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Women we work with frequently ask us how they can help the men in their life pursue metabolic healing. Do the same principles apply? Should men approach nutrition differently than women? We have been wanting to bring you a discussion all about pro-metabolic health for men, and we knew that Adam of LifeBlud would be the perfect guest to share his story. In this episode, we discuss establishing a strong nutritional foundation to support both male and female bodies according to their individual design. Adam shares practical and attainable strategies for men who are getting started on a metabolic health journey. And make sure to stay through the end of this episode to hear Adam’s profound insight into why it is so important for men to access their intrinsic motivation when making these lifestyle changes.

Join us as we discuss:

Adam’s evolution from the party life to raw veganism to a pro-metabolic approach to wellness

What we can gain from our progression through extreme dieting phases

Does the approach to balancing male hormones differ from the approach to balancing female hormones?

The physical changes in appearance that manifest in male and female bodies as a result of increasing metabolic health

Examining the current cultural attitude towards gender roles, family, procreation and its impact on upcoming generations

Practical tips for men on incorporating attainable metabolic principles into your daily rhythm

The importance of identifying your intrinsic motivation as a man to take control of your health

The beautiful interplay of male and female strengths in relationships

A discussion of learned helplessness and how women can support their men in the pursuit of health

Practical strategies for men who desire to prioritize quality nutrition but are away from home a majority of the day

Supporting your nutritional foundation with supplements

The power of methylene blue in targeting a variety of health concerns in men, women, and children

Tips for boosting testosterone naturally

Looking for more? Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for show notes and transcript.

Resources mentioned:

Freely Rooted episode 28: Metabolic Health & the Embodiment of Femininity with Parris Hodges & Niecia Nelson

LifeBlud B Complex Energi+

Canadian Pine Pollen

Connect:

Adam Marafioti of LifeBlud | Website | Instagram

Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table

Free downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5-Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.

All parents want their kids to feel safe and secure in the world around them. Yet often, parents can send kids the message that their big emotions are unsafe. As an occupational therapist who is well versed in supporting kids’ emotions, Katie starts by providing some helpful definitions around the different states of regulation. Not only do we talk about dysregulation, co-regulation, and self-regulation as concepts, but we also get super practical and talk about what each of these stages of regulation can look like in everyday life. And we are not just looking at our children’s nervous systems, but examining our own pathways of regulation. Join us for this rich conversation about what it could look like to take the next step toward wholeness in your family’s pursuit of emotional wellness.

Join us as we discuss:

A definition of occupational therapy and its focus on wholeness

Identifying dysregulation, co-regulation, and self-regulation

Some tangible examples of what a dysregulated child looks like

How a parent’s state of regulation can impact the child’s

What a child’s under-developed brain needs to borrow from adults

Where authoritarian parenting and permissive parenting miss the mark

Examining your own nervous system when interacting with a dysregulated child

Why it is important to set our expectations based on a child’s developmental capabilities

How a child’s behavior may be communicating an unmet need

Beginning to recognize when a child is suppressing emotion and behaving performatively

Some pitfalls of behaviorist parenting

Connecting our childhood attachment styles to our present ability to self-regulate

Practical tips for overcoming relational wounding through relational healing

Recognizing how physical and spiritual and emotional healing work together

Resources mentioned:

Use code ROOTED for 40% off your purchase of Katie’s Coregulation Bundle (masterclass and guide)

The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel

No-Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel

Attachment Styles Test by Diane Poole Heller

Connect:

Katie Crosby of Thriving Littles | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest

Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table

Looking for more? Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for show notes and transcript.

The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.

After our previous episode with the one and only Morley Robbins on the hot topic of iron, we knew we had to bring him back on the podcast to answer some of your questions! In this episode, we dive into how you can increase your intake of copper and retinol both through food and supplementation. Morley also sheds light on the far-reaching impacts of mineral imbalance on things like fertility, mental health, and autoimmunity. If you benefited from Morley’s wisdom about iron earlier in this season, you will definitely want to join us for this part two episode!

