67. Wound Up & Worn Out: Overcoming Adrenal Burnout in Families
Description
In this engaging episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Ali Miller, a registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner. They dive deep into the crucial connection between stress, the nervous system, and overall health, with a particular focus on adrenal function and its impact on children's well-being. The conversation explores how modern lifestyle factors affect our nervous systems and provides practical solutions for reset and regulation.
[00:00:00 ] - Introduction of Ali Miller and her background
- Featured in Oprah magazine, MindBodyGreen, Women's Health
- Focus on food as medicine and functional approach to healing
[00:04:00 ] - Ali's Journey and Philosophy
- Started as a dance major, shifted to nutrition
- Experience at Bastyr University
- Personal journey through anxiety and gut health
- Core principle: "Doctrine creates disconnect"
[00:08:00 ] - Individualized Approach to Health
- Importance of personalization in care
- Using lab testing to guide care
- Avoiding cookie-cutter approaches
[00:12:00 ] - Ketones and Brain Health
- Benefits of ketogenic approach
- Clean fuel source for brain function
- Connection to GABA and neurotransmitter balance
[00:22:00 ] - HPA Axis and Nervous System Function
- Detailed breakdown of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis
- Role in body temperature, growth hormone, and sexual hormone regulation
- Impact on sleep patterns and energy
[00:31:00 ] - Children's Health Challenges
- Impact of steroids and medications
- Connection between birth interventions and health outcomes
- Role of physical tension in nervous system function
[00:47:00 ] - Practical Solutions for Reset
- Importance of DHEA and targeted supplementation
- Breathwork techniques
- Role of lifestyle modifications
- Value of touch and physical connection
[01:16:00 ] - Upcoming Book: Naturally Nourished Kids
- Coming Fall 2025
- Focus on practical nutrition solutions
- Over 100 low-glycemic recipes
- Comprehensive guide for family nutrition
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