It’s been estimated that 80% of women experience period pain at some point in their life and for 5-10% of women, the pain is debilitating.

I know because I used to be one of them.

I used ibuprofen heavily in my teens but now that I understand the risks of overuse, I’m thrilled to share an effective all-natural pain remedy created by a good friend of mine, Ashley Greene Khoury.

(You might know her as the beautiful and talented Alice from Twilight!)

 Ashley and I met while I was a trainer at the Tracy Anderson Method and became fast friends. 

Today, she’s not only an actress and new mom, but also an entrepreneur and creator of a transdermal period patch, The Cycle Soother.

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn all about her journey into holistic health and her approach to exercise, food, skin and reproductive health. 

This is one of my favorite episodes yet!

Here is what you’ll learn…

• The foods she eliminated to stop breakouts
• What Ashely eats in a day
• Her favorite natural ingredients for reducing pain
• How (and when) to use The Cycle Soother
• Strategies for reduced sugar consumption
• How many grams of protein she eats in a day (and why!)
• Her exercise routine
• Her home birth experience
• How her life has changed since becoming a mom
• What she does for such beautiful skin
• And so much more!

I sincerely hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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In a startling revelation over 90% of Americans struggle to accurately read and interpret food labels. 

Understanding what goes into our bodies is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. 

And food labels are more than just a list; they're a roadmap to better health, revealing the nutrients, ingredients, and potential allergens in our food that can heal or harm us. 

By not comprehending these labels, we risk exposing our bodies to harmful additives, excessive sugars, and unhealthy fats that can derail our health goals.

Which is why in this week’s podcast with Jen Smiley, the founder and food expert of Wake Up and Read the Labels, we take a deep dive into why and (more importantly) how to read food labels. Here are some of the fun facts you’ll learn…

• The top 3 ingredients to avoid in processed foods

• The most surprising *healthy* ingredients you may want to avoid 

• The oils that you’ll want to avoid

• The problem with natural flavors (and why some may be ok!)

• Why you often see vitamins on processed food labels

• The vegan food you’ll want to avoid on labels

• Why artificial flavors can be problematic 

• Her least and most favorite bread brands

• How citric acid is made 

• Her favorite clean brands 

• Her go-to breakfast

• Her favorite clean condiments and pasta

• Our favorite morning drinks

• How to get kids to embrace clean foods 

• And so much more!

Becoming a label-savvy consumer is imperative for vibrant health, so please tune in and share this important conversation with everyone you love.

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Jen Smiley - Clean Eating Academy
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We’ve all heard cows emit more greenhouse gasses than cars and cow farts are destroying the planet, but these often-cited *facts* are simply inaccurate.

Beef can be an environmentally-destructive or environmentally-friendly food depending on how it's raised.

So in this week’s podcast author, attorney and rancher, Nicolette Hahn Niman, busts myths about beef and animal agriculture so you can understand the true environmental and human health consequences of the meat you eat. Here are a few of my favorite topics:

• The environmental consequences of factory farms
• Do cows emit more greenhouse gasses than cars?
• The human health consequences of factory farms 
• The banned additives used in factory farms
• The 2 meats almost always raised in factory farms 
• The bacterial infection linked to factory farms
• The truth about beef & methane
• The 3 issues with the methane argument
• The benefits of cows for the environment
• Why she gave up vegetarianism
• Why meat helps us age more gracefully

I LOVED this conversation and hope you do, too! Please share this valuable information with anyone you think might benefit.

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Board certified holistic nutritionist, Judy Cho, struggled with binging and purging cycles and overexercising on a plant-based diet. 

At one point, her symptoms became so severe she was sent to an eating disorder facility where she was prescribed antidepressants and antipsychotics. 

Nothing seemed to help until she tried an all-meat, Carnivore diet. 

Since that time, Judy has experienced a full recovery and written the best-selling book, The Carnivore Cure. 

She is now on a mission to teach people about the healing powers of meat, so tune into this week's podcast for her fascinating story and all the juicy details on why meat is important for physical and mental health. Here are some of the highlights…

• The shortcomings of current eating disorder treatments
• The link between vegan diets and mental health
• The origins of our fear around meat
• The dangerous compounds found in plant foods (for certain people)
• Why meat is healing for the brain
• The link between iron issues and brain health
• The link between dietary cholesterol and heart disease risk
• The conditions that may be helped by a carnivore diet
• How to start a carnivore diet
• A day of meals in the life of a carnivore
• How to know if carnivore is right for you
• And so much more!

