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Influenced to DeathEpisode #35: Is AI your new health guru? (paid subscribers)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit influencedtodeath.substack.comIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria discuss AI as the most powerful up-and-coming health influencer and some surprising use cases.They cover: * “Psychosis Fueled by Generative AI Are Tearing Families Apart As Some Claim Chatbots Represent Spiritual Higher Consciousness,” an article on Substack by Azadeh Joon * Some history of AI and our relationship to it, a…2025-06-3007 min
The Cookbook CircleThe Wagamama Cookbook - Hugo ArnoldAnd the latest in our series of restaurant cookbooks: Wagamama, our first book from a chain of restaurants. We were intrigued to try this one - not least Victoria, the Japan enthusiast... Find out what we thought!Read Tim Anderson's article hereIntro track: Disco - All Good Folks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-191h 11
Influenced to DeathEpisode #34: FluorideIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria delve into the highly controversial topic of fluoride, especially its use in public drinking water.This is the most complex and multifaceted topic yet, and lots of ground gets covered in this slightly lengthy but super interesting episode. They discuss: * Some basic fluoride facts—what it is and why it’s currently up in public discourse* Symptoms of fluorosis, aka excess fluoride exposure* The history of fluoride in drinking water (it’s been controversial from the very beginning)* The chemistry of fluoride (big th...2025-06-181h 19
Influenced to DeathBonus episode #33: Can we trust science?In this bonus episode, Hannah & Victoria hang out with Geoff Futch, a science-loving stats nerd (we say that with love!) who has a remarkably balanced take on research, science, and how we should approach an admittedly faulty process that supplies a huge chunk of the information we use in health sciences and our day-to-day lives.They cover: * Geoff’s bio and our long-term relationship and trust in his thought processes* Why people trust the sources they do * Does “good science” even exist due to outside influences like funding, government manipulation, or other...2025-06-091h 20
Influenced to DeathEpisode #32: MAHAIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria talk with Kelsey Keener about MAHA’s (Make America Healthy Again) impact in the first 100 days of the Trump administration.Kelsey is a 3rd-generation farmer in Southeast Tennessee at Sequatchie Cove Farm (you can read his blog at this link or follow him on Instagram @sequatchiecovefarm). His grandparents started the farm 25 years ago, and he learned from his parents and continues to teach his children about regenerative farming, as well as the community and other farmers.They discuss: * The (brief) history of MAHA * Their pe...2025-06-0458 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #31: Dirt, germs, & worms (paid subscribers)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit influencedtodeath.substack.comIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria explore whether dirt, germs, & worms might actually be good for us, and discuss the growing popularity of parasite cleanses.They cover: * The Old Friends Hypothesis, developed by Graham Rook—more from Graham here.* Graham’s latest publication: Evolution and the critical role of the microbiota in the reduced mental and phys…2025-06-0210 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #30: Gluten, part 2In this episode, Hannah & Victoria finish discussing the most delicious the highly controversial topic of gluten. They cover: * Some updates on continuous glucose monitors and colostrum—you can find those studies here and here (CGM) and here (colostrum).* If wheat is really different in Europe. Check out resources on that here and here.* The curious workings of the immune system and why you might react to scrambled but not hard-boiled eggs, for example. More info here and here.* The accuracy of cross-reactive food testing (Cyrex Array 4) for people who re...2025-05-2154 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #29: More on blood work in pregnancy & postpartum w/ Sara RussellIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria welcome back Sara Russell, Ph.D., to finish our discussion on research-based blood test analysis in pregnancy and postpartum, plus an exploration of the general brilliance that is speaking with Sara.We cover:* General review of the blood markers that have special postpartum ranges* 6 blood markers that can detect an early risk of preeclampsia * The incredible medicinal qualities of plain old white button mushrooms* Why you shouldn’t be afraid of soy* The brand of prenatal Sara recommends (no, she’s not affi...2025-05-1548 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #28: Apple Cider Vinegar & the Case of Belle Gibson (paid