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Now and Then Podcast

Now and Then Podcast

Dr. Bart Precourt

Welcome to the Now + Then Podcast with Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis, where we cut through the noise to find what's timeless, what's trending, and what actually works. Longtime listener? You're in the right place. The Health Made Simple Show is now the Now + Then Podcast, same mission of making health simple, now with two clinical perspectives instead of one. Health advice changes every week. Headlines contradict each other. Influencers push the next magic fix. We bring something different: real clinical experience, a root cause approach, and a healthy dose of common sense. Dr. Bart Precourt is a Doctor of Chiropractic and certified acupuncturist who has been helping people get to the root of their health issues since 1997. Callie Michaelis, MS, RD, LDN, is a functional nutritionist and personal trainer who helps clients tackle blood sugar, hormone, and gut issues with guidance that actually fits real life. Together at Balance Health Studio on 30A, they see every day what works in the real world, not just what works on paper. Each week on the Health Hub, they break down the latest trends, biohacks, and headlines, then hold them up against the timeless fundamentals that never go out of style. Your choices right now shape your health later. That's the now and the then. No magic lotions, potions, or pills. Just honest conversations about real food, real movement, and real health. New episodes every week.

307 - Is "Organic" Food Really Organic? Calories, Sleep & the Wolverine Stack | Now + Then Podcast
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  • 307 - Is "Organic" Food Really Organic? Calories, Sleep & the Wolverine Stack | Now + Then Podcast

    Does an "organic" label automatically mean your food is cleaner, safer, or healthier?

    In Episode 303 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis reveal what the organic label actually guarantees and what it may leave out. They discuss the controversy surrounding organic food marketing, farming practices, pesticide use, and why consumers need to look beyond the front of the package.

    They also explore why two meals with identical calories and macros can produce very different effects on blood sugar, insulin, cravings, and the brain. Plus, they break down how the time change affects sleep and hormones, whether adults over 55 can build muscle without meat, and what you should know about peptides and the popular "Wolverine Stack."

    WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?

    ● Consumers who regularly purchase organic food ● Anyone confused by organic, natural, and clean-food labels ● People tracking calories or macros for weight loss ● Adults concerned about sleep, metabolism, and maintaining muscle ● Anyone curious about peptides and the Wolverine Stack

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - 03:57 – Organic Food, Calories, Muscle, Peptides & Sleep 03:57 - 05:56 – What the Time Change Does to Your Body 05:56 - 09:04 – Sleep, Mood, Weight & Seasonal Changes 09:04 - 12:49 – How Morning Light Resets Your Body Clock 12:49 - 15:29 – What Does "Organic" Actually Mean? 15:29 - 17:32 – The Driscoll's Lawsuit & Organic Marketing Questions 17:32 - 19:43 – Is Buying Organic Really Worth It? 19:43 - 23:00 – The Hidden Challenges Organic Farmers Face 23:00 - 26:53 – Food Labels, Farming Practices & Smarter Shopping 26:53 - 29:58 – Same Calories, Completely Different Effects

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

    ● What USDA organic certification does and does not guarantee ● Why locally grown food is not automatically organic ● Which questions to ask before trusting an organic label ● Why identical calories and macros may affect your body differently ● How sleep, food quality, and metabolic health are connected

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication, begin peptide therapy, or change your treatment plan without speaking with a qualified provider.

    FOLLOW US

    Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/

    Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt

    WANT TO GO FURTHER?

    Schedule a health consultation with us at Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851

    #OrganicFood #OrganicLabels #UltraProcessedFood #Calories #BloodSugar #SleepHealth #MetabolicHealth #Peptides #WolverineStack #HealthyAging #NutritionMyths #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 - 1h 06min
  • 305 - Can You Trust Your Health Data or Your Food? Oura Ring, HRT & Lab-Grown Meat | Now + Then Podcast

    Can you trust the health data on your finger or the claims printed on your food?

    In Episode 302 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis examine an Oura Ring lawsuit questioning whether wearable devices can accurately measure stress, explore what changing menopause hormone warnings may mean for women, and investigate the growing world of lab-grown meat and animal-free whey protein.

    They also discuss why health scores can create unnecessary anxiety, how women can have better conversations about hormone therapy, what consumers should look for on food labels, and why understanding the source of your nutrition matters.

    WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?

