Podcast
Fuel Different
Hosted by Sarah Williams · EN
Think your doctor's health advice isn't working? You're probably right. Join Sarah Williams on Fuel Different as she cuts through the nutrition noise with zero BS and actual science that makes sense.
Sarah spent a decade as a nutrition researcher before realizing she was way better at explaining why keto works for some people and crashes for others, or why intermittent fasting might be sabotaging your weight loss goals instead of helping them. After her mom's doctor gave her the same cookie-cutter advice that wasn't working, Sarah started making videos to break down the real science. Three million followers later, she's still explaining health myths with the same energy she brings to family dinners.
Every episode tackles the stuff that actually matters for healthy living — from why your metabolism is acting weird to which nutrition "rules" you can totally ignore. Sarah breaks down complex research into conversations that feel like chatting with your smartest friend who just happens to know everything about how your body works.
Whether you're confused about conflicting diet advice or just want to understand what's actually happening when you eat, this show gives you practical answers without the overwhelm. Follow Fuel Different for daily episodes that'll change how you think about food, your body, and what healthy really means. New episodes every day—follow now!
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13 Habits Everyone Thinks Are Healthy (They're Completely Wrong)
May 300:13:53Tap to summarizeSarah's doctor told her to eat six small meals a day to boost her metabolism. Three months later, she was exhausted, constantly hungry, and gaining weight. Turns out that "healthy" advice was doing more harm than good. What we cover: • Why frequent meals actually slow your metabolism down • The breakfast myth that's sabotaging your energy levels • How low-fat foods trigger cravings that make you overeat • Which "superfoods" are just expensive marketing tricks Who this is for: Anyone following health advice that isn't actually working. You know those habits everyone swears by? The ones health magazines keep pushing and your trainer recommends? A lot of them are based on outdated science or straight-up myths. Sarah breaks down 13 of the most common ones, from why fruit juice isn't helping your health goals to how certain workout routines might be working against you. The scary part? Most people double down on these habits when they don't see results, thinking they just need to try harder. But when the foundation is wrong, more effort just leads to more frustration. Chapters: 00:00 The meal frequency myth 02:30 Why breakfast isn't the most important meal 04:45 The low-fat trap 06:20 Cardio misconceptions 08:15 Supplement scams 10:30 What actually works This episode pulls from Dr. Berg's latest research and Sarah's own experience helping thousands of people get unstuck from advice that sounds right but feels wrong. If you're tired of following rules that don't deliver results, this one's going to change how you think about healthy living. 🎧 Ready to fuel different? Hit follow for daily episodes that cut through the health noise. Join the community that's done with cookie-cutter advice and ready for what actually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →20 Tick Bites a Week: The Lyme Disease Secret Nobody Talks About
May 300:12:57Tap to summarizeTwenty tick bites a week sounds like a nightmare, but when you're spending serious time outdoors, it's actually pretty common. The real problem isn't getting bitten - it's what most people don't know about removing them safely and preventing Lyme disease. Sarah breaks down the science that'll keep you hiking, camping, and gardening without paranoia. Turns out, ticks need to hang on for 36-48 hours before they can transmit Lyme bacteria, which changes everything about how you should handle tick season. What we cover: • Why daily tick checks are your best defense (and exactly how to do them) • The 36-48 hour rule that most people miss completely • Which 14 states account for 95% of Lyme cases • Peak danger months when baby ticks are most active • Proper removal technique that actually works Who this is for: Anyone who spends time outdoors and wants to stay healthy without living in fear of every tick bite. Here's what's wild: only 20-50% of black-legged ticks actually carry Lyme bacteria. The infection rates vary drastically by location, so knowing your local risk makes a huge difference. Sarah digs into the real numbers behind the 300,000 annual Lyme cases