Naturally Nourished

Are you interested in enhancing your memory, focus or clarity? Feel like you're not as sharp as you used to be or need a leg up with concentration and productivity? Want to prevent age related cognitive decline and keep your edge? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki unpack the reasons cognitive decline can occur in the first place, from stress to lack of sleep to diet. Learn how keto can be a tool to prevent age-related decline and enhance brain function at any age and stage of life, why processed food is terrible for your brain and how nootropics can support optimal performance.    In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the drivers of decreased cognitive decline, providing solutions for each with food as medicine and targeted nutritional supplementation.  Learn about essential nutrients for supporting cognition and how an antioxidant-rich diet can protect your brain. If you’ve experienced brain fog or felt like your memory is just not what it used to be, this episode will provide solutions and strategies for

  Do you suspect food sensitivities are causing your symptoms? Want to know if these are a legit concern or if all the attention on food sensitivity testing is just a fad? Curious to hear our thoughts on at home food tests, oat milk and healing leaky gut for good? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki dig into the difference between food sensitivities and allergies, break down common food triggers and identify symptoms of food intolerance.   Food sensitivities can create a cascade of inflammation in the body, leading not only to digestive concerns but also to joint pain, migraines and headaches and beyond. In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss what causes food sensitivity, symptoms to look for and how to identify whether you are a candidate for testing. Learn about the mechanisms of food sensitivity testing and why the MRT Food Sensitivity Test is superior to other tests on the market and which ones are just a waste of money! Plus, hear our protocol for addressing leaky gut and learn how you can create resilience

Are you looking to switch it up in the kitchen with some new recipe inspiration? Want insight on ancestral eating and how you can apply this concept in your own kitchen? In need of tips and tricks to sneak sardines into your family (and yourself)? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview dear friend and amazing chef Cristina Curp on her new book, Made Whole Made Simple. Learn what Cristina has been up to since she was last on the podcast and get a sneak peek into the mouthwatering recipes her new book has to offer.   Beyond her creative and nourishing recipes, Cristina’s new book is a wealth of knowledge on topics from dehydration and balancing electrolytes with food to ancestral eating and whether carnivore is truly the optimal diet for all. Plus learn why Cristina has moved away from using non-caloric sweeteners, micronutrients for balancing blood sugar and get some flavor profile and kitchen hack inspiration!    Also in This Episode:  Episode 94: Made Whole with Cristina Curp Cristina’s Life Updates

Are you freaking out about the coronavirus? Looking for more food-as-medicine solutions to support your family’s health during this time? Need a little reassurance to reduce the anxiety this pandemic is causing? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss emerging information about the coronavirus, new statistics on infection rates and what this means for you and your family. Learn about the connection of ACE 2 receptors, symptoms of coronavirus vs. cold and flu, and how you can best support your system during this time.   With evolution of the coronavirus pandemic over the past week, we are interrupting our regularly scheduled content to bring you up-to-date information about the mechanism of the virus, how it spreads and factors that put individuals at higher risk. The added stress and anxiety that self-quarantine, 24/7 news coverage and business and school closures is definitely NOT supportive of immune health, in fact stress can actually shut down the immune system! Learn how stress wreaks havoc on your body’

Are you freaking out over coronavirus? Wonder if you need to be stocking up on supplies or cancelling travel plans? Want to know how you can best prepare for any immune system hit and what to have on hand just in case things do get serious? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down how the immune system works, unpacking the mechanisms of both innate and acquired immunity. Learn how vaccines actually function, why getting a flu shot to prevent coronavirus is NOT going to work and how this could actually further compromise your immune system!    In this episode, Ali and Becki dive into the media buzz surrounding the coronavirus and provide a balanced opinion on why you don’t need to stress just yet. Learn how you can best support your immune system to be ready to take on any hit, be it cold, flu or coronavirus. Get food as medicine tips as well as a play by play of what to do for you and your family during times of illness. Plus learn what is in our coronavirus prevention kits and what you should be stocking i

Did you catch last week’s episode on why you need supplements? Want more on how conventionally prescribed medications can be replaced with high quality nutritional supplements? Tune in to part 2 to hear Ali and Becki continue the conversation on how medications can drive side effects and dysfunction while supplementation can address symptoms and create a synergy of beneficial outcomes in the body and why this should always be the first line of defense!    In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack two more commonly prescribed medications--PPIs and SSRIs and discuss the risks and side effects associated with both. Get practical solutions for reflux and gastritis that will ultimately support your digestion and absorption vs. hinder it and learn how optimizing your microbiome can favorably influence your mood. Learn about the role of orthmolecular therapy and hear real success stories achieved in the Naturally Nourished clinic using targeted supplementation, from reducing inflammatory markers to conceiving miracle

One of the most common questions we hear both in clinic and from podcast listeners is “but I already eat a squeaky clean keto or paleo diet, do I really need supplements?” The answer is YES as even individuals with the “perfect” diet can see micronutrient deficiency based on demand of their body during times of increased stress, injury, illness, pregnancy and beyond. There are so many factors that contribute as well to inability to absorb or utilize the nutrients we are consuming from genetic variants like MTHFR to gut integrity issues. Not to mention that we can even see inadequate intake of certain nutrients if restricting specific foods or based on changes in farming practices and sourcing. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki tackle common reasons for deficiency and how use of high dose nutrients can accelerate outcomes, support metabolic pathways and ultimately lead to optimal health!    In this episode, we cover the multitude of reasons that you need supplements to thrive in your body and how we use strategi

Wish you could pick Ali’s brain all day? You guys asked, we answer in this grab bag Q&A episode on everything from microwaves to allergy support to keto for kids. We even broach the subject of vaccines, gulp! Plus, learn about a couple new additions to the Naturally Nourished Supplement line, updates on our website progress and some exciting events coming this Spring!    In this episode, Ali and Becki answer your most burning questions that you submitted and have been waiting patiently to hear us tackle! You’ll hear our take on everything from baby led weaning tips to supporting your child through anxiety to how to recover your gut from antibiotics. As usual, this episode is infused with food-as-medicine recommendations, supplement strategy and tons of practical tips for nourishing your family and thriving in your body!    Also in This Episode:  Episode 170: All Things Keto Q & A Episode 172: All Things Hormones Q & A  Upcoming Events - Stay Tuned for Details on Atlanta in April!  New Supp

Want to improve your sex life but not sure where to start? Looking to spice things up this Valentine’s Day? We dare you to try to get through this episode with guest Susan Bratton, intimacy wellness expert, without blushing! Tune in to learn about mindgasms, heartgasms, and maybe even a way to boost your cup size, ladies! Plus, how your partner can put into the orgasmic karma bank, why intimacy doesn’t always need to be quid pro quo and how you might be able to negotiate your way to more foot massages!  In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Susan Bratton who is champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. Susan has made it her mission to put more passion in peoples’ love lives, providing the antidote to inexperience, sexual boredom and infrequency by creating sexy sex ed programs that you can access from the comfort of your home...or bedroom. Grab your partner and tune in to this fun episode to learn about the physiology of orgasm, how men and women are diffe

Did you know that the microbiome can have a dynamic influence on hormone levels and female fertility? Want to know why Ali just completed her third Beat the Bloat Cleanse? Dysbiosis or yeast and bacteria imbalance can wreak havoc on the body, not only causing GI disturbance and skin flares but it can also exacerbate conditions that lead to infertility such as endometriosis and PCOS. Tune in to find out what happened during Ali’s cleanse, how she dealt with dieoff symptoms and why berberine and aromatic essential oils should have a place in your supplement routine even when not doing a cleanse!    In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the influence of the microbiome on disease and what can happen when pathogenic organisms take over. Beyond the common symptoms of bowel irregularity and skin conditions we can see mood influence, headaches, chronic fatigue and even autoimmune disease as common manifestations of dysbiosis. Learn why dysbiosis can occur in the first place, how to recognize and test, and why we c

Ready for a refresher on why micronutrients matter? Wonder if nutrient deficiency could be at the root of your health concerns? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss folate, serine and niacin as 3 micronutrients that matter! Learn about their function, symptoms of deficiency as well as food sources of these important nutrients and when you should turn to supplementation for repletion.    In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the reasons stress can deplete micronutrients, especially B vitamins like folate and niacin and those used in regulation of cortisol like serine. Learn about symptoms and disease states associated with deficiency of these nutrients and when and why you want to consider supplementation. Plus, hear our take on the importance of avoiding synthetic folate, whether NAD+ is a miracle supplement and why you need to be including organ meats and grassfed whey in your diet!    Also in This Episode: Past Episodes on MicronutrientsEpisode 5: 3 Micronutrients You Need in Your Diet and Why Ep

You guys asked, we answer in this special Q&A episode all about hormones! We talk about women’s hormones all the time but this episode really breaks down the function of estrogen and progesterone, how levels shift throughout the cycle and lifetime and how the delicate balance of hormones can be thrown off by stress, endocrine disruptors and more. Learn how addressing hot flashes as an inflammatory symptom can make all the difference in getting ongoing resolution and how you can support your system through hormone transitions. Plus get insight into supporting optimal fertility, addressing hormonal weight gain and how stress is intricately connected to PCOS and other hormonal conditions.  In this episode, Ali and Becki answer your burning questions about topics ranging from hot flash relief to balancing hormones while on birth control to how the microbiome impacts estrogen conjugation and detox. Learn what happens to hormones after a procedure like an ablation and how proteolytic enzymes can help support a

Optimal health goes way beyond diet and supplement strategy and the way we move and connect with our bodies is an integral part of the healing journey. Ali has been taking PranaShakti dance classes with Dr. Deb Kern for the past 6 months and has shared many moments of emotional and physical breakthrough that have come out of this practice. According to Dr. Deb, “PranaShakti is a conscious movement practice that combines elements from many forms of dance, Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga and Hatha Yoga to remove energy blocks, liberate trapped energy, reconnect mind and body, reawaken creativity, express emotions, pray with the body and ultimately come home to peace, love and freedom.” Tune in to learn more about this unique practice, breaking energy barriers and how you can incorporate movement, mantra and release in your own life!    In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Deb Kern’s brain on the evolution of her PranaShakti method and dig deep into the intentions behind her class flow and teachings as she guides

