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The season finale is here! For the final episode of season one, your food guides Erica and Fabrice explore some non-food tips and tricks to help achieve your top health. This episode is packed with takeaways you can implement today - even one during this episode! Erica shares the best stress-management tool she knows. Fabrice highlights why doing the laundry can reduce stress. And they explain why all those Zoom meetings are actually benefiting you.For the first 8 episodes, your food guides Erica and Fabrice have provided a lot of information. You’ve been drinking from a fire hose. So let’s take a breath and answer your questions. This episode is all about helping you put what we’ve shared into practice. Thank you for listening to season one of The Lies We’ve Been Fed. Please connect with Erica and Fabrice on Instagram or through the website and let us know your biggest takeaway from the season and what questions you still have. And we’ll see you back for season two!THE LIES GUIDE1:19 - Why your stress levels matter3:09 - The modern manufacturing cycle of stress5:15 - What happens to our body when we're stressed out8:43 - Exploring your "second brain"10:47 - Erica understands being STRESSED OUT13:31 - The best stress-management tool17:34 - The 85/15 solution to solve for stress21:22 - How what you put in your mind impacts stress22:37 - Why the laundry can reduce your stress26:01 - Tamping down your brain's default mode network31:56 - Take this challenge33:13 - Why connecting on Zoom is essential37:04 - Your homework assignmentABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like.They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Why are some people able to eat whatever they want and not have their body change? Is it possible to teach my body to crave sugar less? This advice all sounds great, but can I get a specific action plan?For the past 8 episodes, your food guides Erica and Fabrice have provided a lot of information. You’ve been drinking from a fire hose. So let’s take a breath and answer your questions. This episode is all about helping you put what we’ve shared into practice. We dive deep into metabolic flexibility (aka Whole30, keto, paleo) and provide two, easy-to-follow plans that give you the choice on how to create the best diet for you. Because we have learned that for health to be easy, it must feel easy.THE LIES GUIDE1:40 - Why some people can eat it all and stay the same6:37 - What is metabolic flexibility and how to achieve it10:21 - How to teach your body to crave sugar less11:59 - What does adding more fat to my diet look like?13:47 - The IMMEDIATE way to start breaking down fat18:11 - A real-life example (with specific guidelines!)21:53 - A warning for the all-in/all-out people23:14 - Addressing the keto flu27:47 - The gradual phase for change31:04 - How to know if you should be on the rapid or the gradual plan33:38 - Your homework assignmentABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like.They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

We thought we had a lot of good food guides on our journey. But we were wrong. We were misled. But through our own food journey, we discovered 6 criteria to help you choose your own food guide!In this episode, your food guides Erica and Fabrice expose the lie that “A good guide is easy to find.” Fabrice explores the history of how we came to have so many food guides. Erica breaks down some inconvenient facts that will support your own journey. And collectively they share 6 criteria to help you find your own food guide and get moving on your health journey.Show note: The Lies We’ve Been Fed will return on August 18 and 25 to answer your questions. Visit the website and maybe Erica and Fabrice will answer your health question!THE LIES GUIDE1:44 - LIE: A good guide is easy to find.3:28 - How did so many guides come to exist?5:50 - The keto diet: a case study in food guides & marketing9:03 - The inconvenient facts that get in the way12:46 - A guide to help you find the right guides17:27 - #1: You might be different.18:16 - #2: Evolutionary biology is a must.21:54 - #3: Living how you preach.24:13 - #4: Transparent living.27:57 - #5: Be willing to change your mind.31:02 - #6: Follow the money.34:50 - Your call to actionABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like.They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action.In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Lose 25 pounds. Wear that item hanging in the closet. Quit smoking. We frequently approach achieving good health through goals. Why do we believe a goal is key to unlocking good health? Is this true?In this episode, your food guides Erica and Fabrice expose the lie that “All you need is a good health goal.” They break down why this goal fixation has resonated for so long. Fabrice uses his professional expertise to show the relationship between your financial plan and your health plan. Erica walks you down the low road where shortcuts are encouraged. And in a clear and helpful exercise, Erica and Fabrice highlight how your success in other areas of your life can be the secret to unlocking your health.THE LIES GUIDE1:13 - LIE: A goal is all you need.2:16 - Why has this goal fixation resonated with so many?6:32 - What would happen if we treated our health goals like our work goals?9:43 - The relationship between your financial plan and your health plan12:34 - The power of creating the goal as you go14:35 - Why your professional life could be the key to success16:27 - Shortcuts are allowed, even encouraged19:04 - Practical tips to bring your other successes in life to your health22:17 - The reason to go public with your goals26:53 - The key to finding a good tribe30:43 - Should you pursue your goals at the same time with your partner or family?32:40 - Your homework assignmentABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like.They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

