In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz sits down with Evitta and Danielle Morrow, the mother-daughter team behind Common Sense Herbal Products in Torrance, California. For over 40 years, their family has carried on the legacy of founder Tim Morrow—Evitta's late husband and Danielle's father—teaching that true health begins with simplicity, clean living, and proper elimination.

Together, they explore why constipation is more than discomfort——it can be the crux that blocks whole-body healing. They unpack practical, common-sense strategies to restore digestion, improve elimination, and use herbs simply and safely. They cover bio-individuality, quality control in supplements, colon health as a catalyst for hormonal balance, and why hydration, fiber, and movement matter more than fads. If you've wondered how to start with herbs, which products support elimination first, or how to vet a brand's manufacturing practices, this one's for you.

Topics discussed: 

• What is an herb?

• Practical, common-sense strategies to restore digestion, improve elimination, and use herbs simply and safely

• Why elimination (pooping) must happen before restoration can begin

• The connection between colon health, detoxification, and whole-body healing

• How herbs support natural detoxification and gut balance

• Foundational fixes for constipation: hydration, mineral balance, fiber from whole foods, gentle movement, and herbals

• The impact of processed foods, chemicals, and stress on the digestive tract

• Mucus and "sticky foods": what actually promotes gut irritation vs. normal protective mucus

• Common misconceptions about "normal" bowel habits

• Simple, non-invasive ways to support the body's natural cleansing systems

• Colon health and hormones: how sluggish elimination can aggravate estrogen recirculation

• Bio-individuality and "carefully selected carbs": distinguishing phytonutrient-rich plants from dopamine-hit processed carbs

• Foundational steps to improve digestion, hydration, and nutrient absorption

• Getting started with herbs: when combinations make adherence easier than single herbs

• Pregnancy and herbs: caution, common sense, and working with a trusted clinician

• Grocery store realities: preservatives, shelf life, and how to read food quality through a traditional-foods lens

• How Common Sense Herbal Products maintains quality and integrity after four decades in business

• A 40-year legacy: Common Sense Herbal Products' story, philosophy, and favorite starter formulas

Founder, husband, and father, Tim Morrow often said, "Growing old does not make us sick—it's growing sick that makes us old."

Whether you're a practitioner, a wellness advocate, or simply seeking the root cause of lingering fatigue, inflammation, or hormonal imbalance, this episode offers a clear starting point: healing begins in the gut.

Connect with Evitta and Danielle Morrow and Common Sense Products:

Phone: ( 310) 320-0628

Address:  377 Venice Avenue Suite 1201, Torrance, CA 

commonsenseherbs.com

facebook.com/CommonSenseProducts

instagram.com/commonsenseproducts

tiktok.com/@commonsenseproducts

Discount code shared in-episode: NTA15 for 15% off

Additional Resources:

• Episode 010: Optimal Wellness Starts Here (DIGESTION!!! - LISTEN TO THIS!)

• Episode 011: Digestive Hell (When Digestion Goes Wrong)

• Episode 023: The Poop Episode

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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC sits down with Kristin Rowell, JD, FNTP, PHWC—former trial lawyer, marathon runner, and professional bodybuilder turned Functional Nutrition Coach, Energetic Healer, and Spiritual Advisor to executives, professionals, and other high-performing humans. Kristin is the founder of Energetically Efficient and co-owner of Discover Strength Nashville, where she helps clients align their physiology and frequency to live with power, clarity, and purpose.

Together, Jamie and Kristin take an unfiltered look at alcohol, health, and consciousness—from the cultural normalization of drinking to the biological, emotional, and spiritual toll it quietly takes. They explore:

• How alcohol impacts each of the Foundations of Health—digestion, blood sugar regulation, nutrient density, sleep, stress, movement, and hydration..

• Why your liver halts everything to process alcohol first—and what that means for fat metabolism, detoxification, and hormonal balance.

• How alcohol damages gut integrity and microbiome diversity, disrupts circadian rhythm, and amplifies inflammation in the brain and body.

• The truth about how alcohol interacts with stress chemistry, depletes key nutrients like B vitamins and zinc, and sabotages recovery and muscle repair.

• The emotional and energetic dimension—how alcohol lowers vibration, clouds intuition, and distances us from spiritual clarity and self-trust.

• Why the "Sober Curious Movement" isn't about restriction or perfection—it's about awareness, agency, and living more fully alive.

Spoiler alert: Both Jamie and Kristin have come to the same realization—alcohol no longer serves them. This isn't an episode about how to cure hangovers or find a cleaner cocktail. It's an invitation to step back, get curious, and truly see what alcohol might be doing to your body, your foundations of health, and your life.

If you've ever wondered what's on the other side of "normal drinking," or how to live with more energy, alignment, and clarity—this honest, science-backed, and spirit-filled conversation will meet you there

Resources Mentioned:

• Kristin's Podcast - "Alcohol and The Body" on The Energetically Efficient Show 

• The Huberman Lab Podcast (alcohol)

• BOOK: "Breath" by James Nestor

• Episode 66: SIBO Symptoms and Solutions

• Distraction Detox Series:

• Ep 51: Death By Distraction - Rewire Your Rhythms, Restore Your Health

• Ep 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction

• Ep 55: Distraction Detox - Dizzy Busy and Dying Inside

• Ep 56: Distraction Detox - Cluttered Spaces, Cluttered Brains

• Ep 57: Distraction Detox - THE MONSTER (Jamie's Favorite)

• Ep 58: Distraction Detox - Live Immediately

• Episode 46: Wellness 101 - A Common Sense Approach

• Episode 31: Cold Turkey - From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable

• Episode 29: Quick Tips for Blood Sugar Regulation

• Episode 28: Blood Sugar 101 - Hope for Reversing Pre- and Type II Diabetes

• Episode 24: The Challenge of Leading Yourself

• Episode 21: STRESS!!! How It Impacts Your Brain and Body

• Episode 19: Habit Stacking and Biohacking (WITH KRISTIN!)

• Episode 4: Bio-Individuality - A Freedom You've Never Known

• Episode 3: The MIssing Piece - From Mom to MD

• Episode 2: Reverse the Trend of Preventable Poor Health

• Episode 1 The Nutritional Therapy Association

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Life is short, distraction is deadly, and the average human only gets about 4,000 weeks on earth. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, we wrap up our four-part Distraction Detox series. Host Jamie Belz shares what she has learned while studying the subject of intentionality and how to live better. She draws interesting parallels from brilliant minds throughout thousands of years of recorded history, such as Plato, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, and modern voices like John Maxwell, Jim Rohn, and David Goggins—alongside her own story of cutting distractions, reclaiming time, and living with discipline.

You'll hear how centuries of philosophers, faith leaders, and motivational giants all echo the same truths. You'll learn what they said about meaning coming from living with focus, boundaries, and urgency, to practical steps for reclaiming your health, energy, and relationships. This episode is your call to action.

If you've been feeling "dizzy busy and dying inside," this Distraction Detox finale will show you how to stop numbing, start living, and say yes to what truly matters - - - so you can live immediately.

Check out these complimentary episodes to help you get where you want to be!

->>> Episode 31: Cold Turkey: From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable
Ditch the "I'll start tomorrow" mindset and embrace radical action instead—break free and build momentum today. 

->>> Episode 4: Bio‑Individuality: A Freedom You've Never Known

Free yourself from one-size-fits-all wellness and conduct a personal health inventory.

If you've missed the prior episodes in this series, catch up now:

Episode 51: Death by Distraction – Rewire Your Rhythms, Restore Your Health
Episode 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction (and How to Fight Back)
Episode 55: Distraction Detox - Dizzy-Busy and Dying Inside

Episode 56: Distraction Detox: Cluttered Spaces, Cluttered Brains

Episode 57: Distraction Detox - THE MONSTER! THIS ONE!!

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What if being "so busy" is why you're carrying stubborn low belly fat that just won't budge—no matter how clean you eat or how much you move? Let's talk about "The Monster" of all distractions!

We live in an age of endless input: podcasts, social media, news updates, YouTube rabbit holes — even "healthy" content can become unhealthy when it overwhelms the nervous system and keeps us in perpetual consumption mode with constant micro-stressors. In this third episode of the four-part Distraction Detox series, Jamie Belz unpacks the science of content overload, how dopamine-driven input loops sabotage focus, and why consuming too much information is quietly destroying your energy and your health. With insights from neuroscience, the Foundations of Health, and practical workshop steps.

We'll talk about why your mind feels scattered, why your body feels stuck in survival mode, and why your health foundations—digestion, blood sugar, sleep, stress, and movement—can't fully reset when you're drowning in constant input.

This isn't about doing more. It's about recognizing what's stealing your focus and sabotaging your biology. And most importantly—it's about learning how to reclaim your attention so you can think clearly, rest deeply, and finally see your body respond the way you want it to.

If you've been feeling "dizzy busy" and like you're slowly fading under the weight of too much noise, this episode will be your first step toward breathing again.

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After listening, come back for these "pick your own adventure" action steps:

Tech-Free Meal — Make at least one meal per day phone-free and TV-free. Notice the difference in digestion, conversation, and presence.

Screen-Free Morning Start — No screens for the first 30–60 minutes after waking. Replace with stretching, prayer, journaling, or simply being quiet with your coffee.

Sleep Reset — Turn off all screens at least one hour before bed and replace with reading, light stretching, or talking with someone in your house.

Digital Sabbath — Pick one half-day (or full day if brave!) this week where you intentionally go without TV, social media, or streaming.

Prune the Feed — Unfollow, unsubscribe, or mute 10 accounts, channels, or subscriptions that don't serve your health, peace, or purpose.

Notification Audit — Turn off all non-essential notifications for the week. No more Pavlovian dings pulling at your nervous system.

Replacement Habit — Every time you feel the urge to scroll, swap it with one Foundation of Health-aligned action: drink water, walk outside, deep breathe, or prep a healthy snack.

Family Challenge — Try one screen-free family activity this week: board games, a walk, cooking together, or even sitting in the living room without the TV.

Digital Curfew — Set a hard stop each night where the phone goes on the charger in another room. Give your nervous system permission to downshift.

Track the Scroll — Keep a small notebook or notes app log this week. Every time you catch yourself scrolling mindlessly, jot down time + feeling. Awareness is the first step to reclaiming energy.

*NOTE: We are NOT trying to drive you to more screens, but these are the comedy bits Jamie mentioned - - - because sometimes, laughter IS the best medicine. :-)

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Are distractions silently running your life? Maybe you're too busy to notice they are!

In Part 2 of the four-part Distraction Detox workshop series, Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast host, Jamie Belz, takes you beyond awareness into action—showing how your physical space and digital environment directly shape your focus, stress, energy, and - most importantly - your health.

Last week we tracked our biggest "time leaks." This week, Jamie shares her own discoveries—how constant family interruptions, endless email and Slack checks, and online shopping spirals were draining her focus and fueling stress. With humor and honesty, she unpacks how clutter—whether in your kitchen, car, or inbox—isn't just about aesthetics or productivity. Research shows disorganized environments trigger higher cortisol, unstable blood sugar, poor sleep, digestive issues, slower healing, and overall - poorer health outcomes.

You'll learn:

• Why environment is the "invisible hand" that shapes your daily habits (James Clear, Atomic Habits).
• How over-analysis paralysis keeps us stuck—and how Jamie used her "backpack boundary" strategy as an effective tool to reclaim time and sanity.
• The surprising ways visual clutter, digital chaos, and constant notifications keep your brain in survival mode - driving cortisol with each micro-stressor thing and ping.
• How your surroundings influence the Foundations of Health—digestion, blood sugar regulation, nutrient-dense diet, sleep, stress, and movement.

If you've been feeling stuck, scattered, or stressed, this episode will help you take the first step in the direction of unstuck, un-scattered, and de-stressed—equipping you with a simple but powerful framework to start turning your environment into an ally instead of an enemy.

And yes, there's a brand-new Distraction Detox challenge waiting for you at the end of this episode—one that will help you reclaim calm, restore focus, and set the stage for deeper transformation in the weeks ahead.

This episode can stand alone, but if you haven't listened to the prior, complimentary episodes, go back to:

Episode 55: Distraction Detox 1 of 4 - Dizzy-Busy and Dying Inside

Episode 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction (and How to Fight Back) - The deep dive on health impact episode.

Episode 51: Death by Distraction - Rewire Your Rhythms, Restore Your Health - With Jacob Spehar—licensed mental health and addiction counselor and founder of Courageous Way Counseling

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Back in Episode 52, we dug deep into what distraction does to the body—how it hijacks your nervous system, wrecks digestion, disrupts sleep, and drives chronic stress. This week, we're moving beyond the problem and into the start of the solution.

In this heartfelt opening to the four-part Distraction Detox series, Jamie Belz gets real about life in "dizzy-busy" mode—running on someone else's schedule, juggling endless obligations, and watching joy and energy slip away. From stress hormones bullying your body's systems to nutrient deficiencies, late nights, and skipped movement, you'll learn exactly how busyness erodes your Foundations of Health: digestion, blood sugar regulation, nutrient-dense diet, sleep, stress, and movement.

