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You Are Not Invisible After 50She Hit Rock Bottom at 54 — Now Samantha Gilbert Is Rebuilding Stronger Than Ever (S8 E9)At 54, Samantha Gilbert broke down — physically, emotionally, and professionally. Now, she’s rewriting her story from the ground up, and doing it on her terms. Sam built her career from the ground up, rising through the male-dominated construction world and leading multimillion-pound projects. She never followed the script: never married, no kids, fiercely independent. But at 54, it all came undone. After a hysterectomy, menopause, and years of pushing through, her body and mind said: enough. A long health battle, an emotional crash, and the end of a 15-year relationship forced her to stop for th...2025-05-281h 00

Eat for LifeCarnivore Diet: An Unseen Trigger for Anxiety?Have you tried the carnivore diet after seeing headlines like "Carnivore Diet Best for Mental Health," only to experience adverse reactions such as anxiety, insomnia, or feeling constantly wired? Or perhaps you're currently on the carnivore diet and have seen significant benefits? Either way, this episode is for you. I'll offer clarity on the diet's potential effects on mental health, addressing both positive and negative experiences.My goal is to offer a balanced perspective, free from influencer hype, on whether the carnivore diet may be suitable for your mental health. I'll examine this topic through four key...2024-09-1220 min

Eat for LifeHidden Dangers of Ashwagandha: Side Effects, Risks, and Safety ConcernsAshwagandha is a powerful herb. In this week’s episode, I share the hidden dangers of this adaptogenic herb and six common negative reactions to ashwagandha that I have observed in my clinic over the years, including some of the comments people have left from the almost 800 comments on this article on my website.Click here for the full article and research links.2024-08-0215 min

Eat for LifeADHD Paralysis: How to Regain ControlADHD paralysis is a phenomenon where individuals with ADHD find it hard to start or complete tasks. ADHD paralysis, or executive dysfunction, can manifest as procrastination, indecision, and inaction. It's not about laziness or lack of willpower. It's a neurobiological issue but if we go even deeper, we see that biochemical imbalances and infection are the root causes. The 3 biochemical subtypes associated with ADHD paralysis include:Copper toxicityUndermethylationGut inflammationClick here for the full episode transcript and links.2024-07-1514 min

Eat for LifeIs glutamine the cause of your anxiety?Is glutamine supplementation safe? Are you concerned about possible side-effects? In today’s episode, I explain what glutamine is, its effect on the brain and body, and why it’s not a safe nutrient for everyone.2024-04-2509 min

Eat for LifeIs it Safe to Buy Supplements on Amazon?Purchasing supplements on Amazon is quick and convenient, with the added benefit of same or next-day delivery. However, the downside of buying on Amazon is the wide variety of counterfeit products from dubious suppliers that can lead to devastating outcomes. Scarcity marketing and influencer hype create conditions that drive people to Amazon where counterfeit supplements thrive, often tainted with questionable ingredients and phony labels.Click here to read the full transcript and links.2024-03-1912 min

Eat for LifeSleep Apnea and Gut Issues Can Cause Nighttime UrinationNighttime urination is a common problem across all age groups. It affects men, women, and children. If you find yourself waking up around 3 a.m. or if you have nightly bathroom trips that seem to occur like clockwork every 90 minutes, then this episode is for you. Today I am talking about two overlooked underlying causes of nighttime urination: gut inflammation and breathing problems (specifically sleep apnea).In this episode you will learn:Nighttime urination is common and can be caused by various health issues, but often overlooked causes include gut inflammation and breathing problemsGut inflammation can...2024-02-2715 min

Eat for LifeIs Cannabis Dangerous to Health? How Marijuana Negatively Effects Mood & AnxietyDespite the widespread legalization and acceptance of marijuana, there are significant mental health risks associated with its use. Particularly concerning is the rise in marijuana use among young people, potentially harming the developing brain and increasing the risk of schizophrenia. Adults are not exempt, with links found between marijuana use and depression, social anxiety, and even long-lasting mental disorders, including schizophrenia.In this episode, I discuss:Marijuana use, especially among youth, is linked to significant mental health issues, including schizophrenia and depressionThe marketing and normalization of marijuana often mislead people into thinking it is safe, which...2024-02-1212 min

Eat for LifeUnderstanding the Anxiety-Inducing Effects of Antidepressants and Birth Control MedicationsToday I’m talking about how medications can create imbalances in the body that may be causing you a lot of anxiety and panic attacks. These are common medications many people take daily such as statins, antidepressants, blood pressure medications, and birth control.For this episode, I will be focusing on antidepressants and birth control, two common medications that are known to have anxiety as a side-effect.In this episode, I discuss:How birth control and antidepressants can alter the gut microbiome, causing issues like leaky gut, killing good bacteria, and causing yeast infectionsAntidepressants la...2024-01-2915 min

Hi Felicia PodcastEp. 307 - Liberation & Freedom Through Speaking Your Truth with Samantha GilbertIn this episode I chat with Samantha Gilbert , the Profane Priestess, Liberation leader and creator of the Bad Girls Club! In this episode we have a candid conversation about: Authenticity and how it can actually repel people not meant for you The human mind and how it can be easily influenced Tribalism and how we all just want to belong Politics and how it's created a divisiviness in America We are all more alike than different Growth and evolution through struggle This episode was SO good! Follow Samantha - click here...2024-01-2555 min

Eat for LifeBiochemical Imbalances and Their Impact on Anxiety: Exploring Methylation, Copper, Zinc Deficiency, and Pyrrole DisorderIn the second episode of my anxiety series, I’m talking about the biochemical imbalances I treat in my clinic that have a tremendous impact on anxiety. Understanding your unique biochemistry, meaning the nutrient imbalances and overloads within your body, is a powerful pathway to healing.In this episode, I discuss:The impact of biochemical imbalances on anxietyHow your brain is a chemical factory that requires certain nutrients to function optimallyMethylation is a process that affects neurotransmitter activity and development, and imbalances can lead to anxietyUndermethylation and overmethylation are two variables of unbalanced methylation (too few or...2024-01-1519 min

Eat for LifeHow to Overcome Anxiety Through Nutrition—A Primer on Improving Mental HealthHello everyone, and happy new year! After taking some time off to move my offices, I am officially back. I’m thrilled to support you with more great content this year. I’d love to hear from you if you have a specific topic you’d like me to focus on. You can email us at info@eatfor.life with your thoughts.In my clinic, I treat several conditions, including but not limited to autoimmune diseases, OCD, ADHD, autism, and depression. However, the one that stands out as the biggest struggle for many people is anxiety...2024-01-0114 min

