Podcast Episode Archive

Podcast Episode #400: Ask Us Anything: The Final Episode

Live Date 5/16.2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:05]
    1. Balanced Bites Master Class
    2. Balanced Bites Meals and Spices
    3. Baby Making and Beyond
    4. The Purely Primal Skincare Guide
  2. Anyone invited to a party [12:42]
  3. Making each other dinner [15:09]
  4. Your 10 years ago self [16:45]
  5. Advice for Liz's daughter [18:26]
  6. Chocolate or vanilla [19:27]
  7. Who wins the iron throne [21:42]
  8. Three Instagram accounts [22:24]
  9. 8-year difference of opinion [26:18]
  10. How to eat the yolks [28:17]
  11. Lessons from the podcast [29:18]
  12. Podcast inside jokes [34:47]
  13. Plays you in a movie [36:46]
  14. Advice on starting a podcast [38:03]
  15. Podcast regrets [44:37]
  16. Favorite memory of each other [45:27]
  17. Last meal [49:53]
  18. Vanderpump Rules [50:44]
  19. Favorite cookbook [52:15]
  20. Beautycounter products [52:30]
  21. Favorite binge shows [53:34]
  22. Dream/goal/hope for next year [55:42]
  23. First kiss [56:56]
  24. Meals and spices shipping [59:13]
  25. Mean Girls character [59:57]
  26. Reality show [1:00:27]
  27. Housewives spirit animal [1:01:39]
  28. Reunion podcast [1:03:43]
  29. Diane's social justice [1:04:26]

Podcast Episode #399: All About the Enneagram

Live Date 5/9/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:00]
    1. Balanced Bites Master Class
    2. Beautycounter
    3. Baby Making and Beyond
  2. The Enneagram Types [22:08]
  3. The root of the types [30:47]
  4. Resources for typing [38:49]
  5. The Balanced Bites husband types [41:28]
  6. Overcoming the 6 for entrepreneurship [49:27]
  7. Liz's take on being a 6 [53:46]
  8. Benefits of knowing someone's type [56:47]
  9. Pitfalls, favorites, and Mean Girls [1:03:42]
  10. Driven Podcast update [1:08:26]

Podcast Episode #398: Setting Boundaries & Food as an Emotional Crutch

Live Date 5/2/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [2:00]
    1. Meals and spices
    2. Beautycounter
    3. Cassy Joy's new book
  2. What we ate for dinner last night [11:00]
  3. People pleasing and setting boundaries [14:07]
  4. Everyday life and setting boundaries [23:39]
  5. The flipside to boundary setting [34:50]
  6. Food as an emotional crutch [43:11]
  7. Favorite health podcasts to follow [56:16]

Podcast Episode #397: Keto & Depression, Keto & Rosacea, & Beyond the Podcast

Live Date 4/25/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [2:11]
    1. The new podcast, Driven
    2. Baby Making and Beyond update
  2. Fan-mail goodbyes [9:21]
  3. Keto and depression [12:01]
  4. Keto and rosacea [25:56]
  5. Beyond the Balanced Bites Podcast [36:28]

Podcast Episode #396: Cook Once, Eat All Week with Cassy Joy Garcia

Live Date 4/18/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:44]
    1. Instagram updates
    2. Balanced Bites Meals
  2. Introducing our guest; Cassy Joy Garcia [3:39]
  3. Something that I'm digging lately [7:22]
  4. Cook Once, Eat All Week [17:30]
  5. Storing fresh produce [24:01]
  6. Meal prep for one [25:50]
  7. Maintaining flavor profile after freezing [29:28]
  8. Meal prep don't and smoothie prep [36:48]
  9. Breakfast meal prep [41:05]
  10. Lunch meal prep that's not salad [46:29]
  11. Meal prep containers [51:19]
  12. Meal prep and dietary restrictions [53:47]
  13. More about Cook Once, Eat All Week [55:51]

Podcast Episode #395: Healing Yourself with Kelli Tennant

Live Date 4/11/2019

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Kelli Tennant [2:02]
  2. Kelli's story [4:32]
  3. Finding the diagnosis [13:29]
  4. Reparenting yourself [16:40]
  5. Generational trauma [26:15]
  6. Healing the inner child [32:16]
  7. Releasing self-judgement and shame [43:15]
  8. Dysfunction versus adaptation [52:51]
  9. Self-advocacy and finding healing [58:26]

Podcast Episode #394: A Special Announcement; Cortisol & Weight Gain; & Citric Acid, GMO Corn, & Mold

Live Date 4/4/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:57]
    1. Balanced Bites Meals
    2. Balanced Bites Spices
    3. Baby Making and Beyond
  2. The end of an era [5:54]
  3. Cortisol and weight gain [17:07]
  4. Citric acid, GMO corn, and mold [26:41]
  5. An Instagram account I'm digging [34:34]

Podcast Episode #393: Restore Your Core with Lauren Ohayon

Live Date 3/28/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:44]
    1. Baby Making and Beyond
    2. Balanced Bites Meals
  2. Introducing our guest, Lauren Ohayon, Restore Your Core [3:43]
  3. Form and function [10:03]
  4. Core and pelvic floor focus [16:27]
  5. Typical client interaction [21:18]
  6. Postpartum problems [27:08]
  7. Multiple ways of movement [31:02]
  8. Time is your best friend [37:57]
  9. Restore Your Core [44:25]

Podcast Episode #392: Keto Essentials with Vanessa Spina

Live Date 3/21/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:56]
    1. Balanced Bites Meals
    2. Upcoming Phoenix trips
  2. Introducing Vanessa Spina and something she's digging lately [4:05]
  3. Keto and athletes [9:20]
  4. Fat digestion and hair loss [11:44]
  5. Weight loss plateau on keto [18:15]
  6. How low-carb is low enough [26:39]
  7. Artificial sweeteners [34:24]

Podcast Episode #391: Immune Boosting Tips & Diet Transitions for Kids, & Removing Chocolate when Healing Digestion

Live Date 3/14/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:40]
    1. Phoenix March 27th
    2. Balanced Bites Meals
    3. 21DSD Coaches' Program
    4. Disney Recap
  2. What I ate for dinner last night [9:14]
  3. Immune boosting tips [14:44]
  4. Removing chocolate for digestive healing [29:43]
  5. What you missed on Instagram [33:46]

Podcast Episode #390: Nutrient Density & Autoimmune Protocols with Mickey Trescott

Live Date 3/7/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:40]
    1. Balanced Bites Meals
    2. Phoenix, Arizona for Keto Quick Start
  2. Our guest, Mickey Trescott, and something new she's digging [2:43]
  3. Nutrient Density and being a nutrivore [9:43]
  4. Prioritizing nutrient density [16:13]
  5. Reintroductions on AIP [24:00]
  6. AIP and keto [30:29]
  7. Chicken eggs, duck eggs, quail eggs [40:10]
  8. What to look for on reintroductions [45:36]
  9. Gray area foods [49:55]

Podcast Episode #389: Keto & Functional Medicine Approaches for Anxiety & Stress with Ali Miller

Live Date 2/28/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:44]
    1. Keto Quick Start tour dates
    2. Balanced Bites Meals
  2. Something that I'm digging lately with our guest, Ali Miller [2:33]
  3. Ali's rebuttal to Jillian Michaels [8:18]
  4. Anxiety and the HPA axis [19:28]
  5. Advice on supplements and adaptogens [34:30]
  6. Mushroom supplements [42:13]
  7. Stress and keto [44:44]
  8. Finding the balance with the stress [49:30]
  9. Anxiety reducing techniques [56:14]

Podcast Episode #388: Cholesterol & Saturated Fat with Dr. Cate Shanahan, Omega-3s & Fish Oil, & Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based Nutrients

Live Date 2/21/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:42]
    1. Keto Quick Start tour dates
    2. Balanced Bites Meals
    3. The Body Awareness Project
  2. Cholesterol and saturated fat with Dr. Cate Shanahan [4:14]
  3. Supplementing with omega-3 and fish oil [23:47]
  4. Plant-based versus animal-based nutrients [33:35]

Podcast Episode #387: Stomach Pains After Eating, Babies & High-Allergy Foods, & Postpartum & Keto

Live Date 2/14/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:58]
    1. Balanced Bites Meals
    2. Keto Quick Start tour
    3. Liz's Disney trip
  2. What we had for dinner last night [8:02]
  3. Stomach pains after eating [13:11]
  4. Introducing baby to high-allergenic foods [20:46]
  5. Keto and postpartum

Podcast Episode #386: Libido & The Pill with Dr. Jolene Brighten, and Keto & Counting Carbs

Live Date 2/7/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:10]
    1. Diane's sinuses
    2. Keto Quick Start tour dates
    3. Balanced Bites Meals
    4. Maui vacation in December
    5. Baby Making and Beyond
    6. Liz travel plans
  2. Dr. Jolene Brighten part five: Libido and the pill [12:31]
  3. Listener question about starting keto and counting carbs [26:03]
  4. Favorite business tool [34:55]

Podcast Episode #385: Thyroid & Adrenals with Dr. Jolene Brighten, & Nutrition for Fertility & Pregnancy with Amanda Torres

Live Date 1/31/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:19]
  2. Fourth segment with Dr. Jolene Brighten: thyroid and adrenals [4:24]
  3. Baby Making and Beyond researcher Amanda Torres: Vitamin A [21:16]
  4. Folic acid, folate, and MTHFR [35:00]
  5. Protein aversion in pregnancy [42:55]
  6. Sleep and melatonin [50:07]
  7. Amanda's motivation for working on Baby Making and Beyond [59:08]

Podcast Episode #384: Pill Alternatives with Dr. Jolene Brighten, & Pelvic Floor Health, Breathwork, & Mobility with Vanessa Gengler

Live Date 1/24/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:00]
  2. Part three with Dr. Jolene Brighten: pill alternatives [3:43]
  3. Introducing our guest, Vanessa Gengler [21:45]
  4. Precipitating facts for weak core and pelvic floor [29:33]
  5. Practicing the breath [35:24]
  6. Typical assessment and suggestions  [40:25]
  7. Vanessa's collaboration with Baby Making and Beyond [43:51]
  8. Long-term benefits [53:05]

Podcast Episode #383: Detoxing from the Pill with Dr. Jolene Brighten, & Postpartum Vaginal Care & Balancing Hormones with Meg the Midwife

Live Date 1/17/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:51]
  2. Part two with Dr. Jolene Brighten: detox from the pill [3:21]
  3. Re-introducing Meg the Midwife Reburn [8:16]
  4. Question for Meg: postpartum vaginal steaming [14:38]
  5. Meg's personal hormone balancing journey [20:51]

Podcast Episode #382: Post-Birth Control Syndrome, Oregano Oil & Probiotics, & Cold Care Tips

Live Date 1/10/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:14]
    1. Keto Quick Start tour
    2. Balanced Bites spices
    3. Balanced Bites meals
    4. Rachel McAdams breastfeeding picture
  2. Dr. Jolene Brighten mini-segment – post-birth control syndrome [7:33]
  3. Oregano oil and probiotics [18:04]
  4. Treat yourself: a case of dark chocolate and soda-flavored water [27:35]

Podcast Episode #381: Sleep Issues as a Mom, & Keto, Fat Loss, & Genetics

Live Date 1/3/2019

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:03]
    1. Keto Quick Start released
    2. Tour stops
    3. Balanced Bites Spices
    4. Balanced Bites Meals
    5. Liz and the croup
  2. What we ate for dinner [8:51]
  3. Keto, fat loss, and genetics [13:21]
  4. Being a mom and sleep issues [25:20]
  5. Something new that I'm digging [36:21]

Podcast Episode #380: Personal Training and Setting Yourself Up for Success in the Gym with Nick Briney

Live Date 12/27/2018

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Nick Briney [2:20]
  2. Nick's four pillars [14:06]
  3. Liz's goals starting out [18:57]
  4. Small victories for the long term goal [28:07]
  5. Setting yourself up for success [35:15]
  6. Phases of learning and training [38:16]
  7. Exercise for mental health [51:20]

Podcast Episode #379: Therapy, Mental Health, & Self-Care as a Mother with Topsie VandenBosch

Live Date 12/20/2018

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Topsie VandenBosch [2:24]
  2. Looking for a therapist [9:13]
  3. High-functioning depression [15:33]
  4. Self-medication and addictive personality [21:37]
  5. SAHM transition [31:22]
  6. Options for therapy from home [38:48]
  7. Career mothers [46:04]
  8. Anxiety-induced insomnia tips [51:18]

Podcast Episode #378: Resolutions Mashup

Live Date 12/13/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:46]
    1. The Body Awareness Project
    2. Diane's book tour
  2. Episode 223: The Four Tendencies and resolutions [3:13]
  3. Episode 274: The four types of resolutions people make [29:16]
  4. Episode 328: Resolutions and sleep [51:46]

Podcast Episode #377: Keto + Ulcerative Colitis and Dealing with Judgement Over the Holidays

Live Date 12/06/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:08]
    1. Upcoming vacation
    2. Book tour
    3. Growth spurt in kiddo
  2. What we ate for dinner last night [8:44]
  3. Listener question: Keto and ulcerative colitis [14:18]
  4. Dealing with judgement at the holiday meals [24:08]

Podcast Episode #376: Teenage Acne & Early Morning Pooping

Live Date 11/29/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:19]
    1. Keto Quick Start tour stops
    2. Winter skin care tips
  2. Update on previous listener question [11:45]
  3. Developing a wine intolerance [16:22]
  4. Teenage acne [21:22]
  5. Early morning poop time [32:27]
  6. Winter self-care [38:19]

Podcast Episode #375: Annual Gift Guide

Live Date 11/22/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:09]
    1. Liz's voice
    2. Diane's book tour
    3. Liz's Baby Making and Beyond program
  2. Favorite Thanksgiving dish [12:45]
  3. Listener question: Now that everything is keto, is paleo a fad? [17:14]
  4. Gift giving guide [22:27]
  5. What we're thankful for this year [43:37]

Podcast Episode #374: Anxiety, Perfectionism, & Imposter Syndrome with Topsie VandenBosch

Live Date 11/15/2018

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Topsie VandenBosch [2:23]
  2. Topsie's story [4:28]
  3. The difference between anxiety and worry [21:33]
  4. High-functioning anxiety [31:05]
  5. Turning off the anxiety [36:45]
  6. Therapist versus coach [42:32]
  7. Top three things addressed as a mindset coach [48:39]

Podcast Episode #373: Fasting with Dr. Jason Fung, Retraining Neural Pathways with Dr. David Hascom, & Female Hormones with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Live Date 11/08/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:55]
  2. Today's podcast: a mashup of past favorites [3:30]
  3. Dr. Jason Fung: all about fasting [4:40]
  4. Dr. David Hanscom: retraining neural pathways [29:11]
  5. Dr. Jolene Brighten: female hormones [42:27]

Podcast Episode #372: Self-Love & Body Positivity with Taylor Gage of She Thrives

Live Date 11/01/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:54]
  2. Post-baby body positivity [3:30]
  3. Body acceptance while wanting change [15:37]
  4. Outside influence on acceptance [25:42]

Podcast Episode #371: Copper IUDs & Histamine Intolerance

Live Date 10/25/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:53]
    1. Keto Quick Start tour
    2. Transcendental meditation course
  2. Easy breakfast ideas [10:24]
  3. Listener question: Copper IUDs [14:45]
  4. Listener question: Histamine intolerance [20:09]
  5. Favorite workout moves [27:19]

Podcast Episode #370: Keto & Blood Glucose Levels & Smoked Seafood Safety

Live Date 10/18/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:03]
    1. Keto Quick Start
    2. Body Awareness Project
    3. Legacy Magazine article
  2. Hot topic in the news: La Croix [9:07]
  3. Keto and blood glucose readings [18:03]
  4. Safety of smoked seafood [32:41]
  5. What you're missing on Instagram [40:43]

Podcast Episode #369: Self-Talk, Self-Care, & Self-Love with Taylor Gage of She Thrives

Live Date 10/11/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:53]
    1. Keto Quick Start update
    2. 21-Day Sugar Detox  weekly newsletter
  2. Introducing our guest, Taylor Gage [3:44]
  3. Positive self-talk [10:13]
  4. Self-care versus self-love [25:34]
  5. Comparing self to others [36:32]

Podcast Episode #368: Calories & Keto, & Recommended Animal Products for Vegans

Live Date 10/04/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:58]
    1. Day of the owls
  2. Beautycounter meeting recap [7:56]
  3. Keto and calories [15:32]
  4. Animal product recommendations for vegans [27:49]
  5. Something I'm digging lately [36:17]

Podcast Episode #367: Keto, Autoimmune Protocol, & Made Whole with Cristina Curp of The Castaway Kitchen

Live Date 9/27/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:51]
    1. Keto Quickstart book release date
    2. Balanced Bites spices
    3. The Body Awareness Project
  2. Introducing our guest, Cristina Curp [5:36]
  3. Cristina's story [11:26]
  4. Becoming an expert in eating [18:49]
  5. About the book, Made Whole [33:31]
  6. Long-term keto, and keto treats [38:25]
  7. Cooking for non-keto family [43:15]
  8. Men versus women [44:40]
  9. Nutrition deficiency [46:01]
  10. AIP reintroductions [47:00]
  11. AIP and keto while type 1 diabetic [48:09]
  12. Supplements [50:49]
  13. Macros on AIP [55:03]
  14. Exercise on keto [1:00:01]

Podcast Episode #366: Elective C-Sections, Women's Core & Pelvic Floor Health, and Pregnancy & Birth Recovery with Jessie Mundell

Live Date 9/20/2018

Topics

  1. Disclaimer before the interview [2:01]
  2. Introducing our guest, Jessie Mundell [4:21]
  3. Body image in postpartum [9:52]
  4. Difference in postpartum from baby one to baby two [12:07]
  5. Elective cesarean section [19:57]
  6. Meeting yourself where you are [25:27]
  7. Core and pelvic floor [29:19]
  8. Hypertonicity in the pelvic floor [32:41]
  9. Kegels [35:08]
  10. Modern living and birth experience [39:10]
  11. Reconnecting to your abs after c-section [42:27]
  12. Final words from Jessie [47:16]

Podcast Episode #365: Tanning Beds & Establishing a Routine Once the Kids Have Left the Roost

Live Date 9/13/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:07]
    1. Shout out to Balanced Bites Podcast Facebook Group
    2. Shout out to Emily Schromm and her Body Awareness Project
    3. Update on Baby Making and Beyond
  2. Favorite workout move [8:20]
  3. Tanning beds, spray tan, and vitamin D [11:22]
  4. Establishing a routine once kids are gone [23:55]
  5. Looking forward to most for fall [35:20]

Podcast Episode #364: Healing PCOS with Amy Medling

Live Date 9/06/2018

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Amy Medling from the PCOS Diva [1:55]
  2. Creating the PCOS Diva [5:33]
  3. Amy's book, Healing PCOS [11:03]
  4. Lean PCOS [16:00]
  5. PCOS and skin, seed cycling, and natural progesterone cream [25:18]
  6. Balancing PCOS without birth control pills [37:19]
  7. PCOS and keto [41:11]

Podcast Episode #363: Drinking Ketones & Elevated Liver Enzymes Due to CrossFit

Live Date 8/30/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:56]
    1. Book edits
    2. 21-Day Sugar Detox Weekly email newsletter
    3. Shoutout to Jennifer Robbins
    4. Liz's tennis match
  2. What I had for dinner last night [8:20]
  3. Exogenous ketone supplements [15:56]
  4. The evolution of diet through the internet [27:57]
  5. CrossFit and elevated liver enzymes [32:27]
  6. Winding down the summer [41:08]

Podcast Episode #362: Keto & Raising Kids Vegan

Live Date 8/23/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Liz [2:11]
    1. Podcast anniversary coming up
    2. Keto book update
    3. The Body Awareness Project
    4. Diane's working out again
    5. Liz had a vacation
    6. Liz playing tennis
  2. Favorite food this weekend [14:22]
  3. The true definition of keto [17:00]
  4. Raising kids vegan [31:17]
  5. What I'm digging lately [40:21]

Podcast Episode #361: All About Biologic Dentistry with Dr. Kristen Graham

Live Date 8/16/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Liz [2:07]
  2. Introducing our guest, biologic dentist Dr. Kristen Graham [3:12]
  3. Becoming a biologic dentist [6:45]
  4. What to look for in a biologic dentist [10:40]
  5. A note on root canals [18:31]
  6. Cavities [20:26]
  7. Remineralizing teeth [22:27]
  8. Fillings [24:38]
  9. Oral hygiene – deep cleanings [30:18]
  10. Grinding teeth and sleep apnea [35:47]
  11. Removing mercury fillings [39:03]
  12. Mouth ulcers and cold sores [45:08]
  13. Oil pulling, charcoal, and tongue scraping [47:32]

Podcast Episode #360: Coconuts & Kettlebells with Noelle Tarr & Stefani Ruper

Live Date 8/9/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:48]
    1. Keto book news
    2. The Body Awareness Project
    3. Meet up with Liz and Cassy coming up
  2. Introducing our guests, Stefani Ruper and Noelle Tarr [5:43]
  3. Coconuts and Kettlebells, the new book [12:47]
  4. Bread versus butter lover [20:20]
  5. Determining what works for your body [28:45]
  6. Favorite exercise and exercise you'd like to try [39:02]
  7. Muscle soreness and rest days [43:51]
  8. Body fat and yoyo dieting [49:27]
  9. CrossFit and intermittent fasting [1:03:08]

Podcast Episode #359: Healing After Miscarriage, Postpartum Support, & Prepping a Birth Plan with Meg the Midwife

Live Date 8/2/2018

Topics

  1. Reintroducing our guest, Meg the Midwife [1:53]
  2. What I had for dinner last night [4:20]
  3. Preparing for baby number two [10:16]
  4. Healing after miscarriage [15:20]
  5. Postpartum support of hormones [16:49]
  6. Advice to partners for support [27:34]
  7. Giving birth at home [31:55]
  8. Preparing the birth plan [37:49]

Podcast Episode #358: Choosing Smarter Seafood with Randy Hartnell of Vital Choice

Live Date 7/26/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Liz [1:52]
  2. Introducing our guest, Randy Hartnell from Vital Choice [3:21]
  3. Environmental impact with seafood shopping [8:47]
  4. Farmed versus well-managed fisheries [13:48]
  5. B corporation status and what it means [21:58]
  6. Farmed fish and seafood [30:27]
  7. Perfectionism around buying seafood [34:21]
  8. Farmed Atlantic salmon [40:28]
  9. Palatability and affordability [42:33]
  10. Environmental impact on seafood [51:28]
  11. Randy's favorite subject to speak about [1:00:44]
  12. Rapid fire questions [1:02:59]

Podcast Episode #357: Prenatal Health, Pregnancy, & C-Section Recovery with Meg the Midwife

Live Date 7/19/2018

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Meg the Midwife, Meg Reburn [2:02]
  2. Something new that I'm digging lately [5:32]
  3. Meg's professional career as a midwife in Canada [8:30]
  4. Recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea and getting pregnant [14:21]
  5. Prenatal recommendations [23:27]
  6. Low basal body temperature [27:10]
  7. A journey of balance versus healing [37:10]
  8. Turning a breech baby [43:29]
  9. Recovering from a C-section [47:38]
  10. When baby measures “big” [59:23]

Podcast Episode #356: Beyond Inspiralized with Ali Maffucci

Live Date 7/12/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:38]
  2. Introducing our guest, Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized [3:56]
  3. The Inspiralized story [9:16]
  4. Starting the business [13:38]
  5. The evolution of Inspiralized [15:43]
  6. Supporting an audience with authenticity [17:58]
  7. Sharing more than just the highlights [25:30]
  8. The Inspiralizer [29:36]
  9. 30-plus fruits and veggies [34:42]
  10. Meal prep with spiralizing [36:04]
  11. Soggy noodles [38:00]
  12. Cooking methods of spiralized veggies [40:27]
  13. Beyond Spiralized recipes 42:11]
  14. Handling haters online [46:12]

Podcast Episode #355: All About Thyroid Health with Dr. Becky Campbell

Live Date 7/5/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:59]
    1. Balanced Bites Spices
    2. Balanced Bites Master Class
  2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Becky Campbell [3:25]
  3. Dr. Campbell's personal thyroid story [7:57]
  4. Seven common triggers of Hashimoto's [11:15]
  5. Identifying and working with gut infections [17:12]
  6. High cortisol, adrenal dysfunction, and the thyroid [23:29]
  7. Exercise and high cortisol [29:31]
  8. Mindfulness and the healing power off the mind [33:59]
  9. Doctor's and ordering blood work [37:27]
  10. Anxiety reaction to certain foods and supplements [43:36]
  11. Hashimoto's during pregnancy [45:47]
  12. Low-carb/keto and Hashimoto's [48:08]

Podcast Episode #354: Food Intolerances & Sensitivities, and Carbs & Keto

Live Date 6/28/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:03]
    1. Diane's keto book plans
    2. Balanced Bites Master Class
    3. Emily Schromm's Body Awareness Project
    4. Balanced Bites Podcast Facebook Group
    5. Liz on Modern Mamas podcast
    6. Liz's swim lesson choice
    7. Liz's Lifetime Fitness experience
  2. What we ate for dinner last night [15:40]
  3. Food intolerances versus sensitivities [19:28]
  4. Carbs and the keto diet [29:09]
  5. Favorite summer treat [46:52]

Podcast Episode #353: Mindset, Multivitamins, & How to Troubleshoot Digestion

Live Date 6/21/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:46]
    1. Sunset walks
    2. Balanced Bites Master Class
    3. Kansas City humidity
    4. Marriage relationships
    5. Avocado toast-gate
  2. What I've eaten today so far [12:31]
  3. Listener questions: mindset and personal growth [19:24]
  4. Quality multivitamin and prenatal recommendations [25:30]
  5. Digestion issues with history of disordered eating [32:16]
  6. Favorite workout move this week [38:53]

Podcast Episode #352: Your Body Is Awesome Because IT'S AWESOME

Live Date 6/14/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:40]
    1. Balanced Bites Podcast Facebook Group
    2. 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide in Costco
    3. Liz's gym adventures
  2. Balanced Bites Master Class Q&A [16:17]
  3. Liz's photo that broke the internet [26:54]
  4. Body positivity and finding the balance [37:23]
  5. Finding a place of non-judgement [46:05]
  6. Summertime fun plans [48:41]

Podcast Episode #351: Replay: Healthy Fats & Cholesterol with Dr. Cate Shanahan

Live Date 6/7/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:39]
  2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Cate and something she's digging [2:14]
  3. Truths and myths about fat and cholesterol [5:14]
  4. The saturated fat myth [10:05]
  5. Seed and vegetable oils [22:39]
  6. Smoke point and cooking with oils [31:55]
  7. Ketogenic and high fat diets [43:30]
  8. The amount of food we eat versus need [51:29]
  9. The confusion on statins [1:04:05]
  10. Cholesterol numbers and doctor recommendations [1:20:06]
  11. Dr. Cate's book: Deep Nutrition [1:26:44]

Podcast Episode #350: All About Autoimmune Conditions with Dr. Amy Myers

Live Date 5/31/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:35]
    1. Balanced Bites Master Class
  2. Introducing our guest: Dr. Amy Myers [3:32]
  3. Something new that I'm into [4:50]
  4. Autoimmune eczema or psoriasis [6:29]
  5. Exercise and autoimmunity [11:20]
  6. Environmental toxins triggering autoimmunity [15:01]
  7. Hashimoto's versus hypothyroidism [22:19]
  8. Thyroid replacement and Hashimoto's [26:56]
  9. Diet changes for Hashimoto's [32:34]
  10. Caffeine and alcohol [37:47]
  11. Pregnancy and autoimmunity [48:11]
  12. Developing another autoimmune disease wile healing from one [55:20]
  13. Keto and autoimmune disease [58:34]

Podcast Episode #349: Acne & Inflammation

Live Date 5/24/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:48]
    1. Balanced Bites podcast Facebook group
    2. Robyn Youkilis meal prep workshop
    3. Liz settles at the lake
    4. Balanced Bites Master Class
    5. Emily Schromm's Body Awareness Project
    6. US Wellness Meats
  2. Something I've been digging lately [12:39]
  3. Acne, inflammation, and pork [21:28]
  4. Topical acne treatments [30:58]
  5. WYMOI: What you missed on Instagram [36:53]

Podcast Episode #348: Intuitive Eating with Katie Garces, NTP

Live Date 5/17/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:40]
    1. Balanced Bites Master Class
    2. 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide in Costco
    3. Balanced Bites Spices
  2. Introducing Katie Garces, and something she's into lately [4:40]
  3. About intuitive eating [13:23]
  4. The effects of intuitive eating [19:04]
  5. Navigating the journey [28:00]
  6. Listening to your body versus eating junk [34:40]
  7. Intuitive Eating and Moderators/Abstainers [38:12]
  8. Addressing emotional eating [45:52]
  9. Final advice for intuitive eating [53:50]

Podcast Episode #347: Female Hormones & Recovering from Birth Control with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Live Date 5/10/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [2:02]
    1. Balanced Bites Spices
    2. Balanced Bites Master Class
    3. 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide in Costco
  2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten [5:06]
  3. Something Dr. Brighten is digging lately [7:38]
  4. Post-birth control syndrome [11:52]
  5. What is post-birth control syndrome [22:09]
  6. What tests to run [32:50]
  7. Side effect-free birth control [45:24]
  8. Sleep disruptions and hormone balance [1:00:46]
  9. Seed cycling for hormone balance [1:13:50]

Podcast Episode #346: Signs Keto May Not Be Working for You & Summer Skincare Favorites

Live Date 5/3/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:48]
    1. Balanced Bites Spices
    2. Balanced Bites Master Class
    3. Liz's new boat
    4. Beautycounter compostable makeup removers
  2. Favorite part about summer [10:41]
  3. Listener question: Keto and calories [17:00]
  4. Favorite summer skincare items [28:12]

Podcast Episode #345: Sharing Nutrition Knowledge as a “Non-“Expert”

Live Date 4/26/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:51]
    1. Balanced Bites Spices
    2. 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide in Costco
    3. Diane's upcoming birthday
    4. Liz joined a gym
    5. The Balanced Bites Master Class
  2. Non-recipe recipes and an argument about avocado toast [15:53]
  3. Spreading the nutrition word as a non-expert [23:38]
  4. Diane's Kitchen Tip: Scraps [35:53]

Podcast Episode #344: Gut Microbiome & Food Intolerances, & Carbs

Live Date 4/19/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:49]
    1. Balanced Bites spices
    2. Balanced Bites Master Class
  2. What we've eaten so far today [3:24]
  3. Healing food intolerances [8:51]
  4. Distinction between types off carbs [21:52]
  5. Stress relieving techniques [26:27]

Podcast Episode #343: The Body Awareness Project with Emily Schromm

Live Date 4/12/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:57]
    1. 21-Day Sugar Detox Coaches Program
    2. Balanced Bites Master Class opening soon
    3. Balanced Bites Spices
  2. Our guest, Emily Schromm, and something new she's into [5:25]
  3. The Body Awareness Project [10:37]
  4. Quick remedy to get rid of blemishes [18:22]
  5. Blood sugar regulation and skin breakouts [23:26]
  6. Acne scarring and hormonal acne [29:35]
  7. Eczema [35:28]
  8. Tips for regulating hormones [43:52]

Podcast Episode #342: Kids & Snacking

Live Date 4/5/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:48]
  2. A word about personal updates [9:40]
  3. Listener follow-up: healthy body fat [13:28]
  4. kids and snacking [15:44]
  5. Developing a relationship with food [25:17]
  6. What I'm digging lately [38:20]

Podcast Episode #341: Ask Us Anything: Diane & Scott

Live Date 3/29/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:53]
  2. Today's guest, Dr. Sccott Mills [3:15]
  3. Listener questions: Diane and Scott's first date [7:10]
  4. Explaining the cost of healthy eating to a spouse [12:45]
  5. The fur kids: Harper and Mason [15:16]
  6. Tips for a successful marriage, not a hack [16:47]
  7. Duality of careers [27:28]
  8. Differences of health and wellness plans [31:10]
  9. The decision to have or not have kids [34:02]
  10. Tips dealing with a Rebel wife [35:40]
  11. Making the other laugh [41:03]
  12. Temptations and treats [42:37]
  13. Biggest pet peeve about the other [44:25]
  14. Admire the most in each other [46:39]
  15. What you missed on Instagram [49:22]

Podcast Episode #340: Live at the NTA: Ask Us Anything!

Live Date 3/22/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:30]
  2. Introducing Diane and Liz by Melissa Yee [2:18]
  3. The decision to have a podcast [3:30]
  4. Advice for the early days [6:34]
  5. Polling your audience [12:18]
  6. The future for Balanced Bites [15:15]
  7. Listener questions [18:36]
  8. Schedule social media time [21:00]
  9. Favorite thing about each other [23:37]
  10. What I wanted to be when I grew up [26:28]
  11. Useless trivia knowledge [27:32]
  12. Liz's kid eats out [28:38]
  13. Rapid-fire questions [31:33]
  14. Most important life lesson [34:25]

Podcast Episode #339: Gestational Diabetes, Kids & Tantrums, & Self-Love Practices

Live Date 3/15/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:50]
  2. What we ate today so far [8:52]
  3. Pregnancy and oral glucose testing [13:49]
  4. Gestational diabetes and fake sugars [20:20]
  5. Tantrums, kids, and food sensitivities [27:52]
  6. Self-love practices [39:25]

Podcast Episode #338: All About Crawling with Eliza Parker

Live Date 3/8/2018

Topics

  1. Welcoming Eliza Parker back [2:51]
  2. The concept of crawling [11:20]
  3. Propping devices [19:40]
  4. The magic of crawling [23:05]
  5. Creative options of crawling [30:08]
  6. Underlying needs [36:46]
  7. Skipping the crawling milestone [41:40]
  8. Setting up for success [48:09]
  9. Acting out as communication [52:00]
  10. What if my baby skips crawling [57:46]
  11. Crawling trough cultures [1:02:20]

Podcast Episode #337: Increasing Body Fat in a Healthy Way

Live Date 3/1/2018

Topics

  1. Shout out: 21-Day Sugar Detox Sponsors [1:57]
  2. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:54]
  3. Follow up reader comment [14:21]
  4. Listener question: low body fat [18:26]
  5. Food list for listener question [27:30]
  6. Just start already! [42:19]

Podcast Episode #336: Baby-Led Movement & Milestones with Eliza Parker

Live Date 2/22/2018

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Eliza Parker [1:55]
  2. IDME and baby-led milestones [9:04]
  3. Baby propping devices [15:36]
  4. Examples of philosophy [24:46]
  5. Counsel and consultation [33:21]
  6. Paleo baby [40:17]
  7. Tummy time [46:03]
  8. Contacting Eliza for consultation [ 54:29]

Podcast Episode #335: Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet with Dr. Chris Masterjohn, PhD

Live Date 2/15/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:54]
  2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Chris Masterjohn, PhD [6:14]
  3. Something new Chris is into [7:50]
  4. Chris's educational background [9:10]
  5. Testing Nutritional Status Ultimate Cheat Sheet [19:54]
  6. Ordering lab tests [28:02]
  7. Knowledge in testing [32:27]
  8. Who can benefit from the Ultimate Cheat Sheet [44:36]

Podcast Episode #334: Thin from Within with Robyn Youkilis

Live Date 2/8/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:45]
  2. Introducing our guest, Robyn Youkilis [5:56]
  3. Something that Robyn's into [9:07]
  4. Regarding the title: Thin from Within [17:24]
  5. Background regarding the book [25:42]
  6. On the last 10 pounds [33:08]
  7. Addressing the emotional [36:18]
  8. Chew slow, eat slow [44:54]
  9. The reality of snacking [48:48]
  10. Making the change [55:53]
  11. Pregnancy for Robyn [1:03:33]

Podcast Episode #333: Adequate Calcium when Dairy-Free

Live Date 2/1/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:12]
  2. Listener comment: You saved my dad [4:09]
  3. Throwing out the good with the bad [20:32]
  4. Dairy's nutrient density [27:40]
  5. Last night's dinner [39:55]

Podcast Episode #332: Diet Culture & Negative Body Image

Live Date 1/25/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:57]
  2. Tip of the Week: Self-care [4:21]
  3. 21DSD testimonials andthe Facebook group [9:43]
  4. Listener question: coworkers and diet culture [16:21]
  5. Travel hack: humidifier [32:37]

Podcast Episode #331: Kale vs. Cow with Diana Rodgers

Live Date 1/18/2018

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Diana Rodgers [1:47]
  2. Kale vs. Cow documentary [3:00]
  3. Emotion and humanity [10:16]
  4. Biodiversity and greenhouse gases [18:24]
  5. Ethics and intent [25:52]
  6. Food as a religion [34:49]
  7. About the documentary [42:02]

Podcast Episode #330: Living with Chronic Illness, Supplements, and Building a Bread Business with Jennifer Robins

Live Date 1/11/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:59]
  2. Introducing our guest, Jennifer Robins [2:37]
  3. Balancing work and a chronic illness [4:33]
  4. Handling the daily struggle [12:24]
  5. Attitude and chronic illness [18:07]
  6. Illness is not identity [27:56]
  7. Legit Bread Company [36:10]
  8. Micro focus on life [46:34]

Podcast Episode #329: Keto & Feeling Imbalanced

Live Date 1/4/2018

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:02]
  2. What are you listening to? [9:49]
  3. Listener question: When keto is not for you [20:25]
  4. Self-care while changing your diet [30:14]
  5. Treat yoself: Gluten free flours [34:27]

Podcast Episode #328: New Year's Resolutions & Healthy Sleep Tips

Live Date 12/28/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:56]
  2. Favorite memory of 2017 [10:47]
  3. Sleep and resolutions [20:01]
  4. Sleep as a priority [25:47]
  5. Supplements with sleep [29:59]
  6. Blue blockers [39:13]
  7. Looking forward to 2018 [42:28]

Podcast Episode #327: Mindset Evolution and the Expectation of Perfection

Live Date 12/21/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:13]
  2. How we're spending the holiday [6:51]
  3. Last night's dinner [9:07]
  4. Certified B Corporation [12:55]
  5. Listener question: mindset change [14:35]
  6. In response to the expectation of perfection [24:14]
  7. NTA conference class [40:22]
  8. What we're listening to [41:19]

Podcast Episode #326: The 4R Protocol & Gut Healing

Live Date 12/14/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:50]
  2. Black Friday/Cyber Monday Purchases [9:29]
  3. Mail Bag Chat [14:50]
  4. Gut healing and Candida [23:35]
  5. WYMOI: What you're missing on Instagram [32:23]
  6. Closing thoughts [37:01]

Podcast Episode #325: All About Keto with Leanne Vogel

Live Date 12/7/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [2:04]
  2. Something Leanne is digging right now [5:39]
  3. About our guest, Leanne Vogel [7:48]
  4. First telling her story [13:49]
  5. Keto for men versus women [17:37]
  6. Carbohydrate timing and cycling [24:43]
  7. Tracking and testing [32:01]
  8. Women's health; pregnancy and postpartum [37:36]
  9. Question about iodine deficiency [42:01]
  10. All about fiber [47:27]
  11. Keto and diabetes; 1 and 2 [52:52]
  12. Keto and not losing weight [57:34]

Podcast Episode #324: Healthy Holiday Gift Guide with Cassy Joy

Live Date 11/30/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:31]
  2. Introducing guest co-host, Cassy Joy [3:35]
  3. Holiday faves: Food [8:28]
  4. Holiday plans and traditions [14:51]
  5. Holiday gift ideas: Books [22:41]
  6. Holiday gift ideas: Beauty and self-care [28:35]
  7. Holiday gift ideas: Food [33:22]
  8. Holiday gift ideas: Gadgets [39:08]
  9. Holiday gift ideas: Stocking stuffers [44:17]
  10. Holiday gift ideas: Hostess gifts [50:34]
  11. Closing thoughts on holiday mindset [54:48]

Podcast Episode #323: Dealing with Holiday Stress & Working Out with a Thyroid Condition

Live Date 11/23/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:59]
  2. Thanksgiving and holiday stress [13:17]
  3. Schedule your time [18:30]
  4. Speak up for what you want [25:03]
  5. Upcoming gift guide episode [29:31]
  6. Don't stress about the stress [31:14]
  7. Listener question: Thyroid and high intensity workouts [35:13]

Podcast Episode #322: Movement, Mindset, & Intermittent Fasting with Emily Schromm

Live Date: 11/16/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:42]
  2. Something new our guest is into: banded lifts [6:36]
  3. Introducing Emily Schromm [10:06]
  4. Emily's journey with food [12:40]
  5. Accurate consideration for movement and activity [23:22]
  6. Learning to listen to your body [31:43]
  7. Recovering from an adrenal crisis [37:16]
  8. Intermittent fasting and what works for you [48:26]
  9. Being in the right mindset [51:33]
  10. What's coming up for Emily [1:01:03]

Podcast Episode #321: Unconventional Medicine with Chris Kresser

Live Date 11/09/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:32]
  2. Introducing our guest, Chris Kresser [4:28]
  3. Something new that Chris is into [8:56]
  4. Chris's new book, Unconventional Medicine [14:04]
  5. The healthcare system is destined to fail [21:05]
  6. The cost of functional medicine [26:19]
  7. Finding someone to help [32:16]
  8. The role of the health coach [39:59]
  9. How to get into functional medicine [49:18]
  10. What's next for Chris [59:53]

Podcast Episode #320: Intermittent fasting, natural hair dye, & Sardines

Live Date 11/02/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz  [2:07]
  2. Safer skincare: hair dye [13:50]
  3. Listener question: how to eat sardines [20:11]
  4. What we've eaten so far today [26:36]
  5. Final thoughts [32:29]

Podcast Episode #319: Back in Control, Learning How to Heal Yourself with Dr. David Hanscom

Live Date 10/26/2017

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Dr. David Hanscom [1:46]
  2. Neural pathways and chemical responses [7:29]
  3. Embedded pathways and getting around them [12:53]
  4. The forward to Back in Control [20:00]
  5. Considerations before surgery [24:17]
  6. Back in Control; the book and the website [29:48]

Podcast Episode #318: Fasting & Crippling Stomach Aches

Live Date 10/19/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz  [1:53]
  2. Safer skincare and retinoids [10:02]
  3. Digestive issues and warm foods [20:44]
  4. Fasting for digestive issues [29:47]
  5. Closing thoughts [33:54]

Podcast Episode #317: The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution with Aviva Romm

Live Date 10/12/2017

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Dr. Aviva Romm [2:35]
  2. Returning to school [5:10]
  3. The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution [11:47]
  4. Pushing the boundaries of Survival Overdrive Syndrome [21:05]
  5. The roots of hysteria [26:46]
  6. The impacts of cortisol [28:42]
  7. Stealth infections [37:20]
  8. Lab testing and symptoms [40:27]
  9. Final comments [48:58]

Podcast Episode #316: The Keto Reset Diet with Mark Sisson

Live Date 10/05/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:53]
  2. Introducing our guest, Mark Sisson [5:35]
  3. A new thing Mark is into lately [6:45]
  4. The Keto Reset Diet [8:39]
  5. Transitioning from primal to keto [12:50]
  6. Living by the numbers [25:14]
  7. Keto and thyroid health [30:51]
  8. Appetite regulation [39:53]
  9. Keto and endurance athletics [43:33]
  10. Those who should not do keto [48:10]
  11. Poop and keto [52:08]

Podcast Episode #315: Stevia + Getting Back on Track After a Natural Disaster

Live Date 9/28/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:13]
  2. Getting back on track after trauma [13:54]
  3. Stevia & fertility [22:46]
  4. Fertility and other issues [29:32]
  5. What I'm into: Working it out [33:51]
  6. Closing thoughts [37:04]

Podcast Episode #314: Fitness, Movement, & Postpartum Recovery with Dr. Lindsey Mathews of BIRTHFIT

Live Date 9/21/2017

Topics

  1. Reintroducing Dr. Lindsey Mathews [1:40]
  2. Breath work [2:41]
  3. Emotions held in scars [8:42]
  4. The fitness of BirthFit [11:30]
  5. Foundational movement patterns [26:10]
  6. Cesarean versus vaginal delivery recovery [34:08]
  7. Rapid fire questions [38:53]

Podcast Episode #313: Gretchen Rubin – The Four Tendencies

Live Date 9/14/2017

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Gretchen Rubin [1:30]
  2. Something new that I'm into: Gretchen Rubin [3:17]
  3. The Four Tendencies [4:42]
  4. Unexpected impacts [8:01]
  5. Letting go of negative connotations [13:41]
  6. Finding your accountability [18:13]
  7. Tendency type changes [22:46]
  8. Obliger rebellion [25:25]
  9. Upholder tendency [35:12]
  10. Upholder tightening [37:58]
  11. Questioner and planning [41:27]
  12. Explaining healthy eating to a Questioner [45:33]
  13. Helping a Rebel [51:16]
  14. Gretchen's new book and a book tour [1:07:32]

Podcast Episode #312: Homestead Life vs. Urban Life, and How You Can Build Your Village in Both

Live Date 9/7/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:51]
  2. Groundhog Day [3:28]
  3. Listener comment: Community in the country [8:38]
  4. Diane's takeaway [16:45]
  5. Diane and Liz's friendship [25:10]
  6. Kitchen tips [36:58]
  7. Closing thoughts [40:43]

Podcast Episode #311: Blood Sugar & Pre-Diabetes

Live Date 8/31/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:41]
  2. What we're digging lately [3:27]
  3. Pre-diabetes and blood sugar [7:56]
  4. Blood sugar and hormones [10:20]
  5. Foundational points [15:09]
  6. Proper testing technique [20:34]
  7. How to handle it [26:35]
  8. Movement snacks [29:23]
  9. Closing thoughts [33:05]

Podcast Episode #310: Pregnancy & Fitness, Chiropractic, & Mindset with Dr. Lindsey Mathews of BIRTHFIT

Live Date 8/24/2017

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Dr. Lindsey Mathews of BIRTHFIT [1:40]
  2. The birth of BIRTHFIT [15:54]
  3. BIRTHFIT Regional Directors [21:15]
  4. The Four Pillars [29:07]
  5. The importance of mindset [32:12]
  6. Choosing a chiropractor [42:36]
  7. Staying aligned without a chiropractor [50:28]

Podcast Episode #309: Keto & Carbs, Fasting, Autoimmunity, & Chinese Medicine with Amanda Torres

Live Date 8/17/2017

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Amanda from The Curious Coconut [2:01]
  2. Stress and lifestyle [15:18]
  3. Low-carb/ketogenic approach [18:37]
  4. Chinese medicine therapies [25:46]
  5. Intermittent fasting [34:08]
  6. Choosing a Chinese medicine doctor [40:39]
  7. Latin American Paleo Cooking book [48:55]

Podcast Episode #308: Anticipated Stress

Live Date 8/10/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:23]
  2. What we ate so far today [7:08]
  3. Planning and preparing for stress [14:00]
  4. Know yourself [23:09]
  5. Self-love tips [31:54]

Podcast Episode #307: Nom Nom Paleo – Ready or Not! With Michelle Tam

Live Date 8/3/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:36]
  2. Introducing our guest, Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo [3:33]
  3. Something I'm into: Fitness tracking [6:13]
  4. All about the Instant Pot [11:06]
  5. Meal planning [20:33]
  6. Ready or Not! [23:09]
  7. Inspiration for recipes [27:49]
  8. Recipe flops [30:32]
  9. Most difficult cuisine to cook [32:39]
  10. Fitness regime [36:48]
  11. Book recommendations [38:30]
  12. Creative talents [40:23]
  13. Wardrobe and hair [43:13]
  14. Quitting the night shift [49:12]
  15. Breakdown of work for Nom Nom Paleo [54:05]
  16. Shooting recipes for the book [55:37]
  17. Most rewarding job [58:49]

Podcast Episode #306: Biohacking and Your Personal Genetics

Live Date 7/27/17

Topics

  1. Introducing our guests, Joe Cohen and Nattha Wannissorn [2:32]
  2. About Joe and Nattha [5:57]
  3. Genetics and SNPs [12:05]
  4. Our genes are not our destiny [17:30]
  5. MTHFR gene and methylation [26:43]
  6. The cannabinoid system [36:31]
  7. Genetic testing for biohacking [42:58]
  8. About the websites; SelfHacked and SelfDecode [50:10]
  9. Personal favorite biohack tips [1:02:58]

Podcast Episode #305: How to Get Out of a Paleo Rut

Live Date 7/20/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:01]
  2. Last night's dinner [7:47]
  3. Shout out Robb Wolf: What the Health Rebuttal [9:48]
  4. Stuck in a paleo rut [11:01]
  5. Rules of thumb [17:06]
  6. Eating and metabolism effects [22:07]
  7. Stress and its effect on the metabolism [27:05]
  8. What you missed on Instagram [30:12]
  9. Episode takeaways [33:25]

Podcast Episode #304: Breast Health with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Live Date 7/13/17

Topics

  1. Introducing out guest, Dr. Elizabeth Boham [2:01]
  2. Functional medicine and the terrain of the body [8:35]
  3. Antibiotic use and cancer [12:39]
  4. Mind-body strategies [17:51]
  5. Incorporating in the healing journey [24:20]
  6. Exposure to environmental estrogens [29:40]
  7. Perception of control over stress versus stress [36:03]
  8. What would you do, a Liz question [41:21]
  9. Medicinal mushrooms [46:15]

Podcast Episode #303: All About Sleep (+ Healthy Apps!)

Live Date 7/6/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:11]
  2. Shout out: Lori Newlon, The Bariatric Dish [7:11]
  3. Sleep and circadian rhythm [9:27]
  4. Blue lights and blue-light blockers [16:05]
  5. You can't hack nature [22:17]
  6. Apps for optimizing sleep [25:12]
  7. #Paleointhenews: The coconut oil debacle [31:42]

Podcast Episode #302: Self-Love & Adrenals, Stress & Alcohol, Hormones & Birth Control with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Live Date 6/29/2017

Topics

  1. Perimenopause and menopause [2:12]
  2. Gratefulness mindset [8:37]
  3. Alcohol and estrogen [14:11]
  4. Healing and alcohol [21:46]
  5. Working out while under stress [29:16]
  6. Testosterone levels in women [38:06]
  7. What happens when you're on the pill [43:43]

Podcast Episode #301: The Evolution of Our Thinking (and Our Podcast)

Live Date 6/22/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:41]
  2. Listener feedback and comments [7:19]
  3. 5 years ago, where did you see yourself in 5 years [9:22]
  4. Favorite hobby not related to work [13:14]
  5. Secret talent unrelated to business [16:35]
  6. How have you changed from the first episode to now [23:06]
  7. Finding balance in your eating lifestyle [27:20]
  8. Diane's travel tip [35:42]

Podcast Episode #300: Ask Us Anything!

