The Ancestral RDs Podcast

Thanks for joining us for episode 30 of The Ancestral RDs podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! Today's episode is a bit of a rant, but it's an important one. Is Adrenal Fatigue a real condition? Or is "diagnosing" someone with adrenal fatigue a dangerous fallacy? You'll want to listen to this episode if you've ever questioned this issue. And we were able to answer one listener-submitted question today, so please send us your question if you'd like us to answer it on the show! Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: Laura wrote a guest post on exercising with adrenal fatigue, and the internet blew up. Listen to our discussion/rant about this controversial topic! I'm currently seeing a naturopath for hormonal imbalance (low thyroid) and she suggested a protocol to support my adrenals before moving into thyroid replacement territory. I also believe I have hypothalamic amenorrhea (my lack of period after coming off birth control 9 months ago was my initial reason for seeking help). I want my cortisol levels tested to see which phase of adrenal fatigue I'm in. I've had a full thyroid panel done but no saliva test yet.My question - Is the adrenal support supplement I'm taking good for stage 2 adrenal fatigue? I am now working hard to reduce stress, but my history is one of under eating, over exercising, and a very active job. I sleep 8+ hours nightly, wake refreshed, but my energy decreases through the day. Any other recommendations to balance my hormones, get my cycle back, and continue healing adrenal fatigue? Links Discussed: Laura's Guest Post: Exercising With Adrenal Fatigue Laura explains: Is Adrenal Fatigue Real? Get Your Period Back: 5 Tips For Recovering From Post Birth Control Syndrome Paleo Rehab: Adrenal Fatigue (free eBook!)

Thanks for joining us for episode 29 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode. Today we have a fantastic guest on the show, Dr. Brad Dieter, PhD of Asgard Fit. Brad is a research scientist studying metabolism and chronic disease and is also an experienced sports nutritionist and Strength and Conditioning coach. He received his Masters in Biomechanics and his PhD in exercise physiology. He has worked with a wide range of athletes and clients, from young kids to NCAA Division 1 college, professional athletes, and older adults. Brad runs a great research-based blog and newsletter service that provides the most up-to-date nutrition and training information. As Brad is both a scientist and a coach, he's able to distill complicated health information into easy-to-follow and results-oriented recommendations for his readers and his clients. Today on the show, we'll be discussing the basics of how to eat if you're an athlete, whether you engage in endurance activities, strength and conditioning, or Crossfit style workouts. Remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Brad, Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: How to determine the right macronutrient ratio for your chosen form of training Why not eating enough could be sabotaging your goals When you should eat carbohydrates for best results How to eat on training versus rest days Whether excess carbs or excess fat cause athletes to gain weight Why your lifestyle affects your risk of overtraining And more! Links Discussed: Asgard Fit - Brad's website Macronutrients And Training Modalities Workout Nutrition For Muscle Gain And Recovery Carbohydrates And Insulin: Do Carbs Make You Fat? Sign up for Kelsey's FREE Fermented for 14 Challenge  Exercising with Adrenal Fatigue - Laura's post on training with adrenal fatigue

Thanks for joining us for episode 28 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! We're continuing with our listener-submitted questions today, so please send us your question if you'd like us to answer it on the show! Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: I'm confused about how I should be working out. I've been diagnosed with stage 2 adrenal fatigue (by Dr. Dishman, by the way! I'm near Raleigh!). I've heard that exercise during this type of healing should be limited to walking and gentle yoga, but my doctor mentioned in her treatment plan that I should be working out 45-60 minutes at a time 3-4 days each week. Does this seem excessive, or does it stimulate the adrenals in some way? I'd really like to incorporate some heavy weights into my workouts to help with hormone balancing as well. Would that be harmful? I would think that cardio would be a no-no, but what about HIIT? Can you give me an idea of what a 45-60 min workout should look like for someone with adrenal fatigue? Thank you!! Hi, thanks for the podcast. Really love how practical you information is and how it just gets to the point. I was wondering if you could touch on setting up your body well for conception? I just had a baby about a year and a half ago and have been thinking about doing a gentle detox before getting pregnant with the next one. Something gentle and safe, no major mercury detoxing or anything. Could you give some safe ideas or procedures? I've heard about milk thistle, dandelion, detox baths etc. but I'd like your advice on what is a good idea and what isn't. Like I said I'd like it to be gentle and effective without being potentially dangerous for baby number 2. Thanks so much! Links Discussed: Dr. Meaghan Dishman Environmental Working Group Consumer Guides The EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Purely Primal Skincare by Liz Wolfe