Eat for LifeThe Truth About Parasites: A Holistic Guide to Eliminating Infections with Dr. Jaban MooreThe very mention of parasites can often send shivers down one's spine. However, the truth is that we all have them and they are an essential part of our internal ecosystem. It is only when our microbial terrain becomes unbalanced, due to a wide variety of factors, that they can become problematic.Parasites are highly intelligent organisms with complex skill sets that are far more advanced than previously believed. Parasitic infections are not limited to underdeveloped countries with poor access to clean water and hygiene products. Even developed countries like the United States also have high rates...2023-06-2643 min

Eat for LifeThe God-Given Gifts of Water with Veda AustinWater is essential to life as we know it. At a molecular level, our bodies are made up of approximately 99% water, containing more water molecules than there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy. On today's episode, we explore water's creativity and secret intelligence, including its role in health and spirituality. My guest is Veda Austin, an author, public speaker, artist and water researcher who has spent years studying water's creative properties and intelligence. Veda shares surprising facts about water that may change how we think about this vital resource. She discusses experiments demonstrating water's sensitivity and r...2023-06-121h 09

Eat for LifeMore Than a Sleep Aid: Melatonin’s Role in Overall Health and Circadian Biology with Dr. Catherine DarleyDid you know that 80% of light pollution occurs at night, and over 35% of people experience sleep issues? Understanding the role that darkness deficiency and melatonin play in health and wellness is critically important.In this episode, I talk with Dr. Catherine Darley, a naturopathic physician as well as the founder and director of the Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine in Seattle, Washington, which is dedicated to patient care, public education about sleep health, and consultation with high-risk populations, such as first responders.Dr. Darley is a leader in natural sleep medicine, combining her knowledge of...2023-05-2947 min

Eat for LifeGerman New Medicine: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection for Optimal Health with Dr. Melissa SellTrauma is an interesting teacher. How we respond to it can impact us in ways we never imagined. Looking back on my life and recalling the times I struggled the most with my health, an interesting pattern emerges: It was often rooted in fear of the unknown, feeling attacked, or feeling victimized.We know that trauma can impact us physically and create disease states. I've seen this in my own family and in the people I serve. Yet too often we walk around in a fog without the ability to make these connections.On today's...2023-05-1557 min

Eat for LifeHow Inflammation Causes Weight Gain with Reed DavisIf you're struggling to lose weight despite counting calories, eating a healthy diet, and regular exercise, please know that I understand your frustration. Before I understood the reasons why my body would not release the excess weight I was carrying, I fell victim to starvation diets and excessive exercise, in an effort to force my body into submission.The result was a very depressed, anxious, suicidal, and extremely nutrient-deficient person with lots of digestive problems. But hey, I was a size two, so none of that mattered, right?Well, in truth, the body can only...2023-05-0150 min

Eat for LifeAre Root Canals Safe? The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health with Dr. Dawn EwingDid you know that your teeth are living organs, just like your heart, liver, and thyroid gland? According to Dr. Dawn Ewing, executive director of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, your teeth can provide important clues about underlying infections and overall body health.On Today's show, Dr. Ewing and I discuss how traditional dentistry often fails to connect the teeth to the rest of the body. When it comes to root canals and other procedures, this disconnect can cause serious problems. Dr. Ewing's journey into biological dentistry began after she witnessed firsthand the transformative...2023-04-171h 00

Eat for LifeWhy Commercial Baby Formula is Problematic with Sally Fallon MorellIn May of 2022 there was a shortage of commercial baby formula here in the United States. I’ve always been very concerned about the toxicity of baby formula with it’s questionable ingredients that contribute to lack of development and thriving in babies, so today I’m excited to discuss why these formulas are so problematic and what actually led to the shortage, with Weston A. Price Foundation president, Sally Fallon Morell.We also talk about why breast milk is best and what mother’s can do if they aren’t able to produce their own milk, as well as...2023-04-0346 min

Eat for LifeFood Intelligence for Health with Texas SlimOver the last several years, I've been shocked to learn how laws here in the United States have been manipulated to create false commodities designed to increase higher yields and higher profits for the global corporations of the world.The Industrial Food Complex wants you to believe that we can live on genetically modified foods (GMOs), lab cultured meat and milk, and even insects to be healthy. Here in the United States, there are about 20 different cows in one pound of USDA beef, but they aren't required to share that information with you. And of t...2023-03-201h 08

Eat for LifeWhy the Copper IUD is Not a Safe Form of Birth ControlCopper IUDs have soared in popularity as a safe alternative to hormone-based birth control for women but is this really true?From what I’ve seen over the last 14 years, the opposite is true, yet when a woman notices chronic symptoms such as yeast infections, anxiety and panic attacks, and even psychosis after insertion of this device, she is often gaslit and told to see a psychiatrist.Please know it’s not all in your head. If you or a loved one are experiencing adverse reactions to the copper IUD, please share this episode. You may...2023-03-0620 min

Eat for LifeStatin Dangers: Why You Need Cholesterol with Dr. Peter OsborneTraditional heart disease protocols, with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol, have been a disaster from the start. Science has shown that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat, high-carb diets, and serious side-effect causing statin medications, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years, based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the billion-dollar-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry. Now they have a new target market: children. Yes, you read that correctly, c...2023-02-2055 min

RealfoodologyOCD, Methylation & the Benefits of Nutrient Therapy - Samantha Gilbert133: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!**On this weeks episode, we talk about all things Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Samantha Gilbert. Samantha is a Nutritional Therapy Counselor, Hope Communicator and Life Guide specializing in a functional, nutrient-based approach to healing the brain and body. She believes that no matter how complex your case or how much work you’ve put into your healing journey, that healing is always possible. You may remember her from a few weeks ago when she came on to talk about Copper Overload. If you have not listened yet, you can listen here...2023-02-151h 02

Eat for LifeCorruption in Food Labeling with Dr. Sina McCullough, Part 2Welcome to part two of my conversation with Dr. Sina McCullough, researcher and author of Hands Off My Food, a book about how government and industry have corrupted our food and easy ways to fight back.In part one, we talked about Sina's amazing healing journey and recovery from a severe autoimmune condition and how a gluten-free diet gave her arsenic poisoning. We also discussed the revolving door between Big Ag and our regulatory agencies, which are supposed to advocate for our safety. Today, Sina and I talk more about manipulative food labeling and what y...2023-02-0642 min

Eat for LifeCorruption in Food Labeling with Dr. Sina McCulloughAmerica has a food problem. The food supply is tainted, and it's making us sick and creating major health problems for our children. But even more heartbreaking is that we are losing our freedom due to this madness. I really hope today's two-part episode opens your eyes to the truth of what's happening.Regulatory agencies are supposed to advocate for our safety. Sadly, the opposite is true. If we look around, we see a global push towards more and more lab-manufactured Franken foods, including insects that harbor harmful parasites and allergy-inducing compounds, while demonizing our farmers and...2023-01-2350 min

Eat for LifeUnderstanding Die-off and Herx Reactions with Steven WrightIt's easy to get sidelined in your healing process and think you're having a particular detox reaction, die-off, or herx response that is actually something else. Or perhaps there's an underlying trigger that you're not quite seeing that's holding you back.So as we usher in 2023, I've brought my friend, Steven Wright of the Healthy Gut Company, back on the show to talk about die-off and detoxification, what it is and what it isn't, and how you can best support yourself through this process, especially if you are working with a practitioner.For years...2023-01-091h 01

Eat for LifeThe Truth About Hysterectomy and Ovary Removal with Dr. Elizabeth PlourdeAs late as the 1950’s The Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Surgery had an editorial suggesting that all women should have a hysterectomy after their childbearing years. It seems the general consensus among doctors was that a woman's reproductive organs are good for only one thing: childbearing, and after a woman has had all the children she wants, these organs are expendable, which then led to a worldwide push to perform these surgeries at an alarming rate. The highest rates are in the United States, followed by Canada and Australia.I realize today's show may be a tr...2022-12-261h 00

Eat for LifeThe Hidden Harms of Antidepressants with Robert WhitakerOn December 29, 1987 Prozac was approved by the FDA. I was 12 years old at the time and one of the first children to be put on this medication. Despite an initial feeling of relief, the results were short lived and came with nasty side effects that led me to discontinue it.I would suffer for another 20 years before finally figuring out the root causes of my severe depression and often suicidal ideation. A combination of two little known conditions: copper toxicity and undermethylation, both of which have a profound affect on thinking, feeling, and behavior. I was able...2022-12-121h 06

Eat for LifeTop Mold and Mycotoxin Myths Exposed with Jason Earle Part 2 We spend at least ninety percent of our time indoors. So the effects of volatile organic compounds, know as VOCs, on indoor air quality and the resultant effect on your health, vitality, cognition, productivity, and longevity are profound.Hence, understanding how this process works, what to look for, and how you can protect yourself is priceless.After having watched several of my clients suffer from the consequences of poor indoor air quality has made me appreciate the importance of good air quality even more. In fact, according to the American Lung Association, poor indoor air q...2022-11-2834 min

Eat for LifeTop Mold and Mycotoxin Myths Exposed with Jason EarleDo you worry about mold and mycotoxin exposure? Well, it’s no wonder. The statistics are quite sobering. In fact, almost half of houses in the United States have significant levels of mold, and close to 90 percent of commercial and office buildings have water damage that may lead to mold. What’s more, up to 21 percent of asthma cases may be attributed to toxic mold. With all the risks, it's inevitable that mold and mycotoxin myths abound.In this episode, I talk about the top mold and mycotoxin myths with Jason Earle, a nationally recognized expert in mold...2022-11-141h 07

Eat for LifeEP 60: Why You Can’t Live Without Iodine with Dr. David Brownstein M.D.If I were to pick the top two master nutrients for optimum health, they would be iodine and zinc.I've talked extensively about the importance of zinc, particularly in mental health, for several years. In this episode, I talk about iodine with Dr. David Brownstein, a world leader in holistic medicine.We tend to associate iodine with thyroid health, but it’s so much more than that. Dr. Brownstein explains how this powerful nutrient plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and other bodily functions and how iodine deficiency co...2022-10-3149 min

Eat for LifeWhy You Can’t Live Without Iodine with Dr. David Brownstein M.D.If I were to pick the top two master nutrients for optimum health, they would be iodine and zinc.I've talked extensively about the importance of zinc, particularly in mental health, for several years. In this episode, I talk about iodine with Dr. David Brownstein, a world leader in holistic medicine.We tend to associate iodine with thyroid health, but it’s so much more than that. Dr. Brownstein explains how this powerful nutrient plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and other bodily functions and how iodine deficiency correlates with infections, autoimmune diseases, and ca...2022-10-3150 min

Eat for LifeEP 60: Why We Can’t Live Without Iodine: Explaining One Of The Top Master Nutrients For Health With Dr. David Brownstein M.D.If we’re to pick the top two master nutrients for optimal health, they would be iodine and zinc. We have talked extensively about the importance of zinc, particularly in mental health. In this episode, we talk about iodine with Dr. David Brownstein, a world leader in holistic medicine. We tend to associate with thyroid health, but it’s so much more than that. Dr. Brownstein explains how the nutrient plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and other bodily functions and how iodine deficiency correlates with infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. He also explains how people are getting the...2022-10-2849 min

Eat for LifeHow Breathwork Eases Anxiety with Josh TrentIt’s easy to get overwhelmed in life and feel like we are drowning. But how do we navigate our feelings, triggers, and emotions?In this episode, Josh Trent, the founder of Wellness Force Media, discusses how we need a cathartic release through the biological tool within us – breathwork. Breathwork is a powerful tool that leads us to the path of healing.Josh also talks about feeling our feelings; explaining for example that apathy in life is the most destructive, however it allows us to feel sacred anger. Feeling our emotions allows us to work up t...2022-10-171h 02

Eat for LifeThe Harmful Effects of Sunscreen with Dr. Elizabeth PlourdeWe have been told many times over that exposing your skin to the sun is a big no-no, and sunscreens are the way to go. But in reality, there are tons of sunscreen dangers that we may be ignoring, slowly and painfully killing our bodies – and the entire environment.Samantha Gilbert talks with Dr. Elizabeth Plourde to discuss the life-threatening effects of sunscreen chemicals. She dives deep into its devastating impact on marine life, its contribution to the upwards trend of melanoma cases, and how it causes hormonal imbalances that mess up children’s sexual maturation.Dr...2022-10-0348 min

Eat for LifeBirthing, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care with Dr. Lindsay Mumma, DCPregnancy is one of the most magical moments in a woman's life. It feels powerful to know that you are creating another human inside of you. It is a very exciting and enjoyable time that may also bring fears and uncertainties to both mother and baby.A woman's body is forever altered by pregnancy. Without proper nutrients, it can be weakened by the physical and psychological changes in pregnancy and childbirth, making mothers-to-be more at risk in future pregnancies. This is why access to prenatal care is vital to every pregnant woman.Equally important is...2022-08-011h 04

Eat for LifeThe Gut and Gum Disease Connection with Dr. Al DanenbergAre amalgam fillings really safe? Do antibacterial mouthwash and fluoride-based toothpaste live up to their claims? What about Waterpiks and flossing up into the gumline?Is it possible that these conventional approaches to oral health create more problems?The relationship between your gut and oral microbiome is profound, so it stands to reason that it’s important to investigate the role poor diet, gut infections, and nutrient deficiencies play in gum disease and overall health.So today, I’m talking with Dr. Al Danenberg about what conventional dentistry doesn’t consider when it comes...2022-07-1848 min

Eat for LifeWhat Your Doctor May Not Know About Thyroid Function with Jim Paoletti, BS Pharmacy, FAARFM, FIACPAccording to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, an estimated 27 million Americans have thyroid disease, and more than half of those individuals are undiagnosed and unaware that they have a thyroid condition.However, it’s important to understand that if more comprehensive thyroid testing was used by doctors and functional reference ranges were used to interpret that testing instead of the overly lax lab reference ranges, a much larger number of people would be classified as having some type of thyroid dysfunction.Most doctors rely almost exclusively on the thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH test to...2022-07-0447 min

Eat for LifeReversing Hashimoto’s and Autoimmune Diseases with Donna Mazzola, PharmDHashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.In 2014, it was estimated that 14 million people in the US alone were impacted by this disorder. And women are seven times more likely than men to have Hashimoto’s.When left untreated can create a cascade of debilitating symptoms, which is why today's conversation with pharmacist Donna Mazola is so important.We talk about the four pillars to reversing autoimmune disease and being empowered to take control of your own health.Donna Mazzola, is a Pharmacist who has always had a fasc...2022-06-2042 min

Eat for LifeHow to Optimize Hormone Therapy with Jim Paoletti, BS Pharmacy, FAARFM, FIACPMany people are confused about how to balance hormones and are overwhelmed by all the misinformation about bioidentical hormone therapy for both men and women.It’s easy to be confused because the symptoms of an excess hormone can also mimic symptoms of deficiency. Plus many people are unaware of the role diet and your gut microbiome play in regulating hormones and how nutrient deficiencies and overloads can upset this delicate balance.But understanding these relationships doesn’t have to be so complicated. That’s why I’m honored to have pharmacist and bioidentical hormone expert J...2022-06-0643 min

Eat for LifeEP 53: How to Optimize Hormone Therapy with Jim PaolettiMany people are confused about how to balance hormones and are overwhelmed by all the misinformation about bioidentical hormone therapy for both men and women.It’s easy to be confused because the symptoms of an excess hormone can also mimic symptoms of deficiency. Plus many people are unaware of the role diet and your gut microbiome play in regulating hormones and how nutrient deficiencies and overloads can upset this delicate balance.But understanding these relationships doesn’t have to be so complicated. That’s why I’m honored to have...2022-06-0643 min

Eat for LifeWhat Is The Main Cause of PCOS? with Dr. Felice GershPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. And all too often, women are told that hormonal birth control is the best treatment option.Today, I invited Dr. Felice Gersh back to the show to discuss PCOS and why the pill is not the answer, the different types of PCOS, and the role diet and the gut microbiome play in treating this disorder.Dr. Felice Gersh is board certified in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She taught as an assistant clinical professor at the Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 y...2022-05-2352 min

Eat for LifeWhy Meat Isn't the Problem with James ConnollyHave you ever watched a vegan documentary and been so sickened and repulsed that you decided then and there to go vegan?I know I have. And I was vegan for many years until my health fell apart.While it’s evident that factory farming isn’t the answer, the politically-charged vegan agenda isn’t either.As I shared in Episode 50, I’m deeply committed to asking big questions about food sustainability and its impact on our health. So today, I’m sharing an in-depth conversation with James Connolly, the producer of the docu...2022-05-0951 min

Eat for LifeBack to Basics: What is Food?In celebration of Eat for Life’s 50th episode, I’m exploring food.What role does your relationship with food play in your life? Do you see it as good, bad, or neutral? Do you eat to live or live to eat?Is food merely a means to an end or could it have a deeper significance than what the mainstream narrative tells us?And what really is food, anyway?How have we gotten so far away from the most basic definition of what food is, to an industrialized food supply that...2022-04-2527 min

Eat for LifeMold and Biotoxin Illness with Dr. Lauren TessierIf you’re struggling with constant brain fog and fatigue despite lifestyle and dietary changes, biotoxin illness due to mold exposure may be to blame.Mycotoxins are dangerous byproducts of some molds and can be stored in your body’s fatty tissues. It’s something I commonly see in women with breast implants and autoimmune disease.Today, Dr. Lauren Tessier joins me for a very important conversation about biotoxin illness resulting from mold exposure.Dr. Lauren Tessier, is a naturopathic physician in Waterbury, Vermont. Her practice, Life After Mold, services those suffering from multi...2022-04-1138 min

Eat for LifeHow to Support Your Extreme Picky Eater with Jenny Friedman, MS, RDIf you’re a parent with an extreme picky eater, meals can be an incredibly frustrating experience.Which is why today, I’m talking with Jenny Friedman about picky eating, food aversions, and how parents can better understand and navigate supporting their picky eaters and take some of the stress out of mealtimes.Jenny Friedman, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian who specializes in pediatric extreme picky eating. Known for her playful and approachable style. Jenny is a leading resource for parents and professionals working with children who struggle to eat. She is the author of S...2022-03-2836 min

Eat for LifeDoes Zinc Supplementation Deplete Copper? with Dr. Judith BowmanOur world is filled with dis- mis- and mal- information.I am amazed at how many articles and papers have diametrically opposed views about copper and zinc. So no wonder people are confused about the role these important nutrients play in human health. To be clear copper isn't bad and zinc isn't bad. Ideally, we want them in healthy, functional ranges. But myriad factors, including genetic susceptibility and environmental insults, are common among people that have an inability to regulate metals appropriately, especially copper.When copper is elevated, it becomes a pro-inflammatory agent a...2022-03-1439 min

Eat for LifeHow Oxalate Toxicity Impacts Your Health with Sally K. Norton, MPHKidney stones are a commonly known side effect of oxalate toxicity, but many people are unaware of the other serious symptoms oxalates can create.Over-consumption of oxalates can lead to joint pain, gastrointestinal issues, genital and rectal pain, and other health issues.Oxalate toxicity was uncovered over 100 years ago, yet few doctors are aware of the impact oxalates can have on human health, which is why I’m talking with Sally K. Norton, author of Toxic Superfoods, How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick and How to Get Better.Sally K. Norton holds a...2022-02-2855 min

Eat for LifeEstrogen Myths, Perimenopause, and Menopause with Dr. Felice GershThere is so much misinformation out there about hormones and women’s health, especially estrogen.So I’m excited to share my in-depth conversation with Dr. Felice Gersh about women’s hormones and the different phases of perimenopause and menopause.We discuss the flawed study that generated so much fear and misinformation about estrogen and cancer, the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, the role diet and your gut microbiome play in balancing hormones, and so much more.Dr. Felice Gersh is board certified in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She taught as an assist...2022-02-1459 min

