If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t feel like myself,” this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Dr. Kamilia Smith, founder and director of Charleston House Gynecology, board-certified OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, clinical assistant professor, Texas physician, wife, and mom of three.

The HRT and perimenopause conversation is everywhere right now, but Dr. Smith reminds us that women’s healthcare cannot be reduced to one prescription, one lab, one symptom, or one social media sound bite.

This conversation is all about nuance.

We talk about mood changes, SSRIs, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, HRT, hormone delivery options, self-advocacy, and why comprehensive care matters so much for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why perimenopause is having a major moment

• Why so many women feel confused about hormones, mood, and HRT

• What SSRIs are and why they may be prescribed during this stage of life

• The connection between mood changes, PMS, postpartum history, and perimenopause

• Why progesterone may help some women feel calmer, but is not always a simple deficiency fix

• Why hormone therapy is not one-size-fits-all

• Estrogen patches, sprays, gels, oral estrogen, and other delivery options

• Why social media advice can make the conversation more confusing

• Why “not feeling like yourself” is enough to bring to your provider

• Why education helps women trust their own voice and advocate for better care

Dr. Smith brings honesty, expertise, warmth, and a much-needed reality check to the modern perimenopause conversation.

This episode is for anyone navigating hormone changes, considering HRT, wondering about SSRIs or progesterone, feeling dismissed, or simply trying to better understand what is happening in her body.

📲 Connect with Dr Kamilia Smith & Charleston House

Website: Charleston House

Instagram: @drkamiliasmith

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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Women should not have to choose between looking polished and being prepared!

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Kimberly Borges and Miriam McDonald, the co-founders of PWR WMN, a Dallas-based women’s workwear brand creating bold, functional blazers designed for real women.

Kimberly and Miriam started PWR WMN after working together in car sales and realizing how unequipped women’s professional clothing made them feel compared to their male coworkers. No functional pockets. No place for business cards, pens, lipstick, tampons, phones, or the things women actually carry. So they decided to build the (machine washable!) blazer they needed themselves.

What started as a frustration became a movement!

In this episode we discuss:

• How Kimberly and Miriam went from college friends to co-founders

• The problem with traditional women’s workwear

• Why pockets are not a small detail

• Building a fashion brand with no design background

• Creating blazers based on real women’s bodies and real-life needs

• Size inclusivity and why fit matters

• What it means to build a women-owned, immigrant-founded brand

• The reality of bootstrapped entrepreneurship

• Their major Session Foundation grant win

• Why mentorship, community, and women supporting women matter

• What is next for PWR WMN

Kimberly and Miriam’s story is funny, honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever thought, “Why does this not exist yet?”

This conversation is about more than blazers. It is about functional fashion, female entrepreneurship, confidence, community, and creating something because women deserve better!

📲 Connect with PWR WMN

Website: Shop PWR WMN

Instagram: @pwr_wmn

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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We’re back for Season 3 of The Dallas Duo Podcast!

After a summer break, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart are catching up on everything from summer rhythms and family time to re-entry, motherhood, wellness routines, entrepreneurship, and what is coming next for the podcast.

In this more personal episode, Andrea and Whitney share what summer looked like for each of them, including time in Washington, time in Taos over the years, staying in Dallas during a different kind of summer, and the adjustment that comes with moving from slower summer days back into school schedules, early mornings, work, and fall routines.

They also talk about what they learned from looking at podcast analytics, the topics listeners are loving most, and why Season 3 feels like a momentum season for The Dallas Duo.

