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Episode 291- Natural and Doable Solutions for Fatty Liver and High Cholesterol

August 04, 2026

Have you recently been told you have fatty liver or high cholesterol? If so, you're not alone, and the good news is there are practical steps you can take to improve your metabolic health. In this episode, I explain why these conditions are connected and why simply focusing on cholesterol numbers or liver enzymes doesn't tell the whole story. We'll explore the root causes behind fatty liver and high cholesterol, and I'll share natural, sustainable strategies you can begin using today. In this...

Episode 290- In-Depth Gut Healing Strategies You Haven't Heard About Yet with Dane Johnson

July 28, 2026

If you listened to Dane Johnson's first appearance on the podcast, you know his personal healing journey from severe Crohn's/Colitis inspired thousands of people struggling with inflammatory bowel disease. In this follow-up conversation, we go far beyond his story and take a deep dive into the practical strategies he uses to help clients address the root causes of chronic gut inflammation. We discuss hidden pathogens, environmental toxins, functional lab testing, a variety of peptides, the pr...

Episode 289- Why One Fiber Isn't Enough: The Power of a Fiber Matrix for Blood Sugar, Gut Health & Cholesterol

July 21, 2026

Most people think fiber is simply about digestion. But fiber is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting blood sugar regulation, cholesterol, gut health, appetite, and overall metabolic health. The surprising part? Not all fibers do the same job. In this episode, I explain why fiber diversity matters and how different soluble and insoluble fibers work together as a fiber matrix to support multiple systems throughout the body. We'll also discuss one of the biggest misconceptions o...