Eat for LifeHow Short Chain Fatty Acids Can Fix Your Gut with Steven WrightToday I’ve brought back Steven Wright of the Healthy Gut Company to talk about the tremendous impact short-chain fatty acids have on the gut microbiome.Short-chain fatty acids are produced when the good bacteria in your gut break down certain dietary fibers, which is why dietary and supplemental fiber sources are so important for optimal health.Both clinical application and peer-reviewed research have shown that short-chain fatty acids enhance intestinal barrier function, regulate the immune system, and reduce oxidative stress. They can also help with insomnia, food sensitivities, histamine intolerance, and autoimmune diseases....2022-01-3142 min

Eat for LifeWhat to Do When Diet and Probiotics Don’t Work with Steven WrightIf you feel like you’ve tried everything you can to heal your gut from very low carb or low FODMAP diets to pre and probiotic therapies, and you are still struggling with digestive problems, this episode was made for you.For years, Steven Wright struggled with a wide variety of severe digestive problems, which led him to create the SCD Lifestyle, and now the Healthy Gut Company.In today's episode, Steven shares his healing journey and we take a deep dive into the systems that support optimal gut health and healing, as well as wh...2022-01-1757 min

Eat for LifeMy Personal Healing Journey2021 was quite the year, but we made it to 2022!To kick off the new year, my producer, Sean McMullin is flipping the script and interviewing me.Today I’m sharing my personal journey to better health and wellbeing after surviving trauma and physical and mental health challenges.From overworked, overstressed and struggling to keep my head above water, I’m telling the story of the wrong turns and mistakes and the moments that finally gave me hope and set me on the path to wholeness.Listen to the full episode to hear...2022-01-0344 min

Eat for LifeThe Gut-Brain Connection with Kiran KrishnanFor December, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite episodes while we take a little break to spend time with friends and family. I hope you are also able to make room for the things you love this season, you so deserve it after the year we've had.My second favorite episode for this month is my conversation with Kiran Krishnan about the gut microbiome.I love this episode because of Kiran’s ability to explain why the health of our gut microbiome is so important, especially in early life and its impact on ment...2021-12-201h 13

Eat for LifeThe MTHFR and Methylfolate Myth with Dr. Albert MensahFor December, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite episodes while we take a little break to spend time with friends and family. I hope you are also able to make room for the things you love this season, you so deserve it after the year we've had.The first one is a powerful conversation with Dr. Albert Mensah about how flawed the MTHFR (the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene) testing approach is and its common resulting treatment: methylfolate.In clinical practice, we’ve been seeing adverse reactions to methylfolate treatment for many years now.We...2021-12-0659 min

Eat for LifeEnvironmental Toxins and Your Health with Lara AdlerWe talk a lot about toxins and you may think you’ve heard it all before, but hear me out!We are exposed to environmental toxins every single day, by doing normal, everyday activities like eating, showering, using beauty products, and cleaning.Many exposures are unavoidable, but there are many that you can address, especially when it comes to products that come into your home.You might think that because something is on the shelf at your local store, that means it’s safe. But there are over 84,000 chemicals registered for use in the...2021-11-2257 min

Well-Fed WomenHow Nutrient Imbalances, Copper Toxicity, and Methylation Impact Your Brain with Samantha GilbertHere are the notes for episode #349 of Well-Fed Women. Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to subscribe!To leave a review for the podcast (HORRAY!), go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/reviewIn this episode, Noelle and Samantha Gilbert discuss how nutrient imbalances, copper toxicity, and methylation impact your brain.Got a question you’d like us to answer? Email us at wellfedwomen@gmail.com.10% of the funds we receive from our sponsors is donated directly to our partner ch...2021-11-091h 18

Eat for LifeBreast Implant Illness Facts with Danielle Valoras - Part 2In part two of our discussion, Danielle Valoras returns to dig into the science behind breast implants, why they cause some women to develop symptoms of Breast Implant Illness, and what we can do to hold the FDA, manufacturers, and surgeons accountable.Despite increasing evidence that breast implants can and do cause complications and immune responses for many women, too many providers still dismiss their concerns.If you’re experiencing a shift in your health and wellbeing following breast implant surgery, know that you are not alone. It is not all in your head. And th...2021-11-0826 min

Eat for LifeBreast Implant Illness Facts with Danielle Valoras - Part 1If you have breast implants and are experiencing symptoms, please hear me. You are not crazy. It's not all in your head and yes, you can do something about it.If your medical provider isn’t hearing you or is dismissing you, then I encourage you to find someone else who will truly listen to your concerns and provide a compassionate approach to healing.I'm passionate about this topic because I've walked with several clients through their breast implant illness healing journeys, and I want you to know you are not alone.Breast im...2021-10-2528 min

Eat for LifeThe Truth About Gluten-Free Diets Part 2: The Gut Brain Connection with Dr. Tom O'BryanTo this day, I get asked if gluten is problematic.And I often get pushback from people who tell me that they have no reactivity to it and that their doctor or nutritionist doesn’t think it’s problematic.But when they work with me and we dig deeper into their medical and family history, I see a wide variety of symptoms related to the gluten in their diets.To make matters worse, gluten is often found in foods that wouldn’t normally contain gluten, but have been exposed to cross-contamination in how and wh...2021-10-1130 min

Eat for LifeThe Truth About Gluten-Free Diets Part 1: Grainflammation with Dr. Peter OsborneHalf of the American diet is composed of highly processed wheat and gluten-based food products, making it a major contributor to diseases that impact the brain and body.Gluten impacts not only mental health, but is connected to the staggering and continual rise in autoimmune diseases, especially pain syndromes and gut inflammation.But if going gluten-free is the answer, why do autoimmune diseases and mental health disorders continue to rise? Is going gluten-free all it’s hyped up to be?In this special two-part series, I’m speaking with two world-renowned exper...2021-09-2749 min

Eat for LifeHow to Tackle EMF Pollution with Nicolas PineaultIs your smartphone phone really bad for you?Our lives are increasingly full of wireless devices, from our phones, tablets and e-readers to our “smart” home appliances.We know there are mental health impacts from constant connection to the internet, work, social media and more through our phones, but our technology poses other risks too.Maybe you’ve been hearing people talk about the negative effects of magnetic fields and wondered if it’s really that bad. I can tell you, in my clinic, I have seen the devastating impact EMFs can have on menta...2021-09-1347 min

Eat for LifeIntegrative Mental Health Summit October 8-10Prior to 2020, an estimated 25% of adults struggled with a mental health condition. Since the beginning of the pandemic, with the added stressors and uncertainties many of us face, along with the toll of social and physical isolation, that number is estimated to have risen by 40%.The landscape of our collective mental health has likely permanently changed since the beginning of 2020.But accessing mental health care and support is still a challenge for many people, particularly for anyone looking outside the traditional model of managing symptoms with medication.And yet, there is a body...2021-09-0639 min