In this episode we chat about:

• Why Season 3 feels like a new chapter for The Dallas Duo

• Summer rhythms, family time, and the value of slowing down

• Re-entry after summer and getting back into school routines

• What our top podcast episodes revealed about what listeners want

• Whitney’s fall media work and exclusive details about the upcoming Whitness Wellness event

• Andrea’s plans for Substack and sharing more about her hormone therapy experience

• Entrepreneurship, partnerships, content creation, and learning as you go

• How we’re using tools like AI to work smarter, not harder

• What you can expect from upcoming Season 3 episodes

This episode is relaxed, candid, and very Dallas Duo. Think of it as your post-summer coffee date with us before we dive into a new season of wellness, beauty, lifestyle, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and conversations that help women feel informed, encouraged, and less alone.

Welcome to Season 3!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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You do not have to wait until everything falls apart to go to therapy! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart RDN sit down with Alix Williams, LMFT, founder of ARW Counseling, to talk about anxiety, attachment styles, perfectionism, EMDR, motherhood, and the identity shifts that come with major life transitions.

Alix works with high-achieving women who often look like they are holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or not like themselves on the inside.

This conversation is a reminder that needing support does not mean you are failing. It means you're human.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why high-achieving women often struggle in silence

• The pressure to maintain a perfect exterior

• What EMDR is and how it supports trauma and anxiety processing

• Attachment styles and how they show up in relationships

• Why major life transitions can expose old coping patterns

• The identity shift of motherhood and the meaning of matrescence

• Why therapy can help before you're in crisis

• How perfectionism can become both a strength and a trap

• Nervous system tools for emotional regulation

• Why your best friend, partner, or family can support you, but they are not the same as the professional help of a licensed therapist

Alix shares why therapy can be a place where women do not have to perform, be fine, or have all the answers.

If you are in a season of change, motherhood, anxiety, relationship stress, perfectionism, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more supported.

📲 Connect with Alix Williams, LMFT at ARW Counseling

Website: ARW Counseling

Instagram: @arwcounseling

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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Skin aging is confusing right now, especially with a decade's worth of contradictory advice on social media. Andrea sits down with Alyssa Spiegel, a certified dermatology PA at Mindful Dermatology in Dallas with 16 years of experience, to sort out what actually moves the needle versus what's just marketing.

They cover why collagen loss starts at 25 (not 30), the real reason sunscreen in your foundation isn't enough, what Botox does and when it makes sense, why exosomes are the most controversial trend in skincare right now, and a skin cancer screening story that turned into a real save.

Topics covered

Why your skin starts changing in your mid-20s, not your 30s

The 3 non-negotiable products: sunscreen, a retinoid, and a moisturizer

Why SPF in makeup alone won't cut it, and how to reapply over a full face

Common skincare myths: daily exfoliation, drinking water = hydrated skin, 15-step routines

Collagen supplements: what the research actually supports (and doesn't)

Botox basics: how it works, who's a good candidate, and why "preventative Botox" in your 20s often isn't necessary

Why some people burn through Botox faster than others, and the zinc question

Microneedling, chemical peels, and lasers (BBL, Moxie, Halo, Fraxel, CO2) explained simply

Exosomes: the "wild west" of regenerative skincare

At-home dermaplaning and a DIY glow routine

Why skin cancer screenings matter, even if you're only there for Botox

Products and brands mentioned

Sunscreen: Color Science powder sunscreen, Supergoop

Retinoid: RoC retinol stick (~$29, Target/Amazon)

Moisturizers: SkinBetter Trio, In Beauty Project Extreme Cream (Sephora), DIEUX Instant Angel (Sephora)

Vitamin C: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

Hydrating serum: SkinBetter Ambra (hyaluronic acid)

Cleansing pads: Peach and Lily, First Aid Beauty

Budget picks: Versed (Target) barrier cream and tinted sunscreen

Exosome skincare: Plated

Dermaplaning tool: Flamingo razor

Hypochlorous acid spray: Tower 28 (or similar)

Guest

Alyssa Spiegel, PA-C, Mindful Dermatology, Dallas

Website: mindfuldermdallas.com

Instagram: @thedallas_derm_pa

Healthy eating does not have to mean spending your entire Sunday meal prepping!

