Naturally Nourished

We’ve shared how your thoughts can impact your health via the placebo and even the nocebo effect, but this episode takes things to the next level. We interview guest Dr. Josh Axe as he shares his recent health struggle and unpacks the top mental barriers holding people back from realizing their potential. Tune in to hear us talk about how to find your purpose and live fully.    Dr. Axe shares his...

Are you concerned about oxalates in the diet? Avoiding them but not sure if you need to? Wondering if you are sensitive to oxalates? Tune in to hear us unpack oxalates, from where they are found to common health concerns to how to offset intake and more.    In this episode we are answering a question we get ALL the time…are oxalates going to kill me?! We’ve covered this in a number of podcasts as...

We are celebrating 400 episodes of the Naturally Nourished podcast with a special reflection on how we got here, what has shifted in the past 10+ years, highs and lows,  game changing interventions, shifts in protocols, and so much more!    In this episode, we get a little nostalgic as well as talk about the history of Naturally Nourished, big influences in how we practice, priorities in wellness...

Are you on hormonal birth control and looking for alternative options? Have a teen who you want to talk to about birth control? Want to naturally balance your hormones without birth control? Tune in to hear us unpack the complicated history of birth control, potential side effects and risks, as well as natural ways to support your body’s rhythm.    From hormonal birth control pills to injections t...

Every year it seems like wellness trends get weirder and weirder and it is hard to sift through what is legitimate and what is snake oil. Tune in to hear us answer recent questions about Methylene Blue, TMAO, Shilajit and Hydrogen Water.    If you’re wondering about recent health trends like methylene blue and shilajit, listen to this episode to hear us discuss these and whether you need to get on...

If you had FOMO because you missed the What Good Shall I Do Conference out at ROAM Ranch, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear us share our experiences at this regenerative agriculture conference, our biggest a-ha moments, and ultimately the mission of What Good Shall I Do inquiring how to make the world a better place!   In this episode, we highlight our favorite speakers, moments and memorie...

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-know...

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...

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 fac...

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 mira...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 i...

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 o...

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...

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 wi...

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 st...

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...

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...

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, ADH...

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 di...

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...

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 sup...

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...