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53 | Longevity, Preventative Medicine, Gut Health, & Lab Tests with Dr. Mary Pardee

Today I’m chatting with Dr. Mary Pardee, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in preventative medicine and longevity.  Dr. Mary is the founder of “Modrn Med,” a medical practice that provides medical and health services to patients via in-person consults as well as telemedicine. Her primary focus is on closing the healthspan-lifespan gap, extending lifespan (how long you live); while enhancing healthspan (how well you live). 
 
I had such a great conversation with Dr. Mary that will help you get clarity on so many important health topics including what lab tests you should order and all things involving your gut health, longevity, and preventative care.
 
Here are a few of the topics we discuss:
 
*Recommended Lab Tests for Women
*Why “microbiome testing”/ “comprehensive stool testing” is useless.
*What causes bloating? 
*What is the gut brain connection and why is it important? *
*How our thoughts and behaviors can worsen or improve functional gastrointestinal symptoms (IBS)
 
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**DISCLAIMER: My guests and I are only here to provide support & educational information. We are not providing medical advice. We recommend that you work with holistic practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, and your primary care physician. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

52 | What Is My Superpower? The One Thing I Never Forget To Do In My Daily Routine

On today’s episode, I’m talking about what my “superpower” is.  It might not be what you think it would be.  It’s my non-negotiable every, single day.  My superpower is PRAYER.  Don’t tune out on me if this is not your thing.  Give it a chance.  I’d love for you to listen to this and see if my stories and experiences can help change your mind.
 
The power of prayer is an incredible thing and not something you just do at meal time thanking God for your food, or a quick prayer in the morning and then you’re done for the day.  Prayer is a conversation that you can engage in all day long.
 
I believe that if you are intentional about prayer and incorporate it into your daily rhythms, your days will be filled with so much more joy, hope, and gratitude.  Your desire to make others feel valued, loved, and seen will increase and become a part of who you are as you ask God daily to open doors and give you opportunities everyday to make someone’s life better.
 
This episode is very near and dear to my heart and my prayer is that it will touch you deeply and cause you to incorporate prayer into your daily routine.  
 
Love y’all,
Carla
 
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51 | Mindset & Your Health: Why Keeping a Positive Outlook and Speaking Life Over Yourself Matters

On today’s episode, I’m talking about mindset and how much mindset matters especially in what you say and speak over yourself.  Mindset influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation. It means that what you believe about yourself impacts your success or failure. Mindsets can influence how people behave in a wide range of situations in life from health to business to relationships and to how you handle circumstances that come up in your everyday life.
 
Positive thinking is so important because it can have a huge impact on both your physical and mental well-being. People who maintain a more positive outlook on life, believe in themselves, and speak positive words over themselves cope better with stress, have better immunity, improved relationships, and have a lower risk of illnesses.
 
This is such an important topic to me that I wanted to share some key takeaways that you can start now to help improve your mindset.  Enjoy!
 
Love y’all,
Carla
 
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50 | Embracing Strength Training for Women 40 & Beyond

Even if you’re not in your 40’s+ yet, this episode is still for you!
 
Who says strength training is just for the young? I love lifting weights!  I love feeling stronger!  I’m so passionate about advocating for the transformative power of strength training, especially for women over 40. It’s truly a vital part of maintaining health and vitality, boosting metabolism, and improving mental well-being.  Age shouldn’t stop you! Age is just a number. As most of you who have listened know, I am 59 and will be 60 in November.  I’ve never been more active and healthy than I am now!
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So, it’s time to dust off those dumbbells or get to the gym and embrace strength training. Don’t let age be the cage that keeps you from achieving your potential! Remember, strength training isn’t just about the muscles; it’s the key to a healthier, happier life after 40 and beyond.
 
With the many benefits strength training has to offer, there’s no reason not to make it a part of your routine. Together, let’s redefine fitness over 40, change the world’s narrative about aging, and prove that age isn’t a boundary, but a launchpad for our best selves!  
 
Remember, your age is not your cage!
 
Love y’all,
Carla 
 
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Related episodes:
EP45: Gym Intimidation
EP46: Why is it so hard to get healthy?
EP39: Aging Actively & Powerfully
EP14: Julia Linn: 66 year old badass on aging
 
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**DISCLAIMER: My guests and I are only here to provide support & educational information. We are not providing medical advice. We recommend that you work with holistic practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, and your primary care physician. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

49 | Walking & The Many Benefits to Your Health That You Didn’t Know About

WALKING! I’m so excited to share this episode with you!  If you know me, you know I LOVE walking and I’m so passionate about helping you to love it too!  
Walking is one of the most powerful ways to stimulate your digestive system, improve your sleep, kickstart your immune system, boost your brainpower, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, improve your heart health, burn calories & maintain or lose weight, relieve stress & anxiety, strengthen your muscles, bones & joints, and it can even help you to live longer. Walking is also one of the simplest forms of exercise, no matter your age. 
The health benefits of walking are truly endless as it can help you to greatly improve your overall physical and mental health. Isn’t that something we all want?
Let’s get WALKING!!
Love y’all,
Carla
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**DISCLAIMER: My guests and I are only here to provide support & educational information. We are not providing medical advice. We recommend that you work with holistic practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, and your primary care physician. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

48 | Drink Water! Why Hydration Is Crucial To Your Health

On today’s summer short solo episode I’m talking about hydration.  Are you a water drinker?  Do you drink enough water?  Thankfully I love water and I’m never without my water bottle nearby.  I can’t imagine NOT drinking water on a consistent basis! 
 
