The Paleo View

Our sixty-seventh show! Ep. 67: Autoimmune Q&A with the Primal Girl In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Tara of PrimalGirl.com, author of The Hidden Plague, to chat about Tara's experience with adopting an autoimmune protocol and to answer reader questions on managing autoimmune conditions.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 67: Autoimmune Q&A with the Primal Girl 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views Both Stacy and Sarah are feeling sick and sounding froggy Stacy, while she had high ambitions for the previous week, got the flu and had to slow down - but she is on the mend now Sarah is also not feeling the greatest, so both hosts are hoping that this week's guest steals the show! Welcome back Tara from PrimalGirl.com (been on the show twice before, here and here), who is releasing an autoimmune related book called The Hidden Plague Tara had a lot of success with losing weight going primal, but she had been dealing with a skin condition for a long time and recently received a diagnosis of Hidradenitis suppurativa When Tara discovered the autoimmune connection to HS and that no one else had information on that connection, she decided to put together a resource for those dealing with the same struggles and is excited for her book to release on December 4 (8:20) HS is an autoimmune skin condition that can be mild to debilitating It manifests as painful bumps and boils that appear where skin touches skin and it looks like cystic acne If you have high levels of inflammation in your body the issue can arise anywhere there is a hair follicle There are no proven treatments for HS - there is a daily course of antibiotics or invasive surgeries available as options (10:05) A dermatologist will be able to confirm the difference between cystic acne, HS or a staff infection, but most individuals can identify HS by where it appears since cystic acne usually appears on the chest and back Sarah's recent birthday celebration didn't leave her feeling old, but her daughter turning four and developing an older personality made her feel old Sarah wanted to give a special thank you to all who have recently reached out to thank her for her posts and resources Tara is so grateful for all that Sara contributed to her autoimmune journey and not only referenced her throughout the book, but also wrote a note to her in the back of The Hidden Plague (16:57) Questions & Answers Ashanti - feeling terrible from a number of health challenges that are linked to her PCOS, will a paleo diet help? Tara did deal with PCOS prior to adopting a primal lifestyle and she found that the diet eliminated so many of her problems by regulating her insulin and hormones Tara notes that Ashanti will be able to balance her hormones by controlling her insulin through a paleo diet Sarah encourages Ashanti to test an autoimmune protocol, but if that feels to limiting at the moment, to focus on omega-3 fatty acid intake and to get glycine in your diet from gelatin Sarah also notes to focus on nutrient density instead of restrictive dieting - center your calories around foods like citrus fruit, organ meal, fish, shellfish, bone broth, vegetables, berries, pasture raised meat Do not approach it as a diet or a challenge, but as a way to eat to be healthy - find a way to include treats that doesn't hurt your body, but helps you along to your health goal so that your approach is sustainable Tara also notes to limit foods with high yeast levels, as they could cause skin issues to flair Stacy notes that some can find a lot of success from going 100% paleo, focusing on nutrient density and quality foods, and not overdoing it with eggs, nuts, etc. - at that point it can be easier to make a decision to adopt an autoimmune lifestyle if that feels like the best next step Stacy also notes that dairy should be absolutely removed Stacy also encourages a change in perspective regarding your health - adopting a nutrient-

Our sixty-seventh show! Ep. 67: Autoimmune Q&A with the Primal Girl In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Tara of PrimalGirl.com, author of The Hidden Plague, to chat about Tara's experience with adopting an autoimmune protocol and to answer reader questions on managing autoimmune conditions.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 67: Autoimmune Q&A with the Primal Girl 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - News & Views Both Stacy and Sarah are feeling sick and sounding froggy Stacy, while she had high ambitions for the previous week, got the flu and had to slow down - but she is on the mend now Sarah is also not feeling the greatest, so both hosts are hoping that this week's guest steals the show! Welcome back Tara from PrimalGirl.com (been on the show twice before, here and here), who is releasing an autoimmune related book called The Hidden Plague Tara had a lot of success with losing weight going primal, but she had been dealing with a skin condition for a long time and recently received a diagnosis of Hidradenitis suppurativa When Tara discovered the autoimmune connection to HS and that no one else had information on that connection, she decided to put together a resource for those dealing with the same struggles and is excited for her book to release on December 4 (8:20) HS is an autoimmune skin condition that can be mild to debilitating It manifests as painful bumps and boils that appear where skin touches skin and it looks like cystic acne If you have high levels of inflammation in your body the issue can arise anywhere there is a hair follicle There are no proven treatments for HS - there is a daily course of antibiotics or invasive surgeries available as options (10:05) A dermatologist will be able to confirm the difference between cystic acne, HS or a staff infection, but most individuals can identify HS by where it appears since cystic acne usually appears on the chest and back Sarah's recent birthday celebration didn't leave her feeling old, but her daughter turning four and developing an older personality made her feel old Sarah wanted to give a special thank you to all who have recently reached out to thank her for her posts and resources Tara is so grateful for all that Sara contributed to her autoimmune journey and not only referenced her throughout the book, but also wrote a note to her in the back of The Hidden Plague (16:57) Questions & Answers Ashanti - feeling terrible from a number of health challenges that are linked to her PCOS, will a paleo diet help? Tara did deal with PCOS prior to adopting a primal lifestyle and she found that the diet eliminated so many of her problems by regulating her insulin and hormones Tara notes that Ashanti will be able to balance her hormones by controlling her insulin through a paleo diet Sarah encourages Ashanti to test an autoimmune protocol, but if that feels to limiting at the moment, to focus on omega-3 fatty acid intake and to get glycine in your diet from gelatin Sarah also notes to focus on nutrient density instead of restrictive dieting - center your calories around foods like citrus fruit, organ meal, fish, shellfish, bone broth, vegetables, berries, pasture raised meat Do not approach it as a diet or a challenge, but as a way to eat to be healthy - find a way to include treats that doesn't hurt your body, but helps you along to your health goal so that your approach is sustainable Tara also notes to limit foods with high yeast levels, as they could cause skin issues to flair Stacy notes that some can find a lot of success from going 100% paleo, focusing on nutrient density and quality foods, and not overdoing it with eggs, nuts, etc. - at that point it can be easier to make a decision to adopt an autoimmune lifestyle if that feels like the best next step Stacy also notes that dairy should be absolutely removed Stacy also encourages