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Lizzie Ens Show
Hosted by Lizzie Ens · EN
What if you could break free from everything holding you back and step into the healthiest, most empowered version of yourself?
Welcome to The Lizzie Ens Show, a renegade revolution where health, fitness, mindset, business, and personal growth take center stage. Hosted by Business Owner, Author, Speaker, and Functional Nutrition Coach Lizzie Ens, this show is designed to help you transform your life using her powerful tools and strategies.
Drawing from her unique journey of growing up Amish and breaking free at 19, Lizzie has helped hundreds of clients feel amazing through her signature program, Undiet You. Whether you’re striving to improve your health, build a strong mindset, or grow your business, you’ll find actionable insights that will inspire you to take bold steps toward change.
Each episode dives into questions like:
- How can I break through physical and mental barriers to feel more vibrant and energized?
- What simple, effective strategies can I implement to elevate my health and wellness?
- How do I maintain balance and vitality while growing my business or career?
- How can I reclaim control of my body and mindset to live life on my terms?
- What steps should I take to unlock a more empowered, confident version of myself?
Through engaging interviews with remarkable thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, Lizzie offers conversations that are both fun and deeply insightful. Together, you’ll explore how to embrace the functional nature of your body, move with it, and reclaim vitality—both personally and professionally.
If you’re ready for practical tips, transformative discussions, and the motivation to take action, The Lizzie Ens Show is your weekly guide to feeling alive, strong, and inspired.
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132: GI Map Test Explained. What Your Stool Test Reveals About Gut Health | Lizzie Ens
Mar 1700:22:46Tap to summarizeWhat if the symptoms you have been chasing for years are actually coming from your gut?In this episode of The Lizzie Ens Show, Lizzie Ens breaks down one of the most powerful functional health tools available today, the GI Map test. This advanced stool test provides a detailed snapshot of what is actually happening inside your digestive system, including bacteria, parasites, yeast, inflammation markers, and how well your gut is functioning overall.Many people struggle with symptoms like bloating, fatigue, hormone imbalance, brain fog, skin issues, anxiety, and stubborn weight changes without realizing that the root cause may be living inside the gut microbiome.Lizzie walks through what the GI Map test measures, why conventional testing often misses gut imbalances, and how this type of functional testing helps uncover the deeper drivers behind chronic symptoms.Instead of guessing or masking symptoms, GI Map testing allows practitioners to see the full landscape of the gut ecosystem. From beneficial bacteria to harmful pathogens, the results provide a roadmap for restoring balance and improving overall health.If you have ever wondered whether parasites, bacterial overgrowth, inflammation, or digestive dysfunction could be contributing to how you feel, this episode offers a clear and practical explanation of how gut testing works and why it can be a game changer for long term healing.Your gut influences everything from metabolism and hormones to immunity and mood. Understanding what is happening inside it may be the missing piece in your health journey.In this episode, you’ll discover:What the GI Map test is and how it analyzes your gut microbiomeWhy stool testing can reveal root causes that blood tests often missThe difference between beneficial bacteria and harmful pathogens in the gutHow parasites, yeast, and bacterial overgrowth affect digestion and energyWhy gut inflammation can impact hormones, metabolism, and immune healthHow functional gut testing helps personalize nutrition and treatment plansThe connection between gut health and symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and brain fogWhy identifying root causes is critical for long term healingHow restoring gut balance can improve overall metabolic and hormonal healthWhat to expect when working with a practitioner using GI Map testingWe talk about:00:00 What the GI Map test is and why gut testing matters02:15 Why many chronic symptoms originate in the gut04:30 How stool testing analyzes bacteria, parasites, and pathogens07:10 The role of beneficial bacteria in digestive health09:30 Gut infections, parasites, and hidden drivers of symptoms12:00 How inflammation markers reveal digestive stress14:20 Why conventional tests often miss gut dysfunction16:45 The gut microbiome and its connection to hormones and metabolism18:30 Common symptoms linked to gut imbalances20:15 How GI Map testing guides personalized healing strategies22:00 Restoring gut balance for long term healthConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #GIMapTest #GutHealthTesting #MicrobiomeHealth #FunctionalMedicine #DigestiveHealth #GutHealing #ParasiteTesting #GutMicrobiome #RootCauseHealth #HolisticHealth #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #FunctionalNutrition #LizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →131: You Can Have All the Wealth in the World… But Without Health, What Do You Have? | Lizzie Ens
