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Root Cause Revolution Podcast

Audrey Christie, ND-trad, MSN, RN

Stop chasing symptoms, discover your root causes, and heal your body from autoimmune disease and chronic illness. Find your podcast player here: https://rootcauserevolutionpodcast.buzzsprout.com

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prescribe. It does not replace care with your medical doctor. Ultimately, you are responsible for your health and wellness. Use the information here as a jumping off point to do your own research on topics that resonate with you.

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S10 · E359
Friday · 20 min
E: 359 7 Signs Your Body Is More Inflamed Than You Think
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. You know inflammation matters. You may even suspect you’re inflamed. But do you know why your body keeps creating that response? In this episode, Audrey walks through seven clues that may show up alongside persistent inflammation, including swelling and puffiness, scale fluctuations, body pain, skin issues, low vitamin D despite sun exposure, poor recovery, brain fog, and increased reactivity. Then we go deeper into one particularly interesting pattern: low vitamin D despite plenty of appropriate sun exposure. You’ll learn how vitamin D is produced and processed, why acquisition may only be one part of the picture, and how thyroid, metabolic, lipid, and vitamin D markers can tell you more when you look at them together. The question to take away from this episode: What is your body responding to? Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E358
September 25 · 39 min
E: 358 Why You Are Tired Even After Sleeping
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. You went to be on time. Maybe you were even "out" for 8 hours. So why don't you feel rested? In this episode, Audrey explains what happens during normal sleep cycles, why sedation is not synonymous with restorative sleep, and how medications, supplements, alcohol, light exposure, caffeine, food, stress, and metabolic health may influence how you feel the following morning. You will learn: What sleep architecture means and why it matters Why eight hours in bed may not equal eight hours of sleep How morning, midday, and evening light help regulate the circadian rhythm Why dimmer evenings are just as important as brighter days How caffeine can affect sleep even when you fall asleep easily Audrey’s updated Bulletproof Sleep Protocol How Audrey uses magnesium glycinate, melatonin, 5-HTP, calming herbs, and taurine What nighttime heat, hunger, or sudden alertness may reveal Why fatigue can persist even after sleep improves When lab patterns, nutrition, metabolic function, or total stress deserve a closer look Download the Metabolic Scorecard: https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Book a Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Research and Sources [NHLBI: Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation) [CDC: About Sleep](https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html) [Effects of Light on Human Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Mood](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6751071/) [Late Wake Time Delays the Human Melatonin Rhythm](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3925652/) [Sleep Regularity and Mortality Risk](https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/47/1/zsad253/7280269) [The Role of Magnesium in Sleep Health: A Systematic Review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35184264/) [Magnesium Bisglycinate and Poor Sleep: Randomized Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40918053/) [5-HTP: Biological Pathways, Uses, and Safety Considerations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33375373/) [Alcohol and the Sleeping Brain](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25307588/) This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not diagnose or treat disease or replace individualized medical care. Do not discontinue prescription medication or combine supplements with medication without consulting an appropriate professional. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E357
September 18 · 18 min
E: 357 My Favorite Nervous System Reset: Diaphragmatic Breathing for Stress
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. What if your most accessible nervous-system reset required no equipment, app, supplement, or complicated routine? In this episode of the Root Cause Revolution podcast, I’m teaching my favorite place to begin: diaphragmatic breathing. This simple breathing technique can help interrupt the immediate stress response and influence autonomic regulation, heart-rate variability, and how your body responds in the moment. We’ll move beyond the vague instruction to “take a deep breath” and practice breathing in a way that encourages the abdomen and lower rib cage to expand without forcing an oversized breath or lifting the shoulders. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why diaphragmatic breathing is different from simply taking a big breath How shallow, upper-chest breathing can accompany a braced or stressed state How to use a comfortable four-count inhale and six-count exhale A beginning hand position for feeling abdominal and lower-rib movement An advanced technique using both hands to feel the rib cage expand laterally Why a longer exhale should feel relaxed rather than forced How to combine breathing with grounding and sensory awareness outside Why practicing while calm makes the technique easier to use during stress The important difference between an immediate nervous-system reset and addressing the root causes of chronic stress A few minutes of slow breathing may help change your current physiological state, but it cannot correct under-fueling, mineral imbalance, poor sleep, blood-sugar instability, inflammation, overtraining, or an unsustainable workload. If your body continually returns to a stressed or depleted state, a Root Cause Review can help you connect your symptoms, health history, nutrition, lifestyle, and available labs so you have clarity about what may be contributing and where to begin. Research mentioned: Effects of voluntary slow breathing on heart rate and heart-rate variability Review of the psychophysiological effects of slow breathing Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E356
