Naturally Nourished

Episode 294: Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Fitness with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu of BIRTHFIT

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about preparing for pregnancy or birth? Want to know if you can still lift heavy or keep up your normal fitness routine? According to ...

Episode 293: How to Get More Fish in the Diet

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How often are you eating fish? Are you confused about sourcing, quality, and how to choose fish? Does cooking fish at home intimidate you? Tune in to ...

Episode 292: All About Water: Reverse Osmosis, Rain Barrel Collection, Berkey, Tap and More!

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you concerned about water quality? Want to know how bad bottle water is or how to assess the tap water quality in your area? Curious about the bes...

Episode 291: Functional Approaches to Eye Health

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dealing with dry eye, vision changes or concerned about eye health? Want to know just how bad screen time is and how to offset its impact? Cur...

Episode 290: Women’s Wellness Retreat Live Q&A

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you caught last week’s episode recapping our Women’s Wellness Retreat, you’ll love this episode recorded live during the retreat! You’ll he...

Episode 289: Women’s Wellness Retreat Recap + Q&A

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FOMO Warning! Did you miss the Women’s Wellness Retreat we did a month back? Want to hear all about the flow of the event, the lecture content, and ...

Episode 288: Whey Protein: lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, BCAAs and more!

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried our Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey? Curious about what sets a non-denatured grassfed whey apart from a whey isolate you might find a...

Episode 287: Going with Your Gut with Guest Alysa Seeland, Founder and CEO of FOND Bone Broth

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a regular podcast listener, you already know how much we love FOND Bone Broth! We might love it even more (if that is possible) after chat...

Episode 286: Digestive Health Q&A and Beat the Bloat Program

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about the state of your gut health? Want to know what color your poop should be, how to resolve chronic constipation, or how to get th...

Episode 285: UTIs, Yeast infections and Vaginal Microbiome Balance

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you deal with frequent UTIs or yeast infections? Feel like something is just “off” down there? Want to know what to do when you feel an infecti...

Episode 284: Navigating the Cardiometabolic Panel + Functional Medicine  Interventions

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you concerned about cardiovascular health? Want an in depth look at your individual biomarkers and risk factors? Just curious about taking things ...

Episode 283: Heart health updates: a functional medicine approach

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about a functional approach to heart health? Want to know how to address common concerns such as arrhythmia, vascular health, and calc...

Episode 282: Breaking Bad Habits, Making New Patterns

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with cravings? Find yourself falling off your clean keto from time to time? Are you in need of a reboot of your habits? Tune in to hea...

Episode 281: Estrogen Concerns and updates on Estrogen Dominance!

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know from last week’s episode that estrogen plays a vital role in bone, breast, vaginal health and more and that too little estrogen can be conce...

Episode 280: Why You Need Estrogen

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard about the dangers of too much estrogen, from estrogen dominance driving PMS and undesirable symptoms to estrogen related cancers. Bu...

Episode 279: Medical Liberty and Unfiltered Truths with guest Chris Masterjohn PhD

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about the ongoing work of opposing medical mandates? Want to hear from someone on the inside of what is going on in New York? Curious ...

Episode 278: Aging Gracefully Part 2

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you catch last week’s episode on aging gracefully? Ready for more insight on how to slow down the clock for your body and mind? Tune in to part ...

Episode 277: Aging Gracefully Part 1

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you starting to worry about signs of aging? Want to know what you can do to stay young in body and mind? Looking for solutions to support brain he...

Episode 276: Omicron and Immune Health Q&A

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about the O.  Should we be worried about this variant? Can you catch it if you already had the OG Rona? Anything we need to ...

Episode 275: How I lost 100 pounds! with Lindy Bulsterbaum

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast guest, Lindy Bulsterbaum, lost 100 pounds and regained her health using a ketogenic diet. From her wake up call in 2017 to the first...

Episode 274: H. Pylori and Upper GI Health

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dealing with nausea, heartburn, reflux or upper gut drama? It could be H. Pylori, a very common bacterial infection that affects upwards of 50...

Episode 273: Are You Over-Restricting on Keto and Debunking Keto Myths

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you over-restricting on keto? Experiencing fatigue, hair loss, or loss of menstrual cycle? Perhaps you’ve lost that “keto high” or have seen...

Episode 272: Turmeric, Liquid Gold or Fool’s Gold?

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is turmeric really worth all the hype? What about the concerns for oxalates and anti-nutrients? Should we supplement with turmeric and does formulatio...

Episode 271: Fortitude and Fluidity Recap + Q&A

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you miss our Women’s Wellness Workshop? Want to get in on the fun and hear about this amazing event? Curious if we’ll be doing another one? Tu...

