Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet
Judy Cho
The Nutrition with Judy podcast is for people who are tired of surface-level wellness advice and want to understand what is really driving chronic symptoms, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, gut issues, autoimmune patterns, and complex illness. Hosted by Judy Cho, Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and author of Inflammation Fix, the show explores root-cause healing through the lens of nutrition, environment, nervous system regulation, clinical pattern recognition, and personal responsibility. Drawing from thousands of client cases, clinical insights, and conversations with leading experts in nutrition, psychology, medicine, and research, Judy breaks down complex health topics in a way that helps listeners become more informed, discerning, and self-advocating. After rebuilding her own health through a carnivore elimination diet and a root-cause approach, Judy’s mission is to help people better understand their bodies and live the life they are meant to live, nearly symptom-free.
The Nutrition with Judy podcast is for people who are tired of surface-level wellness advice and want to understand what is really driving chronic symptoms, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, gut issues, autoimmune patterns, and complex illness. Hosted by Judy Cho, Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and author of Inflammation Fix, the show explores root-cause healing through the lens of nutrition, environment, nervous system regulation, clinical pattern recognition, and personal responsibility. Drawing from thousands of client cases, clinical insights, and conversations with leading experts in nutrition, psychology, medicine, and research, Judy breaks down complex health topics in a way that helps listeners become more informed, discerning, and self-advocating. After rebuilding her own health through a carnivore elimination diet and a root-cause approach, Judy’s mission is to help people better understand their bodies and live the life they are meant to live, nearly symptom-free.
410. I Challenged Dr. Boz on the Sardine Fast. Here's What Happened.
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Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Can eating only sardines for 72 hours really help improve insulin resistance, increase ketones, and break through a keto or carnivore weight loss plateau? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Annette Bosworth (Dr. Boz) to revisit her popular 72-hour sardine fast and explore the science behind this unusual metabolic strategy. We discuss blood sugar, ketosis, fat burning, metabolic flexibility, and why some people struggle to see results even after following a ketogenic or carnivore diet. But is the sardine challenge really necessary, and could there be downsides to taking it too far? I ask Dr. Boz some challenging questions about prolonged sardine fasting, gout, exogenous ketones, MCT oil, and whether other foods could produce similar results. We also explore the relationship between restrictive eating, emotional health, and sustainable lifestyle changes. This conversation challenged some of my previous assumptions about the sardine fast and reinforced why understanding who a protocol is actually for matters just as much as the protocol itself. We discuss the following: All about Dr. Boz Who is the sardine fast for? Can exogenous ketones help? When keto and carnivore stop working The 72-hour sardine fast rules Sardine fasting, uric acid, and gout When sardine fasting goes too far What makes sardines different? Does everyone need higher ketones? Where should beginners start? Why community matters for healing Judy's reflections on sardine fasting _____ EPISODE REFERENCES NwJ Uric Acid Info Guide NwJ Sardine Article Ask Dr. Boz Insulin Doctor Shares How to Fix Insulin Resistance, Test Blood Sugar and Insulin - Interview with Dr. Boz _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ What happens when you follow 60 people who have struggled with obesity, depression, chronic illness, and years of unanswered health questions? Filmmaker Kerry Mann, creator of Healing Humanity, joins Judy Cho to share what he witnessed while documenting remarkable health transformations, and why some of these stories changed the way he thinks about health, nutrition, and healing. From the carnivore diet and metabolic health to mental health, inflammation, and chronic disease, this conversation goes far beyond weight loss. What did Kerry discover after years of interviewing people who had seemingly tried everything? What surprised him most? And what can their journeys teach us about the way we approach chronic illness today? Some of these stories are difficult to believe, but even harder to forget. We discuss the following: Why Kerry made the documentary Bill's extraordinary carnivore journey Lindy's transformation and food addiction Jeff's emotional cancer story Challenging conventional nutrition beliefs What makes lasting change possible? Do carnivore approaches need personalization? Is nutrition enough for healing? Stress and health _____ EPISODE REFERENCES Work with us one on one Healing Humanity documentary HomeSteadHow (Kerry Mann’s Youtube channel) Kerry Mann’s Instagram _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Why do so many people continue struggling with chronic inflammation and chronic illness, even after changing their diet, taking supplements, running labs, and seeing multiple specialists? After working with more than 2,500 individuals, I kept seeing the same problem: people had more health information than ever, but many still weren't getting well. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share why I wrote Inflammation Fix, what I learned about root-cause healing, and why addressing chronic disease requires looking beyond diet alone. From gut health and immune dysfunction to environmental toxins, stress, sleep, and the nervous system, there's a much bigger picture to consider. Writing Inflammation Fix became something I never anticipated. What started as a book about inflammation turned into years of research, clinical insights, personal reflection, and 1,831 revisions and reviews. I share parts of my own health journey, the experiences that changed how I approach healing, and the unexpected challenges of bringing this book to life. More than anything, this book is about helping you understand your body, ask better questions, and take ownership of your health. Because real healing isn't about chasing another protocol. It's about understanding what may be keeping your body stuck. Learn more about Inflammation Fix: https://www.inflammationfix.co/ 1,831 revisions… and an unexpected setback Why do some people do everything right and still stay sick? The problem with today's health information What root-cause healing really means What a woman who lived to 117 can teach us My personal health journey and turning point How working with complex chronic illness changed my perspective Who I wrote this book for What's inside Inflammation Fix Why knowledge alone isn't enough to heal Why we need to question health research The story behind my mission __ EPISODE REFERENCES - Inflammation Fix - EBook Presale - Inflammation Fix Behind The Scenes Article - Inflammation Fix Bonuses _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📘 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Why is it so hard to stop a behavior even when you know it’s hurting you? Whether it’s food addiction, sugar cravings, binge eating, scrolling, shopping, drinking, or another compulsive habit, knowing what you should do is often very different from actually being able to change. In this episode, I unpack why certain habits become so difficult to give up, why stress can pull us back into old behaviors, and why lasting behavior change may require looking beyond willpower, discipline, or simply removing the addictive behavior. I also share what I learned through my own recovery from an eating disorder, why fear, certainty, identity, and self-sabotage can keep us stuck, and how our underlying needs may influence the behaviors we repeatedly turn to for relief, comfort, control, or escape. If you’ve ever asked, “Why do I keep doing this when I know better?” this conversation explores what may actually be happening underneath addiction and what has to change for the pattern itself to finally lose its grip. When habits become addictions Why sugar and other habits become hard to give up When food becomes a form of control Why addictive behaviors keep coming back The “needs jar” exercise You’re not weak or broken Why fear and anger can feel safe Why knowing better isn’t enough You changed. Now what? The words you use to define yourself What changed in my own recovery The biggest takeaway about addiction _____ EPISODE REFERENCES Work with us one on one Wholeness Method Why we stay stuck presentation _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Does eating a high-fat diet cause leaky gut, increase endotoxins, or worsen CIRS and mold illness? In this episode, Judy Cho examines the research behind claims that saturated fat, ketogenic diets, and carnivore diets damage gut health. We break down what LPS (lipopolysaccharides) actually are, how dietary fat can transport endotoxins, and why an increase in blood endotoxins after a meal does not automatically establish chronic inflammation or intestinal permeability. We also examine human studies, mixed-meal research, and the important distinction between a temporary biological response and evidence of disease. If you have improved your gut health on carnivore or keto but have been told to reduce fat because of endotoxins, this conversation will help you understand what the evidence can and cannot tell us. We discuss microbiome testing, CIRS, metabolic health, environmental exposures, and why gut healing requires more than focusing on one dietary variable. The goal is not to dismiss concerns about LPS, but to examine the research carefully and identify the questions that still need better answers. Watch the full episode for the study breakdowns and a more complete understanding of the high-fat and gut-health debate. Is high fat