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Cutting Against The Grain

Laura Spath and Judy Chocutting-against-the-grain.buzzsprout.com

Cutting Against the Grain is a podcast from Judy Cho (Nutrition with Judy) and Laura Spath. Both Judy and Laura understand the struggle when it comes to balancing ideal eating and real-life. In this podcast, these two friends share real talk about the world around them, especially topics around meat-based nutrition, diet, wellness, mental health, and community. Weekly, they explore hot topics in the nutrition and wellness space while sharing their own, real experiences so that you feel empowered to make the right decisions for you. If you're craving some real talk without any online filters, this podcast is for you. 

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Episodes

112. BTS of The Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about the new Carnivore book, The Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners, and being a "perfect" carnivore. EPISODE NOTES Book announcement Why a beginner’s book Carnivore Cure vs. Carnivore Diet for Beginners Working with a publisher Why carnivore diet books are more d...

Aug 09, 202357 min

111. Deep Dive into Carnivore Blood Sugar and Insulin

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about blood sugar, glucose, A1c, and insulin levels on Carnivore EPISODE NOTES Blood sugar and insulin A1c and Insulin What We’re Really Measuring What to Measure for Health Adding Carbs to Higher A1c Fructose, GGT, ALT, AST Children’s Bloodwork and NAFLD Red Pilled a...

Jul 19, 20231 hr 1 min

110. The Truth about Overpopulation. Natal Conference with Kevin Dolan

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy chat with Kevin Dolan from the Natal Conference about the truth of overpopulation. EPISODE NOTES Introduction to Kevin Dolan Decline in Population Reasons for the Decline The Tradition of Gender Roles Traditions of Families You Can’t Make Any More Two-Year-Olds Where to Fi...

Jul 05, 20231 hr

109. Rapid Fire Questions, Jenny Craig, and mRNA Meat

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about diet and meat updates, as well as rapid-fire questions. EPISODE NOTES 1. Jenny Craig 2. Gene-Edited Pigs 3. mRNA in Meat 4. Organ Meat Quality 5. Getting to Know Laura and Judy – Rapid Fire Questions RESOURCES: 1. Carnivore Summit Is LIVE! 2. FDA Approves Gene-E...

Jun 21, 202357 min

108. Madrid, Movement, and the Carnivore Summit

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Make sure to check out the free Carnivore Summit ! Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about Laura’s Spain trip, the importance of exercise, and the Carnivore Summit. EPISODE NOTES 1. Laura’s business trip and meaty experience 2. Ordering on a plane 3. Truth about vlogging 4. The weight of the world 5. ...

Jun 07, 20231 hr

107. Statins and Rx Drugs. The 3rd Leading Cause of Death

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about statins and cholesterol. EPISODE NOTES 1. The Economics of Prescription Drugs 2. Insurance Earnings, Statins, and Medical Doctors 3. The Role of Cholesterol 4. The Studies for Statins and Heart Health 5. Smoking Impacts 6. Why Cholesterol has Been Wrongfully Bla...

May 24, 202359 min

106. BTS of KetoCon, CIRS and Carnivore Summit

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy share the behind-the-scenes around KetoCon Carnivore panels, CIRS, and the upcoming Carnivore Summit. EPISODE NOTES KetoCon 2023 Recap Women’s Carnivore Panel and Hormones Undereating High-fat Carnivore 60 grams is Not Enough Protein Carnivore Panel – Doctor’s Version Ulce...

May 10, 202356 min

105. Hormones and Carbs Repurposed

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about hormones on a Carnivore diet. EPISODE NOTES The importance of hormones Macros and hormones Carbs and hormones Cortisol and hormones Toxins and hormones Microbiome and hormones RESOURCES: CATG Ep. 55 – Hormones and More CATG Ep. 77 – Orchestra of Hormones CATG Ep...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 3 min

104. Challenging Status Quo and the Mainstream Narrative

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about why challenging status quo matters. EPISODE NOTES Carnivore pregnancy – is zero-carb possible? Children and carnivore Status quo Accepted words Why words matter Acceptance and inclusivity Why accepting status quo diminishes self-empowerment The story of Charlene...

