The Freely Rooted Podcast Kori Meloy and Fallon Lee

If learning about the pro-metabolic approach to food and wellness has left you feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone.  As this lifestyle has grown in popularity, we have seen a number of misconceptions emerge about what the pro-metabolic approach actually is.  In this episode, we break down some of the most common missteps we see and offer an alternative point of view that emphasizes individual self-experimentation and reconnecting with your body.  We want to help you see how simple and beautiful your metabolic healing journey can be!

Join us as we discuss the following:


Why the pro-metabolic approach is not black and white
What factors might draw us to hard and fast rules around food
Taking radical responsibility for your unique health journey
The problem with taking health advice too far and ignoring your individual physiology
Weight when switching to a metabolically supportive way of eating: when you might need to gain, when you might need to lose, and how to know if you’re gaining too much too quickly
The surprising truth about pursuing expansion in the body over restriction
Checking our perception of what a woman’s body “should” look like
Practical tips to implement if you feel you are gaining weight too quickly
Why it’s important to use your own discernment when learning from “experts”
Giving yourself grace to unlearn, relearn, and make mistakes in your healing journey
Moving beyond physical root cause and examining emotional and spiritual influences



Resources mentioned:

Episode with Michale Chatham: The Big Picture of Tongue Ties

Episode with Josh and Jeanne Rubin: Has Your Pursuit of Health Become Unhealthy?

Dr. Ray Peat

Awaken Your Bow classes

Our episode on Kitty Blomfield’s podcast: How the fitness industry has lied about realistic weight and body fat goals with Fallon & Kori

Watch @TheStrongMermaid’s “Fertile” highlight on Instagram

Dr. Layne Norton

Danny Roddy

Addressing Trauma on Your Healing Journey with @Samantha.Naturally

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay

Connect with us:

Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

Fallon Lee | Instagram | Fallon’s Table

Looking for more?  Watch this episode on YouTube + visit the blog for full show notes and transcript.

The information presented in this episode does not constitute medical advice. It is for educational and inspirational purposes only.

Lisa Bass from Farmhouse on Boone is an aficionado on all things home - scratch recipes, DIY projects, and everything handmade, all from the comfort of her 1960's farmhouse. Lisa, her husband, and their 7 kids live on seven beautiful acres where they homeschool, homestead, and even run their family business. Lisa and her husband make their income entirely from their online presence and continue to bless us all with sourdough recipes, craft projects, and quaint farmhouse living. Lisa truly does it all, from sewing to blogging and everything in between, and she is an inspiration to the rest of us to start curating a handmade home, no matter what your space looks like! Join us as we sit down & discuss the following: Where to start making the most with what you have How Lisa’s wellness journey has evolved Top 3 things to start making at home Where to start with a garden What to look for in a homestead property Lisa walks us through her homestead Raising children on a homestead Mapping out the beginnings of a homestead What does Lisa feed her animals and why? Tips for yielding more cream from a milking cow Nontoxic approach to lawn care & bug exposure Time & home management How does Lisa “do it all”? Tips for finding balance & ease at home How to get started making sourdough! *Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only* Use the code FREELYROOTED for $15 off a Force of Nature purchase Ancestral blend beet burger recipe Where to find Lisa: Lisa's Instagram Lisa's Website Simple Farmhouse Life Podcast Lisa's YouTube Channel Where to find us: Kori's Instagram Fallon's Instagram Restore your metabolism: Freely Rooted Fallon's Table Our FREE downloads: Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5 Step Guide Metabolic Foods Guide

Ashley & Sarah Armstrong are sisters and first generation farmers at Angel Acres. They are passionate about nose-to-tail eating, regenerative agriculture, metabolic health & minerals, and sustainability. They have shared their raw & honest journeys healing from autoimmune disease, amenorrhea, toxic mold, and more over the years. After trying IIFYM, plant-based, keto, & carnivore, they find themselves at their most balanced, resilient, & nourished place with a pursuit of metabolic health & mineral balance. 

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:


Ashley & Sarah's journeys with stress, exercise, dieting, & amenorrhea
Their road to healing & how their perspective of health has shifted
Healing from toxic mold
The sister's Angel Acres farm & first-generation farming experience
How their view of honoring the environment has changed their dietary approach
What IS regenerative agriculture and why should we care?
The importance of cattle in healing the land
The long-term consequences of mono-cropping and conventional farming methods
How cattle are the best answer to food security 
Why nose-to-tail eating is important and how it can help with your budget
Where to start looking for a local, regenerative farm
Why "organic" may matter less than we think and what questions to ask your farmer
What questions to ask your local farmer about raw milk and other animal product production
Best brand alternatives to raw milk
How we can repurpose and stretch our own food to save money
Why you should consider starting a worm farm
Their biggest "splurge" food 
Food is a worthwhile investment and tallow is magic
How we can reframe the way we think about our budget
What the Armstrong Sisters have planned for their future resources

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only* 

Where to find Ashley & Sarah:

The Armstrong Sisters' Instagram

Angel Acres' Instagram

Armstrong Sisters' Website

Ashley & Sarah's YouTube

The Carnivore Code Cookbook

Links mentioned:

Eat Wild

Rodale Institute

Dutch Meadows

Cream Separation Video

Where to find us:

Kori's Instagram

Fallon's Instagram

Restore your metabolism:

Freely Rooted

Fallon's Table

Our FREE downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5 Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

Taylor Kulik started educating & supporting mothers from around the world about biological infant sleep and responsive parenting after her own journey with her first child. When her daughter was an infant and became increasingly more difficult to place into a crib for daytime or nighttime sleep, Taylor found herself between 1 or 2 options: sleep training (since that seems to be the only answer from the internet, friends, family, or professionals), or accidentally falling asleep herself while trying to nurse her daughter back to sleep. As a healthcare professional, Taylor had heard every fear-based message in the book about the "dangers" of co-sleeping, but once she realized that this was the most instinctual way to sleep with her baby, she expanded her research and realized that much more people were co-sleeping around the world than what she previously believed. Since then, Taylor's mission has been to offer safe co-sleeping information to mothers that they are often withheld from healthcare professionals. We invited Taylor on the podcast to dismantle sleep myths & sleep taboos, and offer what often is the missing piece in our motherhood journey that can optimize the entire family's sleep at night, while honoring biological needs & healthy attachment.

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:


Our culture's obsession with infant sleep
Our experiences with a more biological approach to sleep
How the sleep training industry created a "problem," and then sold us a "solution"
Sleeping through the night is not a rite of passage
Your body is enough
Setting yourself up for realistic expectations
How to support mothers
Factors that go into baby's sleep
Allowing dependence is how you facilitate independence
Is our system set up to support mothers & babies?
The implications of the lack of a village
Addressing the foundation of biological needs
An honest talk about "mom shaming"
What is bedsharing?
Biologically normal infant sleep patterns
How to support sleep for both mom & baby

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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Where to find Taylor:

Taylor's Instagram

Taylor's Podcast

Taylor's Website & Courses

Where to find us:

Kori's Instagram

Fallon's Instagram

Restore your metabolism:

Freely Rooted

Fallon's Table

Our FREE downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5 Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer who was born & raised in Hawai'i, and she resides there now with her husband and three sons. After losing her entire left arm in a shark attack as a young teenager, Bethany shocked the world by not only continuing her surf career, but taking down world champions along the way. Outside of her surf career, Bethany developed a passion for health in her teenage years, and that has evolved over time through her own personal wellness journey, which has included diving into the world of metabolic health & healing! 

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:


Bethany's story & health journey
Bethany's intro to metabolic health
Diet culture & food fear
Body image & comparison
Body consciousness in athletics
How athletes can succumb to under-eating
The outside doesn't always reflect internal health
Simply eating enough can radicalize your energy levels
How Bethany's wellness has transformed after focusing on her metabolism
Eating organic, real food wasn't enough for Bethany- she needed bioavailable nutrition
Nutrients should come from food first
Healing is a constant journey
Being grateful for your body now while covering yourself with grace
How Bethany is more resilient now than ever

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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Where to find Bethany:

Bethany's Instagram

Unstoppable Documentary

Ohana Mother-Daughter Mentorships

Where to find us:

Kori's Instagram

Fallon's Instagram

Restore your metabolism:

Freely Rooted

Fallon's Table

Our FREE downloads:

Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5 Step Guide

Metabolic Foods Guide

Emma Sgourakis is a certified nutritionist who has been in practice for over 15 years. We like to think of her as the Aussie trailblazer in all things Ray Peat-inspired nutrition. Emma and our friend Kitty Blomfield founded the company Saturée, which is an Australian-based pro-metabolic supplement & skincare company. In honor of the long-awaited release of their skincare products, we brought Emma on to ask her how our skin tells the story of our inner health. She ended up giving us a skin health 101 mini course, and you might need to listen to this episode more than once to soak it all in! Join us as we sit down & discuss the following: How Emma found the world of metabolic health Your skin is not the "problem" Root cause of acne Your skin needs real vitamin A, cholesterol, & active thyroid hormone Using food as a building block for your skin Root cause of dry & cracked skin Root cause of melasma, age spots, & hyperpigmentation The positive or negative impact of topical skincare Respecting & honoring our skin's capabilities Cholesterol & youthful skin Simplifying your skincare routine What accelerates aging? Does skin get worse before it gets better? Estrogen dumps Supporting your body during skin flares - organic olivia liver juice How your bowel movements impact your skin Root cause of rosacea Staple skincare ingredients Essential oils in skincare *Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only* Resource Links: https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/endotoxin/skin-breakouts-broken-down-with-georgi-dinkov/ https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/anti-ageing/on-the-topic-of-topical-skincare-with-georgi-dinkov-and-dr-peat/ https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/anti-ageing/age-sweetly/ https://www.thenutritioncoach.com.au/anti-ageing/naringenin-inhibiting-inflammation-with-marmalade/ Where to find Emma: Emma's Instagram Emma's Website Saturée's Instagram Saturée's Website - code: FREELYROOTED Where to find us: Kori's Instagram Fallon's Instagram Restore your metabolism: Freely Rooted Fallon's Table Our FREE downloads: Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5 Step Guide Metabolic Foods Guide