The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast

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  • Your Period Is Telling You Something β€” Are You Listening?

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    Your period is not just an inconvenience. It is a vital sign.

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    In this conversation with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of Fertility Friday, we break down why your menstrual cycle deserves the same attention as your blood pressure or heart rate, and why so much of what we were taught about birth control leaves out the parts that matter most. Lisa shares the history behind the pill's 28-day design, what hormonal contraceptives actually do to your ovaries and nutrient stores, and why "unexplained infertility" is so often a knowledge gap rather than a mystery.

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    We get into the recent PCOS to PMOS rebrand and what it reveals about the real root of the condition, why you are only fertile a handful of days each cycle, and what couples trying to conceive need to know about both her cycle and his sperm. Lisa also walks through the nutrient depletion of pregnancy and breastfeeding, and why preparing your body beforehand matters as much as the pregnancy itself.

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    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Lisa Hendrickson-Jack / Fertility Friday – https://www.fertilityfriday.com/

    πŸ“ The Fifth Vital Sign (Lisa's book) – linked at fertilityfriday.com

    πŸ“ Real Food for Fertility (Lisa and Lily Nichols, RDN) – https://realfoodforfertility.com/

    πŸ“ Fertility Friday Podcast – search "Fertility Friday" on your podcast app

    πŸ“ Lisa on Instagram – instagram.com/fertilityfriday

    πŸ“ Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship – linked at fertilityfriday.com

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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ Why your menstrual cycle counts as a vital sign, and what a "normal" cycle actually looks like

    βœ”οΈ The real history behind the pill's 28-day sugar-pill week, and why it was never a medical necessity

    βœ”οΈ What hormonal birth control does to ovulation, uterine lining, and your natural estrogen and progesterone

    βœ”οΈ The nutrients the pill depletes, from B vitamins to zinc, and why that matters if you plan to conceive

    βœ”οΈ PCOS's rename to PMOS, and why the root issue is metabolic, not just ovarian

    βœ”οΈ Why you are not fertile every day, and how to actually identify your fertile window

    βœ”οΈ What "unexplained infertility" usually leaves out, for both partners

    βœ”οΈ How long it takes for your cycle to normalize after stopping the pill

    βœ”οΈ The nutrient "withdrawals" of pregnancy and breastfeeding, and how to prepare for them in advance

    βœ”οΈ What sperm health has to do with a couple's fertility timeline, and why it is rarely discussed

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 The Truth About The Pill
    2:05 What High School Health Class Missed
    7:28 From Painful Periods To Fertility Advocacy
    12:46 The Hidden Reality Of Hormonal Contraceptives
    22:49 Nutrient Depletion And The Pill
    29:11 Why A Regular Cycle Is A Vital Sign
    36:56 Decoding The New Name For PCOS
    47:25 Addressing Infertility With Ancestral Wisdom

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    1 hr 5 min
  • A Doctor's Honest Guide to Surviving Perimenopause

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    Addressing stress is the critical first step for your health.

    In this conversation with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, we break down the reality of using testosterone therapy for women and why it is rarely the first answer for hormonal issues. Dr. Pfleghaar shares her clinical experience with patients who sought out quick fixes, only to face negative side effects when their underlying physiology was ignored. We discuss why focusing on hormone health requires a foundational approach rather than just adding hormones to a stressed system.

    True healing often starts with effective stress management. If you feel depleted or are considering hormone replacement, this episode helps you understand what to look for and why your nervous system health is the non-negotiable starting point for natural hormone balance. We get into the risks of aggressive dosing and why slowing down to heal your body is the most sustainable path forward.

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    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Dr. Jen Fleger / Healthy by Dr. Jen – https://healthybydrjen.com/

    πŸ“ The Perimenopause Reset (Dr. Jen's book) – https://www.amazon.com/Perimenopause-Reset-Energize-Weight-Peace/dp/1969338911

    πŸ“ Healthy by Dr. Jen Podcast – search "Healthy by Dr. Jen" on your podcast app

    πŸ“ Dr. Jen on Instagram & YouTube – https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/

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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ PCOS's quiet rebrand to "PMOS" and the insulin resistance root cause behind it

    βœ”οΈ Why blood sugar, not willpower, drives most perimenopause hormone chaos

    βœ”οΈ What a continuous glucose monitor reveals about your stress, sleep, and food sensitivities

    βœ”οΈ Cycle syncing: eating differently in your follicular phase vs. your luteal phase

