133 | ALPHA GAL - BEYOND THE BITE (PART 2)

133 | ALPHA GAL - BEYOND THE BITE (PART 2)

You might have alpha-gal syndrome and have no idea — and neither might your doctor. In this episode, Andrea and Ashley go deeper on the numbers (up to 450,000 Americans may be living with AGS, and it's not even a reportable condition), who's most at risk, why the lone star tick's expanding range means this is no longer just a Southern problem, and why a positive antibody test doesn't automatically mean you have the disease. They also get into the 2023 CDC survey that found nearly half of healthcare providers had never even heard of alpha-gal — which explains a lot about why so many patients end up bouncing between IBS diagnoses, anxiety labels, and "idiopathic" everything before anyone connects the dots. Plus: the controversial philosophical paper that argued deliberately giving people alpha-gal could be a form of "moral bioenhancement" — and why that take falls apart the moment you talk to an actual patient. 📬 Reach us:Andrea – ⁠andrea@rmhealthpartners.com⁠ [andrea@rmhealthpartners.com] | ⁠www.rmhealthpartners.com⁠ [http://www.rmhealthpartners.com]Ashley – ⁠ashley@karvefitness.co⁠ [ashley@karvefitness.co] | ⁠www.karvefitness.co [http://www.karvefitness.co]

132 | ALPHA GAL - “NOT YOUR SORORITY SISTER”

A tick bite that turns you allergic to red meat - and wakes you up at 2am in anaphylaxis hours after dinner. Alpha-gal syndrome is one of the strangest medical discoveries of the 21st century, and it's being missed constantly. In this episode, Andrea breaks down what alpha-gal actually is, why its delayed reaction throws everyone off, and why the risks go way beyond skipping a burger - touching everything from heparin during surgery to gelatin capsules to bone broth. If you've ever been handed a diagnosis of "idiopathic" anything, this one's worth a listen. 📬 Reach us:Andrea – andrea@rmhealthpartners.com [andrea@rmhealthpartners.com] | www.rmhealthpartners.com [http://www.rmhealthpartners.com] Ashley – ashley@karvefitness.co [ashley@karvefitness.co] | www.karvefitness.co [http://www.karvefitness.co]

131 | YOUR PCP HAS A SCORECARD: What Patients Aren't Usually Told About Insurance Metrics

Your PCP Has a Scorecard: What Patients Aren't Usually Told About Insurance Metrics Most people assume their doctor's recommendations are purely about their health — but did you know your clinic might be graded on whether you got a mammogram this year? Behind the scenes, insurance companies track whether patients complete certain screenings, labs, and vaccines, and those numbers can affect how clinics are paid, scored, and penalized. That doesn't automatically make your provider's recommendations wrong. But there's a layer to your healthcare most patients never see — and patients who understand the system are better equipped to advocate for themselves in it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/rmhealthpartners] - andrea@rmhealthpartners.com www.rmhealthpartners.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/ashley_olson_fitness]- ashley@karvefitness.co www.karvefitness.co

130 | WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TRAINING TO FAILURE FOR WOMEN

How hard do you actually need to train to build muscle? In this episode, we’re diving into new research reviewed by Bill Campbell that examined whether women build more muscle and strength when training closer to failure. Spoiler: most people probably aren’t training nearly as hard as they think they are. We break down: * the difference between fatigue and failure * what “reps in reserve” actually means * why the last few reps matter most for hypertrophy * what training close to failure should FEEL like * why women may benefit from higher training effort than previously thought * when to push to failure — and when NOT to We also discuss common mistakes we see in the gym, how to apply this research to your own workouts, and why progressive overload and intentional effort matter more than fancy programming. Whether you’re new to lifting or have been training for years, this episode will help you better understand how to train smarter, harder, and more effectively for muscle growth and strength. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/rmhealthpartners] - andrea@rmhealthpartners.com www.rmhealthpartners.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/ashley_olson_fitness]- ashley@karvefitness.co www.karvefitness.co

129 | OVEREATING CARBS OR FAT - WHICH IS BETTER?

You’ve probably heard: “Carbs make you fat.” “Fat makes you fat.” “Calories are all that matter.” …but what does the research actually say? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down a fascinating study reviewed by Bill Campbell that explored what happens when people intentionally overeat carbohydrates versus dietary fat. Does the body store them differently? Does one lead to more fat gain? And why does protein still reign supreme when it comes to body composition? We’re diving into: * how the body burns vs stores carbs and fats * why dietary fat is more easily stored * how carbs impact metabolism and training performance * why “calories in vs calories out” is only part of the conversation * practical applications for muscle building, fat loss, and everyday nutrition If you’ve ever been confused about carbs, fat, metabolism, or weight gain — this episode breaks the science down in a way that actually makes sense. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/rmhealthpartners] - andrea@rmhealthpartners.com www.rmhealthpartners.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/ashley_olson_fitness]- ashley@karvefitness.co www.karvefitness.co