Eat for LifeEP 34: How to Support Your Behaviorally Challenged and Neurodivergent Child with Dr. Nicole Beurkens, PhD, CNSParenting in a post-pandemic world with masking requirements, Zoom school, and social distancing from friends and classmates is hard enough. Being a parent to a behaviorally challenged and neurodivergent child comes with unique challenges that for many, have been heightened by the pandemic. Anger, rage, extreme defiance, high anxiety and other behavioral and mental health issues can take a toll on you and on your relationship with your child. If you are a parent struggling with how to best support your child, this episode with Dr. Nicole Beu...2021-08-3047 min

Eat for LifeHow To Support Your Child When They Are Disruptive with Dr. Nicole Beurkens, PhD, CNSParenting in a post-pandemic world with masking requirements, Zoom school, and social distancing from friends and classmates is hard enough.Being a parent to a behaviorally challenged and neurodivergent child comes with unique challenges that for many, have been heightened by the pandemic.Anger, rage, extreme defiance, high anxiety and other behavioral and mental health issues can take a toll on you and on your relationship with your child.If you are a parent struggling with how to best support your child, this episode with Dr. Nicole Beurkens was made just for you.2021-08-3047 min

Eat for LifeAutoimmune Disease and the Gut Microbiome with Kiran Krishnan23.5 million people in the United States suffer from at least one autoimmune condition and that number is rising fast.Worldwide, autoimmune diseases are increasing by 7% each year, with the biggest increases in celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and myasthenia gravis. The most significant jumps are happening in the northern and western hemispheres.There are now over 100 different types of autoimmune diseases and I see them in over half of the people I serve in my clinic here in the United States.Autoimmune disorders impact every body system, including the brain, thyroid, blood, GI tract...2021-08-1648 min

Eat for LifePost-Concussion Syndrome Healing and Recovery with Dr. Titus ChiuWhen you think of a concussion, do you picture a football player passed out on the field or someone who hit their head in a car accident?It may surprise you to learn that a concussion doesn’t have to be from a direct blow to the head or include losing consciousness.So what defines a concussion?Anything that jostles the brain can cause a concussion. And symptoms can be more than just headaches.In fact, many people struggle for years before they realize they've had a concussion and are dealing wi...2021-08-0240 min

Eat for LifeWhy Anti-Diet Culture is Harmful with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, FNLPDiet culture tells us “eat this, don’t eat that,” while anti-diet culture too often says, “eat whatever you want” even if it’s inflammatory and can feed health problems in the name of body positivity.Though at opposite ends of the spectrum, both embody rules that keep us disconnected from the cues our bodies are actually giving us about the foods we eat.In truth, diets and anti-diets trickle into all facets of our relationship with food, forming a belief system about what we should or shouldn’t put in our bodies based on someone else’s...2021-07-1940 min

Eat for LifePost-Birth Control Syndrome: Fix Your Hormone and Digestive Health with Jenna Longoria, FDN-PSo many women struggle on birth control.Yet when they finally decide to go off it, they continue to have the same, or in many cases worsening, symptoms.If you or a loved one struggle on any form of birth control, today's episode will empower you with the knowledge to understand why this is happening and the steps you can take to begin the healing process.You'll learn how hormonal and copper IUD forms of birth control–and other long-term hormone therapies–impair the GI tract and deplete the body of key nutrients that...2021-07-0533 min

Eat for LifeMast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance with Beth O’Hara, FNDMast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance have been buzzwords for quite some time now, but these conditions are still highly misunderstood and impact 1 in 8.5 people. That’s up to 17% of the general population!Mast cells are our immune system’s first responders, sensing and communicating back to the brain about incoming pathogens, toxins, injuries, and other stressors.When these amazingly complex cells are overtaxed and dysregulated, they will respond to anything as a threat, creating inflammation and a buildup of immune mediators like histamine and cytokines that create a wide range of symptoms from...2021-06-2152 min

Eat for Life2 Causes of Unexplained Behavior Change in Kids with Dr. Jill CristaDrastic behavior changes. Extreme irritability. Developmental regressions. Why did your child become someone you barely recognize seemingly overnight?Radical, sudden changes in a child’s behaviors and mood can be signs of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).These infection-induced autoimmune encephalopathies were once considered rare disorders that are only recently becoming more well-recognized by the conventional medical community.Which is why I'm so excited to share this powerful conversation with special guest expert, Dr. Jill Crista, who shares her own story of how she healed her tw...2021-06-0751 min

Eat for LifeThe Vagus Nerve and Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal with Dr. Navaz HabibLots of people are talking about the vagus nerve, but do you know just how many of your body’s organs and functions it interacts with?In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Navaz Habib, author of 2021-05-1735 min

Eat for LifeThe Vicious Trap of Conditioned Food Sensitivity with Wendy Busse, MSc, RDHave you ever thought about how your perceptions can significantly influence your body's reaction to food?Food should be pleasurable, but unfortunately for so many people, it's a source of fear, anxiety and overwhelm.In our world of influencer marketing and Dr. Google, it’s no wonder we’re more confused than ever about what and how to eat.The anxiety and confusion that happens when we view food as bad or evil, can lead to beliefs that create poor health perceptions, and even a stress response that can impact the body in more...2021-05-0343 min

Eat for LifeAutism: Underlying Causes and Biochemistry with Dr. Judith BowmanAutism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the world.2020 CDC statistics estimate that 1 in 54 children in the United States is born with autism spectrum disorder. That's 1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls.And epidemiological studies estimate a global prevalence of 1 in 132 children!What is happening to create this disturbing statistic?And more specifically: how are our genes interacting with our environment that would cause such an exponential rise?In this week's episode, I've brought back Dr. Judith Bowman MD, co-founder of Mensah Medical, to talk about the underlying causes of...2021-04-1954 min

Eat for LifeAutism and Assumption of Competence with Dr. Vaishnavi SarathySound nutrition and equal education are the birthrights of every child.This is the rallying call that today’s guest Dr. Vaishnavi Sarathy bases her life’s work – confronting the false belief that children with disabilities are incompetent.She rightly believes that when we bring dignity and respect to all children, regardless of their assumed level of intelligence, anything can happen.For this first episode in National Autism Awareness Month, I am excited to share my conversation with Dr. Sarathy about the assumption of competence placed on children with disabilities.Are the as...2021-04-0531 min

Coach PonyHealth Coach Samantha Gilbert – How I Got My First Paying ClientYour story matters. It’s powerful. And one of the keys to a successful coaching business is focusing on and developing your personal story so that you can share it with the world. Samantha Gilbert, the founder of Eat For Life, truly embodies this wisdom. Her story of healing is an inspiration but her journey to becoming a successful coach wasn’t always easy. She’s spent most of her life battling severe depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body image dysmorphia. Since finding her own pa...2021-04-0127 min

