Rooted in Resilience
Episodes
Why Getting Sick Might Actually Be GOOD for You (and What It Says About Your Metabolism)
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, Ashley sits down with Dr. Alex Orton to challenge one of the most common beliefs in modern health: that getti...
It’s Never Too Late: Cheryl’s 52-Pound Transformation at age 70
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl tried everything: keto, vegan, carnivore, general calorie restriction, and like so many women, she kept losing and regaining the same weight ov...
Why Fat Loss Fails: The Biggest Mistakes Keeping You Stuck
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many people spin their wheels with fat loss, despite trying so hard? In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, Ashley, Sarah, Kat...
The Missing Piece in Most Diets: Micronutrients
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people focus on just calories and macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) but ignore the micronutrients that actually allow the body to function...
I Lost 10 Pounds in 5 Weeks: Here’s Exactly What I Did (with Kathleen Stewart)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, Ash is joined again by Kathleen Stewart to break down my recent 5-week fat loss phase, where I lost about 10 ...
The One Word Changing My Life in 2026
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Rooted in Resilience Podcast, Ashley shares the word she’s carrying into 2026: surrender.For many of us who care deeply ...
Skinny Culture Is Back, And It’s Not About Health
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Skinny culture is back, and it’s louder than ever.In this episode, we talk honestly about the pressure to be ultra-thin (at all costs!) and why chas...
When Holistic Becomes Conventional: Rethinking Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Alex Orton
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Has modern naturopathic medicine lost its way? In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, we sit down with Dr. Alex Orton to explore an uncomfortable bu...
Rethinking Cancer Through Cellular Energy & Metabolism with Georgi Dinkov
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if cancer is a metabolic problem that can be cured? (Instead of a genetic chronic disease)In this episode, I’m joined by a repeat guest Georgi ...
How to Restore Metabolic Health and Insulin Sensitivity
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we break down what true metabolic health actually means, and how to restore it. We explore how metabolism becomes dysregulated, ...
Your Diet is Changing Your Personality
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your personality changes based on what you eat. And your constant worry about your health, food obsession, and low energy may not just be “in your h...
The Menopause Myths They Believed, and How They Took Their Power Back
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and eye-opening episode, we unpack the myths surrounding menopause and the confusion so many women face when trying to care for their h...
Your Diet is Changing Your Personality
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your personality changes based on what you eat. And your constant worry about your health, food obsession, and low energy may not just be “in your h...
The Shocking Psychological Effects of Under-eating (MSE Proof)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you "boring" or are you just in a low energy state? Constantly tired, irritable, and obsessed with food on your diet? It might not be a ...
The Science of Fat Loss: What you Need to Know
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a dynamic roundtable as we debunk common fat loss myths and dive into the real complexities of shedding body fat. We break down the fundam...
'Why You're Always Tired & Irritable (insights from The Minnesota Starvation Experiment)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with constant food thoughts, fatigue, and irritability? The Minnesota Starvation Experiment reveals that our personality and psychology is ...
Why Keto and Carnivore Aren’t Working for Everyone (And What To Do Instead)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a long break, Ash and Sarah are back for a brand-new season of Rooted in Resilience! In this candid, cozy conversation, the sisters catch up on ...
How Being “Normal” Is Making you Sick
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s world, normal habits aren’t serving our health. From processed food to blue light overload, staying healthy means going against the gra...
Why Women Need More Carbs as They Age (with Kate Deering)
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling lost in the maze of hot-flashes, “low-estrogen” headlines and carb confusion after 40? Functional health coach Kate Deering (author of H...
Male Fertility Is Falling Fast - Here's Why (with Mike Fave)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep-dive episode, Ashley and Sarah sits down with Mike Fave — fertility and metabolic health coach — to unpack the overlooked foundations...
How Male Health Impacts Fertility More Than You Think
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Infertility Actually the Man’s Fault? Did you know male fertility plays an equally important role in conception and pregnancy success? In this po...
How Pesticides Disrupt Your Hormones & Fertility (w/ Von Hippel)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Frank von Hippel to uncover the dark history of pesticides—from the Irish Potato Famine to modern-day ...
Why Modern Cancer Treatment Might Be Making Things Worse w/ Georgi Dinkov
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this groundbreaking episode, Georgi Dinkov shares astonishing updates on his cancer research that directly challenges the mainstream cancer treatme...
How a Mother’s Diet Rewires Her Baby’s Brain & Body
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering follow-up to their previous episode on breast milk, Sarah and Ashley take a deep dive into how the modern diet has transformed the ...
Modern Diets Are Altering Breast Milk?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Ashley and Sarah dive deep into the science behind breast milk and how a mother’s nutrition—*before and during pregnancy...
Why Modern “Biohacking” Is Making You Sicker Not Stronger
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of *Rooted in Resilience*, we welcome our first guest of the season—health coach and bioenergetic researcher Jay Feldman—for a dee...
