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I break down the nuanced relationship between the carnivore diet, cortisol, and hormone balance—especially during menopause. I also address claims that the carnivore diet increases cortisol and leads to insulin resistance, and explain why these claims often overlook deeper root cause issues such as undereating, mineral deficiencies, and chronic stress. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

• Does carnivore affect cortisol levels?
• Understanding the toxin bucket
• How insulin reacts to macros
• What is adaptive insulin resistance?
• Benefits of the carnivore diet
• How carnivore reduces inflammation
• Overview of the endocrine system
• Chronic stress and menopause transition
• Why root cause healing matters
• Key nutrients found in meat
• Final takeaways

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• Undereating Video
• A1C Going Up on Carnivore 
• Carnivore Cure
• How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet video
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• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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I dive into the silent damage caused by undereating, especially when following a carnivore diet. I explain how eating too little can lead to hypothyroid symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and long-term metabolic damage. I also discuss the psychological toll of chronic dieting and food obsession, referencing the Minnesota Starvation Study as a powerful cautionary tale. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

• Why undereating is harmful
• Dangers of consistent undereating
• Signs of undereating on carnivore
• Nutritional needs for proper function
• Common fatigue symptoms
• Hormonal signs of undereating
• Transitioning into a carnivore diet
• Minnesota Starvation Study

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet video 
• Undereating on a Carnivore Diet article
• Carnivore and Weight Loss article
• Macros on a Carnivore Diet article
• Dr. Donald Layman Part 1 Interview
• Dr. Donald Layman Part 2 Interview
• Menno Henselmans' interview
• EFH Personalized Health Plan
• Nutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet

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Cheryl and I dig into two critical topics in this episode: when and how to approach the Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) protocol with nuance—especially around binders, environmental remediation and how “clean” is actually clean—and secondly the risks of jumping too fast into Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) treatment before other foundational healing steps are in place. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.

Cheryl is a lead practitioner at Empower Functional Health, working alongside Judy Cho in a practice that focuses on functional medicine, root‑cause healing of chronic illness, and a meat‑based elimination diet. They bring a holistic and clinical lens to CIRS, environmental sensitivities, and diet/lifestyle interventions. 

We discuss the following: 

• What CIRS means for Cheryl
• Is CIRS just mold or all mold?
• How clean is “clean enough”?
• Cheryl’s thoughts on different binders
• Importance of testing cholesterol
•  Cheryl’s thoughts on using VIP too early
• Pets, MARCoNS, and nervous system regulation
• When it’s beyond CIRS
• Thoughts on Actinos

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• NwJ Starting VIP Too Early article
• NwJ Exploring Shoemaker Actinos Protocol article
• NwJ Rx Binders vs. Natural Binders for CIRS article
• Free Food and Mood Journal
• VCS Test
• NwJ Interview with Cheryl Part 1
• NwJ Interview with Cheryl Part 2
• OMAPREM
• Biomega-500
• MegaMarine
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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Dr. Cynthia and I discuss the unseen risks of LASIK eye surgery, including long-term complications like dry eye, halos, and loss of night vision. She reveals why no one should undergo the procedure and how to maintain healthy vision naturally through prevention, protection, and informed decision-making. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Cynthia MacKay is a retired ophthalmologist who practiced in New York City for over 40 years and served as a clinical professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is a co-author of The Unsightly Truth of Laser Vision Correction and co-producer of the award-winning documentary Broken Eyes, both exposing the unspoken harms of LASIK. Dr. MacKay continues to advocate for informed consent and patient safety in ophthalmology.

We discuss the following: 

• Who is Dr. Cynthia MacKay
• Why LASIK risks aren't disclosed
• FDA warnings on LASIK surgery
• Symptoms and repeat LASIK effects
• Advice for those considering LASIK
• Supporting eye health after LASIK
• Founder of LASIK surgery
• Thoughts on gas permeable lenses
• Best ways to protect eye health
• Supporting eye health with age
• Effects of untreated children’s eyes
• Where to find Dr. MacKay

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Broken Eyes Documentary
• Making the Cut book
• The Unsightly Truth of Laser Vision Correction book
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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Dr. Jacob and I dive deep into understanding pain — what causes it, how it manifests, and why the body can get “stuck” in chronic pain patterns. We also discuss the SHINE protocol for healing from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, mold illness, and POTS by restoring sleep, hormonal balance, and mitochondrial energy production. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is a board-certified internist and a leading expert in treating chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, pain, and post-viral syndromes. Having personally overcome chronic fatigue that left him homeless during medical school, Dr. Teitelbaum has since authored 12 books and conducted multiple clinical studies on effective recovery protocols. His signature SHINE protocol—addressing Sleep, Hormones, Infections, Nutrition, and Exercise—has helped thousands reclaim their energy and vitality.

We discuss the following: 

• Meet Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
• Dr. Jacob’s chronic illness journey
• Is CFS linked to thyroid issues?
• Mind-body regulation and pain connection
• Mast cells, POTS and dysautonomia
• SHINE protocol and hypothalamic balance
• Does melatonin lower natural production?
• Why some stay sick post-Lyme or EBV
• Treating mold and mycotoxins
• Most important hormone to balance
• Sugar vs seed oils debate
• Autoimmunity and emotional boundaries
• Where to find Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website 
• SHINE Protocol Overview
• From Fatigued to Fantastic book
• Pain Free 1-2-3 book
• PEA supplement 
• Toxic book
• EFH Personalized Health Plan
• CIRS & Environment, ERMI and Ultimate CIRS Environmental Guide Bundle
• EFH Self-Led Mind Body Program

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Neisha Berry and I talk about why personalization is key when approaching the carnivore or elimination diet, and the importance of gut healing in long-term success. But this interview goes much deeper. I also share my personal story.  From hitting rock bottom with mental health challenges to reclaiming my life through a meat-based diet. We dive into seasonings, iodine, food and mood journaling, and practical tools that make carnivore sustainable for different lifestyles.

