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Casey Ruff
Boundless Body Radio explores the wide range of health and fitness! We will be speaking with our amazing guests about the lifestyle factors that keep them at the top- low carbohydrate, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition, movement, stress management, and so much more! Please rate and review us, and subscribe to get all the latest content! Let us show you how to create your BOUNDLESS life!
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Jan 29, 2025 • 60min
A Clear Path to Metabolic Health with Amanda Decker! 768
Send us Fan MailAmanda Decker, NP is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearance on episode 161 of Boundless Body Radio!Amanda Decker, NP is a Dickson County, TN native, and lives on her farm with her family of four. She is a 2005 Graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and has worked in primary care since that time. She became interested in using nutrition as medicine through her own weight and health journey.In 2018 she began to focus her practice on medical weight management. Her passion is helping others prevent, improve, or reverse chronic health conditions through lifestyle approaches.Amanda has several advanced certifications, including the Certificate of Advanced Education through the Obesity Medicine Society, SCOPE certified through the World Obesity Federation, Certified Metabolic Health Practitioner through the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, and Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Certification through the American Nutrition Association.In October of 2024 she formed Clear Path Medical, which allows her to continue to see patients and expand her holistic wellness services. She also hosts the annual Low Carb for Better Health Conference in Tennessee!Find Amanda at-TW- @deckerlesscarbsFB- deckerlesscarbsIG- @deckerlesscarbshttps://clearpathmedical.net/https://lc4bh.com/Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
Metabolic Psychiatry and Touchpoints 180 with Dr. Lori Calabrese and Rachel Frase! 767
Send us Fan MailLori Calabrese, MD is a psychiatrist in Connecticut, Expert Faculty for ASKP3, and an expert in Metabolic Psychiatry using food as medicine to treat psychiatric conditions. She is a Clinical Advisor to Metabolic Mind, a lecturer for Nutrition Network in their newest course Metabolism and the Mind and published the first case series in Metabolic Psychiatry describing complete remission of depression and anxiety using a ketogenic diet.Dr. Calabrese is the founder and medical director of Touchpoints 180, an innovative consultation service and treatment pathway using metabolic strategies for remission of psychiatric conditions and restoration of metabolic health. She specializes in comprehensive, state-of-the-art psychiatric evaluation and innovative psychiatric treatment of adults and adolescents in South Windsor, CT, minutes from Hartford and provides consultations globally regarding metabolic interventions for mental health and wellness.We are also joined by her college, Rachel Frase RD-N, a Registered Dietitian and metabolic health expert who also specializes in personalized ketogenic diets. As Lori says, “everyone needs a Rachel!”Find Lori Calabrese, MD and Rachel Frase RD-N at-https://www.loricalabresemd.com/http://touchpoints180.org/Lori IG- @loricalabresemdRachel IG- @rf_nutritionFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 26, 2025 • 58min
BONUS! To Dye For: The Documentary with Brandon and Whitney Cawood (Re-Release)! 766
Send us Fan MailTo Dye For: A Documentary is LIVE!Watch this amazing documentary on Amazon Prime!As I have offered for many of the great movies that I recommend- If you can't afford to rent this, or you are skeptical about the content, THIS MOVIE IS ON ME. I will personally Venmo you the money to watch this movie. Email me at train@myboundlessbody.com, and send me your info so I can send you the money!Brandon and Whitney Cawood are parents-turned-filmmakers who are currently embarking on a fascinating quest after discovering their child's sensitivity to synthetic dyes.Their journey into making a new documentary, called To Dye For: A Documentary, delves into the profound impacts of these chemicals, featuring meetings with leading experts and heartfelt interviews with affected families. Through poignant stories and scientific evidence, they unveil the hidden perils of synthetic dyes, igniting awareness of these toxic ingredients and their far-reaching effects on individuals and families.After discovering their child’s life-altering sensitivity to synthetic dyes, parents and first-time filmmakers Brandon and Whitney Cawood set out to uncover the impacts of these additives.They journey to meet with the world's leading synthetic dye experts, conducting in-person interviews with scientists, researchers, and impacted families. This exploration reveals a series of shocking stories and surprising discoveries.Find Brandon and Whitney at-https://www.todyeforthedocumentary.com/IG @todyefordocumentaryFB- @To Dye For: The DocumentaryFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 9min
Befriending Bipolar: A Patient's Journey with Oliver and Ellen Seligman! 765