Thanks for joining us for episode 27 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! And we're trying a slightly new format, so let us know if you like it. Today we have our first male guest ever on the show! (Hopefully he'll be the first of many.) Matt McLaughlin is a personal trainer, strength coach, and owner of Capital Strength & Conditioning, a private training facility in Raleigh, NC. He graduated from NC State University in 2007 and has spent the last several years coaching and training his clients to reach their fitness and athletic goals. He has experience working with D-1 college athletes, baby boomers, and many people in between. Approaching training as an art and a science, Matt specializes in optimal movement and body transformation. He aims to provide his clients with field-tested, science-based solutions to their fitness needs. He believes that the best fitness program is the one that you can stick to and find enjoyment in. Matt takes a no-nonsense approach to training and development. He aims to provide the most effective methods to build strength, transform the body, and increase performance. By approaching training as an eternal student, he never stops learning and applying the latest and most effective training methods to his clients. Today we're discussing how to optimize your training and diet for great performance and/or fat loss, while minimizing injury and burnout. Remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Matt, Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: Stubborn fat: What is it, why it's tough to lose and how to deal with it How water retention might be masking your weight loss and body composition progress How to dial in nutrition for specific training goals Lifestyle variables that affect training and results Training frequency/intensity and its relationship with nutrition, sleep, and recovery The importance of goals and realistic timelines And more! Links Discussed: Capital Strength and Conditioning - Matt's private gym in Raleigh, NC (where Laura trains!) 5 Reasons You Should Hire A Coach

Thanks for joining us for episode 26 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! We're continuing with our listener-submitted questions today, and this episode is all about the ins and outs of becoming a Real Food RD. Please send us your question if you'd like us to answer it on the show! Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: I'm curious to know how you both gained confidence in your counseling skills when you first began practicing. In my internship, I don't feel as if I'm developing the counseling skills I need for private practice. In the hospital, as I'm sure you both know, we get about 10-20 minutes with a patient, which includes assessment questions and then leaves some time for education. I will have some opportunity for outpatient counseling in my community rotation so hopefully that will help me build upon those skills. I guess I am most curious about how a typical session goes with a new client? Are most of your clients already somewhat familiar with real food/paleo eating? If not, how do you introduce it to them if they are coming from a place of conventional wisdom? I hope that makes sense. Thank you! I'm currently a student studying Nutrition to become an RD. I was just wondering if you are an RD, if you have to push the Dietary Guidelines of America? or if you have to follow a certain set of rules/guidelines for dietary advice. i.e. I think gluten is terrible for the body, can you legally advise clients to not consume it if you're an RD? Also, can you advise people to consume high fat diets if they have insulin resistance or diabetes? seeing as it's not exactly well accepted around the DGAs or what is normally advised. Hi! I have been loving your podcasts, but I am actually pretty far behind because I didn't start listening until recently. I just started RD school and listened to your podcasts about becoming a real food RD. Love the tips and advice you have to offer in the podcasts!! One of my favorite pieces of advice was to take projects in my program and use them as an opportunity to shed light on some scientific research that doesn't completely align with government regulations. Because I am hungry for more information and I want to get the most out of my program, I am wondering what some of your favorite academic journals are. Also, when searching for things that are related to "real food" do you have any key search terms that you use? Would love the advice!! :) Links Discussed:

Thanks for joining us for episode 25 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! We're continuing with our listener-submitted questions today, so please send us your question if you'd like us to answer it on the show! Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: After having horrible digestive issues for an incredibly long time, last year I was diagnosed with celiac disease, SIBO, and fructose malabsorption. I'm relieved to say that after many diet adjustments, I now have my digestive issues under control about 80-90% of the time. However, now I'm noticing issues with brain fog. On random days I will find it impossible to put my thoughts into words, I won't be able to focus at work because thinking feels too difficult, and I'll feel anxious and freak out over things that normally wouldn't bother me.This doesn't happen every day, just maybe once a week or so. I am curious if you know of any specific foods (other than caffeine, which I don't consume much) that are most likely to cause these symptoms? I know about lifestyle changes to implement, but I'm wondering if there could be triggers in my diet. I have a question about your recommendation of white rice. Several people in the ancestral health world, including Chris Kresser, have recommended a study in which acellular carbohydrates had a negative effect on the gut micro biome. It provides further evidence that carbohydrates per se are not evil, but suggests rather that carbohydrate quality is what matters most. I'm wondering if this affects your recommendation of white rice, a processed and refined carbohydrate. If not, why do you suppose white rice would not have the negative effects attributed to acellular carbs? I myself have only seen improved digestive health since adding it to my diet, so my hunch is that it is a safe recommendation. Thank you for any thoughts you might have! Links Discussed: DirectLabs Genova GI Effects® Stool Profile Research on Acellular Carbohydrates

Thanks for joining us for episode 24 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! Sorry for the delay in our podcasting schedule, Kelsey was in Iceland for two weeks last month so instead of finding someone else to cover for her, we just took the month off from podcasting. But we’re back for good, hopefully! Today we’re getting back to some good old Q&As, and we’re going to be diving deep into some gut health topics. Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: What are the best natural ways to stay regular? Salads and broccoli, etc aren't doing the trick!! Background: Did an herbal treatment for rosacea due to SIBO and rosacea is gone but am left with extreme constipation. Chia seeds? 5htp? Acacia fiber makes my head feel funny. Thanks! I am wondering if there is a connection between gut health and acne? I am 27 and for a long time I've had both a sensitive gut and constant acne especially around my chin and jaw. I've heard this could be hormonal? I am really keen to get my gut health back on track as I suffer pretty regular stomach cramps, bloating, pain and loose floating stools. I suspect that it may be due to a lactose intolerance but I'm not sure. I am not paleo, but I do eat a whole foods diet (including dairy and grains) and would be willing to try paleo. Would a low-FODMAP diet be worth experimenting with, and can I do this alone? How will I know when to reintroduce high FODMAP foods back into my diet, and in what quantities? Thanks! Links Discussed: Chris Kresser's Gut Health eBook Chris Kresser's Skin Health eBook Chris Kresser's podcast on the Gut-Acne Connection Iberogast (Gut Motility Supplement)

Thanks for joining us for episode 23 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! We're so excited that our adrenal fatigue program launched this week! If you are thinking about whether or not the program is a good fit for you, this podcast will give you all the insider information you need to know about what you can expect to learn and the health benefits you can expect to experience when participating. We put a lot of love and hard work into this program, and we want to share all the juicy details with our favorite people - our podcast listeners! :) If you want to join the program, click here! Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: How launching our first program has affected our health, and what we plan to do about getting ourselves back on track What is "Adrenal Fatigue"? We discuss testing options, review how to interpret testing, and the different stages of "adrenal fatigue". Module 2 discusses a Paleo diet with a focus on blood sugar stabilization and adrenal superfoods. In this module we explain what can be expected in terms of weight loss for those with adrenal fatigue (healing is always first and foremost, and sometimes weight gain is actually necessary), how to add in variety, and we touch on a healthy relationship with food. In Module 3, we go over our General Supplement recommendations for those with adrenal fatigue, and specific supplement recommendations for each of the 3 adrenal fatigue stages are outlined and explained. Module 4 dives into stress management, sleep, exercise (not too much, not too little), and social connection as important practices to implement while healing. Module 5 includes interviews with experts on body image and mindful eating to help users create a healthy relationship with food and themselves. It’s really common for those with adrenal fatigue to have a background of orthorexia, so we touch on this as well. Why the bonus office hours are the best part of the program. Sign up by May 4th so you can get this amazing extra! Links Discussed: Join Paleo Rehab: Adrenal Fatigue Today!

