In this heartfelt episode of Rooted Remedy, board-certified functional nutritionists Kelly Carpenter and Alicia Thomas open up about the quiet pressure so many women carry—the expectation to “have it all together.” From perfectly regulated nervous systems to balanced hormones, glowing skin, patient motherhood, thriving businesses, and spotless homes… the wellness world often paints an impossible picture of what it means to be “healthy.” Kelly and Alicia unpack the myth of the perfectly balanced woman, explore where it comes from, and offer a grounded reminder that real wellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Take a deep breath, exhale with us, and let this episode remind you that you’re already enough.

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

In this episode of Rooted Remedy, board-certified functional nutritionists Kelly Carpenter and Alicia Thomas tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in holistic health: parasites. Are they really as common as people say? Where do they come from—and can you actually detox them safely? Kelly and Alicia debunk viral myths, share the truth about parasite cleansing, and break down how these hidden invaders can impact both women’s hormones and children’s gut health. Tune in for a grounded, science-based conversation that clears the confusion and helps you understand what’s really going on in the world of parasite cleansing.

Resources mentioned in this episode :

CellCore Cleanse with Alicia :

https://cellcore.com/pages/register-customer?code=xBNl17qJ

CellCore Cleanse with Kelly :

https://cellcore.com/pages/register-customer?code=9YSb0zWF

BioRay Kid's Parasite Cleanse :

https://www.bioray.com/collections/all

Kelly's Parasite Cleanse Ebook :

https://thedetoxedlife.myflodesk.com/abpmru17mk

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

In this episode, Kelly Carpenter and Alicia Thomas sit down to reflect on the biggest lessons they’ve learned in their health journeys — the things they wish someone had told them years ago.

From gut health to air quality, from hormone disruptors to hidden toxins in everyday products, they’re unpacking the key areas that have completely changed the way they view health, healing, and home.

This is the episode you’ll want to take notes on — because these are the insights that could save you years of frustration, symptoms, and confusion.

In this episode, we talk about everything from the truth about water and air quality, to how gut health impacts nearly every system in the body, the hidden toxins in fragrance and plastics, the truth about birth control, and several more topics that have completely reshaped the way we view health and prevention.

You’ll walk away feeling empowered to take small, meaningful steps toward a cleaner, healthier lifestyle — and to start addressing the root causes behind how you feel.

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

In this episode of Rooted Remedy, Kelly opens up about the personal journey that led her to become a holistic nutritionist specializing in children’s gut health. What started as years of searching for answers to her oldest son’s chronic stomach aches and leaky gut turned into a mission to help other families uncover the root causes behind their children’s digestive struggles.

Kelly shares her family’s story of trial, discovery, and healing — and also breaks down the many common interventions that can disrupt a child’s gut health early on, such as formula feeding, reflux medications, C-sections, and other lifestyle factors.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated or helpless watching your child struggle with tummy troubles, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical guidance for supporting gut health naturally.

You’ll learn:

• How Kelly’s son’s story inspired her to focus on children’s gut healing

• The hidden connections between early life interventions and gut imbalances

• What “leaky gut” actually means — and how it can start in childhood

• Simple, foundational steps to begin nurturing a healthy gut for your child

Tune in to hear Kelly’s heart behind her work and how her family’s experience became the root of her passion for helping other parents bring lasting healing to their children.

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

In this episode, Kelly and Alicia dig into the world of ditch and switch—what it really means to reduce your toxic burden and why the products we use every day matter for both adults and kids. From hidden hormone disruptors to ingredients that drive inflammation and autoimmune issues, they break down the biggest red flags to watch out for, like fragrance, phthalates, and parabens, and why learning to read labels is a critical first step toward protecting your health.

Kelly shares practical tips for parents who want safer swaps for their kids, while Alicia highlights the most impactful adult swaps, from skincare to deodorant. Together, they also discuss the power of DIY and offer trusted companies that make clean products easier to access.

If you’re ready to start your own ditch and switch journey, here are some helpful tools and resources mentioned in this episode:

• EWG’s Skin Deep Database → https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

• Think Dirty App → https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/

• Yuka App → https://yuka.io/en/

• Made Safe Certified Products → https://madesafe.org/

This conversation will leave you feeling empowered to take simple, practical steps toward lowering your toxic exposure and building a healthier home for yourself and your family.

