Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

Judy Cho

The Nutrition with Judy podcast is for people wanting root-cause healing with an elimination Carnivore Diet. Judy Cho, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of Carnivore Cure shares holistic health insights and wellness tips from her thousand clients, as well as interviews with experts and researchers in nutrition, psychology, and medicine. Judy shares the latest research in nutrition and wellness, and ultimately promotes self-knowledge and self-advocacy. Judy believes in nutrition and wellness for all, and passionately advocates for the people. Judy got a second chance at life with a meat-only elimination diet and is now driven to help people live the life they are meant to live, nearly symptom-free. 

  1. 3D AGO

    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 dietNoah’s Dietary ChangesDaniel’s Dietary StoryPork, Shellfish. Clean and unclean kidsHow 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 JourneyJesus and Wellness ArticleDid 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.

    25 min
  2. MAR 26

    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 journeyPostpartum crisis and 5150Keto to carnivore pivotCarnivore diet practice and dilemmaMissing root causeCarnivore for mold recoveryHistamine and the toxin bucket loadMedical system misses root causesGut-brain neurotransmitters linkCarnivore troubleshooting basicsMindset, hope, and the reticular activating systemStop “mold victim” identityFaith, despair, and healing_____ EPISODE RESOURCES All about CIRSCIRS HandoutCIRS BloodworkIs Your House Making You Sick? – Interview with Joshua RachalMalachi’s Message Foundation WebsiteMalachi's Message InstagramTexas 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.

    58 min
  3. MAR 19

    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 HwangBiopsy and confirmed diagnosisEmotional toll of diagnosisTaking time off to processTherapy and self-care toolsLifestyle medicine after treatmentSurvivorship fears explainedCancer and controlQuestions to ask doctorsAdvocacy and early screeningChanges in life after cancer_____ EPISODE RESOURCES InstagramFrom Both Sides of the Curtain BookAmerican Cancer SocietySusan G. Komen Foundation23andMe (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.

    43 min
  4. MAR 12

    376. Should You Take Statins? What the Research Actually Shows

    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.  _____ **Podcast Update: It looks like I accidentally switched the terms: absolute risk reduction vs relative risk reduction. Regardless of the terminologies, the point was to see what funny games statisticians will use for marketing pharma drugs (and this happens in a lot of types of marketing...) To see a clear write-up of the absolute risk vs relative risk, you can read an article I shared about it: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/old-newsletter/why-statins-dont-stop-heart-attacks/ In this episode, I walk through why statins are prescribed (especially with LDL above 190 mg/dL or with type 2 diabetes), and I explain how statin marketing can make the benefits look bigger than they really are by using relative risk instead of absolute risk. I also cover major concerns I see with statins, including nutrient depletion (like CoQ10) and potential impacts on muscle function over time. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. The statin numbers (the what, why)Lipitor ad: relative vs absolute risk reductionStatin efficacy studies (and risks)Statins reduce nutrient status (including CoQ10)Risks of low cholesterolWhat to test and track for heart diseaseNew book cover  _____ EPISODE RESOURCES  Join the NewsletterCarnivore Diet Cholesterol Labs Cardiovascular Blood TestStatin Use Is Associated With a Decline in Muscle Function and Mass Over Time (PubMed)Should You Take a Statin for Your High Cholesterol? (Yale Medicine)Lipitor Ad Highlighting Relative Risk Reduction (36%) vs Absolute Risk (3% vs 2%) (ResearchGate Figure)Atorvastatin Decreases Blood Coenzyme Q10 in Patients at Risk for CVD and Stroke (JAMA/Arch Neurol)Lipitor: Why It Remains the Best-Selling Drug in Pharmaceutical History (Accio)Heart Statistics: Cardiovascular Disease Statistics for the UK (British Heart Foundation)WHO Mortality Database (World Health Organization)Robert Jarvik (Artificial Heart Developer) (Wikipedia)Pfizer, Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) print advertisement featuring Robert Jarvik, ca. 2006–2008. ____ FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/services/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nutritionwithjudy 📸 In

    28 min
  5. MAR 5

    375. Cholesterol on Carnivore: What Levels Are Actually Optimal?

    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.  _____ In this episode, I break down why statins are commonly prescribed with higher cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. I also challenge the long-standing belief that saturated fat causes heart disease. I explain why cholesterol is essential for hormone production, brain health, bile production, and cellular repair, and I share ideal cholesterol markers I commonly see in my carnivore and meat-based practice, including optimal ranges for total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Saturated fats and Time magazineRisks of low cholesterolSteroid hormonesCholesterol levels on a carnivore dietChildren on statinsCell danger response_____ EPISODE RESOURCES  Cardiovascular Blood TestLipitor Relative Risk AdvertisementCholesterol Levels & Neurological Risk Study (JAMA Neurology)Lipitor: Best-Selling Drug in HistoryBritish Heart Foundation Global Heart StatisticsWorld Health Organization Mortality Database_____ 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.

