The Real Raw You Podcast

It's the first week of the year, and if I had to bet, I'd imagine you are already feeling the pressure of having to set ambitious health goals, and clean up habits that are no longer serving you.  The health industry is notorious for flooding you with new sugar detoxes, juice cleanses, and supplements to take to help you kick off the year strong. What if I told you that in order to unloc...

In this episode, you will learn about the top 4 health roadblocks that are preventing millions from reaching their health goals. If you are trying to: -Lose weight -Balance your hormones -Heal your gut this episode is a must! These mistakes are likely health trends that you have picked up on that are long-term causing a cascade of hormonal issues in your body. Chances are, you likely do not even r...

We are more connected to technology than ever before, yet ironically at the same time, we are the sickest we have ever been. While many will dismiss that there are any negative health consequences from EMFs (electromagnetic fields), the research proves otherwise. EMFs have been well-studied, and the long term physical and psychological implications are not worth overlooking. Most notably, EMFs hav...

If you are thinking about conceiving in the next 3-6 months, you are going to want to grab your pen + paper and listen to this episode. I unpack all of the labs I suggest running in order to ensure both you and baby are setup for success!  Topics discussed:  What the 'primester' period is and why it is important to give your body 90 days to prepare prior to conception Why not everyone sh...

We are expecting our second sweet baby and I'm sharing with you the behind the scenes to of  our fertility journey.  The road to getting pregnant was unlike we expected (as is how God works with all things), and I'm sharing all of the juicy details about it. In this episode. you will learn:  What both my husband and I did to prepare for conception from a lifestyle, diet and supplementati...

We all know that exercise has profound health benefits. From releasing neurotransmitters to boosting serotonin & dopamine, to balancing immunity, to improving sleep... exercise is one of the most effective ways to increase longevity.  However, I see this in my practice far too often: most people are doing the wrong type of exercise for his/her body type and are OVER DOING IT.  Exercise should...

With over 50 million Americans going on a diet each year, only for 80% of them to fail... it is time we stop looking for quick fixes/solutions to lose weight and instead look at how to properly address weight loss from a longterm, sustainable standpoint.  The trendy diets such as Keto, Intermittent Fasting & HCG diet no not address our hormones.  If you have been feeling like no matter how lit...

Have you ever wondered what your cravings are trying to tell you about your overall health and wellbeing?  The thing is, we should not view cravings as a weakness or lack of “willpower”.  Cravings are merely a communication tool your body uses to signal it's not getting what it needs. If you struggle with constantly craving sugary sweets, or salty chips and are serious about getting to the ro...

If you love a good HIIT session (high intensity interval training), but are also dealing with a gut based issue, this episode is for you.  Though HIIT sessions can be efficient, it's easy to go overboard, which can end up being more of a hindrance than a help when it comes to weight loss.  Tune into this episode to learn:  On a mechanical level, what happens in the body during a high intensit...

Have you ever been told that your gas, bloating + bowel issues are "normal"? Sadly, this happens far too often. Nearly 74% of Americans are walking around with GI discomfort. Symptoms include: Gas Bloating (think hard, distention + general sense of tightness) Belching Acid-reflux Constipation or loose stools Anxiety ...yet only a fraction of those folks are actively doing something to ad...

Have you heard of the term Leaky Gut?  Leaky gut is extremely common in today's modern society given our diet, stressors & toxin exposure; however, it rarely is diagnosed in medical offices. Here are some of the symptoms of a leaky gut:  GI issues: gas, bloating, cramps Brain fog Food intolerances Eczema Anxiety/depression Fatigue Aside from not wanting to experience the debilitating symp...

In this episode, I shed light on a  wildly popular myth: That dietary cholesterol is bad; therefore, should be removed if have high cholesterol and you want to avoid heart disease. For more than 35 years, the federal government's US dietary guidelines told us to remove food rich in dietary cholesterol (egg yolks, full fat dairy, animal meat, coconut oil) because of the mistaken belief that ea...

