That Rooted Feeling: Recent Episodes
That Rooted Feeling
No matter what dietary pattern you subscribe to we can all agree that getting more plant foods in your diet is key to optimal health, increased energy, and an elevated mood. Join Dr. Brooke Stubbs and Jamie Javed, RN each Monday as they discuss the science behind a plant-based lifestyle and provide practical tips for integrating healthy choices seamlessly into your life. If you’re a busy with your career or a parent constantly on the run, these 30 minutes each week are going to help you wake up everyday with that rooted feeling.
In this episode Dr. Brooke Stubbs, introduces her daily journal, the Rooted Formula, which serves as a guide for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With a focus on intention, gratitude, goal-setting, and self-reflection, Dr. Stubbs encourages listeners to build a life that incorporates all their passions and aspirations.
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In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the importance of managing stress during the holiday season. She explains how chronic stress can have negative effects on our health and presents strategies for reducing stress. Dr. Stubbs also emphasizes the significance of self-care, including healthy eating, exercise, and finding time for relaxation. By implementing these practices, we can improve our well-being and enjoy a more joyful and fulfilling holiday season.
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With so many podcasts and content creators in the world these days, there is a lot of information out there and unfortunately not all of it it good or well-informed. Today's episode contains Dr. Brooke Stubbs' reaction and evidence-based perspectives on some specific health information that seems to be spreading.
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In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease risk. She also addresses the negative impact of alcohol on the liver, cardiovascular system, and increased cancer risks.
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In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the long-term effects of practicing gratitude on mental and physical health. Listen as she shares various studies that demonstrate how gratitude has benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving immune function, lowering the risk of diabetes, and reducing stress and depression. Dr. Stubbs also discusses the neural circuitry of the brain and how to have a regular gratitude practice as part of your daily life.
Episode Highlights:
- The benefits of gratitude
- The brain and gratitude
- The effects of gratitude on our physiology
- Gratitude studies and finding
- How to start a gratitude practice
Robert Emmons, Ph.D. on Gratitude and Well-Being https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/gratitude-and-well-being/
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Listen as Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the benefits of sauna therapy and its impact on mortality.
Episode Highlights:
- Findings on saunas and the association with fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality
- What frequency and duration of sauna is linked to the reduced the risk of cardiac death, cardiovascular disease death, and all-cause mortality
- The various other health benefits of sauna therapy
- The differences between traditional Finnish saunas and infrared saunas and the potential benefits and risks associated with each.
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In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, explores the advantages of substituting animal protein with plant protein and the profound benefits of a diversified plant-based diet. Listen in to learn more about how and why to incorporate more plant-protein into your diets, without completely disregarding animal proteins, and prioritizing overall wellness.
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In this episode, we dive into the effects of irregular sleep patterns on your overall well-being and the benefits of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. We also discuss the impact of sleep duration on various aspects of your health, including cognitive function, mood, and physical health. Tune in to learn more about the role of sleep regularity and duration in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Episode Highlights:
- What recent studies show about sleep regularity and duration
- The importance of sleep for health and longevity
- Tips for having a more regular sleep schedule
Links and Resources:
- 2023 sleep regularity and duration study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352721823001663?via%3Dihub
- Healthy Sleep Habits episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zuEvWhysuEb
- Intermittent Fasting episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/vYApU7UtuEb
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There has been a lot of buzz lately about medications that could potentially make you live longer with a better quality of life and less chronic disease. We've talked about metformin previously on this podcast, but another drug that's getting a lot of mainstream attention right now. That drug is rapamycin. Listen in as we take a deep dive into this medication, how it works, potential anti-aging benefits, and reasons why it hasn't been distributed in the mainstream as an anti aging medication yet.
Episode Highlights:
- Rapamycin's history and how it functions
- Its use as an anti cancer and anti rejection medication and immunomodulator
- Its potential role in aging or anti aging
- Cautions and concerns and side effects
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Sources: PMID 31586989PMID 27048303PMID 36332147medicalnewstoday.comHarrison et al. 2009Vellai et al. 2003https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2023.112166https://doi.org/10.4161/cc.5.18.3288
Why is colon cancer in younger populations on the rise and what can we do about it? Listen in for information and recommendations from a lifestyle medicine perspective.
Episode Highlights:
- The link between diet and colon cancer risk
- Good vs bad gut bacteria and cancer growth
- Lifestyle factors that decrease cancer risk
- Changing screening recommendations and shifting the bigger picture
- Symptoms of colon cancer
- What you can do to help decrease your risk
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The topic of today's episode is medical weight loss and the lifestyle changes that must go along with it. Listen in to learn more about the options that currently exist for medical weight loss, beyond just the popular and mainstream medications like semaglutide.
Episode Highlights:
- Different medications for weight loss and how thy function
- Side effects and how to monitor them
- Lifestyle factors important for medical weight loss
- How Dr. Stubbs works with her patients for medical weight loss
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Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States and the the second most deadly cancer in women as well. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs shares lifestyle factors that can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer and promote overall health and survivorship. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, the role of genetics, the influence of diet and supplements, the significance of physical activity, and the impact of the microbiome on breast cancer risk. Listen in and please share this vital information with your loved ones. Episode Highlights: Breast cancer statistics in the United States and worldwide Genetic factors and the role of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations The significance of early screening and genetic testing Lifestyle factors that can reduce breast cancer risk The impact of lifestyle on various mechanisms related to breast cancer risk The role of the estrobolome, gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen, in breast cancer risk The importance of community support and education for breast cancer patients Screening recommendations for breast cancer based on family history and age Links and Resources: Free download - Breast Cancer Support Request Letter rootedfemme.com/cancerresources Plant-based Cookbook https://www.rootedfemme.com/cookbook Breast Cancer resources breastcancer.org Lifestyle and Breast Cancer Episode 23 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/23-lifestyle-and-breast-cancer/id1607375414?i=1000581349433 Microbiome 101 Episode 27 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-microbiome-101/id1607375414?i=1000584448798 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmdBook an appointment at rootedfemme.comNo medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.
Today's episode covers a range of miscellaneous and hot topics like cold plunges, zone 2 exercise, artificial sweeteners, and more. Listen in for a quick round up of helpful information and tips for longevity and well being.
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Can stress ever be good for you? In this episode, we're talking about a particular kind of stress that actually might have biologic benefits, positive physiologic benefits for your overall health.
