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351: Today you're going to be listening to two friends in the influencer space have a conversation on all things food brands, products, scams, and our own thoughts on how the health and wellness industry has taken a turn. My friend Jared Ralskey (AKA: @the.health.goat on Instagram) joins me today as we have a fun, light, and educational conversation on how consumers are being scammed and how we should be going back to basics. We talk about Whole Foods Grocery Store, Rao's Homemade Pasta Sauce, the Vital Farms Eggs controversy, and what the biggest health scams are on the market today. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Vital Farm Eggs

→ The Biggest Scams in the Health & Wellness Space

→ Rao’s Homemade Pasta 

→ Gruns

→ Organic Snacks

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:02:38 - Rapid-Fire Questions

→ 00:03:14 - Meet Jared

→ 00:04:29 - Rao’s Homemade Pasta

→ 00:08:02 - The Vital Farms Controversy

→ 00:11:12 - Single-Ingredient Foods

→ 00:15:16 - Organic Certification

→ 00:19:03 - Social Media & the NBA

→ 00:24:25 - Whole Foods Disclaimers

→ 00:29:34 - Grocery Store Hot Food

→ 00:32:03 - Food Safety

→ 00:34:25 - What I Eat in a Day

→ 00:38:09 - AG1 & Grubs

→ 00:41:42 - Health Food Scams

→ 00:44:04 - Protein, Fiber, + Keto

→ 00:48:26 - One-Size-Fits-All

Further Listening: → How Social Media Degrades Your Brain, Memory, & Emotional Response + Tips to Help | BOK

Check Out Jared Ralsky:

→ Instagram

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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350: Five health benefits of this Biblical herb including gut function, C@n3r cells, arthritis, and more! 

Topics Discussed: 

→ What does frankincense do for health?

→ Can boswellia reduce inflammation?

→ Is frankincense good for gut health?

→ Does boswellia help arthritis pain?

→ How does frankincense support immunity?

Studies:

→ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24137478/

→ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-018-1660-y

→ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27117114/

→ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31096725/

Show Links:

→ Organic Frankincense Essential Oil

→ Organic Frankincense Resin

→ Boswellia Extract Capsules

→ Boswellia Serrata Extract

→ Turmeric Curcumin Supplement with Boswellia

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:04 - Arthritis 

→ 00:03:03 - Gut function 

→ 00:08:45 - C@ncer 

→ 00:09:53 - Frankincense myths 

→ 00:11:19 - How to use it 

Further Listening: → This Root Veggie Helps w/ Constipation, Diarrhea, Heart + Bone Health, + Immune Function | BOK

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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349: Conceiving naturally is a hot topic in this day and age, and IVF has skyrocketed as the go-to method of conceiving for couples. But is that the best option? And should we be looking at other variables before spending our time and money on IVF? Natalie Crawford is here with me today to talk all things infertility, biomarkers, “healthy habits” we may be doing that are actually hindering a woman's chances to conceive, and so much more. Natalie is a double board certified fertility doctor and has helped thousands of patients and followers learn about their bodies and their fertility, empowering them with education and learning to advocate for themselves in their own fertility journeys. Today's discussion is an eye opener for anyone trying to conceive naturally or via IVF.

Topics Discussed:

→ Getting pregnant when you don’t have a period→ Infertility causes and how to fix them→ Hormonal birth control’s effects on fertility→ How our mothers’ habits while pregnant affect our fertility→ AMH, what is it and why should we get tested→ “Healthy habits” sabotaging our fertility (including men)

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to get $70 off the Starter Kit

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:05:52 - Rapid fire questions

