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YOU'RE NOT CRAZY. But your gut is likely SCREAMING for help.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the gut-brain connection and why so many women feel anxious, moody, or mentally drained even when they’re “doing everything right.” I’ll share my OWN STORY, a client case study, what the science actually says, and exactly what to do if your gut is running the show behind your anxiety.
TIMESTAMPS:
(1:03) Why mental health struggles are more common than you think
(1:30) Weekend recap — apartment hunting + Saturday wellness morning
(6:58) Healthy habit of the week
(8:21) How I’ve seen gut health transform mental health (for myself + clients)
(10:25) How your gut and brain actually communicate
(12:15) What the research shows
(14:08) Real client story
(17:50) What her GI-MAP revealed
(19:30) The different types of dysbiosis
(24:55) What to do if this is you
In this episode, Lilly breaks down what PCOS actually is, why it’s so common, and the real root causes behind it .... from insulin resistance to gut health. You’ll learn how PCOS is diagnosed, why so many women feel dismissed, and what to do about it. Plus, Lilly shares why she always starts with gut and cellular health before hormone testing (GI-MAP + DUTCH) so your results actually mean something.
Timestamps:
(0:48) Weekend recap + life updates: ACL weekend with Brami
(10:18) Goal of this episode — chatting like your bestie about PCOS
(11:10) Current stats on PCOS
(12:20) How PCOS is diagnosed
(13:35) PCOS as a diagnosis of exclusion
(14:50) How PCOS starts
(16:04) What is insulin resistance
(18:10) PCOS and the weight gain misconception
(19:35) The link between gut health and PCOS
(21:15) How to reverse PCOS symptoms
(22:13) Why I don’t immediately test hormones
Thinking about coming off birth control but nervous about what’ll happen after? In this episode, I break down EXACTLY what’s going on in your body post-pill and how to support your hormones naturally.
We’ll cover the 4 pillars of hormone recovery ... blood sugar balance, gut health, micronutrients, and stress/sleep PLUS* what to expect with acne, PMS, and fatigue.
Perfect for anyone ready to feel confident and in control of their hormones again 🤍
(1:45) – Disclaimer: not demonizing birth control
(3:20) – Life updates: night out, ACL weekend plans
(6:40) – Things I’m loving: the most filling snack plate + my take on T-Swift’s new album
(9:15) – The DM that sparked this episode
(10:25) – Why you’re thrown on and off BC with zero guidance
(11:35) – What actually happens in your body on birth control
(18:00) – Root cause breakdown: acne + testosterone + gut connection
(21:27) – PMS from hell: why nutrient deficiencies make it worse
(24:50) – Mood swings + exhaustion after the pill — and how to fix them
(26:20) – The 4 pillars of hormone recovery: balance blood sugar, heal your gut, replenish nutrients, manage stress 😴
(29:04) – When to test: how to know if it’s time for DUTCH or GI-MAP 🧪
(31:00) – Final thoughts + supporting your body through the transition 🤍
Supplements are CONFUSING and the wellness industry makes it worse by throwing 10-step stacks at you like they’re MAGIC. In this episode, I break down the supplements that ACTUALLY work, which ones I take daily, and which I only use in specific gut and hormone protocols.
(0:20) Listen to this if you’ve ever wasted $$$ on supplements
(1:30) Life updates: new puppy + all things fall 🍂
(6:25) My surprising outlook on supplements
(8:24) Hot take: a lot of what you’ve been told is BS
(9:30) My approach as a dietitian
(10:20) Where to find the supplements I actually use
(10:35) Supplements I take daily and why
(16:23) The thermic effect of food + why protein matters
(17:35) Toolbox supplements I use in gut protocols
(24:29) My hot take on Amazon supplements 🚫
You can be “fit” and still feel at war with your body.
In this episode, I’m opening up about something so many of us go through but rarely talk about — struggling with body image even when we look healthy on the outside. I’m sharing what’s helped me the most, the triggers I didn’t see coming, and how I’m reworking my mindset one thought at a time.
(1:30) Life updates — new routines, new apartment, new energy
(5:40) “If I’m healthy… why do I still feel like this?”
(6:30) How your surroundings impact your body image
(6:55) Sneaky body image triggers you may not realize
(9:40) The two biggest things that actually help me
(10:25) You can’t believe a lie
(11:10) The pressure of unrealistic expectations
(15:20) Every thought you have isn’t the truth
Feeling bloated and not sure why? In this episode, I’m breaking down my personal philosophy on bloating — because not all bloat is created equal. You might be the Busy Babe (hello, convenience snacks and low fiber), the Single Babe (lacking those good gut bugs), or the Thirsty Babe (yep, dehydration can cause bloating too).
I’ll walk you through each type, how to spot it, and what to actually do about it.
✨ Take the Bye to Bloat Quiz to find out your bloat type!
Timestamps:
(0:55) Healthy Habit of the Week: Creatine watermelon electrolyte water 💧
(4:15) Weekend Recap: Moving updates & how I eat out while tracking macros
(10:03) Feeling bloated & don’t know why? Let’s break it down.
(11:40) The Busy Babe
(17:54) The Single Babe
(20:45) The Thirsty Babe
(25:15) Your bloat is trying to tell you something…
Wondering how I went down a full size, toned up, and feel better than ever—without extreme diets or skipping dinners out?
In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact strategies I used to lean out for summer (and how my Bye to Bloat method plays a big role). From protein priorities to macro tracking, snacking less without even trying, and why BS "balance" might be holding you back—I’m giving it to you straight.
💡 Packed with tips. Zero BS. No toxic diet culture here.