Judy’s story is fascinating and expertise is invaluable so tune in and don’t forget to share this important information with those you love.

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Paleovalley Beef Sticks
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Nutrition with Judy — Judy Cho
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We all know the well-demonstrated benefits of high quality food, but what you might not know is that thousands of studies have also revealed the potent, healing benefits of red light for things like…

• Skin conditions like eczema
• Collagen production
• Sleep
• Recovery
• Performance
• Hormonal health
• Mood
• And much more!

Using my red light has improved my skin and sleep dramatically and you can learn all about the science behind its benefits, how to use it for best results and how to get your own red light in this week’s podcast with the co-founder of Joov, Wes Pfiffner!

Here are some of my favorite takeaways:

• His nonnegotiable morning routine
• Why the San Francisco 49ers are using red light
• How red light is different than blue light and infrared
• How exactly red light reduces inflammation
• The link between light and disease
• How red light affects the microbiome
• The 2 ways red lights benefits the skin
• Why red light can improve sleep
• How red light helps you relax
• What time of day to use red light
• How red light benefits hormonal health
• Which wavelengths are most beneficial
• Why the sauna is different than red light
• The difference between far and near infrared
• How frequently to use red light for best results
• The people who should not use red light
• Where to use red light
• And so much more!

I hope you love this podcast as much as I did! Please tag someone in the comments who you think may benefit!

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We’ve all heard vegan diets are better for our health and the planet.

But what you might not know is there are many vested interests in the “plant-based” message and vegan diets can cause serious (and sometimes irreversible) health issues, especially for kids.

Which is why in this week’s podcast brilliant author and journalist, Jayne Buxton, breaks down the serious flaws with plant-based diets outlined in her groundbreaking book, The Plant-Based Con.

If you are considering going vegan for your health or the planet or have friends and family who are, this podcast is a must-listen! 

Here are some of my favorite takeaways:

• Common nutrient deficiencies in vegan diets
• Why anti-nutrients can be an issue for vegans
• The dangers of vegan diets in kids
• Who benefits from plant-based messaging
• Why the media is reluctant to talk about the danger of vegan diets
• The problem with the research against meat
• Why dietary guidelines recommend reducing red meat
• The real dietary culprits
• The truth about beef’s environmental footprint
• Why models of food’s carbon emissions can be faulty
• Why the Global Burden of Disease’s recommendation to avoid red meat is problematic
• Why the “eat less meat” message benefits the economy

How her life has changed since she wrote the book

Please listen and share this important information with anyone who may benefit.

I sincerely hope it’s helpful.

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The Great Plant-Based Con - Jayne Buxton
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Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide affecting more than one billion people resulting in symptoms like: 

• Weakness
• Impaired cognitive function
• Decreased immune function
• Developmental issue

And while many of us turn to iron supplements to raise iron levels - Morley Robbins, mineral
expert, author of the Copper Cure, and today’s podcast guest, believes there is much more to the story.

In fact, Morley believes iron deficiency anemia is a copper, rather than iron, issue.

Tune in to this week’s podcast for a fascinating exploration of iron-related issues, the best foods and supplements for improving iron status, and these fun facts…

• The valuable roles of copper for health
• Symptoms of copper-deficiency
• Why copper is misunderstood
• The true causes of anemia
• The food that cures anemia
• How to improve copper status
• Why ferritin is a poor marker for iron status in pregnancy
• Why too much iron is harmful 
• The 3 best sources of whole-food copper
• How to properly test copper and iron status
• Common lifestyle factors that harm copper
• When vitamin A toxicity may not be a concern
• How to talk to your doctor about your copper/iron status

Morley has a grasp on the literature and practical implications of this topic, like no one else I have ever interviewed!!

I know you will love this conversation and I sincerely hope it's helpful!!

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Morley Robbins - Root Cause Protocol Institute
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According to research the nutrient levels in our food are on the decline. In fact, between 1940 - 1990 - vegetables have lost…

• 24% magnesium
• 46% calcium
• 37% iron
• 76% copper 

And meat has lost….

• 55% copper
• 50% iron
• 29% calcium
• Why is this happening and what can we do about it?  

You’ll have to tune into this week’s podcast with author and soil expert Dr. David Montgomery and Anne Biklé as they discuss the surprising causes and solutions for our nutrient-depleted food! Here are some of the highlights from our fascinating discussion:

• The major causes of land degradation
• Are organic foods more nutritious?
• The link between our soil and gut health
• Why soil microbes are important for human health
• The major problems with conventional agriculture
• How fertilizers create nutrient poor food
• The importance of phytochemicals for human health
• The main factor that determines a healthy farm
• Why what an animal eats affects its nutrient profile
• And so much more!

