Cutting Against The Grain

Cutting Against The Grain

Cutting Against the Grain is a podcast from Judy Cho (Nutrition with Judy) and Laura Spath. Both Judy and Laura understand the struggle when it comes to balancing ideal eating and real-life. In this podcast, these two friends share real talk about the world around them, especially topics around meat-based nutrition, diet, wellness, mental health, and community. Weekly, they explore hot topics in the nutrition and wellness space while sharing their own, real experiences so that you feel empowered to make the right decisions for you. If you're craving some real talk without any online filters, this podcast is for you.

Episodes

August 9, 2023 56 mins

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about the new Carnivore book, The Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners, and being a "perfect" carnivore.


EPISODE NOTES

  1. Book announcement
  2. Why a beginner’s book
  3. Carnivore Cure vs. Carnivore Diet ...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about blood sugar, glucose, A1c, and insulin levels on Carnivore
EPISODE NOTES

  1. Blood sugar and insulin
  2. A1c and Insulin
  3. What We’re Really Measuring
  4. What to Measure for Health
  5. Adding Carbs to H...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy chat with Kevin Dolan from the Natal Conference about the truth of overpopulation.


EPISODE NOTES

  1. Introduction to Kevin Dolan
  2. Decline in Population
  3. Reasons for the Decline
  4. The Tradition of Gender Ro...
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about diet and meat updates, as well as rapid-fire questions.  

 

EPISODE NOTES

1.      Jenny Craig

2.      Gene-Edited Pigs

3.      mRNA in Meat

4.      Organ Meat Quality

5.      Getting to Know Laura ...

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about Laura’s Spain trip, the importance of exercise, and the Carnivore Summit.

 EPISODE NOTES

1.      Laura’s business trip and meaty experience

2.     ...

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In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about statins and cholesterol.

EPISODE NOTES

1.      The Economics of Prescription Drugs

2.      Insurance Earnings, Statins, and Medical Doctors

3.      The Role of Cholesterol

4.      The Studies for ...

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In this episode, Laura and Judy share the behind-the-scenes around KetoCon Carnivore panels, CIRS, and the upcoming Carnivore Summit.

 EPISODE NOTES

  1. KetoCon 2023 Recap
  2. Women’s Carnivore Panel and Hormones
  3. Undereating
  4. High-fat Car...
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April 26, 2023 62 mins

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about hormones on a Carnivore diet.

 EPISODE NOTES

  1. The importance of hormones
  2. Macros and hormones
  3. Carbs and hormones
  4. Cortisol and hormones
  5. Toxins and hormones
  6. Microbiome and hormones 
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In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about why challenging status quo matters.

EPISODE NOTES

  1. Carnivore pregnancy – is zero-carb possible?
  2. Children and carnivore
  3. Status quo
  4. Accepted words
  5. Why words matter
  6. Acceptance and inclus...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the critical importance of understanding our programming and how it impacts our behaviors and results. 

  1. The Pyramid: Results, Behaviors, Motivation, Emotions, Beliefs, Programming
  2. Root cause and magic ...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the trend of Ozempic, a GLP-1 weight loss drug. 

 
EPISODE NOTES

  1. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1 agonist)
  2. The way Ozempic (Semaglutide) works
  3. Metformin for weight loss
  4. Risks of Ozempic use
  5. ...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy share some insights about carnivore-ing harder, Ray Peat passing away, pro-metabolic diets and behind the scenes on Mikhaila Peterson’s CIRS podcast episode.

  1. CATG podcast announcement
  2. BTS Mikhaila Peterson’s CIR...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy celebrate the 100th episode live with the CATG community!

  1. Reflecting back on 100 episodes
  2. Carnivore Summit
  3. Announcements
  4. Reintroductions
  5. Fat Fasting
  6. Healing insulin resistance
  7. A1C
  8. SIBO
  9. CIRS
  10. Lepti...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about brain health and metabolic syndrome.

  1. Sleep and brain health
  2. Silly putty
  3. Deep sleep benefits
  4. Head and metabolic trauma
  5. Short-term and long term 
  6. Food poisoning
  7. Brain metabolism
  8. Brain and bel...
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February 8, 2023 57 mins

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In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about the pros and cons of challenges. 

  1. Andy Frisella’s 75Hard
  2. #Carnivore75Hard
  3. Time management
  4. All or nothing 
  5. One day at a time (one non-negotiable)
  6. Fear and gratitude
  7. Sharing
  8. Setting prioritie...
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In this episode, Laura and Judy chat about food struggles, obesity, loss and change. 

  1. Loss in growing
  2. The non-discussed pains from the pandemic
  3. Relationships
  4. Addiction: food, carb and suga...

Today's episode is sponsored by KetoCon 2023. 

Ketocon is returning to Austin, TX on April 21 through 23rd in 2023. Ketocon is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We’ll be throwing a Carnivore party and recording a CATG episode at Ketocon!!

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January 18, 2023 51 mins

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In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about the nuances around calories and weight. 

  1. 100th episode
  2. Calories and different die...
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January 11, 2023 59 mins

Today's episode is sponsored by KetoCon 2023. 

Ketocon is returning to Austin, TX on April 21 through 23rd in 2023. Ketocon is the largest event in the U.S. focused solely on the science and stories of living a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We’ll be throwing a Carnivore party and recording a CATG episode at Ketocon!!

Use Code CATG at ketocon.org to get $50 off your ticket!

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