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Ali Miller RD

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

Naturally Nourished

SSRI prescriptions are more common than ever—but how much do we really understand about how they work, their true efficacy, and their potential downsides? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of SSRIs, breaking down their mechanism of action and why their use has skyrocketed in recent years.

 

We unpack the growing concern around emotional blunting, a well-documented effect that can leave individuals feeling flat, disconnected, or lacking drive. You’ll learn why the serotonin deficiency model falls short, what SSRIs actually do in the brain, and why so many people are placed on them without a root-cause approach. We also explore powerful food-as-medicine and lifestyle strategies proven to support mood: from low-glycemic eating and amino acid repletion, to gut health, micronutrients, and more. If you're looking to understand the full picture of SSRIs and discover evidence-backed alternatives for mental wellness, this episode is a must-listen.

 

Also in this episode: 

Free Detox Webinar
Naturally Nourished Black Friday Starts Now - use code SAVE10 for 10% off all supplements
Naturally Nourished Academy Now Enrolling with Early Bird Pricing Through 12/31
Give the Gift of Wellness with Naturally Nourished Gift Cards
Episode 160: Neurotransmitters Part 1
The Anti Anxiety Diet
 • What is Serotonin 

Sleep Support
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 • Low vs. High Serotonin

 • What are SSRIs? 

Fu-Ming Zhou, Yong Liang, Ramiro Salas, Lifen Zhang, Mariella De Biasi, and John A. Dani: "Corelease of Dopamine and Serotonin from Striatal Dopamine Terminals"
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 • SSRIs and Violent Crime 

Associations between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and violent crime in adolescents, young, and older adults - a Swedish register-based study - PubMed
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Violent Crime: A Cohort Study | PLOS Medicine
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 • How to Naturally Boost Serotonin and Support Mood

 • Protein 

Whey Protect
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 • Magnesium 

Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression: A randomized clinical trial | PLOS One
Magnesium supplementation beneficially affects depression in adults with depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Relax and Regulate
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 • MethylFolate 

Assessing Effects of l-Methylfolate in Depression Management: Results of a Real-World Patient Experience Trial
MethylComplete
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 • Movement 

Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials | The BMJ
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 • Gaba 

GabaCalm
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 • Keto for Mental Health 

The use of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of psychiatric disorders - PMC
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 • Probiotics as Natures Prozac 

Acceptability, Tolerability, and Estimates of Putative Treatment Effects of Probiotics as Adjunctive Treatment in Patients With Depression: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Depressive Disorders | JAMA Psychiatry
Probiotic Challenge Protocol
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Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.

Episode 470: SSRIs on the Rise: Concerns and Safer Alternatives

What if we told you it was possible to eliminate eczema with food as medicine? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Andra McHugh, founder of Eczema Kids and host of the Eczema Kids Podcast, to explore how food-as-medicine can transform eczema from a lifelong battle into a healing journey. Andra shares her personal story of navigating her children’s severe eczema and how it led her to uncover the powerful connections between gut health, inflammation, and the skin. Together, we discuss the functional nutrition tools and toxin-free lifestyle strategies that can help families ditch steroids and endless trial-and-error in favor of true, lasting healing.

In this episode, Andra introduces her Eczema Elimination Method, a practical, family-centered approach to calming inflamed skin, improving sleep, and restoring balance from the inside out. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the root causes of eczema and the hope that with the right foods and daily habits, clear skin is absolutely possible. Whether you’re a parent feeling helpless or a practitioner looking for a functional framework, this conversation offers both the science and the encouragement to heal eczema naturally.

About Andra McHugh: 

Andra McHugh is the founder of Eczema Kids and host of the Eczema Kids Podcast. She helps families change the trajectory of their children’s health by eliminating eczema, restoring gut balance, and lowering inflammation — all without steroids, endless guesswork, or overwhelm.

 

As a mom of four, two of whom struggled with severe eczema, Andra understands both the heartbreak and the exhaustion parents face. Out of that experience, she created the Eczema Elimination Method, a step-by-step system that equips families with simple food-as-medicine strategies, toxin-free lifestyle shifts, and soothing routines that actually work.

