What if there was a way to do less while getting healthier? Let’s cut away all the things you think you need but don’t…and watch your health improve.

“When you get to 10+ bottles of supplements, it's no longer supplemental, it's become the main thing. How can we get better results, bigger impact, but more simple and straightforward with our health efforts?" - Josh Dodds

You’ll discover…

• How to take only 2 or 3 supplements at a time yet get better results
• Make 15 unique meals per week with only 10 items from the grocery store
• Why “eating the rainbow” isn’t necessary
• How to add a new health habit without taking any time or energy from your day
• Using 30-day containers to simply your health efforts and eliminate overwhelm
• 2 measurements to make your progress crystal clear so you can stop worrying about it
• Finding a great doctor or practitioner after you’ve been burned multiple times

Listen now and stay wise!

EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• The Simplest Diet for Health
• The Health Hack Worth More Than $1,000/mo in Supplements w/ Dr. Jake Dodds
• How to Live Longer, Avoid Health Scares, and Take the Lazy Way to Great Health w/ Longevity Doctor Jeoff Drobot

Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

Website: www.thecalnut.com

Instagram: @josh__dodds

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Male infertility is often overlooked in the conception process as modern technologies can bypass many sperm issues.

However male fertility is an indicator of health that impacts the man, his partner, and their children. Learn how to spot it early and ways you can improve it along with your health.

“The assumption is that women are responsible for the fertility journey. But our partners are actually an equal percentage of the equation.” Dr. Aumatma Simmons

You’ll discover…

• Sperm counts have dropped 50% in the last 50 years
• Our future population if male fertility keeps dropping
• Many fertility treatments overcome male (not female) factor fertility issues
• How fertility treatments can bypass protective mechanisms that only let the best sperm through
• Why testosterone replacement shuts down sperm production
• Why it takes several years to undo the fertility decreases of supplementing testosterone
• One of the biggest sources of male-factor fertility issues
• How BPA and plastics kill of testosterone and reduce sperm
• Why the conventional approach often disregards male fertility
• Why both the woman’s hormones and the man’s sperm should be tested
• Getting your body in peak health prior to fertility treatments
• How toxins in the body can harm sperm health and therefore the health of the baby
• Key inflammatory blood markers that can affect fertility
• Getting a semen analysis once a year as a “health check”
• What testosterone blood levels can tell you about sperm quality
• The epidemic of low testosterone levels
• One really easy way to support fertility
• How liver congestion, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies can lead to sperm motility and morphology issues

Listen now and stay wise!

EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• Why Testosterone Supplementation (TRT) is Birth Control for Men w/ Dr. Aumatma Simmons
• How to Avoid the Harmful Toxins in Your Everyday Products Without Getting Overwhelmed w/ Andrea Dahr
• Liver Stagnation: More Common Than You Think, Your Missing Link to Gut Health, and The Secret to Better Liver Flushes w/ Elizabeth Wells

Connect with Dr. Aumatma Simmons:

Instagram: @hoisticfertilitydoctor

Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

Website: www.thecalnut.com

Instagram: @josh__dodds

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

LP: The unintended fertility consequences of testosterone supplementation. Other approaches you can use for low testosterone if you want to conceive in the future.

“If we want to talk about a male birth control, give a guy testosterone for even six months in high enough doses. He will not have any sperm left.” - Dr. Aumatma Simmons

You’ll discover…

• Why there is an epidemic of low testosterone in men
• Why to reconsider supplementing testosterone if you want to conceive in the future
• The fastest way to shut down male fertility
• How long it takes the average man to undo the damage of testosterone supplementation
• Boosting low testosterone in a way that won’t decrease fertility
• Getting your body to make the testosterone you need, rather than artificial supplementation
• The optimal range for testosterone on your blood labs
• Testosterone is a “goldilocks” hormone that works best when it’s not too high or too low
• Supplements that boost testosterone

Listen now and stay wise!

EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• How to Live Longer, Avoid Health Scares, and Take the Lazy Way to Great Health w/ Longevity Doctor Jeoff Drobot
• How to Avoid the Harmful Toxins in Your Everyday Products Without Getting Overwhelmed w/ Andrea Dahr
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Connect with Dr. Aumatma Simmons:

Instagram: @hoisticfertilitydoctor

Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

Website: www.thecalnut.com

Instagram: @josh__dodds

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Show: Our modern diet combines a lot of foods that don’t mix well. It leads to a lot of digestive problems that are common, but not necessary. Food combining can quickly make many of these problems go away

“If you ever feel tired and heavy after meals, have any bloating, discomfort, or any other kind of digestive issue, this episode is for you. There is a way to eat where you stay fresh and light and feel good and clear-headed." - Josh Dodds

You’ll discover…

• What to do if you feel tired, heavy, or bloated after meals
• How our modern diet combines a lot of foods that don’t go well together
• Food comas are common but not normal
• How much lighter you can feel when a meal combines the right foods
• The most difficult food to digest
• The easiest food to digest
• Why proteins require different digestive enzymes than carbs
• The foods proteins pair best with
• What to avoid when you eat grains
• The class of food that can combine well with any other type of food

Listen now and stay wise!

EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• ​​The Simplest Diet for Health
• 4 Ways to Improve Bile Flow w/ Elizabeth Wells
• 3 Daily Habits That Prevent Your Gut From Healing (and What to Do Instead) w/ Marla Pietruszko

Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

Website: www.thecalnut.com

Instagram: @josh__dodds

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Fighting histamine leads to a never ending battle. Avoiding it may provide temporary relief, but will not heal you. A histamine specialist shares what works for her clients.

“Histamine is not the big bad guy. We need it for lots of different things. Why is your body producing so much? Or why isn’t it able to clear it? Those are the questions we need to answer.” - Luka Symons

You’ll Discover…

• Common traits of those with histamine intolerance:
• React to everything
• Opposite of expected reactions
• Feel sensitive to your environment
• Continually searching for answers
• Always looking for the next thing
• On some level the body does not feel safe
• Why histamine intolerance can’t be determined from symptoms alone
• Why a low-histamine diet is a bandaid not a solution
• How histamine acts as a protective mechanism to get you out of harm’s way
• Why it’s important to figure out why the body doesn’t feel safe
• Building biochemical safety in the body
• The 2 enzymes needed to break down excess histamine
• The bacteria in the gut that can cause a histamine overload
• How your circadian rhythm affects the way you process histamine
• How to not feel broken when dealing with reactions and sensitivities
• Why you cannot fix the issue through fear
• When the body says “I don’t feel safe”
• How Luka turned histamine into a gift
• Returning to your favorite things (diet, activities, etc.)
• Why a single approach like diet, detox, or reducing stress will not work for histamine
• What to do when your safe foods are on a “do not eat” list
• Why low-histamine food lists contradict each other
• How to test out a low-histamine food list
• How to make friends with food and expand your tolerated foods
• Why it’s helpful to eat certain high-histamine foods
• Is your blood sugar like a carousel or a roller coaster?

Listen now and stay wise!

EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• How to Handle Increasing Immune Reactions and Sensitivities w/ Jen Donovan
• Why Suppressing Your Symptoms Can Be Harmful and How Homeopathy Can Help w/ Marla Pietruszko
• How to Help Your Child Heal Their Skin, Tolerate More Foods, and Sleep Better, w/ Jennifer Brand, MPH, MS, CNS, LDN

Connect with Luka:

Website: www.histaminehaven.com

Instagram: @histaminehaven

LP: How to make food delicious and inviting while still staying low histamine.

