Welcome to the Your Body Has Your Back Podcast! Join Functional Dietitians Abby Hueber and Jillian Greaves for honest, inspiring, and offbeat conversations on health. Abby and Jillian have over 20 years of combined experience supporting clients in healing their gut and hormone symptoms naturally, and finding optimal health in our modern chaotic world. Now it’s their mission to provide you with the tools that you need to strengthen your relationship with your body, to resolve your gut and hor ...
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Ask of Anything: Your Gut & Hormone Questions Answered
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into answering YOUR gut health and hormones questions. Questions they cover include… Tips for clearing body acne that go beyond the basics - it’s the one thing I can’t shake entirely! How to realign your gut after antibiotics? Can acid reflux be linked to your menstrual cycle? I swear I get it the same few days …
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What you really need to know about how alcohol impacts your gut and hormones
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the science behind how alcohol impacts your gut and hormones. They cover how alcohol might be creating barriers from seeing progress with your gut and hormone symptoms and what factors to consider. They discuss practical tips and strategies for supporting your body when drinking alcohol, provide real life e…
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Does everyone need a parasite cleanse? A deep dive on parasites with Robin Foroutan.
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In this episode we chat with Robin Foroutan aka “the parasite queen” about all things parasites. We discuss what parasites are, when they’re problematic, and what symptoms they might be associated with. Robin shares her personal journey and answers your burning question….Does everyone need a parasite cleanse?! Robin Foroutan, MS, RDN, HHC is an awa…
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Sober Curious with Meg Gerber, RD: How Drinking Less & With Intention Served Her Entrepreneur & Autoimmune Journey
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In this episode we chat with Meg Gerber, Gut Health Dietitian & JUJ Bitters Cofounder, about her Sober Curious journey and how her intentional relationship with alcohol impacted her healing journey and launched a whole new entrepreneurial business. Meg Gerber RD, LDN, IFNCP, CGN is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Breath Work & Meditation Teacher a…
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3 Common Barriers On Your Gut & Hormone Healing Journey
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian share 3 of the most common barriers they see in practice when it comes to healing gut and hormone symptoms. They cover why these barriers might be preventing you from seeing progress with your health and symptoms, provide real life examples, and share tips and strategies for how to overcome them. Join Abby and Jill…
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Non-Food Tools For Supporting Gut Health & Hormones
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian share some of their top non-food tools and strategies for supporting gut health and hormones. Tools discussed in this episode are things that they use personally and recommend to clients in their practices. They cover the benefits of these tools and guide you with how to integrate them into your life for supporting…
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Nutrition Strategies to Extinguish Chronic Inflammation Naturally
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into last week's topic on chronic inflammation sharing nutrition strategies that naturally lower chronic inflammation. Abby and Jillian guide listeners to start supporting chronic inflammation through a macro view versus a micro view when it comes to dietary strategies. This means utilizing the gut and hormone…
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Everything You Really Need To Know About Chronic Inflammation
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into the topic of inflammation. Inflammation is a buzzy word in the online health space, but not many people actually know what inflammation is. There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation around what drives chronic inflammation and the role it plays with gut health and hormones. Understand exactly what infl…
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Your Cortisol Awakening Response & The Detriment Of Your Snooze Button
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian dive into the cortisol awakening response or “CAR” and its importance for supporting optimal gut health and hormones. They discuss what the cortisol awakening response is, what a healthy versus unhealthy CAR might look and feel like, and health implications of a dysregulated CAR. Learn about the importance of your …
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Non-Negotiables of Routines for Gut and Hormone Health
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the essential non-negotiable practices in our daily routines that must be in place to support healthy gut and hormones. Their goal is to demonstrate that daily routines don’t have to be complicated to be effective. These habits are anchoring practices that create consistency and stability for the body no ma…
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Natural ways to support GLP-1, the real “nature’s ozempic”
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian continue on the topic of GLP-1 diving into the natural ways to support GLP-1 in the body. They discuss how GLP-1 production and action can be stimulated by nutrition, lifestyle practices and specific supplements. They share the science and specific strategies around each area so that listeners can be informed and uti…
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Ozempic & Wegovy: The Magic Bullet For Weight Loss Or The Downfall Of Your Metabolism?
