Unbound Healing Podcast

Michelle and Anne talk about ways to find support and community, and they share some important news about the podcast.   Topics 1:19 - Updates 7:10 - What Michelle is loving 10:34 - Finding community 12:01 - Asking the people in your life for support 14:03 - Finding support online and taking friendships offline 19:05 - Sharing your story 20:34 - Meeting like-minded people 21:50 - Finding a cause 23:40 - Anne and Michelle saying farewell for now 27:36 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast More from Michelle More from Anne

Anne and Michelle share their favorite resources for health information and business growth. They discuss their picks for blogs, books, documentaries, podcasts, and more.   Topics 1:10 - Anne’s updates 3:12 - Michelle’s updates 6:34 - What Anne is loving 10:03 - Why does it matter to have resources you trust? 11:29 - Our nutrition backgrounds 13:16 - Our favorite nutrition and health blogs 15:55 - Books 21:06 - Documentaries 24:27 - Favorite business resources 33:52 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Amy Myers Wellness Mama Real Food Liz Nutritionaltherapy.com Chris Kresser The Paleo Mom Autoimmune Wellness Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price Paleo Principles by Sarah Ballantyne The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan Why Stomach Acid Is Good for You Intuitive Eating Eat the Yolks by Liz Wolf Dirty Genes Revolution Health Radio

Michelle and Anne do a “catch-up” episode and share their latest. Michelle talks about her new fitness journey, and Anne adds her perspectives on exercise and what has worked for her.   Topics 2:52 - What Michelle has eaten today 4:35 - What Anne has eaten today 6:56 - Michelle’s new gym 12:23 - Pros and cons of Orange Theory 17:48 - Other resources Michelle recommends for exercise 21:36 - Anne’s experience with different types of exercise 26:00 - Exercise tips 32:30 - What Anne is excited about 33:30 - What Michelle is excited about   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Orange Theory Fitness Class Pass Live CorePower Yoga More from Michelle More from Anne

This week Anne and Michelle are answering your questions about detoxification. They delve into the topic of genetic mutations, how to detox with certain conditions, and how to tell if your detox efforts are working. Topics 1:50 - What Michelle is loving 7:20 - Genetic mutations 9:35 - Gentle detoxing at home 17:25 - Detoxing with the MTHFR mutation 20:57 - How can I tell if my detox efforts are working? 26:06 - Histamine intolerance and detoxing 27:42 - Detoxing with the COMT mutation 28:42 - The connection between detox pathways and fat digestion 31:17 - Meal of the week Links we mentioned in the podcast: More from Michelle More from Anne

After each doing a solo episode, Michelle and Anne reunite for this week’s conversation on supporting detoxification. They explain what it means to detox, why we need to do it, what detox pathways are, and how to unblock them.  Topics 4:09 - What Anne is loving 5:49 - Michelle’s updates 6:35 - What does it mean to detox? 10:04 - Why do we need to detox? 13:03 - Detox pathway blockages 16:34 - But what is a detox pathway? 19:40 - Ways to support detox pathways 29:23 - Other ways to reduce your exposure to toxins 35:12 - Meal of the week Links we mentioned in the podcast: More from Michelle More from Anne

In her solo episode this week, Michelle is tackling a frequently asked question: how long does it take to heal on a protocol like AIP? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. She talks about varying factors to consider when assessing how long it’ll take to heal, how long it took her to see (and feel) results, and what it looks like when you get past the elimination phase and into a long-term healing lifestyle.   Topics :50 - Michelle’s updates and what she’s loving 6:45 - Does AIP last forever? 8:31 - AIP with reintroductions 11:33 - How long does it take to heal?: Factors to consider 18:52 - But no really, how long does it take? 25:44 - Long-term healing 29:26 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: More from Michelle More from Anne  

In today’s episode, Anne is flying solo and talking about using your intuition. She shares a recent experience of listening to her own inner guidance and details five ways to tune into yours.   Topics 2:47 - What Anne is loving 6:14 - Anne’s recent example of following her intuition 10:20 - Using your intuition to grow and heal 12:35 - Intuition vs. fear 14:40 - Proving your intuition to yourself 20:14 - Introspective activities 23:34 - Free-flowing activities 25:00 - Repetitive activities 26:48 - Resting activities 29:22 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: That’s So Retrograde: Feng Shui Day Podcast Episode #51: Crystals for Chronic Illness with Sarah Small Bellucci Olive Oil - from Natural Grocers Kasandrinos Olive Oil

This week Michelle and Anne are talking about an important but often overlooked aspect of health and healing: limited beliefs. These are the beliefs we hold about ourselves that can hold us back, keep us feeling stuck, and make us feel like we’ll never be enough. Michelle and Anne discuss why this matters for healing autoimmunity and other health issues, what we do when we compare ourselves to others, their own struggles with limiting beliefs, and, best of all, how to bust them.   Topics 1:10 - Michelle’s updates 3:07 - Anne’s updates 5:30 - What Michelle is loving 6:53 - Busting limiting beliefs 8:10 - What is a limiting belief? 8:58 - Why does this matter for healing? 11:40 - Comparisons and projections 20:35 - Epigenetics 26:20 - Limiting beliefs that Michelle has had 27:51 - Limiting beliefs that Anne has had 34:08 - How do we get past limiting beliefs? 41:15 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe It Didn’t Start With You book More from Michelle More from Anne