    βœ”οΈ The patient who overdosed on testosterone outside Dr. Jen's care, and how they recovered

    βœ”οΈ Why alcohol tolerance crashes in your 40s, and what it's actually doing to your liver

    βœ”οΈ Topical vs. oral hormones, and the two years before menopause when bone loss accelerates

    βœ”οΈ How postpartum and breastfeeding hormones mimic perimenopause

    βœ”οΈ The surprising fertility marker Dr. Jen looks for that has nothing to do with weight

    βœ”οΈ Why Dr. Jen's family now takes a full digital Sabbath every week, and what changed for her

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Rethinking Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness with Dr. Bob Sears

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    Please note that we have removed all occurrences of the word v*ccine because of concerns about censorship. You can listen to the full episode without censoring or ads at: https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas

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    Rethinking vaccine safety with Dr. Bob Sears. We discuss the shifting medical beliefs around pediatric care and infection.

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    This conversation with Dr. Bob Sears, pediatrician and author, digs into how his views on childhood vccination have changed after 30 years in practice, and what he thinks "safe and effective" should actually mean. If you've ever felt confused by conflicting messaging on this topic, or wondered how to navigate it with your own pediatrician, family, or friends, this episode is for you. We talk about Dr. Sears' biggest misconceptions he's since corrected, what he's observed comparing vccinated and unv*ccinated patients over three decades, and how to approach these conversations without losing relationships.

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    Getting clarity on this topic is not about picking a side and shutting down the conversation. It's about asking better questions, understanding what the research can and can't tell us, and giving yourself permission to slow down and think it through. Dr. Sears breaks down the difference between disease risk and v*ccine risk, tackles the transmission question head-on, and gets honest about what he tells his own patients. Subscribe for weekly ancestral motherhood conversations, and comment below with your biggest takeaway from this episode.

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    0:00 Reevaluating Past Medical Beliefs

    3:40 Defining Safe and Effective

    11:22 A Family Legacy in Pediatrics

    24:40 The Reality of Medical Injuries

    29:18 Observing Health Outcomes in Practice

    33:36 The Misconception of Transmission

    48:42 Navigating Prenatal Medical Choices

    55:38 How to Talk to Your Pediatrician

    1:21:26 Behind the Scenes of the Medical Industry

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    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Dr. Bob Sears – https://www.drbobsears.com/

    πŸ“ The V*ccine Book by Dr. Bob Sears

    πŸ“ Dr. Sears' Book Companion Podcast

    πŸ“ A Tale of Two Sides (novel) – available on Dr. Sears' website

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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ Dr. Sears' biggest misconception, corrected: does vccination actually stop transmission?

    βœ”οΈ His own family history with the polio vccine and his grandfather

    βœ”οΈ What changed his mind after 30 years of comparing vccinated and unvccinated patients

    βœ”οΈ How common are severe reactions, really β€” and why the data is so hard to pin down

    βœ”οΈ V*ccines during pregnancy: what's actually been studied, and what hasn't

    βœ”οΈ How to talk to your pediatrician (and actually get a real answer)

    βœ”οΈ Navigating daycare, school, and travel requirements state by state

    βœ”οΈ How to stay in relationship with friends and family who see this differently

    βœ”οΈ What Dr. Sears considers a truly healthy child

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    #MomBurnout #ChristianMotherhood #FaithAndHealth #InformedConsent #ModernAncestralMamas #AncestralWisdom #MomLife #HolisticMotherhood #ChristianWomen #PediatricHealth

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    1 hr 34 min
  • The Biblical Health Framework Every Mom Needs

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    This conversation with Heather Brown, host of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast and author of the upcoming book The Sunday Reset, digs into why so many Christian moms are running on empty, and what the Bible actually says about it. If you have ever felt like "self-care" and "dying to self" are pulling you in opposite directions, this episode is for you. We talk about Heather's own postpartum depression story, the framework she uses to rebuild health from the ground zero, and why almost none of it starts with a workout plan.

    Getting to a healthier, less frantic season of motherhood is not about overhauling your whole life on a Monday. It is about identifying your rocks, protecting a few non-negotiables, and bringing your stress to God instead of white-knuckling through it. Heather breaks down her Triple Threat Triangle for spiritual, physical, and mental health, tackles the "you can't pour from an empty cup" debate head-on, and gets honest about whether a clean home and a peaceful mom can actually coexist. Subscribe for weekly ancestral motherhood conversations, and comment below with the mom trend you think is most overhyped right now.

