Are you or a loved one dealing with inflammatory bowel disease? Want to know how you can reduce inflammation and get IBD into remission? Looking for natural solutions for Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis? Tune in to hear us cover the symptoms, diagnosis, and root causes of IBD in this informative episode. In this episode, we compare conventional approaches to IBD with a functional medicine approach using the Remove, Restore, Repair framework. Learn about essential tools for remission, our favorite ...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 249
Are you ready to take the plunge into wearing a CGM? Or maybe you’ve already been playing with one but want to hone in and understand your data? Want to know how variables like fasting, caffeine, stress, and alcohol impact your blood sugar? Tune in as we interview Kara Collier, fellow RD and Co-Founder of Nutrisense, a company that provides real time glucose data and an easy to use app. Learn how a CGM can help you identify a food sensitivity, how OMAD and other forms of fasts could impact your ...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 248
Are you curious about Ali’s career trajectory and how she started her functional medicine practice? Want to know about recent updates in her professional and personal life? Tune in for updated information on how to advance your education in functional medicine, updates on Ali’s new property and orchard project, current perspective on pandemic and more. In this episode, we cover what functional medicine is, where it can go wrong, and why taking an individualized approach is essential in our line ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 247
Are you still putting the finishing touches on your Thanksgiving menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste good once and for all? Looking for some tips to navigate the holidays and stay on track? Tune in to get our top tips for holiday survival and best practices for incorporating both mindful indulgence and nutrient density in your menu planning. In this episode, we will make you drool with our holiday menu inspiration! We will discuss nose to tail prep...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 246
Are you experiencing an elevated A1C despite your keto diet? Want to know the reasons beyond excessive carbohydrate consumption that your A1C could be elevated? Looking to lower your blood sugar using food as medicine? Tune in to learn what hemoglobin A1C measures, how to interpret fasting and postprandial blood glucose, and how A1C can be elevated based on a multitude of reasons from gum disease to stress and beyond. In this episode, we break down different ways of assessing blood sugar and how...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 245
Do you deal with endometriosis, adenomyosis, painful sex or period drama? Often we only think about the uterus, or womb, as the place where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. But various forms of autoimmune, inflammatory, hormone imbalance, and even conditions such as thyroid problems can drive problems in this important organ. Learn about endometriosis, adenomyosis, painful sex, fibroids and more. In this episode, we discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and root causes of endometriosis, adenomyo...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 244
Are your household cleaners toxic? If they contain fragrance, bleach, carry a warning label or just don’t list ingredients, stop what you’re doing and listen to this episode! Even the popular “green” brands can drive hormonal and immune disruption, respiratory issues, skin irritation and beyond. Tune in to hear us interview Allison Evans of Branch Basics on how she and her partners started a cleaning revolution and why their product is the only one you need! In this episode, we take a deep dive ...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 243
Are you looking for ways to make Halloween healthier this year? Want to avoid the dreaded sugar hangover but still have some family fun? Curious about our perspective on baby formula, supplements after hysterectomy, and tips for managing hashimotos? Tune in to hear about our Halloween plans as well as answers to your burning questions! In this episode, we discuss updates on Stella’s new school and how Ali is navigating classroom treats and events. With Halloween this week, we cover our favorite ...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 242
Did you know that a ketogenic diet can support immune health? Beyond its tried and true benefits of weight loss, fertility, and enhanced neurological health, keto has multiple mechanisms that reduce inflammation in the body. In fact, keto can reduce certain inflammatory chemicals including inflammasomes, it can enhance cell membrane health and can even reduce CRP by 35-40%. What’s more, there is a direct relationship between ketones and T Cell function including enhanced production and specifici...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 241
Do you know if you’re getting all the nutrients you need? Wonder if your current supplement plan is working for you? Want to assess your micronutrient status? Tune in to hear us talk about our brand new micronutrient panel, the Cellular Micronutrient Analysis, and how this test can serve as your yearly wellness check! In this episode, we cover what a micronutrient analysis is, why one may be deficient in nutrients, how to identify patterns of deficiency for root cause interventions. Learn how ou...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 240
Are you confused about coffee? Want to know if it is health enhancing or harmful? It seems that every year a new “groundbreaking” headline comes out either putting coffee on a health pedestal or making it seem like it might kill you! Because we truly love coffee but also want to live long, healthy lives, we dug through the research to give you both sides of the story. Tune in to hear us discuss the health properties of coffee as well as the drawbacks and considerations. There is a plethora of re...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 239