Episode Highlights:
- The definition and origin of the term eustress
- Eustress vs distress and examples of each
- Managing stressors/triggers
- How our perception effects the body's reaction to stress
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Can emotions lead to stress and disease? Today we are exploring the relationship between our circumstances, emotions, and overall health. Our narratives around our life's circumstances can have a profound impact on our well-being. Listen in as I, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, guide you through a series of exercises to help you change your narratives, adopt a more positive outlook, and find gratitude in your life. I truly feel like this kind of work has helped my patients more than any prescription I've ever written.
Episode Highlights:
- The Connection Between Circumstances and Health
- Emotions and Their Role
- Changing Narratives
- The Power of Affirmations and Gratitude
- Approaching Difficult Conversations
- The Impact of Mindset on Health
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Green powders have been around for a while but it seems they have become very trendy lately. In this episode, we're talking about why they’re good, why they’re not so good, what these supplements are lacking, and my opinion on whether or not you should be having these green powder supplements in your health routine.
NY Times Article "Will ‘Superfood Powders’ Actually Make You Healthier?" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/well/eat/green-superfood-powders.html
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Do you have an Oura Ring or Apple Watch? If so, you can monitor your health outcomes, specifically you heart rate variability. What is heart rate variabiltiy? That is what we are talking about on the podcast today. Listen in to learn what it means and why it's important.
Episode Highlights:
- Your heart and your autonomic nervous system
- What heart rate variability is and how it came to be a health marker
- What indicates good and bad health in terms of your heart rate variability
- How heart rate variability has evolved over the years
- How we can improve our heart rate variability
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Today we are talking about resistance training. Listen in to learn what the research says about how to make sure you are training in a way that supports your specific goals for your muscles and/or strength and how to optimize your efforts.
Episode Highlights:
- Motivations, goals, and benefits for resistance training
- Helpful information from a recent meta-analysis
- How to train for strength goals vs toned muscles
- Exercise for longevity and overall health
- Recommendations for getting started
Links and Resources Mentioned:
- Smart scale: https://amzn.to/3KUa7DS
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The journey to health and wellness is not linear, nor is it black and white or one size fits all. Finding balance and health is a continuum. Today we are talking about how to find what works for you in your life and setting yourself up for success rather than having an all-or-nothing mindset which can actually backfire or delay your progress.
Episode Highlights:
- The elements of a healthy lifestyle
- What is meant by "living on a continuum"
- Practical tips and examples of ways to improve your lifestyle for optimizing your health
- Mindset as a crucial component to well being
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Can you have too much of a good thing? Today we are talking about some things that are benign which can turn toxic when they're consumed in too high of a dose, even things that are actually essential for our body.
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How did I get where I am today? In this episode, I am sharing my personal transformational health journey and a bit about my life.
Episode Highlights:
- My journey to becoming a doctor
- My health journey
- IVF and Pregnancy experience
- How I found lifestyle medicine
- Dealing with postpartum depression
- Going plant-based
- Finding balance in life and being intentional
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How healthy is your spine? Today we are talking with Dr. Mike Isseks of Motus Chiropractic about spinal health and why you should be aware of what is going on with your spine and be intentional about maintaining it.
Episode Highlights:
- How modern lifestyle effects our spine
- Corrective care and making corrective changes
- Risk factors for losing the natural curves in our spine
- Top 3 things you can do for your spinal health
- About Dr Issek's approach and his practice
Connect with Dr. Mike Isseks
- Website https://motusatx.com/
- Instagram @motusatx
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Are you in a long term relationship? Married? Perhaps you've noticed that things feel different than they did in the very early stages of the relationship. Today I am discussing biological reason for this common experience. Listen in to learn all about the hormones of love and lust.
Episode Highlights:
- The role of estrogen in libido
- The hormones of reproduction vs the hormones of attraction
- Short term vs long term relationships and how the hormones differ
- The negative impact of stress
- Pheromones and their effects beyond attraction
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What supplements should I take? This is definitely one of the more common questions I get from patients as a lifestyle medicine physician. In this episode I am breaking it down for you with my general opinion on supplements, recommendations for which supplements have shown to be helpful, and some things to be aware and talk to your doctor about.
Episode Highlights:
- Vitamin/nutrient definciencies and how they show up in the body
- What benefits supplements actually provide
- Risks and toxicity
- Whole food /dietary sources
- Vegan plant-based options and consideration
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Today we are talking about a very common human experience, constipation, or when your bowels slow down. Listen in as we break down the different factors that lead to constipation, the biochemical or physiologic cause, and some practical tips to help you avoid or improve constipation.
Episode Highlights:
- What a normal bowel movement should feel like
- Signs of constipation
- About the colon
- Factors that cause constipation
- Diseases and medications that increase risk of constipation
- When constipation may be more serious
- Things you can do to help with constipation
Links and Resources
Hydration episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-hydration/id1607375414?i=1000580613812
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The topic for today's show is fertility and reproductive healthcare. We are joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, co-founder of Fora Fertility and host of the podcast As a Woman. Dr. Crawford is passionate about educating and empowering women and promotes fertility awareness through social media and her YouTube channel. She is also a co-founder of Pinnacle Women in Medicine, a leadership conference that promotes community and leadership for women in medicine and you may have even seen her on billboards in Times Square or as a medical contributor on CNN. Most recently Dr. Crawford has partnered with five other incredible female physicians to establish the nonprofit organization known as Doctors for Fertility, which seeks to educate and advocate for women's health and reproductive rights.
Connect with Our Guest
- Follow Dr. Crawford on Instagram and Tik Tok @nataliecrawfordmd
- Doctors for Fertility Website https://www.doctorsforfertility.com/
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The topic on sweeteners can be somewhat controversial. Are artificial sweeteners safe? Are natural sweeteners better? If you asked around about what is best you are likely to get some opposing answers. In this episode, I give you my take on sweeteners - natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, and sugar alcohols - as well as some of the studies out there so that you can make your own decision about it.
Episode Highlights:
- About regular refined sugar
- What happens in our body when we have too much sugar
- What are artificial sweeteners and how were they developed
- Different artificial sweeteners and the research behind them
- Why artificial sweeteners can contribute to weight gain
- Natural low calorie sweeteners (i.e. stevia)
- Are natural sweeteners like maple syrup, agave, honey better than the other options?
