Often referred to as a “Goldilocks” mineral, iodine must be kept in balance—too little can lead to fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, and hormonal imbalance, while too much can exacerbate autoimmunity and disrupt delicate nutrient interplay. In this episode, we take a comprehensive look at iodine’s role in thyroid health, fertility, immune function, breast tissue, and detoxification. We unpack symptoms of both deficiency and excess, explore the connection between iodine and environmental exposures like fluoride, chlorine, and brominated flour, and discuss important considerations for those with Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune conditions.

You'll also learn how to assess iodine status through testing, the validity of iodine painting, and the risks and benefits of different supplementation approaches. We highlight topical uses—from wound care and nasal rinses to support for fibrocystic breasts—as well as dietary sources like sea vegetables and seafood. The conversation includes a breakdown of iodized salt, the iodine-selenium relationship, and how to use iodine safely and effectively in your wellness routine.

Also in this episode:

• Keto Reset Masterclass 8/29
• Keto Reset Program - Enrollment opens 8/28!
• What is iodine, and why do we need it?
• What are the signs and symptoms of too little—or too much—iodine?
• How can we test iodine levels accurately in a functional medicine approach?
  • Micronutrient Panel
• What is iodine painting, and does it work?
• Iodine in wound care and for oral use
• Iodine for fibrocystic breasts
• Fertility and hormone balance
• If we’re using sea salt or Himalayan salt that isn’t iodized, should we be concerned about deficiency?
• Concerns with iodine displacement from fluoride, chlorine and bromine
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 370 Biological Dentistry with Dr. Joan Sefcik
  • Is Chlorine Messing Up Your Gut? - YouTube
• Thyroid health and Hashimoto's considerations
  • The selenium-iodine relationship
• Iodine nasal sprays or mists
• Supplementation considerations
  • MultiAvail Mama
  • Multidefense
  • Thyroid Optimizer
• Top Iodine Rich Foods
  • Seaweed
  • Cod and white fish
  • Eggs
  • Shrimp, shellfish
  • Three Seaweed Salad
  • Roasted Almonds with Nori and Sesame
  • Nori Salmon Roll Ups

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

Do you need to be taking creatine? This episode explores the multifaceted role of creatine in the body, extending beyond its common association with athletic performance. From muscle strength and recovery to cognitive function, mood stability, and healthy aging, creatine plays a critical role in cellular energy production and neurological health.

Listeners will learn how creatine functions in the body, who may benefit most from supplementation, and whether it has a place in daily wellness routines beyond the gym. The episode also covers considerations for dosing, form, and timing, along with potential benefits for women, vegetarians, older adults, and those dealing with neurological or mood disorders. Plus learn about food sources of creatine you can easily incorporate into your diet to reap the benefits.

Also in this episode:

• Keto Reset Masterclass 8/29 Grab your free spot for exclusive savings!
• Keto Reset Program - Enrollment opens 8/28!
• What is creatine?
• How creatine supports performance and muscle gain
• Creatine and women’s health
  • Creatine Supplementation in Women’s Health: A Lifespan Perspective - PMC
• Brain health and memory
  • Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
• Thoughts on fluid retention and creatine bloat
  • Pure Collagen
  • Whey Protect
• Can you get enough creatine naturally from the diet?
• Supplementation, form and dosage considerations
  • Wild Foods Creatine - use code ALIMILLERRD for savings

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

Are essential oils the missing link to regulating your stress, supporting lymphatic drainage, and releasing stubborn fascia in your body? This episode will have you more aware of your sense of smell than you ever have been! You will learn about the role of essential oils in HPA-axis regulation, facilitating release of trauma, and opening up lymphatic stagnation.

Guest Jodi Cohen of Vibrant Blue Oils shares about her journey with stress and adrenal dysregulation and how essential oils were a game changer. We discuss best practices and use as well as areas of application and how essential oils are different from synthetic fragrances. Learn about how our sense of smell is the most important for survival and how scent training can enhance cognitive function and even mood stability as well as combat cravings and boost metabolism.

Also in this episode:

• Keto Reset Masterclass 8/29 Grab your free spot for exclusive savings!
• More info on our Keto Reset Program - Enrollment opens 8/28!
• Get a bottle of the Parasympathetic Blend for just $15 + free shipping! ($38.95)
• Learn more about Vibrant Blue Oils and Jodi Cohen at www.vibrantblueoils.com
• Study on fear and smell + how rose can aid in relaxation
• Research on smell as somatic responder and use in regulating HPA-Axis
• Link to get my Free 5 day Detox Express Protocol
• Reset Restore Renew Detox packs to support your cleanse

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This episode explores the common challenges of feeding children —and adults—who seem stuck in repetitive food patterns or resistant to trying new things. From kids in food jags who only want the same food day after day to adults cycling through the same three meals out of habit or burnout, we unpack the behavioral and sensory reasons behind food monotony and how to gently guide more variety.

Listeners will learn strategies to raise more adventurous eaters, reduce mealtime battles, and reignite creativity in the kitchen. The episode offers practical tools for introducing new foods without pressure, ways to add novelty to familiar meals, and how to shift the mindset around feeding to support nourishment, flexibility, and joy for the whole family.

Also in this episode:

• Naturally Nourished Kids Updates
  • Preorder Naturally Nourished Kids
  • Download the Naturally Nourished Kids Bonus Guide Freebie!
  • Want us to stop in your city for book tour? Want to carry the book wholesale Email info@alimillerrd.com
• Recipes in Naturally Nourished Kids
  • Naturally Nourished Kids YouTube Playlist
• What are food jags and why are these concerning for health
• Setting realistic expectations
• Raising a taste adventurer
• Asking for feedback
• Meal planning with variety
• The importance of blood sugar balance
• Snacking and grazing
• Setting the tone for food acceptance and baby led weaning
• The importance of chew
  • Episode 450: Food Hardness and Mandible Activation - NEED LINK
• Naturally Nourished Kids Guidelines

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.

This episode takes a deep dive into the complex world of inflammation—how it shows up in the body, its essential role in immune response and healing, and what happens when it becomes chronic. Listeners will gain insight into the signs of systemic inflammation, including joint pain, brain fog, skin issues, and digestive symptoms, along with a breakdown of how inflammation can become a driver of chronic disease when left unchecked.

We also examine the risks associated with common over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications like NSAIDs, including their impact on gut integrity and long-term health outcomes. The episode offers evidence-based alternatives for pain and inflammation, including food-as-medicine strategies, targeted supplementation (like omega-3s, curcumin, and boswellia), and lifestyle practices that promote healing and regulate immune function without unwanted side effects.

Also in this episode:

• Preorder Naturally Nourished Kids
• What is inflammation?
• Cellular shifts and the inflammatory cascade
• Primary inflammatory chemicals
• Testing markers of inflammation
  • hs-CRP
  • CRP
  • ESR
• Concerns with antiinflammatory medications
• Steroids and their side effects
• Top antiinflammatory supplements
  • Super Turmeric
    • Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
  • EPA DHA Extra
  • Cellular Antiox
  • Anti Inflammatory Bundle
• Proteolytic Enzymes
  • Inflammazyme
• What to eliminate to reduce inflammation
  • MRT Test
  • The Best Food Sensitivity Test [Everly, Pinner or MRT]
• Food as medicine support
  • Fatty Fish
  • Berries
  • Olive Oil
  • Turmeric
    • Lemon Turmeric Shooter
  • Avocados

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

Join Ali and her daughter Stella in this light episode on Healthy Eating for Tweens. Nine year old Stella shares how to build a balanced lunch, the importance of blood sugar balance, how a sugar crash feels and why you want to avoid it, her favorite foods, what she wants to be when she grows up and so much more!

In this episode, Ali and Stella talk about the world of whole real foods and how to navigate this approach to eating in the real world. Stella shares her perspective on eating differently than peers and some a-ha experiences she’s had with her nutrition. Learn about combining carbs for blood sugar balance, how to manage anxiety and find calm in your body, why being healthy matters, Disney hacks, and even enjoy some light hearted convos on what Stella would wish for if she had 3 wishes from a genie.

Ali and Stella celebrate the release of Naturally Nourished Kids this coming fall! Stella shares the recipes she’s most looking forward to:

Strawberry Collagen Lemonade

Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites

Cool Kabobs

Superfood Chicken Nuggets

Citrus Salad with Sprouts

Paleo Chicken Tenders with Turmeric Honey Mustard Dipping sauce

Blueberry Muffins

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Naturally Nourished Kids Presale is live! Grab your copy here

Other references in this episode:

Seedoil-free BBQ in Hill Country Texas

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at https://fondbonebroth.com/ALIMILLERRD.

Anemia is one of the most overlooked yet impactful conditions affecting energy, mood, cognition, and hormone balance. In this episode, we unpack the many root causes of anemia beyond just low iron—including micronutrient deficiencies, MTHFR mutations, lack of intrinsic factor, and the impacts of vegetarian or low-protein diets. We explore the difference between microcytic and macrocytic anemia and how to interpret key markers on an iron panel, including ferritin, transferrin saturation, and total iron-binding capacity.

You'll also learn about the important connections between thyroid function and iron status, the role of hormones like estrogen and cortisol, and how symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, or irregular cycles may trace back to suboptimal iron levels. Whether you're dealing with diagnosed anemia or suspect you’re trending low, this episode will help you understand how to restore balance from a functional, root-cause perspective.

Also in this episode:

• What is anemia?
• Why does anemia occur?
• Risk factors for anemia
• Symptoms of anemia
• Assessment for anemia
  • CBC
  • Ferritin
  • Serum Iron
  • TIBC
  • % saturation
  • Transferrin
• Other lab considerations
  • Serum B12
  • Serum Folate
  • MMA
  • Homocysteine
  • Stool Occult Blood (GI Map Includes)
• Ferritin and thyroid function
• Food as Medicine for iron repletion
• Noble Origins Organ Complex use code ALIMILLERD
• Liver Pills
• Force of Nature Ancestral Blends use code ALIMILLERRD
• Foods to watch out for when low in iron
• Supplementation
  • MultiAvail Mama
  • Multidefense with Iron
  • Hemagenics
  • MethylComplete
• Root cause approaches to anemia
• Gut Health
  • GI Map
  • Digestaid
  • GI Lining Support
• Inflammation
  • EPA DHA Extra
  • Super Turmeric
  • Cellular Antiox
• Heavy Metals
  • Cellular Antiox
  • Detox Packs
  • Naturally Nourished Episode 426 Why You Need to Detox and How!
  • E3 Live
• Overtraining, chronic dieting and protein restriction

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!