Ever wondered how a complete health transformation is possible after 50? Join us as we bring you an inspiring conversation with Lori Ballou, a certified functional nutrition diagnostic practitioner and health coach, who shares her remarkable journey. From battling obesity and depression to achieving a 100-pound weight loss, Lori's story is a testament to the power of holistic health approaches. In this episode, she reveals the sustainable health solutions she discovered and now uses to empower women over 50 to manage their blood sugar and reverse diabetes.

Explore the often-overlooked aspects of gut health that play a critical role in weight management and overall well-being. Lori provides insights into the importance of addressing biofilms and overgrowths such as SIBO and SIFO. We discuss a compelling study on microbiome transplants in mice, shedding light on how gut bacteria influence obesity and epigenetics. This episode underscores the necessity of a personalized health approach, encompassing diet, rest, exercise, stress management, and targeted supplementation for lasting wellness.

Discover the significance of identifying food sensitivities for effective weight loss and health improvement. Lori discusses the benefits of eliminating foods like eggs and wheat to reduce inflammation and enhance immune function. The episode also covers the Mediated Release Test (MRT) and its role in pinpointing food sensitivities, allowing for tailored dietary changes that can lead to significant health improvements. With practical tips and personal anecdotes, Lori highlights the transformative power of nutrition and lifestyle changes, offering actionable insights to help you reclaim your health.

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What if the key to your family's health lies in the food choices you make today? This week, we're joined by Dr. Sheila Carroll, a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine doctor, who shares the compelling story of her shift from traditional Western medicine to a focus on lifestyle and obesity medicine. Driven by her own childhood struggles with obesity and inspired by her father's medical journey, Dr. Carroll moved from prescribing medications to advocating for significant dietary changes, such as reducing flour and sugar intake. Her personal anecdotes reveal the drastic improvements in her health and highlight the transformative role of family involvement in nurturing healthier habits for children.

Ever wondered how much hidden sugar is in your pantry? Dr. Carroll educates us on the surprising amounts of sugar found in common foods like spaghetti sauce and granola bars and stresses the critical role parents play in monitoring their children's sugar intake. She underscores the importance of becoming educated label readers to prevent long-term metabolic damage in children. Through gentle education and proactive lifestyle adjustments, families can work together to foster healthier futures. Dr. Carroll also explains the potential benefits and concerns surrounding new weight loss medications like Ozempic, particularly for young children, and the necessity of pairing them with solid lifestyle changes.

Parents have the power to spearhead change in school food policies and the quality of nutrition available to children. In this episode, we discuss how mothers, in particular, can drive initiatives to remove unhealthy food options from schools and enhance hot lunch programs. Dr. Carroll shares practical strategies for making whole foods more appealing to children, such as involving them in grocery shopping and persistently offering a variety of healthy options. By leading by example, parents can empower their children to make healthier choices, fostering long-term benefits for their metabolic health. Join us to learn how to inspire your family towards a healthier lifestyle, one step at a time.

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Unlock the secrets to emotional healing and mindful living in our latest episode with Annette Dubreuil, a passionate Canadian advocate for sustainability. Annette brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique approach to connecting with our bodies and nature through the practice of focusing. Inspired by Gene Gendlin's groundbreaking work, Annette shares her personal journey and insights into how this technique can transform your emotional well-being, particularly for those wrestling with emotional eating and addiction.

Discover the six steps of focusing and learn how to create a grounded state by "clearing a space" and recognizing your physical sensations. Annette guides us through the process of identifying, describing, and understanding these sensations to achieve a sense of resonance and relief. By acknowledging different 'parts' of ourselves, such as the pleaser, the numbing part, and the critic, we can foster a compassionate relationship with our inner experiences. Annette's method offers a profound way to reconnect with our body's innate wisdom, providing a foundation for healthier emotional regulation and self-awareness.

Explore practical applications of focusing for emotional awareness and mindful eating. Annette emphasizes the importance of recognizing our body's signals and incorporating self-compassion into our daily lives. By listening to our body's cues and addressing them mindfully, we can reduce emotional highs and lows, leading to more balanced eating habits and a more harmonious relationship with food. Join us for an enlightening conversation that could be a pivotal moment in discovering a valuable life skill to enhance your emotional health and overall well-being.

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