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In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to set aside self-care. With long daily to-do lists, many people disregard things that make them miserable. They go on with their lives despite feeling exhausted, sick, or downright depressed. Some can't even afford to stop to take a short breath. As a result, their bodies fail them, and they struggle to understand their ultimate purpose in life. Find the much-needed pause to reinvigorate yourself, right here on the Eat For Life Podcast. This show features free, learn-on-the-go content that can reveal the root causes of your suffering. Connect your physical, emotional, and spiritual health to find your very own path to healing. Tune in to bi-monthly discussions about the next best steps for a fruitful healing process. This non-judgmental space offers everything you need to resolve the challenges hindering you from reclaiming the life you are meant for. Learn how to address your illness, heal from childhood trauma, release negative energy, and experience monumental life change. Listen to conversations that acknowledge your pain and fears, giving you a chance to grow. If you are tired of hearing unhelpful medical findings, signing up for overpriced programs with no actual benefit, or getting unreliable advice from Google, this podcast can help. Dive deep into complex subjects such as neuroscience, epigenetics, functional and micromolecular medicine, trauma and abuse, as well as spirituality and faith. Find out how to apply them to your everyday life and unlock a better version of yourself. This is a safe place to hear advice that addresses depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and autism. Build a healthy body through proper care of your hormones, heal an autoimmune disease, or get rid of a gut infection you may be suffering from. Most importantly, feel inspired by stories of individuals from all walks of life who overcame their most complicated and enduring obstacles. Host of the podcast is Samantha Gilbert (Sami), a Nutritional Therapy Counselor and Hope Communicator. She specializes in a functional, nutrient-based approach to healing the brain and body using compassionate approaches based on biochemical individuality. In addition to sharing expert advice, she is a living testament to the amazing power of nutrition therapy for those feeling drained of hopes and dreams. Sami had a painful relationship with food caused by biochemical imbalances running in her family. Due to the emotional burden of her childhood trauma, sometimes she ate compulsively, and other times deprived herself of food altogether. Sami also struggled with suicidal ideation, suffered from chronic fatigue, and regularly battled depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. For so long, she felt broken and alone. Trying to fix herself, Sami spent over $100,000 on different practitioners, counselors, and therapists. She tried a myriad of therapies including affirmations, visions quests, and meditation, as well as Prozac, Zoloft, and herbal remedies, that for the most part, made her feel worse. Eventually, Sami found the healing she needed by going back to school to study functional medicine and nutrition therapy. By becoming an expert in these fields, she discovered the best diets for anxiety and depression, the ideal nutrition for mental health, and how food and nutrients balance hormones. Sami’s physical and mental worlds now align as she Eats for Life and turns pain into purpose. This podcast is a bridge to forge empathetic connections and deliver healing advice to people going through a hurtful time. Your health is a puzzle and your unique story matters. Join Sami in putting the pieces back together and getting rid of everything that stops you from the life you are meant to live. You have the right to a healthy relationship with food and your body. Become confident about your passions and unafraid of other people’s opinions. Listen to Eat for Life at http://eatfor.life/podcast/.
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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.
Nighttime 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 be caused by an overgrowth of inflammatory microorganisms, affecting the microbiome and leading to health problems such as breathing issuesSleep apnea can cause nighttime urination as it creates a vacuum in the chest cavity, leading to more urine productionH. pylori infection can cause a range of symptoms, including acid reflux, which can lead to obstructed breathing and consequently, nighttime urinationTreating root causes like H. pylori infection and addressing lifestyle factors, such as diet and sleep habits, can help alleviate nighttime urinationClick here for the full episode transcript and research links.
Despite 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 has led to increased use, especially among young peopleThe history of marijuana use has troubling roots in occult practices and is often a gateway to more potent drugs and harmful lifestylesIndividual responses to marijuana can be influenced by genetic factors, which can lead to adverse effects even in occasional usersDespite the arguments for legalization, the negative impacts of marijuana on mental health have only increased since its legalizationClick here for the full transcript and research links.
