Your Body Has Your Back

In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into answering YOUR gut health and hormones questions. Questions they cover include… Tips for clearing body acne that go beyond the basics - it’s the one thing I can’t shake entirely! How to realign your gut after antibiotics? Can acid reflux be linked to your menstrual cycle? I swear I get it the same few days every month! Is DIM okay to take while pregnan...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the science behind how alcohol impacts your gut and hormones. They cover how alcohol might be creating barriers from seeing progress with your gut and hormone symptoms and what factors to consider. They discuss practical tips and strategies for supporting your body when drinking alcohol, provide real life examples from their own lives as well as from their...

In this episode we chat with Robin Foroutan aka “the parasite queen” about all things parasites. We discuss what parasites are, when they’re problematic, and what symptoms they might be associated with. Robin shares her personal journey and answers your burning question….Does everyone need a parasite cleanse?!  Robin Foroutan, MS, RDN, HHC is an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist and...

In this episode we chat with Meg Gerber, Gut Health Dietitian & JUJ Bitters Cofounder, about her Sober Curious journey and how her intentional relationship with alcohol impacted her healing journey and launched a whole new entrepreneurial business. Meg Gerber RD, LDN, IFNCP, CGN is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Breath Work & Meditation Teacher and Founder of Grounded Nourishment (a priv...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian share 3 of the most common barriers they see in practice when it comes to healing gut and hormone symptoms. They cover why these barriers might be preventing you from seeing progress with your health and symptoms, provide real life examples, and share tips and strategies for how to overcome them. Join Abby and Jillian to learn how to break down these common barrie...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian share some of their top non-food tools and strategies for supporting gut health and hormones. Tools discussed in this episode are things that they use personally and recommend to clients in their practices. They cover the benefits of these tools and guide you with how to integrate them into your life for supporting gut health and hormones.     Links:  Veri Continu...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into last week's topic on chronic inflammation sharing nutrition strategies that naturally lower chronic inflammation. Abby and Jillian guide listeners to start supporting chronic inflammation through a macro view versus a micro view when it comes to dietary strategies. This means utilizing the gut and hormone healing plate, focusing on blood sugar and b...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into the topic of inflammation. Inflammation is a buzzy word in the online health space, but not many people actually know what inflammation is. There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation around what drives chronic inflammation and the role it plays with gut health and hormones. Understand exactly what inflammation is, when it starts to become problematic,...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into the cortisol awakening response or “CAR” and its importance for supporting optimal gut health and hormones. They discuss what the cortisol awakening response is, what a healthy versus unhealthy CAR might look and feel like, and health implications of a dysregulated CAR. Learn about the importance of your cortisol awakening response and its profound impac...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the essential non-negotiable practices in our daily routines that must be in place to support healthy gut and hormones. Their goal is to demonstrate that daily routines don’t have to be complicated to be effective. These habits are anchoring practices that create consistency and stability for the body no matter how hectic someone's schedule may be. Th...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian continue on the topic of GLP-1 diving into the natural ways to support GLP-1 in the body. They discuss how GLP-1 production and action can be stimulated by nutrition, lifestyle practices and specific supplements. They share the science and specific strategies around each area so that listeners can be informed and utilize the information into their own lives to s...

In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the increased popularity of GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic & Wegovy for weight loss. Their focus with this conversation is not to argue for or against the use of these medications. Their goal is to help you better understand what these medications do, how they impact various systems in the body, and to provide you with the information you need...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian discuss healing timelines and what to expect on your gut health and hormone healing journey. Learn how to monitor symptom shifts and feedback from your body to assess progress while healing, and how to break through common barriers they see preventing clients from making continued progress on their journeys.  Abby & Jillian discuss improving resiliency in th...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian do a deep dive into all things dietary fat - the second most polarizing and misunderstood macronutrient behind carbohydrates. They clear up confusion on the different types of dietary fats and offer clear guidance on why and how to incorporate fats into the diet to optimize your gut and hormone health.  They discuss the hotly debated topic of saturated fat and h...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into some of the most popular health trends on social media. They discuss the science behind anti-nutrients, where social media takes cycle synching too far, if greens powders are really the solution to your gut health problems, and if apple cider vinegar gummies will really help your body burn fat. They clear up confusion around social media’s exaggerated...

In this episode we chat with Meg Gerber about the power of breath. Meg explains how breath-work can be used as a tool to reconnect with your body, to calm the nervous system, and to create an environment in the body that accelerates healing. Meg breaks down the science behind breath-work and why using your breath is such a powerful and accessible tool for supporting your healing journey. Experienc...

In this episode we chat with Christa Biegler about the role and importance of the nervous system in a healing journey. Christa helps to expand our understanding of stress to include unrecognized stressors and guides us in how we can take action to identify and prioritize even our unrecognized stress to create a less stressed nervous system and life! Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nu...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian do a deep dive into carbohydrates - the most polarizing and misunderstood macronutrient. They discuss why carbohydrate quality and carb pairing is so important, along with how much you actually need to support balanced hormones and a healthy gut. They clear up confusion around the differences between simple versus complex and whole food versus ultra processed ca...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian do a deep dive into protein, a misunderstood macronutrient that most people are not getting enough of. They discuss why protein is so important, how much you actually need to support balanced hormones and a healthy gut, and why your ability to optimally break down and metabolize the protein you eat is so essential. They clear up confusion around the differences...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into discussing what the heck to eat to support gut and hormones. They introduce the gut and hormone healing plate and guide you through how to use this visual tool to build nourishing meals.   There is so much conflicting and confusing information out there about what to eat, and oftentimes there is a disconnect with how to actually bring all of this toget...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the topic of bloating and discuss what’s normal, what’s not, and why blaming food alone might be keeping you stuck. They discuss some of the most common reasons that you might be experiencing bloating….all of which have nothing to do with what you eat. Understand why food itself is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to digestive health, and how...

In this episode we chat with Michelle Shapiro about the polarizing messages surrounding health and nutrition. Michelle offers her unique perspective on the role of functional nutrition in navigating the often confusing guidance around utilizing nutrition for healing chronic disease while supporting a positive relationship with food and your body. Michelle is an Integrative/ Functional Registered D...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the controversial topic of conventional versus functional medicine. Learn about the strengths and challenges of each type of medicine and how to better advocate for your health. Jillian and Abby share real world client examples to highlight the application of functional medicine modalities. Learn how to identify gaps in your current healthcare approach...

In this episode we chat with Sarah Marlette about reverse aging like Benjamin Button, attainable habits that will transform your health, and how to find balance without sacrificing your social life. Sarah is a functional medicine licensed nutritionist. She has her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Sarah graduated from her Masters Program summa cum laude with 4.0 GPA. Sh...

In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the controversial topic of weight loss. Learn about the science behind weight loss and discuss the major issues that Abby & Jillian see arise with common weight loss approaches. Gain confidence in how to assess whether or not pursuing weight loss is appropriate for you, and identify if the strategies you’ve been using might actually be derailing yo...