Abounding Life Podcast | Gut Health & Functional Medicine for Women

📥 FREE: My Leaky Gut Smoothie Guide (calm the inflammation and get your energy back fast) → https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/formulaSome of the "healthiest" foods on your plate are the ones damaging your gut. In this video I'm walking you through 7 foods that are marketed as healthy but actually harm your gut lining, drive leaky gut, and keep you inflamed, even if you eat clean and even if your labs came back "normal." Then I'll show you exactly what to eat instead so your gut can finally start to heal.This is all about food as medicine, and it's about eating MORE of the right foods, not fewer (goodbye, elimination diets)! In this video you'll learn: How leaky gut actually happens (the earthquake analogy that makes it click) The 7 "healthy" foods damaging your gut lining Why plant-based and gluten-free do not automatically mean gut-friendly What to eat instead to rebuild your gut and calm inflammation The polyphenol trick that can repopulate good gut bacteria My favorite leaky gut smoothie formulaCHAPTERS: 0:00 Some of the "healthiest" foods are wrecking your gut 1:00 Why gut health affects your whole body 3:30 How leaky gut actually happens (the earthquake) 8:00 Food #1: Stevia and monk fruit 11:30 Food #2: Vegan substitutes 14:30 Food #3: Conventional dairy 15:30 Food #4: GMOs and glyphosate 18:00 Food #5: Packaged gluten 19:30 Food #6: Seed oils and vegetable oils 21:00 Food #7: Lentils and legumes 22:30 What to eat instead for gut healing 25:00 The 3 Gs in bone broth 26:00 Your next stepResources & Links: Leaky Gut Smoothie Formula FOND Bone Broth Immunity Boosting Bone Broth Recipe (Homemade) Unflavored Equip ProteinNuzest Clean Clean Protein Best Protein Powder Roundup Best Diet For Leaky Gut 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Ever wondered what it's actually like to be coached by me? In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll listen in on a real response I sent one of my one-on-one clients after she found out she had fibroids in the middle of our program. I walk through the connection between fibroids and estrogen dominance, why it is so often a liver and drainage issue rather than simply "high estrogen," and the exact next steps I gave her, from blood sugar and inflammation to reducing estrogen exposure and supporting the liver.In this episode you'll learn: Why fibroids point to estrogen dominance (even when labs look normal) The liver's role in clearing excess estrogen How blood sugar, inflammation, and meal timing support hormone balance  Where hidden estrogens come from (meat quality, conventional dairy, personal care, plastics) Why drainage and the advanced liver phase come before gut healingWhat real, personalized, root-cause coaching looks likeLinks & Resources Mentioned: New client application 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

What if a few extra servings of specific fruits and vegetables each day could add years to your life? In this episode, I'm sharing the research on eating 6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, why it is one of the most powerful things you can do for your gut, energy, hormones, and longevity, and simple, realistic ways to actually hit this goal on busy days.In this episode you'll learn: What a major 2021 study of 2 million people found about fruits, vegetables, and lifespan Why 5 to 6 servings a day is the sweet spot (and why only 1 in 10 adults hit it) The 5 reasons plants transform your gut: fiber, polyphenols, nutrient density, blood sugar, and hormones What actually counts as one serving 7 simple hacks to get 6 cups a day without overthinking it What to do if vegetables currently make you feel worseLinks & Resources Mentioned: Phytonutrient Checklist (Download)Research: Fruit & Vegetable Intake on MortalityResearch: Polyphenols, Akkermansia, & Gut Health🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Deb watched what she ate her entire life and showed up at the gym consistently, and she was still gaining weight she could not explain, still exhausted, and still not feeling like herself. In this conversation, she tells her own story: the decision to stop waiting for a doctor to figure it out, what her labs finally revealed, the hard first days, and what happened when everything shifted. I started working with Deb in 2018, and seven years later, this is still her way of life. Her message for the woman on the fence is simple: start small, give it 30 days, trust the process, and do not let anyone tell you it is just your age!P.S. Find Deb showing up for her purpose on Instagram: http://instagram.com/deborahwalshrealtor🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

