Green Glow Lifestyle

“You are not broken. Your body is simply responding to changing signals. When you lower inflammatory noise through daily choices—food, sleep, movement, and calming habits—you change your experience.” - Kylie Buckner, RN
💡 Show Summary
Welcome back to the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast with Kylie Buckner, RN, your guide to navigating perimenopause and beyond with knowledge, compassion, and practical tools.
In this episode, Kylie breaks down the real science of why menopause can feel so intense — and how inflammation turns up the “volume” on symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, and mood swings. You’ll learn what’s happening inside your body, why the hormone dance in midlife is a little like a “second puberty,” and how lifestyle levers can help you reclaim balance.
You’ll learn:
🌸 How declining estrogen and progesterone send “SOS” signals to your brain — and why FSH ramps up to keep reproduction alive as long as possible.
🧠 The critical role of estrogen in protecting heart health, bones, thyroid balance, and metabolism — and what happens when that protection fades.
🔥 What hs‑CRP is, and why tracking this simple blood test can help you measure and manage inflammation in real time.
🥦 Five science‑backed lifestyle levers that lower inflammation and ease menopause symptoms.
🌙 A gentle guide to improving sleep, calming cortisol, and breaking the hot flash–insomnia loop.
📈 How to use Kylie’s free 2‑Week Anti‑Inflammatory Tracker PDF to spot patterns, measure progress, and see the payoff of small daily changes.
📝 Episode Notes
Mentioned in this episode:
Free Download: [5 Anti‑Inflammatory Levers + 2‑Week Tracker PDF] 
hs‑CRP (High‑Sensitivity C‑Reactive Protein) — a biomarker for chronic inflammation Ask your provider about adding this lab to your next check‑up.
Email Kylie: kylie@greenglowlifestyle.com — share your micro‑wins, insights, or questions!
Connect: Follow the show and share this episode with a friend navigating perimenopause or menopause.
🧭 Key Takeaways
Menopause is natural — symptoms are modifiable.
Estrogen loss increases inflammation, affecting your heart, bones, and thyroid.
hs‑CRP is a powerful, underused biomarker for tracking inflammation.
Start with one lifestyle lever, not all five — progress over perfection.
Sleep, plant‑based foods, daily movement, and stress recovery change the signal your body hears.
 

“Your nervous system isn’t the enemy—it’s your messenger.” 
Host note:This episode is different—recorded in real time, in the middle of a very human week. It’s raw, tender, and grounded. I’m sharing the exact tools I’m using as I use them: naming activation, practicing somatic resets, and choosing “body first, then logistics.” If you’re in a sandwich season—caring for parents while raising little ones, building work you love while your body changes—you’re not alone.
Attunement note: brief mention of a parent’s ER visit and hospital admission.
Please take what serves your nervous system and leave the rest. We’ll breathe together and end with grounding. My hope is that hearing “life in motion,” not after the fact, helps you feel witnessed and resourced right where you are.
Show description / summary
In this raw, unedited episode, Kylie brings you into a real-time week of being “sandwiched” between roles and generations: full-time mom to Indigo during Halloween week, co-launching a new program with Cyrus, party planning, and fielding a late-night call that her mom has had a stroke. From ER coordination and family dynamics to perimenopause shifts and career momentum, she names the nervous system spikes—activation, overwhelm, survival mode—and walks you through the exact somatic tools she’s using to come back to center.
You’ll hear why long-term therapy matters in moments like this, how to pre-decide 60-second and 5-minute resets, and how “body first, then logistics” changes everything. Kylie shares practical structures for crisis (family maps, decision deadlines, twice-daily updates), plus the mantra that’s saving her: I can be with what’s here without fixing what’s not mine. Along the way: spooky toothbrush kits, Alanis-level irony, and the reminder that joy is not disrespect—it’s a resource.
If you’re caring for aging parents while raising little ones, building work you love while your body is changing, and holding space for everyone while wondering who’s holding you—you’re not alone. Breathe with Kylie, regulate together, and remember: you don’t need every answer. Just the next kind thing.
Includes: guided breaths, somatic suggestions, practical scripts, and a lot of permission to be human.