Live Date 6/15/2017

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed and Fit [2:46]
  2. Ask us anything: Eat one food for the rest of your life [4:53]
  3. Favorite Real Housewives [6:03]
  4. Least favorite question [6:51]
  5. Least favorite question [6:51]
  6. Earliest riser [7:40]
  7. Best wardrobe [8:19]
  8. The most pushups [9:37]
  9. Most Mean Girl quotes [9:51]
  10. Biggest sweet tooth [10:18]
  11. Better dancer [10:30]
  12. Biggest reader [10:40]
  13. Most artistic [12:22
  14. Most practical [13:15]
  15.  Best impersonations [13:49]
  16. Gluten without consequences [14:31]
  17. Super powers [16:38]
  18. Most embarrassing moment [17:42]
  19. Real Housewives tag line [19:01]
  20. Favorite recipe [19:46]
  21. Underwear under yoga pants [20:45]
  22. Favorite holiday [23:05]
  23. Missed college snacks [24:41]
  24. Someday I want to… [25:54]
  25. Favorite restaurant meal [27:32]
  26. Least favorite aspect of paleo [29:12]
  27. A food you’ve never tried [30:39]
  28. One clothing store to shop in [31:51]
  29. One book that changed you [32:52]
  30. Admire the most in each other [35:55]
  31. Best piece of advice [40:07]
  32. Biggest pet peeve [43:13]
  33. Perfect day [44:37]
  34. What did you want to be when you grew up [46:16]
  35. What takes you out of your comfort zone [47:47]
  36. Favorite Mean Girls character [49:41]
  37. High school makeup [50:07]
  38. One TV show to watch forever [50:39]
  39. Something new you’d like to try [51:32]
  40. Celebrity crush [52:31]
  41. Sex in the City character [53:23]
  42. 5 years ago, where would you be in 5 years [54:36]
  43. Favorite non-work-related hobby [55:31]
  44. Favorite app [57:30]
  45. Building margin in your life [58:12]
  46. How have you changed from episode 1 to 300 [59:44]
  47. Real Housewives tag line [1:02:28]

Podcast Episode #299: Female Hormones with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Live Date 6/8/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:24]
  2. What our guest is digging lately: yoga app [1:55]
  3. Female hormones: When they're out of whack and why [4:24]
  4. Contributing factors to hormone fluctuations [12:34]
  5. Environmental toxins and liver detox [20:26]
  6. Supporting your liver through the natural detoxification [31:09]
  7. Postpartum hormone balancing [39:51]

Podcast Episode #298: Fasting with Dr. Jason Fung

Live Date 6/1/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:49]
  2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Jason Fung [4:38]
  3. The basics on fasting [7:28]
  4. Health benefits to fasting [19:06]
  5. Intermittent fasting and hormone response [31:43]
  6. Benefitting from mini-fasting in combination with keto [46:37]
  7. Who should not be fasting [53:41]
  8. Hypothyroid and fasting [58:22]
  9. How to exercise while fasting [1:03:29]
  10. How to tell if we're really hungry [1:06:07]

Podcast Episode #297: Practical Tips: Keto & Paleo

Live Date 5/25/2017

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:45]
  2. Today's topic: practical tips for changing your diet [9:17]
  3. Sugar-burner versus fat-burner [14:53]
  4. Transitioning to a real food way of eating [20:57]
  5. Getting your mindset right [26:50]
  6. Too much too soon [33:23]
  7. Slipping back into junky eating [37:05]

Podcast Episode #296: Taking Control of Your Own Health with Dr. William Davis

Live Date 5/18/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [1:43]
  2. Something I'm digging by our guest, Dr. William Davis [3:46]
  3. Listener feedback about Dr. William Davis [7:54]
  4. Undoctored: Dr. Davis' new book [9:49]
  5. Inspiration for Undoctored [14:11]
  6. Personal responsibility of the patient [18:13]
  7. 6 simple steps to better health [25:24]
  8. Having a discussion with your doctor [29:50]
  9. Creating more demand for holistic healthcare [38:04]
  10. When modern medicine is necessary [42:01]
  11. Final points by Dr. Davis [46:01]

Podcast Episode #295: Summer Skincare & Sunscreen

Live Date 5/11/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:05]
  2. Follow-up comment from previous podcast [14:34]
  3. Shout out: Genevieve Howland from Mama Natural [17:17]
  4. Using sunscreen and headaches [19:24]
  5. Showering after sun exposure; washing away the vitamin D [23:27]
  6. Safer sun exposure and protection [29:38]
  7. Removing dark spots [38:14]
  8. Diane and Liz's top products for summer [42:21]

Podcast Episode #294: Low Carb & Keto with Jimmy Moore

Live Date 5/4/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane [2:40]
  2. Introducing our guest, Jimmy Moore [5:56]
  3. Something new that I'm into from Jimmy [9:37]
  4. Let's talk about keto [11:30]
  5. Factors affecting carb amount [17:27]
  6. Who would best benefit from keto; or not [21:34]
  7. Burning fat for fuel [25:44]
  8. How to know when you're in ketosis [30:44]
  9. Timeframe for trying out keto [38:20]
  10. Exogenous ketones [42:30]
  11. Benefits of ketosis [52:00]
  12. Healthy from the inside [57:12]

Podcast Episode #293: Mindset & Inner Strength with JJ Virgin

Live Date 4/27/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:47]
  2. Introducing our guest, JJ Virgin [3:23]
  3. Something new that I'm into: Kite Hill almond ricotta cheese [5:08]
  4. JJ's backstory with her son [6:53]
  5. Having the right mindset for challenges [13:40]
  6. Finding time for self-care [22:51]
  7. Diane's takeaways [33:00]

Podcast Episode #292: Nutrition Challenges & Mindset

Live Date 4/20/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:04]
  2. Something we're digging and an impromptu shout out [11:32]
  3. Nutrition challenges and mindset [16:08]
  4. Can an Abstainer become a Moderator? [21:00]
  5. Food reintroduction and cravings [26:44]
  6. Balance and grace [36:56]
  7. Finding your why [42:08]
  8. Social support [47:37]
  9. Habit hacking [51:58]

Podcast Episode #291: Portion Control

Live Date 4/13/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:37]
  2. Listener shout out: sourdough bread [6:41]
  3. How to portion without weighing [10:44]
  4. Smaller more frequent, or larger and further spaced meals [22:53]
  5. Where does snacking come in? [36:55]
  6. Losing while nursing [42:26]

Podcast Episode #290: Calorie & Macro Counting

Live Date 4/6/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane and Liz [1:54]
  2. Shout out: social media commenter who shared a recipe picture [5:30]
  3. Today's topic, and an excerpt from Liz's book [7:17]
  4. Finding a balance between over and undereating [13:03]
  5. Is calorie counting even necessary? [21:52]
  6. Providing accountability [28:48]
  7. Taking a long-term approach [33:33]

Podcast Episode #289: Dr. Terry Wahls: The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life

Live Date 3/30/17

Topics

  1. Introducing our guest, Dr. Terry Wahls [2:12]
  2. Quick update from Diane [5:03]
  3. Updates from Dr. Wahls [5:34]
  4. Listener comments for Dr. Wahls [6:42]
  5. How the Wahls Protocol works [14:20]
  6. Summary of the Wahls Protocol [17:35]
  7. A question of nightshades [22:05]
  8. Supplementing with seaweed [30:15]
  9. The Wahls Protocol on a budget [35:04]
  10. Keto on Wahls Protocol [46:34]
  11. Wahls for TBI [49:42]
  12. Fungal infections and Wahls Protocol [51:19]
  13. More eliminations when there's not much left to eliminate? [54:33]
  14. Research papers coming from Dr. Wahls research [59:40]

Podcast Episode #288: Travel Tips: On-the-Go Options, Bringing Baby, Beauty, & Baggage

Live Date 3/23/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [7:02]
  2. Reader feedback from episode 278 [14:22]
  3. Recap of Diane's travels to NTA and Expo West [21:04]
  4. Reader feedback from episode 285 [32:33]
  5. Diane's travel tips: Lodging [38:56]
  6. Diane's travel tips: Air and car travel [42:47]
  7. Liz's tips: traveling with kids [47:50]
  8. Diane's travel tips: Final quick tips [59:39]

Podcast Episode #287: Wired to Eat with Robb Wolf, Appetite Control & Carb Tolerance

Live Date 3/16/17

Topics

  1. Shout out to Master Class students [1:37]
  2. Introducing our guest: Robb Wolf [2:33]
  3. Something Robb is digging lately [4:56]
  4. Wired to Eat [5:51]
  5. The importance of sleep [20:42]
  6. The paleo diet not for aesthetics [29:37]
  7. Intermittennt fasting for women [35:00]
  8. Carbohydrates and thyroid function [48:04]
  9. Keto and thyroid function [42:52]
  10. Hyperpalatability, overindulging, and paleo ancestors [51:06]
  11. Helping parents with healthy diet [57:19]
  12. Preorder bonuses for Wired to Eat [1:04:35]

Podcast Episode #286: Healthy Fats & Cholesterol with Dr. Cate Shanahan

Live Date 3/9/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:06]
  2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Cate and something she's digging [2:38]
  3. Truths and myths about fat and cholesterol [5:06]
  4. The saturated fat myth [9:58]
  5. Seed and vegetable oils [22:30]
  6. Smoke point and cooking with oils [31:46]
  7. Ketogenic and high fat diets [43:13]
  8. The amount of food we eat versus need [51:12]
  9. The confusion on statins [1:04:05]
  10. Cholesterol numbers and doctor recommendations [1:19:50]
  11. Dr. Cate's book: Deep Nutrition [1:26:29]

Podcast Episode #285: Healthy Snack Ideas

Live Date 3/2/17

Topics

  1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:05]
  2. Something I'm digging this week: new baby line from Beautycounter and Primally Pure [4:14]
  3. Healthy Paleo Snacks [6:47]
  4. Our favorite snacks [13:11]
  5. Grab and go snacks [22:55]
  6. Let's talk about nachos [26:56]
  7. Talking about jerky [35:09]
  8. Drinks [37:45]

Podcast Episode #284: Women's Health & Hormones with Melissa Ramos

Live Date 2/23/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane [1:59] 2. Introducing our guest. Melissa Ramos [3:40] 3. Something that I'm digging: Mindset work [4:48] 4. Melissa's background with hormonal health [6:42] 5. Hormones and acne [11:26] 6. Raising low progesterone and PCOS [21:42] 7. Timeline in balancing hormones [25:06] 8. Prioritizing hormones to rebalance first [31:59] 9. Getting your period back [38:50] 10. What to expect in postpartum phases [45:20]

Podcast Episode #283: Sugar, Carbs, & Food Swaps

Live Date 2/16/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:01]
2. Something new that I'm into and new podcast sponsor: Primally Pure [9:50]
3. Substitution for sugars [12:01]
4. Homemade Larabars [17:19]
5. Bread [20:42]
6. Almond flour substitute [30:06]
7. Autoimmune swaps [31:39]
8. Reading label hacks [37:58]
9. Liz's parenthood tip: squeeze packs [43:23]

Podcast Episode #282: Social Media: Creating & Consuming Content

Live Date 2/9/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:25]
2. Something new that I’m digging: Feedback from the new edition of Practical Paleo [8:40]
3. Social media; creating and consuming [13:29]
4. Handling the trolls; putting yourself out there [24:33]
5. Favorite things about social media accounts [ 34:12]
6. Social media etiquette [46:05]

Podcast Episode #281: Skin Issues with Cassy Joy

Live Date 2/2/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Liz & Cassy [2:02]
2. Shout out/something I’m digging: Jen Robbins’ Paleo Cooking in your Instant Pot [10:10]
3. Safer skincare [11:55]
4. Gut healing and skin issues [21:12]
5. Facial and chest acne [28:05]
6. Acne and thyroid [37:32]
7. Red bumps on thighs [38:22]
8. Age spots and liver spots [41:01]
9. Rosacea [45:11]

Podcast Episode #280: Building Muscle with Jen Sinkler & Kourtney Thomas

Live Date 1/26/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane [1:30]
2. Introducing our guests; Jen Sinkler and Kourtney Thomas [3:56]
3. Something I’m digging: self care [9:56]
4. Strength training and women [19:53]
5. Myths of cardiovascular training [24:32]
6. Differences in strength versus cardio training [31:30]
7. Training for aesthetics [40:32]
8. Hypertrophy training [49:41]
9. What hypertrophy training looks like [57:59]
10. The Bigness Project [1:04:12]

Podcast Episode #279: Grocery Shopping Tips with Cassy Joy

Live Date 1/19/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Cassy [1:43]
2. Something new that I’m digging: new water bottle [8:32]
3. Shout out: Noelle Tarr’s new Strong from Home program [10:38]
4. Must-have grocery shopping staples [13:19]
5. Grocery list writing tip [19:42]
6. Budget-minded shopping [21:03]
7. Shopping multiple stores [26:18]
8. Getting variety in your shopping [31:12]
9. Truth in labeling [39:46]
10. Ingredients to avoid [46:29]

Podcast Episode #278: Unsupportive Friends & Family

Live Date 1/12/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [5:39]
2. What Diane is digging right now: Microblading [15:01]
3. Shout out: Scott’s new podcast, Full Body Fix Radio [18:01]
4. Dealing with unsupportive friends and family [19:35]
5. Judgmental coworkers [21:43]
6. Mother-in-law troubles [30:38]
7. Spousal disagreement on how to feed the kids [40:42]
8. Supportive, but not understanding the ‘lifestyle’ [48:51]
9. #LizTalksLittles: Television [54:35]

Podcast Episode #277: All About the Master Class

Live Date 1/5/17

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:52]
2. A new thing I’m digging: Framebridge [11:42]
3. FAQs for the Balanced Bites Master Class [15:13]
4. Details on the modules [26:25]
5. Who is the Master Class for? [31:46]
6. When does it open now; when will it open again? [38:28]
7. How is the course set up? Can I take the Master Class from a different country? [39:52]
8. Discounts, scholarships, and payment options [42:47]
9. Is the practitioner track right for me? [44:36]
10. Is enrollment limited? [48:01]
11. Refund policy [49:14]
12. Parenthood tip from Liz: Getting kids to eat organ meats [51:33]

Podcast Episode #276: What Dieting Doesn't Resolve

Live Date 12/29/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:34]
2. What Diane’s digging right now: Bob’s Red Mill gluten free blend [11:26]
3. GA revisit to episode 253: Listener comments [14:11]
4. Enough is enough; finding happiness now [19:09]
5. Handling a stumble [27:04]
6. Idolization of gurus [30:51]
7. When you’re not good enough [37:37]
8. Liz talks littles: Toddler anger [47:19]

Podcast Episode #275: Growing a Business Without Losing Your Mind

Live Date 12/22/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [4:25]
2. Shout out: Chris Masterjohn [11:42]
3. Growing or starting a business: where to begin [15:48]
4. Transitioning from blog to business [27:02]
5. Beginner challenges and time management [31:49]
6. Determining your product [40:28]
7. Building your client base [47:30]
8. Finding your niche [52:20]
9. Balancing a full time job with a side business [1:00:45]
10. Suffering from imposter syndrome [1:03:46]
11. What I’m digging: holiday edition: [1:08:15]

Podcast Episode #274: All About Resolutions

Live Date 12/15/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:17]
2. Diane’s digging: her new Instant Pot [11:13]
3. On the topic of resolutions [18:13]
4. Group one: those that make resolutions [23:23]
5. Group two: sort of resolutions with no deadline [32:42]
6. The five love languages [39:05]
7. Group three: make resolutions, but not typical [48:59]
8. Recognizing your personality type and personality tests [52:50]
9. Group four: Do not make resolutions [57:15]

Podcast Episode #273: All About Protein

Live Date 12/8/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:34]
2. Shout out: Michelle of Nom Nom Paleo and the Instant Pot [13:50]
3. Questions about protein absorption [14:59]
4. Protein capacity and utilization [20:29]
5. Gelatin versus collagen versus protein powders [29:56]
6. Plant based protein sources [36:11]
7. Losing weight and protein [48:07]
8. Kids and protein [53:18]
9. Protein rapid fire questions [57:26]

Podcast Episode #272: All About Fats & Oils

Live Date 12/1/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:14]
2. Shout out: Cassy Joy’s lemony kale [10:53]
3. Fats and oils and malabsorption [14:30]
4. Signs of fat malabsorption [24:50]
5. Why are vegetable oils bad? [31:39]
6. Being comfortable with making compromises [45:08]
7. Oil to cook with daily [50:02]
8. Type 2 diabetes and coconut oil [52:47]

Podcast Episode #271: Holiday Gift Guide

Live Date 11/24/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [4:32]
2. What Liz and Diane are thankful for this year [12:02]
3. Holiday gift guide: Support local [14:34]
4. Gifts for sister, mother, best friend [18:01]
5. For the athletic friend [20:46]
6. Bookish friends [22:43]
7. For the paleo foodie [25:18]
8. For the “do everything” friend [29:04]
9. For the traveler [30:55]
10. Paleo babies [34:22]
11. Kitchen gadgets [37:49]
12. Stocking stuffers [40:32]
13. For a big gift [45:03]

Podcast Episode #270: Stress – Part 2: Working Out, Digestion, & The Holidays

Live Date 11/17/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:27]
2. Shout out: @MealPrepGenius, Jenny Castaneda [11:19]
3. Resolutions for the New Year? [14:08]
4. Best workout when job is stressful [15:36]
5. Stress and stomach issues like IBS and gastritis [23:05]
6. Stressed about stress [32:01]
7. Stress and the holidays [36:07]
8. Parenting tip with Liz: Eliza Parker and Aware Parenting [51:30]

Podcast Episode #269: Stress – Part 1: Prepping for Stressful Situations, Stressing vs. Grieving, & Tips to Help Deal with Stress

Live Date 11/10/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:29]
2. Affiliate programs and Beautycounter [10:07]
3. Shout out: Follow up comment on VBAC advice [18:13]
4. Tips for preparing for a stressful situation [21:56]
5. Stressed versus “busy” [29:35]
6. Guilt of stress [35:01]
7. Chronic stress versus chronic grief [42:00]
8. Benefit of short-term stress relief [49:02]

Podcast Episode #268: All About Autoimmune Disease & Wellness with Mickey Trescott & Angie Alt

Live Date 11/3/16

Topics

1. Introducing our guests, Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt [2:16]
2. Introduction to The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook [16:50]
3. The 7 key steps on the autoimmune path [20:09]
4. Trust your intuition [28:45]
5. Eyes on your own journey [32:17]
6. Exercise and autoimmunity [38:39]
7. Enjoyment activities [42:16]
8. Working on the project [49:04]
9. Mickey and Angie’s favorite parts of the book [52:37]

Podcast Episode #267: All About Blood Sugar & Carb Confusion

Live Date 10/27/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [6:16]
2. Beautycounter [20:15]
3. The Balanced Bites Master Class [26:59]
4. Blood sugar and insulin [31:15]
5. Insulin [34:22]
6. Sugar and carb confusion [42:24]
7. Blood sugar and cortisol [54:11]
8. Vitamin and mineral deficiency [57:00]
9. Chromium [1:01:20]

Podcast Episode #266: All About Digestion – Gut Microbiome, Antacids, Probiotics, Constipation & SIBO

Live Date 10/20/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [4:39]
2. Shout out: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen and her new book [18:16]
3. About the microbiome [20:22]
4. Antacids and natural relief for stomach acid [29:37]
5. Best time to take a probiotic [37:19]
6. Best type and form of probiotic [38:50]
7. Constipation, bloating, and pressure [47:02]
8. SIBO questions and testing [51:53]

Podcast Episode #265: Repeating Nutrition Challenges, Macro Meal Plans, and Carbs

Live Date 10/13/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:07]
2. Halloween candy [13:46]
3. More information about the Master Class [18:07]
4. Repeating nutrition challenges [21:17]
5. Macros based meal plans [35:31]
6. Let’s talk about carbs [48:48]

Podcast Episode #264: Scheduled C-Section, Natural Light & Sleeping, & Variety in Diet

Live Date 10/6/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [6:20]
2. Balancing mommy guilt while working [15:37]
3. Readers comments on previous podcasts [25:35]
4. Blocking light while sleeping [27:56]
5. Scheduled C-section [33:16]
6. The importance of variety in diet [45:29]
7. Parenting tip from Liz [54:41]

Podcast Episode #263: Baby Making & Beyond with Meg the Midwife – Part 2

Live Date 9/29/16

Topics

1. Reintroducing our guest, Meg Reburn [2:11]
2. Pregnancy and poop [3:48]
3. Preparing for a natural birth [12:30]
4. Gestational diabetes [28:43]
5. The big picture [41:09]

Podcast Episode #262: Thyroid Health with Dr. Amy Myers

Live Date 9/22/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Liz [2:17]
2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Amy Myers [4:04]
3. Understanding the thyroid [12:39]
4. Blending conventional and holistic practices [16:59]
5. Conventional versus functional approach to the thyroid [25:41]
6. Individualized care [31:00]
7. Which thyroid labs to request [32:44]
8. The addition of herbs [37:25]
9. Dr. Myers’ book and program [41:48]
10. Resources on mold exposure [47:26]
11. Final words from Dr. Amy Myers [51:21]

Podcast Episode #261: Baby Making & Beyond with Meg the Midwife

Live Date 9/15/16

Topics

1. Introducing our guest, Meg the Midwife [1:55]
2. Post traumatic birth processes [7:31]
3. Pregnancy, carbs, and diabetes [29:08]
4. Pregnancy, Hashimoto’s, and detoxing [46:37]
5. Coping with miscarriage [51:34]

Podcast Episode #260: Paleo Period Care, Sun Protection, Eating On-The-Go, Not Eating Red Meat, & Apple Cider Vinegar

Live Date 9/8/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:10]
2. Shout out: Goats of Anarchy on Instagram [10:01]
3. Organic tampons and “paleo periods” [12:28]
4. Follow-up questions to Liz’s vitamin D email [18:47]
5. Packing snacks for school [30:17]
6. High uric acid levels and protein consumption [36:39]
7. The miraculous apple cider vinegar [44:20]
8. #Treatyoself: Goat’s milk yogurt over frozen fruit [53:23]

Podcast Episode #259: Severe Eczema & Miserable PMS, Hair Loss, & Acid Reflux

Live Date 9/1/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:43]
2. Response to a listener review on the podcast [17:42]
3. Shout out: Meg the Midwife [29:59]
4. Listener comments on vegan versus paleo [31:01]
5. Eczema and PMS help [35:06]
6. Hair loss help [45:07]
7. Acid reflux [52:04]
8. #Treatyoself: Everything is going to be ok [59:12]

Podcast Episode #258: Working Out in the Morning, Weaning Off Antibiotics, Toxins in the Home, & Mole Help

Live Date 8/25/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:04]
2. Shout out: The Nourished Podcast [10:05]
3. Exercise in the morning [11:07]
4. Toxins in the home [23:01]
5. Long term antibiotic use and weaning off [28:10]
6. Atypical mole growth and removal [38:17]
7. #Treatyoself: Diane’s oven fries [55:43]

Podcast Episode #257: Paleo vs. Veganism, & the Importance of Eating Meat

Live Date 8/18/16

Topics

1.  News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:12]
2.  Shout out: Nom-Nom Paleo’s Michelle Tam on Facebook live [11:01]
3.  The vegans are taking over! Paleo versus Veganism [12:37]
4. The influence of social proof [22:00]
5. Vitamin A and Omega-3 [26:35]
6. Plants need dead animals [32:25]
7. The emotional detachment from our food [41:03]
8. Final thoughts [44:13]
9. #Treatyoself: Peach summer salad [50:31]

Podcast Episode #256: Cravings, Diet Program Dogma, & Listening to Your Body

Live Date 8/11/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:04]
2. Shout out:@Shannon.Uplifted on Instagram [14:10]
3. Question about cravings [16:08]
4. Diet program dogma [24:18]
5. Listening to your body [35:44]
6. 5 years of the Balanced Bites podcast [42:52]
7. #Treatyoself: Eye gel patches [44:03]

Podcast Episode #255: Pre and Post Workout Snacks, Wedding Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, & Surgery Prep

Live Date 8/4/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:45]
2. Shout out: Favorite listener comments about accidental dieting [15:23]
3. Maintaining and gaining weight [18:45]
4. Preparing for surgery [27:09]
5. Wedding weight loss [31:21]
6. Pre and post-workout snacks [46:37]
7. #Treatyoself: Farmer’s market goodies [51:51]

Episode #254: Garlic & Onion Sensitivity, Varicose Veins, Tricky Tongue Flareups, & Liver Support

Live Date 7/29/16

Topics

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:33]
2. Shout out: Jenny Castaneda at Paleo Foodie Kitchen [12:33]
3. Garlic and onions; sensitivity and health benefits [14:54]
4. Varicose veins [25:32]
5. Tongue issues; possible allergy [32:18]
6. Liver support [42:46]
7. #Treatyoself: [55:46]

Episode #253: Are You Accidentally Dieting?