subscribers)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit influencedtodeath.substack.comIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria discuss the now-internationally famous story of Belle Gibson, an Australian influencer who rose to fame in the mid-2000s for her social media accounts of battling and winning against brain cancer.But her Instagram account was hiding a massive secret that may have hurt her followers.We cover: * The details of the Belle Gi…2025-05-0305 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #27: Methylene blue, colostrum, high-protein dietsIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria create a veritable charcuterie board of influence-y topics: methylene blue, colostrum, and a high-protein diet.They briefly discuss some of the history and research on each while, as always, doing their best to be transparent about their biases. * Why do we have wellness trends in the first place?* Methylene blue is a synthetic dye, methylthioninium chloride, developed in the 1876 and used in the textile industry. It is known as the first synthetic drug in medical history.* Does methylene blue actually boost your mitochondria?* Serious...2025-04-3059 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #26: GlutenIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria dive into one of the most contentious topics in all of wellness: delicious, delicious gluten. They discuss: * What, exactly, is gluten?* Where macronutrients come from (like, originally)* If gluten is a lectin, or not, and if you should worry about eating lectins* The history of gluten and gluten-free diets* If grain and gluten hurt our health * Our opinions on whether gluten is appropriate for the general population * Victoria and Hannah’s personal experiences with gluten * The po...2025-04-251h 00
Influenced to DeathEpisode #25: Detox with Amanda Jones, part 2 (paid subscribers)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit influencedtodeath.substack.comIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria are back with listener-favorite Amanda Jones to finish up their detox discussion. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven’t already!They discuss: * Why gastroenterologists don’t find toxic build-up in patients’ colons 🤔* Is lemon water an effective detox?* How to appropriately detoxify when you’ve had a toxic exposure* Is fu…2025-04-0105 min
HOW I SEE ITFACE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT: EMBRACING SINGLE, BUILDING TRUE CONFIDENCE, ROMANTIC VS ROBOTIC DATING, MOVING CHARGE AWAY FROM OUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS, REDEFINING OUR SELF WORTH, & MORE with Victoria Alario#97: On today's episode, Victoria Alario, confidence coach and podcast host of For The Girls podcast, jumps on the podcast to share her story, how she carries confidence, and how she approached dating. The girls get into: becoming your most confident selfembracing singleness and turning isolation into strengththe danger in settling out of lonelinesshow we can become strong in our solitude while protecting our peacewhere women get it wrong when it comes to relationships redefining what it looks like to find a partneridentifying red flags while datingtips for vetting partners in the beginning stagestips for getting to know someone...2025-04-011h 02
For The GirlsBeing Unapologetic and Authentic in Life and Business, with Hannah Huante, Host of How I See It PodcastTHE WORKBOOK FOR THE GIRLS WHO DESIRE MOREQUEENS OF CONFIDENCE DIGITAL PROGRAMFollow HannahListen to How I See It PodcastSOCIAL:TIKTOKINSTAGRAMFOR THE GIRLS YOUTUBEFOR THE GIRLS INSTAGRAMVICSEN THE LABELCONNECT:COACHING WITH MEemail me a ‘dear Victoria’ segment at victoria.forthegirlspdocast@gmail.comSHOP:FOR THE GIRLS MERCH MY AMAZON...2025-03-241h 01
Influenced to DeathEpisode #24: Should we supplement with hydrochloric acid?In this episode, Hannah & Victoria welcome Amanda Jones back for an episode all about using supplemental hydrochloric acid.Hydrochloric acid is a popular digestive supplement in integrative medicine. But is it safe? Is it effective? Does everyone have low stomach acid?They cover the history of hydrochloric acid supplementation, the woman who discovered endogenous hydrochloric acid (the form we make ourselves), and if supplementation is all it’s cracked up to be. If you’ve taken hydrochloric acid or been told to take it to improve your dige...2025-03-221h 00
Soul to Self™ The Inner CompassOvercoming the Impossible – Hannah’s Journey of Resilience, Addiction, and a Lust for Life✨ "Some moments in life test us in ways we never saw coming. But within every challenge lies the choice to rise." ✨Episode OverviewIn this episode, I sit down with the incredible Hannah, whose story is one of resilience, deep healing, and personal transformation.Life threw some massive challenges her way—including a life-changing injury, addiction, grief, and the need to completely rebuild. But what’s truly inspiring about Hannah is her victor-over-victim mentality.Instead of letting these obstacles define her, she faced everything head-on. Her story is raw, real, an...2025-03-211h 01