Send us Fan MailOliver Seligman did not think for one second that he would become a writer, let alone be the author of three books!Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology, he found himself working as a sales trader in investment banks in London and New York. Although he wanted to make millions, retire by thirty-five and live happily ever after, it didn't work out that way. Bored, disillusioned and lacking purpose, he stumbled across a pair of mysterious, meditating monks who taught him how to find peace, and never looked back.In Oliver's latest book, Befriending Bipolar: A Patient's Perspective, he describes what it's like to experience madness from the inside. Diagnosed with bipolar type one at seventeen, he has battled euphoric manias, suicidal depressions, bewildering psychoses and the side effects of medication for over thirty years. In Befriending Bipolar, Oliver reveals how he found peace with an illness that destroys lives and sometimes ends them.Recently, he has been the recipient of the 2024 Fresh Start Award, which includes a $10,000 grant to promote Metabolic Psychiatry given out by the non-profit Metabolic Mind!We are also joined by his lovely wife, Elle, whom he has been married to for over 11 years! The couple live in Norway!Find Oliver at- https://oliverseligman.com/YT- @thrivingwithbipolar (Be sure to search with Oliver's name as well, to find the correct YT channel!)Find Ellen at an AMAZING event at-Borealis Festival- A Festival for Experimental Music! March 12-16, 2025, in Bergen, Norway!Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
Bipolar Remission on Ketogenic Therapy with Shannon Harwood! 764
Send us Fan MailShannon Harwood has been formerly employed as a lived experience peer in the Tasmanian Public Mental Health Services, and is currently working in research and project coordination at the University of Tasmania. As well as engaging in direct peer practice, she is passionate about promoting the development of the lived experience workforce.Shannon’s other fields of interest are Metabolic Psychiatry and lifestyle mental health care, having managed her own bipolar disorder with lifestyle modifications and a ketogenic diet. Shannon used ketogenic therapy to put her bipolar disorder fully into remission without the need for medications.Since then, she has applied her peer support qualifications through her ketogenic and recovery coaching business, Mindbody Coaching, and contributes to lived experience research.Recently, she has been the recipient of the 2024 Fresh Start Award, which includes a $10,000 grant to promote Metabolic Psychiatry given out by the non-profit Metabolic Mind. With the Fresh Start Award, she plans to enhance the tools she uses in her coaching practice, attend conferences and webinars, and expand her professional networks.Find Shannon at-LK- @Shannon HarwoodYou can also go to her Friends' Platforms!Mia Mendez- https://recoverwithmia.com/Donika Hristova- https://transformationevoked.com/Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
Transformation Evoked- Healing with Metabolic Psychiatry with Donika Hristova! 763
Send us Fan MailDonika Hristova is a Certified Integrative Nutrition and Keto for Mental Health Coach who is based just outside Washington,DC. She is passionate about transforming mental health challenges into opportunities for holistic wellness and vitality.Her own journey through personal health struggles has taught her that investing in well-being is the truest form of wealth. For years, she struggled with weight issues, severe binge eating episodes, and the crippling effects of bipolar depression. Despite relying on medication, it often felt like a temporary crutch rather than a true solution for her.Because of that, Donika has a profound understanding of the challenges that stem from body image issues and mental health struggles. Through it all, one thing became abundantly clear, which was the incredible power of the ketogenic lifestyle. It wasn't just a diet for Donika, it became a powerful, transformative therapy.Recently, she has been the recipient of the 2024 Fresh Start Award, which includes a $10,000 grant to promote Metabolic Psychiatry given out by the non-profit Metabolic Mind!Find Donika at-https://transformationevoked.com/Join the Meet-Up! https://www.meetup.com/keto-lifestyle-for-mental-health/IG- @transformation_evokedFB- @Transformation EvokedLK- @Donika HristovaFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 17, 2025 • 56min
The Road to Metabolic Health with Doug Reynolds! 762
Send us Fan MailDoug Reynolds is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearances on episode 532 and episode 670 of Boundless Body Radio! Doug Reynolds, MHP, is the Founder and CEO of LowCarbUSA® and the Founder and President of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.A software engineer by training, Doug's journey into the world of metabolic health is as compelling as it is transformative. Reflecting on his life, Doug realized that every decision, experience, and challenge - both good and bad - prepared him to seize the moment when the opportunity to create these groundbreaking organizations arose.What began as a personal story evolved into a mission to educate and inspire. Through his work, Doug explores the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes to reverse - and even prevent - the chronic metabolic conditions that affect so many people today, often without the need for pharmaceuticals.In his brand new book The Road to Metabolic Health, Doug shares his remarkable journey while providing readers with practical insights and reliable resources from his two websites, empowering them to take control of their health and transform their lives.Find Doug at-Doug Reynold's Virtual Book Launch! January 22, 2025 at 6 pm Eastern! Register here!https://www.lowcarbusa.org/DISCOUNT CODE- Use the code Boundless at checkout to save 20%!!!https://thesmhp.org/IG- @lowcarbusaTW- @lowcarbusaFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss with Dr. Kevin Gendreau! 761