“I’m now in my sixties and I feel better than I did in my twenties. I was burned out and inflamed—then I changed my lifestyle, my weight and cholesterol plummeted, my energy soared, and I got my joy back.” - Dr. Kim Scheuer
Summary
What if getting healthy felt joyful—and actually stuck? In this energizing conversation, Kylie sits down with Dr. Kim Scheuer, a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, who transformed her own life at 47 and now helps patients do the same. From “Milky Way vegetarian” to whole-food plant-based, Kim shares how she effortlessly lost ~50 pounds, slashed cholesterol, built strength (hello, 100+ push-ups), improved bone density, and found more happiness than ever. She breaks down how personalized lifestyle medicine, smart labs in context, and community support can reverse chronic conditions, enable safe de-prescribing, and make healthy choices the easy choices. Expect practical strategies, inspiring stories, and plenty of joy.
Topics covered
Kim’s pivot to lifestyle medicine: weight loss, cholesterol drops, energy surge, stronger bones
“Deprescribing” done right: when and how to reduce meds safely
CRP and inflammation: why context matters (dental work, stress, timing)
Protein and fiber on a plant-based diet: feeling full and strong without powders
Strength “snacks”: habit-stacking push-ups to build daily muscle
Sleep as a superpower: evening routines, screen boundaries, timing of meals
Environmental design: pantry cleanouts, shopping the perimeter, candy-free checkout lanes
Community as medicine: potlucks, “cook clubs,” Walk with a Doc, neighborhood ripple effects
Growing your food anywhere: sprouts on a windowsill to full-on grow domes
Kids and families: individualized nutrition across ages and stages
Telemedicine access: longer visits, collaborative brain trust, care across 50 states (and growing)
Resources mentioned
The China Study — T. Colin Campbell
Forks Over Knives (documentary)
How Not to Die — Michael Greger, MD
Walk with a Doc (community movement initiative)
Four Leaf Guide (quick dietary “vital sign” assessment)
Cronometer (nutrition tracking app)
Lifestyle Telemedicine (book with Dr. Scheuer): Dr. Kim Scheuer at Lifestyle Telemedicine
DOKS Lifestyle Medicine (Dr. Scheuer’s lifestyle medicine consult service): DOKS Lifestyle Medicine
 

“Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s your nightly anti-inflammatory treatment—especially when you set light, temperature, and timing on your side.” -Kylie Buckner, RN
Show Summary:
Sleep isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s your silent inflammation switch. In this bite-sized solo episode, nurse-coach Kylie Buckner, RN, MSN, explains why so many of us wake between 1–3 a.m., how even one choppy night can crank up inflammatory signals (IL‑6, TNF‑α, CRP), and the simple, science-backed levers that help you sleep deeper without overhauling your life. You’ll learn how to set your body clock with light, cool your nights with a smart “heat-drop” ritual, land your glucose smoothly before bed, and track real progress with any wearable. Kylie also shares a quick client vignette showing how tiny shifts led to an extra sleep cycle, lower resting heart rate, and calmer cravings in just 10 days. If hot flashes or night sweats are part of your story, she invites you to her Forks Over Knives webinar: Inflammation & Menopause—Turning Down the Heat.
Webinar Registration: 
Clic HERE to Watch the replay: Inflammation & Menopause—Turning Down the Heat (Forks Over Knives webinar)
To join my Coaching program, book a discovery call  evolution-health.co/schedule
Resources, Citations, and Further Reading
Sleep, immunity, and inflammation
Irwin MR. Why Sleep Is Important for Health: A Psychoneuroimmunology Perspective. Annual Review of Psychology (2015).
Besedovsky L, Lange T, Born J. Sleep and immune function. Pflügers Archiv (2012).
Meier‑Ewert HK et al. Effect of sleep loss on C‑reactive protein. Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2004).
Vgontzas AN et al. Sleep deprivation elevates interleukin‑6 and TNF‑α. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (2004).
Spiegel K, Leproult R, Van Cauter E. Impact of sleep debt on metabolic and endocrine function. The Lancet (1999).
Insulin resistance and systemic inflammation
Donath MY, Shoelson SE. Type 2 diabetes as an inflammatory disease. Nature Reviews Immunology (2011).
Hotamisligil GS. Inflammation and metabolic disorders. Nature (2006).
Petersen MC, Shulman GI. Mechanisms of insulin action and resistance. Physiological Reviews (2018).
Khambatta, C., & Barbaro, R. (2020). Mastering diabetes: The revolutionary method to reverse insulin resistance permanently in type 1, type 1.5, type 2, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes. Avery. 
Nutrition and cardiovascular levers
Ashor AW et al. Inorganic nitrate and blood pressure: systematic review and meta‑analysis. Journal of Nutrition (2013).
Sacks FM et al. Dietary fats and cardiovascular disease: Presidential Advisory. Circulation (2017).
Wearables and practical interpretation
Walker M. Why We Sleep (overview for stages/architecture).
Device blogs/guides (Oura, Fitbit, Apple Watch, WHOOP, Garmin) for understanding HRV, resting HR curves, sleep efficiency, and staging trends.

