Naturally Nourished

Is your baby’s baby-soft skin suddenly not so baby-soft? Dealing with eczema or cradle cap for the littles or rashes and irritable skin for older kids? Want to know what we use on our children’s skin and how we deal with bumps, bites, sunburns and more? Tune in to hear us discuss kids skin health and how you can support your child’s skin from the inside out!    In this episode, we dive into common...

Can cured meat, more specifically salami, possibly be healthy? What should you look for when selecting cured meat? How often can you eat it? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this interview with Anthony and Kazmira Pedonesi of The Salumeria.    The Salumeria provides the most nutritious pork based protein in the form of salumi. Their hogs are peacefully grazing on a 250-acre pa...

Is your child dealing with digestive issues? Want to know how to treat common concerns like constipation, diarrhea or belly aches naturally? Curious what digestion has to do with bedwetting? Tune in to hear us cover all things kids and digestion, from resolving infant colic to easing tummy aches to more serious conditions like FPIES and beyond.    In this episode, Ali and Becki drill down on commo...

What exactly is the vascular system? What are the causes and risk factors for vascular disease? Are there natural approaches to prevent blood clots, atherosclerosis, and vein issues? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more as we take a deep dive into the vascular system.   The vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is made up of vessels that carry blood and lymph through...

What exactly is the lymphatic system? What effect does it have on disease process? How do you stimulate your lymph? We answer all these questions and more in this deep dive episode all about the lymphatic system.    In this episode, we discuss the function of the lymphatic system, location of lymph nodes in the body, and how you can optimize lymphatic function. Whether dealing with arthritis, skin...

Could you be B-Vitamin deficient? Curious about the different B family vitamins and what they do in the body? Want to know more about assessment for deficiency and supplementation? Tune in to hear a deep dive on B vitamins, from what they are and what they do in the body, how to get them in the diet, and when to consider supplementation.   In this episode, we cover the 8 different B Vitamins and w...

Are you dealing with muscle weakness or fatigue? Struggling to lose weight? Looking to improve endurance and athletic performance? Tune in to learn all about carnitine, a truly unsung hero for weight loss, cardiovascular health, exercise performance, and even male infertility!    In this episode, we discuss the symptoms of carnitine deficiency and review a myriad of research on the health benefits...

When it comes to weight loss, is diet or exercise more important? Is the often discussed 80/20 rule true? What about calories in, calories out? Tune in to hear us discuss the science behind the exercise vs. diet debate, whether your FitBit is accurately capturing calorie burn, and how to support sustainable weight loss!    All too often, we see clients go hard on exercise and let diet fall by the...

Are you curious about preparing for pregnancy or birth? Want to know if you can still lift heavy or keep up your normal fitness routine? According to Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu, CEO and founder of BIRTHFIT, birth is the most athletic event of your life! Learn about preparing mentally, emotionally and physically for pregnancy and birth and how the conventional approach to fitness during pregnancy is...

How often are you eating fish? Are you confused about sourcing, quality, and how to choose fish? Does cooking fish at home intimidate you? Tune in to hear us discuss the myriad of benefits to fish consumption including improved mental health, brain development, eye health and decreased cardiovascular risk and unpack some of the common concerns about fish consumption.    We recommend getting fish i...

Are you concerned about water quality? Want to know how bad bottle water is or how to assess the tap water quality in your area? Curious about the best type of home filtration system for your budget and goals? Tune in to hear us answer all of your burning water questions!    In this episode, we take a deep dive into water quality. We discuss why water is just so essential to the human body and why...

Are you dealing with dry eye, vision changes or concerned about eye health? Want to know just how bad screen time is and how to offset its impact? Curious about nutrients to support eye health? Tune in to hear us discuss the major drivers of eye stress and disease, nutrients to support eye health and even how to navigate screen time!   In this episode, we cover current research on how blue light i...

If you caught last week’s episode recapping our Women’s Wellness Retreat, you’ll love this episode recorded live during the retreat! You’ll hear from some of our guests and fabulous volunteers on their highlights of the weekend, plus we answer questions live and totally unscripted!    In this episode, we cover whether gluten is really that bad, how to support a teen with ADHD, and whether the MRT...

