:49 The efficacy efficacy of functional mushrooms (and how they’re different from pharmaceuticals) 09:28 How and why they made their product hit instantly 11:18 How fast will you feel the effects of the mushrooms? 12:06 Are there any long-term effects? And how long does it take to feel those? 14:45 What *actually* are adaptogens and nootropics? 15:39 Adaptogens: What they are and what they do 17:28 Nootropics: What they are and what they do 18:58 The most common misconceptions about functional mushrooms 21:27 Why did they put the mushrooms in chocolate instead of capsules? 21:35 Food as medicine and nutrient absorption 25:25 How Lindsay went Breaking Bad to make the initial product in her kitchen lol 25:59 How they developed the product to make sure it tasted good AND was effective 27:25 Other active ingredients that interact with the mushrooms for optimal efficacy 27:58 A deep dive on all the ingredients 29:58 Types of mushrooms that are replacing drugs in early clinical trials for Alzheimer’s and ADD/ADHD 31:50 The mushroom sourcing process and what most big shroom companies are doing wrong 34:53 The extraction process (sooo interesting) 38:05 The hard-hitting question: Do they work? Lol 42:10 What each type of chocolate does 44:11 HILARIOUS story about how well the sex chocolates work 49:18 How did they make something that balances your hormones? 52:07 Let’s talk about psychedelics (we haddd to) Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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