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Dr. Paul Kolodzik is a medical doctor specializing in metabolic health. As a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, Dr. Kolodzik has a thorough background on the use of continuous glucose monitors, lifestyle changes to reversing metabolic disease, and who might be a good candidate for the use of GLP-1 medications. In his recently published book, The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution, Dr. Kolodzik shares how he has helped thousands of patients lose weight and prevent and reverse metabolic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, GERD, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease.

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[8:09]- What is causing metabolic disease in 93% of Americans?

[12:39]- What is the shocking relationship between insulin resistance, cholesterol, and blood pressure?

[18:14]- How does Dr. Kolodzik implement a low carb approach for his patients?

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This episode is sponsored by THEIA HEALTH. Click HERE to order your CGM without a prescription!

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Website: https://www.metabolicmds.com/

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[8:04]- Why did Dan leave his career as a lawyer to immerse himself in the health of companion animals?

[13:27]- What is the root cause of metabolic disease in dogs?

[23:48]- How has the pet food industry set the health of dogs and cats up for failure?

[39:45]- Despite knowing it is not the best for their health, why are companies still creating high carb pet food?

[46:32]- It’s scary but it’s true- Dan shared that over 50% of companion animals are obese! What can be done to keep animals at a healthy weight?

[54:03]- What can you do to ensure your pet is as healthy as possible?

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Instagram: @ketonaturalpetfoods

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Episode 172- Q&A! Is Muscle Lost During Fasting? Should I be Hungry When Fasting? Should I Eat Low Glycemic or Low Carb?

Long time no see, Q&A episode! I love having the opportunity to answer questions directly asked by my podcast listeners. In this episode we discuss what the body uses for energy during periods of fasting, not feeling hunger after starting a fasting protocol, and low glycemic foods vs. low carb foods.

[1:19]- What happens to muscle mass during periods of fasting?

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Episode 171- From Cycle Syncing to a Smooth Menopause Transition with Jess Suchan and Candace Burch [PART 2]

Part 2 of my two part conversation with Candace and Jess! Last week Jess shared insightful information about fertility and supporting the female's menstrual cycle. This week, Candace covered transitioning into menopause, decreasing the uncomfortable symptoms often associated with it, and hormone replenishment therapy. Jess also chimed in about how insulin sensitivity changes according to hormone production.

[4:23]- What are the indicators of moving through the stages of perimenopause and menopause?

[20:04]- Why does lifestyle need to change as females age due to hormone production changes?

[27:21]- How to practice cycle syncing! How does insulin sensitivity change throughout the four stages of the cycle?

[33:50]- What is the best way to test your hormones? What are Candace’s thoughts on bioidentical hormone replenishment therapy?

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Episode 170- From Cycle Syncing to a Smooth Menopause Transition [PART 1] with Jess Suchan and Candace Burch

Candace Burch and Jess Suchan, a mother-daughter duo, joined me on the podcast this week to talk about all things hormone health! Candance serves as a hormone health educator, Jess as a holistic health coach. In this first episode we covered Jess’s areas of specialty: supporting fertility, tracking the menstrual cycle naturally, breaking down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and optimizing nutrition during each phase, and hormonal birth control.

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[21:58]- What are the primary causes of infertility? How does hormone health contribute to infertility?

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Special thanks to Theia Health for sponsoring this episode. CGM’s provide incredible information for understanding your blood sugar levels- find out if using a CGM is for you!

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Website: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/

Jess’s online coaching services: www.bodyblissbyjess.net

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[30:58]- Are there successful cancer treatments out there that are not available to the standard cancer patient? Why not?

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[46:47]- What is the affordability factor of the metabolic therapy treatment?

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Website: https://tomseyfried.com/

Twitter: tnseyfried

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Episode 168- Can Insulin Resistance Come Back Once Reversed?

HOT TOPIC! Once someone heals from insulin resistance, can it return? Well, to answer that we need to assess whether your lifestyle promotes metabolic health or illness! Let’s talk about that in this episode, along with my personal journey of reversing insulin resistance and how to know whether you struggle with metabolic dysregulation.

[1:56]- What was my experience with insulin resistance?

[5:33]- What diseases are a result of insulin dysregulation?

