Low-carb Conversations

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Download a copy of our New E-Book. It’s Free! This week we have put together a special podcast on getting started on a Low Carb Lifestyle. We hope this will be a resource you can share with your friends and family and while also give you a refresh. We advocate a Real Food Low Carb Lifestyle so listen in to hear what that is all about. Don’t forget to download a copy of our E-book with all the information from the podcast, our favourite recipes and more. Make sure to join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation. 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 episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very lon

This week on the podcast Holly Jean and Leah chat with CEO and Co Founder of Real Plans, Antony Bartlett. Real Plans is an amazing Online Meal Planning Software and App that allows you to enter any dietary restriction into the system and give you a weekly plan. The database has access to over 16 000 recipes. You can sign up as a User yourself here or join Leah’s Online Group Program for only $139 (AUD) which gives you a One on One Consultation with Leah to determine which dietary profile suits you and your health needs, three months access to the meal planner and guided group support in a private Facebook Group. Why go it alone when you can have support and guidance from a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner to ensure you are getting the most out of your Nutrition. To find out more about the program or to sign up please email Leah at info@nourishingconversations.com Leah would love to work with you. Antony, Leah and Holly Jean discuss how food that you make yourself and serve to your Family is a muc

This week on the podcast Leah and Amber are back again and chatting with Doug Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Paleo Pro & True Nutrition. True Nutrition allows fully customizable dietary supplement and food powders. Paleo Pro  is committed to making purposeful and delicious ‘real-food’ paleo powders using only the highest quality ingredients available. We discuss why Doug founded Paleo Pro and True Nutrition and  the importance of bio individual nutrition. He experienced first hand many health issues with friends and family arising from poor nutrition. Doug shares his thoughts on mono crops such as corn, wheat and soy and their impact on our health and the economy. We love his philosophy on getting back to nature and eating real food. So many people are disconnected from where their food comes from these days and Doug wants people to start connecting back to the source, read labels, and empower yourself with knowledge! Next we look at the Neanderthal diet – is this closely related to the Carnivore diet of

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   This week on the podcast Leah and Amber learn all about Real Food Carnivore with FNTP Rosemary Fotheringham. Rosemary discusses how the Carnivore diet helped her with health issues and now she is giving back by helping others get the most out of their Carnivore diet. Rosemary has a Quick Start Guide and you can grab a copy here. The ladies debunk some myths around Carnivore and Rosemary explains why applying a real food approach is so important. Rosemary discusses many useful resources and she has kindly provided the list for you below.   Referenced Articles: Real Talk: How Bad of an Idea Is the Carnivore Diet, Anyways?  Choice cuts Essays on human’s animal consumption offer food for thought  Nicotine style ‘meat patch’ developed to help wean consumers off carnivore diet Rosemary Recommended Resources Diana Rodgers’ book: Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat: Why We

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our guest today is one of the pioneers in the real food movement. He is an author of many amazing books including The Primal Blueprint, The Keto Diet Reset, Keto for Life, blogger at the hugely successful Mark’s Daily Apple, as well as creator & founder of Primal Kitchen Foods and Primal Health Coach Institute. It was so great chatting with Mark about the current state of food. A lot of the way we do things has certainly changed since covid hit, in particular the way we are sourcing our food, shopping, and “food” manufacturing. We talk with Mark about current trends in the food world, what he’s been eating, and we get his thought on lab-grown meat and breast milk. You don’t want to miss this one! Referenced Articles: Navigating the New Normal: Grocery Shopping Trends To Watch Quarantine Cooking’s Seven Biggest Trends Consumers Have Little Appetite For Insects and Lab

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   This week on the podcast the Ladies are back together for a Co-Host catch up episode. They review the previous four podcasts. Which one did you enjoy the most? Haven’t heard them all yet? Then tune in to this episodes to hear the Host’s take on the episodes. The discussion then turns to a news article around the Gut Microbiome and growing evidence that the gut is playing a larger role in brain activity. New US dietary guidelines around sugar – a step in the right direction or is more work needed? Lastly can you hack your hormones or is there something else we should be doing for optimal hormone health? Show Articles: From microbiome to mental health: The second brain in your gut New U.S. dietary guideline recommendations take aim at sugar for children and adults Hormone Hacking Is the Weight-Loss Secret You Don’t Know   Previous Episodes We Discussed:   379: Dr. Bob S

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on Low Carb Conversations Podcast Leah and Holly Jean chat with Scientist, Professor and PhD in Bioenergetics,  Dr Benjamin Bikman.   Dr. Ben is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of Insulin Resistance – could it be the underlying cause of many modern diseases? Ben tells us about it in his new book Why we get sick The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease-and How to Fight It Ben is very well researched but has a very easy to understand down to earth approach – we are sure this book is going to be a favourite this year! We then discuss why there is an increased risk of Coronavirus in those with Diabetes and whether Coronavirus can trigger Diabetes in some.  We then look at the details of Insulin resistance an weight loss before finishing up with a new avocado supplement. Can this really work? Tune in to hear this and more. Ben mentions his awesome new

