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Join Ali as she interviews Robin Switzer entrepreneur and owner of Hack your Health as she shares about this November’s event in Tampa, FL. Robin talks about the shift from KetoCon to Hack your Health and how the organization is evolving with the mission to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being, age powerfully, and elevate their quality of life. Robin shares on her evolution of diet and how she’s adjusted her wellness approaches over the years.

In this episode Ali and Robin reflect on past events really highlighting how Hack Your Health is more than just a conference—it’s a movement. As the organization is still rooted in low-carb, zero-carb, and ketogenic approaches, the conference has expanded to include mental resilience, biohacking, meditation, fasting, sleep optimization, fitness, and human performance—because true health goes beyond diet alone. Robin shares exciting opportunities at this year’s event and some of the amazing speakers to look forward to learning from. Ali will be speaking on the main stage this year with the topic “Resilience in a time of Toxicity: Food-as-Medicine, Supplement, and Lifestyle solutions to offset the impact of EMF, Microplastics, and Glyphosate”. Grab your tickets and come join in for an unforgettable weekend of education, exploration, and transformation November 14-16 in Tampa FL.

Hack your Health Tickets are live and available use NOURISH100 to save $100 off your weekend pass. Get your tickets here! 

Learn more at www.hackyourhealth.com

This episode is sponsored by: 

This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code NNPODCAST to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

Do you really need a colonoscopy? Whether you’re hitting your 40s and facing pressure to schedule your first scope, or you’re curious if non-invasive options like Cologuard are good enough, we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode. We break down the pros and cons of each screening method, highlight some major concerns, and unpack the surprising data on the rise of colorectal cancer—especially in younger populations.

In this episode, we also dig into how dysbiosis, inflammation, and diet play a role in colon cancer development—and more importantly, how you can be proactive with prevention. From sulforaphane to resistant starch, you’ll walk away with tangible tools to love on your colon and support optimal detox and gut health.

Also in this episode: 

• Colon cancer stats
• Why are we seeing an increase in younger adults? 
• Risk factors for colon cancer
  • Bacon in the Oven (Plus Bacon Health Benefits and Myths) - YouTube
  • Inflammazyme (for polyps)
• Colonoscopy vs. Cologuard
• GI Map Stool Test
  • Occult blood
  • Secretory IgA 
  • Calprotectin
  • Microbiome makeup
  • Beta-glucoronidase
  • SCFAs
• Colonoscopy Prep
  • Pre and Post Surgery Protocol
  • Bone Broth
  • Gelatin (not red or purple!)
  • Castor oil
  • Buffered Vitamin C
  • Mag Citrate
  • Lily of The Desert Aloe Vera Juice Whole Leaf
  • Electrolyte Limeade
• Post Procedure Support
  • GI Lining Support
  • Targeted Strength Probiotic
  • Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic 
• Colon Cancer Prevention
• Reducing Toxicity while Grilling
• Fiber Rich Foods
  • Phytofiber
• Polyphenols
  • Lemon Turmeric Shooter
• Healthy Fats
• Fermented Foods
• The seed oil colon cancer link
• Supplement Support
  • Vitamin D Balanced Blend
  • Inflammazyme
  • EPA DHA Extra
  • Cellular Antiox
  • Restore Baseline Probiotic
  • Probiotic Challenge
  • Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
  • Women’s Flora Probiotic
  • GI Lining Support
  • GI Immune Builder
  • Multidefense

This episode is sponsored by:

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

Baby Yoo #3 is on the way! In this episode, Ali interviews Becki about all things pregnancy—what’s been different this time around, how she’s feeling, and how she’s navigating this journey with intention and food-as-medicine. They dig into everything from first-trimester nausea and aversions to her thoughts on why the term “geriatric pregnancy” needs to go, and trying to conceive after 35. 

Tune in to hear Becki’s personalized supplement approach, her strategies for preventing preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, and why she’s laser-focused on choline, DHA, and antioxidant support this time around. They also talk about carb control during pregnancy, how to build strong bones for breastfeeding, iron deficiency and other listener questions. If you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or just want a deep dive into functional pregnancy wellness, this one’s packed with clinical pearls and real-life reflections. 

