Real Health Conversations
Real Health Conversations (Formerly Low-Carb Conversations) is hosted by Holly Jean Mullen, FNTP and features a variety of voices in the world of modern nutrition and health science, expressing many different points of view.

Episode 419

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Barrett, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.

In this co-host episode, Leah and Holly review the guests they’ve had on over the past month. If you missed a show in March, here are the links to go back and check out these great conversations with some amazing guests:

416: What you need to know about Elimination Diets with Erin Holt

417: Get Out of that Dinner Rut! Find Inspiration and Flavor Tips with Natasha Ho

418: Dr. Elisa Song Connects Gut and Mental Health With a Food as Medicine Approach for Families

With spring holidays and breaks in full swing in the US, and summer just around the corner, the conversations around diets are heating up along with the weather. One trend making it’s way around again is the very low calorie diet. Join us as we explore the pros and cons and possible health dangers of such diets.

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This episode is sponsored by Outer Aisle Gourmet. To shop our favorite low carb, grain and gluten free Sandwich Thins and Pizza Crusts, click here and use code LOWCARBPODCAST at checkout to save 10% off your order.

Direct download: LCC_419_-__Do_You_Need_Another_Summer_Diet.mp3
Category:Health/Diet -- posted at: 1:19pm EDT


Episode 417

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Barrett, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.

This week on the Podcast, Leah and Holly chat with Natasha Ho. Natasha is a master-trained chef and avid traveler who has studied culinary traditions from cuisines around the world. She is the founder of The Well-Traveled Palate, a fast-growing company focused on helping food lovers learn how to cook a wide variety of meals that are consistently delicious so they can have more fun, ease and joy in their kitchen.

Leah, Holly and Natasha discuss how cooking methods and ingredients can transform your tired recipes into an exciting new taste sensation. Natasha guides us through how to find confidence in the kitchen, whether you are a pro chef or newbie.

Natasha shares so many great tips you will be finding joy in the kitchen in no time!

Join Natasha’s Facebook Group Travel and Feast

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Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

 

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Episode 416

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Barrett, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.

This week on the Podcast, Leah and Holly chat with Erin Holt. Erin is a Board Certified Integrative & Functional Nutritionist specializing in autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction and digestion disorders and She is also the host of THE FUNK’TIONAL NUTRITION PODCAST.

Leah, Holly and Erin discuss elimination diets. Erin guides us through what to look out for and whether it is a good idea for you or not.

Next we look at the FODMAP diet – what is it and why is is so popular right now. Listen to our thoughts on why it should be looked at from a fresh perspective.

Want to take a deeper dive into FODMAP’s then listen to Erin’s Episode on her podcast:

EPISODE 144: CONSIDERATIONS FOR A LOW FODMAP DIET

Lastly, we look at Heart Rate Variability (HRV) what is it and how can it help with sleep and stress.

 

Articles:

How to Do an Elimination Diet According to Dietitians 

Why Low FODMAP Diets Isn’t for Everybody

How Poor Sleep and High Stress Make you Less Healthy

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We appreciate you, our listeners, and your support of the podcast allows us to reach more listeners, book amazing guests, and spread the messages of honest nutrition, health, and wellness. Thank you so much!

Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!

Listen or subscribe with Siri or Alexa.

Low-Carb Conversations Production by Kevin Kennedy-Spaien of Disc Of Light Media. Theme and interstitial music: Out of It (Rambling Man Remixes) by Andrew Bowden (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/andrewbowden/33629 Ft: Brad Sucks


Episode 415

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Barrett Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.

March is National Nutrition Month so, this week on the Podcast, Leah and Holly catch up to discuss the different facets of what makes a healthy diet. Contrary to popular belief, there is not one perfect diet for everybody because every body is different! Listen in for a great discussion around how to personalize your plate.

Past Episode Recap:
In case you missed them, be sure to go back and listen to these great episodes with our past guests over the last month...

#412 Tracee Gluhaich - With a heart for widowed women, Tracee puts emphasis on the importance of lifestyle factors when it comes to total, mind-body health and nutrition.

#413 Brittany Lee Davis - A genuinely insightful episode as Brittany shares the mental and emotional side of experiencing the physical transformation of weight loss as well as healing past traumas.

#414 Timothy Hammond - An all around feel-good episode, Timothy's passion for gardening inspires hope for building community and making the world a better, healthier, happier, place for everyone.

Articles:

Personalize Your Plate for National Nutrition Month

Welcoming March as the Month of Good Nutrition

 

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:

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  3. RECOMMEND the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable.
  4. DONATE – If you love the show and our content, consider making a donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website.
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  6. GO SHOPPING using any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying a book or product we mention or recommend.

We appreciate you, our listeners, and your support of the podcast allows us to reach more listeners, book amazing guests, and spread the messages of honest nutrition, health, and wellness. Thank you so much!

 

Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!

Low-Carb Conversations Production by Kevin Kennedy-Spaien of Disc Of Light Media. Theme and interstitial music: Out of It (Rambling Man Remixes) by Andrew Bowden (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/andrewbowden/33629 Ft: Brad Sucks


Episode 414

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 speak with Timothy Hammond from Big City Gardener. Timothy is a gardener and educator encouraging others to grow healthy foods for nutrition, medicine, and hobby. His Instagram and YouTube Channel, Big City Gardener, focus on sharing gardening tips, growing techniques, and his own at-home growing experiences.

In this episode:

In this episode Holly and Leah chat to Timothy about how gardening made a profound change in his life and that of others.

Did you take up Gardening during the pandemic? You will be glad you did once you hear these articles!

Can gardening help with health issues like Depression?

Timothy shares how you can get started gardening and “Just Grow It”.

Listen in Just Grow It

Articles:

Families are Starting their own Gardens and Learning How to Preserve Food
Planted Questions: Scientists regarding Scents, Colours and Joy of Scotland’s Gardens
Spring Gardening Just Around the Corner

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:

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  2. 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.
  3. RECOMMEND the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable.
  4. DONATE – If you love the show and our content, consider making a donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website.
  5. GET SOCIAL – Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and NOW ON INSTAGRAM
  6. GO SHOPPING using any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying a book or product we mention or recommend.

We appreciate you, our listeners, and your support of the podcast allows us to reach more listeners, book amazing guests, and spread the messages of honest nutrition, health, and wellness. Thank you so much!

Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!

 

Listen or subscribe with Siri or Alexa.

Low-Carb Conversations Production by Kevin Kennedy-Spaien of Disc Of Light Media. Theme and interstitial music: Out of It (Rambling Man Remixes) by Andrew Bowden (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/andrewbowden/33629 Ft: Brad Sucks

Direct download: LCC_414_-_Hope_Community_and_Gardening_with_Timothy_Hammond.mp3
Category:Health/Diet -- posted at: 9:40am EDT

Episode 413

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 speak with Brittany Lee Davis, personal development enthusiast and co-host of the One Step Deeper Podcast with Jimmy Moore.

In this episode:

In this episode we explore the emotional and mental side of experiencing a physical transformation. What happens after you reach your weight loss goal and discover you are still unhappy with the person you are? Sometimes losing weight does not bring the happiness we anticipate coming with hitting that goal number on the scale. This week, Brittany shares her powerful health journey with us and shows us her deep wisdom that has come with hard knocks and life experience.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram at becoming.brittanylee and One Step Deeper Podcast

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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:

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  2. 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.
  3. RECOMMEND the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable.
  4. DONATE – If you love the show and our content, consider making a donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website.
  5. GET SOCIAL – Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and NOW ON INSTAGRAM
  6. GO SHOPPING using any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying a book or product we mention or recommend.

We appreciate you, our listeners, and your support of the podcast allows us to reach more listeners, book amazing guests, and spread the messages of honest nutrition, health, and wellness. Thank you so much!

Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!

Listen or subscribe with Siri or Alexa.

Low-Carb Conversations Production by Kevin Kennedy-Spaien of Disc Of Light Media. Theme and interstitial music: Out of It (Rambling Man Remixes) by Andrew Bowden (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/andrewbowden/33629 Ft: Brad Sucks


Episode 412

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.

This week on the Podcast, Amber and Holly speak with Tracee Gluhaich – certified health coach, personal trainer, energy & breathwork practitioner, author of No Fricken Weigh, and founder of the non-profit Healthy Hope.

In this episode:

Tracee shares how her unsuccessful history trying to sustain dieting with the calories-in-calories-out model led her learning the hard way that health is more than just food and a healthy lifestyle is key to long term success. Her simple, results oriented training programs focus on teaching clients how to design their ideal fit and healthy life by crowding out the noise. Empowerment comes first from boundaries.

TheHealthyHope.org is the non-profit organization Tracee started after being touched and inspired by a long-term client who lost her husband. Together, they realized that widowed spouses need support and community that can bond in the gym and the kitchen.

Read the story about the amazing and inspiring Willie Murphy here.

