Diet Disruptors

In this episode of the Diet Disruptors podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of sauna therapy and its numerous health benefits with Carrie’s guest, Dan Miller, an expert in holistic health. As part of our ongoing series on supplements, Dan shares his insights on how heat exposure can help eliminate weak cells in our bodies, a process that is crucial for maintaining cellular health and reduci...

Do you experience chronic pain, inflammation, general soreness and fatigue that effects your everyday activities? If so, this episode is for you! Carrie sits down with Sue Hitzman, a renowned health and wellness expert and the creator of The MELT Method to dive into the often-overlooked topic of fascia, the connective tissue that plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. Many peop...

In this episode, Carrie uncovers the hidden truths about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its surprising connection to weight gain! Dr. Sarah Daccarett is our guest this week and she reveals how common HRT methods like pellets, injections, and creams might unknowingly push testosterone levels too high, leading to unwanted weight gain and bloating. But that’s not all—lab results might not be s...

In this episode of the Diet Disruptors podcast, Carrie sits down with Jennifer Eden, co-founder of Tampon Tribe and has a conversation about a topic that often goes overlooked: the impact of feminine hygiene products on women's health.  There is an alarming reality of the materials used in many mainstream tampons and pads, including plastics and harmful chemicals like chlorine and titanium di...

Carrie is sitting down with Natalie, Founder of Rooted In, and an expert in magnesium supplementation. You may have heard about the importance of magnesium, but they're talking about how despite supplementing already, many people still have low magnesium levels! Learn about the various forms of magnesium supplements, how they interact with each other, and the importance of choosing the right type...

This week, Carrie is sitting down with guest Emilia Rizzuto and talking about a powerful plant that has been used for centuries for its health benefits. Join them as they dive into the science behind elderberry, particularly its antiviral properties and how it can help reduce the severity and duration of illnesses like the flu but also help build and support our immune system regularly.   The...

In this episode of the Diet Disruptors podcast, Carrie is introducing a new series focused on supplementation, a topic she frequently gets asked about. An essential component of a healthy lifestyle is balancing what Carrie refers to as the 6 Spinning Plates: nutrition, movement, hydration, sleep, stress management and supplementation. Supplementation is a way to fill the gaps in our health, it’s m...

 Carrie is back with Part 2 of our Enneagram Ashton series. If you missed Part #1, you can catch up anytime on the Disruptive Nutrition website. During Part 1, we met Enneagram Ashton and introduced the concept of the Enneagram. This week, we’re diving into types 5-9 and sharing how you can learn even more by discovering your own Enneagram type. To be the healthiest version of ourselves, we h...

Carrie is thrilled to welcome Enneagram Ashton, one of the world's leading experts on the Enneagram, a powerful personality typing system! This ancient system helps us understand our intrinsic motivation and is a celebration of the journey toward becoming unapologetically ourselves. In Part #1 of this two-part series, Carrie & Ashton dive deep into the Enneagram types and the desires and fears...

On this week’s episode, Carrie is sharing an incredible experience we had with our recent scholarship offering. Initially, we planned to award one full scholarship, but we were so moved by the stories we received and so overwhelmed by the hundreds of applications that we decided to give away 25 partial scholarships, totaling over $60,000. This experience was not only joyful but also enlightening,...

It’s our final episode in our Time Management Mini-Series! In case you missed it, you can listen to all 7 episodes on the Disruptive Nutrition website. We all have the same 168 hours in a week, and it's crucial to use that time wisely to achieve our health goals! Throughout Carrie’s mini-series, her goal has been to provide listeners with strategies and a mindset to use time to support your dreams...

We are nearing the end of our Time Management Mini-Series and in previous episodes we’ve discussed the critical role that time plays in each of our lives.  This week’s episode is dedicated to Carrie’s Sunday routine. This routine serves as the foundation of the week and quite simply, involves reviewing monthly goals, meal planning and time blocking to stay on track. Time management isn’t just...

