The Toxin Terminator

Join Aimee as she speaks to Dr. Melissa Rupp, a Chiropractor in northwest Iowa who has struggled to balance her hormones and painful periods since she was 12 years old.

Hear how she changed her diet, went on a thyroid regimen and finally got pregnant after years of infertility and grief. You’ll also discover the important roles that the Creighton Model and Natural Procreative Technology played in Melissa’s journey to becoming a mother.

Melissa also talks about the amazing organization that she belongs to called Guiding Star, that helps thousands of women on the journey to reclaim natural authority of their own bodies and family planning.

On this episode:

• Melissa explains why she believes that the pill is partially responsible for her infertility
• Why the pill was developed and why it could be doing your body more harm than good
• The importance of listening to your body and understanding that it’s okay to question something or someone, even your doctor!
• What endometriosis is including common symptoms to look out for
• Melissa reveals why she believed she had an issue with her thyroid and the steps she took to reverse some of the issues
• Melissa shares the heart-breaking story of getting pregnant despite being told she couldn’t ovulate and dealing with the tragic miscarriage that followed
• How Creighton Model charting can help enhance your chances of becoming pregnant
• Harmful toxins found in everyday products and how they can disrupt your hormones
• The steps Melissa took and changes she made to her lifestyle that eventually lead to her becoming pregnant with a healthy baby daughter

If you want to find out more about Melissa and her journey through balancing hormones, removing harmful toxins from her body and having her daughter, you can check out Melissa’s inspirational blog that details the entire story.

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Join Aimee as she speaks to Dr. Melissa Rupp, a Chiropractor in northwest Iowa who has struggled to balance her hormones and painful periods since she was 12 years old.

Hear how she changed her diet, went on a thyroid regimen and finally got pregnant after years of infertility and grief. You’ll also discover the important roles that the Creighton Model and Natural Procreative Technology played in Melissa’s journey to becoming a mother.

Melissa also talks about the amazing organization that she belongs to called Guiding Star, that helps thousands of women on the journey to reclaim natural authority of their own bodies and family planning.

On this episode:

• Melissa explains why she believes that the pill is partially responsible for her infertility
• Why the pill was developed and why it could be doing your body more harm than good
• The importance of listening to your body and understanding that it’s okay to question something or someone, even your doctor!
• What endometriosis is including common symptoms to look out for
• Melissa reveals why she believed she had an issue with her thyroid and the steps she took to reverse some of the issues
• Melissa shares the heart-breaking story of getting pregnant despite being told she couldn’t ovulate and dealing with the tragic miscarriage that followed
• How Creighton Model charting can help enhance your chances of becoming pregnant
• Harmful toxins found in everyday products and how they can disrupt your hormones
• The steps Melissa took and changes she made to her lifestyle that eventually lead to her becoming pregnant with a healthy baby daughter

If you want to find out more about Melissa and her journey through balancing hormones, removing harmful toxins from her body and having her daughter, you can check out Melissa’s inspirational blog that details the entire story.

Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know your thoughts with a written review.

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Wendy Cardell digs in deep about what toxins are, what toxins you want to avoid and why, as well as where you can find the toxins so you can begin enjoying a healthy life!

On this episode:

• Hear about the chronic illnesses that served as the catalyst for Wendy's lifestyle change.
• Learn natural remedies for Candida.
• Discover the harmful chemicals found in cleaning products, common foods, and other items we come in contact with every day.
• Aimee and Wendy discuss how to determine if an information source is accurate.
• Wendy talks about the problems that arise when companies exchange public safety for monetary gain.
• When does "organic" actually mean "organic?"
• Hear the benefits that Wendy and her family have experienced after removing toxins and utilizing natural products.

Wendy Cardell:

Website – www.wendycardell.com

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Wendy Cardell digs in deep about what toxins are, what toxins you want to avoid and why, as well as where you can find the toxins so you can begin enjoying a healthy life!

On this episode:

• Hear about the chronic illnesses that served as the catalyst for Wendy's lifestyle change.
• Learn natural remedies for Candida.
• Discover the harmful chemicals found in cleaning products, common foods, and other items we come in contact with every day.
• Aimee and Wendy discuss how to determine if an information source is accurate.
• Wendy talks about the problems that arise when companies exchange public safety for monetary gain.
• When does "organic" actually mean "organic?"
• Hear the benefits that Wendy and her family have experienced after removing toxins and utilizing natural products.

Wendy Cardell:

Website – www.wendycardell.com

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Aimee sits down with Fraser Bayley. Fraser Bayley is the Founder and one half of the Evolving Alpha team. He is a former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder. He struggled early on with addictions and mental illnesses, and loves sharing how changing diet can have a radical effect on chronic illnesses.

On this episode:

• Aimee and Fraser break down the misconception that improving your physical appearance will radically change everything you feel internally.
• Learn the importance of having a positive mindset.
• Fraser shares about being diagnosed with several mental illnesses as a young child.
• Hear how chemicals in food and in the home can affect your mental state.
• Fraser charts his progress from eating nothing but processed junk food to becoming a vegan bodybuilder.
• Aimee and Fraser talk about how saturated our outside environment is with harmful chemicals.
• Fraser shares what pisses him off, what breaks his heart, and the biggest problem he wants to solve.