Live Date 7/21/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:12]
2. Shout out: Cassy Joy on the book tour [13:44]
3. Are you an accidental dieter? [14:47]
4. Symptoms of accidental dieting [37:41]
5. How to stop accidental dieting [53:04]
6. #Treatyoself: Fork in the Road chicken sausages [55:40]

Episode #252: Practical Paleo, 2nd Edition

Live Date 7/14/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:13]
2. Liz’s Parenthood Facebook Group Discussions [9:54]
3. Shout out: Who is Diane following on Snapchat [23:27]
4. Practical Paleo Second edition: what’s new [26:24]
5. Updated and new meal plans [36:04]
6. Changes in the recipes [46:23]
7. Rapid Fire Q&A [51:42]
8. #Treatyoself: Chicken chicharrones [1:01:20]

Episode #251: Skin Breakouts, Yeast Allergies, Infant Formula, Natural Tummy Remedies & Maca

Live Date 7/7/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:51]
2. Weekly Shout out: Kristine Rudolph, Exploring Wellness [10:52]
3. A new thing that I’m into: Odd Mom Out [11:46]
4. Skin breakouts and pain during intercourse [14:35]
5. Yeast allergy [25:48]
6. Formula-fed baby, dairy allergy later? [31:06]
7. Natural remedies for stomach illness [39:20]
8. Maca for hormone health [42:33]
9. Listener follow up: loose skin [45:35]

Episode #250: Interview with Cassy Joy of Fed + Fit

Live Date 6/30/16

Topics:

1. Introducing our guest, Cassy Joy of Fed and Fit [3:10]
2. Getting over that dieting mindset [12:05]
3. Cassy on carbs [14:39]
4. The Fed and Fit online project [19:29]
5. The Fed and Fit Book [28:11]
6. The Fed and Fit podcast [38:11]
7. A Fed and Fit wedding [40:38]
8. Beautycounter with Cassy [44:53]
9. Final words about Cassy’s projects [47:12]

Episode #249: Listener Questions: Gummy Worm Addiction, Liver Suggestions, Pregnancy-Safe Skincare, & Chronic IBS

Live Date 6/22/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:37]
2. Shout out: NBA star Ray Allen opens healthy fast food restaurant [9:22]
3. Gummy worm addiction and eating liver advice [12:17]
4. Skincare during pregnancy [31:03]
5. Chronic IBS and stress [41:05]
6. #Treatyoself: Paleo Treats [51:39]

Episode #248:Breaking Paleo Rules

Live Date 6/21/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:03]
2. Today’s episode: Special Diane’s Europe Vacation recap [15:00]
3. Introductory quick run through [22:53]
4. Snacking on vacation [27:47]
5. The worst thing Diane ate [33:48]
6. Places Diane would like to revisit [35:01]
7. Charcuterie in Europe [40:29]
8. Food attitude in Europe [43:49]
9. #Treatyoself: Spa at home [49:06]

Episode #247: Handling Picky Eaters and Stress & Motivation

Live Date 6/9/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:06]
2. Shout out: Robb Wolf [6:25]
3. Follow-up PaleoFx topic: Chris Masterjohn and fat soluble vitamins [10:16]
4. Obstacles to healthy eating: time and energy [17:40]
5. Dealing with unsupportive family [27:07]
6. How to handle kids and real food [36:03]
7. Motivation and stress [43:16]
8. Try this at home/#Treatyoself: date night [55:06]

Episode #246: Paleo FX, Gut Bacteria, & C-Sections

Live Date 6/2/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [1:56]
2. Shout out: Mary Shenouda of Phat Fudge [11:17]
3. Diane’s PaleoFx recap [14:45]
4. The gut-brain connection and Dr. Perlmutter’s talk [27:10]
5. C-sections and normal healthy flora [33:03]
6. Try this at home: Cook with your kids [51:27]
7. #Treatyoself: Steve’s Paleo Goods Power Krunch bar [56:39]

Episode #245: How I Became A Real Food Nutritionist with Diana Rodgers

Live Date 5/26/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Liz & Diana [5:18]
2. Diana’s RD educational experience [15:50]
3. Other conventional options besides RD [23:04]
4. The frustrations of RD education [26:25]
5. Available options for emergency nutrition [37:00]
6. More advice about NTP/RD career paths [48:43]

Episode #244: Unhealthy Oils, No-Poo, Night Terrors, Loose Skin, and Coffee & Sugar

Live Date 5/19/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:09]
2. Shout out: Holly Marshall on Instagram [4:42]
3. Why are oils so important to avoid? [6:56]
4. pH balance of shampoo (versus no-poo) [18:14]
5. Night terrors and restless sleep habits [23:30]
6. Loose skin after weight loss [33:41]
7. A little sugar with your caffeine [40:57]
8. Try it at home: Pantry clean out [49:51]
9. #Treatyoself: frozen peaches with coconut milk [52:10]

Episode #243: Hydration, Orthorexia, Adaptogens, & Poop

Live Date 5/12/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:17]
2. This week’s shout out: Chris Masterjohn’s new podcast [11:47]
3. More about pee and overhydration [14:41]
4. Orthorexia and paleo [25:58]
5. Adaptogens during pregnancy [35:47]
6. Question about poop [43:24]
7. #Treatyoself: kombucha and kale chips [53:31]

Episode #242: Low Carb & Low Fat, Gluten Free Grains, & Bruising

Live Date 5/5/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:39]
2. Shout out: Juli Bauer of @PaleOMG[12:03]
3. Tips on shaving; razor burn and itchy regrowth [18:32]
4. Paleo low-fat, low-carb [24:06]
5. Underarm odor [35:46]
6. Gluten-free grains on paleo [41:11]
7. Increase in bruising [51:07]
8. Try this at home: swapping conventional body care products [53:39]

Episode #241: Staying on Track During a Stressful Time

Live Date 4/28/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:17]
2. Shout out: Nutritional Therapy Association [16:47]
3. Today’s topic: Stress management [18:46]
4. How we tackle things [26:16]
5. Getting big chunks of work done [31:26]
6. Doing the big hairy scary things first [35:18]
7. Staying on track with healthy eating during times of stress [46:58]
8. Diane’s stress management supplement suggestions [55:18]
9. #Treatyoself: Beauty Counter [59:54]

Episode #240: The Myth of Balance & “Doing it All”

Live Date 4/21/16

Topics:

1.  News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:22]
2.  Today’s topic: balance and doing it all [11:55]
3.  Dealing with the worry [15:41]
4. Choosing the top priority of priorities [27:57]
5. How to handle the expectation [33:50]
6. Questions to ask yourself [39:21]
7. Where is the threshold [53:05]
8. Try this at home: bite-sized actionable moves [58:32]

Episode #239: Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Dan Kalish – Part 3

Live Date 4/14/16

Topics:

1.  Flashback news and updates from Diane [3:19]
2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Dan Kalish [8:23]
3. Proper adrenal function [12:09]
4. Early warning signs of adrenal fatigue [17:08]
5. Why fertility is so important [26:32]
6. Adrenal fatigue in men [30:53]
7. Four big lifestyle factors [35:12]
8. Signs of overtraining [38:54]
9. Decreasing the exercise load [51:53]
10. About caffeine [1:00:05]

Episode #238: Adrenal Fatigue & Stress – Part 2

Live Date 4/7/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:15]
2. Shout out: Simone Miller and Jennifer Robins’ New Yiddish Kitchen [8:18]
3. Diane’s personal experience with adrenal fatigue [11:04]
4. Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the adrenals [20:50]
5. How stress affects the system [28:01]
6. Contributing factors that lead to adrenal fatigue [33:19]
7. Symptoms of adrenal fatigue [41:42]
8. What to do about adrenal fatigue [44:36]
9. Try This at Home: walk outside [53:39]

Episode #237: Adrenal Fatigue, Carbs & Calories – Part 1

Live Date 3/31/16

Topics:
1.  News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:01]
2.  Weekly shout out: Primal Life Organics C-ex [7:01]
3.  Talking about adrenal fatigue [10:03]
4. The human body and acute versus chronic stress [17:44]
5. The basics of your adrenals and hormones [23:44]
6. Signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue [30:35]
7. The emotions behind the stressors [39:06]
8. Changing our thought processes [45:39]
9. Try it at home: Quick fix meal ideas [52:31]
10. #Treatyoself: King Arthur flour gluten free brownies [54:44]

Episode #236: Live in Portland

Live Date 3/24/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:28]
2. Shout out: Cultured Caveman [7:22]
Audience questions:
3. What I wish I knew about paleo when I started [8:58]
4. If you could magically wake up with a new talent, what would it be? [14:45]
5. Describe your perfect donut [17:30]
6. What does Liz feed her baby? [21:07]
7. Comedy club or dance club? [27:05]
8. What advice do you have for yourself 10 years ago? [29:01]
9. Two top business tips for starting out [31:42]
10. Getting started with a podcast [39:32]
11. Audience favorite Balanced Bites podcast moments [45:10]
12. Audience suggestions for new segments [47:15]
13. #Treatyoself: Suggestions for donuts and chocolate [55:20]

Episode #235: Natural Cold Care

Live Date 3/17/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:27] 2. Shout out: Jackson’s Honest Potato Chips [9:43] 3. Expo West: Vendors with biodegradable packaging [11:19] 4. Natural immune boosters [18:58] 5. Herbal teas [31:12] 6. Oil of oregano [33:51] 7. Probiotics [37:22] 8. Humidifier [40:50] 9. Elderberry [47:48]
10. Vitamin D [51:19] 11. Rest and recover D [54:12] 12. #Treatyoself: [58:58]

Episode #234: Dining Out & Paleo

Live Date 3/10/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:07] 2. Shout out: Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed and Fit [7:38] 3. Dining out on paleo [10:32] 4. All about fats and oils [15:21] 5. Quality and sourcing of meats [35:08] 6. Speaking with the staff about allergies and intolerances [43:37] 7. Handling group dining out events [48:20] 8. Changing expectations of entitlements [52:14] 9. #Treatyoself: Trader Joe’s dark chocolate raspberry baton [1:01:24]

Episode #233: Carb Confusion

Live Date 3/3/16

Topics:
1.  News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:30] 2.  Shout out: Kristen Boehmer of Living Loving Paleo [16:24] 3.  Confusion about Carbs [18:46] 4. On the topic of fruit [30:59] 5. Carb load while training for half ironman triathlon [41:53] 6. Best carb load for training goals of strength and leanness [48:48]  7. Midsection gain with addition of carbs [52:29] 8. #Treatyoself: Peanut butter cookies [57:38]

Episode #232: All About Carbs with Christine Hronec – Part 2

Live Date 2/25/16

Topics:
1.  News and updates from Diane [1:55] 2.  Something new that I’m into: apples and herbal tea [3:58] 3. Reintroducing Christine Hronec [5:42] 4. A few words of follow-up from part 1 [10:46] 5. Adding back carbs and gaining weight [16:29] 6. Adrenal fatigue and carbs [26:22] 7. Carb timing [33:53] 8. Carbs on rest days versus training days [36:33] 9. Leftover macros at the end of the day [38:01] 10. An Abstainer Rebel with a weakness for carbs [45:13] 11. Eating more carbs without triggering cravings [47:13] 12. Low FODMAP carbohydrate sources [51:19] 13. Counting macros versus counting calories [52:40]

Episode #231: Advice About Starting a Business

Live Date 2/18/16

Topics:

1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:52] 2. Starting a new business; is there room? [10:24] 3. Building the foundation [22:23] 4. Connecting in person [26:35] 5. Liz and Diane first starting out [33:29] 6. Diane’s Facebook memory 7 years ago [43:37] 7. Social media and what the internet has done for business [45:12] 8. #Treatyoself: #Epsomsaltsbath [1:00:41]

Episode #230: Women's Health & Fertility 

Live Date 2/11/16

Topics:
1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:27] 2. Something new that I’m into: mango salsa and parent’s group [18:05] 3. Maximizing fertility; nutrient seeking and stress reduction [24:00] 4. Low testosterone levels in men [41:18] 5. Prenatal brands and low basal body temperature [46:55] 6. Best options for birth control [52:20] 7. #Treatyoself: fresh squeezed orange juice [57:57]

Episode #229: Ask the Doc: Chiropractic & Self Care with Dr. Scott A. Mills 

Live Date: 2/4/16

Topics:
1. News and updates from Diane [2:06] 2. Something new that I’m into: facial hair [3:04] 3. Introducing our guest, Dr. Scott A. Mills and chiropractic [4:02] 4. What is subluxation and is it treatable? [12:20] 5. What is that popping noise? [15:47] 6. Best sleeping position and bed [20:47] 7. Best exercises for low back and sacrum [23:49] 8. Lumbar disk problems and SI joint pain [27:07] 9. Stretch or strengthen for spinal injuries [35:49] 10. Correcting poor posture [37:27] 11. Tingling pain in the neck and shoulder [40:35] 12. Differentiating between soreness and injury [43:04] 13. Including mobility as self care during workouts [47:11] 14. #Treatyoself: single cup pour over coffee [53:31]

Episode #228: All About Carbs with Christine Hronec

Live Date: 1/28/16

Topics:
1.  News and updates from Diane [2:07] 2.  Something new that I’m into: weighted vest and sashimi [4:22] 3.  Introducing our guest, Christine Hronec of Gauge Girl Training [7:22] 4. Introducing the carbohydrate [11:06] 5. How eating carbs helps you lose fat [14:58] 6. Where to start, how to monitor and tweak [22:38] 7. Why a longer time frame is helpful [35:54] 8. A little bit on fat and protein balance [44:15] 9. Concerning pregnancy and breastfeeding [51:02] 10. Spacing carbs around workouts [58:35]

Episode #227: Go with Your Gut by Robyn Youkilis 

Live Date: 1/21/16

Topics:
1.  News and updates from Diane [2:07] 2.  Introducing our guest, Robyn Youkilis [4:16] 3. When you accidentally fall into a Crockpot of queso (acute constipation) [14:02] 4. Properly digesting fats [16:59] 5. Chew your food [22:36] 6. Antacids and alternatives [30:33] 7. Drinking while eating [34:54] 8. What to look for in probiotics and digestive enzymes [41:43] 9. Best time of day to take probiotics [47:05] 10. More about Go With Your Gut book [49:23]

Episode #226: New To Paleo Q&A, Tips & Tricks (Part 2) 

Live Date: 1/14/16

Topics: 
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:10] 2. Sardines packed in olive oil versus water [20:05] 3. Risk of eggs in homemade mayo [21:25] 4. To do a challenge or not [24:38] 5. Tree nuts versus other nuts [27:31] 6. What a Paleo Kitty eats [30:44] 7. Neu5Gc sugar molecule in red meat [35:54] 8. Micronutrient ratio and raw cruciferous veggies [39:40] 9. Eating nuts without soaking them first [42:12]

Episode #225: New to Paleo Q&A, Tips & Tricks 

Live Date: 1/7/16

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [4:18] 2. Tips on sticking with 80/20 [20:23] 3. Increasing protein intake [26:18] 4. On the go snack ideas [31:29] 5. Cookware recommendations [35:13] 6. Sunscreen and vitamin D [42:03] 7. Anchovies: the Jan Brady of paleo [43:08] 8. Coconut allergy and paleo baking [44:28] 9. Meal planning and prepping suggestions [46:10] 10. Quick reference guide to nutrients in foods [48:56]

Episode #224: Paleo Cooking Tips & Hacks with Jenny Castaneda

Live Date: 12/31/15

Topics:
1.  News and updates from Diane [2:07] 2. Something new that I’m into: saucing up plain protein [4:18] 3. Wrestling with a butternut squash [7:58] 4. Short-cut tips for quicker food prep [12:29] 5. Saving and cooking with bacon fat [23:35] 6. Best way to cook salmon [29:27] 7. Spices and blends to have on hand [35:35] 8. Finding cooking techniques with conflicting information [44:33] 9. #Treatyoself: cinnamon bread [51:52]

Episode #223: Are Resolutions Worth It?

Live Date: 12/24/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:08] 2. A new thing I’m into lately: gluten-free bread and #sandwichgate [13:35] 3. A review of the four tendencies and New Years’ Resolutions [24:49] 4. Addressing the “inevitable failure” of resolutions [36:02] 5. How to make resolutions stick [51:28] 6. Resolutions don’t have to be fitness based [1:02:38] 7. Changing habits; avoiding the junk [1:05:57] 8. Abstainer versus Moderator [1:08:54]

Episode #222: Simple Green Smoothies with Jen & Jadah 

Live Date: 12/17/15

Topics:
1.  What’s new for you from Diane [1:30] 2. Our guests, Jadah and Jen of Simple Green Smoothies [3:53] 3. Getting into the smoothie business [11:11] 4. Top 3 frequently asked questions with surprising answer [15:39] 5. Getting newbies excited about green smoothies [21:22] 6. Smoothie-making equipment [27:25] 7. Low sugar smoothie ideas [33:43] 8. Final words from Jen and Jadah [40:06]

Episode #221: Bone Broth with Dr. Kellyann Petrucci 

Live Date: 12/10/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane [1:53] 2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci [4:34] 3. Bones for broth or commercially made broth [10:42] 4. Bone broth for healing broken bones [18:17] 5. The most ideal way to prepare broth [26:08] 6. Carton broth from the grocery store [31:08] 7. Collagen peptides as a supplement and benefits [38:39] 8. Final words from Dr. Kellyann [45:37]

Episode #220: Superfoods & Supplements Part 2 

Live Date: 12/3/15

Topics:
1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:28] 2.  A new thing I’m into: Vital Choice seaweed salad and salmon [12:49] 3. Optimal preparation for superfood intake [17:36] 4. Supplementing with BCAAs [26:24] 5. Multivitamins and prenatal vitamins [30:11] 6. Continuous supplementation versus cycling [36:16] 7. High dose supplementation or overdosing? [40:55] 8. Probiotic supplementation and knowing when your gut is healthy [47:.15] 9. #Treatyoself: Paleo Treats and comfy pants [56:09]

Episode #219: Healthy Holiday Gift Guide 

Live Date: 11/26/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:55] 2. Something new that I’m into: [9:53] 3. Book buy promo for Kindle on Amazon [15:52] 4. Recommendations for gifts of food [21:21] 5. Kitchen gadget gift recommendations [23:38] 6. Travel gift recommendations [40:15] 7. The gift of stress relief [46:35] 8. DIY gift ideas [48:00] 9. #Treatyoself: essential oils holiday blend [53:15]

Episode #218:All About Gut Health with Christa Orecchio 

Live Date: 11/19/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane [1:49] 2. Introducing our guest,Christa Orecchio [3:19] 3. Step 1 gut healing: slash inflammation [9:41] 4. Time-frame for healing the gut [17:14] 5. Step 2 gut healing: The pathogen purge [20:36] 6. Supplementation information for step 2 [25:40] 7. Step 3 gut healing: reseeding with probiotics [32:49] 8. Step 4 gut healing: HCl production [40:09] 9. Step 5 gut healing: 80/20 maintenance [45:42] 10. How do you know that you’re at the end? [48:32]

Episode #217: Gretchen Rubin – Happy, Healthy Habits

Live Date: 11/12/15

Topics
1. Updates from Diane [2:11] 2. Introducing our guest, Gretchen Rubin [3:13] 3. The Four Tendencies [7:42] 4. Exploring Diane’s tendency [16:14] 5. Using the knowledge of tendencies applied to nutritional changes [23:47] 6. Abstainers and Moderators [28:47] 7. Fundamentally changing your tendency [37.:7] 8. The Rebel tendency [41:02] 9. How to push ourselves without punishing ourselves [50:25] 10. How to monitor for habit without negative impact [56:59] 11. When a Questioner drops a routine [1:04:10]

Episode #216: All About Supplements & Superfoods (Part 1) 

Live Date: 11/5/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [3:29] 2. A new thing thatI’m into: drinking broth with roasted veggies [14:43] 3. Supplements and superfoods; what’s the difference [16:54] 4. Supplementing with digestive enzymes [20:28] 5. What about MTHFR? [26:08] 6. Best superfood combinations and nutrient competitions to avoid [31:13] 7. Omega-3 supplementation that’s not so costly [43:38] 8. #Treatyoself: Plantain chips with sunbutter [51:29]

Episode #215: All About Dairy (And The Recent Bacon “News”) 

Live Date: 10/29/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:49] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: Our take on the meat causes cancer issue [15:31] 3. Let’s talk about dairy [30:35] 4. Dairy elimination; symptoms of intolerance and can it ever be reintroduced? [34:22] 5. Is grass-fed dairy the gold standard? [38:06] 6. Nutritional difference between animal species and milk [49:45] 7. #Treatyoself: Partially defrosted fruits [53:04]

Episode #214: Chef Amanda Freitag on Food Allergies & Creative Cooking Tips

Live Date: 10/22/15

Topics
1. Updates from Diane [00:55] 2. Introducing our guest; Chef Amanda Freitag [4:07] 3. Emotional repercussions of allergy diagnosis [9:24] 4. Suggestions for EpiPen use [15:56] 5. Allergy awareness in restaurant kitchens [18:04] 6. Creative cooking tips from Chef Amanda Freitag [25:52] 7. Chef Amanda Freitag’s new cookbook; The Chef Next Door [28:20]

Episode #213: The Loving Diet (For Autoimmunity) with Jessica Flanigan 

Live Date: 10/15/15

Topics:
1. Updates from Diane [1:54] 2. Introducing our guest, Jessica Flanigan [3:18] 3. Jessica’s take on the autoimmune protocol [12:02] 4. Practical tips for balancing self love with autoimmunity [22:20] 5. Elimination diets and history of disordered eating [28:48] 6. Dealing with the anger and rebellion of “cheating” [32:42] 7. Benefiting from your illness [41:19] 8. Balancing restriction with the tendency to binge [44:03] 9. Dealing with unsupportive spouse/family [52:02] 10. Doing “everything right” but the mindset isn’t there [55:00]

Episode #212: Paleo Cooking Tips with Chef Peter Servold 

Live Date: 10/08/15

Topics:
1. A quick update from Diane [1:58] 2. Introducing our guest, Chef Pete Servold [2:40] 3. Paleo sauces with a good fridge shelf life [10:20] 4. Favorite staples to have on hand [14:05] 5. Go-to quick home cooked meal [18:51] 6. How to cook a whole chicken so it’s not dry [22:50] 7. Freezing seasonal veggies [25:54] 8. Olive oil: to cook with or no? [30:57] 9. Meals to prep that maintain integrity [35:07] 10. Can’t live without kitchen utensil [39:54] 11. Favorite meal to cook and to eat [43:04] 12. Passions outside of the kitchen [45:10] 13. Most rewarding part of building his company [52:21]

Episode #211: Non-Paleo Family, Prenatal Vitamins Kombucha Stained Teeth, Adult Acne 

Live Date: 10/1/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:03] 2. Something new that I’m into: [10:09] 3. Non-paleo friends and family [15:26] 4. Preconception planning and prenatal vitamin supplementation [29:20] 5. Kombucha stained teeth [40:18] 6. Adult acne issues [45:50] 7. #Treatyoself: The Date Lady chocolate sauce [53:54]

Episode #210: Paleo Perfectionism, Diane's Wedding, Gelatin Brands & Vitiligo 

Live Date: 9/24/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:51] 2. Something new that I’m into: Poached eggs and coffee drinks [10:08] 3. Details on Diane’s wedding [14:31] 4. Stress less about paleo perfectionism [24:11] 5. Help with vitiligo [36:55] 6. Vital Proteins versus Great Lakes collagen peptides [44:48] 7. #Treatyoself: Kyra’s Bake Shop and brioche French toast [48:20]

Episode #209: Women, Food & Desire with Alexandra Jamieson 

Live Date: 9/17/15

Topics:
1.  What’s new for you from Diane [1:15] 2. Introducing our guest, Alexandra Jamieson [3:26] 3. Alex’s book release; Women, Food, and Desire [15:45] 4. The Perfect Storm [21:02] 5. Mindfulness and habits [25{12] 6. The four types of cravings [31:17] 7. Three craving/body types [40:37] 8. Final thoughts from Alex [49:45]

Episode #208: BB Classic – Paleo 101, Part 2 

Live Date: 9/10/15

Topics:
1.  [NEW] What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [3:22] 2.  [NEW] Something new that I’m into: Hike it Baby and a new carrier [6:54] 3.  What should I eat and macros [8:22] 4. Integration of Weston A. Price principles [21:04] 5. Superfoods and budgeting [27:54] 6. Breaking the rules and cheating [37:45] 7. Lean meats and canola oil in the original “Paleo Diet” [38:52] 8. Nutrient sufficiency when cutting fruits [46:16] 9. Chewing gum and paleo alternatives [50:36] 10. [NEW] #Treatyoself: cocktails and coffee [56:58]

Episode #207: BB Classic – Paleo 101, Part 1 

Live Date: 9/3/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:02] 2. Something new that I’m into: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up [6:57] 3. What is paleo, why do we eat this way? [13:54] 4. 30 day challenges [31:07] 5. The whys of certain foods [39:08] 6. Nuts and seeds [49:25] 7. Antinutrients [52:40] 8. Dairy [57:00] 9. #Treatyoself: lactation cookie dough bites [1:07:00]

Episode #206: The Great FCLO Debate 

Live Date: 8/27/15

Topics
1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [3:20] 2.  A new thing I’m into lately: not lifting heavy (gasp!) [12:21] 3.  Response to fermented cod liver oil report [20:08] 4. Approach supplements in general [44:04] 5. #treatyoself: Primal Kitchen Mayo [51:24]

Episode #205: Dishing with Juli Bauer of PaleOMG 

Live Date: 8/20/15

Topics
1. What’s new for you from Diane [1:50] 2. Our guest, Juli Bauer [3:41] 3. A new thing Juli’s into right now [6:23] 4. Juli Bauer’s Paleo Cookbook [8:18] 5. How did you start out and create PaleOMG? [11:47] 6. Recommendations for a newbie blogger [14:18] 7. Finding the creativity for recipes [15:41] 8. Shifting from blogging to a business [18:34] 9. Wedding details [23:42] 10. All-time favorite recipe [25:19] 11. Thoughts on paleo treats, and finding a balance [26:39] 12. What does Juli’s workout look like [32:17] 13. Explain this “lighter weight” approach to Crossfit [34:33] 14. Advice for figuring out best fitness routine [37:40] 15. How does Juli stay so darned cute and put together all the time? [39:45] 16. Determining blog content versus book content [42:15] 17. How to shift thinking for a business [45:37] 18. Maintaining privacy with a public life [52:01]

Episode #204: Mastering Your Microbiome  with Dr. David Perlmutter, M.D. 