No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.
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Dr. Stubbs talks about 3 types of gluten intolerance.
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Celiac Disease
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Gluten Sensitivity
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Wheat Allergy
In this episode you will learn what gluten is and how it can lead to the autoimmune condition known as Celiac Disease (CD), what is required to have the diagnosis of CD, possible reasons why the prevelance of CD is increasing, symptoms of CD, associated symptoms and complications, and what can be done about it.
You'll also learn the difference between CD and Wheat Allergy as well as Gluten Sensitivity.
Dr. Stubbs gives her opinion as to why she believes gluten sensitivities are over (self) diagnosed, why a "gluten free" diet isn't healthy, and what to do about it if you think you might have a gluten sensitivity.
No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.
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What are the factors that affect our aging and can we do anything about it? The answer to both is yes. On today's episode, we will be discussing four major factors that contribute to aging. Listen in to learn what these factors are, how we develop them in our bodies, and what we can do to mitigate the process reversing damage and slowing the hands of aging.
Episode Highlights:
- What causes free radicals or reactive oxygen species and how to alleviate the effects
- Cortisol and de-stressing techniques
- Inflammation and diet
- Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
- Lifestyle changes you can make today to slow the aging process and also reduce risk of chronic disease
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Last week we talked about the benefits of exercise and how we know that putting your body through some pro-oxidative stress like exercise is very beneficial with benefits ranging from hormone health to metabolism and immunity. Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The short answer is yes. Listen in to learn what over-exercising can look like, the negative side effects, and how to mitigate the risks of intense exercising.
Episode Highlights:
- Effects on muscles and risk of injury
- Stress and its effects on immunity, hormone balance, and inflamation
- What is proper training?
- Things that can mitigate risk of over-stressing your body
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Exercise is a remarkable thing for our bodies. If you are looking for the motivation to start or restart your favorite exercise regimen, this is the episode for you! Listen in to learn about the many magical things that exercise does for you including some benefits you probably haven't heard before.
Episode Highlights:
- Exercise for weight management, mood, mental health, and cognition
- How exercise helps bone density
- Moderate vs high intensity exercise
- Why cardiovascular health is important
- Immunity benefits of exercise
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Today's guest is Dr. Anu Sidhu, a full-time family practice doctor in Houston with a passion for passion preventative care, nutrition, advocating for her patientsm, and teaching them the power of self care. Listen in as she shares her personal history and experience with sulfite sensitivity and how she became sulfite free.
Episode Highlights:
- What is a sulfite and why should we avoid them
- How to locate sulfites in foods
- How Anu figured out she had a sensitivity and what her symptoms were
- How to get sulfites out of your diet
- The bigger picture, our food system, and education around sulfites
- The value of fiber as it relates to sulfites
Connect with Dr. Anu Sidhu:
- Website https://sulfitefreelife.com/
- Instagram @sulfitefreelife https://www.instagram.com/sulfitefreelife/
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Metformin is a longtime and widely used used medication often used in cases of diabetes that also has multiple other benefits we're learning about. Listen in to learn more about Metformin, how it works, its uses and benefits, and some exiting things on the horizon for this medication.
Episode Highlights:
- What Metformin is and how it works
- How it is beneficial for diabetics
- Fertility benefits
- Weight loss benefits
- Potential longevity benefits
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Our chronic disease and cancer rates are so rampant these days that the majority of people will end up with one or more chronic disease. The good news is you can potentially change the outcome of your underlying genes long term by changing what you are exposed to in your environment.
Today, I am talking about epigenetics, what is is, and how the body works at the level of our DNA. Listen in to learn more about preventing, restoring, and even reversing negative genetic changes that lead to disease.
Episode Highlights:
- Defining epigenetics and the role in chronic disease and cancer
- How DNA is expressed
- How environmental factors effect DNA expression
- Epigenetics in cancer treatment
- Specific nutrients we need to support healthy DNA expression
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Today's incredible guest is Transformational Coach, Nikki Sharp. Nikki is my personal coach and has helped me improve my overall wellness. She is a two-time bestselling author of the book's 5-Day Real Food Detox and Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss; 28 Days to A Fitter, Healthier You. She's a wellness expert, a transformation coach, and the host of the podcast, A Sharper Life. Listen in as Nikki shares some of her wisdom and gems from her coaching programs.
Episode Highlights:
- Why I sought coaching and where I was at at the time
- About what Nikki call the "spiritual onion" and the deep inner work of transformation
- The things transformational coaching can help with
- What the coaching process is like
- Working with subconsious mind and the thinking mind
- How to get out of a negative mental spiral
Our Guest
- Nikki's website https://www.nikkisharp.com/
- Instagram @nikkisharp https://www.instagram.com/nikkisharp/
- Ultimate Transformation Program https://www.nikkisharp.com/ultimate-transformation-program
- A Sharper Life podcast https://www.nikkisharp.com/podcast
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In this episode, I am introducing the concept of neuroplasticity. This is a big topic that is currently being studied heavily and for good reason. Our brains have the capacity to change both structurally and functionally. Why is this relevant to health and wellness? We now know that we can actually retrain our brains and heal ourselves through our thoughts and our mindset and mindfulness practices. Listen in to learn more about neuroplasticity. Episode Highlights: Defining neuroplasticityNeuroplasticity at different stages of our livesThe structural and functional changes that can happenEmotional states and neuroplasticityimproving mental and physical health through neuroplasticityTrauma and depression and neuroplasticity How I use this information when working with clients Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/ and @thatrootedfeeling https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/
Joining the show today is Dr. Carolyn Moyers, a board certified OB Gyn and founder of Sky Women's Health in Fort Worth, Texas. Sky Women's Health is a unique patient-centered, collaborative care practice for women of all ages offering a place where women are truly seen and heard rather than dismissed as is often the case in the healthcare system. Listen in as Dr. Moyers shares her expertise in this fascinating conversation about hormone health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy.