Mar 1000:24:45Tap to summarizeWhat if the real measure of success isn’t how much money you make, but how well your body actually functions?In this episode of The Lizzie Ens Show, Lizzie explores a powerful idea that many high performers overlook. You can have all the wealth in the world, but without your health, what do you really have?Lizzie unpacks why prioritizing health is not a luxury or a “when I have time” goal. It is the foundation that allows everything else in your life to work. Your energy, focus, sleep, confidence, mental clarity, and emotional resilience are all directly tied to how well you take care of your body.The conversation also tackles common social pressures that make healthy choices difficult. From navigating parties full of unhealthy food to dealing with judgment from others when you choose not to drink or indulge, Lizzie explains why staying in your own lane is essential for long term success.This episode is a reminder that your health is not someone else’s responsibility. It is yours. And when you take ownership of it, the ripple effect impacts every area of your life, including your family, your business, and your future.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why health before wealth is the real foundation of long term successHow poor sleep, alcohol, and under-fueling sabotage performance and productivityThe ripple effect of improved health on confidence, clarity, and career directionWhy you do not need permission from others to make healthier choicesHow social pressure and “fit shaming” can derail your health goalsWhy people often resist advice until they see results modeled in real lifeThe surprising connection between eating enough calories and better sleepHow staying consistent with health habits inspires others without preachingWhy personal responsibility is the key to transforming your healthHow your choices today influence your children’s relationship with food and healthWe talk about:00:00 Health before wealth, the question that changes everything02:00 Why success becomes harder when your health declines04:00 Clients who transformed their careers after improving their health06:00 Navigating social pressure and unhealthy food environments08:00 Why you do not need to explain your health choices10:00 The power of staying in your lane and leading by example12:00 Undereating, fasting, and why many people sabotage their energy14:00 How proper nutrition can improve sleep and mental clarity16:00 Observing others instead of listening to advice18:00 Why starting a health journey is hardest for beginners20:00 Gratitude for health and the effort it takes to maintain it21:30 Taking responsibility for your health instead of blaming others22:30 The ripple effect of healthier habits on family and children23:00 Simple strategies to prioritize health in a busy lifeConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #HealthBeforeWealth #MetabolicHealth #EnergyOptimization #SleepHealth #WomensHealth #HormoneBalance #NutritionForEnergy #LifestyleMedicine #HealthyHabits #FunctionalHealth #LongevityHealth #PerformanceHealth #WellnessMindset #LizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →130: How Blue Light at Night Disrupts Sleep, Perimenopause & Fat Loss with Heidi Sime & Thaddeus Owen
Mar 300:42:45Tap to summarizeIf you are struggling with poor sleep, hormone imbalance, perimenopause symptoms, brain fog, anxiety, or stubborn fatigue, this conversation may change how you think about health.In Episode 130, Lizzie sits down with Heidi Sime and Thaddeus Owen, founders of Dream Walkers, to unpack the science behind blue light exposure, circadian rhythm disruption, melatonin suppression, and cortisol overload.Thaddeus shares how 16 years of insomnia and anxiety led him from pharmaceutical engineering into studying light as a biological signal. What he discovered is simple but powerful. Artificial light at night, especially blue light from LED bulbs, phones, laptops, and overhead lighting, suppresses melatonin, increases cortisol, and disrupts deep restorative sleep.Heidi explains why women are particularly sensitive to artificial light stress. Female hormones are more vulnerable to cortisol spikes, which makes modern light exposure especially disruptive for women navigating perimenopause, burnout, and chronic stress.Dream Walkers Blue Light Blocking Glasses and Circadian Lighting: Use code LIZZIE15 for 