Nobody likes talking about their relationship with food or with their body... so let's talk about it. Welcome to Nourished & Free® - the podcast to help you become nourished & healthy while being free from a toxic relationship with food. This show creates space for conversations around having a healthy, balanced, realistic relationship with food while being free of food guilt, disordered eating, and diet stress... all while dodging the misinformation we see left and right in our toxic "welln ...
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Discover how you can live without constant hunger and fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and other low-energy symptoms. The Energy Balance Podcast will teach you how to maximize your cellular energy so you can take back your health and finally experience clear-headed focus, restful sleep, and all-day energy you didn’t think was possible.
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Why Do I Binge on Foods I Don’t Even Like? (The Real Reason You Can’t Stop)
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16:03Send me feedback via text! You ever find yourself eating stale chips, freezer-burned ice cream, or the kid’s hairy granola bars and think: “This isn’t even good… so WHY am I still eating it?” Yep. Welcome to the club — where your taste buds are unimpressed but your brain is apparently hosting a food rave anyway. In today’s episode of Nourished & Fr…
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BV #12: Gary Brecka Doesn’t Understand Thyroid & Natural PUFA vs. Seed Oils
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59:30In this episode we discuss: Gary Brecka’s misrepresentation of thyroid function – are thyroid hormones methylated? How thyroid hormone conversion actually works and the factors that can inhibit it Whether taking thyroid hormone replacement suppresses or harms your thyroid gland Seed oils vs. unprocessed PUFA from nuts and seeds – is there a differe…
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BV #11: High-Carb Diet Misconceptions, Gabrielle Lyon on Gluconeogenesis, & Cold Plunging Concerns
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1:16:30In this episode we discuss: Gabrielle Lyon’s claims about carbohydrate disposal, “earning our carbs”, and balancing carbs with muscle Whether the body’s ability to make glucose through gluconeogenesis means that we don’t need to consume carbohydrates How cold plunging may calm the nervous system by first triggering excessive stress, and whether tha…
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EB. 134: The Sugar Diet: Lose Fat and Increase Your Metabolism WITHOUT Losing Muscle Mass
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1:07:53In this episode we discuss: How the sugar diet, honey diet, and other similar diets actually work and whether FGF21 is really responsible for their benefits How you can lose weight while eating sugar and without sacrificing your health The side-effects of the sugar diet and how to modify the diet to prevent those effects The surprising effects of t…
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[Mini Episode] Sugar Diet & FGF21 Simplified: Muscle Loss, Stress, and Weight Regain
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29:47Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:20 – overview of FGF21 and how it gets triggered 6:40 – FGF21 works via stress, turning down metabolism and leading to w…
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EB. 133: The Sugar Diet/Honey Diet and FGF21: The Research
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1:32:31In this episode we discuss: What are the sugar diet and other related diets like the honey diet, fairy princess diet, and fruit till noon diets Whether FGF21 is responsible for the weight loss seen on these diets The effects of the sugar diet on muscle mass Whether FGF21 really extends lifespan How to increase FGF21 levels and whether it’s really g…
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EB. 132: You've Been Lied to About Fructose
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1:11:27In this episode we discuss: Whether Robert Lustig is right about fructose being a poison What Robert Lustig completely misses when comparing the biochemistry of glucose, fructose, and alcohol Whether a low-fat, high-carb diet actually causes fatty liver The research on fructose and it’s toxicity Whether you should be minimizing fruit juice intake i…
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BV #10: The Truth About Sugar Addiction & What the Holistic Psychologist Gets Right (and Wrong)
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56:10In this episode we discuss: The Holistic Psychologist’s claim that psychiatric disorders stem from metabolic dysfunction and whether we agree with her solutions Whether Layla Al-Naif is right that sugar is as addictive as a drug The difference between table sugar and natural sugar sources Whether it’s possible to live a healthy life without starch …
