{"podcast":{"title":"Fuel Different","slug":"fuel-different-7819549","podcast_index_feed_id":7819549,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN9205998233","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/84d024bc-0419-11f1-9d0a-4361a57d46ae/image/2f930157da2ebdc07c513de272b14981.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sarah Williams","episode_count":275,"summary":"Think your doctor's health advice isn't working? You're probably right. Join Sarah Williams on Fuel Different as she cuts through the nutrition noise with zero BS and actual science that makes sense. Sarah spent a decade as a nutrition researcher before realizing she was way better at explaining why keto works for some people and crashes for others, or why intermittent fasting might be sabotaging your weight loss goals instead of helping them. After her mom's doctor gave her the same cookie-cutter advice that wasn't working, Sarah started making videos to break down the real science. Three million followers later, she's still explaining health myths with the same energy she brings to family dinners. Every episode tackles the stuff that actually matters for healthy living — from why your metabolism is acting weird to which nutrition \"rules\" you can totally ignore. Sarah breaks down complex research into conversations that feel like chatting with your smartest friend who just happens to know everything about how your body works. Whether you're confused about conflicting diet advice or just want to understand what's actually happening when you eat, this show gives you practical answe…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T22:21:19.931592+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your Hair Loss Doctor Never Tests This (But Should)","slug":"why-your-hair-loss-doctor-never-tests-this-but-should","published_at":"2026-07-25T01:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549/why-your-hair-loss-doctor-never-tests-this-but-should","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN1876314864.mp3?updated=1776259006","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN1876314864.mp3?updated=1776259006","summary":"Your hair is falling out, but your iron levels look \"normal\" on paper. Sound familiar? In this episode, Sarah Williams reveals why 72% of women with unexplained hair loss are walking around with a hidden iron deficiency that standard blood tests completely miss. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why ferritin levels below 70 ng/mL sabotage hair growth (even when labs call it \"normal\") • The 1,000mg iron storage rule most doctors don't know about • How mild iron deficiency tricks your hair follicles into early retirement • Which specific test to request when your doctor says your iron is \"fine\" 👤 Perfect for: anyone dealing with unexplained hair loss who's been told their blood work looks normal but still watching their hair thin out. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams breaks down the ferritin blind spot [02:15] The 72% statistic your doctor probably doesn't know [04:30] Why \"normal\" iron isn't enough for healthy hair [06:45] The 1,000mg rule that changes everything [08:30] Real lab ranges vs. optimal hair growth numbers [10:15] How to get the right test ordered Most doctors test for anemia, not hair loss. There's a difference, and it matters way more than you think. If you've been told your levels are fine while your hairbrush tells a different story, this episode connects the dots between what your lab results say and what your hair actually needs. Sarah breaks down the research showing how iron deficiency can shift hair from growing phase to resting phase, creating diffuse thinning that creeps up slowly. You'll walk away knowing exactly which numbers to look for and how to advocate for the right testing. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next health breakthrough is one tap away. 🔍…","meta_description":"Your hair is falling out, but your iron levels look \"normal\" on paper. Sound familiar? In this episode, Sarah Williams reveals why 72% of women with unexp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1009,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fuel-different-7819549/episodes/why-your-hair-loss-doctor-never-tests-this-but-should/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549/why-your-hair-loss-doctor-never-tests-this-but-should.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}