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Ending the season with a fad that everyone has heard of, intermittent fasting! It's a fad that has been circulating for many years now that sets windows of time for eating and fasting to ultimately help with health and weight loss. Learn all about the different types of intermittent fasting to help decide what's best for you! Best of all, learn how the science of it works to get into the prime fasting cycles to help with weight loss. You won't want to miss this one. Enjoy! 

Wait, there are heavy metals in our bodies? Say what!? This week your gals go into the different metals that are a part of our everyday lives and how your body absorbs them. We turn to the Medical Medium (who coined the celery juice fad) to try out the latest trendy detox. Listen to see if Nikita felt any different after drinking the Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie and whether we think this one was worth it or not! 

We've seen people share experiences about waking up at 5 every morning, or about sleeping 8+ hours a night, or getting into bed at 9 every night. What is this? Should we be sleeping more or less? We dive into sleep schedules and how to optimize sleep for a better performing you! Sleep is the backbone of all our recover and is a crucial part to being on top of your game in all walks of life. You'll learn all about chronotypes and be given some magic tips from top psychologists and neuroscientists on how you too can live better just by optimizing your sleep. And best of all, learn how it went for us when we tried it out! 

Who let the dogs out!? The Baha Men's hit single is the perfect intro song to our latest and greatest episode of fresh dog food! This week we turn to our furry friends to help us try out one of the latest fads to hit the scene. Miya dug into the research to see the pros and cons of the different types of foods, while Nikita tested different recipes with our mascot, Rollie. So, grab your pupper and turn up the volume (but not too loud for their sensitive ears) to hear all about the ins and outs of dog food. Woof!

This week we try out the hot fad that all the tiktokers are raving about, the pineapple, cucumber, ginger, lemon drink that has all the kids swearing by it. We dive into what the benefits of all these ingredients actually are and if there is any proof that drinking this can be the single weight loss secret that has been hidden from us for all these years. Be sure to listen to the end to hear if it worked for us! 

What's that smell?? It's essential oils, of course! Most likely you've walked into a spa, store, gym, home, and smelled that herbal essence without realizing you're sniffing that sweet sweet essential oil (Equinox towels anyone??). This week we dive into aromatherapy and learn all about how essential oils are used and which ones are good for what. Tune in to find out what your gals learned and if Nikita enjoyed her essential oil experience. 

The green caffeinated drink taking over the fad scene has arrived on fadish! Tune in to learn what match is, how it's made, and much more fun facts. Have you ever wondered if it's even green tea? For all the Armchair Expert fans out there who have heard Dax and Monica rave about match, now you can hear what it is and how you too could enjoy it! We dive into the origin of matcha, the harvesting of matcha, and of course, hit on the alleged benefits and risks. Topping it off with personal experience, it's an episode you won't want to miss! 

Season 5 starts now! Your girls are back with some of the biggest fads around and we're starting with LED Light Therapy. Nikita goes under the light to see if it helps her skin, while Miya digs into the research to tell you if it's safe, what the different lights do, and ultimately if it works and if it's worth it. So tell Alexa to play fadish on volume 100 and get listening! 

A little something to hold you over until our next season launches in a few weeks! We reflect on how Dry January and Whole 30 went for each of us as we dove into 2021, fad heavy! Best of all, the purpose of this episode is to hear from our listeners. We read through some listener experiences with fads and trust us, it's all so relatable. Enjoy this week's episode and catch ya with the new season soon! 

In our Season 4 Finale, we talk all about gluten! Living in LA there are gluten-free options everywhere, but what even is gluten, and is it bad for you? And if you're like us, you may discover how many gluten-free foods you have in your pantry without even knowing it, but are these alternatives healthier for you? Miya dug into the research to serve up some toasty facts about different types of gluten aversions and allergies, while Nikita attempted a gluten-free diet to see what impacts (if any) she experienced! So pour yourself a gluten-free beverage, sit back, and join us for the last episode of the season to learn all about gluten! 

