If you’ve been feeling off in your 30s, 40s, or 50s—tired, bloated, gaining weight despite healthy habits—you’re not imagining it. These are common signs that your metabolism, hormones, and overall biochemistry are shifting. But here’s the problem: most advice still treats women like we’re all the same.

In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, we talk with Dr. Onikepe “Onyx” Adegbola, a physician-scientist and expert in lifestyle, menopause, and obesity medicine. She’s also the founder of Casa de Sante, a health tech company using AI and personalized diagnostics to transform how adults approach their health.

Together, we explore:

• What’s actually changing in your body during midlife
• Why generic weight loss or “just eat less” advice fails
• How AI and advanced testing are reshaping personalized care
• Simple, science-backed changes you can start today

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start getting real answers about your health, hormones, and energy, this is your starting point.

🧠 Ready to take control? Explore our health coaches, nutritionists, and functional medicine experts who support midlife wellness.

Resources:

• Visit Dr. Onikepe’s website
• Follow Dr. Onikepe on Instagram
• Connect with Dr. Onikepe on LinkedIn

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The Sofia Unfiltered by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals.

This week, we're doing a deep dive into our cultural fixation on weight loss, dieting, and medications with Melyssa Allen, a double board-certified lifestyle medicine professional, who cuts through the noise to offer a different perspective on health beyond the scale.

This conversation is a crucial look at the dominant narratives around weight, wellness, and the explosion of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. We unpack why our culture is so obsessed with thinness, challenging the deeply ingrained bias that tells us health looks a certain way. Melyssa gets real about the limitations of chasing quick fixes and the scale, explaining why your health isn't measured by a number, but built by your habits and guided by the power of Lifestyle Medicine: the healthier way forward.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Understanding Weight Bias in Health and Wellness
• The 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine for Sustainable Health
• Why Healthcare Often Misses Root Causes of Health Issues
• Ozempic Weight Loss Medication Limits and Habit Change
• Focusing on Controllable Health Behaviors Not Just Weight
• Building Self-Worth and Body Image Beyond the Scale
• Mindset and Inner Work for Sustainable Wellness

Resources:

• Visit Melyssa Allen's Website
• Follow Melyssa Allen on Instagram
• Check out Melyssa Allen's Book, Healthy Living Doesn't Have to Suck
• Learn about Melyssa Allen's special offer for Sofia Unfiltered listeners (50% off first 3 months of group coaching/virtual fitness studio with code SOFIA)

Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed the content, we would love it if you took 2 minutes to leave a 5-star review!

The Sofia Unfiltered by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals.

Autoimmune conditions are rising fast—and most of us are unprepared for what that really means. In this powerful conversation, host Riley Rees sits down with Erin Holt, functional nutritionist and founder of The Funk’tional Nutritionist, to unpack the real reasons behind the autoimmune surge.

We dive into why diagnoses are increasing, why women are hit hardest, and what’s not working in today’s medical approaches. Erin explains the three stages of autoimmunity, how root causes like gut health, infections, toxins, and trauma contribute—and what to do if you’re stuck in symptom chaos.

Whether you’re navigating Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, or an undiagnosed health mystery—this episode will give you clarity, validation, and new tools to explore.

We cover:

- Why autoimmune disease rates are rising
- What all autoimmune conditions have in common
- Problems with both conventional & functional medicine
- The 3 stages of autoimmunity
- Erin’s 6-pillar investigative framework
- The impact of food, gut health, and environmental toxins
- How trauma and mindset affect the immune system
- Why women are disproportionately affected

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy program
• Listen to Erin’s The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Follow Erin on Instagram
• Visit Erin’s website
• Find experts specializing in immune support
• Join meditation classes to manage stress
• Gather insights into your health through blood work analyses.
• Become your own advocate with mindset coaching

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The Sofia Unfiltered by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals.