Rooted Remedy Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of Rooted Remedy , board-certified functional nutritionists Kelly Carpenter and Alicia Thomas open up about the quiet pressure so many women carry—the expectation to “have it all together.” From perfectly regulated nervous systems to balanced hormones, glowing skin, patient motherhood, thriving businesses, and spotless homes… the wellness world often paints an impossible...

In this episode of Rooted Remedy , board-certified functional nutritionists Kelly Carpenter and Alicia Thomas tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in holistic health: parasites. Are they really as common as people say? Where do they come from—and can you actually detox them safely? Kelly and Alicia debunk viral myths, share the truth about parasite cleansing, and break down how these hidden...

In this episode, Kelly Carpenter and Alicia Thomas sit down to reflect on the biggest lessons they’ve learned in their health journeys — the things they wish someone had told them years ago. From gut health to air quality, from hormone disruptors to hidden toxins in everyday products, they’re unpacking the key areas that have completely changed the way they view health, healing, and home. This is...

In this episode of Rooted Remedy , Kelly opens up about the personal journey that led her to become a holistic nutritionist specializing in children’s gut health. What started as years of searching for answers to her oldest son’s chronic stomach aches and leaky gut turned into a mission to help other families uncover the root causes behind their children’s digestive struggles. Kelly shares her fam...

In this episode, Kelly and Alicia dig into the world of ditch and switch —what it really means to reduce your toxic burden and why the products we use every day matter for both adults and kids. From hidden hormone disruptors to ingredients that drive inflammation and autoimmune issues, they break down the biggest red flags to watch out for, like fragrance, phthalates, and parabens, and why learnin...

In this episode, Kelly and Alicia dive into the sensitive but important topic of weight gain through a new lens—seeing it not as failure, but as redirection and protection . Together, they explore the many ways the body may use weight gain to signal that something needs to shift: from hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance to inflammation, gut health struggles, chronic stress, and even the nee...

The supplement aisle can feel overwhelming—especially when flashy marketing and endless options make it hard to know what’s actually safe and effective. In this episode of Rooted Remedy , Kelly and Alicia unpack the truth about the supplement industry, including why regulation is so limited in the U.S. and how we got here historically. We break down what this means for you as a consumer, the diffe...

In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise around macronutrients—protein, carbs, fats, and fiber—to bring you a clear, balanced perspective. As nutritionists, we see how the health industry often turns macros into a polarizing topic, leaving women and parents confused about what’s truly best for their families. We share our personal takes on where the conversation has gone wrong, and break d...

In today's episode Alicia dives deeper into some of the common misconceptions about nervous system dysregulation and offers some simple solutions to getting started supporting your body. We also talk about when it's time to get some labs run and what that can look like. If you've ever felt frustrated by a doctor telling you " it's all in your head " or you feel you need h...

In today's episode we are discussing a critique that functional medicine has been getting often these days which is : "are functional doctors just becoming pill pushers?" We break down : what root cause healing is, why we don't think people belong in protocols long term ( in most cases) , and what to consider when working with practitioners who may be only pushing pills without l...

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