The Art of Being Well

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Will Cole and his team tackle listener questions on periorbital edema with Hashimoto's, what your fingernails are communicating about your metabolic and immune health, and the oral vs. injectable GLP-1 debate. They also address a question that's generating a lot of conversation online: are GLP-1 medications blunting dopamine in ways that affect desire, relationships, and emotional connection — and what can be done about it? As always, the team brings both the clinical nuance and the real-world perspective. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.drwillcole.com/podcastPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Find out more at apple.com/health. This message was brought to you by Apple and AT&T. Apple Watch is not a medical device and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Text ABW to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code WILLCOLE at check out to receive 10% off site wide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns.Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE at checkout and receive a free mini HYDRAGLOW plumping Moisturizer when you spend $75 or more.To learn more and get 20% off your order, visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use code: WILLCOLE . You can also find Active Skin Repair on Amazon and at your local CVS.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Deepika Chopra joins Dr. Will Cole to unpack what “real optimism” actually is and why it’s not the same as positivity or toxic positivity. They explore the research linking optimism to lower stress and inflammatory markers, and how shifting your appraisal of a stressor can change your physiology. Deepika shares her personal experience with ulcerative colitis and how chronic illness can affect energy, mindset, and agency. The conversation also covers why the brain prioritizes safety and survival over growth, and why nervous system regulation is often the missing first step. Plus, Deepika shares practical tools that build real optimism in everyday life, including small actions and the surprising science of music as medicine. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Now available in Canada! For a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off site wide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/WILLCOLE!Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.COM/WILLCOLE!Use code WILLCOLE at puori.com/WILLCOLEto get 32% off Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein when you start a subscription. In addition, you get a free shaker worth $25!You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/WILLCOLE and using code WILLCOLE at checkout.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This live episode was recorded at the Eudemonia event and features a respectful, on-stage conversation about America’s chronic disease crisis and why health has become so politicized. The panel explores root causes from both an individual and population-health lens, including ultra processed foods, stress, and social determinants of health. They discuss how dietary guidelines and school food policies get shaped, why nuance matters, and what changes actually move the needle. The conversation also tackles SNAP, food insecurity, and the debate around restrictions versus incentives. Finally, they address how trust in science can be damaged when complex systems are reduced to soundbites. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcastPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to bioptimizers.com/aobw and use my exclusive code AOBW to get 15% off any order. Make 2026 the year you finally start sleeping great again.50% off your first year at monarch.com with code BEINGWELL.Visit fromourplace.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE for 10% off site wide. Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code WILLCOLE for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE!Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at Timeline.com/WILLCOLE30. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Will Cole and team answer listener questions on supplements and hormones, interstitial cystitis root causes, cooking and nutrient bioavailability, and how stress and trauma can influence inflammation. They clarify concerns around phytoestrogens and “estrogen-mimicking” supplements like nattokinase and milk thistle, and explain why bioindividuality and proper testing matter. They also share a clinical framework for understanding IC triggers, including inflammation patterns, histamine activity, oxalates, and environmental factors. The episode includes a practical breakdown of how cooking affects fiber and nutrient absorption, plus an encouraging conversation on rebuilding hope and joy during difficult seasons. Finally, they discuss emerging research on risk-based breast cancer screening and what it could mean for more personalized prevention. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Right now, you save 32% on your first order when you start a protein subscription, plus you get their new starter kit including a free, high-quality shaker bottle worth $25! Use my code WILLCOLE. Go to PUORI.com/WILLCOLE and use the code WILLCOLE at checkout for this exclusive offer.You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/WILLCOLE and using code WILLCOLE at checkout.Visit www.ohmyka.com and use code WILLCOLE for 15% off your first purchase.Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE at checkout for 15% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PMS is not “just part of being a woman,” and Alisa Vitti breaks down why symptoms are a signal worth taking seriously. You’ll learn how the infradian rhythm influences metabolism, mood, immune health, and stress response, and how cycle syncing can help support hormones across each phase of the month. We also unpack what the luteal phase really needs, including blood sugar stability, slow carbs, and why many women feel worse when they fast or push intense workouts at the wrong time. Alisa shares how to modulate training after ovulation, why some popular “biohacks” backfire for cycling women, and simple ways partners can be supportive. Plus, we cover her go-to basics for women over 35, including melatonin and other foundational support. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Get a free8-count Sample Pack of their most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinkLMNT.com/artofbeingwell.Go to bioptimizers.com/aobw and use my exclusive code AOBW to get 15% off any order.Same night out—way better morning with Cheers. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code WILLCOLE at CheersHealth.com . #Cheers #adFor. a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 3, Get 3 Free Sale. Head to Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSockspodGo to AvocadoGreenMattress.com/ABW and check out their mattress and bedding sale!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Psychic medium MaryAnn DiMarco joins me for a powerful conversation on spirit guides, soul contracts, and what may happen when we die. We explore how intuition works, how past lives and “soul packs” shape our relationships, and whether mediumship can coexist with traditional faith. MaryAnn shares practical tools for strengthening your intuition, protecting your energy, and speaking healing over your body and life. She also shares about her new Guide(s) Deck, available for preorder now. This episode is expansive, grounded, and deeply thought-provoking. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcastPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/WILLCOLE and using code WILLCOLE at checkout.Text ABW to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code WILLCOLE at checkout to receive 10% off site wide.Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Now available in Canada! Use code WILLCOLE at puori.com/WILLCOLE to get 32% off Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein when you start a subscription. In addition, you get a free shaker worth $25 on your first subscription order, which brings total savings to $49.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Will Cole and his clinical team answer listener questions on mold exposure, mercury amalgam fillings, dental sealants, creatine side effects, and the latest controversy around eggs and seed oils. They break down how to assess toxic burden without fear, when detox support is helpful, and how to build resilience in a modern world. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.drwillcole.com/podcastPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Now available in Canada! Use code BEINGWELL at monarch.com for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code BEINGWELL. Head to moshlife.com/WILLCOLE to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack.Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code WILLCOLE for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to unpack the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans and why protein and muscle health are finally taking center stage. They discuss the science behind higher protein recommendations, muscle as the organ of longevity, personalized nutrition, and why decades of low-fat messaging failed metabolic health. This conversation bridges evidence, clinical experience, and real-world implementation. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.drwillcole.com/podcastPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/WILLCOLE and using code WILLCOLE at checkout.Text ABW to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code WILLCOLE at checkout to receive 10% off site wide.Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE at checkout for 15% off your first order.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.