Wealthspan: Habits for Health and Wealth

Wealthspan: Habits for Health and Wealth

by | Jul 10, 2026 | Lifestyle Medicine

July 10, 2026

Episode 236: Wealthspan: Habits that Build Health and Wealth 

Wealthspan: Build Habits for Health and Wealth

You want your health to last a lifestime, but you also need your money to last.

Let’s face it – it takes money to live. 

I sat down with Matt Buller to discuss wealthspan. Habits to build wealth aren’t that different from habits that build health.

Habits: small choices you make

Time: the compounding effect of those choices

Decisions: the things you make when you’re under stress

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Recap & Takeaways

This episode is a little different. I asked Matt Buller:

  • How are the habits that build wealth similar to habits that support health?
  • What would you tell someone in their 30’s or 40’s about building wealth?
  • What do you say when someone is approaching retirement and worried they haven’t saved enough?
  • How about families who come to you in crisis?

    Learn more about Matt Buller, CFA here.

    This information is for educational purposes only and not considered financial advice. 

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    The Cortisol Fix is in Your Gut

    The Cortisol Fix is in Your Gut

    by | Jun 26, 2026 | Belly fat, Gut health, Lifestyle Medicine

    June 26, 2026

    Episode 234: The Cortisol Fix Starts in Your Gut

    Someone asked me how to lower cortisol levels and I answered too fast. Because what he was really asking was why he felt tired, foggy, stressed and was gaining belly fat. And that’s a much better question.

    Before you try to lower cortisol, you need to understand it. Cortisol isn’t the enemy; it’s essential for life. The problem is chronic elevation, and in this episode we go to mini medical school to find out exactly what that does to your brain, heart, metabolism, immune system, sleep, bones and skin.

    Then we talk about what to actually do about it. The answer is simpler than you think. It starts with your gut microbiome, which turns out to be the master lever for sleep, stress management and belly fat all at once.

    In this episode you’ll learn why adrenal fatigue isn’t a real diagnosis, what foods help regulate cortisol through your gut, why sugar and dehydration spike cortisol, and how exercise, nature and probiotics all play a role.

    If you’re tired, stressed and frustrated that nothing is sticking, this one’s for you.

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    Lower Cortisol

    You don’t have a cortisol problem. You might have a gut problem.

    In this episode, Dr. Vickie breaks down what cortisol actually does, why chronic elevation wrecks your health, and why your gut microbiome is the most strategic place to start when you want to regulate stress hormones, improve sleep and lose belly fat.

    Recap & Takeaways

    • Why adrenal fatigue isn’t recognized by medical experts
    • How the HPA axis triggers a full-body cortisol response
    • The gut-sleep connection and foods that support it
    • Why sugar and dehydration raise cortisol
    • Simple, food-first strategies to bring cortisol back into rhythm

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    The Gut Microbiome: Your Key to Health

    The Gut Microbiome: Your Key to Health

    by | Jun 19, 2026 | Belly fat, Gut health, Lifestyle Medicine

    June 19, 2026

    Episode 233: The Gut Microbiome: Your Key to Health

    This episode can change how you think about your plate, because what you eat is connected to a community of organisms doing quiet, important work inside your body every single day. Your gut microbiome is the key to health. 

    🎧 Listen now, and if you’re ready to take what you learn here and actually put it into action, the Gut Health Lab opens July 1st. It’s a 3-month cohort where we’ll nourish our microbiomes together, because healthy looks great on you.

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    Gut Microbiome

    You’re never going to be fully healthy if your gut isn’t healthy. That’s not an exaggeration, it’s biology.

    In this episode, I take you back to the 1680s, when a Dutch scientist first looked at bacteria under a microscope (yes, by examining poop, but stay with me), all the way to today’s groundbreaking microbiome research. Because once you understand what’s actually happening inside your intestines, you’ll never look at your gut the same way again.

    Here’s what most people don’t realize: the trillions of bacteria living in your gut aren’t just along for the ride. They’re producing 90% of your body’s serotonin and half of your dopamine. They’re running 70% of your immune system. They’re influencing your cravings, your blood sugar, and your belly fat.

    So if your gut ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.

    The good news? You have more control over this than you think.

