Hormone optimization is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, and one of the most important hormones for fat loss is leptin. Leptin helps our bodies maintain a healthy weight by communicating with the brain when fat mass is accumulating, so that the brain can respond by reducing hunger and increasing energy expenditure. Unfortunately, leptin-resistance can develop, causing our brain to stop responding to leptin appropriately, causing the body to gain more and more fat.

In this episode, we will discuss the role of leptin and other hormones in the accumulation and loss of fat, and how to optimize these hormones naturally, without the use of harmful weight loss drugs.

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In today's world, with processed foods abounding and chronic diseases emerging in younger and younger populations, raising a nourished generation is harder than ever.

But a mama of three young girls, Raising Generation Nourished creator Renee Kohley has managed to pave the way for many health-conscious parents to feed their kids healthy, real food.

Join us for an amazing episode in which Renee shares her top tips for helping kiddos eat - and LOVE - nourishing, nutrient-dense foods. We also discuss how to quickly prep delicious, nourishing meals for those parents who feel like they don't have a moment to spare.

Find more tips and tricks from Renee on her:

Website: https://www.raisinggenerationnourished.com/

Social media: FB & IG - @raisinggenerationnourished

And be sure to check out her cookbooks:

The Little Lunchbox

Nourished Beginnings Baby Food

The MTHFR mutation affects your body at multiple levels, potentially leading to cancer, heart disease, infertility, autoimmune issues, and more. Even more alarming is that as many as 40% or more of the population world-wide may be dealing with it.

Join us in this episode as we discuss the ins and outs of MTHFR mutation and how to test for it and keep health issues at bay!

At the basis of every disease lies stress. In today's world, stress is inescapable, and that has lead to a global pandemic of adrenal fatigue and dysfunction.

Maja Miller is a metabolic health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. She uses clinical labs to analyze blood, urine, stool, hair, etc to figure out why her clients feel burned out, exhausted and sick. Through her years of coaching, Maya has discovered that the same issues lie at the root of every health concern, and today she talks with us about what those issues are, and how to begin the healing process from the inside-out.

To connect with Maja, find her on social media or contact her on her website!

Website: www.majamiller.com 

Facebook- @majajmiller

Instagram- @maja.j.miller 

Twitter: @Majabee 

Linked In: @Maja Miller

As we head into Fall, flu season is once again upon us! Join us in this episode for a complete breakdown of how to survive cold and flu season, from stocking your cabinet, to what to take at the first onset of symptoms, and of course, how to prevent getting sick in the first place!

Here are a few links to products mentioned in the episode!

Zinc Lozenges: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Enhanced-Lozenges-Vegetarian/dp/B00PYX2SVM

Cod Liver Oil: https://www.perfectsupplements.com/Green-Pasture-Cod-Liver-Oil-Cinnamon-Tingle-p/gp-clo-liq-cinnamon.htm

Acerola Cherry Powder: https://www.perfectsupplements.com/perfect-acerola-powder-organic-vitamin-c-superfood-156g/

Jeff Crippen was a child living like so many others a standard American lifestyle, until he developed a migraine that essentially lasted 15 years. Yes - 15 YEARS. Despite seeking the best that medical care had to offer, from renowned doctors to pharmaceutical drugs, his headaches persisted and intensified, as did his frustration levels as he sought answers, empathy, and relief from a system that saw him as a collection of symptoms and not a whole person.

Through the frustration, he knew there must be a better way to create and maintain health. Born out of his own pain as a patient, he embarked on a journey to rid himself - forever - of headaches that had impacted his life for decades. Today, now a healthy, thriving naturopathic doctor, chiropractor, and nutritionist, Dr. Jeff Crippen shares how our thoughts can drastically influence our health, why the placebo effect is real, and how our physical and emotional health intertwines in the quest for longevity.

Dr. Jeff is the author of a groundbreaking book, Timeless You-th, in which he shares the 5 pillars of wellness and longevity. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out Timeless You-th for a deeper dive.

In this episode, Elanie shares why she and her husband opted for a homebirth, what the advantages of a homebirth are, and why safety concerns over birthing at home vs. birthing at a hospital are vastly over-exaggerated. Elanie also shares her own homebirth story with her daughter, Noah!

A recent study reveals a potential connection between Parkinson’s disease and the gut microbiome, suggesting that infection with a specific bacteria, known as Desulfovibrio, contributes to the development of the degenerative brain disorder.

In this episode we will discuss the findings of this research article and how it may impact the functional medicine treatment protocol for Parkinson's Disease forever!