#61: The Carnivore Diet with Dr. Stephen Hussey Intro & Summary: Today’s guest, Dr Stephen Hussey has been eating a strict carnivore diet for 6 months now, and he said he feels amazing! A growing number of people are turning to the carnivore diet, a meat and/or seafood based diet, to address mental disorders, joint pain, skin disorders, and most commonly to find the resolution of autoimmune diseases. Dr. Hussey was first on our show, episode #40 to talk about Ancestral Health and his new boo...
Oct 03, 2019•46 min
#60: Natural Wine, Wine Industry Lies, Todd White of Dry Farm Wines Join Marisa and dozens of other Primal Health Coaches in the free online health event called Habits to Thrive. You can register here: bit.ly/habitstothrive “The wine industry has some dirty dark secrets, and they’ve been very effective at keeping these secrets” Our guest today is someone doing big things in the world of wine...yup you heard me, wine. After 15 years in the wine business Todd White is dedicating his life to educat...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min
On episode #59 I invited a special guest to help us learn about Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes myths, and The Hidden Dangers of Carbs—which is a huge lesson that can help someone on their path to actually reversing Type 2 Diabetes naturally. Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. eats, lives, and breathes everything "holistic health.” With decades of experience in health psychology, Dr. Nicki Steinberger teaches women how to move into optimal health and prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes with her Holistic Practic...
Sep 19, 2019•43 min
In today's episode #58, Marisa interviews Physical Therapist and Mace Training expert Dr. Joey Cadena about mobility at any age, how to prevent injuries, what a "mace" is, and why he invented the wooden training mace. Dr. Joey Cadena is the Owner, CEO, and Lead Therapist at PhysioSports Institute in McAllen Texas, as well as the founder of The Primal Flow Wooden Training Mace tools. Dr Cadena earned a Master's of Science in Physical Therapy in 2008 from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texa...
Sep 12, 2019•49 min
#57: IV Vitamins, Oxidative Stress with Dr. Lenny Cohen Dr. Lenny Cohen is here to teach us about IV-vitamin therapy treatments, and what we need to know about oxidative stress. We collaborated with Dr. Lenny Cohen and his team from ReviveDoc at our 50th Episode Party and Summit in Chicago. He gave interested attendees B12 vitamin injections and they sold out because it was a huge hit. Bio: Dr. Lenny Cohen is the founder, the medical director, and the brains behind RevIVe Doc, a med spa and cust...
Sep 05, 2019•45 min
Today’s episode is Marisa’s reflection on a popular Instagram post that states: “Drinking Kombucha for probiotics is like drinking soda for hydration” This post’s caption claimed that a certain keto and fasting expert regularly experiences a 40+ point-rise in his blood glucose levels over 2 hours that follow drinking a bottle of kombucha (with various types of kombucha, even low sugar) and many other people have this problem too. Marisa was alarmed because she thought the entire post was an exag...
Aug 29, 2019•21 min
There’s a whole confusing world out there when you first discover holistic health and herbal. I know how it feels to be completely boggled by natural health solutions and the ingredients you can barely pronounce or recognize whatsoever. I thought it would be great to bring someone special onto the show to help us understand what adaptogenic herbs are, and which ingredients really deserve our attention. Sage Dammers studied raw and superfood nutrition and traditional herbal systems, especially Ta...
Aug 15, 2019•45 min
Mickey Trescott is a chef and certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who helps people succeed on allergen-free diets like the Autoimmune Protocol, otherwise known as the AIP elimination diet. Mickey is a former vegan and has an amazing story to share about her journey discovering that she had two autoimmune diseases and finding her way to recovery. She’s a leader in the community of the autoimmune paleo protocol. Her first book is called The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook which has won awards and...
Aug 08, 2019•59 min
This is episode #53 and Marisa is talking your through 4 steps for adopting a moderate carb intake and WHY you would do that in the first place. It's a core value of Marisa's health coaching philosophy, and she's here to tell you how this foundational concept can help free you from constant dieting and disease. Marisa Moon is the co-host and producer of The Foundation of Wellness podcast, she's also a Certified Primal Health Coach and Intermittent Fasting Instructor. Marisa helps busy adults who...
Aug 01, 2019•27 min
This is #52, and in this episode Hailey talks to us about forming consistent habits. We talk about getting clear on your desired habits, planning for them and setting yourself up for success, and learning to identify and obliterate your excuses so that your new habits really do become second nature. Our special guest is Hailey Rowe is a Business Coach for Health Coaches/Wellness Professionals and the host of the Health Coach Nation Podcast & Facebook Group. For over 8 years, Hailey has worke...
