Root Cause Radio

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You deserve to live a life you love and thrive in! We are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to balance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body. From thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut disorders, to navigating the trenches and noise in the "health and fitness" world- this podcast serves as the one resource you need to feel your best, break through the clutter, and reclaim your hormones, health, and body! Hosted by Dietitians - Lacey Dunn and Anya Rosen. Website: https://upliftfitnutrition.comhttps://birchwell.clinic

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Ep 95- The Ultimate Type 1 Diabetes Resource and Blood Sugar Balance with Ben Tzeel, RD 12.07.2019 45:38

Today's episode features guest Ben Tzeel, MPH, RD, CSCS, and a fellow Type 1 Diabetic! Discussed in this episode (please note a lot of this is applicable to everyone with managing blood sugar too!): -Type 1 Diabetes- unconventional situations that effect blood sugar (IE it's not just about what you eat!!) -Lifestyle changes to help regulate your insulin and blood sugar -Reactive hypoglycemia- what...

Ep. 94- Best Autoimmune Diets, Food Intolerance Testing, and the Anti-Diet Trend with Emily Kyle RD 05.07.2019 31:31

Please welcome Emily Kyle, MS, RDN, CLT, HCP as we discuss some awesome and controversial topics! Discussed in this episode: -Best autoimmune diets and the differences between them -How to choose an autoimmune diet -MRT and LEAP testing- what is it, and differences in food intolerance tests -Anti Diet Trend: the good, the bad, the ugly -Medical cannabis! Enjoy! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org...

Ep. 93- Understanding Your Hormones and Hormonal Imbalances with Melissa Groves, RD 28.06.2019 36:25

Please welcome today's guest, Melissa Groves, RD, owner of Avocado Grove Nutrition as she shares her knowledge and expertise in hormonal, thyroid, and women's health! This is a must listen for anyone dealing with hormonal imbalances. Topics include: -Progesterone and Estrogen- Their role in metabolism & natural ways to balance your hormones and lifestyle changes -Low Progesterone or High Estrogen-...

Ep. 92- Roadblocks to Healing Your Health with The Organic Dietitian 20.06.2019 35:34

Please welcome my guest Sara Korzeniewski RD, FDN-P as we discuss roadblocks to healing your health- whether it be your adrenals, thyroid, hormones, or gut health! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Sara's info: Website: http://www.theorganicdietitian.com Instagram:...

Ep. 91- Smart and Sustainable Nutrition & The Calories In vs Out Debate 11.06.2019 58:39

Repost episode from Boom Boom Performance Podcast! TIMESTAMPS: 3:09 - Background of Lacey Dunn 7:45 – Lacey’s strategies for training for people with injuries. 10:10 – Lacey’s outlook on supplements 15:25 - All about adaptogens. 19:02 - HPA Axis Dysfunction and adrenal fatigue in the physique space. 27:12 – Lacey’s experience with Thyroid Dysfunction and the effects it has on body compensation. 34...

Ep. 90- HAES, Who to Trust, & Dietitian Talk with Laura Ligos, RD 04.06.2019 42:31

Discussed in this episode: -HEAS- Healthy Eating at Every Size- the good and the bad of this “trend” -Meet people where they are- the importance of a client centered approach and being open minded -What makes someone a reputable resource for nutrition. What to look for! -Weight & Scale changes: focus on how you look and feel & why daily weigh ins are not suggested -The issue of hyper focusing on r...

Ep. 89- The Power of Flexible Dieting & Macro Tracking Hacks with Emily Field, RD 29.05.2019 37:29

Diving into flexible dieting and macro counting in this episode with Emily Field, RD. We discuss: -What true flexible dieting and macro tracking SHOULD look like -Why macro tracking doesn't work for some -Strategies and hack to make macro tracking easier -"Macro Manipulation" for meals and snacks & "macro check points" -Common macro tracking mistakes!! Including- food entries mishaps (ALWAYS doubl...