 

Through her podcast, programs, and line of organic skincare, Andra gives parents the tools and confidence to restore calm skin, better sleep, and thriving health — changing not just the skin, but the future of the whole family.

 

Also in this episode: 

 • Andra’s Story

 • What are the root causes of eczema?

 • The gut health connection

My Natural C-Section
GI Map Stool Test
MRT Food Sensitivity Test
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 • Top Supplements for Eczema

GI Immune Builder • provides immunoglobulins to prime the gut in response to bacteria, virus, and aid in reducing reactivity to foods. This is our go-to especially for babies with eczema adding ½ scoop to breastmilk bottle prior to introducing solids!

GI Lining Support • provides l-glutamine, DGL, and licorice root to support gut lining integrity serving to seal leaky gut and reduce inflammatory gut response. 

Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic • this multistrain probiotic has S. Boulardi which protects against gut infection and yeast overgrowth in the body. This has been a great tool for breastfeeding mamas and can be added to a bite of food or opened into a bottle.

Digestaid • provides digestive enzymes to break down foods making them less inflammatory and reducing food sensitivity. Digestaid is great for breastfeeding mamas to reduce reactivity and sensitivity for baby in breastmilk. 

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 • Food triggers for eczema

 • Conventional approaches 

Advocating for Safe and Effective Disinfectants at work and schools
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 • Topical Approaches to eczema

Skin Comfort Trio
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 • Food as medicine for eczema

 • Where to find more about Andra’s approach

eczemakids.com
Eczema Elimination Method
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Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Toups & Co, makers of 100% natural skincare and makeup featuring ingredients like grass-finished tallow, organic botanicals, and organic cold pressed plant oils. They never use synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. They are a family-owned brand committed to natural living and ingredient transparency--guided by the same unwavering commitment to purity and quality that has changed their own family's health for the better. Carefully selected powerful organic ingredients that nourish for your best skin health. Nourishes with essential fatty acids to balance the skin's microbiome. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save.

Episode 469: How to Eliminate Childhood Eczema Naturally with Guest Andra McHugh

Have you heard of sulforaphane? Want to know how to harness the benefits of this powerful compound? Tune in to learn all about sulforaphane—a powerhouse phytonutrient that activates detox and antioxidant pathways to protect your cells. 

In this episode, we will unpack how this potent compound supports the body’s natural defense systems, working through the NRF2 pathway to reduce oxidative stress, enhance cellular detoxification, and promote resilience against modern day toxin exposure. We also discuss how food preparation impacts sulforaphane yield, why gut health matters for its conversion, and how to maximize levels through broccoli sprouts, seed extracts, and targeted supplementation. We also unveil the exciting reformulation of Cellular Antiox, featuring clinically validated broccoli seed extract for enhanced cellular protection alongside glutathione support!

Also in this episode: 

Shop NEW Cellular Antiox with code CELLULAR15
Naturally Nourished Academy - Now Enrolling with Early Bird Pricing! 
 • What is sulforaphane?

 • Who can benefit from sulforaphane?

 • Sulforaphane in the research

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Randomized Phase II Clinical Trial of Sulforaphane in Former Smokers at High Risk for Lung Cancer - PubMed

Rapid and Sustainable Detoxication of Airborne Pollutants by Broccoli Sprout Beverage: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial in China - PMC
Sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract improves hepatic abnormalities in male subjects - PubMed
Effects of broccoli sprout supplements enriched in glucoraphanin on liver functions in healthy middle-aged adults with high-normal serum hepatic biomarkers: A randomized controlled trial
Long-lasting beneficial effects of maternal intake of sulforaphane glucosinolate on gut microbiota in adult offspring - ScienceDirect
Broccoli or Sulforaphane: Is It the Source or Dose That Matters? - PMC
Sulforaphane treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) | PNAS
 • 

 • Prep and cooking to maximize sulforaphane

 • Why the gut microbiome matters

Probiotic Challenge Protocol
 • 

 • How to get sulforaphane in the diet

 • Considerations for 
BroccoDetox
New Cellular Antiox Formulation
 • Setria® Glutathione (250 mg): Clinically studied, reduced form, ready to use