Episode 270: Functional Approaches to IBD

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you or a loved one dealing with inflammatory bowel disease? Want to know how you can reduce inflammation and get IBD into remission? Looking for n...

Episode 269: Blood Sugar Variability and Understanding Your CGM

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to take the plunge into wearing a CGM? Or maybe you’ve already been playing with one but want to hone in and understand your data? Wan...

Episode 268: Ali updates on hustle, flow, faith and functional medicine career

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about Ali’s career trajectory and how she started her functional medicine practice? Want to know about recent updates in her profess...

Episode 267: Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Gift Guide Updates

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still putting the finishing touches on your Thanksgiving menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste g...

Episode 266: Why is my A1C Elevated?

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you experiencing an elevated A1C despite your keto diet? Want to know the reasons beyond excessive carbohydrate consumption that your A1C could be...

Episode 265: Uterine Health: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis and beyond

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you deal with endometriosis, adenomyosis, painful sex or period drama? Often we only think about the uterus, or womb, as the place where a baby gro...

Episode 264: Are There Toxins In Your Cleaning Products? With Guest Allison Evans from Branch Basics

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are your household cleaners toxic? If they contain fragrance, bleach, carry a warning label or just don’t list ingredients, stop what you’re doing...

Episode 263: Healthy Halloween and Listener Q&A

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for ways to make Halloween healthier this year? Want to avoid the dreaded sugar hangover but still have some family fun? Curious about...

Episode 262: The Keto-Immune Connection and Natural Immunity Updates

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a ketogenic diet can support immune health? Beyond its tried and true benefits of weight loss, fertility, and enhanced neurological ...

Episode 261: Micronutrient Testing and Our Personal Results

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know if you’re getting all the nutrients you need? Wonder if your current supplement plan is working for you? Want to assess your micronutrie...

Episode 260: Coffee: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confused about coffee? Want to know if it is health enhancing or harmful? It seems that every year a new “groundbreaking” headline comes o...

Episode 259: Noah’s Birthday and One Year Old Wellness

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to believe that Noah has been part of the Naturally Nourished family for a whole year now! We celebrated his first birthday a few weeks ag...

Episode 258: How to Do a Bone Broth Fast

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about doing a bone broth fast? Want to know the benefits of combining intermittent fasting with the gut and immune enhancing properties of bon...

Episode 257: Ask Us Anything Immune Health

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to pick our brains on all things immune health? Curious about the best way to support your children as they go back to school? Want to hear about...

Episode 256: The Importance of Soil and Lessons from the Bison with Katie and Taylor of ROAM Ranch

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Curious how a livestock ranch gets started and how raising animals can have a net-positive return on the planet? Want to know what it means to be a la...

Episode 255: Vitamin C, Immune Health and Beyond

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting enough Vitamin C? Deficiency in this important antioxidant goes way beyond scurvy and can play a role in hormonal imbalance, chronic f...

Episode 254: Picking the Right Probiotic

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you totally confused by probiotics or not sure which one to choose? Want to ensure you are getting the best bang for your buck and that your probi...

Episode 253: Vitamin D and DIVOC Variants

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know your Vitamin D level? Vitamin D plays an essential role in the human body but is most known for its role in the immune system. Unlike othe...

Episode 252: From Fertility to Breezing through Menopause and beyond with guest Dr. Anna Cabeca

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It isn’t very common that we have a repeat guest on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, but Dr. Anna Cabeca blew our minds so much when we had her on b...

Episode 251: The Stress Imprint and Adrenal Updates

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If the past 1.5 years have had a dynamic impact on your day to day stress, you’re not alone! We know that chronic, unresolved stress can drive serio...

Episode 250: Our Favorite Things

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks 250 episodes of the Naturally Nourished Podcast and to celebrate we’re bringing you a fun and light episode all about our favorite t...

Episode 249: Sleep and Benefits of Melatonin

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is your diet, exercise and supplementation honed in but you are still struggling with sleep? Need help falling asleep, staying asleep or both? Curious...

Episode 248: Food As Medicine For Your Face with Guest Ashley Terry of Grace Holistic Skin

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dealing with acne, dark circles, or fine lines? Has your skin lost its glow? Want to simplify your skincare routine? Tune in to hear Ali and B...

Episode 247: Drug Induced Nutrient Deficiency

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are your prescriptions driving micronutrient deficiency? Want to know more about how prescription medications can drive imbalance? Curious how you can...

Episode 246: Mitochondria, CoQ10 and Myocarditis Updates

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are on a statin, dealing with arrhythmia or trying to conceive, you’re going to want to listen to this jam packed episode all about CoQ1...