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BV #9: Anthony Chaffee’s Claim That Ketosis Is Our Natural State & Whether LMNT is a Scam
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1:17:29In this episode we discuss: Anthony Chaffee’s view that ketosis is the natural state for animals and humans Whether LMNT is a scam Whether we should be getting vitamin D from our food and how that fits with a low-PUFA diet Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutritio…
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EB. 131: Should You Be Avoiding High Oxalate Foods? How To Fix Oxalate Issues
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1:15:19In this episode we discuss: The impact of sugar consumption on oxalate production Whether you really need to avoid all high oxalate foods Different cooking and preparation methods to reduce oxalate exposure Which supplements can make oxalate issues worse Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution…
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EB. 130: Low Carb Diets & Oxalates: The Surprising Connection
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1:22:34In this episode we discuss: Whether the claim that your kidneys can only clear 50mg of oxalate per day has any validity Whether citrate is effective for clearing oxalates The impact of low-carb and high protein diets on oxalate production and clearance How glucose, fructose, and insulin effect oxalate production Check out the Energy Balance Solutio…
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BV #8: Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Body Image, And Weight Loss vs Willpower with Kitty Blomfield
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1:03:52In this episode we discuss: The appeal of intermittent fasting and restrictive diets and why they often do more harm than good Why most women are underfed, under-muscled, and struggling with body composition The extreme things people do in the name of health and the importance of the basics The impact of stress on our health and the connection betw…
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EB. 129: The Forgotten Source of Oxalates: Your Body’s OWN Production
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1:36:55In this episode we discuss: How much oxalate your body produces and how it compares to the amount you consume in your diet Whether you need to be concerned about vitamin C, hydroxyproline, and glycine converting to oxalates How you can reduce the amount of oxalates your body produces Which nutrients decrease oxalate production How metabolic dysfunc…
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BV 7: Peter Attia Drops Fasting, Anthony Chaffee’s Fructose Claims & Hidden Seed Oils in Restaurants
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2:15:33In this episode we discuss: Peter Attia’s admission that he was wrong about fasting and that it caused him to lose muscle mass Whether fasting is optimal just because our ancestors went through periods of scarcity Whether fructose is as damaging as alcohol like Anthony Chaffee and Robert Lustig suggest Whether methionine restriction is a good idea …
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EB. 128: Are Oxalates the Problem, or Is It Your Gut?
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1:31:02In this episode we discuss: Whether the harmful effects of oxalates are legitimate or overblown How your gut health impacts your susceptibility to oxalate issues Which nutrients help decrease oxalate absorption How fat digestion relates to oxalate absorption Whether a candida overgrowth may be at the root of your oxalate issues Check out the Energy…
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Send me feedback via text! I'm excited to share that I'm taking a break for maternity leave 🤰🏻 There won't be new podcast episodes for a bit, so I encourage you to check out my extensive archive of episodes. You can also dive into my free new mini-course on binge eating—you might find it helpful! Your support means the world to me, and I can't wait…
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BV #6: Glucose Goddess, Gabrielle Lyon, & Dr. Boz: The Truth About Blood Sugar and Macros
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2:19:24In this episode we discuss: Gabrielle Lyon’s protein recommendations, the problems with high-protein diets, and the major cost to her 1:1 protein-to-carb ratio suggestion Dr. Boz's take on the drivers of high fasting blood glucose on the carnivore diet Why Dr. Berg's view of serotonin as the "happy hormone" is unsubstantiated and our thoughts on hi…
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Transforming Your Relationship with Your Body (with Dani Durazo, LMHC)
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31:57Send me feedback via text! Tired of feeling like you're not enough because of your body? It's time for a change. In this episode, I chat with our very own body image coach Dani Durazo, a mental health counselor who helps people ditch their body hate and build a loving relationship with themselves. Dani works alongside me inside of our signature pro…
