I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rebecca Contreras. We talked about her struggles and how she overcame insurmountable odds to achieve the success she has today.

Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a dropout and a welfare-dependent teenage mother. Her new book, Lost Girl recounts her journey from getting off welfare to eventually advising President George W. Bush. After serving in government for 15 years, and cutting her teeth in consulting for ten years, Rebecca is now the owner of AvantGarde, which currently has 100+ employees nationwide. 

We discuss the following: All about Rebecca ContrerasRebecca’s storyMental illness issue in AmericaThe thought of giving up and being a fighterHow faith helped herHigh levels of estrogen and sugar addictionHormone replacement therapyOld-school mentality towards healthObesity and food addictionHow to start fighting for a better dayWhere to find Rebecca ContrerasRESOURCESRebecca Contreras: https://www.rebeccacontreras.com/  Book: https://amzn.to/3pDErbd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaAnnContreras/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaanncontreras/ AvantGarde: https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/ ____ CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER _____  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Cutting Against the Grain Podcast _____  FIND ME 

163. From Homelessness to Running a Multi-Million Dollar Business - Rebecca Contreras

The Nutrition with Judy podcast is for people wanting root-cause healing with an elimination Carnivore Diet. Judy Cho, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of Carnivore Cure shares holistic health insights and wellness tips from her thousand clients, as well as interviews with experts and researchers in nutrition, psychology, and medicine. Judy shares the latest research in nutrition and wellness, and ultimately promotes self-knowledge and self-advocacy. Judy believes in nutrition and wellness for all, and passionately advocates for the people. Judy got a second chance at life with a meat-only elimination diet and is now driven to help people live the life they are meant to live, nearly symptom-free.&nbsp;

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I'm excited to sit down with Dr. Stasha Gominak. We talk about the importance of vitamin D levels, sleep issues, and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Stasha Gominak grew up and attended college in California, then moved to Texas for medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, where she received an MD degree in 1983. Her Neurology residency was done at the Harvard affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. From 1991-2004 she practiced as a general neurologist in the San Francisco Bay area. In 2004, Dr. Gominak moved to Tyler, Texas, where she focused on treating neurological illnesses by enhancing sleep, publishing a significant article in 2012 linking worsening global sleep issues to decreased sun exposure. She introduced the RightSleep® method in a 2016 article, connecting poor sleep to changes in the intestinal microbiome and offering a straightforward approach to normalize sleep and gut bacteria. That same year, she retired from her neurology practice to dedicate more time to teaching, now splitting her efforts between conducting virtual coaching sessions and instructing clinicians and coaches on using RightSleep® principles to boost their patients' health and well-being.

 We discuss the following:All about Dr. Stasha GominakAddressing sleep issuesHormones vs. vitaminsImportance of vitamin D levelsConnection between sleep and vitamin DThoughts on other nutritional deficienciesAnti-inflammatory pathwayTroubleshooting when vitamin D supplements don't workImpact of mold on sleepSupport for healthy sleepWhere to find Dr. Stasha Gominak_____ RESOURCESWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeThe RightSleep ProgramAppointment with Dr. Gominak____ SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure CHECK OUT MY SECOND BOOK, The Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: Your Practical Guide to an All-Meat Lifestyle _____  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Nutrition with Judy Podcast _____  FIND ME 

278. Why You Aren’t Sleeping – Dr. Stasha Gominak

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In this episode, Judy Cho, a board-certified holistic nutritionist, shares a fundamental reason people don't always get better with diet or environment changes alone. She shares one root-cause healing answer for optimal health. 

We discuss the following:All about Mind-Body ProgramNeuroplasticity and Limbic System Retraining Personal example of coping mechanisms Identification of habitsCore wounds and addictionMind-Body tools and supportFuture planning and goal settingRole of mindset in healingNwJ's Mind-Body Program_____ RESOURCES Mind-Body Program (Enrollment open now)
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277. One Reason You Are Still Sick and Tired: The Mind Body Connection

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I'm excited to sit down with Beth O’Hara. We talk about histamines and MCAS, effects of mold in the home environment, and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopathic Consultant specializing in complex, chronic cases of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, histamine intolerance, mold toxicity, and related conditions. She is the founder and clinical director of Mast Cell 360, a functional naturopathy practice designed to address all factors surrounding health conditions – biochemical, physiological, environmental, epigenetic, and emotional wellness.

