Low-carb Conversations

This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly and Amber, Leah and Amber are joined by Daniele Della Valle – Daniele is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Author of the inspirational book Happy Weight, Public Speaker, Founder and CEO of Your Wellness Academy – Beginner Wellness Education Courses Created and Taught by Wellness Practitioners.    Learn more about Your Wellness Academy and sign up for your free month of membership.   Articles Discussed in this Episode: Positivity and Health: How an Optimistic Outlook Can Improve Your Life Miracle Cures That Hold Lessons for Western Medicine What are Your Self-Sabotage Triggers

This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly and Amber, Leah and Holly are joined by Dr. Pran Yoganathan. Dr. Pran graduated in medicine from University of Otago in New Zealand. His training in internal medicine was undertaken in the Westmead Public Hospital (near Sydney, Australia). His Advanced training in Gastroenterology was completed in the major teaching hospitals in South Western Sydney. In this episode, Dr. Pran shares his wisdom and clinical experience regarding the — sometimes overlooked — importance of diet in relation to GI health. He shares his own experience with overcoming metabolic syndrome and how he learned to heal himself with nutrition and intermittent fasting. Looking at plant based products and the vegan movement as a way to help the planet, we flip the coin and discuss toxic chemicals found in many plant-based meat products that are problematic from a GI perspective as well as GMOs, inflammation, the gut microbiome and dietary changes that accompany aging. Dr. Pran also sh

This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly Jean and Amber – all three hosts – come together for their first episode as a trio! In this episode the ladies chat about their favorite highlights from guests over the last month and then move on to talk about the one topic you can’t escape: COVID-19. Rest assured, this is not another one of “those” podcasts – this one is better! Yes, the world, as we knew it, is looking a bit unrecognizable to us right now. As people are holding on to familiar comforts they are also looking for opportunities for reflection, growth, and improved health. In this episode we discuss 10 Unconventional Ways to Boost the Immune System and they are not the same, tired suggestions you’ve been hearing. As mentioned on the podcast: What should we call this new, regular episode? We would love to hear your suggestions so why not send us an email at podcast@nourishingconversations.com or comment in the Facebook group! Articles Discussed on the Podcast: 10 Unconventional Ways to

This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly and Amber, Leah and Amber are joined by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo. Dr Ritamarie is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certification in Acupuncture and is a Diplomat of the American Clinical Nutrition Board. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition. This week on the podcast Leah, Amber and Dr. Ritamarie discussed what foods to avoid if menopausal and what to include. How you don’t have to suffer with symptoms of menopause by eating well, managing digestion, blood sugar regulation at a younger age, what to do if you are menopausal and have symptoms. Could living in a greener suburb ease menopause and why it is not a subject we often discuss at work. All this and more on the Low Carb Conversations Podcast. Amazing resources from Dr. Ritamarie! On the podcast Dr. Ritamarie provides this free FREE Checklist and Food Guide “Plant-Powered Hormone-Balancing Foods”for listeners. She also has lots of great resources

This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly and Amber, Leah and Amber are joined by Kate Mahoney. Kate is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, an Instructor for the Nutritional Therapy Association, and vice chair of the Supplement Education board for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. This week on the podcast Leah, Amber and Kate discuss what is really in our supplements. How can we tell if a supplement is what it claims to be, could it be contaminated, does it even contain the ingredient it says it does? Kate takes us on a deep dive into the supplement industry and what we need to look out for. They also discuss whether taking supplements will help prevent virus and boost your immune system – you might be surprised by what they say! Tune in to hear this and more. If you wish to find out more about the Academy of Professional Supplement Certification, have any questions or wish to get in contact with Kate please reach out

This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTP’s Leah, Holly and Amber, Leah and Holly are joined by Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, author of two cookbooks and of the popular website – The Castaway Kitchen, Cristina Curp. You can find out more about Cristina’s health and wellness journey on Episode 308 of Low Carb Conversations. This week on the podcast Leah, Holly and Cristina discuss Cristina’s new book Made Simple –147 total recipes with images for every recipe. All recipes are free of nightshades, grains, gluten, soy, wheat, corn, legumes. The ladies then discuss building resiliency in the body as your best bet to stay clear of viruses, why what you read in the media might not work for you and why “boosting” your immune system might not be the best choice. They round up the podcast with a discussion on cauliflowers and their boost in sales. Cristina mentions some great recipes. Tune in to hear this and more! Work with Cristina and Dr Becky Campbell Listen to the Bodywise Podcast Order your c

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson FNTP and Guests, Leah is joined by Accredited Nutritional Therapist, Advanced Sports Exercise Nutritional Adviser Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner and Keto Blogger at Fat For Weight Loss, Aaron Day. This week on the podcast Leah and Aaron discuss whether Keto is good for you in the long term.  Hear what Aaron thinks about this! Then they discuss whether the new 2.0 Keto is for you or whether it is an excuse to eat what you want? Then they take a look at what makes a great keto recipe.  Aaron is an expert on putting meals together.  Listen in to hear his suggestions and tips. Get in contact with Aaron! https://www.facebook.com/fatforweightloss https://www.instagram.com/fatforweightloss Articles Discussed on the Podcast: Keto diet produces health benefits in the short term, Yale study finds Not sure about keto? Then the keto 2.0 diet will be music to your carb-counting ears The Keto Diet Goes Culinary: Recipes That Cut Carbs, Not Flavor Work with Leah! 

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson FNTP and Guests, Leah is joined by guest Co-host Holly Jean Barrett and Guest Alison Marras. Alison Marras is an NYC-based Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Food Blogger, and Mindset Coach who helps busy women get in tune with their bodies, feel confident in the kitchen with delicious real food and thrive on their healing journeys. Find her wellness tips, recipes, meal plans, and nutrition programs over at foodbymars.com. This week on the podcast Leah, Holly and Alison discuss whether people are over diet culture and are looking to bring pleasure and joy back into food rather than restriction. They also discuss a new study on mindfulness and how a new study suggests obese children are more compliant with mindfulness and weight loss. Alison discusses how mindfulness helped her and now how she helps her clients with these techniques. Join Alison’s 5 Day Mindfulness challenge: Mindful Eating 5-day Challenge: https://foodbymars.kartra.com/page/mindful-chall

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson FNTP and Guests, Leah is joined by guest Co-host Amber Horn and Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert as well as the host of the popular women’s health podcast and video cast The Other Side of Weight Loss, Karen Martel. This week Leah, Amber and Karen discuss the truth about set point theory and whether it plays a role in weight issues?  They also explore some bio hacks for women’s menstrual cycles.  Karen provides some great tips and even gives Leah some great suggestions for her health.  Tune in to hear this and more. Articles Discussed on the Podcast: This Theory May Explain Why It’s So Hard to Lose Weight Period biohacking is the groundbreaking way to manage your time of the month, here’s how.. Column: Experts say weight loss requires a plan, lifestyle change and support ############################### Join Leah in Portland, Oregon for THRIVE – The NTA’s 13th Annual Conference from Feb. 28 – March 1, 2020  ###

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson FNTP and Guests, Leah is joined by Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Massage Therapist at Cultivated Wellness Center - Amber Horn. On the podcast this week, Leah introduces Amber, who is auditioning for the role of Co-Host.  We think she did an amazing job; let us know what you think.  They chat about everything you need for a good night's sleep as well as how to regulate your blood sugar.  If you are having issues with either or know someone who does - take a listen as Amber and Leah guide you through their favorite tips and tricks. Articles Discussed on the Podcast: How to Sleep Better   7 Signs you have Low Blood Sugar   Read more on the topics on Amber's Blog   Join Leah in Portland, Oregon for THRIVE – The NTA’s 13th Annual Conference from Feb. 28 – March 1, 2020   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

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson FNTP and Guests, Leah is joined by  Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Rabbit Holistik,  Holly Jean Barrett. On the podcast this week, Leah introduces Holly, who is auditioning for the role of Co-Host.  We think she did an amazing job; let us know what you think!  Leah and Holly discuss school lunches and the latest news that Pasta will now be classified as a vegetable!?  You can imagine their thoughts on this.  They also discuss the latest food trends for 2020.  Will any of these of these new trends surprise you or are they total garbage? Articles Discussed on the Podcast: Pasta Is Now A Vegetable? USDA’s School Lunch Guidelines Threaten The Health Of Our Nation’s Children     ########################   ENROLLMENT FOR FEBRUARY 2020 Nutritional Therapy Association Classes are now OPEN – LAST EXTENSION AS CLASS STARTS THIS WEEK! February start classes for the Nutritional Therapy Association are now open! There are loads of locations in the

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson FNTP and Guests, Leah is joined by lifetime natural competitive bodybuilder, online keto coach, host of the Keto Savage podcast and Co Founder of Keto Brick a keto friendly meal replacement bar, Robert Sikes aka Keto Savage. On the podcast this week, Leah and Robert chat Robert’s preparation for his natural competitive bodybuilding competitions, how he uses Keto to his advantage and how he shreds before competitions. They discuss an article that says Keto is dangerous to use while shredding (although Robert is a perfect example of how it works).  They also discuss the carnivore diet, dietary ideologies and thoughts around stopping the “in” fighting and supporting one another’s dietary journeys.   Articles Discussed on the Podcast: FITNESS SCIENTIST EXPOSES THE DANGER OF USING THE KETO DIET TO SHRED Bodybuilding grandmother, 62, claims her recovery from colon cancer is down to her intense exercise regime and meat-only diet #################### Join Leah

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah is joined by  experienced health coach for the mind and body and host of the Nourished Mum Life Podcast – Tracey Mcbeath. On the podcast this week, Leah and Tracey chat about the New Year and all the advertising associated with trying to change you through diets and exercise.  They discuss diet mentality, the power of the mind, how to navigate around all this information and still be you.  They also discuss when you do need some help what resources you can go to  and how to pick an online course that resonates with you.   Articles Discussed on the Podcast: Keto one of the worst diets of 2020, according to new rankings   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 downloaded for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a revie

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah is joined by founding Executive Director of Moms Across America, a US wide nonprofit dedicated to ensuring our food is free of contaminants, Zen Honeycutt.   On the show this week, Zen shares the amazing health journey of her family and why she is very passionate about helping parents decipher which products are safe to eat and which should be avoided. In her easy to understand manner, Zen breaks down the different types of GMO’s what issues they can cause to our health and how we can avoid them. Zen discusses how Moms Across America is helping to make change in the food industry, how they are implementing a new Standard to help make shopping easier and how you can help by joining the cause.   Find out more about: Zen’s Documentary, Communities Rising, highlights efforts across our nation to transform the food supply. Zen’s BOOK Unstoppable: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment, and a Celebration of Communit

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah is joined again by Co-host, Shelley Gawith as they chat with board-certified doctor of natural medicine and author of The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan and her new book The 4 Phase Histamine Reset Plan, Dr Becky Campbell. Welcome to the first episode of 2020, Leah, Shelley and Dr Becky discuss histamine and how this can be impacting your health. They discuss Dr Becky’s new book The 4 Phase Histamine Reset Plan which guides you through all you need to know if you are having histamine issues.  The book has great recipes and tips to help you feel better in no time.  Leah, Shelley and Dr Becky also discuss what foods produce more histamines, which ones help and a very interesting topic on exercise intolerance. Articles Discussed on the Podcast Is Histamine Intolerance Causing Your Fatigue, Headaches, Or Stomach Pain?   Kombucha, kimchi and yogurt: how fermented foods could be harmful to your health   I’m so excited! The 2020 Autoimmune s

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah chats with Marty Kendall from Optimising Nutrition. Marty discusses a new upcoming challenge starting January 4 6-WEEK NUTRITIONAL OPTIMISATION LIVE MASTERCLASS Starts Jan 4 Nutritional Optimisation Masterclass ($197 value) Ultimate Food List Pack to maximize missing nutrients ($97 value) Nutritional Optimisation Workbook ($67 value)  Masterclass tracking sheet and user guide ($37 value) FREE BONUSES Secret FB Support Group to ask your nutrition questions (priceless)  Weekly FB Lives To Stay On Track ($112 value) Total Value: $510 Limited Time Offer $49 (81% off) USD You can join in here Marty also discusses his new recipe Facebook Group: Healthy Low Carb Keto Recipes And he also has 7 new recipe books designed for your health goal Low carb & blood sugar  Keto Fat loss  Bodybuilders  Maximum nutrient density  Athletes & bulking  Healthy maintenance 150+  delicious nutrient-dense recipes:   33 of the best recipes in

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah chats with Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and the creators of Wise Women Wellness, Lee McGinnis and Amy Kihlstrom In this episode Leah, Lee and Amy chat about their experience graduating from the Herndon 2019 Nutritional Therapy Association class and their ideas behind their new project Wise Women Wellness. Wise Women Wellness is a support Facebook group to help women heal and support one another in their 50’s.  Listen to Lee and Amy’s experience of how they healed and why they are so passionate to share this with everyone.  Listen in to hear their tips on surviving the holiday season too! Merry Christmas to Everyone and thank you for your ongoing support of the podcast – Leah WHO IS READY FOR AN EARLY CHRISTMAS? 

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah chats with Program Facilitator and Lead Instructor for the Nutritional Therapy Association Australia/NZ, Leanne Scott.   In this episode Leah and Leanne take a deep dive into some of this years most controversial moments, the battle of dietary philosophies and society’s response to these changes as well as censorship. Find out more more google alternatives here. Check out further info and resources from this interview on the NTA Australia Facebook Page Watch the Video of this episode here     WHO IS READY FOR AN EARLY CHRISTMAS? 

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah chats with Emma and Carla Pappas aka The Merrymaker Sisters and creators of Merry Body an online yoga, pilates and meditation studio. In this episode Leah, Emma and Carla chat about taking action in your life. When you are inspired to do something, how taking action leads to change and even though it might not always work out trust you will learn from the process.  Emma and Carla provide great tips on how to do this and what to do when life doesn’t always go as expected. ENROLLMENT FOR FEBRUARY 2020 Nutritional Therapy Association Classes are now OPEN   February start classes for the Nutritional Therapy Association are now open! There are loads of locations in the USA you can check them out here.   If you are interested in studying with me in Brisbane or in Perth, Western Australia, you can head over to the NTA Australia website to find all the details and enroll.  There are lots of options for payment plans.   Let me know if yo

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah chats with clinical pharmacist who is working as an independent Diabetes Coach and Medication Expert , Krista Ellow. In this episode Leah and Krista discuss how Krista became disillusioned with all the medications being prescribed for symptoms rather than searching for the root cause of the issue.  Krista discusses the term “poly pharmacy” and why she decided to become a diabetes coach and medication expert. In this episode Krista mentions her new book available for pre order: http://www.pillheavy.com   Articles discussed:  Can diabetes be passed down in the genes? Shorter people more likely to develop diabetes, study suggests A compound in avocados may reduce type 2 diabetes ENROLLMENT FOR FEBRUARY 2020 Nutritional Therapy Association Classes are now OPEN   February start classes for the Nutritional Therapy Association are now open! There are loads of locations in the USA you can check them out here.   If you are interested in