The Bobby Bones Show

Episode: TAKE THIS PERSONALLY: Morgan’s Long COVID Cleanse: How She Finally Started Healing

Host: Morgan Huelsman
Guest: Kara Clark (Nutritionist & Wellness Coach)
Date: November 30, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode centers around Morgan's personal journey healing from long COVID with the help of nutritionist Kara Clark. Together, they discuss the customized approach they built to address Morgan's persistent symptoms—most notably, her loss of smell, chronic fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation—highlighting the complexity and individuality of chronic health recovery. The conversation is candid, practical, and filled with both actionable advice and the nuances of bio-individualized health solutions.

Key Discussion Points

1. Individualized Healing Approaches

• Importance of Tailoring Health Plans:
  Kara stresses the need for bio-individualized healing, debunking the myth of one-size-fits-all solutions.
  "The plan you have is not a plan I've ever given to anyone else… Foundational stuff is similar, but healing gets very specific." (04:00, Kara)

• Foundations First:
  Both emphasize beginning with basics—stable blood sugar, frequent balanced meals, hydration, intentional movement, improved sleep, and nervous system regulation.
  (04:00–05:30)

• Learning to Listen to Your Body:
  Morgan discusses learning to notice and trust physical cues, rather than pushing through discomfort out of habit or guilt.
  "I had to very much understand what my body was signaling... and how far could I take it?" (12:34, Morgan)

2. Morgan’s Health Journey: Chronic Issues & Motivation

• Long COVID as a Catalyst:
  Morgan experienced loss of smell for 5 years, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, and stubborn weight gain.
  (09:07–09:46)

• Motivation for Seeking Help:
  She realized there were interconnected issues beyond just the loss of smell:
  "Smell wasn't the only thing being impacted... there's other stuff going on in my body, and I know it's all connected." (07:47, Morgan)

3. Navigating Food, Diet, and Supplementation

• Modified Vegetarian Approach & Protein Challenges:
  Morgan is mostly vegetarian, so Kara navigated creating a plan that avoided typical vegan "fake meats," limited eggs and dairy, but incorporated bone broth for added protein—even if "mentally, that's still a challenge." (13:03, Morgan)

• Understanding Triggers and Dairy/Gluten Elimination:
  They observed the impact of adding and removing certain foods, linking excess dairy and gluten with inflammation and symptoms.
  (14:36–15:42, 46:04–47:03)

• Fasting as a Tool:
  Under supervision, Morgan implemented a weekly 24–41 hour fast to reset stress responses and support healing. Kara cautioned that fasting should always be individualized and monitored closely.
  (16:05–16:26)

• Supplements & Adrenal Support:
  Kara prescribed targeted supplements (B vitamins, omegas, adrenal cocktails) based on Morgan’s bloodwork and observed stress patterns.
  (16:35–20:59)

4. Foundations & Myths of Detox and Healing

• No Magic Fixes:
  Both debunk quick-fix detoxes and internet cleanses. Kara is adamant that most marketed detoxes do "more harm than good if the body's drainage pathways aren't open."
  "Please don't do the parasite cleanse you see online. Make sure you're ready for this." (68:37, Morgan)

• Detox Timeline:
  Healing is positioned as an ongoing process:
  "The calculation is one month for every year... I work with people in their 50s, and I’m like, I need 18 months of really consistent habit changes." (59:21, Kara)

5. Major Wins and Unexpected Results

• Weight Loss & Inch Loss as Byproducts
  Morgan lost 15 pounds—something she hadn’t been able to achieve in years—without focusing on calories or macros, but by consistently prioritizing whole foods, balance, and reducing stress/inflammation.
  "I lost 15 pounds when I wasn’t going hard. I was eating more food." (29:05, Morgan)