Connect with Tracee on Instagram and online and find her book, No Fricken Weigh! here

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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:

  1. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode.
  2. 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.
  3. RECOMMEND the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable.
  4. DONATE – If you love the show and our content, consider making a donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website.
  5. GET SOCIAL – Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and NOW ON INSTAGRAM
  6. GO SHOPPING using any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying a book or product we mention or recommend.

We appreciate you, our listeners, and your support of the podcast allows us to reach more listeners, book amazing guests, and spread the messages of honest nutrition, health, and wellness. Thank you so much!

Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!

Listen or subscribe with Siri or Alexa.

Direct download: LCC_412_-_Finding_Health_and_Hope_Beyond_Food_with_Tracee_Gluhaich.mp3
Category:Health/Diet -- posted at: 12:40pm EDT

Ep 410

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.

Mmmmm, Chocolate!Enjoy some added Performance with Peak Chocolate! Receive 20% off with the code LOWCARB20 and for the next two weeks $10 flat rate shipping if you are in the USA.

 

This week on the Podcast, Leah and Holly are joined by Raphael Freedman. Raph is the Co-Founder of Creature Fitness in Sydney, Co-Host on The Mind Muscle Project podcast, one of the highest rated health and fitness podcasts in Australia and he is Co-Founder of Peak Chocolate, the World’s First Chocolate formulated to upgrade your lifestyle.

 

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In this episode:

In this episode we cover a variety of ways to improve performance in the gym and in the bedroom (with sleep!). Not only has Raph researched the studies on all of the performance enhancing benefits of chocolate, he is also experiencing and witnessing the wow with his clients and collecting real-time data on lifestyle factors influencing client success outcomes. Optimizing and enhancing performance works best while simultaneously improving the health foundations of nutrition, movement, and stress management.

When asked about how his perspective on health has shifted since he first entered the nutrition and fitness space, Raph says “It’s not about ‘getting in shape for summer’, but more about being in shape for life.”

Raph was once on the TV Show “Shark Tank” watch the episode here.

Articles:

Eating dark chocolate as a daily snack could help boost athletic performance
Nine hot health trends to watch in 2021

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:

  1. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode.
  2. 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.
  3. RECOMMEND the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable.
  4. DONATE – If you love the show and our content, consider making a donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website.
  5. GET SOCIAL – Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and NOW ON INSTAGRAM
  6. GO SHOPPING using any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying a book or product we mention or recommend.

We appreciate you, our listeners, and your support of the podcast allows us to reach more listeners, book amazing guests, and spread the messages of honest nutrition, health, and wellness. Thank you so much!


Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

 

TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!

Listen or subscribe with Siri or Alexa.

Direct download: LCC_410_-_Perform_Better_with_Chocolate_with_Raph_Freedman.mp3
Category:Health/Diet -- posted at: 10:43am EDT

Episode 409

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 are joined by Courtney Bursich from Organic Blondie. Courtney is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, and passionate health hacker who focuses on optimizing female hormones and taking an individualized approach to healing.

 

In this episode:

Courtney shares her health journey and how her children sparked her to want more.

Courtney shares what hormonal imbalances are and how she sees them commonly manifest in her clients. She shares how estrogen dominance/androgen dominance are among the common.

She also shares that “women’s cycles and fertility are a vital sign. When we are always fighting our body, it ends up rebelling against us and our treatments rather than taking the time to slow down and try to figure it out. Certain medications and interventions may be necessary in some cases, but maybe not, and at what cost?”

What foods and natural alternatives are helpful in hormonal imbalance.

And where does Ayurveda – An ancient Indian tradition fit into our modern lifestyles.

Articles:

Connect with Courtney on Instagram at @organic_blondie  @the.plantrx

Learn more about Plant Rx

Come follow our new Instagram page!

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:

  1. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode.
  2. 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.
  3. RECOMMEND the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable.
  4. DONATE – If you love the show and our content, consider making a donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website.
  5. GET SOCIAL – Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and NOW ON INSTAGRAM
  6. GO SHOPPING using any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying a book or product we mention or recommend.

We appreciate you, our listeners, and your support of the podcast allows us to reach more listeners, book amazing guests, and spread the messages of honest nutrition, health, and wellness. Thank you so much!

Try Cacao Bliss and save 15% with this link and code LOWCARB Cacao Bliss original contains the genuine power of organic raw cacao which encases a host of healthful benefits. It brings you the best form of chocolate that is all energy and clinically safe to promote lots of functions in your body. Cacao Bliss brings you the pleasure of eating chocolate without any fear of adding weight! It’s such a magical superfood that has absolutely no side effect rather this incredibly good chocolate is nourishing and supportive to strengthen the body against so many health problems.

 

NTA

TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!

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