• Past Episodes on Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding
  • Episode 21: Ali’s First Trimester
  • Episode 25: Ali’s Second Trimester
  • Episode 27: Ali’s Third Trimester 
  • Episode 186: Becki’s First Trimester
  • Episode 196: Becki’s Second Trimester
  • Episode 213: Becki’s Third Trimester
  • Episode 55: Breastfeeding
  • Episode 225: Breastfeeding Updates
  • Episode 306: Pregnancy Q&A
• Why Geriatric Pregnancy labeling is outdated
  • Episode 376 The Fertility Cliff Myth
• Preeclampsia Prevention
  • Relax and Regulate
• Trying to Conceive After Loss
  • Micronutrient Panel 
  • MRT Panel
  • It Starts with the Egg
  • Legacy Health Semen Analysis 
  • CoQ10 200
  • L-Carnitine
  • Cellular Antiox (NAC & glutathione)
  • Relax and Regulate (Inositol & Magnesium)
  • Choline
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid
  • PQQ
  • Selenium 200mcg
  • Bioidentical Progesterone
• Navigating Nausea and Food Aversion
• Food as Medicine for Pregnancy
  • Choline: bacon, eggs, liver, salmon roe
  • Folate: leafy greens, avocado, liver
  • Calcium: cultured dairy
  • B-12: red meat
  • DHA: fish
• Gestational Diabetes Screening
  • Nutrisense.io/almimillerrd CGM 
• Current Supplement Plan
  • MultiAvail Mama (4/day) – Methylated prenatal with chelated minerals, iodine for baby’s thyroid, and iron to prevent anemia.
  • EPA DHA Extra (4/day) – 1,000 mg DHA supports baby’s brain development, reduces preterm labor risk, and is linked to higher IQ.
  • Cellular Antiox (2/day) – NAC + glutathione for detox support, reducing nausea, and preventing oxidative stress.
  • Vitamin D Balanced Blend (1/day) – 5,000 IU D3 + K2 for immune health, bone strength, and reducing the risk of gestational diabetes & preeclampsia.
  • Bio-C Plus (2/day) – Whole-food Vitamin C + bioflavonoids for collagen production, immune support, and capillary integrity 
  • Osteofactors (2/day) – MCHC calcium for strong bones—especially since this is my third baby, and I plan to breastfeed long-term.
  • Rebuild Spectrum, Targeted Strength & Women’s Flora Probiotics – Support baby’s microbiome, digestion, immune health, and help prevent GBS (Group B Strep).
  • Relax & Regulate (1 scoop/day) – Magnesium glycinate + inositol for mood, sleep, muscle relaxation, and bowel regularity.
  • Pure Collagen & Grassfed Whey – Protein + connective tissue support—made it through two pregnancies without stretch marks thanks to consistent collagen intake!
  • GabaCalm (as needed) – Bioidentical GABA for anxiety, stress, sleep, and even white coat hypertension (had this with Noah in 2020 with all the Covid nonsense).
  • Needed Choline (500-800mg/day) – Critical for baby’s brain development, reducing neural tube defects, and memory function.
• Low Iron Levels
  • Metagenics Hemagenics
  • Nettle Tea
• Carb Control During Pregnancy
• Calcium and Breastfeeding
  • Bone Builder Bundle

This episode is sponsored by: 

This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code NNPODCAST to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

Are you exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Dependent on caffeine to get through the day? Experiencing overwhelm and less tolerance to stress? All of these can be symptoms of adrenal dysfunction. Dr. Izabella Wentz, known as The Thyroid Pharmacist, has written a new book called The Adrenal Transformation Protocol that addresses the adrenal thyroid connection and focuses on resetting the body’s stress response! 

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Izabella Wentz to discuss her personal journey with Hashimoto’s and adrenal dysfunction. Learn about key supplements to aid in rebounding the adrenals, why minerals matter, and how simple foundational shifts in sleep and stress can make all the difference to getting your energy back. 

About Dr. Izabella Wentz: 

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative

pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her

passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a

decade of debilitating symptoms.

As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including

the New York Times best-seller "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for

Finding and Treating the Root Cause," the protocol-based #1 New York Times

best-seller "Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and

Getting Your Life Back," and the Wall Street Journal Bestseller "Hashimoto's Food

Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid

Health."

Her latest book, "The Adrenal Transformation Protocol," is set to be released on April

18th, 2023. The book focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted

safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500

individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants

improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.

Also in this episode:

• Episode 158 How to Rebound Your Adrenal Glands
• Isabella’s Story
• The Thyroid Adrenal Connection
• Adrenal Rehab Program
• Why the adrenals are so important
• Turnkey Solutions
  • Pregnenolone
  • DHEA
  • Licorice
  • Vitamin C
    • Bio-C Plus
  • Adaptogens
    • Adaptogen Boost
  • Glandular Compounds
    • Adrenal Support
  • B Vitamins
    • B Complex
  • Magnesium 
    • Relax and Regulate
  • Electrolytes
• Cortisol Testing
  • Neurohormone Lab
• Foundational Support
  • Blood Sugar Balance
  • Increase Protein
  • Remove Inflammatory Foods
  • Send Safety Signals
  • Blue Light Exposure
  • Sleep
• Where to find Dr. Isabella Wentz
  • Dr. Izabella Wentz Instagram
  • Adrenal Transformation Guide
  • Thyroidpharmacist.com
  • Adrenal Kickstart Smoothie

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

Are you considering carnivore or wondering what all the hype is about? Want to know our thoughts on a meat only approach? Curious about the benefits as well as potential drawbacks? Join us as we burst the carnivore bubble and discuss 5 reasons why long term carnivore is not our jam!

