Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

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Emily and I talk about my health journey: from years of plant-based eating and an eating disorder to finding stability with carnivores, and how diet can support recovery from mold illness and CIRS by lowering inflammation and strengthening the gut-immune system. We also cover practical carnivore troubleshooting (electrolytes, fat intake, meat variety, histamine sensitivity) plus the mindset and hope required to keep moving toward root-cause healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Emily is part of Malachi’s Message, a nonprofit that supports families impacted by toxic mold through education, community, and resources. Alongside her work in the mold-illness space, she shares lived experience and a mission-forward perspective on what it takes to recover physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
We discuss the following: 
Judy’s health journey
Postpartum crisis and 5150
Keto to carnivore pivot
Carnivore diet practice and dilemma
Missing root cause
Carnivore for mold recovery
Histamine and the toxin bucket load
Medical system misses root causes
Gut-brain neurotransmitters link
Carnivore troubleshooting basics
Mindset, hope, and the reticular activating system
Stop “mold victim” identity
Faith, despair, and healing
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EPISODE RESOURCES
All about CIRS
CIRS Handout
CIRS Bloodwork
Is Your House Making You Sick? – Interview with Joshua Rachal
Malachi’s Message Foundation Website
Malachi's Message Instagram
Texas Mold Inspectors
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Dr. Sue and I talk about what it’s like to go from treating breast cancer to becoming the patient herself, and how fear, uncertainty, and loss of control can linger long after treatment ends. We also dive into practical coping strategies like shrinking time to 24 hours, building a strong care team, and prioritizing lifestyle pillars such as sleep, nutrition, and stress reduction. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Dr. Sue Hwang is a breast radiation oncologist based in Orlando, Florida, who was diagnosed with her own breast cancer after a routine mammogram revealed multiple tumors. During her treatment journey, she began journaling as a therapeutic outlet, which eventually led to publishing essays and writing her book, From Both Sides of the Curtain. Her experience transformed how she practices medicine, placing greater emphasis on empathy, survivorship care, emotional healing, and lifestyle medicine.
We discuss the following: 
Who is Dr. Sue Hwang
Biopsy and confirmed diagnosis
Emotional toll of diagnosis
Taking time off to process
Therapy and self-care tools
Lifestyle medicine after treatment
Survivorship fears explained
Cancer and control
Questions to ask doctors
Advocacy and early screening
Changes in life after cancer
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EPISODE RESOURCES
Instagram
From Both Sides of the Curtain Book
American Cancer Society
Susan G. Komen Foundation
23andMe (genetic testing)
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**Podcast Update: It looks like I accidentally switched the terms: absolute risk reduction vs relative risk reduction. Regardless of the terminologies, the point was to see what funny games statisticians will use for marketing pharma drugs (and this happens in a lot of types of marketing...) To see a clear write-up of the absolute risk vs relative risk, you can read an article I shared about it: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/old-newsletter/why-statins-dont-stop-heart-attacks/

In this episode, I walk through why statins are prescribed (especially with LDL above 190 mg/dL or with type 2 diabetes), and I explain how statin marketing can make the benefits look bigger than they really are by using relative risk instead of absolute risk. I also cover major concerns I see with statins, including nutrient depletion (like CoQ10) and potential impacts on muscle function over time. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
The statin numbers (the what, why)
Lipitor ad: relative vs absolute risk reduction
Statin efficacy studies (and risks)
Statins reduce nutrient status (including CoQ10)
Risks of low cholesterol
What to test and track for heart disease
New book cover 

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EPISODE RESOURCES 
Join the Newsletter
Carnivore Diet Cholesterol Labs 
Cardiovascular Blood Test
Statin Use Is Associated With a Decline in Muscle Function and Mass Over Time (PubMed)
Should You Take a Statin for Your High Cholesterol? (Yale Medicine)
Lipitor Ad Highlighting Relative Risk Reduction (36%) vs Absolute Risk (3% vs 2%) (ResearchGate Figure)
Atorvastatin Decreases Blood Coenzyme Q10 in Patients at Risk for CVD and Stroke (JAMA/Arch Neurol)
Lipitor: Why It Remains the Best-Selling Drug in Pharmaceutical History (Accio)
Heart Statistics: Cardiovascular Disease Statistics for the UK (British Heart Foundation)
WHO Mortality Database (World Health Organization)
Robert Jarvik (Artificial Heart Developer) (Wikipedia)
Pfizer, Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) print advertisement featuring Robert Jarvik, ca. 2006–2008.

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In this episode, I break down why statins are commonly prescribed with higher cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. I also challenge the long-standing belief that saturated fat causes heart disease. I explain why cholesterol is essential for hormone production, brain health, bile production, and cellular repair, and I share ideal cholesterol markers I commonly see in my carnivore and meat-based practice, including optimal ranges for total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Saturated fats and Time magazine
Risks of low cholesterol
Steroid hormones
Cholesterol levels on a carnivore diet
Children on statins
Cell danger response
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EPISODE RESOURCES 
Cardiovascular Blood Test
Lipitor Relative Risk Advertisement
Cholesterol Levels & Neurological Risk Study (JAMA Neurology)
Lipitor: Best-Selling Drug in History
British Heart Foundation Global Heart Statistics
World Health Organization Mortality Database
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Michael and I dive into how childhood trauma reshapes the nervous system, drives addiction, and contributes to chronic illness, mental health struggles, and even premature death. We break down the CDC’s ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score, including the powerful data showing that an ACE score is associated with losing years of life, and discuss why trauma may be the hidden driver behind inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Michael Menard is an inventor, entrepreneur, and author who grew up as the second oldest of 14 children in Kankakee, Illinois, later discovering that he and his siblings experienced complex childhood trauma. As Vice President of Engineering at Johnson & Johnson, his 14 patents transformed global manufacturing, and his expertise has been sought by the United Nations, NASA, Coca-Cola, and Pfizer. He is the founder of United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT) and the bestselling author of multiple books, including The Kite That Couldn't Fly and Greater Than Gravity.
We discuss the following: 
Who is Michael Menard
Trauma’s hidden death toll
ACEs defined by the CDC
ACE score shortens lifespan
Cortisol damages brain and body
Shame prevents trauma healing
Building ACE 2.0 intensity
Wholeness and EMDR healing
The sacred first 60 days
The Paradox of Childhood Trauma
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EPISODE RESOURCES
United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT)
Website
Instagram
The Kite That Couldn't Fly (Memoir)

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NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES
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📚 Articles
🎁 Free Resources 
📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners

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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
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