Did you know that a 5 oz serving of french fries contains the same amount of carcinogens you would get from smoking 20-25 cigarettes? Join us as we interview Dr. Cate Shanahan about her new book DARK CALORIES: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Get It Back.    In DARK CALORIES, Cornell-trained biochemist-turned-family physician Cate Shanahan explains how a group of eight little-known oils cause the cellular damage that underlies virtually all chronic disease, exposes the...

Confused on how to test your hormones or what type of test is most accurate? Want to know the difference between blood, salivary and urine hormone testing?  In this episode we are talking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and beyond, digging into what each hormone does and how to best assess your status. We discuss HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and its wins as well as where there can be wrong turns and clients can get thrown off balance.    Your hormones play such a role in...

Have you heard of the Schumann Resonance? Want to know how we can combat the effects of EMF through sound and frequency? Ready to get your mind blown on how humans are electrical beings? Tune in to this jam packed episode all about EMF, how we are human antenna connected to a magnetic grid, and how sound and resetting with the earth’s frequency can heal.    In this episode, we will discuss the fact that humans are electrical beings. We transmit and receive electromagnetic energy from natural...

Are you magnesium deficient? Want to know why stress depletes magnesium? Need clarity on the types of magnesium and how to supplement? Tune in to this episode all about the superstar mineral, magnesium.    In this episode, we cover the many roles of magnesium in the body from sleep, to neuromuscular relaxation, to blood sugar regulation, and so much more. We’ll be taking a deeper dive on this miracle mineral covering many more functions of magnesium, symptoms of deficiency, the difference...

In this episode we chat with Kelly Leveque, holistic nutritionist and celebrity health coach, about her Fab 4 philosophy to balancing blood sugar, eating clean in a processed food world, setting boundaries and clear expectations as parents, and so much more.    This episode is a great conversation that will have you taking a personal life inventory and potentially resetting some of your approaches to eating, fasting, work-life balance, and beyond! We chat about entrepreneurship and the...

What are microplastics and where are they found? How dangerous are they to human health? How can we reduce exposure and impact? Tune in to hear us discuss how we eat, drink and breathe microplastics, how they can affect human health, and what we can do to offset the effects!    Microplastics are literally everywhere and we are only seeing more being produced daily. Beyond avoiding exposure, a high phytocompound diet is the best way to protect the body from the impact on an immunological,...

Bloating is so common that it is often accepted as the norm, but we’re here to tell you it is NOT normal to feel bloated, distended, and uncomfortably full all the time. Bloating can indicate a deeper root cause of microbiome imbalance, food sensitivities, digestive enzyme inadequacy and more. In this episode, we unpack some of the drivers of bloat as well as tried and true solutions, plus we’ll talk through a typical day of eating on a gut cleanse.    In this episode, we discuss 5 ways to...

Do you have a parasite? Are all parasites bad and does everyone need to do a parasite cleanse? In this episode we talk all about parasites! We cover what they are, symptoms of infection, how to treat them…and quite frankly how many people in the wellness space are going overboard with the topic!    In this episode, we cover how common parasitic infections are, types of parasites, and symptoms of infection. We discuss testing for parasites, how some can actually benefit the human body, and our...

Are you using almond butter, almond milk, or almond flour as a household staple? We don’t want to burst your bubble, but in this episode we discuss concerns with glyphosate and almonds as over 85% of almonds are treated with this chemical. Go down the rabbit hole with us as we discuss glyphosate, oxalates, the environmental impact of almonds, and so much more.    In today’s episode we will cover our honest take on almonds and how we plan to make shifts in our households as well as covering...

Why are humans mismatched for our current environment and what can we do about it? How can we re-wild our kids? You’ve heard us talk about our favorite products from Wild Foods for years now, so we figured why not have Colin on the podcast to talk about how he got started with this company, what he’s learned along the way, and share his obsession with longevity, real food, and so much more.    In this episode, we go deep with Colin Skuckert on everything from entrepreneurship to favorite...

How do you travel with kids without screens? What to do about traveler’s constipation? What can I do about oral thrush for my husband? Can you address vaginal odor and recurring UTIs? How to eat clean on the road? In this jam packed Q&A episode, we answer all of these questions and more.    In this episode, we answer all of your burning questions about everything from travel snacks for kids without all the carbs, to preventing gut bugs while traveling, to navigating screen time. We also...

We’ve alluded to glyphosate and Roundup Ready GMO crops in many episodes but we haven’t taken the time to really dig deep and ensure our audience is well educated on true exposure, health risk, and most importantly that we are able to leave them empowered with how to use nutrients and food-as-medicine to defend against the likely exposure.   In today’s important episode we explain the molecular structure of glyphosate, its use in big ag, the impact on the human body, increases in exposure...

Have you heard the buzz about the new Netflix docuseries, You Are What You Eat? Has another friend told you they are thinking about going vegan “for health reasons”? Not to worry, we watched the docuseries and read the study so you don’t have to! Tune in to hear us give our hot take on the Vegan vs. Omnivore Identical Twin study.    In this episode, we respond to the Stanford Vegan Twin study and the docuseries that came out of it. We cover the actual results of the study which were not...