You can do everything right for your gut and still feel inflamed, bloated, and tired if you are overlooking one thing: your mouth.In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Jonathan Levine, one of the country's leading oral microbiome experts and author of the new book Oral, to explore the connection between your mouth and the rest of your body. The mouth is the top of your digestive tract and the second largest microbiome you have, yet it is rarely part of the gut-healing conversation.You'll learn: What "leaky gums" are and how they mirror leaky gutHow oral bacteria travel to your gut, brain, and heartWhy gum disease can fuel autoimmune flares like Hashimoto's and rheumatoid arthritisWhether to address your mouth before a gut protocolThe simple daily swaps that support your whole system.Dr. Jonathan Levine is an advanced restorative dentist with more than 35 years of clinical experience, the founder of Smile House in New York City, and the creator of mouth mapping, a diagnostic approach that connects oral health to whole-body health.GUEST LINKS:FREE: Dental Longevity GuideFREE: Oral Wellness RoutineWebsite: drjonathanlevine.comSmile House: smilehouse.coJBL NYC: jblnyc.comInstagram: @drjonlevine, @smilehousetribecaTwice Oral Care: twice.co (clean, microbiome-smart toothpaste)GLO Good Foundation: glogoodfoundation.org🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

If you are a woman over 30 and feel exhausted no matter how much you sleep, this video will help connect the dots. In this video, I walk you through the five hidden ATP energy drains I see over and over in women with chronic tiredness, why they accelerate in the 30 to 40 range and beyond, and the exact first steps to start rebuilding your energy levels today. You’ll learn:✅ Root causes of exhaustion in women ✅ The two-way street of energy (ATP production vs. draining)✅ Why women over 30 are often "under-blooded" and how to build your blood (oxygen delivery) ✅ The mineral depletion equation: energy = nutrient supply minus stress demand✅ How your gut can block the energy you are trying to absorb ✅ How your hormones increase your nutrient demand after 30 ✅ The five things I would prioritize starting todayLINKS MENTIONED:• Total Tissue Cell Salts (Save 10%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/bestmade• Baja Salts: https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/baja• Remineralize Drops (Save 20%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/remineralize• Natural Shilaji (Save 10%)t: https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/Shilajit• Pique Teas (save 20%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/pique• Art of Tea: nikkiyeltonrd.com/artoftea• Best Mold-Free Organic Coffee (Save 20%): https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/purity CHAPTERS:00:00 Why fatigue over 30 is so common 01:00 Energy is a two-way street (what ATP is) 02:00 You cannot out-discipline a depleted body 02:30 Drain 1: You are under-blooded (oxygen and blood building) 05:00 Nitric oxide foods and beets for circulation 06:00 Heme vs non-heme iron and the coffee mistake 07:30 Drain 2: Mineral depletion (supply minus demand) 09:00 The 2 to 3pm crash and the green tea swap 09:30 Drain 3: Your gut is blocking your energy 11:00 Chew your food and heal digestion first 11:30 Drain 4: Chronic inflammation is stealing your energy 12:30 Stabilize blood sugar and remove seed oils 13:30 Drain 5: Hormones raise your nutrient demand after 30 14:00 Why not to intermittent fast when you are fatigued 15:00 The 5 things I would start today 16:30 You were made for more than running on empty🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Have you ever felt caught between two worlds, conventional medicine that dismisses you and a wellness world that sometimes feels spiritually off? On one side, doctors who tell you your labs are "normal" while you still feel exhausted, foggy, and not like yourself. On the other, a wellness world that finally takes you seriously, but slowly starts pointing you toward practices that just do not sit right in your spirit as a believer.If you have ever wondered whether there is a way to heal your body that takes your symptoms seriously AND honors God along the way, this episode is for you.As a board-certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, and a Christian, I hold together two things the world likes to keep separate: real, rigorous science, and a deep trust in God as the ultimate healer. In this episode I share, as my own personal conviction, how I navigate the murkier parts of the wellness world, what Scripture says about healing and discernment, a story about a client that will stay with you, and why I believe healing has an order, because our God is a God of order!🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [WAITLIST]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: Sign up here!If you're exhausted all the time and gaining weight despite eating healthy, your gut health may be the real root of your fatigue and weight gain. In this video, I walk you through 3 powerful signs your gut is driving low energy, stubborn belly weight, and hormone imbalance — even when your labs look “normal.”You’ll learn:Why you’re exhausted even after 7–8 hours of sleepHow gut inflammation causes stubborn weight gainWhy digestive symptoms are NOT “normal”Why calorie restriction often backfires What to focus on first to restore energy and metabolismWhen we stop chasing symptoms and start restoring gut health in the right order, everything shifts — energy improves, hormones stabilize, and weight loss becomes sustainable instead of exhausting.🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

