Client Series: Why Do I Feel Sick After Eating? Anna Kluver-Fensler, on IBS, Chronic Bloating, and Learning to Listen to Your Body

Client Series: Why Do I Feel Sick After Eating? Anna Kluver-Fensler, on IBS, Chronic Bloating, and Learning to Listen to Your Body

Most people assume feeling sick after eating is just their normal. Anna Kluver-Fensler thought the same thing for years, until a Friday night pizza and beer left her convinced something was about to come ripping out of her stomach, and she finally couldn't ignore it anymore. In this episode, I sit down with Anna to walk through what her path actually looked like, from that first alarming episode to a Breckenridge trip where she felt bloated after every meal and couldn't enjoy a single margarita without brain fog hitting within 20 minutes. We talk about her IBS diagnosis, her decision to refuse medication, and how personalized nutrition coaching changed the way she understood her own body. What I love most about Anna's story is that it isn't a straight line. There were summers full of sugary canned cocktails, moments of sliding off track, and real-life situations where rigid rules would have set her up to quit entirely. We also get into alcohol and blood sugar, why chronic bloating causes vary so much from person to person, and why the goal was never perfection. Anna Kluver-Fensler is a client and longtime friend who has been doing this work for several years. She's also a wellness coach and former teacher who brings genuine curiosity and self-awareness to everything she does. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: - Why bloating after every meal isn't something you just have to live with, and what finally pushed Anna to stop accepting her symptoms as normal (00:03:00) - How alcohol and blood sugar are connected, and why that one margarita made Anna feel horrible within 20 minutes (00:08:00) - Why chronic bloating causes look completely different from person to person, even when the symptoms seem identical (00:13:30) - How to stop thinking in "on or off the wagon" terms and build an approach that actually holds up through holidays, camping trips, and girls' nights (00:23:30) - Why adding foods in gradually works better than elimination for building a lasting healthy relationship with food (00:39:00) RESOURCES MENTIONED Health Foundations Assessment: https://foundations.primetonourish.com [https://foundations.primetonourish.com] CONNECT AND SUPPORT THE SHOW Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes on nutrition, digestion, nervous system regulation, and circadian health. To begin identifying your own healing priorities, visit Prime To Nourish [https://primetonourish.com] and take the Health Foundations Assessment [https://foundations.primetonourish.com].

The Hair Mineral Test That Reveals What Blood Work Misses, featuring Desiree Reed

What if the reason your bloodwork keeps coming back "normal" but you still feel exhausted, emotionally flat, and completely depleted isn't in your head... it's in your cells? Hair tissue mineral analysis looks at what's been happening on a cellular level for the last three to four months, and for a lot of high-achieving women, the picture it reveals is eye-opening. I sat down with Desiree Reed to talk about what HTMA actually is, how it differs from a standard blood test, and why so many driven, fitness-focused women are unknowingly running on empty. We get into the four main minerals the test measures, what heavy metal detox symptoms can signal about displacement, and the calcium shell pattern that shows up when the body has been under prolonged stress. We also have a real conversation about intermittent fasting for women and hormones, and why skipping breakfast has quietly become an excuse that feels virtuous but makes everything worse for women with dysregulated energy. Whether you've heard of a hair mineral test before or this is brand new, this episode gives you a grounded, practical look at what your minerals are actually telling you. Desiree Reed is a former nurse with a master's in nursing and a newly completed master's in clinical nutrition, as well as a certified nutritional therapy practitioner at RR Integrative Nutrition. She specializes in functional lab testing, with HTMA as a cornerstone of her practice, and works with high-achieving busy women to uncover the root causes behind fatigue, burnout, and the symptoms that conventional testing keeps missing. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: * Why a hair tissue mineral analysis captures what blood tests miss, and what "normal" labs actually mean for your body's mineral reserves. (10:30) * What magnesium deficiency signs look like on an HTMA test, and why high or low readings don't mean what most people think. (13:30) * How the calcium shell pattern connects emotional numbness, zero motivation, and relentless gym attendance to a stress response happening below the surface. (20:30) * Why intermittent fasting and skipping breakfast can backfire for women with depleted minerals and dysregulated hormones. (28:30) * How a client with severe chronic constipation finally got resolution after years of work, once her minerals were properly addressed. (33:30) RESOURCES MENTIONED Desiree Reed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desiree.reednutrition [https://www.instagram.com/desiree.reednutrition] Work with Desiree at RR Integrative Nutrition: https://www.rrintegrativenutrition.com [https://www.rrintegrativenutrition.com] Jensen Schoonover's HTMA Course (Test Don't Guess): https://prime2nourish--testdontguess.thrivecart.com/instant-htma-professional-work/  [https://prime2nourish--testdontguess.thrivecart.com/instant-htma-professional-work/] Health Foundations Assessment: https://foundations.primetonourish.com [https://foundations.primetonourish.com] Connect & Support the Show: Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes on nutrition, digestion, nervous system regulation, and circadian health. To begin identifying your own healing priorities, visit Prime To Nourish [https://primetonourish.com/] and take the Health Foundations Assessment. [https://foundations.primetonourish.com] *Contains Affiliate Links*