Anne and Michelle often talk about detoxing our bodies, but did you know we can also detox our homes? Today they’re delving into that topic and discussing everything from air filters to furniture. Listen in and learn ways you can begin to reduce your exposure to toxins.   Topics 3:12 - Michelle’s updates 6:15 - Anne’s updates 15:28 - Detoxing your home intro 16:35 - Reducing your toxic exposure 18:20 - Air filters + servicing HVAC 23:50 - Mold 26:38 - EMF and WiFi exposure 31:12 - Cleaning products 37:24 - Lead 40:38 - Buying furniture 53:40 - Clearing VOCs 56:30 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: The Whole Life Detox FB Group Branch Basics cleaning supplies ($10 off your first order!) Posh and Lavish Mattresses Burrow Crate and Barrel IKEA Room & Board Radiolab Poison control podcast episode More from Michelle More from Anne

This week Michelle and Anne are dedicating a full episode to one of the most asked-about autoimmune conditions: Hashimoto’s. They discuss how to understand blood work, why medication is often necessary, and how to begin the path to healing. This episode offers advice that can be applied to any autoimmune or chronic condition, so even if you don’t have Hashimoto’s, listen in for some good tips for managing and healing health challenges in general.   Topics :50 - Introduction 1:30 - Anne’s updates 7:20 - Michelle’s updates 11:15 - What Anne is loving 17:00 - What is Hashimoto’s Disease? 21:05 - Understanding blood work 27:25 - Why medication is important 33:10 - Healing Hashi’s 41:50 - Spotlight on healing the gut 47:30 - The Autoimmune Protocol 50:00 - Mindset, mindset, mindset 51:30 - How long does it take to heal? 56:36 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Episode #37 - Adrenal Fatigue: A Modern Day Epidemic Episode #8 - Crucial Steps to Healing the Gut Episode #5 - All About Elimination Diets Michelle's Hashimoto's posts Nutrition Coaching - Unbound Wellness More from Anne More from Michelle

Today Anne and Michelle are chatting with Amanda Nibley, a nutrition and fitness coach who changed her life with the help of a real food diet and loves helping others do the same. Amanda shares her own health journey and offers advice for adjusting your mindset and making a healing diet work with your lifestyle. Topics :50 - Introduction 4:20 - What Amanda is loving 8:30 - Amanda’s health journey 22:30 - How to find acceptance 25:00 - What to do when there’s never enough time 38:30 - Making sustainable changes 45:00 - Following your intuition 48:20 - Where to find Amanda 52:03 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Uplevel True Nutrition: Amanda's Website Amanda's Instagram Uplevel True Nutrition Facebook Group Nutrition Coaching - Unbound Wellness More from Anne More from Michelle

This week Anne and Michelle are answering more of your questions! They tackle an inquiry about leaky gut, which leads to a discussion about anxiety and its potential influence on other aspects of health, and they talk about what to consider when you have thyroid symptoms but normal lab results.   Topics 1:05 - Anne’s updates 4:00 - Michelle’s updates 6:42 - What Michelle is loving 10:00 - Leaky gut 21:40 - Anxiety 27:55 - Food reintroductions and gluten 32:12 - Thyroid symptoms with normal lab results 39:00 - Hormone imbalance 45:17 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #319: Back in Control Nutritionish Podcast Book: Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? Chris Kresser: Why Your “Normal” Thyroid Lab Results May Not Be Normal Nutrition Coaching - Unbound Wellness More from Anne More from Michelle

This week is the podcast’s one-year anniversary! To celebrate, Anne and Michelle are doing a rapid fire Q&A--everything from favorite ice cream flavor to how to find a functional medicine doctor. Topics :50 - Anne’s updates 4:45 - Michelle’s updates 10:55 - Happy anniversary, Unbound Healing! 12:35 - Quick fire Q&A   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Healing Your Adrenals & Stress Response w/ Michelle Hoover and Kara Halderman    

Anne and Michelle talk with Sarah Small, an intuitive coach and bioenergetic practitioner, about using crystals for chronic illness. Sarah explains how crystal healing works with the energetic frequencies of our bodies, what she means by the “subtle body,” and her suggestions for starter crystals.   Topics :45 - Introduction 2:36 - What Sarah is loving 7:39 - Vibrational medicine and intuition 9:08 - Sarah’s history with crystals 14:15 - Energetic frequency 22:53 - The frequency of crystals 27:55 - Energetic distortions in the body 33:34 - Why do we use crystals? 36:30 - The subtle energy body 40:09 - Using pendulums 42:00 - Crystals for chronic illness 48:45 - Law of attraction 51:10 - Charging, tuning, retuning, and cleansing 53:43 - Where to buy quality crystals 56:16 - Top three crystals 59:27 - Electromagnetic frequencies 1:05:30 - Where to find Sarah 1:09:23 - Sarah’s meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Kathi's Krystals Healing Crystals Energy Muse The water experiments Autoimmune Tribe (Sarah's Instagram) Crystal Healing for Chronic Illness course Healing Uncensored (Sarah's podcast)