    🎧 Listen now, and if you’re ready to take what you learn here and actually put it into action, the Gut Health Lab opens July 1st, 2026.

    It’s a 3-month cohort where we’ll nourish our microbiomes together.

    Because healthy looks great on you.

      Recap & Takeaways

        • The fascinating history of how we discovered the gut microbiome
        • Why fiber is the single most important thing you can do for your gut
        • The real difference between prebiotic and probiotic foods
        • Which fermented foods actually help (and which ones are just hype)
        • The yogurt mistake most people make without realizing it
        • Why sleep and movement matter just as much as what you eat

       

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      Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Health?

      by | Jun 5, 2026 | coffee, Lifestyle Medicine

      June 5, 2026

      Episode 130: Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Health

      Is coffee good for you? Dr. Vickie breaks down the science: caffeine, brain health, heart benefits, and risks.

      Mini Medical School meets your morning cup.

      Is your morning cup of coffee doing you more good than you think? In this episode of Mini Medical School, we dig into the science behind one of the world’s most popular beverages and the answer might just make you feel great about your habit.

      We cover the chemistry of coffee – from chlorogenic acids and trigonelline to caffeine, mycotoxins, and why what you put in your cup matters as much as the coffee itself. Then we head to mini medical school to learn how caffeine actually works in the brain, why adenosine is the real story behind your morning grogginess, and what the latest research says about coffee’s surprising health benefits.

        Notes

        Whether you’re a gulper or a sipper, black or blended, this episode will give you evidence-based answers and maybe a little peace of mind. 

        Recap & Takeaways

        • How caffeine blocks adenosine — and why that keeps you awake
        • Coffee and brain health: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mood
        • Heart, liver, kidney, and metabolic benefits of regular coffee drinking
        • Who should be cautious and what the risks actually are
        • The truth about decaf, pregnancy limits, and daily intake guidelines
        • Why the answer to “is coffee good for you?” is more personal than you think

         

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        Is it too late for you to prevent dementia?

        by | May 29, 2026 | Belly fat, Brain health, diet, Fitness, healthy aging, Lifestyle Medicine

        Is it too late for you to prevent dementia?

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        Is it too late to prevent dementia?

        Do you worry that your family history determines your destiny? There are steps you can take now to prevent dementia: lifestyle, speed training and learn new things.

        In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie gives you practical, evidence-based steps you can take to prevent dementia:

        • Lifestyle: dietary patterns, movement, limiting exposure to alcohol and tobacco, sleep, stress, social connections and correcting vision or hearing loss.
        • Speed training for your brain. The ACTIVE study shows a decrease in dementia with the use of speed training and a lengthening of independence. Check out Brain HQ.
        • Learn new things that challenge your brain.

        Dr. Vickie also explores the connection between brain health and belly fat.

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        The Surprising Possibilities of Getting Older

        The Surprising Possibilities of Getting Older

        by | May 15, 2026 | healthy aging, Lifestyle Medicine

        The Surprising Possibilities of Getting Older

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        Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.

        Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology  – Retired

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        Your birthday rolls around every year whether you’re ready or not. But what if aging well had less to do with your age and more to do with your mindset? In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we’re diving into the science of healthy aging and why it’s never too late to start.

        Yale researcher Dr. Becca Levy found that nearly 45% of adults over 65 actually improve in cognitive and physical function over time. The best may genuinely be yet to come, but it depends on two things: your mindset and your lifestyle.

        In this episode, we’re talking about what aging well really looks like, not botox and facelifts. The real stuff like enough energy to hike in the woods, the strength to get up off the floor after playing with your grandkids, and the mental sharpness to win at cards.

        We also tackle the biggest reason most healthy habits don’t stick. And it’s not lack of willpower or discipline. It’s that we’re approaching it all wrong.

        In this episode:

        • Why nearly half of adults over 65 actually get better with age — and how to be one of them
        • How the story you tell yourself about aging directly affects how you age
        • Why fear motivates in the short-term, but doesn’t last 
        • The three things a pastor and a gerontologist both agree make life worth living
        • One simple mindset shift you can start using today

        You’re still living

        If you’re still breathing, you still have a purpose. This episode is your reminder to go live it, as healthy as possible, for as long as possible. Because…

        Healthy looks great on you.

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