Eat for LifeStress Intolerance and Pyrrole Disorder with Dr. Judith BowmanAnxiety, anger, and stress are a normal part of the human experience. But if you find yourself unable to tolerate even the smallest amount of stress without feeling lots of anxiety and anger, you may have a little-known stress disorder known as Pyrrole disorder.Pyrrole disorder (also called Pyroluria) occurs when a biochemical abnormality results in the overproduction of pyrrole molecules. Pyrrole molecules are excreted continuously in the urine and are normal by-products of hemoglobin synthesis and other bodily processes.For the average healthy person, this is not a problem. However, for someone with Pyrrole...2021-03-2245 min

Eat for LifeCompassionate Approaches to Healing Addiction with Bryan VasquezWhat if we viewed addiction as a response to something, rather than the common viewpoint that someone is a lost cause and can’t get their life together?What if we embraced people with compassion and empathy, while also acknowledging that addiction is the result of a combination of genetics, who we are exposed to, trauma, abuse, family dynamics, and biochemistry?In this week’s episode, I talk all things recovery with Bryan Vasquez, a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor in Newport Beach, California.Bryan’s journey to becoming an addiction counselor began with the tu...2021-03-0854 min

Eat for LifeDisordered Eating Recovery with Mindy Gorman-PlutzerIn honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I am so honored to share my very real and raw conversation about eating disorders with my friend, colleague, and eating disorder survivor Mindy Gorman-Plutzer.In this episode, Mindy and I share our own experiences with disordered eating and how the path to healing is one that includes deep empathy and a holistic approach that looks at all aspects of a person's health, including gut inflammation, hormonal dysregulation, and early childhood development.As you'll learn, eating disorders are about a disordered relationship to self, brought on by...2021-02-2244 min

Eat for LifeBiochemical Imbalances that Cause Eating Disorders with Dr. Judith BowmanFor over 25 years I carried around an immense amount of guilt and shame because of my disordered relationship with food and my body.No matter how hard I tried, I felt like I wasn't strong enough or smart enough to figure out why I had allowed this to take over my life. In my mind, I was a failure and total fraud for pretending everything was fine when in truth, I was in so much pain.When I understood the "why" I was finally able to give myself a much-needed break, free myself of the...2021-02-0842 min

Eat for LifeHealthy Boundaries for Kind People with Randi BuckleyMost of us cringe at the thought of setting a boundary—especially with those who are closest to us.We often hesitate to put boundaries into place because we think it will damage the relationship, make someone angry, or simply make our lives more complicated. Truthfully, it can also be really hard to do.Some of us even worry that we won’t be loved if we put boundaries in place. But what if you can’t have the love you want without them?The truth is that if we don’t honor our boun...2021-01-2545 min

Eat for LifeWhy Behavior Change is So Hard with Dr. Perry PassaroWell, it's January and I have no words to describe all that we endured last year.After taking some much needed time for self-care, I’m invigorated to begin anew. That’s why I feel this episode is so important. This time of year is when we set new goals and do everything in our power to achieve them.But what happens when we don’t?What stops us from doing what we truly want to do to become a healthier, happier human being?Achieving our goals seems so simple when we wri...2021-01-1154 min

Another 40 HoursDefining Science Policy & Puzzles Inspiring Problem Solving w/ Samantha AndersonI recorded this podcast with my lab mate Samantha before she went off to DC to work for the government! We chat about how she felt graduating from our PhD program right before the pandemic (1:14), how she got interested in science policy (13:57), and how puzzles have kept her passionate in problem solving both before and throughout the pandemic (33:05). Feel free to email me at another40hours@gmail.com or message me on instagram at another40hours with any comments or suggestions! Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to di...2020-11-1838 min

Eat for LifeUnderstanding the Human Microbiome with Kiran KrishnanUnderstanding the complexities of the human microbiome can be overwhelming. At its most simple, we can think of the microbiome as an ecosystem that consists of a collection of organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungus, and protozoa. We often think there is a single ecosystem—or microbiome—found within our bodies, largely residing in the gut. But there are different versions of our microbiome found in different areas of the body. The microbiome is a complex and miraculous set of systems that exist in our bodies and contributes to our...2020-11-161h 13

Eat for LifeHigh Functioning Anxiety and the Practice of Self-Kindness and Joy with Nancy Jane SmithBe a boss. Hustle hard. Love yourself. Make it happen. You decide the outcome.Do these phrases and mantras sound familiar?Usually, these sayings are used in the self-help world to boost your confidence both in life and work. The self-help industry makes us believe that we can make anything happen—but what if these mantras we hear repeated in the self-help industry actually make you feel worse?Enter High Functioning Anxiety.High Functioning Anxiety—HFA for short—is when you experience anxiety but instead of freezing you up from making progre...2020-11-0245 min

Eat for LifeWhen Narcissism Comes to Church: A Conversation with Chuck DeGroatMany of us have been touched by narcissism.Up close or from the sidelines, we have experienced its effects from a teacher, our parents, or from the leaders in our lives.Often this narcissism surprises us and comes from the most unexpected of places where we feel safe to let our guard down and allow ourselves to be vulnerable.One of these places is the Church.Typically we don’t relate narcissism to the Church. But, even though it is rarely talked about, narcissism is often experienced in the Church today. Ma...2020-10-1937 min

Eat for LifeBreast Cancer and the Truth About Folic Acid in Cell Division with Dr. Albert MensahIt's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a topic that’s near and dear to my heart because breast cancer runs in my family—not only am I a nutrition therapy practitioner, I’m also a patient.I believe I would have had a very high likelihood of getting breast cancer had I not learned about my own biochemical imbalances along with the help of my guest today, Dr. Albert Mensah.There is so much confusion as well as genetic and epigenetic factors that contribute to breast cancer. So, in today’s episode, we are g...2020-10-0557 min

Eat for LifeSuicide Prevention Case Study: How Nutrients Can Heal the Brain - Part 2It’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and I am continuing this month’s special two part series with licensed psychologist, Dr. Perry Passaro, and orthomolecular specialist, Dr. Albert Mensah.In this case study series, we are sharing Sara’s story. Sara is a young woman who spent two years receiving psychiatric treatment with absolutely no improvement in addition to two hospitalizations and two suicide attempts.In part one, we discussed how nutrients can heal the brain, the biochemical imbalances that lead to suicidal ideation, and why the current healthcare system needs a hands-on, multi-therapy approa...2020-09-2135 min

Eat for LifeSuicide Prevention Case Study: How Nutrients Can Heal the Brain – Part 1It’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.In this month’s special two part series, I’m sharing Sara’s story with you along with licensed psychologist, Dr. Perry Passaro, and orthomolecular specialist, Dr. Albert Mensah.This is a story of a young woman who spent two years receiving psychiatric treatment with absolutely no improvement in addition to two hospitalizations and two suicide attempts.In this episode, we question: why was no testing done prior to prescribing a wide array of heavy duty medications? And why did no one think to look at underlyi...2020-09-0738 min

