Rooted in Resilience

Your Diet is Changing Your Personality

Your personality changes based on what you eat. And your constant worry about your health, food obsession, and low energy may not just be “in your head”... they can be direct, physiological symptoms from a Low Energy Availability (LEA) state. In this episode, we dive deep into Chapters 40 & 41 of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment: one of the most revealing studies on what happens to the human mind under low energy availability (LEA) - not eating enough food for the body's needs. We break down the shocking data on how semi-starvation systematically changed the subjects' personalities, leading to hypochondria, depression, hysteria, and more. This isn't just history. It’s a lens to understand the modern dieting struggle, anxiety, and why willpower often fails. We connect the 1944 data to today's health crisis and explain what this means for you. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: • The 3 personality traits that increased most dramatically during starvation (you’ve likely felt these). • Why subjects became obsessed with self-diagnosis and “Google doctoring”, and how to reverse it. • The critical difference between a psychological issue and a physiological signal from an energy-deprived brain. • What happened during rehabilitation: How long it took for their minds to recover, and the crucial lesson for anyone coming out of a diet. • Modern application: Why long, drawn-out fat loss phases can be damaging, and what a smarter approach looks like. This experiment is proof that personality is not static, it changes with your metabolic state. ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast: ⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce ⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063 ______________________________________________________________________ Keep Up With Us! 🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/ 🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup ➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-farmer-ash-a12a38bb/ ______________________________________________________________________ Support Us & Our Mission to Change the food system! 👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish Food Club: https://nourishfoodclub.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more} 🥚Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door: https://nourishfoodclub.com/collections/egg ______________________________________________________________________ Follow Us On Social Media ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/ ➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1 ➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077 ➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2 ____________________________________________________ ⭐️ The Transform Fat Loss and Metabolic Restoration Program ⭐️Join 150+ people who’ve lost fat and kept it off, without giving up their favorite foods. This science-backed, metabolism-first program helps you rebuild your foundation, restore energy, and finally achieve fat loss results that last.Next group starts Dec 29th, learn more and join the Early Access List here:https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform

The Shocking Psychological Effects of Undereating (MSE Proof)

Are you "boring" or are you just in a low energy state? Constantly tired, irritable, and obsessed with food on your diet? It might not be a lack of willpower, it might be physiological starvation. In this episode, we again dive deep into the Minnesota Starvation Experiment (MSE) to uncover the shocking psychological effects of prolonged calorie deficits that mirror modern restrictive diets. We break down chapters 38 & 39 of the MSE, revealing how under-eating leads to: • Crashing sex drive & strained relationships • Loss of humor, motivation, and social initiative • Intense food obsession and bizarre eating habits • The harsh reality that recovery isn't overnight, and can take several months This isn't just about weight loss; it's about why constant dieting can make you hate your life and how to escape the weight-loss and weight-regain cycle with a smarter, more sustainable approach. ______________________________________________________________________ ⭐️ The Transform Fat Loss and Metabolic Restoration Program ⭐️ Join 150+ people who’ve lost fat and kept it off, without giving up their favorite foods. This science-backed, metabolism-first program helps you rebuild your foundation, restore energy, and finally achieve fat loss results that last. Next group starts Dec 29th, learn more and join the Early Access List here: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform-59ff2a5d-46bd-4c0f-b6ac-01512292ccda

The Science of Fat Loss: What you Need to Know

Join us for a dynamic roundtable as we debunk common fat loss myths and dive into the real complexities of shedding body fat. We break down the fundamentals of calories in versus calories out, the importance of tracking food intake, and how adherence plays a bigger role than many realize. We explore the unique challenges women face during menopause, the pros and cons of rapid fat loss versus prolonged calorie deficits, and the critical roles of muscle mass, micronutrients, and hormonal health in sustainable fat loss. Drawing on insights from the Transform Fat Loss program, which has helped over 150+ people achieve fat loss success, we also discuss the power of community support, redefining health and fitness goals, and why patience and consistency are essential for long-term results. Whether you’re just starting your fat loss journey or looking to refine your approach, this conversation offers practical strategies, actionable advice, and expert insights to help you achieve lasting results. ______________________________________________________________________ Time Stamps: 01:03 Introduction to Fat Loss Myths 03:00 Understanding Calories In vs. Calories Out 08:49 The Importance of Tracking Calories 12:04 Rapid Fat Loss vs. Prolonged Deficit (longer fat loss phases) 23:31 The Role of Muscle and Micronutrients in Fat Loss 34:49 Impact of Energy Availability on Hormones 36:43 Testosterone Levels in Men and Women 38:25 The Debate on Caloric Deficits 40:19 Diet Adherence and Motivation 42:31 The Role of NEAT in Fat Loss 43:23 Lessons from Transform Program 44:46 The Reality of Extreme Dieting 48:45 Dispelling Myths on Muscle Preservation 49:42 Hormonal Changes During Weight Loss 55:29 The Behavioral Side of Dieting 58:24 Understanding Metabolic Adaptation 01:04:02 Building Muscle for Metabolic Health 01:07:02 Menopause and Body Composition Changes 01:09:39 The Importance of Muscle in Physique Improvements 01:12:55 Transforming Through Metabolic Restoration 01:18:03 Community Support in Health Journeys 01:19:39 The Shift from One-on-One to Group Coaching 01:24:33 Redefining Success in Health and Fitness 01:31:18 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Agency ______________________________________________________________________ Keep Up With Us! 🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/ 🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup 👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/  {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more} 🥚Our Low PUFA Eggs: https://nourishfoodclub.com/collections/egg {Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door} ______________________________________________________________________ Follow Us On Social Media ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/ ➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas ➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1 ➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/ ➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077 ______________________________________________________________________ Previous Roundtable Podcast Discussion “Calories In Vs. Calories Out: Fact or Fiction?” https://youtu.be/Tb3plPPlY1c ______________________________________________________________________ ⭐The Transform Fat Loss and Metabolic Restoration Program ⭐ Join 150+ people who’ve lost fat and kept it off, without giving up their favorite foods. This science-backed, metabolism-first program helps you rebuild your foundation, restore energy, and finally achieve fat loss results that last. https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform-59ff2a5d-46bd-4c0f-b6ac-01512292ccda [https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform-59ff2a5d-46bd-4c0f-b6ac-01512292ccda] Link to join the Free Live Q&A on Friday Nov 28 at 2 pm ET:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83840940726?pwd=ReypaHFAvib2gqLcYrrqeum9zZ8Mav.1 [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83840940726?pwd=ReypaHFAvib2gqLcYrrqeum9zZ8Mav.1]