→ 00:07:01 - Pregnancy without a period

→ 00:10:14 - Pregnancy postpartum

→ 00:11:51 - Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea

→ 00:15:01 - Infertility + IVF

→ 00:20:20 - Common IVF scenarios

→ 00:22:41 - THC products + fertility

→ 00:24:13 - Infertility as a symptom

→ 00:30:03 - Health + infertility

→ 00:36:43 - Detox pathways

→ 00:38:09 - Nutrient deficiencies

→ 00:40:22 - AMH + fertility

→ 00:45:28 - Inherited fertility factors

→ 00:48:22 - Birth control + fertility

→ 00:55:27 - Common fertility barriers

Further Listening: → Foods That Help & Harm Hormones, Infertility, Inflammation, + The Key to Hormone Balance

Check Out Dr Natalie Crawford:

→ Instagram

→ Website

→ Her book, The Fertility Formula

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

→ Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)
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348: Does dairy love you back… or is it low key sabotaging your skin, gut, and sinuses?

Today I’m sharing my very personal, very real journey with dairy, from going fully dairy free during my worst gut struggles to slowly rebuilding tolerance with cultured options like Greek yogurt. I’m breaking down why some forms, like stretchy melty cheeses, still wreck me, while others work beautifully, and why fat content has suddenly changed the game for my body.

We’re talking mucus, breakouts, lactose vs intolerance, A2, raw milk, portion size, and why this doesn’t have to be an all or nothing conversation. Your body changes, your digestion evolves, and what worked three years ago might not work today.

If you’ve ever said “dairy just doesn’t sit right with me,” this episode might help you figure out why.

Topics Discussed:

→ How dairy has affected me over the years

→ How to introduce diary into your diet

→ Why some cheese can cause issues others don’t

→ It’s not all about ingredients but the process 

→ Is raw dairy REALLY ok and why I stopped drinking it

→ Sheeps milk, goats milk, and A2 dairy 

→ Why it’s not an all or nothing approach when it comes to consuming dairy

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:03:51 - Dairy experimentation 

→ 00:07:29 - Feta cheese 

→ 00:10:06 - Raw dairy + gut health 

→ 00:11:41 - Fat content 

→ 00:17:53 - Personal experience 

→ 00:21:06 - Portion size 

Sponsored By: 

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Further Listening:

→ Non-Dairy Milk Brand Reviews | BOK

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

→ Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)
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347: Ever feel like your stomach is reacting before your brain even catches up?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Cole to talk about what is really going on with the gut brain connection and why your stress, shame, and even childhood trauma might be showing up as bloating, anxiety, brain fog, or inflammation.

We get into his newest book, Gut Feelings, and unpack everything from the vagus nerve to “shame inflammation,” plus how chronic stress can spike inflammatory markers like interleukin 6. 

If you have ever wondered why you can eat the same meal on vacation and feel fine, then eat it at home and feel wrecked, this one is for you.

We are connecting the dots between your gut, your nervous system, your past, and your plate. And trust me, it is all connected.

Topics Discussed:

→ How does stress affect gut health?

→ Can shame increase inflammation levels?

→ What is the gut brain connection?

→ Does alcohol damage the gut microbiome?

→ How does childhood trauma impact autoimmune disease?

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Seven Sundays | Go to https://sevensundays.com/ and use code: lilsip for 20% off

→ Ollie | Treat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to https://ollie.com/digest and use code digest to get 60% off your first box!

→ Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:06:01 - The Gut-Brain Connection

→ 00:08:16 - The Vagus Nerve

→ 00:12:28 - Chronic Inflammation

→ 00:14:14 - “Shame Inflammation”

→ 00:17:15 - Shame, Digestion, + Gut Health

→ 00:19:52 - Inflammatory Foods

→ 00:26:21 - Alcohol Risks

→ 00:31:19 - Diet Culture

→ 00:36:34 - Self-Care

→ 00:39:47 - Political Correctness

→ 00:41:04 - Mindful Eating

→ 00:46:28 - EMDR

→ 00:48:31 - Childhood Trauma

→ 00:52:31 - IBS Triggers

→ 00:56:56 - Gut + Feelings

Further Listening: → How To Spot Synthetic Vitamins On A Label | BOK

Check Out Dr. Will:

→ Gut Feelings (Book)

→ Website

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

→ Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices