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Geta’s Digest Podcast
by Geta’s Digest
We’re going there ... We’re talking about poop, sex, food, parenthood and other subjects that most podcasts aren’t willing to mention.Geta’s Digest Podcast is the podcast you’ve been looking for when it comes to unbiased help with gut health for all ages; hosted by a gut health practitioner & certified nutritionist, Geta Barbu who has a chronic illness and loves to talk about sustainable health habits.You can also expect to hear from board certified professionals + Geta’s clients (past & present) on guest episodes.
Episodes
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Ep. 80 GLP1s: Weight + Chronic Illness with Sarah Krieger
Connect with Sarah over on Instagram @sarahkcpfit Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find...
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Ep. 79 Moral Licensing & Food: Why “I Deserve This” Is Hurting Your Gut Health with Casey Weiss
Connect with Casey over on Instagram @yourcaseforwellness Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen...
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Ep. 78 How Trauma Shapes Eating Patterns, Chronic Illness & Parenting (Breaking the Cycle for Good) with Amy Hydak
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack,...
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Ep. 77 Why That Diet Worked for Her but Not for You (Part 3 of 3 Liver-Gut Axis)
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack,...
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Ep. 76 Why Estrogen Dominance Often Masks Histamine Intolerance Symptoms (Part 2 of 3: Liver-Gut Axis)
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack,...
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Ep. 75 Winter Colds, Liver–Gut Axis & Bile Flow: How CCK Impacts Immunity (Part 1 of 3)
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack,...
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Ep. 74 Why Skipping Meals During the Holidays Triggers Gut Flares, Hormone Chaos, and Chronic Illness Symptoms
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack,...
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Ep. 73 Hormones vs. Root Cause: The Truth About Estrogen, Liver Glucose & Chronic Illness
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Food First Healing for Chronic Illness on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack,...
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Ep. 72 Microwaves, the USSR Ban & Food Fear: What You’re Not Being Told
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Geta's Gut Health on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack, too! Find me...
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Ep. 71 Why You’re Still Tired After Liver Pills: Organ Supplements, Iron Myths, and the Real Root of Your Fatigue
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Geta's Gut Health on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack, too! Find me...
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Ep. 70 Is Europe Healthier? Busting the Myth & Cutting Through the Distractions
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Geta's Gut Health on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack, too! Find me...
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Ep. 69 Are You Really Nutrient Deficient—Or Just Misinformed About Your Health? with Sarah Keal
Connect with Sarah here: Instagram: @supplementswithsarah Website: https://www.sarahkeal.com/buy-better/ Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Geta's Gut Health on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not,...
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Ep. 68 Metabolism Isn’t Just About Burning Calories—It’s About Keeping You Alive
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Geta's Gut Health on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack, too! Find me @getasdigest
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Ep. 67 Overworked & undernourished: When Wellness Leaves You Spiritually Starving with Erin Taylor
If we haven't connected on social, let's make that happen today! Find me on Instagram @getas.digest Join a community of wellness warriors just like you over on Facebook inside of the Geta's Gut Health Community. Find me on my newest platform, Substack, @getasdigest
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Ep. 66 You’re Not Lazy—Your Gut Remembers: Healing the Body After Years of Diets & Chronic Illness with Anu Simh
Connect with Anu Simh here: 9 Arms of Wellness If you & I aren't connected on social, let's make that happen TODAY! Geta's Gut Health Facebook Community Instagram @getas.digest Substack @getasdigest
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Ep. 65 Mindset Isn’t Enough: How Trauma, Gut Health & Faith Shape True Resilience with Ann Marie Thrives
Connect with Ann Marie Thrives here: We Thrive at Life If we're not connected on social yet, let's make that happen today! Geta's Gut Health Facebook Community Instagram @getas.digest Substack @getasdigest
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Ep. 64 What If Healthy Eating Felt Effortless? The Truth About Food, Control & Healing
Food as Medicine Guide
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Ep. 63 Managing MS Naturally: A Real-Life Healing Journey & Alternative Approaches
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Geta's Gut Health on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack, too! Find me @getasdigest
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Ep. 62 Could Long-Term COVID Be the Root Cause of Your Brain Fog, Hormonal Imbalances, and Immune Struggles?
