Root Cause Radio

By Root Cause Radio

You deserve to live a life you love and thrive in! We are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to balance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body. ... more

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The podcast currently has 193 episodes available.

Root Cause Radio episodes:

January 28, 2026Ep 194- Constipation Root Causes and How to Fix Constipation For Good
Struggling with constipation — even when you “eat healthy”?
In this episode, I break down the real root causes of constipation and how to fix it naturally using a functional medicine approach.
You’ll learn:
The top gut-based causes of constipation (dysbiosis, low stomach acid, SIBO, methane overgrowth, slow motility) & why constipation is a real problem
How hormones (thyroid, estrogen, cortisol) affect digestion
The connection between stress, the vagus nerve, the migrating motor complex, and motility
Hidden triggers like mold exposure, medications, dehydration, low bile flow, endometriosis, etc
Exactly how to fix constipation for good with nutrition tools, lifestyle tweaks, targeted supplements, and lab-testing
Simple daily habits to support regular bowel movements naturally
If you’ve tried fiber, Miralax, magnesium, and still can’t go, or you have to rely this episode is your blueprint.

My Website & Work with Me:
Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠
⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]

Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon!
Anya Rosen’s info:
Website:
Instagram:
Email: [email protected]
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51min
January 20, 2026 Ep 193- Optimizing Fertility through Egg Quality & Sperm Quality, Nutrition, & Root Cause Investigation of Infertility with WeNatal
Today I am so excited to welcome Cofounder of WeNatal, Ronit, to my podcast! This is a gut punching episode where we discuss:
-Key forgotten drivers to egg and sperm quality and infertility
-Optimizing preconception care via nutrition, egg quality, & sperm quality
-Prenatals- the bad, the good, the controversial; including folic acid vs methyl folate
-How to optimize your nutrition and your baby's - & why TIMING matters with a prenatal
-Dicussion on key nutrients such as Vitamin A & choline that are forgotten!
-Why a full body systems approach prior to fertility treatments and IVF matters first.

Head over to wenatal.com/ROOTCAUSE to start your WeNatal routine today, and receive a free magnesium supplement ($30 value) with your first prenatal subscription!

Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me: ⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]

To get Lacey's guide for Sperm & egg quality email her at [email protected]

Additional books suggested- Real Food for Fertility by Dr Lisa Hendrickson Jack
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49min
January 04, 2026 Ep 192- The Key Drivers Making or Breaking Your Physique Goals, The Truth Saboting Your Success, & Common Failures of Reaching Goals with Aram Grigorian
Today's episode brings in our Guest, Aram Grigorian to bring light the truth on:
-Key Drivers making or breaking your physique goals
-Macros, meal plans, sustainable for goals & physique success
-The truth about sabotaging factors of your physique goals and the "buzz" and "blame" on cortisol, stress, inflammation's impact on your physique
-Perimenopause/menopause chat regarding weight loss & physique progress
-Continuing education as an athlete, coach or human- how to improve as a coach, athlete, person & the common failures with continuing education

Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me: ⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]

Aram's info:
https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeach/
Real Coaches Summit Tickets: April 27th and 28th, 2026
https://realcoachessummit.com
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52min
December 10, 2025 Ep 191- Small Particle Cleaning, Dr. Shoemaker vs Dr. Campbell Mold Toxicity Treatments, CIRS, and Mold Remediation with Katie Driessens
Today's guest is Katie Driessens, a Dr. Shoemaker proficiency partner, and fellow "mold focused" dietitian!

We discuss:
-Mold toxicity treament- the nuances of the Dr. Shoemaker vs Dr. Campbell approach, Mold toxicity vs CIRS (what does each approach look like? What is missed?)
-Small particle cleaning with mold toxicity
-Challenges & recommendations on what to clean, keep, or toss with mold remediation
-Fogging with mold remediation thoughts
-Mold binders & options

Lacey's Mold blog post

Katie's small particle cleaning blog post

Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me: ⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠
Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]

How to reach Katie:
https://www.instagram.com/functional.nutrition.dietitian/

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55min
November 04, 2025 Ep 190- Peptides & Bioregulators for Immune Health, Muscle Growth, Mold, Lyme, & Gut Health with Michael McNeal
Let's dive into peptides & bioregulators- what they are, how they work in the body, and how they can support your ability to heal from chronic health issues, support your immune system, heal your gut, detox from mold, or even help with skin and body composition goals!
Our expert guest Micheal Mcneal is the head educator at Integrative peptides. and is BACK to share his wisdom and expertise!

Get 10% off Integrative Peptides with my code LACEY

Michael's info:
Instagram: @molecular.mike
https://www.instagram.com/molecular.mike/

Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me: www.upliftfitnutrition.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]

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50min
October 29, 2025 Ep 189- Mold Toxicity: How to Heal, Detox, & Protect Your Body from Mold Exposure plus Mold Inspection Musts!
Learn about how to protect your body with mold toxicity whether you are stuck in mold or out of it! I talk about mold toxicity symptoms, how to support your body and heal from mold toxicity and detox/protect your body, as well as discuss mold inspection and how to potentially find mind in your home or body!

Need one on one help?
Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me: www.upliftfitnutrition.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit

Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]

Some timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Mold Toxicity and Personal Journey
04:12 Understanding Mold Toxicity: Symptoms and Myths
14:51 Identifying Mold Sources and Inspection Techniques
23:07 Testing for Mold in the Body and Treatment Options
24:33 Understanding Mycotoxins and Testing
28:22 Mold Toxicity Testing Approaches
32:37 Supporting the Body During Mold Recovery
38:20 Gut Health and Mold Toxicity
43:41 Dietary Considerations for Mold Exposure
45:51 Environmental Control and Remediation Strategies
(more on the podcast too later not timestamped sorry!)
Past 45 min- Cell membrane support, MCAS/histamine, nervous system regulation and polyvagal theory, vagus nerve stimulation, adaptogens & cortisol, sinus healing and MARCONs, victim mindset, anti-fungals, ADH and POTs, insomnia and sleep issues.
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1h 13min
June 11, 2025Ep 188- MCAS Treatment Explained: Root Causes, Histamine Intolerance, and How to Calm the Storm
Are you struggling with unexplained allergic reactions, chronic inflammation, rashes, fatigue, anxiety, or gut issues? You may be dealing with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)—a complex and often misunderstood immune system condition.
In this episode of Root Cause Radio, functional medicine dietitian and hormone specialist Lacey Dunn and Anya Rosen dive deep into:
What is MCAS and how it differs from histamine intolerance
Common MCAS symptoms like hives, flushing, brain fog, IBS, POTS, and more
Key root causes including mold toxicity, chronic infections (like Lyme or EBV), SIBO, stress, and trauma
How to identify triggers and reduce mast cell degranulation
The best natural supplements and low-histamine diet tips to stabilize mast cells
How to start to address gut health, detox , and nervous system dysregulation

Here is a time-stamped outline of the key points discussed in the meeting, organized by minutes:
0-1 minute: Introduction to the topic of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
1-2 minutes: Anya discusses the increasing prevalence of MCAS diagnoses and the differences between histamine intolerance and MCAS
2-3 minutes: Lacey defines what mast cells are and how MCAS develops, as well as the differences between histamine intolerance and MCAS
3-5 minutes: Lacey outlines the wide range of MCAS symptoms across different body systems
5-7 minutes: Anya discusses the diagnostic criteria for MCAS
7-8 minutes: Lacey and Anya discuss mold as a common root cause for MCAS
8-9 minutes: Lacey identifies other potential root causes like infections, GI issues, genetics, and trauma/stress
9-10 minutes: Anya emphasizes the importance of stabilizing the nervous system before addressing root causes
10-12 minutes: Lacey and Anya recommend various natural supplements and medications for MCAS management
12-13 minutes: Lacey cautions about potential side effects of certain supplements like quercetin
13-15 minutes: Anya and Lacey discuss the role of lifestyle factors like reducing toxic exposures
15-17 minutes: Lacey notes connections between MCAS, POTS, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and advises against what can hold you back from healing
17-18 minutes: Lacey and Anya wrap up and encourage listeners to reach out for support
Identifying root causes beyond just mold @ 15:07
Emphasizing stabilizing the nervous system first @ 16:40
Discussing connections to other conditions like POTS and EDS @ 30:09

Need one on one help?
Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me:
Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠
⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]
My Supplement Company:

Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon!
Anya Rosen’s info:
Website:
Instagram:
Email: [email protected]
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37min
June 06, 2025 Ep 187- The Cycle Syncing Workouts Debate
Need one on one help?
Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit
www.upliftfitnutrition.com
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]
My Supplement Company:

Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon!
Anya Rosen’s info:
Website:
Instagram:
Email: [email protected]
...more
28min
February 22, 2025 Ep 186- How to Treat Each Type of PCOS
We talked about the diagnoses and symptoms of each type of PCOS- now it's time to talk treatment and management for each type of PCOS!

The 4 types- Insulin resistant, Post Pill, Adrenal, and Inflammatory PCOS are all outlined in this podcast for you.

Need one on one help?
Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]
My Supplement Company:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nourishwellco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578884127/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Anya Rosen’s info:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.birchwell.clinic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anyarosen.rd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email: [email protected]
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41min
February 06, 2025 Ep 185- Identifying your PCOS Type & Root Causes of PCOS
Today we dive into what PCOS is, the root causes of PCOS, and how to identify your type of PCOS!

Lacey's info:
My Website & Work with Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn
Email for coaching & phone consults: [email protected] & [email protected]
My Supplement Company:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nourishwellco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578884127/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Anya Rosen’s info:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.birchwell.clinic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anyarosen.rd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Email: [email protected]
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30min

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How many episodes does Root Cause Radio have?

The podcast currently has 193 episodes available.

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