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our Guest today is Self Sabotage Coach and Holistic Health Expert, Jason Christoff. Jason owns one of Canada’s leading weight loss clinics and specializes in helping clients achieve health success by overcoming subconscious beliefs that prevent them from achieving their health goals and life dreams. Jason has a strong passion for proper nutrition and health freedom and his unconventional methods make way for interestingly motivational insight and conversation. In this episode Jason talks about the many ways in which people self-sabotage and that list includes a daily cup of coffee. To learn more about Jason’s programs, you can find him at PhysicalLimits.com and FreedomfromSelfSabotage.com  Show Articles: How To Stop Yo-Yo Dieting and Keep the Weight Off The 16:8 Diet and Heavy Lifting Helped Me Lose 70 Pounds Coffee Linked to Lower Body Fat in Women   Find out How to Lose

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our guest today is Bryce Turner, Founder/Owner at Beach Fitness in Seal Beach CA and ELDOAUSA. Bryce offers a unique and extensive training and an interesting perspective on the role of health – he calls it 3D Wellness and it incorporates nutrition, movement, and mind/body balance. We talk to Bryce about eating to prevent injury and the future of  gym workouts as the industry pivots business operations in the wake of a pandemic. Referenced Articles: Is Your Diet The Reason You Keep Getting Injured? Pro Tips For Preventing Strength-Training Injuries During At-Home Workouts Fitness Injury Must “Fight” To Regain Trust As Gyms Open Beach Fitness has twice been named Small Business of the Year for its district in Orange County and is regularly listed as OC’s Top 10 Hot List for Best Gyms in Southern CA. But it is so much more than a gym! Beach Fitness is a world-class facilit

Our guest today is the Dr. Bob Sears. Dr. Bob is a well known, practicing pediatrician in Southern California, best selling author, speaker, television and talk show guest, and activist. We have the pleasure of picking Dr. Bob’s brain regarding the pending and anticipated coronavirus vaccine and he offers a very practical and balanced conversation on a controversial subject. No matter where you fall in the debate, this episode has something for everyone. Enjoy! Connect with Dr. Bob: https://immunityeducationgroup.org/ https://immunityeducationgroup.org/podcast https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Bob-Sears-116317855073374/ SHOW LINKS: Dr. Sears’ speech at VIE, Washington DC

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly Jean and Amber, the ladies are all together again for their monthly recap. In this episode we chat about our guests this past month and give you a highlight reel of our favorite moments. We had some wonderful guests on with a range of topics. Leah and Amber interviewed Cynthia Thurlow and Dr. Eva Detko. They talked with Cynthia about her individualized approach to Intermittent Fasting and how to tailor it to your unique needs. There are so many adjustments you can make to find something that works for you. The following week we had Dr. Eva Detko on talking about our vagus nerve and how important it is for self regulating, immune function, digestion, and overall health and well-being. The vagus nerve is like a muscle and needs to be flexed regularly, so definitely check out that episode to learn more! Holly Jean and

Our guest today is Abel James – New York Times Bestselling Author, Musician, and Online Creator and the man behind the Wild Diet. He’s host of the award-winning Fat-Burning Man Show, rated as Apple’s #1 Health Podcast in 8 countries with over 50 million downloads and 2000+ 5-star REVIEWS .  In this episode, Abel shares his shocking story of how western medicine almost killed him and the amazing ways in which proper nutrition brought him back to living in vibrant health. He reminds us that we don’t have to fear fat! With so much conflicting and misinformation circulating in the news media, we have an interesting discussion around the ways in which tactics of divisiveness are used to control messages of true health through censorship and shadow banning. He stresses the importance of being able to express and be tolerant of different ideas. Even though this episode was recorded in early May and we discuss current events, the conversation still has relevance, perhaps even more, still today. We hope you enjoy! Ep

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on the Low Carb Conversations Podcast Leah and Amber interview Dr Eva Detko about the Vagus Nerve. The Vagus Nerve is so important to our health as it touches so many of our major organs.  We have always known there is something pretty important about this nerve but Dr Eva takes us on a deeper dive.  We discuss how to stimulate our immunity (and there has never been a better time!) using the vagus nerve and can we also use the vagus nerve to help other issues like digestion? Interested in learning more? Download Dr Eva’s Vagus Nerve 101 e-book. It’s free! Download your complimentary eGuide, Vagus Nerve 101! The vagus nerve is the longest nerve of the human autonomic nervous system. Its fibers connect to all of your body’s organs from the neck down (except the adrenal glands), making it the primary component of your parasympathetic nervous system. Playing a key rol