Join us as we discuss:

Foods you can include in your diet to increase copper and retinol

The difference between whole food vitamin C and ascorbic acid

The relationship between minerals, stress, and infertility

Cod liver oil as a rich source of retinol

How mineral imbalances impact our psychological state

How a body’s inability to produce energy contributes to emotional dysregulation

What can happen when we adopt labels over our health conditions

Shifting our focus to prioritize energy balance over genetic patterns

Why some people feel better when taking iron supplements

What factors are often playing in the background of autoimmune dysfunction

How gut health impacts the body’s ability to absorb iron

Optimal levels of ferritin in the body

Shifting focus away from iron and towards copper and retinol in babies

Finding the right copper supplement

Resources mentioned:

Innate Response Supplements

Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell

Rosita Cod Liver Oil

Jigsaw Health

Formula IQ Cod Liver Oil

Recuperate IQ Copper Supplement

Reverse Skin Aging Copper Cream

Sovereign Silver Copper Hydrosol

Organa Copper

Connect:

Morley Robbins | Website | Facebook Group

Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table

Free downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5-Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

Looking for more? Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for show notes and transcript.

The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.

A discussion of hormones is central to any metabolic healing journey, and hormones also play a foundational role in how women express their femininity. We are so glad to have Parris and Niecia joining us for this conversation on the connection between our state of nourishment and how we show up in the world as women. May you be encouraged to fully embody your feminine nature through a deeper understanding of nourishment and hormones on your healing journey.

Join us as we discuss the following:

Parris’s & Niecia’s individual journeys of transitioning from maiden to mother

How your state of nourishment impacts how you show up in the world

The roles of minerals in the body and how they connect to emotions and virtues

Gaining insight about your state of nourishment and healing based on how you speak

The impact of progesterone on a woman’s feminine expression

The importance of learning the phases of your menstrual cycle and their individual expressions

Instilling in the coming generation a knowledge of and appreciation for the cyclical nature of women

The unintended result of teaching children to override their nervous systems

Resources mentioned:

Poem by Alison Luterman: I Confess

Instagram Live with Parris & Niecia: Progesterone

Freely Rooted Episode 24: Misunderstandings of the “Pro-Metabolic” Approach

Adrenaline Dominance: A Revolutionary Approach to Wellness by Michael Platt

Follow along with Niecia to find out when her course “Eat to go Deep” launches | Use the code FREELYROOTED for $50 off your purchase of the course

Connect:

Parris Hodges | Instagram | Podcast | Apply to work with Parris

Niecia Nelson | Instagram | Contact form to work with Niecia

Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table

Looking for more? Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for show notes and transcript.

The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes only.

Free downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5-Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about iron. Morley Robbins is the founder of The Root Cause Protocol and has helped thousands of people find the same healing he has found through understanding minerals. We devote the majority of this discussion to iron and copper, two minerals that are largely misunderstood by the allopathic and even functional medicine spheres. The point we keep coming back to is how beautiful and intelligent the human design is. Join us as we explore how we can best support our physiology through a greater understanding of these important minerals.

In this episode, we cover:

Morley’s personal journey of finding healing through nutrition and minerals

The impact of copper deprivation on the body and its connection to oxidative stress

The role of critical thinking in taking responsibility for our own health

What factors in our modern world have lead to pervasive iron overload

How our bodies actually store iron and why blood tests fall short in measuring iron

The flaw of iron supplementation in pregnancy

How copper and iron move from mother to baby during pregnancy

The impact of mineral deficiencies in the postpartum period

Advocating for a safe and healthy birth even in the face of opposition from practitioners

How the birth landscape has become highly medicalized over the years

Taking a proactive instead of reactive approach to health and nourishment in pregnancy

Making the choice to trust your body in pregnancy and birth

Forgoing prenatal vitamins and pursuing whole food nutrition instead

Exploring the reasons for the high rate of babies diagnosed with anemia

Individualized mineral needs based on melanin

Looking for more? Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for show notes and transcript.

Connect:

Morley Robbins | Website | Facebook Group

Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table

Free downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5-Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes only.