You're eating organic, drinking filtered water, and skipping the gluten, so why are toxins still creeping in and stressing your gut? Even that $8 avocado can add to your toxic load. In this episode, I'm sharing the hidden food toxins most clean eaters miss, and exactly what I tell my own clients to do about them first.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right with your food and still not feeling your best, this one is for you. I wanted to talk through this because so many of the women I work with are shocked to learn that even the healthiest diets can carry a hidden toxic load that weighs on the gut, liver, hormones, and energy. This is not about fear or living in a bubble, because we will never avoid every toxin out there. It's about simple, doable, evidence-based ways to reduce your daily exposure and support your body from the root up. I'll walk you through where these toxins sneak in and the small swaps that make the biggest difference.What You'll LearnWhy even organic, clean eaters are still exposed to hidden food toxins (and why it's not your fault)The one type of meat that concentrates the most toxins, and the simple swap that fixes itHow fiber actually binds and carries toxins out of your body, plus the daily amount to aim forWhen buying organic truly matters, and how to use the EWG Dirty Dozen to save moneyBudget-friendly ways to eat cleaner without organic everythingWhy those tiny produce stickers are worth removing the second you walk in the doorThe canned foods worth rethinking, and the one kind of can to always tossA simple way to cut pesticide residue on certain fruits and vegetables in secondsBonus Tips: Buy direct from local farms or a Farmer's Market. Many follow organic practices without paying for the certification. Wash EVERYTHING (including organic produce)! Grow your own food (such as a backyard garden or even a windowsill herb planter).Meats should ideally be "beyond organic." Choose pasture-raised, grass fed/finished and third party tested from a Regenerative Organic Certified farmer. Check out Farm-Match for a farm near you! Locate your nearest CSA and eat what's in season. Links Mentioned: EWG Dirty Dozen list (the produce highest in pesticide residue)Force of Nature Hypochlorous Acid (All-Purpose)Produce Soak to Remove Toxins: Renovera🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [WAITLIST]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/energyclassGluten-free and dairy-free, but still bloated? You’re not alone. Many women remove gluten and dairy, hoping it will fix their digestion, but the bloating, inflammation, and discomfort keep coming back. Most people are told certain foods are the problem, but food sensitivities are often just a signal of deeper gut inflammation, not the root cause. You’ll learn:Why gluten-free and dairy-free diets often only provide temporary reliefHow gut inflammation leads to more food sensitivities over timeWhy low stomach acid, enzyme deficiency, or dysbiosis cause bloatingHow functional lab testing can help your gutIf you’ve been eating clean but your digestion still feels off, this episoe will help you understand why food elimination alone rarely solves the problem.🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

