The Nutrition with Judy podcast is for people who are tired of surface-level wellness advice and want to understand what is really driving chronic symptoms, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, gut issues, autoimmune patterns, and complex illness. Hosted by Judy Cho, Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and author of Inflammation Fix , the show explores root-cause healing through the lens of nutrition, environment, nervous system regulation, clinical pattern recognition, and personal responsibility. Drawing from thousands of client cases, clinical insights, and conversations with leading experts in nutrition, psychology, medicine, and research, Judy breaks down complex health topics in a way that helps listeners become more informed, discerning, and self-advocating. After rebuilding her own health through a carnivore elimination diet and a root-cause approach, Judy’s mission is to help people better understand their bodies and live the life they are meant to live, nearly symptom-free.
396. Heart Surgeon Performed 3,400 Heart Surgeries. Here’s What Actually Causes Heart Disease
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Judy Cho to discuss what may actually drive heart disease beyond a single focus on LDL cholesterol. Drawing from 25 years in cardiac surgery and more than 3,400 operations, he explains why insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, diet, and vascular damage deserve more attention in heart disease prevention. The conversation also examines statins, coronary artery calcium scans, CT angiograms, seed oils, processed carbohydrates, red meat, vegan diets, gut health, and nutrient absorption. Dr. Ovadia shares how becoming obese and prediabetic changed his own understanding of metabolic health, and why he now focuses on helping patients avoid the operating table. We discuss the following: Dr. Ovadia’s lessons from 3,400 heart surgeries Why cholesterol isn't the root cause Pharmaceutical and food industry influence How diet guidelines failed patients Dr. Ovadia's personal health transformation Seed oils vs processed carbohydrates Early warning signs of heart disease Coronary calcium scan and CT angiogram What a heart surgeon eats for breakfast Dr. Ovadia’s new book Can vegans have optimal health? When diet alone isn't enough _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Nutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore Diet Dr. Philip Ovadia's Website Dr. Philip Ovadia's Instagram Stay Off My Kitchen Table Book Stay Off My Operating Table (First Book) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 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.
395. Before You Try Peptides, Listen to This
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Peptides are everywhere right now: VIP, KPV, BPC-157, TB-500, Thymosin Alpha 1, GHK-Cu, GLP-1s, and more. They are being talked about for inflammation, gut repair, immune support, tissue healing, weight loss, recovery, and chronic illness—but they are not automatically safe just because they sound “natural.” In this episode, Judy Cho breaks down what peptides are, why context matters, and the mistakes people may be making when they use them too casually or too early. Peptides can be powerful tools, but the wrong peptide, timing, or source can pose risks most people are not considering. What are peptides VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) KPV BPC-157 TB-500, Thymosin Beta-4 (Wolverine Stack) Thymosin Alpha 1, Mots-C GHK-Cu GLP-1s, natural peptides, 3D GLP1s, Peptide risk nuance and examples Peptide grey market risks Four tactical peptide considerations _____ EPISODE REFERENCES NwJ Peptide Article Taking VIP Too Early Copper Toxicity Peptide Contamination: 1 , 2 _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *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.
394. UCLA Stress Expert: Your Body Is Still Stuck in Survival
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ What if chronic stress is the real reason chronically ill patients fail to heal, no matter what protocol they follow? Dr. Stephen Sideroff has spent decades researching exactly what happens to the nervous system under prolonged stress, and what he's found challenges how most practitioners think about root-cause healing. In this episode, he reveals what conventional medicine gets wrong about stress, why some people are wired to stay stuck, and what it actually takes to get the body back into a state where healing is even possible. Watch the full interview to find out. Dr. Stephen Sideroff is a clinical psychologist, resilience researcher, and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCLA. He is the founder of the UCLA Stress Strategies program and author of The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success, a comprehensive framework built on decades of clinical research into stress, neurofeedback, and what separates people who heal from people who stay stuck. We discuss the following: Nervous system Balance The four horsemen of stress Recognizing signs of poor stress management Why recovery after stress matters Resilience, trauma, and childhood wiring How to start managing stress Breaking the negative mindset cycle Rethinking therapy and rumination Why change is so hard Getting chronically ill patients unstuck Protecting your energy from social media Judy's reflection and the Wholeness Method _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Wholeness Method Website Dr. Stephen Sideroff's Website Dr. Stephen Sideroff’s YouTube Quantum Leadership Podcast The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success Book _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 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.