“Nobody wants to spend all day in the kitchen. Most people don't. Even I don't, and I love food!” - Luka Symons

You’ll discover:

• Food prep tips if you are histamine sensitive
• The only thing that stops histamine from developing on food
• How you can batch prep your food, even if you’re histamine sensitive
• Convenient ways to freeze your food that makes reheating a breeze
• How to find meats with lower histamine
• The best way to store meat to minimize histamine
• Working with your local ranchers and producers to get the freshest meat possible
• Why fish and shellfish can be trickier if you’re histamine sensitive
• Replacements and swaps for higher histamine foods like tomatoes
• The curry recipe for people with histamine sensitivity
• The best alternatives if you’re missing your chocolate due to histamine

Listen now and stay wise!

EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• How to Handle Increasing Immune Reactions and Sensitivities w/ Jen Donovan
• How Your Anxiety, Allergic Reactions, and Other Sensitivities All Have the Same Source w/ Jen Donovan
• How to Help Your Child Heal Their Skin, Tolerate More Foods, and Sleep Better, w/ Jennifer Brand, MPH, MS, CNS, LDN

Connect with Luka:

Website: www.histaminehaven.com

Instagram: @histaminehaven

Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

Website: www.thecalnut.com

Instagram: @josh__dodds

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Show: Testing for mold can be stressful and confusing. Here are 4 ways to test, plus a framework for deciding which option is right for you

“A penny of prevention is worth a pound of cure definitely applies when it comes to mold." - Josh Dodds

You’ll discover...

• The best test to start with
• Which tests will miss the spores of the most dangerous mold species
• The most common test recommended by mold-aware doctors and practitioners
• Always make sure your inspector does this one thing
• Why many homes built in the 2020s already have mold growth
• The test that costs $5,0000 - $10,000
• The easiest and cheapest way to test
• The formula for deciding how extensive of testing needs to be done
• The best test if people in the home have symptoms
• How to choose the right mold inspector
• When mold comes back when you thought you fixed it

Listen now and stay wise!

EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• ​​Why Environment Is the Most Overlooked Aspect of Health
• How the Red Hill Trial Can Serve as a Reminder
• 3 Tips to Improve Your Air Quality at Home

Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

Website: www.thecalnut.com

Instagram: @josh__dodds

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Do you struggle with many symptoms that seem unrelated? Is your body reactive, sensitive, or allergic? Do you have any mental struggles like anxiety, OCD, ruminating or intrusive thoughts? We cover how they can all be connected, why most interventions fail, and how to successfully reverse these issues.

“...a lot of people don't connect it. They just think, “I have [mental health issues]. I'm just going to have to cope with this my whole life. But histamine does affect the brain. It's a hormone and a neurotransmitter. And if you have excess histamine in your brain and it's chronically inflamed, you are going to have some very intense mental symptoms.” - Jen Donovan

You’ll Discover

• How Jen overcame lifelong mental health struggles
• What to do when the conventional approach doesn’t work
• When your health continues to get worse even when doing all the work
• How to stop overriding your nervous system so it can feel safe and become less reactive
• Feeling damaged based on frustrating symptoms and lab test results
• Understanding the meaning behind your uncomfortable symptoms
• Continually asking “why” until you get to an acceptable answer for your health
• Getting empowered through solving your difficult health problems
• It’s the simplest interventions done consistently that make the difference
• The value and drawbacks of getting a label for your health condition
• How histamine affects the brain and can lead to intense mental symptoms
• What to do when you can’t tolerate any protocols
• Getting shocked out of your old view of the world
• MCAS - one condition that can explain many symptoms
• The psychiatric manifestations of MCAS
• Finding your own answers when the ones you’re getting aren’t good enough
• Changing not just what you’re doing, but the way you’re doing it
• The importance of slowing down
• Learning to communicate directly with your nervous system
• Using nervous system retraining to lessen immune reactions
• Why many people with chronic illness cannot think their way out of it and need to get into their body somatically
• Healing the gut-brain axis to permanently resolve your symptoms

Listen now and stay wise!

Connect with Jen:

Instagram: @wholebodyhealingwithjen

Website: www.wholebodyhealingwithjen.com

YouTube: @wholebodyhealingwithjen

Connect with your host Josh Dodds:

Website: www.thecalnut.com

Instagram: @josh__dodds

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com