bad for gut health? What are endotoxins and LPS? What microbiome testing can and cannot tell us How endotoxins enter the bloodstream What the human high-fat studies actually tested Do keto and carnivore increase endotoxins? Other factors that can raise endotoxins CIRS, mold illness, and supporting gut health _____ EPISODE REFERENCES - GI Map Stool Test - Brainmaker by David Perlmutter - International Consensus - Sabine Hazan Episode - Akkermansia Article - Polyol Pathway, Richard Johnson - Coconut LPS, Kiran Krishnan - Long Term Carnivore + Fiber STUDIES MENTIONED IN EPISODE - Microbiome testing consensus - Metabolic endotoxemia and obesity - Chylomicrons transport intestinal LPS - Chylomicrons transport dietary antigens - Dietary fats and endotoxin inflammation - Dietary oils and endotoxin transport - Fat type and post-meal endotoxin - Short-term high-fat diet and endotoxin - Obesity modifies endotoxin response - Keto diet reduces LPS signaling - Dietary fat and metabolic endotoxemia review - Keto diet and endotoxemia in prediabetes - Binge drinking increases endotoxin - Fructose increases circulating endotoxin - Exercise, heat stress, and endotoxin - Alcohol withdrawal improves gut permeability - Food structure affects endotoxin response - Cream, glucose, and endotoxin response - High-fat/high-carb meal increases endotoxin - Limits of translating animal research _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/newsletter JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://nutritionwithjudy.buzzsprout.com/ 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet: https://amzn.to/3R4VAXn 📘 Inflammation Fix Book: https://www.inflammationfix.co/ 📚 Articles: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/articles/ 🎁 Free Resources: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/resources/ 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: https://amzn.to/3D5lyo5 _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Why do some people remain chronically ill even after treating Lyme disease, mold exposure, or Long COVID? Dr. Richard Horowitz joins me to break down his 16-point MSIDS model and the overlapping factors he looks for in complex chronic illness, including Lyme and Bartonella, Babesia, mold and mycotoxins, mast cell activation (MCAS), gut dysfunction, POTS, mitochondrial dysfunction, immune dysregulation, and nervous system health. We also get into some of the most provocative areas of his recent work: Alzheimer’s disease and p-tau217, his dapsone protocols for persistent Lyme and Bartonella, why some patients struggle with treatment, how he decides what to address first, and what may determine why one person recovers after an infection while another develops chronic illness. Dr. Horowitz also explains why looking beyond a single diagnosis may change how we think about Long COVID, chronic Lyme disease, mold illness, brain health, and recovery. We discuss the following: The 16-point MSIDS model and episode preview Lyme, mold, MCAS, Long COVID: what do you treat first? How long does meaningful healing actually take? Long COVID, mast cells, Lyme, Bartonella, and mold Why Bartonella can be so difficult to identify and treat What to do when your doctor isn’t looking at the full picture Alzheimer’s disease, Lyme, and the p-tau217 case study The surprising dementia statistic Dr. Horowitz discusses Dapsone, inflammation, and Alzheimer’s research What if you can’t tolerate the dapsone protocol? Herbal protocols, biofilms, and persistent Lyme Dr. Horowitz’s approach to mold and mycotoxins Why chronic illness requires a different framework What happens when the infection is gone but the body still feels unsafe? Stress, mast cells, histamine, and the mind-body connection Why do some people develop chronic Lyme or Long COVID while others don’t? The philosophy that shaped Dr. Horowitz’s approach to medicine Final message for people struggling with chronic illness _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Work with us one-on-one Ending Chronic Illness: A Revolutionary New Program to Reverse Inflammation and Heal Persistent Disease Medical Detective Substack 16-Point MSIDS Model Explained Dr. Richard Horowitz Website Dr. Richard Horowitz Facebook Dr. Richard Horowitz Instagram Can Carnivore Heal Chronic Lyme? – Understanding Chronic Lyme Symptoms - Interview with Dr. Richard Horowitz _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ What if the way you’re approaching chronic illness is making your life smaller while you’re trying to get better? In this episode, Judy Cho explores the connection between chronic illness, nervous system regulation, root-cause healing, and the tendency to postpone life until every symptom is resolved. From strict diets and supplement protocols to the constant search for the next answer, we examine how healing can gradually become the center of your identity, and why that may affect your sense of purpose, connection, and peace. Drawing from conversations in Empower Functional Health and the Wholeness Method, Judy discusses the backwards law, the difference between pursuing healing and chasing perfect conditions, and how faith can provide perspective through difficult seasons. This conversation is for anyone navigating CIRS, mold illness, autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, or other long-term health challenges who feels caught between doing everything possible to recover and wanting to live again. It is not about abandoning treatment or ignoring real physical limitations; it is about asking a more difficult question: how do you continue healing without putting your entire life on hold? Why we keep waiting for life to get better Is complete symptom resolution required to live? The backwards law and the pursuit of happiness Why a good life is not the absence of struggle When chronic illness becomes your entire identity A different question to ask during chronic illness How two healing paths begin to separate Why waiting for perfect health can cost you years When letting go of rigidity may be part of healing _____ EPISODE REFERENCES Our NwJ and EFH groups Our clinical practice Wholeness Method nervous system regulation Inflammation Fix _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates _____ JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Why can mast cell symptoms, histamine reactions, brain fog, fatigue, food sensitivities, and inflammation continue even when your labs look normal or the original trigger is gone? In this episode, I break down the connection between stress, CRH, cortisol, mast cell activation, histamine, the nervous system, and chronic illness, including why mast cells can react before cortisol rises and why standard testing may not always capture what is happening in the moment. We also look at how mold exposure, infections, diet, psychological stress, and nervous system dysregulation can all feed into the same neuroimmune response. If you have MCAS, histamine intolerance, mold illness, CIRS, chronic Lyme, food reactions, gut issues, or persistent inflammatory symptoms, this conversation may help explain why focusing on only one trigger is sometimes not enough. I also cover the feedback loop among the brain, hypothalamus, mast cells, immune mediators, and symptoms; why reactions can continue after an exposure has been removed; and what it means to address both the physical and nervous-system sides of chronic illness without dismissing either. Why Some People Don’t Heal Even After Doing Everything Right Your Stress Response Can Start Before Cortisol Your Cortisol Test Can Look Normal While Your Body Is Still Stressed Why Your Body Prioritizes Survival Over Thyroid Mast Cells Are Like a Smoke Alarm That Won’t Shut Off Mold Exposure and Fear of Mold Can Trigger the Same Stress Pathway Why Normal Mast Cell Labs Can Miss a Flare Stress Can Literally Make Your Gut More Permeable Why You’re Still Sick After Removing the Trigger Mast Cells Aren’t the Root Cause _____ EPISODE REFERENCES Work with us one-on-one Inflammation Fix MCAS: Why your body reacts to everything _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates _____ JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Iodine supplementation remains one of the most debated topics in thyroid health. Some practitioners warn that iodine, especially higher-dose forms such as Lugol’s iodine, may trigger thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto’s, or hyperthyroidism, while others argue that iodine deficiency is widespread and often overlooked. In this episode, Judy Cho examines the Wolff–Chaikoff effect, iodine’s role beyond the thyroid, and why iodized salt may not provide enough iodine for optimal health. The deeper history raises an even more important question: are we blaming supplemental iodine while ignoring other exposures that may have affected thyroid health for generations? Judy explores radioactive iodine, nuclear fallout, contaminated food supplies, and the historical events that may have shaped today’s fear around iodine. She also explains why the distinction between nutritional iodine and radioactive iodine matters before deciding whether iodine is helpful or harmful. Is iodine dangerous for your thyroid? The Wolff–Chaikoff effect explained Iodine deficiency, bromide, fluoride, and chloride The forgotten history of radioactive iodine exposure What government research found about thyroid risk Radioactive iodine exposure Understanding the difference between supplemental iodine vs. radioactive iodine _____ EPISODE REFERENCES Thyroid Dose and Risk Calculator for Nuclear Weapons Fallout for the US Population Exposure of the American People to Iodine-131 from Nevada Nuclear-Bomb Tests CDC Fallout Study Table of Contents Chapter 8 of CDC Results US Before and After exposure How to Take Iodine Episodes Lynne Farrow Interview Iodine Episodes Free Iodine Guide _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Dr. Judi Keller is a veterinarian who spent roughly two decades practicing conventional veterinary medicine before shifting toward a more holistic approach. After becoming increasingly uncomfortable with how heavily veterinary care could rely on pharmaceuticals and symptom management, she pursued additional