Ready to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us over inside Geta's Gut Health on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you! Are we connected on Instagram, yet? If not, let's make that happen today! Find me @getas.digest Come join me over on Substack, too! Find me @getasdigest
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Ep. 61 Fasting vs. Nutrition: What Your Body Really Needs for Optimal Health
In this episode, I’m cutting through the noise about fasting and all the “new year, new you” hype. Let’s get real—mental clarity and energy don’t come from starving yourself; they come from giving your body what it truly needs. I’m breaking down the myths about fasting and detoxing, especially…
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Ep. 60 How I Lost 14lbs and STILL Found My REAL Health Wins: My 2024 Journey
Ready to spill some tea? In this episode of Geta's Digest, I'm serving up the real story behind my 2024 glow-up—because healing is so much more than dropping a few pounds. Sure, I shed 14 lbs this year, but the journey wasn’t just about the scale. I’m talking mental clarity, emotional resilience,...
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Ep. 59 Unlocking the Gut-Trauma Connection: How Your Nervous System Impacts Chronic Illness
Hey there, warrior. In this deeply personal episode of Getas Digest, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Erin to unpack the tangled web connecting gut health, chronic illness, and trauma. Imagine your body as a house—each room holding pieces of your story, even the ones you’ve tried to lock away....
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Ep. 58 Unpacking Emotional Luggage: How Past Experiences Impact Your Health Journey and Nutrition Success
In this episode, I’m unpacking some of the deepest emotional and mental barriers I see people face with chronic illness, starting with the “emotional luggage” we carry that can make healing feel impossible. I share real examples of how people’s past experiences—like a lack of trust in their body…
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Ep. 57 US Senate Nutrition Shocker: Unveiling Toxic Food Systems & Supplement Scams
In this episode, I’m diving into something I’m super passionate about—the *truth* behind the US food industry’s toxicity and the eye-opening details from a recent Senate hearing on nutrition. Let’s get real: the constant push for supplements and consumer-driven health solutions is NOT the answer....
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Ep. 56 Faith, Food, and Hormones: Christian Intuitive Eating & Cycle Syncing with Abbie Stasior
In this episode of Geta's Digest, I sit down with Abbie, a Christian registered dietitian, to dive deep into something I’m super passionate about—how faith and nutrition connect, especially when it comes to women’s health. We chat about how understanding our relationship with food through a...
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Ep. 55 Navigating Chronic Illness Without a Diagnosis: Holistic Healing, Nutrition, and Self-Advocacy with Kali
In this episode, I’m chatting with Kali, a chronic illness warrior, a client, and dear friend, about the frustrating reality of living without a diagnosis. We dive into the limitations of Western medicine, the power of holistic healing, and how nutrition plays a huge role in managing chronic...
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Ep. 54 Overcoming Emotional Eating to Heal Chronic Illness: Mindful Nutrition & Self-Compassion with Madeleine Karlsson
In this episode, I’m teaming up with the brilliant Madeleine Karlsson to tackle a huge topic: emotional eating and its impact on chronic illness. We break down the connection between emotional triggers, overeating, and how poor food relationships can worsen symptoms. You’ll hear us dive into the...
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Ep. 53 How Magnesium and Iron Supplements Affect Levothyroxine Absorption: A Holistic Approach to Hypothyroidism Managementthyroidism Management
In this episode, I dive deep into the crucial relationship between levothyroxine—a common medication for hypothyroidism—and magnesium and iron supplements. You'll learn how taking these supplements too close to your medication can interfere with absorption, potentially leading to deficiencies. I...