Please share this important information with anyone you think it could benefit. 

Thanks for listening.

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According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention stress is a leading cause of illness, accounting for about two thirds of all doctors visits and 75% of illnesses today. 

What that means is even if you eat a healthy diet and exercise daily, unaddressed stress could be the reason you’re still sick and tired. 

Annnnd if you’ve been alive on planet Earth in the last 3 years, it’s likely that your stress levels are higher than ever which is why I am thrilled to share this week's podcast with bestselling author and friend, Dr. Izabella Wentz, about her new book The Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving. 

We talk all about symptoms of stress, how to eat to reduce stress, the best supplements for stress and how to cultivate a less-stress lifestyle. Here are some other fascinating takeaways you’ll learn about…

• How stress affects our health
• Signs your body is overstressed
• Tests you can use to determine how stress is affecting you
• Signs of adrenal dysfunction in kids
• A simple dietary trick for reducing stress
• Traditional diagnosis that may be a result of adrenal issues
• Why most mainstream practitioners don’t diagnose adrenal issues
• A simple daily practice for making your body feel safe
• Fasting and stress
• A simple adrenal cocktail recipes
• The link between vegan diets and Hashimoto’s
• The surprising food for healing Hashimoto’s
• Supplements for brain fog and depression
• Two common beverages that may exacerbate adrenal dysfunction
• The best supplements for improving adrenal function
• Lifestyle tips for reducing stress

And so much more!

Please share this podcast far and wide given that the topic can help pretty much everyone.

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Adrenal Transformation Protocol by Dr. Izabella Wentz
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Intellectually understanding which foods are health supportive is not always enough to yield sustainable dietary change. 

Why?

Because most of us fall victim to self sabotage. 

In fact, almost 95% of those who lose weight gain it all back within one year which is why in today’s podcast Eating Psychology Expert and best-selling author, Marc David, we break down how and why we self sabotage and how to transform that tendency. Here’s what you’ll learn…

• The cause of self sabotage
• How to overcome self sabotage
• The simple strategy to prevent binge eating
• The 8 eating archetypes and how to work with them for sustainable weight loss
• Common toxic nutritional beliefs (and how to overcome them)
• The little-known cause of weight loss resistance
• The best way to approach weight loss
• Why weighing yourself daily can be an issue
• How can we become “embodied” and why it’s beneficial
• How to redefine your relationship with food
• How to reduce your dependency on food as a sole source of pleasure
• And so much more! 

I completed Marc’s Eating Psychology Program back in 2012 and it was life changing and I sincerely hope this conversation is as impactful for you as his program was for me.

Valuable Resources

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The Emotional Eating Breakthrough Program
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We’ve all heard dietary saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease - but what you might not know - is that the evidence for this belief is not as foolproof as we’ve been led to believe. 

And given that heart disease is still America’s #1 kill responsible for almost 700,000 deaths per year - understanding what you can do to prevent it is paramount. 

In this week’s podcast with the author of Understanding The Heart: Surprising Insights Into The Evolutionary Origins Of Heart Disease - And Why It Matters, Dr. Hussey, we explore 3 little-known (and preventable) causes of heart-based issues and the common misunderstandings keep us stuck. 

Dr. Hussey provides invaluable insights given his clinical experience and admitted obsession with the heart, but also because he experienced a heart attack and the shortcomings of current systems and strategies personally in 2020.

This conversation was truly fascinating and I hope you walk away feeling as surprised and informed as I did. :) Here are some of my favorite takeaways: 

• The link between intense exercise and heart attacks
• The best test for preventing heart attacks
• The biggest misconception around heart disease
• Why heart attacks occur without a blockage
• The #1 risk factor for heart disease
• The food most of us are eating that may be linked to heart disease
• Why collagen is important for the heart
• Lifestyle tips for heart disease prevention
• Why the sauna is especially heart healthy
• The supplement that can prevent clots as well as medications
• The animal-based nutrients that protect the heart
• The link between heart and dental health
• And so much more!

Please share this important information far and wide, friends.

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Dr. Stephen Hussey - Resource Your Health
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Did you know that certain spices, particularly turmeric, have demonstrated the ability to turn off inflammation and positively impact gene expression?

It sounds crazy, but spices are one of our most potent and underrated medicines. 

Which is why in today’s podcast with biochemist, Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, a former professor at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and expert on cytokines, the role of inflammation in cancer, and the anti-cancer effects of spices and herbs, we take a deep dive into exactly why turmeric and other spices are so powerful. 