We all know getting healthy is hard. It’s difficult, it requires a significant time commitment, and costs money. It’s just simply something we have to force ourselves to do if we want to live healthy lives. Right?In this episode, your food guides Erica and Fabrice expose the lie that “Getting healthy is hard.” Believe it or not, good health is manageable for everyone. Fabrice shares how he went from five workouts a week to one (that’s less than 30 minutes) and is stronger than ever. Erica shares how the easy route can help you eat and drink the things you want. And to help you get started on a better life, Erica and Fabrice share 3 problems and 3 solutions to break down your health journey into manageable steps.Getting healthy is for everyone!THE LIES GUIDE1:19 - LIE: It's really hard to be healthy4:01 - Why we've bought into the belief that health is hard6:49 - How to make friends with time in your health journey12:23 - Get a whole day back with some small changes13:47 - How to solve your willpower problem17:55 - The key to tackling big, hairy problems20:20 - Get to exposing your subconscious!24:11 - What is the solution?!26:41 - Find your inspired why30:14 - Take the easy route33:43 - Your homework assignmentABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like.They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action.In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Have you ever been convinced by a documentary that there’s one way to eat? Has a book or social media influencer ever tried to pitch the latest trend to get healthy? We’re here to tell you there’s no one way, but there is one thing you can do to take your first step towards good health.In this episode, your food guides Erica and Fabrice expose the lie that “There’s only one path to health.” Erica and Fabrice go in-depth on the ins and outs of nutrition studies, why poop is a great sign, and give you 3 tips to start you on your own path to good health.THE LIES GUIDE1:21 - LIE: There's only one path to health4:41 - The reason people believe there's one way10:02 - The value of knowing what DOESN'T work14:00 - Subtle influences on nutrition studies can make major impacts17:02 - Understanding the different types of nutrition studies and their meaning21:21 - Why is the 1970s science impacting our view of health in 2020?25:28 - #1: Experiment on yourself30:39 - #2: Define your own targets35:00 - Things to keep in mind if you go the testing route40:05 - #3: Do the one thing41:47 - Your homework assignmentABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like.They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action.In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

We’re about to explore a weighty topic for many people. This is one of the biggest lies out there in regards to your health, and we are going to walk you through how to truly live for health and not for weight.In this episode, your food guides Erica and Fabrice expose the lie that “The Scale is King.” Erica and Fabrice explore macros in-depth. You know that buzzword you hear all the time but aren’t sure how that helps you choose your dinner? We look at fat, sugar, protein, and carbs. What do they mean? How do they impact your body? And what do you actually need?This episode will help you break free from the scale, overcome deep embedded food scripts, and provide a clear roadmap to what healthy means for you.THE LIES GUIDE1:30 - You don't actually know what you should weigh4:31 - How did weight become an important number?9:02 - The social signaling of plump and pale11:47 - What do I focus on if my weight doesn’t tell me I’m healthy?15:19 - The food scripts we've all been taught that aren't our own (or true)17:30 - The one thing that will move the needle the most20:15 - What do these macros do?25:47 - The problem with protein28:53 - A conversation on body composition32:45 - You can eat carbs, but...35:36 - Your homework assignmentABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like. They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Calorie-in, calorie-out. Avoid fat to not be fat. Avoid calories to not put on weight. Stop me if you’ve heard these before. While these sound intuitively correct, unfortunately, it’s not the truth.In this episode, your food guides Erica and Fabrice expose the lie that “You have to count your calories.” Erica opens up how this false premise kept her on the hamster wheel of counting calories and