Live Date: 8/13/15

Topics:
1. Remedies versus prevention [4:01] 2. Grain Brain and Brain Maker, Dr. Perlmutter’s books [10:09] 3. Dr. Perlmutter’s suggestions for additions to diet [16:09] 4. Antibiotics and SIBO [26:32] 5. Reinoculation of the gut microbiome [32:57] 6. Supplementing with tryptophan and GABA [41:45] 7. Recommended probiotic supplementation [47:45] 8. Research on Parkinson’s disease [57:40]

Episode #203: Micronutrient Nerd Out with Jayson & Mira Calton 

Live Date: 8/6/15

Topics:
1. Introducing Mira and Jayson Calton [2:13] 2. The Micronutrient Miracle [9:26] 3. How to tell if we’re absorbing nutrients [13:46] 4. Supplements versus whole food approach [16:58] 5. Everyday Micronutrient Depletors [21:32] 6. Becoming sufficient in vitamin C [26:02] 7. Blood testing micronutrients [27:37] 8. Competition between micronutrients [29:51] 9. Micronutrient synergy in whole foods [33:50] 10. Top 5 micronutrient deficiencies [37:49] 11. Plant versus animal sources of nutrients [45:23] 12. The micronutrient perspective [53:33] 13. Micronutrient multivitamin Nutreince [58:45] 14. Prerelease promotion of Micronutrient Miracle [1:09:36]

Episode #202: Detoxes and Cleanses, Web Based Nutrition Coaching & Digestive Healing Post Eating Disorder 

Live Date: 7/30/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:14] 2. Something new that I’m into [17:59]

Listener Questions:
3. Digestion issues after eating disorder [24:11] 4. Gallbladder cleanse and cleansing detoxes [34:31] 5. Web-based nutrition coaching questions [42:47] 6. #Treatyoself [56:55]

Episode #201: All About Poop with Melissa Ramos the Poop Whisperer 

Live Date: 7/23/15

Topics:
1. Introducing our guest, Melissa Ramos [2:16] 2. What’s with all the wiping? [7:30] 3. Anal leakage problems [6:07] 4. Lazy bowel/constipation problems [18:39] 5. IBS with diarrhea [30:59] 6. Frequency/transit time [35:29] 7. Dealing with no longer having a gallbladder [38:26] 8. Skinny poop [45:01] 9. Pooping routine [48:22] 10. Thoughts on coffee enemas [50:54] 11. Holding it in; waiting to go [53:37] 12. That time of the month and diarrhea [58:52]

Episode #200: Ask Us Anything! Get to Know Liz & Diane Better 

Live Date: 7/16/15

Topics:
1. Can you speak in an accent? [4:54] 2. What personality trait would you want from the other? [6:04] 3. How hard would a “Freaky Friday” be for you guys? [7:18] 4. Choice of cheat food without consequences [8:30] 5. First sardine experience [9:56] 6. Unloved paleo food that you now love [10:55] 7. Favorite vegetable [12:41] 8. Least favorite paleo food [13:40] 9. Favorite breakfast [15:18] 10. Favorite dessert, paleo or not? [16:12] 11. Roller coasters; in or out? [18:57] 12. Favorite/least favorite podcast moment [20:53] 13. Real World paleo housemates? [23:17] 14. So over it paleo craze [26:02] 15. First crazy blog names [28:03] 16. How can I get your beautiful hair? [29:15] 17. Favorite brand of stretchy pants? [31:45] 18. Top 3 primal beauty brands/products [33:33] 19. Opinions on bras [36:01] 20. Natural mermaid hair [41:23] 21. Favorite/least favorite exercise move [43:41] 22. Biggest pet peeve at the gym [45:49] 23. What is your middle name? [48:15] 24. Favorite fitness accessory [48:32] 25. What are Liz’s animals’ names? [50:26] 26. Biggest surprise of motherhood [51:05] 27. Best part about being a mom [52:24] 28. Biggest postpartum food craving [53:46] 29. Diane’s cat [54:40] 30. All about that wedding [55:01] 31. What other podcasts do you listen to? [57:46] 32. What are you listening to on Audible? [1:00:25] 33. Splits 59 vs Lululemon [1:06:00] 34. Will you have a “leaving for the West coast” party? [1:07:08] 35. First date with Scott [1:07:28] 36. Favorite bands [1:09:32] 37. Favorite guilty pleasure song [1:10:00] 38. If you were stranded on a desert island… [1:10:47] 39. Celebrity  crushes [1:31:31] 40. Bucket list items [1:14:28] 41. The red or the blue pill? [1:14:57] 42. Advice for your 10-year-old self [1:15:43] 43. Favorite part of job [1:16:53] 44. What’s your ideal day [1:17:11] 45. Favorite way to destress? [1:18:16] 46. If you had a million dollars … [1:18:38] 47. Skills magically learned [1:19:19] 48. Same outfit every single day [1:20:04] 49. Favorite Mean Girls line? [1:21:04]

Episode #199: Post Meal Fatigue, Is Gluten the Problem? and Natural Household Products 

Live Date: 7/9/15

Topics:
1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:55] 2.  A new thing I’m into lately: Wonder Weeks and Baby wearing [10:37] 3.  Shout Out: Balanced Bites podcast 200th episode [16:39]

Listener Questions:
4. Extreme fatigue after eating [19:46] 5. Natural household and body care products [32:55] 6. Gluten and diverticulitis [42:43] 7. Diane’s Kitchen tip: coffee replacements [51:39]

Episode #198:Effects of Over Training, Crash Diets & Pregnancy Food Aversions

Live Date: 7/2/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:53] 2. A new thing I’m into lately: “Happier” podcast [14:44] 3. Shout Out: Balanced Bites podcast 200th episode [18:00]

Listener Questions:
4. Pregnancy and food aversions [21:41] 5. Why do crash diets seem to help some people? [31:15] 6. How much exercise is too much? [49:32]

Episode #197: Paleo Takeout Russ Crandall 

Live Date: 6/25/15

Topics:
1.  Introducing our guest, Russ Crandall [3:01] 2.  The Ancestral Table  [14:48] 3. White rice or brown rice [18:02] 4. Paleo Takeout[22:20] 5. Authenticity versus convenience [30:26] 6. Umami sauce recipe [34:35] 7. American classics recipes [38:15] 8. Book Tour dates [44:34]

Episode #196: Burning Fat vs. Carbs, Budget Paleo Travel Tips and Help for a Dry Scalp 

Live Date: 6/18/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:27] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: The Depression Sessions [9:40] 3. Shout Out: Russ Crandall, the Domestic Man [11:40]

Listener Questions:
4. Need for endurance foods on paleo [14:44] 5. Paleo travel tips and paleo on a budget [24:43] 6. Severe scalp flaking issues [33:49]

Episode #195: Back Pain, Bloating, Blood Donation, Ghee & More! 

Live Date: 6/25/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:33] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: Back pain and Esther Gokhale [9:55] 3. Shout Out: Bill and Hayley, backyard chickens [14:05]

Listener Questions
4. Abdominal distention and bloating [16:59] 5. Blood and organ donation [26:58] 6. Preparation for liver surgery [33:09] 7. Introducing Hima of Tin Star Foods Ghee [38:39] 8. All about ghee [45:32]

Episode #194: Carrots and Carbs, Baby Formula Alternatives, Magic Mushrooms & Meat Sourcing 

Live Date: 6/4/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [7:00] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: Country of origin label on meat  [13:30] 3. Shout Out: Vanya Shivashankar and Coconuts and Kettlebells [20:27] Listener Questions:
4. Carrots and carbs: Dr. Perlmutter says restrict carrots for brain health?  [24:41] 5. Infant formula alternatives: Breast milk, breastfeeding, and formula supplementation [31:53] 6. Magical mushroom supplements? [50:34]

Episode #193: Adrenal Fatigue (with a Cocktail!), High Vitamin D, Nuts & Acne and PMS 

Live Date: 5/28/15

Topics:
1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:14] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: Ginger Newtrition adrenal cocktail [11:59] 3. Shout Out: K9 Angels and Hima of Tin Star Foods Ghee [28:17] Listener Questions
4. Adrenal fatigue and a vegetarian diet [32.03] 5. Potential causes of high vitamin D [38:46] 6. Peanuts and acne breakouts [44:58] 7. Severe PMS symptoms [49:49]

Episode #192: Sustainability & Seafood with Randy Hartnell of Vital Choice 

Live Date: 5/21/15

Topics:
1.  Introducing our guest, Randy Hartnell from Vital Choice [1:45] 2. Farmed versus wild caught salmon [6:18] 3. Recommendations for quality fish on a budget [14:58] 4. Safety in eating seafood [19:41] 5. The quality of the Vital Choice brand [31:39] 6. The Breach movie [40:57] 7. Diane’s Kitchen tip: cooking seafood [44:29] 8. This week in the Paleosphere/Shout Out: #Dianessaladmadness [47:50]

Episode #191: Low Carb Problems, Sleep Deprivation Bone Injuries & Thunder Thighs 

Live Date: 5/14/15

Topics:
1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:18] Listener Questions:
2. Tips for sleep deprivation with a newborn [6:28] 3. Low carb paleo and trouble breathing [27:07] 4. Pasture raised beef in Florida [33:17] 5. Speeding recovery time in bone healing [37:38] 6. Liz’s BMB tip of the week: fat thighs [41:33]

Episode #190 The Anxiety Food Solution by Trudy Scott 

Live Date: 5/07/15

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [1:24] 2. Introducing our guest, Trudy Scott [3:03] 3. Hormonal changes and diet changes [7:20] 4. Protein intake and mental health [12:55] 5. Social anxiety and pyroluria [22:59] 6. Situational and nighttime sleep anxiety [28:29] 7. What if the amino acids don’t work [36:50] 8. Amino acids while on SSRIs and benzodiazepines [39:04] 9. Children and teenagers with anxiety [48:13] 10. Loss of appetite, toxic burden, alcohol, and marijuana [50:09]

Episode #189 Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue with Laura Schoenfeld, RD 

Live Date: 4/30/15

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [2:07] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: Diane’s PaleoFx takeaways [3:47] 3. Shout Out: Squirrel & the Bee [11:46] 4. Introducing our guest, Laura Schoenfeld, Paleo RD [12:53] 5. What exactly is adrenal fatigue [18:48] 6. How do we know when it’s really adrenal fatigue? [29:23] 7. Under eating and its consequences [35:25] 8. Quick overview of supplements [47:09] 9. Exercising while recovering from adrenal fatigue [51:47] 10. How can HPA axis dysregulation affect our hormones [1:01:24]

Episode #188 A Visit from Liz and Paleo Motherhood 

Live Date: 04/23/15

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [3:17] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: The FDA on KIND bars [18:18] 3. Catching up with Liz [31:33] 4. Nutrition and supplementing during pregnancy [33:59] 5. Maternity leave and going back to work [39:18] 6. Natural baby care products [46:30] 7. Shout Out: Nom Nom Paleo’s new podcast [53:02]

Episode #187 Cross Fit, Weight Lifting, Motivation and more with Emily Schromm 

Live Date: 04/16/2015

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [2:17] 2. Introducing our guest, Emily Schromm [5:42] 3. Transitioning from cardio junkie to Crossfit/lifter [12:37] 4. Lifting without a trainer with proper form [14:34] 5. Tips for improving pull-ups [19:30] 6. Tips on kettlebell swings [23:48] 7. Strengthening low back muscles [26:31] 8. How do I build my strength and keep from getting discouraged [28:57] 9. Never lifted weights; how to become a superhero? [34:43] 10. Tip for self motivation [37:56] 11. How to balance in your everyday life [42:43] 12. Why all grains are excluded in the superhero challenge [50:49] 13. Making sure to get enough carbs [55:55] 14. Dealing with haters [1:01:32] 15. Liz’s BMB tip of the week: probiotics for group B strep [1:11:05]

Episode #186 Women's Health, PCOS & Body Image with Stephani Ruper

Live Date: 04/09/2015

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [2:08] 2. Introducing Stefani Ruper [4:50] 3. Managing hormones on paleo [11:10] 4. PCOS causes and solutions [21:59] 5. Endometriosis [31:41] 6. Body image talk [44:15] 7. Liz’s Baby Making and Beyond tip of the week: fertility superfoods [1:01:25]

Episode #185: (Best of) Chris Kresser – All About Digestion

Live Date: 04/02/2015 (originally aired 10/18/2011)

Topic: 

1.  What’s new for you from Diane [1:59] 2. Digestive function – normal and abnormal, signs and symptoms [8:15] 3. Stress response and stomach acid production [32:21] 4. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)[44:22] 5. FODMAPs [1:03:10] 6. Gut pathogens [1:08:16] 7. Weight loss resistant pathogens [1:13:58] 8. The best nutritional approaches for gut healing [1:20:18]

Episode #184: Hashimoto's & Hormone Balance with Magdalena Wszelaki

Live Date: 03/26/2015

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [1:53] 2. Introducing our guest, Magdalena Wszelaki [5:44] 3. When Magdalena finally realized something was wrong with her health [18:47] 4. Symptoms of estrogen dominance [23:51] 5. Hormone balancing protocols [29:17] 6. Liver supporting tips [36:05] 7. Seed rotation for balancing hormones [45:22] 8. Superfoods that actually work and coffee [50:51] 9. Liz’s BMB tip of the week: Caffeine and coffee during pregnancy [1:03:54]

Episode #183: Chiropractic Care FAQs with Dr. Scott Mills 

Live Date: 03/19/2015

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [2:04] 2. Shout Out: Diana Rodgers’ Homegrown Paleo Cookbook [7:28] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: The WOD Doc [9:59] Listener Questions
4. What is chiropractic [13:02] 5. How adjustments balance the nervous system [18:50] 6. What is a good chiropractor, and how do you find one? [23:12] 7. Can chiropractic adjustment alleviate earaches? [28:42] 8. When is it better to go to a chiropractor versus a massage therapist? [31:33] 9. Neck pain that radiates down the arm; how can I prevent this? [33:49] 10. Can kyphosis be corrected chiropractically? [38:39] 11. Chiropractic care for digestion, depression, etc. [41:30] 12. Chiropractic for SI joint pain [45:37] 13. Movements to watch out for, recognizing different types of pain [50:56] 14. Dr. Scott’s 2-minute fix videos [1:05:30] 15. Liz’s BMB tip of the week: Prenatal vitamin brands [1:13:13]

Episode #182: Get Fit Faster with Jen Sinkler

Live Date: 03/12/2015

Topic: 

2. Introducing our guest, Jen Sinkler [6:36] 3. Beginner fitness and ways to get started [9:33] 4. Power lifting, and maintaining motivation [19:57] 5. All about intuitive training and rest and recovery [25:26] 6. Training while recovering from adrenal fatigue [32:25] 7. Weight lifting group classes and Crossfit [41:31] 8. Training and movement before, during, and after pregnancy [45:25] 9. Training and coaching for teens [52:38] 10. Tips for type 1 diabetics [59:31] 11. Thoughts on supplements and fat burners [1:03:09] 12. Lift Weights Faster 2 [1:05:21] 13. Liz’s tip of the week: Postpartum nutrition for healing and milk production [1:14:50]

Episode #181: Dealing with Non-Paleo Doctors, Teeth Grinding at Night & Hard Boiled Egg Help

Live Date: 03/05/2015

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [5:02] 2. Shout Out: Paleo for Restaurants by Joe Disch [13:15] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: A new study shows… whole grains [19:45] Listener Questions
4. Becoming an RD and paleo [29:21] 5. Loose leaf tea versus prebagged [45:35] 6. Teeth grinding at night; alternative to plastic guard? [50:11] 7. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Hardboiled eggs cooking and peeling [57:34] 8. Liz’s BMB tip of the week: walking in pregnancy [1:04:49]

Episode #180: Overcoming Candida with Christa Orecchio

Live Date: 02/26/2015

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [1:05] 2. Introducing our guest, Christa Orecchio [2.58] 3. Christa’s introduction to Candida [4.16] 4. What exactly is Candida [7:21] 5. What are some other symptoms of Candida overgrowth? [9:50] 6. What causes the Candida to overgrow? [11:43] 7. Detection of a Candida overgrowth [13:24] 8. What a Candida diet consists of [18:45] 9. How to find a balance with the Candida diet, and die off symptoms [26:31] 10. Treatment options through traditional medicine for Candida [34:16] 11. How are setbacks handled on the Candida diet [38:26] 12. What happens if I relapse after the 8 week Candida diet? [40:35] 13. Efficacy of Diflucan and Candida [47:22] 14. Candida cleanse as a preventative of cancer [49:46] 15. Mercury amalgam fillings and Candida [52:59}
16. Apple cider vinegar and Candida [55:55] 17. Wrapping it up with Christa Orecchio [57:02] 18. Liz’s Baby Making and Beyond tip of the week: pregnancy and your immune system [59:11]

Episode #179: Hayley and Bill Staley, Authors of Make It Paleo II

Live Date: 02/19/2015

Topic: 

1. Introducing our guests, Bill and Hayley from Primal Palate. [1:56] 2. Book tour dates [3:02] 3. How have you changed your writing style over the course of your books [5:30] 4. Evolution of recipe development [8:27] 5. Caitlin’s contribution to the book [10.49] 6. What sets Make it Paleo 2 apart from the other paleo books [15:29] 7. Bill’s food projects in Make it Paleo 2 [19:58] 8. Evolution of grain free baking [24:03] 9. What are some of your favorite go-to quick and easy meals [27:35] 10. Bill’s healing journey with leaky gut [32:15] 11. Hayley’s current struggle with Candida and MTHFR [35:19] 12. Would you try eating or cooking with insects? [43:03] 13. Thoughts on running a business with your significant other [44:06] 14. Can they teach me everything they know about camera work and gardening [50:08] 15. Favorite “I wouldn’t survive without it” kitchen gadget [59:33] 16. Final words with Bill and Hayley [1.01.15] 17. Liz’s Baby Making and Beyond tip of the week: preconception testing [1:02:37]

Episode #178: “The Autoimmune Solution” with Dr. Amy Meyers

Live Date: 02/12/2015

Topic: 

1.  What’s new for you from Diane [2:21] 2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Amy Myers [4:15] 3. Autoimmunity in America [11:23] 4. Environmental toxins that contribute to autoimmunity [19:28] 5. Heavy metals, dental amalgams, and MTHFR [26:48] 6. Specifics about Dr. Myers autoimmune protocol [36.44] 7. Issues with infections in autoimmunity [43.00] 8. Contributing factors to the decline in health over the last 50 years [50.50] 9. Help in getting someone started [58:23] 10. Liz’s BMB tip of the week: Meet Meg the Midwife [1.05.06]

Episode #177: Digestion Basics, Nutrition Career, Bumpy Skin & More 

Live Date: 02/05/2015

Topic: 

1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [5:09] 2.  Shout Out: Dr. Amy Myers and her new book, The Autoimmune Solution [10:46] 3.  Shout Out 2: Balanced Bites podcast wins Best Paleo Podcast from Paleo Magazine Readers [13:02]
4. Listener Questions: Not eating paleo yet; doctor says I have signs of IBS. Do you think he’s right? [18:48]; Career change into nutrition; NTA or Bauman? [26:10]; Vitamins A and D and keratosis pilaris [42:16] 5. Diane’s Kitchen tip: beef jerky recipe tips and storage [53:39] 6. Liz’s fertility tip of the week: probiotics in pregnancy [57:34]

Episode #176: Bacne, SAD in Boston, AIP & Time Saving Kitchen Tips 

Live Date: 01/29/2015

Topic: 

1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:40] 2.  Shout Out: Jen Sinkler [10:58] 3.  This week in the Paleosphere: Autoimmune paleo diet article [22:51
4. Listener Questions: Holistic dermatologist, the Clarisonic, and cystic back acne [31:12]; Autoimmune shopping list has the very items I avoid; tell me why? [37:34]; Moving out of the sun of Florida to Boston [42:27] 5. Diane’s Kitchen tip: 3 time saving products in the kitchen  [47:24] 6. Liz’s fertility tip of the week: don’t rely on OPKs [52:14]

Episode #175: Chipotle Talk, First Time Crossfitters & Bulletproof Coffee 

Live Date: 01/22/2015

Topic: 

1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:49}
2.  Shout Out: Bill and Hayley for Make it Paleo 2 [7:32] 3.  This week in the Paleosphere: Chipotle’s Carnitas shortage [12:13] Listener Questions
4. Looking for a specific past episode of the podcast [23:24] 5. Substituting coconut oil while cooking [27:31] 6. Tips for first time crossfitters [31:26] 7. I bought some red palm oil; what do I do with it? [43:53] 8.  My bulletproof coffee is always oily, do I have to drink it?  [50:02] 9. When the 21-Day Sugar Detox isn’t right for you [53:52] 10. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Do meat and eggs need to be at room temperature before you cook them? [1:01:56] 11. Liz’s homestead tip of the week: Get nipples [1:05:37]

Episode #174: All About Nutrition Challenges – Part 2 

Live Date: 01/15/2015

Topic: 

1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [1:57] 2.  Shout Out: Melissa Joulwan and her Well Fed magazine [11:30] 3.  This week in the Paleosphere: US News & World Report on the Paleo diet [14:06] Listener questions
4. I’d like to try the 21-Day Sugar Detox, but I feel like I’d fail on day 1 [26:27] 5. How do I transition to normal eating after the nutrition challenge is over [32:30] 6. Best way to plan meals when you have a long commute [44:42] 7. Can you address how the Advocare 24-day challenge is not healthy [51:10] 8. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Browning a roast for slow cooking [1:02:42] 9. Liz’s tip of the week: Holistic point of view on the Linea Nigra [1:06:48]

Episode #173: All About Nutrition Challenges – Part 1 

Live Date: 01/08/2015

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [4:16] 2. Shout Out: Amy Spofford, paleo rap parody[16:30] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: Kristen Cavallari shouts out Liz Wolfe [18:59] 4. Nutrition Challenges [20:42] 5. Who do nutrition challenges work well for [23:44] 6. Who do nutritional challenges not work well for [28:10] 7. What are some ways I can strategize and not slip into disordered eating [39:57] 8. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Why not to store green apples near other fruits [57:24] 9. Liz’s tip of the week: Baby Making and Beyond [59:55]

Episode #172: Paleo Attorney Kristen Roberts of Trestle Law 

Live Date: 01/01/2015

Topic: 

1.  What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [4:16] 2.  Our Guest, Kristen from Trestle Law [10:56] 3. How Kristen got her business started [14:55] 4. When Kristen’s services are needed [20:42] 5. Prepare as if your business will succeed [34:48] 6. Budget for professional services [40:17] 7. Know your competition[48:46] 8. A final word from Kristen [55:51]

Episode #171: Christmas Alternatives to Ghee & Boiling Beef

Live Date: 12/25/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [4:16] 2. Shout Out: Yiddish Kitchen and Paleo after Bypass [14:14] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: Bob Harper switches to paleo from vegan [17:07] Listener Questions:
4. What fat to use if I can’t tolerate ghee? [22:43] 5. Straining and saving fat off of ground meat [26:31] 6. Multivitamin and supplement suggestion [31:56]

Episode # 170: The Wahls Protocol with Dr. Terry Wahls 

Live Date: 12/18/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [3:27] 2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Terry Wahls [4:24] How long should I stay strictly on the Wahls Protocol? [15:57] Managing the Wahls Protocol with a busy lifestyle [19:37] What if my doctor isn’t ready to listen? [23:35] Ketogenic Wahls Protocol and Hashimoto’s [26:44] Dr. Wahls’ take on coffee [29:18] How varied should our vegetable choices be? [30:19] Eating large amounts of fiber with Irritable Bowel Disease/Crohn’s/Ulcerative Colitis [37:39] Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Seafood Health Benefits [40:05] 3. Seafood Sustainability with Randy Hartnell [43:53] 4. Update on Dr. Wahl’s research trials [46:42] Dr. Wahls’ book updates [59:16]

Episode #169: Surviving the Holidays & New Years Resolutions 

Live Date: 12/11/2014

To be Updated.

Episode #168: Grain-Free Baking, Brittany Angell Author of Every Last Crumb

Live Date: 12/04/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane [3:32] 2. Introducing our Guest: Brittany Angell [6:00] 3. A little bit about Brittany’s personal health journey [7:52] 4. Brittany’s detoxing journey [12:15] 5. Explaining the MTHFR gene mutation [19:53] 6. Brittany on allergy cooking [25:16] 7. Brittany’s recipe testing process [32:22] 8. Paleo baking staples [38:38] 9. Substituting duck eggs in baking [41:01] 10. Alternatives to sugar in recipes [44:52] 11. Balance with paleo baking [46:58] 12. Staying on track with paleo eating [50:58] 13. PMS brownies [57:09] 14. Final thoughts from Brittany [59:28]

Episode #167: Shifting to Paleo, Dermatitis @ Omega-3's in Seafood

Live Date: 11/27/14

Topic: 

1.   What’s new for you from Liz & Diana [7:57] 2.  Shout Out: Ciarra of Popular Paleo and Robb Wolf’s podcast [25:04] 3.  This week in the Paleosphere: Peganism [30:04] 4. Listener Questions: Follow-up on a previous podcast question [36:13] 5.  Tips for dealing with dermatitis [38:49] 6.  New to paleo: how do I get started. [48:46] 7.  Vital Choice’s Randy Hartnell: Omega-3s in seafood [1:02:48] 8.  Diana and Liz’s homesteading tip of the week [1:04:59]

Episode #166: The Cod Liver Oil Debate, “Paleo'ing Harder” & Paleo in College 

Live Date: 11/20/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [5:27] 2. Shout Out: Scott Mills and his 2-Minute Fix [13:54] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: The Fermented Cod Liver Oil Debate [15:51] 4. Listener Questions: Help with eating at college [28:00]; Doing everything right, and nothing is working; should I “Paleo harder”? [37:29]; What to eat after a stomach bug [48:51]; Sensitivity to yeast, avoid fermented foods? [1:00:40] 5. An interview from our sponsor: Vital Choice’s Randy Hartnell – Selenium and methyl mercury [1:02:43] 6. Liz’s skin care tip of the week: Winter skin care [1:04:36] 7. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Slow cooker applesauce [1:07:34]

Episode #165: Amenorrhea, Adult Acne, High Intensity Workouts 

Live Date: 11/13/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Liz & Diane [4:57] 2. Shout Out: Nom Nom Paleo and Robb Wolf [12:35] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: 8 Positive Outcomes of the Paleo Diet [14:17] 4. Listener Questions: My period did a vanishing act! [22:39]; Adult acne while on paleo [30:52]; Sparkling water on 21DSD [38:02]; Transition help into higher intensity workouts [40:58] 5. An interview from our sponsor: Vital Choice’s Randy Hartnell [48:42] 6. Liz’s fertility tip: folic acid versus folate [51:11] 7. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Saving the zest [54:02] 8. This week’s hashtag details: #BoneBrothMyWay [56:38]

Episode #164: Guest – Co-Host Diana Rodgers, Coconut Oil for Appetite, Kombucha During Pregnancy & Cast Iron Care 

Live Date: 11/06/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Liz & Diana [4:39] 2. Shout Out: Real Food RN [16:13] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: the American gut project [16:49] 4. Listener Questions: How can I best help someone who does not want to be helped? [21:27]; Thoughts on using coconut oil to reduce appetite [35:18]; Kombucha during pregnancy [44:23]; An interview from our sponsor, Vital Choice’s Randy Hartnell [50:45] 5. Liz’s skin care tip of the week: combating winter skin [52:29] 6. Diana’s Kitchen tip: cast iron care [53:57]

Episode #163: Artificial Sweeteners, Henna & Mediterranean Cooking 

Live Date: 10/30/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [3:02] 2. Shout Out: Cindy Sexton [9.43] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: Artificial sweeteners and gut bacteria [11:26] 4. Guest Interview: Caitlin and Nabil of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking [16:03]; introducing Caitlin [17:04]; Introducing Nabil [18:38]; The idea for the book [20:15]; Modifications of the recipes [24:33]; “Home cook” friendly recipes [33:15]; Mediterranean is not vegetarian [36:30]; Family style dinners [41:17] 5. Liz’s hair care tip of the week: Henna [47:54] 6. Diane’s Kitchen tip: blender versus food processor [53:32] 7. This week’s hashtag details: #BBRealitySelfie [56:52]