and why peak season from May through August requires extra attention. Chapters: 00:00 Why I get 20 tick bites weekly 02:30 The 36-48 hour transmission window 04:45 Peak tick season survival guide 07:15 Proper removal technique 09:30 When to actually worry about Lyme 🎧 Ready to enjoy the outdoors safely? Follow Fuel Different for daily episodes that cut through health myths with real science. Sarah drops new episodes every day with the practical info you actually need. ------------ Keywords: healthy living, health education, health myths, medical advice, preventive health, vitamin d, lyme disease, big pharma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Foods Your Doctor Won't Tell You About (And Why)
May 300:14:55Tap to summarizeYour doctor says avoid trans fats and processed sugar. Fair enough. But what about the "healthy" foods that could actually mess you up way more than a candy bar ever would? Sarah Williams breaks down four foods that sound innocent but pack some serious punch. We're talking about stuff sitting in your pantry right now that could land you in the hospital if you eat enough of it. Spoiler alert: one of them is literally just water. What we cover: • Why 6 liters of H2O can kill you faster than most "junk" foods • The common spice that causes hallucinations at just 2-3 servings • Raw beans that'll give you food poisoning so bad you'll think you're dying • The artificial sweetener banned for requiring 800 diet sodas daily to be dangerous Who this is for: Anyone tired of food fear-mongering who wants to know what actually poses real risk versus what's just marketing hype. The reality? Most "poison" foods are only dangerous at ridiculous doses that nobody would ever eat. Meanwhile, we stress about ingredients that have been studied for decades and proven safe at normal amounts. Sarah cuts through the noise to help you understand real food safety versus manufactured panic. Because knowing the actual science means you can make smart choices without the constant anxiety. Chapters: 00:00 Water intoxication explained 02:30 Nutmeg's dark side 05:15 Why raw kidney beans are legitimately dangerous 07:45 The saccharin study that changed everything 10:30 How to think about food risk rationally 🎧 If you're done with food fear tactics and want actual science that makes sense, follow Fuel Different. Sarah drops new episodes daily with zero BS nutrition info you can actually use. ----- Keywords: blood sugar, nutrition facts, wellness tips, cholesterol, health education, dr berg, keto diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Stress Does More Damage Than Smoking: Here's How to Fight Back
May 300:12:54Tap to summarizeYour doctor warned you about cholesterol and blood pressure, but probably never mentioned the silent killer that's doing more damage to your heart than a pack-a-day smoking habit. We're talking about chronic stress, and the research on what it's actually doing to your cardiovascular system is pretty alarming. What we cover: • Why stress increases heart attack risk by 27% (higher than smoking 5 cigarettes daily) • How your cortisol stays elevated for 6 hours after just one stressful event • The scary way stress physically changes your heart muscle structure • Simple, science-backed techniques that measurably lower cortisol in 10 minutes Who this is for: Anyone dealing with daily stress who wants to understand what it's actually doing to their body and how to fight back with methods that work. Sarah breaks down the MRI studies showing how stress literally thickens your heart muscle, plus the job stress research that'll make you rethink your work boundaries. But this isn't doom and gloom - she also covers the specific breathing techniques and lifestyle tweaks that research shows can drop your stress hormones fast. Chapters: 00:00 Why stress beats smoking for heart damage 02:30 What cortisol actually does to your arteries 04:45 The job stress study that changed everything 07:15 Heart muscle changes you can see on scans 09:00 Three techniques that work in minutes 11:30 Building stress resilience long-term The good news? Unlike genetics or age, stress is something you can actually control once you know how. 🎧 If you're ready to take stress seriously as a health issue, hit follow on Fuel Different. Sarah drops new episodes every day with the science that actually matters for your wellbeing. -------- Keywords: health myths, healthy living, nutrition research, wellness tips, metabolism, health research, nutrition podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Vitamin C Won't Stop Your Cold. Here's What It Actually Does.
