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20. Body Image, Diet Culture, and Female Athletics | Bethany Hamilton Apr 13, 2022

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Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer who was born & raised in Hawai'i, and she resides there now with her husband and three sons. After losing her entire left arm in a shark attack as a young teenager, Bethany shocked the world by not only continuing her surf career, but taking down world champions along the way. Outside of her surf career, Bethany developed a passion for health in her teenage years, and that has evolved over time through her own personal wellness journey, which has included diving into the world of metabolic health & healing!

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

Bethany's story & health journey
Bethany's intro to metabolic health
Diet culture & food fear
Body image & comparison
Body consciousness in athletics
How athletes can succumb to under-eating
The outside doesn't always reflect internal health
Simply eating enough can radicalize your energy levels
How Bethany's wellness has transformed after focusing on her metabolism
Eating organic, real food wasn't enough for Bethany- she needed bioavailable nutrition
Nutrients should come from food first
Healing is a constant journey
Being grateful for your body now while covering yourself with grace
How Bethany is more resilient now than ever

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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19. Acne, Aging, & Healing Your Skin | Emma Sgourakis Mar 23, 2022

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Emma Sgourakis is a certified nutritionist who has been in practice for over 15 years. We like to think of her as the Aussie trailblazer in all things Ray Peat-inspired nutrition. Emma and our friend Kitty Blomfield founded the company Saturée, which is an Australian-based pro-metabolic supplement & skincare company. In honor of the long-awaited release of their skincare products, we brought Emma on to ask her how our skin tells the story of our inner health. She ended up giving us a skin health 101 mini course, and you might need to listen to this episode more than once to soak it all in! Join us as we sit down & discuss the following: How Emma found the world of metabolic health Your skin is not the "problem" Root cause of acne Your skin needs real vitamin A, cholesterol, & active thyroid hormone Using food as a building block for your skin Root cause of dry & cracked skin Root cause of melasma, age spots, & hyperpigmentation The positive or negative impact of topical skincare Respecting & honoring our skin's capabilities Cholesterol & youthful skin Simplifying your skincare routine What accelerates aging? Does skin get worse before it gets better? Estrogen dumps Supporting your body during skin flares - organic olivia liver juice How your bowel movements impact your skin Root cause of rosacea Staple skincare ingredients Essential oils in skincare *Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only* Resource Links: https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/endotoxin/skin-breakouts-broken-down-with-georgi-dinkov/ https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/anti-ageing/on-the-topic-of-topical-skincare-with-georgi-dinkov-and-dr-peat/ https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/anti-ageing/age-sweetly/ https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/anti-ageing/naringenin-inhibiting-inflammation-with-marmalade/ Where to find Emma: Emma's Instagram Emma's Website Saturée's Instagram Saturée's Website - code: FREELYROOTED Where to find us: Kori's Instagram Fallon's Instagram Restore your metabolism: Freely Rooted Fallon's Table Our FREE downloads: Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5 Step Guide Metabolic Foods Guide

18. Pregnancy Loss, Burnout, and Body Stewardship | Jordan Lee Dooley Mar 09, 2022

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Jordan Lee Dooley became a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, and top podcaster at a very young age. Right when it felt like all of her lifelong dreams were coming true, Jordan suffered not only one, but two consecutive miscarriages. These traumatic events became the catalyst that opened Jordan's eyes to the way that her own health had suffered as a result of operating at an unsustainable pace. Since then, she has made it one of her missions to help women prioritize their health & well-being while pursuing their dreams. Jordan has been working to restore her mind, body, & spirit holistically while healing her metabolism, and she shares about her journey on today's episode.

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

Jordan's story building her businesses
The pressure to always be reaching for the "next best thing"
How Jordan's miscarriages led to looking into the full picture of her health
Why Jordan needed to change her lifestyle
The art of learning work & rest rhythms
The power of setting boundaries & limits
Healing after pregnancy loss
The missing "body" conversation in the modern church
The mind-body-spirit connection
Over-spiritualized cliche's that are ultimately not helpful
The balance between stewardship and control
Stewardship as an act of worship & thankfulness
Sustainable healing
Jordan's metabolic health journey
We speak to "my body has betrayed me" & other lies
Detoxing beliefs that have taken root in your life
Jordan's new book!

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17. The Big Picture of Tongue Ties | Michale Chatham Feb 24, 2022

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During her 25 year career in dentistry, Michale Chatham helped build & create one of the first integrative centers for tongue tie releases. Thousands of cases deep, her health collapsed after her own tongue tie release. Her RN, IBCLC, massage therapy, and myofunctional background allowed her to zoom out and see the full picture of fascia & body expression. What she learned is that tongue ties need individual, holistic, big picture care. They are not a one-size-fits-all standard. Most practitioners look right to the mouth when they suspect an oral tie, but Michale takes a much different approach: one that allows us to differentiate between a real tie, or simply a tight frenum.

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

Michale's background & experience
Michale's health collapse after her tongue tie release
Tongue tie revisions: do they "work"?
The holistic approach to oral ties
Why "fix" and work" are empty words
Why revisions are controlled trauma
The importance of knowing your outcome goals
Finding a provider that supports you
Are tongue tie revisions necessary?
Are tongue ties more common now, or are we just now focusing on them?
Practical tips for your baby from home
It starts with you
Big announcement!