FOMO Warning! Did you miss the Women’s Wellness Retreat we did a month back? Want to hear all about the flow of the event, the lecture content, and of course, the menu? Tune in to hear the rundown of our absolute favorite event to date, complete with all the feels and juicy details!    In this episode, we do a full recap of the weekend’s events from the food to the daily movement classes to Ali’s...

Have you tried our Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey? Curious about what sets a non-denatured grassfed whey apart from a whey isolate you might find at the grocery store or sports nutrition shop? Want to learn about the unique benefits of a minimally processed grassfed whey? Tune in to hear us cover an unsung hero of food-as-medicine, non-denatured grassfed whey!    In this episode, we talk about...

If you’re a regular podcast listener, you already know how much we love FOND Bone Broth! We might love it even more (if that is possible) after chatting with founder and CEO Alysa Seeland for this week’s episode! We talked about everything from her own health story and search for healing to how she stumbled on and fell in love with bone broth. After seeing bone broth change her own life and health...

Are you curious about the state of your gut health? Want to know what color your poop should be, how to resolve chronic constipation, or how to get through a stomach bug? On the fence about joining our new Beat the Bloat Program and want to hear more? Tune in to hear us answer all of your burning digestive health questions and to learn about this deep dive gut health reboot!    We discuss the impo...

Do you deal with frequent UTIs or yeast infections? Feel like something is just “off” down there? Want to know what to do when you feel an infection coming on? Tune in to hear us discuss the risk factors for UTIs, yeast infections, and BV and to learn how to rebalance your vaginal microbiome.    In this episode, we discuss the impact of our vaginal flora on hormone balance, fertility, STD risk and...

Are you concerned about cardiovascular health? Want an in depth look at your individual biomarkers and risk factors? Just curious about taking things beyond a standard cholesterol panel? Tune in to hear us navigate our CardioMetabolic Panel along with interventions for common concerns such as elevated triglycerides, low HDL, high LDL, elevated hsCRP and so much more!    If you joined us last week,...

Are you curious about a functional approach to heart health? Want to know how to address common concerns such as arrhythmia, vascular health, and calcification? Concerned about blood clot risk and myocarditis due to the thing? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki walk through the cardiovascular system, from how the heart pumps blood to why the integrity of our vessels matters to heart disease prevention...

Do you struggle with cravings? Find yourself falling off your clean keto from time to time? Are you in need of a reboot of your habits? Tune in to hear us unpack the deep emotional and physical roots of cravings as well as how you can work to create new habits and patterns that are supportive of your wellness goals!   In this episode, we address what is actually happening in the brain during a cra...

We know from last week’s episode that estrogen plays a vital role in bone, breast, vaginal health and more and that too little estrogen can be concerning. But what happens when we have too much estrogen? Tune in to learn about symptoms of excessive estrogen, reasons for estrogen dominance, and our thoughts on the various forms of estrogen replacement therapy.    In this episode, we discuss risks o...

We’ve all heard about the dangers of too much estrogen, from estrogen dominance driving PMS and undesirable symptoms to estrogen related cancers. But did you know that having too little estrogen can also be problematic? Tune in to learn about why you NEED estrogen from supporting healthy skin, to fertility, to bone health and beyond.    In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the many roles of estr...

Are you curious about the ongoing work of opposing medical mandates? Want to hear from someone on the inside of what is going on in New York? Curious what the research says about nutrients and COVID? Tune in to hear us interview Chris Masterjohn, PhD in Nutritional Sciences on his recent work standing against mandates in New York, how iron and arginine can help long haulers, the issues with vaccin...

Did you catch last week’s episode on aging gracefully? Ready for more insight on how to slow down the clock for your body and mind? Tune in to part 2 to learn about the impact of hormones on aging, tips for reversing vaginal dryness and combating UTIs, and how fasting and sleep can have a huge impact on your biological age.    In this episode, we dig into the impact of DHEA and pregnenolone on agi...