Watch the full interview for insights, hope, and real-world strategies you can start today. 

We discuss the following: 

• Using carnivore as an elimination diet
• Foods Judy recommends eliminating
• How Judy approaches dairy
• Tracking food and mood effectively
• Should fasting be added early on?
• Elimination diets for mental health
• Frequency of CIRS and heavy metals
• Supplements for carnivore followers
• Judy’s thoughts on iodine
• How much should we eat daily?
• Iodine and nonfunctioning thyroids
• Judy’s most important advice

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Free Food and Mood Journal
• Free NwJ Resources
• Neisha's website
• Neisha's Instagram
• Neisha's YouTube
• 24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test Kit

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Nina and I dive into why the U.S. Dietary Guidelines urgently need to include a low-carb option and how this change could impact millions of lives. We also explore the political and systemic barriers that have kept low-carb diets out of official recommendations and why this moment presents a unique opportunity for real change. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Nina Teicholz, an investigative science journalist and author of the groundbreaking book The Big Fat Surprise, has been instrumental in challenging conventional dietary wisdom. She is the founder of the Nutrition Coalition, which advocates for evidence-based dietary guidelines that reflect current science. Nina’s work has influenced global discussions on the role of fats, carbohydrates, and whole foods in human health.

We discuss the following: 

• Why low carb matters in guidelines
• Why USDA removed low carb
• HHS influence on USDA changes
• How to support low carb inclusion
• Impact of USDA embracing low carb
• Can seed oils be replaced?
• How to support the MAHA movement
• Where to find Nina Teicholz

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• USDA Graphic Public Shares 
• Low Carb USDA Recommendations Article
• Website
• X (Twitter)
• Facebook
• Substack
• The Big Fat Surprise
• Is Carnivore a Right-Wing Toxic Masculinity Diet with Nina Teicholz
• Nina’s Carnivore Article
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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Dr. Sarah and I talk about what it takes to get to root cause healing and how nutrition, detox, and mitochondrial support play a role in chronic illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID. She also shares why conventional medicine often fails and how empowering yourself with practical tools can help you heal, even outside the standard system. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Sarah Myhill is a UK-trained physician who practiced for 20 years within the NHS before moving into independent practice. Known as one of the most investigated doctors by the General Medical Council, she has built her career on challenging conventional medicine’s reliance on pharmaceuticals and focusing instead on ecological and functional medicine. Her work emphasizes diet, mitochondrial health, detoxification, and patient empowerment, and she has authored several books on these topics.

We discuss the following: 

• Meet Dr. Sarah Myhill
• Advice for new doctors
• Is profit driving medical care?
• Saying no to unnecessary statins
• Root causes of CFS and long COVID
• What disrupts mitochondrial balance
• Dr. Sarah’s detox recommendations
• Struggles with getting into ketosis
• Why thyroid doesn’t always rebalance
• When thyroid meds don’t help
• Epstein-Barr and herpes virus links
• Handling viral issues during detox
• Where to find Dr. Sarah Myhill

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Books
• British Ivermectin Recommendation Development Group
• Food for the Brain
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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In this solo episode, I dive into the controversy around thyroid medications, especially natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) such as Armour, and the recent FDA letters that have many patients worried. It’s easy to get caught up in headlines, recalls, and even fear of bans. But we have to ask deeper questions: Why are these medications under scrutiny? What does the science actually say? And most importantly, what does this mean for patients navigating hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and other thyroid conditions?

I walk through the different types of thyroid meds, why some are becoming harder to access, what FDA communications mean (and don’t mean), and what patterns are worth paying attention to. 

• What are thyroid hormones and key thyroid markers
• Types of thyroid medications
• Prescription meds no longer accessible (tariffs)
• FDA letter for DTE thyroid meds
• Risks of international medications
• DTE Survey of 12,000 patients
• Levothyroxine recalled
• Medications pulled from market
• Genetic hypothyroidism
• Thyroid medication study
• Real talk with hypothyroidism and meds

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• NwJ Newsletter
• Thyroid Article 
• Tinnitus Article
• All NwJ Articles 
• Truth about Rockefeller 
• Thyroid Testing

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Dr. Eric and I dive into weight loss, GLP-1, gastric bypass, and why diet still plays the biggest role in long-term success. We also cover muscle mass loss, reverse dieting, and how real-life practice often looks different than internet advice. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Eric Westman is an internal medicine physician, researcher, and past president of the Obesity Medicine Association. Based at Duke University Medical Center, he is known for pioneering work in using ketogenic and low-carb diets to treat obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease. He is also co-founder of Adapt Your Life Academy, where he teaches keto, carnivore, and low-carb strategies to patients and practitioners worldwide.

We discuss the following: 

• Meet Dr. Eric Westman
• Do GLP1s help long term?
• Why some people don’t lose weight
• How long can you be in a calorie deficit?
• Is keto ideal for healthy babies?
• Top 10 keto foods
• Dr. Eric’s groups and carnivore course
• Visiting Dr. Eric Westman’s clinic

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Website
• Adapt Your Life Academy
• YouTube
• X (Twitter)
• End Your Carb Confusion book
• End Your Carb Confusion Cookbook
• NwJ Interview with Dr. Eric Westman Part 1
• EFH Personalized Health Plan

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