Courtney Swan, an integrative nutritionist, exposes government subsidies affecting the food system. She shares tips on navigating grocery stores, understanding food labels, avoiding harmful additives, and prioritizing fresh produce. Learn about deceptive marketing tactics and choosing real foods for children's health.

If you're suffering from unexplained weight gain (no matter what you eat or don't), disrupted sleep (like being wide awake at 2:30 am), fatigue, muscle aches, or sweating, decreased sex drive, or dry, dull, or irritable skin then, this episode is for you!    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-89  Learn more about Dr. Tami Meraglia here: https://drtami.com/about/ Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters  

Have you ever tried to heal your gut health and found yourself still battling the same gut discomfort or symptoms? Maybe you’ve lived with particular pain for years and just accepted it’s part of who you are? Our body is the most complex, weird, and wonderful machine that works in a complete mental-chemical-physical balance to operate at its best!  00:00 - Introduction and bio 03:17- Inflammation markers 17:19 - The power of touch 33:46 - Gut issues and inflammation 42:50 - Healing gut issues 45:53 - Addressing SIBO and gut overgrowth 49:09 - The importance of mind-body connection 50:09 - The sequential approach to healing 51:05 - Managing candida overgrowth 52:34 - Simple steps for gut healing 53:01 - Individualized approach to detoxification Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here:  https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-88  Learn more about Dr. Christine Smith here: https://www.depthwellness.com/  Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

If you have an ever-growing to-do list and feel like you're running on empty, this is for you. Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that! In this week’s episode, I am joined by Chris Kilham as we discuss plant medicine, and specifically adaptogens to help manage stress and anxiety. We also dive into cognitive decline and hormone health. Join us to discover the magic of these botanicals.  00:00 Introduction to Chris Kilham 04:11 Plant Medicine vs Conventional Medicine 05:07 Plant Medicine for Anxiety and Depression 10:22 Safety and Limitations of Plant Medicine 14:58 Accessibility of Plant Medicine 19:54 Stress and Mental Health in Indigenous Cultures 20:14 Traditional Uses of Ashwagandha 22:52 The Potency of Cacao 28:27 Psychoactive Plant Medicines 34:03 The Future of Plant Medicines 38:29 Gut Health and Fermented Foods 41:46 Brain Health and Cognitive Decline 47:28 Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health 59:11 Benefits of Tonka Dali and Ashwagandha for Women's Sexual and Reproductive Function 59:40 Effects of Toxins on Learning and Sexual/Reproductive Disorders 01:00:09 Decline in Sperm Production and Motility Due to Environmental Agents01:01:57 Holistic Approach to Healing and Health 01:02:49 The Importance of Relationships and Love for Overall Health Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-87 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

In case you didn't catch much of the Food Matters Podcast this year, we’ve wrapped our most popular podcast episodes of 2023 into one short listen for you. From optimizing your brain and gut health to unlocking your unlimited potential, this is the expert advice you MUST take with you into 2024.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-86 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters   00:00 - Introduction with Laurentine. 1:15 - The importance of sleep if you are trying to lose weight. 6:04 - The strong correlation that exists between insomnia and mental health issues. 10:54 - Healing your mind, body, and spirit with plant medicine and nature immersion. 16:45 - Discovering your purpose. 27:10 - How sleep affects longevity. 38:46 - Plant medicine and using adaptogens to reduce stress, improve gut health, and boost immunity.

If you’re a female, there’s no doubt that you’ve experienced changing hormones at some point in your life. Balancing your hormones is important so that you can function at your best no matter the season of life you’re in, including through PMS, pregnancy, and postpartum. In today’s episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Alwill and Brittany Darling as we discuss the important role that nutrition plays in changing hormones throughout a woman’s life.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-85  Learn more about Jacquelin Alwill (https://www.instagram.com/brownpapernutrition/) and Brittany Darling (https://www.instagram.com/wholefoodhealing/) Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever explored sound healing and its benefits? Sound healing is an alternative healing modality that uses the different vibrations of sound to help heal the body. It works to heal in a multi-dimensional capacity, meaning physical, mental, and emotional healing. In this episode, we are joined by Chase Trellert as he explains his experience with sound healing and how you can incorporate it into your own life.    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs    Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-84 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters  

Did you know that food can have an impact beyond your physical health? Certain foods have the power to influence your emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Cacao is one of those plants and has been used since ancient civilizations as so much more than just a food. In this episode with Brenden Durell, we discuss his journey with intentional cacao and how we can all incorporate it to experience a greater overall wellbeing.    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs    Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-83 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

The journey of discovering your true-self doesn’t happen overnight. Oftentimes, it’s a lifelong journey of staying in touch with your own authenticity while you simultaneously grow and evolve as a person. There are many tools you can use to help along the way to help you stay connected to yourself such as breathwork and meditation. In this episode with Ryan Haddon, you will learn more about her story of discovering her life’s purpose and how she uses that to help others.    Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-82 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you or a loved one struggle with unexplained pain, illness, or symptoms that you simply can’t get answers about? Embarking on a healing journey can be difficult when every door seems to keep getting shut. In this week’s podcast, you are going to hear from Tian Evans on how she persisted in finding answers to her health issues, how it saved her life, and eventually gave her the tools she needed to start her own wellness business.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Read the show notes here https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-81  Follow Tian and Sage Events on IG here https://www.instagram.com/sage.eventsbyronbay/ Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters