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Welcome to the Naturally Nourished podcast - your resource for cutting-edge food-as-medicine information! Functional Medicine applied with use of food-as-medicine. Join Ali Miller RD and her cohost Becki Yoo RD as they navigate you through nutrient deficiency, gut health, hormone balance, and optimizing metabolism through a keto reset. Each episode provides research supported approaches to optimizing your health and empowering you and your household.
Episodes

Monday Jul 22, 2024
Episode 403: The Will to Eat, the Will to Live & Ozempic Updates
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Is losing the will to eat akin to losing the will to live? What happens when we totally lose our appetite and outsource our willpower to GLP-1 agonists? It's no surprise that we are not fans of semaglutide medications and feel that redefining your relationship with food is a far superior strategy for sustained weight loss. Tune in to hear us explore the idea that these drugs literally take away one’s will to live by driving anorexia and starvation.
In this episode, we discuss the mechanisms of GLP-1 agonists and how they cause loss of appetite. We discuss alternatives such as a high protein, polyphenol rich diet and a food as medicine keto approach which can naturally stimulate GLP-1. Learn about how the microbiome affects GLP-1, how you can use berberine to augment weight loss, and how including foods like green tea, curcumin and fresh herbs can aid in appetite regulation.
Also in this episode:
- Free Keto Webinar 7/29 at 12pm CST - Register Here
- 12 Week Food as Medicine Keto Reset
- Episode 323: Ozempic Wonder Drug or Too Good to be True?
- Episode 359: Oh-No Ozempic Updates, Berberine and Keto
- What are GLP-1 agonists?
- How a Polyphenol Rich Diet Stimulates GLP-1
- Side Effects of GLP-1 Agonists
- How Keto is Superior to GLP-1 Agonists
- What Are the Advantages of Berberine Over Ozempic?
- GLP-1 and the Microbiome
- FAM to Support GLP-1 Activity
- Apigenin: parsley, chamomile, celery, vine-spinach, artichokes, and oregano
- Curcumin
- EGCG
- Hispidulin: Thyme, Sage, Oregano
- Hesperidin
Master your Metabolism in just 12 weeks! I use a food-as-medicine approach to mastering your metabolism serving to regulate appetite but not turn it off completely! In my 12-week food-as-medicine keto program you will learn how to use body fat as fuel while maintaining optimal muscle mass and improving both digestive and metabolic health. Program starts 8/21, grab your spot here.

Monday Jul 15, 2024
Episode 402: Think This Not That with Guest Dr. Josh Axe
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
We’ve shared how your thoughts can impact your health via the placebo and even the nocebo effect, but this episode takes things to the next level. We interview guest Dr. Josh Axe as he shares his recent health struggle and unpacks the top mental barriers holding people back from realizing their potential. Tune in to hear us talk about how to find your purpose and live fully.
Dr. Axe shares his perspective on biblical medicine, functional medicine and traditional chinese medicine. In this episode you will examine barriers to your success and find conviction in your behaviors. Get ready to redefine how you look at your life and what measures your success. A more meaningful life is within your reach, and it starts in one place: your mind.
Links from this episode:
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Monday Jul 08, 2024
Episode 401: Can Oxalates Kill You?
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Are you concerned about oxalates in the diet? Avoiding them but not sure if you need to? Wondering if you are sensitive to oxalates? Tune in to hear us unpack oxalates, from where they are found to common health concerns to how to offset intake and more.
In this episode we are answering a question we get ALL the time…are oxalates going to kill me?! We’ve covered this in a number of podcasts as a single question but in this episode we’re going to lay it all out--covering what oxalates are, how to know if you are sensitive to oxalates, and what the research actually says about whether kale can kill you.
Also in this episode:
- Free Keto Webinar 7/29 - Register Here
- Live Keto Program Starts 8/21
- Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables
- Episode 340: Ali Updates + Q&A
- Episode 345: Bone Health & Calcium Myths
- Episode 388: Almond Deep Dive
- What exactly are oxalates?
- What foods are highest in oxalates?
- What are the health concerns about oxalates and are they legit?
- What are symptoms to look for for oxalate sensitivity?
- Does EVERYONE need to be so worried about oxalates?
- How can we balance out oxalates in the diet?
- Strategies for preventing calcium oxalate stones
- Importance of magnesium in absorption and excretion of oxalate
- Vitamin C with metabolites reduce oxalate levels compared to ascorbic acid: a preliminary and novel clinical urologic finding
- Effect of vitamin C supplements on urinary oxalate and pH in calcium stone-forming patients
- Supplementation to offset oxalate concerns
- Cooking techniques to reduce oxalates
This episode is sponsored by:
According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.

