The Elevated Health Podcast

Elevated Health is a podcast hosted by a nurse practitioner who’s not afraid to take her time. Born from a passion for digging deeper, listening longer, and empowering patients through education, this show breaks down complex topics in nutrition, hormones, lifestyle, and wellness into simple, actionable insights. Whether you're just starting your health journey or seeking a more holistic path forward, Elevated Health is here to guide you — with compassion, clarity, and a touch of rebellion.

The Elevated Health Podcast is a health podcast hosted by elevatedhealthtexas, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

elevatedhealthtexas hosts The Elevated Health Podcast, a health show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #52

  Realistic Back-to-School Reset: Simple Habits That Actually Stick

  Aug 17, 202622 min

  This episode offers a practical back-to-school health reset that doesn’t require overhauling your life—use the season to tune routines to what will actually make your household function better. Start with sleep: shift bedtimes gradually and create a predictable wind‑down routine for both kids and parents so mornings aren’t a scramble. Make breakfast simple and protein‑forward with grab‑and‑go options like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein shakes, or pre-made breakfast sandwiches to support morning energy and keep dinner from carrying all the protein load. Plan for the after‑school danger zone with easy protein snacks (hard‑boiled eggs, deli roll‑ups, hummus and veggies, yogurt or bars) so everyone isn’t ravenous before dinner. Adjust dinners to the season—when it’s hot, choose cooling, lighter but substantial meals (rotisserie chicken, salads, wraps, snack‑plate style dinners) and allow boring, repeatable dinners or freezer emergency meals to protect your sanity. Prioritize hydration and electrolytes, especially in heat or during sports; know the signs of dehydration and heat illness and address them promptly. Return to basics for immune support: good sleep, nutrition, hydration, handwashing, and appropriate preventive care—supplements can help but don’t replace fundamentals. Bottom line: don’t treat August like a New Year’s overhaul. Pick a few manageable changes (fill water bottles each morning, move bedtime 30 minutes earlier, stash a few emergency dinners) and you’ll get through the start of school with less stress and better health.

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  Episode #51

  MASH & Your Liver: How Metabolic Dysfunction Causes Fatty Liver—and How to Turn It Around

  Aug 10, 202631 min

  This episode explains metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, why the name change matters, and how these conditions develop from chronic insulin resistance and fat buildup in the liver. We cover how MASH progresses—fat accumulation, inflammation, fibrosis, and possible cirrhosis—and the systemic effects it causes, including disturbed cholesterol handling, hormone metabolism, overnight glucose regulation, high triglycerides, fatigue, and increased cardiovascular risk. Diagnosis is typically suggested by abnormal labs and confirmed with imaging such as ultrasound or transient elastography (FibroScan); biopsy is reserved for unclear or advanced cases. Prevalence is high (around one in three people in some regions), so early detection matters. Treatment focuses first on lifestyle: protein-forward, fiber-rich whole foods, reduced refined carbs, better sleep, and regular aerobic/resistance exercise to lose weight and reduce visceral fat. Medical options for select patients include newer targeted drugs for NASH (e.g., ResDifera for F2–F3), GLP‑1 receptor agonists, pioglitazone, fibrates for triglycerides, and vitamin E in specific cases. Alcohol reduction and avoiding liver-metabolized drug overload are also important. The good news: when identified and treated early, metabolic liver disease is often reversible. The episode includes real patient examples showing significant improvements with combined lifestyle and medical interventions, and emphasizes the liver’s ability to heal when metabolic drivers are addressed.

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  Episode #50

  One Year In: Why We Struggle to Celebrate Our Wins

  Aug 3, 202638 min

  This episode marks the Elevated Health Podcast's one-year anniversary. Hosts Amanda and her mother Shelley Moss reflect on the nerves and uncertainty of starting the show, the messy behind-the-scenes moments (yes, even running over a drawer), and the many life changes they juggled while keeping the podcast going. They explore why it feels uncomfortable to be proud—covering narrow self-perspective, hedonic adaptation (moving the goalposts), rising expectations, sensory habituation, comparison, and imposter syndrome—and how those forces make accomplishments feel smaller than they are. The conversation offers practical ways to notice and savor progress: daily gratitude practices, mindful savoring of moments, setting specific measurable goals when possible, focusing on intrinsic values, forgiving yourself for setbacks, and celebrating progress over perfection. Listeners will come away reminded that achievements often look different from the inside, that honest self-recognition is not bragging, and that small, imperfect steps add up—cheers to one year and to keeping the trajectory moving forward.

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  Episode #48

  Autoimmune Disease, GLP-1 Medications, and Inflammation: What We Know So Far

  Jul 20, 202625 min

  In this episode, Amanda Jones breaks down the emerging conversation around GLP‑1 medications and autoimmune disease, emphasizing that GLP‑1s are not a cure for autoimmune conditions but may influence symptoms. She explains what autoimmune disease is, why different autoimmune illnesses behave differently, and why disease‑specific treatment from a specialist remains essential. Amanda outlines how metabolic factors—like insulin resistance, visceral fat, blood sugar swings, sleep, stress, and nutrient status—can amplify inflammation and make autoimmune symptoms worse. The episode reviews how GLP‑1 receptor agonists work, how they can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce appetite and weight, and potentially have anti‑inflammatory effects, while noting these benefits are often indirect and not a replacement for immunomodulatory therapies. Practical safety points covered include GI side effects, effects on medication absorption, the importance of adequate protein and nutrients, preserving muscle with resistance exercise, monitoring labs, and coordinating care with your specialist. Key takeaway: consider whether metabolic drivers are raising your inflammatory burden and discuss thoughtful, individualized care with your healthcare team rather than expecting GLP‑1s to be a universal autoimmune treatment.

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  Episode #47

  When Your Gut Talks to Your Brain Re-release: The Real Gut–Brain Connection

  Jul 13, 202618 min

  This episode explains how your gut and brain are in constant two-way communication and why digestive symptoms and mental symptoms often occur together. If you’ve experienced anxiety, depression, fogginess, or poor focus alongside bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or heartburn, those issues can be linked biologically. We cover the main ways the gut and brain talk: the vagus nerve, immune signaling from gut inflammation, and chemical messengers like neurotransmitters and hormones. About 90% of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, and gut bacteria help regulate serotonin, dopamine, and GABA—so gut inflammation can disrupt mood, motivation, and calmness. The episode discusses how slowed digestion or diarrhea can lead to toxin reabsorption or poor nutrient uptake, both of which affect the brain. It also introduces a practical 5R framework for gut healing: Remove irritants and pathogenic overgrowths; Replace missing digestive support (acid, enzymes, bile); Re-inoculate with appropriate probiotics or fermented foods; Repair the gut lining and barrier; and Rebalance through sleep, stress management, and improving vagal tone. Practical tools and supplements discussed include magnesium blends for nervous system and bowel support, botanical antimicrobials for biofilms and overgrowth, Mimosa pudica for elimination support, targeted probiotics and Saccharomyces boulardii (useful around antibiotics), and curcumin for gut inflammation. Food-based probiotics (yogurt, kefir, kimchi) and strain rotation are also recommended approaches. Ultimately, the take-home is that gut and brain are partners: treating one can support the other, but the best results come from addressing both physiology (digestion, inflammation, metabolism) and nervous-system factors (sleep, stress, therapy) together.

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