Jul 25, 2019•46 min
This is episode 51 and our special guest is Catharine Arnston, the CEO and founder of ENEGYbits algae snacks and supplements. We've got a 20% off code. Head to www.energybits .com and use code “FOWPodcast” at checkout. In 2009, her life took a different turn because her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist to start eating an alkaline diet. Catharine put her career on hold to help her sister figure things out. In the process, she discovered algae, the most...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This is episode 50 and we've got Anthony Benedetini as our special guest. We met Anthony from his previous work with Dry Farm Wines and Perfect Keto, and now specializes as a stress and clarity coach and PEMF technology consultant. Tickets for our 50 episode party in Chicago, July 14, 2019: tinyurl.com/FOWparty In this episode Anthony defines what the trendy term biohacking means and he also shares a day in the life of what that looks like for him. A non-negotiable biohack for Anthony is meditat...
Jul 11, 2019•46 min
In this captivating interview, Cameron George, from Kavaplex, tells his personal story battling mysterious chronic illness, debilitating symptoms, and a near death experience in his teens and early twenties. It’s because of his unique circumstances and inquisitive determination that Cameron found himself in the field of alternative health and functional medicine, and he now manufactures the most unique, convenient, and safe kava plant extract ever made. Carve aside time for this episode. It's pa...
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In episode #48 we chatted with Jared Ramirez, the CEO and Co-Founder of Enviromedica, specifically about two things: Cartilage Collagen and Terraflora soil-based probiotics. He teaches us the many different types of collagen and why sourcing matters. He also talks about the importance of taking a soil-based probiotic daily as health insurance for a robust microbiome and immunity. Also, what is evolutionary biology? Take a listen to find out!! Enviromedica is an innovative health and wellness com...
Jun 27, 2019•52 min
Episode 47 is one of our favorite episodes yet. We are chatting with Tyler Jean, the guy behind instagram’s @functional.foods and the creator of eatfunctionalfoods.org Tyler is an aspiring Naturopathic Doctor, who attends the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon. He believes that we, as a society, are starting to move toward a more preventative and natural approach to medicine. With the rise in chronic disease and the increased patient frustration from minimal treat...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 12 min
This is episode #46. We are chatting with Jeff Taraday - the co owner of Trusii hydrogen water. Trusii formulates and manufactures hydrogen water systems for home or business, and they also make convenient hydrogen magnesium tablets. Why Hydrogen? “I don’t want to say that it’s a panacea (because that’s a pretty ridiculous claim for anything) but it is addressing the root of chronic disease and dysfunction in the body at the most foundational level possible. “ - Jeff Taraday, Trusii Co-Owner For...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This is episode #45 and we’re chatting with Melissa Strahan a co-founder of Joovv Red Light Therapy to dive into a very confusing, but totally NOW topic that is infrared saunas and red light therapy. Joovv is taking the wellness space by storm thanks to famous biohacker Ben Greenfield, and even Dr. Sarah Ballantyne who you hear us quote research from quite regularly on our podcast. Dr Ballantyne endorses Joovv and swears by the positive effects it has had on her fibromyalgia pain. Joovv is huge ...
Jun 06, 2019•53 min
This is episode 44. We sat down with Chris Husong to talk about CBD at the paleo f(x) conference in Austin TX. He's the VP of marketing and communications at Elixinol - a colorado based company committed to extracting & providing the highest quality CBD Hemp products in the world. Try Elixinol with this 10% off code: “first10” at https://elixinol.com/ For those of you thinking What the heck even is CBD? here's a brief overview: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a plant compound derived from hemp that reg...
May 30, 2019•26 min
This is episode 43. We’re chatting with Dr. Bernice Teplitsky - the leading holistic dentist at Wrigleyville dental in Chicago. Dr T's educational background began with a bachelor’s in biomedical science and certificate in gerontology from Marquette University. She graduated from Marquette’s school of dentistry and then completed a general practice residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic where she worked all over the medical center including the emergency and operating rooms which gave her great ...
May 23, 2019•49 min
This is episode #42 and we've got another inspiring guest on the show. We sat down with Andy Hnilo at the Paleo f(x) conference in Austin TX. Andy is the founder and CEO of Alitura Naturals - an all natural skin care company where he formulates incredible products, himself, with impeccable care. We were first introduced to his brand back in 2015 at the Bulletproof conference in Pasadena CA with the Hi Vibe Superfood Juicery tribe, and have been obsessed with Alitura ever since. Fun fact: “Alitur...
