Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Emily and I talk about my health journey: from years of plant-based eating and an eating disorder to finding stability with carnivores, and how diet can support recovery from mold illness and CIRS by lowering inflammation and strengthening the gut-immune system. We also cover practical carnivore troubleshooting (electrolytes, fat intake, meat variety, histamine sensitivity) plus the mindset and hope required to keep moving toward root-cause healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Emily is part of Malachi’s Message, a nonprofit that supports families impacted by toxic mold through education, community, and resources. Alongside her work in the mold-illness space, she shares lived experience and a mission-forward perspective on what it takes to recover physically, emotionally, and spiritually.We discuss the following: Judy’s health journeyPostpartum crisis and 5150Keto to carnivore pivotCarnivore diet practice and dilemmaMissing root causeCarnivore for mold recoveryHistamine and the toxin bucket loadMedical system misses root causesGut-brain neurotransmitters linkCarnivore troubleshooting basicsMindset, hope, and the reticular activating systemStop “mold victim” identityFaith, despair, and healing_____EPISODE RESOURCESAll about CIRSCIRS HandoutCIRS BloodworkIs Your House Making You Sick? – Interview with Joshua RachalMalachi’s Message Foundation WebsiteMalachi's Message InstagramTexas Mold Inspectors_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter   📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. Sue and I talk about what it’s like to go from treating breast cancer to becoming the patient herself, and how fear, uncertainty, and loss of control can linger long after treatment ends. We also dive into practical coping strategies like shrinking time to 24 hours, building a strong care team, and prioritizing lifestyle pillars such as sleep, nutrition, and stress reduction. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Sue Hwang is a breast radiation oncologist based in Orlando, Florida, who was diagnosed with her own breast cancer after a routine mammogram revealed multiple tumors. During her treatment journey, she began journaling as a therapeutic outlet, which eventually led to publishing essays and writing her book, From Both Sides of the Curtain. Her experience transformed how she practices medicine, placing greater emphasis on empathy, survivorship care, emotional healing, and lifestyle medicine.We discuss the following: Who is Dr. Sue HwangBiopsy and confirmed diagnosisEmotional toll of diagnosisTaking time off to processTherapy and self-care toolsLifestyle medicine after treatmentSurvivorship fears explainedCancer and controlQuestions to ask doctorsAdvocacy and early screeningChanges in life after cancer_____EPISODE RESOURCESInstagramFrom Both Sides of the Curtain BookAmerican Cancer SocietySusan G. Komen Foundation23andMe (genetic testing)_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter   📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____**Podcast Update: It looks like I accidentally switched the terms: absolute risk reduction vs relative risk reduction. Regardless of the terminologies, the point was to see what funny games statisticians will use for marketing pharma drugs (and this happens in a lot of types of marketing...) To see a clear write-up of the absolute risk vs relative risk, you can read an article I shared about it: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/old-newsletter/why-statins-dont-stop-heart-attacks/In this episode, I walk through why statins are prescribed (especially with LDL above 190 mg/dL or with type 2 diabetes), and I explain how statin marketing can make the benefits look bigger than they really are by using relative risk instead of absolute risk. I also cover major concerns I see with statins, including nutrient depletion (like CoQ10) and potential impacts on muscle function over time. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.The statin numbers (the what, why)Lipitor ad: relative vs absolute risk reductionStatin efficacy studies (and risks)Statins reduce nutrient status (including CoQ10)Risks of low cholesterolWhat to test and track for heart diseaseNew book cover _____EPISODE RESOURCES Join the NewsletterCarnivore Diet Cholesterol Labs Cardiovascular Blood TestStatin Use Is Associated With a Decline in Muscle Function and Mass Over Time (PubMed)Should You Take a Statin for Your High Cholesterol? (Yale Medicine)Lipitor Ad Highlighting Relative Risk Reduction (36%) vs Absolute Risk (3% vs 2%) (ResearchGate Figure)Atorvastatin Decreases Blood Coenzyme Q10 in Patients at Risk for CVD and Stroke (JAMA/Arch Neurol)Lipitor: Why It Remains the Best-Selling Drug in Pharmaceutical History (Accio)Heart Statistics: Cardiovascular Disease Statistics for the UK (British Heart Foundation)WHO Mortality Database (World Health Organization)Robert Jarvik (Artificial Heart Developer) (Wikipedia)Pfizer, Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) print advertisement featuring Robert Jarvik, ca. 2006–2008.____FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nutritionwithjudy📸 In