393. Why Eating Fatty Meat Can Improve Anxiety
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Anxiety is not just “in your head.” Sometimes the body is giving signals through blood sugar, caffeine tolerance, and how well your nervous system is being fueled. In this episode, we talk about a simple shift that may help some people feel calmer and more stable, and why eating too lean may backfire. Anxiety, blood sugar dysregulation Fatty meats benefit Anadamide Caffeine Egg yolks, fatty red meats _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Bellevue Stefansson Study Anadamide Anadamide 2 Arachidonic Sources _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *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.
392. How Much Sugar Is Actually in Your Blood?
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Most people hear “blood sugar” and think the body has a lot of sugar floating around at any given moment. But the actual amount is much smaller than most people realize. In this episode, I use a simple visual demo to show what normal, prediabetic and diabetic blood sugar levels look like. We also talk about insulin, the pancreas, and why repeatedly high blood sugar can create real stress on the body over time. Sugar vs. seed oils Risks of high blood sugar and insulin’s role Blood levels and sugar levels in the body Eating a banana or a soda Risks to the pancreas _____ EPISODE RESOURCES - Dr. Robert Lufkin Interview - Carnivore Diet and Modern Day Sugar Crisis : - Personalized Health Plan _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *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.
391. Plant-Based Researcher: Blue Zones Were Never What You Were Told - Belinda Fettke
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Belinda and I dive into the hidden history behind our dietary guidelines, tracing how a 19th-century religious health movement helped shape the modern demonization of meat and the rise of fiber, breakfast cereal, and plant-based dogma. She breaks down how the Seventh Day Adventist Church, John Harvey Kellogg, and powerful food and academic institutions worked together to manufacture the "Blue Zones" longevity story, and why the real history of Sardinia, Okinawa, Ikaria, and Loma Linda tells a very different tale about meat, pork, and animal fat. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Belinda Fettke is an independent researcher known for investigating the historical, religious, and commercial influences on modern dietary guidelines. After her husband, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gary Fettke, was investigated for advising patients to reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates, she began researching the origins of nutrition policy and public health messaging. Her work focuses on the intersections of religion, industry, and dietary recommendations. The interview explores how these factors may have shaped modern views on meat, plant-based diets, and chronic disease. We discuss the following: Belinda Fettke’s background Kellogg, fiber, and sexual repression Birth of the dietetics industry Religious roots of nutrition Adventist studies and veganism Debunking the Blue Zones diet Okinawa longevity under scrutiny Ikaria's fasting and snail diet Loma Linda's "fifth blue zone" myth Harvard's role in dietary guidelines Nutrition messaging in schools Ellen G. White's hidden writings Adventist influence on guidelines The demonization of pork _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Nutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore Diet EFH Carnivore Diet Resources Exposing the Secrets of the Plant-Based Vegetarian Guidelines – Interview with Belinda Fettke Unveiling the Corruption of Our Dietary Recommendations – Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke Belinda Fettke's TruthZones Substack Dr. Gary Fettke's Website Supporting Dr. Gary Fettke _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 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.
390. PCOS Just Got Renamed. What Is It and Here's Why.
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ PCOS has a new name: PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. The shift matters because PCOS was never really just about “cysts” on the ovaries. It has always been a broader endocrine and metabolic condition that can affect periods, ovulation, androgen hormones, insulin signaling, skin, mood, and long-term cardiometabolic risk. In this short solo episode, I break down why the name is changing, what PMOS means, how diagnosis works, and why symptoms like irregular periods may be less random than they seem. I also touch on the deeper question: could some cases of PMOS be an early warning sign of broader inflammatory or biotoxin-driven dysfunction, including CIRS? PCOS has a new name; symptoms and diagnosis PCOS and Carnivore Causes of PCOS (PMOS) Insulin resistance Loss of period, androgen hormones, LH, SHBG Endocrine disruptors PMOS and low mood PMOS is CIRS? _____ EPISODE REFERENCES PCOS in Lancet Complete Wellness Panel Test CIRS: (start here) What is CIRS CAC Founder interview on Pre Pre Diabetes Personalized Health Plan (symptoms) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *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.