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart are talking about what realistic meal prep actually looks like when life is busy, schedules are full, and cooking every night is not happening.

This conversation is all about finding practical ways to eat well without falling into the all-or-nothing trap. From prepared meal services and grocery delivery to family style takeout, healthy fast casual options, and simple kitchen shortcuts, Andrea and Whitney share the real-life strategies they use to keep nourishing food available even during busy seasons.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why traditional Sunday meal prep does not work for every season

• How to “cook once, eat twice” without getting bored

• The prepared meal services and Dallas meal delivery options we love

• Grocery delivery hacks that save time and money

• Family style meals from Whole Foods, Central Market, Flower Child, and more

• Healthy takeout strategies for places like Chipotle, Cava, Mendocino Farms, and Starbucks

• Why sauces, spices, and toppings make meal prep more enjoyable

• How to build a realistic plan based on your actual week

• Why fast food is not always the fastest or cheapest option anymore

• The importance of protein, fiber, and plant diversity when eating on the go

This episode is your reminder that eating well does not have to be complicated. It just needs a little strategy.

If you feel like you are constantly starting over every Monday, spending too much on takeout, or struggling to feed yourself and your family well during a busy season, this conversation will give you practical tools you can use right away!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

You can be successful, capable, productive, and completely burned out at the same time.

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, we sit down with Annie Tam, licensed professional counselor, founder of MEND Counseling, and co-founder of The A&K Collective, to talk about high functioning burnout and why so many women are quietly running on empty while appearing perfectly fine on the outside. 

Annie specializes in working with high achieving women, working moms, perfectionists, and people pleasers who are carrying more than anyone realizes.

This conversation explores the hidden stress patterns that keep women stuck in cycles of overwhelm, overcommitment, and chronic exhaustion.

In this episode we discuss:

• What high functioning burnout actually is

• Why successful women often miss the signs of burnout

• The connection between perfectionism, people pleasing, and chronic stress

• Why your body may be sending signals you're ignoring

• Emotional dysregulation and how stress shows up physically

• The true cost of constantly saying yes

• Practical boundary-setting strategies that actually work

• How social media fuels comparison and overwhelm

• The role of the Enneagram in self-awareness and personal growth

• Why vulnerability is often the first step toward healing

• Sustainable self-care habits that don't require adding more to your to-do list

Annie shares practical tools for recognizing burnout before it becomes a crisis and explains why healing isn't about doing less. It's about creating a sustainable rhythm that supports the life you're already living. 

If you've ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you're holding everything together by sheer willpower, this conversation is for you.

📲 Connect with Annie Tam, LPC, Founder of Mend Counseling

Website: Mend Counseling

Instagram: @mendcounseling

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

The scale is not telling you the whole story! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Whitney Stuart, MS, RDN, CDCES and Andrea Overturf break down why DEXA scans are one of their favorite tools for understanding body composition, tracking progress, and making informed decisions about long-term health. 

If you've ever felt frustrated by the number on the scale, confused about body fat percentage, or wondered whether your workouts are actually working, this conversation is for you.

Whitney explains why body composition matters more than weight alone, how DEXA scans compare to InBody scans and BMI, and why muscle mass, visceral fat, and metabolic health deserve more attention than the scale.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why the scale is often misleading

• DEXA scans vs InBody scans, BMI, and body measurements

• The importance of muscle mass for healthy aging

• What visceral fat is and why it matters for long-term health

• Body recomposition vs weight loss

• Why maintaining muscle during perimenopause is a major win

• How DEXA scans can help guide nutrition and fitness goals

• Resting metabolic rate (RMR) and what it means for calorie needs

• The health metrics Whitney recommends tracking instead of weight

This episode challenges the idea that weight is the best measure of progress and offers a more empowering, evidence-based approach to understanding your body.

Because the goal is not simply to weigh less. The goal is to build a stronger, healthier body that will serve you for decades to come!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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Perimenopause can start years before most women realize it and many women are told their symptoms are “just stress” or “normal aging.”

