Cutting Against The Grain

Cutting Against The Grain

By Laura Spath and Judy ChoHealth & FitnessNutrition
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Cutting Against The Grain episodes

  • 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

    1. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1 agonist)
    2. The way Ozempic (Semaglutide) works
    3. Metformin for weight loss
    4. Risks of Ozempic use
    5. Hyperinsulinemia
    6. Acid reflux and gastroparesis
    7. Empathy
    8. Jennifer Aniston salad
    9. Obese kids 
    10. The demise of our children
    11. The best way is through 
    12. Laura and Judy’s shares

    13.  RESOURCES: 

      • Metformin and Weight Loss
      • 2021 Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity Study 
      • Effects of once-weekly semaglutide vs once-daily canagliflozin on body composition in type 2 diabetes: a substudy of the SUSTAIN 8 randomized controlled clinical trial 
      • Jennifer Aniston salad
      • NwJ Ep 216. – Dave Feldman (Cholesterol)
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        SPONSORS: 

        • Paleovalley
        • _____ 

          LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

          • Laura’s Locals
          • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
          • Laura's Amazon
          • Laura's YouTube
          • Laura's Instagram

          • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

            • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
            • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
            • Nutrition with Judy Articles
            • Nutrition with Judy Resources
            • Judy's Instagram
            • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
            • Judy's YouTube
            • Judy's Facebook
            • _____ 

              DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

              58 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.

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              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.

              1. CATG podcast announcement
              2. BTS Mikhaila Peterson’s CIRS episode
              3. The importance of root-cause healing
              4. Carnivore harder does not work
              5. Craig Emmerich’s vulnerable share
              6. Carnivore as a bandaid
              7. Real talk about Carnivore leaders
              8. Accept reality to fight for a better tomorrow
              9. Charlatans
              10. Ray Peat passes away and Pro-Metabolic diet
              11. PUFAs and diabetes
              12. Dave Feldman and seed oils

              13. RESOURCES: 

                • MP Podcast Ep 181. CIRS
                • Meat Mafia Podcast Ep. 149 
                • CATG Ep. 55 - Mold
                • CATG Ep. 66 – CIRS Deep Dive
                • CATG Ep. 87 – Leptin Resistance (CIRS)
                • CATG Ep. 73 - Biohacking
                • CATG Ep. 23 – PUFAs, Diabetes
                • CIRS Resource
                • NwJ Ray Peat Diet Article
                • Matt Blackburn’s Anti-Pro-Metabolic Diet Shares
                • CATG Ep. 63 – Seed Oils
                • NwJ Ep 216. – Dave Feldman (Cholesterol)

                • SPONSORS: 

                  • Paleovalley
                  • _____ 

                    LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                    • Laura’s Locals
                    • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                    • Laura's YouTube
                    • Laura's Instagram
                    • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                      • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                      • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                      • Judy's Instagram
                      • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                      • Judy's YouTube
                      • _____ 

                        DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                        53 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.

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                        In this episode, Laura and Judy celebrate the 100th episode live with the CATG community!

                        1. Reflecting back on 100 episodes
                        2. Carnivore Summit
                        3. Announcements
                        4. Reintroductions
                        5. Fat Fasting
                        6. Healing insulin resistance
                        7. A1C
                        8. SIBO
                        9. CIRS
                        10. Leptin and Ghrelin
                        11. Salt
                        12. Cortisol
                        13. Higher fat
                        14. Dairy
                        15. Laura’s post-surgery
                        16. Iodine
                        17. Loss of appetite
                        18. Real talk of the Cutting Against the Grain
                        19. Things to consider

                        20. RESOURCES: 

                          • CIRS
                          • 24 hour iodine test
                          • Laura’s Locals
                          • NwJ Newsletter

                          • SPONSORS: 

                            • Paleovalley

                            • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                              • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                              • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                              • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                              • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                              • Judy's Instagram
                              • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                              • Judy's YouTube
                              • Judy's Facebook
                              • _____ 

                                LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                • Laura’s Locals
                                • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                • Laura's Amazon
                                • Laura's YouTube
                                • Laura's Instagram
                                • _____ 

                                  DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                                  1 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.

                                  1. Sleep and brain health
                                  2. Silly putty
                                  3. Deep sleep benefits
                                  4. Head and metabolic trauma
                                  5. Short-term and long term 
                                  6. Food poisoning
                                  7. Brain metabolism
                                  8. Brain and belly relationship
                                  9. Real talk

                                  10. RESOURCES: 

                                    • CATG 19. Why you may not be Sleeping on a Low-Carb Diet
                                    • CATG Ep. 96. Carbs and Sleep
                                    • CATG Ep 15. Is Tracking Worth It?
                                    • Dr. Baker’s Instagram Post
                                    • Dr. Amen
                                    • Laura’s Locals
                                    • NwJ Newsletter

                                    • SPONSORS: 

                                      • Paleovalley

                                      • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                                        • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                                        • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                        • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                                        • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                                        • Judy's Instagram
                                        • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                                        • Judy's YouTube
                                        • Judy's Facebook
                                        • _____ 

                                          LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                          • Laura’s Locals
                                          • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                          • Laura's Amazon
                                          • Laura's YouTube
                                          • Laura's Instagram
                                          • _____ 

                                            DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                                            46 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. 

                                            1. Andy Frisella’s 75Hard
                                            2. #Carnivore75Hard
                                            3. Time management
                                            4. All or nothing 
                                            5. One day at a time (one non-negotiable)
                                            6. Fear and gratitude
                                            7. Sharing
                                            8. Setting priorities
                                            9. Time heals with consistency
                                            10. Compounding benefits

                                            11. RESOURCES: 

                                              • Andy Frisella’s 75Hard
                                              • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                              • #Carnivore75Hard Private Facebook Group
                                              • NwJ: How Much to Eat on Carnivore – Macros for Thyroid and Hormones
                                              • Laura’s Locals
                                              • NwJ Newsletter

                                              • SPONSORS: 

                                                • Paleovalley

                                                • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                                                  • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                                                  • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                                  • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                                                  • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                                                  • Judy's Instagram
                                                  • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                                                  • Judy's YouTube
                                                  • Judy's Facebook
                                                  • _____ 

                                                    LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                                    • Laura’s Locals
                                                    • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                                    • Laura's Amazon
                                                    • Laura's YouTube
                                                    • Laura's Instagram
                                                    • _____ 

                                                      DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                                                      58 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. 

                                                      1. Loss in growing
                                                      2. The non-discussed pains from the pandemic
                                                      3. Relationships
                                                      4. Addiction: food, carb and sugar 
                                                      5. Cost of eating disorder care
                                                      6. Dopamine: Food as a stimulant
                                                      7. Freedom in restriction
                                                      8. Cage test
                                                      9. Bariatric surgery stats
                                                      10. Obesity is a symptom
                                                      11. 5 problem foods
                                                      12. Effort-based management system
                                                      13. Twenty hours
                                                      14. Hope: Protect your eyes, ears and heart

                                                      15. RESOURCES: 

                                                        • Low Carb Boca
                                                        • Cage Test
                                                        • Atomic Habits
                                                        • Laura’s Locals
                                                        • NwJ Newsletter

                                                        • SPONSORS: 

                                                          • Paleovalley
                                                          • KETOCON: Use Code CATG at ketocon.org to get $50 off your ticket!

                                                          • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                                                            • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                                                            • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                                            • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                                                            • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                                                            • Judy's Instagram
                                                            • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                                                            • Judy's YouTube
                                                            • Judy's Facebook
                                                            • _____ 

                                                              LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                                              • Laura’s Locals
                                                              • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                                              • Laura's Amazon
                                                              • Laura's YouTube
                                                              • Laura's Instagram
                                                              • _____ 

                                                                DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                                                                57 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.
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                                                                Be part of our 100th episode! Get your ticket here!
                                                                In this episode, Laura and Judy deep dive into reasons for adding carbs on a carnivore diet. 

                                                                1. 100th episode
                                                                2. Trends in carnivore: MCT challenge, PSMF
                                                                3. A1C on carnivore (Blood sugar)
                                                                4. Dawn effect
                                                                5. Low protein risks
                                                                6. Protein and amino acids
                                                                7. The reasons for carbs, including fiber
                                                                8. Carbs and sleep
                                                                9. Carbs and hormones
                                                                10. The big picture of cortisol
                                                                11. Gluconeogenesis
                                                                12. Exogenous hormones
                                                                13. Carbs as a bandaid
                                                                14. Crossfit 
                                                                15. Menopause
                                                                16. Long term risks and benefits

                                                                17. RESOURCES: 

                                                                  • CATG 100th Episode
                                                                  • CATG Ep 77 - The Endocrine/Hormone System
                                                                  • NwJ Ep. 147 - Dr. Ben Bikman Interview
                                                                  • NwJ Ep. 183 - Dr. Donald Layman Interview
                                                                  • Laura’s Locals
                                                                  • NwJ Newsletter
                                                                  • SPONSORS: 

                                                                    • KETOCON: Use Code CATG at ketocon.org to get $50 off your ticket!

                                                                    • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                                                                      • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                                                                      • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                                                      • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                                                                      • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                                                                      • Judy's Instagram
                                                                      • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                                                                      • Judy's YouTube
                                                                      • Judy's Facebook
                                                                      • _____ 

                                                                        LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                                                        • Laura’s Locals
                                                                        • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                                                        • Laura's Amazon
                                                                        • Laura's YouTube
                                                                        • Laura's Instagram
                                                                        • _____ 

                                                                          DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                                                                          1 hr 6 min
                                                                        • 95. Calories Don't Matter on Carnivore?

                                                                          Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley’s Pasture-Raised Pork Sticks.  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.

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                                                                          Be part of our 100th episode! Get your ticket here!

                                                                          In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the nuances around calories and weight. 

