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Episode 3: The Collagen Queen, ‘Splaining Smoothies & Sleep Solutions! 🎙️
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- Wellness Unfiltered Pod
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- Mar 31, 2026
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- 3274
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Wellness Unfiltered Episode 3: The Collagen Queen, ‘Splaining Smoothies & Sleep Solutions! 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe on Substack , Substack Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube Show Notes Is collagen a fountain of youth in a jar or just expensive protein powder? From social media skeptics to "miracle" marketing, the world of ingestible beauty is a confusing place. If you’ve ever wondered if your morning scoop is actually hitting your skin or just hitting your wallet, this episode is your ultimate guide to the science of glow. In our third episode, Lee Holmes and Irene Falcone welcome the "Queen of Collagen," Fiona Tuck . As a forensic nutritionist and cosmetic chemist with 30 years of experience, Fiona breaks down why your bone broth isn't the same as a peptide supplement and how to spot the "fillers" ruining your results. We also perform a nutritional intervention on our producer Justin’s "dessert-in-disguise" Jelly Bean smoothie and help listener Marrianne solve the uni-student sleep struggle. In this episode we chat about: ✨ The Collagen Deep Dive with Fiona Tuck (05:33) The Science: Does it actually work? (Hint: The randomised trials say yes!) Marine vs. Bovine: Why marine takes the crown for skin hydration and elasticity. The "Peptide" Secret: Why the molecular size (Daltons) is the difference between absorption and waste. 🥤 Womansplain: The Smoothie Intervention (30:37) Fixing producer Justin’s " Jelly Bean " smoothie. The truth about oat milk spikes and the "hidden sugar" in chocolate coconut water. Simple swaps: Raw cacao, Greek yogurt, and the "Oat Hack." 😴 You’re on Speaker: The Uni Sleep Struggle (36:32) Helping Marrianne from Balgowlah support her daughter’s sleep hygiene. The "Mantra" Method: Why total blackout is non-negotiable for melatonin. Raynaud’s & Sleep:…