Are you interested in acupuncture and herbal medicine? Do you know how the placement of needles can stimulate the electrical balance of the body? Do you know what your tongue can tell you about the health of your organs? Tune in to learn from passionate practitioner Noa Sutherland, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Zoi Well clinic and Zoi Medicinals tincture line.    In this episode we cover how blocked meridians in your body can drive stagnation and how to stimulate chi. We talk about yin...

Ready to hear more about Naturally Nourished Kids? Want some drool-worthy recipe inspiration? Want to hear more about bringing the concepts of blood sugar balance, real food, and mastering your macros to life? Tune in to hear us provide hope, inspiration, and excitement as we share how a Naturally Nourished Kids approach can resolve the problems impacting our children from diabetes to obesity, ADHD, and beyond.    In this episode, we walk through the outline of our forthcoming book, Naturally...

Did you know that 5-6 million children have a current diagnosis of ADHD? What about that childhood obesity now impacts 1 in 5 children in the US and that this number has tripled since the 1970s? And that over 20% of youth worldwide struggle with anxiety? In today’s episode we are going to share with you the rising problems plaguing our children from ADHD to obesity to anxiety and depression and diabetes, we are seeing the health of Americans being impacted at younger and younger ages. In this...

Curious about your micronutrient status? Wonder if you’re still deficient even though you take a multivitamin and eat a whole foods diet? Want to know how a simple blood test can tell you exactly what to supplement with and what foods to focus on? Tune in to learn about micronutrient testing--from the mechanisms of testing, to why you might be deficient in the first place, to how you can use this data to optimize and thrive!    In this episode, we will cover micronutrient testing and what...

Is your tea toxic? Did you know that tea, a seemingly healthy beverage, can contain toxic heavy metals, high levels of pesticides, mold and more?! What’s more is that teabags themselves can contain microplastics, forever chemicals, carcinogens! In this episode, we’re spilling the tea…on tea! Learn how conventional tea can be problematic and how to avoid these pitfalls while sipping on tea that supports your wellness goals!    In this episode, we interview Tea Blending Master Kim McHugh of...

Still not sure if keto is just a fad? Worried a ketogenic diet is too extreme or hard to follow? Want to understand the mechanisms behind the keto diet and how you can boost your ketone production? Tune in to hear us discuss why keto is a normal, natural metabolic state and how this diet can support brain boost, fertility, weight loss and so much more.    In this episode, Ali and Becki argue that ketosis is part of our natural metabolic wiring and a state that the vast majority of people can...

Happy New Year! What are you focusing on in the new year? Do you need some inspiration to take control of your wellness? Not sure where to start or already feeling behind with setting goals for 2024? Tune in to hear us reflect on the ups and downs of 2023 and discuss focus and intention for the year to come!    In this episode, we ring in the new year by taking inventory of the past year and discussing our focus for 2024.  Learn about choosing a focus word or creating a mantra, balancing the...

Does fertility suddenly decline after age 35? What factors besides age contribute to infertility? How can we best support robust fertility into our late 30s and early 40s? Tune in to hear us debunk The Fertility Cliff Myth and provide real solutions for optimizing fertility at any age!   In this episode, we’re exploring The Fertility Cliff Myth, this idea that fertility suddenly and sharply declines at the magical age of 35. If you’re feeling that your biological clock is ticking, you’ll want...

Are you still intermittent fasting but not seeing results? Looking to shake things up, build muscle mass, or reign in your cortisol? Tune in to hear us discuss intermittent fasting, how our take on this practice has changed over time, and how we recommend customizing your fast (or not fasting!) to meet your individual needs!    In this episode we talk about why obesity is deeper than calories in and calories out, and dig into different types of fasts and who is the ideal candidate for what...

Can you naturally increase your progesterone? How does stress deplete this important hormone? How does progesterone act differently than synthetic progestin in the body? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more about our favorite hormone!    In this episode we will be talking all about progesterone, its role in the body, why it gets depleted, and so much more. Plus we’ll be covering 10+ natural ways to increase it including diet, supplements and lifestyle tweaks.    Also in this...

Are toxins like BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals destroying your bones? How can we support healthy bones and removal of toxins that may interfere? Tune in to hear us discuss bone health, the role of toxicity on osteoporosis, and food-as-medicine and supplement support to maintain bone health.    Toxic metals and endocrine disrupting chemicals (such as BPA in plastic water bottles) interfere with the signaling of osteoblasts our bone building cells while depleting antioxidants and driving...

Is Athletic Greens worth the $90 per month price tag? Are green powders any better than green smoothies? What is up with proprietary blends? Tune in to hear us discuss trendy greens powders and whether they are worth the hype.    In this episode, we dig into the many benefits of greens and why we love adding them to smoothies, salads, and so much more. But are greens powders an adequate replacement? Hear us deconstruct the most popular greens powder label and give you our hot take!    Also in...