Episode #162: Special Guest Katy Bowman Author of “Move Your DNA”

Live Date: 10/23/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz
2. Shout Out: Kristen from Living, Loving, Paleo
3. This week in the Paleosphere: Zucchini Cheese
4. Special Guest: Katy Bowman author of Move Your DNA; Discussing Katy’s new book; The difference between movement & exercise; Historical context of movement; Movement instincts of animals; Loads as the effect of applied forces; Tips to make movement more biomechanically beneficial
5. Homesteading Hijinks: A goodbye to pigs & gratitude
6. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Blending coffee
7. This week’s hashtag details: #coffeemyway

Episode #161: Cold Brew Coffee, Alkaline Water, Cavities, and A Fertility Tip

Live Date: 10/16.2014

Topic: 

1. What's new from you with Diane & Liz [3:02] 2. Shout Out: Brittany Angell [8:31] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: South Park’s Gluten Free Ebola [12:41] 4. Listener Questions: Cold-brewed coffee and mold [14:42]; Drinking alkaline water [22:29]; Packing paleo meals for an off-shore trip [26:31]; Cavities and natural tooth care [33:07] 5. Liz’s fertility tip of the week: getting started [39:24] 6. Diane’s Kitchen tip: troubleshooting bone broth[41:36] 7. This week’s hashtag details: #paleocollection [45:29]

Episode #160: Type 2 diabetes, Winter Skincare, Cooking Temperature and RD vs. NTP

Live Date: 10/09/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [3:01] 2. Shout Out: Mike the Paleo newbie from last week [9:49] 3. This week in the Paleosphere: BuzzFeed’s food tasting videos [11:42] 4. Listener Questions: Suddenly have acne eating paleo [15:29], Type 2 diabetes shifting to paleo [26:39], Nutrition education path [34:21], Is milk okay even if not raw?[43:05] 5. Liz’s skin care tip of the week: changing our skin care for cooler weather [48:16] 6. Diane’s Kitchen tip: What temperature to cook at [50:40] 7. This week’s hashtag details: #weirdfoodIlove [53:15]

Episode #159: Getting Off Birth Control, Preparing for Stress & Glowing Skin

Live Date:10/2/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:08] 2. Shout Out: Find Your Balance Health [12:31] 3. This week in Paleosphere: New York Times article on ketosis [15:56] 4. Listener Questions: Getting off birth control; wean or cold turkey? How to prepare for impending stress; Defence mechanism in plants possible hallucinogen; Painful gas and bloating [10:53] 5. Liz’s skin care tip of the week: Glowing skin [51:21] 6. Diane’s Kitchen tip: How to cut open winter squash [53:33] 7. This week’s hashtag details: #whileilisten [56:45]

Episode #158: Low Carb Diets, Microwaves, Paleo Newbies & Free Range Chickens 

Live Date: 9/25/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:30] 2. Shout Out: Bravo for Paleo [9:10] 3. This week in Paleosphere: New York Times article on ketosis [14:40] 4. Listener Questions: Microwaves, safe or not?  [22:55]  Paleo newbie issues [30:15] How to find success as an introvert [34:09] 5. Liz’s Homestead Hijinks of the week: free-range chickens [50:36] 6. Diane’s Kitchen tip: Herbs, dried vs. fresh [53:21] 7. This week’s winner for hashtag: #firstpaleopic [55:38]

Episode #157: Low Carb Controversy, Quitting Cardio & Ditching Egg Whites 

Live Date: 9/18/2014

Topic: 

1. What's new for you from Diane & Liz [2:30] 2. Shout Out: Real Food movement pioneer, Mary Enig  [8:00] 3. This week in Paleo/real food: Low-carb controversy in the Paleosphere [10:45] 4. Listener Questions: Should I quit cardio?  [22:03]; Is palm olein the same as palm oil, and is it healthy? [31:41]; Post workout skin care regimen tips [36:16]; Raw eggs: ditch the white? [42:54] 5. Liz's Homesteading QOTW: goats [48:19] 6. Diane's Kitchen tip: pots and pans and safe nonstick [52:11] 7. This week’s hashtag:#myfavoritefat [55:30]

Episode #156: Pumpkin Everything, Starting on Paleo & Self Sabotage

Live Date: 9/11/2014

Topic: 

1. What’s new for you. [3:01] 2. Shout out: Nom Nom Paleo – Annual kids lunch guide [11:59] 3. In the news: Everything pumpkin spice [15:02]; Paleo cookies in the mainstream media [19:29] 4. Listener Questions: New baby, fibromyalgia, and getting eating back on track [29:38]; Failing 30 day challenges and self sabotage [41:38] 5. Liz’s Homesteading QOTW: dealing with predators [54:37] 6. Diane’s Kitchen Tip: when to season food [57:37] 7. This week’s hashtag details: #firstpaleopic [1:03:55]

Episode #155: Paleo Bread, Fat Shaming, Green Juice & Food Photo Table Manners 

Live Date: 9/04/2014

Topic: 

1.  Podcast changes [4:50] 2.  Diane’s updates [6:42] 3.  Liz’s updates [10:21] 4.  Food photography table manners [14:17] 5. Green juices and smoothies [20:29] 6.  Homesteading hijinks of the week [27:29] 7.  Fat Shaming & “Paleo” bread [30:43] 8.  Interactive listeners [53:31]

Episode #154: Special Guest Mark Sisson of the Primal Blueprint 

Live Date: 8/28/2014

Topic: 

1.  Our guest, Mark Sisson [4.43] 2.  Why launch the expert certification program [6:38] 3.  Intuitive lifestyle [14:15] 4.  More about the expert certification program [22:04] 5.  Resources available for practitioners through the program [38:14] 6.  Changes in Mark’s approach from his 80’s trainer days [44:25] 7.  Where you can find more information about the expert certification program [48:17]

Episode #153: Eating Paleo While Traveling – Diane's Greece Recap

Live Date: 8/21/2014

Topic: 

1.  Liz’s updates [8:21] 2.  Diane’s updates [11:21] 3. Jet lag and sleep issues [14:21] 4. Travel food / snack options [24:56] 5. Diane’s favorite food in Greece and why [31:30] 6. How did you avoid all the yummy cheese the Greeks are renowned for?  [34:27] 7.  Is there a lot of bread/gluten in the food in Greece? [37:26] 8. Was it easy to eat Paleo in Greece? [46:54] 9. What was your favorite place in Greece? [49:36] 10. Did your trip inspire you to make any changes back home? [55:24]

Episode #152: Special Guest Simone Miller Author of the “Zen Belly Cookbook”

Live Date: 8/14/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [3:83] 2.  Introducing our guest, Simone Miller [5:15] 3.  Simone’s pop up dinners [14:32] 4.  Inspiration for the Zenbelly Cookbook [20:07] 5. Paleo treats from Zenbelly [27:47] 6.  Handling the stress of the job [31:53] 7.  Go-to no cook paleo meals [34:15] 8.  Must try recipes from the book [39:37] 9.  The broth Jedi master on broth [44:38] 10. The UPS man arrives [48:57]

Episode #151: Sunglasses, Sunscreen Antibiotic Detox & How Often to Workout

Live Date: 8/7/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [5:00] 2.  Liz’s updates [11:27] 3.  Diane’s kitchen tip for neutral-tasting oil choices [16:39] 4.  Sun exposure and use of sunglasses [26:53] 5.  Supportive care after antibiotic use [37:30] 6.  Working out too much [43:00]

Episode #150: Special Guest Jimmy Moore Author of “Keto Clarity“

Live Date: 7/31/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [3:46] 2.  Our guest, Jimmy Moore [4:55] 3.  Jimmy’s new book, Keto Clarity [7:43] 4.  A ketogenic diet and nutritional ketosis [10:33] 5.  Finding your carbohydrate tolerance level [15:14] 6.  What impacts carb tolerance levels [23:59] 7.  Is there benefit in cycling a ketogenic diet? [29:54] 8.  Gluconeogenesis, friend or foe?  [38:44] 9.  Ketosis and thyroid dysfunction [40:25] 10. How low is too low?  [45:29] 11. Does going low carb too long affect your metabolism of carbs? [47:53] 12. Physiological versus psychological benefit of “off” days [50:47] 13. Optimal athletic performance on ketosis [53:39] 14. Gut bacteria and a ketogenic diet [1:01:16]

Episode # 149: Paleo Baking, Sourdough, Distended Belly & Temporary Vegetarianism

Live Date: 7/24/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [3:43] 2.  Liz’s updates [9:39] 3.  Quality of food [14:45] 4.  Moderation of paleo treats [26:51] 5.  Eating sourdough bread  [33:07] 6.  Continued belly bloat after changing diet [43:30] 7.  A 3-day vegetarian  situation [50:49]

Episode #148:Probiotics, Shingles, What Our Meat Eats & Clearing Scars

Live Date: 7/17/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [8:32]2.  Liz’s updates [17:06]3.  How do I sneak in more probiotics?  [21:30]4.  Young, healthy, and diagnosed with shingles [28:03]5.  The animals I eat are eating foods I’m trying to avoid  [41:39]6.  What can I do about old acne scars?  [49:39]7.  Diane’s kitchen tip [50:55]

Episode #147: Losing Friends on Paleo, Help with Waxy Hair & Stuck in a Meal Prep Rut 

Live Date: 7/10/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [4:39] 2.  Liz’s updates [8:54] 3.  What to do if no-poo isn’t working?[13:39] 4.  How to maintain a social life while making the paleo switch [22:26] 5.  Stuck in the chicken, broccoli, and coconut oil rut [34:03] 6.  Shortcuts and tips for cooking paleo when short on time [39:24] 7.  Diane’s kitchen tip [53:16]

Episode #146: Liver, Bone Broth, Hydration & Feeding Paleo Pets 

Live Date: 7/3/2014

Topic: 

1. Liz’s updates [8:49] 2. Diane’s updates [12:56] 3. Differences in flavor and nutrients of animal livers [17:08] 4. How to make bone broth more palatable by itself [23:19] 5. Tips on electrolyte replacement during the summer heat [27:57] 6. What do you feed your paleo pets? [31:11] 7. Diane’s kitchen tip [54:36]

Episode #145: Kelly Bronzyna talks about Autism & Paleo & Dairy Free Ice Cream 

Live Date: 6/26/2014

Topic: 

1. Diane’s updates [3:59] 2. Our guest, Kelly Brozyna [5:29] 3. Dairy Free Ice Cream, sweeteners and thickeners for ice cream [13:12] 4. Ice cream making equipment recommendations [18:50] 5. Kelly’s introduction to paleo [26:42] 6. Autism, gluten, and paleo [41:48] 7. Heavy metal detoxing with the MTHFR mutation [54:24] 8. Experiences with gluten re-exposure [59:48]

Episode #144: Butter, Exercise, AIP, MCT Oil/Bulletproof Coffee, Sweet Drinks on the 21DSD & Skin Help 

Live Date: 6/19/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [3:06] 2.  Liz’s updates [9:21] 3.  Saturated fat article in Time magazine [12:35] 4.  Exercise & the autoimmune protocol  [21:36] 5. The 411 on MCT oil & bulletproof coffee [31:34] 6.  On the 21-Day Sugar Detox, is this sweet-tasting drink ok? [41:25] 7.  Skin help; PCOS, medications, and an impending wedding [44:50]

Episode #143: The Paleo Kitchen with Juli Bauer 

Live Date: 6/12/2014

Topic: 

1.  Introducing our guest, Juli Bauer [2:30] 2.  Juli’s intro to paleo [7:21] 3.  Juli as a competitive athlete [13:08] 4.  Collaborating with George Bryant [21:54] 5.  The process of creating recipes [24:18] 6.  Juli’s thoughts on the controversy of paleo treats [28:48] 7.  Juli’s kitchen tips and tricks [37:10] 8.  Juli’s favorite recipe [41:32] 9.  Juli’s advice for newbie food bloggers [43:20] 10.  Rapid fire questions for Juli [52:03]

Episode #142: Almond Flour, Sun Exposure, Cast Iron Skillets, Kids & Fruit, Natural Hair Dye & Diane's Kitchen tip 

Live Date: 6/05/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [5:31] 2.  Liz’s updates [12:45] 3.  Is almond flour really that health to cook with? [19:05] 4.  Exposing more skin for optimal vitamin D? [26:47] 5.  Cooking with cast iron that’s been preseasoned with unhealthy oils [32:07] 6.  Should kids eat so much fruit? [38:47] 7.  Natural hair dye recommendations [44:10] 8.  Kitchen tip [50:22]

Episode #141: Healthy TV/Movie Snacks, Nightshades, Oral Allergies, Birth Control & Dark Skin Spots, Eating Bacon & Sausage

Live Date: 5/29/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s updates [2:59] 2.  Quick vitamin D interlude [10:08] 3.  Liz’s updates [13:57] 4.  Healthy suggestions for movie munchies [20:22] 5.  What’s the scoop on nightshades [27:14] 6.  Oral allergy syndrome – can it be reversed? [33:50] 7.  Reversing side effects of taking hormonal birth control [39:15] 8.  Ground beef, bacon, and sausage processed foods to avoid?  [46:22]

Episode #140: Binge Eating Repercussions, Thoughts on Yoli, Broth won't Gel, Thyroid Health & SIBO Diet

Live Date: 5/22/2014

Topic: 

1. Liz’s updates [3:39] 2. Diane’s updates [7:45] 3. Medical repercussions of binge eating [15:25] 4. Thoughts on Yoli [22:49] 5. Can I supplement my broth to help it gel? [32:01] 6. Hypothyroidism and the meal plan in Practical Paleo for thyroid health [37:29] 7. Supplementation for excellent pooping [42:04] 8. SIBO diet questions [45:29]

Episode #139: Dr. Oz, Fish Oil, Nose Blowing, What's Missing from my Paleo Diet? 

Live Date: 5/15/2014

Topic: 

1.  Liz’s updates [4:00] 2.  Diane’s updates [9:37] 3.  “Gluten-free” doesn’t always mean healthy [17:04] 4.  Dr. Oz and saturated fats [28:32] 5.  Mucus, mucus, everywhere [33:37] 6. How can I get good nutrients in if I avoid superfoods? [40:56] 7. How to transition from a low-fat to a higher-fat diet? [48:02] 8. The difference between fish oil and cod liver oil, and what tests to get at the doctor [53:57]

Episode # 138: Preparing to eat “Bad” Food, No Poo, Moisturizer, Hungry on Paleo & Is Stress Sabotaging my Health? 

Live Date: 5/08/2014

Topic: 

1.  Liz’s updates [5:55] 2.  Special thanks to our listeners [9:27] 3.  Diane’s Updates [14:36] 4.  Preparing your body for crappy food when choices are out of your control [19:35] 5.  An alternative to no-poo when washing every day is a necessity [27:40] 6.  can stress be more powerful than the food I’m eating? [31:07] 7.  Is moisturizing really necessary for health people?  [39:19] 8.  Is needing to eat more than every 4 hours a sign of not being healthy? [45:29]

Episode #137: Guest Sylvie McCracken, Homesteading, Un-schooling, Good Nutrition for Kids & Balancing it all

Live Date: 5/01/2014

Topic: 
1.  Introducing our guest, Sylvie McCracken [5:17] 2.  About the Hollywood Homestead [9:03] 3.  Talking about un-schooling [11:27] 4.  Managing work/life balance [19:58] 5.  Entrepreneurship [25:35] 6.  Keeping the kids on the good food path [30:47] 7.  Making the transition and being ok with not doing everything at once [38:17] 8.  Gelatin as a superfood [45:14] 9.  The importance of nutrition in early childhood playing a role in health [55:36] 10.  Final words of wisdom from Sylvie [58:01]

Episode #136: Gluten Free Negativity, Botox, Nutrition Practice Laws & Pesticide Exposure

Live Date: 4/22/2014

Topic: 

1.  Updates from Diane [7:14] 2.  Liz’s updates [10:35] 3.  Considering Botox and fillers [13:30] 4.  Responding to coworker’s negativity about gluten-free [20:09] 5.  Ways to help minimize effects of pesticide exposure [28:11] 6.  How to practice nutritional therapy in a state with restrictions [34:02] 7.  Nutrition response testing [42:59] 8.  When food is restricted in the work setting [49:06]

Episode #135: Special Guest Allison Siebecker

Live Date: 4/17/2014

Topic: 

1.  Updates [3:16] 2.  Introducing our guest, Dr. Allison Siebecker [4:07] 3.  How to tell if you have SIBO [7:31] 4.  SIBO and leaky gut [9:50] 5.  Diagnosis options for SIBO [18:34] 6.  Why is there a bacterial overgrowth in the first place?  [24:25] 7.  Preventing possible SIBO when you get gastroenteritis [36:46] 8.  Approach to treating SIBO with food [44:39] 9.  SIBO and FODMAPs [50:57] 10.  Treatment of SIBO [55:09] 11.  Resistant starch and SIBO [1:00:09] 12.  Prevention, avoidance, maintenance of SIBO [1:03:44]

Episode #134: Why Diet Rules do work for many People, Post Workout Fatigue, Salting Food & Hand Washing

Live Date: 4/10/2014

Topic: 

1.  Diane’s Updates [4:52] 2.  Liz’s Updates [11:33] 3.  Liz’s change of heart [17:23] 4.  Why many people are more successful eating with rules or a “yes/no” list [18:14] 5.  Feed suggestions for raising little piggies[33:05] 6.  How salt makes your food taste better [38:55] 7.  Should I stop washing my hands with soap? [46:25] 8.  Problems with post-workout fatigue [52:42]

Episode #133: Special Guest Stephanie Ruper Author of “Sexy by Nature”

Live Date: 4/03/2014

Topic: 

1.  Updates [2:52] 2.  Our guest, Stefani Ruper [5:14] 3.  How Stefani changed while writing Sexy By Nature [11:29] 4.  Forgiveness, self-respect, and self-love [20:21] 5.  Everything is Ok [25:56] 6.  How Stefani “got there” [34:08] 7.  Final thoughts from Stefani [54:50]

Episode #132: Special Guest Sinkler of “Lift Weights Faster”

Live Date 3/27/2014

Topic: 

1.  Updates [3:32] 2.  Introducing our guest [4:38] 3.  The origin of Lift Weights Faster [8:20] 4.  Jen’s perspective in the gym [11:20] 5.  How do you scratch the competitive itch now?  [20:06] 6.  One strength training exercise every woman should be doing [25:21] 7.  Are my squats good enough[26:06] 8.  What do you recommend for those new to strength training?  [27:11] 9.  how should people organize their workouts over the course of the week? [33:16] 10. How to handle training in someone with high life stress [38:46] 11.  What are the minimum number of days someone needs to train to get lean and strong?  [49:10] 12.  Some ways to add Lift Weights Faster to what you’re doing now  [52:50] 13.  Recommendations for underweight women wanting to gain [57:01] 14.  How to eat while lifting to build muscle and not gain fat [1:00:05] 15.  How to get the metabolism going when you’ve hit a plateau [1:05:11] 16.  Peri- and post menopause strength training tips [1:08:36] 17.  Jen’s favorite reason why she loves lifting weights [1:09:45] 18.  Final word on Lift Weights Faster and Eat Better Faster [1:11:32]

Episode #131: Cholesterol Confusion, Gum & Do I really need to eat Meat?

Live Date 3/20/2014

Topic: 

1.  Updates [3:28] 2.  Eat Better Faster [10:52] 3.  Egg-cerpt from Eat the Yolks [24:11] 4.  High Cholesterol; so, what can I eat?  [26:51] 5.  Happy liver dude.  Paleo on, Wayne!  Paleo on, Garth!  [40:44] 6.  Do I really have to give up my gum?  [46:23] 7.  Do I need to eat meat?  [51:43]

Episode #130: Dr. Terry Wahls on the “Wahls Protocol”, Paleo of Multiple Sclerosis & Autoimmunity

Live Date 3/13/2014

Topic: 

1.  Updates [2:55] 2.  Introducing our guest, Dr. Terry Wahls [4:07] 3.  Autoimmunity diagnoses younger and younger [12:17] 4.  The importance of nutrient density [14:05] 5.  Other autoimmune conditions benefited from the Wahls Protocol [17:12] 6.  Signs of mitochondrial starvation [20:06] 7.  Levels on the Wahls Protocol [22:56] 8.  Why the Wahls Protocol eliminates eggs [26:17] 9.  Nightshades [28:23] 10.  Why sulfur is so important [32:36] 11.  Incorporating organ meats [36:45] 12.  Beyond the food; lifestyle elements on the protocol [38:10] 13.  The Wahls Foundation [43:09] 14.  Final comments from Dr. Wahls [47:22]

Episode # 129: Conventional Meat, Sport Drinks, Sweaty Husband & Peanut Butter vs. Milk on the 21DSD

Live Date 3/6/2014

Topic: 

1.  Liz’s book came out!  [7:38] 2.  #Paleotour updates [14:01] 3.  Liz’s Eat the Yolks egg-cerpt [15:41] 4.  How bad is conventional meat? [21:02] 5.  Can you OD on certain foods?  [30:00] 6.  Sports drinks, and a homemade alternative [32:57] 7.  Sweaty husband [39:49] 8.  What to use for sunscreen [44:55] 9.  Why is peanut butter not allowed, but milk is on the 21DSD [47:01]

Episode #128: Calories, do they matter?, Clearing up Dogma, 100 Calorie Packs & Weight Loss

Live Date 2/27/2014

Topic: 

1.  #Paleotour updates [6:05] 2.  Liz’s book is out!  [8:11] 3.  Beyond Sugar Detox update [15:21] 4.  Eat the Yolks egg-cerpt and a rant from Liz[17:14] 5.  Diane’s counterpoint to a calorie is a calorie [27:20] 6.  Hitting a weight loss plateau on paleo [41:10] 7.  Weight gain on paleo [52:58]

Episode #127: JJ Virgin on her new Cookbook, Money Fears, Self Empowerment & Motivation

Live Date 2/20/2014

Topic: 

1.  Updates [2:35] 2.  Our guest, J.J. Virgin [3:15] 3.  About The Virgin Diet Cookbook [7:14] 4.  How J.J. got started helping people find their passion [11:53] 5.  How to change your mindset [20:49] 6.  Words of wisdom to overcome mental barriers [30:43] 7.  Overcoming the mindset that money will ruin the passion [36:19] 8.  J.J.’s words as a parent [53:03]

Episode #126: The Biggest Loser, Superfoods, Makeup (and no Makeup)

Live Date 2/13/2014

Topic: 

1.  Liz on a podcast with Living Well with Crystal [5:21] 2.  Texas Paleo Tour update [9:05] 3.  Paleofx update [13:30] 4.  Eat the Yolks egg-cerpt [14:09] 5.  The Biggest Loser and a word about shaming [19:38] 6.  Alternatives to “super foods” [25:54] 7.  Recurring stomach issues after an illness [32:30] 8.  Accolades to Liz, and question about sunscreen and makeup [45:05] 9.  Alternative to bleach; help with no makeup confidence [48:58]

Episode #125: The Paleo Approach with Sarah Ballantyne, Autoimmune Paleo & Your Questions

Live Date 2/06/2014

Topic: 

1.  Our guest, Sarah Ballantyne [3:03] 2.  Sarah’s arm [4:34] 3.  Sarah’s journey to paleo [8:41] 4.  Stopping all medication [18:52] 5.  Sarah’s book, The Paleo Approach [24:45] 6.  Should I do the autoimmune paleo protocol while still on immunosuppressants?  [33:58] 7.  What are some steps to take to get a diagnosis when doctors can’t figure it out [43:24] 8.  While on an elimination, and you have an accidental exposure, do you start over?  [51:08] 9.  FODMAPS and autoimmune protocol on paleo [57:09]

Episode #124: CoffeewithBen, Fat Fears & It's all about the Vegetables, Baby!