15% offIn this episode, you’ll discover:Why blue light blocking glasses for sleep actually workThe difference between yellow daytime lenses and orange nighttime lensesWhen to wear blue light blocking glasses for maximum benefitHow LED lighting creates unnatural blue spikesWhy artificial light at night is linked to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancerHow circadian rhythm misalignment impacts fat loss and hormone balanceWhy melatonin is critical for cellular repair and anti-agingThe connection between breastfeeding, melatonin, and nighttime phone useWhy teenagers fall asleep earlier under red lightingHow to improve sleep without adding another supplementWe talk about:00:00 Why light is a missing piece in hormone health04:00 Thaddeus’ journey from insomnia to circadian science08:00 Blue light explained in simple terms12:00 Yellow vs orange lenses16:00 Women, cortisol, and hormone sensitivity20:00 When to switch to nighttime glasses24:00 Red light, amber light, and home lighting swaps28:00 Breastfeeding and melatonin32:00 Artificial light and chronic disease research36:00 Light as a nutrient40:00 Where to startConnect with Heidi and ThaddeusInstagram: www.instagram.com/dreamwalkerz.ai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalhacker Website: https://dreamwalkerz.ai/ Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #BlueLightBlockingGlasses #CircadianRhythm #SleepOptimization #HormoneBalance #MelatoninSupport #PerimenopauseHealth #CortisolHealing #ArtificialLight #BiohackingForWomen #FunctionalHealth #NaturalSleep #RedLightTherapy #MetabolicHealth #WomensHormones #LizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →129: Why Intuitive Eating Isn’t Working for You (Weight Gain & What You’re Missing)
Feb 2400:28:12Tap to summarizeIf you’ve been asking yourself, “Can you actually lose weight with intuitive eating?” this episode breaks down what most women are missing.The truth is, intuitive eating only works when you understand calories, macronutrients, metabolism, and your body’s actual energy needs. Without that foundation, intuitive eating can easily turn into undereating, overeating, hormone imbalance, or stalled fat loss.In this episode, Lizzie breaks down what intuitive eating actually means and why so many women are misapplying it. If you’ve been told to “just listen to your body” but you’ve never learned calories, macronutrients, portions, or how your metabolism works, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.Lizzie explains why intuitive eating is an advanced skill, not a starting point. She walks through the foundational education most women skip, including basal metabolic rate, total daily energy expenditure, protein needs, carbohydrate myths, and how chronic undereating keeps your body stuck in survival mode.You’ll learn why tracking is not about obsession, but education. Why eating more often leads to better results. Why carbs are not the enemy. And how digestive enzymes, gut health, parasites, heavy metals, and inflammation can quietly block progress, even when your habits look “perfect” on paper.This episode reframes intuitive eating as the end goal, not the entry point, and gives you a grounded, structured path toward metabolic health, hormone balance, and sustainable fat loss.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why intuitive eating is not for beginnersThe difference between intuitive eating and educated eatingWhy calories in vs calories out still mattersWhat basal metabolic rate actually meansHow total daily energy expenditure impacts resultsWhy most women are severely undereatingThe role of protein in cravings, sleep, and muscle toneWhy complex carbs support hormones and thyroid healthHow chronic dieting lowers metabolismSigns you may need digestive enzymesWhy bloating and fullness can signal poor digestionWhen keto or carnivore may help short term, but not long termHow GI Map testing reveals hidden gut dysfunctionThe connection between parasites, candida, heavy metals, and inflammationWhy healing sometimes must happen before weight lossHow tracking becomes the bridge to intuitive eatingWe talk about:00:00 What people get wrong about intuitive eating01:05 Why you can’t intuitively eat without understanding macros02:15 Calories in vs calories out and healthy calorie deficits03:30 Basal metabolic rate explained04:45 Total daily energy expenditure and activity levels06:00 Why eating “healthy” isn’t enough07:15 Protein cravings and simple carb binges09:00 Why carbs are not the enemy11:10 Keto, carnivore, and short term protocols13:00 GI Map testing and gut repair phases15:10 The education gap in dieting17:20 Why tracking is an educational tool19:00 Undereating, slow metabolism, and bloating21:15 Digestive enzymes and nutrient absorption23:00 Why some bodies need to heal before losing weight25:00 Final truth, intuitive eating is earned through educationConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #IntuitiveEatingExplained #IntuitiveEatingForBeginners #TrackingMacros #MetabolicHealth #Undereating #ProteinForWomen #HormoneBalance #GutHealthHealing #FunctionalNutrition #TheLizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →128: The 40-Day Water Fast That Exposed What Fat Is Really Holding
