In this episode, Dr. Fitness talks with Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki about the importance of gut health and its impact on overall wellness. Tune in as Dr. Rutecki explains the significance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and offers insights into her Rutecki Method, a 30-day program designed to transform gut health. Be sure to stay tuned as she highlights symptoms of gut microbiome dysfunction, such as digestive issues and autoimmune conditions, and emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet rich in fermented foods and fiber. She also offers resources for further guidance and testing.

Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki is a distinguished Pharmacist and Board Certified Functional Medicine expert, trained at the Institute of Functional Medicine. She excels in identifying the root causes of bodily imbalances, focusing on nutrition, digestion, detoxification, immune function, hormones, and metabolism. Dr. Rutecki's comprehensive approach empowers clients to attain optimal health and peak performance.

TIMESTAMPS
3:16 - Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki discusses how gut health impacts brain fog, cancer, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, and low energy.
4:17 - Dr. Rutecki and Dr. Fitness discuss how an unhealthy gut microbiome can lead to disease when it's not fed the right foods, and how important it is to feed the gut microbiome the right nutrients for optimal health.
8:33 - Dr. Fitness highlights the importance of chewing food properly to aid digestion and prevent gut issues.
21:27 - Gut health, fermented foods, and their impact on overall health.

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Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Fitness talked with Transformational Health and Longevity Coach Tracy Herbert about her inspiring health journey. Listen in as Tracy introduces the three M's for a healthier life: Mindset, Mouth, and Move. Stay tuned as she underscores the importance of cultivating a positive mindset, making mindful food choices, and incorporating movement into daily routines. Tracy also recounts her cross-country bike ride, highlighting the generosity she encountered and encourages listeners to embrace small changes for better health and find joy in life's journey.

Tracy Herbert is a Leading Authority on Health and Wellness, Transformational Health and Longevity Coach, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Diabetes Advocate. She is a sought-after speaker and a frequent guest on TV shows. Tracy offers unique and personalized coaching programs to help clients reach their health and wellness goals. To learn more about Tracy, get other FREE resources, or schedule a complimentary strategy call go to: www.TracyHerbert.com

TIMESTAMPS
• [4:25] Tracy shares the value of self-discipline and making choices that align with their values, rather than giving in to unhealthy habits.
• [9:40] Tracy discusses the importance of mindset in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, sharing how they overcame cravings for unhealthy foods by reframing their thinking and imagining unpleasant scenarios.
• [17:27] Tracy emphasizes the importance of finding activities that people enjoy, as it can lead to a more active lifestyle and weight loss.
• [24:44] Tracy hopes to inspire people of all ages to live healthy lives, emphasizing the importance of not giving up and finding joy in the simple things.

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Tracy Herbert
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In this episode, Dr. Fitness, interviews Erin Souza, a health expert specializing in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Tune in as Erin discusses her approach, incorporating functional lab testing, lifestyle assessment, and tailored nutrition strategies to empower individuals to achieve optimal health. Listen in as she shares the importance of addressing drainage pathways before detoxification and highlights the significance of balanced minerals in the body. Stay tuned as Erin explains how she uses the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test to determine mineral levels, designs personalized protocols for her clients, and as stresses the connection between minerals, oral hygiene, and tartar buildup.

Erin Souza is a versatile health expert, holding roles as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Registered Dental Hygienist, and Certified Mold Illness Practitioner. As the Founder and CEO of EC RESTORATIVE, she empowers busy, successful individuals to achieve optimal health and wellness. Her unique approach integrates functional lab testing, lifestyle assessment, and tailored nutrition strategies. Erin specializes in developing personalized protocols that focus on nutrition, movement, stress management, and nervous system support. She is dedicated to guiding clients through their unique health journeys with a holistic, data-driven methodology

TIMESTAMPS
• [3:15] Erin shares why she focuses on identifying root causes of health issues through a holistic approach, including functional lab testing and customized supplements.
• [11:40] Dr. Fitness and Erin 2 discuss the importance of detoxing without experiencing horrible symptoms, and how Erin works with clients remotely to provide personalized detox protocols.
• [20:36] Erin explains that everyone, including those with a nutrient-dense diet, can have mineral deficiencies due to factors like soil depletion, stress, aging, and excessive caffeine consumption.
• [28:29] Speaker 2 discusses the importance of personalized supplementation, highlighting the role of functional lab testing in determining the right supplements for each individual.

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Erin Souza
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This podcast episode highlights the significance of taking responsibility for one's health and finding integrative approaches in medical care.

