The Real Raw You Podcast

If you don't know by now, #guthealth is more than your body's ability to process your food & have a bowel movement.  Without a healthy, balanced gut, you can experience:  Low immunity Autoimmune diseases Mood swings/disorders Chronic fatigue Low metabolism/ weight gain Hormonal imbalances & more Yes, #guthealth is paramount to your overall health. In this episode, you will learn...

Navigating the grocery store today can be incredibly overwhelming. With nearly every company trying to claim they are a “health food”, it's hard to find a product without at least 4-6 different food claims on the package itself.   Here are some of the most common food claims that exist today: Non GMO Gluten Free Organic  Cage Free Free-Range Antibiotic Free Natural Grass Fed H ow well do you...

Calling all men and women: do you struggle with any of the following symptoms:  Low sex drive Irregular menstrual periods Bloating Cystic acne Mood swings Weight gain Brain fog Fatigue  Insomnia  PMS If so, you may be suffering from an estrogen imbalance. Estrogen is an essential hormone that plays a role in our sex drive, fertility, mood and metabolism. AKA, it's really important to make sur...

Ok, time to be really honest with you all... life has been VERY stressful at the Duda household. We have had to make some really big family decisions that have been weighing on us now for ~ 2 months. What I've learned is that the brain hates change... after all, its main function is to protect. When it senses change, it resists it. In this episode, I'm sharing all of the honest details a...

Low carb diets have been trending on and off for the past 20 years. In this episode, I provide you with a science-backed approach on why carbohydrates are the most important food group for health and weight loss.  Yep. Move on over #ketodiet... I have a bone to pick with you! This episode is a juicy one packed with a ton of valuable information. I unpack: Why carbohydrates are important for weight...

Alicia is a passionate HypnoBirthing® childbirth educator and Doula who supports and cares for women during their pregnancy and birth so they can experience these magical processes in a gentle empowering way. Listen in to this powerful and insightful conversation to learn:  What is HypnoBirthing? Who is Hypnobirthing for and who can benefit from it? Do you have to have a natural birth in order for...

Hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disease cases continue to rise at a record rate year after year leaving people looking for answers as to why and wondering what they can do.🤨 The health of your thyroid is largely dependent on the health of your gut (surprise, surprise). Curious how the gut and thyroid are connected? This episode has got you covered! I cover:  What role the thyroid plays in your...

Did you know that it is possible to eat healthy and be satiated after meals for 3-4 hours?   If you find yourself hungry immediately after or shortly after a meal, this episode is absolutely you.  I provide you with the framework I use with my 1:1 clients that is supported by science to help you be setup for success when building your plate. Remember, every individual is different, but this genera...

Perhaps you are feeling stuck, unmotivated, and over the pandemic. You are uninspired, lacking energy, and the lifestyle you had and the person you were before the pandemic seems so distant from where you are today- it is overwhelming in it of itself to think about your life going back to that point in time. Maybe you put on some pandemic weight, are dealing with some bloat, are comparing yourself...

Prioritizing your digestive health is imperative if you have desires to heal other parts of your body. Think of everything centering around the gut. It controls everything from mood regulation to hormone health + immunity and everything in between. Most people have been told that not having a bowel movement daily, gas & bloating are all normal. The reality is is that those symptoms are not nor...

In this episode, guest Lindsey Douros talks about about how getting diagnosed with MS during COVID forced her to look inward and decide what in her life needed realignment. Lindsey talks about how her perspective of health completely shifted after her health scare, and what lifestyle and dietary changes she had to make. As mentioned in the show, here is the episode from the Peak Connection podcast...

Do you find yourself using the scale as a metric to define your happiness/ overall success? Hint: if you step on it more than 1x/week, and your mood alters based on what you see on the scale, you definitely want to tune into this episode.  I talk about:  What weight loss really means Without doing the one thing I talk about in the show- you will never achieve true vitality, regardless of how great...

The single most valuable piece of health advice I can give you is... this. Tune into this week's episode to learn what that tip is. Hint, it is free and I provide you with tools and resources to allow you to be able to put this tip into action as soon as tonight and start to feel the results. Enjoy the show! Want to learn more about my 1:1 health coaching packages? Schedule a free 15 minute h...

Have you ever wondered why you crave chocolate, caffeine or salty foods?  Have you ever stopped to consider that cravings are a communication signal from your body letting you know something is out of balance?  Tune in to learn the 8 most common causes of cravings, and suggestions I have for you on how to better get to know your own body and health status through your cravings.

Tune in to hear an honest opinion of what postpartum life has looked like for me being a new mom. I share the reality vs. expectations and all of the things I wish I had known prior to becoming a mom. My hope is that this episode inspires and empowers you to walk into postpartum with a sense of relief knowing you are not alone, whatever you are experiencing and feeling. Products (not essential, bu...

Are you ready for 2020 to be over? You are not alone; however, the reality is is that the year 2021 is not going to bring positive change to your life unless you are willing to do a few essential things first. In this episode, I share with you some tough love that you likely need to hear in order to start living the life you desire and deserve!

What a crazy ride it has been become a new mom. I have been waiting to record this episode for many weeks now and I am excited to share it with you! In this episode, I share my son Leo's beautiful birth story.  I share how we prepared for labor, techniques I used that helped our labor tremendously, how the labor went versus my expectations, and a few other surprises! Freya app I used during l...

It was an absolute honor having  Elaine Hayes on the show. Elaine is the owner and founder of MNTSTUDIO which is undoubtedly the best pilates studio in the entire Bay Area. In this episode, we cover:  How Elaine left behind a career that was following the "success" path (according to paper) in order to pursue what she felt called to do at the age of 25. How Elaine took it upon herself to...

If you have spent most of your life following the next new diet or restricting certain food groups to lose weight, you may feel like you are eternally stuck in a vicious cycle of good and bad when it comes to what is on your plate. What’s the answer to an eating plan that will work and make you feel good?🤔 Intuitive eating👏🏻👏🏻 In this episode, I teach you exactly how to say goodbye to food fe...

This episode unpacks the most common mistakes I see clients making on their journey to becoming healthy. Hint: many of these you likely have no idea you are making. I cut through the noise that exists out there today in the wellness world. You will walk away from this episode feeling clear, confident and empowered to set into your full potential! Show notes: To sign up for my VIP Waitlist to be th...

Our bodies are not designed to keep up with the pace society demands us to move today. Learn the most practical tips (regardless of how busy you are) to help you slow down and give your mind,body & spirit the rest it wants and deserves in order to heal. 

Do you experience frequent sugar cravings? Signs can include:  Cravings for sugar and carbohydrates Frequent bouts of irritation, annoyance, anxiety or depression (which often dissipate after eating) Yeast or bacterial overgrowth Inflammation or joint pain  If so, you are not alone! Sugar is the most readily supplied ingredient in our food industry, often disguised even in our so called "heal...