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The Lee and Irene Show

Lee Holmes
Gut Health
Ultra-Processed Foods
Cleaning
Sunscreens
Chocolate Industry
Collagen
Cost Of Living Crisis
Japan
Sugar
Mediterranean Diet
Chiropractors
Gut Health (prebiotics and Probiotics)
Sugar and Substitutes
Palm Beach, Australia
Eat To Heal
Michele Chevalley-Hedge
Chronic Inflammation
TGA (therapeutic Goods Administration)
Natural Skincare Certification
Environmental Impact Of Cosmetics

WELCOME to The Lee and Irene Show! šŸŽ™ļø Lee Holmes and Irene Falcone bring you real, raw, and refreshingly honest chats about wellness, beauty and life, minus the woo-woo. We’re here to keep wellness human, hilarious, and totally unfiltered. theleeandireneshow.substack.com

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Show Notes: Episode 14

The Lee and Irene Show

Lee Holmes Launches Her 12th Book ā€œEat to Healā€, the Truth About Chronic Inflammation and Zombie Cells, and Justin Gets 'Splained on Low Testosterone.

Lee has written twelve books, and this one might b... more

Episode 13, Naturopath Jane Papalia on the Mediterranean Diet, Longevity, Beauty, and Why Your Nonna Was Probably Right All Along, Wayne Gets ā€˜Splained on Reflux and Irene Busts Out a Rant

In this episode we chat about

Ā· What the Mediterranean diet... more

Episode 12: All hail the Sugar and Energy Queen Michele Chevalley-Hedge, and the Labels That Are Lying to You, Justin Finally Learns to Breathe, and Lee’s Rant on the Fillers Nobody Warned You About.

If you’ve ever eaten clean all day and still cras... more

Episode 11: How to Get a Virgo Level of Cleaning on a Capricorn Budget, Justin Discovers Chiropractic, and Irene's Rave for the Customers Who Never Left. 🧹

Lee's house is, by all objective measures, immaculate. Irene has been trying to understand t... more

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Jane Papalia
Qualified naturopath, clinical nutritionist, founder of The Mediterranean Naturopath
Mediterranean Naturopath
Episode: Episode 13, Naturopath Jane Papalia on the Mediterranean Diet, Longevity, Beauty, and Why Your Nonna Was Probably Right All Along, Wayne Gets ā€˜Splained on Reflux and Irene Busts Out a Rant
Michele Chevalley-H Hedge
Clinical nutritionist, author and health educator
Author of Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies; The Australian Healthy Hormone Diet; Eat, Drink and Still Shrink
Episode: Episode 12 All Hail the Sugar and Energy Queen Michele Chevalley-Hedge, and the Labels That Are Lying to You, Justin Finally Learns to Breathe, and Lee’s Rant on the Fillers Nobody Warned You About.
Mason Taylor
Mushroom maven, founder of SuperFeast
SuperFeast
Episode: Episode 10: Mason Taylor on Mushrooms & the Ancient Art of Not Falling Apart, Justin is in a Bit of a Pickle, and Irene’s Forever Rant About Forever Chemicals. šŸ„
Justin Smidmore
Editor/Technical Support
Clean Nectarine / Supercharged Food
Episode: Episode 9: Irene’s Everything Shower, Justin Tries to Win Over a One-Eyed Cat, and Lee Can’t "Liver" Without This. šŸÆ
Amelia Phillips
Nutritionist and exercise scientist
Independent nutrition/exercise science professional
Episode: Episode 8: Amelia Phillips unpacks the calories conversation, Justin gets schooled on friendships and Lee rants about green powders.
Di Edwards
Guest from Over the Back Fence podcast
Over the Back Fence
Episode: Episode 4: From Tree-Hugging to Biohacking Bros, 40 Year Friendships and the Truth About Living Forever šŸŽ™ļø
Nicola Dale
Guest from Over the Back Fence podcast
Over the Back Fence
Episode: Episode 4: From Tree-Hugging to Biohacking Bros, 40 Year Friendships and the Truth About Living Forever šŸŽ™ļø
Fiona Tuck
Skin care expert, cosmetic chemist, forensic nutritionist
The Forensic Nutritionist; Vitasol founder
Episode: Episode 3: The Collagen Queen, ā€˜Splaining Smoothies & Sleep Solutions! šŸŽ™ļø
Di from Bondi
Caller on the show
Listener
Episode: Episode 1, Sunscreen scandals, gut hacks & epic rants! šŸŽ™ļø