In this episode, Dr. Fitness invited health and wellness expert, Linn Rivers on the show to talk about her journey into functional medicine after battling chronic illnesses since childhood. Having overcome issues like asthma, depression, and near-death experiences, Linn delves into her exploration of nutrition, leading to the development of her holistic approach. Listen in as she shares the importance of finding the root cause of illness, offering a sneak peek into her course, "Chronic Illness to Vibrant Wellness." Stay tuned! Linn also shares the impact of plant compounds, such as salicylates, on mental health and provides a valuable tip for managing diabetes by lowering carb intake.

Linn Rivers is a functional health and wellness expert and educator. She teaches people all over the world how to take their health into their own hands; mind, body and spirit. She has over 15 years of education in the holistic health field and assists people in overcoming chronic health conditions and mental disorders.

TIMESTAMPS
• [6:34] Linn describes her journey of switching from traditional medicine to natural treatments after experiencing the limitations of traditional medicine and finding a solution online.
• [11:19] Linn shares that lowering carb intake can significantly improve insulin sensitivity and reduce reliance on insulin medication for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
• [14:16] Linn talks about her journey of switching from pre-diabetic to non-diabetic, including learning which foods affect blood sugar levels and the importance of documenting the journey for doctors to believe and support the transition.
• [17:16] Linn emphasizes the importance of listening to their body and taking steps to improve their health, rather than relying on excuses or quick fixes.

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Linn Rivers
Website: https://www.linnrivers.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/linnrivers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linnrivers/

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In this episode, Dr. Fitness introduces the Love Yourself Challenge for February, encouraging listeners to give up soda, juice, and all sweet beverages for 28 days to improve health and reduce belly fat.

Listen in as he explains the detrimental effects of sugary drinks, including diet sodas, on insulin production, leading to increased belly fat and the potential for diabetes and high blood pressure. Stay tuned as he explains the role of harmful bacteria in cravings, suggests a detox to address these issues, underscores the importance of accountability and support during the Love Yourself Challenge, and urges listeners to involve others in their household.

TIMESTAMPS
• [5:44] Bacteria in the body can influence cravings for sweet and carb-heavy foods.
• [9:24] Dr. Fitness encourages listeners to overcome cravings through detox and accountability partners.
• [10:56] “The secret is, if you fall off, you just get back up and you try again.”
• [12:33] “You can use this as a catalyst to really do things different when it comes to your nutrition”

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This podcast episode contains strategies to empower parents that includes meal planning, involving children in food choices, and adopting the division of responsibility framework for feeding kids.

In the segment, Dr Fitness and Dr. Sheila Carroll discuss the impact of highly processed foods on obesity, especially in children. Listen in as Sheila emphasizes the need for parents to take control of their children's food choices, advocating for a shift towards whole, unprocessed foods. Stay tuned as Dr. Carroll recommends educational approaches to help parents understand the science behind food choices and their impact on insulin levels.

Sheila Carroll, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine doctor.  She is also a life coach and a mom.

TIMESTAMPS
• [2:08] Dr. Fitness and Dr. Carroll discuss childhood obesity and the impact of processed foods on health... Citing nearly 70% of parents are morbidly obese.
• [5:30] Sheila believes that highly processed foods are harmful at the cellular level, and parents struggle with serving these foods to their kids due to convenience and affordability.
• [7:06] Dr. Carroll suggests that parents eliminate flour and sugar from their family diet as an experiment… to reset their bodies as well a reset the children’s bodies and reduce inflammation, even if they don't have weight problems.
• [33:43] On division of responsibility: “The parents decide what is going to be served, when it's going to be served, and where it's going to be served. And the child decides if they're going to eat.”

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Sheila Carroll, M.D.
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This episode will help you understand that health is more than just weight loss and also lead you to consider the impact of your current lifestyle on your future well-being.

Inside the segment, Dr. Fitness, Invited Pam Sherman back to the show to discuss New Year's resolutions and the importance of adopting a holistic approach to health and wellness. Listen in as they talk about the need for realistic and achievable goals and discourage extreme measures that often lead to failure. Pam also advocates for small, sustainable changes and emphasizes the significance of daily habits and the value of adding positive elements to one's routine instead of focusing on deprivation. Be sure to stay tuned! The conversation highlights the long-term benefits of slow progress and the importance of strength training for overall well-being.

Pam Sherman has been in the fitness industry since 1997 as a group exercise instructor, trainer and coach. In the last 7 years, she's been an international speaker, written 8 books, is a coach on the FitRadio and TerraCore app and has helped 100's of women take control of their health!