389. Why Your Body Reacts to Everything: MCAS Explained Simply
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ MCAS is often treated like a food problem. But if your “safe food” list keeps getting smaller, restriction may no longer be the solution. In this episode, Judy Cho explains why mast cell activation syndrome is not just about histamine, why food reactions can be a sign of a deeper immune threshold problem, and why the goal is not to fear more foods. The goal is to understand why the body is reacting in the first place. What is MCAS Causes of MCAS and histamine flares Mast cell symptoms Mast cell activation syndrome, root cause Mast cells and the nervous system, stress response High histamine foods Histamine liberator foods DAO-blocking foods, the DAO enzyme Supplements, medication supports for MCAS, histamines MCAS, histamine testing Histamine flares because of Carnivore. _____ EPISODE RESOURCES MCAS Article MCAS Article 2 Dr. Tania Dempsey Interview MCAS studies 1 , 2 , 3 Personalized Health Plan (symptoms) GI Map stool test Complete Wellness Panel _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *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.
388. WHY People Quit the Carnivore Diet - 6 Real Talk Reasons and Troubleshooting
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Why do people quit the carnivore diet even after it helped them at first? In this episode, Judy Cho breaks down the most common reasons the carnivore diet stops working for some people, from undereating and poor fat tolerance to electrolyte issues, thyroid and hormone changes, food boredom, cholesterol fears, and the pressure to do “perfect carnivore.” A carnivore diet can be a powerful elimination diet, but it is not inherently well-formulated. This conversation explains why some people thrive, why others struggle, and how to tell whether the issue is the diet itself, how it is being done, or the body's current state of health. Cyclical and chronic dieters Mind-body connection and the bell curve Expectations and disappointments (planning is the antidote) Undereating, thyroid and hormone function Protein and poor fat tolerance Mindset: community pressure, your “why” Protect your eyes and ears. 60,000 thoughts. Food boredom Electrolytes, hormones, thyroid Heart disease and cardiovascular risk Perfect Carnivore Real talk _____ EPISODE RESOURCES How much to eat episode Undereating episode Symptom journal Thyroid health on carnivore Gut support ADH testing Cholesterol test panel Carnivore elimination protocol Ray Peat diet article Mercola and carbs article _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *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.
387. A Doctor Admits: "I Taught Lies in Medical School" - Dr. Robert Lufkin
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Dr. Robert and I discuss why metabolic dysfunction may be the root cause behind many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even mental illness. We dive into how modern medicine often treats symptoms instead of root causes, why lifestyle and metabolic therapies can reverse disease progression, and how low-carb and ketogenic diets may improve long-term health outcomes. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Robert Lufkin is a physician, radiologist, medical school professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. After developing multiple chronic diseases himself, he began researching metabolic health, longevity, and lifestyle medicine, eventually reversing his own conditions through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Dr. Lufkin now advocates for metabolic therapies and root-cause approaches to chronic disease prevention and reversal. We discuss the following: Dr. Lufkin’s background Why he questioned modern medicine Nutrition myths in medical training Pharma influence in medical education Biggest lie taught in medicine Obesity misconceptions explained Blood pressure and metabolic health What is metabolic dysfunction Alzheimer’s and metabolic health Why Alzheimer’s is type 3 diabetes Cholesterol fear and statins Coronary calcium scan explained _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Dr. Robert Lufkin Website Lies I Taught in Medical School Book Complete Wellness Panel Dr. Robert Lufkin Youtube and Weekly Video Podcast Dr. Robert Lufkin’s Instagram _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates JUDY CHO RESOURCES ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📕 Inflammation Fix Book 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources _____ *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.