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Ep. 52 Why 'Normal' Lab Results Miss the Mark: The Hidden Gem About Gut Health
You know that feeling when you’re just not feeling right, but your lab results come back saying everything’s "normal"? Yeah, that’s frustrating, right? Well, I get into that in our chat. The problem isn’t you—it’s the scale Western medicine uses, which is really only based on the average white…
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Ep. 51 Choosing the Right Cooking Oils: Gut-Healthy Options for Managing Chronic Symptoms
As someone living with chronic health symptoms, I've learned the importance of choosing the right oils for cooking to support my well-being. Through my journey, I've discovered that while olive oil is not suitable for high-heat cooking, canola oil and avocado oil are excellent options for deep...
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Ep. 50 Fear to Fulfillment: Your Chronic Illness Doesn't Define Who You Are (Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of my conversation with Matthew Allyn, we dive into pursuing a life you love by overcoming fear and self-doubt. We share personal stories about taking risks, changing careers, and following our passions. The main takeaway is to unapologetically chase the life that excites you, even when...
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Ep. 49 Fear to Fulfillment: Your Chronic Illness Doesn't Define Who You Are (Pt. 1)
In this chat part 1 of 2, I dive into a conversation with Matthew Allyn about shaking off the stigma around chronic illness and embracing activities that light you up. We talk about how doing what you love can actually help your health on a chemical, biological, and even epigenetic level! Matthew...
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Ep. 48 Unmasking Painkillers: How They May Be Worsening Your Chronic Illness Symptoms
In this episode, I dive into my recent bout with back pain and how it's all tied to body image and mindset. I’ll share why tracking pain and really tuning into your body is crucial, and why popping pain meds might not be the best idea (hello, liver function!). Plus, I’ve got a funny story about...
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Ep. 47 How I Went from Disaster to Triumph: The Story of My Chronic Illness Diagnosis of 50% Liver Function
Hey there beautiful chronic illness warrior! In this episode, I take you on a rollercoaster ride through the moment I received my life-changing diagnosis. Imagine this: What song would be playing in the background during that heart-stopping moment? For me, it was a wild mix of confusion, fear…
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Ep. 46 How to Prioritize Your Health Journey While Being a Working Mama
In this episode, I'm sharing how I juggle my roles as a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and health practitioner. I chat about the importance of focusing on one task at a time and not trying to do everything at once. I give a peek into my daily routine, which includes work, homeschooling, outdoor fun…
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Ep. 45 Vegan Misconceptions: Why Healthy Eating is More Than Just Labels with Danette May
In this episode, we talk about eating nutrient-dense and diverse foods. We discuss how confusing it can be to figure out what good quality food really is and how processed food can hurt our gut health. We also talk about why buying local and organic is important and what "empty calories" are. We...
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Ep. 44 How to Make Fertility + Intimacy Playful Again with Allie Andrews
In this conversation, Allie & I discuss the topic of infertility and the importance of maintaining intimacy and pleasure in the process of trying to conceive. We're sharing personal experiences and insights on how to keep sex fun and interesting while tracking fertility, while also touching on…
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Ep. 43 Introduction to Food for Babies & Toddlers
In this episode, I'm discussing the importance of introducing solid foods to babies and the impact it can have on their gut health. I share my personal experience with my own children and emphasize the need to introduce vegetables first before other foods. I'm also addressing the rush to…
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Ep. 42 From Birth to Toddler: How Gut Microbes Shape Our Health
In this episode, I dive into the challenges of specializing in a specific chronic illness and how interconnected our body's systems are. I'll share my personal journey, educational background, and some cool insights into gut health, neurological development, and how birth methods influence gut...
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Ep. 41 Transforming Chronic Illness: Faith, Food, and Wellness Insights
In this episode, I’m excited to share my personal journey of reading the Bible and how it's transformed my perspective, my work, and my approach to chronic illness. I’ll talk about the importance of obedience, vulnerability, and dive into the lessons from the mustard seed and the Book of Job.…
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Ep. 40 Lighten Your Liver Load: Practical Tips for Optimal Health
In this episode, I am discussing liver load and its impact on overall health. The conversation is divided into three parts: Understanding liver load. Identifying the signs of liver load. The environmental factors that affect liver load. I highlighted the importance of focusing on liver health and...