This isn't just theory—Jamie is in the middle of this reset right alongside you. Together, you'll start with two action steps for this week that will set the stage for resetting your priorities and presence, and reclaim your energy, focus, joy, and overall health.

Next week, we'll move into Part 2: Clearing Your Environment—turning your physical space into an ally, not a combat zone.

If you're ready to break free from "dizzy-busy" living and start experiencing clarity, vitality, and presence again, grab a notebook and let's get to work—together.

This episode is a great one to share with friends! Please send it to a few people who need to slow down a bit and remove some distractions. 

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What happens when a 16-year-old boy runs away from chemotherapy—and survives?

In this gripping episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz sits down with Billy Best, the teen who became a national sensation in 1994 when he fled conventional cancer treatment in search of something different. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, Billy rejected chemotherapy after watching it ravage his aunt's health and instead placed his trust in faith, intuition, and the wisdom of thousands of everyday people who reached out to introduce him to a whole new world of natural healing.

Billy's story is more than a medical anomaly—it's a powerful testimony of medical freedom, holistic healing, and the suppressed potential of natural medicine. His healing protocol included nutritional therapy, Essiac tea, and 714X lymphatic injections, along with a radical mindset shift, spiritual surrender, and a deep belief in the body's ability to heal. Within months, his cancer was gone.

Billy didn't just survive. He healed. And in the early days of his recovery, he believed—with everything in him—that his story would change the world. That people would wake up. That natural medicine would finally be heard. That the truth would matter.

But it didn't.

Instead, Billy faced the crushing reality of censorship, media manipulation, and corporate control. His miraculous outcome wasn't celebrated—it was buried. Stories were pulled at the last minute. Reporters were silenced. And the very system that claims to be searching for a cure wanted nothing to do with the one he'd found.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The viral true story behind Billy Best's escape from chemotherapy
• What 714X is, how it works, and why it's banned in the U.S.
• How bio-individuality, nutrition, and mindset played key roles in his healing
• The power of belief, faith, and spirituality in the healing process
• Why Billy believed he'd found the cure for cancer—and what happened when no one wanted it
• The disturbing link between pharma-funded media, cancer fundraising, and censorship
• Insight into Codex Alimentarius, glyphosate, GMOs, and the global food agenda
• Why we must reclaim health freedom and medical sovereignty now more than ever

Billy also speaks candidly about the emotional aftermath—how addiction, trauma, and grief shaped the decades following his recovery—and why he's still fighting, 30 years later, to help others awaken, question, and heal.

This is more than a survival story. It's a raw, unflinching testimony of what happens when someone dares to trust their gut, break the rules, and walk a path no one else will. And it's a heartbreaking reminder that sometimes, even when you've found the truth, the world just isn't ready for it.

Whether you're a practitioner, cancer survivor, or someone seeking health freedom, this conversation is a must-listen.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Nutritional Therapy Association: ⁠https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com⁠
• The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast Episode with Scott Tips: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EkpRYFCciDdwZ1A1gIhf7?si=1334c0b3b24e4440⁠
• Make a donation to The National Health Federation to help support health freedom: ⁠https://thenhf.com/make-a-donation/⁠
• Learn more about CODEX: ⁠https://thenhf.com/codex/⁠
• Checkout Billy's First Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Best-Story-Alternative-Medicine/dp/1937920283/ref=asc_df_1937920283?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80401987005810&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=87545&hvtargid=pla-4584001450967570&psc=1&msclkid=5682c8a9fc9d13ffd119a038cedf016a⁠
• ⁠The Billy Best Story⁠ (aka the Pasadena Speech)

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In this empowering, fascinating, and fun episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by internationally respected hormone expert, best-selling author, and educator Dr. Lindsey Berkson. With over four decades of experience in clinical practice, hormone research, and medical education, Dr. Berkson brings unmatched depth to the conversation about one of today's most pressing and misunderstood health issues: hormone disruption.

Together, they unpack how declining hormones—especially estrogen, testosterone, and oxytocin—are impacting intimacy, energy, fertility, and long-term health. Drawing from her background as a Distinguished Hormone Scholar at the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane/Xavier Universities, Dr. Berkson explains why libido is not just about desire—it's a vital sign of overall health.

She also shares her personal journey as a DES-exposed daughter, cancer survivor, and thought leader in functional endocrinology, giving the episode rare perspective and actionable clarity.

Tune in, take notes, and begin rebuilding the biochemical foundation of your vitality.

Some of What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How endocrine disruptors like plastics, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals interfere with hormone signaling
• The global rise in Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) and its role in locked-up hormones and low libido
• Why loss of oxytocin is contributing to anxiety, disconnection, and immune decline
• The impact of elevated SHBG, cytokines, and inflammation on fertility, mood, and aging
• The link between hormone disruption and early-onset estrogen-driven cancers
• How safe, bioidentical hormone therapy differs from conventional approaches—and why it matters
• Why "loss of libido" should be treated as a clinical warning sign, not dismissed as a lifestyle issue
• Foundational tools for supporting hormone health through detox, nutrient therapy, and intimacy
• The key lab markers most conventional providers overlook—and how to find a properly trained hormone specialist
• Why hormone health is central to brain protection, immune resilience, and emotional regulation

More from Dr. Berkson:

Dr. Berkson is the author of numerous books including Hormone Deception, Safe Hormones, Smart Women, and Sexy Brain. She holds patents in bioidentical hormone therapy, has collaborated on research in estrogen receptor science, and consults internationally on nutrition for hormone-driven cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, renal disorders, and more.

She teaches continuing education for medical professionals and is the founder of multiple educational platforms for both clinicians and the public.

Resources Mentioned:

• Six-Week Foundations of Healing Course:  https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations
• Website: www.drlindseyberkson.com
• Memberships: drlindseyberkson.com/membership
• Substack: drlindseyberkson.substack.com
• Everything Hormones CME Course: drlindseyberkson.com/everythinghormones
• Vilified to Vindicated Course (V2V): drlindseyberkson.com/v2v
• Nutritional Medicine by Dr. Alan Gaby: https://doctorgaby.com

Looking for personalized support? Search the Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory to find a virtual or in-person Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), or Professional Health and Wellness Coach (PHWC): ⁠⁠NTA Practitioner Directory⁠⁠

Connect with Jamie! Record a question or comment ⁠⁠HERE!⁠

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If you're constantly overwhelmed, yet unsure where all your time goes, you're not alone! In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of the Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz pulls back the curtain on digital distraction, multitasking, overcommitting, and how our chaotic, screen-saturated world is silently draining our energy, metabolism, focus, joy - - - and our overall vitality. More importantly, this episode walks you though what to do to get started with SOLUTIONS.

With stats like the average person checking their phone 150+ times a day, Jamie uncovers how our constant dopamine-driven behaviors—from email whack-a-mole and social media time vacuums to productive procrastination and online shopping—are wrecking our nervous systems, gut health, blood sugar regulation, sleep cycles, and even our relationships. She shares vulnerable stories from her own life and offers a hope-filled blueprint to reclaim your time, restore discipline, and start living with intention and vitality again.

This episode dives deep into:

• The health consequences of chronic distraction
• How boundaries and discipline create freedom
• Why multitasking and over-researching sabotage your health goals
• Practical swaps to support your Foundations of Health: digestion, blood sugar, stress, sleep, movement, and a nutrient-dense diet
• A personal challenge to join Jamie in three weeks (Upcoming Episode 55!) as she begins her own Distraction Detox.

Whether you're a practitioner, a parent, or simply someone craving more clarity and peace, this episode is your invitation to slow down, simplify, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Listen now and take the first step toward a more grounded, focused, and nourished life.

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In this culturally timely episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz talks with Jacob Spehar—licensed mental health and addiction counselor and founder of Courageous Way Counseling. Together, they unpack the concept of "Death by Distraction"—how our dependence on screens, overstimulation, social media, hustle culture, and avoidance behaviors are not only numbing us but quietly stealing our joy and dismantling our families, physical and mental health, spiritual connection, and connections to one another.

Jake shares both clinical insights and practical tools for interrupting the dopamine loops, rewiring your life with intention, and simplifying your environment for healing and joy. Jamie gets vulnerable about her own struggles, and together, they explore what it really takes to step off the conveyor belt and start living. Expect raw call outs, practical ideas, and a push for radical change - starting with bold, countercultural choices.

This episode invites you to slow down and start leading your life and family with presence and purpose.

You're not powerless. Start small. Go countercultural. It only seems hard until you do it. It only seems weird until everyone else starts doing it, too.

Topics Covered:

• Screen addiction, social media, dopamine dysregulation
• Time as our most valuable and fleeting asset
• Trauma as a root cause
• The link between distraction and self-medication
• Parenting and restoring the family unit
• Men's mental health and community
• Why family meals, boredom, and silence matter
• Reclaiming mornings for neuroplasticity and spiritual alignment
• The invisible cost of overcommitment, youth sports, and the hustle
• How boundaries, presence, and "no" create better outcomes

Resources Mentioned:

• Find a PHWC or NTP

• The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
• Codependent No More. Melody Beattie
• The Myth of Normal. Dr. Gabor Maté
• Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids, Eliza Huie
• The Mel Robbins Podcast (with Tay Gibson)
• The Huberman Lab Podcast (alcohol)
• The Anatomy of Trust, Brené Brown
• Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
• Gabe Bult

Connect with Jake: jacobspehar38@gmail.com

Connect with Jamie!⁠

In this dynamic and wide-ranging conversation, Jamie Belz welcomes Kevin Rutherford—third-generation trucker, radio host, financial strategist, and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner—for a deep dive into the intersection of health, freedom, business, and bio-individuality. Kevin went from a fleet owner and business consultant to one of America's leading independent voices in wellness.

This episode unpacks critical truths, touching on:

• Truck drivers face some of the worst health outcomes in America—how Kevin is helping them reclaim their vitality
• How Kevin transitioned from trucker and tax advisor to functional nutrition educator and SiriusXM host
• What got Kevin's top-rated show canceled—and the truth about censorship and speaking out about vaccines
• Small changes that create massive results
• How cutting out seed oils changed Kevin's skin so much he no longer burns in the sun—even without sunscreen
• How pressure-canning meat, fermenting vegetables, and gardening helped Kevin build a portable, resilient health routine

• Diet, ancestry, and geography—and how your DNA might help guide your food choices
• Why raw milk is illegal in many places while cannabis and fentanyl are not—and what that says about our public health priorities
• The importance of "doing the hard work" versus just staying busy—and how The War of Art  explains the spiritual resistance that often arises when you're on the right path
• How the NTA and MAHA movement are reclaiming truth in wellness

• Carnivore to vegan to keto—why no single diet works for everyone, and how bio-individuality is the missing piece in modern healthcare

• Real Food vs the Standard American Diet: Why ingredient labels should be avoided

• Homesteading & Gardening: How this lifestyle heals body and soul

• Nutritional Therapy Advocacy: The impact of the NTP program, empowering families, and why doctors, nurses, and health professionals need to get out of the system and into truth-based education

This Episode Is For You If You're Curious About:

• Nutritional therapy and metabolic health
• Health freedom and self-sufficiency
• Functional medicine and root cause healing
• Sustainable business, purpose, and mindset
• How to apply health principles to your unique lifestyle

Whether you're a truck driver, health coach, wellness practitioner, entrepreneur, homesteader, mom, doctor, freedom fighter, or just someone trying to feel better again, this episode delivers raw truth, practical tools, and hope for a healthier, freer future.

Books & Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Kevin:
• Website: ⁠www.letstruck.com⁠
• Social Website: ⁠www.letstrucktribe.com⁠
• Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/LetsTruck⁠
• X: ⁠https://x.com/lets_truck⁠

• ⁠Episode 49 - Sunburn and Seed Oils⁠
• ⁠The War of Art by Steven Pressfield⁠
• ⁠Eat the Yolks by Liz Wolfe⁠
• ⁠Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis⁠
• ⁠Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price⁠
• ⁠Pottenger's Cats Episode⁠
• ⁠Weston A. Price Foundation⁠ – Advocacy for traditional diets and nutrient-dense foods
• ⁠Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund⁠ – Legal protection for food freedom and local farmers - Also listen to ⁠Podcast Episode 47 with Alexia Kulweick⁠
• ⁠National Health Federation⁠ – Fighting for natural health freedom on a global scale
• ⁠MAHA Movement (Make America Healthy Again)⁠ – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s national wellness initiative

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If you're ready to build your health from the inside out, join the 6-Week Foundations of Healing Course through the Nutritional Therapy Association. ⁠⁠Get Started!⁠⁠

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Sunburns aren't just about forgetting your sunscreen—they're often the result of deeper imbalances rooted in what you're eating, how your cells are built, and whether your body is equipped to handle the heat.

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz unpacks the science behind sunburn, seed oils, and vitamin D deficiency—and how what you eat may be making your skin more vulnerable to UV damage. You'll learn how omega-6 PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) from common seed oils get embedded in your skin's cell membranes and oxidize under sunlight, leading to inflammation, skin damage, and slower healing.

Jamie breaks down how to build true sun resilience using the Foundations of Health—including nutrient-dense fats, zinc, vitamin C, magnesium, and functional sun exposure strategies.