a change in perspective regarding your health - adopting a nutrient-dense approach to eating isn't about losing weight, it is about supplying your body with nutrients to live a healthier, more fulfilling life (29:20) Arzina - when starting an autoimmune protocol, can it sometimes make your symptoms worse? Tara didn't experience any ill effects from her progression into an autoimmune protocol Sarah saw huge improvements when she first went paleo; when she went autoimmune she had long stretches of time without improvements, but also nothing got worse Sarah has heard from some that symptoms can get worse for one to two weeks when first making the shift, specifically gut related, which Sarah notes is related to gut bacteria imbalances If things get pretty severe or don't improve after two weeks, it is important to see a healthcare professional so that they can run some tests and check what may be happening Sleep and stress management will help everything come together as well Stacy notes to make sure that you are getting enough carbohydrates, which can impact your sleep quality (36:40) Robert - have an autoimmune condition from a childhood exposure to asbestos, would an autoimmune protocol help? Sarah says that yes there are a number of things that Robert can do to help regulate his immune system through diet and lifestyle An autoimmune protocol handled from an elimination diet process may help him identify his trigger foods that stimulate his immune system flairs The things that are going to make a big difference are sleep quality and quantity, stress management, engaging in moderate activity like walking - trying not to stay seated for too long Stacy reminds everyone to find a way to ground yourself, and to ultimately take care of yourself For Tara it all boils down to sleep for her - if she protects her time to sleep, everything else falls in line Thanks again Tara for joining this week's show - check out her site and book (if you buy the book in the next couple of days you will also get some bonus materials through MarksDailyApple.com) Please also don't forget to use the links on the side of Stacy's and Sarah's sites for holiday shopping Please also don't forget to leave an iTunes review if you haven't yet Thanks everyone for listening! 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Our sixty-sixth show! Ep. 66: Quick Check-In In this episode, Sarah is in the thick of final book edits, so the hosts do a quick check-in and update! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 66: Quick Check-In 0:00 - Introduction Sarah got her book back from the designers and they nailed what Sarah was hoping for Now Sarah is going through the perfecting process and has had many late nights - she is also starting to create the index right now Sarah celebrated both her daughter's birthday and her own over the weekend Due to where Sarah is at with the book, this week's show is a quick check-in recording so that Sarah can get back to wrapping up the book Stacy is doing good and is back in the workout groove The Paleo Parents new project has been revealed a bit more and they have knocked out 22 new recipes for their third cookbook Stacy also has some epic blog posts brewing in her head and hopes to post those soon Please don't forget to leave a review in iTunes If you are doing Black Friday holiday shopping, please be sure to use the Amazon links on both Sarah's and Stacy's sites - it doesn't cost you anything, but it does help a lot with all that Sarah and Stacy do Sarah will do a review soon on Esther's posture workshop and is excited to share how drastic the results of her method are (learn more about the workshops at gokhalemethod.com) (21:22) Outro

Our sixty-sixth show! Ep. 66: Quick Check-In In this episode, Sarah is in the thick of final book edits, so the hosts do a quick check-in and update! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 66: Quick Check-In 0:00 - Introduction Sarah got her book back from the designers and they nailed what Sarah was hoping for Now Sarah is going through the perfecting process and has had many late nights - she is also starting to create the index right now Sarah celebrated both her daughter's birthday and her own over the weekend Due to where Sarah is at with the book, this week's show is a quick check-in recording so that Sarah can get back to wrapping up the book Stacy is doing good and is back in the workout groove The Paleo Parents new project has been revealed a bit more and they have knocked out 22 new recipes for their third cookbook Stacy also has some epic blog posts brewing in her head and hopes to post those soon Please don't forget to leave a review in iTunes If you are doing Black Friday holiday shopping, please be sure to use the Amazon links on both Sarah's and Stacy's sites - it doesn't cost you anything, but it does help a lot with all that Sarah and Stacy do Sarah will do a review soon on Esther's posture workshop and is excited to share how drastic the results of her method are (learn more about the workshops at gokhalemethod.com) (21:22) Outro

Our sixty-fifth show! Ep. 65: Perspective & Change of Attitude In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by America's Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich, a veteran of the health and wellness community who offers some wonderful new perspectives on what it takes to feel your best and maximize your wellness!The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 65: Perspective & Change of Attitude 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - News & Views Stacy and Matt have continued the no TV and video game rule and things continue to be going great, despite working on new BIG projects (wink wink, check social media channels) Stacy also recently shared a Strong (wo)Man training update on the blog Sarah's daughters have been fighting nasty colds, but seem to be out of the thick of it Sarah received the final design of her book this week and is also doing a posture workshop, and is feeling the stress of her hectic calendar - especially with the timeline she has to stick to with the book (15:46) In this week's show Sarah and Stacy are joined by Vinnie Tortorich, who is outside of the paleo bubble, and doing a lot of great work in the larger health and wellness community on living grain-free and sugar-free in an effort to be healthy and fit 18:11 - Questions & Answers Also known as America's Angriest Trainer (find his podcast here {is explicit in some episodes}, his book here and his site here), Vinnie has been in the health and wellness industry for thirty years and feels that the industry stole people's good intentions Vinnie's message is to not eat sugar or grains and to exercise in moderation - Sarah loves the simplicity of this approach and how easy it is for people to grasp When Vinnie was in college his passion for how the body works and why began, from there he moved into training, but endorsed conventional wisdom with his clients for a stretch of time before finally reaching a breaking point with his own health and battling cancer where he then began to preach what he always knew from the days of his collegiate career For Vinnie he believes that you shouldn't have beer, wine (except for on occasion), or any liqueurs - you can have your bourbons, vodkas, tequilas, etc. as long as they are alone and a distilled liquor With sugar Vinnie teaches his clients to steer clear of sugar and to manage their hormones The economy of fitness has lost the middle class, there are people at extreme ends of the spectrum with health and wellness - those who are the marathoners and triathlon competitiors and those who are morbidly obese, we seem to have lost the middle representation Stacy shared her opinion on where the middle class representation is in this analogy and why Dr. Robert Lustig just released a wonderful video about the way our country's health is impacting our country's well-being Vinnie believes that time/financial investments in fitness are not critical to being healthy, the changes happen with food choices - exercise is an awful way to try to lose weight (57:24) Special thanks again to Vinnie for joining The Paleo View this week - please be sure to check out his book, his podcast, his Facebook page and Twitter feed (57:44) Outro