“When you stop ‘managing’ symptoms and start reversing inflammation, your body finally exhales—and your energy, sleep, and labs follow.”- Kylie Buckner, RN
Episode Summary
We kick off with spooky-season shenanigans (Ellie the Skelly is back!) and then slide into the good stuff: how to stop white-knuckling your symptoms and start reversing the root cause—systemic inflammation. Kylie (RN, MSN) and Cyrus (PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry) share the surprisingly fun, science-backed tools that help you sleep better, think clearer, and watch your blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight trend the right way.
You’ll get their playful rebrand of “AI” (Anti-Inflammation), why nitrate-rich veggies are basically capes for your mitochondria, and how mindset and unresolved emotional patterns quietly steer your habits. PLUS a peek inside their new 12-month group program, The Inflammation Reset—built around the 3 Cs: Coaching, Course, and Community—so you can collect quick wins now and build results that actually stick.
If you’re over fad fixes and into real physiology, this episode is your permission slip to think big, act slow, and glow up.
Snag a discovery call: evolution-health.co/schedule

“Not being afraid to stop medications day one—because you believe in your patient—is part of the work. When people change their lifestyle, blood pressure and blood sugar can improve fast. We get out ahead of it so they’re not overmedicated."- Dr. Niki Davis
 
Episode description
Dr. Niki Davis, a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, joins Kylie to share her journey from space shuttle engineer to “food-as-medicine” clinician. She explains how lifestyle medicine differs from traditional primary care, why longer telehealth visits unlock real behavior change, and how patients can safely reduce medications as health improves. They dig into practical, evidence-based strategies for cardiovascular health, the power of fiber, mindset, and community support—plus Dr. Davis’s favorite quick meals and a gorgeous Utah hike.
Key takeaways
Lifestyle medicine vs. traditional care: Longer, focused visits center on prevention, behavior change, and root-cause reversal—while still using labs and medications when needed.
Deprescribing done safely: As patients improve diet and habits, blood pressure and glucose can drop quickly. Skilled clinicians proactively adjust meds to avoid overmedication.
Your “why” drives consistency: Clarify goals (labs, energy, weight, function) and personal reasons (family, longevity, adventures) to navigate social pressure and marketing.
Big rocks for heart health: A whole-food, plant-based pattern, daily movement, restorative sleep, stress management, strong social connections, and no tobacco.
Cholesterol basics: Reducing saturated fat and dietary cholesterol (primarily from animal foods) lowers LDL; fiber helps remove excess cholesterol.
Fiber is foundational: Most Americans fall short. Emphasize legumes, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to support cardiometabolic health and the microbiome.
Telemedicine advantages: Convenient access anywhere, no waiting room, and the ability to personalize guidance (even a “show me your pantry” moment).
Progress over perfection: It’s a lifelong skillset—plan ahead, learn from lapses, and build supportive community (yes to plant-based potlucks and walking buddies).
Sources and resources mentioned
Lifestyle Telemedicine (Dr. Davis’s practice) https://lifestyletelemedicine.com
Dr. Niki Davis bio https://lifestyletelemedicine.com/find-your-doctor/niki-davis/
Dr. Niki Davis personal site wwwdrnikidavis.com
American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) https://lifestylemedicine.org/
The Starch Solution — John A. McDougall, MD (book) https://www.drmcdougall.com/books/the-starch-solution/
Dr. McDougall Program and recipes (including app) https://www.drmcdougall.com/
Ornish Lifestyle Medicine and heart disease reversal research https://www.ornish.com/
Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., MD—heart disease reversal resources https://www.dresselstyn.com/
TrueNorth Health Center (water-only fasting, plant-based care) https://www.healthpromoting.com/
Check out the products I love:
Get your anti-inflammatory antioxidant power here- www.amlagreen.com/greenglow
To update your fitness gear, check out www.gritrx.com, where GRIT is prescribed….
Well Your World Link: Make plant based meal prep even easier!!
Like Chocolate? Check out WELLBEAN bars- all the decadence and fiber too!!
Interested in coaching with me?!?!  www.evolution-health.co
💚 In my Oliveda Store: take a free personal assessment quiz, find the best products for your skin and body, and for every 3 products you buy, you’ll get a 4th full-size product FREE—every time.
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Lifestyle Telemedicine Practice: LifestyleTelemedicine.com

