#261 Food as Medicine: A Guide to Healing Through Nutrition with Chef James Barry
Release Date: 04/25/2025
#326 Why Avoiding Sugar Is the First Step to Clear HPV
How Humans Heal
Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode I’m going to be covering the most important first step you can take to improve your ability to clear high-risk HPV and for your general health: Avoid Sugar. Many women who are dealing with an abnormal Pap and HPV ask me: what can I do to start turning this around and prevent HPV from causing abnormal cells? I'm so glad you're asking, because in a standard doctor's office, you are likely to be told to wait six or twelve months to see if things get worse or turn into cancer. That's unsettling, to say the least! It is much better to take action and...
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#325 The Bloat Stops Here: Cracking the SIBO Code with Alexa Ress
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Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm speaking with Alexa Ress, a holistic nutrition and functional medicine certified health coach who specializes in SIBO, IBS, and gut health. So many people struggle with bloating, gas, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea, and get confused by conflicting information online. I wanted to bring Alexa in to clear things up. Many people start their journey with an IBS diagnosis, which really means serious conditions have been ruled out, without explaining what is actually happening. Research is increasingly pointing to SIBO, or Small Intestinal...
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#324 The Gut-HPV Connection: Why Healing Your Gut May Be the Key to Clearing HPV
How Humans Heal
Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I want to talk about something that surprises a lot of my patients: the connection between gut health and testing positive for high-risk HPV. It may sound unrelated, but from a naturopathic doctor's perspective, all health starts in the gut. From that premise, I always take my patients’ gut health into consideration. This isn't just a principle, it's based on research and 26 years of clinical experience helping thousands of patients, including many women with abnormal pap smears and high-risk HPV. It's not simply about exposure to the virus,...
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#323 Reframing Menopause as Renewal with Shira Averbuch
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Welcome to How Humans Heal! In this episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with my guest, Shira Averbuch, a naturopathic practitioner based in Israel, founder of ShiraMed Center, and author of “The Moon Within: A Journey of Discovery and Connection to Menopause”. Her book offers a new perspective on menopause as a time of renewal, growth, wisdom, and reconnection to the body. She's also an artist and host of the podcast “Inspired to Be Higher”. Shira built her book around the four seasons, with three chapters in each season, and every chapter opens with a new month. She...
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#322 Menopause Hormone Therapy: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
How Humans Heal
Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm covering one of the most common topics I get asked about every day: hormone therapy during perimenopause and menopause. Whether you have fears about estrogen, your doctor recently recommended hormone therapy, or you're simply trying to figure out what to do, I want this to be your one-stop place to get informed and start making decisions. There's a lot to understand, so I'll break it down as simply as possible. Keep in mind that this is never one-size-fits-all, everything needs to be individualized, monitored, and adjusted over time with a...
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#321 Healing Autism, PANS, and PANDAS When Conventional Medicine Fails with Lauren Lee Stone
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Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm really looking forward to introducing you to Lauren Lee Stone. She is a pediatric chronic illness specialist and co-author of the bestselling book “Brain Under Attack”, a resource for parents and caregivers of children with PANS, PANDAS, and autoimmune encephalitis. I’m so glad to be covering the topic of neuroinflammation – whether due to PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome), PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections), Lyme, or other form of autism or...
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#320 Is Mold Making You Sick? Symptoms, Testing, and the Path to Healing
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Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I want to share with you about mold toxicity: what it is, how to recognize it, how to test for it accurately, and what an effective detoxification protocol looks like. This is something I've been seeing more and more in my practice. Five years ago, it was showing up so often that I completed a full mold toxicity certification program so I could offer my patients the most up-to-date and effective protocol. And I want to be clear: most of the people I identify with mold toxicity never knew they had it. They weren't seeing mold, and standard medical...
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#319 HPV and Supplements: Which Supplements to Take to Clear HPV
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Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm going to answer the question so many of you ask me: which supplements should I take to help my body clear high-risk HPV and prevent abnormal cells or cancer associated with it? I want to walk you through the research on specific nutrients that have been shown to be protective against high-risk HPV and to help reverse abnormal cells. That way, you can get the information you need to start thinking about which supplements to take. I also invite you to grab whatever supplements you currently have, so we can look at the ingredients together and...
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#318 The Lymph Queen: Unlocking Your Body's Healing System with Kelly Kennedy
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Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm interviewing Kelly Kennedy, the Lymph Queen and Head Practitioner at the True Wellness Center, who has been helping people improve their lymph function and flow for over twenty years. I'm so grateful to have her here to share with you what the lymph is, how you know if you need help with your lymph, and where you can begin to reset your lymph system. Healthy lymph flow is essential for helping you to clear HPV, so this episode is essential if you have an abnormal Pap. We’re here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Connect with Kelly:...
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#317 Folic Acid vs Methylfolate: Which to Take to Clear HPV and Abnormal Cells
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Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm going to help you understand the critical difference between folic acid and methylfolate, and whether you should be taking either one if you're testing positive for high-risk HPV virus and potentially abnormal cells. Folic acid and methylfolate are both forms of vitamin B9. Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, while methylfolate is the active form. Foic acid is commonly used in processed foods and many lower-quality supplements like multivitamins, prenatal vitamins, and B-complexes. Once you swallow folic acid, your body has to...
info_outlineToday I'm excited to introduce you to James Barry. James is the CEO and founder of an organ-based superfood seasoning called PLUCK. He's also a private chef with over 20 years of experience cooking for celebrities like Tom Cruise, George Clooney, and Barbra Streisand. Additionally, James is the co-author of several cookbooks, helping authors create their recipes.
As a clinical nutritionist and naturopathic doctor, I'm constantly talking to people about their diet and food choices. Patients continuously ask me what I eat, what they should eat, and what they should avoid. It's an ongoing conversation about food, which is crucial because our food can be either our medicine or work against our health if we're not paying attention. We need to understand that what we consume directly affects our overall well-being, from our immune system to our energy levels and beyond.
James works as what I would call a "holistic chef" - someone who knows how to cook and eat in a healthy way. He describes himself as "the how guy." When clients meet with doctors, nutritionists, or dietitians who tell them what foods to avoid, they often wonder, "How do I do that?" That's when healthcare professionals call Chef James because he understands food swaps and knows how to make those changes delicious.
He ensures people don't feel deprived, which is key when dispensing information about food. We must remember people are human with emotions tied to food. We can't just say, "Don't eat this and eat that." We need to consider the emotional state, support people where they are, and then swap in foods that will help them reach their desired outcomes.
We’re here to help!
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