Episode Highlights:
- The fears around hormone replacement therapy
- Symptoms of menopause
- Benefits of HRT
- HRT and breast cancer risk
- Different treatment options available
- Side effects and risks of hormone therapy
Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Estrogen Matters book https://www.amazon.com/Estrogen-Matters-Hormones-Menopause-Well-Being/dp/0316481203/
- Rosy app https://meetrosy.com/
- Sex Talks book https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Talks-Five-Conversations-Transform/dp/1668000016
- You Are Not Broken book https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Broken-Should-ing/dp/154452434X
- Instagram @skywomenshealth https://www.instagram.com/skywomenshealth/ and @drcarolynmoyers https://www.instagram.com/drcarolynmoyers/
- Sky Women's Health Website https://skywomenshealth.com/
- Sky Women podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skywomen
Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
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Can you consume soy safely? Soy has been a topic of conversation and studies for decades now. Still, there is a lot of confusion around whether soy provides health benefits. Today we are taking a deep dive into the subject of soy and hormone effects.
Episode Highlights:
- The nutritional composition of soy
- Soy and menopause
- Soy and breast cancer
- Soy and fertility
- Male effects of soy
- Evidence of benefits from soy
Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/ and @thatrootedfeeling https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5188409/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10449602/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22433977/
So you've taken the leap and made the commitment to living healthier with adjustments to your lifestyle that include the foods you eat ...but how will you convince your kids to also get on board with these changes?
We've got you covered. Listen in for practical tips and recommendations for getting your kids to eat healthier with you.
Episode Highlights:
- How to get started and make the transition
- How to talk to your kids about nutrition and eating habits
- Examples of healthy meals for kids
- Ideas for picky eaters
- Portions and timing of meals for kids
Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
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Did you know that positive social connections contribute to longevity and overall health? It's true! Relationships are another lifestyle factor that impact our well-being. In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the importance of positive relationships and how to cultivate them.
Episode Highlights:
- Why close personal relationships are important for our health
- How changing lifestyle factors effects all of our relationships
- How relationships help us grow
- Surrounding yourself with positive relationships and people who support your lifestyle and goals
- Conflicts and communication
Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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There are so many factors at play when it comes to fertility, and many of those things are out of our control, but I like to put some control back into the hands of my patients with lifestyle adjustments. Lifestyle factors are something we can influence and today I am going to break it down with actionable information and recommendations for how to improve fertility outcomes as we age.
Episode Highlights:
- The different factors that impact fertility
- The role of maternal age
- Nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and mindset
- Alcohol, medications, and caffeine
- What male partners can do to improve fertility outcomes
Resources:
As a Woman podcast https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/podcast
Dr. Natalie Crawford on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD
Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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On this episode, Brooke takes you through a practice that will help you design a beautiful life in everyone aspect. Listen in as she details the practice step-by-step with examples.
Headings from the practice outlined in this episode:
- Health
- Physical Fitness/Appearance
- Career
- Finances
- Love
- Social
- Family
- Community
- Fun
- Possessions
- Emotional
- Lifestyle
Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Today's guest is Dr. Ellen Reed, best-selling author of Relentless Solution Focus, Co-Founder of Level Up, a performance coaching mobile app, and for the last 15 years she has worked as a top performance coach alongside renowned coach, Dr. Jason Selk. Listen in as Dr. Reed shares information and inspiration for shifting from being problem focused to solution focused and the incredible benefits of doing so.
Episode Highlights:
- What is Relentless Solution Focus?
- What the current research on optimism can teach us
- What 'problem centric thought' is and the effects it has on our body
- Tools and techniques you can implement now to be more optimistic
- The pitfalls of perfectionism and how to overcome it
- Shifting from problem focus to solution focus
Connect with Dr. Ellen Reed
- Website https://relentlesssolutionfocus.com
- Instagram @drellenreed https://www.instagram.com/drellenreed/
- App https://levelupgameplan.com/
- Email: Ellen@jasonselk.com
Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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This episode is the first in a new series called "We Are Rooted Femme" in which women on health journeys will share their stories.
Today we hear fromAusten Clements, the office manager at my practice Rooted Femme here in Austin. In the short time since she started working here her life has changed dramatically. Listen in to here how it has changed and why.
Episode Highlights:
- What drew Austen to the practice and the office manager job
- Maintaining well-being at work
- What changes she made and the difference it has made
- Making the transition to plant based
Austen's website https://sibylhome.com/
Work with Dr. Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Are you up to date on your screening exams? There are so many diseases which, if we get early screenings for, can be treated and potentially we can reverse or prevent the long term complications of these diseases. Listen in to hear about the different screenings available and the current recommendations and if you need you, use this information to inspire you to talk to your doctor and make an appointment for a screening exam.
Episode Highlights:
- Why screening exams are important in treatment and prevention
- The role of lifestyle factors
- The different exams and recommendations for when you should have them
- Screenings specific for women and for men
- Statistics for the effectiveness of screening exams
- Vaccinations in adulthood
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Joining the show today is Prep to Your Door founder, Heather Emerson. In 2016, after wrapping up a career in fashion in New York City, Heather cashed out her 401k savings to start Prep To Your Door, an amazing company that delivers organic, plant-based meals to customers in Austin and Houston. Listen in as Heather shares about how plants have helped her in her healing journey, founding Prep to Your Door, and the Rainbow Reset program to heal and restore your gut microbiome.
Episode Highlights:
- Heather's personal journey of trauma and mental health issues and healing with plant foods
- Getting off medication as a result of food
- The rainbow reset and resetting your gut microbiome
- The importance of considering lifestyle factors other than diet when healing
- Why we get cravings
Connect with Heather Emerson:
- Instagram: @theheatheremerson https://www.instagram.com/theheatheremerson/ and @preptoyourdoor https://www.instagram.com/preptoyourdoor/
- Website: preptoyourdoor.com
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Welcome back! Today I am joined by Dr. Nichelle Haynes to talk about mental health and lifestyle, the relationship between them, and what research is available today. Listen in as she shares her experience, insight, and tips.
Episode Highlights:
- About psychiatrists, their scope, treatments, and some misconceptions
- Why mental health matters
- Are medications overprescribed?
- Starting or stopping SSRIs
- The relationship between mental health and health outcomes
- Lifestyle factors and their effect on mental health
Connect with Dr. Haynes:
- Clinic website rpcclinic.com
- Instagram @dr.nichellehaynes https://www.instagram.com/dr.nichellehaynes/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Welcome back! Today I am joined by Dr. Anne Sharkey to talk about the weight loss medication, semaglutide. In our conversation, Anne shares her personal story of using semaglutide and we also go deep into how it works, who it benefits, and some of the studies currently available.