• Shift in Lifestyle and Relationship with Food:
  Morgan describes a new sense of resilience to stress, more intentional meal planning, and a healthier, more intuitive attitude toward food.
  "I never once said calories. We never counted calories. We barely talked about macros. It was more conceptual… nutrition, ingredients, real food." (30:48–30:57, Kara/Morgan)

6. The Role of Movement and Rest

• Moving Away from Intensity:
  Morgan, a former athlete who thrived on high-intensity workouts, had to pause intense movement in favor of walking, gentle yoga, and rest—critical to recalibrating her stress response and reducing inflammation.
  "She was overdoing and underdoing... Overactive but undernourished." (22:33, Kara)

• Monitoring Biofeedback:
  They used temperature and heart rate as markers to keep tabs on systemic stress and inflammation.
  (22:36–23:51)

7. Social and Practical Challenges

• Adapting While Traveling/Eating Out:
  Morgan reflects on the difficulty of eating strictly healthy when out with friends or traveling, and the need for planning and preparation (bringing food, emergency snacks).
  "The world makes it really hard to be healthy." (52:50, Morgan)

• Family & Relationship Integration:
  Tips on making meals work for a non-vegetarian partner:
  "Every meal we made fit my restrictions, and then he’d add steak or turkey on top." (63:57–64:21, Morgan)

• Mindset Shift:
  Kara highlights the moment of transition:
  "Everything changes when it goes from 'I can’t have that' to 'I don’t want that.'" (46:54, Kara)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Self-Advocacy & Realistic Progress:
  "It was decades of my life that I’ve done damage, and I can’t expect it to be fixed overnight."
  (58:35, Morgan)

• On Compliance and Results:
  "The level of compliance you had is why you got the rich results...It doesn't come without that much dedication."
  (55:16, Kara)

• On Bio-Individuality:
  "When Morgan shares stuff that's working for her…not everything she shares is foundational health—it's her health journey."
  (66:42, Kara)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Introduction & Roadmap (03:21–06:19)
• The Need for a Personalized Plan (06:19–08:27)
• Morgan’s Long COVID Symptoms (09:07–10:11)
• Changing Mindset & Compliance (10:11–12:13)
• Navigating Vegetarian Protocols (13:03–14:36)
• Fasting and Adrenal Support (16:05–19:34)
• Debunking Online Detox Myths (35:30–38:09; 68:37–68:56)
• Shift in Movement & Monitoring Stress (21:59–23:51)
• Unexpected Weight Loss, Measuring Success (29:04–33:33)
• Adapting Healthy Routines to Busy Lives (61:45–63:10)
• Partner Adaptation & Making Meals Work (63:39–65:15)
• Sustaining Progress & Ongoing Challenges (59:36–60:35; 66:05–67:06)
• Final Words/Encouragement (69:02–70:33)

Actionable Takeaways

• Start with the Foundations: Stabilize blood sugar, eat regularly, combine macronutrients, hydrate, move intentionally, improve sleep, and regulate nervous system.
• Mindset Matters: Progress is personal; Don't compare your healing to others’.
• Personalize Everything: Diet, movement, supplements, and even fasting should be tailored to individual needs and biology.
• Quick Fixes Are Dangerous: Don’t jump into "detoxes" or cleanses; open drainage pathways first with foundational habits.
• Plan for the Long Haul: Sustainable health requires patience, consistency, and self-compassion—expect it to take time.
• Community & Support Are Key: Compliance is easier with support and understanding from experts and loved ones.

Final Thoughts

Morgan’s journey is a testament both to the challenge and the possibility of recovering from chronic health issues like long COVID. It highlights the necessity of partnership with a knowledgeable professional, a willingness to try new approaches, and the importance of bio-individuality in health. Kara’s forthcoming product and resources aim to provide some universal starting points, but the overarching message: stay curious, ask questions, advocate for yourself, and remember—foundational health is unique to you.

Connect and Learn More:

• Kara Clark: caraclarknutrition.com
• Morgan Huelsman (host): @webgirlmorgan on IG

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