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Root Cause Radio

180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 390 ratings

You deserve to live a life you love and thrive in! We are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to balance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body. From thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut disorders, to navigating the trenches and noise in the "health and fitness" world- this podcast serves as the one resource you need to feel your best, break through the clutter, and reclaim your hormones, health, and body!

Hosted by Dietitians - Lacey Dunn and Anya Rosen.

Website: https://upliftfitnutrition.com
https://birchwell.clinic
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Episodes

Ep. 32-Faith, Fitness, and the Power of Mindset with Desiree Scoggin

September 18, 2017 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MB

Desiree Scoggins and I discuss our thoughts on the importance of the power of the mindset when competing, why you have to love yourself and have a good body image BEFORE a show, as well as dive into our faith, how we balance competing as a Christian, and some thoughts about connecting with our amazing God!! My IG: @faithandfit Website: www.upliftfit.org Twitter: @laceyadunn Desiree's Links: IG: @des___ Website:http://desbfittraining.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

Ep. 31-SIBO, Gut Health, & Social Media with Nourishing Minds Nutrition

September 12, 2017 00:00 - 40 minutes - 73.3 MB

One of my favorite episodes thanks to Victoria and Meghan from Nourishing Minds Nutrition! Topics discussed: -SIBO (diagnoses, treatment): whole nutrition approach -Herbal digestive supplements to aid in digestive disorders -Gut Dysbiosis -IBS: helpful treatment, causes -Wheat and gluten discussion: friend or foe? -Intuition in eating- the importance of letting go of social media’s effects on your food choices Nourishing Minds Nutrition: www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com Victoria: www.diehaRD...

Ep. 30-Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Why Stress is a Villian with Guest Justin Jansoka

September 04, 2017 00:00 - 47 minutes - 61.9 MB

In this episode, Guest Justin Janoska, clinical nutritionist, and I discuss hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Stress, and more! Justin's social media handles: http://www.nutritionmax.fit IG: @nutrition_max Twitter: @nutritionmax My handles: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit Twitter: @laceydunn Discussed: -4:55- Hypothyroidism- causes, testing, diagnoses- Autoimmunity, Stress -6:00- Why not to stress!!! -6:45- Depression; Pharmaceuticals; Food Heals! -9:00- Gut Microbiome and Gut Dysfunction wi...

Ep. 29-Guest Ellen Ratliff RD- Gut Health & Microflora, Food Intolerances, Intuitive Eating, Etc!

August 28, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Discussion with Registered Dietitian Ellen Ratliff on gut health, gut microbiota, food intolerances vs allergies and testing, intuitive eating, and more. 13:00: Intolerance vs Allergy 14:00: Intolerance Testing (ex. Pinner Test)- Reliable? Credible? Do they work? 18:30: Competing and Food Intolerances 20:40: LEAP test & Elimination Diet- Suggestions 27:00: Gut Issues and Improper Gut Health 29:00: How to have a healthy gut 31:00: Microflora in Fecal Transplant Study 34:30: Prebiotics, Probio...

Ep. 28-Guest Andrew Pardue- The Forgotten Factors of Effective Fat Loss

August 24, 2017 01:38 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Guest Andrew Pardue and I discuss the forgotten factors of effective fat loss, his research with his natural bodybuilding case study, his upcoming macro book, and more! Things we dive into: -Sleep -Caffeine -Stress & Cortisol -Do Diet Types Matter? Ketogenic Dieting -Food Choice -Dietary Fats -Research Pubs -OFFSEASON IS HUGE FACTOR -Weight from stage weight -Reverse diet & tracking before prep Enjoy! Andrews IG: @andrewnpardue Website; www.apfit.net My Website: www.upliftfit.org IG...

Ep. 27-Diet Culture & Self Love

August 18, 2017 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

A little rant from me about diet culture, self love & self worth, and why diet culture is a problem. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 26-Bad Coaches- The Ins and Outs of Being a Successful Online Coach- What to Look For in a Coach

August 15, 2017 18:08 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

In this episode we go over the ins and outs of being a successful online coach, what to look for in a coach, and bad coaches- including red flags and a rant. Guest is Nick Komodina- a contest prep coach and owner of NK Fitness Training Compound (IG: @nickkomodina) My website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit Twitter: @laceyadunn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 25-Clif & Katie Wilson-Post Show, Menstrual Cycle Nutrition/Training, Nutrient Timing

August 08, 2017 22:40 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MB

Guests Clif and Katie Wilson to discuss a variety of topics in both Contest Prep and Lifestyle Coaching! Topics: -Importance of Post Show and Post Diet Phases- Metabolic Adaptations and Hormone Changes with dieting and getting back to normal hormone levels -Psychological and Physiological Changes from dieting -Female Factors with Dieting- Should you match or change your nutrition or training based on fluctuations and changes in of the menstrual cycle? (Answer: Don’t micromanage and Overcompli...

