Root Cause Radio

This week’s guest is Michelle Shapiro is an incredible functional and integrative, nutritionist and dietitian. She helps people to heal holistically from anxiety disorders and those who are suffering from gastrointestinal issues and looks for the root cause of things. Today she shares her own struggles with anxiety issues while growing up which led to her passion for helping people find relief fro...

This week’s guest is Dr. Heather Finley, a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She is a wealth of knowledge and is a highly sought-after speaker in the area of gut health. Dr. Heather Finley takes a holistic approach in identifying the root cause of gut issues that may impact your quality of life. She shares her own struggles with...

Time to get into advanced thyroid physiology even more in this episode with who I call the "Thyroid King", Dr. Eric Balcavage! Some questions answered in this episode include: -What does it mean when your thyroid labs look normal, but you struggle with crippling hypothyroid symptoms? What is cellular hypothyroidism and why are doctors commonly missing this diagnosis or mistreating? -Can you discus...

Please welcome Nicole Jardim- aka "The Period Girl" as we dive into period health, getting your period back, and what makes a healthy period! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Email for coaching or consults: fitandfaith@gmail.com OR laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com Nicole's info: Website: https://nicolejardim.com NEW BO...

Diving even more into thyroid health, physiology, and hypothyroidism in this episode with Dr. Lacey Chittle! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com Dr. Lacey's info: Website: http://www.drlaceychittle.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.laceychittle

I give you THE THYROID PODCAST- Thyroid 101 by yours truly, Lacey Dunn, MS, RD, LD, CPT. I dive into: -What is the thyroid? Why does it matter? What are it's role in the body? -What can cause thyroid troubles? -What is hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's? What are the types? -What causes both hypothyroidism & Hashimotos? -What is moleuclar mimicry and how does it damage the thyroid? -What nutrients are...

Please welcome Vivian Allred, holistic nutritionist in the UK, as we discuss: -Hair Mineral Analysis Testing (HTMA): What can they tell us about hormonal & thyroid disorders & how do heavy metals contribute to hormonal and thyroid disorders? What are the most common imbalances seen? -Acne Problems: Discussing hormonal, inflammatory, and diet connections! What steps can someone take to help prevent...

Please welcome Chase Chewning, owner of Ever Forward & Ever Forward Radio- as we discuss: building and maintaining a business (including sanity!), entrepreneurship, online coaching (the good, the bad, the ugly- what to look for, etc, & common mistakes trainers and coaches make. My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Coaching...

Please welcome Dr. Shawn Tassone, MD, PHD as we discuss hormonal and cortisol chaos and how to help!! Discussed in this episode includes: -Estrogen dominance- symptoms, causes, treatments -Low testosterone- treatment & considerations -DHEA supplementation -Aromatization of testosterone in women & men -Hormone testing 101 -Helping cortisol dysregulation - high, adaptive, low -Adaptogen use & supple...

My fellow dietitian friend Kaely and I dive into all things PROGESTERONE in this episode! Learn: -What is progesterone/why do we care about it? -How do you know if your progesterone is low? Signs/symptoms and tracking -What can cause low progesterone? What influences progesterone levels and healing low progesterone? -How can you improve progesterone levels? My info: My info: Website: www.upliftfit...

Let's dive into nutrition for endurance athletes! From cycling, marathons, triathalons, to general sports nutrition: Discussion includes- -Sports nutrition for endurance athletes: what matters most for recovery & energy- pre, during, & post exercise? -Importance of ensuring enough energy intake (RED-S, amenorrhea) -Marathon/Triathalon nutrition: carbohydrate timing, carbohydrate loading tips, and...

This episode dives into advanced meal timing & nutrient timing strategies to help you achieve your BEST physique. This is not for newbies- we dive into the nitty gritty here for pre, post, and intra workout nutrition and discuss the what's and whys. Thank you to John Gorman for coming on to chat with me! Outline of what is discussed with some notes from the episode: -What to question for total tim...

Please welcome Amy Hollenkamp, RD aka "The Sibo Diaries"! This is THE episode to listen to for healing SIBO- the right way! Discussed: -What is SIBO? What are the signs/symptoms and how does it effect/cause other health problems? -What are the types of SIBO & differences? -How to best test for SIBO? -Curing & healing SIBO- common myths and mistakes! -Favorite SIBO basic protocols & suggestions to...