Live Date 1/30/2014

Topic: 

1.  #coffeewithBen [3:07] 2.  Balanced Bites online workshop news [4:22] 3.  Liz gets to hold her baby finally! [15:30] 4. Eat the Yolks Egg-cerpt [20:44] 5.  How not to fear fat, and introducing it to the body when it’s been restricted [23:04] 6.  It’s all about the vegetables, baby [31:05] 7.  Raw vs. cooking [43:24] 8.  Eating to prepare for surgery [48:21]

Episode #123: Free Glutamate, Maca, Chicharrones & Peeling Lips

Live Date 1/23/2014

Topic: 

1.  Seminar events, #PaleoTour updates, Cookbook updates [4:15] 2.  Liz’s blog update [9:35] 3.  Egg-cerpt from Eat the Yolks [19:26] 4.  Unblind My Mind; Free glutamate in foods [21:33] 5.  Maca during pregnancy, after the Sugar Detox balanced my hormones [31:43] 6.  Boom! Chicharrones. [39:48] 7.  Peeling lips and nighttime cough [44:02] 8.  Becoming an NC in a small town  [49:47]

Episode #122: Special Guest Jonathan Bailor of the Calorie Myth

Live Date 1/16/2014

Topic: 
1.  Introducing our guest, Jonathan Bailor [2:46] 2.  Getting to know Jonathan [4:32] 3.  Men and women targeted differently by media [10:05] 4.  Starvation diets don’t work [12:37] 5.  The difference between men and women [14:52] 6.  How Jonathan is trying to reach the masses [18:25] 7.  Don’t propose on the first date [22:45] 8.  Their brains exploded [24:14]

Episode #121: Tips for Paleo Newbies, Raw Liver, Exercises & Stress

Live Date 1/09/2014

Topic: 
1.  Diane got engaged! [2:41] 2.  #Paleotour updates [5:47] 3.  Diane and Liz seminar updates. [8:32] 4.  Excerpt from Eat the Yolks [15:09] 5.  Your top 5 pointers for newbies to real food living and the paleo lifestyle [16:12] 6.  Tips for getting back on the wagon, and why we fall off in the first place [26:07] 7.  Super foods and raw liver [33:21] 8.  Brewer’s yeast [41:03] 9.  Exercise without additional stress [44:05]

Episode #120: Special Guest Chris Kresser, Author of “Your Personal Paleo Code”

Live Date 1/02/2014

Topic: 
1.  Your Personal Paleo Code background information [3:22] 2.  Individualized diet approach [10:50] 3.  Hot topics like red meat, fat, and cholesterol.  [14:14] 4.  Meat digestibility [24:11] 5.  Gut bacteria and health [26:38] 6.  A personal story from Chris [38:11] 7.  Updates and offers on Your Personal Paleo Code [42:46]

Episode #119: White Potatoes, Natural Sweeteners, Calcium Supplements

Live Date 12/26/2013

Topic: 

1.  Beyond Sugar Detox news, events and updates [3:48] 2.  The white potato debacle [8:27] 3.  Excerpt from Eat the Yolks [15:38] 4. Weight gain methods for overall health [18:27] 5.  Opinions on natural sweeteners [28:58] 6.  Sardines in the car [43:00] 7.  The best calcium supplement [50:42]

Episode #118: About Liz Wolfe's New Book “Eat the Yolks”

Live Date 12/19/2013

Topic: 

1.  Updates.  [7:23] 2.  Self care during the sickies [10:27] 3.  The evolution of Modern Cave Girl [15:47] 4.  What you can expect [25:03] 5.  Chapter list for Eat the Yolks [31:13] 6.  Fun pop culture references in Eat the Yolks [36:38] 7.  A little intro on margarine [38:30]

Episode #117: Handling Haters, MSG in Bone Broth, Bras & Emotional Recovery

Live Date 12/12/2013

Topic: 

1.  Podcast updates. [3:28] 2.  Liz’s book news  [10:10] 3.  Can we get a rant-rant? [19:48] 4.  Understanding carb recommendation.  [33:01] 5.  Bone broth and MSG.  [38:12] 6.  Bras.  Friend or foe?  [43:01] 7.  Losing ground to gain more complete health. [47:55]

Episode #116: Special Guest Melissa Joulwan, Author of Well Fed 2

Live Date 12/5/2013

Topic: 

1.  Melissa Joulwan of Well Fed and Well Fed 2 [4:24] 2.  What are the top points that you want to impress upon people? [13:03] 3.  You Know How You Could Do That? [22:48] 4.  Deli Tuna Salad and J-Lo [28:05] 5.  Commiserating the stress of book writing [32:13] 6.  Taking care of yourself while in a big project [37:12] 7.  Non-profit organization support [39:55] 8.  Autoimmune protocol in Well Fed 2 [42:55] 9.  Burgers, Balls, and Bangers! [46:15] 10. What are your can’t live without kitchen tools? [48:39] 11. Spaghetti squash cutting tutorial [53:09]

Episode #115: ENCORE, Surviving the Holidays – Indulging, Family & Cocktails

Live Date 11/28/2013

Topic: 

1. How do I stay on the wagon? [12:24] 2. Best time to eat sweets? [25:37] 3. & 4.  Recovery after indulgences [29:39 & 33:20] 5. How to handle judgment from family [39:19] 6. Paleo-friendly holiday cocktails [44:45] 7. Keeping up with fitness routine during the holidays [48:45]


Episode # 114: Hair Loss, Acne, Cooking Fats, Rejuvelac, Zero Impact Living & Dairy

Live 11/21/2013

Topic: 

1.  Liz’s book news [10:16] 2.  Diane’s news [11:26] 3.  I started taking DHEA and now my hair is falling out  [16:17] 4. Strategies for combating acne caused by DHEA or a low-dose hydrocortisone [28:14] 5. Proper storage of fats and oils [35:07] 6. Rejuvelac; yea or nay? [41:28] 7. Zero impact green living and paleo; can they come together? [47:12] 8. Can we talk dairy again? [54:15]

Episode #113: Listener Q&A – Body Image Perspective & Body Composition

Live Date: 11/14/13

Topic: 

1.  21-Day Sugar Detox Cookbook update [3:59] 2.  Liz book news [11:41] 3.  Upcoming events for 21-Day Sugar Detox [26:57] 4. Body image perspective [28:48] 5.  What is a good way to measure body comp in relation to health [43:20] 6.  How to be healthy and very thin  [53.40]

Episode #112: Listener Q&A – Laser Hair Removal, Monthly Sugar Cravings & Brain Fog 

Live Date: 11/07/2013

Topic: 

1.  Event Updates for 21-Day Sugar Detox book [6:22] 2.  Liz news [8:27] 3.  What do you think about laser hair removal? [14:01] 4. Help minimizing sugar cravings during and after monthly cycle [18:55] 5.  Suddenly developing an intolerance to a food [28.06] 6. Kombucha on the Sugar Detox [40:09] 7.  Brain fog on paleo [43:33] 8.  Proper diet for chickens [53:03]

Episode #111: Self Love, Body Image & Shifting Perception 

Live Date 10/31/2013

Topic: 

1.  Upcoming events for 21-Day Sugar Detox book.  [7:27] 2.  Body image [10:13] 3.  Health and wellness is the goal.  [20:00] 4.  No judging of others [28:23] 5.  Self-love [37:35] 6.  Unattainable levels of “beauty and perfection” [44:37] 7.  Shifting our perceptions [49:28]

Episode #110: The 21 Day Sugar Detox Book, FAQs, Part 1

Live Date 10/24/2013

Topic: 

1.  Beyond Sugar Detox [3:43] 2.  Forbes 30 under 30 nomination [9:32] 3.  The difference between Practical Paleo and 21-Day Sugar Detox [12:02] 4.  If I don’t want to lose any weight, is the 21DSD right for me?  What about if I’m pregnant or nursing? [21:11] 5.  Defining Detox [27:32] 6.  21DSD versus a strict 30-day paleo program. [33:13] 7.  Success tips, supplements, and duct tape [38:17] 8.  Best way to get started for success [44:04] 9.  What do I do on day 22? [47:10] 10. Is it a craving or hunger? [52:10] 11. Who should not do the 21-Day Sugar Detox? [57:18]

Episode #109: Special Guest – John Durant & The Paleo Manifesto

Live Date 10/17/2013

Topic: 

1.  John on The Colbert Report [5:02] 2.  John’s Fly Fishing Lure Hair [8:04] 3. The Paleo Manifesto; paleo 2.0 [9:57] 4.  Meaning and motivation.  [16:23] 5.  Movement and motivation [19:28] 6.  Fasting Traditions [23:35] 7.  Vegetarianism/Vegans [26:35] 8.  Meet your Meat [45:34] 9.  Perfection is not always the goal. [52:30]

Episode #108: Paleo Jerks, Thinning Hair, Adrenal Fatigue & Aging Skin

Live Date: 10/10/2013

Topic: 

1. Liz’s book news (06:22)
2. 21-Day Sugar Detox news (8:28)
3. Paleo Jerks (12:17)
4. Thinning Hair (29:28)
5. Adrenal fatigue (38:40)
6. Dry Aging Skin (48:32)

Episode #107: Special Guest – Michelle from Nom Nom Paleo

Live Date: 10/03/2013

Topic: 

1.  Paleo Blogger Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo [1:55] 2.  Nom Nom Paleo new cookbook and iPad app [5:41] 3.  Graphic Design and Michelle’s “real world” job reconciliation [16:40] 4.  Shift work:  Sleep, clean eating, stress and balance. [21:24] 5.  Empowering kids to paleo eating. [29:03] 6.  School lunches [34:06] 7.  Kids and homework [37:31] 8.  Getting bone broth to gel [39:35] 9.  Sous-vide, pressure cooking, and slow cooking. [41:53] 10. Time spent cooking [44:28] 11. Tips on cooking a brisket [49.13] 12.  Rapid fire: books, coffee, alcohol, and TV. [53:44]

Episode #106: Special Guest – Katy Bowman of Aligned & Well

Live Date: 9/26/2013

Topic: 

1.  Introducing Katy [3:00] 2.  Alignment with regard to modern health issues [9:08] 3.  Physical nourishment [15:08] 4.  Sitting, standing.[21:11] 5.  Exercise and movement [28:37] 6.  Walking [38:30] 7.  Movement in kids [45:37] 8.  Junk food walking [54:06] 9.  Movement and digestion [1:01:56] 10. The pelvic floor [1:06:13]

Episode #105: Eating Paleo while Traveling 

Live date: 9/19/2013

Topic: 

1.  Welcome back Diane [4:14] 2.  21-Day Sugar Detox news [6:39] 3.  Down on the farm [9:51] 4.  Diane’s trip [17:42] 5.  Food choices on the road [30:55] 6.  Suggestions while traveling [36:59] 7.  Movement and next episode intro [44:46] 8.  Balanced Bites news [52.23]

Episode #104:  Special Guest – Trina Felber of Primal Life Organics

Live date: 9/12/2013

Topic: 

1. Skincare expert Trina Felber and Primal Life Organics [5:50] 2. Ask the nurse anesthetist:  Are chemicals on the skin such a big deal? [12:16] 3. Detoxification & your unique adjustment period [19:48] 4. Natural skincare basics:  Dirt is where it’s at! [33:20] 5. Skincare for kids:  Less is more [40:25] 6. Correlating skin issues with internal factors (food sensitivities, deviation from routine) [43:40] 7. Trina’s new makeup line, Primal Colors [48:45] 8. Paying attention to what your skin wants & tips for happy skin while traveling [54:02] 9. Primal Life Organics product spotlight:  Fire and Ice [58:22]

Episode #103: Special Guest – Diana Rodgers

Live date: 9/05/2013

Topic: 

1. Intro to Diana Rodgers & her journey to health [3:38] 2. A passion for sustainability [6:10] 3. Homesteading inspiration & the realities of farm life [8:37] 4. BaconPalooza and P3 at Polyface Farms [13:39] 5. Nutrition education/credentials (NTP, NTC, RD) [16:18] 6. Diana’s new book, Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts On the Go [23:11] 7. Is an official celiac diagnosis really necessary? [32:03] 8. Empowering kids to make healthy food choices [36:02] 9. Sneak peek of Diana’s next book! [40:48] 10. Homesteading miscellanea – predators, transgender chickens, etc.  [43:00] 11. The cost of good food [53:13]

Episode # 102: Candida, Paleo Bread, Nightly Pee Breaks & FODMAPs

Live date: 08/29/2013

Topic: 

1. Do anchovies have the same health benefits as sardines? [20:11] 2. Struggling with postpartum weight loss [23:23] 3. Are middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks such a big deal? / Liz’s fancy, grass-fed mattress [26:45] 4. Candida and die-off symptoms [32:56] 5. Egg-free, whey-free protein powder [35:24] 6. Are all FODMAPs created equal? [39:13] 7. Almond meal vs. blanched almond flour [42:20] 8. Paleo wraps or bread [45:21] 9. Refrigeration for meals and snacks on the go [49:52] 10. Post-workout snacks or meals [54:37]

Episode # 101: Cholesterol Clarity with Jimmy Moore

Live date: 08/22/2013

Topic: 

1. Welcome, Jimmy Moore! [3:23] 2. The Sally Fallon issue and keeping an open mind [5:38] 3. Jimmy’s new book, Cholesterol Clarity [12:44] 4. Busting myths:  Does fat or cholesterol in our diet raise the level of cholesterol in our blood? [20:13] 5. Worthwhile markers:  What and when to get tested [24:43] 6. How low is too low? [43:50] 7. How to talk to your doctor and what to ask for [56:15] 8. Familial hypercholesterolemia [1:07:14]

Episode #100: Ask Us (almost) Anything!

Live date: 08/15/2013

Topic: 

1. Active rest activities [10:29] 2. Finding a likeminded partner [12:19] 3. Movies [16:00] 4. Cave babies? [18:04] 5. Diane’s romantic life [19:20] 6. How scary is homesteading? [21:30] 7. Tick update & why Diane doesn’t want to live on a farm [24:13] 8. Missed non-paleo foods & paleo versions [31:29] 9. Practical Paleo in other languages [35:52] 10. Surgeries or beauty procedures? [37:10] 11. Introvert or extrovert? [43:48] 12. Reading for fun [46:13] 13. Makeup & nail products [49:07] 14. Non-paleo interests or hobbies [50:03] 15. Favorite city [53:16] 16. Bucket list [54:23] 17. Source of daily inspiration [55:00] 18. Next life goal [58:37] 19. Boyfriend/husband 100% paleo? [1:00:02] 20. Business advice [1:02:00] 21. Music, marriage, and the military [1:04:04] 22. Celebrity crushes [1:05:55] 23. What were you afraid to do but did it anyway and then realized you were worried for nothing? [1:06:40] 24. Bedtime routine [1:08:17] 25. New season of Arrested Development [1:09:38] 26. Screw it! I’m eating this (non-paleo food)! [1:10:07] 27. Stranded island must-haves [1:10:54] 28. Last meal [1:11:30]

Episode #99: Non-Paleo Loved Ones, HIV, Footware & Blog Etiquette

Live date: 08/08/2013

Topic: 

1. Diane’s Rant of the Week: Unsupportive Loved Ones & Whether to Argue or Walk Away [10:48] 2. Losing weight and I don’t want to. Help! [23:04] 3. Minimalist Footwear [33:54] 4. Paleo Approach for HIV [45:16] 5. Blog Etiquette [48:31]

Episode #98: Fermented with Jill Ciciarelli

Live date: 08/01/2013

Topic: 

1. Introduction to Jill Ciciarelli, health coach and author [13:25] 2. Historical Relevance of Fermentation [20:15] 3. Best Ferments for Beginners [24:46] 4. Quality Materials & Nutrient Bioavailability [30:55] 5. Kombucha Crash Course [34:22] 6. Healthy Skin Though Fermented Foods [48:42] 7. Common Fermentation Concerns [51:37]

Episode #97: A Rebuttal to Sally Fallon's take on Paleo

Live date: 07/25/2013

A rebuttal to Sally Fallon’s Take on Paleo

Episode #96: Cortisone Injections, Legumes, Adrenal Imbalance & Weight Re-Gain Fears

Live date: 07/18/2013

Topic: 

1. Thoughts on cortisone injections [16:11] 2. To legume or not to legume, that is the question [21:14] 3. Pickled or fermented? [32:00] 4. I use Coconut oil and I still have dry skin, help! [36:20] 5. Adrenaline and adrenal imbalance [45:50] 6. Scared to eat “normally” and regain weight after losing it on Paleo [52:08]

Episode #95: Sugar, Oral Health & an Autoimmune Protocol Enough?

Live date: 07/11/2013

Topic: 

1. Sugar sugar sugar! [12:55] & [18:20] 2. Best way to use OraWellness product [23:08] 3. Getting my mouth back on track [28:27] 4. FCLO and Chapped lips? [33:21] 5. Following an autoimmune protocol still concerned with thyroid and hormone levels [42:10]

Episode #94: Special Guests Bill & Haley – The Food Lovers Dish & Talk – 30 Days of Paleo Cooking

Live date: 07/04/2013

Topic: 

1. The Food Lovers’ Library: Bill and Hayley’s Two Most Recent Books [3:11] 2. Paleo Perfectionism and Dealing with Well-Meaning Non-Paleo Friends and Family [19:18] 3. Bill and Hayley’s Take on Squeaky-Clean Paleo [27:34] 4. Prioritizing Real Food While on a Budget and Low on Time [40:55] 5. What to Do with Excess Seasonal Produce [53:25] 6. Paleo Resources in Pittsburgh, PA [57:23]

Episode #93: Pete & Sarah Servold – Paleo Chef Tips & Real Skin Care

Live date: 06/27/2013

Topic: 

1. Intro to Pete and Sarah and their business, Pete’s Paleo[3:51] 2. Pete’s top 3 tips for home cooks [10:34] 3. Grass-fed meat, cheap cuts, and respecting the whole animal [16:52] 4. Pete’s story of health recovery [27:46] 5. Pete’s Paleo Bacon [36:03] 6. Real. Skin Products [40:16] 7. Sarah’s leap from corporate America to do Real. and Pete’s Paleo full time [45:46] 8. Pete and Sarah’s next big venture, The Omnivore’s Pet [54:15]

Episode #92: Nutrition Coaching Business Talk with Jessica Mishra

Live date: 06/20/2013

Topic: 

1. Making the Jump to Nutrition and Health Coaching: Identifying Your Market and Your Passion [9:04] 2. Making the Jump Financially [15:25] 3. Getting Started and Growing Your Network [21:33] 4. Setting Up Business Bank Accounts [31:23] 5. Support Staff [32:09] 6. Choosing the Right Nutrition Education Program for You [36:57] 7. State Licensing and Disclaimers [39:25] 8. Practicing Solo or in Conjunction with a Medical Professional, Meeting With Clients, Malpractice/Liability Insurance [45:05] 9. What to Track… Right From the Beginning [49:29] 10. Independent Contractors and Form 1099 [54:18] 11. Should You Be Making Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments? [56:41] 12. Financial Programs Through Beaming With Health [60:02]

Episode #91: All things Digestion

Live date: 06/13/2013

Topic: 

1. A link between menstrual periods and constipation?
2. Chronic Constipation
3. Stressing about not going often enough
4. Stomach pains and bathroom use even though I haven’t eaten all day!
5. Multiple issues – digestion related?
6. No regular BM’s ever!

Episode #90: Paleo Pitfalls – Part 2

Live date: 06/06/2013

Topic: 

1. Sugar, treats, and keeping your goals in mind – plus a quick note on vegan “meats” vs paleo treats
2. Overdosing on nuts! Nut flours, dried fruit.
3. Bacon, all the time. MOAR BACON.
4. Paleo Perfectionism
5. Living a DIET not a lifestyle – and what the lifestyle is, is a conscientious path of learning and moving towards health in a way that accounts for other aspects of health – stress relief, and DIGESTION

Episode #89: Guest Jonathan Bailor of “The Smarter Science of Slim”

Live date: 05/30/2013

Discussion Topic: Common nutrition myths

Episode #88: Guest Danielle Walker of “Against all Grain”

Live date: 05/23/2013

Discussion Topic: Her battle with Ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune disease

Episode #87: Paleo Pitfalls – Part 1

Live date: 05/16/2013

Topic: 

1. Bringing the wrong mind-set (diet vs. lifestyle)
2. Going low-carb…by accident
3. Carb-loading for your desk job
4. Hidden gluten (and vegetable oil) exposure
5. Calcium sources
6. Dairy decisions
7. Alcohol

Episode #86: Guest Arsy Vartanian of the Slow Cooker – Talking Paleo, Pregnancy, Baby & Books 

Live date: 05/09/2013

Topic: 

Discussion Topic: Paleo motherhood

Episode #85: Dating, Wine, Pre-Colonoscopy Food & being too clean

Live date: 05/02/2013

Topic: 

1. Dating and Paleo [16:40] 2. Popsicles pre-colonoscopy? [32:16] 3. Can you be a Paleo Wine-o? [36:27] 4. Probiotic cleansers & can you live “too clean?” [46:08] 5. Coconut oil drain clog? [50:46]

Episode #84: Guest Kendall Kendrick of Primal-Balance.com

Live date: 04/25/2013

Guest: Kendall Kendrick of Primal-Balance.com

Discussion Topic: Local food policy and urban homesteading.

Episode #83: All about Digestion, Bloating, Constipation, IBS & More

Live date: 04/18/2013

Topic: 

1. Multiple Digestive issues
2. Shy Bowel Syndrome
3. Bloated all the time
4. Child with too much stomach acid?
5. Chronic IBS

Episode #82: Carb Confusion, Gout, Thyroid Plateaus, Baby Food

Live date: 04/11/2013

Topic: 

1. Carb intake confusion
2. Pre/post workout meals for athletic performance
3. Vegetarian diet & gout
4. Are there paleo foods that babies should avoid?
5. Paleo friendly herbal teas?
6. Hypothyroid & how to get over a plateau?

Episode #81: Salt, Shakeology, Yeast Infections & Calorie Counting

Live date: 04/04/2013

Topic: 

1. Salt on a Paleo diet? [9:30] 2. Yeast infections [18:18] 3. Pre-workout nutrition for early morning workouts / fat for fuel? [26:04] 4. Paleo = weight gain?? [31:04] 5. Counting calories on Paleo [31:47] 6. How does Shakeology shake up? [49:30]

Episode #80: The Hormone Cure with Dr. Sara Gottfried, Part 2

Live date: 03/28/2013

Guest: Dr. Sara Gottfried

Discussion Topic: The Hormone Cure [Part 2]

Episode #79: The Hormone Cure with Dr. Sara Gottfried, Part 1

Live date: 03/21/2013

Guest: Dr. Sara Gottfried

Discussion Topic: The Hormone Cure

Episode #78: Simplifying the Transition to Paleo

Live date: 03/14/2013

Guest: Dr. Scott Mills

Discussion Topic: Simplifying the transition to Paleo

Episode #77: No Thyroid, Eyesight, Female Facial Hair & Gym Challenges

Live date: 03/07/2013

Topic: 

1. Paleo benefits and recommendations when you are without a thyroid [12:00] 2. Using nutrition to improve eyesight [20:13] 3. How to eat and exercises to maintain weight? [30:08] 4. Hair loss and facial hair, help! [36:48] 5. Ideas on how to run a successful nutrition challenge [45:25]

Episode #76: JJ Virgin talks about “The Virgin Diet”

Live date: 02/28/2013

Guest: JJ Virgin

Discussion Topic: The Virgin Diet

Episode #75: Mira & Jayson Calton talk “Rich Food, Poor Food”

Live date: 02/21/2013

Guest: Mira & Jayson Calton

Discussion Topic: Rich Food Poor Food

Episode #74: Cankles, Birth Control, Constipation & Copper

Live date: 02/14/2013

Topic: 

1. Can I become cankle free? [4:05] 2. Help with reintroducing foods [14:32] 3. Mirena vs. Copper IUD [24:50] 4. Hereditary constipation [31:30] 5. Thoughts on copper supplements [39:00] 6. Meals that freeze well  [44:10] 7.  Prebiotics & FODMAP concerns [48:30]

Episode #73: Blood Type Diet, Candida, Crossfit & Light Therapy

Live date: 02/07/2013

Topic: 

1. Blood Type Diet [7:45] 2. Is The 21-Day Sugar Detox safe long-term? [18:18] 3. Foods on an anti-Candida diet [23:39] 4. CrossFit seems so uninviting to strangers [29:00] 5. Red light therapy [42:50] 6. Should I trust my grandfather or Robb Wolf? [48:20]

Episode #72: Sarah of ThePaleoMom.com talks Autoimmune & Paleo

Live date: 01/31/2013

Opening chat:

Routine for kids: planning around what’s natural for them [2:10] All about ThePaleoMom.com, Sarah’s book on Autoimmune Paleo & The Paleo View podcast [6:36]

Topic: 

1. Can/should an Autoimmune protocol be used as a preventative? [16:15] 2. Is my child at high risk based on family history? What to do? [29:40] 3.  Safe to follow an AI protocol while Pregnant? How does an autoimmune condition change during/after pregnancy and during breastfeeding? [36:30] 4. Teen with Scoliosis, will an AI Protocol help? [41:40] 5. Have SIBO,SCD and Autoimmune, still scared to go starch free, help! [50:50] 6. Help with painful Lichen Sclerosis [1:03:30] 7. NSAIDS and the AI protocol [1:07:45]

Episode #71: Mark Sisson talks the Primal Connection!

Live date: 01/24/2013

Guest: Mark Sisson

Discussion Topic: The Primal Connection

Episode # 70: Practical Paleo Meal Plans, Exercise & Diet for Kids

Live date: 01/18/2013

Topic: 

1. Can you mix and match the 30 day meals plans in Practical Paleo? [8:00] 2. Clarifying super foods and goitrogenic foods recommendations. [15:50] 3. Help modifying recipes in Practical Paleo for an egg intolerance. [20:50] 4. Can I substitute proteins in the meal plans? [25:27] 5. Is it ok to exercise when following a Practical Paleo meal plan? [29:55] 6. Help with Practical Paleo meal plan selection. [34:38] 7. How to use Practical Paleo meal plans for the whole family [38:52]

Episode #69: Talking Nutrient Synergy with Dr. Christopher Masterjohn 

Live date: 01/10/2013

Guest:Dr. Chris Masterjohn

Discussion Topic: Nutrient Synergy

Episode #68: Back to Basics – Gut Healing, Leanness, Calcium & Paleo

Live date: 01/03/2013

Opening chat: Paleo Bascis [7:00]

Topic: 

1. What is leaky gut and how do you heal from it? [11:05] 2. Calorie intake, water weight or stress relief? How did I gain 4 lbs in one week? [24:00] 3. Want to do it all, how do I lean out while training hard? [33:07] 4. How do I get calcium on a Paleo Diet? [ 43:46]

Episode #67: The Beauty-Cast! Acne, Dark Circles & Paleo Skincare

Live date: 12/27/2012

Opening chat: Liz’s New Year’s Resolution

Topic: 

1. Time to embrace a natural skin care regime? [12:20] 2. Rosacea, inside and outside approches, what’s best? [21:30] 3. Dark under eye circles, anything to be done? [30:48] 4. When all else fails, how to handle persistent acne? [38:00] 5. Gluten in beauty products? [49:40]

Episode #66: The 21 Day Sugar Detox – FAQs & Questions Answered

Live date: 12/20/2012

The 21-Day Sugar Detox

Topic: 

1. Can I use vinegars like balsamic, apple cider, etc.? [18:00] 2. What can I substitute for my gum/mints? [21:42] 3. I'm super hungry – is this normal? What should I do? [26:00] 4. Is becoming extra cranky normal? [29:45] 5. Clarification of who is considered an “athlete” for modification of The 21-Day Sugar Detox standard Yes/No list. [32:10] 6. Why can we have a green apple or free-tipped banana but no berries (which have lower sugar content)? [35:15] 7. Can I participate in The 21-Day Sugar Detox on a vegetarian diet? [39:50] 8. Can I sweeten my coffee, and if so, with what? [43:32] 9. What if some of the foods on the “yes” list have sugar on the label (ex: cheese shows 1 g of sugar), is that ok? [50:00] 10. What can I do to keep from going ballistic on sweets on day 22?…again. [55:50]

Episode #65: Wild Fish, Probiotics, Cancer & Rosacea

Live date: 12/13/2012

Topic: 

1. Bone broth fat – eat it or not? [13:10] 2. How much FCLO (fermented cod liver oil) for kids? [20:45] 3. Farm raised vs wild fish [24:05] 4. What to do when I can’t get down fermented foods? [31:00] 5. Grass-fed beef a no-go for cancer patients? If so, why? [38:18] 6. Rosacea [42:30]

Episode # 64: Surviving the Holidays – Indulging, Family & Cocktails! 