Ep. 24-Vegan Diets and What the Health- The Truth!

July 31, 2017 00:00 - 35 minutes - 43.8 MB

Diving in Vegan Diets and the "Hoopla" of "What the Health"- listen for TRUTH --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 23-Q&A: When to change macros/cardio, gaining lean muscle, best carbs, salt/sugar, and more!

July 24, 2017 00:00 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MB

Question and Answer podcast from the questions on my IG @faithandfit. Answered (in order!) -When to switch up macros in a prep or fat loss phase -How to make lean gains -Sugar and salt intake -Ideal protein sup ratio -Kinds of carbs to focus on and when -Finances of Competing -Cardio for building muscle and burning fat Enjoy <3 www.upliftfit.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 22- Advanced Nutrition

July 17, 2017 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Advanced Nutrition Topics: -Micros and Macros- “Best Macros” for your goal -Protein needs -Carbs and maximizing insulin sensitivity -Nutrition for PCOS and Insulin Resistance -Pre-workout: Individual Variability -Post workout Nutrition- Carb and protein needs, when and why -Best timing and dosages for maximizing MPS -BCAAs and Vegan/Vegetarian important note -Peri Workout Nutrition & Potential benefits Instagram: @faithandfit Website: www.upliftfit.org Some research articles: https://jissn....

Ep. 21- Hormonal and Thyroid Health with Dr. Lara Briden

July 06, 2017 00:00 - 51 minutes - 68.4 MB

Hormonal and Thyroid Health chat with Dr. Lara Briden- Naturopathic medicine doctor. Some Topics and time discussed (we flip around a bit on topics throughout): 2:00- Health and Hormonal Health- Periods a marker as health 3:00- Pill Bleeds are NOT periods 6:00-What does Birth control do and how does it affect our body, health, and fertility? 8:00- Estrogen’s roles & Hormonal birth control’s effects on gaining muscle and insulin levels 10:00- Microflora’s effects on your hormones 11:45- Long ...

Ep. 20-Guest Cori Baker- Intuitive Eating, Balance, Being a Fit Mom, & Glute Secrets!

June 29, 2017 16:31 - 50 minutes - 40.2 MB

IFBB Bikini Pro Cori Baker is a guest as we talk about her journey, how she balances life as a mom while competing, intuitive eating, and her glute secrets! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 18-Choosing a Coach, Traveling/Eating Out, & the Power of the Mindset with Dynamic Duo Training

June 17, 2017 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode, guests Chris and Eric Martinez from the Dynamic Duo Training join to discuss choosing a coach, traveling and eating out, and the power of your mindset! Topics: -Their New Book “The New Era of Fitness” -Mental Health -7-8 min mark -How to choose a coach- 9:15 -IIFYM vs Macros -19:45 -Traveling tips and Eating out- 30:15 -Surrounding yourself with Positivity 33:45 -The power of your mindset (throughout) Their websites: dynamicduotraining.com theneweraoffitness.com My website...

Ep. 17-Dr. Jacob Harden- Chiropractor on Injury Prevention, MRV, Sciatica, & Strength vs Hypertrophy

June 13, 2017 00:00 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MB

Very exciting podcast with Guest Dr. Jacob Harden- Chiropractor and USAPL Powerlifter. We discuss a variety of topics from Injury prevention to Sciatica and the practical implications for fitness and everyday life. What we discuss: -Pre-rehab and what really needs to be prioritized in order to reduce injury risk -Maximum Recoverable Volume and Individualization -Injury Prevention -Powerlifting Injury Prevention and "Making Weight" -Strength vs Hypertrophy training -Importance of mobility and ...

Ep.16-Guest Dylan Bair-Registered Dietitian- Fad Diets, Protein/Meal Timing, & Nutrition Talk!

June 04, 2017 00:00 - 50 minutes - 41.5 MB

Guest Dylan Bair, Registered Dietitian and Contest Prep Coach is on board to talk and discuss a variety of topics including fad diets, research, meal timing, and more! Guest Dylan Bair-Registered Dietitian- Fad Diets, Protein and Meal timing, & Nutrition Talk! Topics we discuss: -His Dietetic internship rotations -Q&A starts at 14:20 with: -Meal timing -Protein intake and distribution- Pre and Post workout; How much can be metabolized? What happens to the rest? What is most optimal? -Fats vs...

Ep. 15-Competing Do's and Dont's and Q&A with Lauren First

June 01, 2017 00:57 - 48 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this episode we go into the Do's and Don'ts of competing as well as a twitter/IG Q & A with a dear friend of mine, bikini competitor, and future RN Lauren First! Prepare for silliness. Questions asked: -When to do refeeds and how often -What made each of us choose to be an RD or RN -Who do we look up to most in the fitness industry -What supplement is our MUST -What is our favorite thing and least favorite about competing Podcast starts with the Q&A, Jump to 23:45 for the Do's and Don'ts!...