Influenced to DeathEpisode #23: Functional medicine misses the mark in pregnancyIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria have the pleasure of speaking with Sara Russell on blood chemistry changes that happen in pregnancy and postpartum.Fair warning, we’re breaking our typical episode pattern because we’re so mind-blown by Sara’s work, its impact on pregnancy and postpartum, and the fact that it isn’t well-known in the world of functional medicine. We discuss:* Sara’s background and why she started researching pregnancy blood work* Methylation specifics - folic acid, methylated folate, and prenatals* Can people skip their prenatal and just take...2025-03-101h 05
Influenced to DeathEpisode #20: Medicinal leechesIn this episode (that you should probably not listen to on your lunch break), Hannah & Victoria welcome back guest Jameson Simpson (of episode #8 fame) to talk about medicinal leeches. Jameson has been using leeches medicinally for over 15 years, and he and Victoria share their personal tales of leech therapy while Hannah does her best not to puke.In this episode, they discuss:* The history of leech therapy, dating back over 3500 years* Some interesting leech facts, like the fact that leeches are FDA-approved* Personal leech stories, including Victoria showing off...2025-02-081h 08
Destress the NestEp. 18 - The Magic of Done-for-You Templates with Victoria WilsonIn this episode of Destress The Nest, host Hannah Morgan chats with Victoria Wilson, a certified birth doula, entrepreneur, and mentor based in central Kentucky. Victoria shares her journey from working one-on-one with clients to mentoring other birth workers and discusses her favorite productivity hack: using templates to save time and minimize stress. Whether it’s managing a home, running a business, or navigating parenting, Victoria explains how leveraging pre-made resources can be a game-changer for efficiency and success.
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Use What's Already Created: Many of the problems you face have already been solved. Seek ou...2024-12-0311 min
The Product ManagerThe Worst Moments in Tech of 2024 (with Victoria Ku)In an era marked by rapid technological change and economic uncertainty, the tech industry once seen as a paragon of stability is now grappling with significant upheaval.In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Victoria Ku—ex-Airbnb and former Head of Product & Design at Highnote—to explore the shifting paradigms in the tech industry post-pandemic, the prevailing economic difficulties, and the widespread influence of AI on our professional landscape.Resources from this episode:Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletterCheck out this episode's sponsor: Wix StudioConnect with Victoria on LinkedIn2024-11-1344 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #13: Soy, Part 2 with Dr. Mark MessinaIn this episode, Hannah & Victoria speak with Dr. Mark Messina, an international expert and soy researcher. We read his research. We emailed him with high hopes. He responded! Dr. Mark brings the juice on soy, “myth-busting,” and even sheds some light on GLP-1 agonists. DO NOT SLEEP on this episode! Dr. Mark isn’t some dull researcher…he’s passionate, engaging, and one of the most knowledgeable guys on the planet when it comes to soy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...2024-11-061h 04
500 Open TabsNotorious Victoria Woodhull and 80s Cartoon DeregulationOn this extra patriotic election themed episode we learn about Victoria Woodhull, the first woman who ran for president in 1872 and how Ronald Reagan's decision to deregulate children's programming paved the way for adult fandom culture. A listener email explains the origins of Scabby the Rat.Episode Tabs:Notorious Victoria: The First Woman to Run for Presidenthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jul/20/notorious-victoria-first-woman-run-for-us-presidentThe Great Marketing Deregulationhttps://bettermarketing.pub/the-great-marketing-deregulation-2125a0efe094Listener Tabs:https://www.elections...2024-11-061h 41Destress the NestEp. 11 - Co-Working with Kids with Victoria WilsonIn this episode of Destress The Nest, host Hannah Morgan chats with Victoria Wilson, a certified birth doula from Kentucky. Victoria shares her journey from working directly with pregnant clients to mentoring other doulas. As a mother of four, Victoria offers practical tips on how to manage work-life balance when working from home with young children. Her innovative strategy of "co-working time" with her kids allows her to maintain productivity while also spending quality time with them. Tune in to hear how setting clear expectations and creating a shared space for work can lead to a more harmonious home...2024-10-1507 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #10: Medical Medium, Part 2In this episode, Hannah & Victoria check out what the research has to say about MM’s claims and do their best to provide a balanced takeaway. Check out the show notes for Episode #9: Medical Medium, Part 1 for references. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe2024-09-2450 min
