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Healthful Pursuit Podcast

Join Functional Medicine Practitioner and Holistic Nutritionist, Leanne Vogel as we seek answers on the fringes of the health space. Together we'll explore the principles of functional health to help you thrive in mind, body, and spirit. In each episode, we'll delve into the latest research, practical tips, and insightful interviews with experts in the field of functional medicine and holistic health.
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Feb 10, 2026

GLP 1 medications are everywhere, and most conversations swing between hype and shame. This episode slows it all down.

 

We cover what GLP 1 actually is (a natural satiety and blood sugar hormone), how GLP 1 medications work in the gut and brain, what the research shows so far, and what it still does not answer. We talk about why these meds can feel life changing for food noise and cravings, plus the tradeoffs that often get minimized, like nausea, constipation, fatigue, under eating, and muscle loss.

 

This is not a pro or anti episode. It is a physiology first conversation to help you ask better questions and make thoughtful decisions, whether you are curious, considering it, or already using one.

 

Hosted by Leanne Vogel.

 

Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching 

 

Bioactive Peptides: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/make  

 

Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz 

 

Enjoy today’s show. Thanks for listening!

 

Feb 3, 2026

This episode is a candid look at what nearly two decades of healing actually looks like.

 

I share the full evolution of my relationship with food, movement, tracking, and health, from addiction, eating disorders, and chaos to stability, nourishment, and trust in my body. We talk about why health changes slowly, why different seasons require different strategies, and how restriction, optimization, and long term stability each have their place.

 

If you feel frustrated that you “know what to do” but still struggle to implement it, or if your health feels like it has moved through many phases over the years, this episode will help you understand why that’s normal, and how to meet your body where it is now instead of forcing it into a past version of health. 

 

Hosted by Leanne Vogel.

 

Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching 

 

Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne   

 

Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz 

 

Enjoy today’s show. Thanks for listening!

 

Jan 27, 2026

Dieting shouldn’t make you miserable. In this episode, Leah Harvey shares her journey of reversing hypothyroidism, amenorrhea, and metabolic damage caused by chronic under eating, over exercising, and diet dogma. We talk calories, food quality, stress, reverse dieting, carbs, hormones, and how learning to listen to your body can restore energy, cycles, and joy around food. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, depleted, or burned out from trying to do everything “right.”

 

Hosted by Leanne Vogel.

 

Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching 

 

Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne   

 

Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz 

 

Enjoy today’s show. Thanks for listening!

 

Jan 20, 2026

In this episode, we break down what histamine actually does in the body, why symptoms look so different from person to person, and how histamine intolerance differs from mast cell activation syndrome. You will learn how gut health, liver clearance, DAO activity, estrogen shifts, and immune activation all contribute to histamine overload, and why food is only one piece of the picture. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding histamine at the root cause level instead of chasing symptoms.

 

Hosted by Leanne Vogel.

 

Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching 

 

Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne   

 

Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz 

 

Enjoy today’s show. Thanks for listening!

 

Jan 13, 2026

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m doing for the next 90 days to reset my metabolism, regulate my cravings, improve my sleep, and feel better in my body, all without starting over or doing anything extreme. I’ll walk you through the 3 shifts I’m making, how I’m using oral bioactive peptides to support my body naturally, and why I’m not doing this alone. If your energy, appetite, or sleep feel off; and you’re ready for something real and doable, this one’s for you.

 

Hosted by Leanne Vogel.

 

Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching 

 

Bioactive Peptides: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/make  

 

Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz 

 

Enjoy today’s show. Thanks for listening!

 

Jan 6, 2026

In this episode, I share exactly what my explant surgery recovery has been like so far, what I expected, what caught me off guard, and what actually helped. I recorded this 14 days post op, while I am still very much in the healing process. We talked about anesthesia recovery, sleep disruption, bloating, chest tightness, drains, compression, pain management, food and hydration needs, emotional swings, nervous system overload, and practical home prep that made a real difference. This episode is for anyone considering breast explant surgery or currently recovering and wondering if what they are experiencing is normal.

 

Hosted by Leanne Vogel.

 

Coaching with Leanne: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/coaching 

 

Breakthrough Program: https://breakthrough.makewellness.com/leanne   

 

Quiz - your personalized peptide stack: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/quiz 

 

Enjoy today’s show. Thanks for listening!

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