Today Anne is talking to Chelsea Gross, a certified transformational nutrition coach and blogger at Nutrition with Chelsea. Chelsea shares her own still-in-progress story of healing from health issues and gives her advice on how to approach healing diets when you have a history of disordered eating, intuitive eating, issues that everybody has but nobody talks about, and self-love.   Topics :48 - Introduction 3:57 - What Chelsea is loving 10:00 - Chelsea’s health + healing story 29:50 - Accepting your circumstances and feeling your emotions 36:10 - Adapting a healing diet when you have a history of disordered eating 46:36 - Eating intuitively on a healing diet 55:00 - You’re not alone: common issues 01:01:01 - How to break free from disordered eating 01:05:30 - The emotional component of breaking free 01:10:44 - Self-love 01:15:00 - More of Chelsea’s offerings 01:16:50 - Chelsea’s meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Follow Your Gut T-Shirt to support Terry Wahls MD Research Fund SAD to AIP in Six Nutrition with Chelsea Chelsea’s Instagram 1:1 Coaching Program: Make Peace with Food Free mini ebook: Break Free from Disordered Eating Nutrition-ish Podcast More from Anne More from Michelle

Today Anne and Michelle are talking about a much-requested topic: how to approach a healing diet when you have a history of disordered eating. They outline steps you can take to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally before, during, and after adapting a protocol.   Topics 1:03 - Michelle’s updates 1:59 - Anne’s updates 5:58 - What Michelle is loving 7:54 - Introduction to topic 10:50 - Making sure you’re in a good place 22:40 - Digestion and blood sugar 29:26 - Preparing mentally 38:28 - Starting slow 40:10 - Making AIP less restrictive 52:24 - Tracking your emotional responses 56:04 - When to reintroduce foods 58:03 - Troubleshooting 1:04:22 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Event in Dallas: Healing with Nutrition w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Gut w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Adrenals & Stress Response w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Healthy Human More from Michelle More from Anne

Anne and Michelle dish on their tips for making healing diets and lifestyles last, from busting the myth about “being on AIP forever” to building community.   Topics 1:00 - Anne Marie’s updates 4:08 - Michelle’s updates 6:04 - What Anne is loving 8:55 - Intro to making a healing lifestyle sustainable 11:30 - How do I do this “forever”? 12:30 - Outlining your goals 17:55 - Planning ahead 26:55 - Make it FUN! 32:17 - Keep your doctor 38:50 - Building community 47:13 - Working on mindset 54:56 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Michelle's NYC Paleo Travel Recap Event in Dallas: Healing with Nutrition w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Gut w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Adrenals & Stress Response w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Get to Work Book Meetup Sweet Potato Sliders Sweet Potato Tater Tots More from Anne More from Michelle  

This week, Anne and Michelle are answering another round of listener questions. They address how to shift an unhealthy mindset, troubleshooting irregular periods and hormone imbalance, and the important subject of liver detoxification.    Topics 1:00 - Michelle’s updates 7:05 - What Michelle is loving 10:20 - Healing your mindset 24:04 - Irregular periods and bioidentical hormone replacement 41:35 - Liver detox 50:30 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Gut Health Overhaul Unbound Wellness Nutrition Consulting Event in Dallas: Healing with Nutrition w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Gut w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Event in Dallas: Healing Your Adrenals & Stress Response w/ Michelle Hoover & Kara Halderman Ruthie Lindsey’s Story Meg the RHN Back in Control May Cause Miracles Danika Brysha The Power of Positive Thinking

Today Anne and Michelle are discussing safer approaches to hair, skin, and body care. They touch on common reasons for skin concerns, such as gut health issues and hormone imbalance, before sharing their favorite non-toxic products from shampoo to deodorant to face oils.   Topics 1:28 - Michelle’s updates 4:36 - Anne’s updates 6:34 - What Anne is loving 10:50 - Common reasons for skin concerns 14:45 - Hair care 25:04 - Body products 36:30 - Face care 1:00:35 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Gut Health Overhaul The Body Awareness Project Maple Holistics Mommypotamus homemade shaving cream Mother Dirt EWG Healthy Living App Primally Pure Beautycounter Kiss My Face sunscreen Cocokind Liz Wolfe Vitamin C Serum 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum More from Anne More from Michelle

This week Anne and Michelle are talking about a challenge familiar to most of us: how to manage a healing diet on a budget. They discuss some the biggest budget breakers, tips for saving money, and their favorite budget-friendly grocery stores. Topics 2:49 - Michelle’s updates 8:36 - Anne’s updates 14:28 - What Michelle is loving 18:31 - Healing diet on a budget 20:40 - Budget breakers 31:25 - Budget saving tips 39:21 - Things that are cheaper to make at home 41:47 - Setting your non-negotiables 45:02 - Grocery stores 51:09 - Action items 59:11 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Weston A. Price Foundation Thrive Market Tropical Traditions More from Michelle More from Anne  