The hottest fad of the past few years finally hits your fadish feed. We dive into ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic herb that has made it's way into what looks like every fad out there in the past year. Learn what it is and what the benefits are and see how it went for us to try! You'll want to learn about this one so you can chat it up with your families this holiday season when you bring home all the fads home for your Zoom holidays! 

It's wine o'clock and it's definitely 5pm here at the fadish headquarters. This week we taste test the super popular category of Biodynamic, Natural, and Organic Wine. What's the difference, what do they taste like, and do you still get a hangover just like "normal" wine? Listen as our resident drink taster, Nikita, tries all sorts of wines while Miya, our resident wine 'expert' who worked at a winery for 4 months one time, lays down all the facts! You won't want to miss this one!

A fad that was made popular by wellness lovin' celebs has finally hit the fadish catalog. Learn all about what the alleged benefits of dry brushing are, who's raving about it and who's skeptical of it. Best of all, hear how it went when we tried it out and attempted to exfoliate and do some lymphatic drainage. This is an episode you'll be itching to learn more about. 

We're always on the lookout for the next sustainable, eco-friendly fad, so here we are with shampoo bars! Have you gotten targeted on insta with those cute looking soap bars for your hair? Because we definitely do. In this episode we go through the history of shampoo or champoo, what kinds of shampoo bars are out there,  if they clean your hair as well as liquid shampoo, and much more. Listen to Nikita try to decipher between the shampoo bar and the conditioning bar, if it was easy to use and store, and if she will continue using this fad! 

After the Social Dilemma came out on Netflix, fadies everywhere hopped on the social media detox fad fast. Whether it was giving up Facebook, Instagram, or all social media platforms it was something everyone suddenly started to do. So, naturally, we hopped on the train and looked into the mental health implications that come with excessive social media use as well as what studies are saying about the future of the platforms. Best of all, one of us tried it out. This episode is a great debate and digs deep into what both of us perceive to be the problem (or lack there of a problem). You won't want to miss this one; it's so good we might even do a follow up episode. 

Superpowers come from superfoods, right? In this episode, we dive into one of the most touted superfoods, Spirulina! Why did the Aztecs eat this green food? What kind of super properties does Spirulina have? Where does it even come from? Find out this and much more in this week's episode!  

A whole new season of fads! You won't want to miss what we have slated for this season but first things first, let's talk tongue health and hygiene. Most people don't want to talk about it but then you see the tongue scraping fad pop up on Instagram and so you say "why not?". We dive into the history, the science and the cold hard facts about tongue scraping and if you should be doing it. We both learned a ton and are excited for you all to join us on this fadtastic journey. 

It's here- our second edition of the coveted mailbug episode! Our fadies sent us their questions and we go on all sorts of tangents to get them answered. We cover all things fads and much more. Learn about the famous indoor glasses fad as well as a philosophical conversation about the right number of best friends and how we value friendship as a whole.  So sit back, pop a bottle, and turn up the volume. Enjoy!

We're excited to bring you a bonus fadspert episode! We have the CEO and co-founder of Ficks Beverage Co., a true expert on all things hard seltzer and alcohol mixes- two things we love. He dives into how he started his company with his college roommate and the journey they took from failed products to getting on the shelves of some pretty popular grocery stores. Learn random fun facts like how fresh juice lasts unrefrigerated, how Ficks was the first of it's kind to bring farm to fizz with fresh fruit juice in their hard seltzers, and how to snag a hot grocery store shelf spot when starting a business.. Everything you learned on our hard seltzer episode will be solidified by an expert, finally! You won't want to miss this episode.

Finally a fad that has some solid research and science to it! We get really hyped to learn about what meditation is, where it came from, and all the amazing research that's been done around it. Tune in to get a nice spark notes version of what the internet says about meditation, hear about our personal experiences with it, and come hear our voices one last time for the perfect end to season 3! While we're on break, don't forget to stay fadtastic! 