September 15 · 28 min
E: 356 Stress Is Stealing Your Minerals
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. There is a particular kind of frustration that happens when you are doing most things right, but your body still seems less resilient than it used to be. You are eating intentionally. You are exercising. You are taking magnesium. You are getting outside. Maybe your sleep is even improving. And yet, you are slower to recover from workouts. Your brain feels tired. Your shoulders stay tense. You are waking up at odd hours, reaching for more caffeine, or feeling like ordinary life requires more effort than it should. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E355
September 4 · 22 min
E: 355 Gallbladder Problems
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Gallbladder problems are about much more than gallstones. In this episode of the Root Cause Revolution Podcast, Audrey Christie explains what the gallbladder actually does, why bile matters for digestion and elimination, and why digestive symptoms can continue even after gallbladder removal. You’ll learn how the liver produces bile, how the gallbladder stores and concentrates it, and why bile is important for fat digestion, absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K, intestinal function, hormone metabolite elimination, and metabolic signaling. Audrey also breaks down lesser-discussed gallbladder and bile-related patterns, including sludge, poor gallbladder emptying, altered bile flow, post-cholecystectomy diarrhea, fat intolerance, pale or greasy stools, bloating, reflux, urgency, and right-sided abdominal discomfort. The episode also explores why gallbladder dysfunction may be connected to a larger metabolic pattern involving insulin resistance, weight cycling, rapid weight loss, diet quality, liver health, and digestive dysfunction. SEO keywords: gallbladder problems, gallbladder removal, bile flow, gallstones, gallbladder sludge, post cholecystectomy diarrhea, bile acid diarrhea, fat digestion, pale stool, greasy stool, insulin resistance, gallbladder symptoms, root cause health, functional nutrition Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E353
September 3 · 35 min
E: 353 5 Signs Your Digestion Needs Help
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Digestive problems do not always look like severe stomach pain. In this episode of the Root Cause Revolution Podcast, Audrey Christie breaks down five common signs that digestion may need support: bloating, reflux, abnormal stool patterns, increasing food intolerances, and hormonal symptoms. You’ll learn why persistent bloating may reflect problems with digestion, fermentation or motility, why reflux is not simply a “too much stomach acid” problem, what your bowel movements can reveal about digestion and elimination, and why an ever-growing food restriction list may be a clue that something deeper has changed. Audrey also explains the connection between digestion, liver function, bile, the microbiome and hormone metabolism. Instead of treating bloating, reflux, constipation, food reactions and hormonal symptoms as completely separate issues, this episode will help you begin looking for the larger pattern behind them. If you are tired of guessing, cycling through supplements, or eliminating more and more foods without understanding why your symptoms persist, a Root Cause Review can help connect the dots. This review includes a health history and symptom assessment, available lab review, a 45 min session, and a personalized starter plan so you leave with clarity and a clear place to start. Keywords: digestive health, bloating, acid reflux, constipation, stool health, food intolerances, hormone health, gut health, bile flow, root cause health, functional nutrition, digestive dysfunction Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E352
August 18 · 19 min
E: 352 Stomach Acid 2026 Update
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Today we're revisiting one of the most requested topics on this show: stomach acid. If you've been listening for a while, you know I did a deep dive on heartburn and PPIs a while back. Today is the 2026 update. What's changed, what's gotten clearer, and what I want you to know if you're still dealing with reflux, indigestion, or you're still on an acid-suppressing medication. Let's bust the myth right out of the gate again, because it's still the most common misunderstanding I hear. Heartburn does not automatically mean you're making too much acid. Most of the time, it's the opposite. And I still see this taught to patients in exam rooms, in pharmacy pamphlets, in the way these medications are marketed. So today we're going deep. Mechanisms, testing, medication nuance, and what's actually changed in my clinical thinking since I first covered this. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E351
August 14 · 18 min
E: 351 Routines That Ground You in Chaos
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Your routine shouldn't only work when life is calm. Learn the 4 non-negotiables that keep you grounded through chaos, moves, and disrupted schedules. Waiting for life to settle down before you restart your routine? It never actually settles down; it just changes shape. In this episode, Audrey breaks down the difference between a rigid schedule and a routine that actually survives real life, including the minimum version of morning light, movement, grounding, and gratitude that kept her connected to herself during a chaotic cross-country move. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E350
June 30 · 33 min
E: 350 The 5 Root Causes Behind Nearly Every Chronic Health Problem (And Where to Start)
