Low-carb Conversations

Welcome to Real Health Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on the Real Health Conversations Podcast our guest is Dr. Don Clum, a chiropractor and specialist in advanced metabolic nutrition. Dr. Clum has an integrative program for insulin resistance specifically focusing on diabetes, diabetes prevention, metabolic syndrome, weight loss resistance, obesity, and cardiometabolic issues. We welcome Dr. Clum back to dive into a recent article published in Science Magazine, which calls into question decades of science around Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in 2022 and the numbers keep rising. In this episode we talk about how Alzheimer’s is also known as type 3 diabetes. What is the purpose of plaque on the brain and how do they relate to insulin? The answers may surprise you. Alzheimer’s is a scary disease, but we are not powerless against it! The best part of this epis

Welcome to Real Health Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on the Real Health Conversations Podcast our guest is Rachel Summers Owner and Farmer at Resilient Growers, a regenerative agriculture farm in Tulsa, OK (where Holly lives). Our food is only as nutritious as the health of the soil allows. Rachel shares the benefits of regenerative farming and how important it is for, not only our health, but the health of the whole planet – right to the soil. Rachel is the perfect blend of educated and passionate as she shares her first hand experiences, hard work, and rewards of working the land. Listen in on this educational and inspiring discussion as we chat about the importance of soil health and share some action steps tp improve soil. Most importantly, don’t forget to support your local regenerative farmers! Articles: We’ve Neglected Our Soils for Too Long Improving Soil Health – 8 Things You Can Do  SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (if y

  Leah & Holly celebrate our first Instagram Live episode with discussions of human internal parasites and more. Also, each month you can join in live on Insta; listen in for more details about this new monthly feature!

Welcome to Real Health Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   This week Leah and Holly take a look at nutritional deficiencies and how they manifest in the body. Perhaps you have had some niggling signs and symptoms occurring in the body and you are not sure what the root cause might be? Maybe you eat the same foods regularly and without realizing you could be causing a nutritional deficiency in your body. On this episode, Holly and Leah take a look at some common nutritional deficiencies and what could be causing them. Discover what Holly and Leah believe is one of the biggest nutritional deficiencies and what you can do about it. Tune in to find out! Join us on Tuesday 19 July 7pm PT/8pm CT in the USA and Wednesday 20 July 11am AEST in Australia as Holly and Leah go live on Instagram @realhealthconversations – they will be answering any nutrition questions you have so please join us live! Articles: 5 Body Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies  

Welcome to Real Health Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week Leah and Holly take a deeper look into the question “Can I eat Carrots and Beetroot on Keto – are they too high in carbs/sugar?” This, and similar questions along the lines of what can I/can’t I eat, are common when starting any new diet or exploring new eating habits. However, instead of worrying about the do’s and don’ts, perhaps a better question is not about the WHAT, but the WHY… In this episode, Leah and Holly get started by looking at this question from a clinical perspective and chat a about nutrients – Nutrients are essential for our energy – life and growth, found in the foods we digest  and we often think about our Macronutrients – Protein, Carbs and Fats.  What we tend to not pay as much attention to is our micronutrients which are our vitamins and minerals. We (humans) can’t make vitamins and minerals and must obtain them through our food. SUBSCRIBE to the pod

It’s our first episode with our new name “Real Health Conversations” and we wanted no one other than our long term friend and previous guest cohost Marty Kendall from Optimizing Nutrition. Marty is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to nutrient dense foods and blood sugar regulation. Leah found a question in an online forum where someone was asking advise as to whether they could eat carrot and beetroot on a Keto diet. So the ladies ask Marty his thoughts and what do you think his response was? Tune in to find out this and more on Real Health Conversations. Articles: Vegetables for the keto diet Is Watermelon Keto? What You Need to Know SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. REVIEW – Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. RECOMMEND the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invalua

