Wait. What Now? https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com Wait. What Now is the podcast that dives into health, wellness, and all the unpredictable, messy, and often hilarious stuff that happens in between. Hosted by KiKi, Grace and Michelle, each episode unpacks real-life wellness journeys, debunks health myths, and explores what it actually means to feel good—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From gut health to burnout, mindfulness to midnight snacks, we ask the questions you didn’t know you needed answers to. It’s honest, it’s human, and it’s probably not what you were expecting.
So… wait. What now? Tune in and find out

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:29:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness:Nutrition 1440 episodic Grace, Michelle, Christina Grace, Michelle, Christina No false https://feed.podbean.com/waitwhatnow/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21493530/wwn_logo_28ioj4.png Wait. What Now? https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com 144 144 Engineered Attention: Social Media, Kids, and the Fallout Engineered Attention: Social Media, Kids, and the Fallout https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/engineered-attention-social-media-kids-and-the-fallout/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/engineered-attention-social-media-kids-and-the-fallout/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:29:00 -0500 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/7d4c429a-9dc4-3421-8524-ac22608b44e4 Meta recently faced legal consequences tied to children’s safety—but that’s just the starting point. In this episode, we break down how social media is engineered to hook users, why that matters, and what it’s doing to developing minds. This is a deeper look at the mechanics, the incentives, and the real-world impact of the platforms we use every day.

Source links:  https://nmdoj.gov/press-release/new-mexico-department-of-justice-wins-landmark-verdict-against-meta/  

https://chicagocounseling.org/2025/01/mental-health-and-social-media-how-to-protect-your-well-being/    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-025-08893-7 

https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2024-3027.pdf

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  ]]> Meta recently faced legal consequences tied to children’s safety—but that’s just the starting point. In this episode, we break down how social media is engineered to hook users, why that matters, and what it’s doing to developing minds. This is a deeper look at the mechanics, the incentives, and the real-world impact of the platforms we use every day.

Source links: 
https://nmdoj.gov/press-release/new-mexico-department-of-justice-wins-landmark-verdict-against-meta/  

https://chicagocounseling.org/2025/01/mental-health-and-social-media-how-to-protect-your-well-being/ 
 
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-025-08893-7 

https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2024-3027.pdf

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  ]]> Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 2733 9 full Collective Trauma: War, Fear & the Conditions of Health Collective Trauma: War, Fear & the Conditions of Health https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/collective-trauma-war-fear-the-conditions-of-health/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/collective-trauma-war-fear-the-conditions-of-health/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:08:00 -0600 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/dce85e89-99e4-3805-8175-12ecb0ac426e What happens when trauma isn’t just personal — but structural? In this episode, we explore collective trauma through the lenses of war, displacement, and immigration enforcement, and examine how those forces shape the Social Determinants of Health — the everyday conditions that influence stability, opportunity, and wellbeing. From root shock to urban fear, we unpack how shared experiences become embedded in communities — and what that means for health across generations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o3fhqfbK9w https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6095989/ https://savingplaces.org/stories/looking-back-root-shock-at-twenty#:~:text=Root%20Shock%2C%20a%20term%20coined,name%20of%20progress%20or%20development https://www.britannica.com/summary/World-War-II

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]]> What happens when trauma isn’t just personal — but structural?

In this episode, we explore collective trauma through the lenses of war, displacement, and immigration enforcement, and examine how those forces shape the Social Determinants of Health — the everyday conditions that influence stability, opportunity, and wellbeing.

From root shock to urban fear, we unpack how shared experiences become embedded in communities — and what that means for health across generations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o3fhqfbK9w
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6095989/
https://savingplaces.org/stories/looking-back-root-shock-at-twenty#:~:text=Root%20Shock%2C%20a%20term%20coined,name%20of%20progress%20or%20development
https://www.britannica.com/summary/World-War-II

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]]> We explore how war, displacement, and immigration enforcement create collective trauma that shapes communities and becomes embedded in the Social Determinants of Health — influencing stability, opportunity, and long-term wellbeing. Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 3153 8 full Understanding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the comeback of the food pyramid Understanding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the comeback of the food pyramid https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-and-the-comeback-of-the-food-pyramid/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-and-the-comeback-of-the-food-pyramid/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0600 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/4e9a001b-cad8-3e87-b244-bf8279d5989f The food pyramid isn’t new — and neither is its update cycle. In this episode, we unpack the history behind the food pyramid, why it was created with economic access in mind, and how those priorities still show up today. We talk through the latest guidance, what’s helpful about it, and where it can feel limiting or confusing, offering a balanced look at what these updates mean for health, wellness, and everyday eating.

