Lifestyle School Podcast

Lifestyle School Podcast

Hosted by: Hope Plack

The Lifestyle School Podcast was created to help you design a life you love while achieving the health results you’ve always wanted. We focus on how small, sustainable changes to your lifestyle can lead to...

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Episode 76: Keto, Feasting & Fasting

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the ketogenic diet, insulin resistance and why I personally prefer a modified keto approach paired with feasting and fasting instead of strict calorie or macro tracking. I...
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Episode 75: Let's Talk About Peptides

Peptides have exploded in popularity in the weight-loss and wellness world — but what are they, how do they work, and how much do we actually know about their long-term safety? In today’s episode, we move beyond the...
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Episode 74: Fasting - Nature's GLP-1?

What Weight Loss Drugs, Osteoporosis, and the Minnesota Starvation Study Teach Us GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have changed the conversation around weight loss—but are they creating something...
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Episode 73: Why It’s So Hard to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Have you ever felt like your body is fighting against you when you try to lose weight? You start motivated. The scale moves at first. Then suddenly your progress slows, hunger increases, cravings intensify, and...
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Episode 72: Spring Cleaning Starts Inside Your Body

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house — your body has its own built-in cleanup system too. In this episode of the Lifestyle School Podcast, we’re diving into autophagy: what it is, how it works, and why it matters...
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Episode 71: Wired But Tired

Do you feel exhausted all day… but somehow still can’t relax at night? In this episode, we’re diving into HPA axis dysfunction, chronic stress, burnout, and why so many women feel stuck in “survival mode.” We’ll talk...
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Episode 70: Feasting & Fasting - Why Your Body Needs Both

In this episode of the Lifestyle School Podcast, Hope Plack breaks down the relationship between feasting, fasting, insulin, and body fat — and why modern eating patterns may be keeping so many people metabolically...
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Episode 69: What Happens When You Eat

Episode Summary Most people choose foods based on calories or trends—but your body responds based on how food is digested and how it impacts blood sugar. In this episode, we break down how protein, fat, fiber, and...
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Episode 68: Autoimmunity - What It Is, Why It’s Rising, and What You Can Do About It

Autoimmune disease is one of the fastest-growing health issues in the United States—and most people don’t understand it until they’re living it. In this episode, we break it down simply and honestly. What autoimmunity...
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Episode 67: Why ‘Never Again’ Backfires Every Time

Episode Overview Have you ever told yourself, “I’m never eating that again”… only to find yourself right back in the same cycle? You’re not alone—and it’s not a discipline problem. In this episode, we’re breaking down...
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Episode 66: The Protein Sweet Spot - How Much Do You Actually Need?

Are You Eating Too Much Protein? Protein is everywhere right now—and most people think more is better. But if your fat loss has stalled, your hunger feels off, or your blood sugar isn’t improving… your protein intake...
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Episode 65: The Reason Your Old Weight-Loss Tricks Stopped Working

Episode Summary If you feel like your body has changed and the weight-loss strategies that used to work… just don’t anymore—this episode is for you. Today we’re breaking down insulin resistance in a way that actually...
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