Episodes 357
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.8 (436)
Since Mar 2016
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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66%
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About This Podcast

Simple Roots Radio is hosted by Alexa Schirm. A nutritionist by trade, Alexa has rebelled against common misconceptions about nutrition, and has, instead, created a realistic health-style that will allow you to live a healthy, satisfied and more simplistic life. Forget dieting for good as Alexa interviews health experts, lifestyle influencers and every day people on what strategies have worked for them and help you implement a plan that can be achieved for life. It's raw, its funny, its real and unfiltered. It is Simple Roots Radio.

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S1E8 #370: One Thing You Can't Forget in the Age of AI

Apr 22, 2026 41m

We are living in a time where information has never been more abundant. You can even feel how much more information you're consuming than you were even ten years ago. Nearly everything you need to…

S1E7 #369: Why 'Trying Harder' Is Ruining Your Health

Apr 16, 2026 38m

It's a frustrating irony. You try harder and tighten your grip. You double down on doing everything "right." And yet somehow, it leaves you feeling further away from the results you want. You might…

S1E6 #368: You're Not Lazy - You're Undercharged

Mar 30, 2026 33m

Most people have a massive checklist of to-dos (maybe better said, should-dos) they attribute to health. It might be perfecting your morning routine, restricting carbs, or a number of the other…

S1E5 #367: The Positive Side To Dysregulation

Mar 18, 2026 46m

Dysregulation is a popular term, not because it's trendy, but because many people are affected by its consequences. I spent many years of my life living more dysregulated than regulated, almost…

S1E4 #366: The Power of Your Village With Michale Chatham and Molly Peralta

Mar 11, 2026 56m

Not long ago, I would have said yes, assuming that "village" and "community" were interchangeable terms. I didn't understand the differences, which left little room to appreciate them. What I had was…

S1E3 #365: Stop Letting The Scale Define You

Mar 03, 2026 41m

How much power does the scale have over your life? If we're being honest, for many of us, the scale has become more than just a tool. It's become an identity. We step on, see a number, and…

S1E2 #364: The Illusion of the Scale - Why Body Weight Matters

Feb 24, 2026 38m

You don't hate the scale. You hate what it has meant about you. In this episode, we're having the conversation most people are afraid to have: body weight does matter, but not in the way we've been…

S1E1 #363: Why I Quit Podcasting + An Update On My Health

Feb 16, 2026 35m

I've long believed the unexpected should be what we expect. Even with the best plans, things can shift, sometimes without warning. Last year, I shut the podcast down, not long after promising The Sex…

#362: Using The Domino Effect To Get Healthy

May 15, 2025 34m

Do you feel overwhelmed by health advice? Confused about what to eat? Unsure which information to trust? You're not alone. Health has become a fight too many people are leaving feeling defeated and…

#361: Real Rest vs. Artificial Rest

May 08, 2025 32m

Rest is essential. Although you know that, especially now, as we've shifted into what some call the "rest era." Our internal thermostat works tirelessly to maintain balance, or homeostasis, making…

#360: Is Your Body Bored?

May 01, 2025 29m

We're living in what many are calling a "rest era." After decades of hustle culture and the relentless push to "be a boss," it's no surprise that we've swung in the opposite direction. Rest became a…

#359: Easy DIY Lymphatic Drainage Massage with Leah Levitan

Apr 24, 2025 41m

The lymphatic system is a powerful part of your immune system—think of it as your body's built-in drainage and defense network. It helps regulate fluid balance, supports your immune response, and…

#358: The Power Of Posture On Your Health

Apr 16, 2025 1h 6m

Growing up, I often heard my mom say, "Stand up straight!" At the time, it was little more than an annoyance. But now, as an adult working to repattern years of poor posture, I understand the wisdom…

#357: Water Isn't All Created Equal

Apr 09, 2025 53m

Water isn't all created equal. While water generally looks the same, it's far more complex than we previously understood. Not all water behaves the same way, and its behavior can change how it acts…

#356: Micro-Resourcing For A Healthier Mind

Apr 02, 2025 34m

A healthier mind doesn't start with healthier thoughts. It happens through nourishing your body – your body builds your thoughts. Learn how to use micro-resourcing to change your thoughts. The last…

#355: 10 Transformative Lessons from a Decade of Healing

Mar 21, 2025 40m

Ten years ago, my life as I knew it fell apart setting the stage for what has now become my healing journey. What started as an extreme second case of mono spiraled into gaining 30 pounds in less…

#354: The Easy Solution to Gut Health That No One Is Talking About

Mar 12, 2025 35m

I was the child who, as my family said, "had a weak stomach." For most of my childhood and part of my adult life, I struggled through numerous gut-health issues. Nothing was severe, but it was…

#353: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss: Building Healthier Structure

Mar 05, 2025 35m

One thing most overlook in working towards sustainable weight loss is the process of building healthier structure. Weight loss isn't always about loss, but rather expansion. Let me teach you how.…

#352: One Thing That Will Change Your Metabolism

Feb 20, 2025 34m

The topic of metabolism tends to focus on only one small piece of a very broad system, your weight or how metabolism can change your structure. And while metabolism can influence how you…

#351: Are You Dramatizing Health?

Feb 13, 2025 38m

Have you ever felt like health is an endless puzzle—where every piece you find adds more confusion instead of clarity? Each step forward feels like two steps back, leaving you stuck in a cycle of…

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