training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and integrative care. Her work has focused on helping dogs and cats build better health through species-appropriate nutrition, reducing unnecessary exposures, and looking more carefully at the individual animal rather than automatically following a one-size-fits-all protocol. In this conversation, we question some of the most routine decisions pet owners are asked to make and why many of us rarely stop to examine them. We discuss what may be hiding behind familiar pet-food labels, how veterinary recommendations have changed over time, and how to think more critically about nutrition, medications, vaccines, parasite prevention, testing, and other aspects of everyday pet care. This episode is not about avoiding veterinary care; it is about becoming a more informed pet owner, understanding risks and trade-offs, and asking better questions so you can make thoughtful decisions for the animal you love. We discuss the following: Dr. Judy Keller’s background Pet longevity versus quality of life Foods dogs should never eat What’s really inside kibble? Urinary disease in cats Are all pet vaccines necessary? Potential risks of vaccination Rethinking heartworm prevention Flea prevention without routine medication Rethinking spaying and neutering Why fresh food isn’t considered Why working dogs choose meat When bloody diarrhea needs care _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Holistic Dog and Pet Wellness Article _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Can a carnivore diet actually be healthy long term? It’s one of the biggest questions around carnivore, especially when the conversation turns to nutrient deficiencies, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium, fiber, gut health, the microbiome, and whether an all-meat diet is simply too restrictive to sustain. In this 400th episode of the Nutrition with Judy podcast, I break down four of the most common concerns about eating carnivore long term and look at what deserves a closer examination. We also get into what the nutrition research can and cannot tell us about long-term dietary safety, how nutrient variety differs from nutrient sufficiency, questions around fiber and digestive health, and what actually matters when evaluating whether a diet is working for an individual. If you follow a carnivore diet, are considering one, or are questioning whether carnivore can be sustainable for years, this episode walks through the arguments that deserve more nuance. Concern 1: Is carnivore too restrictive? Concern 2: Nutrient deficiencies and food variety Concern 3: Fiber and gut health Concern 4: Long-term carnivore research What to consider for long-term carnivore _____ EPISODE REFERENCES Slides from episode Work with us one-on-one Inflammation Fix _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Robert Sikes put the viral sardine fast to a controlled test: five days of eating approximately 18 cans of sardines per day while maintaining roughly 3,000 calories. In this interview, Judy Cho and Robert examine what happened to his weight, blood glucose, ketones, energy, inflammation, hunger, and overall performance—and why his experience differed from the dramatic weight-loss results commonly shared across the keto and carnivore communities. They also review Robert’s bloodwork before, immediately after, and several weeks after the sardine challenge, including arsenic, mercury, lead, cholesterol, thyroid markers, and SHBG. The conversation explores whether sardine fasting produces unique metabolic benefits, what may actually drive the rapid changes people report, and how extreme short-term diets can affect metabolic health, binge-restriction patterns, and long-term weight-loss success. We discuss the following: Sardine challenge preview Why Robert tested sardine fasting Eating 18 sardine cans daily Glucose rose while ketones dropped Why people do sardine fast Restriction, bingeing, and quick fixes Heavy metals after sardine challenge The appeal of extreme fasting Should people fear mercury in sardines? _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Keto Savage Website Keto Savage Youtube Ketogenic Bodybuilding Savage Perspective Podcast Keto Brick _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
**Our final Wholeness Method cohort of 2026 is open now.** Can you follow a carnivore diet, improve your environment, take the right supplements, and still feel stuck in chronic illness? Judy Cho sits down with licensed clinical social worker and Wholeness Method practitioner Lauren Cogan to examine nervous system dysregulation, trauma responses, anxiety, people-pleasing, boundaries, CIRS, mold illness, and the mind-body patterns that can remain after the physical foundations are addressed. This conversation explores why some behaviors that appear to be personality may actually be protective responses, why understanding a pattern is different from changing it, and how chronic illness can alter the way someone interprets every new healing strategy. This is not an argument against carnivore or functional medicine. It examines the additional layer that may matter when diet, sleep, lifestyle, and protocols have helped, but the body still does not feel safe. How trauma and anxiety show up in the body When anxiety can look like ADHD Talk therapy, somatic work, and nervous system healing How childhood shapes the stress response When a trauma response feels like personality A chronic illness transformation story Why saying no can trigger fight or flight The crash that can happen before a health issue _____ EPISODE REFERENCES Wholeness Method Cohort Wholeness Method Resources WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Can eating more fat stall weight loss, even on a zero-carb carnivore diet? In this episode, Judy Cho sits down with Craig Emmerich to examine why some people lose weight effortlessly on carnivore or keto while others gain weight, struggle with hunger, or see their metabolic health worsen. They discuss dietary fat, protein intake, calories, leptin resistance, muscle loss, fasting, thyroid function, hormones, and why postmenopausal women may respond differently than men. The conversation also moves beyond macros into the limits of diet itself. Craig shares what years of strict carnivore could and could not resolve in his own experience with Lyme disease, mold illness, CIRS, inflammation, and chronic pain. This episode challenges several popular carnivore claims while offering a more individualized framework for weight loss, body composition, metabolic health, and long-term healing. We discuss the following: The fat debate The Randall effect Fat gain without carbs? Stress, cortisol, and obesity Fat threshold explained Practical protein and fat targets Leaner carnivore satiety Nutrition misinformation online Adjusting fat intake Why carnivore harder isn't the answer Why some people leave carnivore Where to start for complex cases _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Why Diet Alone May not be Enough - Lyme, CIRS and Autoimmune Interview with Craig Emmerich Keto Maria Website The Art of Metabolic Health Book _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Judy Cho to discuss what may actually drive heart disease beyond a single focus on LDL cholesterol. Drawing from 25 years in cardiac surgery and more than 3,400 operations, he explains why insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, diet, and vascular damage deserve more attention in heart disease prevention. The conversation also examines statins, coronary artery calcium scans, CT angiograms, seed oils, processed carbohydrates, red meat, vegan diets, gut health, and nutrient absorption. Dr. Ovadia shares how becoming obese and prediabetic changed his own understanding of metabolic health, and why he now focuses on helping patients avoid the operating table. We discuss the following: Dr. Ovadia’s lessons from 3,400 heart surgeries Why cholesterol isn't the root cause Pharmaceutical and food industry influence How diet guidelines failed patients Dr. Ovadia's personal health transformation Seed oils vs processed carbohydrates Early warning signs of heart disease Coronary calcium scan and CT angiogram What a heart surgeon eats for breakfast Dr. Ovadia’s new book Can vegans have optimal health? When diet alone isn't enough _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Nutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore Diet Dr. Philip Ovadia's Website Dr. Philip Ovadia's Instagram Stay Off My Kitchen Table Book Stay Off My Operating Table (First Book) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Peptides are everywhere right now: VIP, KPV, BPC-157, TB-500, Thymosin Alpha 1, GHK-Cu, GLP-1s, and more. They are being talked about for inflammation, gut repair, immune support, tissue healing, weight loss, recovery, and chronic illness—but they are not automatically safe just because they sound “natural.” In this episode, Judy Cho breaks down what peptides are, why context matters, and the mistakes people may be making when they use them too casually or too early. Peptides can be powerful tools, but the wrong peptide, timing, or source can pose risks most people are not considering. What are peptides VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) KPV BPC-157 TB-500, Thymosin Beta-4 (Wolverine Stack) Thymosin Alpha 1, Mots-C GHK-Cu GLP-1s, natural peptides, 3D GLP1s, Peptide risk nuance and examples Peptide grey market risks Four tactical peptide considerations _____ EPISODE REFERENCES NwJ Peptide Article Taking VIP Too Early Copper Toxicity Peptide Contamination: 1, 2 _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ What if chronic stress is the real reason chronically ill patients fail to heal, no matter what protocol they follow? Dr. Stephen Sideroff has spent decades researching exactly what happens to the nervous system under prolonged stress, and what he's found challenges how most practitioners think about root-cause healing. In this episode, he reveals what conventional medicine gets wrong about stress, why some people are wired to stay stuck, and what it actually takes to get the body back into a state where healing is even possible. Watch the full interview to find out. Dr. Stephen