Thanks for joining us for episode 22 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! We’re continuing on with the adrenal fatigue theme this week, and today we'll talk about two very common health concerns that we see in our patients and how they relate to stress: Digestive disorders and autoimmune disease. Kelsey and Laura wrote pretty in depth blogs about these topics that we’ve linked to in the show notes, and today we want to go over these issues for our podcast listeners. Remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: How stress can cause digestive problems like leaky gut or IBS How stress fuels inflammation and lowers immune activity How stress causes imbalanced gut flora How stress affects your risk of autoimmune disease The 5 most important steps to managing your stress Links Discussed: Does Stress Cause Digestive Problems? Could Stress Be Causing Your Autoimmune Disease To Get Worse? Sign Up For The Adrenal Fatigue Email List - Get a free 28 page eBook when you join the list! TRANSCRIPT: Laura: Hi everyone. Welcome to episode 22 of The Ancestral RDs podcast. I’m Laura and over there is Kelsey. Kelsey: Hi everybody. Laura: We’re continuing on with the adrenal fatigue theme this week. Today we’re going to be talking about two very common health concerns that we see in our patients in how they relate to stress. These common conditions are digestive disorders and autoimmune disease. Kelsey and I wrote pretty in-depth blogs about these topics that we’ll link to in the show notes, but today we want to go over these issues for our podcast listeners. We’re going to start by talking about stress and gut health, which I think a lot of people intuitively understand that stress affects the gut especially just because of the connection to IBS. Kelsey: Mm hmm. Laura: But Kelsey is going to go into super deep detail about how stress really actually affects the gut. Kelsey: Alright, cool. I think you hit the nail on the head with that, Laura. We all kind of know inherently that stress…first of all just stress in general is not good for any part of the body but especially for digestive health. I think a lot of people with IBS or any other digestive disorder tend to kind of hear from their doctors the line that it’s all in your head or you just have to relax, which can be really frustrating to hear. Obviously if you are suffering from physiological symptoms that feel very, very real to you and someone just tells you It’s all in your head, it’s like well come on, that’s not very nice. I think we tend to kind of push the stress aspect to the wayside because of that a little bit. It’s sort of a defense that someone brings that up, we just say yeah right, it feels so real, I can’t even imagine how stress would be causing these incredibly uncomfortable symptoms that I’m experiencing, so I kind of think your wrong. What I want to remind people before we jump into this in depth is that there really is an aspect of digestive health that relates to stress that you really need to pay attention to. I hope that after I go through some of these different ways that stress affects the digestive system, that you will understand the real physiological impact that the stress response has on the digestive tract so you’ll be more able to justify implementing some of the strategies that we’ll talk about later to reduce stress in order to help yourself heal or feel better with the digestive issues that you are experiencing. To start off, let’s talk a little bit about intestinal permeability. That’s one of those words that you probably have heard before but maybe you’ve heard it more referred to as leaky gut. I’m not going to go much into really what that means.

Thanks for joining us for episode 21 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! This episode is part two of our 2-hour special on the causes of adrenal fatigue. We hope that our first episode was helpful for you, and not too overwhelming. Sometimes having all this knowledge can cause people to be more stressed than if they didn’t know all the ways that life stress can cause adrenal fatigue so we’re hoping you’ll use this information as a way to make appropriate changes to your lifestyle and not get overwhelmed by fear or thinking that you need to move to a deserted island to get away from all of these potential issues.. Remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: How toxins can affect your adrenal health. The important role of sleep and circadian rhythm entrainment in HPA axis regulation. The underlying health issues that can cause (and be caused by) HPA axis dysregulation. How your emotions affect your ability to heal from adrenal fatigue. Links Discussed: Sign Up For The Adrenal Fatigue Email List - Get a free 28 page eBook when you join the list! Could Stress Be Causing Your Autoimmune Disease To Get Worse? NPR: Becoming Fearless TRANSCRIPT:  Laura: Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 21 of The Ancestral RDs podcast. I’m Laura and with me as always is Kelsey. Kelsey: Hi everyone. Laura: This episode is part 2 of our 2 hour special on the causes of adrenal fatigue. We hope that our first episode was helpful for you and not too overwhelming. Sometimes having all this knowledge can cause people to be more stressed than if they didn’t know all the ways that life stress can cause adrenal fatigue. So we’re hoping that you’ll use this information as a way to make the appropriate changes to your lifestyle and not get too overwhelmed by fear or thinking that you need move to deserted island to get away from all these potential issues. Kelsey: I hope that we don’t need to move to a deserted island. I think we can manage it. Laura: I don’t know. It’s really cold out today and I’m feeling like being on a deserted island right now. It would be really nice. Kelsey: It does sound kind of nice, get some sun, yeah. Laura: Yeah. I was joking with Kelsey, you guys would think I look ridiculous right now. I’m wearing basically a down jacket, like a parka kind of thing because I turned the heat off in my house thinking it was going to warm up the next couple days and it’s 40 something out right now. So I’m like shaking in my boots literally, I’m wearing UGGs sitting at my desk. Kelsey: At least you don’t still have snow on the ground. Laura: I know, that’s true. Kelsey: Lucky you. Laura: Down here in North Carolina, 40 degrees is basically like the tundra. We do not appreciate this weather and I’ll be looking forward to tomorrow when it’s 70 degrees. Kelsey: Lucky you. Laura: Dreaming of deserted islands, but hopefully all of our listeners will feel comfortable living where they are living and dealing with the kind of stressors that they’re dealing with in their daily life. Kelsey: Yeah. Laura: Let’s get started with taking about, I guess we left off last time talking about a couple of lifestyle habits that could be potentially a problem. Kelsey: Right. Laura: Today we were going to start off by talking about different things that maybe you don’t have quite as much control over, but could potentially be something that you focus on as far as your minimizing stress. A lot of times when we think about stress, we think about emotional stress, or over exercising, or drinking too much caffeine, or something like that. But there’s a lot of other things that can actually be causing your body stress that you’re not even aware about.

Thanks for joining us for episode 20 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! Today we're going to be talking about all the different underlying causes of adrenal fatigue syndrome, which is also referred to as HPA axis dysregulation in the medical community. Last time we primarily focused on the way that a strict Paleo diet and lifestyle could actually be counter productive, and today we’re going to dive a little bit deeper into the vast array of different potential causes of adrenal fatigue Remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: Update on how the Paleo Rehab: Adrenal Fatigue Beta program is going. (It's great!) How your diet may be causing adrenal fatigue. The lifestyle habits that harm your adrenals. The two different types of stress that can lead to HPA axis dysregulation. Links Discussed: Sign Up For The Adrenal Fatigue Email List - Get a free 28 page eBook when you join the list! TRANSCRIPT: Laura: Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 20 of The Ancestral RDs podcast. I’m Laura and with me as always is Kelsey. Kelsey: Hey everybody. Laura: Today we are going to be talking about all of the different underlying causes of adrenal fatigue syndrome, which as we mentioned last time is also referred to as HPA axis dysregulation. Last time we primarily focused on the way that a strict Paleo diet and lifestyle can actually be counterproductive to adrenal health. Today we are going to dive a little bit deeper into the vast array of different potential causes of adrenal fatigue. You may be wondering why we’re going so hardcore into adrenal fatigue. If you haven’t noticed from our Facebook, and, emails and all of that, we are putting together an adrenal fatigue program. Right now we’re in the beta test phase of it. We have about 30 participants that are going through the program, and giving us feedback, and helping us refine it so that it is the best program on the market for helping people heal from adrenal fatigue. It’s funny, every time we do a podcast, or an article, or anything, we start realizing oh my gosh, we could put all this information into the program. I feel like it’s going to be a lot bigger and more awesome that it was even when we first designed it and launched it for the beta. What do you think, Kelsey? Kelsey: Yeah, I think so too. It’s really great because we’re in week two of the beta program right now and we’re getting a lot of great feedback from our participants. I think it’s going really well already and it’s going to get even better with all this extra information that we’re going to include as well. Laura: Yeah, I think what’s really interesting to me just interacting with the people in the Facebook group is that it seems like everyone kind of has their own reason for adrenal fatigue. Some people going through the diet module, they’ve been having all these really awesome realizations about their diet not being appropriate and they’re realizing maybe they’re not eating enough, maybe they’re not eating the right types of foods. So they’re already feeling better just making these little diet tweaks. And then we have other people who they go through the diet module and then they say okay, actually I am eating this way, so maybe diet is not a problem. Sometimes people can get a little frustrated when they go through some kind of training and say well, I’m already doing all this, so that’s not helpful. But in my opinion, and this is something that I see with a lot of clients, sometimes knowing that you’re doing everything right is actually really helpful because it can take some of the stress off of you feeling like you’re not doing what you’re supposing to be doing. Kelsey: Yeah. I think that’s huge. Often when I work with clients,