Feb 1700:39:43Tap to summarizeWhat actually happens during a 40 day water fast?In this episode, Lizzie sits down with Reggie Mckiver after he completed a 40 day water fast and lost 47 pounds. But this conversation is not about weight loss alone.It’s about what surfaced when food was removed.During the fast, anger resurfaced. Generational trauma surfaced. Fear surfaced. And something unexpected happened. Every time deep emotional release occurred, the scale moved.This episode explores the connection between weight loss resistance and unresolved emotional patterns. It challenges the idea that fat loss is purely physical and asks a deeper question. What if fat is protecting something?If you are struggling with weight loss resistance, fear of food, chronic under-eating, or feeling stuck despite doing everything “right,” this episode will expand your perspective.In this episode, you’ll discover:What a 40 day water fast revealed about trauma and fat storageHow anger and suppressed emotion can affect weight lossWhy fat may hold stored stress and memoryThe link between generational trauma and physical healthWhy the scale stalled during emotional suppressionHow emotional release influenced fat lossWhy chronic under-eating damages metabolismHow increasing calories improved sleep and strengthThe difference between weight loss and healingWhy transformation requires internal workWe talk about:00:00 Intro02:00 Why Reggie chose a 40 day water fast05:00 Weight loss versus emotional transformation07:30 Facing anger during fasting09:45 The day 38 breakthrough12:30 Fat holding trauma and stored memory15:00 Emotional release and sudden weight drops18:15 Pride, fear, and physical pain patterns24:00 Suppressed voice and emotional health26:30 Fear of food and chronic under-eating29:00 Eating 3,000+ calories and restoring sleep31:30 Strength, recovery, and metabolic healing34:00 Healing before sustainable weight lossConnect with ReggieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reginald.mckiver.2025 Website: https://thereggiemckiver.com/ Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #40DayWaterFast #WeightLossResistance #TraumaAndWeight #EmotionalHealing #FastingTransformation #MetabolicHealth #FearOfFood #GenerationalHealing #TheScaleIsLying #TheLizzieEnsShow #WaterFast
Transcribe →127: F the Scale, The Real Reasons Your Body Won’t Lose Weight (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
Feb 1000:24:47Tap to summarizeIf you’re eating well, moving your body, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and still watching the scale refuse to move, this episode is for you.Lizzie breaks down why weight loss resistance is rarely about willpower or calories, and almost always about what’s happening beneath the surface. From chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation to inflammation, insulin resistance, gut health, and emotional identity tied to the scale, Lizzie explains why your body may not feel safe enough to release weight.You’ll learn how living in constant fight-or-flight blocks fat loss, why parasympathetic healing is essential, and how unresolved trauma, internal pressure, and metabolic dysfunction can keep the scale stuck, even when habits look “perfect” on paper.Lizzie also dives into overlooked contributors like insulin resistance, lymphatic congestion, heavy metals, parasites, gut imbalances, and why functional testing can uncover what diet culture never addresses. This episode reframes weight loss as a healing process, not a punishment, and offers a grounded, compassionate path forward for women who are tired of blaming themselves.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why the scale not moving is often a stress and inflammation issueHow chronic fight-or-flight blocks fat lossThe role of cortisol in weight loss resistanceWhy nervous system regulation matters more than restrictionHow sleep quality impacts detox and metabolismWhen the scale becomes an identity, not a toolWhy deep emotional healing can unlock physical changeHow insulin resistance fuels inflammation and stalled weight lossWhen strategic medical support can help reset the systemThe connection between toxins, gut health, and metabolismWhy lymphatic health is critical for fat lossHow functional blood work and GI mapping reveal root causesWhy what worked in your 20s and 30s often fails in your 40sHow to stop fighting your body and start working with itWe talk about:00:00 Why the scale feels defeating when you’re doing everything right01:15 Stress, cortisol, and why the body won’t feel safe to lose weight02:40 