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Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, BA, FAE, is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains other practitioners to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ program and the author of three bestselling books: The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility (co-authored with Lily Nichols, RDN). Lisa has been teaching fertility awareness for over 20 years. She has empowered thousands of women worldwide to take control of their fifth vital sign through her podcast, books, online courses, and group coaching programs. On this podcast, Lisa talks with Julie Kelly about the value of using fertility awareness techniques for family planning, predicting a woman's cycle, and avoiding the downsides of traditional birth control. She explains why a woman's cycle is a fifth vital sign, always relaying essential health information when you pay attention. She also discusses her goal of changing the conversation around birth control for today's young women and the resources she offers to do this. Here's the outline of this interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack: [00:00:14] Book: Real Food for Fertility: Prepare your body for pregnancy with preconception nutrition and fertility awareness, by Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. [00:00:17] Podcast: How to Optimise Diet and Lifestyle for Fertility, with Lily Nichols. [00:01:10] Interest in fertility awareness. [00:07:23] Correcting health issues with birth control pills. [00:07:59] Book: The Fertility Doctor, by Margaret Marsh and Wanda Ronner. [00:16:04] Copper IUD. [00:21:25] Hormonal IUDs. [00:23:09] Nutritional demands of pregnancy. [00:25:50] The Fertility Awareness Method of Family Planning. [00:30:37] Cultural expectations around maternal age. [00:42:00] Predicting your cycle. [00:44:24] Changing the conversation for young women. [00:47:30] Book: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility, by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. [00:51:50] Podcast: Fertility Friday. [00:52:08] Website: fertilityfriday.com. [00:52:22] How to interpret virtually any chart your client throws at you.

I'm thrilled to have my good friend and mentor, Jeremy Hendon, join me again on the podcast. Jeremy is an esteemed international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur with a track record of founding, scaling, and selling multiple thriving companies. Our collaboration on the Keto Summit in 2016 was a testament to his exceptional skill in business and marketing, especially within the realm of health and wellness. Jeremy joins me today to share his transformative journey from big-law attorney to entrepreneur, highlighting pivotal decisions made along the way. He reveals his process behind generating business ideas, having started out with the establishment of Louise's Foods, focusing on low-carb products. Later, he created a supplement line and, more recently, a marketing agency. Jeremy now shares his wealth of business knowledge through engaging short-form videos on various social media platforms. Here's the outline of this interview with Jeremy Hendon: [00:00:27] Jeremy's professional background. [00:07:07] Becoming an entrepreneur. [00:08:51] Generating business ideas. [00:10:20] Louise's Foods; Creating low-carb products and affiliate websites. [00:12:02] Mira and Jayson Calton. [00:19:20] The importance of meeting successful people. [00:20:40] David Sinick. [00:22:39] Starting a magazine. [00:26:27] John Carmack. [00:27:11] Book: Trust Me I'm Lying, by Ryan Holiday. [00:27:17] Book: Masters of Doom, by David Kushner. [00:27:35] CoBionic Supplements; CoBionic Indulgence. [00:36:54] Copywriting. [00:38:41] Business and marketing trends. [00:40:35] Jumping from one business to another. [00:44:29] Jeremy's short-form videos. [00:44:47] Video: What is the best measure for success? [00:51:33] Gary Vaynerchuk. [00:53:08] Dirty Texas Hedge on Twitter/X. [00:55:37] Find Jeremy on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube. Instagram.