Today 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 lack sufficient safety studies and can increase the risk of chronic anxiety and functional impairmentA 2019 study revealed that serotonin reuptake inhibitors can have antimicrobial effects on the gut microbiomeBirth control disrupts the gut microbiome, depletes key nutrients, and can lead to anxiety and panic attacksThe suppression of natural hormones with synthetic ones in birth control often leads to anxiety and depression in womenA case study of my client Sara who, through a holistic approach to healing, was able to overcome severe PMDD, anxiety, and depressionGet a second opinion if you feel your concerns are not being heard, thoroughly research any new medications before taking them, and consider lifestyles changes to avoid themClick here for the full transcript and research links.
In 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 too many methyl groups)Copper toxicity affects mental health by lowering dopamine and increasing norepinephrine in the brainZinc deficiency is linked to low neurotransmitter function, which can cause chronic anxietyPyrrole disorder is a mood and stress disorder that results in deficiency of zinc and vitamin B6 that can cause high anxietyClick here for the full transcript and episode links.
Hello 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. Therefore, for the next several episodes, I am going to delve deep into the underlying causes and drug-free treatment options to help you overcome this often debilitating condition.In this episode, I discuss:The bi-directional connection between the gut and brain, and how an underdeveloped connection can cause anxietyThe role stress hormones play in promoting the growth of pathogenic gut bacteriaThe benefits of GABA supplementation during stressful conditionsThe need to address the root lifestyle causes of dysbiosis in the gut microbiome rather than just treating the symptomsThe importance of diet in managing anxietyHow excessive exercise can increase anxietyClick here for the full transcript and research links.
1The 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 of parasitic infections. However, because parasites can cause a wide variety of symptoms, many people do not realize that their symptoms may be linked to these infections.In this episode, we discuss:The definition of a parasite and the different typesThe various ways in which a person may be infected by a parasiteCommon symptoms associated with a parasite infection, including those related to mental healthThe importance of liver health and drainage pathways in treating chronic parasite infectionsThe impact of hormones and neurotransmitters on parasite activityThe order in which to address parasite infections to achieve success without medicationThe importance of a safe environment, non-toxic food, and mental health in parasite treatmentThe inadequacy of medication in treating chronic parasite infectionsClick here for the episode transcript and links.
Did 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 sleep disorders with her training as a naturopathic physician to bridge these fields. Dr. Darley regularly writes articles and trains healthcare providers in the treatment of sleep disorders. She also co-authored the research study “Is Melatonin the “Next Vitamin D”? A Review of Emerging Science, Clinical Uses, Safety, and Dietary Supplements," published last year in the journal Nutrients.Find out how to combat the ubiquitous darkness deficiency of the digital age, and restore balance to your hormones.Click here for the transcript and important links.
If 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 keep this up for so long before crashing and burning, which leads to more weight gain in the long run, a cycle I would continue for many years. What I didn't know at the time was the role inflammation plays in the body's inability to let go of excess weight. I had no idea that biochemistry and stress were major roadblocks to my body's inability to maintain metabolic homeostasis.So today, I'm speaking with Reid Davis, a board-certified holistic health practitioner and certified nutritional therapist. Reid is the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and the FDN certification course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countriesIn this episode, we discuss:What metabolic chaos is and how it relates to weight loss and inflammation.Reed’s H.I.D.D.E.N. pattern he has recognized in his work.Reed’s D.R.E.S.S. formula for lifestyle change and healing.How chronic inflammation is linked to various health issues and the importance of testing for inflammation markers.The role of the gut microbiome in inflammation and the importance of addressing dysbiosis for weight loss.The importance of individualized approaches to health and the limitations of one-size-fits-all diets and protocols.Click here to read the full transcript and get episode links.