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart RDN sit down with Dr. Cheryl Kinney, board certified OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and President of The Menopause Society, for one of the most important conversations we have had on women’s health. 

From hormone fluctuations and sleep disruption to brain fog, mood changes, muscle loss, and hormone replacement therapy, this episode breaks down what women actually need to know about perimenopause and why preparation should start much earlier than most women think.

Dr. Kinney shares why so many women are dismissed when their labs look “normal,” why menopause education has historically been lacking in medicine, and why strength training, sleep, protein, and proactive care are foundational for long term health.

In this episode we cover:

• What perimenopause actually is and when it begins

• Why symptoms are often missed or dismissed

• The connection between estrogen, mood, sleep, and brain function

• Brain fog, anxiety, and cognitive changes in perimenopause

• Why women are often told their hormones are “normal” when they do not feel normal

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and who is a candidate

• Birth control vs hormone therapy in perimenopause

• The truth about breast cancer risk and HRT

• Why muscle mass, protein, and strength training matter more than ever

• Alcohol, stress, sleep, and lifestyle habits that impact symptoms

• How to advocate for yourself and find a trusted menopause provider

This conversation is educational, empowering, and honestly something every woman in her 30s and 40s deserves to hear...

Because perimenopause is not just about surviving symptoms. It is about protecting your brain, bones, heart, and quality of life for decades to come!

📲 Connect with Dr Cheryl Kinney

Website: https://drcherylkinney.com/

Find a Menopause Society Provider In Your Area Here

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

Have you ever been told your labs are “normal” even though you know something feels off?

In this episode, we break down the most important labs women over 35 should actually be paying attention to and why standard lab ranges are often not enough when it comes to perimenopause, energy, hormones, and long term health. 

Get Whitney's Free Lab Cheat Sheet HERE

This conversation is part of our Peri Prep series and focuses on how women can become stronger advocates for their health through better testing, better questions, and a more informed approach to symptoms.

We cover:

• The difference between “normal” and optimal lab ranges

• The most important labs for women over 35 including ferritin, fasting insulin, vitamin D, B12, folate, inflammation markers, and hormone testing

• Why symptoms matter even when labs appear normal

• The connection between insulin resistance, muscle mass, and hormonal changes

• Why fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and mood changes are not always “just stress”

• How targeted supplementation can save money and improve symptoms

• What most doctors are not routinely testing for women in their 30s and 40s

• How to advocate for yourself and ask for more comprehensive testing

If you have ever felt dismissed, exhausted, anxious, or confused about your symptoms, this episode is for you!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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Not all aesthetic care is created equal and when it comes to your eyes, expertise matters.

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Meredith Abbott, board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained oculofacial plastic surgeon, to talk about what truly sets specialized aesthetic care apart. 

As the founder of Abbott Aesthetics in Dallas, Dr. Abbott combines surgical precision with a patient centered, holistic approach to help patients achieve natural, functional, and long lasting results.

We talk about:

• The difference between oculofacial plastic surgery and general plastic surgery

• Why eyelid health is more important than most people realize

• What to know before considering eyelid surgery or cosmetic procedures

• The balance between function and aesthetics in facial treatments

• Why choosing the right provider matters more than the treatment itself

• Non surgical options including lasers, BBL, and skin rejuvenation

• Skin care essentials for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond

• The importance of integrative care, nutrition, and overall health

• Building a boutique, patient first aesthetic practice in Dallas

• Balancing motherhood, medicine, and entrepreneurship

This conversation goes beyond beauty. It is about trusting the right experts, investing in your long term health, and approaching aesthetics with intention!

📲 Connect with Dr. Meredith Abbott

Website: https://www.doctorabbott.com/

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

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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So many “healthy” food trends, but what’s actually worth it?

