The Real Raw You Podcast

In this episode, Katie interviews Meredith Cochran. Meredith  is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for authentic conversations and high-quality craftsmanship. Meredith has a Cellular Molecular Biology, Electrophysiology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine background. She uses this experience to pursue her passion for preventive health and food-as-medicine. Meredith is an accomplished author and f...

Struggling with IBS or chronic gut issues? Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice on fasting, supplements, and food sensitivities? This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity and actionable strategies for gut health. Join Katie and holistic gut health expert Morgan Lewis as they unravel the mysteries of gut healing and offer practical, personalized solutions. If you’ve been grappli...

If you have been struggling to conceive, or are dreaming of becoming a parent within the near future, this episode is a must listen to!! In this enlightening episode, join hosts Katie and the visionary founders of WeNatal, Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim. They delve into their personal struggles with fertility and how these led them to create a revolutionary prenatal supplement that includes both...

Today, we're joined by Kim Shapira, a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist and author, to explore practical strategies for lasting weight loss and emotional eating management. Key Points Discussed: - The Kim Shapira Method: Introduction to Kim’s six simple rules for a healthy relationship with food, focusing on intuitive eating and managing emotional triggers. - Overcoming Emotional Eat...

Unlock the Power of Your Mind: Discover How to Go From from Busy Woman Syndrome to Therapeutic Freedom In this transformative episode, Brooke Ansley, a leading hypnotherapist for female entrepreneurs and women in tech, shares her personal journey from living under the weight of anxiety and high blood pressure to finding liberation through hypnotherapy. Learn how she went from being a contestant in...

Discover how to regain and optimize your menstrual health in this episode. From dealing with irregular periods my entire life, I share my own journey of frustration, hopelessness, and how I came out the other side. This episode was created for women facing challenges with irregular periods, those recovering postpartum, or anyone looking to conceive in the near future. If you’ve recently stopped ho...

Join host Katie Duda as she challenges the reliance on scales for health measurement, advocating for a holistic view of well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to break free from weight-centric health metrics and embrace a comprehensive approach to wellness. Highlights : - Katie’s Journey: From battling an eating disorder to discovering holistic health, learn why Katie advocates...

Dive into the world of cortisol, where I break down what it means when this crucial hormone gets out of whack. Whether you're dealing with stress overload or feeling constantly drained, I've got you covered with simple tips and insights to get those levels just right. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to feel better, sleep deeper, and tackle their days with more energy. Key Insi...

Today’s episode speaks to my personal story of navigating a major life change. After juggling growing my health business alongside a FT job in FinTech for the last 5 years, I finally made the decision to pivot out of the FinTech industry and leave behind a comfortable corporate job in pursuit of finding greater purpose and fulfillment within the health industry.   Main Themes Discussed: Journey Th...

Do you struggle with constipation? Most of my clients do not even realize they are struggling with constipation, but when we get into their bowel movements, we find out that they are indeed constipated due to frequency, texture, shape & contents.  In this episode, you will learn:  What classifies as constipation What causes constipation Who is more prone to constipation  What type of exercise...

If you have been dealing with l ow energy , weight gain around the midsection , or brain fog, this episode is for you.  Weight loss has been packaged up by mainstream media and many healthcare providers as a “simple solution”: eat less, move your body, and you will be healed... but, it's unfortunately not that simple. In this episode, we're diving deep into the role of cortisol in weight...

If you constantly feel exhausted, anxious, or struggle with irregular periods, a hormonal imbalance is likely to blame. The most common hormonal imbalance is low levels of progesterone.  Tune into this episode to learn all things progesterone: why it matters, how to recognize the signs of a hormone imbalance, and most importantly, what steps you can take to regain healthy hormone levels.  Whether...

We all know of the obvious signs you have an imbalanced gut -- bloating, gas, cramps, belching, and diarrhea. But what about the not so obvious signs such as fatigue, skin problems, or memory loss? The gut microbiome plays a role in nearly every single function of the human body- from weight loss, skin, immunity, energy levels, teeth, and more. This episode uncovers 5 sneaky signs that may not com...