Why MAHA Can’t Fix Our Broken Food System
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, we dive deep into the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. We explore the tension between ...
The Raw Milk Controversy. A Full Breakdown of Risks VS Rewards
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, sisters Sarah and Ashley go deep into the world of raw dairy—a topic that stirs up plenty of passion, conf...
Big Life Changes, Bigger Farm Goals | Strong Sistas Update
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, Ash & Sarah return after a few months off with updates on their lives, business ventures, and...
How Sarah Lost 21 Lbs in 3 Months
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ash & Sarah sit down with Kathleen Stewart to discuss how Sarah lost 20lbs for her wedding. They discuss when to enter a fat loss...
How Ashley Lost 15lbs in 8 Weeks
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ash & Sarah sit down with Kathleen to discuss Ashley's recent fat loss phase. They discuss when fat loss is healthy, how to lose ...
Calories In, Calories Out: Fact or Fiction | Kathleen Stewart & Tyler Woodward
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ash & Sarah are joined by Tyler Woodward & Kathleen Stewart to discuss the debate on calories out (CICO) and its relevance to ...
Why You Don't Want To Be A Fat Burner | Kyle Mamounis
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ash sits down with Kyle Mamounis, PhD, to discuss the implications of low carbohydrate diets. They explore the body's ability to prod...
The Surprising Link Between Oxalates, Excessive Peeing, and your Energy Levels | Kathleen Stewart
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash & Sarah sit back down with Kathleen to discuss the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and the physiological changes observed during periods of lo...
Why You Need Carbs & Cardio Isn't Killing Your Gains | Dr. Alyssa Olenick
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alyssa Olenick, an Phd in exercise physiology, discusses why you shouldn't fear carbs, the importance of properly fueling yourself, and the signif...
Are PUFAs Bad For Metabolism? How PUFAs Impact Metabolism with Kyle Mamounis
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley and Kyle Mamounis delve into polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), exploring their impact on metabolism, health, and dietary re...
The Basics Of Pro-Metabolic Eating | Dr. Ray Peat
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah and Ashley revisit their insightful interview with Dr. Ray Peat, discussing foundational nutrition principles that emphasize th...
Health Habits We Are Good And Bad At
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley and Sarah explore the behind-the-scenes of the Strong Sistas and discuss their strengths and weaknesses regarding health habit...
Living a Fit and Healthy Life Without Extremes
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ashley and Sarah share personal updates, including Sarah's recent wedding and honeymoon in Italy. They delve into the culinary delight...
How Tyler Lost 25lbs, A Fat Loss Journey | Tyler Woodward
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Train 2 Change: https://coach.everfit.io/package/CT312562 In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast Ashley sits down Tyler Woodward to...
Sugar Doesn’t Cause Cancer | Georgi Dinkov
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Ashley Sarah and Georgi discuss the context of cancer research including Georgi's most recent studies and looking at cancer ...
How Under-Eating Impacts The Heart | Kathleen Stewart
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley, Sarah & Kathleen delve into the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, focusing on the impact of under-eating on the heart'...
When The Health Space Gets Toxic | Kaleigh Mason
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ash & Sarah sit down with Kaleigh to discuss the fear-based marketing tactics used in the health industry. Kaleigh shares her j...
Not Eating Enough Is Killing Your Gut Health | Kathleen Stewart
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ashley, Sarah and Kathleen discuss the health implications of undereating and low-calorie diets. They dive into the Minessota starvati...
7 Health Trends That Need To Go
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo-cast Ash & Sarah sit down to discuss popular health trends that need to stop and how their views have evolved. ______________________...
Hormone Masterclass: Estrogen Level 1 | DACM Wendy Sellens
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sarah and Ashley sit back down to hash out Level 1 of estrogen physiology, the basics. They continue the discussion the topic of...
How Estrogen Affects Your Health | DACM Wendy Sellens
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley & Sarah sit down with Dr. Wendy to continue their discussion of the misconceptions and lies surrounding estrogen. They div...
Too Much Estrogen or Not Enough? | DACM Wendy Sellens
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ash & Sarah join Dr. Wendy to discuss the dangers of supplements and herbs, the importance of understanding basic physiology, and...
When Diets Become Starvation | Kathleen Stewart
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley, Sarah & Kathleen sit back down to discuss & the impact of starvation and acute starvation (dieting) on the body. They...
Are you Actually Low in Estrogen? | DACM Wendy Sellens
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ash & Sarah sit down with author & Doctor of Chinese Medicine Wendy Sellens to discuss the lies and misconceptions surrounding...
The Role of Micronutrients in The Low Energy Availability State | Kathleen Stewart
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen returns to dive further into the MSE (Minnesota Starvation Experiment). Today they dive into protein intake & micronutri...
How Your Metabolism's Impacted By How Much You Eat | Kathleen Stewart
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen is back on for another episode diving into the significance of eating enough calories and the impact of food on the body. They discuss the pr...