Our sixty-fifth show! Ep. 65: Perspective & Change of Attitude In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by America's Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich, a veteran of the health and wellness community who offers some wonderful new perspectives on what it takes to feel your best and maximize your wellness!The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 65: Perspective & Change of Attitude 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - News & Views Stacy and Matt have continued the no TV and video game rule and things continue to be going great, despite working on new BIG projects (wink wink, check social media channels) Stacy also recently shared a Strong (wo)Man training update on the blog Sarah's daughters have been fighting nasty colds, but seem to be out of the thick of it Sarah received the final design of her book this week and is also doing a posture workshop, and is feeling the stress of her hectic calendar - especially with the timeline she has to stick to with the book (15:46) In this week's show Sarah and Stacy are joined by Vinnie Tortorich, who is outside of the paleo bubble, and doing a lot of great work in the larger health and wellness community on living grain-free and sugar-free in an effort to be healthy and fit 18:11 - Questions & Answers Also known as America's Angriest Trainer (find his podcast here {is explicit in some episodes}, his book here and his site here), Vinnie has been in the health and wellness industry for thirty years and feels that the industry stole people's good intentions Vinnie's message is to not eat sugar or grains and to exercise in moderation - Sarah loves the simplicity of this approach and how easy it is for people to grasp When Vinnie was in college his passion for how the body works and why began, from there he moved into training, but endorsed conventional wisdom with his clients for a stretch of time before finally reaching a breaking point with his own health and battling cancer where he then began to preach what he always knew from the days of his collegiate career For Vinnie he believes that you shouldn't have beer, wine (except for on occasion), or any liqueurs - you can have your bourbons, vodkas, tequilas, etc. as long as they are alone and a distilled liquor With sugar Vinnie teaches his clients to steer clear of sugar and to manage their hormones The economy of fitness has lost the middle class, there are people at extreme ends of the spectrum with health and wellness - those who are the marathoners and triathlon competitiors and those who are morbidly obese, we seem to have lost the middle representation Stacy shared her opinion on where the middle class representation is in this analogy and why Dr. Robert Lustig just released a wonderful video about the way our country's health is impacting our country's well-being Vinnie believes that time/financial investments in fitness are not critical to being healthy, the changes happen with food choices - exercise is an awful way to try to lose weight (57:24) Special thanks again to Vinnie for joining The Paleo View this week - please be sure to check out his book, his podcast, his Facebook page and Twitter feed (57:44) Outro

Our sixty-fourth show! Ep. 64: Will Paleo Help Me In this episode, Stacy and Sarah address a large number of health questions all centered around how paleo can impact certain medical conditions and the symptoms that accompany them.  The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 64: Will Paleo Help Me 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - News & Views At Stacy's house they recently rolled out a no television or video game rule and things have been awesome since they have been able to engage in new ways Stacy and Matt's boys had parent teacher conferences recently and they are blown away with where they are at in their development, especially with their behavior Sarah celebrated her two year blog anniversary and also won an award last week as Top 100 Nutrition Website by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating On a recent post on The Paleo Mom, Sarah interviewed her daughter about her process overcoming her difficulty eating meat This week's show is for those who are following a SAD or a gluten-free diet who have apprehensions about adopting a paleo lifestyle and if it will positively impact their life; and the second piece of the show is for those who have adopted a paleo lifestyle who are wondering if they need to test an autoimmune protocol 22:28 - Science with Sarah: Removing Toxins vs. Adding Nutrients Finding health through food isn't necessarily about what you take out, it is equally important to look at what you add in The guidelines for paleo are centered around healing a leaky gut, and maintaining a healthy gut with a strong lining - the other big goal is to avoid inflammatory foods There is absolutely variability in the foods that will fall on an individual's list when looking at these general guidelines The habits that Stacy and Sarah advocate to add in are snout to tail eating practices, buying local variety, including seafood and organ meats, eating produce of a variety of colors, adding pasture raised eggs, etc. - seeking out the most nutrient dense foods that you can When you are adopting a paleo diet don't focus on what you are taking out, but look at what you are adding in to optimize your health and restore your nutrient demands Stacy notes that as you eat these foods more often your body begins to crave them because your body is recognizing that it's needs are being met through that food 34:04 - Questions & Answers Michelle - how will a paleo diet impact my depression? Stacy notes that she saw her and Matt's depression disappear when they healed their guts Sarah experienced the same thing and she had battled depression and anxiety for most of her adult life prior to adopting a paleo lifestyle Some things to look at are gut-brain access through omega 3 fatty acid consumption from seafood and stress management techniques (36:45) Izzadora - would paleo impact a bipolar disorder? Yes, removing grains, increasing vegetables and decreasing sugar will all have positive impacts Getting eggs and fish will help with nutrient needs Approach paleo from a nourishing perspective, not a diet mind set (39:01) Edson - will GAPS/FODMAPS/SCD or AIP impact our son's ADHD and oppostitional defiant disorder? If you are not eating paleo at all, first start there so that you don't take too much out too soon and test a slower transition process, eliminating things over time All of those diets are very specific for specific reasons, so if you don't know what is going on from a gut level it is hard to say which diet will impact you - going paleo will be a very good start Sarah agrees to focus on gluten-free, casein-free, and food dye free eating - be sure to add in seafood and broth as you eliminate those other foods (43:40) Rachel - how should I handle my macro ratio intake to help my PCOS and lose weight? Stacy suggests eating what you feel comfortable with and what makes you feel your best Make sure that you are getting a lot of non-starchy vegetables and your body will likely steer you towards the ideal protein serving Check out Paleo For Women and check out Stefani's book on PCOS Sarah also notes the importance of stress management, quality sleep, and to take a look at The Hormone Cure by Sara Gottfried Try a strict