    20 min
  6. FEB 26

    374. The Silent Epidemic We Ignore - Michael Menard

    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.  _____ Michael and I dive into how childhood trauma reshapes the nervous system, drives addiction, and contributes to chronic illness, mental health struggles, and even premature death. We break down the CDC’s ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score, including the powerful data showing that an ACE score is associated with losing years of life, and discuss why trauma may be the hidden driver behind inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Michael Menard is an inventor, entrepreneur, and author who grew up as the second oldest of 14 children in Kankakee, Illinois, later discovering that he and his siblings experienced complex childhood trauma. As Vice President of Engineering at Johnson & Johnson, his 14 patents transformed global manufacturing, and his expertise has been sought by the United Nations, NASA, Coca-Cola, and Pfizer. He is the founder of United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT) and the bestselling author of multiple books, including The Kite That Couldn't Fly and Greater Than Gravity. We discuss the following:  Who is Michael MenardTrauma’s hidden death tollACEs defined by the CDCACE score shortens lifespanCortisol damages brain and bodyShame prevents trauma healingBuilding ACE 2.0 intensityWholeness and EMDR healingThe sacred first 60 daysThe Paradox of Childhood Trauma_____ EPISODE RESOURCES United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT)WebsiteInstagramThe Kite That Couldn't Fly (Memoir) _____ 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. #childhoodtrauma #ACES #ACEscore #rootcausehealing #chronicillness #inflammation #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #UACT #GreaterThanGravity #TheKiteThatCouldntFly #NutritionWithJudy

    1h 11m
  7. FEB 19

    373. Beyond Antidepressants: A Better Way to Treat Depression - Dr. James Greenblatt

    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. James and I dive into the complexities of depression, its symptoms, root causes, and how functional psychiatry can support healing. We explore why traditional models fall short and highlight nutritional and biological interventions, including amino acids, B12, and low-dose lithium, as foundational tools in treating mental health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. James Greenblatt is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and a pioneer in the field of functional psychiatry. He has authored multiple books, including Finally Hopeful, where he outlines a biologically-rooted approach to treating depression through individualized testing and nutritional support. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Greenblatt has helped reshape how mental health can be supported through integrative and evidence-based strategies. We discuss the following: Dr. Greenblatt’s backgroundUnderlying causes of depressionProtein and Neurotransmitter ProductionCBT and reframing thinking errorsNutrients Before Antidepressant TaperJudy's personal reflections on her healing_____ EPISODE RESOURCES WebsiteFinally Hopeful BookLow Cholesterol Causes Risk of Depression and Suicidal Ideation – Interview with Dr. James GreenblattWhy Antidepressants Make You Sicker, Withdrawal Effects and Stopping Depression - Interview with Dr. Mark Horowitz_____ 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.

    43 min
  8. FEB 12

    372. How Trapped Emotions Cause Chronic Illness - Dr. Bradley Nelson

    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. Bradley and I talk about the energetic and emotional roots of chronic illness, and how “trapped emotions” and the heart wall can block healing long after protocols and diets have been applied. We also discuss how faith, prayer, and nervous system regulation intersect with emotional healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. Dr. Bradley Nelson is a holistic doctor with over 37 years of experience, and author of The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Heart Code, focusing on emotional energy as a root of physical and emotional disease. He combines energy medicine, muscle testing, and spirituality, emphasizing the role of prayer and divine guidance in healing. His work trains practitioners worldwide in understanding how trapped emotional energies impact health. We discuss the following: All about Dr. Bradley NelsonHow muscle testing worksRole of prayer and divine guidanceConnection between heart and brainStarting the heart wall clearingRemoving the heart wall processWhere to find Dr. Bradley Nelson_____ EPISODE RESOURCES WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDiscover HealingThe Heart Code bookThe Emotion Code bookThe Body Code book_____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  📫 Tips and Weekly Updates  FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us  🎙️ Podcast   📺 YouTube  📸 Instagram  👥 Facebook   NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 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.

    1h 13m
4.8
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445 Ratings

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The Nutrition with Judy podcast is for people wanting root-cause healing with an elimination Carnivore Diet. Judy Cho, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of Carnivore Cure shares holistic health insights and wellness tips from her thousand clients, as well as interviews with experts and researchers in nutrition, psychology, and medicine. Judy shares the latest research in nutrition and wellness, and ultimately promotes self-knowledge and self-advocacy. Judy believes in nutrition and wellness for all, and passionately advocates for the people. Judy got a second chance at life with a meat-only elimination diet and is now driven to help people live the life they are meant to live, nearly symptom-free. 

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