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Whitney Stuart recaps her trip to Expo West, the annual natural foods trade show where the biggest trends in wellness, supplements, and grocery products are revealed. 

From viral food trends to innovative new products and unexpected industry insights, this episode gives you a real time look at what is coming next in the food space.

We talk about:

• The hottest food trends right now including protein, fiber, and gut health

• The comeback of real sugar and the shift away from artificial sweeteners

• Trending ingredients like dates, seaweed, and cottage cheese

• Gluten free innovation including sourdough and grain free products

• New snacks, desserts, and convenience foods hitting shelves soon

• What surprised Whitney most at Expo West

• The reality of the food industry from small brands to major players

We also dive into the networking, brand strategy, and behind the scenes moments that make Expo West such a unique experience, including what it actually takes for brands to stand out in a crowded market.

If you love staying ahead of wellness trends, discovering new products, and understanding what is actually worth buying, this episode is for you!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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Perimenopause prep doesn't start with supplements. It starts with muscle!

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart break down one of the most important foundations for women entering perimenopause: strength training and progressive overload. 

If you are still relying on cardio, HIIT classes, or random workouts without a plan, this episode will challenge the way you think about fitness in this phase of life.

The reality is that women begin losing muscle mass as early as age 30, and that loss accelerates with age. Without intentional strength training, this impacts metabolism, insulin resistance, bone density, and overall long term health.

In this episode, we cover:

• What progressive overload actually means and how to do it

• Why lifting heavy is essential for women 30+

• The myth of getting “bulky” from strength training

• Why HIIT and cardio alone are not enough

• How muscle mass impacts insulin resistance and hormone health

• The connection between strength training and perimenopause symptoms

• How to structure your workouts for real results

• Why recovery and workout splits matter more as you age

• The truth about fat loss vs muscle gain

This is not about working out more. It is about working out smarter!

If you want to age well, maintain muscle, support your hormones, and feel strong in your body long term, this episode is your starting point!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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What is actually showing up on our Instagram feeds right now?

In this Life Lately episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart dive into everything currently flooding their algorithms, from perimenopause content and wellness trends to spring fashion debates and reality TV drama. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The wellness and perimenopause content dominating Instagram right now

• Spring style trends including wide leg jeans, capsule basics, and timeless fashion

• The nostalgia of 90s style icons like Carolyn Bessette, Jennifer Aniston, and Julia Roberts

• Reality TV commentary including Love Is Blind Season 10 and the reunion drama

• Dating red flags and relationship dynamics we saw play out on the show

• Shows currently on our watch list including Love Story and other trending series

• What we are actually shopping for this spring

This episode is a mix of pop culture, style conversations, social media trends, and honest takes on what we are loving and questioning lately.

If you enjoy conversations about lifestyle, wellness, fashion, and navigating midlife in a modern world, this episode is for you!

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, we sit down with Brittany Grignon, founder and owner of SESSION Pilates, to talk about what it really takes to build a fitness brand that lasts.

Nearly ten years ago, Brittany launched SESSION Pilates in Dallas with a vision that went far beyond reformers and playlists. She wanted to create a space where women felt seen, instructors felt valued, and community was not just a buzzword. Today, SESSION is celebrating a decade in business, multiple locations across Dallas and Nashville, and the launch of the SESSION Foundation.

We talk about:

• How Brittany transitioned from instructor to founder

• The profit share model that changed their industry dynamic

• What scaling intentionally actually looks like

• The reality of entrepreneurship, including COVID pivots and team transitions

• Why community is Session’s true differentiator

• The lessons learned from 10 years in business

• The launch of the Session Foundation and the 80K grant supporting future female entrepreneurs

This conversation is about more than Pilates. It is about leadership, longevity, and building something that outlives trends.

If you are a female founder, fitness professional, or someone who believes in the power of community driven wellness, this episode will inspire you.

📲 Connect with Brittany & SESSION Pilates

Website: https://sessionpilates.com

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

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on business, wellness, style, and real life at any age!