    ● Anyone relying on an Oura Ring or wearable to monitor sleep, stress, and recovery ● Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormone therapy ● Consumers concerned about lab-grown meat and animal-free protein ● People confused by organic, natural, and health-focused food labels ● Anyone who wants to make more informed health decisions

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - 02:40 – Oura Ring, Hormone Therapy, Lab-Grown Meat & Iron Deficiency 02:40 - 05:37 – Is the Oura Ring Measuring Something It Can't Prove? 05:37 - 08:05 – When Health Scores Create Stress and Anxiety 08:05 - 12:00 – How to Use Wearable Data Without Letting It Control You 12:00 - 14:44 – Why the FDA Changed Its Menopause Hormone Warning 14:44 - 17:40 – Hormone Therapy, Breast Cancer Fears & Conflicting Advice 17:40 - 20:43 – Who May Benefit From Menopause Hormone Therapy? 20:43 - 23:56 – Timing, Symptoms & Questions Women Should Ask 23:56 - 27:58 – What Is Lab-Grown Meat—and How Is It Made? 27:58 - 29:58 – Animal-Free Whey, Food Labels & What Consumers Should Know

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

    ● Why wearable stress and recovery scores may not tell the whole story ● How constant health tracking can affect your mindset and daily decisions ● What changing menopause hormone warnings may mean for women ● How lab-grown meat and animal-free whey protein are produced ● Which food-labeling terms deserve a closer look before you buy

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication or change your treatment plan without speaking with the prescribing provider.

    FOLLOW US

    Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/

    Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt

    WANT TO GO FURTHER?

    Schedule a health consultation with us at Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851

    #OuraRing #WearableTechnology #MenopauseHealth #HormoneTherapy #LabGrownMeat #CultivatedMeat #WheyProtein #FoodLabels #WomensHealth #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

    Thu, 22 Oct 2026 - 30min
  • 304 - The Hidden Brain Effects of Ultra-Processed Food: Gut Health, Autism & Focus | Now + Then Podcast

    What if ultra-processed food is affecting more than your weight?

    In Episode 301 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis explore emerging research on how ultra-processed foods may influence attention, focus, mood, cognition, and brain health, even in people who appear healthy and lean.

    They also examine the connection between the gut microbiome and the autistic brain, what may deplete beneficial bacteria, and why rebuilding gut health requires more than simply taking a probiotic.

    The conversation expands into commonly misunderstood health topics, including sunlight exposure, yoga and Pilates for longevity, controversial vaccine research, and the potential benefits of creatine for muscles, energy, mood, and cognitive health.

    WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?

    ● Parents concerned about processed foods and childhood brain health ● Anyone struggling with poor focus, low motivation, or brain fog ● People interested in the connection between gut and brain health ● Adults looking for practical ways to support longevity ● Anyone curious about sunlight, creatine, and emerging health research

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - 02:03 – Welcome to Episode 301 and Today's Health Topics 02:03 - 11:51 – What Ultra-Processed Food May Be Doing to Your Brain 11:52 - 21:30 – Autism, Beneficial Bacteria and the Gut-Brain Connection 21:36 - 31:25 – Is Avoiding the Sun More Dangerous Than We Think? 31:25 - 41:14 – Can Yoga and Pilates Help You Live Longer? 41:15 - 52:42 – Examining the Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Analysis 52:43 - 55:15 – Why Creatine Is No Longer Just for Bodybuilders 55:15 - 58:46 – Creatine, Cellular Energy and Cognitive Health 58:46 - 1:00:19 – How Much Creatine Should You Take? 1:00:19 - 1:04:41 – Creatine Marketing Claims, Forms and a Morning Routine

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

    ● How ultra-processed foods may affect focus, mood, cognition, and brain health ● Why gut bacteria may influence immune signaling and the brain ● What may deplete beneficial bacteria and why gut restoration takes time ● What research suggests about sunlight, yoga, Pilates, and longevity ● Why creatine may support muscles, energy, mood, and cognitive function

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Discussions involving autism, vaccines, supplements, sunlight, and gut health include emerging or debated research. Association does not prove causation. Speak with an appropriate licensed healthcare professional before changing medications, vaccinations, supplements, sun-protection practices, or a child's care plan.

    FOLLOW US

    Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/

    Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt

    WANT TO GO FURTHER?

    Schedule a health consultation with Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851

    #UltraProcessedFoods #BrainHealth #GutHealth #GutBrainConnection #AutismResearch #Focus #Sunlight #Yoga #Pilates #Creatine #Longevity #NowAndThenPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

    Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 1h 04min
  • 303 - Is Your Sleep Problem Being Treated Wrong? Insomnia, Placebo, Processed Foods & Gut Health | Now + Then Podcast

    What if your sleep problem is being treated the wrong way?

    In Episode 300 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis examine why insomnia may require more than a sleeping pill and how stress, nervous-system regulation, caffeine, alcohol, blood sugar, and daily habits may affect your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.

    They also explore what a swallowable camera reveals about whole foods versus ultra-processed foods inside the digestive system, why counting calories does not tell the complete health story, and how food quality influences digestion, metabolism, and long-term health.

    WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?