May 09, 2019•32 min
This is episode 41 and we've got the most incredible guest on the show. We sat down with Mark Sisson at the Paleo f(x) conference in Austin TX this past weekend. Mark is one of our biggest mentors. He founded the Primal Health Coach Institute, the paleo blog called Marks Daily Apple (which is the leading resource in the ancestral health world), he has written groundbreaking books like Primal Connection, Primal Endurance, The Keto Reset Diet (and Cookbook), and Primal Blueprint which is changing ...
May 02, 2019•42 min
Today for episode #40 we have Dr. Stephen Hussey, the Heart Coach from https://www.resourceyourhealth.com and the author of the revolutionary new holistic health book called “The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health”. After discovering his passion for health in college, Stephen obtained his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. Over the years he has learned the power o...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we explain what intermittent fasting is, we highlight the benefits of it, and we share our personal experiences. It's been life changing for the both of us [and so many of our clients as well]. We notice insanely-more energy, enhanced mental clarity, reduced cravings, and effortless weight maintenance. We also talk about Marisa's 4 steps to successful intermittent fasting. Step 1 is the most important where she challenges you to go 21 days with a moderated carb intake. This prime...
Apr 10, 2019•22 min
This is episode 38 and we've got a special guest who inspires us daily. His name is Bret Gornik and he is an ambassador for Hi-Vibe Superfood Juicery, an innovative Chicago juice bar we both do nutrition work for. Bret is the co-founder of Live Better Co. Bret's goal is to help people follow their calling by using wellness as their fuel to have the best day ever, everyday. He uses goal setting and actionable tools to help everyone find true happiness. Bret stepped away from the corporate lifesty...
Mar 21, 2019•49 min
Short Summary: Episode 37 is extra special. We have a guest we’re both totally fan-girl’ing over. She’s incredibly insightful, intelligent, and real. Her name is Tiffany Louise and she is a professional coach, speaker, and author, and is a licensed clinical social worker. In this episode - Tiffany talks about her new book: This Year I Will...a 52-week guided journal to help you achieve your goals. She also shares her definition of success [it may surprise you] as well as the one thing she consid...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Short Summary This is episode #36 and we have a special guest Nate Forse, former Chicago Rush Football Player and founder of Forse Lifestyle Coaching. He’s here to talk about breaking through personal barriers to discover your true potential and achieve better results with your health. Nate helps people become high achievers, uncover their purpose, maximize their life, and master their bodies. Follow along as he walks us through the 4 pillars of his transformational program [fitness, nutrition, ...
Feb 28, 2019•34 min
Short Summary This is episode #35 and it's all about fermented foods. You'll learn about how fermented foods affect the gut micro biome, improve your mood, energy levels, digestion, cravings and more. You'll also hear tips about including our favorite fermented foods like sourdough bread, yogurt, sauerkraut and kombucha. Yum! Note: We recorded a 3 part series on the gut (take a listen to episodes 3, 4, and 5!) when we started this podcast because as health experts we quickly realized that good g...
Feb 14, 2019•39 min
#34: Manage Stress with Monica Yearwood, Stress & Anxiety Expert and Ayurvedic Practitioner Short Summary This is episode #34 and it's all about stress and anxiety. We've already talked about ways to become more stress resilient in episode #2, but we knew it was time to take a deeper dive and ask the experts. We are so excited to introduce you to our dear friend and Ayurvedic practitioner Monica Yearwood. Monica helps men and women manage stress, eliminate anxiety and poor digestion and gain...
Jan 30, 2019•42 min
#33: Why & How to Quit a Soda Pop Habit Short Summary This is episode 33 and it's all about quitting your soda or pop drinking habit. Here we talk about not only how pop affects your metabolism but also how it affects your brain power. We also share some pretty scary statistics on this addicting beverage as well as strategies for quitting. Take a listen and please share this episode with anyone who can use the help quitting soda or pop habits. We can make this change together! For profession...
Jan 17, 2019•37 min
#32 The Best and Worst Foods for Nutrient Density (Part 2 of 2) Short Summary This is episode 32 and it's part 2 of our series on nutrient density. Last week, we explained why nutrient density matters. It impacts your appetite, your bodyweight, and your long term health. In this episode you'll learn much more about superfoods. Not only will we give you an in depth food list of the most nutrient dense and budget friendly foods out there...we'll also discuss things like bioavailability, dietary to...
Jan 03, 2019•32 min
