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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

22. What to Drink on Carnivore – Ideal vs Real Life

In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about celebrations and drinks. Judy is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition What to Drink on Carnivore Water vs Tap Water Filtered Water Reverse Osmosis, Distilled Water and Well Water Mineral and Electrolyte Balance Sparkling Water Coffee and Caffeine Cortisol and Coffee Bridge Foods Decaf Teas and Decaf Coffee Best Tea Options RESOURCES: Alexa Pure Water Filtration System: https://bit.ly/3CUmHNB Mineral Level Testing: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/shopping...

Aug 25, 20211 hr 7 min

21. Laura Got Covid and Fruit on Carnivore

In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about COVID-19 and the pursuit of optimal health with dogma. Covid-19 Covid support protocols The danger (and power) of fear Power of the mind The way to optimal health Carnivore hate and what is real dogma Ray Peat: meat only is dangerous Cause of metabolic disease Vulnerability and truth How division hurts healing RESOURCES: NwJ’s Covid Article: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/efficacy-of-the-c0vid-i9-vaccine/ Oxygen Ventilator risks: https://www.webmd.com/lu...

Aug 18, 20211 hr 7 min

20. Ask Laura and Judy Anything

In this episode, Laura and Judy answer your questions about lifestyle, nutrition, relationships, and wellness. QUESTIONS: LIFESTYLE Is Carnivore a trend? How to get back on track Carnivore buy-in with loved ones How long does it take to be Carnivore-adapted? Cold hands on low-carb Sex drive and carnivore QUESTIONS: NUTRITION & SCIENCE Butter vs. bacon fat (lard) Bowel movements and chronic constipation Tartar buildup with carnivore Calcium supplementation Gallbladder and carnivore Blood suga...

Aug 11, 202159 min

19. Why You May Not Be Sleeping on a Low-Carb Diet

In this episode, Laura and Judy discuss all things related to sleep. Importance of sleep Why you may sleep poorly when transitioning to meat-based, keto or low-carb diet Our experience with sleep Why you may sleep poorly on a low-carb diet Stress and sleep Tryptophan Ketogenic diets and sleep cycles Histamines Oura Ring Tips to support better sleep Carnivore Cure book: https://amzn.to/37R4lOY Sole water and minerals: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/balancing-electrolytes-blood-pressure-and-sole-wa...

Aug 04, 20211 hr 6 min

18. Fear, Sabotage and Narcissism with Coach Jessyca

In this episode, Laura and Judy had the pleasure of sitting down with their dear friend, Coach Jessyca. What fear looks like? What does sabotage look like? Healing body dysmorphia Who you really are? Divine appointments Where do you get your worth? Who is ED? How to know if someone is a narcissist Narcissism, body dysmorphia and ED Narcissistic parents Narcissism and bullies Finding your deeper self Showing up Ending thoughts WHERE TO FIND JESSYCA: coachjessyca@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.fa...

Jul 28, 20211 hr 22 min

17. Body Shame: Struggling with Body Dysmorphia

In this episode, Laura and Judy discuss body dysmorphic disorder and how it manifests in real life. Get ready for some very real conversations. What is body dysmorphic disorder? What is body dysmorphia? Our experience? How to support someone struggling with body dysmorphia Test yourself for body dysmorphia Other tips Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation: https://bddfoundation.org/ Do I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder Test: https://bddfoundation.org/information/do-i-have-bdd-test/ Eating Disorder Fa...

Jul 21, 202153 min

16. Hormones, Hormones, Hormones

In this episode, Laura and Judy discuss all things hormones on a low-carb, meat-based diet. The importance of hormones Macros and hormones Carbs and hormones Cortisol and hormones Toxins and hormones Microbiome and hormones Carnivore Cure, Chapter 12: https://amzn.to/37R4lOY Stress + Hormones Handout: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NwJ-Stress-and-its-Impact-May-2021.pdf Stress + Hormones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2khQXeuof0&t Stress + Minerals: https://www.y...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 10 min

15. Is Tracking and Monitoring ________ Worth it?

In this episode, Laura and Judy discuss a variety of ways to track and measure things for health and wellness. Should you track and monitor these things? Get ready for some very real conversations. DEXA Scans Hair mineral tests (HTMAs) Stool tests Hormone tests Thyroid tests Menstruation cycle Calories Macros CGM, Blood Glucose and Ketones Tips to figure out if it makes sense for you Sole Water: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/balancing-electrolytes-blood-pressure-and-sole-water-recipe/ HTMA Test:...