elimination of dairy to see how it impacts your goals (48:54) Melissa - how do I combat extreme fatigue when adopting a paleo lifestyle? Stacy feels that you are lacking carbs and/or fat A sugar or carb flu is normal, but is more about exhaustion and headaches, the shortness of breath is likely linked to something else Sarah thinks that the pulse and breath concerns may have something to do with a food sensitivity Increase your carbs from starchy vegetables and fruit, and if these symptoms don't subside definitely talk to a doctor (52:12) Maya - what dietary changes can we make to help with RA and IBS? Stacy has a good friend who struggled from severe RA symptoms and paleo made a huge impact on his well-being Inflammation is causing that swelling and since paleo is a low inflammatory diet it will positively impact both the RA and IBS The benefits of paleo will touch both of these issues since paleo heals the gut and reduces inflammation With any joint condition be sure to target glycine which is in broth, and DHA and EPA from seafood A low FODMAP approach can also positively influence the symptoms (56:57) Charlene - pregnancy is impacting migraines and is making a paleo lifestyle difficult to maintain; should I eat what I can now and return to paleo after the baby is born? Stacy said that it sounds like you are having trouble with fats and may not be getting enough calories right now - try replacing those calorie loses with carbohydrates Check out the show from two weeks ago on what foods you can add in while pregnant to help you through the food aversions Coconut milk and/or oil may be a good food option to add in to help with your fat intake Sarah suggests trying fat from tallow, lard, or even fattier cuts of meat or fish, like salmon - Beyond Bacon can help you with that (1:01:36) Natalie - how can I manage my son's genetic syndrome through dietary choices? Stacy feels that there is a clear gut imbalance at play and to fully commit to a clean thirty days on paleo without slips in those thirty days Occasionally may seem seldom, but they add up and if you need to heal your son's gut you need to fully remove the dairy and grains at minimum to start the healing process Don't worry about the autoimmune approach just yet, focus on paleo Sarah notes that it is not uncommon to have different dietary needs throughout the family and to have a family discussion about how to accommodate the needs and to be sensitive to your kid's needs The Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits from Beyond Bacon would be a good option, simply use sunflower flour instead of almond (1:07:44) Emelie - how can nutrition impact my keratosis pilaris? Sarah notes that it is confirmed as an immune condition and boils down to the same thing where the immune system is not working properly Test the autoimmune protocol and be sure you are getting enough sleep and managing stress Skin conditions seem to be strongly linked to stress and blood sugar regulation (1:10:56) Andrea - how can paleo impact joint issue and type 1 diabetes? Stacy feels that adopting a paleo lifestyle and increasing your egg, nut, and nightshade intake out of the gate made your joint issues flair up Broth, sleep and really taking care of your body will help with joint issues Sarah has a post on why people with thyroid disorders do not need to avoid goitrogenic vegetables if they are sufficient in iodine The autoimmune protocol should not be challenging with type 1 diabetes because it is not low carb, you simply have to moderate your fructose intake (1:18:58) Jenna - my autoimmune symptoms are in remission from my pregnancy, if I don't follow an autoimmune protocol will it backfire after pregnancy? There is a previous podcast episode featuring Danielle from Against All Grain where she talks about her pregnancy and how her dietary choices impacted her postpartum period It is important to avoid the foods that irritate your system, pregnant or not Check this podcast out for breastfeeding supply questions The two best things you can do during pregnancy is to focus on foods that promote gut health and nutrient density Thank you to all who voted for the 'Paleo Magazine' Best Of awards! (1:30:06) Outro

Our sixty-fourth show! Ep. 64: Will Paleo Help Me In this episode, Stacy and Sarah address a large number of health questions all centered around how paleo can impact certain medical conditions and the symptoms that accompany them. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 64: Will Paleo Help Me 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - News & Views At Stacy's house they recently rolled out a no television or video game rule and things have been awesome since they have been able to engage in new ways Stacy and Matt's boys had parent teacher conferences recently and they are blown away with where they are at in their development, especially with their behavior Sarah celebrated her two year blog anniversary and also won an award last week as Top 100 Nutrition Website by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating On a recent post on The Paleo Mom, Sarah interviewed her daughter about her process overcoming her difficulty eating meat This week's show is for those who are following a SAD or a gluten-free diet who have apprehensions about adopting a paleo lifestyle and if it will positively impact their life; and the second piece of the show is for those who have adopted a paleo lifestyle who are wondering if they need to test an autoimmune protocol 22:28 - Science with Sarah: Removing Toxins vs. Adding Nutrients Finding health through food isn't necessarily about what you take out, it is equally important to look at what you add in The guidelines for paleo are centered around healing a leaky gut, and maintaining a healthy gut with a strong lining - the other big goal is to avoid inflammatory foods There is absolutely variability in the foods that will fall on an individual's list when looking at these general guidelines The habits that Stacy and Sarah advocate to add in are snout to tail eating practices, buying local variety, including seafood and organ meats, eating produce of a variety of colors, adding pasture raised eggs, etc. - seeking out the most nutrient dense foods that you can When you are adopting a paleo diet don't focus on what you are taking out, but look at what you are adding in to optimize your health and restore your nutrient demands Stacy notes that as you eat these foods more often your body begins to crave them because your body is recognizing that it's needs are being met through that food 34:04 - Questions & Answers Michelle - how will a paleo diet impact my depression? Stacy notes that she saw her and Matt's depression disappear when they healed their guts Sarah experienced the same thing and she had battled depression and anxiety for most of her adult life prior to adopting a paleo lifestyle Some things to look at are gut-brain access through omega 3 fatty acid consumption from seafood and stress management techniques (36:45) Izzadora - would paleo impact a bipolar disorder? Yes, removing grains, increasing vegetables and decreasing sugar will all have positive impacts Getting eggs and fish will help with nutrient needs Approach paleo from a nourishing perspective, not a diet mind set (39:01) Edson - will GAPS/FODMAPS/SCD or AIP impact our son's ADHD and oppostitional defiant disorder? If you are not eating paleo at all, first start there so that you don't take too much out too soon and test a slower transition process, eliminating things over time All of those diets are very specific for specific reasons, so if you don't know what is going on from a gut level it is hard to say which diet will impact you - going paleo will be a very good start Sarah agrees to focus on gluten-free, casein-free, and food dye free eating - be sure to add in seafood and broth as you eliminate those other foods (43:40) Rachel - how should I handle my macro ratio intake to help my PCOS and lose weight? Stacy suggests eating what you feel comfortable with and what makes you feel your best Make sure that you are getting a lot of non-starchy vegetables a