May 300:09:53Tap to summarizeYour orange juice habit isn't protecting you from getting sick. But before you toss that bottle, here's what vitamin C is actually doing that's way more important. Turns out the whole "vitamin C prevents colds" thing is basically a marketing myth. The research shows it only cuts your cold by about 8% - that's maybe half a day shorter. Not exactly the immune shield we've been promised. But here's what gets me: we're completely missing what vitamin C actually does. This stuff is literally holding your body together. Without it, your blood vessels start falling apart. Your gums bleed. Your old wounds can reopen. That's scurvy, and yeah, it still happens today. What we cover: • Why that 1000mg vitamin C pill is mostly expensive pee • The collagen connection nobody talks about • How sailors figured out the scurvy solution 300 years ago • What actually happens when your body runs out of vitamin C Who this is for: Anyone taking vitamin C "for immunity" and wondering why they're still getting sick. The crazy part? Your body can only absorb about 200-400mg at once. So those mega-dose supplements are basically just making your kidneys work overtime. Sarah breaks down exactly how much you actually need and where to get it without wasting money on pills. Chapters: 00:00 The vitamin C cold myth 02:30 What vitamin C actually does 05:15 Why sailors died from scurvy 07:45 How much you really need 10:20 Food vs. supplements 🎧 If this changed how you think about vitamin C, hit follow. Sarah drops new episodes on Fuel Different every day, cutting through health myths with actual science that makes sense. ------- Keywords: health research, dr berg, metabolism, big pharma, hormone health, medical advice, health education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Doctors Miss What's Actually Making You Sick in 2026
May 200:14:15Tap to summarizeYour chronic headaches, constant fatigue, and brain fog might not be from some mysterious toxin exposure. Turns out, the real culprit is probably sitting in your pantry right now, and it's way simpler than you think. What we cover: • Why 75% of Americans are magnesium deficient and how it's secretly causing anxiety, insomnia, and muscle cramps • The vitamin D scandal: 40% of adults are deficient but most doctors only test when you're already sick • B12 deficiency symptoms that show up years before blood tests catch them • Why iron deficiency is the top cause of fatigue in women, yet gets missed in routine checkups Who this is for: Anyone who's tired of feeling tired and wants real answers instead of "it's probably stress." Sarah breaks down the four nutrient deficiencies that cause 80% of the symptoms people blame on everything else. No expensive detoxes needed. Just basic nutrients your body's been begging for. Chapters: 00:00 The toxin myth that's costing you money 02:30 Magnesium: why you're probably deficient 04:45 Vitamin D levels that actually matter 07:00 B12 deficiency hiding in plain sight 09:15 Iron deficiency beyond anemia 11:30 How to fix these (it's easier than you think) This isn't about adding 20 supplements to your routine. It's about understanding what your body actually needs and why your doctor might be missing the obvious stuff. 🎧 Follow Fuel Different for daily episodes that cut through health confusion with actual science. Sarah drops new episodes every day with zero BS and practical answers you can use right now. ----- Keywords: nutrition facts, health research, blood sugar, diet advice, health education, vitamin d, healthy living Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why You're Exhausted: The Air Quality Problem Nobody Mentions
May 200:14:01Tap to summarizeYou check the air quality app on your phone, but what about the air you're breathing inside your own house? Most people have no clue their home is quietly zapping their energy every single day. Your indoor air is probably 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside, and it's doing way more damage than just making you sniffly. We're talking about the kind of tired that coffee can't fix, brain fog that makes you forget words mid-sentence, and that weird afternoon crash that hits even when you've eaten well. What we cover: • Why humidity levels between 30-60% can make or break your energy (and what happens when you get it wrong) • The sneaky toxins hiding in your cleaning supplies that mess with your hormones • How blue light from your regular bulbs is tanking your sleep quality by up to 50% • Simple air quality fixes that cost less than your monthly coffee budget Who this is for: Anyone who's tired of feeling tired and wants to know if their house is part of the problem. Sarah breaks down the EPA data that'll shock you, plus the easiest swaps that actually move the needle on how you feel. No expensive air purifiers required. Chapters: 00:00 The indoor air quality wake-up call 02:30 Humidity: your energy's best friend or worst enemy 05:15 Hidden toxins in plain sight 08:00 The blue light sleep sabotage 10:30 Quick wins for cleaner air today 🎧 If you're ready to stop blaming your genes for feeling crappy, hit follow on Fuel Different. Sarah drops new episodes daily with the health insights that actually work in real life. -------- Keywords: wellness tips, blood sugar, food science, metabolism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Liver Beats Bone Broth for Collagen: Here's the Science
