In this episode, we delve into the topic of women's health and the unique challenges they face. We explore various aspects of women's health, including hormones, lifestyle changes, and practical tips for improving overall well-being. Our guest shares valuable insights on the importance of lifting weights and consuming enough protein for optimal health. We also discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy, exploring both its potential risks and benefits. Additionally, we touch upon the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the use of oral contraceptives.

Throughout the episode, we explore the long-term effects of synthetic hormones and stress the significance of informed consent when choosing contraception. We provide practical advice for maintaining hormonal health, such as adopting a real food diet, staying physically active, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and finding joy in life. Our guest emphasizes the importance of women asserting themselves and learning to say no to things that no longer serve them. Lastly, we encourage listeners to find healthcare practitioners who are open to having honest conversations about hormone replacement therapy.

• Vegetable and seed oils
• How these oils came into our food supply
• The mechanisms that make them cause disease
• How to get rid of oils and what t replace them with
• And more…

• The Ancestral Diet Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734071745/ 
• On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisKnobbeMD
• Cure AMD foundation: https://www.cureamd.org/

• Overweight and obesity
• How to lose weight
• Hormones
• Nutrition for kids
• And more…

• Her website: https://www.annapaulich.com/
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapaulich/
• Fat Brain Fix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatbrainfix/
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/fatlosscoachanna/

•  Why we fear saturated fat (and why we shouldn't)
•  Vegetable and seed oils
•  The Mediterranean diet
•  Positive changes in the field of nutrition science and health
•  And more…

• Her website: https://ninateicholz.com/
• On Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigfatsurprise
• Nutrition Coalition: https://www.nutritioncoalition.us/
• Nina's SubStack: https://unsettledscience.substack.com/
• Nina's book "The Big Fat Surprise":  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Surprise-Butter-Healthy/dp/1451624433/

In this episode I talk again with Eric Puro, co-founder and CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech and a member of the executive committee of the International Medicinal Mushroom Society. We talk about:

• The problem with mushroom quality and regulation
• Turkey Tail mushrooms and cancer
• How Psilocybin mushrooms help mental health
• And more…

Resources:

• Episode 21 with Eric: https://www.improvingbarry.com/podcast/21-functional-mushrooms-beta-glucans-extraction-and-bio-availability-and-what-lions-mane-and-chaga-can-do-for-you-with-eric-puro
• The article about mushroom quality: https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2023/02/13/mushroom-supplements-market-analysis-calls-for-more-rigorous-quality-control
• The KÄÄPÄ website: https://www.kaapamushrooms.com
• Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericmtpuro/
• International Medicinal Mushroom Society website: http://www.ismm2013.com/

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Episode timing:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:38) The issue with functional mushroom product quality

(28:10) What are companies that KAAPA supplies to and that you can trust?

(34:16) Turkey Tail mushrooms and cancer

(45:33) Cordyceps

(48:54) What about portobello mushrooms?

(52:38) Let's talk about psilocybin mushrooms

(01:19:16) Outro and disclaimer

• How Charlotte had eating disorders growing up
• That Charlotte went vegetarian when she was 10
• How she changed her mind on eating meat
• And more..

• Her website: https://charlottesederel.nl/
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte.jantine/
• Her personal development podcast (in Dutch):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charlotte-jantine-podcast/id1615019131
• Her "Beter Eten" podcast (in Dutch):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beter-eten-de-podcast/id1646278423

In this episode I talk with Stephen Hussey about heart health. We talk about:

• The surprising function of the heart in the human body
• What factors cause atherosclerosis
• The role of LP(a) in atherosclerosis
• What can cause heart attacks
• How to improve cardiovascular health
• And more…

You can find Stephen here:

• https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephenhussey/
• The book "Understanding the heart": https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Heart-Surprising-Evolutionary-Disease_and/dp/1645021300

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Episode timing:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:06) What is the function of the human heart?

(16:15) Why is the function of the heart not widely known?

(21:36) Things that damage arteries

(31:30) How does LP(a) factor into atherosclerosis risk?

(35:51) Heart attacks

(47:33) What can we do to improve our heart and artery health?

(53:56) Can we increase our structured water?

(58:17) Where can you find Stephen and his content?

(01:00:09) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode I talk with Chloe Lee, who suffers from bipolar disorder and has suffered from other illnesses and is healing herself with the carnivore diet. We talk about:

• How Chloe grew up on a plant-based diet
• How vegetables and fruits protect themselves
• Chinese medicine
• How the carnivore and ketogenic diets help to heal
• And more…

You can find Chloe here:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chloe_mrng

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Episode timing:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:43) Chloe's story -  from suicide attempts to being happy

(12:17) How the standard Chinese diet changed

(19:13) Which things helped Chloe to heal?

(25:38) What about eating fruits?

(27:34) Chloe sometimes takes Chinese medicinal herbs

(31:43) Eastern views on mental disorders

(36:39) Chloe's advice to people

(40:07) Outro and disclaimer

In this episode, I talk with Belinda Fettke, who is a health disruptor and researcher. We talk about:

• Her research into nutrition and health
• That people on medical boards are paid by the sugar industry
• How the 7th day Adventist church is involved in the sugar industry and the vegan message
• That companies and government are not interested in making you healthy
• And more…

You can find Belinda here:

• Her website: https://belindafettke.com/
• On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindafettke/
• On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelindaFettke
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindafettke/

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Episode timing:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:04) How and why Belinda started her research

(17:39) The expert witness in Gary's case was paid by the sugar industry

(25:27) How is the 7th day Adventist church involved?

(42:41) How John Harvey Kellogg  was (and still is) lowering testosterone and libido

(01:01:09) What can we do? Where can we get accurate information from?

(01:10:41) Outro and disclaimer