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Rooted in Resilience

Ashley and Sarah Armstrong
Minnesota Starvation Experiment
Nutrition
Low Energy Availability
Carbohydrates
Diet Culture
Caloric Deficit
Eating Disorders
Metabolism
Caloric Intake
Metabolic Health
Psychological Effects Of Undereating
Cancer
Weight Loss
Hormonal Imbalance
Nitrogen Balance
Social Media
Male Infertility
Dietary Habits
B Vitamins
Micronutrients

Rooted in Resilience is all about building your strongest, healthiest, most resilient self - without any of the extremes, short cuts, or diet-culture BS! Podcast hosts & sisters, Ashley & Sarah Armstrong of the @strong.sistas, demystify health, sharing practical tips and experiences for overcoming hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, autoimmunity & other metabolic disorders, largely inspired by th... more

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In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, Ashley sits down with Dr. Alex Orton to challenge one of the most common beliefs in modern health: that getting sick is always a bad thing.

What if occasional illness is actually a sign of a resilient, functi... more

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Cheryl tried everything: keto, vegan, carnivore, general calorie restriction, and like so many women, she kept losing and regaining the same weight over and over again.

At nearly 70 years old and starting at 198 pounds, she decided to try something ... more

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Why do so many people spin their wheels with fat loss, despite trying so hard?

In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, Ashley, Sarah, Kathleen, and Tyler break down the most common reasons people fail in a fat loss phase: from program ... more

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Most people focus on just calories and macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) but ignore the micronutrients that actually allow the body to function. Both macros and micros matter.

In this episode, we break down why vitamins and minerals are essen... more

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Alex Orton
Doctor of naturopathic medicine; practitioner at Haven Holistic Health
Haven Holistic Health
Episode: Why Getting Sick Might Actually Be GOOD for You (and What It Says About Your Metabolism)
Dr. Alex Orton
Naturopathic doctor with over 10 years of experience.
Haven Holistic Health
Episode: When Holistic Becomes Conventional: Rethinking Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Alex Orton
Kate Deering
Nutrition and health expert working closely with natural health principles.
Author and Health Coach
Episode: Why Women Need More Carbs as They Age (with Kate Deering)
Mike Fave
Health consultant, focusing on male fertility and hormonal optimization.
Mike Fave Consulting
Episode: Male Fertility Is Falling Fast - Here's Why (with Mike Fave)
Jay Feldman
Health coach and independent health researcher.
Jay Feldman Wellness
Episode: Why Modern “Biohacking” Is Making You Sicker Not Stronger
Kyle Mamounis
PhD focused on fatty acid metabolism and the effects of different types of fats on obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Episode: Why You Don't Want To Be A Fat Burner | Kyle Mamounis
Dr. Alyssa Olenick
Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology
Episode: Why You Need Carbs & Cardio Isn't Killing Your Gains | Dr. Alyssa Olenick
Georgi Dinkov
Cancer researcher focused on metabolic therapies.
Independent researcher
Episode: Sugar Doesn’t Cause Cancer | Georgi Dinkov
Kaleigh Mason
Health influencer and nutrition advocate, focuses on debunking health myths in the supplement industry.
Nutrition Elements
Episode: When The Health Space Gets Toxic | Kaleigh Mason

Hosts

Ashley Armstrong
Host of Rooted in Resilience; co-host; affiliated with Transform program / Armstrong Sisters; associated with Rooted in Resilience / Strong Sistas
Sarah Armstrong
Co-host of Rooted in Resilience; associated with Transform / Armstrong Sisters; regular host pairing with Ashley

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 183 ratings
  • Solid Info!!

    I’ve been following y’all since 2019, and love how far y’all have come! I look forward to the podcasts to listen to all the great info that you don’t typically hear about in the mainstream media. Y’all truly don’t know have much these podcasts and social media as a whole has changed my whole outlook on nutrition, fitness, and just basically my whole lifestyle.

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    Jasearth
    United States2 months ago
  • Minnesota Starvation Experiment!!

    I stumbled across this podcast when I was researching the MSE. I absolutely loved these episodes. Can’t wait for more!

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    5
    Autumn Acres
    United States6 months ago
  • Kate Deering

    I just started listening to Kate Deering's recent podcast that discusses MRT. It is easy to pick up judgment in the wellness space regarding using estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone after menopause. I think it's very easy for women who have never experienced the ravages of menopause to be able to comment on other women using hormones to try to ease their sufferIng. To be honest I have a hard time taking advice from pre-menopausal women or men regarding how one should handle menopause. It's ... more

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    mFord122
    United States10 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I so appreciate what these ladies are doing. I listen regularly to the podcast and I am also a loyal customer. I agree with so much of what they have to say. In listening to their most recent podcast however I was so disheartened to hear Ashley uses the tired old mantra of “blame the white men.” I am over it. I agree with you that man has a problem with thinking that we can do better than nature, but that is neither a “white” nor a “man” problem. My race and my gender have nothing to do with tha... more

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    Shane’s wellness journey
    United Statesa year ago
  • Intelligent, balanced and sane!

    Love these ladies. Down to earth but highly informed. Just good informative stuff to guide you on your healing journey.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ToftheP
    United Statesa year ago

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Insightful, practical, and evidence-based; guests are high-quality and relevant to real-life health decisions.
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When Holistic Becomes Conventional: Rethinking Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Alex Orton
Q: How do you take patients through their own healing journey at Haven Holistic Health?
Dr. Orton mentions that he approaches healing from a vitalistic philosophy, focusing on energy, detoxification, nutrition, lifestyle, and mental-emotional wellbeing.
When Holistic Becomes Conventional: Rethinking Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Alex Orton
Q: What are the current downsides or potential problems that you see with current naturopathic medicine?
Dr. Orton states that many in the field confuse holistic health with an excessive prescription of supplements and that the emphasis on functional medicine often dilutes the genuine aspects of naturopathy.
The Shocking Psychological Effects of Undereating (MSE Proof)
Q: What were the psychological effects observed in subjects of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment?
Subjects became irritable, had reduced sexual drive, social withdrawal, and difficulties in focusing. They reported feeling continuously hungry, even after meals, and experienced emotional instability, which showed a significant contrast to their behavior during the control phase.
Male Fertility Is Falling Fast - Here's Why (with Mike Fave)
Q: What would you specifically think is the most important thing that you were looking for in your lab results?
I'm looking at the hormones themselves - testosterone, free testosterone, LH, FSH, and SHBG.
How Sarah Lost 21 Lbs in 3 Months
Q: Why was your fat loss two phases?
The first phase resulted in a loss of about 10 pounds, followed by a reverse diet. Then I had a second phase which also resulted in losing an additional 10 pounds right before my wedding due to a focal deadline.

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5. Jay Feldman
6. Kyle Mamounis
7. Dr. Alyssa Olenick
8. Georgi Dinkov

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