Eat for LifeHealing from Copper Toxicity with Deb TokarzCould copper overload be at the core of your anxiety and depression?Copper toxicity is a condition that negatively impacts both the brain and body—and, unfortunately, this simple chemical imbalance is not common knowledge among women and doctors.On today’s special women’s health episode I’m talking with Deb Tokarz who is a copper toxicity survivor and author of I Cu Copper, which is an open and honest look into her experience with copper toxicity.For many years, Deb suffered from severe anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Despite these symptoms, Deb was eith...2020-08-2437 min

Eat for LifeHow Copper Toxicity Impacts Women with Dr. Judith BowmanHigh anxiety, depression, brain fog, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and PMS.If you've struggled with any of these health challenges, you're not alone. It’s estimated that over 50% of females are estrogen dominant and one in eight will develop breast cancer.These are staggering statistics but there is another insidious invader of our bodies. It's called copper toxicity, a condition that wreaks havoc on both the mind and body. And, unfortunately, most women and doctors are completely unaware of it.On today’s special women’s health episode, my personal physician, Dr. Judith Bowman and I...2020-08-1045 min

Eat for LifeHow Trauma Deceives Us Into Making Agreements with Jean MasukevichTrauma is insidious—it reaches into the core of our beings and it covertly impacts our everyday lives.In today’s episode, my personal coach, Jean Masukevich, is joining me again to discuss trauma and how it deceives us into making agreements, why we make them in the first place, and how agreements covertly impact us. In the past, we covered collective trauma and how it’s showing itself during this pandemic in Episode 5. In Episode 6, we explored how to use our personal story as an entry point to healing. And in Episode 7, we discussed systemic injustice, embodi...2020-07-2737 min

Eat for LifeThe Biochemistry of Narcissism, Sociopathy, and Psychopathy with Dr. Albert Mensah, MD, BCIPMore and more, we are seeing headlines exposing the narcissistic and criminal behavior of several high profile predators. We’ve seen a top recording artist finally be indicted after years of abusing young girls and women. We’ve seen convictions for a well-known movie mogul and long-standing comedian and actor, as well as a US Gymnastics National Team doctor—just to name a few.Unfortunately, so many people—beyond the scope of these high profile cases—have been harmed by those with narcissistic, abusive, and criminal behavior.Today on the show, I’m discussing the biochemistry...2020-07-131h 08

Eat for LifeCase Study - Undermethylation and Copper OverloadThis is a replay of Episode 2, about my client Amanda.One month in, my client Amanda told me: “I had no idea my anxiety, racing thoughts, and fatigue were due to being severely undermethylated and overloaded with copper!”When Amanda first came to me for nutritional therapy counseling, she was frustrated with doctors that told her nothing was wrong, she was a healthy young woman, and that basically, she was just overreacting.“I know I’m not making this up,” she told me. “I can feel in my body that something is off, I just don’t...2020-06-2930 min

Eat for LifeWhy Engaging Your Story Sets You On a Path to Healing with Jean MasukevichDo you know you have a powerful story? And that engaging your story brings healing by connecting neural networks in the brain?We are being invited to co-author an epic story, a love story, a very good story. Our story matters and God is not done with it.Now, more than ever is the time to engage your story and how it fits into a much larger narrative.In today's episode, I brought my personal coach, Jean Masukevich, back on the show to continue the conversation we started in Episode 5 when we talked...2020-06-1524 min

Eat for LifeTrauma and Triggers as an Invitation to Deeper Healing with Jean MasukevichAs we continue to move through coronavirus and civil unrest, our collective trauma is at an all-time high. The potential for fear and overwhelm to take over our lives is very real and heartbreaking.Now is the perfect time to engage our stories and the ways they impact our heart, spirit, and genes – exploring them as a powerful pathway to healing.And this is why I’m excited to share this conversation with my personal coach, Jean Masukevich.Today, in part 1 of a 2-part series, we talk about trauma, the Enneagram’s 3 Centers of Int...2020-06-0132 min

Eat for LifeCOVID-19 Depression, Anxiety, and Immunity with Dr. Albert Mensah, MD, BCIPIn honor of mental health awareness month, and in these challenging times, I feel it's important to provide you with accurate information on how to support your mental and physical health.Supermolecules, as well as dietary and lifestyle modifications that support both brain and immune function, can be powerful allies against the Coronavirus outbreak.In episode 2, I discussed how nutrient deficiencies and overloads impact the brain and body.In episode 3, I talked with Dr. Albert Mensah about how biochemistry and genes impact your brain.Today I am having Dr. Mensah back...2020-05-1850 min

Eat for LifeHow Biochemistry and Genes Impact Your Brain with Dr. Albert Mensah, MD, BCIPOur stories are extremely powerful and contain genetic, epigenetic, and transgenerational narratives.Educating yourself with the facts surrounding accurate testing and treatment provides a powerful pathway to healing the brain and body.In my last episode, I discussed how nutrient deficiencies and overloads impact the brain and body.In today's episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Albert Mensah about genetics, epigenetics, the controversial MTHFR test, as well as misconceptions and dangers about the different forms of folic acid and their impact on the in utero environment.Dr. Mensah is a world-renowned leader...2020-05-0458 min

Eat for LifeHow Nutrient Deficiencies and Overloads Impact the Brain and BodyOne month in, my client Amanda told me: “I had no idea my anxiety, racing thoughts, and fatigue were due to being severely undermethylated and overloaded with copper!”Her lab tests had just confirmed the underlying causes of her suffering.When Amanda first came to me for nutritional therapy counseling, she was frustrated with doctors that told her nothing was wrong, she was a healthy young woman, and that basically, she was just overreacting.“I know I’m not making this up,” she told me. “I can feel in my body that something is off, I ju...2020-04-2030 min

Eat for LifeThe Power of Nutrients: How What You Eat Impacts the Way You Think, Feel, and ActNine months ago, Michelle was at an all-time low. She was scared, isolated, and felt hopeless about her future.Michelle told me: “I feel so defeated.”Her level of uncertainty and fatigue was higher than they’d ever been. She said that her mind was always racing and she couldn’t sleep at night. She’d left her job because her anxiety and stress were just too much to handle.On top of that, she was dealing with lower back pain and terrible PMS which kept her from exercising and doing the things she used t...2020-04-2020 min

Eat for LifeIntroducing Eat For LifeWe’re on a mission to help you understand the root causes of your suffering so you can heal. Host Samantha Gilbert is devoted to helping you overcome things like panic attacks, depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, chronic fatigue, and PMS, by identifying how nutrient deficiencies and overloads contribute to your struggle. We dive into ways to heal your brain and body, and share conversations with special guest experts in the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, functional and micromolecular medicine, trauma and abuse, as well as spirituality and faith.2020-04-0303 min