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   It’s not quite time for a Cohost Episode but Leah and Holly get together in this episode to announce some special changes coming to the podcast over the next few months. Let us know what you think? The article this week looks at responses from multiple women about the stories we tell ourselves. Holly and Leah get deep and share that they share the same insecurities and thoughts still now even after years of doing “the work”. Maybe you can relate? Many people have their own internal battles happening so how can you win the war on your thoughts? Articles: I often wonder what I could achieve if I wasn’t focusing on my own tiny war against myself LCC BOTTOM BOILERPLATE   Learn more about becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner here. TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!   Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly apprecia

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   This week Holly and Leah are back for a Co-Host Episode. Recently, Holly was astonished by the health advice random strangers were giving people on social media forums. It got us thinking whether Social media is an appropriate place to a) Ask such health questions and b) try the advice given from strangers. Where should one go to ask such questions if Social Media is not the place? Articles: Can You Trust Social Media for Health Advice?   Learn more about becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner here. TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!   Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an e

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our guest this week is Shaun Hadsall, also known as “The Ripped Grandpa”. Shaun specializes in making fat loss simple by focusing on the hormones and metabolisms of people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. Shaun tells us his secrets for longevity in the later years, how he keeps healthy and fit and how you can too. And spoiler – your mindset has a lot to do with it! If you’ve ever struggled with motivation, consistency, or momentum, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Articles: Anti-aging technology is coming. Here’s how you can be ready for it Exercise may protect brain health by lowering cardiovascular risk factors

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our guest this week is Bryce Henson, CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest growing fitness boot camp franchise. Holly and Bryce talk about the relationship between health, exercise, and confidence. Confidence isn’t always something people are born with but it is a trait most people desire. So how can someone develop and increase confidence? Bryce shares some easy steps to help anyone desiring more confidence to get started today. This episode also spends time exploring what it takes to achieve health freedom and the answer is, not surprisingly, fitness! The underlying theme of this episode and our conversation with Bryce is how fitness is a foundational piece in achieving and maintaining health as well as freedom, confidence, and success in life. Enjoy! Articles: You Can Train Yourself to Be Confident — Here’s How Is your weight-loss sustainable? Tips to ensure long-lasting f

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our guest this week is board certified Naturopathic Dr, Mindi Salvino. Dr. Mindi has a busy practice in Tulsa, OK where she helps patients with hormonal and thyroid issues, nutrient malabsorption, bowel and autoimmunity issues., ph correction + more! She is a leading expert in ozone and rife frequency therapy. With more than a decade of clinical experience in these treatments she has been successfully helping people overcome everything from mold toxicity and parasites to autoimmune disorders and cancers. Our discussion in this episode focuses on the importance of maintaining proper pH within the body. the right pH balance in your body reduces health risks, including bone loss, heart attacks and Alzheimer’s disease. Articles: pH Balance in the Body Innate and Adaptive Immunity in the Human Intestine Connect with Dr. Mindi – The Pure Health Collective, Tulsa OK (539) 218-3611

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week Leah and Holly are back together for a Cohost episode looking at how your sense of free will affects your health. Do you believe you have control over your life or do you believe there is a greater force at hand? How do these beliefs affect your health and wellbeing? In this discussion we explore a conversation around whether life is happening to you, or for you. We also touch on internal thought patterns and how they relate to obesity, achieving health goals, and the toggle between a positive and negative mindset. Articles: How your sense of free will affects your Health   Learn more about becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner here. TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!   Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us r

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   Catharine Arnston is the Founder/CEO/Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits® and an expert in algae for wellness, nutrition, beauty, biohacking and longevity. She is a nationally recognized thought-leader, seasoned corporate executive, experienced entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker. In this episode, Holly and Leah speak with Catharine about the benefits of nutrient dense algae spirulina and chlorella. Articles: 4 Types of Edible Algae with Superfood Potential Microalgae is Nature’s Green Gold   Learn more about becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner here. TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!   Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it auto

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. In this episode, Leah chats with Neuropsychiatrist and Author of the new book, The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond, by Dr. Louann Brizendine. Dr Brizendine shares newly emerging information about women in the second half of life: during midlife, women’s brains are actually reshaped and “upgraded” in a way that creates new power, a bracing clarity, and a laser-like sense of purpose. Dr. Brizendine calls this process The Upgrade and argues that, if a woman knows how to step into her power and own her Upgrade, the second half of her life can be the better half. Listen in as Leah and Dr Brizendine chat about the Transition (the period of time leading to The Upgrade). Dr Brizendine shares her research on tips on making The Transition to the Upgrade a better experience through mindset, nutrition, exercise, sleep and more. Dr Brizendine wishes for wo

