Chef James Barry has been in the culinary industry for over 15 years and is passionate about creating tasteful meals from nutrient dense, whole foods. Most recently, James has launched several functional food products known as Pluck, organ-based seasoning. It's the first of its kind and a simple and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet daily. We discussed how you can use Pluck products in the kitchen, how to encourage healthy eating amongst picky eaters (specifically children), and how to optimize blood sugar health in children to overcome the obesity epidemic.  WHA ..read more

It's time for a midyear update! 2024 has been the most challenging time of my life, and I explain why in this episode.  There has been a huge silver lining revealed to me in the last couple of weeks! I have had cortisol dysregulation for likely decades, and I wasn't sure what else to implement other than stress mitigation and sound nutrition. Enter cirdadian health strategies that are mostly FREE! I've been able to restore my cortisol pattern within a few months, despite having the biggest load of emotional stress on my back for well over 6 months. I was able to do this with ZERO suppleme ..read more

In this episode of the Unscripted Pharmacist, host Kyle Rootsaert is joined by Shana Hussin, RDN for a refreshingly honest discussion about the world of dietetics. Shana and Kyle dive into common misconceptions, such as the controversial topic of consistent carbs in hospital settings. We explore the real impact of popular meal replacements like Glucerna and Ensure and challenge the traditional advice often given to patients. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or someone interested in nutrition, this episode promises to deliver eye-opening insights and lively debate. Tune i ..read more

Dr. Alexis Cowan completed her Ph.D. in molecular biology from Princeton University and uses her continuing education to share principles relating to light, mitochondrial, and circadian biology. Our conversation was unique in which Dr. Cowan offered a deep dive into the specifics of the scientific research that supports the knowledge she shared. We discussed Dr. Cowan's outstanding health journey, different kinds of sunlight and its effects on the body, and how light patterns affect hormone health.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [8:25]- How health complications throughout her childhood led Dr. Cowan ..read more

Kate Morton serves her community as a registered dietitian with specific expertise in seed cycling, menstrual health, and fighting diet culture. After living in New Zealand for some time, Kate was exposed to a holistic way of living that led her to understand the science of hormones and cyclical living. Kate believes in the healing power of food and teachings females worldwide how to leverage specific nutrients to best support their menstrual cycle.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED:  [7:15]- What piqued Kate’s interest to leave a career as a pediatric pulmonary dietitian and specialize in hormones ..read more

Mollie Eastman is a sleep expert specializing in creating quality sleep and its direct correlation with one’s quality of life. After struggling with insomnia herself, Mollie dedicated her professional career to educating others about the value of sleep. I loved our conversation about creating an optimal sleep environment, the importance of melatonin and its correlation with our lighting environment, creating a regular sleep-wake schedule, and more!  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [8:33]- How Mollie became passionate about sleep as a skill.  [17:32]- What are the four sleep stages? What are the p ..read more

It is always an honor to answer questions asked directly from my podcast listeners! I tackled topics like how long you should fast before lab testing, how to reverse insulin resistance when already at a healthy weight, should you practice intermittent fasting while simultaneously struggling with sleep imbalances, and how I approach nutritional guidelines for my students. I am certain you will walk away with a few key takeaways from this episode!  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [1:20]- Why I have been quiet on my social media platforms.  [8:43]- How long should someone fast before they participat ..read more

Kiera Lea specializes in quantum health and light biology. She believes in the healing power of nature, through practices like viewing the sunrise, grounding, deuterium depleted water, and other principles of nature to transform one’s health and wellbeing. In this episode we discussed Kiera’s continuing education on light environment including how viewing morning sunlight healed Kiera of health issues, minimizing blue light exposure particularly after sunset, and creating a routine that aligns with the different patterns of the sun.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED:  [8:36]- Kiera’s health story w ..read more

Dr. Greg Brannon utilizes hormone replacement therapy to help females in perimenopause and menopause experience a smoother transition. We discussed what hormone replacement therapy is, how long therapy is used, hormone testing, and the comparison between cortisol and sex hormones. We heavily focused on testosterone too, which is the hormone responsible for countless roles in the male and female body.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:10]- Dr. Brannon’s story and what led him to hormone replacement therapy.  [10:39]- Comparing synthetic and bioidentical hormone derivatives.  [15:30]- How ha ..read more

Everyday I am amazed by the complexity of the human body. As a lifelong learner, I too am learning the body's overall wellbeing is influenced not only by optimal nutrition- or lack thereof- it also thrives in response to appropriate light patterns, circadian rhythm, hormone production, exercise, environmental stimuli, EMFs, and SO much more! In this episode I dissect what a day in my life looks like since focusing on new areas of health and wellbeing.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [5:12]- WHY I am releasing this episode that is so transparent about my current state of health and wellbeing.  [8 ..read more