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PODCAST

Harmonized

JeJe Noval, RDN

If you"re on a journey to improve your metabolic health, then it will be imperative to optimize your gut and hormone health to work in harmony with each other. Therefore, talking about gut health, hormone health and metabolic health and getting all these areas of our lives work like a beautifully symphony with one another is what this podcast is all about!

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00:16:10

Guilt vs. My Genetic Code: Why I Chose My Health Over...

Harmonized ·

2026/03/22

For years, I felt "trapped" in my own body—struggling with a metabolic fog, GI issues, and hormonal imbalances while following a plant-based tradition. At 55, I am finally thriving post-menopause without BHRT, caffeine, or supplements, but it took decoding my nutrigenetics to understand why.In this episode, I share the "aha" moments from my DNA reports that explained my struggles with vitamin A conversion, B12 deficiency, and more. Join me as I discuss the tug-of-war between the

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00:08:33

How Insulin Can Spike Without a Blood Sugar Spike...

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2026/03/11

In the final episode of this insulin miniseries, I explain that certain protein powders can spike insulin, building on an earlier discussion of veggie meats and free glutamate in soy and tamari sauce. Repeated insulin spikes can contribute to insulin instability and eventual insulin resistance, which may be worsened during perimenopause, menopause, post menopause, and andropause due to hormonal shifts. 00:00 Series Recap01:03 Protein Powders Warning01:51 Why Isolates Spike Insulin04:02 Blood Sugar

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00:12:22

How Insulin Can Spike Without a Blood Sugar Spike...

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2026/02/19

Part two explains how insulin can spike even when blood sugar doesn’t rise significantly, emphasizing that repeated insulin spikes contribute to insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and may affect transitions like perimenopause to postmenopause and andropause. #insulinresistance #metabolichealth #hormonehealth #guthealth 00:00 Insulin Spikes Without Blood Sugar Spikes (Part 2 Intro)00:33 Why Insulin Resistance Matters: Chronic

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00:09:15

How Insulin Can Spike Without a Blood Sugar Spike

Harmonized ·

2026/02/06

In this episode, the focus is on the hormone insulin, its vital role in our bodies, and the potential issues that arise from insulin overproduction. I delve into the impact of ultra-processed veggie meats on insulin spiking due to their concentrated protein isolates. The importance of consuming whole foods for better metabolic health is emphasized. #insulinresistance #metabolichealth 00:00 Introduction to Insulin Series00:35 Understanding Insulin's Role01:45 The Hidden Dangers of Insulin

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00:13:04

Stomach Acid is Very Misunderstood

Harmonized ·

2026/01/23

In this episode, I address a common misconception about stomach acid and its relation to bloating and acid reflux. I delve into the role of chewing in stimulating stomach acid and the impact of low acid on digestion and bacterial balance in the gut. I also outline the steps being taken to improve my client's digestive health. 00:00 Introduction: Client's Stomach Acid Concerns00:37 Initial Observations and Suspicions02:12 Understanding Acid Reflux Misconceptions03:54 The Role of the Lower

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00:17:58

How Alkaline Water Sabotages Your Digestive Orchestra

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2026/01/14

Welcome back to Harmonized!In this episode, I discuss a case from my practice involving a client suffering from poor sleep, mushy stools, and occasional diarrhea. As we dive deeper, we explore the impact of consuming hydrogen-rich, alkaline water on her gut health, emphasizing its effects on the stomach's acidity levels and subsequent digestion issues. I provide a detailed review of how different pH levels impact various parts of the digestive tract and highlight the potential negative consequences

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00:14:49

Sourdough, Inflammation & Hormones

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2025/12/23

Is your "healthy" sourdough habit secretly driving systemic inflammation? In this episode of Harmonize, we’re pulling back the curtain on the "Sourdough Halo." While long fermentation is often praised for making bread easier to digest, as a functional registered dietitian, I’m explaining why reduction is not elimination. We dive deep into the biochemical reality of modern wheat and why the sourdough process fails to fully degrade pro-inflammatory ATIs (Amylase-Trypsin Inhibitors)

