Épisodes

  • Episode 15: Women’s Heart Health with Nieca Goldberg
    Oct 7 2025

    Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women in the United States, yet an estimated 80% of these cases are preventable. How can we assess our risks and change our lifestyles to keep our hearts healthy? Pioneering cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg answers all of our questions: How does menopause affect our hearts? How much are heart issues dictated by genetics versus lifestyle? When should we see a heart specialist? We discuss everything from cholesterol and blood pressure, to heart attacks and statins, to cardio versus strength training. Dr. Goldberg signs off with her top three tips for women to maintain healthy hearts as we age.

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    39 min
  • Episode 14: Sugar with Courtney Peterson
    Sep 17 2025

    Sugar consumption has grown exponentially over the past two decades, and with it comes much higher rates of things like diabetes and heart disease. In this episode we speak with Dr. Courtney Peterson, Associate Professor of Nutrition at Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health, about sugar and cardiometabolic health. Listen in as we discuss how our bodies’ response to sugar changes as we age, how intermittent fasting can help us regulate blood sugar, and how to reduce our consumption of things like sugar, ultra-processed foods, and microplastics.

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    51 min
  • Episode 13: Gastro Health with Bincy Abraham
    Jun 17 2025

    Friends, it’s time to get down and dirty here on Side Project. In this episode, we talk to gastroenterologist Bincy Abraham to learn how we can care for our microbiomes as we age. How much fiber should we actually be getting, what’s the deal with colonoscopies, and on a scale of 1-10, just how bad is the Standard American Diet for our gastro health? We’re asking about everything from bowel movements and probiotics to caffeine and wine. Join us!

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    48 min
  • Episode 12: Focus and Meditation with Erin Selover
    May 25 2025

    We’re bombarded with information and forced to multitask so often that it can be difficult to focus on just one thing when we have the opportunity. In this episode, we talk to counselor and Dharma teacher Erin Selover to learn strategies to help us quiet the noise. Learn how you can build a meditation practice by starting with just a few minutes here and there – on the bus, in the bathtub, or even at the dentist’s office. It’s time to stop the inner critics and focus on inner kindness and self-compassion.

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    46 min
  • Episode 11: Foot Health with Dr. Emily Splichal
    Apr 29 2025

    Few of us take the time to even consider our feet, much less proactively care for them. Yet things like foot health, walking speed, and balance are an accurate predictor of our own mortality. In episode 11 we talk to podiatrist Emily Splichal about the various ways we can improve our foot health. Dr. Emily offers tips, exercises, and favorite products and treatments to help us maintain our foot fitness, plus thoughts on the shoe brands we should wear – and avoid. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

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    41 min
  • Wrap-Up: Learnings and Take-Aways
    Apr 15 2025

    We set off to create ten episodes to address all the middle-aged things our friends are talking about. Now we’re wrapping up our Side Project experiment by talking through our favorite learnings and take-aways. Listen as we parse through the discussions and arrive at our conclusions about wellness, women’s health, and the changes we’re committed to as we age. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

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    47 min
  • Episode 10: Pain with Naureen Alim
    Apr 1 2025

    Physical pain can be a dark and isolating thing. Rheumatologist and immunologist Naureen Alim joins us for episode ten to discuss why chronic pain creeps up on us in middle age via things like injuries, arthritis, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, and more. Many of us were raised as part of the Suck-It-Up Generation, so how do we find relief? Listen as we talk through strategies for coping with and alleviating pain, plus ways to safeguard against future pain. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

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    32 min
  • Episode 9: Longevity with Joanna Strober
    Mar 25 2025

    How should we think about our health today in order to have a greater impact for the long haul? Midi Health Co-Founder & CEO Joanna Strober joins us for episode nine to discuss how we can safeguard our bodies in order to stay stronger for longer. It’s not just longevity – it’s also STRONGEVITY. We’re digging deep into everything from estrogen patches, testosterone, and sleep to protein, fiber, and weight lifting. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

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    41 min