Today Michelle is talking to Meg Doll, a holistic nutritionist, self love coach, and eating disorder survivor. The conversation centers on self love, an important but oft-overlooked or misunderstood aspect of healing. Meg shares her own story, ways to incorporate self love into your own life, and her undying love for food.    Topics :49 - Introduction 2:20 - Beginning of interview 4:50 - What Meg is loving 7:00 - Meg’s story 10:50 - Healing from parasites 15:40 - Self love as a part of healing 17:30 - The four building blocks of self love 19:10 - Self talk and awareness 23:22 - Tools for healing with self love 24:58 - Social media, comparison, and hitting unfollow 33:40 - Meg’s forthcoming book 39:20 - Intuitive eating 46:20 - The joy of food 50:25 - Feeling your feelings 53:55 - Travel tips 57:46 - Mel’s new projects 1:01:56 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Preorder Keto Freedom Gut Health Overhaul Meg’s Instagram More from Meg More from Michelle More from Anne

Today Michelle and Anne chat with Sophie Van Tiggelen of A Squirrel in the Kitchen, a beloved AIP/paleo blog with possibly the greatest name ever. They discuss how Sophie used the autoimmune protocol to heal her Hashimoto’s, her tips for making AIP easier and more budget-friendly, and her forthcoming cookbook, The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple.   Topics :48 - Introduction 3:30 - What Sophie is loving 5:30 - Sophie’s healing story 10:12 - Positive social connection 12:48 - What is the autoimmune protocol? 15:49 - How Sophie started her blog 17:37 - Challenges on AIP 20:50 - Paleo-friendly places in Boulder 23:18 - Sophie’s new cookbook 25:50 - How to make AIP easier 29:17 - Farm-raised vs. wild-caught fish 31:33 - Budget-friendly AIP 35:20 - Finding a farmer 37:00 - Recipes in AIP Made Simple and more about the book 49:00 - Sophie’s meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Joanna Frankham’s AIP Reset Weston A. Price Foundation Simple French Paleo The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook: Preorder Chicken soup More from Sophie More from Anne More from Michelle

Topics 2:37 - Michelle’s updates 6:05 - Anne’s updates 11:13 - What Anne is loving 14:24 - Hashimoto’s, hormone balance, and fertility 18:27 - Birth control 26:14 - Non-hormonal birth control options 33:48 - Premature ovarian failure 41:10 - Brain fog, cystic acne, and other hormonal issues 56:54 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Gut Health Overhaul Crunchy Kitchen Foods Plantain Tortillas My Flo App Kindara App Glow App Balanced Bites Podcast Episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten The Hormone Cure by Sara Gottfried More from Anne More from Michelle

Today Michelle and Anne are chatting with Melissa of “Melissa’s Food Freedom.” Through her Instagram account and website, Melissa offers Whole30 resources, tips, reviews, and recipes for people seeking to boost their health and wellbeing. In today’s conversation, they touch on topics such as food freedom and empowerment, the process of reintroductions, and how to handle events when you’re doing a Whole30.   Topics   :50 - Introduction 3:06 - What Melissa is loving 6:03 - Melissa’s health journey 9:03 - The Whole 30 experience 12:00 - But wait...what exactly is the Whole 30? 18:15 - Reintroductions 27:02 - Restriction vs. empowerment 29:21 - Melissa’s tips for success 34:15 - What is food freedom and how do you find it? 38:36 - Going to events when you’re on Whole 30 48:29 - Melissa’s meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Whole 30 Banza chickpea pasta Dairy-free cheese sauce Melissa’s Instagram More from Melissa More from Anne More from Michelle  

Today Anne and Michelle delve into the topic of hippie health trends—everything from castor oil packs to cupping. They give us the lowdown on these natural health methods and share their own positive and negative experiences.   Topics :49 - Michelle’s updates 4:40 - Anne’s updates 7:36 - What Anne is loving 9:30 - Hippie health trends 13:10 - Castor oil packs 22:00 - Oil pulling 25:15 - Tongue scraping 27:33 - Dry brushing 31:38 - Infrared saunas 36:45 - Coffee enemas and colonics 42:48 - Himalayan salt lamps 47:04 - Herbalism 49:20 - Essential oils 49:57 - Reiki and acupuncture 53:51 - Cupping 58:47 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Early bird waitlist Nutrition with Chelsea The 10 Minute Detox Herbalism book Just the Essentials book Clip from Billy Madison (“You ain’t cool unless...") More from Michelle More from Anne

Today Michelle and Anne are answering another round of listener questions. Topics include finding the right doctor, managing hormonal issues, and dealing with the Epstein-Barr virus. Topics :50 - Michelle’s updates 2:40 - Anne’s updates 7:30 - What Anne is loving 10:30 - Functional medicine doctor vs. naturopath 14:45 - How to find a doctor 21:40 - Holistically managing PCOS and adrenal fatigue 37:45 - Epstein-Barr virus and the Hashimoto’s connection 45:45 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Whole Life Detox email series Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser The Hormone Cure by Sarah Gottfried More from Anne More from Michelle

Anne and Michelle discuss one of the most common health issues in our modern society: adrenal fatigue.   Topics :50 - Anne’s updates 6:50 - Michelle’s updates 10:10 - What is adrenal fatigue? 14:05 - Causes 20:50 - The four stages of adrenal fatigue 24:48 - Symptoms 32:50 - Hormone imbalance 37:30 - Getting a diagnosis and testing 38:50 - Solutions for healing 1:00:00 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century Stress Syndrome Free Detox Email Series Dairy Free Cheese Dip Oregano Garlic Cream Sauce More from Michelle More from Anne

This week we are interviewing our husbands to get their take on how to support your significant other through chronic illness and autoimmunity.