 • N-Acetylcysteine (1,000 mg): A powerful precursor, provides cysteine to fuel internal glutathione production

 • Broccoli Seed Extract 40mg (2mg glucoraphanin): Activates Nrf2 pathway, upregulates endogenous antioxidant production, including glutathione

 • Vitamin B6 (5 mg): Essential cofactor for amino acid metabolism and methylation, supports efficient detox and glutathione recycling

 • New bovine gelatin capsule with silica as an added feature!

 • 

 

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com

Episode 468: Sulforaphane

Are you low in glutathione? Feeling sluggish, inflamed, or more sensitive to toxins than you used to be? Maybe you’re catching every bug that goes around or noticing your recovery just isn’t what it used to be. Today on the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we’re talking about the body’s master antioxidant, glutathione, and why it’s essential for immune resilience, detoxification, energy, and longevity.

We’ll unpack what glutathione is, why modern life so easily depletes it, and how low levels have been linked to everything from fatigue and joint pain to accelerated aging and chronic disease. Plus, we’ll share simple strategies to help you raise your levels naturally and introduce our newly reformulated Cellular Antiox, now featuring NAC, Setria® glutathione, and broccoli seed extract for enhanced cellular protection and glutathione production.

Use the code CELLULAR15 to save 15% off our exciting reformulation of Cellular Antiox!

Also in this episode: 

 • What is glutathione and what does it do?

Episode 325 All About Glutathione
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 • Trends of deficiency

Micronutrient Panel
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 • How the body produces glutathione

 • Cysteine

Whey Protect
 • 

 • Glycine

Pure Collagen
Relax and Regulate
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 • Glutamate

GI Lining Support
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 • 

 • Do we store glutathione and does it need to be replenished?

 • How to increase glutathione 

 • Sulfur rich veggies

Modulation of plasma antioxidant levels, glutathione S‐transferase activity and DNA damage in smokers following a single portion of broccoli: a pilot study
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 • Bone broth

FOND Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD
 • 

 • 

 • When to supplement with glutathione

 • Will supplementation make my body stop producing it on its own?

 • NEW Cellular Antiox reformulation

A 2015 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the European Journal of Nutrition showed that 250–1000 mg of Setria daily for 6 months significantly increased glutathione levels in whole blood, red blood cells, and lymphocytes.
 • Per 2 Capsules:

 • Setria® Glutathione (250 mg): Clinically studied, reduced form, ready to use

 • N-Acetylcysteine (1,000 mg): A powerful precursor, provides cysteine to fuel internal glutathione production

 • Broccoli Seed Extract 40mg (2mg glucoraphanin): Activates Nrf2 pathway, upregulates endogenous antioxidant production, including glutathione

 • Vitamin B6 (5 mg): Essential cofactor for amino acid metabolism and methylation, supports efficient detox and glutathione recyclingNew bovine gelatin capsule with silica as an added feature!

 • 

 • 

 • Comparison to liposomal and IV glutathione

 • How to dose

 • 1 capsule twice daily for wellness

 • 2 capsules 2-3 times daily for illness or infection

Making Medicinal Honey
 • 

 

This episode is sponsored by:

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

Episode 467: How to Raise Your Glutathione Stores + New Cellular Antiox

Are you intrigued by the Naturally Nourished Academy but not sure you if make the cut? Are you passionate about food-as-medicine but unclear on how to use it in a career or how to bridge the gap of passion and expertise? In this part two episode, we go deeper into our transformative 12-week Functional Nutrition Mentorship Program, designed to help practitioners and passionate learners elevate their clinical skills, confidence, and impact.