Sympathetic vs parasympathetic and healing capacity04:10 Sleep, detox, and metabolic repair05:35 The emotional relationship with the scale07:10 Why identity and self-worth get tied to weight09:20 Healing first so weight loss actually lasts11:30 Insulin resistance and hidden inflammation13:45 When strategic medical support helps reset the system15:55 Toxins, parasites, heavy metals, and metabolic dysfunction18:10 Lymphatic congestion and why detox pathways matter20:05 Gut health, bloating, and GI Map testing22:00 Why your body changes in your late 30s and 40s23:20 The final truth, the scale is not your identityConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #WeightLossResistance #TheScaleIsLying #CortisolHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #InflammationHealing #MetabolicHealth #WomenOver40Health #FunctionalWellness #RootCauseHealing #TheLizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →126: Struggling to Get Pregnant? What Doctors Miss About Egg & Sperm Quality with Dr. Marina
Feb 300:33:47Tap to summarizeIf you’re struggling to get pregnant, have experienced miscarriages, or feel like fertility treatment keeps skipping over the real issues, this episode will change how you understand fertility.In this conversation on The Lizzie Ens Show, Lizzie sits down with Dr. Marina, a board-certified OB-GYN with over 30 years of experience who transitioned into functional and root-cause medicine after witnessing the limitations of conventional fertility care.Dr. Marina explains why fertility is often treated as a checklist of tests and procedures, while the most important factors, egg quality, sperm health, lifestyle, nutrition, toxin exposure, stress, and metabolic health, are overlooked.You’ll learn why sperm quality plays a critical role in placental development and early pregnancy, why fertility challenges must be addressed as a shared responsibility between partners, and how endocrine-disrupting chemicals have contributed to dramatic declines in sperm count and morphology over the last two generations.This episode also dives into PCOS, hormone testing gaps, AMH misconceptions, birth control masking symptoms, nutrigenomics, and why improving health before IVF dramatically increases success rates, and in many cases, leads to natural conception.Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, or want to protect your fertility for the future, this conversation offers clarity, empowerment, and practical direction.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why fertility struggles aren’t just about ovulation timing or proceduresHow egg quality and sperm quality affect conception and miscarriage riskWhy sperm health is essential for placental developmentThe alarming decline in sperm count and morphologyHow endocrine-disrupting chemicals impact fertility in men and womenWhy fertility should be approached as a couple, not a single patientWhat conventional fertility testing often missesWhy AMH is not predictive of natural conceptionHow PCOS, insulin resistance, and inflammation affect fertilityWhy birth control often masks underlying hormonal dysfunctionHow lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, and stress influence reproductive healthThe role of micronutrients like vitamin D, B12, omega-3s, and inositolWhy improving health before IVF improves outcomes and reduces riskHow nutrigenomic testing supports personalized fertility careWe talk about:00:00 Why fertility treatment often misses key factors01:45 Dr. Marina’s background and shift into functional medicine03:30 Egg quality, stress, and fertility preservation05:15 Sperm quality and placental development07:10 The decline in sperm count and morphology09:20 Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and fertility11:45 PCOS, hormones, and insulin resistance14:30 Why AMH causes unnecessary fear16:40 Birth control and masked fertility issues19:15 Lifestyle, nutrition, and inflammation22:00 Why IVF outcomes improve with root-cause care25:30 Nutrigenomics and personalized fertility support28:30 Fertility as a shared responsibility31:00 Final takeaway and empowerment messageConnect with Dr. MarinaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-straszak-suri-md-frcsc-9b32351aWebsite: https://drmarinaobgyn.com/ Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #FertilityHealth #EggQuality #SpermQuality #TryingToConceive #FunctionalMedicine #PCOSSupport #HormoneHealth #RootCauseCare #PreconceptionHealth #TheLizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →125: Stagnant Lymphatic System Signs: Puffy Face, Cellulite, Fatigue, and Why “Detox” Isn’t Working
