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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 25 MIN

Ep. 106: What if its not SIBO, but SIFO? How fungus plays a role in GI symptoms

from Love Your Gut · host Heather Finley

If you’ve treated SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) before and either nothing changed… or things got worse… this episode is for you!Because what if it’s not just bacterial overgrowth?In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons women stay stuck with bloating, food reactions, sugar cravings, and “gut protocols” that never seem to fully work: SIFO, or small intestinal fungal overgrowthYou’ll learn why SIFO can look a lot like SIBO, why it’s often missed, and why repeated antibiotics, low stomach acid, restrictive diets, and chronic stress can all create the kind of environment where fungal overgrowth can thrive.Loved this episode?If this episode gave you a new perspective on your symptoms, make sure to: Subscribe to the Love Your Gut podcast  Leave a rating + review (we pick a winner every month to win a free HTMA bundle. Simply screenshot your review and email to [email protected]) Share it with a friend who’s been told “it’s just SIBO” Want to make sure you are on the list for the Christmas in July HTMA Bundle sale? Click Here Connect + Next StepsWant daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support?Follow Dr. Heather on InstagramReady for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan?Apply for gutTogether®Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to [email protected] with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! 

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If you’ve treated SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) before and either nothing changed… or things got worse… this episode is for you! Because what if it’s not just bacterial overgrowth? In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons women stay stuck with bloating, food reactions, sugar cravings, and “gut protocols” that never seem to fully work: SIFO, or small intestinal fungal overgrowth You’ll learn why SIFO can look...

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