In this second installment, we walk through Weeks 7–12 of the curriculum, covering hormones, neurotransmitters, toxins, and how you will learn to address complex neurological and metabolic cases. You’ll hear more participant testimonies on their game-changing experiences and start to see how our program may be the one thing you need to transform your vision into a reality! We also dig into salivary, blood, and urinary metabolites, genetic SNPs, and toxicology panels. In this episode we emphasize the scope and range of participants where you may fit as a wellness coach digging into navigating elimination diets while growing into mastering leaky gut or as a functional medicine practitioner now equipped for nuance of biochemical pathways and targeted nutrient support. No matter what we will empower you with how to expand your career with food-as-medicine and strategic supplementation. 

Whether you’re a dietitian, health coach, or simply obsessed with functional nutrition, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Naturally Nourished Academy helps practitioners build confidence, sharpen critical thinking, and create real transformation for their clients.

What is Naturally Nourished Academy?

 • Who is this Program for? 

 • Questions from listeners

 • Understanding scope of practice and liability

 • Curriculum Walkthrough

 • Week 7-12Highlights

 • Understanding Hormones

 • Hormonal shifts with the menstrual cycle and impact

 • Navigating DUTCH and Labrix hormone labs

 • The stress-hormone connection

 • Understanding the HPA-axis

 • Nutrient deficiency and cravings

 • Unpacking stubborn metabolism in complex cases

 • Learning how to get your client into parasympathetic balance

 • Mastering the Detox process with food and supplements

 • SNPs and Epigenetics

 • How to make food-as-medicine a reality?

 • Growing your vision into a successful business

 • 

Are you ready to take your knowledge of functional nutrition to the next level? Whether you're a health coach, registered dietitian, nutritionist, medical professional, or someone deeply passionate about using food as medicine, our 12-week mentorship program is designed to transform the way you approach health and healing.

This immersive mentorship experience provides:

 • Weekly 60-minute + 90-minute live classes led by experienced functional nutrition experts Ali Miller RD LD CDE & Becki Yoo MS RD LD

 • Hands-on learning through weekly case studies, lab reviews, and protocol development with real time feedback

 • Real-world application with practical assignments that you can translate directly into your own clinical practice such as recipe creation, research projects and marketing materials

 • A supportive community of like-minded professionals to grow and learn with

 • Personalized mentorship to help you refine your approach and build confidence

 • Access to a private Slack channel to ask questions, collaborate and pick Ali & Becki’s brains between classes

Early enrollment is encouraged and we are now live! We understand this is a significant commitment, both financially and logistically so we’re giving you plenty of time to plan and prepare to make the most of our program. Naturally Nourished Academy launches February 4th and our program runs through May 1st 2026. 

Join Here

 

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.

Episode 466: Naturally Nourished Academy Part 2

Have you always wanted to deepen your understanding of functional medicine? Looking to bring food-as-medicine into your current healthcare practice—or start your own, but not sure where to begin? In this episode, we introduce our transformative 12-week Functional Nutrition Mentorship Program, designed to help practitioners and passionate learners elevate their clinical skills, confidence, and impact.

In this first installment, we walk through Weeks 1–6 of the curriculum, covering the foundations of functional medicine and how to start thinking like a clinician. You’ll hear what to expect in the early phases of the program—from mastering the client intake process and connecting symptoms to root causes, to interpreting foundational labs and building personalized anti-inflammatory protocols. We also dig into metabolic, cardiovascular, and digestive health—exploring how to assess thyroid, insulin, and lipid panels, interpret the GI-MAP, and approach gut imbalances like dysbiosis and leaky gut with food-as-medicine and targeted supplementation. Whether you’re a dietitian, health coach, or simply obsessed with functional nutrition, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Naturally Nourished Academy helps practitioners build confidence, sharpen critical thinking, and create real transformation for their clients.

What is Naturally Nourished Academy?

 • Who is this Program for? 

 • Curriculum Walkthrough

 • Week 1-6 Highlights

 • All About Antioxidants 

 • Mastering the client intake process + Start to think like a functional medicine practitioner

 • Anti-Inflammatory Diet 

 • Interpreting foundational labs

 • How to determine your client’s caloric and macro needs

 • Advanced Metabolic health & blood sugar control

 • Heart Health Protocol

 • Advanced Cardiovascular health

 • Understanding Optimal Digestion

 • Microbiome and Gut Infections

 • Elimination Diet & Food Sensitivity

 • Leaky Gut and Bowel Inflammation

 • 

Are you ready to take your knowledge of functional nutrition to the next level? Whether you're a health coach, registered dietitian, nutritionist, medical professional, or someone deeply passionate about using food as medicine, our 12-week mentorship program is designed to transform the way you approach health and healing.