Thanks for joining us for episode 19 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! Today we're going to be talking about how a paleo diet and lifestyle could actually be causing you to develop adrenal fatigue syndrome, which is also referred to as HPA axis dysregulation in the medical community. Remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: What is adrenal fatigue? How your diet might cause adrenal fatigue syndrome? Overtraining and how that taxes your adrenal glands Why lifestyle might be even more important than diet and exercise when it comes to your adrenal health How an overly restrictive diet can actually lead to adrenal fatigue syndrome Links Discussed: Sign Up For The Adrenal Fatigue Email List TRANSCRIPT: Laura: Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 19 of The Ancestral RDs podcast. I’m Laura and over there is Kelsey. Kelsey: Hi everybody. Laura: Today Kelsey and I are going to be talking about how a Paleo diet and Paleo lifestyle could actually be causing you to develop adrenal fatigue syndrome, which is also referred to as HPA axis dysregulation in the medical community. There’s been a couple of articles that have come up. I’m thinking specifically of the one on PaleoForWomen.com about how adrenal fatigue is not a real thing, which that article as we know actually kind of said that it was a real thing, it’s just the terminology is not appropriate for it. Kelsey: Right. Laura: Unfortunately, I feel like it’s one of those terms that has stuck. We call it adrenal fatigue because that’s what the common term for it is. But I just want to make sure everyone knows that when we talk about this, we’re actually talking about HPA axis dysregulation. Kelsey, do you want to explain to our listeners first of all what adrenal fatigue is and why we call it HPA axis dysregulation instead of adrenal fatigue? Kelsey: Yeah, sure. First it’s probably a good idea to talk about what the heck the HPA axis is because if you haven’t heard of that before, it kind of sounds elusive and scary. The HPA axis, basically it stands for Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal axis. It’s basically the connection between the hypothalamus, the pituitary, and the adrenals because they all really work tougher to activate the stress response when we come into contact with any kind of stressor. You can think about this like let’s say something jumps out and scares you. Your body goes through this whole process, and I won’t dive really deep into this, but your body goes through this whole process where it secretes a bunch of different hormones that eventually cause the release of cortisol from our adrenal gland. This happens normally. It’s a very normal response, it’s supposed to happen. But what can happen for us kind of in the modern world when we’re exposed to stressors pretty much all day long. Even just thinking about waking up from an alarm clock going off, that’s a little jolting. You should try to maybe pick some soothing music to wake up to instead of a blaring alarm going off. Laura: I know. I have an alarm, it’s very soothing and there’s birds chirping and stuff. There’s been a couple times in the last couple weeks, specifically after daylight savings time, where I slept through that. That’s the one downside is that’s so soothing that it doesn’t wake me up. Kelsey: I used to have the Jawbone Up, it’s one of the fitness wristbands. Laura: Oh yeah, kind of like the Fitbit. Kelsey: That would vibrate to wake you up and it was so awesome. Yeah, it’s like a FitBit. That was a much better way to wake up. But mine broke unfortunately and I haven’t gotten around to getting a new one. But that’s the best alarm out there I feel like. It’s like nothing to wake you up, but it still does the job.

Thanks for joining us for episode 17 of The Ancestral RDs podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! We're thrilled to have Diana Rodgers, NTP on our show today. She is a nutritionist living on a working organic farm west of Boston. She has an active nutrition practice called Radiance Nutritional Therapy and she is a mother of two kids, married to a full time farmer, an author, a multimedia producer, a CrossFitter, and a graduate student currently working on becoming a Registered Dietitian in order to work more closely with the medical community and help more people get well through nutrient dense food. Today we're discussing Diana's journey to becoming a nutritionist and a sustainability activist, the reason why a gluten-free diet wasn't enough for her to get healthy after developing celiac disease, and practical tips on how you can make your gluten free, real food diet more sustainable. And remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Diana, Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: How Diana got interested in nutrition because of her own health struggles with celiac disease, and why she and her husband started a sustainable farm. Why we should care about where our food comes from, and how to know if our food is sustainable for the environment, the animals, and the farm workers. How a sustainable diet can be a more health promoting one as well. Links Discussed: SustainableDish.com The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook: Over 100 Delicious, Gluten-Free, Farm-to-Table Recipes,  and a Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Healthy Food Get your Homegrown Paleo Preorder Bonus Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means Laura and/or Kelsey will receive a percentage of any product or service you purchase using the links in this article. You will pay the same price for all products and services, and your purchase helps support the maintenance of this podcast and website. Thanks for your support!

