Baby, Let's Talk!
Baby, Let's Talk! is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Ragnheidur Vernhardsdottir, a medical doctor and certified pre-/postnatal trainer. The show aims to empower mothers with evidence-based insights on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond. It debunks myths and provides actionable advice for a healthy, active motherhood journey.
Episodes
15. Thyroid Health Explained: Reclaiming Energy and Vitality with Elle Russ
Elle Russ is the #1 bestselling author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution—a groundbreaking book that has transformed thyroid health worldwide and has been translated into multiple languages. She is also the creator of The Ultimate Thyroid Course, the most comprehensive thyroid education program available, empowering people to finally get the answers conventional medicine has missed.Elle’s expe
14. Professor Thomas Seyfried: Cancer Is a Metabolic Disease
Thomas N. Seyfried is Professor of Biology at Boston College, and received his Ph.D. in Genetics and Biochemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1976. He did his undergraduate work at the University of New England and holds a Master's degree in Genetics from Illinois State University, Normal, IL. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow & Assistant Professor in the Neurology Dept. at
13. The Dark Side of Green Smoothies: Sally K. Norton Exposes Toxic Superfoods
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to none other than Sally K. Norton, Ivy-league Nutritionist & Author of the book, "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better.”Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Public Health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes
12. The Power of Animal-Based Diets and the Myths of Modern Nutrition with Niklas Gustafson
I had the pleasure to talk to Niklas Gustafson, a true pioneer in the field of holistic nutrition and a staunch advocate for an ancestral, animal-based diet. Diagnosed with celiac disease in his infancy, Niklas's personal struggles with dietary restrictions sparked a lifelong passion for understanding the profound impact of food on our health. His journey has led him from battling persona
11. Unpacking Norway's 2024 Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Simen Løseth: The Real Impact of Reducing Meat and Increasing Plant-Based Foods
I sat down with a fellow Norwegian MD, dr. Simen Løseth, to talk about the recently updated Norwegian Dietary Guidelines.In this episode, we're taking a critical look at the recently updated 2024 Norwegian Dietary Guidelines, which are, like all dietary guidelines in the Nordic countries, based on the 2023 Nordic Nutrition Recommendations.Every few years, Western dietary guidelines are re
10. Weight Loss - Part 2: How To Lose Weight Without Losing Your Health
In this episode, we'll cover:The true reasons behind weight gain—it's not just "calories in vs. calories out."Why body image plays a key role in our motivation for weight loss.The risks of normalizing obesity while maintaining respect for body positivity.How calorie restriction and weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) damage metabolism and make weight loss harder.Why quality nutrition and cellu
9. Weight Loss - Part 1: Why Diets Fail - The Surprising Truth About Weight Gain
This episode is Part 1 in a series on Weight Loss.In this episode, we'll cover:Why weight gain isn’t just about "calories in vs. calories out."How calorie restriction damages metabolism and promotes fat storage.The role of seed oils in obesity and chronic disease.How PUFAs disrupt satiety and drive overeating.Why modern diets and systems are designed for failure.The keys to addressing the
8. The Hidden Dangers of Seed Oils! With Dr. Chris Knobbe
In this podcast, I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Chris Knobbe. He is a physician, ophthalmologist, nutrition researcher, and public health advocate. He is one of the most prominent experts on research on vegetable oils (seed oils) and chronic diseases.In this episode, we discuss:What vegetable oils (seed oils) are and why they are detrimental to our health.What it is about processed
7. Gut Health: How Evolution Shows the Way to Optimal Nutrition
In this episode, we'll discuss:How Evolution Shapes Our Diet: Why eating like our ancestors is key for optimal gut health.The Modern Diet Problem: How shifts in food over the last century are impacting our health today.Why Healthcare Misses the Mark on Diet: Exploring why doctors often overlook nutrition in favor of quick fixes.Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology: A simple breakdown o
6. Polyunsaturated Fats Uncovered: The Impact of PUFAs on Cellular Health
In this episode, we'll discuss:Understanding Fatty Acids: Exploring the basics of fatty acids, their structures, and roles in the body.Types of Fatty Acids: Brief overview of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids and their different properties.The Issue with Oxidation: Discussing how polyunsaturated fats are prone to oxidation, impacting their stability and our healt
5. Rethinking Calories: Challenging Diet Myths With Science
In this episode we will cover the following topics:Definition of Calories: Explaining calories as units of energy, differentiating between the scientific and dietary contexts.Caloric Needs and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Discussing the body’s minimum caloric needs for basic functions like breathing and circulating blood.Calories In vs. Calories Out Model: Why this model doesn’t work in re
4. Macronutrients Explained: What They Are and How Much You Need
In this episode, we’ll cover:The Impact of Nutrition on Health: How nutrition significantly affects our health throughout various life stages and the importance of healthy dietary habits.Macronutrients and Micronutrients: What are macronutrients and micronutrients, discussion on the essential roles of these nutrients, their impact on physiological processes, and the distinctions between t
3. Blood Sugar - Part 2: High Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels do Not Cause Insulin Resistance
In this episode, we'll discuss:The continuation of the Blood Sugar Series, focusing on cellular energy sources, specifically glucose and fatty acidsA recap of insulin and glucagon roles in blood glucose regulation and energy productionAn in-depth look at diabetes, distinguishing Type 1 and Type 2, and their respective impacts on insulin production and resistanceDetailed exploration of ins
2. Blood Sugar - Part 1: Understanding Carbohydrates and Their Metabolic Impact
In this episode:This is the first part in the blood sugar series, and in this episode we will break down how eating different types of carbs affects our blood sugar and overall energy, and I’ll explain how our bodies process everything from simple sugars to complex starches and fibers, and how this influences our energy levels and health through storage and hormones. We will get quite tec
1. Energy Essentials: How Cellular Energy Shapes Our Health
In this episode we talk about:The Building Blocks of Life: We dive into how cells are the foundational elements of all living things and how they perform different functions to keep our bodies running. Powering Up: The spotlight is on mitochondria, the mini power plants in our cells, and how crucial they are for keeping us energized and alive. The Importance of Cellular Energy: Why proper
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