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Why Didn’t We Talk About This?!

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on May 04, 2017

My client, Kim, wasn’t happy with me. She wasn’t happy in general, because of what she was experiencing in our program together. In fact, she was angry…

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"You're a Tough Nut to Crack..."

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Most of our clients have asked their prior practitioners, “Why do I still feel so badly when I’m doing everything ‘right?’” To which they often hear, “I dunno, you’re a tough nut to crack.” Here are my theories on why this is so prevalent…

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She’s Creating a Movement…

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Apr 19, 2017

Today’s post is about something near and dear to my heart — and to the hearts of many of my friends and colleagues. It’s no exaggeration that this could be the start of a revolution.

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AIP: I Had to Speak My Truth…

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Apr 13, 2017

In writing one of the chapters of my upcoming Essential Thyroid Cookbook, I thought, “We may be committing professional suicide here…”

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Thyroid Cookbook Update + Recipe...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Apr 06, 2017

Spring has sprung and Lisa and I are also in a “new season” with our cookbook production. And we have a spring-y recipe to share…

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Please Stop (and a Personal Story)…

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Here’s my “secret weapon” of health advice. It’s the one practice that never fails, is always available, and is shockingly inexpensive (though what you gain by doing it is priceless).

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15-Min. Chocolate Truffles

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Here’s a recipe for my fast and easy nut milk, including my “Leave No Trace” chocolate truffles recipe that uses every single part of the almond (the curd from the milk-making). It’s so easy!

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“They” are Me…

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Jill recently wrote about a dangerous trend — how “they” post lab results online and look for answers outside of a professional relationship with a qualified practitioner. Today, I use myself as an example because “they” is me!

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A Distressing Phenomenon...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Feb 23, 2017

This is something that I’ve wanted to write about for a while, but I’ve been sitting on my hands about it. It’s serious stuff.

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Take Care…

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Feb 09, 2017

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, if you’re looking for something uplifting, inspiring, and empowering to give yourself or someone you love (I think we can all use a bit of this right now @*#?%#), look no further.

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