    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Heather Brown / Healthy by Heather Brown – https://mylifewellloved.com/
    πŸ“ Pre-order The Sunday Reset (releases January) for free bonuses, including a 30-day meal plan and meal-planning masterclass – https://mylifewellloved.com/reset
    πŸ“ Church of the Highlands' 21 Days of Prayer – search "21 Days of Prayer" on YouTube for past years' content
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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ The most overhyped and underhyped mom trends right now, from barrel jeans to morning sunlight
    βœ”οΈ Heather's raw story: a fourth-degree tear, postpartum depression, and the identity crisis that followed
    βœ”οΈ The Triple Threat Triangle: a simple framework for spiritual, physical, and mental health
    βœ”οΈ "You can't pour from an empty cup" β€” is that even biblical? Heather weighs in
    βœ”οΈ What chronic stress is silently doing to your body, your marriage, and your faith
    βœ”οΈ A different reset for every season: newborn to 5, elementary years, and high school
    βœ”οΈ Can you have a clean home AND a peaceful mom? Heather's honest answer
    βœ”οΈ The hair-tie trick Heather uses to stop complaining about her husband
    βœ”οΈ Why Heather calls Church of the Highlands' 21 Days of Prayer one of the most revolutionary habits in her faith walk
    βœ”οΈ How Heather's years in meal planning (including writing a plan for Publix) shaped her new book
    βœ”οΈ Inside The Sunday Reset: what's in it, and the free bonuses for pre-ordering

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Why Weight Loss Is Harder After 35 (It's Not Your Metabolism)

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    This conversation with Megan Lyons, a doctor of clinical nutrition, functional medicine practitioner, and one of the top-ranked nutritionists in Dallas, unpacks why losing weight feels so much harder after 35, and what is actually going on underneath. If you have been told your metabolism just falls off a cliff at 40, this episode is for you. We get into the five real reasons weight loss gets harder as women move through their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, stress and the nervous system, shifting hormones, declining sleep, everyday movement, and the slow loss of muscle, and why almost none of it is about willpower.

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    Getting stronger and leaner in this season is not about crash diets or four a.m. workouts. It is about fueling your body well, protecting your muscle, and working with your hormones instead of against them. Megan breaks down how much protein women really need, why breakfast is the missed opportunity of the century, whether cheat days help or hurt, and how to think about fasting as a woman. Subscribe for weekly ancestral nutrition breakdowns, and comment below with the health "rule" you would like us to put to the test next.

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    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Megan Lyons / The Lyons' Share website – https://thelyonsshare.org/

    πŸ“ Megan Lyons on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare/

    πŸ“ The Lyons' Share Wellness Podcast – https://thelyonsshare.org/podcast/

    πŸ“ Mary Ruddick – researcher on indigenous cultures and the nervous system

    πŸ“ Bill Schindler – "the diet that heals you is not the diet that sustains you"

    πŸ“ HYROX – the fitness race Megan trains for

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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ Why your metabolism does not actually "crash" at 40, and what really changes after 35

    βœ”οΈ The five real reasons weight loss gets harder: stress, hormones, sleep, movement, and muscle

    βœ”οΈ Why lifting weights will not make you bulky, and how to know a movement is actually working

    βœ”οΈ The breakfast mistake costing women all day, and how much protein to aim for

    βœ”οΈ Sprints, HIIT, and "exercise snacks" β€” who they help and who they hurt

    βœ”οΈ Why walking and dancing may be the best medicine for a stressed nervous system

    βœ”οΈ The best and worst time of day to work out

    βœ”οΈ Why "cheat days" backfire, and a saner way to enjoy the brownie

    βœ”οΈ How sugar rewires your taste buds and gut in as little as three days

    βœ”οΈ The BURP diet: a gentle gut reset for after the stomach flu (or vacation)

    βœ”οΈ How much protein women really need, and whether it shifts with age and your cycle

    βœ”οΈ Intermittent fasting for women: who should, and who definitely should not

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    1 hr 43 min
  • Why I Cut Seed Oils Out of My Family’s Diet (And Why You Should Too)

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    This conversation with Dr. Cate Shanahan focuses on what industrialized seed oils do inside the body at the cellular level. If you have heard that seed oils are bad but never understood why or how, this is for you. We discuss how these oils are made, why oxidation and free radicals damage cell membranes, and what that means for pregnancy, metabolic health, and your children's development.