Why You're Always Tired & Irritable (insights from The Minnesota Starvation Experiment)

Struggling with constant food thoughts, fatigue, and irritability? The Minnesota Starvation Experiment reveals that our personality and psychology is impacted by our energetic state. Always irritable and tired? You might be in a state of physiological starvation (Low Energy Availability - LEA), even with food abundance.We break down how chronic under-eating (often created from diet dogma and extreme diets) leads to: • Obsessive food focus & "food noise" • Loss of joy, increased anger & apathy • A crashed metabolism & hormonal chaos The shocking truth? Your diet may be the reason you feel broken, because metabolism impacts everything. But there's a way out. Learn how to escape the low-energy trap and reclaim your energy, mood, metabolism, and yes, even your personality! ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast: ⭐YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce ⭐Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063 ______________________________________________________________________ Keep Up With Us! 🖥️Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/ 🗞️Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup 👩🏼‍🌾Our Farm CoOp, Nourish Food CLub, which delivers to our Food Club members in all 50 states = https://nourishfoodclub.com {Corn- and soy-free eggs, chicken and pork. 100% grass-fed beef and lamb. Raw A2 Cheese. Traditional Sourdough. Heritage and Ancient Grains. & more!} ______________________________________________________________________ Follow Us On Social Media ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/ ➡️X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas ➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1 ➡️LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077 ______________________________________________________________________ The Transform Fat Loss Program {Join 150+ people who’ve lost fat and kept it off, without giving up their favorite foods. This science-backed, metabolism-first program helps you rebuild your foundation, restore energy, and finally achieve fat loss results that last}. https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform-59ff2a5d-46bd-4c0f-b6ac-01512292ccda

Why Keto and Carnivore Aren’t Working for Everyone (And What To Do Instead)

After a long break, Ash and Sarah are back for a brand-new season of Rooted in Resilience! In this candid, cozy conversation, the sisters catch up on life updates — from moving homes and building the family compound to lessons learned from one of their hardest (and most growth-filled) years yet. Then, they dive into a big topic stirring up conversation online: Why keto and carnivore diets aren’t working for everyone.   They discuss what happens when “it works until it doesn’t,” how dogma takes over the wellness space, and why even some of the biggest carnivore influencers are now adding carbs back in. Topics include: * Updates on Nourish and their Transform Fat Loss program * Seasonal rhythms, fertility, and finding balance in a busy season * The emotional rollercoaster of strict diets and food dogma * What it really means to listen to your body and eat intuitively * How women (including post-menopausal) are thriving with balanced, pro-metabolic eating It’s a refreshingly honest and hopeful conversation about letting go of extremes and finding your own rhythm — in health, food, and life. ______________________________________________________________________00:00 – Welcome back! Life updates and what’s new this season 04:00 – Building the family compound & lessons from a hard year 09:36 – When keto and carnivore stop working 11:30 – “It worked until it didn’t”: our personal stories 13:15 – Reflections from the community: reading a listener letter 17:10 – Dogma in the wellness space: how we got here 22:00 – How carbs became the enemy — and why that’s changing 24:30 – Post-menopausal health and the danger of extremes 32:30 – The Transform Fat Loss Program 36:30 – Listening to your body vs. following the algorithm 43:00 – Returning to Ancestral Wisdom: What Modern Health Forgot 48:00 - How The Transform Fat Loss Program Changed Our Lifes 53:00 – Tuning back into seasonal rhythms ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g [https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce [https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063] ______________________________________________________________________ Keep Up With Us!  Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/ [https://www.armstrongsisters.com/]  Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup [https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup]  Our Farm CoOp, Nourish Food CLub, which delivers to our Food Club members in all 50 states = https://nourishfoodclub.com [https://nourishfoodclub.com/] {Corn- and soy-free eggs, chicken and pork. 100% grass-fed beef and lamb. Raw A2 Cheese. Traditional Sourdough. Heritage and Ancient Grains. & more!} ______________________________________________________________________ Follow Us On Social Media  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/ [https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/]  X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas [https://twitter.com/strong_sistas] TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1]  LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077] ______________________________________________________________________ The Transform Fat Loss Program{Join 150+ people who’ve lost fat and kept it off, without giving up their favorite foods. This science-backed, metabolism-first program helps you rebuild your foundation, restore energy, and finally achieve fat loss results that last}.https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform-59ff2a5d-46bd-4c0f-b6ac-01512292ccda [https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform-59ff2a5d-46bd-4c0f-b6ac-01512292ccda]