Our sixty-third show! Ep. 63: Rise Above In this episode, Stacy and Sarah were going to have an epic soapbox show about some negative voices that have recently interacted with our community. Instead, they've decided that it's better to rise above and instead talk about why it's better to be positive. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 63: Rise Above 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Our Meetup group Our Healthy Halloween Recap The Guests: Bill and Hayley from Primal Palate Russ from The Domestic Man Jill from First Comes Health Diana from Radiance Nutrition Brent and Heather from Virginia Is for Hunter-Gatherers The Paleo Approach The Paleo Approach Cookbook Paleo Philosophy podcasts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The Sally Fallon Rebuttal show Body Image Shows: Stefani, Eating Disorders with George Contact Form for The Paleo View (23:10) Outro

Our sixty-third show! Ep. 63: Rise Above In this episode, Stacy and Sarah were going to have an epic soapbox show about some negative voices that have recently interacted with our community. Instead, they've decided that it's better to rise above and instead talk about why it's better to be positive. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 63: Rise Above 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Our Meetup group Our Healthy Halloween Recap The Guests: Bill and Hayley from Primal Palate Russ from The Domestic Man Jill from First Comes Health Diana from Radiance Nutrition Brent and Heather from Virginia Is for Hunter-Gatherers The Paleo Approach The Paleo Approach Cookbook Paleo Philosophy podcasts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The Sally Fallon Rebuttal show Body Image Shows: Stefani, Eating Disorders with George Contact Form for The Paleo View (23:10) Outro

Our sixty-second show! Ep. 62: Fertility & Early Pregnancy In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about boosting fertility, creating a healthy internal environment for conception and pregnancy, and managing the symptoms that come during the first trimester. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 62: Fertility & Early Pregnancy 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Make sure you go over to the Paleo Magazine 'Best Of's' nominations and vote! The nominations: Most Anticipated New Paleo Book, The Paleo Approach Best Treat Recipe - Cookbook: The Best Brownies from Beyond Bacon Best Culinary Recreation: Mango Sticky [Not] Rice Best Paleo Podcast: The Paleo View Best New Cookbook - Special Topics, Beyond Bacon Stacy's sister recently moved in and Stacy took her to her first Crossfit class - check for other life updates here Sarah recently had one of those weeks where she desperately wished there was a paleo friendly food-delivery option close by Stacy has a peruvian rotissere chicken restauraunt within delivery range and they rely on that option when necessary Both Sarah and Stacy have newsletters, so be sure to check those out Sarah finalized design for The Paleo Approach and will soon be reviewing a full proof copy This week's show is a follow up to the pregnancy show and will touch on the topics of hormone regulation, fertility and early pregnancy (15:28) Science with Sarah - Morning Sickness The lower esophageal sphincter is at the opening of the stomach and it stays closed until you swallow, with the goal to keep things in the stomach - this is the reflux that fails when you have heartburn The cause of morning sickness is the massive hormone shift that is happening during early pregnancy and it happens so that women instinctually avoid foods that may be of harm to the developing, very young fetus At the beginning of the second trimester when the fetus is formed and more robust, morning sickness tends to subside By making choices about the food you eat you can help impact the sickness Foods that are easy to digest are braised or stewed meats, fish, well cooked vegetables Protein can help tighten the lower esophageal sphincter The sphincter is relaxed by caffeine, smoking, alcohol, chocolate, high fat meals and peppermint tea Ginger, raw almonds, and papaya enzymes are all helpful with morning sickness Stacy always attributed her morning sickness to low blood sugar regulation, and Sarah noted that while she hasn't studied the correlation at length there is a tie between insulin and hormones (21:46) Questions & Answers Megan - how do you prepare the body for pregnancy? Check both Westin A. Price and Chris Kresser on this subject A paleo diet, great sleep habits, plenty of sunshine, and stress management will all set you up for success There are many fertility complications that are often linked to lifestyle, so be sure to stay optimistic about your ability to influence the outcome Be sure to look at last week's show on nutrient density and what foods will provide you with all the essential building blocks Getting adequate folate and B-vitamins, six months leading up to pregnancy is incredibly important, which are abundant in organ meats and shellfish (27:35) Rachel - what can I do to handle ovulation struggles? As addressed on the previous show to Rachel's other question, keep working on the stress management, stay patient and relax Sarah suggests taking a look at The Hormone Cure book, not going too low or too high with carbs, cut back on exercise intensity, and regulate your sleep schedule and quality to help with hormone regulation (34:35) Karen - what foods should I eat to have a healthy pregnancy? What foods can I eat when dealing with nausea? Stacy had all of her boys when she was 150 pounds overweight, which wasn't ideal, but being overweight will not necessarily negatively impact you, especially if you are e

Our sixty-second show! Ep. 62: Fertility & Early Pregnancy In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about boosting fertility, creating a healthy internal environment for conception and pregnancy, and managing the symptoms that come during the first trimester. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 62: Fertility & Early Pregnancy 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Make sure you go over to the Paleo Magazine 'Best Of's' nominations and vote! The nominations: Most Anticipated New Paleo Book, The Paleo Approach Best Treat Recipe - Cookbook: The Best Brownies from Beyond Bacon Best Culinary Recreation: Mango Sticky [Not] Rice Best Paleo Podcast: The Paleo View Best New Cookbook - Special Topics, Beyond Bacon Stacy's sister recently moved in and Stacy took her to her first Crossfit class - check for other life updates here Sarah recently had one of those weeks where she desperately wished there was a paleo friendly food-delivery option close by Stacy has a peruvian rotissere chicken restauraunt within delivery range and they rely on that option when necessary Both Sarah and Stacy have newsletters, so be sure to check those out Sarah finalized design for The Paleo Approach and will soon be reviewing a full proof copy This week's show is a follow up to the pregnancy show and will touch on the topics of hormone regulation, fertility and early pregnancy (15:28) Science with Sarah - Morning Sickness The lower esophageal sphincter is at the opening of the stomach and it stays closed until you swallow, with the goal to keep things in the stomach - this is the reflux that fails when you have heartburn The cause of morning sickness is the massive hormone shift that is happening during early pregnancy and it happens so that women instinctually avoid foods that may be of harm to the developing, very young fetus