    Avoiding seed oils is about making informed choices with the food you already buy. By learning to read a label and recognize the worst offenders, you can reduce your family's exposure without turning every meal into a project. Understanding the difference between a saturated fat, a monounsaturated fat, and a polyunsaturated fat gives you the confidence to trust your own judgment at the grocery store. Subscribe for weekly ancestral nutrition breakdowns, and comment below with which food myth you would like us to take apart next.

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    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Dr. Cate Shanahan's website and newsletter – https://drcate.com/

    πŸ“ Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan – https://drcate.com/

    πŸ“ Deep Nutrition by Dr. Cate Shanahan – https://drcate.com/

    πŸ“ Dr. Cate on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drcateshanahan/

    πŸ“ Weston A. Price Foundation – https://www.westonaprice.org/

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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ The Hateful Eight, the three C's and the three S's you need to memorize

    βœ”οΈ Why not all seed oils are bad, and why peanut and sesame get a pass

    βœ”οΈ Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats explained simply

    βœ”οΈ The oxygen and double bond connection, and how seed oils plasticize cell membranes

    βœ”οΈ What actually happens inside the factory, from crude oil to the bottle on the shelf

    βœ”οΈ Why cold pressed and organic labels do not mean what you think

    βœ”οΈ The smoke point myth, and whether you can really cook with olive oil

    βœ”οΈ Seed oils, insulin resistance, and why sugar cravings are metabolic, not a willpower problem

    βœ”οΈ Toddler tantrums, blood sugar crashes, and early signs of metabolic dysfunction in kids

    βœ”οΈ Palm oil, avocado oil, and how to pick the better option in a normal grocery store

    βœ”οΈ Why Dr. Cate does not believe children can thrive on a vegan diet

    βœ”οΈ Bone broth, connective tissue, and the sports injuries she predicted years ago

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    #SeedOils #DarkCalories #DrCateShanahan #RealFood #AncestralNutrition #ModernAncestralMamas #AncestralWisdom #MomLife #holisticmotherhood #MetabolicHealth

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    1 hr 41 min
  • Perimenopause and Anxiety: How to Transition With Ease

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    Learn how to support your hormonal balance for a smoother transition. Get practical steps to age gracefully and feel grounded.

    This conversation with Ali Miller focuses on how to optimize your body during significant life shifts. If you are navigating changes in hormone levels and want to enjoy the process of womanhood rather than just managing symptoms, this is for you. We discuss how to nurture your system to minimize the common side effects that often occur when your biology shifts.

    Achieving hormonal balance is about creating a sense of ease as you move through these different stages of life. By focusing on how we support our bodies, we can reduce the intensity of fluctuations and maintain energy. Understanding these rhythms allows you to feel more in control of your health during this pivotal time. Subscribe for weekly women's health breakdowns, and comment below with which aspect of aging gracefully you would like us to cover next.

    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Ali Miller RD website, clinic, and supplement line – https://alimillerrd.com/

    πŸ“ Ali Miller RD on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/alimillerrd/

    πŸ“ Use code ancestral10 for 10% off Ali's supplement line – https://alimillerrd.com/collections/all

    πŸ“ Relax and Regulate – https://alimillerrd.com/products/relax-and-regulate

    πŸ“ Calm and Clear – https://alimillerrd.com/products/calm-and-clear

    πŸ“ Functional lab panels with customized review, including the DUTCH – https://alimillerrd.com/collections/labs

    πŸ“ Work with Ali in her virtual clinic – https://alimillerrd.com/pages/our-clinic

    πŸ“ The Anti-Anxiety Diet by Ali Miller – https://alimillerrd.com/collections/books

    πŸ“ Our first episode with Ali, Ep 99: How to Nourish Your Kids Naturally – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvaj1bXDXwY

    πŸ“ Our episode on adrenal fatigue with Kristen Files – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA2jvOA8Its

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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ Is perimenopause real, and is it made worse by diet and lifestyle

    βœ”οΈ Why perimenopause is not linear, and how it can span 10 to 15 years

    βœ”οΈ The HPA axis explained, hypothalamus to pituitary to adrenals

    βœ”οΈ Ali's own story, from a vegan diet and Hashimoto's to steak, oysters, and balanced hormones

    βœ”οΈ Four foundational supports Ali reaches for, vitamin C, magnesium, green tea, and red meat

