Your Cortisol Awakening Response & The Detriment Of Your Snooze Button

In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into answering YOUR gut health and hormones questions. Questions they cover include…Tips for clearing body acne that go beyond the basics - it’s the one thing I can’t shake entirely!How to realign your gut after antibiotics?Can acid reflux be linked to your menstrual cycle? I swear I get it the same few days every month!Is DIM okay to take while pregnant to help metabolize estrogen?How can someone present a recurrence of candida?How to support adrenals through nutrition?Enjoy this Q&A Round II episode where Abby & Jillian share their unique perspective on your burning gut health and hormone questions.   Links: Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor: Code "VSM-YBHYB" for a discount at checkoutBiokult Probiotic: Code "YBHYB20" for a discount at checkout

In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the science behind how alcohol impacts your gut and hormones. They cover how alcohol might be creating barriers from seeing progress with your gut and hormone symptoms and what factors to consider.They discuss practical tips and strategies for supporting your body when drinking alcohol, provide real life examples from their own lives as well as from their clinical practices.Links: Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor: Code "VSM-YBHYB" for a discount at checkoutBiokult Probiotic: Code "YBHYB20" for a discount at checkoutJillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramPCOS Root Reversal ProgramTake the PCOS Root Cause QuizInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut Guide (NGG)Instagram  

In this episode we chat with Robin Foroutan aka “the parasite queen” about all things parasites. We discuss what parasites are, when they’re problematic, and what symptoms they might be associated with. Robin shares her personal journey and answers your burning question….Does everyone need a parasite cleanse?! Robin Foroutan, MS, RDN, HHC is an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist and leading expert in holistic health and Integrative and Functional Nutrition, with a special expertise in gut health and detoxification. After her own health battle, Robin learned first-hand how to create the conditions that allow your body to heal itself – even if you’ve been told that all your labs are normal. She’s an expert health detective, understanding what your body is trying to tell you through its language of symptoms, and can help you chart a path towards getting back to your normal, healthy self. Robin’s deep understanding of a wide range of poorly understood health challenges – including IBS, gut infections and parasites, fatigue, fibromyalgia, hidden infections and viruses (including tick borne infections), environmental toxins and mold-related toxicity – plus her extensive knowledge in how to support the body, make her an ideal expert to partner with on your health journey. She sees clients through her virtual practice, Nutrition by Robin, is a functional nutrition consultant, lecturer, writer and media spokesperson. Links: Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor: Code "VSM-YBHYB" for a discount at checkoutBiokult Probiotic: Code "YBHYB20" for a discount at checkoutLearn more at www.NutritionbyRobin.com Jillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramPCOS Root Reversal ProgramTake the PCOS Root Cause QuizInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut Guide (NGG)Instagram    

In this episode we chat with Meg Gerber, Gut Health Dietitian & JUJ Bitters Cofounder, about her Sober Curious journey and how her intentional relationship with alcohol impacted her healing journey and launched a whole new entrepreneurial business.Meg Gerber RD, LDN, IFNCP, CGN is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Breath Work & Meditation Teacher and Founder of Grounded Nourishment (a private virtual nutrition practice). She is also the co-founder of JÜJ Digestive Bitters. Meg specializes in supporting those struggling with chronic digestive issues via a holistic approach that goes beyond the individualized nutrition to acknowledge the “elephant” in everyone's room - STRESS. Stress can lead to a broken digestive system. While 'we are what we eat’ is a common refrain in the nutrition world, Meg expands this statement by instead standing by ‘‘We are what we DIGEST and ABSORB'. This foundational pillar of her practice and health philosophy lead her to prioritize tools that go beyond the food alone to optimize digestion like mindful eating, mealtime breath work and bitters. It was only natural then, that she curated JÜJ, a uniquely formulated, gluten free digestive bitters that optimizes digestion while also bringing more joy to the social experience of sober curiosity and drinking.  Links: Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor: Code "VSM-YBHYB" for a discount at checkoutBiokult Probiotic: Code "YBHYB20" for a discount at checkoutJUJ BittersInstagram @JUJBittersJillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramPCOS Root Reversal ProgramTake the PCOS Root Cause QuizInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut Guide (NGG)Instagram  

