Root Cause Radio

Root Cause Radio
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You deserve to live a life you love and thrive in! We are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to balance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body. From thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut disorders, to navigating the trenches and noise in the "health and fitness" world- this podcast serves as the one resource you need to feel your best, break through the clutter, and reclaim your hormones, health, and body! Hosted by Dietitians - Lacey Dunn and Anya Argosh Website: https://upliftfitnutrition.com https://birchwell.clinic

  1. Aug 14

    Ep 197- GLP 1 Medications and Weight Loss- Benefits, Hidden Dangers, and How to Use Them Responsibly

    This isn’t an anti-GLP-1 episode. It’s an anti-“here’s your injection, see you in six months” episode. In this episode of Root Cause Radio, we break down how GLP-1 medications work, including semaglutide, the dual GLP-1/GIP agonist tirzepatide, and the investigational triple agonist retatrutide. We explain how these medications truly work (and how some may work better than others), and how they influence appetite, fullness, blood sugar, gastric emptying, fat metabolism, and energy expenditure. We also explore the parts of GLP-1 use that are too often ignored: • Undereating, nutrient deficiencies, and inadequate protein intake• Muscle loss and changes in body composition• Nausea, constipation, reflux, bloating, and impaired gut motility• Potential consequences for women’s hormones, menstrual cycles, and fertility• Gallbladder, pancreatic, kidney, and dehydration concerns• Reduced pleasure, motivation, and possible anhedonia• Metabolic adaptation and weight regain after stopping• The emerging conversation around low-dose or “microdosed” GLP-1 use for conditions such as endometriosis, MCAS, and autoimmune disease Most importantly, we discuss what responsible GLP-1 care should actually look like: adequate calories and protein, resistance training, micronutrient monitoring, proactive GI support, individualized dosing, body-composition assessment, and a transition plan that begins before the medication is stopped. GLP-1 medications can be valuable tools- let's know what they really do, how they work, and how do use them responsibly. My Website & Work with Me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com Order my book ⁠⁠"The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" ⁠⁠on amazon!  Anya Rosen’s info: Website: https://birchwell.clinic/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyaargosh/ Email: anya@birchwell.clinic

  2. Jul 19

    Ep 196- Ending Chronic Illness- Why You Get and Stay Sick & How to Diagnose and Treat Chronic Illness with Dr. Richard Horowitz

    Today's guest is the genius and gem of a human- Dr. Richard Horowitz! Dr. Richard is board-certified internist, published researcher, pioneer in integrative medicine, and creator of the MSIDS (Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome) model. He is also a 2x best selling author and one of the foundational doctor's helping people finally taking their health back from chronic disease. Today we discuss how his MSIDS model provides a systems-based framework for understanding how chronic infections, gut dysfunction, environmental toxins, immune dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and other overlapping stressors contribute to persistent illness- and how you can help diagnose AND treat to get your health back. We also discuss various items such as: -Why some get Lyme and some don't -Why some get long COVID and some don't -What holds people back from healing -The foundations you need to ask yourself when trying to heal your body Some random nuggets of wisdom in this podcast include: Lyme/Alzheimer's link: First published reversal of Alzheimer's biomarkers in a chronic Lyme patient after 9-week dapsone protocol. Bartonella identified as a major driver of long COVID, neuropsychiatric illness, and immune suppression; transmitted via cat scratches, fleas, mites, spider bites — not only tick bites. Emotional trauma / limbic dysfunction blocks biological recovery; limbic retraining (EMDR, DNRS, Primal Trust) is often required before other treatments become effective. Glutathione depletion enables COVID-19 (and other viruses) to replicate; blocking NF-κB and stimulating NRF2 pathways provided protection during the pandemic. Autism biomarkers (neurofilament light, P-tau) appear in children before symptom onset — same Alzheimer's markers found in adults. SO you can say- we get deep and nerdy!! Find Dr. Horowitz and his new book at: https://cangetbetter.com/ His questionnaire here Find his publications and research here To preorder his book - go here My Website & Work with Me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com Order my book ⁠"The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" ⁠on amazon!

  3. Mar 8

    Ep 195- PANS, PANDAS, Lyme, & Neuroinflammation in Psychiatric and Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Eboni Cornish

    Today's episode is a deep dive with the genius and the gem of a human, Dr. Eboni Cornish. Dr. Cornish is the Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and a Fellow, TrainingPhysician Preceptor, and President Elect of the Board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). You don't want to miss this one! She is nationally recognized for her evidence-based work in neuroinflammation, autism, chronic toxicity, and complex chronic illnesses, including autoimmune disease, Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, CIRS, and long COVID. By integrating advanced biomarker testing with Amen Clinics’ SPECT brain imaging. https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/https://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics/https://www.amenclinics.com/team/eboni-cornish-md/https://www.ilads.org/resource/ My Website & Work with Me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon!