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From Keto & Noom to Feeling Nourished & Free (Client Confessional with Riley)
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41:19Send me feedback via text! Are you tired of the diet rollercoaster? 🎢 In this episode, I'm joined by Riley, a former client who shares her powerful journey of healing her relationship with food and body image 1 whole year after graduating Nourished & Free (the program). Riley candidly discusses how years of competitive dance and restrictive diets l…
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EB. 127: Lipolysis and Fat Loss: Lose Body Fat Without Increasing Fat Burning
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54:30In this episode we discuss: Why increasing lipolysis through low-carb diets, cold plunges, fasting, and excess exercise is not necessary for fat loss How less lipolysis can lead to more fat loss The role of fat release and free fatty acids in diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity What to focus on instead of lipolysis to support healthy fat los…
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How To Ghost The Diet-Binge Cycle In 2025 (Part 3)
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21:24Send me feedback via text! Are you tired of the endless cycle of dieting and bingeing? 2025 is your year to break free! As a registered dietitian, I’ve seen firsthand how a positive mindset and the right support can transform your relationship with food. In this episode, I share practical tips on how to shift your mindset around food and why workin…
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BV #5: Robert Lustig on Fructose, Dave Asprey’s Criticism of Ray Peat, & Jordan Peterson on Serotonin
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1:52:39In this episode we discuss: How Jack & Dalton from Analyze & Optimize were introduced to the work of RayPeat Robert Lustig's claims that fructose is as harmful to the liver as alcohol Whether Jordan Peterson’s Serotonin Hierarchy has any merit The negative effects of the carnivore diet, especially on gut health The link between birth control and ca…
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How To Ghost The Diet-Binge Cycle In 2025 (Part 2)
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19:21Send me feedback via text! Sick of the diet-binge cycle? Are you looking for ways you can escape? Then this series is for you! In part 2, I discuss two more ways you can break free. I tackle tough topics like food addiction, clear up common diet myths (especially those pesky carb ones), and becoming a student of yourself. By the end, you'll have th…
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EB. 126: High Triglycerides on a High-Carb Diet: Should You Be Worried?
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48:01In this episode we discuss: What causes increased triglycerides on a high-carb diet Whether the small, dense LDL particles are really the culprits behind cardiovascular disease How lipid values on a high-carb diet compared to a low-carb diet, including lean mass hyper responders Whether low HDL levels will increase your risk of heart disease Whethe…
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How To Ghost The Diet-Binge Cycle In 2025 (Part 1)
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23:25Send me feedback via text! Tired of the endless cycle of dieting and bingeing? You're not alone. Many people struggle with this yo-yo pattern, feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction and overindulgence. But you don't have to be a victim of this cycle. There is a way out, and it starts with understanding the root causes of your behavior. In this e…
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BV #4: Responding To Thomas Delauer, Ben Bikman on Insulin Resistance, and Layne Norton on Seed Oils
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2:07:18In this episode we discuss: What Layne Norton is missing regarding seed oils What we think of Liver King’s steroid use and how this relates to fitness culture and unhealthy body image Ben Bikman’s complete misapplication of a study regarding blood sugar and insulin resistance Jay’s response to Thomas DeLauer regarding omega-3s and cod liver oil Fre…
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Make America Healthy Again? Reacting to RFK Jr.'s Health Ideas
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26:34Send me feedback via text! RFK Jr. has been making waves with his controversial nutrition and public health claims. His ideas have sparked heated debates, from the impact of fluoride in our water to the dangers of seed oils. I examine the science behind these claims in this episode, separating fact from fiction. I tackle some of the most contentiou…
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EB. 125: Wendy Sellens on Estrogen: What She Got Wrong