Topics [2:00] - What Anne is Loving [9:15] - Diatomaceous earth [16:47] - Juicing, h pylori and IBS [24:00] - Struggling to heal various issues [40:00] - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Peacock Alley Posh and Lavish clean Mattress Megtherhn.com Gut Health Overhaul More from Michelle More from Anne

Topics Anne Marie’s updates [1:00] Michelle’s updates [6:26] What Michelle is loving [8:20] Immune supplements and/or foods for people with autoimmune diseases [10:05] Weight Loss with Hashimotos and Mold Toxicity [21:53] "Help, I've been glutened!" aka… What are some of your favorite gut-friendly/crunchy/AIP ways to feel better fast after you've had a bad reaction or get sick? [39:15] Meal of the week [51:05]   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Detox Bath Recipes More from Michelle More from Anne

Topics [1:00] - Intro [3:00] - What Courtney is loving [5:00] - Why Courtney chose chiropractics and what she does [9:30] - What chiropractics can do [13:00] - How chiropractors can support a healing journey [15:00] - Why alignment matters [23:00] - Finding a chiropractor [29:00] - How long it takes to see a difference with chiropractics [40:00] - Home body care [43:30] - X-rays [45:00] - Different chiropractic methods [51:00] - Where to find Courtney [54:00] - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Pure and Radiant Find Courtney on Instagram More from Michelle More from Anne

Topics What Michelle is loving [4:46] Traveling while following a healing diet [7:35] Finding your balance [8:55] Finding your accommodations [18:00] Airplane travel tips [21:15] Food accessories [24:15] Travel food suggestions [32:25] Tips for packing and traveling with food [46:00] Tips for eating at restaurants [47:09] Meal of the week [60:00]   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Air BnB VBRO Mini crockpot Hot Logic Mini Portable Oven Activated Charcoal tablets

Links we mentioned in the podcast: Alaena's website Grazed and Enthused The Healing Kitchen Cookbook Enthused e-cookbook Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing

Topics Michelle’s updates [1:00] Mistakes that can stall your healing [4:25] You haven’t reached or aren’t practicing 100% compliance You’re only focusing on excluding foods You’re still eating foods you don’t tolerate You have an underlying infection or overgrowth Your digestion is impaired You need to prioritize stress management and sleep The only help you’re getting is through the internet Your mindset and trust aren’t in the right places You haven’t given your healing enough time Meal of the week: Carrot Soup [48:15]   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Vote for Paleo Magazine’s Best of 2017 (Unbound Wellness was nominated for best recipe website!) Gut Health Overhaul online program Collagen Protein Bar recipes Episode #5 - All About Elimination Diets Carrot Soup Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing

Anne and Michelle talk to NTP and personal trainer, Andrea Wool of Autoimmune Strong, about fitness with chronic illness and autoimmunity. Topics 1:00 - Intro and free webinar 3:00 - What Andrea is loving 5:30 - Andreas health and fitness story 10:00 - The importance of fitness with chronic illness 16:00 - How much exercise is enough 24:00 - The importance of stretching and mobility 28:00 - Non-gym forms of exercise 30:00 - Cortisol dysregulation and exercise 40:00 - Home workout equipment 44:00 - Advice for beginners 54:00 - If you’re struggling with motivation… 58:00 - About autoimmune strong 60:00 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Gut Health Webinar More From Andrea at Autoimmune Strong More from Michelle More from Anne

This week Anne and Michelle answer questions about healing reactions, reducing your exposure to toxins, and natural energy support. Topics 1:00 - Updates 3:47 - Healing reactions and liver support 12:00 - Reducing your exposure to toxins 26:00 - Natural energy support   41:00 - Meal of the week Links we mentioned in the podcast: Overhaul Your Gut Health Masterclass Paleo Magazine Nomination More from Michelle More from Anne Marie

Anne and Michelle interview Liz Wolfe on having a real food based pregnancy. We chat about autoimmunity and fertility, balancing hormones, pregnancy nutrition, and more!  Topics 3:30 - What Liz is into 6:00 - Autoimmunity and fertility 11:00 - Supporting your body for conception 15:00 - Balancing hormones 27:00 - Prenatal and pregnancy nutrients 35:00 - Food aversions 38:00 - Dealing with overgrowth and toxicity while pregnant 43:00 - Adrenal adaptogens during pregnancy   44:00 - Aware parenting 49:00 - Liz’s Pregnancy Program 51:00 - Liz’s meal of the week Links we mentioned in the podcast: C-ex Vitamin C Serum Expectful App Dutch Hormone Test Request A Test Adaptogens and pregnancy Aware Parenting More from Liz More from Michelle More from Anne