"Do I test my gut or my hormones first?" I got this question from a woman in our community, and I loved it so much I had to record a whole note on it.If you feel like your hormones are running the show, the PMS, the mood swings, the weight that won't move, the hormonal acne, your instinct is to go looking for a hormone answer. In this episode, I share why I almost always start somewhere else: the gut.I walk you through what I see in my practice over and over, and how a stool marker called beta-glucuronidase reveals whether your body is recycling old estrogen instead of clearing it, why that creates symptoms that feel exactly like a hormone imbalance, and where deeper hormone testing like the Dutch test actually belongs. I also share my own story of clearing 18 years of cystic acne by healing my gut.If you've been chasing your hormones for years with no lasting answers, this short note will reframe where you start. Turn your eyes upstream! 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Creatine isn't just for gym bros, and if you're a woman over 35, it might be one of the most powerful supplements for energy, brain clarity, and hormone support. The catch? Most women are using it the wrong way and missing the benefits (or feeling bloated and quitting too early).In this episode, you'll learn what creatine actually does, why it matters more after 35, and the smarter way to use it, including the surprising "2 BFFs" pairing that takes your results to the next level. I'm sharing the 4 keys, the best seasons to use them, and the exact brands I personally use and trust.A must-listen for any woman over 35 who wants real energy and hormone support that's backed by evidence-based nutrition science! Links Mentioned: Thorne Creatine & Quicksilver Kidney Care on Fullscript (Save 10%)12 Tissue Cell Salts (Homeopathic Cellular Support)BodyBio Remineralize Drops (Favorite Minerals 15% Off)BodyBio E-Lyte (Favorite Electrolytes 15% Off)Let’s Customize a Supplement Plan Tailored to You Free Downloads:Detox and Drainage Pathways Checklist🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

The tongue is an underutilized tool in modern medicine. For thousands of years, traditional medicine systems used tongue diagnosis to assess gut health, digestion, organ function, and nutrient status. In this episode, I'm breaking down the four most common tongue findings I see in my functional medicine practice and what each one signals about your gut bacteria, digestion, liver function, lymph, and nutrient absorption.You'll Learn:What a healthy tongue should look likeFinding #1: The thick white coating (3 gut patterns) Finding #2: The yellow coating (liver, lymph, and bile flow)Finding #3: Scalloped edges (the absorption issue + a client case) Finding #4: Cracks down the middle (autoimmune connection + my personal story)Tongue diagnosis isn't a substitute for comprehensive lab testing, but it can serve as a powerful clue that points us in the right direction! This is the first episode in a new series. In future episodes, I'll break down what your hair, skin, and nails reveal about your nutritional status and overall health.Links Mentioned: Podcast Insight Survey: Thank you for sharing what you want to hear around here!Detox and Drainage Pathways ChecklistTongue Scraper🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

If you're spending hundreds of dollars on supplements every month and you're STILL exhausted, bloated, and battling brain fog, this episode will blow you mind (because it's a really simple way to support them all). In my clinical experience, it does more for your gut, energy, and hormones than most of the supplements on your shelf!YOU'LL LEARN:Why walking is the best form of movement for women 35+How morning sunlight resets every biorythm in your bodyWhy walking specifically boosts serotonin production in the gut (90% of your serotonin is made there)How walking improves microbiome diversity and short-chain fatty acid productionWhy this practice activates lymphatic drainageThe exact protocol: timing, duration, conditions, what to avoidWhy this is part of Phase 1 of the Abounding 5™ Method🍋💦 Download the Drainage Pathway Roadmap: Drainage Checklist🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

🍎 Grab my free Drainage Pathway Roadmap here → Drainage Pathways ChecklistIf you're between 35 and 50 and you've been feeling "off" (sleep deprived, more irritable, energy dips you can't predict, gut feels different than it used to), please don't chalk this up to stress. Most conventional practitioners are missing the entire transition that's actually happening right now. And there are three nutrients that change everything.In this episode, I'm walking you through how to tell if you're heading into perimenopause, what's actually driving the imbalance underneath, and the top three research-backed nutrients that move the needle most for easing this transitionYou'll learn: The early signs of perimenopause (most women miss these)The 4 definitive symptoms that confirm you're in the transitionWhy some women hit perimenopause too early (and the underlying drivers)The 3 nutrients backed by research that ease perimenopause symptoms mostSpecific food sources for each nutrientSupplement form and dosing guidanceWhy testing matters (and which labs to ask for) This is foundational education for every woman 35-50 who wants to ease into this season of life with clarity, energy, and stability! Resources & Links: Fullscript Supplement Dispensary: FullscriptBodyBio Balance Oil: Omega-3 + omega-6 ratio supportBest Absorbed Magnesium: BiOptimizers 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