This week on the podcast Leah and Amber interview Cynthia Thurlow, fellow FNTP and Nurse Practitioner, Nutrition and Intermittent Fasting expert, and host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast. We had such a great time nerding out with Cynthia about intermittent fasting. We really dove into who it’s beneficial for, what type of eating window works best. As well as how a long fast in times of uncertainty and stress is probably not the best thing for your health! We also had a great discussion about the best time to fast and how to truly listen to your body to find what works for you as an individual. If you want to learn more about fasting, Cynthia has a Intermittent Fasting Guide on her website here, as well as an amazing TED talk for you to check out. Articles Discussed in this Episode: How to do Intermittent Fasting Safely Intermittent Fasting May Be a Bad Idea During Coronavirus Pandemic Intermittent Fasting Works Best At Night

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly and Amber, the ladies are all together again for their monthly recap. In this episode we chat about our guests this past month and give you a highlight reel of our favorite moments. We talked about a lot of topics this month from transitioning into your 40’s with positivity and vitality to the importance of balanced hormones in women and men. Leah also did an interview with a deathwalker! Such a needed and educational conversation. This last month was full of great interviews and we are excited to recap it for you all. We also dive into a few articles about stress induced insomnia, what Psych-K is and how it can help with anxiety, and 4 universal elements of health and well-being. Articles Discussed in this Episode: Stress, Lack of Routine Play Large Part in COVID-Induced Insomnia PSYCH-K launches free sessions fo

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on the podcast Leah and Amber interview Kathryn Kos of Primal Musings. Kathryn is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and author of the book, 40’s on Fire – Honor Your Moods, Rediscover Your Sexuality, Thrive Throughout Your 40’s. She is passionate about empowering women as they transition into their 40’s and beyond, so they can move into the next chapter with energy, joy, and fulfillment. In this episode we touched on the negativity surrounding aging for women. There was so much doom and gloom when we were researching articles for this episode. Does the transition have to be so awful? We then discuss an article about a women going through menopause and feeling depressed. Her Doctor did not believe her and felt it was “normal”. We ask is depression something that should be classed as a normal part of menopause? We end up the show discussing seed cycling –

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   In this special episode Leah chats with Deathwalker Zenith Virago in an interview for the Nutritional Therapy Association Australia.  Discover what a Deathwalker is and how Zenith helps many people with conscious and integrated end of life and after death care consultations. Zenith discusses with Leah some of the many helpful tips people should have in order to help their families when the time comes. Watch the Interview here   Find out more about becoming a Deathwalker: Deathwalker Trainings  Zenith’s Books and Films Co-Author of The Intimacy of Death & Dying  Documentary Films: zenandtheartofdying.com tenderdocumentary.com.au   Leah is speaking at the Low Carb Lifestyle Long Weekend Virtual Summit – it’s free! Sign up here. 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

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on the podcast Leah and Holly Jean are joined by The Girlfriend Doctor – Dr Anna Cabeca. Dr Anna Cabeca. Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple-board certified and a fellow in Obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has just released her second book Keto Green 16 on 5 May 2020. In this fact filled episode, Dr. Cabeca shares the science, as well as clinical pearls, about the role of hormones in men and women, the importance of exercise for balancing hormones, and how keto successes can be achieved at any age. We close out the episode with Dr. Cabeca sharing some inspirational insight about the difference between thriving and flourishing in health and life. Watch Leah’s interview on Dr Anna’s Facebook Live! Articles Discussed in this Episode: Keto Diet And Menopause: What You Need To Know What are the benefits of high intensity interval tra

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly and Amber, the ladies are all together again for their monthly recap. In this episode we chat about our guests this past month and give you a highlight reel of our favorite moments. There was a wide range of topics this month from intuitive eating during a pandemic to optimism and health. And let’s not forget, a whole episode on fake meat and the impact is has on gut and overall health. This last month was definitely jam packed full of information! We also dive into a few articles about exercise during this current pandemic and immune supporting supplements. Articles Discussed in this Episode: Exercise Equipment Buying Binge When Is the Best Time To Exercise? Best Immune Support Supplements Previous Episodes We Discussed: Episode 367: Dr. Pran Yoganathan – Is Fake Meat Better For Your Health  Episode 368: Daniele

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson,Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners   This week on the podcast Leah and Amber are joined by Clinical Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Expert, the host of Going Beyond The Food Show, Stephanie Dodier. She has been on the podcast before and she is one of our favourite people in the health and wellness space. Stephanie is passionate about health beyond dieting and has various program offerings including Beyond The Food Method, an online program to help you make peace with food and your body, and The Intuitive Eating Project, In this current climate we are being bombarded with articles and social media post about the #quarantine15 and how gaining weight is the worst thing that could happen. In this episode, Amber and Leah talk with Stephanie about fat phobia and how that is creating more stress and anxiety around our changed eating habits during quarantine. This is a time for nurturing ourselves, not punishment! The