Topics What Anne is loving this week Michelle’s updates [5:00] Anne Marie’s updates [7:30] Blood Sugar Regulation [10:37] What impacts the blood sugar [20:15] Indications you may be having consistently high blood glucose [24:40] What happens when your blood glucose gets too high [32:00] How to really tell if you’re having an issue with blood sugar [36:56] How to effectively manage your blood sugar response [43:50] Our holiday traditions [53:50]

Topics Michelle’s updates [1:00] Anne Marie’s updates [2:35] Michelle is digging Yogaglo subscription website for at home yoga classes [3:22] Building your own nutrition business [7:27] How to make money as a nutritionist [20:55] Meal of the week [1:09]   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Yogaglo at home yoga classes Nutritional Therapy Association Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Sciences Academy Ditch Your Nutritionist Online Program 30 Day Gut Healing Guide Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom BookWright software for designing ebooks Anne Marie uses Mailerlite for email management Michelle uses MailChimp for email management Perfect Supplements Collagen Protein

Anne and Michelle are chatting about their experiences and best tips on living with non-paleo family members, and getting their support.  Topics 0:58 - Michelle’s Updates 2:30 - Anne’s Updates 6:31 - What Anne is Loving 7:50 - Topic Introduction 9:15 - Anne’s experience with non-paleo family 13:11 - Shifting your mindset around non-paleo family 19:00 - Shifting your mindset around food and family 23:30 - Not shaming others 26:18 - Practical tips 33:20 - Non-negotiable foods 37:20 - Educating and converting your family 49:30 - Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Paleo Christmas Crack Find Michelle at Unboundwellness.com Find Anne at Grassfedsalsa.com

This week, Anne and Michelle are naming some of their favorite gift ideas from cookware, to clothes, to blogging materials, to ideas for giving back.   Topics 2:25 - Anne’s Updates 7:00 - Michelle’s Updates 9:00 - What Michelle is loving 10:20 - Topic Intro - Holiday Wishlist 11:00 - Kitchen Appliances 20:10 - Cookware 27:40 - Giftcards 38:20 - Misc. 49:32 - Experiences 51:04 - Volunteering & giving 53:06 - Gift buying tips   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Instant Pot Vitamix Dehydrator Berkey Filter Air Fryer Immersion Blender Silicone Bar Mold Paleo On The Go Real Plans Lululemon Athleta Lou and Grey US Wellness Meats Coyuchi Berkey Filter More from Michelle More from Anne

GAPS diet vs. AIP and the Wahls protocol, AIP vs. TED (total elimination diet), and Elemental diet for stomach pain and fat malabsorption.

Having a social life can be different when you're following a healing diet, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Today we're sharing our tips for handling your next social event or holiday while following your healing diet.

Curious about candida? Dealing with it yourself? This week we talk all about what candida actually is as well as causes, symptoms, and strategies for resolving it.  [2:00] Anne’s updates [5:58] Michelle’s updates [12:00] What is candida? [17:17] Candida causes [20:20] Signs and symptoms [29:00] Testing [32:50] About anti-candida protocols [40:00] Supplements [47:55] Other detox protocols [54:04] Meal of the week Links we mentioned in the podcast: Paleo cookie exchange e-book Find more from Anne at Grassfedsalsa.com Find more from Michelle at unboundwellness.com

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are talking to the amazing Candance Moore of Yoga By Candace. We’re diving into her own healing story, her best yoga advice, and more!   Topics: [00:57] Introduce Candance Moore of Yoga By Candace [2:18] What Candace is loving [4:30] Candace’s health story with chronic lyme [10:30] About the GAPS diet    [20:00] Traveling with food restrictions [22:30] Top 2 things that helped Candace heal [24:00] Following intuition [26:40] Mindset and healing [29:55] Candace’s yoga story [33:00] Getting started with yoga [40:50] Intuitive exercise [42:50] Starting your own online business [55:20] Meal of the week   Links we mentioned in the podcast: From more from Candace at YogabyCandace.com Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com MantraBox Review  

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are answering listener questions including how to transition back to eating animal products after being a vegetarian, tips for going off birth control, and how to get back your period after losing it while following a healing diet.

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are explaining why you shouldn’t focus on having your healing protocol be 100% perfect. We covering how and why you can optimize your mindset when starting a new dietary protocol, and how to transition into your new diet like a rockstar.

We're so excited and honored to be interviewing Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, The Paleo Mom! We're talking all about AIP, Sarah's personal healing journey, and more.  Topics: Introducing Sarah [0:50] What is Sarah is loving [1:30] Sarah’s healing story [6:30] What is AIP and why does it work [22:04] Prioritizing organic [32:58] Veganism/Vegetarianism and AIP [41:00] Does AIP work for everyone? [47:45] When AIP isn’t working [54:00]   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Fine more from Sarah at Thepaleomom.com Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing

This week we're answering questions on getting in more bone broth & collagen, guilt around going AIP, and skin conditions.   Topics: Updates & review [0:50] What is Anne is loving [9:02] How to incorporate bone broth & collagen into your life [12:18] Eczema [21:00] Guilt around AIP [30:00] What to do after AIP isn’t working [38:35] Michelle’s meal of the week [48:52]   Links we mentioned in the podcast: Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing Michelle’s Gut Healing Bone Broth Eczema Article Carrot Apple & Bacon Hash Butter Your Broth Book  

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are talking common root causes of various health issues, and the steps you can take to find your root cause.

