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# 44 - What Are Forever Chemicals? How To Keep Them From Sabotaging Your Digestion and Hormonal Balance

Are there actually chemicals that never break down and that stay in the environment forever? Yep, and to make matters worse, they’re in our food, water, kitchen appliances, cookware, clothing, food packaging, furniture, carpets, personal care items, cosmetics, and much more.

These chemicals, called PFAS, are known to cause cancer, thyroid dysfunction, and interfere with fat and protein metabolism. Who’s affected? All.of.us.

These chemicals are even found in the blood of newborn babies. Tune in today to learn how to protect your and your family’s health from forever chemicals.

# 43 - Does Stress Cause Weight Gain? Help is Here! Interview with Dr Kelly Ruef from DUTCH Testing

Experiencing rapid weight gain but haven’t changed your eating habits? Wondering if it may be stress-related? You bet it can be! Join me today as I talk with Dr. Kelly Ruef from DUTCH Testing to unpack the role of stress hormones in weight gain and what to do to reverse it. This is a must-listen episode!

 # 42 - Looking to Relieve Stress, Improve Energy, and Increase Concentration? 4 Key Adaptogens You Want to Get to Know

Adaptogens are an amazing class of herbs, roots, and other plant components that help to balance, restore and protect the body. What’s unique about them is that they don’t have a specific action that is the same from person-to-person.

They actually help to balance your body based specifically on what it needs, meaning they respond differently to you than they would to me. They are used most commonly in the form of supplements, tinctures, and teas.

That all sounds great, but do they actually work? Exciting research shows that they are effective at boosting energy, balancing moods, reducing stress, improving sleep, and sharpening concentration. Essentially adaptogens protect us against the harmful effects of stress and they help us to feel more resilient, balanced, and healthier overall.

Probiotics link (from client question at the end of the episode):

https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/lisasmithiwc-probiotics-during-antibiotic-usage

The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. 

All listeners of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. 

#41 Locally-Raised Food: Actually Better Than What You Buy at the Grocery Store? Guest Interview with Eli Mack from Mack Farms

You are what your food ate. Sustainably-raised local meats and produce are known to have better flavor, but are they actually higher quality than factory-farmed varieties? Wait until you hear! Today we have the pleasure of talking with Eli Mack from Mack Farms - a regenerative farm in PA. He gives us the straight scoop on why it matters how our food is farmed and the benefits of buying your food locally.

# Podcast 40 - Need an Emotional Detox? 6 Simple Steps to Let Go and Find Balance

Today, we're going to talk about something really important. It's an often overlooked piece in the healing journey. In past episodes we’ve talked about ways to effectively detox your body. But what we didn’t talk about is the importance of detoxifying your emotions.

Usually when you hear someone refer to detoxing, they’re referring to helping your body get rid of waste products and toxins. But as we look at the body holistically, it’s essential that we also address emotional health and spiritual health – the entire mind, body, and spirit. When this piece is left out of the healing journey, true healing can never fully take place. Today I’m going to share with you simple steps for emotionally detoxing that will help you to let go and find balance.

# 39 - Exhausted? 6 Reasons Why You’re So Tired and How to Eliminate Them

Do you ever wonder, why am I so tired or how can I get more energy? Do you sometimes wake up feeling wiped out and dread having to drag through the day? No matter how much sleep you get, does it still feel like it's not enough? Do you sometimes wonder, is this normal fatigue or do I have something else going on?

Some fatigue is normal. We all get tired, stressed, and run down from time-to-time. But if you're finding that fatigue is holding you back from living your life to the fullest, then maybe it’s a sign that something else is going on. Today we're talking about common (underestimated) causes of fatigue that are easy to fix. See if any of these factors are simple things you can address in your life that will have a big impact.

The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. 

All listeners of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. 

# 38: Healthy, Delicious and Convenient. Finally...Truly Good Food. Guest - Sara McGlothlin, Owner of Gratisfied

Sometimes we find ourselves too busy, too tired, and too stretched to get our nutrition right. Healthy breakfasts can seem especially impossible to achieve. If this sounds all-too-familiar, you don’t want to miss today’s episode.

Sara McGlothlin is a holistic nutrition and wellness coach, recipe creator, and food writer based in Richmond, Virginia. She has a podcast, works with clients, and has written an amazing gluten-free, vegan cookbook. Sara is passionate about inspiring and educating others on how to live healthier lives.

Join us today to find out how Sara’s kitchen creations provide real, whole-food nutrition that is fast and convenient for you. Her Gratisfied Empower Bar Mix is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts that I can eat on-the-go and know that I’m starting my day the right way. Can't wait for you to join us!

Website: https://gratisfied.com/

Online Magazine: https://healthified.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratisfied

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratisfied/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthified-podcast/id1559582748

Amazon to order Sara’s book, Gluten-Free Vegan Baking for Every Occasion: 75 Classics and New Creations to Celebrate

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Vegan-Baking-Every-Occasion/dp/1641524103/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7MFJH292GUQA&keywords=sara+mcglothlin&qid=1676415118&sprefix=sara+mcglothlin%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1

# 37: Stop Saying I’m Fine: Finding Stillness When Anxiety Screams - Guest Interview with Author, Taylor Murray

Anxiety, it’s something we all deal with to some degree. But what do you do when it feels like it’s going to swallow you whole? Well-meaning people will often offer advice, like “cheer up”, “count your blessings”, “it can’t be that bad”. But these comments leave you feeling more empty, alone, and inadequate than ever. Join us today as we talk with Taylor Murray, author of Stop Saying I’m Fine: Finding Stillness When Anxiety Screams, as she shares with us her poignant, encouraging, and inspiring journey into the depths of anxiety and back.

Website: https://www.taylorjoymurray.co/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylor.murray.98

Instgram: __taylorjoy__

Amazon for Taylor’s book, Stop Saying I’m Fine: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Saying-Im-Fine-Stillness/dp/1684261392/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2M39AWCIE8FWY&keywords=stop+saying+im+fine+taylor+murray&qid=1675824627&sprefix=stop+sayin%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

# 36: Top Signs You Have Chronic Inflammation and What You Can Do About It

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What do body pain, constant fatigue and insomnia, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, gastrointestinal issues, like constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux, weight gain, and frequent infections have in common? Yep, they’re all miserable, but they also all share a common root … inflammation. Inflammation is a good thing when it is acute or short-term. It serves to protect us and help us to get well. But what happens when inflammation becomes chronic? Listen in today to learn if you have the signs of chronic inflammation, and, if so, what you can do to reverse it.

https://integrativewc.com/inflammation/

The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. 

All listeners of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. 

# 35: Top 3 Things to Get Out of Your House Right Now

Want to know a simple hack that will instantly improve hormonal balance, immune strength, lung health, liver health, and reduce allergy symptoms? We've got you. In this episode, we talk about 3 things possibly lurking in your home that seem innocent enough, but are secretly undermining your health. Join us today as we uncover the things that need to find their way to your nearest outside garbage can, pronto.