Monday Jul 01, 2024
Episode 400: Celebrating 400 Episodes and Naturally Nourished Updates!
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
We are celebrating 400 episodes of the Naturally Nourished podcast with a special reflection on how we got here, what has shifted in the past 10+ years, highs and lows,
game changing interventions, shifts in protocols, and so much more!
In this episode, we get a little nostalgic as well as talk about the history of Naturally Nourished, big influences in how we practice, priorities in wellness and how we’ve adapted these, and exciting things to come as we continue to grow and expand looking to serve not just thousands, but hundreds of thousands of people!
Also in this episode:
- Episode 100: Five Ways to Solve Your Keto Slump
- Episode 200: Get to Knwo the Naturally Nourished Fam
- Episode 300: All About Kids Digestion
- 12 Week Keto Program Starts 8/21
- Free Keto Webinar 7/29
- Episode 95 Starting Your Functional Medicine Career
- Most Influential Supplements
- Become an Ambassador
- The Evolution of Food as Medicine
- The Power of Protein
- How We’re Eating These Days
- Favorite Sponsors
- Protocols – Naturally Nourished - Ali Miller RD
- EPISODE400 for 10% off Naturally Nourished Supplements
- Swap Outs
- Advil → Super Turmeric
- Align Probiotic → Restore Baseline
- Armra → GI Immune Builder
- Cough Syrup → Herbal Ginger Syrup
- Tums → GI Lining Support
- #1 Thing You Can Do To Get Healthier Now
- Favorite Podcast Episodes
- Episode 394 The Human Electrical Force
- Episode 184 Harnessing the HPA-Axis
- Episode 359 Oh-No Ozempic Updates
- Episode 376: The Fertility Cliff Myth
- Episode 312 Menupause with Dr. Anna Cabeca
- Episode 229 Real Food For Pregnancy with Lily Nichols
- Episode 208 Wild Fed with Guest Daniel Vitalis
- Episode 358 Everything Happens in Relationship
- What’s Next For Naturally Nourished?
Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Naturally Nourished Supplements providing: Purity, Potency, and Efficacy at a value you can’t beat! My goal with Naturally Nourished supplements is to provide you with products that will enhance and reclaim the quality of life for you and your loved ones!
We will always price formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors. On top of this we offer subscription discounts at an additional 10% off, bundled discounts at an additional 12% off, and seasonal promotions to ensure quality formulas are accessible.

Monday Jun 24, 2024
Episode 399: Birth Control Options and Informed Consent
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Are you on hormonal birth control and looking for alternative options? Have a teen who you want to talk to about birth control? Want to naturally balance your hormones without birth control? Tune in to hear us unpack the complicated history of birth control, potential side effects and risks, as well as natural ways to support your body’s rhythm.
From hormonal birth control pills to injections to rings and IUDs, all birth control comes with risks and side effects. In this episode, we weigh out the cost-benefit and discuss how we’ll be addressing this topic with our own daughters when the time comes. Plus we talk about common hormonal symptoms from acne to mood swings to period pain and how to address them naturally.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 106 Regulating Your Cycle
- Episode 107: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control
- Episode 48: PCOS Part 1
- Episode 49: PCOS Part 2
- Episode 145: Endometriosis and Infertility
- Episode 121: Keto and Women’s Hormones
- Episode 232: Period Drama and Birth Control Updates
- Episode 395: Women’s Hormones Test Don’t Guess
- Natural Solutions for Painful Periods
- History of Birth Control
- Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
- Eating For Your Cycle
- Episode 106 Regulating Your Cycle
- Birth Control Options
- Hormonal Support
- Acne
- Period Pain
- Mood Concerns
- Perimenopause and Menopause
- Dysbiosis
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!

Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Every year it seems like wellness trends get weirder and weirder and it is hard to sift through what is legitimate and what is snake oil. Tune in to hear us answer recent questions about Methylene Blue, TMAO, Shilajit and Hydrogen Water.
If you’re wondering about recent health trends like methylene blue and shilajit, listen to this episode to hear us discuss these and whether you need to get on the bandwagon. We delve into current research, pros and cons, and considerations of who should not try these. Plus we discuss TMAO and whether you need to be worried about animal protein raising this market and we get into whether hydrogen water is the next big thing.
Also in this episode:
- Shilajit
- Hydrogen Water
- Molecular hydrogen: a preventive and therapeutic medical gas for various diseases
- Molecular hydrogen regulates gene expression by modifying the free radical chain reaction-dependent generation of oxidized phospholipid mediators
- Effects of drinking hydrogen-rich water on the quality of life of patients treated with radiotherapy for liver tumors
- Hydrogen Water: Extra Healthy or a Hoax?—A Systematic Review
- Naturally Nourished Episode 292 All About Water: Reverse Osmosis
- Aquatru.com use code ALIMILLERRD
This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Episode 397 What Good Shall I Do Regenerative Agriculture Conference Wrap Up
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
If you had FOMO because you missed the What Good Shall I Do Conference out at ROAM Ranch, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear us share our experiences at this regenerative agriculture conference, our biggest a-ha moments, and ultimately the mission of What Good Shall I Do inquiring how to make the world a better place!
In this episode, we highlight our favorite speakers, moments and memories from this year’s conference. Learn about starting a chicken revolution, how soil health is human health, and how we can incorporate low toxin living into our own homes.
Also in this episode:
- Beat the Heat - use code BEATTHEHEAT24
- About Roam Ranch
- The Chicken Revolution
- Soil Health & Biodynamic Gardening
- Tre Cates
- Episode 303 Unschooling with Matt Beaudreau
- Where Hope Grows: Paramagnetic Towers, Reclaiming Ancient Wisdom on Apple Podcasts
- Fred Provenza
- Ali’s Lecture
- Low Toxin Living Panel
This episode is sponsored by:
Noble Origins, an animal-based organs focused company serving up Nose-To-Tail Protein With Organs, Collagen, & Colostrum. Our Noble Organs Complex is a powdered blend of high-quality beef organs from New Zealand-sourced grass-fed Beef liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. Bring Nose-to-tail nutrition to the masses that need it most: Americans. We do this through a delicious once-a-day shake that the whole family can love. Check it out here and use code ALIMILLERRD to get a free bag of Noble Organs Complex at checkout.

Monday Jun 03, 2024
Episode 396: Dark Calories with Dr. Cate Shanahan
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Did you know that a 5 oz serving of french fries contains the same amount of carcinogens you would get from smoking 20-25 cigarettes? Join us as we interview Dr. Cate Shanahan about her new book DARK CALORIES: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Get It Back.
In DARK CALORIES, Cornell-trained biochemist-turned-family physician Cate Shanahan explains how a group of eight little-known oils cause the cellular damage that underlies virtually all chronic disease, exposes the corruption that deceives doctors and consumers into eating them, and gives us a clear roadmap to recovery and rejuvenation. We dig into the health implications including how vegetable oils cause mitochondrial toxicity and obesity, cancer, and more. We explore the nuances of the omega 3 vs omega 6 ratio, whether sunflower oil is a better choice, and how to navigate dining out!
About Dr. Cate Shanahan:
Cate Shanahan, MD is a Cornell-trained physician-scientist whose works have inspired entire movements involving bone broth, live-culture ferments, and seed oil-free business empires. Together with NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the LA Lakers PRO Nutrition program, which has been emulated by elite championship teams around the world. She has dedicated her career to exposing the truth about a decades old campaign of health misinformation and opening the door to an honest conversation about how anyone can reclaim their health. She runs a health-education website, DrCate.com, a telehealth practice, and lives with her family on a peaceful lake in Florida.
NY Times Bestselling Author of Deep Nutrition and The FATBURN Fix
@DrCateShanahan
Also in this episode:
- Beat the Heat is on June 1-15th! Use code BEATTHEHEAT24
- Episode 220 3 Things That Will Destroy Your Health
- The History of Vegetable Oils
- Health Impact of Vegetable Oils
- Mitochondrial Toxicity and Obesity
- Thoughts on Fish Oil
- How Vegetable Oils are Linked to Cancer
- Nuances of Sunflower Oil
- How to Get Seed Oils Out of the Diet
- The American Heart Association and the Vegetable Oil Industry
- Dining Out Strategy
This episode is sponsored by:
According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.

