{"podcast":{"title":"Lizzie Ens Show","slug":"lizzie-ens-show-7085348","podcast_index_feed_id":7085348,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/lizzie-ens-show/","website_url":"https://lizzie-ens-show.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a7813afb-80e8-4e6a-abeb-7685518a2dbd/Lizzie-Ens-Cover-Art-2026.jpg","author":"Lizzie Ens","episode_count":143,"summary":"What if you could break free from everything holding you back and step into the healthiest, most empowered version of yourself? Welcome to The Lizzie Ens Show, a renegade revolution where health, fitness, mindset, business, and personal growth take center stage. Hosted by Business Owner, Author, Speaker, and Functional Nutrition Coach Lizzie Ens, this show is designed to help you transform your life using her powerful tools and strategies. Drawing from her unique journey of growing up Amish and breaking free at 19, Lizzie has helped hundreds of clients feel amazing through her signature program, Undiet You. Whether you’re striving to improve your health, build a strong mindset, or grow your business, you’ll find actionable insights that will inspire you to take bold steps toward change. Each episode dives into questions like: - How can I break through physical and mental barriers to feel more vibrant and energized? - What simple, effective strategies can I implement to elevate my health and wellness? - How do I maintain balance and vitality while growing my business or career? - How can I reclaim control of my body and mindset to live life on my terms? - What steps should I take t…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lizzie-ens-show-7085348"},"episode":{"title":"142: Cholesterol Is Not the Enemy. Triglycerides Are. Here Is What to Actually Watch | Lizzie Ens","slug":"142-cholesterol-is-not-the-enemy-triglycerides-are-here-is-what-to-actually-watch-lizzie-ens","published_at":"2026-05-26T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lizzie-ens-show-7085348/142-cholesterol-is-not-the-enemy-triglycerides-are-here-is-what-to-actually-watch-lizzie-ens","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lizzie-ens-show-7085348","url":"https://lizzie-ens-show.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5feac964-aba4-456b-bc9e-1909a6885cf9.mp3","summary":"What if the number your doctor is watching most closely is not the one that matters most? In this solo episode, Lizzie breaks down what your cholesterol panel is actually trying to tell you, why triglycerides are the number to watch, and why LDL is more of a signal than a problem. She unpacks how statins work, why they are hard to get off, and what has driven the shift in prescribing thresholds over the years. She also gets into the gut-cholesterol connection, the role of parasites, heavy metals, and mold in elevated LDL, and why the oatmeal advice needs to stop. This is the episode for the person who has been handed a prescription and told to eat more fiber. There is more to this story. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why statin medication is the most over-prescribed drug in the US and how it actually works inside the body The difference between LDL, HDL, and triglycerides and which number should be driving your concern Why LDL can rise in response to parasites, heavy metals, mold, and bacterial infections as a protective mechanism for your brain What low HDL levels can signal, including a possible autoimmune connection Why red meat and eggs do not raise cholesterol and why oatmeal may be making things worse for people with insulin resistance What lifestyle changes can realistically move your numbers and the supplement Lizzie recommends as a natural starting point How to know if your doctor is managing your numbers versus actually helping you get better We talk about: 00:00 - Why cholesterol medication is the most over-prescribed drug and what Lizzie learned in functional medicine school 03:30 - How the body makes cholesterol daily and why fiber and daily elimination matter more than most people think 06:00 - The statin pathway: how the medication works, why it shuts d…","meta_description":"What if the number your doctor is watching most closely is not the one that matters most? 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