Welcome to a deeply insightful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, Lisa Franz sits down with Jasmine McCrary, holistic health coach and wellness educator, for a candid conversation about her powerful journey from struggling with persistent acne and weight challenges to discovering gut health and inner transformation. Jasmine shares practical strategies for healing from the inside out, balancing hormones, finding food freedom, and the rituals, foods, and mindset shifts that have allowed her, and now her clients, to thrive.
If you’ve ever wondered how to truly nourish your gut, conquer sugar cravings, optimize hormones, or establish sustainable routines that support your wellbeing, you’ll find actionable advice, relatable stories, and genuine encouragement in this empowering episode.
Timestamp Overview:
[00:00] - Introduction & Jasmine’s Journey to Holistic Coaching
[00:26] - From Personal Health Struggles to Transformation
[00:47] - Discovering the Root Cause: Gut Health & Functional Medicine
[01:26] - The Power of Slowing Down and Trial & Error
[02:11] - The Turning Point: Research, Self-Care & Motivation
[02:47] - How Jasmine Starts with New Clients: Assessing Environment, Stress, and Habits
[03:50] - Why Gut Health? Jasmine’s H. Pylori Discovery
[04:32] - Healing Protocols and Nourishing Foods for the Gut
[05:25] - Beating Sugar Cravings with Balanced Meals [
06:10] - Food Pairing, Blood Sugar & Morning Routines
[07:06] - Nervous System Nutrition: Magnesium, Bone Broth & Soothing Foods
[08:04] - Anti-Inflammatory Foods & Herbs
[08:43] - Top Gut Health Supplements: Magnesium, Zinc, Turmeric & Liver Support
[09:40] - Personalized Nutrition: Blood Type, Food Order, and Gut Healing
[11:30] - Intermittent Fasting, Eating Windows & Consistent Routines
[13:54] - Protein Timing, Balanced Meals & Working with Individual Needs
[14:47] - Cycle Syncing Food and Workouts for Hormone Health
[15:48] - Perimenopause, Postpartum & Stress-Reducing Habits
[16:54] - Mindset Practices: Self-Care, Journaling, and Accountability
[17:44] - Morning & Bedtime Routines for Circadian Health
[18:54] - Magnesium Types, Fiber, and Bowel Regularity
[20:03] - Preventing/Combating Constipation: Movement, Hydration & Triggers
[21:02] - Foods to Prevent Constipation & Individual Responses
[23:52] - Gradually Increasing Fiber, Hydration, and Listening to Your Body
[25:24] - Dates, Blood Sugar, and Hormone Support—The Right Way
[26:27] - Where to Find Jasmine and Join Her Community
Connect with Jasmine McCrary:
Instagram: @holisticwithjas
TikTok: @holisticwithjas
Join Jasmine’s journey and stay tuned for her upcoming group community and gut-healing supplement line!
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