At the beginning of the second trimester when the fetus is formed and more robust, morning sickness tends to subside By making choices about the food you eat you can help impact the sickness Foods that are easy to digest are braised or stewed meats, fish, well cooked vegetables Protein can help tighten the lower esophageal sphincter The sphincter is relaxed by caffeine, smoking, alcohol, chocolate, high fat meals and peppermint tea Ginger, raw almonds, and papaya enzymes are all helpful with morning sickness Stacy always attributed her morning sickness to low blood sugar regulation, and Sarah noted that while she hasn't studied the correlation at length there is a tie between insulin and hormones (21:46) Questions & Answers Megan - how do you prepare the body for pregnancy? Check both Westin A. Price and Chris Kresser on this subject A paleo diet, great sleep habits, plenty of sunshine, and stress management will all set you up for success There are many fertility complications that are often linked to lifestyle, so be sure to stay optimistic about your ability to influence the outcome Be sure to look at last week's show on nutrient density and what foods will provide you with all the essential building blocks Getting adequate folate and B-vitamins, six months leading up to pregnancy is incredibly important, which are abundant in organ meats and shellfish (27:35) Rachel - what can I do to handle ovulation struggles? As addressed on the previous show to Rachel's other question, keep working on the stress management, stay patient and relax Sarah suggests taking a look at The Hormone Cure book, not going too low or too high with carbs, cut back on exercise intensity, and regulate your sleep schedule and quality to help with hormone regulation (34:35) Karen - what foods should I eat to have a healthy pregnancy? What foods can I eat when dealing with nausea? Stacy had all of her boys when she was 150 pounds overweight, which wasn't ideal, but being overweight will not necessarily negatively impact you, especially if you are eating for health and implementing healthy lifestyle strategies Stacy also reminds Karen to tune out the negative variables, it creates unnecessary stress that your body than has to deal with on a hormone level Surround yourself with people, support and information that empowers you Try your best to trust your body Stacy suggests Sarah's plantain crackers and paleo muffins Stacy also notes that she wouldn't be so concerned with the rules, with a Whole 30 or a 21 Day Sugar Detox - to instead follow your cravings and look at what your cravings may tell you about your nutrient deficiencies Listen to what you are craving and ask yourself what aspect of the craving you want - if it is something from a SAD you will be able to find a paleo version Sarah also notes the importance of high-quality foods, like raw dairy products from a trusted source and seafood (50:16) Jenna - how can I monitor my glucose during pregnancy? Stacy didn't have the glucose test in her third pregnancy, she simply declined because of the results from her first two pregnancies Sarah notes that some doctors will allow you to test with whole foods as opposed to the sugar drink from the lab Let your doctor know that you are already following a diet that is close to the gestational diabetes diet because how suagr makes you feel It is also possible to get false positives with the test if you are on a low carb diet If you are following a low carb diet, make sure when you get your carbs in that they are incredibly nutrient dense and being consumed from vegetables Stacy and Sarah both feel that ox bile supplementation is safe while pregnant Sarah is fully prepared for Halloween and Stacy is preparing for her big Halloween party and a huge book signing featuring a handful of other paleo all-stars! If you make bad choices on Halloween listen back to this episode on recovery But know that you don't have to make bad choices - check out these awesome Halloween recipe roundups (one, two and three) Have a great week everyone and a wonderful Halloween! (1:06:24) Outro

Our sixty-first show! Ep. 61: Supplements In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about their supplement routine, why whole food sources will always trump pill form nutrients, and how to address specific needs with your supplement choices.  The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 61: Supplements 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Right before Stacy hoped on the line to record she received an email from Paleo Magazine notifying them that they have been nominated for awards in four categories! GO VOTE HERE! The nominations: Best Treat Recipe - Cookbook: The Best Brownies from Beyond Bacon Best Culinary Recreation: Mango Sticky [Not] Rice Best Paleo Podcast: The Paleo View Best New Cookbook - Special Topics, Beyond Bacon Mid show Sarah also found out that she was nominated for 'Most Anticipated New Paleo Book, The Paleo Approach' by Paleo Magazine - GO VOTE HERE! Sarah is making a good dent in edits and is moving on to editing design pages next - she has been very pleased with the design proofs so far Sarah thinks that after about one more week of editing there will be an actual PDF to review For the first time in the development of The Paleo Approach, Sarah actually believes that there will be a final product at the end of this, and it is so exciting to gain that final push of momentum as she goes into the home stretch Stacy raised over $1,000 for Barbells for Boobs, and did a great job at the competition and beat her goal - she even did the workout as prescribed and is feeling incredibly proud and strong This week's show is all about supplements, which is a reoccurring theme that is woven throughout many episodes and is a topic commonly covered on both Paleo Parents and The Paleo Mom Stacy wants to remind people that she sought out professional guidance on supplementation before identifying the approach to her supplementation, and Stacy recommends that everyone should work with a professional when supplementing outside of whole foods Remember, in this episode Stacy and Sarah will share THEIR unique experiences and opinions regarding supplementation - everyone is different and the information and opinions expressed in this show are not recommendations on what you should do (18:33) Science with Sarah - Probiotic Supplementation LaDonna wrote in asking for a recommendation on whether or not probiotics should be taken with meals or without? We get probiotics from dirt and being dirty, from unwashed, locally and organically grown produce, and fermented foods Probiotic supplements are designed to be organisms that are natural to the large intestine The rationale for taking the supplement without food is because you want the organism to be delivered to the large intestine without stimulus to grow prior to reaching the large intestine The rationale for taking the supplement with food is to mirror the natural process of probiotic consumption and to expose it to food that will help it grow and survive while en route to the large intestine When in doubt it is more natural to take supplements with meals, and more often than not you will find that recommendation on the bottle Ultimately there is no clear answer to the question and the best thing to do is to self experiement and see what feels best for you (23:00) Questions & Answers Kristina - what are the best resources to utilize to dial-in to the correct supplementation combination? Stacy first encourages whole food nutrition supplementation - some of the best sources are bone broth (which you can incorporate into meals in a number of ways), liver and heart - really any organ meat (Beyond Bacon, Eat Like a Dinosaur, The Paleo Approach, Paleo Parents, and the Paleo Mom all provide recipes to help you incorporate organ meats), fermented