Welcome to episode #5 in our Time Management Mini-Series! We’ve spent the last few weeks detailing activities that can help you control time rather than letting it control you. This week Carrie is sharing a strategy that begins each morning as she starts her day. She’s also sharing a relatable story – cleaning the bird poop off a pool lounger. If we neglect our daily planning, or small daily activ...

Our Time Management Mini-Series continues! In this episode, Carrie introduces the idea of the "time funnel," which illustrates how our years are made up of months, weeks, days, and hours. This process starts with reflecting on what you want to achieve by the end of the month and to plan intentionally for that. Carrie shares a unique planner pad system designed to help you stay organized and focuse...

Welcome to the third episode in our Time Management mini-series! If you haven’t listened to Episode #1: 168 hours in a week or Episode #2: your ideal week, you can quickly get caught up before launching this episode. Today, Carrie builds on the last 2 weeks and illustrates a very important activity that will quickly help you identify where you spend your time and understand the areas that may be c...

Welcome to episode 2 of our mini time management series. As we embark on a new year, many of us set ambitious resolutions, the real challenge lies in our ability to execute them amidst the chaos of daily life. The success of these goals is determined by how we utilize our time. This week Carrie will walk you through an activity to help you create your ideal week. It really works! Even small commit...

Carrie is diving into the concept of time and launching a mini-series to start the year off right. Join her on this journey as she explores practical strategies for managing time effectively, ensuring that we can live our lives to the fullest without being overwhelmed. We must emphasize the importance of being intentional with our time, recognizing that we all have the same 168 hours in a week, an...

Join Carrie as she sits down with Mary Lee, a menopause doula, to discuss a topic that resonates deeply with many women: menopause. Mary’s unique title reflects her mission to support women through this significant life transition. The term "doula" comes from the Greek word meaning "woman who serves." In her role, she fills the educational void left by the medical community, providing women with t...

This is a guest episode you won’t want to miss! Not only are we talking hormone health and PCOS, but we are thrilled to introduce Drew Letterman because she is one of the founders of a solution to health that Carrie has been searching for, for years! Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age. Currently, PCOS affects around 15% of women...

What thrives in a deficit? Stop and think about that question for a moment. And then consider that the diet industry has been telling us that calorie deprivation is the only way to weight loss and overall health. In a recent study, more than 50% of Americans are on a diet, but only about 5% of people can maintain weight loss for the long term. This week’s episode is an open letter to nutritionists...

We are quickly approaching the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season! Take a moment to let that set in. Now, reflect on what emotions that brings up inside you. Did you just get anxious, hungry, overwhelmed, excited? In this week’s episode Carrie is asking the question: Why does everything get thrown out the window with the holidays? The truth is, because our brain likes the familiar...

Join Carrie for a Real Talk, Real Stories episode, featuring Diamond!  Her story is one that you won’t believe!  Diamond was in kidney failure, on dialysis and at 53 underwent her second (yes, second) Kidney transplant. At a follow-up appointment in reviewing her labs, her doctor told her that her phosphorus was low and told her to drink Coca-Cola to increase her phosphorus! News flash,...

Raise your hand if when you hear the word Menopause your first reaction is to cringe? If so, you’re not alone! As women, we’ve heard all the horror stories and symptoms of menopause: brain fog, bloating, cravings, weight gain, hot flashes, mood swings, trouble sleeping, acne, etc. What we have been conditioned to believe is that we just need to struggle through these symptoms and find Doctors that...

We are celebrating a very big milestone with our 200th Diet Disruptors podcast episode! You might think Carrie has been through every possible topic in that number of episodes, but rest assured, she hasn’t. She’s just getting started! Carrie has gone through an evolution and now it’s time for our beloved podcast to do the same! Just know, Carrie is going to be your BFF, but she’s going to tell you...

If you’ve been listening lately, you know Carrie and Deb have been dedicated to what’s REALLY weighing us down. Today is the last episode in our series and our topic this week is something we all participate in every single day, habits! Your habits are the actions you take every day. Some are positive habits, and some are negative habits. Often, when people think about weight loss, they think abou...