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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 14 MIN

#69: The Dangerous Myth About Reflux & Heartburn That Keeps People Stuck (Summer Podcast Series Episode 2)

from Getting wellAgain · host Jessica Washington, FDNP

If you've been told your reflux and heartburn are caused by too much stomach acid, and you've tried everything to reduce it, but your symptoms just won't go away, this episode is going to reframe everything for you. Because that explanation you were given is incomplete, and for a lot of women, it's actually what's keeping them stuck. In this episode, we're digging into one of the most common myths around reflux and heartburn, why the "too much acid" story doesn't hold up, and what's actually going on in your body when symptoms keep coming back no matter what you do. In This Episode, We Cover: Why the "too much stomach acid" explanation falls short and what it gets wrong What stomach acid actually does and why suppressing it long-term can make your symptoms worse The real question you should be asking instead of "how do I reduce my acid?" The deeper drivers of reflux and heartburn that most people are never given a way to identify What shifts when you stop trying to suppress symptoms and start getting curious about what your body actually needs Links & Resources Mentioned: Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply Follow and Connect with Me: 📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com

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