386. Sugar vs. Seed Oils vs. Carbs: Which One Is Actually Making You Sick? - Dr. Gary Fettke
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Dr. Gary Fettke and I dive into the real drivers of modern disease: sugar, processed carbohydrates, and seed oils, and which of the three is doing the most damage. We break down the biochemistry of fructose, the polyol pathway, and how LDL particles are affected by diet. We also get into the origins of fat shaming, how pharmaceutical companies shaped public language around obesity, the fiber myth, and why cholesterol is wildly misunderstood. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Gary Fettke is a retired orthopedic surgeon and one of the earliest and most vocal proponents of low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition in Australia. He was among the first in the world to describe the combination of sugar, refined carbohydrates, and seed oils as a nutritional model of inflammation and modern disease, a framework he developed back in 2013. Despite being investigated by the Australian medical board for his dietary advocacy, he has continued to push for change in national nutrition policy, helping make low-carb the nationally recognized strategy for diabetes management in Australia. He works alongside his wife Belinda Fettke, whose research tracks the ideological and corporate forces driving flawed dietary guidelines. We discuss the following: Dr. Fettke's background and update Sugar, carbs, and seed oils explained The polyol pathway and fructose overflow Seed oil half-life and inflammation Real-world cases and MS recovery The biggest dietary culprit Obesity stigma and pharma influence Cholesterol, LDL particles, and statins Lipid subfractions and cardiac risk The dietary evolution No biochemical need for ingested carbs _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Dr. Gary Fettke on YouTube Dr. Gary Fettke's Website Advanced Cardiovascular Health Panel Unveiling the Corruption of Our Dietary Recommendations - Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke The Trouble with Fructose - Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke Exposing the Secrets of the Plant-Based Vegetarian Guidelines Interview with Belinda Fettke How Kibble Can Be From Condemned Meat. Truth About Pet Food Interview with Susan Thixton _____ 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.
385. Truth about LMHRs, Heart Disease, and Chronic Illness
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Lean Mass Hyper-Responder (LMHR) is often framed as a cholesterol story. That framing is incomplete. This video defines the LMHR pattern at a high level, then expands beyond cardiovascular markers into broader physiology—energy balance, thyroid signaling, stress response, nutrient status, and environmental inputs. The pattern may reflect adaptation, but it can also signal tradeoffs. Context determines risk. Make sure to listen to the full conversation. What is an LMHR Concerns of an LMHR LMHRs and Thyroid Function LMHRS and Bile Acids, Detoxing LMHR Real Talk Canary in the Coal Mine _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Work with Us EFH Advanced Cardiovascular Panel Malcolm Kendrick Interview Dave Feldman Interview Dave Feldman Interview 2 Cholesterol Code Movie Cholesterol Code Calculator _____ 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.
384. Why Chronic Stress Wrecks Sleep, HRV, and Healing - Dr. Deborah Rozman
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Deborah and I discuss how chronic stress disrupts the nervous system, impacts hormones, sleep, and overall health, and why regulating the heart–brain connection is foundational for healing. We dive into HeartMath techniques like heart rate variability and coherence, showing how simple tools like breathing and gratitude can shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, repair, and resilience. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Deborah Rozman is the President and co-CEO of HeartMath, a research-based organization focused on heart rate variability and nervous system regulation. With over three decades of experience, she has helped pioneer techniques that connect emotional regulation with physiological health. Her work has contributed to hundreds of research studies on stress, coherence, and heart–brain communication. We discuss the following: Impact of stress Dysregulation and root cause healing Heart rate variability explained Coherence or heart-brain sync Using tools for anxiety relief HRV resilience and age Heart coherence versus the mind HeartMath research and science Cortisol, stress, and illness Daily triggers and coherence Using HeartMath® in daily life _____ EPISODE RESOURCES HeartMath Website HeartMath App for Android HeartMath App for Apple HeartMath’s Add Heart Podcast by Deborah Rozman, Ph.D. Wholeness Method Quick Coherence® Guide _____ 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.
383. What Really Causes Heart Disease? It’s Not Cholesterol - Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Malcolm and I explore the true causes of heart disease, challenging the conventional belief that cholesterol and LDL are the primary drivers. We dive into endothelial damage and blood clotting as the underlying mechanisms behind cardiovascular events, and unpack metabolic syndrome, statins, and the role of inflammation, toxins, and lifestyle factors in damaging blood vessels. Listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Malcolm Kendrick is a Scottish physician, author, and researcher known for challenging mainstream views on cardiovascular disease. He is the author of The Clot Thickens, where he presents an alternative hypothesis that heart disease is driven by blood clotting and arterial damage rather than cholesterol. With decades of clinical experience, Kendrick has become a leading voice questioning traditional lipid-focused models of heart health. We discuss the following: Saturated fat paradox Minnesota experiment explained Risk factors vs cholesterol Cholesterol narrative driven by profit Focus on disease process Glycocalyx and protection Small dense LDL debate Clot clearance and heart attack risk Stress impairs clot clearance Sunlight and nitric oxide Statins barely extend lifespan Lean mass hyper-responders explained ____ EPISODE RESOURCES Dr. Malcolm Kendrick’s Website The Clot Thickens Book The Great Cholesterol Con Book Cardiovascular Blood Test _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️ Work with Us 📺 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.