It’s hard to believe that Noah has been part of the Naturally Nourished family for a whole year now! We celebrated his first birthday a few weeks ago and are reflecting on his first year in this special episode. Tune in to hear about updates in baby led weaning, Noah’s first words, and all things one year old wellness. In this episode, we recap Noah’s first birthday party from the theme to the entertainment to of course, the food! We discuss support for RSV and baby viruses, supplementation from...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 238
Curious about doing a bone broth fast? Want to know the benefits of combining intermittent fasting with the gut and immune enhancing properties of bone broth? Tune in to hear us break down why you might consider a bone broth fast and how to do it in a way that supports and enhances whole body health. In this episode, we walk you through the research supported benefits of bone broth and intermittent fasting. We discuss how to do a bone broth fast as well as how you can layer on lifestyle support ...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 237
Want to pick our brains on all things immune health? Curious about the best way to support your children as they go back to school? Want to hear about our personal experiences with DIVOC and what we used to treat ourselves and our families? Tune in to hear us answer burning listener questions on all things immune support, from fever management to the role of ketosis in immune health to updates to our DIVOC protocol and more. In this episode, we cover immune health for all members of the househol...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 236
Curious how a livestock ranch gets started and how raising animals can have a net-positive return on the planet? Want to know what it means to be a land steward and how observing animals in nature can teach us valuable lessons? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Katie and Taylor of ROAM Ranch for an important conversation about regenerative agriculture. In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Katie and Taylor of ROAM Ranch about starting Epic Provisions, the transition to raising their own...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 235
Are you getting enough Vitamin C? Deficiency in this important antioxidant goes way beyond scurvy and can play a role in hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, elevated C-reactive protein and many other disease states. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki unpack deficiency trends, the mechanism of action of vitamin C or how it works in immune health, its role on brain function, adrenals, and more! The role of Vitamin C is often overlooked or thought of for occasional use for immune support, but there are...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 234
Are you totally confused by probiotics or not sure which one to choose? Want to ensure you are getting the best bang for your buck and that your probiotic is actually doing something? Curious about how to pulse your probiotics based on symptoms and season? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki go down the rabbit hole on strain-specific research and discuss what to look for in a probiotic, best formulas for desired clinical outcomes, and how to tell if a probiotic is good quality. In this episode, Ali an...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 233
Do you know your Vitamin D level? Vitamin D plays an essential role in the human body but is most known for its role in the immune system. Unlike other vitamins, we get only about 10% of the Vitamin D we need from diet and the rest needs to be made by the body. Between genetic SNPs, lack of sun exposure, obesity and inflammation it is no wonder over 40% of the American population is deficient in this nutrient. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss functions of Vitamin D from immune health to hor...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 232
It isn’t very common that we have a repeat guest on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, but Dr. Anna Cabeca blew our minds so much when we had her on back in 2019 that we just had to have her back on! Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Cabeca on all things fertility, from the impact of chronic stress to baseline labs to run to essential supplements for fertility support. Plus we cover birth control, menopause, the stress-hormone connection and so much more in this fun and no holding back e...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 231
If the past 1.5 years have had a dynamic impact on your day to day stress, you’re not alone! We know that chronic, unresolved stress can drive serious bodily damage and we now know that it can impact us to the level of our genetic expression. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the imprint of stress on neuroendocrine, cardiovascular and emotional response and how you can stop stress in its tracks using diet, lifestyle and supplement interventions. In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack common s...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 230
This week marks 250 episodes of the Naturally Nourished Podcast and to celebrate we’re bringing you a fun and light episode all about our favorite things! Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss favorite podcast episodes, youtube videos and supplements as well as some non-business related faves including skincare, baby and kids must haves, guilty pleasure TV shows and more. In this special episode, we answer listeners questions and jive on favorite new food discoveries from restaurants to snacks t...
