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Detoxification with Functional Medicine Pharmacist Dr. John Kim

Are your daily habits undermining your health? Ever wondered if your detox routine might actually be harmful or questioned the effectiveness of your supplements? Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist and advocate for holistic health, joins Michelle to discuss how detox, drainage, and addressing environmental impacts can lead to optimal health.

Tune in to hear:

• Dr. Kim's transition from traditional to functional medicine, particularly in the area of hormone therapy [4:28]
• The pitfalls of over-relying on medication to manage health conditions without considering lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and stress [8:48]
• The role of the liver, kidneys, skin, and bowels in detoxification [16:17]
• Insights on effective detox practices and the principles of drainage [18:33]
• The significance of cellular health and the need for proper fatty acid balance [22:21]
• How over supplementation of vitamin D can cause inflammation [33:04]
• Do you really need a parasite cleanse? [35:50]
• What to do if you suspect mold in your home [42:52]
• Things you can do now to support effective detox and drainage [49:51]
• Encouragement to not overcomplicate our approaches to health and focus on the basics [58:52]

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Website: https://drkimwellness.com/

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Nervous System Support: Using Somatic Practices to Manage Stress and Build Resilience with Christine Coen

Feeling stuck in fight or flight? Do you struggle with managing stress in your daily life? Can somatic practices really transform your mental health? Christine Coen, movement coach and holistic dietitian, joins Michelle to discuss how learning to connect with your body not only helps in coping with immediate stress but also enhances long-term emotional resilience.

• Christine's transition from a conventional dietitian to a holistic practitioner focusing on stress management and mental health [4:09]
• The pivotal role of movement in overcoming mental health struggles and its profound impact on Christine's life [7:24]
• The importance of self-advocacy and intuition in healing [9:24]
• The significance of recognizing stress as a tangible factor in health rather than just an ambiguous concept [10:11]
• Exploring the nervous system's response to our environment and the foundational role of feeling safe in our health [14:44]
• What embodiment means and how it can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in the longterm [25:26]
• Common misconceptions about cortisol and what high and low cortisol can look like [31:10]
• The connection between cortisol and our nervous system [28:02]
• How cortisol interfaces with other hormones like insulin, thyroid, and sex hormones [39:54]
• How leaning into our stress responses such as fight, flight, freeze and shut down can help us move through them [43:15]
• Practical somatic practices that can be integrated into daily life to help manage stress and anxiety. [47:20]
• Christine's insights on shifting from external validations to trusting one’s intuition and inner guidance in life decisions. [56:15]
• Strategies for nurturing a positive mental state and the importance of embodying feelings of safety and joy. [1:00:02]
• Michelle’s favorite somatic tool [1:07:35]

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What Is A Highly Sensitive Body? (And My Story Healing in One)

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This may be the most vulnerable episode of Quiet the Diet yet. Michelle is sharing her own story of living in a highly sensitive body and navigating mystery symptoms that left her searching for answers after the typical treatment protocols not only didn't work but made things worse. If you've ever felt hopeless when it comes to your health and feel like you're in an information blackout trying to find answers, this episode is for you.

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• Michelle's personal experience navigating mystery symptoms and new health challenges [9:57]
• Healing from mold illness and trying to understand her body's adverse reaction to detox protocols [12:59]
• How a chiropractic adjustment landed her in the ER [16:35]
• Connecting the dots between POTS, MCAS, and Hypermobility [21:14]
• The power of taking radical responsibility for our health [28:25]
• Understanding the triggers of conditions like MCAS [37:56]
• What does it mean to live in a highly sensitive body [41:18]

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Dietitians Dish on Dietitians (lovingly) with Shyla Cadogan

A radical overhaul is needed in the dietetics field. Shyla Cadogan, RD, LDN, a recent University of Maryland graduate and fresh dietitian joins Michelle to discuss the evolving role of dietitians in public and digital spaces, challenging the normalization of processed foods, and the importance of a balanced, individualized approach to nutrition.

Tune in to hear:

• Shyla's education journey in dietetics and her personal evolution away from veganism [6:16]
• Why nutrition information can be so confusing for the average consumer [17:48]
• Are dietitians promoting evidence based guidance or just opinions based on their personal experience? [18:35]
• Examination of diet culture vs. anti-diet culture and their impacts on nutrition professionals and clients [20:14]
• The role of personal experiences in shaping dietitians’ professional perspectives and biases [24:07]
• How food freedom messaging can do a disservice to those with chronic illness [26:09]
• Is teaching intuitive eating in the scope for dietitians or psychologists? [27:52]
• The influence of clinical settings on dietetic practice [39:11]
• Exploration of food accessibility, socioeconomic factors, and their influence on dietary choices [48:13]
• The impact of food marketing and corporate interests on dietary recommendations and public health [55:02]
• Why it’s imperative for dietitians to consistently expand and continue their education [58:13]
• The potential harms of nutrition recommendations on social media based on subjective experience [59:34]
• Shyla and Michelle’s number one controversial nutrition opinions [1:05:06]

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The Future of IBS Mangement: Elimination Diets are Out, Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy is In with Claire Hall of Nerva

Can hypnotherapy really alter the physical sensations in your gut? Claire Hall, research lead at Mindset Health, joins Michelle to discuss gut-directed hypnotherapy for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how their app, Nerva, provides an innovative mangement option that's challenging traditional dietary restrictions and shaping the future of gut health management.

We discuss:

• What is gut-directed hypnotherapy and its distinction from “stage” hypnosis [1:33]
• IBS as a diagnosis of exclusion and its clinical definition using the Rome IV criteria [4:01]
• The biopsychosocial model of IBS, incorporating genetics, psychological factors, and early life experiences. [4:47]
• Comparison of hypnotherapy's effectiveness with other treatments such as the low FODMAP diet [13:22]
• The role of relaxation in managing IBS symptoms through hypnotherapy [15:28]
• The bi-directional relationship between the brain and the gut via the vagus nerve [16:23]
• How Nerva was developed and its focus on clinical trials and retrospective research [33:33]
• Potential expansion of hypnotherapy applications to other GI disorders and chronic pain [40:32]
• Success stories and patient feedback on using Nerva for IBS management. [43:03]
• The role of education in changing the conversation around IBS and its management [46:42]

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