Did 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 effects of simple dental clean outs and extractions. She found that root canals, which create “taxidermied teeth,” can cause chronic low-grade infections and urges listeners to seek out practitioners who think outside their narrow area of expertise.In this episode, we discuss:The importance of a holistic approach to understanding teeth as living organs.How traditional dentistry fails to connect the teeth to the entire body.Dr. Ewing’s journey from dental hygiene to naturopathic medicine and biological dentistry.The drawbacks of root canals, and why it's crucial to consider a patient's overall health before embarking on any dental procedures.The significance of taking care of one's oral microbiome.The role of meridians, and how certain teeth are connected to specific organs.Click here to read the full transcript and links.
In 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 the best way to wean your baby.Sally Fallon Morell is founding president of The Weston A. Price Foundation, a non-profit nutrition education foundation dedicated to returning nutrient-dense food to American tables, and editor of the Foundation’s quarterly journal.In this episode, we discuss:Why baby formula powders are never sterileWhy breastfeeding and homemade formulas are bestThe need for lactose to support neurological developmentHidden health concerns and issues with soy-based formulas and why iron should never be addedIndustrial seed oils and how they inhibit hormone and enzyme productionThe need for cholesterol to aid and support hormones and neurotransmittersClick here read the full transcript along with links to formula kits, books, and research.
Over 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 those 20 different cows, they aren't even from American beef, because the US imports 20 billion pounds of beef per year from other countries, mostly South America and Australia.So today I'm talking with Texas Slim, a seventh generation Texan, who took a deep dive into global food intelligence several years ago after embedding himself into a harvest company to increase his knowledge of the erosion of soil fertility, and pure animal protein. Slim discovered while on harvest not only the decay of nutrition within our food system, but the direct impact it has had on our society.In this episode, we discuss:The Industrial Food ComplexHow laws in the United States have been manipulated to create false commoditiesThe impact of seed oils on our health and wellnessCan we thrive and survive on lab-cultured meat, milk, and insects?Do food deserts and food poverty exist in the United States? The importance of the Heritage Woman and embracing old ways in today's worldClick here to read the full transcript and resource links.
Copper 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 save a life.The copper IUD is a Class II medical intrauterine device that’s inserted into the uterus for long-term birth control (up to 10 years). It’s a T-shaped plastic frame with copper wire coiled around the stem and two copper sleeves along the arms that continuously release copper into the lining of the uterus. This process produces an inflammatory reaction in the uterus that is toxic to sperm, which helps prevent fertilization.In this episode, we discuss:The detrimental side-effects of the copper IUDWhy the copper IUD is not a safer or better form of birth controlThe multi-district lawsuit against the manufacturer of the copper IUDWhy the copper IUD was recalled in 2014What copper toxicity is and how it impacts a woman’s bodyClick here to read the full transcript and resource links.
Traditional 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, children. I have been seeing this egregious trend for quite some time now. Which is why this episode is so important, and I encourage sharing it far and wide. In this episode, we discuss:Are statin medications worth the risk?Why you need cholesterolShould cholesterol be lowered?How and why it is your responsibility to be your own wellness advocateThe seven fundamentals for improving your healthClick here to read the full transcript and study links.
Welcome 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 you can do to protect yourself. Sina is the creator of the online program Go Wild: How to Reverse Chronic and Autoimmune Disease, which teaches people how to reverse chronic and autoimmune diseases in a step-by-step manner. She is also an expert in nutrition, disease reversal, functional medicine, exercise physiology, and energy medicine, as well as a certified natural healer, master herbalist, and gluten-free society practitioner.In this episode, we discuss:Why chemical additives in our food is cause for concernHow GRAS labeling provides a false sense of securityWhy sick children are more valuable in the health care system than a healthy childUncomplicating the marketing behind Grass-Fed vs. Grass-Finished MeatWhy the EU has banned chicken from AmericaThe scary truth about plasticWhy hydroponic vegetables do not provide the same nutrients as soil-grown vegetablesClick here to read the full transcript.