Jan 2700:20:32Tap to summarizeIf you rarely sweat (even in a hot sauna), feel puffy despite “eating clean,” or deal with stubborn inflammation, fatigue, cellulite, brain fog, and hormone chaos, this episode connects the dots to one overlooked system: your lymphatic system.In this solo episode of The Lizzie Ens Show, Lizzie explains why a sluggish lymphatic system can look like weight gain (but is often fluid retention), why your body can feel “stuck” even when you’re doing all the right things, and how lymph stagnation can contribute to estrogen recycling, cortisol-related puffiness, and detox symptoms that get worse when you try to cleanse.You’ll walk away with a practical “drainage-first” plan, including movement, hydration, deep breathing, rebounding, vibration, dry brushing, and Lizzie’s top stack: dry brushing + glutathione + far infrared sauna.Book a consultation and testing: https://undietyou.com/In this episode, you’ll discover:The surprising sign of lymph stagnation: not sweating easily (even with heat or cardio)Why puffiness in the face, arms, belly, and legs is often fluid, not fatHow lymph supports detox, immunity, and why Lizzie calls it your body’s “sewer system”Why tight clothing, shallow breathing, dehydration, stress, and sitting all day can block drainageThe hormone link: how stagnant lymph may contribute to estrogen recycling and inflammationWhy “detox” can backfire if drainage is blocked (and what to do instead)A lymph-support routine: walking, rebounding, vibration plate, stretching, cold exposure, minerals, and hydrationLizzie’s top 3: dry brushing + glutathione + far infrared sauna (and what changed when her sweating finally “turned on”)We talk about:00:00 Not sweating easily, why it’s not a flex01:05 Puffy, swollen, inflamed, when it’s fluid not fat01:45 What the lymphatic system does (your detox drainage)02:25 Why blocking sweat can backfire (lymph congestion)03:05 Far infrared sauna, why it matters04:05 Lymph has no pump, it needs your movement05:10 Signs of lymph stagnation (puffiness, fatigue, brain fog, getting sick)06:10 Toxins discussed: mold, heavy metals, candida, pesticides, chlorine07:20 Causes: sitting, tight clothes, shallow breathing, dehydration08:45 Stress and cortisol effects on lymph09:15 Estrogen recycling, inflammation, cellulite, stubborn fat patterns10:15 “Detox” doesn’t work if drainage is blocked10:50 Tools: walking, rebounding, vibration plate, hydration, minerals11:50 Cold exposure, stretching, lymphatic massage12:30 The top stack: dry brushing + glutathione + sauna13:10 Lizzie’s sweating shift, what changed in workouts15:05 Client example, sweating progression and energy/sleep changes17:10 Sauna options and time comparison18:25 Why you can feel worse on cleanses (drainage bottleneck)19:10 Key takeaway, when lymph flows, inflammation fallsConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #LymphaticSystem #LymphaticDrainage #DetoxPathways #InfraredSauna #DryBrushing #Glutathione #HormoneHealth #EstrogenDominance #Cortisol #Inflammation #WellnessPodcast #TheLizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →124: GLP-1s Aren’t the Problem. Using Them Wrong Is (Muscle Loss, Thyroid, Rebound Weight Gain)
Jan 2000:23:57Tap to summarizeGLP-1 medications and peptides are changing modern medicine, but many people are using them in a way that quietly sabotages health. In this episode of The Lizzie Ens Show, Lizzie breaks down why GLP-1s are not inherently “bad,” and why the real danger is taking doses that suppress appetite so aggressively you stop eating, skip protein, avoid strength training, and never address the root causes behind weight gain.She explains why common GLP-1 “side effects” are often the downstream effects of undereating, dehydration, slowed digestion, nutrient depletion, and muscle loss, including constipation, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, reflux, hair loss, and the “skinny fat” outcome (lower scale weight but higher body fat and low lean mass).Lizzie also covers the long game: what happens when someone stops using GLP-1s without building foundational habits first, and why rebound weight gain can happen rapidly. If you want fat loss without sacrificing metabolism, thyroid health, and muscle, this episode lays out what to do before, during, and after a GLP-1 journey.Book a consultation and testing: https://undietyou.com/In this episode, you’ll discover:Why “I can’t eat for two days” is a sign your dose may be too highWhy constipation on GLP-1s often comes from not eating enough (and not hydrating enough)What causes nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog, and how to reduce themWhy hair loss is often driven by macro + micronutrient deficiency, not “the drug itself”How low intake can contribute to depleted B vitamins and iron issuesHow muscle loss happens on GLP-1s, and why it matters for long-term healthThe “skinny fat” trap, losing weight while losing strength and metabolic powerWhy rebound weight gain can happen after stopping Ozempic-like meds, and how to prevent itThe link between undereating and anxiety, depression, and dopamine disruptionWhy your thyroid is the “fire” of metabolism, and how long deficits can backfireWhy