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____In this episode, I break down why statins are commonly prescribed with higher cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. I also challenge the long-standing belief that saturated fat causes heart disease. I explain why cholesterol is essential for hormone production, brain health, bile production, and cellular repair, and I share ideal cholesterol markers I commonly see in my carnivore and meat-based practice, including optimal ranges for total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Saturated fats and Time magazineRisks of low cholesterolSteroid hormonesCholesterol levels on a carnivore dietChildren on statinsCell danger response_____EPISODE RESOURCES Cardiovascular Blood TestLipitor Relative Risk AdvertisementCholesterol Levels & Neurological Risk Study (JAMA Neurology)Lipitor: Best-Selling Drug in HistoryBritish Heart Foundation Global Heart StatisticsWorld Health Organization Mortality Database_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter   📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Michael and I dive into how childhood trauma reshapes the nervous system, drives addiction, and contributes to chronic illness, mental health struggles, and even premature death. We break down the CDC’s ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score, including the powerful data showing that an ACE score is associated with losing years of life, and discuss why trauma may be the hidden driver behind inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Michael Menard is an inventor, entrepreneur, and author who grew up as the second oldest of 14 children in Kankakee, Illinois, later discovering that he and his siblings experienced complex childhood trauma. As Vice President of Engineering at Johnson & Johnson, his 14 patents transformed global manufacturing, and his expertise has been sought by the United Nations, NASA, Coca-Cola, and Pfizer. He is the founder of United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT) and the bestselling author of multiple books, including The Kite That Couldn't Fly and Greater Than Gravity.We discuss the following: Who is Michael MenardTrauma’s hidden death tollACEs defined by the CDCACE score shortens lifespanCortisol damages brain and bodyShame prevents trauma healingBuilding ACE 2.0 intensityWholeness and EMDR healingThe sacred first 60 daysThe Paradox of Childhood Trauma_____EPISODE RESOURCESUnited Against Childhood Trauma (UACT)WebsiteInstagramThe Kite That Couldn't Fly (Memoir)_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter   📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.#childhoodtrauma #ACES #ACEscore #rootcausehealing #chronicillness #inflammation #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #UACT #GreaterThanGravity #TheKiteThatCouldntFly #NutritionWithJudy

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. James and I dive into the complexities of depression, its symptoms, root causes, and how functional psychiatry can support healing. We explore why traditional models fall short and highlight nutritional and biological interventions, including amino acids, B12, and low-dose lithium, as foundational tools in treating mental health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. James Greenblatt is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and a pioneer in the field of functional psychiatry. He has authored multiple books, including Finally Hopeful, where he outlines a biologically-rooted approach to treating depression through individualized testing and nutritional support. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Greenblatt has helped reshape how mental health can be supported through integrative and evidence-based strategies.We discuss the following:Dr. Greenblatt’s backgroundUnderlying causes of depressionProtein and Neurotransmitter ProductionCBT and reframing thinking errorsNutrients Before Antidepressant TaperJudy's personal reflections on her healing_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteFinally Hopeful BookLow Cholesterol Causes Risk of Depression and Suicidal Ideation – Interview with Dr. James GreenblattWhy Antidepressants Make You Sicker, Withdrawal Effects and Stopping Depression - Interview with Dr. Mark Horowitz_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter   📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. Bradley and I talk about the energetic and emotional roots of chronic illness, and how “trapped emotions” and the heart wall can block healing long after protocols and diets have been applied. We also discuss how faith, prayer, and nervous system regulation intersect with emotional healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Bradley Nelson is a holistic doctor with over 37 years of experience, and author of The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Heart Code, focusing on emotional energy as a root of physical and emotional disease. He combines energy medicine, muscle testing, and spirituality, emphasizing the role of prayer and divine guidance in healing. His work trains practitioners worldwide in understanding how trapped emotional energies impact health.We discuss the following:All about Dr. Bradley NelsonHow muscle testing worksRole of prayer and divine guidanceConnection between heart and brainStarting the heart wall clearingRemoving the heart wall processWhere to find Dr. Bradley Nelson_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteInstagramYouTubeDiscover HealingThe Heart Code bookThe Emotion Code bookThe Body Code book_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Steven and I dive into how mold detection dogs are transforming mold identification and remediation. We talk about how their superior sense of smell can detect both active and dormant mold, even when conventional testing fails. Steven shares how trained K9s can help you get remediation right the first time; saving time, money, and your health. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more.Steven Antommarchi is a law enforcement professional, K9 detection trainer, and researcher whose work bridges environmental health, science, and service. With 16+ years in law enforcement, he’s held roles from K9 Handler to Interim Chief of Police and now co-leads Mold Dog Knows, a company training dogs to detect mold in homes and buildings. He also trains and mentors over 150 K9 units globally and serves in roles at Florida International University, Texas State University, and the American Working Dog Association.We discuss the following:Steven’s law enforcement and K9 training backgroundDog’s olfactory system and its emotional detection capabilitiesHow dogs are profiled and trained to detect mold speciesReal-world deployment: HVAC, home inspections, and limitations of human testingDormant mold detectionCost of Mold Dog Detection ServiceMold Dog Certification and Identifying a legitimate mold detection dog companyProtecting dogs from mold exposure and developing mycotoxin detectionMore About Mold Dog Knows_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteInstagramAmerican Working Dog AssociationCIRS ERMI Guide Bundle_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter   📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Stephen and I examine why standard lab markers like A1C, thyroid hormones, glucose averages, and antibodies can misrepresent health in carnivore and low-carb contexts. We break down physiological shifts in red blood cell lifespan, glycation, thyroid signaling, hydration, and electrolytes, and why symptom-based assessment often matters more than reference ranges.Stephen is a UK-based coach, specialist in obesity and diabetes, and former private lab director with an honors degree in physiology and health sciences. After worsening health under conventional nutrition advice, he transitioned to low-carb and carnivore and has spent over a decade translating blood markers through a physiology-first lens. He writes daily science explainers and authored The Guide to Blood Tests in the Context of Keto, Carnivore, and Low Carb.We discuss the following:All about Stephen ThomasWhy A1C can rise on carnivoreRed blood cell lifespan and A1CPhysiology over reference range focusAdaptation vs. under-eating and thyroid dysfunctionWomen’s early carnivore challengesStephen’s role in lab interpretationHarm of fear-based healing messagesWhere to find Stephen ThomasEPISODE RESOURCESCarnivore group WebsiteSubstackGuide To Blood Tests bookEFH Complete Wellness PanelNutritionist’s Guide to the Carnivore Diet_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast  📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Eric shares how he personally overcame Graves’ disease using a natural, root-cause approach and now helps others do the same through functional medicine. In this episode, we explore the differences between hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease, early symptom recognition, and why addressing gut health and stress is essential for long-term healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and the founder of Natural Endocrine Solutions. After being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, he reversed it using a natural protocol, which inspired his passion for helping others with hyperthyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. He now supports patients globally through his books, podcast, and online thyroid community.We discuss the following:All about Dr. Eric OsanskyHyperthyroidism overview and symptomsFactors influencing thyroid conditionsCommon hyperthyroid triggersLabs commonly used for testingGraves and Hashimoto’s antibody overlapPossibility of stopping Graves medicationViews on radioactive iodine and surgeryPerspectives on iodine supplementationGut health and hyperthyroidism connectionSupporting life after thyroid removalGuidance for managing hyperthyroidismWhere to find Dr. Eric Osansky_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebook group  Podcast Natural Endocrine Solutions Healing Graves' Naturally group Hashimoto's Triggers bookThe Hyperthyroid Healing Diet bookNatural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease bookEFH Thyroid Bloodwork Panel_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook  NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet   📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.