You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on:

• Why French fries and chips might be making you burn faster
• How to ditch toxic sunscreen without sacrificing protection
• The critical role of vitamin D synthesis and how to support it safely
• How to balance omega-6 and omega-3 fats for better skin and lower inflammation
• What your cell membranes are really made of—and how to nourish them naturally

Sunshine doesn't just make vitamin D—it makes you happy. And it might just save your skin, if you support it from within.

Related Episodes and Resources:

Foundations of Health Episodes

• Episode 4 - Bio-Individuality
• Episode 10 - Optimal Wellness Starts Here
• Episode 11 - Digestion
• Episode 29 - Blood Sugar Regulation
• Episode 33 - Fats/Gallbladder Health
• Episode 35 - Childhood Obesity (Thorough review - all applies to adults as well!)
• Episode 46 - Wellness 101 (An overview)

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Struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, or "food baby" bloat after meals has become so common it's considered "normal."  In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, sits down with Dr. Arland Hill, DC, MPH, DACBN—Director of Clinical Education at Biotics Research and a 25-year leader in functional medicine—to demystify SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). You'll learn what SIBO is, why it keeps relapsing, and how a root-cause, functional approach can calm symptoms and restore, not just gut health, but overall vitality, for the long haul.

They cover the classic SIBO symptoms (bloating, abdominal pain, gas, constipation/diarrhea), how gut inflammation fuels brain inflammation (the gut–brain axis), and why quick fixes—like "nuking" the microbiome or leaning on a low-FODMAP diet—often miss the mark. Dr. Hill explains the body's three antimicrobial digestive secretions—stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, and bile—plus motility and stress regulation, and how a phased strategy (reduce overgrowth → rebuild defenses → replete what SIBO depleted) can break the relapse cycle. They also discuss targeted probiotics (including Saccharomyces boulardii), when botanicals or antibiotics like rifaximin enter the picture, and why "just eating real, nutrient-dense food" and how you eat (meal spacing, slow, mindful chewing) can be as powerful as what you eat.

Whether you've tried "everything" or you're just starting to connect the dots, this conversation gives you a practical roadmap to move beyond masking symptoms and start building foundations.

What you'll learn

• SIBO 101: definition, symptoms, and why it's so common

• The gut–brain connection: how stress and inflammation impact motility & mood

• Why long-term low-FODMAP isn't a SIBO solution

• The role of acid, enzymes, and bile in controlling overgrowth

• Relapse prevention: phased protocols, motility support, and targeted probiotics

• Real-food nutrition, meal timing, and simple lifestyle upgrades that help

Additional Resources:

Ep 11: Digestive Hell (Learn DIGESTION from the NTA's founder, Gray Graham)

Bristol Stool Chart

NOTE: While we generally avoid direct affiliation/sales/commissions of products mentioned on the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, we've decided to make these SIBO kits available for purchase. In the spirit of full transparency, there will be a commission paid out to Jamie/The NTA if these items are purchased from Jamie's e-Store.

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These are the SIBO Kits Dr. Hill mentioned:

SIBO Kit Phase 1 (30-Day Program)

SIBO Kit Phase 2 (90-Day Program)

Saccharomyces boulardii

Common Sense Disclaimer: As always, consult your trusted medical practitioner.

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We've all heard women older than us talk about the hot flashes and hormonal mayhem that makes menopause a dreaded decade on the horizon, but what if it didn't have to be that way?!

In this eye-opening, laugh-filled, and incredibly practical episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Patti McCoy—Assistant Instructor at the Nutritional Therapy Association, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), and Certified Dietary Supplement Specialist (CDSS)—for a powerful conversation on navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife hormone shifts with grace, knowledge, and bio-individual strategy.

As an educator and wellness expert who's in the trenches of perimenopause herself, Patti brings wisdom, humor, and lived experience to this candid discussion about:

• Unexpected symptoms of perimenopause—what's "normal" vs. what needs support
• Weight gain, belly fat, and blood sugar dysregulation during hormonal shifts
• The truth about cholesterol, dietary fat, and hormone production
• Common misconceptions about libido, vaginal dryness, and mental health in midlife
• Practical, natural solutions including adaptogens, herbal support, and other
• How to decide if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is right for you—and how to do it safely
• The importance of functional lab testing, personalized care, and supportive practitioners

Whether you're in your early 40s and just starting to notice changes or fully immersed in the "menopausal moments", this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and encouragement rooted in functional nutrition and clinical insight. Perhaps those younger than 40 stand to gain the most in that a properly calibrated, nutrient sufficient body will triumph the transition.

"Menopause is inevitable—but suffering is not."

– Patti McCoy, FNTP, CDSS

If you'd like to level up in your general knowledge of foundational health, check out our brand new, 6-week online Foundations of Healing Course!

Want to go even deeper? Learn more about our 12-month Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program.

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Biotics Research Supplements & Products From This Episode:

• Gamminol Forte™ – Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) support for inflammation and hormone balance
• Equifem™ – Comprehensive perimenopause and menopause support with herbs like black cohosh and chasteberry
• Ashwagandha – Adaptogenic herb for adrenal and stress support
• ADHS™ – Adaptogenic herbal blend featuring ashwagandha, eleuthero, rhodiola, and licorice root to support adrenal function, stress resilience, and balanced cortisol levels
• Bio-D-Mulsion Forte® – Emulsified vitamin D3 for immune, bone, and hormone health
• De-Stress™ – Contains L-theanine for calming the nervous system
• Cal-Ma Plus® – Calcium and magnesium blend for bone, muscle, and nervous system support
• Acti-Mag Plus® – Highly bioavailable magnesium with co-factors for cardiovascular, muscular, and hormone support
• Mg-Zyme™ – Targeted magnesium support to address stress, cramps, and sleep challenges
• Zn-Zyme™ – Bioavailable zinc to support immune function, hormone production, and cell repair

Also mentioned:

• Flaxseed – Phytoestrogen-rich whole food to support estrogen balance
• Fermented soy foods – Including tempeh, miso, and natto for hormone and gut health

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Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says, "I don't want to tell you what you can and cannot eat. I just want you to know what you're eating."

Today's episode is about providing solutions to help you cut out the middleman and take control so you KNOW what you're feeding your family - and can support local, small family farms along the way.

In this information-packed episode of the Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz welcomes Alexia Kulwiec, Executive Director of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, for a solution-focused conversation on how to legally source raw milk, pasture-raised meat, and nutrient-dense whole foods directly from local farmers.

We're not just talking about what not to eat—this is your real-world roadmap to clean food access in a system that often seems stacked against us and our access to nutrient-dense foods from local farmers.

From raw cheese loopholes and herdshares to custom meat processing, cottage food laws, and buying club tips, we explore how families can cut through red tape and bring real, nutrient-dense, ethically raised, and legally protected food to the table. Whether you've been making "egg deals in gas station parking lots" or just trying to figure out how to find a trustworthy source for raw milk, this episode is both empowering and practical.

Alexia explains:

• Why it's so hard to legally access raw dairy and clean meat in many states
• How federal and state food laws are designed to favor industrial agriculture over local farms
• What legal loopholes consumers and small farms are using (herdshares, custom exempt meat, cottage food laws)
• The truth about organic certification (and why it's not the gold standard)
• What you need to know about raw cheese, pastured poultry, and produce exemptions
• Where to start if you're ready to vote with your dollar and support regenerative food systems

You'll also hear actionable tips on:

• Navigating state-specific food laws
• Understanding the difference between "grass-fed" and "pasture-raised"
• How to talk to your farmer—and what questions to ask
• How to legally join or form a food buying club, private membership association, or herdshare

This episode is packed with legal insight, food freedom advocacy, and practical strategies for any parent, health-seeker, or food rebel looking to build a better grocery cart—one local farm at a time.

Visit Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund Online: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/

Join/Donate: https://members.farmtoconsumer.org/general/register_member_type.asp

Sign-up for Action Alerts: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/actionalerts/

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If you've been nodding along with the wellness movement but still aren't sure how to take your first real step—this episode is your warm welcome in.

People everywhere are waking up to a simple truth: real health doesn't come from pills, shakes, or short-term programs. Most of us have tried them—spent the money, followed the plans—only to end up frustrated or right back where we started. The missing piece? A strong foundation. And the good news is, it's not complicated—just a few practical, common-sense shifts can spark real, lasting change.

Join Jamie Belz, host of the Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast, and Mike Belz, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA), as they break down the Foundations of Wellness into common-sense, doable action steps for anyone just beginning their health journey.

This episode is packed with real talk, science-backed wisdom, and practical tips to help you pick your own adventure in a doable way. No more "all or nothing" attempts. Start over for the last time with one or a few of the easy but effective action steps you can incorporate today.

If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and finally start your wellness journey, this episode breaks it down into six simple, sustainable categories—what we call the Foundations of Wellness. You'll learn how to:

• Eat a nutrient-dense diet rooted in real, whole foods (not calorie math), following Weston A. Price principles and honoring your bio-individual needs.
• Optimize digestion, the root of all health, by chewing thoroughly, practicing mindful eating, and supporting stomach acid and enzyme function (see Episode 11 for more).
• Balance blood sugar with small, daily habits like walking after meals and pairing carbs with protein and fat (see Episode 28).
• Improve sleep through calming evening routines, avoiding stimulants before bed, and aligning with your circadian rhythm.
• Reduce stress with tools like the 4-7-8 breath, gratitude practices, and brain dumping— (see Episode 42).
• Incorporate movement you actually enjoy—walking, dancing, or strength training—while supporting lymph flow, bone density, and energy.

You'll also hear real-life strategies like Mike's "gas station rule," how to track wins without perfectionism, and why home-cooked meals and community support are game changers. Most importantly, we'll help you find your why—the motivation that keeps you going when things get hard.

Whether you're trying to lose weight, heal your gut, regain energy, or just understand what "healthy" actually means, this episode gives you a practical, welcoming place to begin.

Podcast Episodes Mentioned

⁠Episode 4⁠ – Bio-Individuality

⁠Episode 11⁠ – Digestive Hell with Gray Graham

⁠Episode 28⁠ – Blood Sugar 101

⁠Episode 31⁠ – The Cold Turkey Episode

⁠Episode 42⁠ – Cultivating Joy

Find a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)

⁠NTA Practitioner Directory⁠

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What would you say if I told you the reason we circumcise our boys is not about preventing UTIs - - - but to prevent masturbation?

I know. WHAT?!

It's historically accurate that the circumcision movement in the U.S. was aggressively promoted in the late 1800s by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg—yes, the cereal guy —to curb masturbation. Kellogg believed that removing the foreskin - which contains over 20,000 specialized nerve endings - to permanently expose the glans, which then becomes scarred, calloused, and desensitized, would reduce sexual pleasure and therefore discourage what he saw as immoral behavior. 

They're literally cutting off what many consider the male equivalent of "the G-Spot."

Yes - it's uncomfortable to talk about the sexual implications of a procedure performed on infants, but every adult male was once an infant - and it gets deeply personal for adult men when they learn what they lost without consent because their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were lied to.

This episode is personal for me. In 2008, I blindly handed over my newborn son for this "routine" procedure. Saying that now saddens my soul. I grew up in the Midwest. Circumcision is "normal." It's heart-wrenching to know THAT'S IT - cosmetic normalcy and smoke-and-mirror, for-profit, pseudo"science." That's why we do it - a cultural blind spot.

The AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS even SAYS there's NO SUBSTANTIAL HEALTH BENEFIT. 

I heard my brand new baby boy's torturous screams as they performed - without anesthesia - this truly barbaric procedure billed to insurance as "circumcision." It changed me. This became a truth I had to tell.

My guest is Eric Clopper, an attorney and former employee of Harvard University. Eric gained international attention with his viral lecture, "Sex & Circumcision: An American Love Story," performed at Harvard in 2018. It cost him his job, but created a platform to expose the cultural, religious, and medical forces keeping parents in the dark.

Through his legal practice, The Clopper Law Firm, P.C., and as the founding president of Intact Global, Eric challenges the constitutionality of laws permitting male genital cutting while prohibiting female genital mutilation, arguing that such laws violate the Equal Protection Clause.

Featured Presentation

• Sex & Circumcision: An American Love Story by Eric Clopper
  Watch it on VIMEO

WARNING: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE, DISTURBING CONCEPTS, AND GRAPHIC IMAGES

Note: Galatians 5:6 says, "For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love."

• College Humor Short Video: "The Real Reason You're Circumcised" *MUST WATCH!
• Intact Global
• The Clopper Law Firm, P.C.
• Email: eric@clopper.law

• Circumcision: The Hidden Trauma by Ronald Goldman, PhD
• Marked in Your Flesh: Circumcision from Ancient Judea to Modern America by Leonard B. Glick
• The Ridged Band of the Foreskin by Dr. John R. Taylor

• Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Virtual Open House

Thank you for reading, listening, and sharing. This conversation isn't easy - and it isn't about blame or shame. It's about waking up to truth.

Good news: Change is happening. Circumcision rates in the U.S. have dropped to below 55% today—and even lower in some regions. Your son or grandson won't be alone. Being intact is becoming the new normal. The fear of being "different" or bullied in a locker room is fading fast as many parents are choosing to protect wholeness over conformity.