Source links:  Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: https://cdn.realfood.gov/DGA.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561425002493 https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/higher-ratio-of-plant-protein-to-animal-protein-may-improve-heart-health/ https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.119.012865  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000838.htm https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/13/new-food-pyramid-saturated-fats-dietitian/ https://www.foodfacts.org/articles/us-dietary-guidelines-2025-2030-dietitians-react

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  ]]> The food pyramid isn’t new — and neither is its update cycle. In this episode, we unpack the history behind the food pyramid, why it was created with economic access in mind, and how those priorities still show up today. We talk through the latest guidance, what’s helpful about it, and where it can feel limiting or confusing, offering a balanced look at what these updates mean for health, wellness, and everyday eating.

Source links: 
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: https://cdn.realfood.gov/DGA.pdf
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561425002493
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/higher-ratio-of-plant-protein-to-animal-protein-may-improve-heart-health/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.119.012865 
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000838.htm
https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/13/new-food-pyramid-saturated-fats-dietitian/
https://www.foodfacts.org/articles/us-dietary-guidelines-2025-2030-dietitians-react

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  ]]> Dietary guidelines are updated every five years — but its purpose goes beyond nutrition. In this episode of Wait. What now?, we break down where the food pyramid came from, how economic accessibility shaped it, and how it’s evolved over time. We talk through what the latest guidance says, and what it actually means for everyday eating and health decisions. Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 2105 7 full The Trends We Didn’t See Coming (But Can’t Ignore) The Trends We Didn’t See Coming (But Can’t Ignore) https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/the-trends-we-didn-t-see-coming-but-can-t-ignore/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/the-trends-we-didn-t-see-coming-but-can-t-ignore/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:03:00 -0600 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/0490f400-9077-3f18-a05e-346f9db1223e GLP-1s reshaped more than weight loss. Microplastics showed up where no one expected. And AI made its way into health care—faster than most people were ready for. In this episode of Wait. What Now?, we break down three of the biggest conversations coming out of 2025 and what they actually mean for everyday life. From why protein is suddenly everywhere, to the shockwaves caused by new microplastics research, to how AI should (and shouldn’t) be used when it comes to your health—we’re separating headlines from reality and hype from helpful.

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]]> GLP-1s reshaped more than weight loss. Microplastics showed up where no one expected. And AI made its way into health care—faster than most people were ready for.

In this episode of Wait. What Now?, we break down three of the biggest conversations coming out of 2025 and what they actually mean for everyday life. From why protein is suddenly everywhere, to the shockwaves caused by new microplastics research, to how AI should (and shouldn’t) be used when it comes to your health—we’re separating headlines from reality and hype from helpful.

Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com and follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod.

]]> In this episode of Wait. What Now?, we break down three major trends shaping health conversations right now. We talk about GLP-1 medications and how they’ve influenced everything from food formulation to advertising, including the sudden rise of protein in processed foods. We dive into the shocking 2025 microplastics news—especially findings of plastic in the brain—and how it sparked changes in everyday habits. And we close with a practical conversation about AI in healthcare: what it’s helpful for, what it’s not, and why doctors should still be your go-to for health advice. Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 3010 6 full Numbers, Not Labels: A Smarter Way to Know Your Health Numbers, Not Labels: A Smarter Way to Know Your Health https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/numbers-not-labels-a-smarter-way-to-know-your-health/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/numbers-not-labels-a-smarter-way-to-know-your-health/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0600 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/f558b6dd-ae8b-304b-9fdc-9e42a1ea14c3 In this episode of Wait. What Now?, we talk about what it really means to know your numbers—focusing on A1C, blood pressure, and weight—and why these metrics should be used as guidance, not rules. We break down why numbers are helpful tools, but not definitive answers, and why any health-related decisions should always be discussed with your doctor before making changes. We explore how some health targets are still useful, while others may be outdated or not appropriate for everyone. The conversation also dives into situations where numbers require more nuance—like A1C goals during pregnancy, what low blood pressure can look like in real life, and why BMI can be especially tricky as a standalone measure of health. Ultimately, this episode reframes health numbers as starting points for better conversations—not labels, not failures, and not one-size-fits-all benchmarks. Sources: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.031095 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1511939 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29490333/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40077610/ Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com and follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod.