H20, liquid gold, sweet sweet water. Where would we be without water?? This week is all about our fav liquid and how much water the average being should drink. Did Nikita drink enough water, did she have to constantly pee, did her skin magically clear up? You won't know unless you turn up the volume and turn on your fav fadie gals. Plus, you get to learn some cool facts about H20 and you may be surprised to find out what overhydration means. Cheers!

There are so many myths about what you should do with those pearly whites. Charcoal, clay, fluoride, baking soda, OH MY! What is in all these new fadie toothpastes? Should you or should you not ditch fluoride? We've got the facts and the experience related to natural toothpastes and we dig deep into how decay works. (spoiler alert, it's kind of gross). To top it off we added in a special bonus on oil pulling. The supposed magic tool to white teeth but how does it even work? Swoosh around oil in your mouth? No way!! Join in with us to hear how it all works and if you should give it a try. 

Raise your hand if you're a sparkling water fanatic, but you aren't sure if it's healthy or not! Well, your gals are back to help bust some myths and drop some facts. Tune in to hear all the bubble around sparkling water!

Quarantine Fads Pt.3! We're throwing out some big data on food delivery services such as Instacart. We also check out meal delivery such as UberEats, Doordash, Postmates- all the great stuff that lazy people normally love but things that EVERYONE loves in quarantine. We also touch on the touchy subject of if house plants are a fad or a lifestyle. To top it off we get pointy with a listener request of press-on nails. You'll learn where they heck they came from, why people do them, and what it's like to wear them during this tough time when your nail salon isn't open. 

Quarantine Fads Pt.2! When you mandate the whole world to shelter in place, of course, there's going to be some interesting fads that pop up. Whipped coffee does not fail in that department! Miya tries the coffee and also gets into the banana bread baking craze, while both hosts participate in the ever so popular virtual workout fad. Tune in for some lighthearted fun and chuckles! 

Quarantine Fads Pt.1! We know you've missed us and we've truly missed all of you so we're back with a quick episode on all the hot fads that have been coming up during these stay-at-home/quarantine orders. We share how we've been doing virtual hangouts, discovering the obsession of puzzles, and most on-brand to us: drinking more than normal. Tune in to have a few laughs! 

You've heard her name, now you get to meet the infamous BP, Beeps, aka Brittany Palmer! She's the third ball to our three tennis balls, and she's followed her dreams to the music industry. Follow along as BP dives into her past and how that ultimately led her to become a Talent Manager at Quincy Jones Production agency, and how she uses music to deal with anxiety and depression. 

Get ready to rock out with this week's episode on crystals. We give you a little history, a little bit of experience, and most excitingly-- our first ever episode crossover with our lovely friends at Two Girls One Ghost! Listen in and you won't be let down! 

Let us introduce you to the latest fad, face rollers! They come in all different sizes, shapes, materials, and claim to have multiple benefits for beautiful glowy skin. They're typically sitting pretty on your friend's bathroom counter, but do they work? That's where we step in. Jump on in to hear the history and alleged benefits of the rollers, as well as your fadie host's experience using them! 

When you go to the store, you'll see a multitude of alternative flour and sugar options to bake with but what are they? Ever wonder why regular baked goods have a bad reputation? We're here to get down to the bottom of it! We explored how all types of flours are made and compared their nutrition. We also got down and sweet with sugar alternatives and were mind-blown by the number of sugar alternatives and the truth about some of our favorites. You won't want to miss this episode. 

According to the interweb, if you drink a gallon of water a day, you won't have time for other people's drama because you'll be too busy peeing (lol). But what would happen if you drank a gallon of Alkaline Water? Would your skin clear up, would your hair grow, would you pee even more?? What does alkaline even mean? This week's episode goes into all of the above and more, so pour yourself a tall glass of water (or wine) and turn on your fav fadie ladies to learn all about alkaline! 

SEASON 3 is here! No better way to kick off the new year than with Whole30! You've seen the logo everywhere, now dive into what everyone on it is experiencing and why people try it. The best part is hearing how Miya felt when committing to this lifestyle fad for a WHOLE 30 days! 

