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Lisa Franz shares her journey from restrictive dieting to finding food freedom through a balanced, flexible approach focused on sustainable habits and mindset shifts. She reveals how her turning point came during her honeymoon in Thailand when she realized her self-imposed food rules had become so limiting that she broke down crying in a food court.

• Understanding calorie balance and flexible eating as keys to sustainable weight management
• Moving beyond "good" and "bad" food labels to create a healthier relationship with eating
• How our language around food choices impacts both our emotions and physical digestion
• Navigating social situations with confidence using "I feel" statements instead of absolute claims
• The physical impact stress has on digestive function and techniques to activate "rest and digest" mode
• Using the physiological sigh technique to quickly shift out of the fight-or-flight response
• Why practicing mindfulness and single-tasking with meals improves digestion and satisfaction
• Creating clarity about your desired identity to make health decisions easier
• Practical planning strategies that create freedom rather than restriction

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Adrienne shares her powerful health transformation journey from being the "Energizer Bunny" to experiencing complete burnout and eventually reclaiming her vibrant health through mindset shifts and lifestyle changes.

• Once known for boundless energy before age 50, Adrienne experienced severe fatigue, weight gain, and pre-diabetes by her mid-50s
• Following her daughter's departure for university, Adrienne filled the void with unhealthy coping mechanisms including clubbing, alcohol, drugs, and processed foods
• A breakdown moment in her garage became her spiritual turning point when she asked for divine intervention
• Finding her three core "whys" created powerful motivation: being a role model for her daughter, staying active for travel, and aspiring to Betty White's vitality
• Creating a healthy energy body requires making conscious choices that honor your biology rather than satisfying momentary ego cravings
• Treating your body as your best friend transforms decision-making and helps overcome addictive patterns
• True wellness comes from addressing spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical aspects of health
• Everyone was born with unique gifts and a purpose, but many never discover them

If you're ready to reclaim your energy and transform your health from the inside out, reach out to Adrienne at simmons2020a@gmail.com.

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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition offers a comprehensive approach to tackling IBS and IBD symptoms by identifying physiological root factors through specialized testing and holistic interventions. This episode explores the differences between conventional nutrition approaches and functional medicine methodologies, highlighting why insurance typically doesn't cover this type of work and how the DRESS method helps restore metabolic balance.

• Different training backgrounds between registered dietitians and functionally trained nutrition practitioners
• How conventional medicine connects to industry interests including big agriculture, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance networks
• The concept of "metabolic chaos" as a way to understand escalating, complex symptoms
• Using the DRESS method (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, Supplementation) to address root causes
• Why functional testing often reveals answers conventional medicine misses
• How innate intelligence (similar to qi or prana) governs our body's complex operating system
• The validation clients experience when seeing direct correlations between test results and symptoms

If you are ready to say yes to self-empowerment and to starting the journey to real improvement in your gut health, click the link to grab my free e-guide.

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.