Do you think you have a slow metabolism? Unfortunately, we have been buying into this VERY outdated belief that metabolism is a simple math problem: energy in (calories) < energy out = weight loss. The problem with this is that our bodies are MUCH more complex than a simple math problem. In fact, calories and the scale are only causing more harm as they tell you VERY little about your health. T...

Have you heard of healing the emotional body? The emotional body refers to the impact that suppressed emotions, past trauma, a negative mindset & limiting beliefs all impact the physiological body. In other words, what you say to yourself and how you view life matters. Topics covered in this episode:   My own personal struggle of identity and self-worth issues that stemmed as a very young chil...

Questions answered on this episode (directly from the community): What are some healthy fat options other than avocado?  How to gradually start eating more to boost your metabolism and nourish your body after not eating enough for years? How to safely gain weight? How long should I fast in the mornings?  What should I eat first thing in the morning if I’m not hungry? Do I need to eat?  How to know...

Our gut health has implications beyond simply a healthy digestion; the state of our gut health may also regulate our mood, immune response, and predisposition to weight gain. The integrity of our gut lining can become compromised if it's constantly being exposed to irritants through the diet or poor environment. In turn, this causes chronic low-level inflammation and is yet another example of...

Let's talk about sleep. The data clearly proves how sleep is a foundational pillar when it comes to your overall health and wellness. In fact, I'm here to tell you that you are WASTING YOUR MONEY on all of the green juices and high quality supplements if you are not taking your sleep seriously. If you are looking to improve your energy, lose weight, increase your metabolism, decrease you...

Join me for a powerful conversation around the real reason you are unable to heal your gut issues such as chronic bloating, constipation/diarrhea, anxiety/depression or eczema or acne.  I discuss the single most important thing you need to be doing when it comes to maintaining good gut health - spoiler alert - regardless of how well you are eating and supplementing with probiotics, if you do not t...

Are you addicted to sugar? With over 100 different names for it, it's nearly impossible to avoid sugar these days! Rather than fearing sugar, I want to empower you to be able to go within your body and know the signs and symptoms of what too much sugar in the body feels like.  In this episode, we talk about sugar- both the real form as well as the artificial "zero calorie" options o...

With all of the different “detox” programs, diets, information, and products out there, you’ve probably been conditioned to think that you have to go through some tortuous diet or drink weird teas to detox your body.  But you don’t actually need to learn how to detox your body, as your body should be doing this on its own, every single day.  However, with our modern lifestyle and toxin exposure, t...

Join us for an empowering, educational & inspirational conversation with Maddie Miles . Maddie is an integrative health practitioner, herbalist, women’s hormone expert, women’s health activist, and founder of Peace. Love. Hormones - A brand that ends period Stigma and empowers women through menstrual health education and top quality functional supplements. She created an herbal supplement  ( S...

While stress is an inevitable part of life that we cannot avoid all together, we can help the body respond to it better. From sleep disturbances, work concerns, family stress, emotional triggers, to more.. the body deals with quite a bit of stress in today's day and age. More than it is equipped to do.  Ironically, obesity is also at an all time high and our food system is not the only thing...

Blood sugar is linked directly to how we function and feel.  It impacts: Mood Appetite Sleep Ability to manage weight  Cravings And so much more! In order to optimize our health, it is critical to understand what blood sugar is, how it should function normally & most importantly.. how to strike the right balance when it comes to blood sugar levels.  Tune into today's episode to learn abou...

In today's episode, I discuss secondary amenorrhea aka: losing your period. This typically happens in your 20's, 30's, or 40's.  This episode is for any female who has irregular/absent periods OR is frustrated with how hard they are exercising, yet seeing little to no results. In fact, you may feel as though you are regressing.  I share my own personal story of losing a period...

In today's episode, I share my top health tips that are non-negotiable. These tips, if implemented, will transform your health. I promise you that. They are also completely FREE. No supplements, superfood powders or crazy diets I'm trying to push on you. Simple, science-backed tips that yield transformational results. Ready to learn what they are? Download + listen to this short, yet imp...