Episode Highlights:
- What is semaglutide and the basics of how it works
- The benefits and who it is good for
- Availability, protocols, and costs
- Concerns and side effects
- Anne's personal experience and results
Connect with Dr. Sharkey:
- Website northaustinfeet.com
- Instagram @drsharkey_dpm https://www.instagram.com/drsharkey_dpm/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Colon cancer effects so many of us these days. The good news is you can positively affect your risk of colon cancer with diet and lifestyle. On today's episode, we are talking about what these lifestyle factors are, how they play a role in colon cancer risk, as well and some insights on how we can dramatically reduce our risk.
Episode Highlights:
- Current recommendations for colon cancer screenings
- What foods lower our risk of colon cancer
- Foods associated with increased risk of colon cancer
- How to appraoch lifestyle changes and be successful at them
- The role of other lifestyle factors such as exercise and sleep in colon cancer risk
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Today's guest is Dr. Amy Shah, a double board-certified medical doctor and wellness expert specializing in food allergies, hormones and gut health. She is know at the @fastingmd on Instagram and is the author of "I'm So Effing Tired," a popular book and guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy.
Listen in as we discuss her personal story of burnout and the dramatic event that turned things around. We also go deep into hormone health and, of course, fasting.
Episode Highlights
- Advice for someone feeling stuck in a cycle of burnout and not feeling good
- The role of hormones and balancing them
- Why some hormone fluctuations don't show up on regular bloodwork
- The warning signs to pay attention to that could be hormone imbalance
- How to heal hormone imbalance naturally with out necessarily taking hormones
- About intermittent fasting, the benefits, and the criticisms
- What is circadian fasting?
- Fasting and women's health
Connect with Dr. Amy Shah
Website:amymdwellness.com
- Instagram: @fastingmd https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd/
- "I'm So Effing Tired" book https://amymdwellness.com/pages/order-amys-book
- "I'm So Effing Hungry" book https://amymdwellness.com/pages/book-launch
This episode is sponsored by Mayawell. Use code ThatRooted Feeling when shopping at https://drinkmayawell.com to save 25% off one case.
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Today's guest is the author of New York Times best-seller, Fiber Fueled and the new Fiber Fueled Cookbook, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (also known as Dr. B!). In this fascinating conversation we dive deep into gut health, the crucial role of plants in our diet, and what it means to live a Fiber Fueled life. Listen in as Dr. B shares his tips and advice for incorporating more plants into your diet and provides insights about gut health and healing food intolerances.
Episode Highlights
- Working with healthcare providers when going plant-based or making lifestyle changes
- Tips for starting a plant-based diet that are safe and simple
- Empowering yourself with information and tips for getting good information online
- The Golden Rule for eating plant foods
- Why plants are important for gut health
- How to increase fiber slowly
- Causes of food intolerancesbnd healing them
- About Zoe testing and technology
- Advice and tips for parents to get more plants into your children's diet
Connect with Dr. B
- Website theplantfedgut.com
- Instagram @theguthealthmd https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthmd/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Welcome to Season 2 of That Rooted Feeling! Our guest this week is Amanda Nelson, founder of the wellness brand 60 Days Away. Amanda's guided journal and mindfulness cards have been mentioned enthusiastically on this podcast and I am so excited to have her here to talk about mindset, journaling, and some of her juiciest tips for realizing our goals.
Episode Highlights:
- The origin of the 60 Days Away Journal
- What Amanda found in her research that makes her guided journal so impactful
- How to approach daily routines
- Statistics about journaling and goals
- A structure and strategy for setting and following through on goals
- Advice if you're new to journaling and tips for getting started
- What to do when you don't reach a goal
- How to shift from feeling unworthy to confident and capable
Connect with Amanda:
Website https://exploringamanda.com/
Instagram @exploringamanda https://www.instagram.com/exploringamanda/
and @60DaysAway https://www.instagram.com/60DaysAway/
TikTok @exploringamanda https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringamanda
and @60daysaway https://www.tiktok.com/@60daysaway
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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In this very special episode, we are wrapping up Season 1 and giving you a glimpse into all the goodness! Listen in as we share the best moments, wisdom, research, and tips from the 1st season of That Rooted Feeling.
We cover a lot of ground so buckle up! Then go browse all Season 1 episodes to dive deeper into the topics that caught your attention: https://anchor.fm/that-rooted-feeling
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Are you ready to start making changes to your lifestyle but wondering how to actually implement them? On today's episode, Jamie is going to take us through a day in her life including her schedule, what she eats, and some of her best tips and tricks that set her up for success. We hope this helps you see what the healthy habits we often talk about that improve health outcomes actually look like in practice. Pease let us know if you find this helpful!
Episode Highlights:
- What an ideal "day in the life" looks like for Jamie
- What Jamie does when things are not perfect
- Jamie's daily routine and practical tips for daily routines
- Tools you can use right now to create daily habits that work for you
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Do you have some goals for yourself that aren't coming easy and you're not sure why? Do you have a feeling that there is something more out there for you in this life?
Joining the show today is life coach, Jillian Clothier, to talk about the power our beliefs and thoughts have in our life and how you can begin your own journey of transformation to the thoughts and beliefs that serve your truest self.
Jillian is born to be a coach and you are going to love all of the wisdom she has to share including some things you can start doing for yourself right now!
Episode Highlights:
- What is a life coach?
- Common reasons for working with a life coach
- The first step of shifting your thoughts
- How coaching works
- The importance of compassion
- Tried and true "power thoughts" that Jillian uses with her clients
Connect with Jillian:
https://www.instagram.com/jillian.clothier/
https://www.jillianclothiercoaching.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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While taking care of our physical body is vitally important, we know that we are more than just our bodies. There are other factors to optimizing our health and wellness and one that we are going to be discussing today is living our lives with purpose and the benefits it can have on your long term health and happiness.
Episode Highlights:
- Defining purpose
- Finding purpose vs pleasure seeking
- Trusting your intuition
- Steps to finding your purpose
- Why you shouldn't be afraid of failure
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Today we are joined by the amazing Dr. Krystal Massey to discuss three important skin issues: aging, acne and skin cancer. Listen in to learn what the research tells us we can do to mitigate these issues. We cover a lot of ground in this one! You might even want to take notes!