This immersive mentorship experience provides:

 • Weekly 60-minute + 90-minute live classes led by experienced functional nutrition experts Ali Miller RD LD CDE & Becki Yoo MS RD LD

 • Hands-on learning through weekly case studies, lab reviews, and protocol development with real time feedback

 • Real-world application with practical assignments that you can translate directly into your own clinical practice such as recipe creation, research projects and marketing materials

 • A supportive community of like-minded professionals to grow and learn with

 • Personalized mentorship to help you refine your approach and build confidence

 • Access to a private Slack channel to ask questions, collaborate and pick Ali & Becki’s brains between classes

Early enrollment is encouraged and we are now live! We understand this is a significant commitment, both financially and logistically so we’re giving you plenty of time to plan and prepare to make the most of our program. Naturally Nourished Academy launches February 4th and our program runs through May 1st 2026. 

Join Here

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

Episode 465: Naturally Nourished Academy Part 1

Do you have dense breasts? Are mammograms always the best option? How can thermography support breast and whole body health? With so much interest in our recent coverage of thermography, this follow-up conversation dug even deeper into the topic with Patricia Bowden Luccardi, CTT, CNMT, LMT.

We explore the role of thermography as a tool for breast health monitoring, the risks and considerations tied to mammograms, and special concerns for women with dense or fibrocystic breasts. You will gain a deeper understanding of how different screening methods compare and what proactive steps you can take to better support long-term breast health. Plus learn why wearing a bra might be bad for your breasts, the connection between oral and breast health, and how caffeine can drive excessive estrogen in this jam packed episode! 

More about Patricia: 

Having studied and taught a variety of natural health modalities and therapies, Patricia Bowden-Luccardi has been a lifetime student of integrative health and wellness. 

For over 25 years she has been teaching and providing private consultations on health protocols customized to her clientele’s personal needs. 

 

During the past thirteen years, Patricia has focused her expertise on the natural prevention of breast cancer. She is a professional advocate and practitioner for the promotion of radiation-free thermography. 

 

Her public seminars and lectures are designed to educate women about the serious health risks of environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and breast cancer. Her natural protocols including diet, plant-based supplementation and lifestyle changes have revealed extraordinary results that have been later visibly confirmed by thermographic imaging. 

Patricia holds licensed certifications in Thermographic Technology, Clinical Massage Therapy, Food as Medicine, and Whole Health Education and lifestyle and wellness coaching. A member of Professional Academy of Clinical Thermology She authored the book Thermography and the Fibrocystic and Dense Breast, a Radiation-Free Guide to Happy Healthy Breasts.

 

Where to find more about Patricia Luccardi:

Thermography and the Fibrocystic and Dense Breast / A Radiation-Free Guide to Happy Healthy Breasts
www.patricialuccardi.com
 • Breast Thermography International 
www.btiscan.com

 

Also in this episode: 

 • Patricia’s Story

 • What is Thermography

Episode 446 Thermography as an Assessment of Wellness 
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 • How Sulforaphane can support Breast Health

BroccoDetox
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 • Thermography vs. Mammogram for Dense Breasts

Effectiveness of a noninvasive digital infrared thermal imaging system in the detection of breast cancer
Mammography screening does not save lives or breasts | The BMJ
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 • Cumulative effects of radiation

Naturally Nourished Episode 188 Body Autonomy and Listening to Your Inner Wisdom with Dr. Christiane Northrup
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 • Alternatives for dense breasts

HER Scan
QT Scan 
Dr. Jean Simmons
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 • Oral health and breast health

Naturally Nourished Episode 370 Biological Dentistry with Dr. Joan Sefcik
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 • Bras and restrictive clothing