You asked, we answered in this Q&A all about keto! From keto crotch to keto while breastfeeding to the ever-present calorie debate, we cover the gamut of listener questions. Whether you are a keto newbie or an OG keto veteran, this episode is a deep dive into some of the common roadblocks we all face when approaching a fat-fueled lifestyle.   In this episode, Ali and Becki take a step back from writing and researching nerdy podcast episodes to let you guys, our listeners, run the show! We got such an overwhelming response to our call for questions that we have broken them out into multiple episodes and this first one will be on all things keto. Whether you are a long time listener or a brand new podcast fan, this episode is a great introduction to our real food approach to keto and how we problem solve common issues that might be halting your progress. Get tangible advice for navigating sugar cravings, whether keto can be an 80/20 approach, how to sub dairy in common keto recipes and how you can do keto

With a brand new year (and decade!) just days away, many of us have resolutions and goals on the mind. Whether you are a resolution person or not, the new year can be a great time to reflect on where you are and where you want to go. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki talk about taking inventory of 2019, working with mantra to create the life you want and reveal their words of the year for 2020!    While setting resolutions can seen trite or cheesy, creating focus and goals to ring in the new year can provide structure and accountability to ensure you achieve what you set out to do this next year. Learn about Ali’s method for reframing negative thoughts to create a mantra that resonates and hear about a full moon ritual that you can use to inspire growth at any time of year. Plus get rapid fire ideas on how to approach your goals this year, whether you desire weight loss, better digestion, more energy or to learn to cook!    Also in This Episode:  Life Inventory Checklist Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Cla

The ketogenic diet is often seen as a “radical” approach but in actuality ketosis is a natural metabolic state that is necessary for survival. Not only that, ketosis enhances quality of life and whole body health via its neurological, inflammatory and metabolic benefits. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down their approach to real food keto and how you can use ketosis as medicine to achieve optimal health.    In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss the polarizing nature of the ketogenic diet and break down why keto is NOT a new or novel approach. In reality, getting into a state of ketosis is an adaptive mechanism and human beings are designed to be hybrids in order to survive in times of lack of food. That said, not all ketogenic diets are created equal and the use of keto products riddled with non-caloric sweeteners and GMO corn derivatives have no place in a real food diet. Learn about new research in the application of the ketogenic diet for neurological conditions, mood disorders and beyond and how o

Bone broth has been used for hundreds of years as a traditional food that supports whole body health. Its benefits include repairing the gut lining, the home to our immune system, providing gelatin and collagen for connective tissue and joint support and even supporting brain health via the gut-brain axis. Tune in to learn about the benefits of bone broth, how to make it at home and how to choose a store-bought broth.   In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Sharon Brown, President and Founder of Bonafide Provisions. Learn about Sharon’s personal story of healing her son from chronic illness using food as medicine and a heavy dose of bone broth and how Bonafide Provisions came to be. Sharon shares how to make your own bone broth and troubleshoot everything from flavor to gel-factor to histamine intolerance. Plus, nerd out on the gut brain connection and how bone broth supports the body from the inside out!      Also in this Episode: Sharon’s Story Nourishing Traditions - Sally Fallon How to Make You

Parenting is NOT easy, especially with so much conflicting information out there about different methods and tactics. The end game though, is pretty much same--to raise a good, well-rounded human being who can be self-sufficient and contribute to their community. Tune in to hear Becki pick Ali’s brain on the evolution of her own parenting dos and don’ts, how she applies Montessori principles with Stella and how she is working to instill mindfulness and empowerment.    In this episode, Ali dishes on her personal parenting philosophy and how it has evolved thus far with Stella now three and a half years old. If you’ve been dying to know more about what goes on behind the scenes beyond the instagram stories, this episode is for you! Hear about how Rudolf Steiner, Maria Montessori and a dear, wise friend influenced Ali’s parenting style and some of her tried and true tricks for behavior correction, embracing autonomy and handling mom guilt. Plus, learn about navigation of holiday treats, what Stella is digging

The vegan agenda strikes again, this time with the film The Game Changers that posits a vegan diet as superior for athletic performance and as the ultimate human diet. A film founded on junky science and vegan dogma like this comes out every year or so and this one is no exception with its straight up lack of evidence, sexy graphics and “real life” stories of lives transformed by a vegan diet. If you haven’t watched it, save yourself the two hours and instead tune to hear Ali and Becki’s take on the film’s main points, how Big Food is getting in bed with the vegan movement and why animal protein has a place in an optimal, whole food based approach.    In this episode, Ali and Becki dig in to the problematic nature of this film, from funding by a major pea protein company to the highly unscientific “experiments” meant to convince viewers that a vegan diet is the way of the future. Instead of a nerdy scientific point by point discussion, tune in for a balanced conversation around the brokenness of our food sy