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are sharing their tried and true suggestions for non-toxic makeup and body care products (plus why you should care about this!)

This week, Anne Marie and Michelle interview Simi Botic, holistic health coach, and creator of the Finally Free Program, all about intuitive eating with food intolerances. Topics Introduction to Simi [1:00] What Simi is loving [3:05] Simi’s celiac journey [4:40] Beginning intuitive eating [7:20] Being intuitive within your template & disordered eating [9:20] When you should start intuitive eating on healing protocols [16:45] Healing diets & the emotional aspect [21:10] Knowing what your body is telling you [28:30] Pushing through the start & internal dialogue [35:04] Simi’s program & journey to becoming a health coach [45:00] Number one tip to get started today [50:00] Meal of the week [51:00] Simi’s book [53:00] Links we mentioned in the podcast: Finally Free Program (affiliate link) Michelle’s Blog Post on Intuitive Eating with food allergies- https://maddymoon.com/intuitively-eat-with-food-allergies/ Anne Maries's blog post on using intuitive eating to identify food cravings- https://grassfedsalsa.com/blog/intuitive-eating-food-cravings/ Find more from Simi at Simibotic.com Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing

This week, Anne Marie and Michelle answer listen questions on histamine intolerance, food sensitivity testing, and paleo pantry staples. Topics Michelle Updates [1:00] Anne Marie updates [3:40] What Michelle is loving [4:25] Histamine Intolerance Question [8:07] Food Sensitivity Testing [37:50] Paleo Pantry Staples [54:33] Links we mentioned in the podcast: Back To School Meal Plan- unboundwellness.com/back-school-meal-plan Ditch your nutritionist program- https://ditchyournutritionist.com   Improving digestion naturally- unboundwellness.com/improve-your-digestion-naturally/ Coconut oil- https://tropicaltraditions.com 4th and heart ghee- https://fourthandheart.com Animal cooking fats- https://epicbar.com Olive oil- https://californiaoliveranch.com Primal palate spices- http://www.primalpalate.com/organic-spices/ Avocado oil- https://www.primalkitchen.com/products/avocado-oil/ Teeny tiny spice company- http://www.teenytinyspice.com Barefoot provisions- https://barefootprovisions.com Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at

Today Anne Marie and Michelle interview Dr. Lawrence Afrin, author of Never Bet Against Occam, about his work with patients dealing with Mast Cell Activation Disorder. Dr. Afrin is sharing with us his experience with identifying and treating this disorder from a holistic perspective.

Today Anne Marie and Michelle sharing steps to help you learn to trust yourself more, and stop freaking out when new health news comes out that conflicts with your beliefs.

In this episode, Anne Marie and Michelle are talking crucial steps to heal your gut from removing inflammatory foods, reintroducing mindfully, and more, as well as the causes for poor gut health! Topics Updates from Anne [0:56] Updates for Michelle [2:20] What Michelle is loving [3:55] Why your gut health is important [8:50] Gluten & gut health [14:25] What causes “leaky gut” [15:50] Why you should focus on your gut health [20:21] How to know you may have a gut health problem [32:40] Steps to Heal your gut [36:00] Optimizing your digestion [36:40] Remove [40:10] Replace [45:20] Reinoculate & restore [47:10] Relax [48:40] Reintroduce [50:10] Restart [53:55] Quick tips [57:30] Meal of the week [60:40]   Links we mentioned in the podcast: AIP resources blog post- link to come Ultimate list of tools & resources for healing your gut- http://unboundwellness.com/gut-healing-tools/ Back to school recipe #1- http://unboundwellness.com/paleo-sweet-potato-bacon-bars/ Free back to school meal plan- http://unboundwellness.com/back-school-meal-plan/ “When painkillers are good for you” blog post- http://www.phoenixhelix.com/2013/04/28/when-painkillers-are-good-for-you/ All in the mind podcast- http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/ Optimizing your digestion- http://unboundwellness.com/impr

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are answering listener questions about fatigue with B12 deficiency, adrenal issues, and Hashimoto's, as well as failed food reintroduction symptoms, and carb tolerance.  Topics Updates from Michelle [1:45] Updates for Anne [2:17] What Michelle is loving [5:53] Adrenal Fatigue, B12 deficiency and hashimoto’s  [8:50] Failed food reintroduction symptoms [24:30] How many starchy carbs you should be eating [39:03] Meal of the week [52:40] Links we mentioned in the podcast: AIP Hummus - http://unboundwellness.com/avocado-cauliflower-hummus/ 23andme.com Stratagene - https://www.drbenlynch.com/product/strategene/ Thyroid medication blog post- http://unboundwellness.com/possible-ever-get-off-thyroid-medication/ How to succesfully reintroduce foods- http://unboundwellness.com/successfully-reintroduce-foods-gut-healing-protocol/ My flotracker- https://myflotracker.com Zucchini Summer Soup - http://unboundwellness.com/basil-zucchini-summer-soup/ Find More from Anne Marie- Grassfedsalsa.com Find more from Michelle- Unboundwellness.com