Ep. 88- Real Food for Pregnancy & Post Partum Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RD 23.05.2019 45:26

Today's guest is Lily Nichols, Registered Dietitian and author of "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes" Discussed in this episode includes: -Gaps in current guidelines for pregnancy and prec-conception -Complications with being vegan or vegetarian pre-conception -Breastmilk- Maternal Diet contributions -Nutrient repletion post partum: nutrients and foods to incorporate...

Ep. 87- Building a Healthy Food Relationship & Fighting Food Fears w/ Bari Stricoff 30.04.2019 39:30

Let's dive into what classifies as a "healthy relationship with food", what to look out for and address for yourself and clients regarding food fears & improving a relationship with food, how to help beat food fears, and key components to listening to your body. My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceydunn...

Ep. 86- Gut Health, Pregnancy Nutrition, & Dysautonomia with Lindsay Mathews 18.04.2019 49:40

Time to dive into gut health, pregnancy nutrition, fertility nutrition, and a disease called Dysautonomia with a Integrative nutrition health coach and Registered Nurse (and fellow Jesus lover!) Lindsay Mathews. What we discuss: -Tips for those wanting to become a nurse or dietitian and finding your "niche" and passion. -Leaky gut and intestinal permeability: symptoms and causes -Ways to help to s...

Ep. 85- Thyroid Health, Hashimotos, & Histamine Intolerance with Dr. Becky Campbell 10.04.2019 45:24

Let's chat about thyroid health, hashimoto's, and histamine intolerance! Discussed is: -Common causes of thyroid imbalances and types -What labs to get tested & why -Difference between functional and conventional approaches to treatment -Healing Hashimoto's -Histamine Intolerance- what it is, symptoms, and why it matters -Key tips for thyroid health My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: w...

Ep. 84- Root Causes of Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Janelle Sinclair 25.03.2019 43:15

Diving into natural and functional medicine today with Dr. Janelle Sinclair, BSc, MSc (Hons), PhD (Biochemistry), PGCertHealSc (Mental Health) all the way from New Zealand. A couple of the questions covered include: -What are common nutritional deficiencies that can be contributing causes to anxiety and depression? -How do these deficiencies affect the brain and result in mental unwellness? -Why d...

Ep.83- Nutrition Myth Busting with Jillian Trigg 19.03.2019 48:40

All things myth busting with my awesome guest Jillian Trigg, ROHP, RNCP, CNP- from NorthShore Nutritionist. In this episode we cover: -Organic vs conventional foods and pesticides -Fresh Vs frozen- nutritional differences- what is better? -Meal timing- what matters, what doesn’t? -'Cheat meals' vs refeed meals -Lectins and their impact on health -Dietary cholesterol- good or bad -"One size fits al...

Ep. 82- Stealth Infections, Heavy Metals, Functional Medicine, & Cannabis with Dr. Jessica Peatross 06.03.2019 38:50

Time to dig into some hard core issues here- discussing stealth infections, heavy metals, environmental toxins, and then cannabis with functional medicine doctor Dr. Jessica Peatross! Also discussed are biofilms, how to disrupt and treat biofilms, stealth infections, and heavy metal toxicities, and ways to test as well as reduce your exposure to all of these things!! Dr. Jess also dives into the d...

Ep. 81- Breaking Plateaus when Dieting, Managing CNS Fatigue, & Travel Tips with Cody McBroom 26.02.2019 57:05

Topics covered in this episode with Guest Cody McBroom, owner of Boom Boom Performance: -His story -Breaking Plateaus: why and how to do it -Managing CNS fatigue- differences in bodybuiding, crossfit, powerlifting, and cardio types (HIIT vs LISS) -The power of maintenance periods -Reverse Dieting- when and how to do it, why the fad is becoming an issue, what to keep in mind with reverse dieting (e...