"Adaptability is the muscle, resilience is the strength, and wellness is the gift we grow when we choose to embrace change." – Kylie Buckner, RN
Show Description
Change is hard — especially when it disrupts our “systems” we’ve relied on for years. From upgrading an iPhone to learning new health apps, many Baby Boomers (and others, too!) feel overwhelmed by today’s fast pace of technology and lifestyle shifts. But what if these challenges aren’t just frustrations? What if they’re actually opportunities to build adaptability and resilience that empower us in every part of life?
In this episode of the Green Glow Podcast, Ember shares the concept of The Boomer Dilemma — how it shows up across generations — and offers compassionate, practical ways to navigate change. You’ll learn why adaptability is like a muscle, how resilience grows from life’s disruptions, and how to use these qualities to fuel your modern wellness journey.
This isn’t about tech or trends. It’s about strengthening who you are, at any age, so you can live with confidence, vitality, and presence.
After listening, you’ll come away with:
A clear understanding of what “The Boomer Dilemma” is and why it resonates across generations.
Compassionate insight into how Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z each approach change differently.
Practical tools for building adaptability in everyday life.
Why resilience matters — and how to strengthen it through “resilience reps.”
How all of this connects back to health, wellness, and holistic living.
An empowering reframe: change doesn’t have to break us, it can actually make us stronger.
Recommended Further Reading 
Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by Eric Greitens
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Dr. Susan David
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk 
Yoga for Emotional Balance by Bo Forbes 
Interested in coaching with me?!?!  www.evolution-health.co
Get your anti-inflammatory antioxidant power here- www.amlagreen.com/greenglow
To update your fitness gear, check out www.gritrx.com, where GRIT is prescribed….
Well Your World Link: https://wellbean.refr.cc/default/u/kyliemichelle73?s=stye&t=cp
💚 In my Oliveda Store: take a free personal assessment quiz, find the best products for your skin and body, and for every 3 products you buy, you’ll get a 4th full-size product FREE—every time.
👉 Shop my Oliveda store here
Telemedicine Practice: LifestyleTelemedicine.com

🌱 Episode Summary
In this lively and heartfelt conversation, Kylie sits down with Chuck Carroll, host of the renowned Exam Room Podcast from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Chuck opens up about his unique journey from radio producer to the "weight loss champion," his transition into a plant-based lifestyle, and his ongoing health challenges. With humor, vulnerability, and real talk, Chuck shares what he’s learned from interviewing leading doctors, researchers, and everyday heroes in the wellness space—and why community, compassion, and balance matter more than absolutes when it comes to health.
From playful debates on olive oil to insights on navigating medical care with dignity and kindness, this conversation is equal parts hot goss and deep wisdom.
🔑 Key Takeaways
No absolutes in nutrition: Context matters—foods like olive oil or nuts may be helpful for some but not others, depending on goals and conditions.
Plant-based lifestyle as empowerment: Both Chuck and Kylie emphasize the stability and consistency of plants as a foundation for health, resilience, and energy.
The importance of bedside manner: A doctor’s compassion and delivery can make all the difference in helping patients feel empowered instead of shamed.
Community as medicine: Podcasts and live events like Wellness Weekend highlight the value of support systems for health and healing.
Even “doing everything right” isn’t an insurance policy: A plant-based lifestyle can reduce risk, but genetics and environment still play a role. The focus is on risk reduction, not absolutes.
Laughter + authenticity heal: Conversations, vulnerability, and a touch of humor (yes, even onion aversions and banter about “ash” in nutrition labels) are powerful forms of connection.
🔗 Resources + Mentions
Chuck Carroll – Host of The Exam Room Podcast (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine)
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) – Website
Dr. Kim Williams on cholesterol and saturated fat: YOUTUBE 
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Fiber Fueled) – Website
Dr. Neal Barnard (Your Body in Balance) – Website
Dr. Laurie Marbas – Plant Based Telehealth
Wellness Weekend with Brenda Workman – Event Info & Tickets
Chronometer Nutrition Tracker – chronometer.com
 
Get your anti-inflammatory antioxidant power here- www.amlagreen.com/greenglow
To update your fitness gear, check out www.gritrx.com, where GRIT is prescribed….
Well Your World Link: https://wellbean.refr.cc/default/u/kyliemichelle73?s=stye&t=cp
 