We know you missed us, so we recorded a special edition bonus episode just for our #fadies! Introducing our very first Mailbug! Our fabulous fadies dmd us, emailed us, and pigeon mailed us their stories and feedback on various fads we covered, that they tried themselves. Tune in to hear your fellow fadie's experiences! 

Shine bright like a diamond, or like blue light! Have you noticed your co-workers purchasing those extra trendy blue light glasses? Have you thought about purchasing them yourself? Well, you'll want to listen to our season finale to find out if the glasses are worth it or not! Nikita tried them for a month and has some solid feedback, while Miya did the tough research to find out what the scientists are saying.

There are so many meat alternatives that it's BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE to know what's good for you and what's not! This week we dive into what tofu, tempeh, jackfruit and the other hottest plant-based meats really are while learning how all those vegans actually have plenty of protein options. We discovered the truth about Beyond and Impossible meat. Miya personally taste-tested a ton of meat alternatives to help you make informed decisions and even enjoy yourself the next time your vegan friend drags you to an all-vegan restaurant.

Raise your hand if you are one of the unfortunate that are lactose intolerant, but you love ice cream and butter and all things dairy! You are not alone. Most the world population is lactose intolerant, but why? Well, your host Miya (she's lactose intolerant too and LOVES butter) did and found out why we evolved the way we did. Listen in to learn the interesting history of our ancestors and how Nikita found going dairy-free for a couple of weeks were - hint: she was not into it.

Season 2 comes with our second fadpsert. This time say hello to Accountability Coach and Nikita's Roommate, Brooke Cavins. What is an Accountability Coach you ask (we didn't know either), tune in to learn about what it is and what it entails. Brooke takes us through why she became a coach and how she stays motivated, and evens gives us some laundry hacks, she truly does it all!

Why is everyone on the aluminum-free deodorant train? What does that even mean? Did you even know there was aluminum in your antiperspirants? So much to learn! Tune in to get stinky with us as we dive into the history of aluminum in the pits, why people are freaking out about it,  and hear what its like to switch to aluminum-free armpits.

Rawr!! Lion’s Mane surely is a lion-like Simba, right? Nah! Lion’s Mane is actually a mushroom that is used heavily in Asian cultures, but is making a stint in the western world. What is this vegetable and what does it do? Find out all about this shroom in this week’s fadish episode!

One of our toughest episodes to get through without tears. This week we dove deep into what all this cruelty-free stuff really means and why it's such an important fad. We were mind blown to learn how many of our favorite brands are not cruelty-free. Listen in to learn more and join the movement to end animal cruelty and animal testing. Listener discretion is advised.

White Claw, Truly, Bon & Viv OH MY! Get down and bubbly for the SEASON 2 PREMIERE! Do you think you know what's in your White Claw? Get ready to be proven wrong! Miya dives into the history of hard seltzer and unveils some mind-blowing stats while Nikita talks about her experience trying some of the popular brands on the shelves. You won't want to miss this fizzy, fun episode!

For those of you unfortunate souls who's experienced the terrible result of a big night out, we sympathize with you and we want to help you! Hence, our newest episode where Nikita tries out all the latest hangover cure fads, and Miya dishes the science behind what causes a hangover. Find out which ones eased her pain, and which ones were bogus.

Our very first fadspert, aka expert on all things fads! Carsan Dittman, RDN is the Sports Dietitian for the Los Angeles Clippers (whoa!) and happens to be a close friend of your collagen chugging host Miya. Carsan dishes out all the facts behind some of the biggest fads to date like the Keto Diet, Probiotics, and more!

Have you ever thought about where all of your water bottles, yogurt cups, and pizza boxes actually go once you drop them into those blue bins? Tune in to find out the surprising truths of recycling! Plus, hear what it's like to completely reject all single-use-plastic for a whole week! You'll be turning away plastic after listening to this one! 

Join your fadish hosts as they uncover the truth behind the hot new fad of CBD. Nikita dives deep into the research and science while Miya talks to her experience with various CBD products. This one's a fad you want to be in the know about!