Perimenopause is not a brief phase...it's often a 7 to 10 year hormonal transition that can begin as early as your mid-30s! In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart introduce their new Peri Prep series and break down what every woman needs to understand about perimenopause foundations.

From anxiety and sleep disruption to cycle changes, mood swings, heightened sensitivity, and inflammation, perimenopause symptoms often show up before labs reflect anything abnormal. Yet many women are misdiagnosed with depression or anxiety instead of being properly evaluated for hormonal changes.

In this conversation, we cover:

• What perimenopause actually is and when it begins

• The 7 to 10 year hormonal transition most women are not prepared for

• Why tracking your cycle is a powerful first step

• How lifestyle foundations impact hormone stability

• The difference between OB-GYN care and hormone optimization specialists

• When to consider HRT and how to advocate for yourself

• The mental health misdiagnosis conversation

• Why perimenopause is a whole-body experience affecting all organ systems, not just reproductive

We also discuss practical tools including cycle tracking apps, symptom logging, lab timing, and how to know when it may be time to seek a second opinion.

If you are 35+ and noticing changes

If you feel off but cannot explain why

Or if you want to proactively prepare before symptoms escalate

This episode is your starting point.

This is the beginning of our Peri Prep series, where we will walk through the nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, lab, and hormone strategies that actually move the needle.

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Sign up for Andrea's Newsletter HERE

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

Subscribe and share this episode with a woman in your life who needs to hear it!

Three former Whole30 coaches years later, and now in very different seasons of motherhood!

The Whole30 program transformed their relationship with food and was the catalyst for other healthy habits. But what does that look like now, when Autumn and Andrea are raising teenagers and Whitney is navigating life with a toddler?

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Autumn Michaelis, founder of Whole Food for 7, mom of five boys, cookbook author, and creator of a practical meal planning system helping families simplify dinner.

Autumn shares how her family moved toward a gluten free, dairy free, paleo-inspired lifestyle after seeing how food impacted sleep, mood, athletic performance, acne, digestion, and emotional regulation in her kids. This conversation bridges every season of motherhood, from toddler snack plates to feeding teen athletes.

This is not about perfection. It is about building sustainable systems that work long term!

In this episode we cover:

• How to transition your family to real food without making separate meals

• Why elimination protocols can give you real data about your body

• Handling picky eating in both toddlers and teens

• Feeding teenage athletes nutrient dense meals

• The research behind family dinners and long term mental health outcomes

• Budget friendly strategies for large families

• Why meal planning fails and how to fix it

• The 10 minute weekly system that saves time, money, and stress

• Time saving kitchen strategies including freezer meals and air fryer staples

Autumn also explains how her meal planning subscription removes decision fatigue by selecting meals for you, generating your grocery list, and even loading your Walmart or Whole Foods cart with one click!

If you are overwhelmed by dinner...

If you are navigating gluten free or dairy free eating...

Or if you simply want healthy eating to feel doable instead of rigid...

This episode will give you practical tools you can use this week!! 

📲 Connect with Autumn Michaelis / Whole Food for 7

Website: https://wholefoodfor7.com/

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Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

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Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

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In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with Dr. Brooke West, registered play therapist and founder of Hope Child & Family Center of Texas, and Roni Proter, celebrity chef, mother, and widow, to share the deeply personal story behind their book, Open Book Parenting.

After Roni suddenly lost her husband, she brought her two young sons to Brooke for play therapy. What followed was not just healing, but a partnership that blended lived experience with clinical expertise.

Together, they created a parenting roadmap grounded in research, emotional regulation, empathy, and honesty.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why early intervention after childhood trauma matters
• How play therapy helps children process grief when words aren’t enough
• The difference between surviving loss and growing through it
• Emotional regulation vs. nervous system dysregulation
• The three E’s of parenting: expression, emotional regulation, and empathy
• Building a “tribe” during seasons of isolation
• Turning personal tragedy into purpose

This conversation is not just about grief. It’s about resilience. It’s about doing the work. And it’s about choosing connection over control in parenting, even when life feels shattered.