Interested in coaching with me?!?!  www.evolution-health.co
💚 In my Oliveda Store: take a free personal assessment quiz, find the best products for your skin and body, and for every 3 products you buy, you’ll get a 4th full-size product FREE—every time.
👉 Shop my Oliveda store here
Telemedicine Practice: LifestyleTelemedicine.com

“We can’t control the world we live in, but we can control the products we use, the food we eat, and the choices we make for our health.” - Kylie Buckner, RN
Are the everyday products in your home quietly fueling inflammation, hormone disruption, and chronic illness? In this episode, I dive deep into oxidative stress, toxins, and inflammation—and reveal how the chemicals in our food, household products, and skincare are impacting our health more than you think.
I’ll cover:
What oxidative stress and inflammation really are (and why they matter for chronic conditions)
How the U.S. vs European Union regulate chemicals differently—and why health outcomes are proof it matters
The rise in autoimmune and gut disorders (like celiac and endometriosis) and their links to pesticides & endocrine disruptors
My personal journey with stage 4 endometriosis and the role toxins played in my healing
Simple, practical steps you can take TODAY to reduce your toxic load—from your food to your skin to your household
This isn’t about living in fear—it’s about empowering you with knowledge and giving your body the support it needs to thrive.
🌿 Special Feature: Oliveda — My Skincare & Wellness Store
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve partnered with Oliveda, a German skincare and wellness company I truly love. Their products are:
Vegan + EU regulated
Antioxidant-rich (from olive leaves!)
Waterless (super concentrated—no fillers)
Eco-friendly glass packaging
Science-backed, and they actually work—my fine lines are softening week by week
💚 In my Oliveda Store: take a free personal assessment quiz, find the best products for your skin and body, and for every 3 products you buy, you’ll get a 4th full-size product FREE—every time.
👉 Shop my Oliveda store here
🛠️ Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode
Environmental Working Group (EWG): https://www.ewg.org
EWG Skin Deep Database: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep
Think Dirty App: https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com
EWG Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen Food Guide: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews
EWG Guide to Healthy Cleaning: https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners
EU Cosmetics Regulation: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/cosmetics/legislation_en
FDA Cosmetics Laws (for U.S. comparison): https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-laws-regulations
NIH on Autoimmune Diseases: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/autoimmune-diseases
Endocrine Society on EDCs: https://www.endocrine.org/topics/edc
UNEP/WHO Endocrine Disruptors Report: https://www.unep.org/resources/state-science-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals
National Geographic on Microplastics: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/
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“On the other side of change, it’s easy. But you have to get through the crashing waves first. And it’s worth every ounce of effort it takes.” – Anthony Masiello
Episode Description: In this inspiring episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, Kylie Buckner sits down with Anthony Masiello, who went from being denied life insurance at 33 due to obesity and chronic illness, to completely turning his life around with a whole food plant-based lifestyle. Now, 20 years later, Anthony is not only thriving in his own health but helping thousands as the co-founder of Lifestyle Telemedicine. His story is a powerful reminder that transformation is possible and sustainable.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How being denied life insurance became Anthony’s wake-up call.
His journey of losing over 160 pounds and keeping the weight off for 20 years.
The shift from diet mindset to true health mindset.
Practical strategies for transitioning to a whole food plant-based lifestyle.
How lifestyle medicine empowers patients to reverse chronic disease.
The ripple effect of better health on family, children, and community.
The founding of Lifestyle Telemedicine and how it’s bringing lifestyle-focused doctors to people everywhere.
Resources & Links for Listeners
Anthony’s Telemedicine Practice: LifestyleTelemedicine.com
Lifestyle Telemedicine Phone Line: 888-420-7284 (yes, a real person answers!)
Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Book that launched Anthony’s transformation: Eat to Live
Follow Lifestyle Telemedicine for Q&As, newsletters, and updates:
YouTube (search “Lifestyle Telemedicine”)
Instagram: @lifestyletelemedicine
Facebook: Lifestyle Telemedicine
 
Looking for coaching with me?!?!  www.evolution-health.co
Come see me at the following events:Thrive Alive Festival: Sept 18-22, Kansas City- www.thrivealivefest.com
Wellness Weekend: Sept 26-27, Canaan Valley Resort, WV- www.brendaworkmspeaks.com 
Get your anti-inflammatory antioxidant power here- www.amlagreen.com/greenglowTo update your fitness gear, check out www.gritrx.com, where GRIT is prescribed….