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EP 45: The Darker Side of Gratitude
It's pretty easy to find your typical stuff about gratitude this time of year while that's lovely and everything, I like to explore the grittier side of things. I was going through my massively long list of episode ideas, I came across some jumbled thoughts that I had...
Ep. 44: Are You Having Herxheimer Reactions?
Herxheimer reactions are something that most people have experienced but they probably didn't know it had a name. In short, it's when the body is having sort of a cleansing crisis and certain symptoms get worse before they get better. Since each person's chemical...
EP. 43: The Harm of Diet Culture in Business Settings
When was the last time you were at work, and someone said, "Hey guys, I think we should call a meeting to talk about all the destructive, unnecessary comments that I hear you make to each other around meals at work"? NEVER, right? Not even the HR department will take...
EP. 42: Toxic Positivity vs. True Positivity
If you've never heard of toxic positivity, this episode is especially for you! In order to bloom, we have to be willing to sit in the dirt sometimes. Have you ever gone through times when you were depressed, lacked any oomph for life or you were dragging through the...
EP 41: Fat, The Most Energy-Dense Macronutrient
We've been talking about macronutrients, carbs, protein, and last but not least — today is all about the macro which is fat. And I say it's not least because both carbs and protein each have 4 calories for per gram, and fats contain 9 calories per gram. And that's not...
EP 40: Protein: The Macronutrient of Strength
What's the difference between adequate protein and optimal protein? Does it matter? Today I'm going to give you some basic but important information about protein and this is by no means complete, but I'm going to try to clarify some things that are related to...
EP39: Cut the Carb Confusion
Carb Confusion is common. Let's straighten some things out. Carbs often get mislabeled as “bad” but we need this macronutrient for energy to fuel our bodies. Three main macronutrients are fat, protein and carbohydrates. “Macro” means large, so macronutrients are...
Ep. 38: Psychological Tricks to Stay On Track
Psychological tricks?! Are you saying to yourself, "Uhh, hey, Kel, this sounds a little bit sketchy. What are you even talking about, woman? How is that even healthy?" Okay. Fair enough. Do take this episode with a grain of salt, but also stay open-minded and take...
EP. 37: Mitochondria: The MVP in the Game of Energy
Mitochondria play a role in every single function of the body. These powerful, microscopic organelles are like little motors within each cell. Depending on what you eat or how you treat your body, they can increase in density which will give you more energy or they...