Why do you end up starving at night even when you think you’re “eating right”? Why do blood sugar crashes leave you exhausted—and why is everyone suddenly obsessed with weight-loss shots like Ozempic? In this episode of the Simple Healthy Life podcast, Registered Dietitian Ryan Gebo, and Owner of R-Labs Mike James break down the real science behind hunger hormones like ghrelin, the surprising truth about glucose swings, and what you aren’t hearing about the new wave of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy parent, or someone stuck in the diet-binge cycle, this episode unpacks the hidden reasons your diet keeps sabotaging you—and what to do instead.

At 63, Jim Forand biked nearly 3,800 miles from Massachusetts to California—solo. In this episode, we unpack the full story: the tornado warnings on day one, the 8,500-foot climbs in Pennsylvania, the wild horses in Arizona, and the mindset that carried him through it all. It’s a conversation about stamina, stillness, and what opens up when you say yes to something huge.

In this raw and revealing episode of Simple Healthy Life, we confront one of the most avoided but universally shared experiences: death. From the ancient parable of Samara to modern reflections on mortality, reincarnation, and even uploading consciousness, we explore how death—or the awareness of it—can deeply influence how we live, love, and make meaning. We share personal stories, like a powerful breathwork vision, and ask hard-hitting questions: What do you want said at your eulogy? What would it mean to live a life that’s truly enough?

This episode blends philosophy, spirituality, psychology, and humor in a conversation that’s unexpectedly uplifting. Because we’re all headed to Samara. What will you do before you get there?