Apr 12, 202357 min

103. The Source of Your Beliefs and Programming

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the critical importance of understanding our programming and how it impacts our behaviors and results. The Pyramid: Results, Behaviors, Motivation, Emotions, Beliefs, Programming Root cause and magic pills Where are your experiences? Where do the beliefs come from? Distra...

Mar 29, 202354 min

102. Ozempic (Semaglutide) for Weight Loss

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the trend of Ozempic, a GLP-1 weight loss drug. EPISODE NOTES Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1 agonist) The way Ozempic (Semaglutide) works Metformin for weight loss Risks of Ozempic use Hyperinsulinemia Acid reflux and gastroparesis Empathy Jennifer Aniston salad...

Mar 15, 202358 min

101. Why Carnivore Harder Does Not Work

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy share some insights about carnivore-ing harder, Ray Peat passing away, pro-metabolic diets and behind the scenes on Mikhaila Peterson’s CIRS podcast episode. CATG podcast announcement BTS Mikhaila Peterson’s CIRS episode The importance of root-cause healing Carnivore harder does not...

Mar 01, 202353 min

100. Celebrating and Reflecting on 100 Episodes

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy celebrate the 100th episode live with the CATG community! Reflecting back on 100 episodes Carnivore Summit Announcements Reintroductions Fat Fasting Healing insulin resistance A1C SIBO CIRS Leptin and Ghrelin Salt Cortisol Higher fat Dairy Laura’s post-surgery Iodine Loss of appetit...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 12 min

99. How’s Your Brain? The Relationship Between Brain and Metabolic Health

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about brain health and metabolic syndrome. Sleep and brain health Silly putty Deep sleep benefits Head and metabolic trauma Short-term and long term Food poisoning Brain metabolism Brain and belly relationship Real talk RESOURCES: CATG 19. Why you may not be Sleeping on a Low-C...

Feb 15, 202345 min

98. Do Challenges Work?

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about the pros and cons of challenges. Andy Frisella’s 75Hard #Carnivore75Hard Time management All or nothing One day at a time (one non-negotiable) Fear and gratitude Sharing Setting priorities Time heals with consistency Compounding benefits RESOURCES: Andy Frisella’s 75Hard ...

Feb 08, 202358 min

97. The One Food You Can’t Live Without. Obesity as a Symptom

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ Be part of our 100th episode! Get your ticket here ! In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about food struggles, obesity, loss and change. Loss in growing The non-discussed pains from the pandemic Relationships Addiction: food, carb and sugar Cost of eating disorder care Dopamine: Food as a stimulant Freedom in res...

Feb 01, 202357 min

96. Carbs - Is Carnivore Ruining Your Hormones?

Today's episode is sponsored by KetoCon 2023 . Ketocon is returning to Austin, TX on April 21 through 23rd in 2023. Ketocon is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We’ll be throwing a Carnivore party and recording a CATG episode at Ketocon!! Use Code CATG at ketocon.org to get $50 off your ticket! See you there! Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ Be part of our 100th episode! Get your ticket here ! In this epi...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 5 min

95. Calories Don't Matter on Carnivore?

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley’s Pasture-Raised Pork Stick s. Judy's favorite meat stick so far. Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ Be part of our 100th episode! Get your ticket here ! In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the nuances around calories and weight. 100th episode Calories and different diets Olestra Weight gain and then loss on carnivore Eat when you’re hungry,...

Jan 18, 202352 min

94. Butter, Butter, Butter

Today's episode is sponsored by KetoCon 2023 . Ketocon is returning to Austin, TX on April 21 through 23rd in 2023. Ketocon is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We’ll be throwing a Carnivore party and recording a CATG episode at Ketocon!! Use Code CATG at ketocon.org to get $50 off your ticket! See you there! Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the recommendations t...

Jan 11, 20231 hr

93. Laura’s Surgery Update & 2023 Plans

This podcast episode is sponsored by Nutriment. Nutriment is Carnivore Cure's Food Database. Nutriment is the most comprehensive elimination and reintroduction tool, backed by evidence-based research to help you find your personalized food as medicine. Use code PODCAST to get 20% off your first month. Get access to Nutriment for less than $10 a month. You can cancel at any time. Thank you for supporting this podcast. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about Laura’s Surgery Updates and 20...