Jul 07, 20211 hr

14. Are Cheat Meals and Cheat Days Possible on a Meat-Based Diet?

In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about having cheat meals and cheat days on a meat-based diet. What is a cheat meal or cheat day? How does it affect motivation and goals Are you an abstainer or moderator? Laura and Judy’s experience with cheat meals and cheat days Should you incorporate cheat meats and cheat days? Some tips to figure out if it makes sense for you _____ SPONSORS: Carnivore Cure book: https://amzn.to/3nMMjVw Redmond’s Real Salt Discount: https://shop.redmond.life/?afmc=NwJ Ent...

Jun 30, 20211 hr

13. How to Travel and Vacation being Meat-Based

In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about how to vacation and travel being meat-based, keto, low-carb and more. They talk about the struggles of being meat-based and traveling, old habits, some tips they’ve learned along the way and the most economical ways to eat meat-based while being away from home. How Laura traveled before being meat-based How Judy traveled before being meat-based How Laura travels now being meat-based How Judy travels now being meat-based How to eat meat-based while trave...

Jun 23, 202150 min

12. Keto Lite: Focusing on Protein and the New Trends in Keto

In this episode, we talk about trends in the low carb, keto diet space. What is keto lite? Is it a certain amount of carbohydrates? A certain amount of fat? Or maybe protein? We talk about details and our keto journeys in this episode. New Diets for 2021 What is Keto Lite Our experience with Keto Dirty Keto IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) No Added Fat Keto Net carbs vs. Total carbs Sugar cravings Is keto right for you Fat bombs, sweetener treats: does it help or hurt? Top Diet Trends: https://you...

Jun 16, 202149 min

11. Carnivore Disillusionment and Adjusting to Rising Meat Prices

In this episode, we talk about several topics going on in our lives and talk through our thoughts on the interview with Paul Dykstra and the cost of rising meat prices. The following were discussed: Behind the Scenes with filming Why we should all share our stories Disillusionment on carnivore Putting in the work Cold vs. hot meats for satiety Our thoughts on the meat industry Grocery store vs. local farmer How we’re handling rising meat prices Ideal diet per a 20-year investigative journalist I...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 8 min

10. Why Meat Prices Are Going Up with Paul Dykstra

In this episode, we have our very first guest, Paul Dykstra from Certified Angus Beef brand to discuss the many facets of the meat industry. We talk about how our meat ends up in the grocery store and why our meat prices are going up. Paul is the assistant director of supply management and analysis for the Certified Angus Beef brand. Paul works closely with family ranchers and feedyard managers to carefully manage and sustainably raise Angus cattle using best practices and responsible care. Paul...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 12 min

9. Practicing Patience: Even When It’s Hard

In this episode, we discuss the importance of patience and why we need to be patient in our healing and our lives—even when it’s hard. We share our thoughts on practicing patience in our healing journeys and why we need to give it time. One way we can lower our stress is by practicing patience Patience with our healing journey Healing takes time Weight loss takes time Abraham Lincoln and James Dyson Jiujitsu Practice patience for health SPONSORS: CarnivoreSnax: https://carnivoresnax.com/ Enter “...

May 26, 202149 min

8. Fasting: Time-Restricted, Intermittent and Extended Fasting

In this episode, Laura and Judy take a deeper dive into fasting. We talk about the difference in time-restricted eating, intermittent and extended fasting. We talk about how to do it and when it may be needed. What is fasting? What is time-restricted fasting? What is intermittent fasting? What is extended fasting? Our personal history with fasting Fasting and blood sugar regulation Fasting and weight loss Fasting and autophagy What does this mean for you? Dr. Jason Fung and the IDM Method: https...