]]> In this episode of Wait. What Now?, we talk about what it really means to know your numbers—focusing on A1C, blood pressure, and weight—and why these metrics should be used as guidance, not rules. We break down why numbers are helpful tools, but not definitive answers, and why any health-related decisions should always be discussed with your doctor before making changes.

We explore how some health targets are still useful, while others may be outdated or not appropriate for everyone. The conversation also dives into situations where numbers require more nuance—like A1C goals during pregnancy, what low blood pressure can look like in real life, and why BMI can be especially tricky as a standalone measure of health.

Ultimately, this episode reframes health numbers as starting points for better conversations—not labels, not failures, and not one-size-fits-all benchmarks.

Sources:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.031095
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1511939
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29490333/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40077610/

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]]> Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 2976 5 full Resolutions, Reality & the Reset Button Resolutions, Reality & the Reset Button https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/resolutions-reality-the-reset-button/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/resolutions-reality-the-reset-button/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:15:00 -0600 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/15c21e95-787e-3038-bc1e-d0900a419b37 In this episode of “Wait. What now?”, Kiki, Grace, and Michelle get real about New Year’s resolutions—why we make them, why we break them, and how to create goals that actually fit real life. We break down SMART goals (and why they’re not always as simple as they sound), talk about the power of iteration, and remind ourselves that grace is part of growth. Not every resolution is about health; sometimes it’s about easing stress, building confidence, or just feeling more like yourself. If you’re ready to rethink your approach to the new year, this episode is your reset.

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Source links: https://www.eatthis.com/unhealthy-new-years-resolutions-2025/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-new-years-resolutions https://www.healthandfitness.org/improve-your-club/5-things-that-will-help-your-gym-members-stick-to-their-exercise-habits/?utm_source https://www.ceceliahealth.com/attainable-new-years-resolutions/ New year, new view: reflect and reset to live healthier https://drkyrabobinet.com/unstoppable-brain-book/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/decision-fatigue? https://www.techscience.com/IJMHP/v24n6/49942/html#s5

]]> In this episode of “Wait. What now?”, Kiki, Grace, and Michelle get real about New Year’s resolutions—why we make them, why we break them, and how to create goals that actually fit real life. We break down SMART goals (and why they’re not always as simple as they sound), talk about the power of iteration, and remind ourselves that grace is part of growth. Not every resolution is about health; sometimes it’s about easing stress, building confidence, or just feeling more like yourself. If you’re ready to rethink your approach to the new year, this episode is your reset.

Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com & along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod

Source links:
https://www.eatthis.com/unhealthy-new-years-resolutions-2025/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-new-years-resolutions

https://www.healthandfitness.org/improve-your-club/5-things-that-will-help-your-gym-members-stick-to-their-exercise-habits/?utm_source

https://www.ceceliahealth.com/attainable-new-years-resolutions/

New year, new view: reflect and reset to live healthier

https://drkyrabobinet.com/unstoppable-brain-book/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/decision-fatigue?

https://www.techscience.com/IJMHP/v24n6/49942/html#s5


]]> A candid conversation on what makes resolutions stick. The trio digs into SMART goals, the role of self-compassion, and how small, flexible steps can lead to big change—whether your goal is about health, stress relief, confidence, or simply feeling good in your own skin. Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 2770 4 full The Friends Who Keep Us Alive The Friends Who Keep Us Alive https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/the-friends-who-keep-us-alive/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/the-friends-who-keep-us-alive/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0600 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/d6db441a-555b-301f-85b0-d55f92ef15c0 Michelle, Kiki, and Grace unpack the power of friendship — from childhood besties to the different friend groups we collect through every era of life. In this episode, they dive into how being social literally supports your health, why women are wired to connect, and how aging doesn’t have to feel lonely when you do it with people. They also get real about how our mindset around aging shifts our relationships as adults: Who stays, who drifts, and who grows with you. Because at the end of the day… getting older might just be the ultimate group project.