Episode Highlights:
- What happens to our skin as we age
- What makes some people's skin age quicker than others
- Things to avoid and nutrients that may show benefits with symptoms of aging
- The truth about collagen supplements
- What causes acne and what can help alleviate it
- lifestyle tips and supplements for acne
- How to protect against skin cancer
- Krystal's Top recommendations for skin care products
Follow Dr. Krystal Massey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkrystalmd/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Welcome back! This week we are talking about the Mediterranean Diet. If you have been listening to the show you have definitely heard us reference this particular lifestyle and diet on more than a few occasions. Today we are going to tell you why we bring it up and what it is all about.
Episode Highlights:
- The basics and fundamental characteristics of the Mediterranean Diet
- The Mediterranean Diet food pyramid
- The research that exists for The Mediterranean Diet
- The Benefits and what makes it healthy
- Olive oil's unique characteristics and considerations
- How the Mediterranean Diet compares to a completely plant-based approach
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Reading food labels can definitely be confusing. How do you know what information to pay attention to? Don worry, this insightful episode will help you learn to ready food labels and feel confident in your choices when grocery shopping.
Episode Highlights:
- Why it is important to know how to read labels
- What foods require labels
- Common miscoceptions about the information on food labels
- The four main components of the food label
- what's healthy and what to look out for on food labels
Resources Mentioned:
- Elimination Environmental Toxins episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/92ebLNzmWub
- USDA Nutrition Calculator https://www.nal.usda.gov/human-nutrition-and-food-safety/dri-calculator
- Protein episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LBdllVymWub
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Transitioning to a plant based diet is a journey. While there is an adjustment period for your digestive system, you don't necessarily have suffer with gas a bloating forever. This is good news, right? Joining the show today is Ali Essig to share how she helps her clients transition to plant based diets with more ease.
Episode Highlights:
- The health event that lead Ali to her work today
- What is FODMAPS and how does understanding it help to manage gas and bloating with a plant based diet
- Simple adjustments to diets that can make a difference
- Reintroducing foods to have optimal diversity of plants in your diet
- Other ways to deal with gas and bloating
About Our Guest:
Alisia Essig lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and six children. She is a Pilates instructor and previously worked as a communications director on Capitol Hill. After her husband’s stroke, Alisia became a nutritionist and founded a company called Plantwhys where she helps individuals eat more plant-based foods so that they can enjoy healthier lives.
Explore Ali's website https://www.plantwhys.com
Find Ali on Instagram @plantwhys https://www.instagram.com/plantwhys/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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More and more health professionals are talking about the gut microbiome these days. But as we are still learning so much about this mechanism in our body, it can be tough to suss out what we actually need to know for our day-to-day lifestyle and for improving our health. We've got you covered! Listen in to this episode to learn the basics of what the microbiome is, why it's important, and what you can do to optimize it for your health.
Episode Highlights:
- What is the microbiome and what is it made of?
- Good vs bad bactieris and the role they play
- What leaky gut actually is
- How gut inflammation is healed
- The difference between prebiotic and probiotic and sources for each
- Considerations around antibiotic use
- The American Gut Project study
- Lifestyle tips for optimal gut health
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Nutritional guidelines can be very confusing. We are here to help you navigate the current USDA guidelines as well as offer our perspective to help you use them for optimal health.
Episode highlights:
- What is the USDA?
- The current USA guidelines
- How the USDA comes up with their recommendations
- Canada's guidelines for comparison
- Our evidenced based opinions on the guidelines and our recommendations
Resources Mentioned:
- usda.gov
- dietaryguidelines.gov
- myplate.gov
- Dairy Episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/yMNte9JQmub
- Eat to Live book https://shop.drfuhrman.com/eat-to-live/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Arti Thangudu we are talking about thyroid health. This is fascinating discussion sheds light on some of the misconceptions and what you need to know about thyroid health, disease, and treatments.
Arti Thangudu, MD, is a triple board-certified physician and endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid specialist who provides high-level, well-rounded care at Complete Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She takes an evidence-based approach to care, focusing on the whole patient, not their disease or symptoms. At her membership-based practice, Dr. Thangudu offers her patients direct access, frequent coaching, and continuous blood glucose monitoring. Dr. Thangudu holds board certification in internal and lifestyle medicine, as well as endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. She’s also certified in plant-based nutrition.
Episode Highlights:
- Hypothyroidism symptoms and when to know it is a problem
- How hypo and hyperthyroidism are diagnosed
- The relationship of Hashimoto's and autoimmune disease and thyroid
- How and when these diseases are typically treated
- How lifestyle factors play a role in hypothyroidism
- The truth about gluten and thyroid health
- Supplements and thyroid health - risks and benefits
How to improve symptoms with lifestyleFind Dr. Arti Thangudu Online:
- Instagram @drartithangudu https://www.instagram.com/drartithangudu/
- Practice website https://sacomplete.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Arti Thangudu to the show this week to share her knowledge and experience integrating lifestyle medicine into her very unique endocrinology practice and how she gets incredible results with her patients.
Arti Thangudu, MD, is a triple board-certified physician and endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid specialist who provides high-level, well-rounded care at Complete Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. She takes an evidence-based approach to care, focusing on the whole patient, not their disease or symptoms. At her membership-based practice, Dr. Thangudu offers her patients direct access, frequent coaching, and continuous blood glucose monitoring. Dr. Thangudu holds board certification in internal and lifestyle medicine, as well as endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. She’s also certified in plant-based nutrition.
Part 1 of our conversation with Arti focuses on diabetes. Stay tuned for part 2 coming next week in which we talk about thyroid disease!
Episode Highlights:
- What endocrinalogy is
- What led Arti to create her practice and incorporate lifestyle medicine in her treatments
- Wridging the gap between alternative medicine and endocrinologgy
- The possibility of diabetes remission
- Her results now vs the previous medical practice
- Some of the lifestyle recommendations for diabetes
- The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes causes and some misconceptions
- Weight loss medications and diabetes
Find Dr. Arti Thangudu Online:
- Instagram @drartithangudu https://www.instagram.com/drartithangudu/
- Practice website https://sacomplete.com/
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are taking this week to talk about some of the breast cancer research and information that's currently available and how lifestyle plays a crucial role in prevention as well as helps with the efficacy of treatments, risk of recurrence, and mortality rates in breast cancer.