In this episode of the Real Raw You podcast, Katie Duda dives into a crucial and often misunderstood phase of life that brings about significant hormonal changes and shifts in our well-being: post-partum, peri-menopause & menopause. Join in on this must-listen-to conversation as we explore what happens during this stage of life, how hormones like estrogen and progesterone play a pivotal role a...

In this episode, we delve into a rarely discussed, but vital topic in the health space: balancing your emotional wellness otherwise known as emotional balance.  Emotional balance refers to how toxic emotions (shame, guilt, bitterness, anger) lead to our physical reality. We cannot separate the mind and the body, as most conventional-based practices do today -- which is why we are experiencing a he...

Although surprising, stress is more than just a mental game. It also can have detrimental implications to the body and our physical wellbeing. Rather than accomplish the impossible and avoid stress all together, we can adapt and better equip our nervous system to respond and become more resilient to stress and anxiety.  Episode Highlights:  How you can feel anxiety manifesting in the physical body...

Believe it or not, experiencing debilitating PMS before/during your menstrual cycle is NOT normal. While it may be incredibly common and normalized today, painful heavy periods, cramps, migraines, and moodiness and all symptoms of a hormonal imbalance.   Luckily, there is a way of living. called Cycle Syncing, that can completely change your life, balance your hormones, and have you feeling like y...

How familiar are you with your overall metabolic health?  Metabolic health is essentially your body's ability to make energy from the food that you eat and support optimal organ function. It starts with your metabolism, which is responsible for breaking down your foods and creating energy, rather than storing it as fat.   But, you don't have to have diabetes or be overweight to have poor...

Buckle up! This episode I retell the story of my beautiful water birth of my second child, Charlie. I hope you can learn from my story and it helps you feel empowered as you prepare for your own birth. Episode Highlights: •How to mentally and physically prepare for having a natural labor  •What things can get in the way of labor progressing promptly  •How to advocate for yourself throughout the en...

With 1 in 8 women experiencing a thyroid issue today, it is imperative that we provide more robust education around the topic and address the question, Why are Thyroid Imbalances so prevalent today? In this episode we take a deeper look into thyroid problems, signs to look out for and how to heal your thyroid holistically.  Episode Highlights:  What causes the thyroid gland to be thrown off? A pro...

If I were only allowed to rebalance 2 areas of the body, it would be the gut & nervous system.  The reason being is that without a healthy functioning gut and balanced nervous system that feels safe, nothing else that you do to try and achieve optimal health will matter.   In this episode we will cover what your nervous system is, its importance and secrets to healing Our bodies main goal is t...

Do you struggle with GI discomfort? With nearly 75% of Americans having a GI imbalance, chances are you do. Our gut microbiome is interconnected to all other systems in our body -- from immunity, to reproductive health, hormones, to mental health and everything in between. Our gut can be thrown off by many things from the food we eat, certain medications, how we are eating our food, emotional and...

Have you heard of the NeuroEndoImmunology loop? NeuroEndoImmunology is a fascinating field that explores the intricate connections between the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. Essentially, both your endocrine (hormone) and immune systems are impacted upstream by your nervous system which starts in your brain. Wild, right? Because we are constantly getting feedback from our thoughts, feeling...

Stress is at the root of nearly all dis-ease today, including the most common hormonal imbalances:   -PCOS -Estrogen Dominance -PMS -Irregular/ Absent Period -Hashimotos Thyroiditis (Hypothyroidism) The problem is many of us do not recognize or realize that our body is under intense stress. We may have been operating this way for decades, or we could have other undiagnosed underlying issues in the...

Tune in to today's episode as I reveal the details surrounding a recent health scare my husband went through that served as a wake up call. (side note: he is ok) This episode highlights how we cannot put health in a box and rely on external appearance alone to inform what is going on inside someone's body. My husband is a relatively healthy guy, very young (30) and from the outside looki...