[15:11]- What causes insulin resistance to return, even after it has been reversed?

[16:56]- Why am I confident I will not develop prediabetes or type 2 diabetes?

[20:50]- How does one know if they have insulin resistance? What are the physical symptoms? What labs should one request?

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Episode 167- Tap Into Your Full Health Potential Using Herbs with Dr. Bill Rawls

Dr. Bill Rawls is an expert in the field of herbal medicine. After practicing conventional medicine for 15 years, Dr. Rawls was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. When the standard medical approach was not offering the healing he was looking for, he looked to alternative medicine, where he truly found the root cause of his disease and was able to heal. Dr. Rawl has created his own supplement company and he also authored the book, The Cellular Wellness Solution, which specifically credits mitochondrial health.

[4:40]- What is Dr. Rawls story? Why did he leave his professional career as an OBGYN and now specializes in herbal medicine?

[9:35]- How does the mitochondria function as a battery in the cell? How is aging predicted by mitochondrial health?

[19:22]- What piqued Dr. Rawls interest in herbal medicine?

[25:47]- What are the benefits of fresh vs. dried herbs?

[32:55]- Sleep pressure, what is it? How can one increase sleep quality with the herbs Dr. Rawls shared?

[45:27]- What are Dr. Rawls thoughts on intermittent fasting and low carb?

[50:48]- Is there benefit to rotating herbal consumption? Or should the same herbs be taken on a daily basis?

[55:30]- How can one work with Dr. Rawls if they are interested?

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Website: https://rawlsmd.com/

Instagram: @rawlsmd

Supplement Line: Dr. Rawl's Supplements

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Episode 166- From Almost Dead to Thriving By Questioning What's "NORMAL" with Dane Johnson

Dane Johnson is a certified holistic nutritionist and founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle. Dane suffered from ulcerative colitis and first was treated by the standard medical approach. Finding himself so weak he couldn't walk or carry on lifes challenges, Dane checked himself out of the hospital and committed to creating an alternative healing plan for himself. He now helps people heal holistically from severe bowel and digestive diseases. This conversation is empowering and inspirational for anyone struggling with chronic disease!

[6:00]- Dane’s story, including why conventional medical treatments failed him. Why and how did he shift to an alternative healing approach?

[17:35]- How did Dane use mindset to empower his body to heal?

[32:58]- What are the shortcomings of standard trained doctors? What can a functional medical doctor offer?

[54:50]- What is the importance of healing the gut? How does Dane use GI testing to offer insights into one’s gut health?

[1:08:58]- How does one encourage family to get on board with holistic healing?

Special thanks to L’BRI for sponsoring this episode. To order your free samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here!

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Website: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/

Instagram: @danejohnson1

Business Instagram: @crohnscolitis_lifestyle

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Episode 165- RESTARTING Your Low Insulin Approach Successfully with Gin Stephens

Have you tried intermittent fasting and felt it failed you? Gin Stephens is an intermittent fasting expert who has been teaching fasting strategies for 10 years. After experiencing transformational life changes from intermittent fasting herself, such as increased skin elasticity and loss of 80 pounds, Gin has devoted her professional career to encouraging men and women to pursue practical lifestyle changes to become their happiest, healthiest selves.

[4:20]- Registration for Low Insulin Academy LIVE is open NOW through January 12! This is likely my final course with group coaching, so if you are wanting to access this supportive community, make sure to enroll. I can’t wait to heal metabolic disease together!

[7:13]- Why does Gin so firmly believe in intermittent fasting as a powerful healing mechanism?

[9:06]- What books has Gin authored? Find them here!

[24:35]- What advice does Gin have for those who are new or starting over with intermittent fasting?

[36:46]- How does one commit to fasting lifelong?

[44:42]- How has Gin’s fasting protocol changed over the past 10 years?

[53:39]- Why do most intermittent fasters give up?

[1:02:22]- What was Gin’s experience with menopause? How has her body changed since then?

Special thanks to L’BRI for sponsoring this episode. To order your free samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM GIN STEPHENS:

Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/

Instagram: @ginstephens

Podcast: Intermittent Fasting Stories and Fast. Feast. Repeat.

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