TIMESTAMPS
• [3:09] Pam emphasizes the importance of slow and sustainable progress in achieving long-term health goals, rather than quick fixes that may not last.
• [5:30] Dr. Fitness and Pam strategize that setting realistic goals and making gradual progress is key to long-term success with New Year's resolutions.
• [9:45] Sherman shares her personal experience of strength training to protect her bones after being hit by a car in 2016, highlighting the importance of muscle mass in overall health and wellness.
• [15:24] “Focus on small action steps to achieve big goals, and learn from failures.” 

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Pam Sherman
Website: https://theperfectbalance.guru
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This podcast episode serves as a resource for women navigating the complexities of fitness and health during menopause. Inside the show, Dr. Fitness, welcomes guest Cam Allen, a former CrossFit athlete and coach specializing in integrated nutrition, health, and fitness for midlife women. Listen in as Cam discusses the significant changes that women experience during menopause and emphasizes the importance of adapting fitness routines to suit these changes and as she highlights the challenges and the need for proper hormone management. Be sure to stay tuned! Cam provides valuable insights into finding holistic practitioners and offers practical advice on nutrition and the significance of muscle-building exercises for optimal health in midlife.

Cam Allen, a former CrossFit athlete and coach, is an Integrated Nutrition Health & Fitness Coach specializing in midlife fitness and metabolism. She teaches women how to revamp their fitness routine to include strength training and make simple lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and energy throughout midlife.

TIMESTAMPS
• [5:15] Cam experienced a range of symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, and slow recovery after a hysterectomy, leading her to seek alternative solutions to her health and wellness routines.
• [7:18] Cam describes that she found a holistic practitioner to help manage menopause symptoms after menopause significantly impacted her fitness level.
• [12:27] Cam shares how she shifted to exercise programming and muscle building to regain energy and confidence.
• [17:15] Dr. Fitness and Cam talk about the importance of strength training twice a week, with extra rest between workouts, to help women grow their muscles and rebuild during menopause.

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Cam Allen
Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
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Cam’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-mommas/id1574031618

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In this episode, Dr. Fitness talks with Clinical Hypnotherapist and author of "From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss," Rita Black. Listen in as Rita shares her personal experience of using hypnosis and discusses using it to manage weight and overcome habits and beliefs related to weight struggles. Stay tuned! The episode explores the importance of identity, inner communication, and focus in achieving long-term weight management… and Rita offers a free masterclass to all listeners on overcoming the weight struggle cycle.

Rita Black C.Ht. is a clinical hypnotherapist and leading expert in both the arenas of smoking cessation and weight loss. She is the author of the best selling From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss and the host of the Thin Thinking podcast. She is a featured expert on Unplug Meditation and her hypnosis is featured on Beach Body Fitness. Her online hypnosis-based Shift Weight Mastery Process and Smokefree123 programs have helped thousands unlock the power of their subconscious to have powerful transformations into healthier and more powerful lives.

TIMESTAMPS
• [4:17] Hypnotherapist Rita Black reveals how hypnosis can access 80% of the mind for change.
• [6:59] Rita provides three ways to use one's brain today to shift out of the weight struggle mindset, starting with identity.
• [14:48] Dr. Fitness emphasizes the importance of shifting one's mindset to learn from experiences and make progress towards goals.
• [22:01] Rita discusses the vulnerability of people struggling with weight loss, and the tendency to seek quick, easy solutions rather than focusing on long-term transformation.

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In this episode, Dr. Fitness focuses on holistic health and wellness, with a special emphasis on safe, full-body detoxification programs. Listen in as he shares three detox programs tailored for different body fat percentages: a seven-day detox for those under 25% body fat, a 21-day rejuvenation detox for those between 25% and 35%, and a five-week Candida detox for those over 35% body fat. And stay tuned as he highlights the benefits of accountability and personalized guidance and to hear him explain the importance of having an experienced wellness coach during the detox process.

TIMESTAMPS
• [4:23] “Detoxification process releases toxins from body fat, causing healing crises that are temporary and indicate effectiveness of detox.“
• [7:47] Dr. Fitness explains the benefits of working with a wellness coach for a detox program.
• [11:43] Dr. Fitness talks about the importance of accountability and embracing change for health and wellness goals.
• [15:06] Dr. Fitness encourages listeners to embrace detox challenges for improved energy, clarity, sleep, muscle mass, and overall health.

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