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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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.

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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!

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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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