    βœ”οΈ Why the form of your magnesium matters more than the label

    βœ”οΈ Leptin, insulin, and how to tell whether fasting is actually right for your body

    βœ”οΈ Morning light, evening light, and simple circadian shifts

    βœ”οΈ Mood swings, sleep, weight gain, brain fog, and hot flashes, what is driving each one

    βœ”οΈ Vaginal pH and the vaginal microbiome in the perimenopausal years

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    #Perimenopause #HormoneHealth #AdrenalHealth #WomensHealth #RealFood #ModernAncestralMamas #AncestralWisdom #MomLife #holisticmotherhood #AntiAnxietyDiet

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    1 hr 40 min
  • Why the Church Won't Talk About Food w/ Christian Nutritionist Kat Owens

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    Overcoming fear of legalism allows us to apply faith to everyday life. Learn why avoiding topics not explicitly commanded limits your growth.

    Many Christians struggle with a fear of legalism that keeps them from discussing relevant cultural or practical topics. This hesitation often prevents us from applying our faith to areas of life that fall outside of strictly commanded biblical mandates. We discuss why this mindset can be a hindrance to spiritual maturity and how to expand your perspective on integrating faith into daily decisions.

    By moving past the fear of legalism, you can begin to see how biblical principles apply to broader life choices. This conversation helps you identify where you might be limiting your worldview and encourages a more robust application of scripture. We address the tension between strict adherence to rules and the freedom to pursue wisdom in all areas, ultimately helping you navigate complex topics with confidence.

    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Kat Owens website – https://www.eatbyfaith.online/

    πŸ“ Kat Owens on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/eatbyfaith_biblicalnutrition/
    πŸ“ Eat by Faith, available for pre-order from Founders Press – https://founderspress.org/products/eat-by-faith?srsltid=AfmBOooR2ZiNWH708aeJhVx4R_RsCcGR86d5GjhSgPsXP7EtToY4wXTo
    πŸ“ Our episode with Andy Felton – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTeg1-r0WRI&t=1s
    πŸ“ Our episode with Charles Mayfield on pork – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_B-v4O5tnQ&t=393s
    πŸ“ Bonus episode on the biblical perspective on pork – https://www.patreon.com/ModernAncestralMamas/posts/exclusive-with-154464560
    πŸ“ Weston A. Price Foundation – https://www.westonaprice.org/
    πŸ“ Nourishing Junk Food – https://www.fornutrientssake.com/shop/p/nourishing-junk-food-cookbook
    πŸ“ Website – https://www.modernancestralmamas.com

    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ Why the fear of legalism keeps Christians from talking about food at all
    βœ”οΈ The keto argument that contradicts itself, cholesterol versus glucose
    βœ”οΈ Ancestral eating without evolution, and why Weston A. Price lands closer to a Christian worldview
    βœ”οΈ Dominion over creation as the foundation for food quality
    βœ”οΈ What the Daniel fast actually teaches, and why it takes a miracle to thrive on a plant-based diet
    βœ”οΈ The spiritual picture in eating meat, and why you cannot avoid death in a fallen world
    βœ”οΈ Gluttony, appetite, and why restriction is what makes us feel out of control
    βœ”οΈ Seed oils, endocannabinoids, and how low quality fats hijack normal hunger signals
    βœ”οΈ Trusting kids' intuition without letting them run the kitchen
    βœ”οΈ Donuts in the foyer and goldfish in children's church, what we can actually do about it
    βœ”οΈ Bread, alcohol, and pork, quality over prohibition

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    1 hr 42 min
  • How To Actually Strength Train Without A Gym Or A Babysitter w/ Strength Trainer Kelsey Moore

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    Is eating before working out actually necessary? Learn how food manages exercise stress and balances your hormones.

    Many people view physical training as the primary stressor on the body, but the reality is that your nutrition dictates the response. Eating before working out acts as the critical first step in a cascade that helps your body handle physical exertion. By focusing on proper pre-workout nutrition, you provide the fuel necessary to manage the physiological impact of training.

    When you give your body food, it signals that resources are available, which is key for cortisol management. This approach allows you to keep progesterone levels stable rather than spiking stress hormones unnecessarily. If you are struggling with balancing hormones while maintaining a fitness routine, understanding this relationship is essential to long-term health.

    Β 

    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Kelsey Moore on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crunchystrengthcoach/

    πŸ“ Kelsey's website and training programs – https://www.kelseemoore.com/

    πŸ“ Episode 96 with Kelsey, Nourishing Young Athletes – https://youtu.be/WBLjPPUjSC4

    πŸ“ Training for Two by Gina Conley – https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760387540?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

    πŸ“ MamasteFit on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mamastefit/

    πŸ“ Dr. Stacy Sims, women's exercise physiology – https://www.drstacysims.com/

    πŸ“ Creatine Supplementation in Women's Health: A Lifespan Perspective, Abbie Smith-Ryan et al. – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7998865/

    πŸ“ Thorne Creatine Monohydrate – https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/creatine?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23086295444&gbraid=0AAAAADLUbJURmPCjEkY6SYs_6OpRSvqVw&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm8bTBhDWARIsAC9Hi8kgqbSAZcxZ8atNRkHNTzsf6tnBvARlOFk6rxtKejh4bJAO37tyEA0aAq_BEALw_wcB

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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ Food loads the gun and exercise pulls the trigger, the reframe that changes everything about training stress

    βœ”οΈ Why fasted workouts hit women differently, and the cortisol to progesterone connection

    βœ”οΈ What 20 grams of protein and 20 grams of carbohydrate before training actually looks like on a plate

    βœ”οΈ Why hauling water, kneading bread, and carrying babies was always strength training

    βœ”οΈ Type one versus type two muscle fibers, and why women lose their power muscles first

    βœ”οΈ The exercise regimen that heals you is not always the one that sustains you

    βœ”οΈ Muscle mass as the biggest buffer for your quality of life at 60, 70, and 80

    βœ”οΈ Getting 12,000 to 15,000 steps a day when you are home with kids, and the walking pad case

    βœ”οΈ The $50 home gym

    βœ”οΈ Bringing your kids into your workout

    βœ”οΈ Creatine monohydrate, protein powder, and why collagen is not doing what you think

    βœ”οΈ Pelvic floor as a barrier to entry, and what to do when a PT is not accessible

    βœ”οΈ Cycle syncing, or just a well written program with a de load week already built in

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    1 hr 43 min
  • Less Than 20% of Kids Diagnosed With ADHD Actually Have It w/ ADHD Expert Dana Kay

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    Are you questioning child medication side effects? We discuss finding alternatives to standard pediatric prescriptions.

    In this episode, we tackle the difficult reality of navigating pediatric health and the pressure to conform to conventional treatments. We share our personal journey of looking beyond the prescription pad to find sustainable wellness strategies. Whether you are curious about natural parenting or simply looking for a community that prioritizes long-term vitality over quick fixes, this discussion provides a space to rethink your options.

    πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

    πŸ“ Dana Kay on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
    πŸ“ ADHD Thrive Institute on YouTube –  ⁨@ADHDThriveInstitute⁩ 
    πŸ“ Dana's website – https://www.adhdthriveinstitute.com
    πŸ“ The Soaring Child Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soaring-child-thriving-with-adhd/id1619834565
    πŸ“ ADHD Thrive Institute Facebook community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdhdAnxietyParentSupport
    πŸ“ Medicating Normal (our earlier episode on the documentary) – https://youtu.be/4aNoSDf9lYM
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    ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

    βœ”οΈ Four medications by age five, and the Costco meltdown that became a turning point
    βœ”οΈ Why Dana sees ADHD symptoms as signals that the body is under stress
    βœ”οΈ The overdiagnosis question, and how many kids in her program she believes have true ADHD
    βœ”οΈ What genetic testing actually showed about ADHD tendencies, methylation, and detox pathways
    βœ”οΈ The trash can analogy, and why cumulative load matters more than any single root cause
    βœ”οΈ The gut brain connection, and the kids with no digestive symptoms at all
    βœ”οΈ Gluten, dairy, and artificial colors: the three she sees come up most often
    βœ”οΈ Blood sugar crashes that look like attitude, and the no naked carb rule
    βœ”οΈ Why a tired brain can look a lot like an ADHD brain
    βœ”οΈ Screens, dopamine, and adding brain regulating activities instead of only cutting screen time
    βœ”οΈ The medication conversation without the guilt, and asking how healthy the body receiving it is
    βœ”οΈ Skipping the gimmicks and using lab data instead of guessing

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    #ADHD #ADHDkids #guthealth #rootcausehealing #bloodsugarbalance #ModernAncestralMamas #RealFood #MomLife #holisticmotherhood #ancestralwisdom

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    1 hr 43 min

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