Jam Packed Episode of Science today with guest Kevin Bass, a 6th year PhD and MD student! Discussed in today's epsiode include (in order): -Ketogenic Diets: how do they impact the body and weight loss? How do they impact BMR and energy expenditure compared to moderate or higher carb diets? What is important to keep in mind doing the keto diet? -"Game Changers" Netflix Film- the truth and misinterp...

Please welcome Nichole Giller, a virtual oncology nutritionist and dietitian here to help spread the facts and dispell the myths on eating for cancer prevention and cancer care!! Discussed are: -Common myths for cancer prevention and what causes cancer -Common myths and fears from patients with cancer related to food and diet -Lifestyle & dietary cancer prevention Hope you enjoy! My info: Website:...

Please welcome guest Stephan Guyenet, PhD, author of "The Hungry Brain" and expert onthe neuroscience of eating behavior and obesity!! Just a few highlights from what we discuss: -Food reward & palatability: how this powers choices & food habits -Food Reward and the case for “addiction”- does it truly exist? -Dopamine and the brain- the case for how food impacts our brain and the drive for food -A...

Repost from a guest episode I did with Jason Phillips on the All In Performance Podcast! So much info in this episode so check it out (: I talk about thyroid, gut, hormonal health, nutrition myths, reverse dieting & dieting strategies, and more!! Link to my NEW online course "Exposing the Root" & free wbinar "Optimizing Nutrition for Thyroid & Gut Health": https://exposingtheroot.teachable.com You...

Please welcome my guest Michele Payne, author of “Food Truths” and her new book “Food Bullying” releasing Nov. 5th! Get ready for an episode for YOU- time to clear the confusion and give you the truth about food and food marketing! In this episode we discuss: -What is food bullying and “Bull speak”? What are the different types of food bullying? How does food bullying effect us and our decisions?...

In this episode, my guest Jennifer Fugo, MS, CNS, and I dive into the connection between skin and the diet & root causes of common skin conditions. Some of the key points in this conversation include: -What skin issues mean- why they can't be ignored! -Skin rashes and nutrition- common root causes (ex. eczema and psoriasis) -Nutrient deficiencies and skin -Food intolerances, overgrowths, dysbiosis...

In this episode, guest Roberta Anding, MS, RD/LD, CSSD, CDE, sports dietitian of the Houston Astro's and Rice Athletics (previous Houston Texans), professor at Rice University, and past spokesperson of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics joins the podcast. She shares her knowledge and expertise on various topics in sports nutrtition, performance nutrition, and shares practical tips and encourag...

Welcome my guest Michelle Miller, aka the Farm Babe, as she shares the truth about conventional and organic farming and what's in our food! Discussed: -The truth about Organic farming- how is this different than conventional for consumers in nutritional quality and pesticide/herbicide exposure? Should consumers be concerned about pesticide use? -Glyphosate- should consumers be worried about it? Wh...

Please welcome my guest, fellow dietitian Lauren Cadillac, as we discuss mindful eating and intuitive eating- what it is, do's, don'ts, common misconceptions, how to start, and more! Also discussed: HAES approach, self worth/values and body image, and self care. My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Coaching email: fit...

Jessie Hoffman, PHD (and future fellow RD), joins the podcast to discuss: -Sugar addiction- is sugar really addicting? -Research red flags (what makes a good study, what to look out for for reading research) -Statistical significance- what does it mean? -Gut health- "microbiome" tests, inulin, environmental pollutants My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and...

Please welcome my guest Ryann Kipping, RDN, CLEC as we discuss pre natal, pregnancy, post partum nutrtition and optimizing the diet for breastfeeding. Also discussed: -Foods and nutrients to focus on and WHY -Maternal diet effects on baby's health with breastfeeding -Food intolerances and relation to mom's diet (and signs/symptoms!) -Birth control & post partum depression risk -Post Partum care- w...

Welcome guest Tyler Jean, student of naturopathic medicine as we discuss: -The difference between naturopathic and conventional medicine -Safe cooking and cleaning- how can we protect our health amongst all the plastics, “non stick” cooking ware, and toxic products -Detoxification- Phase 1, Phase 2, and how we can take care of our natural detoxification “system” -The forgotten factors of true heal...