Rooted for Healing | Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Blood Sugar
Claim This Podcastby Karin Allumbaugh, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Kingdom-led Business
Podcast Overview
<p>Have you realized that adding in one more prescription is not the way to get you healing?<br />Do you feel like your healthcare team doesn’t quite understand what’s making you sick?<br />Are you tired of the shame that you feel when you are told that your health is getting worse and not better?<br />And are you finally ready for a different approach- one that empowers you and fills you up and one that has God in the midst of your healing journey?<br /><br />I’m Karin Allumbaugh, functional medicine practitioner, Kidney Care Blueprint founder, and your host for the Functional Medicine meets Faith podcast.<br /><br />As a former pharmaceutical researcher, I recognized that there was another approach to more and more prescriptions in the quest to achieve health. And when my mom was diagnosed with kidney disease, I saw first hand the problems inherent with our healthcare system, I saw so many recommendations that didn’t make sense scientifically and I also recognized that this approach left little room for God in the midst. <br /><br />And that’s where the Kidney Care Blueprint came from. <br /><br />This podcast further expands on those things that will help you heal, with kidney disease or beyond- autoimmune disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or blood sugar regulation issues, and more. We’ll uncover the foods and nutritional strategies that help you to heal. We will uncover the root causes that are contributing to your symptoms. We will talk about what is wrong with your current approach with your doctors and healthcare team. And most importantly, we will uncover the alternative therapies, the herbal remedies and supplements, the lifestyle changes that you need to finally go from fearful to courageous, as you are empowered to rest in God’s truths for your healing journey.<br /><br />Ready to get started?<br />Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of the Kidney Care Blueprint!<br />Visit the website. www.thrivenaturalnutrition.com<br />Email us. contact@thrivenaturalnutrition.com</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 22, 2026
27. What's Actually Driving your Kidney Disease: The 7 Hidden Contributors Nobody Connected for You
If you are like most individuals diagnosed with kidney disease, rarely are any contributors uncovered. Today, we discuss the top 7 contributors to kidney disease. It's definitely not what you might think... and the good news, we give you a strategy to deal with each one! Ready to catch the free Masterclass running May 28-30th? Sign up at https://thrivefunctionalmedicine.health/. The workbook for the Masterclass will be your free gift! I look forward to seeing you there! In love and wellness, Karin Nicole
May 16, 2026
26. What Am I Supposed to Eat?! Meal Planning for Kidney Disease, Diabetes & Hypertension
If there’s one thing that creates confusion after a diagnosis of kidney disease, diabetes, or hypertension—it’s FOOD. What should you eat? What foods are “bad”? Should you avoid protein, potassium, sodium, fat, carbs… all of it?! In today’s episode of Functional Medicine Meets Faith, Karin breaks through the fear and food confusion with a simple, root-cause approach to building meals that actually support healing, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and nourish the body the way God designed it. This episode is all about simplifying the process and helping you stop fearing food. Instead of restrictive, fear-based eating, Karin walks through a practical framework for creating satisfying meals that support: Chronic kidney disease Diabetes Hypertension Cardiovascular health Energy and healing In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why overly restrictive “kidney diets” may be missing the bigger picture The 4 foundational components of a healing meal Why quality protein matters—and why under-eating protein can backfire How healthy fats support hormones, blood sugar, and inflammation The difference between real food and ultra-processed “fake food” Why preservatives and chemicals may be more harmful than whole foods The truth about potassium and sodium confusion Why many “off-limit” foods may not actually be the problem Simple meal prep strategies that make healthy eating realistic Key Themes Discussed: 🌿 Reducing inflammation 🌿 Stabilizing blood sugar naturally 🌿 Supporting gut and kidney health 🌿 Avoiding ultra-processed foods and preservatives 🌿 Simplifying meal planning without fear or overwhelm Mentioned in This Episode: 🎁 FREE Masterclass: Beyond the Kidney Diet Running May 28–30, 2026 Attend the masterclass and receive: ✔ A full week meal plan ✔ Root-cause education for CKD, diabetes & heart disease ✔ Simple healing strategies that actually make sense Sign up at: Thrive Functional Medicine & Health Memorable Quotes: “Food should bring healing—not fear.” “You don’t need fake food with a long shelf life. You need real food your body recognizes.” “Your body needs protein to heal.” “We’re not trying to create food fear—we’re creating clarity.” Connect with Karin Follow along for more root-cause healing education and faith-filled encouragement: Instagram: @karin.allumbaugh.health Website:https://thrivefunctionalmedicine.health/ Podcast: Functional Medicine Meets Faith
April 15, 2026
25. Inside the Kidney Care Blueprint: How I Help Clients Stabilize and Support Kidney Health. Inside the Kidney Care Blueprint: How I Help Clients Stabilize and Support Kidney Health
Kidney Care Blueprint: A Faith-Centered, Root-Cause Program for Chronic Kidney Disease Karin Allumbaugh introduces the “Functional Medicine Meets Faith” podcast and explains enrollment for her six-month Kidney Care Blueprint program, offered in person in Redmond, Oregon, or virtually. She shares her background in biochemistry and functional medicine, her family’s health journey, and how her mother’s journey with kidney disease, along with God's design, inspired the program. The Kidney Care Blueprint focuses on removing sources of kidney damage, supporting other organs to reduce kidney burden, and building healing habits, using steps such as root-cause discovery. Listeners can book a free 15-minute strategy session at www.thrivefunctionalmedicine.health. 00:00 Welcome and Mission 00:38 Program Enrollment Invite 01:06 What Is Kidney Care Blueprint 01:56 Meet Karen and Her Story 04:15 Faith and Hope Over Fear 05:13 Blueprint Overview Steps 05:52 Evaluation and Root Causes 06:50 Nutrition and Gut Healing 07:54 Support Detox Pathways 08:56 Habits Mindset Accountability 11:08 How the Program Works 11:50 Who This Is For 13:46 Science and Misconceptions 15:42 Client Success Stories 16:56 Book a Free Strategy Call 18:13 Next Steps and Closing
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<p>Have you realized that adding in one more prescription is not the way to get you healing?<br />Do you feel like your healthcare team doesn’t quite understand what’s making you sick?<br />Are you tired of the shame that you feel when you are told that your health is getting worse and not better?<br />And are you finally ready for a different approach- one that empowers you and fills you up and one that has God in the midst of your healing journey?<br /><br />I’m Karin Allumbaugh, functional medicine practitioner, Kidney Care Blueprint founder, and your host for the Functional Medicine meets Faith podcast.<br /><br />As a former pharmaceutical researcher, I recognized that there was another approach to more and more prescriptions in the quest to achieve health. And when my mom was diagnosed with kidney disease, I saw first hand the problems inherent with our healthcare system, I saw so many recommendations that didn’t make sense scientifically and I also recognized that this approach left little room for God in the midst. <br /><br />And that’s where the Kidney Care Blueprint came from. <br /><br />This podcast further expands on those things that will help you heal, with kidney disease or beyond- autoimmune disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or blood sugar regulation issues, and more. We’ll uncover the foods and nutritional strategies that help you to heal. We will uncover the root causes that are contributing to your symptoms. We will talk about what is wrong with your current approach with your doctors and healthcare team. And most importantly, we will uncover the alternative therapies, the herbal remedies and supplements, the lifestyle changes that you need to finally go from fearful to courageous, as you are empowered to rest in God’s truths for your healing journey.<br /><br />Ready to get started?<br />Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of the Kidney Care Blueprint!<br />Visit the website. www.thrivenaturalnutrition.com<br />Email us. contact@thrivenaturalnutrition.com</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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