**Please note: We are re-publishing episode 2 because it seems to have disappeared into the ether. It was originally published on March 11, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.**

Lynn Fox is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and a Wellness Educator for a school district in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She joins us to discuss her personal and professional experience with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and offers a primer on the Nutritional Therapy approach to resolving thyroid dysfunction.

In this episode we discuss:

- What is Hashimoto's?

- How do you know if you have autoimmune thyroid dysfunction?

- Traditional therapies for Hashimoto's

- What is the Nutritional Therapy approach to Hashimoto's

- Quick tips: three things you can do if you have symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

Be sure to listen to episode 1 where we learn about Lynn, her health journey and how she became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.

Join me for episode 22 where we discuss improving your digestion with Andrea Dahlman, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. We discuss her passion for digestive health and how she works with clients to make sense of their health picture. Learn how she helps her clients maximize what they need to thrive, minimize their health burdens and provide for a healing environment. Hear her quick tips for better digestive health.

In this episode we discuss:

- Andrea’s approach to working with clients with IBS, IBD, motility issues and other digestive complaints.

- What to expect from the first visit.

- A success story with a client with IBS, chronic fatigue and motility issues.

- How food sensitivities cause immune system dysregulation and sympathetic dominance.

- Tips for better digestive health.

Don’t miss episode 21 where we heard about Andrea’s health journey, how she became interested in digestive health and Nutritional Therapy. For more information about Andrea or to download her free guide, “Mastering Your Gut Health” visit https://www.andreadahlman.com/

Join me for episode 21 where we meet Andrea Dahlman, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Washington State. Learn how helping her husband with his health led her to the field of Nutritional Therapy. Hear how her interest in digestive issues has grown in a focus for her practice. Listen until the end to hear her quick tip for healthier living.

In this episode we discuss:

- How Andrea heard about the field of Nutritional Therapy;

- How she decided to become a Nutritional Therapist;

- Her previous career as a product merchadiser;

- How her Nutritional Therapy skills helped her family;

- How she decided to specialize in digestive issues;

- A quick tip for healthier living

Don’t miss episode 22 where we discuss digestive issues with Andrea Dahlman and hear more about her services and offerings. For more information or to connect with Andrea visit https://www.andreadahlman.com/.

In episode 20 we discuss fitness nutrition with Jenny LaBaw, Fitness Coach and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Northern California. Hear about her approach to fitness and nutrition for people from all walks of life to improve longevity and performance. Learn about how she works with distance clients and what you can expect from sessions with her. Listen until the end for her quick nutrition tip.

In this episode we discuss:

- You've been a fitness coach for 15 years --can you tell me more about that?

- How do your skills as an NTP add to your coaching practice?

- Who are your typical clients? Who do you seek to help?

- What is your approach to helping them? Tell us about an example client.

- What is one thing you wish everyone knew about improving their nutrition?

- Do you have a quick nutrition tip?

- How should people contact you to learn more?

Don’t miss episode 19 where we learned about Jenny’s health and fitness journey and how she became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. For more information, or to contact Jenny, please visit https://www.jennylabaw.com

Join me for episode 19 where we meet Jenny LaBaw, Fitness Coach and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Northern California. Hear about her rapid ascent in the Crossfit world and how she used her little bit of fame to raise awareness of epilepsy--a condition she has personal experience with. Listen until the end for her quick health tip.

In this episode we discuss:

- How did you decide to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner?

- Tell us about your fitness journey and how you became a little bit famous.

- How has being an NTP helped you on your own health journey?

- How does nutrition help with epilepsy?

- What is your specialty as a strength and conditioning coach and how have you incorporated Nutritional Therapy?

- Do you have a quick tip for healthier living?

Don’t miss episode 20 where we will hear about Jenny’s Nutritional Therapy practice and how she coaches her clients to better fitness. For more information, please visit https://www.jennylabaw.com

Join me for episode 18 where we talk about increasing energy and joy with Vonni Tomlinson, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and massage therapist from Salt Lake City, Utah. We discuss the role of good fats in health and how to use them. Learn about her methods and the benefits her clients have experienced. Stay with us until the end to hear her quick tip for healthier living.