Monday May 20, 2024
Episode 395: Testing Women’s Hormones: Saliva, Urine and Blood
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Confused on how to test your hormones or what type of test is most accurate? Want to know the difference between blood, salivary and urine hormone testing? In this episode we are talking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and beyond, digging into what each hormone does and how to best assess your status. We discuss HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and its wins as well as where there can be wrong turns and clients can get thrown off balance.
Your hormones play such a role in quality of life including mood, metabolism, libido, fertility, bone health, metabolic health and so much more…it is essential for wellness to ensure you know your hormone status and understand how to get back into optimal range. Tune in to learn more and get a special code to save on our top hormone labs with pricing that includes a customized email review from Becki or Ali with feedback and suggestions.
Also in this episode:
- Beat the Heat Campaign - starts June 1st
- The Role of Hormones
- Symptoms of Hormone Deficiency and Imbalance
- Concerns with Hormone Pellets
- Blood Testing
- LH, FSH
- Free Testosterone, Total Testosterone, SHBG
- Salivary Testing
- Urine Testing
- Comparing Dutch vs. Labrix
- Use code HORMONES50 for $50 off the Dutch or Labrix Panels!
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!

Monday May 06, 2024
Episode 394: The Human Electrical Force
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Have you heard of the Schumann Resonance? Want to know how we can combat the effects of EMF through sound and frequency? Ready to get your mind blown on how humans are electrical beings? Tune in to this jam packed episode all about EMF, how we are human antenna connected to a magnetic grid, and how sound and resetting with the earth’s frequency can heal.
In this episode, we will discuss the fact that humans are electrical beings. We transmit and receive electromagnetic energy from natural sources; plants, animals, people, and the earth, but many of us are robbed of this connection. We will discuss how smart devices, EMF, Wifi, and wearables are hijacking our frequency and what we can do to tap back in.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 364 All About EMF with guest Theadora Scarato of Environmental Health Trust
- The Body Electric - Robert Becker
- What is EMF and Why is it Concerning?
- Mechanisms of 5G on the Human Body
- How EMF Causes Oxidative Stress
- Symptoms of EMF Exposure
- Humans as Electrical Beings
- HeartMath
- Schumann Resonance
- How to Tap into the Earth’s Electromagnetic Field & Limit EMF Pollution
- How EMF Affects Soil and Plant Health
- More Research:
- BORTKIEWICZ, A. (2019). Health effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields (RF EMF). Industrial Health, 57(4), 403-405. https://doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.57_400
- Efstratios Koutroumpakis, Deswal, A., Yusuf, S., Abe, J., Nead, K. T., Potter, A. S., Liao, Z., Lin, S. H., & Palaskas, N. (2022). Radiation-Induced Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment. Current Oncology Reports, 24(5), 543–553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-022-01238-8
- Electric & Magnetic Fields. (n.d.). National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Retrieved December 28, 2023, from https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/emf
- Fincham, G. W., Strauss, C., & Cavanagh, K. (2023). Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-27247-y
- ICNIRP. (2020). Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (100 kHz to 300 GHz). Health Physics, 118(5), 483–524. https://doi.org/10.1097/hp.0000000000001210
- Johansson, O. (2009). Disturbance of the immune system by electromagnetic fields—A potentially underlying cause for cellular damage and tissue repair reduction which could lead to disease and impairment. Pathophysiology, 16(2-3), 157-177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pathophys.2009.03.004
- Moon, J.-H. (2020). Health effects of electromagnetic fields on children. Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics, 63(11), 422–428. https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2019.01494`
- Impact of Schumann Resonance on Human Health | Recovery Systems
- Influence of Schumann Range Electromagnetic Fields on Components of Plant Redox Metabolism in Wheat and Peas - PMC
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!