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Today's episode is one that I've been meaning to do for a long time, and it might be one of the most important episodes I've recorded. We're talking about the five root causes behind nearly every chronic health problem I see in my practice. Here's the thing that keeps coming up over and over in my practice. I will see 15 women in a single week. Pick any random 3: One has high blood pressure. One has PCOS. One has arthritis. Three completely different diagnoses, three completely different treatment plans from their conventional providers, often three completely different specialists. And when I sit down with each of them and we start looking upstream at what is actually driving what's happening in their body, they often have the same five imbalances. Sometimes four of the same five. Sometimes all five. Different diseases. Same terrain. In this episode, we cover: fatigue, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, cholesterol, psoriasis, migraines, insulin resistance, and anxiety. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E349
June 19 · 26 min
E: 349 Summer Is When Next Winter's Vitamin D Is Built
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. What are you doing right now to prepare for January? What would you say? Most of you would tell me about your supplement cabinet. Maybe a vitamin D capsule you remember to take some days and forget on others. Here's the thing. The vitamin D you'll actually have in your body in January was mostly made in June, July, and August. Not from a bottle. From the sun. And if you're not using this window right now, you are already behind before winter even shows up. You've heard me talk before about the relationship between cholesterol and vitamin D, and I want to build on that today because it matters more right now than at any other point in the year. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E348
June 5 · 19 min
E: 348 Why Every Weight-Loss Conversation Should Start With Muscle
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Today we are talking about muscle. And before you click away thinking this is a fitness episode, I want you to stay with me, because what I'm about to tell you reframes everything you've been told about weight loss, metabolism, and what it actually means to be healthy as a woman. This is one of those episodes I've been wanting to do for a while, because I see the consequences of getting this wrong every single week in my practice. So let's get into it. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E347
May 31 · 20 min
E: 347 PCOS Is Not a Hormone Problem — Here's What the Research Actually Says
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. If your PCOS protocol isn't working, this episode is for you. Dr. Audrey breaks down the metabolic mechanism behind PCOS — what's actually happening in your body before the hormones ever go haywire — and why treating it as a hormone condition first is why so many women stay stuck. This is the science episode. Pull up a chair. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E346
May 24 · 28 min
E:346 What Actually Changes Outcomes (And What Doesn't)
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Here is something I have observed after more than 20 years working in health and wellness. When people are not getting the results they want they almost always assume the answer is more complexity. A different protocol. A more advanced test. A newer supplement. A better biohack. And I understand that impulse completely. I lived it. When something is not working the brain wants to solve it by adding something. By finding the missing piece that must be out there somewhere more sophisticated than what you are already doing. But in most cases — not all, but most — the missing piece is not more complexity. It is more consistency with the fundamentals that were never fully in place to begin with. We are tackling that today, what is base zero, and the 5 pillars of the foundation, and how they can help. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E345
May 17 · 27 min
E: 345 Why Hormone Solutions Don't Hold for Some People
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Today, we are going into something I see play out in my practice every single week. And I have been wanting to do this episode for a while because I think it needs to be said clearly and without a lot of hedging. We are talking about why hormone solutions don't work for some people. And before I go any further, I want to set the record straight on what this episode is and is not. This is not an anti-hormone therapy episode. This is not an anti-medication episode. I take a yes-and approach to medicine. Conventional tools have their place. Hormone replacement therapy has helped a lot of women. GLP-1 medications have real clinical value in the right context. I am not here to tear any of that down. What I am here to do is talk about the piece that keeps getting skipped. The upstream work. The foundational layer that has to be in place for any of those tools to actually do what they are supposed to do and keep doing it. Because when that layer is missing, I do not care how good the tool is. It will not hold. And I see this pattern constantly. So let's talk about it. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E344
May 11 · 23 min
E: 344 What Your Thyroid Labs Are Actually Reflecting
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. Your thyroid labs came back "normal." So why do you still feel terrible? If you have been exhausted, foggy, and frustrated despite doing everything your doctor told you to do — including taking your thyroid medication — this episode is for you. This week, we are breaking down why the thyroid is rarely the root cause of thyroid symptoms, what your labs are actually reflecting, and the upstream drivers that conventional medicine almost never checks. She also shares the story of a client who had been on thyroid medication for 13 years, felt terrible the entire time, and is now completely off her medication and thriving — not because her thyroid was fixed, but because the real root causes were finally addressed. In this episode: Why TSH is a pituitary marker, not a thyroid marker How metabolic dysfunction silently suppresses thyroid conversion The role of minerals, gut health, and chronic stress in thyroid function Why thyroid medication is often incomplete without upstream support What it actually looks like to address thyroid symptoms at the root If you want to understand what your own labs might be reflecting, grab the free Metabolic Scorecard in the show notes. And if you are ready to connect the dots with personalized support, the Root Cause Review is where we start. Links in show notes. Let's get into it. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E343