In this episode we discuss:

- What is the Nutritional Therapy approach to increased energy and joy?

- Which sources of fats are healthful and which you should avoid.

- Why we recommend Omega 3 supplements for most of our clients.

- The surprising benefits of olive oil and restricted eating regimens.

- Vonni’s online nutritional therapy program and her grain-free, egg-free recipes on Instagram.

- Quick tip for increasing energy.

Don’t miss episode 17 where we heard about Vonni’s health journey and how she became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. For more information on how she works to enhance energy and joy with her clients please visit https://www.purehealthtransitions.com/

Join me for episode 17 where we meet Vonni Tomlinson, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and massage therapist from Salt Lake City, Utah. Hear about her incredible three-tiered health journey that led her to the field of Nutritional Therapy. Learn how she’s used dietary changes to manage her health issues. Stay with us until the end to hear her quick tip for healthier living.

In this episode we discuss:

- How did you hear about Nutritional Therapy?

- How has being an NTP helped you on your own health journey?

- How have you incorporated Nutritional Therapy into your massage therapy practice?

- Do you have a quick tip for healthier living?

Don’t miss episode 18 where we will hear about Vonni’s Nutritional Therapy practice and how she works to enhance energy and joy with her clients. For more information, please visit https://www.purehealthtransitions.com/

Join me for episode 16 where we discuss Autoimmune disease and Diabetes with Dee Ann Hill, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Rockport, Texas. Learn about Dee Ann’s approach to helping clients with autoimmune conditions such as Type I Diabetes, Grave’s Disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Celiac disease.

In this episode we discuss:

- What to expect from working with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP).

- What bio-individuality means in the context of Nutritional Therapy.

- How Dee Ann's work with clients has spillover effects to their whole family.

- The Nutritional Therapy view of autoimmune disease vs. conventional medicine.

- How trauma and emotions contribute to disease.

- One tip for improving your nutrition.

Don’t miss episode 15 where we heard about Dee Ann’s career in business, her health journey, how she became interested in Nutritional Therapy and started her practice. For more information about Dee Ann’s practice and services visit thepursuitofordinary.com

Join me for episode 15 where we meet Dee Ann Hill, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Rockport, Texas. Learn how her challenges with Grave’s Disease led her to the field of Nutritional Therapy and away from her previous career in the business world. Hear how she was able to manage her symptoms through dietary changes instead of conventional medical therapy. Listen until the end to hear her quick tip for healthier living.

In this episode we discuss:

- How Dee Ann decided to become a Nutritional Therapist.

- How training in Nutritional Therapy helped her and her family.

- Why South Texas has the highest rate of Type II diabetes in the U.S.

- How a commitment to balance promotes health.

Don’t miss episode 16 where we will hear more about Dee Ann’s Nutritional Therapy practice and her specialization in Autoimmune Disease and Type II Diabetes. For more information about working with Dee Ann, please visit thepursuitofordinary.com

Join me for episode 14 where we discuss Botanical Medicine with Rachel Alm, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Instructor and Master Medical Herbalist. Learn how she began to use botanical medicines to address Inflammatory Bowel Disease and how that led to offering her products through her company, Open Road Botanicals. We’ll hear about the role of emotions, social support and other factors in achieving optimal health.

In this episode we discuss:

- How did you get started with Botanical Medicine?

- How did you use botanical preparations to manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

- Tell us how that evolved into a product line for Open Roads Botanicals.

- How are you using botanicals to help your son with learning challenges?

- When should you work with a trained herbalist?

- How can we learn more about your botanical medicine products?

Don’t miss episode 13 where we heard about Rachel Alm’s health journey, how she became interested in Nutritional Therapy and Botanical Medicine, and went on to found Open Road Botanicals. For more information about Rachel’s products, or to sign up for her newsletter visit openroadbotanicals.com