Ellie Kempton, a functional dietitian and founder of Simply Nourished, shares her journey from managing Crohn’s disease as a collegiate athlete to a thriving career in metabolic health.
Ellie’s experience led her to functional medicine, where she now empowers others to enhance wellness through personalized lifestyle and nutrition strategies. Her story highlights resilience and the transformative power of thoughtful health practices.
In this episode, Ellie discusses the philosophy of wabi-sabi—embracing imperfections and adapting to life’s shifts. She shares insights from her mentors, illustrating how influential figures helped shape her understanding of the mind-body connection. Ellie emphasizes small, sustainable habits that help build confidence and long-term health.
For women’s metabolic health, Ellie offers guidance on meal timing, microbiome support, and hormonal balance. She explains how she integrates lab data to create personalized fasting, nutrition, and adrenal health protocols. From assessing caffeine intake to incorporating herbal teas, Ellie provides actionable tips that functional medicine providers can implement with patients.
Whether you’re addressing perimenopause or looking for ways to help patients sustain energy, Ellie’s advice equips you to guide clients toward practical lifestyle shifts that align with their unique health needs.
Chapters:
(00:01) - Overcoming Crohn's
(11:14) - Embracing Imperfections and Achieving Success
(21:07) - Building Confidence Through Small Victories
(33:07) - Decoding Metabolic Health and Nutrition
(39:46) - Navigating Nutrition and Fasting for Women
(47:00) - Nurturing Adrenal Health With Herbal Tea
Links:
Simply Nourished Nutrition: https://www.simplynourishednutrition.com/
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