It takes some serious testicular fortitude to be the dad willing to say, "My son doesn't have to look like me." - That's how healing begins. That's how cycles end.

I'm so thankful you're here. May this conversation stay with you—not as judgment, but as clarity. Not as fear, but as freedom.

With so much love, empathy, and hope,

—Jamie

What if the goal isn't just to live longer—but to live better?

In this energizing and insightful episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by one of her most cherished mentors: Joe Buishas—functional health educator, wellness speaker, and the voice behind The Tuesday Minuteand The Wellness Minute.

Joe has been a pioneer in integrative health and wellness for over 50 years, coordinating training for physicians and nutritionist through his educational company, Metabolic Management.

At 74 years young, Joe is vibrant, curious, and full of life. With decades of experience in the natural health field and a relentless hunger for learning, Joe shares what he believes are the most important elements for extending health span—the number of years you live with strength, clarity, energy, and joy.

Together, Jamie and Joe explore the key principles that promote long-term wellness, backed by clinical experience, functional insights, and timeless wisdom.

Joe's Top Health Span Essentials:

• Prioritize gut health and optimize digestion
• Keep the body in motion with daily, natural movement
• Eat real, nutrient-dense food that will rot or spoil—but eat it before it does
• Nourish your microbiome with fermented foods, polyphenols, and fiber
• Build and maintain lean muscle as your best anti-aging asset
• Strengthen your lymphatic system through regular movement
• Ground yourself in faith and spiritual peace
• Cultivate strong relationships and live with clear purpose
• Avoid ultra-processed foods and limit unnecessary antibiotics
• Support emotional and mental health through gratitude, prayer, and nervous system regulation

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between health span vs. lifespan
• The role of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in systemic inflammation
• Why emotional trauma impacts gut health and disease
• How short-chain fatty acids like butyrate heal both gut and brain
• Why digestion begins in the brain—and why slowing down before meals matters
• The overlooked power of fermented foods, including sauerkraut and raw fiber
• How purpose, movement, and joy extend your years—and make them worth living
• What the Blue Zones reveal about longevity—and how to apply their 9 principles to your everyday life

Resources & Mentions:

• Watch Joe's Tuesday Minute episode on melatonin
• Listen to The Wellness Minute
• Explore the science behind alcohol and how it impacts your brain and body:  Huberman Lab: What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

Whether you're in your 30s or your 70s, this conversation will help you reconnect to what truly matters for long-term health: whole food, movement, faith, community, and alignment with your body's natural rhythms.

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Eating crickets and meat grown in a lab with cancer-like cells - WHO APPROVED THAT?!

Scott Tips, president of the National Health Federation (NHF) and internationally recognized health freedom attorney, joins host, Jamie Belz, to help us understand the deeper mechanisms of Codex Alimentarius, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the global regulatory web that threatens access to nutrient-dense food, natural health remedies, and therapeutic supplements.

As the only health-freedom organization with official INGO (International Non-Governmental Organization) status at Codex, NHF is uniquely positioned to stand up for the public's right to safe, informed, and autonomous healthcare choices on the global stage.

Over the last 70 years, NHF has defended medical choice and challenged the federal government's overreach into nutrition, supplementation, and holistic healing.

Some quick topics/snippets from this episode:

• Codex creates international food law—affecting everything from vitamin dosage limits to whether or not your meat contains drug residues.
• Most people don't even know Codex exists. And yet, decisions made there determine what shows up in your grocery cart, your supplement bottle, and your child's plate.
• The U.S. can now force genetically modified foods into countries that don't want them — not through diplomacy, but through international tribunals using Codex standards as their weapon.

• Ractopamine is a drug with zero therapeutic value. It makes animals fatter, faster — but it's banned in the EU, China, and Russia. In the U.S., you're probably eating it.

• When you hear 'scientific consensus,' be cautious. The phrase is used to bulldoze public concern.
• You can be banned for calling out corruption at Codex.
• At CODEX, NHF is the only one defending your right to natural health freedom.

• The EU, Russia, even Iran — they've stood up for consumer safety at Codex more than the U.S. delegates have.
• The scary thing isn't just what the FDA is doing. It's how many people still trust them, blindly — even when their actions have harmed more people than every U.S. war combined.

• We need advocacy from the ground up. Most parents feeding their kids toxic food don't even know it — because the truth has been buried.
• "Frankenmeat", insect protein, and natural flavoring cover-ups, all of which bypass transparent labeling laws while being quietly introduced into the food supply.

• They're trying to outlaw homeopathy—while promoting lab-grown meat and insect protein as sustainable alternatives.
• We don't want to be right. We want to get it right.

"Unless we put medical freedom into the Constitution, the time will come when medicine will organize into an undercover dictatorship… To restrict the art of healing to one class of men and deny equal privileges to others will constitute the Bastille of medical science. All such laws are un-American and despotic." - Dr. Benjamin Rush, Declaration of Independence signator and Surgeon General of the Continental Army

"If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls of those who live under tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

TAKE ACTION: 

Join the National Health Federation for only $45/year to support international advocacy at Codex and receive the quarterly NHF magazine. This low-cost membership helps fund independent watchdog efforts that no other organization is legally authorized to perform at the global level.

⁠JOIN HERE⁠

Other mentions:

• ⁠⁠Ep 034: Fight For Your Right To Health Freedom⁠⁠

• ⁠The HighWire report exposing Peter Marks and vaccine data suppression⁠

Health freedom is necessary. As government and corporate interests grow more entangled, grassroots advocacy is no longer optional. It's essential. Join the NHF and become part of the movement to reclaim sovereignty over what we eat, how we heal, and what we're allowed to know.

In this fun crossover episode of The Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast and What's Worthwhile Podcast, hosts Jamie Belz and Ramsey Zimmerman unpack what it really takes to experience lasting joy, true wellness, and deep alignment in a world that's chronically stressed, overwhelmed, and running on caffeine, screens, and survival mode.

We explore the difference between happiness and joyfulness — and why joy isn't something you chase, but something you cultivatethrough intentional choices rooted in the Foundations of Health:

• Nutrient-dense, bio-individual nutrition
• Joyful movement and functional exercise
• Digestion and blood sugar balance
• Rest, sleep, and circadian rhythm
• Stress reduction and emotional regulation
• Community, connection, and spiritual alignment

From hyper-palatable fake foods to the pressure of hustle culture, this episode is a real-talk guide to reclaiming your vitality and living joyfully on purpose. You'll hear stories, science, and simple strategies that connect your body, mind, and spirit — because true health is the soil joy grows in.

Resources & Mentions in This Episode:

• Cold Turkey Episode – A raw look at breaking free from burnout and false energy sources like sugar, alcohol, or overwork
• Bio-Individuality Episode – Learn how to honor your unique health blueprint and conduct a personal wellness audit
• What's Worthwhile Podcast by Ramsey Zimmerman – Explore deeper conversations about meaning, intention, and mind-body-spirit alignment
• Nutritional Therapy Association – Discover the life-changing NTP program both hosts have completed and now represent

This episode is for those ready to stop chasing temporary highs and quick fixes, and start building lasting health — the "feel good" kind that brings peace, clarity, energy, and joy for the best kind of human experience.

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In this rich and revealing episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz welcomes the legendary Sally Fallon Morell, author of Nourishing Traditions and founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, for an eye-opening conversation that blends ancestral nutrition, holistic health, and spiritual alignment in today's toxic food and medical culture. Together, they unpack the roots of nutritional wisdom, challenge mainstream health narratives, and dive into controversial yet essential topics including raw milk, vaccine injury, the decline of small family farms, and why butter (not margarine) belongs on your plate. Sally also shares the spiritual significance of honoring the body as a temple, discusses the dietary crisis facing modern society, and offers practical advice to reclaim your family's health.

Critical topics include:

• The difference between raw milk vs. pasteurized milk and the science behind why raw milk supports digestion, immunity, and childhood development

• The impact of vaccines on child health, including SIDS, chronic illness, and Sally's perspective on medical freedom

• The decline of small family farms and why local, regenerative agriculture must be preserved

• Why traditional animal fats like butter, liver, and fish eggs are essential for hormonal health, fertility, and brain development

• How processed foods, protein powders, and synthetic vitamins are silently damaging our population

• Sally's perspective on the spiritual roots of nourishment, including Biblical insights into food, the sacredness of the body, and how nutrition aligns with God's design

• The legacy of Dr. Weston A. Price and the principles behind his research on indigenous diets and generational health

• Practical tips to start your real food journey, like the one-minute fix that could radically improve your family's health: making your own salad dressing

Jamie also opens up about her personal transformation from following mainstream health advice to finding healing through the Nutritional Therapy Association and Weston A. Price teachings—especially after a vaccine injury in her own family. The episode ends with a bold, hope-filled vision for the future of food, faith, and functional nutrition, including Sally's call for churches to reawaken to the importance of the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Whether you're an NTP, parent, homesteader, church leader, or just someone seeking truth in a world of health confusion, this episode will inspire and empower you to live nourished, informed, and aligned—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Resources Mentioned:

• Weston A. Price Foundation

• Sally's Nourishing Traditions Blog

• Wise Traditions Conference – Salt Lake City, Oct 17–19

• RealMilk.com – Find Local Raw Milk

• Nourishing Traditions Cookbook

• Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care

• Sally's Pancake Recipe

• Bone Marrow Custard Recipe

Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA)

• Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program

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This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast invites you to jump on the ride with host Jamie Belz for an engaging roundtable conversation with recent graduates Rebecca Stuart, Cody Cox, and Christa Chioini. In this open, insightful, and honest episode, these three NTP alumni share their unique journeys—from initial health struggles that drew them to nutritional therapy to building meaningful, purpose-driven careers in holistic wellness.

Discover their biggest "aha" moments during the NTP program, how the foundations of health transformed their personal lives, and what they're doing today to empower others. If you want to deepen your understanding of how nutrition can impact health and wellness, this episode is packed with practical insights, inspiration, and clarity.

Questions explored in this episode:

• What led you to pursue the NTP program, and was it a good decision?
• What was your biggest "aha" moment or realization during your education?
• Did anything in the program challenge your previous beliefs or habits?
• How have you involved your family in your nutrition journey since graduating?
• What's something impactful you learned during the program that made a profound difference in your life?
• Have you experimented with tools like Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), and what were your discoveries?
• What's one food you thought was healthy before, but later discovered wasn't so beneficial?
• What's your area of wellness hypocrisy—something you indulge in, even knowing it's not ideal?
• Are there ingredients you absolutely avoid and refuse to bring into your home?
• What important lessons have you learned from working with bio-individual clients?
• Who's your ideal client now, and how can listeners get in touch with you?

Whether you're currently enrolled, thinking about joining the NTP community, or interested in working with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, you don't want to miss the fun!

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Podcast Episode Resources:

Guests' Contact Information

Cody Cox

• Website: ⁠Beaver Creek Wellness⁠
• Podcast: ⁠Real Food Mental Health⁠

Christa Chioini

• Website: ⁠CNC Holistic Living⁠
• Instagram: ⁠@carrotsandcocktails⁠

Rebecca Stuart

• Website: ⁠Liberty Wellness and Co⁠
• Instagram: ⁠@libertywellnessandco⁠

Mentioned Podcast Episodes

• Huberman Lab Podcast episode on Alcohol and its Effects ⁠Huberman Lab: What Alcohol Does to Your Body⁠
• ⁠Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast Episode 37: Autism CAN Be Reversed - An Interview with Beth Lambert from Documenting Hope⁠

Organizations & Resources

• Documenting Hope – Resources on healing childhood conditions naturally ⁠Documenting Hope⁠
• Feed Your Fertile Body™ Program ⁠Feed Your Fertile Body⁠

Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) Information

⁠Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program⁠

⁠Career Compass Program (NTA's career and marketing support)⁠

In this follow-up to our deep-dive on mineral wisdom, Allison Mädl, FNTP and NTA educator, returns to share simple, ancestral-inspired strategies you can implement today to boost your mineral intake—and feel the difference.

From crafting nutrient-packed herbal infusions and embracing blackstrap molasses to unlocking the power of leafy greens, culinary herbs, and real sea salt, Allison breaks down the most practical ways to infuse your meals (and your life) with essential minerals.

Plus, we explore how digestion plays a critical role in mineral absorption, and why even the best foods won't help if your gut can't break them down.

You'll learn:

• How to make a potent herbal infusion
• Why blackstrap molasses is a forgotten mineral-rich superfood
• Which wild greens and veggie tops to eat for hidden mineral boosts
• The truth about culinary herbs and sea salt as daily mineral sources
• How to optimize digestion for better mineral absorption

From dealing with graying hair, fatigue, muscle cramps, or simply wanting to eat more nutrient-dense foods, this quick episode is packed with practical and ancestral wisdom.

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Jamie's Super Hero Overnight Oats

Serves 4

Use locally sourced and organic whenever possible

2 C Organic Oats (Steel cut or rolled)

Add oats to sauce pan. Add water to approximately one inch below rim of pan. Cover with lid and leave on the counter overnight.

In the morning, use the lid to carefully drain the water from the oats. If desired, add water to rinse/drain once more. 