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author dedicated to evidence-based nutrition. With a deep respect for current scientific findings and ancestral wisdom, Lily's clinical proficiency and extensive experience in prenatal nutrition have established her as a renowned consultant and speaker. Her groundbreaking work in gestational diabetes has positively impacted tens of thousands of women and has significantly shaped international nutrition policies. Today, Lily joins us to discuss her latest book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. This comprehensive, heavily cited, practical guide explains how to optimise nutrition for preconception, providing invaluable insights for couples looking to enhance fertility, pregnancy, and beyond. Lily discusses some of the causes of infertility, nutritional considerations for conception, and the effects of alcohol and caffeine on fertility and pregnancy. Additionally, she highlights the significance of meal size and timing and the detrimental effects of environmental toxins when trying to conceive. Here's the outline of this interview with Lilly Nichols: [00:00:23] Book: Real Food for Fertility: Prepare your body for pregnancy with preconception nutrition and fertility awareness by Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. [00:00:29] Book: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, by Lily Nichols. [00:00:38] Book: Real Food for Pregnancy, by Lily Nichols. [00:00:47] Becoming interested in writing about fertility. [00:04:54] More than just nutrition. [00:10:20] Infertility is a societal problem. [00:11:46] Male vs female infertility factors. [00:18:54] Evolutionary mismatch and causes of infertility; Study: Fathalla, Mahmoud F. "Impact of reproductive evolutionary mismatch on women's health and the need for action and research." International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 144.2 (2019): 129-134. [00:21:58] Nutrition for fertility. [00:25:42] Protein targets. [00:27:01] Fish: nutrition vs contaminants. [00:30:33] Micronutrients for fertility. [00:31:40] Antioxidant intake. [00:33:29] Tracking macro/micronutrients; Cronometer. [00:36:19] Vegetarian and vegan diets. [00:39:57] Book: Sacred Cow, by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf; Podcast: Kale vs Cow: The Case for Better Meat. [00:43:01] Alcohol and caffeine. [00:49:12] Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). [00:49:17] Ben Bikman; Podcast: Ketones, Insulin and the Physiology of Fat Cells. [00:50:57] Blood sugar balance. [00:51:56] Nutritional interventions for PCOS. [00:53:30] Meal size and timing for PCOS; Study: Jakubowicz, Daniela, et al. "Effects of caloric intake timing on insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism in lean women with polycystic ovary syndrome." Clinical Science 125.9 (2013): 423-432. [00:54:45] Hormone-disrupting chemicals and eliminating environmental toxins. [00:55:54] Podcast with Jodi Flaws: Environmental Pollutants and the Gut Microbiome. [00:57:42] Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). [01:01:08] Herman Pontzer podcast: How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy. [01:02:16] Protein requirements for postpartum women; Study: Rasmussen, Betina, et al. "Protein requirements of healthy lactating women are higher than the current recommendations." Current Developments in Nutrition 4 (2020): nzaa049_046. [01:02:59] Lily's website. [01:03:08] Real Food for Fertility website (read the first chapter and get the reference list). [01:03:23] @lilynicholsrdn on social media. [01:03:44] Institute for Prenatal Nutrition Mentorship Program.

Deborah Gordon, MD, is the founder and medical director of Northwest Wellness Center, LLC. She has a lifelong interest in health and wellness, which she has incorporated into an integrative medical practice in southern Oregon for over thirty years. She is dedicated to finding lifestyle choices that can prevent and reverse health problems, avoiding medications where possible and using them wisely where necessary. For the last decade, she has worked with a particular focus on cognitive health. On today's podcast, Deborah talks about mould/mycotoxin illness, bone health, and hormone balance. She elaborates on the precise tests and approaches to diagnose and manage mycotoxin illness, assess bone health, and explore hormone replacement options beyond estrogen and testosterone. She also highlights the potential risks of excessive vitamin K2 (MK7) intake, supplements that aid in mould detoxification and bone density enhancement, and the best way to monitor kidney function whilst supplementing creatine. Here's the outline of this interview with Deborah Gordon: [00:00:20] Ancestral Health Symposium. [00:00:50] Physicians for Ancestral Health. [00:01:19] Video: Fine Tuning Bredesen's Protocol by Deborah Gordon MD. [00:01:42] Video: Mycotoxin Illness: The Great Impostor. [00:02:06] What are mould and