Fraser Bayley:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/evolvingalpha/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/evolvingalpha/

Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlantStrongFitness/

Website – www.evolvingalpha.com

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Aimee sits down with Fraser Bayley. Fraser Bayley is the Founder and one half of the Evolving Alpha team. He is a former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder. He struggled early on with addictions and mental illnesses, and loves sharing how changing diet can have a radical effect on chronic illnesses.

On this episode:

• Aimee and Fraser break down the misconception that improving your physical appearance will radically change everything you feel internally.
• Learn the importance of having a positive mindset.
• Fraser shares about being diagnosed with several mental illnesses as a young child.
• Hear how chemicals in food and in the home can affect your mental state.
• Fraser charts his progress from eating nothing but processed junk food to becoming a vegan bodybuilder.
• Aimee and Fraser talk about how saturated our outside environment is with harmful chemicals.
• Fraser shares what pisses him off, what breaks his heart, and the biggest problem he wants to solve.

Fraser Bayley:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/evolvingalpha/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/evolvingalpha/

Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlantStrongFitness/

Website – www.evolvingalpha.com

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Host Aimee Carlson sits down with Deb Gutierrez, a holistic health coach who shows you how to break free of stress and being overwhelmed. She wants you to find time to create the healthy lifestyle you desire to experience – while feeling 100% comfortable in the skin that you are in.

On this episode:

• Deb explains exactly what a "holistic health coach" actually does.
• Aimee and Deb talk about one of the biggest issues with the fitness industry today.
• Come to understand that stress itself is a toxin.
• Learn the connections between gut health and stress.
• Hear the correlation between hormones and metabolism.
• Aimee and Deb discuss the potential dangers of hormone replacement therapy.
• Deb breaks down how herbicides can have a devastating effect on human health.

Resources Mentioned:

Dan Purser MD – https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd

AquaTru Water Filter – https://www.aquatruwater.com/

Deb Gutierrez:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/debghealth/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/deborah.a.gutierrez.5

Website – http://www.solfullife.com

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Host Aimee Carlson sits down with Deb Gutierrez, a holistic health coach who shows you how to break free of stress and being overwhelmed. She wants you to find time to create the healthy lifestyle you desire to experience – while feeling 100% comfortable in the skin that you are in.

On this episode:

• Deb explains exactly what a "holistic health coach" actually does.
• Aimee and Deb talk about one of the biggest issues with the fitness industry today.
• Come to understand that stress itself is a toxin.
• Learn the connections between gut health and stress.
• Hear the correlation between hormones and metabolism.
• Aimee and Deb discuss the potential dangers of hormone replacement therapy.
• Deb breaks down how herbicides can have a devastating effect on human health.

Resources Mentioned:

Dan Purser MD – https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd

AquaTru Water Filter – https://www.aquatruwater.com/

Deb Gutierrez:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/debghealth/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/deborah.a.gutierrez.5

Website – http://www.solfullife.com

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Chel Garrison has battled not just one, but THREE autoimmune diseases. She has conquered them through plant-based nutrition and getting rid of toxins. She has created a life of cleansing balance and building that has made all the difference for her and her family. She is a mentor, coach, and speaker and is passionate about helping others create steps to reach their health and wellness goals.

On this episode:

• Hear about Chel's discovery that she had THREE autoimmune issues.
• Chel breaks down the deficiencies that led to a brutal cycle of thyroid issues and psoriasis.
• Understand the difference between starving your body and fueling it correctly.
• Learn how sugar feeds infection.
• Chel and Aimee discuss when it's appropriate to "fire your doctor."
• Hear what common substance fuels psoriasis.
• Follow Chel's health journey from beginning with food to dealing with external substances like fragrance.
• Come to understand whether size really equals health.
• Discover why a pastor's wife is "taking Sundays off."

Chel Garrison:

https://www.chelgarrison.com/

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Chel Garrison has battled not just one, but THREE autoimmune diseases. She has conquered them through plant-based nutrition and getting rid of toxins. She has created a life of cleansing balance and building that has made all the difference for her and her family. She is a mentor, coach, and speaker and is passionate about helping others create steps to reach their health and wellness goals.

On this episode:

• Hear about Chel's discovery that she had THREE autoimmune issues.
• Chel breaks down the deficiencies that led to a brutal cycle of thyroid issues and psoriasis.
• Understand the difference between starving your body and fueling it correctly.
• Learn how sugar feeds infection.
• Chel and Aimee discuss when it's appropriate to "fire your doctor."
• Hear what common substance fuels psoriasis.
• Follow Chel's health journey from beginning with food to dealing with external substances like fragrance.
• Come to understand whether size really equals health.
• Discover why a pastor's wife is "taking Sundays off."

Chel Garrison:

https://www.chelgarrison.com/

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