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Lee Holmes
Host of Wellness Unfiltered Pod; Wellness Unfiltered (self-hosted); contributes candid wellness commentary and skeptical analysis.
Irene Falcone
Co-host of Wellness Unfiltered; drives skeptical discussions on wellness claims and practical health tips.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • New Fav pod

    Love this podcast with Lee & Irene - smart - funny and learning a lot . Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    size34T
    Australiaa month ago
  • My favourite new podcast

    I love Wellness Unfiltered with Lee and Irene.

    Its a refreshing, honest take on modern wellness that cuts through the noise and gets to what actually matters. Rather than recycling trends or pushing fad ideas.

    Lee and Irene bring a grounded, thoughtful humorous ,perspective that feels both intelligent and deeply human.

    What makes this podcast stand out is the balance between evidence-based insight and real life (lived) experience. Looking forward to the next episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roxie reviews
    Australia2 months ago
  • Dynamic Duo!!

    What fabulous, interesting and informative discussions on very relevant topics! Lee and Irene do such a great job at unraveling the mixed messaging often in the media and keep it interesting, fun and educational! Love this new podcast! šŸ‘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pia N Larsen
    Australia3 months ago
  • Plug free and fun info

    Plug free wellness info finally. Also I trust Irene and Lee to tell it like it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justin Smidmore
    Australia3 months ago

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Hosts are clear, practical, and entertaining—great for wellness skeptics.
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Episode 14: Lee Holmes Launches Her 12th Book ā€œEat to Healā€, the Truth About Chronic Inflammation and Zombie Cells, and Justin Gets 'Splained on Low Testosterone.
Q: What role does trauma play in inflammation, and how can someone address it in a practical way?
Trauma and chronic stress can keep the nervous system in a state of fight-or-flight, impairing digestion and promoting inflammation. Healing involves nervous system regulation, sleep, routines, and compassionate self-care in addition to dietary changes.
Episode 14: Lee Holmes Launches Her 12th Book ā€œEat to Healā€, the Truth About Chronic Inflammation and Zombie Cells, and Justin Gets 'Splained on Low Testosterone.
Q: How does the 4321 Map Approach help people eat for inflammation in a real-world way?
The map provides a flexible, non-restrictive template to crowd in healthy foods while maintaining balance, with emphasis on gut health, blood sugar control, and practical, tasty recipes that fit into daily life.
Episode 14: Lee Holmes Launches Her 12th Book ā€œEat to Healā€, the Truth About Chronic Inflammation and Zombie Cells, and Justin Gets 'Splained on Low Testosterone.
Q: Can you explain SPMs and how they differ from traditional anti-inflammatory approaches?
SPMs are pro-resolving mediators produced from omega-3s that help clear inflammatory debris and promote tissue regeneration, returning the body to homeostasis rather than simply blocking inflammation.
Episode 14: Lee Holmes Launches Her 12th Book ā€œEat to Healā€, the Truth About Chronic Inflammation and Zombie Cells, and Justin Gets 'Splained on Low Testosterone.
Q: What are senescent (zombie) cells, and why do they matter for aging and inflammation?
Senescent cells are cells that stop functioning but don't die, releasing inflammatory signals that disrupt surrounding tissue. Periodically clearing these cells can slow biological aging and reduce inflammation.
Episode 14: Lee Holmes Launches Her 12th Book ā€œEat to Healā€, the Truth About Chronic Inflammation and Zombie Cells, and Justin Gets 'Splained on Low Testosterone.
Q: What inspired you to write Eat to Heal and focus on inflammation as a central theme?
Lee explains that food as medicine, particularly in relation to chronic inflammation, became a central thesis after years of clinical observation and research. She emphasizes practical, non-judgmental guidance that people can implement to slow aging and reduce disease.

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2. Michele Chevalley-H Hedge
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