Episode 245: Stella’s 5th Birthday and Kids Nutrition Q&A

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know what Stella did for her 5th birthday this year? Curious about shifts in her nutrition, supplement regimen and development? Tune in to hea...

Episode 244: Infrared Sauna, Is It Really Worth the Hype? With Sunlighten Sauna

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you considering investing in an infrared sauna and want to know if it’s really worth it? Curious about the benefits of infrared light and what s...

Episode 243: The Smaxmine and Staying Sovereign in DIVOC

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re feeling emotional or psychologically exhausted at this point in the DIVOC pandemic, you’re not alone. Between the gaslighting, isolation...

Episode 242: Food as Medicine for Reflux and Heartburn

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you deal with reflux or heartburn? Want to know how to manage these conditions without medication? Heartburn and acid reflux can be extremely uncom...

Episode 241: Summer Travel Wellness

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have summer travel on the mind? Want to avoid vacation weight gain and come home feeling your best? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss travel hacks...

Episode 240: Is Your Wine More Toxic Than You Think?

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can wine be part of a real food diet? If your diet is squeaky clean but you’re not ready to give up wine, we don’t blame you, we aren’t either! ...

Episode 239: Baby Led Weaning

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of baby led weaning? Thinking about skipping purees with your little one and going straight to solids? Want to know what Noah is eating...

Episode 238: Coping with Keto Flu and Listener Q&A

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you new to keto and dealing with keto flu symptoms? Transitioning back to keto but want to avoid fatigue or headaches? Want to know why some get k...

Episode 237: Mediterranean Keto

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling bogged down with your keto diet or concerned you are consuming too much saturated fat? Want to lighten things up and add more plant co...

Episode 236: Hidden Sources of Toxicity and Detox Updates

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Think you’re living clean and avoiding toxins? This episode may make you think again as we dive into hidden sources of toxicity and the toxins that ...

Episode 235: The ENERGY Formula with Guest Shawn Wells

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does your energy need an overhaul? Are you looking to gain focus, be more productive and live longer? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Shawn We...

Episode 234: Pre and Post Op for Surgery

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how you can best support your body if needing surgery? Want to know what should be in your hospital bag should you or your loved one need ...

Episode 233: Estrogen Dominance

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dealing with symptoms of estrogen dominance such as bloating, breast tenderness, irregular cycles or moodiness? Wonder if your hormones are to...

Episode 232: Period Drama and Birth Control Updates

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your period can be considered a fifth vital sign?! Do you deal with painful periods, amenorrhea or major mood swings during your cyc...

Episode 231: Beat the Bloat Updates and Q&A

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could pick our brains all day long? You guys asked, we answer in this Q&A episode on all things from dealing with vegetarians who won't eat v...

Episode 230: Dysbiosis Through Disconnection

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you concerned about the long term impact of some of the pandemic “safety” measures? Feeling more disconnected from nature than ever? Tune in t...

Episode 229: Real Food For Pregnancy with Lily Nichols

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are carbs necessary during pregnancy? Is there such a thing as too much salt during pregnancy? What should baby’s first foods be? Tune in to hear Al...

Episode 228: Exploring Your Macros and Meal Planning

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering if Ali and Becki stay keto all the time or what their metabolic flexibility looks like these days? Want guidance on beginning to explore car...

Episode 227: Food As Medicine for Seasonal Allergies

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Want to know how to deal with allergy symptoms naturally? Curious about the stress connection to worsened seaso...

Episode 226: Boosting Libido and Aphrodisiac Updates

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for solutions to low libido or trying to get your groove back? Wondering if aphrodisiac foods are legit? Want to know what’s on our ...

Episode 225: Breastfeeding Updates

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a new or expecting mama planning to breastfeed? Want the nitty gritty on establishing the breastfeeding relationship and what to REALLY expect...

Episode 224: Medical Freedom and Choice with TFVC

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Concerned about current issues in medical freedom and choice with the c0vid v@xxine coming down the pipeline? Want to know how you can get involved in...

Episode 223: Top 10 Keto Pitfalls

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has your keto progress stalled? Wondering if you are doing keto “right” and overwhelmed by all of the conflicting information? Looking to avoid co...

Episode 222: Depression and the Immune Connection

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? Has the pandemic been rough on your mental health? Want to know what foods and supplements can he...

Episode 221: The Dark Side of Keto? Jillian Michaels Debunk & 2020 Reflections

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the most recent Jillian Michaels video demonizing the keto diet? Yep, she’s at it again, throwing keto under the bus with her pseudosc...

Episode 220: 3 Things That Will Destroy Your Health

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do lab grown meat, seed oils and non-caloric sweeteners have in common? They are highly processed and don’t belong in a real food diet, for one...