Send us Fan MailDr. Kevin Gendreau is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on episode 265 of Boundless Body Radio!Kevin R. Gendreau, MD, is a board-certified obesity medicine physician, author, and advocate for metabolic health based in Fall River, Massachusetts. With a personal journey of losing 125 pounds and reversing type II diabetes through lifestyle modifications, Dr. Gendreau brings a unique and compassionate perspective to his work.Dr. Gendreau earned his bachelor’s degree at Boston University before completing his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed residencies in Family Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance and Carney Hospital through Tufts University. He has also received an Honorarium for Prostate Cancer Research from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.He is passionate about helping others understand the hormonal and biological factors behind obesity, providing science-backed strategies for sustainable health.Dr. Gendreau is the author of Metabolic Health Handbook: A Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming the Hormonal and Biological Barriers to Fat Loss, a comprehensive guide to achieving better metabolic health.He is also the author of Fasting While Furious: How I Turned Anger and Sadness into Motivation for Weight Loss, and the author of two children’s books, having published A Healthier You with Sophia & Sue and Queen Celine’s Vaccine Machine, blending his medical expertise with his creative talents to educate readers of all ages.Find Dr. Kevin Gendreau at-Find Dr. Gendreau at-https://kevingendreau.com/ IG- kevingendreau Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 13, 2025 • 58min
A SMaRT Plan for the New Year with Returning Guest Dr. Ben Bocchicchio! 760
Send us Fan MailDr. Ben Bocchicchio is a returning guest on our show, and one of my favorite people to hang out with in-person! Be sure to check out his first appearance on Boundless Body Radio on episode 686!Dr. Ben Bocchicchio has been an innovator and leader in the fields of fitness, exercise, and health since the 1970s. He was awarded degrees in the fields of Health and Exercise at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. Ben became deeply involved in developing programs for weight reduction, cosmetic enhancement, general fitness, and health and rehabilitation, and has been called upon as an expert by professional and college teams, TV, radio, screen, and stage personalities, medical institutions, and corporate entities.Dr. Ben is the author of 15 Minutes to FITNESS: Dr. Ben's SMaRT Plan for Diet and Total Health, which is a fantastic book. Dr. Ben has been commissioned by several teaching hospitals as an exercise physiologist. Dr. Ben has continued his work in the fields of fitness, wellness, and health to this day.He currently maintains a private fitness and health practice in Arizona. This successful business includes weight loss programs that combine prescription medication therapy, nutritional counseling and supervised exercise. He continues to be a much sought-after expert and consultant for corporate and individual clients.Find Dr. Ben at-https://www.drbenbo.com/Email- drbenbo@hotmail.comLow Carb USA Videos- SMaRT TrainingYT- Dr. Ben BocchicchioAmazon- 15 Minutes to FITNESS: Dr. Ben's SMaRT Plan for Diet and Total HealthBob Newhart- STOP IT!Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!

Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 1min
A Case Study with a Ketogenic Diet Healing Anorexia with Caroline Beckwith! 759
Send us Fan MailCaroline Beckwith is a certified wellness counselor, personal trainer, and former wilderness recovery guide. After suffering from anorexia for fifteen years and going to numerous treatment programs and therapists, all of which failed, Caroline fully recovered from anorexia four years ago using the novel treatment through Anor-Exit® that offers a home-based virtual treatment program.The mantra that “all food is good food,” which most people have heard in any eating disorder treatment program, does not account for the latest research and often fails to achieve a sustained recovery. She has worked as a recovery coach for adults with substance use disorders and a ketogenic peer coach for women with Anorexia.Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy, consisting of a high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbohydrate diet has been shown to substantially weaken or eliminate the anorexic voice, anxiety, and behavior, and helps get her clients back to healthy eating patterns.Recently, she has been the recipient of the 2024 Fresh Start Award, which includes a $10,000 grant to promote Metabolic Psychiatry given out by the non-profit Metabolic Mind!Find Caroline at-https://www.anorexit.com/IG- @carolines0phieFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!