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   In this episode, Leah chats with the Host of the Women in Keto Summit and Keto Coach at Speedy Keto Living, Rosanna Smith. Rosanna decided to try something new to help her health due to chronic back pain and tried Keto for the first time around the age of 50! She felt so good she almost did not believe that nutrition could make such a difference. Leah and Rosanna chat about the upcoming Women in Keto Summit with all the amazing speakers and topics. The summit is free and runs from April 25 to 29. Learn more about the Women in Keto Summit Register for the Summit here The summit takes you through a journey over 5 days that covers everything you need to know about living the keto lifestyle. Whether you are just starting out, or are already a veteran, you´ll learn something new. Here’s some of the topics we will be covering: KETO FOUNDATION MAKING KETO WORK ADVANCED KETO BALANCING THE BO

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   In this episode, Holly Jean and Leah review their favorite moments from most recent previous episodes. Breathing, digestion, and stress management go hand-in-hand! This week’s article is a look at how belly breathing could be the key to better digestion. Deep belly breathing can actually massage the contents of the gut helping move food through the body for better elimination. Tune in to hear more about this and tips on a non cost method that is essential to life! When we activate the diaphragm with breath, it creates a gentle massaging action for internal organs like the intestines and stomach. In doing so, it can reduce abdominal pain, urgency, bloating, and constipation. Diaphragmatic breathing, or deep breathing, does not take much more effort than standard breathing and is one of the best things you can do to help with digestion. Other Key Points From this Episode: If you are t

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. In this episode, Holly Jean and Leah chat with Craig Emmerich. Craig is an International best selling author of the “Keto: The Complete Guide” and “The Carnivore Cookbook” and has a new book coming out called The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Method. This episode is all out about ins and outs of Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) a great tool for loosing weight especially if you have stalled. Craig explains the finer details about PSMF and why prioritizing protein is the key. This is great conversation following on from last week with Vanessa Spina. Look out for Craig and Maria’s new book out Tuesday 12 April. Pre order Craig and Maria’s new book: The Protein Sparing Modified Fast Method Articles: This Simple Diet Regimen Could Help You Lose up to 13 Pounds a Week Paleo f(x)™ is a true holistic lifestyle immersion event, encompassing health and wellness, nutrition, fitness, sustainab

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. In this episode, Holly Jean and Leah chat with Vanessa Spina aka Ketogenic Girl. Vanessa Spina is a Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS), Biomedical Scientist and the Best Selling author of Keto Essentials. She is an international speaker on the science of keto and host of the popular podcast – Optimal Protein. This episode is all about protein! Specifically, how to minimize muscle loss and maximize the benefits of fasting, weight loss, and metabolic health using a protein sparing modified fast (PSMF). We know keto works. We know fasting works. We know the body can heal and thrive when given the proper tools and opportunity. This conversation is all about how to add one more tool into your nutritional plan to help you overcome plateaus or to kickstart a new program or journey. Have you tried PSMF? Tell us about your experience! Articles: Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Review: Does it aid in

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   In this episode, Holly Jean and Leah chat with Jackie Bowker, CEO of the Global Feel Better Institute and Host of the Feel Better Now Podcast. Jackie is a two-time Master degree qualified Functional Nutritionist. And she combines psycho-linguistics with functional medicine principles to create new patterns, and new triggers, breaking old patterns and old behaviors that have kept you stuck. Jackie discusses her experience with working with clients holistically, addressing thoughts, nutrition ,sleep, stress management and lifestyle factors. In a world with technology at our fingertips and at the press of a button, people are more disconnected than ever before. Are you on part of the 95% of people who classify themselves as burnt-out? Take Jackie’s “How’s your Energy” Quiz and find out. Are limiting beliefs holding you back? Jackie discusses her tips to on how to transform self-limiting b