Episode Highlights:
- How lifestyle or environmental factors relate to breast cancer
- Risk factors specific to breast cancer
- Lifestyle-based prevention methods
- How lifestyle effects remission rates and treatment outcomes
- Screening methods and current recommendations for screening
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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In this week's episode we are talking about hydration and why it is so important to health and longevity and how to make sure you are staying hydrated.
Episode Highlights:
- What water does for our body
- How much water do we need?
- How to know you are well hydrated
- What happens in our body when we are dehydrated
- The relationship of hydration to metabolism and weight loss
- Electrolyes and electrolyte replacement supplements
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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What is protein and why are people always talking about it? Today we are answering all of the common questions surrounding this macro nutrient including what it is, what it's good for, whether it can be plant-based, and how much we need in our diet. We are also breaking down some misconceptions and controversies as well as discussing protein's role in weightloss and building muscle.
Episode Highlights:
- What is protein, where do we find it, and what are some of the benefits?
- Essential amino acids vs non-essential
- How to get complete protein in your diet that includes all the amino acids
- How much protein do we really need?
- The role of protein in muscle building
- Can you have too much protein and what are the risks?
- Protein and a plant-based diet
Resources Mentioned:
Meat and Disease Episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fKlGe5FMstb
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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This week we are talking about how incredibly powerful our mind is and how we can tap into this innate power of ours for health and well being. This is a foundational piece of our work helping people achieve a better lifestyle and optimal health. Listen to learn all about leveraging your mind and some ways you can apply it to your life right away.
Episode Highlights:
- What is mindset work and why is it important?
- Our own personal journeys and experiences with mindset
- The science of how our thoughts effect our health
- The effect of negative beliefs and stress
- Practical tips and tools for changing the dynamic of a negative mindset to a positive one
- How to accept that negative things will still happen in life and continue this work
To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and Jamie Javed, RN and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/
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Today we are talking about an easily ignored, but critically important, factor in our overall health - our exposure to toxic chemicals and harmful products. Listen to learn some practical tips to implement and begin removing environmental toxins from your life.
Episode Highlights:
- What is an environmental toxin?
- The most common environmental toxins we are exposed to
- Where these major environmental toxins are found
- What types of diseases and health concerns are associated
- Practical solutions and tips to avoid these toxins in your life
Resources Mentioned:
- Environmental Working Groupewg.org
- The Dirty Dozen Shopper's List https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
- The Clean 15 Shoppers List https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
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Would you like to understand how to improve your approach to creating goals and your goal setting process? This is the episode for you! Today we are talking about the power of our habits, why and how we set goals, and how we can be more consistent in the action we take towards our goals even when the motivation isn't there 100% of the time.
Episode Highlights:
- Why do we have goals?
- A format for defining goals (S.M.A.R.T goal format)
- How to actually take action towards your goals and how to be consistent
- How our habits are the key to realizing our goals
- The science behind why habits are so effective
- What makes habits actually stick
- How to change bad habits
- what to do when motivation isn't there
Resources Mentioned:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/
- The Power of One More by Ed Mylett https://thepowerofonemore.com
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Weight loss is a big topic with a very big industry attached to it. Needless to say, there is a lot of ground to cover in today's topic of sustainable weight loss. But don't worry, this episode is NOT just another weight loss trend "hype train." Nor is it just another opportunity to get frustrated about your weight. In fact, it is quite the opposite. There are reasons that weight loss can be so difficult and these reasons are not your fault! Understanding biological factors and the research that is emerging will help you on your weight loss journey. We hope this episode is fun and insightful and provides you with some truly valuable things you can focus on right away.
Episode Highlights:
- Why and when we should consider weight loss and the effects carrying excess weight
- How individual and unique a weight loss journeys is for different people
- The evolutionary and biological reasons it is difficult to lose weight
- Are genetics a factor?
- Reframing a negative mindset
- Types of foods that contribute to weight gain
- What types of foods are good for health and longevity
- The origins of different popular diets and their pros and cons
- The role of the gut microbiome in weight loss
- Takeaways and tips that you can implement right now
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Today we are talking about superfoods. What are superfoods and why would you want to eat them? What are examples of superfoods? Listen in for a deep dive into this important part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Episode Highlights:
- What makes something a superfood?
- Why it is important to incorporate them into your diet?
- What are the nutrients and benefits of superfoods?
- 20 examples of accessible and amazing superfoods.
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Today we are talking about fasting. What are the benefits and what are the considerations? What are the different ways to fast and why would you want to fast as part of a healthy lifestyle? Listen in for answers to these questions and everything you want to know about this hot topic.
Episode Highlights:
- The benefits of fasting beyond weight loss
- Different types of fasting
- How fasting relates to chronic disease and improved health outcomes
- Ketosis, fat loss, and fasting
- Fasting and cancer
- Recomendations for starting to incorporate intermittent fasting
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Carbohydrates, low carb, and keto are words that are part of a large conversation among the nutrition and diet communities lately. On this episode, we are going to help sort through some of the foundational information about carbohydrates, our body, and our health as well as the benefits and risks of a ketogenic diet and how to spot the different between healthy carbs and unhealthy carbs.
Episode Highlights:
- What is a carbohydrate?
- The difference between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates
- Are ketosis and ketogenic diets safe?
- Healthy vs unhealthy carbohydrates
- What is a ketone?
- What whole grains actually are and how marketing has done us a disservice
- Advice for people interested in incorporating carbohydrates in a healthy way
Resources Mentioned:
- The Whole Grain Stamp Information https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grain-stamp
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This week we talking all about diary. Most of us have been taught that cow's milk is an essential part of our diet and is an important source of calories, vitamin D, and calcium. We want to take a closer look at this assumption and whether cow's milk is necessary ind even we should even be consuming it.
Episode Highlights:
- Debunking some common misunderstandings about the benefits of cow’s milk
- Current guidelines and recommendations for dairy in your diet
- Evidence-based risks of consuming dairy
- What cow's milk is made of
- Potential benefits of dairy
- Practical tips for starting to remove and replace dairy products in your diet
- What to do about the push back you might get once you cut out dairy
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Welcome back to That Rooted Feeling! Last week, we talked about the health risks of eating meat and as a follow up we wanted to dedicate a whole episode to the consumption of fish and eggs. In this episode we will clear up some of the confusion about whether a plant based diet is really all-or-nothing and if we should consider incorporating fish and eggs into our diet or not.