Ep. 14- Late Night Snacking and Nutrition Myths

May 22, 2017 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.6 MB

This week's topic includes nutrition myths and the discussion of late night eating and some potential causes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 13-Guest Nick Tong on Individual Variability, Fat Loss, and Nutritional Strategies

May 08, 2017 00:00 - 48 minutes - 63.4 MB

Interview with contest prep coach and bodybuilder Nick Tong. Nick and I talk about contest prep strategies, individual variability with metabolism, fat loss, cardio, pre and post workout meals, mindset, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 11- HIIT vs LISS Cardio

April 23, 2017 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

HIIT Vs. LISS cardio- What's better for fat loss, muscle retention, and how do they differ? Research in addition (has many other articles in bibliography!): http://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1173&context=etd --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 9- Peak Week Nutrition

April 17, 2017 00:00 - 18 minutes - 15.8 MB

Peak Week Nutrition Do's and Don'ts! Sodium, Water, Carbs, Foods. Short version- DO NOT CHANGE EVERYTHING! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 8- Amenorrhea (Loss of the Menstrual Cycle)

April 10, 2017 00:00 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MB

Episode 8- exploring Amenorrhea, its causes, complications, and ways to restore the menstrual cycle. Key data and literature to learn more: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-11-21 http://www.hormones.gr/722/article/menstrual-function-in-sports.html http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(13)00554-5/abstract https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/jcem/PAP/10.1210_jc.2017-00131/2/jc.2017-00131.pdf?Expires=1492022447&Signatur...

Ep. 6-Celiac, IBS, and IBS-D

March 28, 2017 01:22 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

I discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of celiac disease, IBS, and IBS-D as well as my current thoughts on treatment and diagnosis of these and various gastrointestinal disorders. Learn more at: https://www.iffgd.org/gi-disorders.html http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org Information also pulled for the Evidence Analysis Library on Eatright.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 5- Intermittent Fasting

March 20, 2017 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this episode- I described what intermittent fasting is, it's benefits and potential issues, and how you can implement it into your life! I also go into what makes it a great tool for weight loss and gaining muscle. Below are 3 research articles to provide some research if interested: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-11-S1-P25 https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-12-S1-P38 Min Wei et al. Fasting-mimicking diet and markers/risk factors for ag...

Episode 3-Limitations of Research and How to Interpret

March 07, 2017 19:11 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode- I dive into how to read and interpret research, evaluating the limitations, and what to look for and be aware of when reading research studies and their abstracts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 4. Macros vs Meal Plans and Keto Dieting with Laurin Conlin

March 06, 2017 00:00 - 33 minutes - 43.4 MB

Interview with Laurin Conlin, IFBB Bikini Pro and Macro coach, who did her Master's thesis on Macro vs Meal plans and body composition. We dive into her research findings as well as ketogenic dieting in relation to clinical care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 7- The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

March 03, 2017 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.3 MB

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: What is it? What are it's effects? What foods are anti and pro inflammatory? How this diet influences chronic disease risk reduction. All Research Below: Marcason, W. What is the anti-inflammatory diet? J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 2010, 110, 1780. Jiang Y, Wu SH, Shu XO, Xiang YB, Ji BT, Milne GL, Cai Q, Zhang X, Gao YT, Zheng W, et al. Cruciferous vegetable intake is inversely correlated with circulating levels of proinflammatory markers in women. J Acad Nutr Diet 2014...

Episode 2- Reverse Dieting

February 28, 2017 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Episode 2 of UpliftFit Nutrition radio where I dive in reverse dieting: what it is, why and how people do it, the complications, and things to consider when reverse dieting! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Episode 1- My Journey

February 21, 2017 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MB

Episode 1 of UpliftFit Nutrition- where I will be sharing scientific evidence and methods in the worlds of fitness and nutrition. The first episode gives you a background of who I am, my current goals as a future registered dietitian, and the plan for this podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Ep. 12- The Dangers of Competing

February 04, 2017 00:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MB

The Dangers of competing- what to look out for: -Effects on metabolism, hormones, & more -Effects on self love, mental health, relationship with food -Post show problems -Show problems & Unfair judging --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootcauseradio/support

Guests

Amy Medling
1 Episode
Chris Masterjohn
1 Episode
Danny Lennon
1 Episode
Dr. Becky Campbell
1 Episode
Dr. Lara Briden
1 Episode
Jennifer Fugo
1 Episode
Jolene Brighten
1 Episode
Lily Nichols
1 Episode
Nat Kringoudis
1 Episode
Stephan Guyenet
1 Episode

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