how breaking out of this lie was her first true step to health. Fabrice then shares the history and pseudoscience behind this lie (watch out for economists telling you how to eat!).If you have ever felt you didn’t have enough willpower to be healthy, this episode will help show you it isn’t your fault and how to work with your body to help you reach your health goals. As always, Erica and Fabrice provide real-life, actionable tips for anyone along their food journey while showing you how to get off the hamster wheel for good.THE LIES GUIDE1:41 - The false premise that kept Erica on the hamster wheel of counting calories3:28 - LIE: You need to try harder to get healthier8:19 - Breaking down metabolism, setpoint, and homeostasis and why they matter14:52 - You do not have a willpower issue20:08 - The (scientific) reasons you don't like you during a diet22:35 - The solution to the calorie hampster wheel25:21 - One cool thing about real food28:47 - Your body knows better than your brain31:30 - Your homework assignmentABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like. They want to share what they learned with you.Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action.In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Keto, veganism, Whole 30, eat your blood type, paleo. There are so many diets. But it’s all labels and brands and it’s super confusing. And always the answer is just around the corner with the next new diet. In this episode, your food guides Erica and Fabrice expose the lie that “New is Always Better.” Fabrice uses his training as an Oxford historian to show how President Dwight Eisenhower’s heart attack set diets back decades, why the food pyramid does not lead to health, how eating more fat can be healthier, and even how to make vegetables you want to eat.This episode isn’t about bashing any diet or telling you to only buy organic food from your local farmer’s market. Erica and Fabrice provide real-life, actionable tips for anyone along their food journey. And while exposing the lie that “New is Always Better” will give you straightforward steps to leave this lie for good.THE LIES GUIDE1:10 - Exposing the Lie: Why new is always better4:08 - How science started focusing on the wrong things, a historical journey with Fabrice8:35 - Your body is designed to keep you alive (and how that perpetuates food myths)9:45 - Wait, I need to eat more fat, to lose fat, and it doesn’t mean keto?14:58 - The real problem with new (remember this)17:33 - How to leave this lie19:49 - What you need to eat to live well for the long-term25:15 - Here's how not to hate vegetables25:41 - We also eat packaged food, and here's how to read the label!30:29 - Make frozen your friend34:02 - Your homework assignmentRESOURCESThe Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet by Nina TeicholzCooked (documentary)ABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like. They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health.  Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Are you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like. Now, they want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health.  Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. In this episode, Erica and Fabrice explore the buzz term, “real food.” What does that mean? How do I actually incorporate that into my life in an easy and consistent way? Erica and Fabrice share their aha moment about real food and how you can get started on your journey to optimize your food and your time. Never be confused about real food again!THE LIES GUIDE1:27 - Getting off the cycle of food lies4:36 - How Erica broke the chain of lies and found her guide6:17 - How Fabrice used optimization to break the cycle9:05 - Why optimization is a good model to improve health10:24 - The gateway to good health12:51 - The hardest part of your food journey13:51 - Erica and Fabrice answer, “What is real food?”ABOUT THIS PODCASTAre you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like. They want to share what they learned with you. Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health. Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Are you confused about who and what to believe when it comes to health? Erica and Fabrice were too. So they set out to understand why it is so hard to get trustworthy answers and to figure out what good health actually looks like. They want to share what they learned with you. In Season 1, they expose 8 lies and answer your questions along the way.Erica is a workplace wellness expert known for her direct and relatable approach to health.  Fabrice is a veteran of sifting through contradictory information to come up with a plan of action. In each episode of the Lies We’ve Been Fed, they look at a common “lie” about health and nutrition, layout how it came to be believed, explain why it’s not true, and reveal a better path forward for your health. It could be the best way you spend 30 minutes today.CONNECT WITH ERICA & FABRICEVisit the website and ask your health question!Connect with Erica on Instagram and LinkedInConnect with Fabrice on Instagram and LinkedInContact the showCREDITSPodcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.