Ep. 110: Why It Feels Like Food Sits In Your Stomach Like A Brick

That heavy, pressured, food-isn't-going-anywhere feeling after meals is one of the most exhausting GI symptoms to live with and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why food can feel like it just sits in your stomach for hours, what's actually driving that slowdown, and why standard testing often misses it entirely. Digestion that is underpowered, depleted, or stuck in survival mode has a real path forward and this episode walks you through exactly what's going on.In This EpisodeWhy the "brick in your stomach" feeling is a digestion slowdown, not a broken bodyWhat good digestion actually feels like and why low stomach acid is so often missedWhy "healthy foods" can sometimes make symptoms worseThe vagus nerve, nervous system, and why you can't fully digest in fight-or-flightA real client case study and why sequencing matters as much as the protocolWant 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!