230:From Microbes to Metabolism with Julie: Healing Your Gut for Lasting Energy

OVERVIEW:

In this episode, we chat with Julie, a seasoned nurse practitioner with over 25 years in healthcare, to explore the transformative power of gut health on metabolism and overall well-being. Julie shares her journey from conventional medicine to a holistic, food-first approach and explains how innovative clinical testing can uncover the root causes of chronic symptoms.

In This Episode, We Discuss

The Gut-Metabolism Connection: How an imbalanced microbiome can stall fat loss and slow metabolism

Beyond Symptoms: Root-Cause Testing

Overview of innovative stool, breath, and blood tests

Why “test, don’t guess” leads to more personalized and effective protocols

Food as Medicine: Julie’s everyday dietary recommendations for gut repair

Key nutrients and functional foods that support metabolic health

Holistic Strategies for Lasting Results: Lifestyle modifications to restore energy, mental clarity, and sleep quality

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