Live date: 12/06/2012

Opening chat: Overall mindset when it comes to eating around the holidays

Topic: 

1. How do I stay on the wagon? [12:24] 2. Best time to eat sweets? [25:37] 3. & 4.  Recovery after indulgences [29:39 & 33:20] 5. How to handle judgment from family [39:19] 6. Paleo-friendly holiday cocktails [44:45] 7. Keeping up with fitness routine during the holidays [48:45]

Episode #63: Dizziness, Adrenal Fatigue, Tourette Syndrom, HCG Diet 

Live date: 11/29/2012

Opening chat: Updates on projects, events, and a few words on nut butter consumption and acne.

Topic: 
1. Dizzy since a Paleo Challenge? [9:00] 2. Dizzy, could it be adrenal fatigue? [19:30] 3. Tourette Syndrome [30:45] 4. HCG Diet [36:05] 5. Gut healing [47:20]

Episode #62: Vampire Hands, Thyroid, Binge Eating Recovery, Ex Vegan, Not Menstruating 

Live date: 11/15/2012

Opening chat: Quick thoughts about the Western A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference

Topic: 

1. Vampire hands [10:45] 2. Thyroid support [19:47] 3. Life long binge eating and drinking, can I recover while going through menopause? [33:10] 4. Ex raw vegan, Female MMA Fighter wants less body fat, more muscle, can’t poop, and is wary of cooked veggies. Help! [41:31] 5. I’m not menstruating [51:35]

Episode #61: Tattoos, “Chicken Skin”, Raw Foods & Blood Sugar

Live date: 11/9/2012

Topic: 

1. Brewers Yeast? [13:52] 2. Coconut oil for Tattoos? [22:13] 3. Gaining weight to help fatigue? [26:05] 4. Keratosis Pilaris, what foods to add what food to avoid? [34:35] 5. Paleo vs. Raw Foods [44:00] 6. Small meals vs large meals and controlling blood sugar [48:23]

Episode #60: Omega 6 Fats, Quitting Caffeine, Hypoglycemia, Sardines & More

Live date: 11/1/2012

Topic: 

1. Omega 6 in sunflower butter [9:47] 2. Help me to love sardines! [19:26] 3. Hypoglycemia & food changes [23:05] 4. How/when to eat fermented foods – and do I REALLY need FCLO? [32:03] 5. Cold Turkey Headaches & quitting coffee: strategies and side effects? [43:30] 6. Eating intuitively and intermittent fasting [54:51]

Episode #59: BIG news, Weight Loss Time, Non Paleo Family, Cold Care & More

Live date: 10/25/2012

Topic: 

1. Weight loss – how long will it take? [ 15:28] 2. Sugar detox & vegetarianism [23:25] 3. Living with a family that eats differently [27:05] 4. Eating on the go [32:24] 5. Symptoms of gluten exposure [37:21] 6. What we do when we're sick/natural cold care [41:48]

Episode #58: News, PCOS, Sleep, Sugar & Calories

Live date: 10/18/2012

Topic: 

1. Hypothyroidism or PCOS?[13:22] 2. Adding sugar to “help” diabetes meds?[30:06] 3. Low calories & lack of sleep [37:53] 4. Dairy, autoimmune protocol & CLO/Butter oil blend? [49:44] 5. Probiotic foods options [54:08]

Episode #57: Hormones, Multivitamins, Post-Op & Special Diets (Oh My!) 

Live date: 10/10/2012

Topic: 

1. Low estrogen, progesterone and high stress. [9:36] 2 & 3. Multivitamins & micronutrient sufficiency [18:39] 4. Glucose increasing on a Paleo diet? [32:40] 5. Pre & Post Op, What’s best? [42:00] 6. FODMAPS, SCD and GAPS, oh my! [50:29]

Episode #56: Gall Bladder, Tongue Toxicity, Gastric Bypass, Hula Hoops & Hormones

Live date: 10/04/2012

Topic: 

1. How to balance fat and protein with no gallbladder. [8:53] 2. What is my function? Broken appetite signaling? [16:45] 3. Tongue affected by overall toxicity of the body? [26:21] 4. I feel like the Willie Wonka blueberry girl/Dolly Parton mutant… Help! [38:08] 5. Following Paleo I am STARVING post Gastric Bypass [47:44]

Episode #55: Hepatitis C, Vitamin A Toxicity, Pregnancy & Fructose Malabsorption & Liz Tastes her Makeup

Live date: 09/27/2012

Topic: 

1. Child with Autism & weight gain help [8:37] 2. Paleo recommendations confusion [11:37] 3. Hepatitis C & Paleo [27:23] 4. Vitamin A toxicity and fermented cod liver oil. [38:33] 5. Pregnancy and fructose malabsorption. [45:15] 6. Approved sweeteners: vegetable glycerin? [ 53:37]

Episode #54: Top 10 Questions We Get – “Protein Overload”, Gall Bladder Removal, Agave, Cod Liver Oil & More!

Live date: 09/20/2012

Topic: 
1. Can I eat too much protein? [8:42] 2. Should I save and cook with my bacon fat? [14:49] 3. Why do oils in the grocery store say “safe for high heat” if they’re not? [18:41] 4. What about protein powder? [24:01] 5. How do I convince my parents/friends/spouse to eat Paleo? [29:22] 6. I don’t have a gallbladder, do I need to do something differently? [35:59] 7. Why no eggs, nuts, or nightshades for an Autoimmune protocol? [40:38] 8. Why do we need to be sleeping in a pitch-black room? [45:19] 9. Can we use agave to sweeten desserts? [49:26] 10. Why do you recommend FCLO and not regular CLO or fish oil? [53:19]

Episode #53: Shift Work, Coffee, Skin Care Secrets & More

Live date: 09/13/2012

Topic: 
1. Shift work [10:29] 2. Honey mask? [17:40] 3. Dry and cracked corners of the mouth. [24:21] 4. Coffee & paleo? [31:36] 5. Paleo on a budget? [41:09]

Episode #52: Microwaves, Personal Lubricant, Weight Gain Help, Sun Protection & More

Live date: 09/06/2012

Topic: 

1. Microwave use [6:18] 2. Personal lubricant [12:53] 3. Help to gain weight [14:44] 4. Practical Paleo Meal Plan selection help [22:42] 5. Hemp & Chia Seeds [31:38] 6. Apple Cider Vinegar, Kombucha [37:35] 7. Sun Protection [42:13]

Episode #51: Eczema, Psoriasis, Fuel for Running & More

Live date: 08/30/2012

Topic: 

1. Kids, eczema and maintaining a healthy weight [7:49] 2 Fuel for running? [20:24] 3 Doing everything right  and still not better [29:06] 4 Fear of too many calories [36:43] 5 Psoriasis [46:32] 6 Grain-free carbs on 21-Day Sugar Detox [55:16] 7 Happy Birthday Shout-Out [59:59]

Episode #50: Canola, Paleo Newbie, Sensitivities, Adrenal Support

Live date: 08/23/2012

Topic: 

1. Is there such a thing as healthy canola oil? [6:33] 2. New to Paleo… help! [16:40] 3. Coconut cream vs. Dairy? [26:13] 4. Testing for food sensitivities [32:58] 5. Adrenal fatigue with IBS, extra supplements needed? [40:21]

Episode #49: Paleo Beauty-Cast, Part 1  – Skin Hormones & More

Live date: 08/16/2012

Topic: 

1. Hair loss [17:04] 2. Cystic acne/pimples [29:19] 3. Acne scars [41:29] 4. Women and body hair [52:06] 5. “No-poo” & travel (hair care, not constipation) [56:52]

Episode #48: Diane talks Practical Paleo on Underground Wellness Radio

Live date: 08/02/2012

Topic: Diane talks Practical Paleo on Underground Wellness Radio!

Episode #47: Weston A. Price Foundation, Kombucha, Sour Dough

Live date: 07/26/2012

Topic: 

1. Organ meats [23:27] 2. Dairy and Reproductive Hormones [34:33] 3. What so great about Kombucha? [40:52] 4. Digestive enzymes & Kombucha [47:09] 5. Sourdough starter instead of soaking? Spelt over Whole Wheat? [53:46]

Episode #46: Adrenal Fatigue, Part 3,with Special Guest Dr. Dan Kalish 

Live date: 07/19/2012

Adrenal Fatigue Part 3, with special guest Dr. Dan Kalish

Discussion Topic: Adrenal Fatigue

Episode #45: Women, Body Image, Emotional Eating & Hormones

Live date: 07/12/2012

Special Guest: Stefani Ruper of PaleoForWomen.com

Discussion Topic: Women, Body Image, Emotional Eating, and Real Health

Episode #44: Michelle of “Nom Nom Paleo”, Feeding a Busy Paleo Family

Live date: 07/05/2012

Special Guest:Michelle from Nom Nom Paleo

Discussion Topic: Feeding a busy Paleo family

Episode #43: FODMAPs, AGEs & Cooking, Skin & Wedding Fat Loss

Live date: 06/28/2012

Topic: 

1. IBS/Crohns & a low-residue diet [8:51] 2. Cooking time and temp for optimal nutrients [19:46] 3. How can I keep wieght on? [31:37] 4. Looking and feeling good for a special event [37:45] 5. Food sensitivities [50:06] 7. Eczema [58:46] 8. Psoriasis [1:03:04]

Episode #42: Too Acidic? Fibromyalgia, Essential Oils & Cruise Food

Live date: 06/21/2012

Topic: 
1. Alkalinity/Acidity on a Paleo diet [21:14] 2. Fibromyalgia, Dexilant, GERD, Barrett's esophagus [28:02] 3. Seasonal Allergies [35:40] 4. Essential Oils [41:36] 5. What the what is that ?!? [53:51] 6. Paleo on a cruise ship [57:23]

Episode #41: Women's Health, Body Composition & Fat Loss 41

Live date: 06/14/2012

Topic: 

1. Turtle-Like Metabolism/Hypothyroidism [14:09] 2. My “Perfect” Weight/Homeostasis [24:31] 3. How do I lose those last 10 to 20 “Vanity pounds”? [35:59] Stubborn Fat [55:02]

Episode #40: Special Episode! Athlete Recovery & Steve's Club

Live date: 06/07/2012

Special Guests: Steve of Steve’s Club and Steve’s Club athlete Danny

Discussion Topic: Athlete Recovery & Steve’s Club

Episode # 39 Adrenal Fatigue, Part 2

Live date: 05/31/2012

Topic: 

1. Hormone Supplementation [9:26] 2. Adrenal Protocols [22:49] 3. Hard time regulating blood sugar [39:33] 4. Shingles [45:07] 5. Can’t get enough sleep due to lifestyle [58:17] 6. Cycling Adaptogens [1:05:33] 7. Why running?! [1:07:37]

Episode #38: All About Poop

Live date: 05/24/2012

Topic: 

1. From backed up to too loose. [4:09] 2. Child with excessively loose stools daily. [16:12] 3. Messy eliminations. [29:15] 4. HCl supplements, mucus and hard stool. [38:18] 5. Trouble going  and a stressful life [44:06]

Episode #37: LC Cruise, Nutrition Ed., FODMAPs, Carbs & Satiety

Live date: 05/17/2012

Topic: 

1. Nutrition Education [21:24] 2. Digestive issues: FODMAP intolerance? Solutions? [37:31] 3. Digestion 4 months into Paleo: Symptoms & Solutions? Stress & gut function [47:52] 4. Satiety: better when higher carb? [55:29]

Episode #36: Surgery Recovery, Problems Despite “Paleo”, Cholesterol

Live date: 05/03/2012

Topic: 

1. Sunscreen [11:39] 2. Recovery from Surgery [20:24] 3. Ongoing physical problems despite “Paleo” diet [27:22] 4. New to “Paleo” – sports-specific goals/reducing inflammation [36:24] 5. Cholesterol & Triglycerides – too low? Cholesterol & Cortisol [43:16]

Episode #35: Mineral Deficiency, Hormonal Issues & Skin Help

Live date: 04/26/2012

Topic: 

1. I frequently wake up with tingling fingers in the middle of the night. My chiropractor says it’s Carpal Tunnel but I feel I’m too young for that –   Could a mineral deficiency be the issue? [19:10] 2. What would you suggest for a person with familial history of bone loss, osteoporosis, and stress fractures? I get concerned about the calcium content of the Paleo Diet. [27:52] 3. I have had cold sores crop up at random times for as long as I can remember. Is there anything I can do nutritionally to combat this? [37:04] 4. I have been a vegan for many years, and I simply have no taste for meat. I’m ready to make the change to this way of life, but I just can’t bring myself to eat it. Suggestions? [40:42] 5. What does the liver have to do with hormonal issues? [48:20]

Episode #34: Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil, FSVs & Cravings

Live date: 04/19/2012

Topic: 

1. Natural Cold Remedies [8:48] 2. Fish Oil vs Cod Liver Oil [18:42] 3. Fat Soluble Vitamins (FSVs): A, K2, D [42:10] 4. Cravings [47:30]

Episode #33: Special Guest – Anthony Kasadrinos of Kasadrinos Imports, The Surprising Truth about Olive Oil

Live date: 04/12/2012

Topic: 

1. What's found in some olive oils (hint: it's not olive oil!) [7:13] 2. All about Kasandrinos, the process, and the grove [16:47] 3. What to look for in olive oil [19:31] 4. Kasandrinos' organic vs. non-organic (is there really a difference?) [20:25]

Episode #32 Women's Wellness Part 2

Live date: 04/05/2012

Topic: 

1. Paleo approaches to birth control & family planning [11:53] 2. How sugar intake affects menstrual cycle length and regularity [16:24]] 3. Fertility & Pregnancy diet [26:06] 4. Pregnancy, water retention & constipation [31:57] 5. Pregnancy food aversions [37:04] 6. PCOS & thyroid problems: should I go “Paleo” or just gluten free? [49:29]

Episode #31 Women's Wellness Part 1

Live date: 03/29/2012

Topic: 

1. What types of probiotic supplements do you recommend? [13:30}
2. What's the deal with juicing? (Interesting book: The Beautiful Truth) [16:55] 3. Uses for broth; Wine for cooking? [23:10] 4. Trouble with bowel movements; probiotics? [30:02] 5. Physique model adrenal issues & recovery [43:20] 6. Effects of overtraining, recovery, menstrual issues, excessive hunger & bathroom issues, training plateau [55:34]

Episode #30 with Jimmy Moore

Live date: 03/21/2012 

Guest: Jimmy Moore of Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb

Discussion Topic: Body Image

Episode #29: A Big Announcement & Quick Report from PaleoFx 2012

Live date: 0314//2012  

Discussion Topic: Liz & Diane make their BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Episode #28:  Birth Control, Bikram Training, Coconut Milk Debate

Live date: 03/07/2012

Topic: 

1. Birth control advice? [12:09] 2. Nine weeks of Bikram training, what to eat/bring without cooking? [26:21] 3. Tropical oils leading to burning hands and feet. [38:00] 4. Coconut milk debate: guar gum or BPA? [47:44]

Episode #27: Carbs, Cortisol, Caffeine, Acne, Teeth Grinding

Live date: 02/29/2012

Topic: 

1. Carbs, cortisol, thyroid – hot topics (from a breastfeeding mom) – also is caffeine reversing weight loss? [21:31] 2. Stating the word “chemicals” properly [46:06] 3. Tips for acne/breakouts [48:56] 4. Should I listen to my body, or not? [54:20] 5. Help for teeth grinding? [1:03:20]

Episode #26: Yersinia Infection, Sprouted Grains, HCI, BRAT Diet

Live date: 02/22/2012

Topic: 

1. Clearing up some “Useful Guides” recommendation confusion on sweeteners, fats & cooking fats. [7:51] 2 Yersinia bacterial infection. [27:54] 3. Are soaked/fermented/sprouted grains okay? [34:41] 4. Effective female mass gain? [45:02] 5. How to take Betaine HCl.  [50:24] 6. An oil for skin when coconut oil isn’t enough? [51:32] 7. Is there a Paleo version of the BRAT diet? [54:46]

Episode #25: The Balanced Bites Podcast with Guest with Diana Rodgers

Live date: 02/15/2012

Topic: 

1. Bulimia, emotional eating, cravings & Paleo. Question [22:01] 2. Is coconut Paleo’s peanut? Adding back in carbs after The 21-Day Sugar Detox & general carb intake ideas for leaning out/CrossFit Games training. Question [38:18] 3. Child with severe elimination issues. [57:37]

Episode #24: Sugar & Wheat, Figure Competitions, Goat Milk, Toddlers

Live date: 02/07/2012

Topic: 

1. No apparent health concerns, digestion seems fine still eating wheat and sugar… oh, but massive congestion! [16:53] 2. Paleo and figure competitions/dietary tweaks.[32:35] 3. Goat milk? [46:02] 4. Dietary recovery for a mentally underdeveloped toddler [52:01]

Episode #23: Micronutrients & Disease with “Naked Calories” Authors 23

Live date: 01/31/2012

Guest: Naked Calories” authors Jayson & Mira Calton

Discussion Topic:Micronutrient Deficiencies

Episode #22: Liz Talks about her visit to Polyface Farm

Live date: 01/24/2012

Liz talks about her mystery trip

Discussion Topic: Sustainable Farming

Episode #21: Food Quality with Karen Pendergrass for Paleo Approved

Live date: 01/18/2012

Guest: Karen Pendergrass of Paleo Approved

Discussion Topics: Food quality & shopping on a budget

Episode #20: Acne, Transexual Hormones, Kombucha, Ketogenic, Pets

Live date: 01/11/2012

Topic: 

1. Paleo and acne [13:22] 2. Healthy hormones for a female-to-male transsexual [22:14] 3. Kombucha and brewer’s yeast [26:09] 4. Ketogenic diet and epilepsy [43:25] 5. Dry skin [43:51] 6. Feeding Paleo pets. [50:27]

Episode #19: Paleo 101, Part 2

Live date: 01/03/2012

Topic: 

1. Macronutrient ratios [12:15] 2. How to incorporate Weston A. Price (WAPF) principles [23:56] 3. Expense of Paleo [35:44] 4. Cheating/going off-plan [39;34] 5. Canola oil & saturated fat in the original “The Paleo Diet” by Cordain [40:40] 6. Nutrients from fruit & veggies [48:23] 7. Gum [51:59]

Episode # 18: Paleo 101, Part 1

Live date: 12/28/2011

Paleo 101, part 1

”Rules” of a Paleo type of diet, why they exist, what they mean and how to navigate them for yourself.

Episode #17 Catch up Liz & Diane

Live date: 12/20/2011

Quick catch-up between Liz & Diane

Episode #16: Updates on Projects, Seminars & Upcoming Show Topics

Live date: 12/13/2011

Quick update on upcoming projects, Practical Paleo Seminars and upcoming podcast show topics.

Episode #15: Adrenal Fatigue, Part 1

Live date: 12/06/11

Topic: 

1. Adrenal fatigue / altered adrenal function: what it is and basic physiology. [5:44] 2. What is stress? Types of stressors and their impact on our system. [8:43] 3. Signs & symptoms, bigger problems if it escalates. [17:00] 4. What to do about it: lifestyle factors, diet & basic supplementation recommendations. [24;13]

Episode #14: Healthy Holidays, Diabetes, Supplements & Calories

Live date: 11/29/11

Topic: 

1. Keeping the holidays healthy- Thanksgiving dinner, parties, etc. [ 12;47] 2. Diabetes (Type 2) and protein consumption [25:50] 3. Paleo success, then weight gain/creep [36:41] 4. Building muscle without supplements, possible? [48:35] 5. Calories in/calories out [55:02]

Episode #13: Vegan Doctors Discussing Diet, Health with Liz & Legit Foods in Grocery Stores

Live date: 11/22/11

Topic: 

1. Diane & Liz’s educational backgrounds [ 30:55] 2. What is inflammation?! [34:21] 3. Too much chicken and pork? [51:47] 4. Eating only animal foods [ 1:02:35]

Episode #12: Liz's Report on the 12th Annual Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference

Live date: 11/16/11

Topic: 

1. WAPF Conference people and work of Weston A. Price [8:39] 2. The  crossover of Paleo/Wap/Celiac communities [16:11] 3. Traditional  foods, fat soluble vitamins [22:23] 4. Raw  milk [27:26] 5. Why  Liz ate bread [34:18] 6. “Bag It” Movie, plastics [40:26]

Episode #11: IBS After Fasting, Paleo & Vegetarianism, Indulging in Paleo Friendly Treats, Salt & Iodine, Healthy Weight & Ketogenic Diets

Live date: 11/8/11

Topic: 

1. IBS after an intermittent fast. [5:22] 2. Paleo & vegetarianism [19:18] 3. Indulging in Paleo-fied treats [28:49] 4. Salt, sea salt, table salt & iodine [37:43] 5. Healthy weight gain, 58 year old female [43:41] 6. Ketogenic diets [ 54:22]

Episode #10: Guest Robb Wolf on Paleo Media Myths & Sustainability

Live date: 11/1/11

Topic: 

1. A recent article from the NPR blog
2. Myths that are perpetuated about the whys and hows of a Paleo or Primal type of diet
3. Sustainability and thoughts about the long-term success of the ancestral health movement [
Note: We rated this episode as explicit due to an F-bomb and possibly one other curse word, but the general subject matter is family-friendly.

Episode #9: Managing MS, Stubborn Belly Fat, Nutritional Support Post Orthopaedic Surgery, Leaky Gut, Miso & Bean Sprouts

Live date: 10/26/11

Topic: 

1. Managing MS (multiple sclerosis) [13:31] 2. Stubborn belly fat [26:33] 3. Nutritional support post-orthopedic surgery (and some notes on tanning/indoor tanning) [32:38] 4. Leaky gut, FODMAPs/ 4a. HCl & enzymes for healing leaky gut? [40:15] 5. Miso, bean sprouts [57:39]

Episode #8: Chris Kresser Joins Us to Discuss Digestion

Live date: 10/19/11

Topic: 

1. Digestive function – normal and abnormal, signs and symptom
2. FODMAPs
3. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
4. Gut pathogens
5. Maintaining healthy gut flora
6. The best nutritional approaches for gut healing

Episode #7: Soy, Goitrogens & Hypothyroid, Injuries, Emotions & Elimination Protocol, Paleo Crossfit, Autoimmune Thyroid Supplements, Willpower & Family

Live date: 10/12/11

Topic: 

1. Soy, goitrogens & hypothyroid. [5:26] 2. Injuries in an endurance athlete, weight gain & stalled progress. [17:00] 3. Emotions & diagnoses; elimination protocol [24:05] 4. Paleo/CrossFit at college – how to make it work? [33:08] 5. Paleo & autoimmune thyroid; supplementation. [40:50] 6. Willpower and a family not on board. [44:10]

Episode #6: New to Paleo, Food Intolerance, Type 2 Diabetes, Non Paleo Vices, Omega 3:6 Ratios & Supplementing

Live date: 10/5/11

Topic: 

1. New to Paleo and Gluten-Free lifestyle. [11:50] 2. Food intolerance and travel/indulging. [19:05] 3. Type 2 Diabetes, Paleo and Sweeteners. [30:35] 4. Mom’s fat-loss stall while family progresses.[40:50] 5. Non-Paleo vices, artificial sweeteners & weight-loss stall. [53:30] 6. Omega 3:6 ratios, supplementing and daily bacon. [60:50]

Episode #5: Stubborn Belly Fat, Prioritizing Paleo Choices & Nutrition for Endurance Bike Rides

Live date: 9/28/11

Topic: 

1. Stubborn belly fat. [12:45] 2. Prioritizing Paleo choices/cheats. [27:10] 3. Helping mom transition to Paleo, how bad is milk? Almond milk okay? [41:50] 4. Nutrition for long/endurance bike rides [39:00]

Episode #4: Heavy Cream, Fish Calming the Mind, Healthy Fats, Coffee/Caffeine Paleo, Anorexia & Low Carb High Fat Paleo

Live date: 9/21/11

Topic: 

1.  Heavy cream/fish calming to the mind. [30:32] 2. Incorporating more healthy fats for a picky-eater child. [32:50] 3. Coffee/Caffeine and Paleo [41:50] 4. Anorexia & Low-Carb High-Fat Paleo [55:35]

Episode #3 : Natural Beauty Products, Paleo vs. Low Carb, Crazy Sugar Cravings, Adding Foods Back to AI Diet Protocol, Paleo Nutrition Education

Live date: 9/14/11

Topic: 

1. Natural, non-toxic beauty products [8:00] 2. Paleo vs Low Carb [20:08] 3. Crazy sugar cravings [34:55] 4. Adding foods back to an AI paleo diet protocol? [46:10] 5. Paleo nutrition education and putting it into practice [54:45]

Episode #2: Celiac Disease, Fertility & Paleo, Weight Gain, Vitamin D, PMS & Raw Food 

Live date: 9/7/11

Topic: 

1. Celiac Disease [5:04] 2. Fertility and Paleo [16:09] 3. Weight gain (wanted) without eating a lot of fruit [27:35] 4. Vitamin D [35:17] 5. PMS & carb cravings [43:00] 6. Raw food, Intermittent Fasting & Ketosis [47:05]

 Episode #1: Welcome to the Balanced Bites Podcast

Live date: 8/31/11

Topic: 

1. Paleo podcast critical mass? [17:51] 2. Still hungry after lunch, what’s missing? [30:17] 3. New to Paleo: How much fruit? Milk & cheese? [39:31] 4. Alternatives to water? [47:22] 5. Weight loss stall, why? [53:47]

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