The hidden reason 90% of women have bloating, reflux, and fatigue isn't "too much stomach acid" — it's too little. Inside: the 60-second at-home test, 10+ symptoms to watch for, and how to start raising it naturally.In this episode, I'm walking you through one of the most overlooked foundations of digestion: low stomach acid (also called hypochlorhydria). I see this in 9 out of 10 of the women I work with, and it's why so many "gut healing" protocols ultimately fail.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy "too much stomach acid" is the opposite of what's actually happeningThe 10+ symptoms that signal you're running low (most women miss these)The root causes of low stomach acid A simple at-home test you can do tomorrow morning What your test results actually meanThe natural ways to start supporting stomach acid productionWhy fermented foods can sometimes backfire when you're lowThe supplement timing mistake I see all the timeHow this connects to my Abounding 5™ Method for restoring gut health from the foundation upTHE 60-SECOND AT-HOME STOMACH ACID TESTStep 1: First thing in the morning, before eating or drinking anything, mix ¼ teaspoon of baking soda into 4-6 ounces of cold water.Step 2: Drink the mixture slowing (don't gulp) on an empty stomach.Step 3: Start a 3-minute timer immediately.Step 4: Note when (or if) you burp.WHAT YOUR RESULTS MEAN→ Burped within 2-3 minutes = stomach acid is likely adequate→ Burped after 3 minutes (or didn't burp at all) = likely low stomach acid🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

📝 Grab my Custom Women's Functional Wellness Panel & Lab Checklist Here!Your labs came back "normal." But you're still exhausted, foggy, inflamed, and struggling to get through the day. Sound familiar?As a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian nutritionist, I've seen this pattern hundreds of times — and I lived it myself. That experience completely changed how I evaluate labs today.You’ll learn:The standard lab problem and the "normal lab gap." The difference between "normal" and "optimal" rangesWhy fatigue is a cellular energy problem that shows up before labs become abnormalHow hormones respond to gut inflammation, blood sugar instability, and stress signalsThe advanced functional labs I use to get the full picture The method that restores energy by addressing these systems in the right order🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [FREE CLASS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: Sign up here!.🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

If you've been feeling foggy, anxious, and mentally drained by 2 PM… your brain might not be the issue. Your gut might be running the show!In this episode, I'm breaking down the gut-brain axis (the two-way communication highway between your digestive system and your brain) and why it's often the missing piece for women experiencing fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and low motivation. I'm walking you through the five nutrients I prioritize with my clients to regulate this connection, the specific foods you can start adding this week, and the signs that indicate your gut-brain axis is dysregulated before we even run labs.You'll Learn:The 6 signs your gut-brain axis is dysregulated (check 3 and it's time to take action)Why anxiety after meals is a major red flag most women overlookThe magnesium combination that calms the "wired but tired" cycleHow L-tyrosine supports the dopamine and motivation responseWhy I prioritize EPA over DHA for mood based on researchThe timing behind L-glutamine (best practices)My "secret weapon" nutrient for women in high-stress seasons Exactly how much of each gut-brain food to eat per day (pick one per category)Why circulation and detoxification matter for your brain and not just "brain foods"The honorable mention nutrients I couldn't leave off this listResources Mentioned:Brain Health Meal Plan ($9): Get it here!Best bone broth: Fond (nikkiyeltonrd for discount)Best bone broth protein (I suggest unflavored): Equip (nikkiyeltonrd for discount)My go-to Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides: Perfect CollagenBone broth hot chocolate: Try the recipeTop Gut-Brain Foods (pick one from each daily):Omega-3s: wild-caught salmon, sardines, mackerelMagnesium: pumpkin seeds, dark leafy greens, dark chocolate (70%+)Microbial diversity: sauerkraut, kimchi, kefirTyrosine + B vitamins + choline: pasture-raised eggs, turkey, grass-fed beef, liverGut lining: bone broth (1 cup/day)Circulation + detox: beets, dark leafy greensSerotonin: banana, gluten-free oats, dark chocolate🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [FREE CLASS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: Sign up here!Still eating clean but more bloated than ever? You're not doing anything wrong — your body is telling you something deeper is going on. In this video, I'm sharing the 3 root causes I clinically assess when women come to me bloated on a "healthy" diet — and none of them have to do with eating the wrong foods!You’ll learn:Why healthy food can backfire when digestive capacity is lowHow bile flow, liver function, and drainage pathways connect to bloatingWhy elimination and drainage must be addressed before any gut protocolThe 5-phase framework I use with my clients to restore digestion for goodIf you've been told to cut more foods, take more probiotics, or "just drink more water," this is the conversation your gut has been waiting for.🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