Thanks for joining us for episode 17 of The Ancestral RDs podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! This week we have our first non-RD guest (gasp!) here to discuss women's weight loss. Stefani Ruper is the author of the best-selling paleo women’s health manifesto Sexy by Nature: The Whole Foods Solution to Radiant Health, Life-Long Sex Appeal, and Soaring Confidence. She is the voice behind the Paleo for Women blog, the first ever body image and self-love podcast Live. Love. Eat., and a self-love YouTube Channel. She's also the author of the recently released program Weight Loss Unlocked, which was designed to help women lose weight in a safe and effective way while eating foods that they love. This is a super fun podcast where Stefani teaches us how to construct a healthy, non-restrictive Paleo-ish diet to help you lose weight and keep it off. Note: There is one small expletive in this podcast so listen with caution. (Thanks Stefani! :-) ) And remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Stefani, Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: Listen as Stefani shares her experience with weight loss and weight gain, and what she learned from her own struggles. Learn why self-love and body image are important factors in anyone's weight loss journey. Find out what the science really says about low carb vs. low fat dieting. Learn how to build a balanced plate with the exact foods you need to eat for losing weight healthily. Laugh with us as we become "fan girls" discussing nutrition pros like Chris Masterjohn, Stephan Guyenet, and Paul Jaminet! Links Discussed: Weight Loss Unlocked by Stefani Ruper Laura's Review of Weight Loss Unlocked Sexy by Nature: The Whole Foods Solution to Radiant Health, Life-Long Sex Appeal, and Soaring Confidence Stefani's self-love podcast Live. Love. Eat. Where to find Stefani: Paleo For Women YouTube Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram   Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means Laura and/or Kelsey will receive a percentage of any product or service you purchase using the links in this article. You will pay the same price for all products and services, and your purchase helps support the maintenance of this podcast and website. Thanks for your support!

Thanks for joining us for episode 16 of The Ancestral RD podcast! If you want to keep up with our podcasts, subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode! This week we're talking all about female hormones and how they can be affected by what you do (and don't) eat. We see issues with our female patients all the time when they're under eating, over exercising, or taking hormonal birth control for a long period of time. We're gearing up to have Stefani Ruper on our show next time so we hope you enjoy the focus on women's health this month! Remember, if you'd like to submit a question for our podcast, or suggest a guest that we should host, CLICK HERE. Here's what Laura and Kelsey will be discussing in this episode: Is there a case for taking oral birth control if you have amenorrhea?I have hypothalamic amenorrhea and early onset osteoporosis, so the supplemental estrogen would be for bone heath. I "lost" my period at 16 and was put on birth control, but went off it a year ago to try and get my period on my own, but no luck. My bone density never improved while on birth control, but the doctor's argument is that it could have been worse. Can post birth control syndrome last longer than 1 year, and is trying to get my period back with diet and lifestyle foolish considering bone loss risk? Some details: 26 yrs old, 5'8", 125 lbs, 100% paleo for 2 years, no refined sugar, and moderate/low carb (ex. 1 piece of fruit and about a cup of starchy tubers most days - slowly upping it) Hi Laura and Kelsey! My question is about intermittent fasting. I've recently been experimenting with daily intermittent fasting and feel great! I've read that women who use IF do not respond as well as men, but when I skip breakfast and only eat between 11:00am and 8:00pm I have no issues and actually have even more energy than ever. Regardless of how I feel, should I be concerned that IF is not good for my health, as a woman? Thanks so much; I love your show! Links Discussed: Episode 9: Women’s Health and the Female Athlete Triad with Kate Callaghan Kate Callaghan: The Holistic Nutritionist Episode 11: Eating Fruit and Keeping Bones Healthy On A Paleo Diet How To Keep Your Bones Healthy On A Paleo Diet Stefani Ruper: Female Specific Responses to Intermittent Fasting