Today's guest is Lily Nichols, Registered Dietitian and author of "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes"

Discussed in this episode includes:

-Gaps in current guidelines for pregnancy and prec-conception

-Complications with being vegan or vegetarian pre-conception

-Breastmilk- Maternal Diet contributions

-Nutrient repletion post partum: nutrients and foods to incorporate

-Things to avoid when breastfeeding

-Post partum hypothyroidism

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit

and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition

Twitter: @laceydunn

Email: [email protected]

Lily's Info:

Website: https://realfoodforpregnancy.com/

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

Let's dive into what classifies as a "healthy relationship with food", what to look out for and address for yourself and clients regarding food fears & improving a relationship with food, how to help beat food fears, and key components to listening to your body.

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit

and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition

Twitter: @laceydunn

Email: [email protected]

Bari's info:

Website: www.barithedietitian.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/barithedietitian

If you enjoyed this episode please share and review (:

Time to dive into gut health, pregnancy nutrition, fertility nutrition, and a disease called Dysautonomia with a Integrative nutrition health coach and Registered Nurse (and fellow Jesus lover!) Lindsay Mathews.

What we discuss:

-Tips for those wanting to become a nurse or dietitian and finding your "niche" and passion.

-Leaky gut and intestinal permeability: symptoms and causes

-Ways to help to seal and soothe the gut- supplements and diet!

MARKER 18:00 min- Pregnancy Nutrition

-What to remember if you are or want to become pregnant and are vegan or vegetarian

-Essential nutritions to have in pregnancy AND prior to pregnancy

-1st trimester vs 2nd trimester vs. 3rd- when to increase cals and how much

-What to expect being pregnant

-Fertility- it's not just the woman- the man's health matters!!

-What to avoid during pregnancy- food and exercise!

MARKER 33:30- Dysautonomia

MARKER 45:00- Power of your Mind! Own your Superpower.

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

Instagram: @faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Email: [email protected]

Lindsay's Info:

www.dysautonomiarecovery.com

Clinic: McMinn Clinic in Birmingham, AL

Instagram: @lindsayraemathews

Podcast: http://functionalmedicinepodcast.com

Let's chat about thyroid health, hashimoto's, and histamine intolerance!

Discussed is:

-Common causes of thyroid imbalances and types

-What labs to get tested & why

-Difference between functional and conventional approaches to treatment

-Healing Hashimoto's

-Histamine Intolerance- what it is, symptoms, and why it matters

-Key tips for thyroid health

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Becky's info:

Website: http://drbeckycampbell.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/beckycampbell

Email: [email protected]

Book: "30 Day Thyroid Reset Plan"

Diving into natural and functional medicine today with Dr. Janelle Sinclair, BSc, MSc (Hons), PhD (Biochemistry), PGCertHealSc (Mental Health) all the way from New Zealand.

A couple of the questions covered include:

-What are common nutritional deficiencies that can be contributing causes to anxiety and depression?

-How do these deficiencies affect the brain and result in mental unwellness?

-Why do we have these deficiencies?

-How do hormones affect our mood and anxiety levels?

-What is the preferred method of testing that you use in clinic to help someone struggling with anxiety?

-What are your key supplement recommendations for anxiety or depression?

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Janelle's Info:

Website: http://www.drjanellesinclair.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drjanellesinclair

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKV4zHO9ImKYRahFXHmcoxw

All things myth busting with my awesome guest Jillian Trigg, ROHP, RNCP, CNP- from NorthShore Nutritionist.

In this episode we cover:

-Organic vs conventional foods and pesticides

-Fresh Vs frozen- nutritional differences- what is better?

-Meal timing- what matters, what doesn’t?

-'Cheat meals' vs refeed meals

-Lectins and their impact on health

-Dietary cholesterol- good or bad

-"One size fits all" diet pushers

Enjoy and please leave a review if you liked it!

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

IG: @faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Jillian's info:

Website: www.northshorenutritionist.com

IG: @northshorenutritionist

Twitter: @NS_Nutritionist

Time to dig into some hard core issues here- discussing stealth infections, heavy metals, environmental toxins, and then cannabis with functional medicine doctor Dr. Jessica Peatross!

Also discussed are biofilms, how to disrupt and treat biofilms, stealth infections, and heavy metal toxicities, and ways to test as well as reduce your exposure to all of these things!! Dr. Jess also dives into the differences between hemp and cannabis, CBD, the benefits, and what to look for when choosing a cannabis product.

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

IG:@faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Dr. Jess's info:

Website: https://drjess.com

IG: @dr.jess.md

Topics covered in this episode with Guest Cody McBroom, owner of Boom Boom Performance:

-His story

-Breaking Plateaus: why and how to do it

-Managing CNS fatigue- differences in bodybuiding, crossfit, powerlifting, and cardio types (HIIT vs LISS)

-The power of maintenance periods

-Reverse Dieting- when and how to do it, why the fad is becoming an issue, what to keep in mind with reverse dieting (everyone responds differently)

-Travel tips to stay on track with your diet and workout routine

-Intermittent fasting brief note

Cody's top tips for health:

1. Be patient

2. Trust the process

3. Commit to the long term

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

IG:@faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Cody's info:

Website: http://www.boomboomperformance.com/

IG: @cody.boomboom

Let's chat all things gut health with gut expert Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro aka "Vitamin PHD"

In this episode we discuss:

-What determine's a diverse gut microbiome

-Food's impact on the gut

-Artificial Sweeteners

-The Gut Microbiome

-Probiotics & Prebiotics

-Fiber chat!

-Fermented Foods

-Celery Juice!

-"Alkaline Diets"

-How to spot a quack

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

IG:@faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Gabrielle's info:

Website: www.vitaminphd.com

IG: @vitaminphd

Please welcome the amazing Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Beyond the Pill. In this episode, Dr. Jolene goes over key components of hormone health, Post Birth Control Syndrome, side effects of birth control, fertility, getting pregnant after birth control, and more.

Make sure to order and purchase her book!

My info:

Website: www.upliftfit.org

IG: @faithandfit

Twitter: @laceyadunn

Dr. Jolene's Info:

Website: https://drbrighten.com

IG: @drjolenebrighten