    ●Anyone struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep ●People relying on sleep aids without addressing the possible root cause ●Anyone confused about calories, food quality, and weight loss ●People concerned about ultra-processed foods and digestive health ●Anyone interested in social wellness, mindset, and the mind-body connection

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 – Welcome to Episode 300 03:35 – Is Insomnia Being Treated the Wrong Way? 05:16 – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Sleeping Pills 07:03 – Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep or Waking Up Tired? 09:56 – Magnesium, Stress and the Nervous System 13:30 – Practical Habits That May Improve Your Sleep 19:22 – What a Swallowable Camera Reveals About Processed Food 29:59 – Does Calories In, Calories Out Tell the Whole Story? 44:17 – Why Run Clubs Are Becoming the New Nightclubs 54:29 – Can Your Mindset Change How Your Body Responds?

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

    ●Why identifying your specific sleep problem matters before choosing a solution ●How stress, caffeine, alcohol, blood sugar, magnesium, and routines may affect sleep ●What happens when whole and ultra-processed foods move through the digestive system ●Why equal calorie counts do not necessarily produce equal health outcomes ●How community, expectations, and mindset may influence your health behaviors

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication, begin supplements, or change your treatment plan without speaking with the appropriate healthcare provider.

    FOLLOW US

    Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/

    Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt

    WANT TO GO FURTHER?

    Schedule a health consultation with Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851

    #Insomnia #SleepHealth #ProcessedFoods #GutHealth #WeightLoss #CalorieCounting #MetabolicHealth #MindBodyConnection #HealthyHabits #NowAndThenPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

    Thu, 08 Oct 2026 - 1h 06min
  • 302 - Is Marijuana Aging Your Brain? BPC-157, Toxic Cleaners & Blood Sugar Myths | Now + Then Podcast

    Marijuana is legal in more places and more potent than ever. But what could frequent THC use be doing to a young, developing brain?

    In Episode 299 of the Now + Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis examine emerging research into marijuana, brain circulation, memory, motivation, and mental health, particularly among adolescents and adults under 25.

    They also investigate the viral claims surrounding BPC-157, also called "Wolverine in a vial," and discuss its potential applications, limited human evidence, sourcing concerns, and why peptide therapy should be personalized and professionally supervised.

    The conversation then turns to testimony shared during a Senate roundtable about COVID hospital protocols, patient advocacy, medical trust, and the lessons healthcare must carry forward.

    They also discuss whether fear surrounding artificial intelligence resembles earlier fear-driven narratives, how coffee may influence mood through the gut-brain connection, what scented cleaning products could release into indoor air, and why healthy blood sugar should be flexible—not necessarily perfectly flat.

    WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?

    ●Parents concerned about marijuana use and the developing brain ●Anyone curious about BPC-157, peptides, and recovery claims ●People interested in patient advocacy and lessons from COVID-era healthcare ●Coffee drinkers curious about gut health, mood, and mental wellness ●Anyone using a continuous glucose monitor or reducing toxins at home

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:09 – Welcome to Episode 299 02:21 – What Is Marijuana Doing to the Young Brain? 05:26 – THC, Memory, Blood Flow and Brain Development 13:20 – Is BPC-157 a Breakthrough or Biohacking Hype? 21:49 – The COVID Hospital Protocols Senate Roundtable 28:54 – Medical Trust, Personalization and Patient Advocacy 32:36 – Is Fear Around Artificial Intelligence Being Overhyped? 37:27 – Coffee, Mood and the Gut-Brain Connection 42:29 – Are Scented Cleaning Products Affecting Your Lungs? 47:53 – Should Healthy Blood Sugar Stay Perfectly Flat?

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

    ●Why frequent, high-potency marijuana use may deserve greater caution in younger people ●How THC may affect memory, motivation, mood, and brain development ●What BPC-157 is and why sourcing, dosage, and supervision matter ●Why patients need the freedom to ask questions and seek personalized care ●How coffee may interact with mood through the gut microbiome ●Why scented household products may affect indoor air quality ●What blood sugar variability and metabolic flexibility actually mean

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Research discussed may be preliminary, observational, disputed, or incomplete. BPC-157 is not approved by the FDA for human therapeutic use. Do not purchase injectable products from unverified sources or change medications, supplements, or treatments without consulting an appropriate licensed provider.

    FOLLOW US

    Dr. Bart Precourt https://www.instagram.com/drbartprecourt/

    Callie Michaelis https://www.instagram.com/callieamichaelis/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Balance30A

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balance30a/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrBartPrecourt

    WANT TO GO FURTHER?

    Schedule a whole-person health consultation with Balance Health Studio: https://momence.com/appointments/appointment-reservation/70712?boardId=76851

    #MarijuanaEffects #BrainHealth #BPC157 #PeptideTherapy #PatientAdvocacy #GutBrainConnection #ToxicCleaningProducts #BloodSugar #MetabolicHealth #HealthPodcast #DrBartPrecourt #Balance30A

    Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 51min
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