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Wellness & Willpower
Wellness & Willpower
Real Talk on Addiction, Mental Health & Long-Term Weight Management
(also known as The Finding Wendy Podcast)
Hosted by Wendy Limbertie, Wellness & Willpower dives into the real stories behind recovery, resilience, and lasting lifestyle change. From addiction and mental health to the long road of post-bariatric weight management, this podcast is a raw and honest space for anyone navigating life’s toughest challenges.
With a special focus on life advice for women, Wendy brings you real talk and relatable insights—from wellness experts and addiction survivors to authors, therapists, and everyday warriors—as they unpack what it truly takes to heal, grow, and stay the course.
If you’re looking for honest conversations, empowering stories, and a community that believes in second chances and strength through struggle, you’re in the right place.
Wellness & Willpower
Episode 18 - Clean(ish) Living: Wellness, Resilience, and the Power of Informed Choices with Gin Stephens
In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, hosts Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie chat with Gin Stephens, author of Cleanish, about wellness, transformation, and clean living. They explore the impact of ultra-processed foods, gut health, and informed choices in food and cleaning products. Wendy shares insights on cultural food habits, the concept of Blue Zones, intermittent fasting, and the connection between diet and dementia. Packed with practical tips, this episode inspires a balanced, "cleanish" lifestyle without food perfectionism.
Links:
Gin Stephens Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/cleanish.html
Books Gin Recommended: Fiber Fueled:
- The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome by Will Bulsiewicz MD https://a.co/d/3njyLgZ
- Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well, by the #1 bestselling author, Tim Spector https://a.co/d/fb3Xg9m
Apps and Websites:
- Switch Natural to scan your products https://www.switchnatural.com/
- EWG to look up your products https://www.ewg.org/healthyhomeguide/
Facebook: The Regain Remedy, hosted by Alison Pizanie https://www.facebook.com/groups/541347166833158
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Transformation
03:00 The Inspiration Behind 'Cleanish'
05:55 Understanding Clean Living and Greenwashing
09:10 The Importance of Cleaning Products
11:55 Navigating Food Choices and Ultra-Processed Foods
8:07 The Connection Between Food and Health Crisis
23:48 Gut Health and Its Impact on Well-being
29:55 The Role of Government in Food Production
36:00 Building a Healthy Gut Microbiome
41:16 Culinary Perspectives: Meat vs. Vegetables
44:03 Exploring International Foods and Culinary Displacement
46:24 Gut Health and Dietary Changes
48:01 The Blue Zones: Eating for Longevity
52:09 Intermittent Fasting and Its Benefits
55:02 The Connection Between Diet and Dementia
59:45 Practical Steps for a Cleanish Lifestyle
01:05:05 Overcoming Food Perfectionism and Orthorexia
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Whether it’s one coffee or many—thank you for being part of this beautiful, messy, human journey.
With love and willpower,
Wendy
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YouTube Channel
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My Book on Amazon: Here is a link to my first Children's Book, "Wendy Rides an Elephant," based on a true story!