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00:11:26

Ashwagandha Backfire: When Your Genes Say No

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2025/12/17

In this episode of Harmonized, we explore the popular adaptogen Ashwagandha and its effects on stress. However, we delve into why it may not work well for everyone, particularly those with hypothyroidism or certain genetic variations such as MTHFR and COMT. Learn how these conditions can exacerbate the effects of Ashwagandha, making it essential to understand one's unique body composition before taking supplements. 00:00 Introduction to Ashwagandha and Adaptogens01:03 How Adaptogens Work in the

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00:13:24

The Great Nut Divide: Raw vs. Dry Roasted

Harmonized ·

2025/12/09

In this episode of Harmonized, we discuss the nutritional benefits and pitfall's of raw nuts vs. dry nuts. We delve into topics such as nutrient retention, contamination risks, enzymatic features, and the best storage practices for both types of nuts. Let's connect on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:17:45

The AMY1 Gene: Are You Genetically Mismatched with...

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2025/12/03

Nutrigenetics is key to truly meeting your specific nutritional needs. In this episode, I focus on the gene that is involved with producing salivary amylase. Knowing which gene variation you have is key to managing blood glucose levels.Let's chat on over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:10:49

Jumpstart Your Gut

Harmonized ·

2025/11/20

This is the last episode in my mini gut health series. I go over four steps you can start taking today to rebalance your gut community.Let's chat on over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:15:21

The Repercussions of an Unbalanced Gut Community

Harmonized ·

2025/11/12

We're in our mini gut health series. On this episode I talk about the possibilities of what can happen if we leave our gut communities unbalanced. Tune in and find out!Let's chat on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:31:42

My Review on the Study Behind "You Are What You Eat"...

Harmonized ·

2025/11/07

In this bonus episode of Harmonized, I share my critical review of the research underpinning the Netflix documentary 'You Are What You Eat.' This film, discussed by one of my students, focuses on the cardiometabolic effects of omnivorous versus vegan diets in identical twins. I delve into the randomized clinical trial from the Journal of the American Medical Association, highlighting both its strengths and limitations. Key topics include the bioavailability of nutrients, modern farming

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00:12:13

When Balance Breaks: How Your Gut Falls Out of Balance

Harmonized ·

2025/10/29

Gut dysbiosis is an imbalanced gut community. However, the question is, how do you throw your own gut community out of balance? Find out the things we do to accomplish this.Let's connect and chat over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:10:56

Gut Basics: The Trillions Inside You

Harmonized ·

2025/10/21

I'm starting a new series here on gut health; however, we need to take it back to the very basics. I discuss what our gut community consists of and what it is. Once we go over what this ecosystem contains, we'll move forward to other aspects of gut health.Let's connect and chat over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:17:27

The Trauma My Body Kept Score of for Four Years

Harmonized ·

2025/10/08

This is a bonus episode deviating from my usual content! I share a personal experience that affected my life for many decades. Thank God always has a way to heal emotionally and physically. Listen in as I share my story with you.Let's chat over on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:15:20

When You're Hungry More Than You'd Like

Harmonized ·

2025/09/30

While the feeling of hunger is a gift from God, what about when you're hungry more than the norm? Or excessively hungry? Let's dig into a few factors that can play into this in addition to the basics of not eating enough or not eating enough protein at every meal.Let's connect and chat over on Instagram @gut.and.hormone.harmony!

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00:08:43

The Feeling of Hunger: God's Gift to Us

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2025/09/24

Some are afraid of the feeling of hunger. Some believe this is negative and can lead to unmanaged weight. The feeling of hunger is designed to guide and help us. We should not be afraid of this physiological signal.Let's connect and chat on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:07:48

The Zinc Paradox: Why You Might Be Deficient on a...

Harmonized ·

2025/09/17

This is the last episode of my mineral series. Here we discuss the role zinc plays in our digestive and gut health as well as our hormone health and how we can still be deficient in this crucial mineral despite eating well.Let's connect over on Instagram and chat. @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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00:10:40

The Misunderstood Mineral: Copper

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2025/09/06

Indeed, copper possesses vital roles when it comes to our health. However, there is also the situation of having copper toxicity. This part is what is misunderstood. Find out what true copper toxicity means and how it connects to our hormone and gut health, which are all connected to our metabolic health.Connect with me on Instagram and let's chat there! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

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