In this episode, we weigh out the benefits as well as the reasons that all meat all the time is not ideal. While carnivore may be an appropriate short term solution in cases of autoimmune flare up or severe gut dysbiosis, we argue that this approach is not sustainable for the long haul. Learn about this plus 4 more reasons you won’t see us joining the carnivore camp in this episode!

Also in this episode:

• Benefits of Carnivore
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 195 Flatten the Fear and Cracking the Carnivore Code
• 5 Reasons We Don’t Recommend Carnivore
• Not Sustainable
• Not Accurately Ancestral
• A Note on Plant Toxins
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 127 In Defense of Vegetables 
  • BroccoDetox
• Why Plants Might Not Be Tolerated
  • Digestaid 
  • GI Lining
  • Beat the Bloat Program
• Lower Antioxidants Status
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 115 All About Antioxidants
  • Episode 42 Transitioning from Vegan
• Fatty Liver
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 109 Liver Function
  • Reset Restore Renew Detox Packs
  • Methyl Complete
• Lack of Microbiome Diversity
  • Probiotic Challenge Protocol
  • Berberine Boost

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.

Are you or a family member dealing with Lyme Disease? Want to know what can be done on a functional level to address Lyme, coinfections and symptoms of concern? Tune in to hear us take a functional medicine approach to Lyme including testing, tips for prevention, treatment approaches and more! 

In this episode, we dig into Lyme Disease including prevalence, common symptoms, why it often goes misdiagnosed and so much more. Learn why supporting the terrain of your body and a robust immune system is key in defending against Lyme and other pathogens. Plus learn about nutrients and botanicals that have been studied in Lyme and our approach to natural treatment. 

Also in this episode: 

• What is Lyme?
• Prevalence of Lyme Disease
• Symptoms of Lyme Disease
• Why the Terrain is Key to Lyme Disease Development or Resilience
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 198: So You're On An Antibiotic
  • Episode 308 Long Haul Updates and the Microbiome Connection
• Lyme Coinfections
  • Find a Lyme Literate Doctor
• Supporting a Healthy Gut 
  • GI Immune Builder
  • GI Lining Support
  • Targeted Strength Probiotic
  • Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
  • GI Cleanup
  • Probiotic Challenge
  • Beat the Bloat Cleanse
  • Stool Testing
• Supporting a Robust Immune Response
  • Immune Webinar (Archived)
  • Bio-C Plus
  • Vitamin D Balanced Blend
• Keto for Lyme
  • Episode 262 The Keto-Immune Connection
• Therapeutic Botanicals for Lyme
  • Elderberry Plus
  • GI Reset
• Disrupting Lyme Biofilms
  • Cellular Antiox
  • Inflammazyme
• Support Detox Pathways
  • Detox Packs
  • BroccoDetox 
• Address Stress and Micronutrient Deficiency 
  • Relax and Regulate
  • Adaptogen Boost
  • Wild Foods Mushroom Blend use code ALIMILLERRD
  • MethylComplete
  • B Complex
  • Super Turmeric
• Lifestyle Support
  • Sleep Support
  • Sunlighten Sauna use code ALIMILLERRD
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 298 Moving Your Lymph

This episode is sponsored by: 

This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

Do workouts leave you feeling sore or burned out? Want to know how to enhance recovery while getting great results? Tune in to hear us cover how to enhance your exercise recovery, considerations for pre and post workout, and why you should never skip the cool down! 

In this episode we will cover diet, supplement, and lifestyle support to ensure you're getting your best bang for your buck in your workout. Learn what to eat pre and post workout, how to supplement for best results, and how to minimize soreness and prevent injury and burnout. 