Sideroff is a clinical psychologist, resilience researcher, and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCLA. He is the founder of the UCLA Stress Strategies program and author of The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success, a comprehensive framework built on decades of clinical research into stress, neurofeedback, and what separates people who heal from people who stay stuck. We discuss the following: Nervous system Balance The four horsemen of stress Recognizing signs of poor stress management Why recovery after stress matters Resilience, trauma, and childhood wiring How to start managing stress Breaking the negative mindset cycle Rethinking therapy and rumination Why change is so hard Getting chronically ill patients unstuck Protecting your energy from social media Judy's reflection and the Wholeness Method _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Wholeness Method Website Dr. Stephen Sideroff's Website Dr. Stephen Sideroff’s YouTube Quantum Leadership Podcast The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success Book _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Anxiety is not just “in your head.” Sometimes the body is giving signals through blood sugar, caffeine tolerance, and how well your nervous system is being fueled. In this episode, we talk about a simple shift that may help some people feel calmer and more stable, and why eating too lean may backfire. Anxiety, blood sugar dysregulation Fatty meats benefit Anadamide Caffeine Egg yolks, fatty red meats _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Bellevue Stefansson Study Anadamide Anadamide 2 Arachidonic Sources _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Most people hear “blood sugar” and think the body has a lot of sugar floating around at any given moment. But the actual amount is much smaller than most people realize. In this episode, I use a simple visual demo to show what normal, prediabetic and diabetic blood sugar levels look like. We also talk about insulin, the pancreas, and why repeatedly high blood sugar can create real stress on the body over time. Sugar vs. seed oils Risks of high blood sugar and insulin’s role Blood levels and sugar levels in the body Eating a banana or a soda Risks to the pancreas _____ EPISODE RESOURCES - Dr. Robert Lufkin Interview - Carnivore Diet and Modern Day Sugar Crisis: - Personalized Health Plan _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Belinda and I dive into the hidden history behind our dietary guidelines, tracing how a 19th-century religious health movement helped shape the modern demonization of meat and the rise of fiber, breakfast cereal, and plant-based dogma. She breaks down how the Seventh Day Adventist Church, John Harvey Kellogg, and powerful food and academic institutions worked together to manufacture the "Blue Zones" longevity story, and why the real history of Sardinia, Okinawa, Ikaria, and Loma Linda tells a very different tale about meat, pork, and animal fat. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Belinda Fettke is an independent researcher known for investigating the historical, religious, and commercial influences on modern dietary guidelines. After her husband, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gary Fettke, was investigated for advising patients to reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates, she began researching the origins of nutrition policy and public health messaging. Her work focuses on the intersections of religion, industry, and dietary recommendations. The interview explores how these factors may have shaped modern views on meat, plant-based diets, and chronic disease. We discuss the following: Belinda Fettke’s background Kellogg, fiber, and sexual repression Birth of the dietetics industry Religious roots of nutrition Adventist studies and veganism Debunking the Blue Zones diet Okinawa longevity under scrutiny Ikaria's fasting and snail diet Loma Linda's "fifth blue zone" myth Harvard's role in dietary guidelines Nutrition messaging in schools Ellen G. White's hidden writings Adventist influence on guidelines The demonization of pork _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Nutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore Diet EFH Carnivore Diet Resources Exposing the Secrets of the Plant-Based Vegetarian Guidelines – Interview with Belinda Fettke Unveiling the Corruption of Our Dietary Recommendations – Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke Belinda Fettke's TruthZones Substack Dr. Gary Fettke's Website Supporting Dr. Gary Fettke _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ PCOS has a new name: PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. The shift matters because PCOS was never really just about “cysts” on the ovaries. It has always been a broader endocrine and metabolic condition that can affect periods, ovulation, androgen hormones, insulin signaling, skin, mood, and long-term cardiometabolic risk. In this short solo episode, I break down why the name is changing, what PMOS means, how diagnosis works, and why symptoms like irregular periods may be less random than they seem. I also touch on the deeper question: could some cases of PMOS be an early warning sign of broader inflammatory or biotoxin-driven dysfunction, including CIRS? PCOS has a new name; symptoms and diagnosis PCOS and Carnivore Causes of PCOS (PMOS) Insulin resistance Loss of period, androgen hormones, LH, SHBG Endocrine disruptors PMOS and low mood PMOS is CIRS? _____ EPISODE REFERENCES PCOS in Lancet Complete Wellness Panel Test CIRS: (start here) What is CIRS CAC Founder interview on Pre Pre Diabetes Personalized Health Plan (symptoms) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ MCAS is often treated like a food problem. But if your “safe food” list keeps getting smaller, restriction may no longer be the solution. In this episode, Judy Cho explains why mast cell activation syndrome is not just about histamine, why food reactions can be a sign of a deeper immune threshold problem, and why the goal is not to fear more foods. The goal is to understand why the body is reacting in the first place. What is MCAS Causes of MCAS and histamine flares Mast cell symptoms Mast cell activation syndrome, root cause Mast cells and the nervous system, stress response High histamine foods Histamine liberator foods DAO-blocking foods, the DAO enzyme Supplements, medication supports for MCAS, histamines MCAS, histamine testing Histamine flares because of Carnivore. _____ EPISODE RESOURCES MCAS Article MCAS Article 2 Dr. Tania Dempsey Interview MCAS studies 1, 2, 3 Personalized Health Plan (symptoms) GI Map stool test Complete Wellness Panel _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Why do people quit the carnivore diet even after it helped them at first? In this episode, Judy Cho breaks down the most common reasons the carnivore diet stops working for some people, from undereating and poor fat tolerance to electrolyte issues, thyroid and hormone changes, food boredom, cholesterol fears, and the pressure to do “perfect carnivore.” A carnivore diet can be a powerful elimination diet, but it is not inherently well-formulated. This conversation explains why some people thrive, why others struggle, and how to tell whether the issue is the diet itself, how it is being done, or the body's current state of health. Cyclical and chronic dieters Mind-body connection and the bell curve Expectations and disappointments (planning is the antidote) Undereating, thyroid and hormone function Protein and poor fat tolerance Mindset: community pressure, your “why” Protect your eyes and ears. 60,000 thoughts. Food boredom Electrolytes, hormones, thyroid Heart disease and cardiovascular risk Perfect Carnivore Real talk _____ EPISODE RESOURCES How much to eat episode Undereating episode Symptom journal Thyroid health on carnivore Gut support ADH testing Cholesterol test panel Carnivore elimination protocol Ray Peat diet article Mercola and carbs article _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Dr. Robert and I discuss why metabolic dysfunction may be the root cause behind many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even mental illness. We dive into how modern medicine often treats symptoms instead of root causes, why lifestyle and metabolic therapies can reverse disease progression, and how low-carb and ketogenic diets may improve long-term health outcomes. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician, radiologist, medical school professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. After developing multiple chronic diseases himself, he began researching metabolic health, longevity, and lifestyle medicine, eventually reversing his own conditions through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Dr. Lufkin now advocates for metabolic therapies and root-cause approaches to chronic disease prevention and reversal. We discuss the following: Dr. Lufkin’s background Why he questioned modern medicine Nutrition myths in medical training Pharma influence in medical education Biggest lie taught in medicine Obesity misconceptions explained Blood pressure and metabolic health What is metabolic dysfunction Alzheimer’s and metabolic health Why Alzheimer’s is type 3 diabetes Cholesterol fear and statins Coronary calcium scan explained _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Dr. Robert Lufkin Website Lies I Taught in Medical School Book Complete Wellness Panel Dr. Robert Lufkin Youtube and Weekly Video Podcast Dr. Robert Lufkin’s Instagram _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Dr. Gary Fettke and I dive into the real drivers of modern disease: sugar, processed carbohydrates, and seed oils, and which of the three is doing the most damage. We break down the biochemistry of fructose, the polyol pathway, and how LDL particles are affected by diet. We also get into the origins of fat shaming, how pharmaceutical companies shaped public language around obesity, the fiber myth, and why cholesterol is wildly misunderstood. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Gary Fettke is a retired orthopedic surgeon and one of the earliest and most vocal proponents of low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition in Australia. He was among the first in the world to describe the combination of sugar, refined carbohydrates, and seed oils as a nutritional model of inflammation and modern disease, a framework he developed back in 2013. Despite being investigated by the Australian medical board for his dietary advocacy, he has continued to push for change in national nutrition policy, helping make low-carb the nationally recognized strategy for diabetes management in Australia. He works alongside his wife Belinda Fettke, whose research tracks the ideological and corporate forces driving flawed dietary guidelines. We discuss the following: Dr. Fettke's background and update Sugar, carbs, and seed oils explained The polyol pathway and fructose overflow Seed oil half-life and inflammation Real-world cases and MS recovery The biggest dietary culprit Obesity stigma and pharma influence Cholesterol, LDL particles, and statins Lipid subfractions and cardiac risk The dietary evolution No biochemical need for ingested carbs _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Dr. Gary Fettke on YouTube Dr. Gary Fettke's Website Advanced Cardiovascular Health Panel Unveiling the Corruption of Our Dietary Recommendations - Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke The Trouble with Fructose - Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke Exposing the Secrets of the Plant-Based Vegetarian Guidelines Interview with Belinda Fettke How Kibble Can Be From Condemned Meat. Truth About Pet Food Interview with Susan Thixton _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Lean Mass Hyper-Responder (LMHR) is often framed as a cholesterol story. That framing is incomplete. This video defines the LMHR pattern at a high level, then expands beyond cardiovascular markers into broader physiology—energy balance, thyroid signaling, stress response, nutrient status, and environmental inputs. The pattern may reflect adaptation, but it can also signal tradeoffs. Context determines risk. Make sure to listen to the full conversation. What is an LMHR Concerns of an LMHR LMHRs and Thyroid Function LMHRS and Bile Acids, Detoxing LMHR Real Talk Canary in the Coal Mine _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Work with Us EFH Advanced Cardiovascular Panel Malcolm Kendrick Interview Dave Feldman Interview Dave Feldman Interview 2 Cholesterol Code Movie Cholesterol Code Calculator _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Deborah and I discuss how chronic stress disrupts the nervous system, impacts hormones, sleep, and overall health, and why regulating the heart–brain connection is foundational for healing. We dive into HeartMath techniques like heart rate variability and coherence, showing how simple tools like breathing and gratitude can shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, repair, and resilience. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Deborah Rozman is the President and co-CEO of HeartMath, a research-based organization focused on heart rate variability and nervous system regulation. With over three decades of experience, she has helped pioneer techniques that connect emotional regulation with physiological health. Her work has contributed to hundreds of research studies on stress, coherence, and heart–brain communication. We discuss the following: Impact of stress Dysregulation and root cause healing Heart rate variability explained Coherence or heart-brain sync Using tools for anxiety relief HRV resilience and age Heart coherence versus the mind HeartMath research and science Cortisol, stress, and illness Daily triggers and coherence Using HeartMath® in daily life _____ EPISODE RESOURCES HeartMath Website HeartMath App for Android HeartMath App for Apple HeartMath’s Add Heart Podcast by Deborah Rozman, Ph.D. Wholeness Method Quick Coherence® Guide _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Malcolm and I explore the true causes of heart disease, challenging the conventional belief that cholesterol and LDL are the primary drivers. We dive into endothelial damage and blood clotting as the underlying mechanisms behind cardiovascular events, and unpack metabolic syndrome, statins, and the role of inflammation, toxins, and lifestyle factors in damaging blood vessels. Listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Malcolm Kendrick is a Scottish physician, author, and researcher known for challenging mainstream views on cardiovascular disease. He is the author of The Clot Thickens, where he presents an alternative hypothesis that heart disease is driven by blood clotting and arterial damage rather than cholesterol. With decades of clinical experience, Kendrick has become a leading voice questioning traditional lipid-focused models of heart health. We discuss the following: Saturated fat paradox Minnesota experiment explained Risk factors vs cholesterol Cholesterol narrative driven by profit Focus on disease process Glycocalyx and protection Small dense LDL debate Clot clearance and heart attack risk Stress impairs clot clearance Sunlight and nitric oxide Statins barely extend lifespan Lean mass hyper-responders explained ____ EPISODE RESOURCES Dr. Malcolm Kendrick’s Website The Clot Thickens Book The Great Cholesterol Con Book Cardiovascular Blood Test _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Mikhaila and I talk about what it really looks like when a carnivore diet doesn’t fully resolve your symptoms, and how to troubleshoot when you feel stuck despite doing everything “right.” We dive into histamine intolerance, nutrient concerns like folate, and why some people remain highly sensitive even after years on a strict meat-based diet. A big part of our conversation focuses on Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), how environmental toxins like mold can keep your immune system stuck in overdrive, and why diet alone may not be enough for full healing. We also walk through testing options, root cause medicine, and how to move from just managing symptoms to truly expanding your food tolerance and overall health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. We discuss the following: Judy’s background and healing journey Breaking through carnivore plateaus What is CIRS CIRS immune dysfunction explained Why carnivore isn’t everything Folate and nutrient concerns Histamine intolerance Probiotics and immune reactivity Binders and detox approach Judy’s take on honey and fruit Iodine calcium supplementation From standard diet to carnivore ____ EPISODE RESOURCES All About CIRS CIRS Handout MINI CIRS Testing CIRS Testing Nutrition with Judy CIRS Playlist Nutrition with Judy Carnivore for Beginners Playlist Mold: The Root Cause Behind Food Sensitivities? - Interview with Judy Cho Mikhaila Peterson’s Website Peterson Academy _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Cheryl and I break down where to start when dealing with chronic illness, and why diet and environment come before testing and protocols. We discuss how an elimination diet helps quiet inflammation, why symptoms should guide your healing approach, and how factors like mold, detox pathways, and undereating can stall progress. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Cheryl is a lead practitioner at Empower Functional Health, specializing in root cause healing through personalized health plans and functional nutrition. She works closely with clients to analyze complex chronic illness cases, focusing on diet, environment, and symptom patterns rather than isolated diagnoses. With years of clinical experience, Cheryl helps individuals navigate nuanced healing strategies tailored to their unique health history. Where to start first Next steps in treatment process When to address deeper issues Environment as root cause driver Prioritizing root causes in healing Why blood work comes later Overwhelm from excessive testing Looking beyond primary concerns Working without strict carnivore Nutrient deficiencies and metabolism How to start carnivore EPISODE RESOURCES Personalized Health Plan Carnivore Elimination Diet Cheat Sheet Cheryl’s Bio How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet (for Hormones and Thyroid): Macros, Calories, Protein & Fats CIRS Treatment Mistakes That Keep You Sick & What to Do Instead Finding Root Cause Healing in Chronic Illness: Your Perfect Carnivore Diet - Interview with Cheryl Lessons Learned from our Carnivore Patients: Tracking, Supplements, and Perfect Carnivore _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace profession If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Is eating a limited diet, such as a Carnivore diet, or avoiding certain foods because they harm you unbiblical? This episode explores what Scripture actually says about food, freedom, and caring for the body. The Bible does not treat medically necessary or health-based food avoidance as sin. Instead, it emphasizes stewardship, wisdom, self-control, and honoring God with your body. While the New Testament removes ceremonial food restrictions, it does not require people to eat everything indiscriminately. Rather than condemning dietary limits, Scripture consistently calls for honoring God with your body and recognizing that something may be permitted yet still not be beneficial to you personally. Introduction Is Plant-Based the Ideal Diet Based on Biblical Doctrine? Body as a Temple and You as a Steward Biblical Mentions of Food, Drunkards, Glutton and Sin Paul and the Need of Discipline, Self-Control and the Fruit of the Spirit Thoughts on Communion Romans 14, The Weak and the Strong Real Talk: What Really Matters with Faith _____ EPISODE RESOURCES - Is Plant-Based the Ideal Christian Diet - My Faith Journey - Jesus and Wellness Article - Did Jesus Eat Meat Article - Stewarding the Body as God’s Temple (1 Corinthians 6:19–20, 1 Corinthians 3:16–17) - Not Everything Is Beneficial (1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:23) - What Enters the Body (Proverbs 23:20–21, Proverbs 25:16, Philippians 3:19 - Acting According to Conscience (Romans 14:14–23, Romans 14:2–3 1 Corinthians 8) - Self-Control as a Spiritual Virtue (Galatians 5:22–23, 1 Corinthians 9:27 - Biblical Principle of Prudence (Proverbs 27:12, Ephesians 5:29) - The Garden of Eden Diet (Genesis 1–2) - The Daniel Diet (Daniel 1 and 10) - Old Testament Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11; Deuteronomy 14) - Jesus and the Food Laws (Matthew 5:17; Mark 7:18–19, Matthew 15:11) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/newsletter FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://nutritionwithjudy.buzzsprout.com/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nutritionwithjudy 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwithjudy 👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionwJudy/ NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet: https://amzn.to/3R4VAXn 📚 Articles: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/articles/ 🎁 Free Resources: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/resources/ 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: https://amzn.to/3D5lyo5 _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Is a plant-based pattern like the Garden of Eden diet or the “Daniel diet” the ideal biblical way to eat? This episode looks at what the Bible actually shows about food across different periods: from the plant foods in Eden, to the permission to eat animals after the Flood, to Israel’s dietary laws, and finally to the New Testament's focus on faith rather than food rules. It also considers whether Jesus ate meat and why early Christians were told not to divide over diet. Instead of promoting a single required “biblical diet,” the episode explores how Scripture shifts attention from specific foods to the condition of the heart and to freedom under the new covenant. Garden of Eden diet Noah’s Dietary Changes Daniel’s Dietary Story Pork, Shellfish. Clean and unclean kids How Ceremonial Laws Changed When Jesus Came (Examples) Did Jesus Eat Meat? Real Talk Thoughts on 613 Laws in the Old Testament _____ EPISODE RESOURCES My Faith Journey Jesus and Wellness Article Did Jesus Eat Meat Article The Garden of Eden Diet (Genesis 1–2) The Daniel Diet (Daniel 1 and 10) Old Testament Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11; Deuteronomy 14) 613 commandments (mitzvot) Passover Lamb (Matthew 26:17–30; Luke 22, Exodus 12) Fish Consumption (Luke 24:41–43; John 21:9–13) Feeding Miracles (Matthew 14; 15) Jesus and the Food Laws (Matthew 5:17; Mark 7:18–19, Matthew 15:11) Instructions to Eat What Is Set Before You (Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 10:27, 1 Corinthians 8) Removal of Dietary Restrictions for Gentile Believers (Acts 10; 15; Romans 14; 1 Timothy 4:3-5; Colossians 2:16) Law, Faith, and the New Covenant (Ephesians 2:8–9; Galatians 2:16; Matthew 5:17) The Enemy (Lies, Deception, Stealing, Destruction, Disguise, Accusation, Sabotage) - “He is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44) - “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” (John 10:10) - “Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” (2 Corinthians 11:14) - “The accuser of our brothers and sisters.” (Revelation 12:10) - “Stand against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates _____ FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook _____ NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Emily and I talk about my health journey: from years of plant-based eating and an eating disorder to finding stability with carnivores, and how diet can support recovery from mold illness and CIRS by lowering inflammation and strengthening the gut-immune system. We also cover practical carnivore troubleshooting (electrolytes, fat intake, meat variety, histamine sensitivity) plus the mindset and hope required to keep moving toward root-cause healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Emily is part of Malachi’s Message, a nonprofit that supports families impacted by toxic mold through education, community, and resources. Alongside her work in the mold-illness space, she shares lived experience and a mission-forward perspective on what it takes to recover physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We discuss the following: Judy’s health journey Postpartum crisis and 5150 Keto to carnivore pivot Carnivore diet practice and dilemma Missing root cause Carnivore for mold recovery Histamine and the toxin bucket load Medical system misses root causes Gut-brain neurotransmitters link Carnivore troubleshooting basics Mindset, hope, and the reticular activating system Stop “mold victim” identity Faith, despair, and healing _____ EPISODE RESOURCES All about CIRS CIRS Handout CIRS Bloodwork Is Your House Making You Sick? – Interview with Joshua Rachal Malachi’s Message Foundation Website Malachi's Message Instagram Texas Mold Inspectors _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Dr. Sue and I talk about what it’s like to go from treating breast cancer to becoming the patient herself, and how fear, uncertainty, and loss of control can linger long after treatment ends. We also dive into practical coping strategies like shrinking time to 24 hours, building a strong care team, and prioritizing lifestyle pillars such as sleep, nutrition, and stress reduction. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Sue Hwang is a breast radiation oncologist based in Orlando, Florida, who was diagnosed with her own breast cancer after a routine mammogram revealed multiple tumors. During her treatment journey, she began journaling as a therapeutic outlet, which eventually led to publishing essays and writing her book, From Both Sides of the Curtain. Her experience transformed how she practices medicine, placing greater emphasis on empathy, survivorship care, emotional healing, and lifestyle medicine. We discuss the following: Who is Dr. Sue Hwang Biopsy and confirmed diagnosis Emotional toll of diagnosis Taking time off to process Therapy and self-care tools Lifestyle medicine after treatment Survivorship fears explained Cancer and control Questions to ask doctors Advocacy and early screening Changes in life after cancer _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Instagram From Both Sides of the Curtain Book American Cancer Society Susan G. Komen Foundation 23andMe (genetic testing) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ **Podcast Update: It looks like I accidentally switched the terms: absolute risk reduction vs relative risk reduction. Regardless of the terminologies, the point was to see what funny games statisticians will use for marketing pharma drugs (and this happens in a lot of types of marketing...) To see a clear write-up of the absolute risk vs relative risk, you can read an article I shared about it: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/old-newsletter/why-statins-dont-stop-heart-attacks/ In this episode, I walk through why statins are prescribed (especially with LDL above 190 mg/dL or with type 2 diabetes), and I explain how statin marketing can make the benefits look bigger than they really are by using relative risk instead of absolute risk. I also cover major concerns I see with statins, including nutrient depletion (like CoQ10) and potential impacts on muscle function over time. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. The statin numbers (the what, why) Lipitor ad: relative vs absolute risk reduction Statin efficacy studies (and risks) Statins reduce nutrient status (including CoQ10) Risks of low cholesterol What to test and track for heart disease New book cover _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Join the Newsletter Carnivore Diet Cholesterol Labs Cardiovascular Blood Test Statin Use Is Associated With a Decline in Muscle Function and Mass Over Time (PubMed) Should You Take a Statin for Your High Cholesterol? (Yale Medicine) Lipitor Ad Highlighting Relative Risk Reduction (36%) vs Absolute Risk (3% vs 2%) (ResearchGate Figure) Atorvastatin Decreases Blood Coenzyme Q10 in Patients at Risk for CVD and Stroke (JAMA/Arch Neurol) Lipitor: Why It Remains the Best-Selling Drug in Pharmaceutical History (Accio) Heart Statistics: Cardiovascular Disease Statistics for the UK (British Heart Foundation) WHO Mortality Database (World Health Organization) Robert Jarvik (Artificial Heart Developer) (Wikipedia) Pfizer, Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) print advertisement featuring Robert Jarvik, ca. 2006–2008. ____ FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nutritionwithjudy 📸 In If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ In this episode, I break down why statins are commonly prescribed with higher cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. I also challenge the long-standing belief that saturated fat causes heart disease. I explain why cholesterol is essential for hormone production, brain health, bile production, and cellular repair, and I share ideal cholesterol markers I commonly see in my carnivore and meat-based practice, including optimal ranges for total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Saturated fats and Time magazine Risks of low cholesterol Steroid hormones Cholesterol levels on a carnivore diet Children on statins Cell danger response _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Cardiovascular Blood Test Lipitor Relative Risk Advertisement Cholesterol Levels & Neurological Risk Study (JAMA Neurology) Lipitor: Best-Selling Drug in History British Heart Foundation Global Heart Statistics World Health Organization Mortality Database _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Michael and I dive into how childhood trauma reshapes the nervous system, drives addiction, and contributes to chronic illness, mental health struggles, and even premature death. We break down the CDC’s ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score, including the powerful data showing that an ACE score is associated with losing years of life, and discuss why trauma may be the hidden driver behind inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Michael Menard is an inventor, entrepreneur, and author who grew up as the second oldest of 14 children in Kankakee, Illinois, later discovering that he and his siblings experienced complex childhood trauma. As Vice President of Engineering at Johnson & Johnson, his 14 patents transformed global manufacturing, and