How to Increase GLP-1 Naturally (Before Reaching for the Shot) with Stephanie Flores

What if the reason you can't stop eating, can't lose weight, and feel exhausted all the time isn't a willpower problem, it's that your body has stopped producing one of its most powerful metabolic hormones? Your body already makes GLP-1 naturally, and there's a good chance you can get it working again without a prescription. I sat down with Stephanie Flores to talk about what GLP-1 actually is, a hormone your body already makes in the gut, and why so many women are seeing diminished natural production without realizing it. Stephanie and I walk through the foundational strategies that support your body's own GLP-1 output: rebuilding the microbiome with fiber and fermented foods for gut health, protecting muscle with adequate protein and strength training for women over 40, and managing the cortisol load that quietly suppresses it all. We also address Ozempic constipation and other GI side effects head-on, explaining why people with pre-existing digestive issues need extra support, and what to actually do about it. Whether you're on a GLP-1 medication, considering it, or just trying to get your metabolism working better, this episode gives you a clear starting point. Stephanie Flores is a holistic nutrition therapist and health coach at Rooted & Radiant who specializes in helping women succeed on GLP-1 medications while protecting their muscle and metabolism. She works with clients to reduce side effects and build the kind of sustainable habits that produce results whether they're on the medication or not.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: - Why GLP-1 is a hormone your body already produces, and how the synthetic version differs from your natural one (11:30) - How Ozempic constipation and other GI symptoms happen, and why pre-existing slow digestion makes it worse (14:00) - What Akkermansia is, why it acts like a VIP in your gut lining, and how fermented foods for gut health help feed it (19:30) - How to increase GLP-1 naturally through fiber, protein, walks after meals, and stress reduction — before turning to medication (38:30) - Why eating at least 25 to 30 grams of protein at breakfast makes a measurable difference in cravings and energy (33:00) - How bloating causes signal a depleted microbiome, and why gradually increasing fiber is the right first move (39:00) - Why strength training for women over 40 is non-negotiable on a GLP-1, and what else to have in place to prevent muscle loss and rebound weight gain (45:00) Resources Mentioned: Stephanie Flores on Instagram: @stephaniefloreswellness [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefloreswellness] Rooted & Radiant Coaching Services Overview: LINK HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dm70sYxGKmMhlhiIn9N0MJnJODidLFw3/view] Health Foundations Assessment: https://foundations.primetonourish.com [https://foundations.primetonourish.com] Connect & Support the Show: Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes on nutrition, digestion, nervous system regulation, and circadian health. To begin identifying your own healing priorities, visit Prime To Nourish [https://primetonourish.com/] and take the Health Foundations Assessment. [https://foundations.primetonourish.com]

Why You're Still Puffy and Foggy (And What Your Lymphatic System Has to Do With It) with Leah Levitan

