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Shoemaker Protocol Phase Two: Fish oil, limbic retraining, & get out of exposure
25 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Phase Two of the Shoemaker Protocol01:25 Why this foundational phase matters02:54 What is Lipid Replacement? and why is it important?06:17 Fish Oil / lipid dosing tips08:04 Limbic Retraining explained10:51 When Limbic Retraining backfires14:23 Hyperreactivity Catch-2218:25 Get out of exposure20:42 Hidden exposures and healing stalls22:27 Key takeaways and next phase24:08 Wrap up and resources
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Jacie and Barbara cover Phase Two (part two of five) of the Shoemaker Protocol for CIRS, focusing on foundational steps before starting binders: 
Lipid replacement therapy (primarily fish oil) to lower inflammation and help prevent common binder side effects like fatigue, constipation, and overall dryness, with Shoemaker-recommended omega-3 dosing (EPA 2,400 mg and DHA 1,800 mg daily) and cautions about blood-thinning; 
Limbic retraining to address errant threat signals from chronic illness, with nuance that intensive programs can be too difficult early on and may work better once out of exposure and/or on binders, while also warning against symptom suppression without addressing root causes; 
And the critical priority of getting out of exposure through testing (dust tests for mold, endotoxins, and actinos), remediation or moving, and exploring hidden, internal exposures that can cause plateaus or backslides in your health. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, all about Phase Three, removing the toxic burden!
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Check out these episodes mentioned in this episode:Interview with Michael Schrantz about remediation: https://youtu.be/_BEwFVdpRcY?si=mzNeGslwGjaYhWqiInterview with Bill Weber about testing your home: https://youtu.be/RlKjTqVAeNU?si=Eymfvcdk4G6kzylVInterview with Kendra Seymour on choosing a remediator or IEP: https://youtu.be/zmt9e42LLac?si=cTTvunobvEt8YL_nDust testing 101: https://youtu.be/nRrZs7xbXcc?si=55oXFRCV5kO_p0JDEndotoxin episode: https://youtu.be/O0iKndNzfYA?si=X-iX1NoRO2U7U-QVActinos episode part one: https://youtu.be/yf9EoTbyAEo?si=d2KUSzNpX2cs0DKEand Part two: https://youtu.be/2rCXhUP6dbY?si=wDHiSy58Vw5fZ5fa
Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs
The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/
Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Jacie’s book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/
Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara
Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.