And also why most doctors today are not talking about them. 

Here are some of the fascinating highlights from our conversation:

• Two uses of turmeric for children
• Why the FDA denied his patent
• The viruses turmeric can kill
• The toxic dose of turmeric
• The truth about turmeric and its bioavailability
• The only downside to turmeric
• How turmeric turns off inflammation
• How to determine how much turmeric you need
• The difference between curcumin and turmeric
• How turmeric compares to anti-inflammatory drugs
• The brain benefits of turmeric
• Why one of his papers was retracted
• Other spices and their benefits
• And so much more!

Please share this podcast with those you love and stay healthy, friends!

Resources:

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Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, Ph.D.
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This week’s podcast, with author and top 50 functional medicine doctor, Dr. Will Cole, is all about INTUITIVE FASTING.

While it may seem counterintuitive, intuitive fasting is a powerful practice that can help you access your intuition and find a fasting rhythm that honors your health and changing circumstances.

It allows you to step into the driver’s seat of your health, and it’s a gentle, gradual approach that begins with simple overnight fasts.

I have been using this practice for years, but never knew quite how to articulate the concept until I read his book.

Dr. Cole is brilliant and I sincerely hope this conversation is as helpful and powerful for you - as it has been for me. 

Here’s what we chat about…

• Why some people were triggered by his book
• What intuitive fasting is 
• How fasting helps us access our intuition
• The benefits of fasting
• His favorite fasts for improving metabolic health 
• The difference between caloric restriction and fasting 
• An intuitive fasting regimen for beginners
• Who should not fast
• How to fast with your cycle 
• A good time to increase carbs during your cycle
• Fasting-approved drinks and tea
• What to drink for cravings during a fast
• Supplements to use during fasting
• How to avoid losing muscle while fasting

Enjoy!

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Have you tried all the popular diets and weight loss strategies, but still don’t feel your best? 

Many times it’s because what works for someone else - won’t always work for you. 

In fact, we are all unique biochemically and our needs change from season to season, so the only way to find your perfect diet and lifestyle is to tune into your body’s feedback. 

Which is why today’s podcast with Renee Belz and Lauren Sombarto (aka The Biohacker Babes) is devoted to beginner biohacking, optimizing the foundations of health (sleep, movement, food) and how to use technology to reconnect to your intuition.

These two ladies are wise, fun, feisty and full of helpful tips and tricks. Here are some of the fascinating things you’ll learn: 

• A common mistake that reduces sleep quality
• The benefits of methylene blue (and what you need to know before you buy it)
• How to use biohacking to get in touch with your intuition
• What is heart rate variability (HRV) and why you should measure it
• The simplest way to increase HRV
• Tips for better sleep
• How alcohol affects (HRV) and how to minimize its negative impacts
• Their favorite biohacking-approved wine
• Helpful supplements for iron issues 
• Energizing and calming herbs
• The best (and worst) ways to add supplements
• The healing power of sound
• Their favorite biohacking devices
• And so much more!

I hope you love this show as much as I did - don’t forget to tag someone in the comments who you think will love the show. 

Happy biohacking!

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Children born to moms with poorly controlled blood sugar during pregnancy have a 6-19x increased risk of diabetes or obesity.

Unfortunately, our current dietary recommendations for carbohydrates during pregnancy are way too high for many individuals which can cause unstable blood sugar.

Many leading organizations also claim that vegan diets are safe for pregnancy, yet, according to registered dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator and author, Lily Nichols, there are many reasons to doubt their safety.

To help feel empowered rather than confused around prenatal nutrition, this week's podcast is devoted to how to eat for the healthiest pregnancy and children possible.

Here are some of my favorite takeaways:

• Why our dietary guidelines for pregnancy are a house of cards
• The nutrient we should be getting 3x more of
• The 4 nutrients you need to avoid anemia
• Two little-known nutrients for bone health (according to new research!)
• How many carbs you actually need during pregnancy
• Why protein recommendations are too low for later pregnancy
• Optimal protein targets for pregnancy
• The consequences of a low-fat diet for women’s hormones
• The nutrient deficiency linked to regressions in infancy and early childhood
• The nutrient 80% of American women do not get enough of during pregnancy
• Are vegan diets safe during pregnancy?
• 3 ways to upgrade your health today
• And so much more!

If you are a mom, planning to get pregnant or know someone who is - please share this podcast so we can help spread the good word.

Happy, healthy New Year, everyone!

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Lily Nichols, RDN
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