Jul 26, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 229
Is your diet, exercise and supplementation honed in but you are still struggling with sleep? Need help falling asleep, staying asleep or both? Curious about our take on melatonin supplementation? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss insomnia trends (heard of coronasomnia?!), benefits of sleep and the risks of not getting the recommended 7-9 hours per night. In this episode, Ali and Becki address all things sleep and discuss the connection between insufficient sleep and all cause mortality (you ...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 228
Are you dealing with acne, dark circles, or fine lines? Has your skin lost its glow? Want to simplify your skincare routine? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Ashley Terry of Grace Holistic Skin. As an esthetician, Ashley’s focus is on nourishing the skin from within and using a food as medicine approach to heal common skin concerns. Learn why Ashley recommends ditching the constant SPF, how gua sha can support lymphatic drainage and what to do when a zit pops up the day before a big event...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 227
Are your prescriptions driving micronutrient deficiency? Want to know more about how prescription medications can drive imbalance? Curious how you can support the body while taking certain medications or avoid them altogether with strategic supplementation? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss common drugs prescribed in the US from birth control to PPIs to statins to antidepressants and beyond. In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how prescriptions can be used as a band-aid approach, often ne...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 226
Whether you are on a statin, dealing with arrhythmia or trying to conceive, you’re going to want to listen to this jam packed episode all about CoQ10! CoQ10 is an antioxidant that is produced endogenously (meaning it can be made in the body) that plays a vital role in cardiovascular health, prevention of oxidative stress, regulation of inflammation and fertility. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the difference between ubiquinone and ubiquinol as well as considerations for supplementation an...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 225
Want to know what Stella did for her 5th birthday this year? Curious about shifts in her nutrition, supplement regimen and development? Tune in to hear from miss Stella herself in her first podcast debut, answering listener questions about her favorite foods, birthday gifts and how she celebrated her big day! In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Stella Miller all about turning 5 years old! We also recap Stella’s year and discuss shifts in diet priorities, imprint of the bad season and incorp...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 224
Are you considering investing in an infrared sauna and want to know if it’s really worth it? Curious about the benefits of infrared light and what sets these types of saunas apart? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Nicole Carlson with Sunlighten Sauna on the research-supported benefits of infrared sauna use from decreased blood pressure to detoxification to mental health and beyond. In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into the difference between traditional saunas and infrared as well as th...
Jun 14, 2021•52 min•Ep. 223
If you’re feeling emotional or psychologically exhausted at this point in the DIVOC pandemic, you’re not alone. Between the gaslighting, isolation, bait and switch and other tactics of psychological and even spiritual manipulation over the past year and a half, we have truly been at war with no end in sight. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss how to maintain your vibration and body sovereignty and not fall victim to the fear, shame and guilt of the current narrative. In this episode, Ali and ...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 222
Do you deal with reflux or heartburn? Want to know how to manage these conditions without medication? Heartburn and acid reflux can be extremely uncomfortable causing pressure and pain in the chest, ribs, and irritating the esophagus! Unfortunately the number of people suffering from these conditions has increased dramatically over the last decade. What is even more alarming is the number of people on acid suppressing drugs and oftentimes with no understanding of their harmful side effects and u...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 221
Have summer travel on the mind? Want to avoid vacation weight gain and come home feeling your best? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss travel hacks with updates from Ali’s recent road trips to Colorado and Florida! Learn about pandemic travel hacks from supporting your immune system and microbiome to planning for long haul driving without screen time and beyond. In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss how to navigate dining out on the road and how to plan vacation meals that feel indulgent but...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 220