America 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 ranchers. The convenience of fast food is not worth the price you pay to be miserable.Today I'm talking with friend and Author, Dr. Sina McCullough, about the many ways our food supply is corrupted, and how we are being exposed to a wide variety of toxins without our knowledge and consent. We also talk about manipulative food labeling, the gluten-free corn illusion, the truth about organic requirements and so much more.In this episode, we discussThe many ways our food supply is corruptedHow food sensitivities are often misconstrued as a die-off reactionHow we are being exposed to a wide variety of toxins without our knowledge and consent.Manipulative food labelingThe gluten-free corn illusionThe truth about organic requirements and so much moreClick here to read the full transcript and links.
It'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, 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 this episode, we discuss:What an actual die-off or herxheimer reaction is and how long it should lastHow food sensitivities are often misconstrued as a die-off reactionWhy keeping a food mood journal is an important part of the healing processHow trauma, emotions, and your environment impact your gut microbiomeHow supportive therapies such as digestive enzymes, HCL, and postbiotics can minimize symptomsExpert tips on learning how to listen to your body's cues for more effective healingClick here to read the full transcript along with a code for $15 off your Healthy Gut Company order and free shipping.
As 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 trigger for some of you, but the topic of reproductive health is just too important not to discuss, so I brought back Dr. Elizabeth Plourde, a clinical laboratory scientist and North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner, to the show. In addition to being a practitioner and scientist who worked with hormone testing, and cutting edge cancer and DNA medical research laboratories, she spent over a decade researching women's hormones, learning how women's bodies function.From that research and those findings, she wrote Your Guide to Hysterectomy, Ovary Removal and Hormone Replacement, which explains how our ovarian hormones are critically important to maintain healthy tissues and women's bodies.20 years after her book was published, we now have studies published in 2021 and 2022 medical journals confirming her conclusions that our ovarian hormones are important throughout our lives and well past menopause. The studies confirm her findings that women who have had their ovaries removed and do not take hormone replacement die younger with heart disease than women who take hormones.In this episode, we discuss:Why women who have had their ovaries removed and do not take hormone replacement die younger with heart disease than women who take hormonesThe important role ovarian hormones play in keeping our tissues healthy and eliminating debilitating osteoporosisWhy looking at root causes of excessive bleeding, fibroids, and cancer are the keys to healingQuestions to ask your doctor if you are considering a hysterectomyClick here to read the full transcript along with links to Elizabeth’s website, books, and research.
On 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 to treat these conditions with nutrient and dietary therapy, which saved my life.To learn more about both of these conditions and the other chemistries I work with in my clinic, please listen to Episode 2 How Nutrient Deficiencies and Overloads Impact the Brain and Body. I also have many free articles here on my website that provide a deep-dive into how they impact us in so many ways.This is a very important and personal episode for me because depression and mental illness continue to rise despite all the drugs available today to treat them. Drugs that don't and never did have the necessary safety studies to ascertain their validity.In fact, a historical review of the scientific literature reveals how antidepressants and other psychotropic drugs, over the long term, increase the risk that a person will become chronically depressed and functionally impaired, which correlates with what we are seeing worldwide.Today I'm talking with founder and president of the Mad In America Foundation, Robert (Bob) Whitaker, to discuss the history and effects of psychotropic drugs.In this episode, we discuss:The history of psychiatric drugsThe skyrocketing number of people disabled by mental illnessHow industry-funded randomized clinical trials are always biased in favor of the drugWho benefits from the distribution and use of psychiatric drugsHow psychotropic drugs (including SSRIs, stimulants such as Ritalin, and benzodiazepines) affect the brainClick here to read the full transcript along with links to Bob's website, books, and research.
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 quality can lead to the development of lung cancer, infections, and even chronic lung diseases such as asthma.Today I’m joined again by Jason Earle to talk about VOCs, air purifiers, how you can test that your indoor air problem has cleared, and so much more.In this episode, we discuss:What VOCs are, which ones are harmful, and where you can find themThe effects of VOCs on indoor air quality and the effects on your healthHow you can protect yourself against VOCsThe importance of indoor microbial diversity for good healthHow to tell if mold remediation has been successfulClick here to read the full transcript.Get 10% off your Got Mold test kit using coupon code EATFORLIFE10Get $15 off your first Medify Air purifier using coupon code EATFORLIFE15
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