May 200:13:03Tap to summarizeYour bone broth obsession might be missing the mark. While everyone's sipping away hoping for better skin and joints, there's a food that delivers way more collagen bang for your buck. Spoiler: it's not pretty, but it works. What we cover: • Why beef liver contains 6.2 grams of glycine per 100 grams (bone broth has maybe 1-2 grams) • The vitamin C factor everyone ignores when talking about collagen synthesis • How traditional cultures actually ate for optimal collagen production • Simple ways to sneak organ meats into your diet without gagging Who this is for: Anyone spending money on collagen supplements or making bone broth religiously but not seeing the results they want. The truth is, muscle meats alone can't give your body what it needs to build collagen effectively. You need the complete package of nutrients that only organ meats provide. Sarah breaks down exactly why one serving of chicken hearts beats a full cup of homemade bone broth for collagen precursors, plus the cultural shift that made us forget this basic nutrition principle. This isn't about forcing yourself to eat liver and onions every day. It's about understanding what your body actually needs and finding realistic ways to get there. Chapters: 00:00 The bone broth marketing problem 02:15 Glycine content comparison: liver vs broth 04:30 Why vitamin C matters for collagen 06:45 Traditional eating patterns we abandoned 08:20 Practical organ meat strategies 10:30 Sarah's weekly organ meat routine 🎧 Follow Fuel Different for daily episodes that cut through nutrition noise with actual science. Sarah drops new episodes every day with zero BS health insights you can actually use. ------- Keywords: diet advice, weight loss, cholesterol, intermittent fasting, nutrition research, keto diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Motivation Killer Nobody Sees Coming: Low Testosterone's Hidden Weapon
May 200:14:28Tap to summarizeYour motivation to hit the gym vanished. You're scrolling instead of starting that project. Everyone thinks you're just lazy, but there's something else happening under the hood that nobody talks about. The most dangerous sign of low testosterone isn't what guys expect. It's not about the bedroom stuff everyone focuses on. It's the slow drain of your drive that happens so gradually, you don't even notice you've become a different person. What we cover: • Why testosterone levels have dropped 1% every year since the 1980s (and what's actually causing it) • The motivation connection that doctors miss 70% of the time • How to spot the difference between normal stress and hormonal changes • Simple tests you can do before spending money on labs Who this is for: Men who feel like they're running on empty but can't figure out why everything feels harder than it used to. Here's what really gets me: only 30% of guys with low T ever get help, and most wait until things get really bad. But by then, they've already lost years of feeling like themselves. Sarah breaks down the research on why your brain chemistry changes when testosterone drops and what you can actually do about it. Chapters: 00:00 The silent motivation killer 02:30 Why willpower isn't the problem 05:15 The depression connection nobody talks about 08:20 Testing vs guessing 11:45 Next steps that actually work 🎧 If you're tired of feeling tired, hit follow on Fuel Different. Sarah drops new episodes daily with the science that actually helps, not just more stuff to worry about. --------------- Keywords: medical advice, testosterone, nutrition podcast, health education, diet advice, metabolism, nutrition research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Your Keto Isn't Working: Dr. Berg's Live Fix
May 200:15:16Tap to summarizeYour keto macros look perfect on paper, but you're still not losing weight. Sound familiar? Dr. Eric Berg just wrapped his February 20th live show with over 47,000 viewers asking the same frustrated questions. The guy with 12 million YouTube subscribers spent two hours fixing real keto problems from real people, and honestly? The patterns are pretty eye-opening. What we cover: • Why "perfect" keto macros can actually stall your progress • The three metabolism mistakes that kill ketosis (number two will surprise you) • How to tell if your intermittent fasting window is working against you • Real viewer transformations and what actually moved the needle Who this is for: Anyone doing keto "by the book" but not seeing the results they expected. Sarah breaks down Berg's best troubleshooting advice from the live session, plus the metabolic science behind why cookie-cutter approaches fail. No fluff, just the practical stuff that actually works when your body isn't cooperating with the textbook version of ketosis. Chapters: 00:00 The keto plateau problem 02:15 Dr. Berg's top viewer questions 04:30 Metabolism mistakes that kill progress 07:45 Intermittent fasting fixes 10:20 Sarah's takeaways The best part? Berg answered questions from people who've been stuck for months, and the solutions are way simpler than you'd think. Sometimes it's just about timing. Sometimes it's about what you're not eating. 🎧 If you're tired of keto advice that doesn't work for your actual life, hit follow. Fuel Different drops new episodes daily with the science that actually makes sense for real people. ------ Keywords: diet advice, diet myths, big pharma, liver health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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