382. Why Some Carnivores Still Don’t Heal - Intro to CIRS with Mikhaila Peterson
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Mikhaila and I talk about what it really looks like when a carnivore diet doesn’t fully resolve your symptoms, and how to troubleshoot when you feel stuck despite doing everything “right.” We dive into histamine intolerance, nutrient concerns like folate, and why some people remain highly sensitive even after years on a strict meat-based diet. A big part of our conversation focuses on Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), how environmental toxins like mold can keep your immune system stuck in overdrive, and why diet alone may not be enough for full healing. We also walk through testing options, root cause medicine, and how to move from just managing symptoms to truly expanding your food tolerance and overall health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. We discuss the following: Judy’s background and healing journey Breaking through carnivore plateaus What is CIRS CIRS immune dysfunction explained Why carnivore isn’t everything Folate and nutrient concerns Histamine intolerance Probiotics and immune reactivity Binders and detox approach Judy’s take on honey and fruit Iodine calcium supplementation From standard diet to carnivore ____ EPISODE RESOURCES All About CIRS CIRS Handout MINI CIRS Testing CIRS Testing Nutrition with Judy CIRS Playlist Nutrition with Judy Carnivore for Beginners Playlist Mold: The Root Cause Behind Food Sensitivities? - Interview with Judy Cho Mikhaila Peterson’s Website Peterson Academy _____ 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.
381. Where to Start with Chronic Illness: Carnivore, CIRS, Mold, Lyme, Parasites, Heavy Metals
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Cheryl and I break down where to start when dealing with chronic illness, and why diet and environment come before testing and protocols. We discuss how an elimination diet helps quiet inflammation, why symptoms should guide your healing approach, and how factors like mold, detox pathways, and undereating can stall progress. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Cheryl is a lead practitioner at Empower Functional Health, specializing in root cause healing through personalized health plans and functional nutrition. She works closely with clients to analyze complex chronic illness cases, focusing on diet, environment, and symptom patterns rather than isolated diagnoses. With years of clinical experience, Cheryl helps individuals navigate nuanced healing strategies tailored to their unique health history. Where to start first Next steps in treatment process When to address deeper issues Environment as root cause driver Prioritizing root causes in healing Why blood work comes later Overwhelm from excessive testing Looking beyond primary concerns Working without strict carnivore Nutrient deficiencies and metabolism How to start carnivore EPISODE RESOURCES Personalized Health Plan Carnivore Elimination Diet Cheat Sheet Cheryl’s Bio How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet (for Hormones and Thyroid): Macros, Calories, Protein & Fats CIRS Treatment Mistakes That Keep You Sick & What to Do Instead Finding Root Cause Healing in Chronic Illness: Your Perfect Carnivore Diet - Interview with Cheryl Lessons Learned from our Carnivore Patients: Tracking, Supplements, and Perfect Carnivore _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️ Work with Us 📺 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 profession
380. Is the Carnivore Diet Unbiblical? What the Bible Says About Diets, Restrictions, and Your Body (Part 2)
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Is eating a limited diet, such as a Carnivore diet, or avoiding certain foods because they harm you unbiblical? This episode explores what Scripture actually says about food, freedom, and caring for the body. The Bible does not treat medically necessary or health-based food avoidance as sin. Instead, it emphasizes stewardship, wisdom, self-control, and honoring God with your body. While the New Testament removes ceremonial food restrictions, it does not require people to eat everything indiscriminately. Rather than condemning dietary limits, Scripture consistently calls for honoring God with your body and recognizing that something may be permitted yet still not be beneficial to you personally. Introduction Is Plant-Based the Ideal Diet Based on Biblical Doctrine? Body as a Temple and You as a Steward Biblical Mentions of Food, Drunkards, Glutton and Sin Paul and the Need of Discipline, Self-Control and the Fruit of the Spirit Thoughts on Communion Romans 14, The Weak and the Strong Real Talk: What Really Matters with Faith _____ EPISODE RESOURCES - Is Plant-Based the Ideal Christian Diet - My Faith Journey - Jesus and Wellness Article - Did Jesus Eat Meat Article - Stewarding the Body as God’s Temple (1 Corinthians 6:19–20, 1 Corinthians 3:16–17) - Not Everything Is Beneficial (1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:23) - What Enters the Body (Proverbs 23:20–21, Proverbs 25:16, Philippians 3:19 - Acting According to Conscience (Romans 14:14–23, Romans 14:2–3 1 Corinthians 8) - Self-Control as a Spiritual Virtue (Galatians 5:22–23, 1 Corinthians 9:27 - Biblical Principle of Prudence (Proverbs 27:12, Ephesians 5:29) - The Garden of Eden Diet (Genesis 1–2) - The Daniel Diet (Daniel 1 and 10) - Old Testament Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11; Deuteronomy 14) - Jesus and the Food Laws (Matthew 5:17; Mark 7:18–19, Matthew 15:11) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/newsletter FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://nutritionwithjudy.buzzsprout.com/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nutritionwithjudy 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwithjudy 👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionwJudy/ NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet: https://amzn.to/3R4VAXn 📚 Articles: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/articles/ 🎁 Free Resources: https://nutritionwithjudy.com/resources/ 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners: https://amzn.to/3D5lyo5 _____ *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.