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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16. Nourishing Your Baby: Holistic Baby-Led Weaning | Noelle Kovary Feb 09, 2022

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Back by popular request: the wise & wonderful Noelle Kowalski! Considering how many current & future mothers listen to our podcast, we knew that an episode specifically diving into baby-led weaning needed to happen. The amount of information is endless when it comes to what foods are "best" for your growing child, so our goal was to offer a laid-back, child-led, intuitive approach to holistic nourishment. We hope you learn something new from the episode and feel confident & empowered in your role as a mama for your beautiful baby.

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

Life updates with Noelle
Getting in-tune with your baby's communication
First foods for your baby
Holistic vs conventional baby-led weaning
The importance of starting early with ancestral foods
The big honey conversation
Raw eggs, salt, & grains
Outdated nutrition advice
Metabolically-supportive foods: how much & how often?
Metabolically-supportive supplements: how much & how often?
Troubleshooting eczema, allergies, & food reactions
Vaksine injuries & detoxes (misspelled so we don't get flagged)

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15. Has Your Pursuit Of Health Become Unhealthy? | Josh & Jeanne Rubin Dec 08, 2021

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Josh & Jeanne Rubin, who you might know as @realfoodganstas on Instagram, are some of the true OG's in the metabolic health world. These two have paved the way in not only thyroid & metabolic health, but in how to create a sustainable health journey that you truly enjoy. The Rubins have 20 years of clinical work under their belt and have pursued education through a wide range of programs, including the CHECK institute (Paul Chek) & the RCP institute (Morley Robbins). While the Rubins encourage a food-first approach to healing, they emphasize that it can't stop there. We HAVE to address the mind. We HAVE to address the nervous system. "The biology of the individual cannot be separated from the social and psychological aspects of their life." Our mindset shapes our biology. We can be checking boxes all day long, but we can get lost in the process and create more chaos in the stress of "doing all the right things." Has your pursuit of health become unhealthy? Find out in our season 2 finale!

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

Josh & Jeanne's health philosophy: it always comes back to the cell
Introduction to the nervous system
How our nervous system impacts how we see the world
How our nervous system gets shaped as a child
How developmental trauma occurs
How trauma impacts our healing
The importance of "play" in reconnecting to our bodies
Getting rid of the chaos in our lives
Preserving the innocence & play of our children
The emotional component of dis-ease
The importance of simplicity on a health journey
Where to start on your journey to avoid getting overwhelmed

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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14. Pursuing Wellness Outside of the Broken Healthcare System | Dr. Courtney Kahla Nov 24, 2021

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Dr. Courtney Kahla has been one of our favorite voices in the alternative health community for years. She is a Doctor of Chiropractic & the founder of Our Well House, which is a Christ-centered wellness collective that includes chiropractors, pelvic floor therapists, functional medicine practitioners, & a massage therapist. Dr. Courtney not only pours into her local community, but she has also cultivated an online community of critical thinkers who share her values of faith, respectful parenting, home birthing, medical freedom, non-toxic living, & living outside of cultural norms. We knew that Dr. Courtney would be the most epic guest to have on the podcast while we navigated through the topic of taking charge of your health outside of a broken healthcare system. She blew us away, and we know you guys will enjoy this one!

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

Dr. Courtney's alternative health background & metabolic health journey
Our current healthcare culture
Mechanistic vs vitalistic health philosophies
Why "insurance-based medicine is not evidence-based medicine"
Health care vs sick care
How to research with a critical mind
Why it's important to take a physiology-first approach
Making decisions from a place of peace vs fear
How parenting styles shape the way we see the "experts"
Conflicts of interest in medical research
Healing from within vs healing from the outside
Pursuing wellness in light of following God
Aligning our physiology with God's word
Becoming your own best health advocate

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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13. Optimizing Your Breastfeeding Journey | Therese Dansby, IBCLC Nov 17, 2021

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We sat down with RN & IBCLC Therese Dansby to merge perhaps one of the most important combinations for motherhood: metabolic health + breastfeeding. In a culture where there seems to be two sides yelling "breast is best!" or "fed is best!," we're here to say that perhaps "nourished & supported breastfeeding is best." The hard truth is that breastmilk nutrition does not stay fixed. The nutrition of your breastmilk is absolutely determined by your own nourishment as a mom. So that does that mean we're saying to outsource to formula to ensure that baby is getting what baby needs? Absolutely not! We're saying that moms. need. NOURISHMENT. And moms need support to make that happen- whether that's through help, lifestyle shifts, financial readjustments, or simply the environment in which the mom feels like the power is back into her hands.

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

Therese's metabolic health journey
Mercer's theory of maternal attainment
Why it's important to put power back into the mom's hands
How breastmilk composition changes over time
Is "fed" really best?
What is "costs" a mom metabolically to breastfeed
Why it's important to support your metabolism prior to pregnancy + postpartum
A whole-body approach to baby's "food intolerances"
Postpartum mood disorders: a "chemical imbalance" or a lack of nourishment/support?
Society's obsession with infant sleep
Postpartum diet culture
Calorie needs for breastfeeding moms
Postpartum hormonal changes
Return of cycle while breastfeeding
Forms of natural birth control while breastfeeding
Examining the advice of supplementing babies with vitamin D & iron
Addressing oral ties systemically

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*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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