Then tune in for next week's topic which is reconsidering dairy.
Episode Highlights:
- Why there is confusion about fish and eggs
- What the science tells us about plant only diets and fish and eggs
- About saturated fats and cholesterol as it related to plant-based diets and fish and eggs
- Eggs and links to disease such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer
- Why we might consider eliminating eggs
- Plant-based egg substitutes
- Benefits and risks of eating fish
- Mercury contamination and link to disease
- How to incorporate fish into your diet if you want to
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We have been hearing for a while now that meat is bad for us and has links to diseases like cardiovascular disease, but it is sometimes difficult to sort through the information and find the facts. How exactly is meat linked to inflammation and disease?
On this episode of That Rooted Feeling, we are talking about the consequences of meat in our diet and some of the compelling studies that might make you rethink your meat consumption.
Then tune in next week as we dive into the topic of fish and eggs in our diet.
Episode Highlights:
- Is it just red meat that we should be concerned about?
- Is hormone-free and grass-fed actually better for us?
- What in meat actually causes disease
- The link between meat eaters vs vegetarians and cancer
- The connection between meat and heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases such as autoimmune
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Would you like to reclaim your power over stress and live your live with more ease and joy? Too many of us experience prolonged stress and the negative effects that result and seep into all areas of our lives such as our relationships, our sleep, eating habits, and more.
Don’t let fear or stress hold you back! I this episode Jamie and Brooke discuss how developing strategies for dealing with stress can promote health, emotional resilience, and safeguard us against the harmful effects of stress.
Listen to last week's episode about How Stress Effects our Health here: https://anchor.fm/that-rooted-feeling/episodes/Episode-9-How-Stress-Affects-Our-Health-e1jdn88
Episode Highlights:
- The two basic ways we avoid stress
- Building greater awareness of stress in our life as a first step
- Changing our relationship with stress and shifting our mindset
- Simple things you can do right away to improve your resilience to stress
- Techniques and strategies for when you're feeling stressed
- The mind-body connection and how it ties into stress management
Resources Mentioned:
- Amanda Nelson's 60 Days Away Journal https://www.amazon.com/Days-Away-Hardcover-Journal-Notebook/dp/B09QXHGK7V
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I think we all can agree that stress doesn't feel good and that we would rather live with out it. Did you know that there are also some specific ways that stress impacts our health?
Listen in as Brooke explains what stress is from a biological and psychological perspective and how it directly affects our health.
Then tune in next week to learn effective ways to manage stress in your life.
Episode Highlights:
- Defining stress
- How exposure to stressors long terms affects our bodies
- How stress can lead to poor health and inflammation
- Diseases associated with stress
- How stress affects the gut and immune system
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Many of us have heard about studies that link light drinking to health benefits like a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and some gallstones but what does this mean? What defines light drinking versus drinking too much? And what about the risks?
On today's episode, Brooke talks about the effects alcohol has on our health and shares what we should know about any benefits it may provide and at what point alcohol becomes a problem.
Episode Highlights:
- Current medical recommendations for alcohol consumption
- Benefits of light alcohol consumption
- Alcohol use disorder - what it is and who it effects
- Negative effects and risks of alcohol
- A wholistic approach to alcohol consumption and alternatives
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Why is it so important to sleep well? And what constitutes good sleep exactly? Do we really need 8 hours per night? All of these questions and more are covered in this episode about creating healthy sleep habits.
Good, quality sleep is foundational to feeling and living well. Fortunately, it is a learned habit, we can actually train ourselves to sleep better, and it is easier than you think.
If you missed last week’s Episode #6 on Circadian Rhythms, you might want to give a listen before diving into this one or listen to it next: https://anchor.fm/that-rooted-feeling/episodes/Episode-6-Circadian-Rhythm-e1ip52c
Episode Highlights:
- Why is it so important to sleep well
- What is meant by good sleep
- The sleep problems we are seeing in today’s world
- How much sleep do we need?
- Factors that play a role in sleep quality
- How to prime yourself for sleep with a sleep routine
- The role of nutrition and food for sleeping well
- Top 3 tips to improve your sleep today
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Most of us know that good sleep is important not only for functioning throughout the day but also for our health. We might even know or have experienced the side effects of not getting good sleep. But how does sleep work exactly? What processes in our body are at work when we sleep and how can we support them? In this episode, Brooke takes us on a deep dive into the importance of sleep and the physiology of our body's natural circadian rhythm.
Be sure to tune in to next week’s episode to learn how to cultivate healthy sleep habits!
Episode Highlights:
- Why sleep is so important
- What circadian rhythm is and how it is regulated
- The external (light and food) and internal (hormones) sources of entrainment for circadian rhythm
- How this all fits into a 24 hour day
- The side effects of sleep deprivation
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Jamie discusses the basics of dietary fiber; what it is, why we need it, and how much to get.
Fiber is essential to building a healthy diversity of gut bacteria, which is so important for physical and mental health. We really should be more concerned about it!
In addition to a whole food, plant-based diet being safe for growing children and meeting their nutritional needs, it also offers a variety of health benefits over other dietary approaches. Today we discuss not only how an appropriately planned plant-based diet is safe for kids, but also some tips on nutritional areas of concern and how to make this a joyful family transition.
Join Dr. Brooke Stubbs and Jamie Javed, RN as they give an overview of the basics of a plant based diet.
Hear Dr. Stubbs break down the health issues with saturated fat, found in excess in the Standard American Diet (SAD).
Learn how a plant based diet can protect you against chronic diseases.
Your nutrition can also affect the genetic material in your gut, but changing it can mean big news for your waist line and overall health.
Join Dr Brooke Stubbs and Jamie Javed as they introduce themselves and how they met through their shared passion for plant-based nutrition and a lifestyle approach to health and wellness. They have both felt the benefits of a healthy diet and well-rounded lifestyle and are excited to share that feeling with you. With their shared passion for improving every aspect of others’ lives, from physical health to mindset, they’ve felt called to bring this knowledge to make a difference in your life for the better, because there truly is no better feeling than that. That Rooted Feeling! Follow along on Instagram @thatrootedfeeling Brooke: @brookiestubbsmd Jamie: @lovedandplanted
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