606. Back to the Basics: Simplifying Your Eating Plan to Eliminate Overwhelm and the Importance of Adding Organ Meats

606. Back to the Basics: Simplifying Your Eating Plan to Eliminate Overwhelm and the Importance of Adding Organ Meats

Author: Dr. Amie Hornaman February 20, 2026 Duration: 52:26
Have we overcomplicated health so much that we’ve forgotten what it actually means to nourish our bodies? In this episode, I sit down with celebrity chef and Pluck founder, James Barry, to have a real conversation about what’s happened in the health world over the last decade. We talk about how we drifted from ancestral principles and whole, real food into biohacking gadgets, GLP-1 trends, expensive supplements, and endless noise. James brings us back to the foundations: sleep, movement, stress, and most importantly, food that your body actually recognizes. We unpack the idea that you cannot escape your humanity, that the Homo sapien body hasn’t changed in hundreds of thousands of years, and that maybe the problem isn’t that we need more hacks. Maybe we need more reverence. We also dive deep into organ meats, nutrient density, and why flavor used to equal nutrition! What you’ll learn: Why you truly cannot out-supplement or out-biohack poor foundations The ancestral principle that quietly governs appetite, satisfaction, and weight What modern processed foods are doing to your internal signaling system The overlooked reason organ meats were once considered sacred Why thinking about vitamins may be keeping you disconnected from your body The simple shift that makes digestion, satiety, and clarity easier I want you to take one small step today: Choose one meal where you slow down, remove distractions, and eat real food that your body recognizes. Then share this episode with someone who feels overwhelmed by all the health noise right now. The more we simplify, the more we rise. And as always, if this conversation spoke to you, leave a review and let me know what hit home. Resources from James Barry: Follow Pluck: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/ Connect with James: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/  Pluck Website: https://eatpluck.com  Listen to Everyday Ancestral on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAncestral  Listen to Everyday Ancestral on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60v6ZOabgiJOeW9kjYIf9i  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Struggling with unexplained fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or mental fog can feel isolating, especially when standard answers don't seem to help. The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It digs into the complex hormonal shifts behind these common frustrations. Host Dr. Amie Hornaman, a Functional Medicine doctor with a unique background as a fitness model, guides conversations that bridge the gap between clinical understanding and real-world application. Her own journey through a series of misdiagnoses informs a deeply empathetic approach. Each episode moves beyond simply naming problems like thyropause or menopause, focusing instead on actionable strategies for metabolic health and overall well-being. You'll hear discussions that blend medical insight with practical lifestyle adjustments, all aimed at moving from feeling broken to finding sustainable solutions. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a foundational understanding of how your body's systems interact. Tune into this podcast for a direct, compassionate resource that feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who's genuinely invested in your path to reclaiming energy and vitality.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It
Podcast Episodes
624. How to Fix Your Menopause in 7 Steps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:17
Is everything you’ve been told about menopause completely wrong? In this episode, I’m breaking down why menopause is not something you’re meant to just “survive,” but a powerful hormonal transition that requires a totall…
622. How to Fix Your SLEEP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:51
SLEEP is in the spotlight in this episode. Why? Because as I’ve dove through the latest research, personal journeys, and all that core health info, it’s become crystal clear that sleep is the powerhouse that can be overl…
621. How to Fix Your Hair Loss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:36
In this episode, I'm going deep into the nitty-gritty of hair loss and how it’s connected to your thyroid health. If your mirror’s showing you more scalp than you'd like these days, you’re not alone, and I've got some go…
617. The ADVANCED Thyroid and Adrenal Masterclass Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:48
You’re not broken, burned out, or “just getting older”, but the way you’ve been taught to look at your health might be. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tricia Pingel to unpack what’s really behind the surge in hormo…
616. Is It REALLY Depression or Is It All In Your Head? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
This conversation will challenge what you think you know about healing, your brain, and what’s actually keeping you stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dave Rabin to unpack the powerful connection between your mi…
615. Why Women Over 40 Can’t Lose Weight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:39
Everything you thought you knew about weight loss after 40 is wrong, and it is not your fault. In this episode, I’m covering what is actually happening inside your body when the scale will not budge despite eating less a…