foods, epsom salt baths Sarah reminds people that Stacy is absolutely right, you don't actually need anything in a pill form if you are healthy, following a paleo diet, and incorporating the items Stacy mentioned Adding on to Stacy's list, Sarah also suggests seafood (both shellfish and fish) and vegetables (both fermented and non) (33:45) Nina - what supplements can I take to support digestion? How can I specifically address issues with heartburn? Stacy suggests not eating dairy or sugar to reduce the heartburn issues Sarah recommends focusing on fat soluble vitamins - vitamin A inparticular is incredibly helpful to repair the gut Stacy also notes that bone broth and coconut oil will help with gut repair If Stacy could get over low stomach acid, she firmly believes that others can resolve their gut issues as well with time and diligence The Poop Pageant in Practical Paleo is a great tool to utilize when identifying if you have gut issues (look at page ) Hydrochloric acid, ox bile (specifically for gallbladder function), and digestive enzymes for pancreas support are the three supplements for supporting digestion (48:33) Sarah covered the various enzymes and what they specifically target in the digestion process To go off the protein pump inhibitors you will want to talk to a healthcare professional first and identify how to incorporate digestive supplements, get adequate sleep, limit fructose, get enough omega 3's, and make sure you are following proper meal hygiene practices regarding chewing and beverage consumption (54:33) Sandy - is Dr. Ron's Smooth Operator a safe supplement? What is the best dietary approach to healing gut issues related to SIBO? Sarah covered the ingredients in Dr. Ron's Smooth Operator and what they do in the digestive system Sarah says that it might be worth trying the supplement to see if it supports your digestive health, but you could also try a straight L-glutamine supplement The difference between SCD, GAPS and FODMAPS was covered in this episode SCD and GAPS are designed to treat SIBO by eliminating starches, but you can develop undergrowth overtime - they are not a long-term, sustainable solution SCD and GAPS have not been validated in the scientific community, low FODMAP diets have very extensive studies on how beneficial it is towards a number of gut issues Sarah's recommendation to anyone with a lot of digestive issues is a low FODMAP paleo approach with proper digestive supplementation Both Stacy and Sarah experienced great results from going through a 21DSD And don't forget that you can still be paleo and take medication, there is a time and place for conventional medical treatments (1:05:39) Pam - how much of your skin needs to be exposed to the sun to absorb vitamin d? What brand of fish oil do you recommend? You want a whole food supplement that has a synergistic relationship in your body, you don't want to take something that overpopulates your micronutrient balance Fermented cod liver oil is the recommended source because it is a whole food source with synergistic properties that has not been oxidated Everyone in Stacy's family takes the Green Pastures FCLO, the kids use it on an as needed basis and Stacy takes it as often as she remembers to (1:11:13) Sarah covered the health studies that explored fish oil supplementation The best way to get your omega 3's is to eat fish or brains Stacy and Sarah love FCLO for its nutrient density beyond omega 3's With vitamin D absorption, the more skin that is exposed the better - the less skin that is exposed, the more time you will need to spend outside to absorb the vitamin D (1:18:48) Additional Notes on Supplements Stacy gets supplements through a company called Biotics and she takes an HCL, ox bile, epsom salt baths, chromium - Stacy also consumes bone broth and organ meats with regularity Sarah eats oysters for chromium and recommends the brand Crown Prince, which she buys at Trader Joe's Sarah takes magnesium, plant enzymes to help digest the vegetables she eats, she is testing vitamin c supplementation, and also takes Perscipt-Assist Sarah tries to get most of her nutrients through real food sources though Please also check out the Balanced Bites show featuring Chris Masterjohn (1:30:52) DON'T FORGET Go leave a review on iTunes Go submit your vote for the 'Best Of' Awards hosted by Paleo Magazine (1:32:16) Outro

Our sixty-first show! Ep. 61: Supplements In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about their supplement routine, why whole food sources will always trump pill form nutrients, and how to address specific needs with your supplement choices. The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 61: Supplements 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Right before Stacy hoped on the line to record she received an email from Paleo Magazine notifying them that they have been nominated for awards in four categories! GO VOTE HERE! The nominations: Best Treat Recipe - Cookbook: The Best Brownies from Beyond Bacon Best Culinary Recreation: Mango Sticky [Not] Rice Best Paleo Podcast: The Paleo View Best New Cookbook - Special Topics, Beyond Bacon Mid show Sarah also found out that she was nominated for 'Most Anticipated New Paleo Book, The Paleo Approach' by Paleo Magazine - GO VOTE HERE! Sarah is making a good dent in edits and is moving on to editing design pages next - she has been very pleased with the design proofs so far Sarah thinks that after about one more week of editing there will be an actual PDF to review For the first time in the development of The Paleo Approach, Sarah actually believes that there will be a final product at the end of this, and it is so exciting to gain that final push of momentum as she goes into the home stretch Stacy raised over $1,000 for Barbells for Boobs, and did a great job at the competition and beat her goal - she even did the workout as prescribed and is feeling incredibly proud and strong This week's show is all about supplements, which is a reoccurring theme that is woven throughout many episodes and is a topic commonly covered on both Paleo Parents and The Paleo Mom Stacy wants to remind people that she sought out professional guidance on supplementation before identifying the approach to her supplementation, and Stacy recommends that everyone should work with a professional when supplementing outside of whole foods Remember, in this episode Stacy and Sarah will share THEIR unique experiences and opinions regarding supplementation - everyone is different and the information and opinions expressed in this show are not recommendations on what you should do (18:33) Science with Sarah - Probiotic Supplementation LaDonna wrote in asking for a recommendation on whether or not probiotics should be taken with meals or without? We get probiotics from dirt and being dirty, from unwashed, locally and organically grown produce, and fermented foods Probiotic supplements are designed to be organisms that are natural to the large intestine The rationale for taking the supplement without food is because you want the organism to be delivered to the large intestine without stimulus to grow prior to reaching the large intestine The rationale for taking the supplement with food is to mirror the natural process of probiotic consumption and to expose it to food that will help it grow and survive while en route to the large intestine When in doubt it is more natural to take supplements with meals, and more often than not you will find that recommendation on the bottle Ultimately there is no clear answer to the question and the best thing to do is to self experiement and see what feels best for you (23:00) Questions & Answers Kristina - what are the best resources to utilize to dial-in to the correct supplementation combination? Stacy first encourages whole food nutrition supplementation - some of the best sources are bone broth (which you can incorporate into meals in a number of ways), liver and heart - really any organ meat (Beyond Bacon, Eat Like a Dinosaur, The Paleo Approach, Paleo Parents, and the Paleo Mom all provide recipes to help you incorporate organ meats), fermented foods, epsom salt baths Sarah reminds people that Stacy is absolutely right, you don't actually need anything in a pill form if you are healthy, following a paleo