Also in this episode: 

• Supplements to Help with Workout Recovery
• Macros and Prioritizing Protein
  • Why we love Whey
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 288 Whey Protein: lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, BCAAs and more!
  • Choosing the BEST Protein Powder
• Preworkout Considerations
  • Pure Collagen
  • FOND Bone Broth use code NATURALLYNOURISHED
• Using Carb Cycling for Workouts
• The Importance of Electrolytes
  • Redmond Relyte use code ALIMILLERRD
  • Natural Electrolyte Solutions
  • Relax and Regulate
• Creatine Santa Cruz Paleo
• Antioxidant and Micronutrient Support
  • Multidefense
  • Turmeric Lemonade
• Glutamine
  • GI Lining Support
• Strength and Performance Bundle
• Proteolytic Enzymes
  • Inflammazyme
• Lifestyle Recommendations
  • Sunlighten Sauna  use code ALIMILLERRD
• Harness Cortisol and Don’t Skip the Cooldown
  • Adaptogen Boost
  • Bio-C Plus
  • Adrenal Support
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 66 Over-Exercising

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

Does calcium cause kidney stones? Is Keto bad for bone health? Can you get enough calcium on a plant based diet?Is drinking coffee or tea bad for your bones? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this episode all about bone health and calcium myths! 

It is believed that 1 in 3 women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime leading to a long and painful recovery process and debilitating medical bills. In this episode we share our top food as medicine and supplement strategies for supporting bone health, preventing and managing osteoporosis, and more. 

Also in this episode: 

• Episode 122 Building Strong Bones and Supporting Your Structure
• Episode 205 Structural Health Support: Bones, Tendons and More!
• What is bone?
• What is osteoporosis?
• Risk factors for osteoporosis

The interaction between dietary fructose and magnesium adversely affects macromineral homeostasis in men

Prospective association between added sugars and frailty in older adults

12 Week Keto Meal Plan

• Estrogen and bone loss

Neurohormone Lab

• Exercise and osteoporosis

Exercise for preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

• Whey Protein promotes bone health

Milk basic protein: a novel protective function of milk against osteoporosis

• Vitamin D & K

Vitamin D Balanced Blend

Vitamin D Blood Spot Test

• Calcium

OsteoFactors

• Magnesium 

Relax and Regulate

Magnesium and Osteoporosis: Current State of Knowledge and Future Research Directions

• Collagen

Pure Collagen

• Calcium Myths
• Does calcium cause kidney stones?
• Is Keto bad for bone health?

Long-term effects of a very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diet and an isocaloric low-fat diet on bone health in obese adults

Annals of Internal Medicine: Weight and metabolic outcomes after 2 years on a low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diet

The Journal of Pediatrics: Efficacy and safety of a high protein, low carbohydrate diet for weight loss in severely obese adolescents

• Can you get enough calcium on a plant based diet?

Oxalate: effect on calcium absorbability

• Is drinking coffee or tea bad for your bones? 

Coffee consumption and risk of fractures: a meta-analysis 

This episode is sponsored by: 

This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

Are Your Habits Toxic?! Want to know our thoughts on vaping, chocolate, and wearable devices? What about eyelash extensions and gel nails? Tune in to hear us cover these common trends and habits that might be doing you more harm than good. 

Not trying to burst anyone’s bubble, but in this episode we’ll be covering the dirty truth about 5 potentially toxic habits. We’ll discuss cost-benefit, risks, and whether you need to completely stop or whether there are things to mitigate. We’ll also share our favorite less toxic alternatives as well as supplement and lifestyle measures you can use to safeguard against the ill effects of these habits! 

Also in this episode: 

• Wellness in Wimberley One Day Pass Available
• 10 Day Detox
• Episode 342 5 Detox Fundamentals
• Vaping
  • Johns Hopkins researchers find thousands of unknown chemicals in electronic cigarettes
  • Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products
  • Bio-C Plus
  • Cellular Antiox
  • B Complex
  • Detox Packs
  • GabaCalm 
  • GI Lining Support
• Chocolate
  • Cellular Antiox
• Gel Nails 
  • DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer
  • Safer Nail Polish
    • Piggy Paint
    • Zoya
    • Butter London
    • Ella + Mila
  • Pure Collagen
  • BroccoDetox
• Eyelash Extensions
  • EWG Skin Deep® What is FORMALDEHYDE
  • Safe Mascara
  • BeautyCounter - use Becki Yoo as your consultant
  • Ilia
• Wearable Devices and EMF
  • Safe Sleeve Phone Case
  • HaraPad
  • Detox and Defend Bundle

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com. 

What is a food forest and why would you want to start one? Are lawns a total waste of space? How can you take steps toward ensuring your family’s food security? Tune in to hear us interview Jim Gale of Food Forest Abundance, a company whose mission is to build a free, healthy, and abundant society for generations to come. 

In this episode, we discuss how to grow your own food, profit from produce, and create an abundant food ecosystem for generations to come! Jim shares why he would like to see food forests growing in every community and in every yard around the world and how we can make this vision a reality. 

Also in this episode: 

• Wellness in Wimberley
• What is a Food Forest?
• How to Start a Food Forest
• Principles of Permaculture
• Growing Fruit Trees
• Foodforestabundance.com
• @foodforestabundance on instagram

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!