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345: Can you get your period back in as little as 2 months on a carnivore diet? That's what happened to Bella Ma (AKA @SteakandButterGal on Instagram), who has over a million combined social media followers. She shares her story, carnivore recipes, and tips for the carnivore community as well as for those who are carnivore-curious. From being fully vegan to going fully carnivore overnight, Bella and I discuss how she cleared her eczema, regulated her hormones, reduced bloating, and lost weight by eating a high-fat carnivore diet. Our conversation covers some of the most controversial questions and topics surrounding the carnivore diet. We also dive into whether eating a stick of butter a day is something all women should do, tips for those considering a carnivore diet, how to navigate such a lifestyle with a family, and the pressures lurking on social media. Bella is such a sweet soul, and I am so honored to have her on as a guest today.

Topics Discussed:

→ Getting your period back

→ The stages of a carnivore diet

→ Why Bella went vegan initially and what made her switch to carnivore

→ Tips for trying a carnivore diet

→ Balancing family life with your desire to follow a carnivore lifestyle

→ Grab-and-go carnivore snacks

→ What NOT to do on a carnivore diet

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 

→ 00:05:44 - Rapid fire questions 

→ 00:06:48 - Bella’s health struggles 

→ 00:10:36 - Childhood food 

→ 00:11:39 - Losing her period 

→ 00:13:51 - Vegan to carnivore 

→ 00:16:58 - Skin + weight changes

→ 00:20:24 - Types of carnivore 

→ 00:26:03 - Gut-skin axis  

→ 00:33:41 - Stick of butter a day 

→ 00:37:05 - Beginner carnivore tips 

→ 00:41:02 - Family meal tips 

→ 00:43:16 - Favorite snacks 

→ 00:50:51 - Bella’s future 

→ 00:52:41 - Typical carnivore meals 

Further Listening: → Food Freedom with the Carnivore Diet | Courtney Luna

Check Out Bella Ma:

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→ Gut Reset Book 

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344: Vegan ice cream can be hard to come by, and apparently there are 7 brands dietitians are raving about so I am here to share my take on the top picks from dietitians and see what all the fuss is about.

→ 20 NEW Smoothie Milkshake Recipes

Topics Discussed: 

→ Best vegan ice cream brands?

→ Is dairy free ice cream healthy?

→ What is in vegan ice cream?

→ Are sugar free ice creams safe?

→ Clean non dairy ice cream options?

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 

→ 00:02:50 - Oatly Vegan Ice Cream

→ 00:05:10 - Organic Certifications

→ 00:06:38 - So Delicious Ice Cream Sandwich

→ 00:08:29 - Sweet Nothings

→ 00:12:27 - Nick’s Vegan Ice Cream

→ 00:15:57 - GoodPop Freezer Pops

→ 00:16:51 - New Recipes

Further Listening: → Hidden Ingredients In Protein Powder That Harm Gut Health | Solo Episode

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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343: Today I'm joined by Dr. Albert Chung, who is a certified colon and rectal surgeon specializing in hemorrhoids, colorectal cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Anal Fissures and more. In our interview, we hone in on the topic of hemorrhoids and discuss what they are, natural ways to treat them and prevent them, and what we've been doing wrong! 

Topics Discussed:

→ Different types of hemorrhoids

→ What causes hemorrhoids

→ What to look for if you have one

→ When to see a doctor

→ Typical time it takes for them to go away

→ Home treatments and what NOT to do

→ Is surgery for everyone

→ Different types of surgery options

→ Surgery recovery time 

→ What to expect from surgery

→ How to prevent hemorrhoids 

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 

→ 00:02:36 - What are hemorrhoids 

→ 00:07:10 - Stress & digestion 

→ 00:09:12 - Sitting too long on the toilet 

→ 00:10:46 - Office chair donuts 

→ 00:12:06 - Hemorrhoid treatments 

→ 00:16:14 - Fiber intake 

→ 00:20:31 - Hydration level 

→ 00:23:18 - Size range 

→ 00:24:35 - When to see a doctor 

→ 00:26:17 - Recovery time→ 00:29:09 - Hemorrhoid surgery & recovery 

→ 00:33:43 - Pain management & level

→ 00:36:35 - Surgery options 

→ 00:39:03 - Recurrent hemorrhoids 

→ 00:41:11 - Untreated hemorrhoids 

→ 00:43:12 - Hemorrhoid prevention 

Check Out Dr. Chung:

→ YouTube: Your Friendly Proctologist | @yourfriendlyproctologist

→ Instagram: @YourFriendlyProctologist  | https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlyproctologist/

→ Website | https://crsurgeryoc.com 

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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342: You've been told to just eat clean, gluten free, dairy free, FODMAP, etc. but nothing is working!!! - I GET IT! 

So today I am sharing 11 tips that you may not have heard of to help mitigate your IBS symptoms.

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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

→ 00:03:06 - Whole foods

→ 00:04:54 - Fiber

→ 00:08:07 - Beans, grains, & legumes

→ 00:09:39 - Hydration

→ 00:10:51 - Cumin seeds

→ 00:12:42 - Stress

→ 00:15:37 - Mindful eating

→ 00:16:33 - Chewing

→ 00:18:21 - Exercise

→ 00:20:02 - Nervous system regulation

→ 00:21:15 - Lifestyle changes

→ 00:24:11 - Gut supporting nutrients

Further Listening: 

→ From Almost Dying to Healing IBD + How You Can Heal Too

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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341: Is garlic actually ok for dogs? What is the best diet for a puppy, mid life, and elderly pet? And what about spaying and neutering, is that really shortening their lifespan? Rita Hogan is here to answer all these burning questions and so much more in today’s interview. Rita is a holistic pet herbalist, author of the book The Herbal Dog and host of the Dogs Are Individuals Podcast, and she is breaking down misconceptions around some of the most highly asked questions and controversial topics when it comes to your pet, such as vaccinations, deworming, and even certain pet toys that can and have killed dogs, and still continue to. You may even be giving this to your dog on a regular basis and not know it. We talk about plants that could be harmful to dogs that might be in your backyard, and she even shares her take on how often we should be feeding our furry friends, so stay tuned until the very end!

Topics Discussed:

→ Is spaying and neutering harming or helping?

→ Toxic foods for dogs no one talks about

→ Natural ways to deworm and prevent fleas

→ The best and worst dog toys

→ What to feed your elderly dog

→ Is peanut butter bad for dogs?

→ Are avocados actually harming your pup?

→ The proper times and number of feedings per day

→ How to help your overweight dog lose weight

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

→ 00:05:34 - Rapid fire questions

→ 00:07:56 - Spay & neuter

→ 00:13:01 - Dog hormone health

→ 00:17:04 - Lifestyle & vaccination

→ 00:20:56 - Chronic illness in dogs

→ 00:27:05 - Garlic & dogs

→ 00:30:36 - Natural flea deterrent

→ 00:33:35 - Foods dogs can’t eat

→ 00:39:21 - Doggie oral care

→ 00:43:21 - Dog toys

→ 00:45:13 - Feeding times

→ 00:49:31 - Digestion

→ 00:50:42 - Overweight dogs

→ 00:52:24 - Toxic plants

→ 00:55:17 - Puppy vs old dog food

Check Out Rita Hogan:

→ https://www.canineherbalist.com

→ Dogs Are Individuals Podcast 

→ Instagram

→ Get her book, The Herbal Dog

→ Consulting

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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