What we cover:
(1:45) Healthy habit of the week 🤌
(3:04) Weekend recap: best wellness weekend in Austin
(8:00) Specific methods behind my body recomp
(9:03) Prioritizing protein + high-protein food tips
(10:35) How I use the membership to tone up
(10:59) Why “BS balance” isn’t serving you
(12:07) Should YOU track macros? + how to do it smart
(13:45) Have I cut anything out? (hint: not really)
(14:45) Do I snack? What I actually eat between meals
(15:47) Rapid fire high-protein snack ideas
(17:15) The 2 things that actually drive fat loss
(19:32) What workouts actually matter (and what doesn’t)
(22:30) Do you need to fix your gut first?
(23:59) Going out to eat & having cocktails while cutting
(26:30) The difference between weight loss & fat loss
(27:46) My exact weekly workout routine
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This one is JUICY. We’re covering everything from my latest high-protein snack plate obsession (major inspo for my fellow snack queens) to a full San Diego weekend recap—think travel snacks, the healthy drink I always order when I’m out, and a reminder that wellness doesn’t mean missing out.
Then we dive into 5 sneaky things that might be draining your energy on the daily:
(1:31) Healthy Habit of the Week – high-protein snack plate obsession
(4:00) San Diego weekend recap: travel snacks, drinks I order, going out in SD
(13:05) Common nutrient deficiencies
(18:00) Blood sugar imbalances
(22:10) Bad gut bacteria
(27:05) Poor sleep hygiene
(29:48) Lack of intentional morning movement
These are the real root causes I see with clients all. the. time.
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Thinking about ditching birth control but not sure what to expect? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to transition off the pill (or any hormonal contraceptive) in a way that supports your body and helps you feel your best.
But first, we’re chatting all things hot girl habits—from my recent Thrive Market haul and favorite travel snacks to a weekend recap and a new cozy afternoon ritual (hint: it involves cherry vanilla coffee).
Press play to learn how to ditch birth control without feeling like a hormonal disaster.
(4:02) Healthy Habit of the Week – Decaf coffee in the afternoon
(5:42) My recent Thrive Market order / travel snacks
(6:59) My favorite travel snacks
(7:50) Weekend recap
(12:23) Prioritizing detoxification
(16:05) Re-establishing brain-ovary connection
(20:15) How to support your body through nutrition
(22:40) Lifestyle support for a smoother transition
(24:22) Rapid-fire questions from you all:
(24:22) How long does it take to “return back to normal”?
(25:53) Is the period you have on BC a real period?
(26:36) When should I test my hormones?
(27:51) Final thoughts / summary
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Could your birth control be causing bloating, acne, or inflammation? In this episode of Root Cause Report, I break down a client’s GI-MAP results, revealing how birth control impacted her gut health—leading to bloating, migraines, and more. Plus, I’ll share how she transitioned to a hormone-free birth control method using temperature tracking.
(1:54) Healthy Habit of the Week
(3:40) Back in Austin – Sharing my wellness reset and routine.
(5:21) Self-Reflection – Prompt + what I’ve been focusing on lately.
(8:08) Birth Control & Gut Health – How hormonal birth control may contribute to bloating, acne, and inflammation.
(18:34) Fixing Gut Dysfunction – The exact steps we took to heal the gut and address birth control-related symptoms.
(20:55) BBT Tracking & Fertility Awareness – How basal body temperature tracking works, why it’s effective, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to try it
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You’ve probably heard me talk about the GI-MAP test, but WTF is it really… and do you actually need one? 👀 In this episode, I’m breaking it ALL down: how this stool test works, what it measures, and why it’s the ultimate tool for figuring out what’s throwing your gut (and metabolism) out of whack.
(2:30) – Wellness Rec of the Week (Acne-Saving Hack)
(4:40) – Weekend Recap (Life + Balance)
(10:37) – Meals of the Week
(11:30) – QUIZ: If You Say Yes to One of These, You NEED a GI-MAP Test
(21:30) – What It Looks Like to Work With Me (The Process)
(24:26) – What Do My Protocols Consist Of? (Nutrition, Supplements & Lifestyle)
(26:24) – What Does the GI-MAP Test Actually Measure?
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Today, we’re calling out the most overrated, unnecessary, and straight-up BS gut health trends that are draining your wallet. 🤡 From a $60 TikTok-famous supplement you don’t need to the unhealthy trend I’m seeing in college-aged girls, we’re breaking it all down.
PLUS:
Healthy habit of the week – the morning bev that helps keep cortisol in check
What’s on my menu this week to lean out for summer
Personal training + fat loss journey update
Feeling awk in a new workout class
My wellness Saturday routine
Hit play & let’s chat! 🎙️
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Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—eating healthy, watching portions—but your friend eats whatever they want and never gains weight? The answer could be in your gut bacteria.
In this episode, I break down a real client’s gut test results that explained her struggles with bloating and weight loss resistance. We’ll cover:
Plus, I share my Healthy Habit of the Week and a quick update on my weekend in Austin.
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In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my personal training journey—breaking down my InBody scan results, my goals for losing body fat and building muscle, and exactly how I’m making it happen. If you’ve ever wondered how to get that lean, strong look without sacrificing your health, this is for you! Plus, I’m sharing my full schedule and making this whole process accessible for you.
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Ever feel like no matter how little you eat or how much you work out, the scale won’t budge? Meet Emily—a 22-year-old who’s stuck in a cycle of calorie-cutting, bloating, and exhaustion with zero results. In this episode, we’re diving into the gut-metabolism connection and breaking down exactly why gut imbalances can make fat loss nearly impossible.
I’ll walk you through Emily’s real case study, the gut and hormone issues holding her back, and the science-backed steps to heal your metabolism from the inside out. Plus, I’m sharing what I look for on a GI-MAP test and the first changes you can make today to start seeing results.
Grab your matcha, take some notes, and let’s get into it! 🎙✨