379. The Garden of Eden Diet - What the Bible Really Shares (Part 1)
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health. Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com _____ Is a plant-based pattern like the Garden of Eden diet or the “Daniel diet” the ideal biblical way to eat? This episode looks at what the Bible actually shows about food across different periods: from the plant foods in Eden, to the permission to eat animals after the Flood, to Israel’s dietary laws, and finally to the New Testament's focus on faith rather than food rules. It also considers whether Jesus ate meat and why early Christians were told not to divide over diet. Instead of promoting a single required “biblical diet,” the episode explores how Scripture shifts attention from specific foods to the condition of the heart and to freedom under the new covenant. Garden of Eden diet Noah’s Dietary Changes Daniel’s Dietary Story Pork, Shellfish. Clean and unclean kids How Ceremonial Laws Changed When Jesus Came (Examples) Did Jesus Eat Meat? Real Talk Thoughts on 613 Laws in the Old Testament _____ EPISODE RESOURCES My Faith Journey Jesus and Wellness Article Did Jesus Eat Meat Article The Garden of Eden Diet (Genesis 1–2) The Daniel Diet (Daniel 1 and 10) Old Testament Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11; Deuteronomy 14) 613 commandments (mitzvot) Passover Lamb (Matthew 26:17–30; Luke 22, Exodus 12) Fish Consumption (Luke 24:41–43; John 21:9–13) Feeding Miracles (Matthew 14; 15) Jesus and the Food Laws (Matthew 5:17; Mark 7:18–19, Matthew 15:11) Instructions to Eat What Is Set Before You (Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 10:27, 1 Corinthians 8) Removal of Dietary Restrictions for Gentile Believers (Acts 10; 15; Romans 14; 1 Timothy 4:3-5; Colossians 2:16) Law, Faith, and the New Covenant (Ephesians 2:8–9; Galatians 2:16; Matthew 5:17) The Enemy (Lies, Deception, Stealing, Destruction, Disguise, Accusation, Sabotage) - “He is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44) - “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” (John 10:10) - “Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” (2 Corinthians 11:14) - “The accuser of our brothers and sisters.” (Revelation 12:10) - “Stand against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11) _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates _____ FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️ Work with Us 📺 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.
378. Why Carnivore Isn’t Enough for Everyone - Mold, CIRS, and Root-Cause Healing
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 journey Postpartum crisis and 5150 Keto to carnivore pivot Carnivore diet practice and dilemma Missing root cause Carnivore for mold recovery Histamine and the toxin bucket load Medical system misses root causes Gut-brain neurotransmitters link Carnivore troubleshooting basics Mindset, hope, and the reticular activating system Stop “mold victim” identity Faith, despair, and healing _____ EPISODE RESOURCES All about CIRS CIRS Handout CIRS Bloodwork Is Your House Making You Sick? – Interview with Joshua Rachal Malachi’s Message Foundation Website Malachi's Message Instagram Texas 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.
377. She Treats Breast Cancer—Then Got It Herself - Dr. Sue Hwang
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 Hwang Biopsy and confirmed diagnosis Emotional toll of diagnosis Taking time off to process Therapy and self-care tools Lifestyle medicine after treatment Survivorship fears explained Cancer and control Questions to ask doctors Advocacy and early screening Changes in life after cancer _____ EPISODE RESOURCES Instagram From Both Sides of the Curtain Book American Cancer Society Susan G. Komen Foundation 23andMe (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.