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

In this episode, Kelly and Alicia dive into the sensitive but important topic of weight gain through a new lens—seeing it not as failure, but as redirection and protection. Together, they explore the many ways the body may use weight gain to signal that something needs to shift: from hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance to inflammation, gut health struggles, chronic stress, and even the need to simply slow down.

Kelly shares her own recent experience with rapid weight gain and how, through labs and deeper reflection, she’s beginning to see it as her body’s way of protecting her. Alicia expands the conversation by unpacking the physiological and lifestyle reasons weight gain can show up and why it’s often a wise response from the body rather than a betrayal.

This episode will encourage you to move away from shame and instead approach your body with curiosity and compassion—asking not “how do I fix this?” but “what is my body trying to tell me?”

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

The supplement aisle can feel overwhelming—especially when flashy marketing and endless options make it hard to know what’s actually safe and effective. In this episode of Rooted Remedy, Kelly and Alicia unpack the truth about the supplement industry, including why regulation is so limited in the U.S. and how we got here historically. We break down what this means for you as a consumer, the difference between high-quality and low-quality supplements, and how to avoid wasting money (or harming your health) on products that don’t deliver.

We’ll also share practical tools and certifications to look for when shopping, plus resources you can use to research supplements before buying. Whether you’re new to supplements or trying to clean up your current routine, this episode will help you approach supplementation with confidence and discernment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the supplement industry is largely unregulated in the U.S. (and how we got here)

• The risks of poor-quality supplements and how marketing plays into consumer confusion

• Key third-party testing certifications to look for when evaluating products

• Red flags to watch for when shopping for supplements

• Trusted resources and websites that help you make safer, smarter decisions

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Certifications to Look For:

  • USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Verified

  • NSF Certified for Sport / NSF International

  • ConsumerLab Approved Quality

  • Informed-Choice / Informed-Sport

  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Certification

Takeaway:
Supplements can play an important role in health—but they aren’t a replacement for foundational habits like good nutrition, sleep, stress management, and movement. When you do use supplements, being informed is key. Look for third-party testing, rely on trusted resources, and remember that quality matters more than quantity.

In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise around macronutrients—protein, carbs, fats, and fiber—to bring you a clear, balanced perspective. As nutritionists, we see how the health industry often turns macros into a polarizing topic, leaving women and parents confused about what’s truly best for their families. We share our personal takes on where the conversation has gone wrong, and break down each macro to show why they all play a vital role in fueling both women and children. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will help you finally understand macros in a way that feels simple, practical, and doable.

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

Resources from this episode :

Alicia's Macro Hand out : Download here

Kelly's Post on Protein for Kids : Read here

In today's episode Alicia dives deeper into some of the common misconceptions about nervous system dysregulation and offers some simple solutions to getting started supporting your body.

We also talk about when it's time to get some labs run and what that can look like.

If you've ever felt frustrated by a doctor telling you " it's all in your head " or you feel you need help and don't know where to start -- this episode is for you.

You can find Alicia on⁠ Instagram ⁠ to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her ⁠website ⁠ where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on ⁠Instagram ⁠ here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her ⁠here.⁠

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her ⁠https://www.kidsguthealing.com/⁠

Resources mentioned on today's episode :

More info on Adrenal Cocktails : here

And also here

Somatic Exercises : You can check out the workout witch here. And you can use code "thedetoxedlife" for 10% off

In today's episode we are discussing a critique that functional medicine has been getting often these days which is : "are functional doctors just becoming pill pushers?"

We break down : what root cause healing is, why we don't think people belong in protocols long term ( in most cases) , and what to consider when working with practitioners who may be only pushing pills without looking deeper.

You can find Alicia on Instagram to learn more about women's health.

You can also find her on her website where you can book with her 1-1.

You can find Kelly on Instagram here.

For low tox living and her favorite brands + discount codes you can find her here.

For booking your child 1-1 you can find her https://www.kidsguthealing.com/

Resource mentioned in this episode : Picky eating - how to help a picky eater via Kelly on IG -- Click here