Dressed to Kill - Sydney Singer
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 • Caffeine and estrogen

 • Lymphatic Drainage and movement

Sauna - we love Sunlighten Sauna use code ALIMILLERRD
 • 

 • The role of iodine in breast health

Naturally Nourished Episode 457 All About Iodine
 • Lugol’s iodine with castor oil for breast massage

Hakala labs iodine test
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 • Supplements for breast health

 • Plant stem cells 
nature-provides.com
Cellular Antiox
AHCC medicinal mushrooms
 • Vitamin D 

Vitamin D Blood Spot Test
Vitamin D Balanced Blend
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 • Dairy and estrogen dominance

 • Success stories

Lymph star machine
 • 

Boobs: The War on Breasts
CNB Breast Oil
Queen of Thrones Castor Oil Packs

 

Sponsor for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times 

MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. Indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, scratchy throat, and even more serious health problems like lung and heart disease. Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ALIMILLERRD and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!

Episode 464: Thermography, Mammograms & Dense Breast Tissue with Guest Patricia Luccardi

In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we focus on three key hormones that can significantly impact metabolism: insulin, leptin, and cortisol. Each of these hormones plays an essential role in regulating energy, hunger, and stress, and when imbalances occur, they may be the underlying cause of a metabolic stall or plateau.

The conversation explores how insulin resistance can block fat burn, how leptin resistance can interfere with satiety signals, and how cortisol dysregulation can drive cravings and fat storage. We discuss practical strategies for identifying when these hormones are out of balance, along with food-as-medicine approaches, lifestyle modifications, and targeted supplementation to help restore harmony and support optimal metabolic function.

Also in this episode: 

Join our Keto Reset Program
Naturally Nourished Kids Book Tour Events
 • Insulin

Naturally Nourished Episode 459 Why Insulin Matters
Improved Skeletal Muscle Insulin Sensitivity Study
Rapid Reduction in Insulin Resistance Markers Study
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 • Leptin

Naturally Nourished Episode 146 Keto as a Hormetic Stressor and Leptin 
Naturally Nourished Episode 356 Low Fat Keto for Leptin Resistance
What is Leptin and why it matters
 • High vs. Low Leptin

Leptin, Obesity, and Leptin Resistance: Where Are We 25 Years Later?
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 • Ideal range for leptin 5-10

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 • Cortisol

 • Metabolic and blood sugar impact

The Anti-Anxiety Diet
Adrenal Rehab Program
Calm and Clear
Relax and Regulate
Adaptogen Boost
 • 

 • How a Keto Reset Supports Insulin, Leptin & Cortisol Regulation

 

This episode is sponsored by: 

According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That’s why you’ve got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off.

Episode 463: Insulin, Leptin, and Cortisol: The Triple Threat to Metabolic Success

In this episode, we cover your burning questions on our Keto Reset so you can determine if this program is for you. Can you do Keto when pregnant or breastfeeding? Is Keto safe on a GLP-1 medication? Will Keto raise my cholesterol levels? Do I need to take Berberine? We cover all these and more!

We also discuss our Keto Reset Program, a food-as-medicine approach designed to support sustainable health and metabolic balance. This episode highlights why our program stands apart by focusing on nourishing, whole foods and personalized guidance that fits your unique needs. Whether you’re new to keto or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode provides clarity and inspiration to take charge of your health with confidence. 

Also in this episode: 

Keto Reset Program - Starts 9/24!
 • What is a keto reset?

 • Keto miracle babies, the impact of ketosis on fertility

 • Our 3 phase protocol and how carb levels vary based on seasons

 • The Perimenopause plateau: is it real? How can I get off it?

 • Can Red Meat increase my risk for heart disease?

 • Do I have to track to be successful?

 • Do Women need carbs for hormone health?

 

Sponsors for this episode: 

Wild Foods Co

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

This episode is sponsored by our Naturally Nourished Keto Reset Program. Ready to take the guesswork out of keto and finally see real results? Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or just want more energy and less bloat—our Keto Reset program is your roadmap. You’ll get a structured, functional medicine approach that goes beyond macros and meal plans. We teach you why your body is stuck and how to heal it from the root—through nutrient-dense food, therapeutic tools, and behavior change strategies that last.