May 19, 202157 min

7. Protein Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF) and Reverse Dieting

In this episode, we discuss the trending dieting levers of Protein Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF) and Reverse Dieting. We share our thoughts on these two levers, including what they are and how you may or may not want to incorporate them into your way of eating. We also dug into our thoughts on other levers like the MCT oil challenge. Metabolism Support PSMF What is it Our experience Should people do it Reverse dieting What is it Our experience Should people do it Thoughts on the MCT oil challeng...

May 12, 202144 min

6. Liver and Vitamin A Toxicity: Should you eat liver?

In this episode, we talk about Judy’s thoughts since the Vitamin A toxicity (liver) interview with Grant Genereux. Laura weighs in on her thoughts on liver, even though she did not see the interview at the time of recording. Note: This recording was done before the Grant Genereux video and podcast were released. Summary of vitamin A liver interview Judy and Laura’s take on organ meats with carnivore Copper and liver Hair mineral tests and copper imbalances The benefits of liver consumption The r...

May 07, 202154 min

5. Community and the Austin Meat-Up: Why You Need Community

Importance of Community Why Laura’s in Austin Austin Meatup Expectations Pre-Meatup Jitters How to Build Community Jonathan Shane, FNTP: https://instagram.com/theketoroad Coach Mary Roberts: https://instagram.com/ketomary71 Brian Sanders: https://instagram.com/food.lies Coach Jessyca: https://instagram.com/coachjessyca SPONSORS: Carnivore Cure book: https://amzn.to/3nMMjVw Redmond’s Real Salt Discount: https://shop.redmond.life/?afmc=NwJ Enter “NWJ” at checkout to receive 15% off your order. ___...

May 05, 202157 min

4. About Laura Spath

In this 2-part episode, Judy interviews Laura and talks through Laura’s personal life and how a meat-based world helped her find healing. Why Laura became a social media influencer Laura’s dream career Laura’s enneagram Laura’s childhood memory Laura and Chris Healing with Carnivore Fasting Best meats for weight loss for Laura Hopes for a meat-based diet in the future MORE INTERVIEWS WITH LAURA: Mark Bell’s Project: https://lnk.to/6K6hR9nl Peak Human Podcast: https://www.peak-human.com/post/how-...

Apr 28, 202138 min

3. About Judy Cho

In this episode, Laura interviews Judy and takes a closer look into how Judy’s childhood and how she evolved into Nutrition with Judy. Where did Judy grow up Judy’s childhood Judy’s eating disorder Carnivore75Hard What brought her to Nutrition with Judy Judy’s hope for the community More interviews with Judy: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/interview-and-podcast-features/ SPONSORS: Carnivore Cure Book: https://amzn.to/3uZ9tuu Redmond’s Real Salt Discount: https://shop.redmond.life/?afmc=NwJ Enter ...

Apr 28, 202132 min

2. Stress Management

In this episode, we discuss tips to manage stress and how we manage stress in our lives. We share how we work towards not turning to food for comfort. Laura’s stressful day How she manages stress now vs. how she managed before carnivore Her one hard-fast rule Judy explains the body’s reaction to stress Judy’s tips for managing stress Hair mineral analysis explained How Judy handles stress Social media tips Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/shopping/health-tests/hair-tis...

Apr 21, 20211 hr 2 min

1. Carnivore Hate

Our view of Carnivore Different camps of people leaving How does this affect you? _____ ABOUT JUDY CHO Judy’s Book, Carnivore Cure: https://amzn.to/37R4lOY Free #Carnivore75Hard Program: https://judy-s-school-4268.thinkific.com/ JUDY’S ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Nutrition with Judy Blog: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/blog/ Nutrition with Judy Resources: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/resources FIND JUDY: Website: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nutritionwithjudy In...

Apr 14, 202151 min

Introduction: Meet Laura and Judy

Introduction: Meet Laura and Judy About us Why we decided to do this podcast What to expect from this podcast What we won't really be talking about Logistics _____ ABOUT JUDY CHO Judy’s Book, Carnivore Cure: https://amzn.to/37R4lOY Free #Carnivore75Hard Program: https://judy-s-school-4268.thinkific.com/ JUDY’S ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 1) Nutrition with Judy Blog: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/blog/ 2) Nutrition with Judy Resources: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/resources FIND JUDY: Website: https:/...

Apr 10, 202115 min
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