Ep. 108: You're Not Broken, It's the Food With Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT
Ep. 108: You're Not Broken, It's the Food With Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT  
Podcast: Age Like a Badass Mother: Healthy Aging, Plant-Based Nutrition & Longevity
Published On: Tue Jul 07 2026
Description: Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back.Julieanna and Lauren talk about the concept of healthspan versus lifespan, the mechanisms of aging, the importance of a plant-based diet, and the role of phytonutrients. Then they get into a deep conversation about new evidence that women do need extra protein as they age. This is brand new information and the first time that Julieanna is speaking about this evolving topic. This is a lively conversation that covers the topic of marriage and matchmaking, to gratitude, to the six daily threes to help you get all the nutrients you need to live a long and healthy life.https://healthspandietitian.com/This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient GrainsGrand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com)Get 10% off with coupon code Healthy10 at checkoutWebsites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merchhttps://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/https://wellelephant.com/ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow us and reach out at:Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.comFacebook: @WellElephantInstagram: @agelikeabadassmother https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother#JulieannaHever, #Healthspan, #HealthyAging, #PlantBasedNutrition, #ProteinMyths, #WholeFoodPlantBased, #LongevityScience, #EvidenceBasedNutrition, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #PlantBasedLiving, #Podcast,01:27 Journey to Plant-Based Nutrition05:21 The Evolution of Plant-Based Diets09:52 The Choose You Now Diet14:23 Understanding Aging and HealthSpan15:46 Understanding Healthspan vs Lifespan16:48 The Mechanisms of Aging and Inflammation18:58 The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet19:17 Phytonutrients and Their Benefits21:59 Rethinking Protein Needs33:13 The Concept of Hara Hachibu and Eating Mindfully35:53 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods40:22 Understanding Metabolic Winter44:22 The Role of Methionine in Health47:32 Advice for Aging Well and Beyond