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44. Why We’re All Deficient in This Essential Fat—and What to Do About It with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson
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Have you ever wondered why so many of us feel like we’re running on empty—despite eating clean, exercising, and prioritizing our wellness? It’s that frustrating gap between doing "all the right things" and still feeling off, with brain fog, low energy, or restless sleep creeping in. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist and co-founder of Fatty15, to explore a groundbreaking discovery that’s reshaping how we think about fats and cellular health. What if one specific nutrient—C15:0—could strengthen our cells, slow down aging, and restore balance in ways we never imagined? And here’s the wild part: this research started with dolphins and led…