 Beth crafted Mast Cell 360 to resemble the practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, histamine intolerance, mold toxicity, neural inflammation, Lyme, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. Her present mission is to serve as a guiding light for others navigating Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, histamine intolerance, and these related conditions in their healing journeys.

 We discuss the following:All about Beth O’HaraHistamines and MCASSymptoms of histamine intoleranceTesting for histamine and MCASLong COVID and MCASHow to support the nervous systemThoughts on mast cell stabilizer medicationsSensitivity to DAO supplementsMold's impact on the pancreasEffects of mold in the home environmentSupporting mold illness recoveryHealing from MCASWhere to find Beth O’Hara_____ RESOURCESBeth's WebsiteBeth's FacebookHistamine Digest 360 with DAOMast Cell Nervous System Reboot Master ClassNwJ Mind-Body Program____ SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure CHECK OUT MY SECOND BOOK, The Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: Your Practical Guide to an All-Meat Lifestyle _____  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Nutrition with Judy Podcast _____  FIND ME 

276. Understanding Histamines, MCAS, Mold and Chronic Lyme – Beth O’Hara

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I'm excited to sit down with Dr. Bruce Hoffman. We talk about histamines, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Bruce Hoffman was born and educated in South Africa, obtaining his medical degree from the University of Cape Town. Following two years of compulsory military training, his aversion to the local regime prompted him to emigrate to Canada in 1986, where he pursued a family medical practice in rural Saskatchewan. 
Dr. Bruce Hoffman is board-certified and holds a fellowship in anti-aging medicine, along with a Master’s degree in clinical nutrition. He is also a certified functional medicine practitioner. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Hoffman has studied under many leading mind-body and spiritual healers, including Deepak Chopra, Paul Lowe, Osho, Ramesh Balsekar, and Jon Kabat-Zinn. Having shared the stage with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. John F. Demartini, he continues to convey his inspiring vision of healing and wellness to audiences and patients worldwide.

 We discuss the following:All about Dr. Bruce HoffmanHistamines and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)Symptoms of MCASCell danger response and dietRelationship with methylationHistamines and sulfur intoleranceRegulating the nervous systemEarly childhood traumaHow to treat MCAS and environmental illnessesExposure to lightEMF sensitivityLayers and levels of healingTraumas and immune systemWhere to find Dr. Bruce Hoffman_____ RESOURCESDr. Bruce Hoffman's WebsiteDr. Bruce Hoffman's InstagramDr. Bruce Hoffman's FacebookPart 1 interview with Dr. Bruce HoffmanISEAI 2020 Integration of Complex SystemsBee graphic____ SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure CHECK OUT MY SECOND BOOK, The Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: Your Practical Guide to an All-Meat Lifestyle _____  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Nutrition with Judy Podcast _____  FIND ME 

275. The Relationships between MCAS, Histamines, CIRS, Lyme, Family Dynamics and Childhood Wounds – Dr. Bruce Hoffman

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I'm excited to sit down with Andy Schoonover. We talk about traditional insurance, alternative solutions and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Andy Schoonover is founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to health insurance that provides a revolutionary way of paying for healthcare bills through crowdfunding. Schoonover was previously CEO of VRI, a healthcare technology company focused on monitoring patients with chronic conditions out of their homes. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. We discuss the following:All about Andy SchoonoverJudy's experience with insuranceHow does CrowdHealth workInsurance for familyInsurance coverageNegotiating medical billsWhy healthcare is expensiveTraditional insuranceExample of how CrowdHealth worksHow to get started with CrowdHealth_____ RESOURCESCrowdHealthUse discount code: JUDY____ SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore Cure CHECK OUT MY SECOND BOOK, The Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: Your Practical Guide to an All-Meat Lifestyle _____  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Nutrition with Judy Podcast _____  FIND ME 

163. From Homelessness to Running a Multi-Million Dollar Business - Rebecca Contreras

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