Beers & Tears276. Hannah McKittrick (IN STUDIO)Welcome back to Beers & Tears! Today, I have a very special guest joining the pod— Hannah McKittrick. An artist whose voice and music can truly captivate a room, Hannah has just released her powerful new single 'Utensil,' which comes with a mezmerizing video that you absolutely have to check out. She's also about to embark on an exciting tour across the UK and Europe, supporting Angie McMahon.In this episode, we dive deep and let our thoughts and feelings run wild, we chat about our favourite quotes, the art of manifesting and letting go, and the be...2024-08-2754 min
Women Mastering Midlife14. Grief Brought on by Menopause: A Conversation with Grief Coach Hannah Wachter
What if we told you it’s okay to feel grief and sadness around aging? Aging, grief, and empowerment as women can be a complex journey, but meaningful conversations can help pave the way forward. In today’s episode, I sit down with Hannah Wachter, a coach and grief recovery method expert, to explore these transitions. Whether you're experiencing midlife shifts or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
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Allowing space to deeply feel and process emotions without rushing to turn them into positives
The impor...2024-08-2644 minDestress the NestEp. 3 - The Love Tank Theory with Victoria WilsonIn this episode of Destress the Nest, host Hannah Morgan is joined by Victoria Wilson, a certified birth doula from central Kentucky. Victoria shares her journey in the doula field, her transition to mentoring other doulas, and how she balances running a business while raising four children. She delves into her practical approach to managing work-life balance, particularly when working from home with kids. By using strategies like the "love tank" theory and setting clear boundaries, Victoria offers listeners actionable tips on how to maintain both productivity and meaningful family connections.
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Introduction to Victoria...2024-08-1906 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #8: Your $111 raw food elixir...In this episode, Hannah & Victoria sit down with Jameson Simpson to explore the underbelly of high-class hippy-dom.There are no show notes—this episode is a mix of tales from Jameson’s chaotic and seriously adventurous life (his current address: Albania) and culminates in the story of a very famous raw food influencer who sold a very expensive product made in Jameson’s filthy (filthy) dirty garage.Names have been beeped out to protect the innocent keep us from getting sued. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with o...2024-08-141h 31
Influenced to DeathEpisode #3: Carnivore Diet, Part 2In part 2, Hannah & Victoria go full carnivore nerd and explore the full spectrum of evidence surrounding an all-animal food diet.What’s the evidence for carnivore?PubMed search for “carnivore diet” returned 21 results, but only a small handful are applicable to this conversation, i.e., this diet has not been thoroughly studied.* https://journals.lww.com/co-endocrinology/abstract/2020/10000/can_a_carnivore_diet_provide_all_essential.11.aspx Can a carnivore diet provide all essential nutrients? Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and ObesityBy L. Amber O’Hearn, aka @ketocarnivore on X, “Eat Meat, Not...2024-06-221h 04
The Product ManagerHow I Learned to Love the Product War Room (with Victoria Ku)In the fast-paced world of product development, the ability to efficiently run a product war room can make the difference between a groundbreaking launch and a missed opportunity.In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Victoria Ku—Head of Product & Design at Highnote—to share her extensive experience from companies like Airbnb to provide actionable insights on mastering product war rooms.2024-06-1816 min
Story Time with Mama V - Children entertainment and a welcomed break for the parents.The Unbelievable Adventures of Hannah Banana and PinkyDo you want to eat ice cream with a friendly dragon? Or go to the beach with Santa? These and so many others are part of the Unbelievable Adventures of Hannah Banana and Pinky written and illustrated by Amy Doslich. In this book we meet Hannah who is lovingly called Hannah Banana by her Dad. Hannah and her stuffy Pinky the bunny go on many magical adventures and are here to tell about it. At the end of the story Hannah shares the secret of how you can also have magical adventures with your favourite stuffy. Listen to the f...2024-06-0405 min