In this episode, Abby and Jillian share 3 of the most common barriers they see in practice when it comes to healing gut and hormone symptoms.They cover why these barriers might be preventing you from seeing progress with your health and symptoms, provide real life examples, and share tips and strategies for how to overcome them.Join Abby and Jillian to learn how to break down these common barriers, so you can achieve lasting results with your health while also finding balance and joy in life.Links: Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor: Code "VSM-YBHYB" for a discount at checkoutBiokult Probiotic: Code "YBHYB20" for a discount at checkoutJillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramPCOS Root Reversal ProgramTake the PCOS Root Cause QuizInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut Guide (NGG)Instagram  

In this episode, Abby and Jillian share some of their top non-food tools and strategies for supporting gut health and hormones. Tools discussed in this episode are things that they use personally and recommend to clients in their practices. They cover the benefits of these tools and guide you with how to integrate them into your life for supporting gut health and hormones.   Links: Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor: Code "VSM-YBHYB" for a discount at checkoutBiokult Probiotic: Code "YBHYB20" for a discount at checkoutCastor oil packsVerilux sun therapy lampAcupressure Mats:Prana Mat Wthn acupressure Vagus Nere Stim/Toning Devices:ApolloNeuvanaPulsettoAmber Blue Light Blockers:Block Blue LightSwanniesJillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramPCOS Root Reversal ProgramTake the PCOS Root Cause QuizInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut Guide (NGG)Instagram  

In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into last week's topic on chronic inflammation sharing nutrition strategies that naturally lower chronic inflammation. Abby and Jillian guide listeners to start supporting chronic inflammation through a macro view versus a micro view when it comes to dietary strategies. This means utilizing the gut and hormone healing plate, focusing on blood sugar and big picture nutrition strategies first before diving into single foods to see the greatest impact on lowering chronic inflammation. This episode also dives deep into the micro food strategies that pack a powerful punch in lowering chronic inflammation. Abby and Jillian share the specific foods that have the greatest impact on inflammation including how they influence inflammation and how to incorporate them into a delicious and sustainable diet. Join Abby and Jillian to learn how you can combat chronic inflammation at your very next meal and increase the flavor, color and nutrient density of your meal all at the same time! Links –Jillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramPCOS Root Reversal ProgramTake the PCOS Root Cause QuizInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut Guide (NGG)Instagram  

In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into the topic of inflammation. Inflammation is a buzzy word in the online health space, but not many people actually know what inflammation is. There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation around what drives chronic inflammation and the role it plays with gut health and hormones.Understand exactly what inflammation is, when it starts to become problematic, and what the root causes are. Learn how to identify if you might be experiencing symptoms of chronic inflammation and what lab tests to ask your provider for.Abby and Jillian also discuss some of the most common misconceptions they see about inflammation and share examples of nutrition and lifestyle habits they see people engaging in that might actually be making chronic inflammation worse.   Links –Jillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramPCOS Root Reversal ProgramTake the PCOS Root Cause QuizInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut GuideInstagram 

In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into the cortisol awakening response or “CAR” and its importance for supporting optimal gut health and hormones. They discuss what the cortisol awakening response is, what a healthy versus unhealthy CAR might look and feel like, and health implications of a dysregulated CAR.Learn about the importance of your cortisol awakening response and its profound impact on regulating the health of our gut, hormones, immune system, mood, and metabolic function. Identify common habits disrupting your Cortisol awakening response, how to accurately test your CAR, and most importantly, learn how to strengthen your CAR with simple strategies and habits.  Links: Jillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut GuideInstagram 

In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the essential non-negotiable practices in our daily routines that must be in place to support healthy gut and hormones. Their goal is to demonstrate that daily routines don’t have to be complicated to be effective. These habits are anchoring practices that create consistency and stability for the body no matter how hectic someone's schedule may be. The key habits Abby and Jiliian dive into have the ability to improve stress resilience, improve cortisol balance,increase energy levels, boost mood, and increase productivity.Their non-negotiable habits are divided into four key categories that fit into anyones morning and evening routines to bookend the day no matter how much or little time someone has. Abby and Jillian provide insight into why each category is part of the non-negotiables as well as share specific practices that fit into each category to make this episode immediately actionable.  Links: Jillian:Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness WebsiteEat To Heal Your Hormones ProgramInstagramAbby:Above Health Nutrition WebsiteNourished Gut GuideInstagram