But that’s not all that’s important about hydration.  You also want to be sure your body is getting enough electrolytes daily.  I share today about all things hydration, the benefits for your body, and key takeaways to help you in increasing your daily water intake.
 
Pop those earbuds in, go for a walk, or sit and relax and join me for a short but informative episode that I believe is so incredibly important to your health.  Don’t forget to share this with your friends and family too!  Please do a quick rate & review of the podcast and subscribe on YouTube.  I truly appreciate you all!
 
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Carla
 
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47 | What Is In Your Food: Navigating Ingredient & Nutrition Labels

Are you a label reader?  Do you read every single label on a product you pick up like me or do you prefer not to know what’s in your foods?  I encourage you to go into your pantry and refrigerator and start educating yourself on what’s in the foods that you're eating.  You might be completely surprised by what you find!
 
I’m sharing tools that will help you to educate yourself, and as it becomes more like second nature, the more you’ll understand what you’re choosing to put into your body and your family’s bodies.  Encourage your family to get involved too! Make it fun and they’ll never realize the education they’re receiving that will serve them for a lifetime.
 
Be your own best health advocate as you create a healthy lifestyle that will help give you abundant life!  Your health is so worth the long life you’ll be blessed with.
 
A couple of my favorite Apps to help you:
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bobby-approved-food-scanner/id1571725006
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46 | Why Do We Find It So Hard To Get Healthy & Exercise?

On today’s “Summer Short Solo,” I’m talking about why we have the tendency to want to get healthier, but doing the work to actually get healthier eludes us.  But WHY is it so difficult, especially when it comes to something as important as our health and moving our bodies?
 
I’m going to help you break this down and get at the root cause of why so many of us find adding physical activity to our daily routine so difficult.  Until we deal with our underlying thoughts and experiences holding us back, we won’t take that step forward and we won’t see progress. Mind, Body, Spirit are all equally as important.
 
Join me as I chat through tangible ways that you can help overcome these challenges and incorporate movement into your daily routine.  Remember:  DISCIPLINE + CONSISTENCY + COMMITMENT =  HEALTHY HABITS THAT LEAD TO REGULAR RHYTHMS AND A SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
 
Let’s dig into this quick episode packed with juicy nuggets to educate and empower you to become your own best health advocate!
 
Love y’all
Carla
Other Episodes to Listen to:
EP9 Why I Do What I Do
EP18 Answering Your Questions
EP39 Women Actively & Powerfully Aging
EP45 Gym Intimidation
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45 | Gym Intimidation: Everyone Was A Beginner Once! Overcoming Your Fear To Conquer Gym-Phobia

Hey friend!
 
Has being intimidated by the gym kept you from going? Do you feel embarrassed or inadequate and afraid you won’t know where to start?  Are you nervous that everyone will be staring at you?  Do you fear not knowing how the heck to use the equipment? 
 
I hear these comments ALL the time from women, and men too! I want to provide you with some action steps that will help move you forward so this isn’t you any longer!  My desire is to encourage and empower you to take that ONE step forward today.  It’s time to stop allowing intimidation to keep you from obtaining your health goals one day longer!  
 
In this episode, I share some personal, tangible, & practical steps you can take right now to arm you with the tools and encouragement you need to conquer this gym phobia once and for all.  I also share about the amazing community that I have found through my gym & how you can have that, too!
 
As always, I’m here to help you!  Reach out and email me or DM me on Instagram and let’s talk about how I can help you reach your fitness & nutrition goals.  
 
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44 | Hilary Boynton - School of Lunch: Food Is Medicine, Gut Health, GAPs Diet, Eating Nutrient-Dense Foods, & Children’s Health

Today’s guest is quickly going to become your very favorite lunch lady!  Hilary is a mother of 5 that healed her own chronic disease through the power of food and nutrition.  Hilary also took action and didn’t just sit back and watch as schools fed her kids processed garbage.  She said NO MORE and created an affordable, nutrient-dense meal program based on the ancestral diet anchored in the observations of Dr. Weston A. Price at her kid’s school.  
 
This is how the School of Lunch was formed!  School of Lunch is a training academy and culinary consulting company. Hilary is also an author that documented her journey through the GAPS protocol in “The Heal Your Gut Cookbook.”  
 
Modeling scratch-cooking, nutrient density, savory menus and strong connections with local food systems, the School of Lunch -Training Academy hosts culinary intensives and retreats, aimed at schools, chefs and individuals seeking to emulate Hilary’s well tested framework and values. School of Lunch has a retreat coming up on July 28-August 2nd. See link below.
 
A self-proclaimed “Lunch Leader,“ Hilary is dedicated to building a tribe of leaders to catalyze a cultural shift, with its focus on the future generations - our children. She is a steward of ancestral culinary practices and firm proponent of the overarching belief that food is medicine. Her work is both noble and critical in the face of a civilization overwhelmed by deficient diet trends, nutritional misinformation and she seeks to joyfully disrupt the trend of chronic illness in our children. Enjoy this amazing conversation with Hilary!
 
Links discussed:
Casey Means, MD
Calley Means
Moms Across America Website
Moms Across America Instagram
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