peptides should be the “cherry on top,” not the foundationWhen GLP-1s may not work well at all (hidden stress load, toxins, and other root issues)We talk about:00:00 Why fast weight loss is not the same as fixing metabolism01:10 Safety and sourcing concerns, why guidance matters03:00 What happens when appetite is shut down and the body is underfed04:30 Constipation, digestion slowdown, nausea, dizziness, and dose red flags06:00 Hair loss, nutrient depletion, and muscle loss tradeoffs07:30 Rebound weight gain after stopping, what drives it09:00 The return of “skinny obsession,” and why that is not health10:10 The non-negotiables, protein, hydration, strength training, sleep11:20 Anxiety and depression, how underfueling amplifies symptoms12:20 Reflux and fasting-like symptoms even when you’re barely eating13:10 Thyroid health, metabolic slowdown, and the cost of long deficits14:20 Psychological costs, fear of food, loss of hunger cues, dependency15:30 Microdosing vs high-dose use, why strategy matters16:40 Peptides as support, not a replacement for foundations18:00 Why testing matters, uncovering root causes that block progress21:00 Final guidance, protect muscle, protect thyroid, build sustainabilityConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #GLP1 #Ozempic #WeightLoss #Metabolism #ThyroidHealth #MuscleHealth #Cortisol #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #WellnessPodcast #TheLizzieEnsShow
Transcribe →123: The 3 Stress Personalities That Quietly Wreck Your Health | Trupti Gokani, MD
Jan 1300:45:11Tap to summarizeStress isn’t just about having too much on your plate. It’s about how your body responds to pressure, and why the same stressors affect people completely differently.In this episode of The Lizzie Ens Show, Lizzie sits down with board-certified neurologist turned Eastern Medicine expert Trupti Gokani, MD, author of The Stress Rx, to unpack why stress is not a mindset issue, but a physiological and nervous-system pattern rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom.Together, they explore how stress shows up through three distinct stress personalities (Windy, Fiery, and Earthy), how chronic stress dysregulates cortisol, digestion, immunity, sleep, hormones, and the microbiome, and why many women remain stuck in burnout, anxiety, inflammation, or fatigue despite “doing everything right.”Lizzie and Trupti also discuss the deep connection between emotions, identity, illness, and the body, including how suppressed self-expression, misaligned relationships, and long-term internal pressure can manifest as thyroid issues, sleep disturbances, immune dysfunction, and chronic illness.This episode is for anyone who feels like stress keeps showing up in their body, even when their life looks “fine,” and who’s ready to stop managing symptoms and start understanding why their body is responding the way it is.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why stress is not about workload, but about internal vs external demandThe three Ayurvedic stress personalities and how they show up in the bodyHow chronic stress dysregulates cortisol, sleep, digestion, and immunityWhy anxiety, burnout, inflammation, and fatigue are stress responses, not failuresThe connection between suppressed emotions, the throat, and thyroid healthHow relationships, values, and identity mismatches create physical illnessWhy labeling illness can reinforce symptoms instead of healing themHow nervous system regulation restores resilience and energyPractical awareness tools to identify your stress pattern and break the cycleWhy healing stress starts with understanding yourself, not fixing yourselfWe talk about:00:00 Why stress needs to be understood differently02:00 Trupti’s journey from neurology to Eastern medicine05:00 Sleep disruption as an early stress warning sign08:30 Why Western medicine misses the root of stress11:00 Ayurvedic doshas and mind-body types explained15:00 The Windy, Fiery, and Earthy stress personalities19:30 Cortisol rhythms, adrenal fatigue, and burnout23:00 Stress, emotions, and the three-brain model27:00 How stress shows up as anxiety, anger, or shutdown31:00 Relationships, values, and chronic illness36:00 Thyroid health, throat expression, and self-suppression41:00 Stress, immunity, and why some bodies stay vulnerable46:00 Healing stress through awareness, alignment, and safety50:00 How ancient wisdom supports modern nervous systemsConnect with Dr. TruptiThe Stress Rx by Trupti Gokani, MDStress Personality Quiz: https://truptigokanimd.com/stress-personality-type/ Website: https://truptigokanimd.comConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #StressHealing #StressPersonalities #NervousSystemRegulation #WomensHealth #Ayurveda #BurnoutRecovery #HormoneHealth #EmotionalHealing #MindBodyConnection #WellnessPodcast #HealthPodcast #TheLizzieEnsShow #LizzieEns
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