mycotoxins? [00:06:08] Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test. [00:07:28] Podcast: Laura Payling: Athlete, Scientist, and Innovator on the Gut Microbiome and Using Gene Expression to Improve Health and Performance. [00:11:07] Lucy Mailing; NBT Podcasts: 1, 2, 3. [00:11:48] Dr. Dale Bredesen; Book: The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline. [00:15:41] Urinary Mycotoxin Tests: Mosaic (formerly Great Plains Lab) and Real Time Laboratories (covered by Medicare). [00:16:30] Evident vs hidden mould. [00:17:48] Mold treatment: far infrared sauna, fish oil, glutathione, binders. [00:19:54] The International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI). [00:21:35] Diagnosing mold illness. [00:22:34] Environmental Analytics. [00:23:56] Financial stress of mold infestation. [00:25:50] Ideal place to live. [00:27:07] Deborah's clinical trial with Dale Bredesen: Toups, Kat, et al. "Precision medicine approach to Alzheimer's disease: Successful pilot project." Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 88.4 (2022): 1411-1421. [00:27:48] Supplements: chlorella, OptiFiber Lean. [00:30:43] Cholestyramine (prescription medication). [00:33:10] Xlear (nasal biofilm disruptor). [00:36:01] Bone density. [00:36:31] R. Keith McCormick; Books: Great Bones - Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis and The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis: How to Improve Bone Strength and Reduce Your Fracture Risk. [00:39:51] Bone density testing; blood tests: C-Telopeptide (demineralisation), Procollagen 1 peptide (remineralisation). [00:41:12] Vitamin D + Vitamin K. [00:41:33] Chris Masterjohn on Vitamin K (for paid subscribers). [00:41:55] Heart arrhythmias and MK7. [00:43:02] Hormones and bone metabolism; Genistein. [00:44:00] Melatonin: Graph of melatonin production by age. [00:44:25] Greg Potter, PhD. [00:45:21] DUTCH test (urine hormone test). [00:47:54] Creatine; Greg Potter's podcast Reason & Wellbeing; Videos: Creatine for Bigger Muscles, More Strength, and Recovery — Dr Darren Candow | Reason & Wellbeing 21 and Creatine and Sleep, Brain Health, Long COVID, and More — Dr Darren Candow | Reason & Wellbeing 21. [00:48:39] Testing kidney function when taking creatine; Cystatin-C. [00:51:29] Highlights #19 on SHBG and Metabolic Health. [00:53:21] Pregnenolone. [00:57:29] Strength training in an older population. [00:58:05] Article: No Gym, No Problem. [01:00:26] Mike T. Nelson; Zac Cupples; Zach Moore. [01:01:35] How to work with Deborah. [01:02:46] Deborah's website. [01:03:00] Deborah's practice website.

Today's journey takes us into unconventional living with my guest, Julie Kelly—my wife and partner in adventure. Together, we delve into our nomadic lifestyle, shared with our three vibrant children, each step an exploration outside societal norms. This conversation unfolds the layers behind our decision to steer clear of conventional schooling, whilst aiming to better support our kids' needs. Our conversation starts with what we learned from developmental psychologist and evolutionary anthropologist Peter Gray, emphasising the pivotal role of play in a child's development and how we've designed our environment to nurture this philosophy. From living in a house and sending our kids to Forest School to the compact simplicity and togetherness of campsite living in a VW camper van, we share the ups and downs of our experiences. We also discuss living in an intentional community in Costa Rica and Airbnb's important role in enabling our journey. Here's the outline of this interview with Julie Kelly: [00:00:33] Peter Gray; Podcasts: Free to Learn: Unleashing the Instinct to Play and How to Raise Passionate Kids: The Value of Free Play. [00:01:04] Book: Free to Learn, by Peter Gray. [00:01:14] Article: What Exactly Is Play? by Peter Gray. [00:03:59] Article: Why Do We Play? by Peter Gray. [00:04:51] Podcast: Laura Payling: Athlete, Scientist, and Innovator on the Gut Microbiome and Using Gene Expression to Improve Health and Performance. [00:07:19] Book: Play Anything, by Ian Bogost. [00:10:47] Forest School. [00:20:19] How much play is enough? [00:21:45] Barriers to free play. [00:23:06] Ocean Grove Homeschool Charter. [00:26:43] Unschooling and learning to read. [00:30:10] Book: Chop Wood Carry Water, by Joshua Medcalf. [00:34:35] Peter Gray's Substack. [00:36:11] Working remotely during COVID. [00:39:38] Hosting our house on AirBnB. [00:41:30] Robuilt on YouTube. [00:48:17] Kampground of America (KOA). [00:50:15] Sunset Campground outside Santa Cruz. [00:52:30] Camp Lotus. [00:53:53] Eagle Point, Lake Tahoe. [00:54:46] Sugar Pine Point, William Kent Campground. [00:55:36] Tahoe Rim Trail. [00:56:19] California Junior Ranger Program. [00:59:13] Inn Town Campground. [01:02:00] La Ecovilla, Costa Rica. [01:03:14] Casa Maracuya. [01:04:30] Podcast: Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy. [01:10:15] Ecovilla School (Casa Sula). [01:15:06] Scratch. [01:20:45] NBT Forum.