Stir into your plain/drained oats::

2 TB Grass-Fed Butter or Ghee

1 TB Coconut Oil

¼ C Raw Milk or Coconut Milk

Cover sauce pan with lid  and put it in the oven at 350 degrees.

While the oatmeal warms, in a separate container, mix ¼ C Raw Milk with 1-2 TB of Chia Seeds. Let mixture rest.

At 20 minutes, check for desired temperature and either return to oven or proceed with adding the following:

Chia/Milk Mixture

Raisins

Chopped Dried Figs

Chopped Walnuts

Chopped Pecans

Pepitas

Coconut Flakes

Sea Salt

Cinnamon

Blackstrap Molasses (for extra minerals!)

Omit or add ingredients as desired. Other considerations:

Protein or Collagen Powder

Mulberries

Berries

Peaches

Apples

Mangos

Bananas

Goji Berries

Hemp Hearts

Cacao Nibs

Sunflower Seeds

Pine Nuts

Ground Flaxseed

Coconut Cream

Vanilla

Natural Maple Syrup

Honey

Dates

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Many were feeling whiplash from the headlines about Tylenol, pregnancy, and health, so Episode 64 was born. Then, questions flooded in, prompting this follow-up episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, which covers the most common questions listeners asked. Join host Jamie Belz and fellow NTP Nolan Gleich in this foundations-first, bio-individuality-driven practitioner and parent advocate response to cut through the noise with practical, hopeful, and doable steps for real families. 

You'll hear root-cause thinking (not "bandaid fixes"), how to build your "wellness web" of aligned practitioners, and simple daily changes that can make a meaningful difference.

This episode is encouraging and actionable—perfect for any parent who wants clarity and calm.

Questions answered:

• Tylenol & neurodevelopment: "How could acetaminophen be associated with neurodevelopmental concerns, and what might be happening biologically?"

• Glutathione support basics: "If acetaminophen depletes glutathione, what foundational supports (like NAC, vitamin C, selenium) are commonly discussed?"

• Folate forms, decoded: "What's the difference between folate, folic acid, L-methylfolate, and folinic acid?"

• Leucovorin & the FRAT test: "What is leucovorin and why do some clinicians use it in kids? What is the folate receptor autoantibody test (FRAT) and what does it screen for?"

• Prenatal picks: "Why do some parents look for prenatals with folate instead of folic acid?"

• Food-first options to support wellness: Plus sneaky ways to add organ meats to meals!

• Pregnancy comfort without Tylenol: "What are gentle ways to handle headaches, nausea, and body aches?

• Fever guidance for moms & kids: "When is comfort care enough, and what are simple hydration/electrolyte strategies that actually help?"

• Dyes & behavior: "Why do some families try an artificial-dye-free week (think Red 40, Yellow 5/6) and what swaps make it easy?"

• Building your support team: "How do I find practitioners aligned with a foundations-first approach and navigate conflicting advice with confidence?"

Why you'll love it

• Empowering, not scary: Zero doom. Just clear next steps you can try tonight.

• Bio-individuality first: We honor that every mom, every baby, every child is different.

• Foundations before fads: Sleep, minerals, protein, movement, and gentle supports you can actually sustain.

• Hope, front and center: Realistic, compassionate guidance for families in the thick of it.

Heads up: Nothing here is medical advice. Use this episode to spark empowered conversations with your trusted provider and tailor choices to your family.

• ⁠The Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA)⁠

• ⁠Free Resources from The NTA⁠

• ⁠NTA Health (Work with a practitioner through the NTA)⁠

• ⁠NTA Practitioner Directory (Find an NTP or PHWC  in your area or online)⁠

• ⁠NTA Foundations of Healing Course⁠

• ⁠Become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)⁠

• ⁠Ep 4: Bio-Individuality⁠

• Ep⁠ 6: Pottenger's Cats⁠

• Ep⁠ 30: Generational Health⁠

• Ep ⁠37: Autism CAN Be Reversed –An Interview with Beth Lambert from Documenting Hope⁠

• Ep ⁠46: Wellness 101 – A Common Sense Start⁠

• ⁠Ep 64: Tylenol, Autism, and Bioindividuality⁠

• ⁠Documenting Hope⁠

• DH ⁠on Acetaminophen and The Autism Connection⁠

• DH ⁠on How Delayed Pediatric Developmental Milestones Are Being Normalized⁠

• DH ⁠on How to Reduce Inflammation Without NSAIDs⁠

• ⁠To Dye For Documentary⁠

• ⁠https://www.aninconvenientstudy.com⁠

• ⁠https://childrenshealthdefense.org⁠

• ⁠The Uncensored Bookstore⁠

• ⁠Book: Plaque: One Scientist's Intrepid Search for the Truth about Human Retroviruses and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism, and Other Diseases by Dr. Judy Mikovits⁠

• ⁠Book: The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care by Sally Fallon Morell & Thomas S. Cowan⁠

•  ⁠Book: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon⁠

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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Allison Mädl, FNTP, educator, and long-time contributor to the Nutritional Therapy Association. Together, they unpack one of the most overlooked keys to vibrant health: minerals.

Allison shares how her personal health journey, combined with her years of teaching English to indigenous students in the U.S., led her to uncover the deeply rooted nutritional wisdom found in traditional cultures—especially the mineral-rich diets of the Misteco people of southern Mexico. From the science of how minerals regulate everything from inflammation to thyroid function, to the ancestral food practices like foraging and nixtamalization (soaking corn in alkaline solutions) to create more bio-availability in nutrient profiles, this episode explores how returning to whole, mineral-dense foods can transform our health at a cellular level - - - and may even slow graying hair!

You'll learn:

• Why mineral balance is more important than isolated supplementation
• The role of minerals in muscle contraction, bone strength, and gene expression
• How trace mineral deficiencies may be linked to premature graying and chronic inflammation
• How reverse osmosis water could be depleting your mineral stores—and what to do about it
• Practical, ancestral ways to infuse more minerals into your life (yes, including tortillas)

Whether you're struggling with cramps, fatigue, inflammation, or just want to feel more resilient in your body, this conversation is packed with both inspiration and actionable wisdom rooted in tradition, science, and bio-individuality.

Don't forget to tune in Thursday for a follow-up "Quick Tips" episode on mineral-rich foods and simple ways to incorporate them into your routine.

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Autism diagnoses are rising, but so is a quiet revolution in how we understand and address them. In this powerful conversation, Beth Lambert, Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, shares her journey from conventional healthcare insider to trailblazing leader in root-cause healing for children with chronic conditions.

Beth Lambert is the Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the epidemic of chronic health and developmental conditions in children. A former healthcare consultant and teacher, she has extensively researched the environmental and lifestyle factors contributing to modern pediatric health crises. Beth is the author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America's Children and co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. She has also co-authored peer-reviewed research on autism symptom reversal. Beth holds degrees from Williams College and Fairfield University, and has studied at Oxford University.

Beth and Jamie dive deep into the environmental, medical, and lifestyle triggers contributing to the explosion of pediatric diagnoses—and what families can do to take back control. From gut health to toxic exposures, vaccine timing to generational patterns, this episode dismantles the myth that chronic illness is permanent and introduces a new, evidence-backed paradigm: personalized, bio-individual healing is possible—and it's happening. Documenting Hope is doing exactly what their name says—documenting these incredible, triumphant stories to provide proof and HOPE.

Whether you're a parent, practitioner, or advocate for health freedom, this episode will challenge what you've been told and offer real hope backed by science.

Resources from this Episode:

Documenting Hope
Learn more about Beth's organization, read real recovery stories, or get involved:
https://documentinghope.com

Healing Together Membership Community
A supportive space for parents navigating chronic conditions in children, with live calls and resources:
https://documentinghope.com/healing-together

The Flight Study (Documenting Hope's longitudinal intervention study):
https://documentinghope.com/flight-study

CHIRP Study (Child Health Inventory for Resilience and Prevention):
https://documentinghope.com/chirp-study

Recommended Book
How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345342763

Nutritional Therapy Foundation Course
Perfect for parents looking to level up their family's wellness with nutrition basics:
https://nutritionaltherapy.com/ntf

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Support independent, agenda-free research:
https://documentinghope.com/donate

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• Why fertility is more about health status than age.
• How movement and detoxification prepare the body for pregnancy.
• The truth about organic food, chemicals, and the health of future generations.
• Why fathers' health matters just as much—and sometimes more—at conception.
• How Birgitta overcame industry myths and built a legacy of healthy moms and babies.

• Birgitta's Website: ExpectingFitness.com
• Book: Expecting Fitness
• Contact Birgitta: lauren@expectingfitness.com
•  IG: @expectingfitness
• Telegram: @heathybaby
• Truth: @healthybaby
• YT: @expectingfitness
• X: expectingfitness
• FB: @healthybaby2 and @expectingfitness

Childhood obesity is more than calories and exercise—it's a biological, hormonal, and psychological issue that can follow children into adulthood, impacting their health status for decades to follow, as well as potentially detracting from their overall quality of life - forever. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Master Health Coach, reveals why early intervention is essential. Learn how childhood eating habits determine the number of fat cells an individual will have for life and impact their metabolism and hormone regulation, making obesity harder to overcome later in life.

Jamie explains how hidden factors—such as insulin resistance, food addiction, stress, screen time, and the Standard American Diet (SAD)—are silently contributing to this alarming health crisis.

Most importantly, Jamie empowers parents with practical, realistic steps to help their families break the generational cycle of obesity. Tune in to discover how small, intentional changes around nutrition, mindful eating, family meals, screen time management, and joyful movement can dramatically improve your child's health trajectory

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Resources:

Foundations of Health Course - https://nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations/

Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory

"Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon Morell and Mary Enig

"Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care" by Sally Fallon Morrell, Thomas S. Cowan

The Weston A. Price Foundation

The National Health Federation

What happens when two of the most influential organizations in natural health—the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and the National Health Federation (NHF)—come together? In this powerful one-off episode, fresh off the NHF Conference, Jamie Belz and Mike Belz unpack the most eye-opening moments, shocking revelations, and inspiring calls to action from a weekend spent with an incredible organization passionately fighting for our health freedoms since 1955.

From Codex Alimentarius to FDA overreach, and the shocking story of NHF's founding to HEALTH FREEDOM quotes from Benjamin Rush and Thomas Jefferson, this conversation dives deep into the fight for medical sovereignty, transparency, and the right to choose your own path to wellness.

In this episode:

• • The history and mission of the NHF
  • How the FDA and other agencies are restricting natural health practices
  • Why bio-individuality must be protected
  • "If I find something that works well for me in my personal health journey - and I'm not harming anyone else - who should be allowed to tell me I cannot choose that methodology?"
  • The sobering truth behind food regulation and supplement censorship
  • Thomas Levy's quote, "We cannot approach science by committee and convenience."
  • What you can do right now to make a difference

This episode is a megaphone for the movement—a rallying cry for anyone ready to stand up, speak out, and take their health into their own hands. We have worked so hard to get to where we are today - and the future looks bright - but WE need to back those leading the charge. The fight for health freedom is about the future of our children and the right to thrive, not just survive. The fight is NOW!

• Links & Resources:

  • Nutritional Therapy Association Website
  • National Health Federation Website
  • Foundations of Healing Course (NTA)
  • Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program
  • Contact: admissions@nutritionaltherapy.com
  • Children's Health Defense (Sign up for their newsletters!)
  • Green Med Info
  • Global Wellness Forum

Leave a comment, share your thoughts, and help us keep the message strong. TOGETHER, WE ARE #ReversingTheTrend of preventable poor health!

On this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness podcast, host Jamie Belz talks with fellow Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Hallie Loy-Roby, to tackle a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention—the gallbladder. What does it actually do? Why is it so often removed? How can you support your health if you no longer have one? Together, they dive deep into the vital role of dietary fats, gallbladder function, and what happens when this underappreciated organ is removed (cholecystectomy).

Jamie shares her personal journey—how gallbladder issues led her to life-changing insights through the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program, highlighting the power of bile salts and nutrient-dense diets. Hallie, a gallbladder specialist, details the gallbladder's critical role in fat digestion, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), hormone production, and overall cellular health.

Learn to recognize signs of gallbladder dysfunction—from bloating and digestive discomfort to urgent bowel movements—and understand the links to inflammation, fatigue, and environmental toxins. Hallie provides practical strategies to support your gallbladder through hydration, stress-calming techniques, toxin reduction, and balanced fat intake, even if you've already had your gallbladder removed.

Discover the importance of being your own health advocate, why fat phobia has damaged our well-being, and how to work alongside doctors who embrace a holistic, bio-individual approach.

Listen, give us a review, hit subscribe and join us on all of the platforms to reclaim your wellness and help us to #ReverseTheTrend of preventable poor health.

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In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz walks you through her "hot take" on going "COLD TURKEY."

If you feel stuck on the hamster wheel of "I'll start tomorrow" or are tired of setting new goals only to feel overwhelmed and defeated, give this new approach a try and go from overwhelmed to unstoppable.

What's COLD TURKEY?

• COLD – Cut Out Little Distractions: Small vices sabotage big dreams. Discover how tiny, seemingly harmless habits quietly drain your time, energy, and potential—and learn simple swaps to reclaim your life.

• TURKEY – Take Inventory, Understand Your Why, Replace the Habit, Keep It Simple, Establish Accountability, Yield to the Process: Step-by-step, we'll break down exactly how to make meaningful, sustainable changes—without the overwhelm.

Learn:

• Why traditional resolutions fail (and why it's not your fault).

• Practical ways to reset, refocus, and finally stick to habits that align with your goals.

• How to leverage the Foundations of Health—optimal digestion, quality sleep, stress management, nutrient-dense eating, blood sugar balance, and physical activity—to build unstoppable momentum.

Reclaim your focus and transform your life one intentional step at a time.

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"A healthy person has many dreams. An unhealthy person has just one."

As we launch a new season of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Mike Belz, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA), for a conversation about the urgent need for a health revolution. They dive into the growing crisis of preventable disease, the impact of food industry corruption, and why making America healthy again is not a political issue but a humanitarian one. With eye-opening statistics, historical insights into food as medicine, and a look at how childhood obesity shapes lifelong health, this episode challenges the status quo and offers real solutions. They also explore the critical role of health coaches, the increasing demand for bio-individual nutrition education, and the NTA's empowering programs designed to equip professionals in this space. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their health, challenge the system, and be part of the movement to #ReverseTheTrend of preventable poor health.

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Blood sugar dysregulation spans well beyond the diagnosis of diabetes or the prevalence of prediabetes. As you learned in Episode 28 with Amanda Jones, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and lead instructor for the NTA, as well as many additional things - - - blood sugar dysregulation impacts every single function within the body and is a precursor to many chronic diseases - - - but there is hope - - - intentional dietary and lifestyle adjustments can often catalyze the reversal of these diagnoses while simultaneously reducing inflammation, increasing energy, promoting healthful weight loss, and improving overall wellbeing.

In today's episode, host Jamie Belz welcomes Amanda back to The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast to share her roster of "Quick Tips for Healthy Blood Sugar Regulation."

Amanda highlights many considerations and offers some "low hanging fruit" action steps that can be easily implemented into your life while potentially producing noticeable results sooner than you'd imagine.

In regard to optimizing blood sugar regulation, Amanda will cover some tips on:

• What to eat
• How to eat
• Lifestyle hacks

If you missed Episode 28: Blood Sugar 101 - Hope for Reversing Pre- & Type II Diabetes, be sure to listen to that for an entirely different and deeper look at the fascinating science of blood sugar regulation and how its imbalances impact the body.

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Can something actually be "proven safe" for everyone or does that go against what we know to be true about bioindividuality? 

In this empowering episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz sits down with Nolan Gleich, NTP, Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, and Digital Marketing Strategist at the Nutritional Therapy Association, to unpack the headlines linking Tylenol (acetaminophen) to autism and explore what true health freedom really means.

Together, Jamie and Nolan zoom out from fear-based headlines to the bigger picture: how chronic illness, toxic load, and bioindividuality shape health outcomes, and why foundational, root cause wellness is the future of healthcare rather than quick, Bandaid fixes that only mask the symptoms of deeper, underlying issues.

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

• Why "proven safe" isn't a universal truth—and how bioindividuality challenges one-size-fits-all medicine

• The role of epigenetics, toxicity, nutrient deficiencies, and gut health in chronic illness and autism risk

• RFK's recent $50 million autism research initiative and what it could mean for families

• Practical, foundation-first alternatives for pain and fever support in pregnancy and childhood (hydration, digestion optimization, nutrient-dense foods, rest, immune support)

• How education empowers us to be confident and trustworthy advocates for our health

This conversation isn't about blame—it's about hope, empowerment, and solutions. Wherever your thoughts are regarding the Tylenol and autism topic, this episode will leave you inspired to trust your body's innate wisdom, learn more about the foundations of health, and embrace the freedom that comes with bioindividuality.

Tune in to learn, unlearn, and take back your power.

• The Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA)

• Free Resources from The NTA

• NTA Health (Work with a practitioner through the NTA)

• NTA Practitioner Directory (Find an NTP or PHWC  in your area or online)

• NTA Foundations of Healing Course

• Become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)

• Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast – Episode 4: Bio-Individuality

• Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast – Episode 6: Pottenger's Cats

• Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast - Episode 30: Generational Health

• Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast - Episode 37: Autism CAN Be Reversed –An Interview with Beth Lambert from Documenting Hope

• Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast - Episode 46: Wellness 101 – A Common Sense Start

• Documenting Hope

• Documenting Hope on Acetaminophen and The Autism Connection

• Documenting Hope on How Delayed Pediatric Developmental Milestones Are Being Normalized

• Documenting Hope on How to Reduce Inflammation Without NSAIDs

• https://www.aninconvenientstudy.com

• https://childrenshealthdefense.org

• The Uncensored Bookstore

• Book: Plaque: One Scientist's Intrepid Search for the Truth about Human Retroviruses and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism, and Other Diseases by Dr. Judy Mikovits

• Book: The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care by Sally Fallon Morell & Thomas S. Cowan

•  Book: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon

8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor:

1. How do you incorporate nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors alongside medication in your treatment plans?
   (Opens the door to see if they go beyond pharma-first thinking.)

2. Do you routinely check labs like vitamin D, B12, folate, homocysteine, magnesium, and toxin exposure — and adjust care based on those results?
   (Tests whether they practice data-driven personalization vs. generic labs only.)

3. What role do you see a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet (grass-fed meats, raw dairy, fermented foods, organ meats) playing in care and prevention?
   (Checks if they value ancestral, nutrient-dense foods vs. standard diet guidelines.)

4. How do you evaluate nutrient deficiencies like magnesium, CoQ10, or B vitamins — and do you personalize supplementation rather than giving one-size-fits-all protocols?
   (Probes for bioindividuality instead of cookie-cutter multivitamins.)

5. What strategies do you use to support gut health and the microbiome, given the gut–brain and gut–immune connections?
   (Determines whether they see digestion as foundational, not secondary.)

6. Do you consider sleep, stress, and daily rhythms essential in slowing disease progression — and do you give patients practical tools in these areas?
   (Filters out doctors who only talk prescriptions but never lifestyle.)

7. How do you evaluate medical research, drug safety, and patient autonomy — and are you open to discussing risks of polypharmacy, environmental toxins, or vaccine injury?
   (Tests whether they respect independent research and health freedom.)

8. Do you collaborate with other practitioners to provide whole-person care?
   (Reveals whether they value team-based, holistic healing.)

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In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz and guest Amanda Jones dive into the fascinating science of blood sugar regulation and how its imbalance impacts the body. They explore how prediabetes and type II diabetes—like many chronic diseases—can often be reversed through strategic diet and lifestyle changes. Discover how achieving balanced blood sugar not only improves energy and vitality but also reduces or eliminates many associated health risks altogether.

Amanda Jones is a dedicated instructor with the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and an experienced Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner since 2013. In addition to being an FNTP, Amanda holds a master's degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, a bachelors degree in communications, she's a certified ADAPT Functional Health Coach, a certified GAPS Practitioner and a licensed massage therapist.

2:55 Diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin - Blood Sugar 101

4:00 Why blood sugar regulation matters

4:45 Blood sugar regulation impacts everything in the entire body - nothing is NOT impacted

5:20 Current statistics for the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes

6:50 Subclinical blood dysregulation - insulin resistance (PRE-PRE-DIABETES)

7:50 Reversing the pathway toward diabetes

10:45 How blood sugar dysregulation impacts the cardiovascular system - cardio-metabolic disease

11:50 Atherosclerosis as a result of blood sugar dysregulation

13:54 Glucose conversion to body fat

14:22 Blood lipids - triglycerides - hyperlipidemia

14:37 Why SUGAR is contributing to obesity rather than fats - as well as circulating lipids -

15:33 How elevated blood sugar drives elevated blood pressure and high blood pressure

16:20 How high insulin levels inhibit the production of nitric oxide levels

18:00 Immune regulation and meta-inflammation - inflammation driven by metabolic problems

19:30 Endocrine disruption from blood sugar dysregulation

21:10 Changes to the nervous system, gut motility, our microbiome, and other things negatively impacted by blood sugar dysregulation

21:40 The stages of dysglycemia

22:37 Insulin is a GOOD hormone! - What it's supposed to do in the body - how it brings sugar into the cells - how energy is produced

24:33 Excess glucose and insulin - reactive hypoglycemia

25:00 The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster - why you're tired at 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 8:00 PM

27:02 Insulin resistance

28:12 Fasting Glucose Levels - lab testing - Fasting Insulin Levels

30:20 The progression continues - feeling lethargic, gaining weight, etc.

30:30 Pre-Diabetes diagnosis

31:00 A1C - glycation

31:41 Metabolic Syndrome

32:40 Pancreas damage - insulin injections

33:04 Six small meals per day versus fasting

37:30 Fasting and time-restricted eating

38:09 Our blood sugar is synced with our circadian rhythms

39:58 Walking after meals versus other workouts for blood sugar regulation

41:46 There is HOPE! This doesn't need to be a miserable process. YOU can do it and you can enjoy it!

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It's time to escape the health monopoly and end the government's stranglehold on wellness.

I'm your host, Jamie Belz - - - and THIS is the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast.

Today's episode is a rallying cry—a call to action to break the chains holding back holistic wellness practitioners and, most importantly, to give YOU the freedom to choose your bio-individual path to optimal wellness. 

The Nutritional Therapy Association is on a mission to reverse the trend of preventable poor health. Right now, we're living in a nation plagued by chronic illness, obesity, and skyrocketing healthcare costs. Meanwhile, millions of people are searching for solutions—but instead of finding freedom, they're stuck navigating a failing system that prioritizes government-controlled insurance dollars, surgeries, and pharmaceuticals over personalized care pathways that promote sustainable change and truly transformative healthful outcomes.

It's an absurd contradiction we face. We're mandated to pay sky-high insurance premiums and hefty deductibles to maintain a safety net for catastrophic health issues—which most of us - THANKFULLY - never need. - - - That money - ((thousands and thousands of dollars for my family each year)) - is just gone. It's a carnival game we're forced to play, and the insurance companies win every year. Yet, at the same time, we're paying out of pocket for the wellness modalities and practitioners we truly value. These professionals offer personalized, preventive care that keeps us healthy and helps us avoid those catastrophic situations altogether. It's a frustrating system that forces us to invest in reactive care while actively limiting our ability to choose proactive, holistic approaches that align with our values and promote lasting wellness.

Here's the kicker: the very professionals who can help—highly trained, deeply passionate practitioners—have been targeted, silenced, and even prosecuted in some states simply for doing what they do best: helping people live healthier lives. 

Today, we're breaking this down - - -

We desperately need an overhaul of how we do things.

What we've been doing - our current "health care" system - IS NOT WORKING.

The health of our nation is absolutely unacceptable.

- **42% of U.S. adults are obese.** 

- **6 in 10 adults** have at least one chronic illness, and **4 in 10 have two or more.** 

In the U.S. alone - $400 BILLION dollars are spent on prescriptions each year - - - and we're getting sicker and sicker.

We spend $4.1 trillion on healthcare in the U.S. each year - if that $4.1 was making us the healthiest humans have ever been - I'd be all for it!! - - - but 90% of that 4.1 trillion dollars is going toward managing chronic diseases.

Here's the hard truth: most of these conditions are preventable. They don't need another prescription—they need a personalized, holistic approach that addresses the root causes of dysfunction.

People are desperate for solutions tailored to their unique needs—their bio-individual path to wellness—but they're stuck in a system that's failing them. And that's where Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and holistic practitioners step in to fill the gap. 

As Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (NTPs), we undergo rigorous, science-based training to support individuals on their wellness journey. We specialize in: 

• Anatomy, physiology, and the body's interconnected systems.
• Root cause analysis—not just managing symptoms but understanding and addressing the foundational imbalances that cause dysfunction.
• Empowering people with bio-individual strategies, recognizing that no two bodies are the same.
• Providing education in nutrition truth.

We're not owned by big food or big pharma - we'll tell you the truth about that ingredients lists and help enlighten you about why certain foods - like most of the 10,000 industrially produced chemicals the FDA has approved for human consumption in the United States - should be avoided. We're a threat. What we teach is real, and it can't be patented for profit. We discovered this on our own after being exhausted - or sometimes even injured by - the BIGs - big food, big ag, big pharma - the BIG Money Machine.

Most of us found this path because of our own life-changing experiences. Most holistic wellness providers - many NTPs - discovered this work after a personal health breakthrough or helping their child recover from a debilitating condition. We've lived it. We've felt the frustration of a system that didn't have answers - we were told, "you can't, you won't, you'll never," - "when in doubt, cut it out" - "where do you want me to send this prescription?" - - - but we pushed back on the prognosis - and we realized that there is another way! You have to be willing to take off the blinders and look. There are incredible licensed medical professionals who have done exactly that - - - they've come over to this side and have seen, felt, and heard what cannot be unseen, unfelt, or unheard - and we're all passionate about sharing what we've learned.

Let's be clear: this isn't about demonizing any one group - and it's not about competition. This is about collaboration and abundance. 