Ep. 80- All Things Gut Health with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro 13.02.2019 46:51

Let's chat all things gut health with gut expert Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro aka "Vitamin PHD" In this episode we discuss: -What determine's a diverse gut microbiome -Food's impact on the gut -Artificial Sweeteners -The Gut Microbiome -Probiotics & Prebiotics -Fiber chat! -Fermented Foods -Celery Juice! -"Alkaline Diets" -How to spot a quack My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org IG:@faithandfit Twitter: @...

Ep. 79- Post Birth Control Syndrome & Hormone Health with Dr. Jolene Brighten 05.02.2019 1:10:41

Please welcome the amazing Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Beyond the Pill. In this episode, Dr. Jolene goes over key components of hormone health, Post Birth Control Syndrome, side effects of birth control, fertility, getting pregnant after birth control, and more. Make sure to order and purchase her book! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit Twitter: @laceyadunn Dr. Jolene's Info:...

Ep. 78- Fertility & Getting Your Period Back After Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack 28.01.2019 50:14

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, aka "Fertility Friday" and author of "The Fifth Vital Sign" joins to discuss fertility, fertility awareness, a healthy (or not healthy) menstrual cycle, and how to get your period back after being on hormonal birth control. Discussed: -Fertility Awareness- what is it and why is it important? -Your Menstrual cycle- changes that occur & how to check for when you ovulate (or do...

Ep. 77- Fixing Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch 15.01.2019 34:49

Today's episode includes guest Evan H. Hirsch, MD! We discuss chronic fatigue, including symptoms, potential root causes, and how to get back on the path of fixing fatigue. My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit Twitter: @laceyadunn Dr. Hirsch's info: FREE BOOK DOWNLOAD- www.fixyourfatigue.org/download-my-fix-your-fatigue-book/ Website: www. FixYourFatigue.org IG: @thefatiguedoc Twit...

Ep. 76- Food Police, HAES, Rejecting Diet Culture, Hormones with Jessica Rothley 07.01.2019 40:39

In this episode, Jessica Rothley comes on as a guest to discuss some awesome topics that dip more into the realm of mindset and mental health. MUST LISTEN epsiode in my opinion

Ep. 75- Diet Myths, Disordered Eating, and Defining Healthy Eating with Dr. Joshua Wolrich 19.12.2018 59:10

In this episode Dr. Joshua Wolrich and I go over diet myths such as ketogenic dieting facts, intermitten fasting, and detoxs, as well as discuss the problem with food policing and demonization of food. We discuss what defines healthy eating as well as discuss disordered eating. My info: Webstie: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Dr. Joshua Wolrich...

Ep. 74- Circadian Rhythms, Individuality, and Stressors with Sam Miller 09.12.2018 1:00:21

Let's chat Circadian Rhythms, Individuality, and Stressors with Sam Miller. We also dive a little into supplements, adrenals, and meal timing! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Sam's info: Website: www.oraclefitness.com IG: @sammillerscience @oracle_coaching Email: coach@oraclefitness.com

Ep. 73- The Thyroid, Adrenals, and Hormones with Nat Kringoudis 30.11.2018 39:13

Let's dive into thyroid, adrenal, and hormone health- which all are confusingly intertwined together! From high cortisol, gut imbalances, to low progesterone- this episode dives a little into what can happen when thyroid, adrenal, and hormonal trouble come about and ways to help get to the root of the problem! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @lacey...

Ep. 72- How to Handle Holiday Meals & Events 19.11.2018 16:51

In this episode I go over how to handle the holidays- my top tips for holiday meals, events, and advice on making a plan and owning your mindset in your plan! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com

Ep 71- Intuitive Eating, Diet Culture, Fad Diets, & Food Judgement with Gisela Bouvier 06.11.2018 48:37

In this episode, guest Gisela Bouvier, RD and owner of Mindfully Intuitive Nutrition, and I discuss important topics- from fad diets, food demonization, intuitive eating, diet culture, and more! This is a MUST LISTEN episode!! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Giselle's info: Website: http://www.mindfullyintui...