Today Anne Marie and Michelle are answering listener questions and providing recommendations on healing hashimotos, POTS, and adrenal fatigue naturally. Topics Updates from Michelle [1:45] What Michelle is loving [5:53] Recommendations for newly diagnosed with hashimotos [9:06] Recommendations for POTS and adrenal fatigue [27:17] Baby steps into a whole foods diet [50:42] Michelle’s meal of the week [60:00] Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing Find a few articles on Norephinephrine, HPA-Axis, and POTS - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3835251, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10253890500095200 Find Michelle's Ultimate list of gut healing tools at http://unboundwellness.com/gut-healing-tools/ How to improve digestion naturally can be found here http://unboundwellness.com/improve-your-digestion-naturally/ Anne Marie's Adrenal Healing Mocktail can be found here https://grassfedsalsa.com/blog/adrenal-healing-mocktail/ If you're interested in having your cortisol tested, we recommend this saliva test https://livewelltesting.com/zrt-1-panel-cortisol-c-hormone-imbalance-saliva-test-kit/    

SHOW NOTES Today Michelle and Anne Marie are talking all about elimination diets and sharing an overview of the best elimination diets to try (and exactly why you might want to try one). Topics Updates from Michelle [1:00] Updates from Anne Marie [7:27] What Anne is loving [9:33] What are elimination diets? [11:28] What is the goal? [20:00] Whole 30 [25:05] Paleo [28:30] AIP [30:12] GAPS, SCD, Low Starch [34:15] Low Fodmap [37:45] Low Histamine [40:50] Ditch Your Nutritionist Group Coaching [45:30] How to be successful on your elimination diet [49:12]   Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Elimination Diet blog post + free ebook - GrassFedSalsa.com/blog/elimination-diet-works Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing Monq Essential Oil Air Diffuser - Monq.com Article from Chris Kresser on the efficacy of Low-Fodmap diet for SIBO Healing Histamine low-histamine diet resource - HealingHistamine.com AIP/Low Histamine diet resource - AYCEtoBetterHealth.com Ditch Your Nutritionist - https://ditchyournutritionist.com/ Phoenix Helix ebook - PhoenixHelix.com/2014/04/27/introducing-my-e-book/   30 Day Gut Healing Guide - Unboundwellness.com/guthealingbook  

Today, Michelle and Anne are discussing the comparison trap, how it negatively effects your healing journey, and how to stop! Topics Big news from Anne [1:16] What Michelle is loving [6:22] The comparison trap [10:00] Why we compare ourselves [13:05] Why it’s harmful [17:41] Comparing yourself to your former self [27:20] How to stop comparison [35:09] Recognize when you’re comparing yourself [35:20] End the cycle [37:25] Set realistic goals [40:31] How to be more grateful [46:20] Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing   Links mentioned- AIP Breakfast Sandwiches - (link to come) Ready to Pop-sicles (pregnancy announcement) - grassfedsalsa.com/blog/prosecco-popsicles/ Michelle’s  blog post about constantly obsessing about health unboundwellness.com/how-to-stop-obsessing-over-health Melyssa Griffin podcast on gratitude - http://www.melyssagriffin.com/danielle-laporte-define-success/

Show Notes Today, Michelle and Anne are talking to Alaena Haber, blogger at Grazed & Enthused and co-author of The Healing Kitchen, about her autoimmune healing story and how she makes the Autoimmune Protocol sustainable and fun!   TOPICS: What Alaena is loving [4:38] Alaena’s health & healing story [7:30] Alaena’s AIP journey [14:57] Feeding your baby real food [18:48] Judgment of others diet [20:01] Making AIP easier and less overwhelming [24:36] Alaena’s best food & cooking tips [28:35] Dining out AIP [31:20] Food budget [34:45] Getting through struggles & stress management tips [39:17] The Healing Kitchen [50:01] New topics on Grazed & Enthused [56:36]   Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Find more from Alaena at grazedandenthused.com Get the Healing Kitchen here- http://amzn.to/2u0V9WA Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing

Today Michelle and Anne are sharing five steps you can implement to start healing your body. TOPICS: What Anne Marie is loving this week [6:31] Overview of 5 Steps to Heal Your Body [9:05] Step 1: Stress and Mindset [10:35] Step 2: Sleep [27:55] Step 3: Diet [36:37] Step 4: Digestion and Gut Health [47:15] Step 5: Addressing Your Root Cause [56:02] Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing What Anne Marie is loving this week: Oura Ring fitness tracker

TOPICS Anne Marie's story about autoimmunity (Celiac, PCOS, endometriosis) and disordered eating [5:15] Michelle's story about autoimmunity (Hashimoto's) and gut health [31:40] 5 fun facts about us [57:50] Find more from Michelle at UnboundWellness.com Find more from Anne Marie at GrassFedSalsa.com Join our Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/UnboundHealing