What if the reason you still feel puffy, foggy, and exhausted has little to do with your diet or your supplements, and everything to do with a system in your body you've barely heard of? If you've tried a lot and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. I sat down with Leah Levitan to talk about what the lymphatic system actually does, how to recognize the signs of sluggish lymphatic flow, and what you can do about it starting tomorrow morning. Leah walks through lymph node locations throughout the body and explains the difference between lymphedema and lipedema, then introduces the Big Six, a free, at-home lymphatic drainage routine you can do in your pajamas. From there we get into the nervous system connection: why chronic stress tightens the very vessels that need to stay open, and why doing less is sometimes the most healing thing you can do. It's a practical, grounded, and insight-rich conversation. Leah Levitan is a lymphatic therapist, educator, and founder of the Lymph Love Club, a global self-care community helping women understand the connection between the lymphatic system, fascia, the nervous system, and chronic inflammation. Through her clinical work and online education, she's built a reputation for making complex body science feel accessible, hopeful, and genuinely useful. In This Episode, You'll Learn: * What the lymphatic system actually does and why a third of your lymph nodes in the abdomen are so important for digestion (8:10) * How to recognize sluggish lymphatic system symptoms including brain fog, morning puffiness, swollen nodes, and ankle heaviness (14:30) * Why everyday movement, not gym sessions, is what actually keeps lymph flowing (20:00) * How to do the Big Six, a simple daily routine for lymphatic drainage at home, for free (25:00) * Why chronic stress causes vasoconstriction and directly slows lymphatic flow (31:40) * How the "I'm Back" technique from Josh Paez's book can help regulate your nervous system in real time (41:40) * What the Lymph Love Club is and how to join a community focused on lymphatic massage benefits, fascia, and nervous system healing (45:00) Resources Mentioned: Lymph Love Club (website): https://www.lymphloveclub.com [https://www.lymphloveclub.com] Lymph Love Club (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/lymphloveclub/ [https://www.instagram.com/lymphloveclub/] Lymph Love Club (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@lymphloveclub [https://www.youtube.com/@lymphloveclub] Health Foundations Assessment: https://foundations.primetonourish.com [https://foundations.primetonourish.com] Connect & Support the Show: Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes on nutrition, digestion, nervous system regulation, and circadian health. To begin identifying your own healing priorities, visit Prime To Nourish [https://primetonourish.com/] and take the Health Foundations Assessment. [https://foundations.primetonourish.com]

When the Doctor Becomes the Patient: One Anesthesiologist's Rare Cancer Diagnosis and What Followed

Have you ever done something just to be proactive, not because anything felt wrong, just because it seemed like a smart thing to do, and had it completely upend your life? That's what happened to my husband, Jim. A routine calcium scan in May 2023 turned into the discovery of a rare thymic mass, two surgeries, radiation, and an ongoing surveillance process that we're still navigating together. If you or someone you love has been handed unexpected news, or if you've just been quietly putting your own health on the back burner, this one's for you. This conversation is honest in the way that only a kitchen table conversation can be. Jim Sederberg is a cardiac anesthesiologist who suddenly found himself on the other side of the exam table, and what he's learned about coping with uncertainty, building real health habits, and staying present for the people who matter most has shaped our family in ways we couldn't have predicted. In This Episode, You'll Learn: * Why thymic carcinoid symptoms are often completely absent, and how an entirely unrelated preventive scan led to Jim's diagnosis of a rare thymic carcinoid tumor. * How coping with uncertainty after a cancer diagnosis can push you toward comfort and avoidance, and what Jim does differently now when scanxiety starts to creep in. * Why formalizing your health routine on a calendar, including rest days, matters more than motivation or willpower ever will. * How a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic helped clarify a pathology question that wasn't black and white, and why seeking specialty expertise for rare conditions is worth the effort. * What it actually feels like to be a healthcare professional navigating a diagnosis as a patient, and the specific moments that changed how Jim shows up for his family. * Why choosing experiences over things, especially when facing your own mortality, creates something no one can take away from you. * How small, consistent actions like a sauna session or an easy bike ride aren't just good for your body. They're a way of reclaiming a sense of control when everything else feels uncertain.   Key Takeaways Coping with uncertainty isn't about doing everything perfectly or finding the one thing that fixes it. It's about choosing something constructive, consistently, even when the outcome is out of your hands. A yoga session, a walk with the dog, scheduling a rest day without guilt. These aren't dramatic gestures. They're quiet acts of agency that compound over time. The body responds to what you do regularly, not occasionally, and the mindset follows. Resources Mentioned: Health Foundations Assessment: https://foundations.primetonourish.com Connect & Support the Show:   Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes on nutrition, digestion, nervous system regulation, and circadian health. To begin identifying your own healing priorities, visit Prime To Nourish [https://primetonourish.com/] and take the Health Foundations Assessment. [https://foundations.primetonourish.com]