his expertise has been sought by the United Nations, NASA, Coca-Cola, and Pfizer. He is the founder of United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT) and the bestselling author of multiple books, including The Kite That Couldn't Fly and Greater Than Gravity. We discuss the following: Who is Michael Menard Trauma’s hidden death toll ACEs defined by the CDC ACE score shortens lifespan Cortisol damages brain and body Shame prevents trauma healing Building ACE 2.0 intensity Wholeness and EMDR healing The sacred first 60 days The Paradox of Childhood Trauma _____ EPISODE RESOURCES United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT) Website Instagram The Kite That Couldn't Fly (Memoir) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. #childhoodtrauma #ACES #ACEscore #rootcausehealing #chronicillness #inflammation #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #UACT #GreaterThanGravity #TheKiteThatCouldntFly #NutritionWithJudy If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Dr. James and I dive into the complexities of depression, its symptoms, root causes, and how functional psychiatry can support healing. We explore why traditional models fall short and highlight nutritional and biological interventions, including amino acids, B12, and low-dose lithium, as foundational tools in treating mental health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. James Greenblatt is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and a pioneer in the field of functional psychiatry. He has authored multiple books, including Finally Hopeful, where he outlines a biologically-rooted approach to treating depression through individualized testing and nutritional support. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Greenblatt has helped reshape how mental health can be supported through integrative and evidence-based strategies. We discuss the following: Dr. Greenblatt’s background Underlying causes of depression Protein and Neurotransmitter Production CBT and reframing thinking errors Nutrients Before Antidepressant Taper Judy's personal reflections on her healing _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website Finally Hopeful Book Low Cholesterol Causes Risk of Depression and Suicidal Ideation – Interview with Dr. James Greenblatt Why Antidepressants Make You Sicker, Withdrawal Effects and Stopping Depression - Interview with Dr. Mark Horowitz _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Dr. Bradley and I talk about the energetic and emotional roots of chronic illness, and how “trapped emotions” and the heart wall can block healing long after protocols and diets have been applied. We also discuss how faith, prayer, and nervous system regulation intersect with emotional healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Bradley Nelson is a holistic doctor with over 37 years of experience, and author of The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Heart Code, focusing on emotional energy as a root of physical and emotional disease. He combines energy medicine, muscle testing, and spirituality, emphasizing the role of prayer and divine guidance in healing. His work trains practitioners worldwide in understanding how trapped emotional energies impact health. We discuss the following: All about Dr. Bradley Nelson How muscle testing works Role of prayer and divine guidance Connection between heart and brain Starting the heart wall clearing Removing the heart wall process Where to find Dr. Bradley Nelson _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website Instagram YouTube Discover Healing The Heart Code book The Emotion Code book The Body Code book _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Steven and I dive into how mold detection dogs are transforming mold identification and remediation. We talk about how their superior sense of smell can detect both active and dormant mold, even when conventional testing fails. Steven shares how trained K9s can help you get remediation right the first time; saving time, money, and your health. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more. Steven Antommarchi is a law enforcement professional, K9 detection trainer, and researcher whose work bridges environmental health, science, and service. With 16+ years in law enforcement, he’s held roles from K9 Handler to Interim Chief of Police and now co-leads Mold Dog Knows, a company training dogs to detect mold in homes and buildings. He also trains and mentors over 150 K9 units globally and serves in roles at Florida International University, Texas State University, and the American Working Dog Association. We discuss the following: Steven’s law enforcement and K9 training background Dog’s olfactory system and its emotional detection capabilities How dogs are profiled and trained to detect mold species Real-world deployment: HVAC, home inspections, and limitations of human testing Dormant mold detection Cost of Mold Dog Detection Service Mold Dog Certification and Identifying a legitimate mold detection dog company Protecting dogs from mold exposure and developing mycotoxin detection More About Mold Dog Knows _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website Instagram American Working Dog Association CIRS ERMI Guide Bundle _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Stephen and I examine why standard lab markers like A1C, thyroid hormones, glucose averages, and antibodies can misrepresent health in carnivore and low-carb contexts. We break down physiological shifts in red blood cell lifespan, glycation, thyroid signaling, hydration, and electrolytes, and why symptom-based assessment often matters more than reference ranges. Stephen is a UK-based coach, specialist in obesity and diabetes, and former private lab director with an honors degree in physiology and health sciences. After worsening health under conventional nutrition advice, he transitioned to low-carb and carnivore and has spent over a decade translating blood markers through a physiology-first lens. He writes daily science explainers and authored The Guide to Blood Tests in the Context of Keto, Carnivore, and Low Carb. We discuss the following: All about Stephen Thomas Why A1C can rise on carnivore Red blood cell lifespan and A1C Physiology over reference range focus Adaptation vs. under-eating and thyroid dysfunction Women’s early carnivore challenges Stephen’s role in lab interpretation Harm of fear-based healing messages Where to find Stephen Thomas EPISODE RESOURCES Carnivore group Website Substack Guide To Blood Tests book EFH Complete Wellness Panel Nutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Eric shares how he personally overcame Graves’ disease using a natural, root-cause approach and now helps others do the same through functional medicine. In this episode, we explore the differences between hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease, early symptom recognition, and why addressing gut health and stress is essential for long-term healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and the founder of Natural Endocrine Solutions. After being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, he reversed it using a natural protocol, which inspired his passion for helping others with hyperthyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. He now supports patients globally through his books, podcast, and online thyroid community. We discuss the following: All about Dr. Eric Osansky Hyperthyroidism overview and symptoms Factors influencing thyroid conditions Common hyperthyroid triggers Labs commonly used for testing Graves and Hashimoto’s antibody overlap Possibility of stopping Graves medication Views on radioactive iodine and surgery Perspectives on iodine supplementation Gut health and hyperthyroidism connection Supporting life after thyroid removal Guidance for managing hyperthyroidism Where to find Dr. Eric Osansky _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website YouTube Instagram Facebook group Podcast Natural Endocrine Solutions Healing Graves' Naturally group Hashimoto's Triggers book The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet book Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease book EFH Thyroid Bloodwork Panel _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Vitamin C is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in the carnivore space. This episode breaks down where vitamin C recommendations actually came from, why RDAs doubled in just 26 years, and how rising sugar intake likely drove that change. I share how glucose competes with vitamin C for absorption, why vitamin C was removed from modern nutrition labels, and why true deficiency is rare, even without fruits and vegetables. I also address scurvy myths, the sailor paradox, breast milk’s low vitamin C content, and why many people thrive on a carnivore diet without supplementation. Finally, I cover when vitamin C may be appropriate (immune stress, adrenal strain, anemia, detox protocols) and why excess vitamin C can backfire by increasing oxalates and inflammation. Carnivore doesn’t fail because of a lack of vitamin C. But context, physiology, and restraint matter more than blanket supplementation. History of vitamin C RDAs Sugar effects on vitamin C absorption FDA label changes removing vitamin C Vitamin C in meat diets Scurvy myths and sailor history Breast milk vitamin C levels Oxalates from excess ascorbic acid When vitamin C may help Dosing guidelines and supplement types _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Carnivore Cure Vitamin C Article Vitamin A Video Liver and Vitamin A Toxicity EFH Personalized Health Plan How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Neisha shares her personal journey reversing debilitating Hashimoto’s & hypothyroid symptoms through a personalized, meat‑centric, high‑fat approach and how she navigated fertility struggles and pregnancy while adjusting diet and lifestyle for thyroid health. We also discuss pragmatic tools like stress management, supplement strategies (including iodine), and how to transition diets slowly to support the body without overwhelming it. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Neisha Salas-Berry is a registered nurse and certified health coach who has spent years helping people reverse autoimmune and metabolic conditions using nutrition and lifestyle. She personally overcame Hashimoto’s, hypothyroid symptoms, and fertility challenges through a high‑fat, meat‑centric diet and continues to coach others through her community. Neisha emphasizes gradual dietary change, symptom tracking, and mental‑emotional wellness as key pillars of sustainable health. We discuss the following: All about Neisha Berry Early hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s symptoms Changes after childbirth Thyroid medications Neisha used Low energy despite keto carnivore Neisha’s stance on removing dairy Neisha’s personal dairy intake Starting iodine and addressing concerns Complementary supplements Neisha uses Thoughts on carbs and carnivore Key supports in hypothyroid healing Where to find Neisha Berry _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Iodine Measurements Story of Nehemiah Wholeness Method Mind Body Program Website Instagram YouTube Dr. Berry’s community 24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test Kit Nutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ This episode shares six practical, experience-tested tips for starting or restarting a carnivore or meat-based diet in a way that actually supports healing, hormones, energy, and long-term success. Drawing from years of clinical work with thousands of carnivore clients and patients, Judy Cho explains why most people struggle because they under-eat, under-fuel with fat, mismanage electrolytes, or stack too many changes at once. The discussion shares carnivore as a therapeutic elimination diet, not a weight-loss gimmick, and emphasizes clarity of goals, symptom tracking, and personalization over dogma. The episode covers how to define your “why,” eat enough food, prioritize fat as an energy source, manage electrolytes, navigate digestive and metabolic transitions, and use food-and-mood tracking to fine-tune results. It also introduces the H.O.M.E.S framework (Hormones, Output, Mood, Energy, and Sleep) as a simple way to evaluate whether this way of eating is moving you in the right direction. If you’re considering carnivore for weight loss, autoimmune issues, metabolic health, or chronic illness, this episode focuses on reducing unnecessary stress, avoiding common pitfalls, and building sustainable habits that respect your body’s signals rather than overriding them. Define your goals Make sure to eat enough Fat is not optional Electrolytes Digestion and the importance of transitions Eat the meats you enjoy while documenting in a food and mood journal Introducing H.O.M.E.S Resolution real talk _____ EPISODE RESOURCES - How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet - Undereating Video - Carnivore Cure Book - Food and Mood Journal - Gut Healing Kit - Carnivore Elimination Diet - Gut Healing Video - Sole Water Video, How-To - Sole Water Article - Magnesium DIY Spray - Hormone Video - EFH ADH Test - EFH Personalized Health Plan - Food Addiction Article - Atomic Habits Book _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Dr. Bill and I talk about how chronic illness is really about cellular dysfunction and why herbal therapies can be a game-changer when elimination diets and medications aren't enough. We also discuss the five root causes of cellular stress and how to support long-term healing without harming the body. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more. Dr. Bill Rawls is a board-certified physician who turned to herbal and holistic therapies after facing his own health crisis with chronic Lyme disease. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional medicine, he explored cellular wellness as the foundation of healing. His recovery inspired a new mission: to help others restore their health by addressing the root causes of chronic illness. We discuss the following: All about Dr. Bill Rawls Dr. Rawls’ definition of chronic illness The first four levers of illness Cellular health preventing Lyme emergence Dr. Rawls’ favorite starter herbals Common protocols used by Dr. Rawls Role of biofilm breakers and binders Prioritizing infections in treatment Insights on bioidentical hormone use Peptides and their classification as hormones Importance of sourcing quality herbs Healing story from a patient Where to access Dr. Rawls programs _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website Vital Plan Dr. Bill Rawls articles RESTORE180 program The Cellular Wellness Solution book EFH Personalized Health Plan _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Dr. Neil and I dive deep into the differences between mold illness and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), exploring why not all patients respond to the same protocols. We also break down the role of nervous system dysregulation, especially the limbic and vagal systems, in patients who stay sick despite detox protocols. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more. Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, is a seasoned physician board‑certified in family medicine and pain management, and a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABoIHM). He has authored books such as Toxic: Heal Your Body and focuses on treating complex chronic conditions including environmental illness, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, mast cell activation and more. We discuss the following: All about Dr. Neil Nathan What to address first when starting a protocol Use of urine mycotoxin testing Actinos discussion Urinary mycotoxin testing approach Clean environment standards Use of antifungals Preferred mycotoxin testing lab Dr. Shoemaker perspective on antifungals Evaluating antifungal options Where to find Dr. Neil Nathan _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website Toxic book The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide Project Lyme Dr. Neil Nathan on Mold and MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey When You’re Not Getting Better blog NwJ Actinos article EFH Personalized Health Plan EFH CIRS Testing EFH CIRS Environment ERMI Guide Bundle _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch discusses the nuances of heavy metal detoxification, particularly when and how to use chelation or binding treatments safely, and the importance of properly supporting nutritional status before aggressively removing metals. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch has worked in metal toxicology since the early 1980s, running a laboratory specialising in mineral and hair analyses and collaborating internationally on chelation therapies and metal detoxification protocols. She brings decades of clinical and laboratory experience, emphasising individualized approaches rather than one‑size‑fits‑all solutions. We discuss the following: Who is Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch Main sources of heavy metals Knowing when to treat metals Urine and stool testing methods Do metals cause infections Treating parasites after metals Can chelators remove mercury? Using IV chelators first Signs of heavy metal recovery Detoxing and managing tattoos Signs metals are affecting us Supplementing zinc alone Where to find Dr. Eleonore Blaurock-Busch _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website Seminars and workshops Chelation news/articles The Toxicity of Metals articles Evidence-Based Clinical Chelation book EFH Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) EFH Personalized Health Plan _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ Patricia and I talk about how breast health is influenced by many factors beyond genes, including toxins and environmental chemicals, diet, lymphatic and detox pathways, and physiological stress, and I highlight screening and lifestyle strategies to support breast tissue and catch potential problems early. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Patricia Bowden-Luccardi is a long-time integrative health practitioner specializing in breast health and thermography. She has worked in this field for over 14 years (and overall in integrative medicine for decades), with a focus on thermographic imaging, breast tissue health, lymphatic support, environmental factors, and holistic rather than purely surgical or oncologic intervention. We discuss the following: Patricia Bowden-Luccardi’s background Causes of breast-related illnesses Common toxins linked to breast cancer History and purpose of wearing bras Connection between oral and breast health Thoughts on proactive breast removal Toxin contribution to cancer rates Using salt alongside iodine Breast implants and illness correlations Thermography vs mammogram vs MRI Recommended timing for thermography Breast health approaches used in Switzerland Where to find Patricia Bowden-Luccardi _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Website Thermography and the Fibrocystic and Dense Breast book NwJ interview with Lynne Farrow EFH Personalized Health Plan EFH 24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test Kit _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try MCS-2, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____ I’m reflecting on my six-year journey in functional medicine—the growth of my clinical practice, the thousands of clients I've worked with, and the frameworks I’ve developed to help others heal at the root. In this episode, I’m excited to share details about a new project that brings together years of research and hands-on experience, focused on gut health, mind-body healing, and a meat-based approach to nutrition. I also walk through actionable tools like gratitude journaling to support nervous system balance and long-term wellness. With reflections on faith, family, and the importance of service, my hope is to encourage you to take ownership of your healing journey. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Announcement What inflammation really is and how it affects the body How to get involved in Judy’s new project Daily gratitude journaling to aid rest and detox _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Judy's newsletter FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