The health crisis is far too big for any one group of professionals to handle alone. We need registered dietitians, doctors, NTPs, health coaches, and more—all working together to create a system where everyone has access to the care they need. 

When there are no more sick people left to help, THEN we can talk about competition. Until that day comes, we need boots on the ground. We need practitioners working in communities, meeting people where they are, and providing diverse options for care. 

We're all allies in this fight. And the more offerings we have, the more likely each person will find their bio-individual path to wellness. 

Here's the reality - the big problem - and why I need YOUR help.

In some states, Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (NTPs) and other holistic practitioners - including RNs, functional medicine doctors, Chiros, NPs, MDs, DOs, and other licensed professionals, as well as alternative practice practitioners - are facing absurd restrictions and fear-driven enforcement. These are highly trained professionals offering alternative and innovative approaches to health, yet anyone challenging the status quo or "the machine" is met with unnecessary roadblocks, intimidation, and legal threats - fear of financial repercussions - the swipe of a pen can pull someone's license - their entire career gone if they don't get in line and play the conformity game. It's a system that stifles solutions and prevents people from accessing the personalized care they need and deserve.

We have an NTP in Minnesota who was working alongside a naturopathic doctor, providing nutrition education to a mere five or six clients. She was given a cease and desist from the Minnesota Board of Dietetics because someone called in an anonymous phone call complaint, which was apparently enough to launch a taxpayer-funded investigation - - - and I am telling you - they had nothing - she did NOTHING wrong. Nothing even close to wrong - - - but because of an anonymous phone call and the current laws - she was immediately shut down and forced to spend her precious time and her family's money to fight back - - - ultimately conceding.

Think about how absurd that is. We're trained, we're educated, and we're passionate—but the law ties our hands while the public suffers. 

This isn't just frustrating—it's wrong. It limits your choices, perpetuates the health crisis, and prevents qualified practitioners from helping people who desperately need it. 

The MAHA movement has ruffled some feathers - but I don't understand that - because EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. should want to see Americans - all people - everywhere - get healthy again. 

This is a Non-Partisan Issue. This fight for health freedom isn't about a specific politician —it's about people, plain and simple. And let's be clear: this isn't about saying that licensed professionals or hospitals are bad. Dietitians, doctors, and hospitals are absolutely essential, and many people rely on them for life-saving care. But this is about freedom—the freedom for every individual to choose the approach and the professional that resonates with their values, aligns with their goals, and helps them meet them.

Whether you prioritize personal liberty, innovative healthcare solutions, or reducing the overwhelming strain on our medical system, this issue affects us all. Chronic illness doesn't discriminate by political affiliation, and neither should the solutions. This is bigger than party lines; it's about breaking down barriers and creating a system where everyone can access the tools, resources, and guidance they need to achieve optimal wellness. By lifting these restrictions, we're not undermining traditional healthcare - we're expanding the choices available to empower people to take control of their own health.

Every ethical provider should be able to get behind that.

This is about escaping the health monopoly that drove us to the health crisis we're in. This is about ending the government's stranglehold and unlocking bio-individual pathways to wellness.

Here's where YOU come in. This isn't just about practitioners - it's about YOU and your right to access care that works for your bio-individual needs. 

I'm asking you to take action.

Click THIS LINK and sign the petition to lift the legal restraints on holistic and functional health practitioners.

By signing this petition - you're supporting empowered health - a system that champions true preventative care, like nourishing the body with nutrient-dense, whole foods! - and focuses on addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms with bandaid solutions that trap patients in a cycle of lifelong dependency and side-effect management - - - another pill - another surgery - - - - spoiler alert - that vicious cycle never stops. No one on a list of prescriptions is ever as happy as those in the pharmaceutical commercials portray.

By signing this petition - you're supporting a more healthful future for generations to come - one where practitioners can work without fear, everyone has access to the kind of health care they desire and deserve, and they're aware of their options so they can actually find what works for them!

Signing this petition means you support a future of true autonomy - where our hard-earned money isn't being held in the purse of the insurance companies, and like children, we have to beg them for our fractional allowances, which the government ultimately dictates.

You're signing to support the freedom of choice - the right to seek care that aligns with your unique, bio-individual needs and preferences - to spend your wellness money where you want to spend it.

With all the training I've received in anatomy, physiology, and the science of how the foods we eat literally are the building blocks of our bodies—the intricate interplay of nutrients to fuel every function- and the miraculous healing capabilities of a nutrient-sufficient body—I've dedicated over a decade to mastering this knowledge. And yet, despite all of that, I'm not legally allowed in some states to create a simple meal plan for your family for next week.

Let that sink in.

Then sign that petition, yeah?

After you sign, don't stop there. Share the petition with your family, friends, and community. Send this podcast to everyone you know. Post it on social media. Talk about it. We need you to help build momentum. Momentum is the silent force of greatness - - - every signature is a step closer to creating extraordinary outcomes. 

Click Here or copy/paste the link below to sign the petition - right now - it takes a few seconds. Don't say you'll do it later - let's go!!

Thank you for gifting your precious time to hear what I had to say and for being part of this movement. The time for change is now. Together, we can push back against conformity - change the way we think - and, in doing so - change the world. Together, we are reversing the trend of preventable poor health.

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On this "Quick Tips" episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Corinne Trimarchi returns to share her top five tips for dealing with eczema. Hear her full story and additional information regarding pediatric prognosis pushback on infant allergies in Episode 25 - Allergies Don't Have To Be A Life Sentence.

Resources:

Corinne's Website: www.holisticnutritionnj.com

Instagram: theautoimmunesolution

Topical product Corinne mentioned: https://briotechusa.shop/products/pure-hypochlorous (Note: This is neither a paid sponsor nor an affiliate organization. We are simply providing valuable tools for #ReversingTheTrendOfPreventablePoorHealth.)

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On this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Corinne Trimarchi shares the story of her son's very challenging start to life - having struggled with a complex case of food allergies.

Corinne is a wife, mom of two boys, a board-certified holistic nutrition practitioner, and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Corinne received her nutrition training from the Nutritional Therapy Association and coaching training from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She specializes in allergies, eczema, digestion, and gut health in babies, children, and adults.

As Corinne tells of having her world turned upside down following the birth of her second son, she discusses working with various specialists, a long list of prescription medications, various diagnoses, referrals to more specialists, and still - no answers. She has committed her life to helping other parents navigate the challenges of childhood allergies, offering hope for the reversal of these conditions which were once considered a life sentence.

Corinne honors the bio-individual approach, taught through the Nutritional Therapy Association while working with her clients. She says, "We are all biochemically unique and our wellness should be approached with that in mind." Corinne helps families better understand how food and environmental factors influence the expression of genes and the trajectory of health.

Resources:

Corinne's Website: www.holisticnutritionnj.com

Instagram: theautoimmunesolution

https://documentinghope.com

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On this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz talks with Miles Welch, Founder and CEO of North Star Training Solutions, about the importance and difficulties of being a good leader - for ourselves.

Miles is a leadership expert who is passionate about helping business owners build their leadership bench and develop their leadership potential.

He has impacted thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners through his speaking and coaching, as well as the industry-leading developmental programming he has designed.

Miles's varied leadership assignments include serving as a Platoon Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, pastoring one of the largest churches in the United States, serving as the Executive Director of the John Maxwell Leadership Center, and launching two successful businesses.

Miles and his family live in the Atlanta area.

During their conversation, Jamie and Miles cover many topics in relation to building resilience and having the discipline to level-up and ultimately succeed in all areas of life.

04:07 Entropy

06:25 Busyness

07:12 Resilience and the difference between pressure and stress

10:53 The shame of not "succeeding"

14:56 The key to high performance

15:14 Midlife Crisis

16:25 Doing a life audit and recalibration

21:18 Tips on resilience and holding yourself accountable

22:28 Staying up late versus getting up early

23:12 Stream of consciousness writing

25:09 Television detox

26:36 Journaling, reading (growing/learning) and Miles's morning routine

29:44 The reshaping of friendships as life gets busy - kids' activities and youth sports

33:12 Miles's evening routing

34:10 Quit eating earlier in the evening - the blood sugar rollercoaster - craving carbs at night - blood sugar's impact on sleep - waking up in the night

36:46 The upward or downward spiral of wellness and healthy versus unhealthy habits

37:26 Having accountability partners

37:45 Miles's primary core values #1

38:54 Hiding things in life - vulnerability - talking with others - working with a counselor

40:36 Life hack for "receiving counseling from Brene Brown and other high-level professionals"

42:05 The three-pronged system for working through being "stuck" in life

44:30 Wisdom and the benefit of having mentors

45:53 Miles's primary core values #2

46:47 Miles's primary core values #3

46:58 Having a life that is integrated - having a surrendered relationship with the truth

47:39 Miles's primary core values #4

49:42 The hardest challenge in leading yourself

51:08 The lie we tell ourselves about "the season coming" when everything will be different or easier - not living in the now

53:43 Don't squander another minute, hour, day, week, month, year, decade…

54:18 The upward spiral or the downward spiral

54:36 The best pre-workout

55:48 Being kind to yourself

57:24 Getting better at failing

58:37 Bounce-back rate - falling off the wagon - small vices

59:54 Miles's favorite self-improvement resources

Email Miles Welch: Miles@northstartraining.com

Website: https://northstartraining.com/

Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/themileswelch/

https://www.instagram.com/themileswelch/

Books mentioned:

Developing the Leader Within You - John Maxwell

The Endurance: Legendary Antarctic Expedition - Caroline Alexander

The Greatest Generation - Tom Brokaw

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POOP (ewww)

What goes in, must come out!

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, and fellow FNTP, Stephanie Ewals, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist, owner of Out of the Woods Nutrition, and host of the Help For Hashimotos podcast talk about the end product of digestion - poop. Talking about pooping is a total taboo, but it's an important topic.

The prevalence of GI disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, and alternating diarrhea and constipation is extremely common, with 3-5% of the U.S. population experiencing chronic diarrhea. Globally, 16% of adults experience chronic constipation - up to 19% of adults in the U.S. and a whopping 33% of adults over the age of 60 experience chronic constipation.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with Alternating Diarrhea and Constipation, characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and variability in bowel habits, affect 10-15% of the global population. Among those with IBS, a significant portion (around 25-30%) experiences alternating diarrhea and constipation (IBS-M, mixed type).

*Mehta, S. R., Patel, D., Rana, B., Kumar, N., Singh, A., & Sharma, P. (2023). Title of the article. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1061453. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1061453

1:42 Bristol Stool Chart - shows what the shape and consistency of your poop means

4:11 More about what your poop should look like

4:57 Why should we care about what our poop looks like?

5:25 Bristol Stool Chart Types 5-7

5:54 Loose stools with full food particles (some of it looks like it did when you ate it)

6:35 Bristol Stool Chart Types 1 & 2 - Constipation - toxins - excess estrogens

7:19 Bristol Stool Chart Types 3 & 4

7:43 It's not normal to have diarrhea, constipation, or alternating diarrhea and constipation every day.

8:39 Irregularity with our bowel movements are symptoms of dysfunction somewhere in the body.

10:02 Motility/transit time - testing how long it takes from eating to defecating (aka pooping)

11:21 Hope/help for Type 1 & Type 2 - things that help relieve constipation and determine what is causing it

13:12 If you're not eating fiber now, ease into it! Notes on fiber intake and ways to get more fiber in your diet

16:12 Diarrhea - within a few hours of eating, fiber will not help, look elsewhere for solutions - food inflammatory tests - elimination diet - Whole 30 -  your body is telling you something!

18:52 Protocols AND or VERSUS bio-individuality?

21:10 Where nutritional therapy really excels…

22:57 How stress impacts digestion - anxiety - adrenals - cortisol

24:47 Not digesting properly - whole food particles in poop

25:09 What you can do if you're struggling with GI disorders

26:12 Physical activity/movement

26:52 Squatty Potty

 28:28 Preworkouts, gels, anything you're putting in that are flushing through…

29:05 Magnesium, Vitamin C

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Stephanie's business - Out of the Woods Nutrition - "Help For Hashimoto's Podcast"

Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-for-hashimotos-podcast/id1395020956

Website:  https://www.outofthewoodsnutrition.com/

Download The Definitive Guide To Hashimoto's: 

https://mailchi.mp/0e5555d60258/the-definitive-guide-to-hashimotos

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz and Svein Erik Haugmo, Co-founder and CEO of ORIVO, a third-party testing laboratory in Norway, discuss the high level of fraudulence in the fish oil industry.

80% of the best-selling fish oil supplements on Amazon are NOT what the companies selling them say they are. Eighty percent of label claims were found to be inaccurate representations of the product found in the bottle.

After realizing the abundance of unethical and immoral, greedy business practices within this area, Svein and his team at Orivo developed a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary origin verification technology to test consumable fish products for people and pets. They collaborate with supplement companies to help promote transparency, fight fraudulence, and protect consumers around the globe.

Learn more about ORIVO: https://orivo.no

Additional resource Svein mentioned: https://alwaysomega3s.com

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On this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, hosts, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, and Mike Belz, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association discuss types, current stats, symptoms of chronic stress, and solutions for creating stress resilience for better mental health which tends to make way for better physical health.

Join them as they touch on mental and physical stressors common in today's world, such as inflation and financial uncertainty/hardship, kids, busy schedules, societal pressures, work, daily tasks, relationships, divorce, isolation, socialization, screens, social media, politics, news, violence, prescription drugs, recreational drugs, environmental inputs, toxins, mold, weight management, health issues, loved ones who are suffering from mental or physical illnesses. Learn about the biological response to stress, and how to practice healthful stress management practices, as well as what to eat and what to avoid.

6:53 The resounding impact of the COVID pandemic from "Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering from Collective Trauma"

8:21 The abundance of stressors

11:31 The body's stress response - fight or flight - overstimulation of stress response

12:32 Working with an NTP to optimize digestion to help minimize stress and improve mental health/reducing stress to optimize digestion

13:35 Hitting the stress wall and the key to beating the stress epidemic - mindfulness and a healthier lens - avoiding "breathing life into" your stress

15:17 Work hard, play hard -> work hard, work harder

16:04 Physical symptoms of stress - aches and pains, insomnia, chest pain, heart damage, esophageal spasms, heartburn/acid reflux/GERD, digestive dysfunction, weakening of the intestinal lining, intestinal permeability/leaky gut, decreased immune function/increased susceptibility to pathogens and disease, exhaustion, increased cortisol, increased abdominal fat, weight gain, weight loss

17:42 Nervous breakdown

19:49 Mindfulness, meditation, relaxation - the role of the nervous system (enteric, autonomic, parasympathetic, sympathetic) - rest and digest - fight or flight - cortisol and adrenaline - the impact of the stress response on hunger cues, digestion, gut motility

23:27 Stress eaters, emotional eating, over-eating

27:13 Maldigestion/poor digestion, the impact of stress on HCl production and the digestive process - heartburn, GERD, leaky gut/intestinal permeability

Digestive Hell Podcast Episode

30:32 Gut brain connection

30:55 Reinforcing and empowering stressful states versus resilience -  daily habits

32:06 Mike's tips for reducing stress/growing stress resilience - mantra mindset

35:10 Things that will force you to stay in a stressed-out state - relationships - toxic people - who you're spending time with - Dr. Henry Cloud's book, "Necessary Endings"

https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings

36:20 Jamie's tips for reducing stress - things you can do

38:12 Reduce stress nutritionally with foods, herbals, and supplements - the endocannabinoid system -

39:52 Working with an NTP to address stress

40:18 Things to avoid 

41:39 The importance of healthy boundaries

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Record an introduction

https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/342744/3/1fyqu83iaf707ggt

Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast Episode 011: Digestive Hell

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nutritional-therapy-and-wellness-podcast/id1733339864?i=1000652219979

Dr. Henry Cloud's book, "Necessary Endings"

https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings

You can also connect with us online at www.NutritionalTherapy.com/podcast.

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In this Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast episode, host Jamie Belz talks with fellow FNTPs (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners), John Bridges and Kristy Corah, co-owners of Best of the Bone USA. Learn more about all things bone broth, from the abundance of health benefits to how to make bone broth at home (22:19).

Visit them at: https://www.bestoftheboneusa.com and use coupon code "NTA15" for 15% off sitewide.

Connect with them at: John@bestoftheboneusa.com and kristy@bestoftheboneusa.com.

Note: This is not a paid sponsorship spot – these are just great people doing great things to promote wellness in the world.

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This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast brings together host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC and Kristin Rowell, Founder and CEO of Energetically Efficient as they discuss Kristin's career journey from trial attorney to FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner)  and all things wellness. They discuss the gizmos, gadgets, and easy "to do" things - biohacking and habit stacking - in the pursuit of optimal wellness.

4:30 Running 25 marathons - using GU Energy Packets (The GU Packets - NOT recommended! Ha!)

5:30 Breaking her leg in ten places - wondering how it was possible - became interested in nutrition and researching nutrition - surgery - recovery - came back better than ever

9:20 Standard American Diet (carbohydrate heavy)

10:30 Learning about the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and leaving her law practice to become a wellness practitioner

11:15 Wellness enlightenment - nutrition as the cornerstone of optimal health - craving more

12:14 Hydration as a simple first step for leveling-up your wellness

13:11 Kristin's Practice - Energetically Efficient - working with busy business professionals - "experiential learning"

16:30 Being a life long learner - brain health apps

17:50 Dr. Lindsey Berkson - HRT and learning about hormones - experimenting with a 30 day Carnivore Experiment - fasting

19:25 Habit Stacking and Biohacking

22:00 Where Kristin has all her clients start their fitness journey

23:22 Not just gizmos and gadgets - simple things you can do

25:40 Four fifteen minute walks and building lean muscle mass to increase insulin sensitivity

26:50 Sleep hygiene - melatonin production - blue lights

28:00 It seems overwhelming but it's about small shifts and common sense - grounding - being outside - being barefoot

30:41 Kristin's favorites (https://energeticallyefficient.com/kristins-favorites/)

31:19 Oura Ring vs Apple Watch for sleep tracking

32:30 Time management and prioritization of your health and wellness habits - hacks to incorporate to bring wellness habits into your busy schedule

40:10 Do a time audit - where do you spend most of your time?

41:45 Meditation and energy systems - silence the distractions - receive messages, satisfaction, and peace

49:55 Other resources Kristin recommends

Kristin's website: www.energeticallyefficient.com

Cynthia Thurlow's Everyday Wellness Podcast: https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303

Huberman Lab Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/all-episodes

Huberman Lab Podcast on Alcohol: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health

Huberman Lab Podcast with Dr. Mary Claire Haver (on perimenopause): https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-mary-claire-haver-how-to-navigate-menopause-perimenopause-for-maximum-health-vitality

Book: The New Menopause - Mary Claire Haver, MD https://energeticallyefficient.com/kristins-favorites/

Mastering Your World Through Frequencies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-your-world-through-frequencies/id1455797208

The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/id360084272

Mike Mutzel's High Intensity Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-intensity-health-with-mike-mutzel-ms/id910048041

The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887

53:14 Perimenopause symptoms and being prescribed SSRIs/anti-depressants and HRT

53:58 Dr. Lindsey Berkson on Hormones - "Let's Talk Estrogen"

55:14 ALL things work better with THIS!

58:00 Become an NTP! www.nutritionaltherapy.com

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What happens when we face the hard reality of childhood obesity with solutions-focused honesty, grace, and hope? In this episode, Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast host, Jamie Belz, jumps into the passenger seat and releases the reins as a guest on The Liberty Wellness Podcast, hosted by Rebecca Stewart. 

Rebecca is a National Board-Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), a homeschool mama of two, and the founder of Liberty Wellness & Co.—a virtual practice supporting clients through complex chronic illnesses like Lyme disease, Hashimoto's, and autoimmune conditions. She's also the creator of the Liberty Wellness Homeschool High School Health Curriculum, giving families a solid foundation for health education at home. Her heart for parents, children, and future generations shines through every word.

After listening to Episode 35 of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Rebecca invited Jamie to be a guest on her platform for a real conversation to help parents and kids understand:

• The biology behind childhood obesity - why it's not just "baby fat" and how early patterns set lifelong health trajectories.

• Parental guilt, shame, and fear—how to forgive ourselves and look forward with positivity as we help heal our families. 

• The impact of sugar, dopamine hits, screen time, and nutrient-deficient foods on kids' developing bodies.

• Why bio-individuality matters: every child is unique, and healing isn't one-size-fits-all.

• Generational cycles of health decline, including the eye-opening research of Dr. Francis Pottenger and the warnings of Dr. Weston A. Price nearly a century ago.

• How simple, doable changes—nutrient-dense meals, family modeling, stress reduction, and connection—can rewrite the story for our kids and grandkids.

• The powerful reminder that it's never too late to shift course, heal, and create meaningful change, redemption, and hope for healthier generations.

• ⁠Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon⁠

• ⁠Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast – Episode 35: Childhood Obesity⁠

• ⁠Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast – Episode 4: Bio-Individuality⁠

• ⁠Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast – Episode 6: Pottenger's Cats⁠

• ⁠Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast - Episode 30: Generational Health⁠

From Rebecca:

• Website: ⁠Liberty Wellness & Co.⁠

• Homeschool Health Curriculum: ⁠Liberty Wellness High School Health Course⁠

• Instagram + Facebook: ⁠@libertywellnessandco⁠

This episode is raw, informative, and filled with loving laughter. If you've wrestled with weight OR just the weight of parental guilt, take a breath, let the guilt go, and join us as we step into hope together.

Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, chat with us on Spotify, SHARE, and help us change the world!

NOTE: To date, NTA/Jamie are neither affiliated nor receiving compensation of any kind for this or any other product or service featured on The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast. We simply love connecting good people with other goodness.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast hits a topic many parents can relate to. "Eyeball Tastebuds" - picky kiddos - and the conundrum that comes with blended families accommodating a variety of flavor palettes. The mealtime food fight can be a real problem and holds the potential to create unwanted and unnecessary conflict.

Mike and Jamie discuss various ways to address picky eating and share their experiences navigating this landscape with their five kids in their blended family while trying to avoid negative marital and familial consequences. Food should be nourishing, delicious, and FUN! It CAN BE when it's done with intentionality.

3:33 Blended-family mealtime challenges

5:15 You don't have to be a blended family to have food struggles in your home.

5:50 When to start picky eating prevention

6:32 The greatest gifts we have been given for enjoyment in life

7:35 Religion, politics, and NUTRITION?

8:50 Big Food marketing

9:45 What to do if you didn't start your kid with "picky eater prevention" when they were young

10:24 Mothers' guilt

11:54 Things to do for helping picky eaters expand their palettes

20:16 Jamie's trick for slow conversions to healthier options

25:05 What if, as a parent, I don't know how to cook?

26:28 Promoting a positive relationship with food - using foods a rewards and emotional eating

29:29 Behavioral issues - Are food dyes and sugar contributing?

32:01 It's okay to enjoy foods that may be less nutrient-dense as well. It's about balance and moderation.

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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Mike throws Jamie a pop-quiz-style twist to the format as they dive into what's been coined "greenwashing" or "health halos" as the buzzwords Big Food uses to convince you to buy their foods because these words have become known to signify or indicate healthier food options. The problem is, the front of the package doesn't always align with what you see on the back when you flip it over to read the nutrition facts and ingredients.

06:03 - GLUTEN FREE

08:39 - Email Jamie for a link to a sourdough recipe that is actually easy to understand - jbelz@nutritionaltherapy.com

10:20 - GRASSFED

18:47 - NATURAL

21:36 - ORGANIC

28:55 - LOW FAT or FAT FREE

29:21 - PLANT BASED

31:26 - SUGAR FREE (Sugar alcohols, sugar substitutes, aspartame, Stevia)

The cost of food has climbed exponentially with rocketing inflation over the past few years. Learn what these terms mean and the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the marketing mayhem on our grocery store shelves. What's worth the spend and what's just a "greenwashing" money grab.

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Here's the link to the study Jamie mentioned regarding sugar substitutes and weight gain:

Pub Med Article: The impact of artificial sweeteners on Body Weight Control and Glucose Homeostasis

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7817779/

In this episode, Jamie Belz, host of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast interviews the CEO of The Nutritional Therapy Association (and her husband), Mike Belz. The two discuss the various credentials available through the NTA, program changes made over the past few years, including the return of the FCA, the future of the NTA, health freedom, nutrition freedom, and government involvement.

4:13 – Mike details his career background in higher education, then crossing over into commercial realty just before the world shut down for COVID.

10:26 – Pandemic closures

12:34 – The NTP Program's impact on a family

14:37 – Changing your stars – three things

17:00 – Mike comes to the NTA, and things that have been done since

17:40 – Certification programs, NTA versus other nutrition education schools and programs (again at 50:15), non-profit versus for-profit schools, accreditation, shifts in post-secondary education system structuring in the past decade, school funding, predatory recruitment, federal funding, grants, overpromised career outcomes, admissions ethics

24:15 – NTP program re-structure, allied health associate and bachelor's degree program structures

27:12 – NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health Coach  (again at 37:29)

29:03 – Government control in nutrition education, two-year and four-year program possibility, funding, tuition, inflation, student loans, accessibility

32:50 – K-12 Public Funding, American Experiment Podcast

33:05 – Keeping the government out of it, CEO of Babylon Bee's talk on censorship was censored

34:24 – Direction of the NTA, students, graduates

41:51 – Nutrition, Politics, Religion

42:51 – Health epidemic

43:13 – Nutritional truth, legitimate scientists and doctors, special interest funded "science" versus veal science, Big Food, Big Pharma, Big Ag, Big Media,  Health Freedom, Nutritional Freedom, government/American Heart Association endorsement of Cheerios as "heart healthy" cereal

47:20 – It's not about looking good. It's about feeling good; then the aesthetics come along with wellness.

48:15 – Profit and corruption in nutrition

48:54 – "You are what you eat" – health at the cellular level

49:40 – Dead foods versus living foods, Raw Milk Mama

50:15 – NTA's competitors

54:44 – Healing through nutrition

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