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Ep. 39 A Love Note to Julie Childs - Cultivate Nourishment and Joy Through Food with Abra Pappa
Join Abra and I as we cook up a delightful world of food, discussing how embracing cooking can elevate our quality of life. From debunking myths about healthy eating to navigating conflicting nutrition advice, we offer practical insights and tips for creating delicious, nutrient-rich meals.…
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Ep. 38 Orgasmic Odyssey: Unleashing Pleasure, Gut Giggles, and Intimate Insights with Allie & Geta
YES! We went THERE!! In this episode, Allie & I discuss the importance of enjoying sex and the impact it has on self-relationship and relationships with others. A large portion of my chronic illness is sexual abuse. It veered me to not have trust and not have the capacity to be mindful about my...
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Ep. 37 Nutrition for Hormonal Harmony: Fueling Your Body Right with Jess Marshall
Jess & I chatted syncing your fitness to your menstrual cycle, gut health + hormone help, & nutrition. ➡Too much estrogen or imbalance with progesterone ➡Symptoms: fertility issues, emotional PMS, weight gain, migraines ➡Hormone imbalances signal underlying issues ➡Stress management crucial for...
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Ep. 36 What My Cat's Labor Taught Me + Life Updates (and a Birthday Giveaway!)
IT'S TIME .... For my annual birthday giveaway! Info & how to enter is inside this episode. I'm also talking about Ada, my cat, being put into my life for the exact moment we went through last week and I know that God is showing me my path. Thank you to my hubby for all the support and to my OBM...
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Ep. 35 No Sugar-Coating It, Blood Sugar + Gut Health are Buddies with Isaac Pohlman
Blood sugar is important whether you are diabetic or not. Take it from Isaac, a former Type 1 diabetic that has reversed his diabetes through habits and nutrition. In this conversational episode, Isaac and I chatted about the basics, the mindset, and busted the most commercial myths around blood...
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Ep. 34 Mental Health & Gut Health Unite with Heather Harding
What do you get when a mental health therapist and a gut health practitioner talk about the mental health and gut microbe connection? A lot of valuable information that will connect the dots on why you may have depression, anxiety, and/or other mental health challenges. Imagine a world where you...
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3 Life Experiences That Make Me Unique in How Help My Clients Reverse Their Chronic Illness
You can take the girl out of Europe, but you can't take the Europe out of a girl - 3 life experiences that make me unique in how I help my clients reverse their chronic illness. Ever said to yourself, "Geta, I don't know if you trigger me because you're so different, or if I'm glad you are...
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Mom Life: Guilt-Free, Balanced, Self-Care and No More People-Pleasing! with Guest Scottie Durrett
In this chat, Scottie & I get real about the challenges of being a mom. We tackle mom guilt, the pressure to please everyone and the need for self-care. We emphasize the importance of trusting yourself, setting goals, and finding balance. It's all about ditching old beliefs, defining success on...
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Revitalize Your Wellness Journey: Embracing Change, Chronic Illness Style with Nathalie Botezatu
Grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee and settle in for a delightful chat with Nathalie Botezatu and myself as we dive into the art of embracing change, chronic illness style! Join us, a Romanian dynamic duo, as we share quirky anecdotes and practical tips for shaking off fear and resistance…
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We’re going there ... We’re talking about poop, sex, food, parenthood and other subjects that most podcasts aren’t willing to mention.Geta’s Digest Podcast is the podcast you’ve been looking for when it comes to unbiased help with gut health for all ages; hosted by a gut health practitioner & certified nutritionist, Geta Barbu who has a chronic illness and loves to talk about sustainable health habits.You can also expect to hear from board certified professionals + Geta’s clients (past & present) on guest episodes.
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We’re going there ... We’re talking about poop, sex, food, parenthood and other subjects that most podcasts aren’t willing to mention.Geta’s Digest Podcast is the podcast you’ve been looking for when it comes to unbiased help with gut health for all ages; hosted by a gut health practitioner &...
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