Our sixtieth show! Ep. 60: Breastfeeding & Weaning In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle a number of breastfeeding questions from the queue, chat about the safety of kombucha while pregnant and breastfeeding, and share many tips that range from supply increasing to pump session eliminations.The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 60: Breastfeeding & Weaning 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - News & Views Last week's micronurtrient show was a lot of fun with the Caltons - check it out if you haven't yet! Stacy is getting ready to do Barbells for Boobs, and you can find information here if you want to donate towards this great cause that provides free mammograms for those who can't afford them The Paleo Parents also recently launched a newsletter - subscribe if you haven't yet! Sarah recently posted two amazing recipes - Maple-Walnut Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Bacon-Apple Chicken Burgers with Maple Cranberry Sauce Stacy and Sarah have some serious love for cranberries and Stacy recommends that folks check out her pork stuffing recipe from Beyond Bacon, which happens to feature cranberries Sarah gives a Happy Thanksgiving shout out to her fellow Canadians The Paleo Approach Cookbook is up on Amazon and available for pre-order; the announcement includes five awesome giveaways! This week's show is about boobs, breastfeeding and weaning Stacy is a breastfeeding advocate with a wealth of information from being a very active member of La Leche League Sarah also has a lot of experience from her years of breastfeeding her daughters, her aunt was also a lactation consultant (12:52) Science with Sarah - The Health Benefits of Kombucha Most of the health claims about kombucha have little to no evidence to support the claims However, since kombucha is a fermented beverage with probiotics there are health benefits from the beneficial yeast and bacteria strains You will also get a wide variety of unique strains of good bacterias, which benefit your overall health The only metabolite of kombucha that may be of concern to a pregnant woman is the alcohol content, which a serving on average has between 0.5% to 2/3% A non-alcoholic beer has 0.5% alcohol, so if you are having half a glass a day you are within your daily safety limits - but you have to make that personal conscious decision on what feels right for you As a breastfeeding woman that level of alcohol is considered to be a non-issue because the alcohol content is diluted It would take some work to get drunk off of the alcohol content in kombucha, and the trace amount in breastmilk is considered to be safe If you are buying your kombucha from stores those are quality controlled and you are not being exposed to bad bacteria If you are making your own kombucha it is important to check home-brew resources to understand how a SCOBY would mildew and how to prevent it from happening (21:14) Questions & Answers Jessica - What are alternative options to formula when one is dealing with low supply? Please be sure to listen to previous podcasts where this topic is also discussed: episode 4, episode 33 Stacy notes that breastfeeding is very personalized and is driven by society and what medical experts can help you with, please be sure to surround yourself with supportive people both in a professional capacity and in your friends and family circles Stacy's common suggestions regarding supply would be stress management, adequate sleep, increased fat consumption, omega 3 rich foods, teas like Mother's Milk, grain-free lactation cookies It sounds like Jessica did all of these things, but it sounds like there was a genuine medical situation in this case that may be impacting her ability to increase supply The only medical condition that Stacy is familiar with that impacts milk supply is thyroid conditions, and Stacy suggests looking to Practical Paleo on how to address thyroid issues Stacy notes that if your baby has a latch issue that is impacting supply, there are tube systems to help you through the latch challenges The Westin A. Price Foundation has some recipes for homemade formula From Stacy's experience, the flavor variations from the homemade recipes are of benefit to how your child develops their eating habits later in life Circling back on the thyroid medical concern, Sarah is not sure if a thyroid condition is the only thing that can impact milk supply, but it is a candidate If there is a low thyroid function the autoimmune protocol would be a good route to explore Sarah recommends pastured egg yolk, grass-fed ghee and lots of seafood (check this post from Sarah on mercury content) for those who are dealing with an autoimmune condition while pregnant Stacy reminds Jessica to be proud of all the effort you put in and to remember that you did the very best you could - your child can still lead a healthy life Like all things in life, be positive and find what things you can impact, like first foods, etc. (38:18) Kelly - how do hormones from breastfeeding impact adult acne? How do the hormones impact menstruation? Sugar may be causing the breakouts, which is a common issue that people face, it may help to eliminate sugar first Getting your baby enough milk is your biggest priority, so focus your elimination diet priorities so that you still get the abundance of micro and macronutrients that you need to keep your supply strong and rich in nutrients Sarah notes that there could be a hormone connection - so many things change during and after pregnancy from the hormone fluctuations, and the hormones could be impacting food sensitivities, the functioning of the immune system and the strength of the gut barrier Unfortunately there is not a good way to test what is causing your experiences other than dabbling in elimination dieting Stacy has shared on her hormonal changes from weaning and you can find that post here (49:40) Heather - what liquids should I provide my baby as I cut back on her breastmilk intake? Stacy and Matt replaced breastmilk with water, the kids never received anything other than breastmilk in a bottle Eleven months may be a little too young to wean because babies still rely on breastmilk at that age to meet all their nutrient needs You could try bone broth in a sippy cup for more nutrients In the beginning, Stacy and Matt put a very tiny bit of apple juice in the water to relate the flavor to the sweetness of breastmilk while transitioning them to drink water If you are taking breastmilk out of the equation, make sure you are adding things into the baby's diet that replace the nutrient density of breastmilk (think super foods like organ meats) Sarah notes that there is a societal expectation to wean at a year and Sarah encourages Heather to explore extended breastfeeding benefits and baby-led weaning to see if it could work for her family Stacy suggested eliminating the at-work pump sessions first, to cut down nursing time to night only so that her baby will still receive the breastmilk benefits When Sarah weaned her older daughter they dealt with a challenging case of thrush, whereas her younger daughter gave up breastfeeding without any difficulties - both of Sarah's kids were over two years old when they weaned (1:03:24) The reviews in iTunes are awesome and Stacy and Sarah love them! Each individual can only leave one review, so if you go on and leave a new review it replaces your old one (1:06:48) Outro