Jan 04, 20231 hr

92. What to Drink on Carnivore

This podcast episode is sponsored by Nutriment. Nutriment is Carnivore Cure's Food Database. Nutriment is the most comprehensive elimination and reintroduction tool, backed by evidence-based research to help you find your personalized food as medicine. Use code PODCAST to get 20% off your first month. Get access to Nutriment for less than $10 a month. You can cancel at any time. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about Celebrations and Drinks Judy is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition...

Dec 28, 20221 hr 5 min

91. What to Eat on Carnivore

This podcast episode is sponsored by Nutriment. Nutriment is Carnivore Cure's Food Database. Nutriment is the most comprehensive elimination and reintroduction tool, backed by evidence-based research to help you find your personalized food as medicine. Use code PODCAST to get 20% off your first month. Get access to Nutriment for less than $10 a month. You can cancel at any time. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about what and how to eat on carnivore How Laura and Judy shop and what the...

Dec 21, 202239 min

90. Top 3 Carnivore Tips from Laura and Judy

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT. LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with lots of salt and no sugar. It contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio: 1000 mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium, with none of the junk: No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. Right now LMNT is offering CATG listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/CATG . Thank you for supporting t...

Dec 14, 202254 min

89. Prioritizing Food Sobriety before Tummy Tucks with Coach Mary Roberts

This podcast episode is sponsored by Nutriment. Nutriment is Carnivore Cure's Food Database. Nutriment is the most comprehensive elimination and reintroduction tool, backed by evidence-based research to help you find your personalized food as medicine. Use code PODCAST to get 20% off your first month. Get access to Nutriment for less than $10 a month. You can cancel at any time. _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy chat with Mary about her procedure, and any wise words for Laura on her surgery ...

Dec 07, 202242 min

88. Ask us Anything. Listener Q&A

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT. LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with lots of salt and no sugar. It contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio: 1000 mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium, with none of the junk: No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. Right now LMNT is offering CATG listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/CATG . Thank you for supporting t...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 12 min

87. Leptin Resistance

Today's episode is sponsored by KetoCon 2023 . Ketocon is returning to Austin, TX on April 21 through 23rd in 2023. Ketocon is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. I’m excited to share that for the month of November KetoCon is offering the 3-day pass for the Early Bird Price of only $100 . Get your Early Bird 2023 tickets here . _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy discuss leptin resistance. RSV and virus – and how we ...

Nov 23, 202242 min

86. The What and Why of Laura’s Surgery

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT. LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with lots of salt and no sugar. It contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio: 1000 mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium, with none of the junk: No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. Right now LMNT is offering CATG listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/CATG . Thank you for supporting t...

Nov 16, 202253 min

85. Ownership and How to Placebo the Holidays

Today's episode is sponsored by KetoCon 2023 . Ketocon is returning to Austin, TX on April 21 through 23rd in 2023. Ketocon is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. I’m excited to share that for the month of November KetoCon is offering the 3-day pass for the Early Bird Price of only $100 . Get your Early Bird 2023 tickets here . _____ In this episode, Laura and Judy discuss the importance of consistency, ownership, disc...

Nov 09, 202255 min

84. Is Carnivore an Eating Disorder

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT. LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with lots of salt and no sugar. It contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio: 1000 mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium, with none of the junk: No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. Right now LMNT is offering CATG listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/CATG . Thank you for supporting t...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 4 min

83. Crickets, Plant-Based Proteins and Amino Acids

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley’s beef bone broth protein . Bone broth is rich in collagen and helps to maintain the structure and integrity of our skin, muscle tissue, bones and tendons. If you want bone broth that is quick and easy, this 100% grass-finished bone broth protein without any fillers is perfect for you. Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley to get 15% off your first order. _____ In this episode, we discuss why crickets are considered an amino-ac...

Oct 26, 202255 min
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