Ep 84: Carnivore Diet: An Unseen Trigger for Anxiety?
The carnivore diet, which focuses exclusively on animal products such as meat, fish, and eggs, has gained significant popularity in recent years. Proponents claim it benefits various conditions, including gut health and weight loss, but there are rising concerns about its impact on mental health, especially anxiety. Have you tried the carnivore diet after seeing […]
Serotonin Brain Food: How Undermethylation Impacts Serotonin Levels
Understanding Undermethylation and Serotonin Serotonin is a crucial neurotransmitter that plays a vital role in regulating mood, sleep, and overall mental well-being. However, undermethylation can significantly impact serotonin production, leading to various health issues. In this article, we will explore the relationship between undermethylation and serotonin levels and provide nutritional recommendations to support healthy serotonin […]
Migraines and Undermethylation: Understanding the Connection and Dietary Changes that Can Help
Migraines and Undermethylation: The Connection Migraines are debilitating headaches that affect millions of people worldwide. Recent research has uncovered a potential link between migraines and undermethylation, a biochemical imbalance that can significantly impact your health. This article will explore this connection and provide insights into how addressing undermethylation may help alleviate migraine symptoms. The Link […]
Ep 80: The Anxiety-Inducing Effects of Antidepressants and Birth Control Medications
Hello everyone, and welcome back. I’m so excited for this third episode in my series on anxiety. If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to my first two episodes in this series, I encourage you to check out episodes 78 and 79. I discussed how diet impacts anxiety, what happens to your hormones and […]
EP 78: How to Overcome Anxiety Through Nutrition—A Primer on Improving Mental Health
Hello everyone, and happy new year! After taking some time off to move my offices, I am officially back. I want to extend a special thanks to those of you who reached out to check on me. I’m doing great! I just needed to pause for the move and renovation. Thank you for your patience […]
EP 44: How Short Chain Fatty Acids Can Fix Your Gut with Steven Wright
Today I’ve brought back Steven Wright of the Healthy Gut Company to talk about the tremendous impact short-chain fatty acids have on the gut microbiome. Short-chain fatty acids are produced when the good bacteria in your gut break down certain dietary fibers, which is why dietary and supplemental fiber sources are so important for optimal […]
EP 43: How to Fix Your Gut When Probiotics Stop Working with Steven Wright
If you feel like you’ve tried everything you can to heal your gut from very low carb or low FODMAP diets to pre and probiotic therapies, and you are still struggling with digestive problems, this episode was made for you. For years, Steven Wright struggled with a wide variety of severe digestive problems, which led him […]
Bonus Replay: The Gut Brain Connection with Kiran Krishnan
For December, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite episodes while we take a little break to spend time with friends and family. I hope you are also able to make room for the things you love this season, you so deserve it after the year we’ve had. My second favorite episode for this month […]
EP 38: The Truth About Gluten-Free Diets Part 2: The Gut Brain Connection with Dr. Tom O’Bryan
To this day, I get asked if gluten is problematic. And I often get pushback from people who tell me that they have no reactivity to it and that their doctor or nutritionist doesn’t think it’s problematic. But when they work with me and we dig deeper into their medical and family history, I see […]