                                                                          1. 100th episode
                                                                          2. Calories and different diets
                                                                          3. Olestra
                                                                          4. Weight gain and then loss on carnivore
                                                                          5. Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full
                                                                          6. Calories vs. satiety
                                                                          7. Defining calories in calories out
                                                                          8. Thermogenic effect protein
                                                                          9. Diets and calories in context
                                                                          10. But ExPeRtS!
                                                                          11. Fat is muscle sparing
                                                                          12. Nuance: ribeye is different than a ribeye
                                                                          13. Circadian rhythm of hunger
                                                                          14. Teaser: Carbs aren’t essential

                                                                          15. RESOURCES: 

                                                                            • CATG 100th Episode
                                                                            • CATG Ep. 94 – Butter, Butter, Butter 
                                                                            • Laura’s Locals
                                                                            • NwJ Newsletter

                                                                            • SPONSORS: 

                                                                              • Paleovalley
                                                                              • KETOCON: Use Code CATG at ketocon.org to get $50 off your ticket!

                                                                              • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                                                                                • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                                                                                • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                                                                • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                                                                                • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                                                                                • Judy's Instagram
                                                                                • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                                                                                • Judy's YouTube
                                                                                • Judy's Facebook
                                                                                • _____ 

                                                                                  LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                                                                  • Laura’s Locals
                                                                                  • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                                                                  • Laura's Amazon
                                                                                  • Laura's YouTube
                                                                                  • Laura's Instagram
                                                                                  • _____ 

                                                                                    DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                                                                                    52 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 to eat lots of butter on carnivore. Also, learn about how you could be a part of our 100th episode.  Details here. 

                                                                                    1. 80% fat with butter
                                                                                    2. Carnivore confusion
                                                                                    3. Creation of an echo chamber
                                                                                    4. Iodine
                                                                                    5. High A1Cs on carnivore
                                                                                    6. Missing membrane in butter
                                                                                    7. High fat but sufficient protein
                                                                                    8. Real talk on wishy washy advocates
                                                                                    9. Heating temperatures of fat
                                                                                    10. Liver King
                                                                                    11. The risk of heart disease
                                                                                    12. Pasteurized butter
                                                                                    13. _____ 

                                                                                      RESOURCES: 

                                                                                      • NwJ + Dr. Elizabeth Bright – Do we need carbs
                                                                                      • NwJ + Dr. Elizabeth Bright – Thyroid Health + Carnivore
                                                                                      • NwJ YouTube Episodes on Iodine
                                                                                      • CATG Ep. 61 A1C on Carnivore
                                                                                      • Judy and Kevin’s Personal Share Episode
                                                                                      • Laura’s Locals
                                                                                      • NwJ Newsletter
                                                                                      • SPONSORS: 

                                                                                        • KETOCON: Use Code CATG at ketocon.org to get $50 off your ticket!
                                                                                        • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                                                                                          • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                                                                                          • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                                                                          • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                                                                                          • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                                                                                          • Judy's Instagram
                                                                                          • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                                                                                          • Judy's YouTube
                                                                                          • Judy's Facebook
                                                                                          • _____ 

                                                                                            LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                                                                            • Laura’s Locals
                                                                                            • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                                                                            • Laura's Amazon
                                                                                            • Laura's YouTube
                                                                                            • Laura's Instagram
                                                                                            • _____ 

                                                                                              DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

                                                                                              1 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 2023 Goal Setting.

                                                                                              1. Laura’s Update Post op
                                                                                              2. Lymphatic System and Massage
                                                                                              3. Carnivore Effects on the Surgery
                                                                                              4. The Mindset Part of Healing
                                                                                              5. New Year, New You
                                                                                              6. Laura’s One Non-Negotiable
                                                                                              7. Protein from Shakes vs. Meat
                                                                                              8. Setting Goals and Habit Stacking
                                                                                              9. KetoCon Updates
                                                                                              10. 100th Episode
                                                                                              11. Carnivore75Hard and Laura’s Locals
                                                                                              12. _____ 

                                                                                                RESOURCES: 

                                                                                                • NwJ Ep. 183 – Dr. Donald Layman Episode 
                                                                                                • NwJ Ep. 202 - Ali Miller Episode
                                                                                                • CATG Ep. 79 - Defining a Carnivore Diet
                                                                                                • Laura’s Locals
                                                                                                • #Carnivore75Hard
                                                                                                • NwJ Newsletter
                                                                                                • SPONSORS: 

                                                                                                  • Nutriment: Use code PODCAST to get 20% off your first month. 
                                                                                                  • JUDY'S RESOURCES:

                                                                                                    • Judy's Book, Carnivore Cure
                                                                                                    • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
                                                                                                    • Nutrition with Judy Articles
                                                                                                    • Nutrition with Judy Resources
                                                                                                    • Judy's Instagram
                                                                                                    • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
                                                                                                    • Judy's YouTube
                                                                                                    • Judy's Facebook
                                                                                                    • _____ 

                                                                                                      LAURA'S RESOURCES: 

                                                                                                      • Laura’s Locals
                                                                                                      • Laura's Discount Codes & Interviews
                                                                                                      • Laura's Amazon
                                                                                                      • Laura's YouTube
                                                                                                      • Laura's Instagram
                                                                                                      • _____ 

                                                                                                        DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

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                                                                                                      About Cutting Against The Grain

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                                                                                                      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…