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian discuss the increased popularity of GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic & Wegovy for weight loss. Their focus with this conversation is not to argue for or against the use of these medications. Their goal is to help you better understand what these medications do, how they impact various systems in the body, and…
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Healing Timelines & Expectations, Toolkits, & Finding Joy In The Journey
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian discuss healing timelines and what to expect on your gut health and hormone healing journey. Learn how to monitor symptom shifts and feedback from your body to assess progress while healing, and how to break through common barriers they see preventing clients from making continued progress on their journeys. Abby & J…
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Healthy Fats, Saturated Fats & Seeds Oils: What’s the Real Story?
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian do a deep dive into all things dietary fat - the second most polarizing and misunderstood macronutrient behind carbohydrates. They clear up confusion on the different types of dietary fats and offer clear guidance on why and how to incorporate fats into the diet to optimize your gut and hormone health. They discuss t…
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Popular Health Trends on Social Media: Fact or Fiction?
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into some of the most popular health trends on social media. They discuss the science behind anti-nutrients, where social media takes cycle synching too far, if greens powders are really the solution to your gut health problems, and if apple cider vinegar gummies will really help your body burn fat. They clear u…
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Breathwork: Using the body to reprogram your nervous system for gut and hormone healing
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In this episode we chat with Meg Gerber about the power of breath. Meg explains how breath-work can be used as a tool to reconnect with your body, to calm the nervous system, and to create an environment in the body that accelerates healing. Meg breaks down the science behind breath-work and why using your breath is such a powerful and accessible t…
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Your Health is Only as Good as Your Nervous System with Christa Biegler
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In this episode we chat with Christa Biegler about the role and importance of the nervous system in a healing journey. Christa helps to expand our understanding of stress to include unrecognized stressors and guides us in how we can take action to identify and prioritize even our unrecognized stress to create a less stressed nervous system and life…
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Carb Quality, Low Carb Diets, & How To Use Carbs Strategically To Support Your Gut & Hormones
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian do a deep dive into carbohydrates - the most polarizing and misunderstood macronutrient. They discuss why carbohydrate quality and carb pairing is so important, along with how much you actually need to support balanced hormones and a healthy gut. They clear up confusion around the differences between simple versus co…
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Everything You Actually Need to Know About Protein
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian do a deep dive into protein, a misunderstood macronutrient that most people are not getting enough of. They discuss why protein is so important, how much you actually need to support balanced hormones and a healthy gut, and why your ability to optimally break down and metabolize the protein you eat is so essential. T…
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into discussing what the heck to eat to support gut and hormones. They introduce the gut and hormone healing plate and guide you through how to use this visual tool to build nourishing meals. There is so much conflicting and confusing information out there about what to eat, and oftentimes there is a disconnect …
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Reasons You're Bloated That Have Nothing To Do With Food
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the topic of bloating and discuss what’s normal, what’s not, and why blaming food alone might be keeping you stuck. They discuss some of the most common reasons that you might be experiencing bloating….all of which have nothing to do with what you eat. Understand why food itself is just one piece of the puz…
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Intuitive Eating vs. Eating with Intention / Functional Nutrition is not Diet Culture with Michelle Shapiro
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In this episode we chat with Michelle Shapiro about the polarizing messages surrounding health and nutrition. Michelle offers her unique perspective on the role of functional nutrition in navigating the often confusing guidance around utilizing nutrition for healing chronic disease while supporting a positive relationship with food and your body. M…
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Advocating For Your Health and Walking The Line Between Functional and Conventional Medicine
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the controversial topic of conventional versus functional medicine. Learn about the strengths and challenges of each type of medicine and how to better advocate for your health. Jillian and Abby share real world client examples to highlight the application of functional medicine modalities. Learn how to ide…
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Reverse Aging Like Benjamin Button & Habits That Will Transform Your Health With Sarah Marlette
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In this episode we chat with Sarah Marlette about reverse aging like Benjamin Button, attainable habits that will transform your health, and how to find balance without sacrificing your social life. Sarah is a functional medicine licensed nutritionist. She has her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Sarah graduated from he…
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How Your Weight Loss Approach Might Be Derailing Your Health and What To Do Instead
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the controversial topic of weight loss. Learn about the science behind weight loss and discuss the major issues that Abby & Jillian see arise with common weight loss approaches. Gain confidence in how to assess whether or not pursuing weight loss is appropriate for you, and identify if the strategies you’ve…
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Intermittent Fasting: Friend or Foe for Gut Health and Hormones
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the controversial topic of fasting. Understand the true definition of intermittent fasting and discuss the nuance around when fasting can be beneficial and when it can be harmful. Learn about the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, differences between men and women, and how the inappropriate use of fasti…
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Q&A Round II: Your Gut Health & Hormone Questions Answered
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into answering YOUR gut health and hormones questions. Questions they cover include… Are seed oils such as a sunflower and canola oil to be avoided? How to support hormones when on a hormone based med for something like endo? For early morning workouts - is it better to eat before or after? Hormones during peri-…
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Abby & Jillian’s Personal Gut & Hormone Healing Journey
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In this episode, Abby and Jillian open up and share their own gut and hormone healing journeys that brought them to where they are today. It's no coincidence that Abby and Jillian have so much empathy and compassion for their clients and this community, because they have been there and walked in your shoes. Abby and Jillian’s health journeys were v…
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Q&A: Your Gut Health & Hormone Questions Answered
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into answering YOUR gut health and hormones questions. Questions they cover include… Are you able to reverse PCOS or just manage? Is a GI map or advanced stool test worth it for persistent bloat? First or last resort? How to decrease DHT naturally? How to support your thyroid postpartum? How long does it typical…
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian dive into the topic sleep – specifically quality, quantity, sleep disruptors, and targeted strategies for troubleshooting sleep issues…all the things. Sleep is the most modifiable risk factor for virtually every health condition, and the most underutilized health tool. Learn about the importance of sleep and its prof…
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Balance Your Hormones & Master Your Metabolism By Resetting Your Circadian Rhythms
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian discuss circadian rhythms and how modern society challenges our bodies' natural internal clock that ensures everything is happening in the right place at the right time of day in the body. Circadian rhythm is more than just light and dark exposure; it’s also about when we eat, sleep, and move our bodies. Learn about …
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Beyond The Basics: Harnessing the Power of Functional Foods for Troubleshooting Gut & Hormone Symptoms
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian introduce the concept of functional foods and discuss their powerful role in hormone regulation and gut health. Learn how to utilize specific foods and food constituents to troubleshoot your hormone and digestive symptoms and to preserve and maintain optimal health. Enjoy this beyond the basics episodes as you learn …
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Detox & Drainage: How To Help Your Body Take Out The Trash & Where Diet Culture Got It All Wrong
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Detoxification is a trendy word these days - but unfortunately it’s often misunderstood and misused in its application. Diet culture has led people to believe that detoxification involves restrictive juice cleanses and skinny teas, while the anti-diet culture backlash to this messaging touts that if you have a liver and kidneys - you’re detoxifying…
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Back to Basics: What You Didn't Know You Needed To Know For Optimal Gut & Hormone Health
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In this episode, Abby & Jillian discuss the importance of building a supportive foundation with your nutrition and lifestyle habits to support a successful gut and hormone healing journey. It IS possible to resolve your gut and hormone symptoms naturally - but a broken healthcare system and trendy wellness fads make it more confusing than ever to n…
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Back To Basics: The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster You Didn’t Know Your Gut & Hormones Was On
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If you want to heal your gut and hormones, you have to balance your blood sugar first! Balanced blood sugar is foundational for holistic health. When blood sugar is out of balance - also known as the blood sugar “roller coaster” - this can exacerbate gut and hormone symptoms, but it is also powerful enough to be a stand alone root cause of chronic …
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Back to Basics: The Missing Piece of Your Healing Journey, Different Types of Stressors, & Improving Stress Resilience
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We all know that stress isn’t good for our health and that our modern world is full of stressors. But conversations around stress management often only highlight practices that end up feeling like another task added onto our already overwhelming to-do list. The stale and outdated conversations around stress and stress management practices might eve…
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Welcome to the Your Body Has Your Back Podcast! Join Functional Dietitians Abby Hueber and Jillian Greaves for honest, inspiring, and offbeat conversations on health. Abby and Jillian have over 20 years of combined experience supporting clients in healing their gut and hormone symptoms naturally, and finding optimal health in our modern chaotic wor…
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