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57:59In this episode we discuss: Whether estrogen is just a reproductive hormone Whether you need to be concerned about testosterone converting to estrogen How you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause The best way to use progesteron Whether Calcium D-glucarate is effective for lowering estrogen Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https:/…
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Lost Your Period? Here's how to Restore Balance and Support Fertility (with Lindsey Lusson, MS, RD)
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50:24Send me feedback via text! Is your period irregular? Maybe it's been for a few months or possibly for years. Whether you're looking for ways to restore balance in your menstrual cycle, want to understand why this is happening to your body, or are looking to take the next steps to support your fertility journey, this episode has the answers for you.…
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BV#3: Georgi Dinkov Responds To Estrogen Criticism, Serotonin Confusion, & Low Thyroid On Carnivore
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2:17:53In this episode we discuss: The criticism of Georgi regarding estrogen and cancer The major point that Siim Land is missing when it comes to increasing NAD+ Why we think Dr. Berg is completely wrong on serotonin Nutrition With Judy’s suggestion that thyroid issues on a carnivore diet are not caused by the lack of carbohydrates, and why we think thi…
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How Strength Training Can Improve Your Physical & Mental Health (with Dr. Joey Muñoz)
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48:20Send me feedback via text! Have you ever wondered WHY strength training is so important? Is it superior to other types of exercise? Dr. Joey Muñoz, a leading fitness coach and educator, is explaining the science, benefits and potential risks of strength training. Lifting heavy weights might seem a little intimidating, especially if you're more used…
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EB. 124: Forget About CICO: A Smarter Approach to Fat Loss
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58:43In this episode we discuss: An alternative framework to CICO for conceptualizing fat loss Why eating less and exercising more is not the best solution for fat loss Why excess energy does not cause fat gain and instead leads to fat loss How you can get stuck in a cycle of weight gain, undereating, and constant hunger, and how to get out of that cycl…
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Is Gluten Bad for You? Dietitian Explains
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21:17Send me feedback via text! 🤔 Is gluten really as harmful as some claim? As a Registered Dietitian, I’m here to clarify those myths and help you navigate your relationship with gluten! With gluten being demonized online and every health coach suggesting you cut it from your diet, do their claims really have any proof? Will gluten increase disease ri…
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BV #2: Morley Robbins on the Adrenals vs Thyroid, Seed Oil Myths, and Coconut Oil & Endotoxin
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1:48:16Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:36 – catching up: fruit quality in the Philippines and Ecuador, and the effects of mold toxicity 5:28 – Kiran Krishnan and Nutrition with Jud…
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EB. 123: Debunking the CICO Myth: Calorie Deficits Are NOT Required For Fat Loss
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1:33:39In this episode we discuss: Whether “calories in, calories out” is physiologically accurate The many misconceptions related to “calories in, calories out” Why a calorie deficit is NOT required for fat loss Why “calories in, calories out” does not mean that eating less and exercising more is good advice for fat loss What most people miss when it com…
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Send me feedback via text! Almost every time that someone comes to me looking for help with their binge eating, they tell me, ‘They've tried everything’. And in the end, the problem has only gotten worse. You may be struggling like this, too, wondering why everything you try and do to help your situation never truly gets better. After working with …
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BV #1: Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Diet, How Stress Affects Our Cells, & Whether Glucagon is Evil
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2:03:49Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:33 – why we started this podcast 6:25 – our take on Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Blueprint and problems with biohacking 12:13 – whether we shoul…
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Eating like a “normal person”… what is it, and why is it so hard for some people to do?