May 4 · 15 min
E: 343 The Real Reason Your Health Protocol Isn't Working
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. You're doing everything right. Clean diet, supplements, movement, stress management. And still — nothing is changing. In this episode, we're breaking down why effort alone isn't the answer, and why most women who feel stuck are not failing — they're solving the wrong piece entirely. We get into why your labs can say "normal" and still be missing the full metabolic picture, which early markers to look at right now, and why environment and timing matter more than most people realize. If you have ever felt like your body is just not responding no matter what you do, this episode is where you start. Grab the Metabolic Scorecard mentioned in this episode at audreychristie.com Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E342
April 26 · 9 min
E: 342 Menopause Didn’t Break Your Metabolism — What Actually Changed
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. There’s a new study circulating that says menopause doesn’t impact metabolism. And on the surface… that sounds reassuring. But if you’re in your 40s or 50s and feel like: nothing changed, but everything changed you’re doing the same things, but getting different results your labs are “normal,” but you don’t feel normal 👉 this episode is for you Because here’s the truth: The study didn’t say metabolism doesn’t change. It showed that calorie burn may not change significantly. But metabolism is more than calories. In this episode, we break down: what the research actually measured (and what it didn’t) why metabolism can feel “slower” even when it’s not how muscle mass impacts metabolic function the role of stress, recovery, and circadian rhythm why your body responds differently to the same inputs This is the shift most women are missing: 👉 it’s not just what you eat 👉 it’s how your body is responding And that response changes during perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve been told: “It’s just aging” or “everything looks normal” …this will help you understand what’s actually happening underneath. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E341
April 23 · 12 min
E: 341 The 3 Hidden Patterns Behind Fatigue, Weight Gain, and “Normal” Labs
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. If you feel like you’re doing everything right… but nothing is working — this episode is for you. “I’ve tried everything.” “My labs are normal.” “My doctor says I’m fine.” “I still feel awful.” These are the exact phrases I hear every single day. And what I want you to understand is this: 👉 Your symptoms are not random. 👉 They follow patterns. In this episode, I walk you through the three most common metabolic patterns I see in practice that are driving the majority of symptoms — even when standard labs look “normal.” We break down: • Why inflammation is not the root problem (and what actually drives it) • How blood sugar instability can exist long before diagnosis • The role of circadian rhythm and your environment in metabolism • Why “doing everything right” still isn’t working • What your labs may be missing — and what to look for instead This is the shift from guessing… to understanding. Because once you understand the pattern, you can finally start making progress. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E340
April 17 · 15 min
E: 340 Why Meal Timing, Light, and Sleep Matter More Than Diet for Metabolic Health
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. We didn’t change her diet… and everything changed. In just over 30 days, her C-reactive protein (CRP) dropped from 36.6 to 0.8 — a 97% reduction in inflammation — without changing her calories, macros, or food quality. So what actually changed? In this episode, I break down the real drivers of metabolic health that most people overlook: how meal timing impacts insulin sensitivity why light exposure controls cortisol, inflammation, and energy the role of sleep in regulating metabolism and immune function how circadian rhythm acts as the control system for your body If you’ve been eating “clean,” tracking macros, and still not seeing results… this episode will help you understand why. Your metabolism is not controlled by food alone. It is controlled by the signals your body receives from your environment. When you change the signal, your body changes its response. Listen in to learn how to work with your biology instead of against it. Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
S10 · E339
April 9 · 13 min
Why Your Labs Look Normal (But Your Metabolism Isn’t)
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. A 46-year-old woman was given 30 days to get better or her doctor wanted her on a statin. CRP: 36.6 Cholesterol: 288 ApoB elevated to 180s Thirty days later? CRP dropped to 0.8. That’s a 97% reduction in inflammation. Cholesterol down 10% ApoB down 30% The shocker: We didn’t change what she ate. We didn’t cut calories. We didn’t overhaul her diet. We changed when her body experienced food. Her doctor was floored. Here's the question: Are we misunderstanding what your body is actually doing? Support the show Resources DOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD --> https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90 Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.

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