If you've ever been told to take iron to fix your fatigue, but it hasn't helped... or if you're getting a full night's sleep and still waking up exhausted… or your labs came back "normal" but you still feel foggy, breathless, and drained, this episode is for you!In this video, I'm walking you through what blood building actually means, why it matters for your iron stores, energy, hormones, and brain, and the top 5 blood-building nutrients I rely on in my clinical practice to help women finally restore their energy at the cellular level.You'll learn:Why your body may not be carrying oxygen efficiently (even with "normal" labs)The difference between heme and non-heme iron, and which one absorbs betterHow MTHFR gene variants affect your ability to use B12 and folateWhy minerals like copper, zinc, and magnesium are the spark plugs for your ATP and energyThe overlooked vitamin that could be the reason your iron supplements aren't workingWhich labs to ask for (beyond just a basic CBC)How to start supporting blood building through food firstResources Mentioned:MTHFR Deep Dive ArticleFavorite Beef Liver Capsules BrandBody Bio E-Lyte Balanced Electrolyte: On My FullscriptFREE Custom Women's Wellness Lab Panel Checklist---🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

You’ve cut out gluten, dairy, sugar — and you’re still bloated. What gives? 👉 The answer might not be what you're eating… but when your bloating shows up.In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most under-discussed — yet highly diagnostic — patterns in functional nutrition: bloating timing. Whether it hits right after you eat or hours later, it’s giving us major clues about what’s really going on inside your gut.If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but still look 6 months pregnant by 2pm, this is for you. I’ll help you decode the difference between low stomach acid vs. enzyme insufficiency, explain how we test for it using a marker called elastase-1, and share how we support both of these issues step-by-step!Here’s What We Cover:What it means when you bloat 0-30 minutes after a meal What delayed bloating (2–4 hours later) tells us How to identify digestive dysfunction using the elastase-1 marker on a stool testHow your stomach, pancreas, and liver work together to break down foodMy exact strategy for rebuilding digestive fire without guesswork or restrictionWhy cutting more foods isn’t always the answer — and what to do instead📌 Mentioned in This Episode:Functional GI Map stool testing with elastase, dysbiosis, and inflammation markers: GI Map Stool Analysis🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

In this video, I'm sharing my full story — from childhood pain and 18 years of misdiagnosis, to nearly losing my life behind the wheel, to finally discovering the root causes that had been stealing my energy my entire life.If you've ever felt dismissed by a doctor, exhausted from trying everything, or like there HAS to be a deeper answer — this video is for you.I share how I reversed three autoimmune conditions, restored my gut health, and reclaimed the energy and vitality I never thought I'd have — and why I now dedicate my life to helping other women do the same.In this episode:- Why I left my teaching career to become a functional medicine dietitian- The turning point that almost cost me my life- What comprehensive functional labs revealed that standard labs missed- How rebuilding my health at a cellular level changed everything- Why healing in the right order matters more than the protocol itself🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly functional medicine insights, gut health strategies, and root-cause education for women 30+🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...

Welcome to the beginning of something really special!I'm Nikki, a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian nutritionist. Since 2014, I've had the privilege of helping thousands of women restore their gut health, energy, and vitality — and now I'm bringing those conversations here, to you.In this very first episode — our trailer — I'm sharing:Why I started this podcast  (hint: it wasn't about a marketing plan)Who this show is really for — the woman who's doing everything "right" and still not feeling wellA little about my story — including 18 years of living with chronic symptoms and how I finally found my breakthroughWhat you can expect from The Abounding Life Show going forward — gut health, hormones, energy, metabolism, labs, food as medicine, and how to build sustainable rhythms in a busy, full lifeMy promise to you — evidence-based, clear, and relatable content that helps things to finally clickThis podcast exists to remind you there's a vibrant, abounding life in store for you! I'm so glad you're here!🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...