In this thought-provoking episode of the EnLight Life podcast, Alexandra Cousins sits down with health educator and author Joel Greene to explore the often overwhelming world of nutrition and wellness. Together, they challenge the pitfalls of dietary extremism and unpack the science behind homeostasis, hormones, and long-term health.

Joel emphasizes that looking healthy isn’t the same as being healthy, advocating for a more grounded, common-sense approach to eating and lifestyle choices. They explore the benefits and limits of plant-based diets, the body's natural rhythms, and how modern wellness trends can both help and harm. The conversation also dives into the power of peptide bioregulators, biohacking, and the often-overlooked importance of insulin sensitivity and endocrine health.

With memorable sound bites like “Nutrition is broken” and “We need to come back to our senses,” this episode encourages listeners to let go of perfectionism and instead reconnect with nature, intuition, and joy in their wellness journey.

🔗 Connect with Joel: https://www.instagram.com/realjoelgreene/

🔗 Connect with Alex: instagram.com/alexandra.cousins

🔗 Learn more: enlight.life

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to EnLight Life Podcast

02:39 - Exploring Nutrition and Extremism

05:22 - The Journey to Nutritional Wisdom

10:29 - The Role of Plant-Based Diets

12:52 - Understanding Nature's Eating Rhythms

18:05 - Homeostasis and Its Disruptors

30:31 - The Nuances of Biohacking

43:34 - Embracing Health and Enjoyment

47:20 - The Importance of Nuanced Conversations

49:48 - Hormones and Women’s Health

54:35 - The Complexity of Health and Common Sense

01:07:00 - Biohacking for Quality of Life

01:18:10 - Caution in Biohacking and Hormonal Treatments