  4. Jan 28

    Ep 194- Constipation Root Causes and How to Fix Constipation For Good

    Struggling with constipation — even when you “eat healthy”? In this episode, I break down the real root causes of constipation and how to fix it naturally using a functional medicine approach. You’ll learn: The top gut-based causes of constipation (dysbiosis, low stomach acid, SIBO, methane overgrowth, slow motility) & why constipation is a real problem How hormones (thyroid, estrogen, cortisol) affect digestion The connection between stress, the vagus nerve, the migrating motor complex, and motility Hidden triggers like mold exposure, medications, dehydration, low bile flow, endometriosis, etc Exactly how to fix constipation for good with nutrition tools, lifestyle tweaks, targeted supplements, and lab-testing Simple daily habits to support regular bowel movements naturally If you’ve tried fiber, Miralax, magnesium, and still can’t go, or you have to rely this episode is your blueprint. My Website & Work with Me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon!  Anya Rosen’s info: Website:  Instagram:  Email: anya@birchwell.clinic

  5. Jan 20

    Ep 193- Optimizing Fertility through Egg Quality & Sperm Quality, Nutrition, & Root Cause Investigation of Infertility with WeNatal

    Today I am so excited to welcome Cofounder of WeNatal, Ronit, to my podcast! This is a gut punching episode where we discuss: -Key forgotten drivers to egg and sperm quality and infertility -Optimizing preconception care via nutrition, egg quality, & sperm quality -Prenatals- the bad, the good, the controversial; including folic acid vs methyl folate -How to optimize your nutrition and your baby's - & why TIMING matters with a prenatal -Dicussion on key nutrients such as Vitamin A & choline that are forgotten! -Why a full body systems approach prior to fertility treatments and IVF matters first. Head over to wenatal.com/ROOTCAUSE to start your WeNatal routine today, and receive a free magnesium supplement ($30 value) with your first prenatal subscription! Lacey's info: My Website & Work with Me: ⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com To get Lacey's guide for Sperm & egg quality email her at fitandfaith@gmail.com Additional books suggested- Real Food for Fertility by Dr Lisa Hendrickson Jack

  6. Jan 4

    Ep 192- The Key Drivers Making or Breaking Your Physique Goals, The Truth Saboting Your Success, & Common Failures of Reaching Goals with Aram Grigorian

    Today's episode brings in our Guest, Aram Grigorian to bring light the truth on: -Key Drivers making or breaking your physique goals -Macros, meal plans, sustainable for goals & physique success -The truth about sabotaging factors of your physique goals and the "buzz" and "blame" on cortisol, stress, inflammation's impact on your physique -Perimenopause/menopause chat regarding weight loss & physique progress -Continuing education as an athlete, coach or human- how to improve as a coach, athlete, person & the common failures with continuing education Lacey's info: My Website & Work with Me: ⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com Aram's info: https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeach/ Real Coaches Summit Tickets: April 27th and 28th, 2026 https://realcoachessummit.com

  7. 12/10/2025

    Ep 191- Small Particle Cleaning, Dr. Shoemaker vs Dr. Campbell Mold Toxicity Treatments, CIRS, and Mold Remediation with Katie Driessens

    Today's guest is Katie Driessens, a Dr. Shoemaker proficiency partner, and fellow "mold focused" dietitian! We discuss: -Mold toxicity treament- the nuances of the Dr. Shoemaker vs Dr. Campbell approach, Mold toxicity vs CIRS (what does each approach look like? What is missed?) -Small particle cleaning with mold toxicity -Challenges & recommendations on what to clean, keep, or toss with mold remediation -Fogging with mold remediation thoughts -Mold binders & options Lacey's Mold blog post Katie's small particle cleaning blog post Lacey's info: My Website & Work with Me: ⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com How to reach Katie: https://www.instagram.com/functional.nutrition.dietitian/

  8. 11/04/2025

    Ep 190- Peptides & Bioregulators for Immune Health, Muscle Growth, Mold, Lyme, & Gut Health with Michael McNeal

    Let's dive into peptides & bioregulators- what they are, how they work in the body, and how they can support your ability to heal from chronic health issues, support your immune system, heal your gut, detox from mold, or even help with skin and body composition goals! Our expert guest Micheal Mcneal is the head educator at Integrative peptides. and is BACK to share his wisdom and expertise! Get 10% off Integrative Peptides with my code LACEY Michael's info: Instagram: @molecular.mike https://www.instagram.com/molecular.mike/ Lacey's info: My Website & Work with Me: www.upliftfitnutrition.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com

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You deserve to live a life you love and thrive in! We are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to balance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body. From thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut disorders, to navigating the trenches and noise in the "health and fitness" world- this podcast serves as the one resource you need to feel your best, break through the clutter, and reclaim your hormones, health, and body! Hosted by Dietitians - Lacey Dunn and Anya Argosh Website: https://upliftfitnutrition.com https://birchwell.clinic

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  • Creator
    Root Cause Radio
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Root Cause Radio
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