If you are walking through loss, divorce, major transition, or simply want to raise emotionally healthy children, this episode offers both strategy and hope.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation!

📲 Connect with Dr. Brooke West and Roni Proter

Website: https://www.hopecentertx.com/about-us

Instagram:

Open Book Parenting https://www.instagram.com/open.book.parenting/

Roni Proter https://www.instagram.com/dinnerreinvented

Dr. Brooke West https://www.instagram.com/hope.center.of.texas/

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

Download Whitney's FREE Protein and Fiber Goal Guide HERE

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What if your biggest health challenge became the reason you built something meaningful?

In this episode of The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea Overturf and Whitney Stuart sit down with the mother-daughter founders of Unrefined Bakery, the Dallas-based bakery known for creating gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and allergen-friendly desserts that actually taste amazing!

What began as a personal solution for food sensitivities and health concerns turned into a thriving bakery, and eventually a beloved Dallas staple. Together, they share the honest story behind building Unrefined Bakery from the ground up, navigating food restrictions, educating customers, and growing a values-driven business rooted in community and care.

In this episode, we cover:

• How health challenges sparked the idea for Unrefined Bakery
• Why ingredient integrity mattered more than following trends
• The learning curve of building a bakery without a traditional roadmap
• Educating customers on gluten-free and refined sugar-free baking
• Why community has been central to their success
• How they balance taste, quality, and wellness without compromise

This conversation is about more than baking...it’s about resilience, creativity, family, and proving that you don’t have to give up joy (or dessert) to support your health.

Whether you’re navigating food sensitivities, building a business, or simply love a great founder story, this episode will leave you inspired, and probably craving something sweet!

🎧 Listen now and learn how Unrefined Bakery redefined what “better-for-you” food can be!

📲 Connect with Unrefined Bakery

Website: https://unrefinedbakery.com/

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

📲 Connect with Test Kitchen Meal Prep

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

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

What happens when two burned-out healthcare workers follow a creative passion instead of a traditional career path? This week on The Dallas Duo Podcast, Andrea and Whitney chat with Allie Wardlaw and Bess Callarman, founders of Dallas-based jewelry brand Allie & Bess, to talk about turning a creative outlet into a fast-growing, community-driven business; without investors, a business background, and just $50 to start.

Allie (an occupational therapist) and Bess (a speech pathologist) met working in nursing homes and bonded over long hours, grit, and a shared love of color and style. What started as making bracelets at the kitchen table quickly grew into a brand known for joyful, wearable jewelry and a fiercely loyal community of women.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ Leaving healthcare burnout behind to start a business

✨ Growing a brand during COVID by pivoting to direct-to-consumer

✨ Using social media and influencer partnerships to build momentum

✨ Why community (not just product) is their secret weapon

✨ Building a female-founded business while raising kids

✨ Learning business, marketing, and manufacturing from scratch

✨ The real highs and lows of working with your best friend

✨ Why they believe grit matters more than experience

Allie & Bess is proof that you don’t need a perfect plan. You need courage, creativity, and the willingness to figure it out as you go! Whether you’re a woman in business, dreaming of starting something of your own, or just love a good founder story, this episode is full of honest insight and encouragement.

📲 Connect with Allie + Bess

Website: https://shopalliebess.com/

Instagram:

Allie + Bess https://www.instagram.com/shopalliebess

Bess Callerman https://www.instagram.com/besscallarman

Allie Wardlaw https://www.instagram.com/alliemwardlaw

📲 Connect with The Dallas Duo:

Andrea Overturf: @andreaaoverturf

Whitney Stuart, RDN: @whitnessnutrition

🌐 Learn more at: The Dallas Duo Podcast 

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