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13:42Send me feedback via text! "I just want to eat like a normal person" This is what women who struggle with a toxic relationship with food often say... and who can blame them!? Struggling with your relationship with food SUCKS and it adds an unnecessary burden to one's life. It's completely reasonable for someone to want normalcy in their life when t…
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EB. 122: Weight Loss with Berberine & Urolithin A, Blood Sugar Spikes, & Pairing Protein with Carbs (Q&A)
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54:42In this episode we discuss: Whether Berberine and Urolithin A are good options for weight loss How Berberine lowers your blood sugar and whether this is really a good thing The effects of Berberine and Urolithin A on your gut Whether you always need to avoid blood sugar spikes Whether you always need to have protein with your carbohydrates Free Ene…
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Send me feedback via text! Have you heard or seen anything about the carnivore diet lately? It's been making waves in the health and wellness world, but is it really all it's cracked up to be? Whether you're considering the carnivore diet or simply curious about its popularity, this episode offers a balanced and informative perspective. Discover th…
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EB. 121: How To Address Adrenal Fatigue, GAPS Diet Concerns, and Gallbladder Health (Q&A)
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1:26:28In this episode we discuss: How to fix adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency and whether these are really adrenal problems Whether it makes sense to use desiccated adrenal products or hydrocortisone for adrenal fatigue How the GAPS diet can resolve autoimmune issues and whether you should consider trying it How to improve fat digestion and bile…
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1 Year Later: Nourished & Free Graduate Tells-All (Client Confessional with Wendy)
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52:15Send me feedback via text! What does life look like 1 year after healing your relationship with food? Wendy's giving us the insider look and sharing with us the lessons she's learned along the way. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling out of control around food, you'll love Wendy's story. She shares her incredible journey to food freedom, r…
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Send me feedback via text! Does it seem like ALL you ever crave is sweets? The advice of “listen to your body” might feel like a 1-way ticket to a sugar coma. So what do you do when you’re sick of dieting, but you also don’t want to be out of control with sugar? Let’s chat through what you need to know to in order to have body cues that work for yo…
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EB. 120: Vitamin A Toxicity: Retinoic Acid Toxicity, Accutane, and Whether Hypervitaminosis A Exists
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1:41:02In this episode we discuss: The research behind vitamin A toxicity and whether vitamin A is really a poison Whether you need to be concerned about the use of Accutane Whether retinoic acid is toxic because it’s used as a chemotherapeutic agent Whether Grant Genereux’s claims about vitamin A toxicity are valid Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https:/…
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Can Diet Really Cause Cancer? (with Dr. Joe Zundell)
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58:47Send me feedback via text! Feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice about food and cancer? Ever wondered if sugar really feeds cancer cells or if red meat is an automatic health hazard? Join me as I chat with Dr. Joe Zundell and dive into the world of nutrition and cancer, busting some common myths you might have heard. Dr. Zundell separat…
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EB. 119: Vitamin A Toxicity: Examining the Evidence for Vitamin A Deficiency
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1:33:13In this episode we discuss: Whether vitamin A toxicity exists and is something you need to be worried about Whether Grant Genereux’s claims about vitamin A deficiency are valid Whether vitamin A is actually a poison rather than a vitamin What we think about the current state of the Ray Peat forum The research on vitamin A deficiencies and whether v…
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Send me feedback via text! Are you struggling with IBS? I've brought IBS expert Jessie Wong, RD, on to help guide us through managing it. We start by explaining what IBS is, from its different types to the challenges of diagnosis, as well as shed light on unproven "miracle cures" and emphasize the importance of evidence-based treatment. Diet plays …
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EB. 118: The TRUTH About Serotonin & SSRIs: Why Serotonin is NOT the Happy Hormone
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1:08:14In this episode we discuss: Why serotonin is NOT the “happy hormone” and you may not want to increase it How serotonin and depression relate to stress and energy balance Whether SSRIs are effective for depression How SSRIs actually work, their impact on metabolism, and whether they’re the best treatment option for depression The real drivers of dep…
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Binge Eating Disorder - Signs, Symptoms, and How to Get Help
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27:11Send me feedback via text! Ever wonder if you might have binge eating disorder? This episode is for you. I break down what binge eating is, how common it is, and what the diagnostic criteria are. You'll get a clear picture of the serious health effects and learn about some practical ways to manage it. In this episode I talk about different treatmen…
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EB. 117: Fructose Malabsorption, Protecting Against Alcohol, & Brain Injuries and Inflammation (Q & A)
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1:03:29In this episode we discuss: Concerns surrounding fructose malabsorption and whether fructose is really a FODMAP Whether you need to be concerned about excess fructose in foods Whether you should avoid sugar and supplement with fish oil for brain inflammation Diet and supplement strategies for brain injuries The impacts of drinking alcohol from the …
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