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]]> Michelle, Kiki, and Grace unpack the power of friendship — from childhood besties to the different friend groups we collect through every era of life. In this episode, they dive into how being social literally supports your health, why women are wired to connect, and how aging doesn’t have to feel lonely when you do it with people.

They also get real about how our mindset around aging shifts our relationships as adults: Who stays, who drifts, and who grows with you. Because at the end of the day… getting older might just be the ultimate group project.

Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com & along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod

]]> ”This week, Christina, Michelle, and Grace explore how friendship shapes our health, identity, and the way we age. From childhood bonds to the different circles that emerge through work, motherhood, loss, and new chapters — they unpack why women are wired to connect and how strong relationships literally support well-being. They dig into the science behind social connection, share personal stories of friendship that carried them through hard times, and reflect on how aging doesn’t have to feel isolating when you do it alongside people who know your history. Because in every season of life, one truth stays the same: sometimes, friendship is the thing that keeps us alive. Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com and follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod.” Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 2345 3 full Too Much Info: When Health Gets a Little…Extra Too Much Info: When Health Gets a Little…Extra https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/too-much-info-when-health-gets-a-little%e2%80%a6extra/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/too-much-info-when-health-gets-a-little%e2%80%a6extra/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0600 waitwhatnow.podbean.com/b67db04d-f648-325a-9e7c-65ee5c481f0f From AI-powered health advice and viral wellness fads to influencers talking about menopause and magnesium, it feels like we have all the information — and no idea what to do with it. In this episode, we unpack how data overload, digital tools, and online trends are changing the way we think about health. Because knowledge is power — as long as you know your next step.

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]]> From AI-powered health advice and viral wellness fads to influencers talking about menopause and magnesium, it feels like we have all the information — and no idea what to do with it. In this episode, we unpack how data overload, digital tools, and online trends are changing the way we think about health. Because knowledge is power — as long as you know your next step.

Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com & follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod

]]> We live in a world where our watches track our every heartbeat, our feeds tell us how to eat, and our search bars think they’re our doctors. This episode takes a lighthearted look at the intersection of health, tech, and trending advice — from AI diagnosis and influencer health hacks to the rise of menopause talk and wellness overload. We’ll explore what it means to have too much health info at our fingertips and how to turn all that data into something that actually helps you feel well. Grace, Michelle, Christina false No 2139 2 full From tasting pee to closed loop systems, a conversation about Diabetes From tasting pee to closed loop systems, a conversation about Diabetes https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/from-tasting-pee-to-closed-loop-systems-a-conversation-about-diabetes/ https://waitwhatnow.podbean.com/e/from-tasting-pee-to-closed-loop-systems-a-conversation-about-diabetes/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:15:59 -0500 gabeuperez.podbean.com/24dd4e4d-ea2a-33b8-bea8-99d2425e405e Grace, Michelle and Kiki take you through a journey of diabetes history, personal experience and technological advancements

In this episode, the three hosts take the listener through key historical moments in diabetes history, hitting on milestones and brake throughs in treatment, highlighting events and figures along the way, while adding elements of personal experience and insights to engage the listener.

 

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]]> Grace, Michelle and Kiki take you through a journey of diabetes history, personal experience and technological advancements

In this episode, the three hosts take the listener through key historical moments in diabetes history, hitting on milestones and brake throughs in treatment, highlighting events and figures along the way, while adding elements of personal experience and insights to engage the listener.

 

Email us at wait.whatnowpod@gmail.com & follow along on Instagram @waitwhatnow_pod.

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