The Low Energy Availability State | Kathleen Stewart
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley, Kathleen, & Sarah continue the dive into the Minnesota starvation experiment, the health consequences of prolonged under-eating & how ...
You're Not Fat You're Starving | Kathleen Stewart
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathleen (the legend) discusses The Minnesota Starvation Experiment (MSE) with Ashley & Sarah. They dive into the physical conseq...
How To Unblock Your Metabolism | Georgi Dinkov
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ashley & Sarah host Georgi Dinkov where they dive deep into metabolism, where metabolism gets blocked and how to fix it.__________...
Visiting the Massai - The Last Hunter Gatherers Pt. 2 | Suzanne Alexander
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Suz shares her experiences visiting indigenous tribes in Africa, specifically the Maasai. She discusses their traditional diet a...
Lessons From The Last Hunter-Gatherers | Suzanne Alexander
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley & Sarah sit back down with Suzanne Alexander to hear about her most recent trip to Tanzania. Suz details her trip visiting the Hadzabe and ...
The Importance of Eating Enough: Insights from the Minnesota Starvation Experiment | Kathleen Stewart
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah & Ashley bring back Kathleen Stewart to continue their discussion of the Minnesota starvation experiment and the importance...
What We Wish We Knew When We Started Exercising | Tyler Woodward
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Ashley and Sarah sit down with Tyler Woodward to discuss what they wish they knew when they started exercising. They reflect on ...
When The Indigenous Eat Seed Oils | Suzanne Alexander
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashley & Sarah sit down with Suzanne Alexander where she details her experiences visiting indigenous tribes throughout Australia....
The Ultimate Healing Journey | Kathleen Stewart
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Strong Sistas sit down with Kathleen Stewart to tell her story of recovery including regaining her ability to walk, fighting thro...
Are You Still Under-Eating? Growing With Your Wardrobe
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah & Ashley sit down to discuss navigating the changes of life & how to move on. They dive into purging Sarah's wardrob...
Finding Balance: Health & Fulfillment
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah & Ashley sit down to discuss finding the balance between health & fulfillment including: eating out, finding ways to rel...
Ditching Diet Dogma For Intuition & Joy
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo cast Ashley & Sarah sit down to recap their lives the last few months and dive into issues with modern diet culture, how to stop fear...
Health Consequences of a High PUFA Diet with Dr. Chris Knobbe
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ash enjoyed sitting down with our friend, Dr. Chris Knobbe, to discuss PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids). We dive into the specific health consequen...
Tight Margins of Farming, Butchering & What this Means for the Consumer with Kate Kavanaugh
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We were blessed to sit down and talk with Kate Kavanaugh today, the founder of Western Daughters Butcher Shop in Colorado, the host of Mind, Body and ...
Challenging Your Beliefs About What Makes Us Sick & How the Body Heals with Dr. Tom Cowan
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Tom Cowan in this episode intended to challenge your current beliefs about the human body, what makes us sick,...
Quality of Life, Personal Experimentation and Greatest Takeaways about "Health" with Danny Roddy
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with independent researcher and health coach, Danny Roddy, who has been involved in the bioenergetic health space for some ti...
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS): Who's Affected, How To Test For It + What To Do Next
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about CIRS: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Sarah shares her experience being diagnosed with CIRS, and reviews the Dr. Rit...
Why Male Infertility is Becoming an Epidemic + What to Do About Low Testosterone with Georgi Dinkov
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Male Infertility is on the rise and In today's episode we talk with Georgi Dinknov, independent researcher and founder of IdeaLabs and blogger at ...
Home Births, Preconception Prep, C-Section, Circumcision & More with Lindsey Meehleis
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into home births, preconception prep, c-sections, the practice of circumcision, and more with Lindsey Meehleis, a traditional midwife whos...
Restaurant Food is Laced with Seed Oils, Here’s How to Avoid Them While Still Eating Out with The Seed Oil Scout
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seed oils are intricately laced within our society. Every time you eat out, the food is more than likely cooked in seed oils if not containing an ingr...
Balancing Detoxing with Nourishment + The Liver & Gallbladder Cleanse with Adam Marafioti
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover the importance of balancing detoxing with nourishment, different forms of detoxing, Adam's experience with liver flushing (ak...
Why Elevated Estrogen, Histamine, Serotonin & Endotoxin are all Connected with Georgi Dinkov
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Georgi Dinkov about the connections between elevated estrogen, histamine, serotonin, and endotoxin - four components to what often...
Navigating Diet Rules, Tracking Macros & Seasonal/Intuitive Eating
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding what foods to eat, how much food to eat, what macros (how much protein, fats, and carbs) and so on can be tough, especially in today's d...
Biggest Mistakes & Lessons Along our Health Journeys
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast with the @strong.sistas (us, Ashley and Sarah). Man we're excited to be podcasting fi...