You’ll be supported every step of the way with weekly classes and Q&As, downloads, real food meal plans, and direct access to us. This isn’t about restriction or gimmicks. It’s about learning to work with your body, building metabolic flexibility, and unlocking your best health. Doors are open now—so join us, reset your metabolism, and transform your relationship with food, your body, and your health. Grab your spot here.

Episode 462: Keto Reset Q&A

In this episode we celebrate the official release of the Naturally Nourished Kids Cookbook live with Naturally Nourished Podcast fans over a virtual party! We address all of your burning questions about optimal eating for toddlers through teens! Learn about our personal process of writing, photographing, and publishing this cookbook. 

 

In this episode we share our children's favorite recipes, how to get ample protein into your child, the importance of baby led weaning, why we aren’t a fan of grazing or excessive snacks, and more! We also share top ways to support your child’s immune system this season.

 

Links featured in this episode: 

NN Kids Amazon Store

https://www.amazon.com/shop/beckiyoord

 

Vanilla Bean Marshmallows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp-tZg3OL_k

 

Special Thank You to our Naturally Nourished Kids Book Tour Sponsors!

FOND Regenerative bone broth and tallow made from pasture-raised, regenerative farms. Rich & Nourishing. Slow-simmered with herbs, veggies, and spices. Pure & Organic. No additives or preservatives. Shop at FondRegenerative.com and use NATURALLY10 to save!

 

Wild Foods our favorite clean, purposeful food-as-medicine pantry staples to support your focus, energy, and balance. Shop at wildfood.co and use ALIMILLERRD to save!

 

Come see us on our book tour for in person events! Book tour link:

https://alimillerrd.com/pages/nn-kids-book-tour

 

Baby Led Weaning podcast resource

https://www.naturallynourishedrd.com/podcast/naturally-nourished-episode-239-baby-led-weaning/

 

Bonus guide including recipes, meal plan, and Immune Guide

https://alimillerrd.com/pages/naturally-nourished-kids-bonus

 

Kids Essentials Bundle 

https://alimillerrd.com/products/kids-essentials-bundle

 

Medicinal Honey w/ Cellular Antiox & Bio-C Plus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7RZC8FyxkI

Sponsor for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Air Doctor. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times 

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Episode 461: Naturally Nourished Kids Virtual Release Party LIVE Q&A with Ali and Becki

Are you dealing with dry eye, vision changes or concerned about eye health? Want to know just how bad screen time is and how to offset its impact? Curious about nutrients to support eye health? Tune in to hear us discuss the major drivers of eye stress and disease, nutrients to support eye health and even how to navigate screen time!

 

In this episode, we cover current research on how blue light impacts circadian rhythms and even the physiology of the eyes! Learn how blue blockers and screen filters can help, ways to set healthy screentime boundaries, and how you can protect your family’s vision with a nutrient dense diet. Plus we discuss best supplements for eye health at any stage and those that can help combat dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration and beyond! 

 

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 • What causes eye stress?
Computer Vision Syndrome During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in University Students: A Comparison Between Online Courses and Classroom Lectures
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 • How bad are screens for your eyes?

 • Dopamine and screens
Effects of blue light on the circadian system and eye physiology
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 • Setting screentime boundaries

 • How to offset screentime
Blue Blocker GlassesEvening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review
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 • Addressing dry eye
EPA DHA Extra
Electrolyte Limeade YouTube
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 • Supplements for eye health
Multidefense
 • Evening Primrose Oil

 • Hemp Seeds

Cellular Antiox
Relax and Regulate
 • Alpha Lipoic Acid

 • Vitamin C
Bio-C Plus
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 • Zinc
Thyroid Optimizer
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 • Proteolytic Enzymes
Inflammazyme
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Vitamin D
The relationship of dietary carotenoid and vitamin A, E, and C intake with age-related macular degeneration in a case-control study: AREDS
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This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.

Episode 291: Functional Approaches to Eye Health

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