Episode 219: DIVOC updates, long haulers, and censorship

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are 1 year in and we know a lot more than we did from our last official coverage in February. In this episode we cover updates on masks, disin...

Episode 218: Holiday Food-as-Medicine and Gift Giving Guide +Q&A

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here come the holidays and the end of 2020, we want to empower you to stay on top of your health game and support your loved ones! Want to be on top o...

Episode 217: Beyond Labels with Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCollough

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overwhelmed by diet culture and confused about the difference between organic, free range, sustainable, natural? Looking for way to reboot you...

Episode 216: Holiday Celebrations and Thanksgiving Menu Inspiration

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still putting the finishing touches on your holiday menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste good o...

Episode 215: Noah's Birth Story and Postpartum Recovery

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you considering natural childbirth? Want to know what the birthing center experience is like? If you followed Becki’s pregnancy, you’ll want t...

Episode 214: Genetic SNP Review and Medical Autonomy

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this very important and timely episode, Ali reviews her 4 year old daughter's genetic panel, the 55 SNP by GxSciences. We discuss how to navigate t...

Episode 213: Becki’s Third Trimester

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve followed Becki’s pregnancy journey, you’ll want to tune in for this jam-packed third trimester episode! Whether currently pregnant, th...

Episode 212: Finding Femininity and Fluidity

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling rigid in your body or disconnected from your creative self? Want to tap into your feminine side and bring some fluidity into your dail...

Episode 211: Metabolic, Immune, and Cellular Health with Mike Mutzel

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for some scientifically supported ways you can boost your immune system and metabolic health? Are you fed up with sensationalized science and ...

Episode 210: Herxheimer Reaction and Coping with a Cleanse

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you attempted a gut cleanse or functional medicine treatment and felt terrible? So bad that you weren’t able to complete the protocol? In this ...

Episode 209: A Week of My Blood Sugar CGM Experiment

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been curious about your blood sugar trends or thinking about investing in a CGM? Want to know what Ali discovered in her CGM experiment? Tune...

Episode 208: Wild Fed with Guest Daniel Vitalis

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to take your real food journey a step further? Curious how you can level up and diversify your intake? Looking to reconnect with nature despite l...

Episode 207: Diabetes Part 2: A Functional Approach

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you or a loved one dealing with insulin resistance? Want to know more about treating insulin resistance from the root cause? Curious about how thi...

Episode 206: Diabetes Part 1: Where We Went Wrong

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you or a family member been diagnosed with diabetes or told you are pre-diabetic? Want to know more about signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treat...

Episode 205: Structural Health Support: Bones, Tendons and More!

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know what your skeletal system does for you? Curious about preventing bone loss and supporting healthy tendons, joints, ligaments and fascia? ...

Episode 204: Client Journey with MS Warrior Ann Pinchak

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dealing with an autoimmune diagnosis or health challenge and in need of some inspiration? Want to hear how one client got her MS into remissio...

Episode 203: Teens Part 2: Skin, Hormones, Mood & College Survival 101

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did part one of our teens and tweens podcast strike a chord? Looking for more functional medicine approaches for older teens and college students? Wan...

Episode 202: Why Food Matters, Blood Sugar Balance and Creating Healthy Habits for Teens and Tweens

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a teen or tween-ager looking to take control of your health? Perhaps you are a parent wanting to start your teen or tween off on the right foo...

Episode 201: Autism and ADHD: A Functional Approach

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is your child dealing with a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism? Looking for alternative approaches to medication for behavioral issues? Want to know how to ...

Episode 200: Get to Know the Naturally Nourished Fam!

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks Episode 200 of the Naturally Nourished Podcast and to celebrate, we’re bringing you a fun and lighthearted episode focused on gettin...

Episode 199: The Importance of Breath

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you stopped to focus on your breath? If it’s been awhile, stop what you’re doing and tune in to this episode where Ali and ...

Episode 198: So You’re On An Antibiotic and Safety Concerns of Sterility

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wonder what to do if you have to take an antibiotic? Curious about the efficacy of probiotics and if they are all they're cracked up to be? Want to kn...

Episode 197: Men’s Health, Mood, and Summer Survival Q&A

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could pick our brains all day long? You asked, we answer in this grab bag Q&A episode covering everything from hair loss in men to probiotics...

Episode 196: Becki’s Second Trimester

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you tuned in for Becki’s first trimester, you’ll definitely want to hear the updates in this second trimester wrap up episode! Whether you are ...

Episode 195: Flatten the Fear and Cracking the Carnivore Code with Guest Dr. Paul Saladino

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the current pandemic, so much of the current narrative is focused on fear, increasing case counts and the ambiguous calls to flatten the c...