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Is IBS still running your life - even though you’ve tried the low FODMAP diet? Are you cutting out more and more foods, following all the “rules", taking probiotics or supplements, and still dealing with bloating, indigestion, and abdominal pain? Or maybe the low FODMAP diet worked at first, but now your IBS symptoms are creeping back in and you’re wondering, why did it stop working? If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about one of the most recommended IBS treatments out there: the IBS low FODMAP diet. This was the diet I put myself on in 2015 when my IBS, constipation, and bloating started. It was the diet I followed perfectly for 2 years because it helped reduce my symptoms, but it never fully healed my gut, and every time I tried to reintroduce foods, all my symptoms came rushing back. Now, after working with hundreds of clients with IBS for over 8 years, I've heard this story over and over and over again. So on today's episode, I'm diving into WHY the low FODMAP diet is not working for thousands of people with IBS (likely millions) - and what to do instead to find IBS relief. In today's episode, we’ll talk about:What the low FODMAP diet isWho developed itHow the low FODMAP diet for IBS theoretically is supposed to workWhy, for many people, the low FODMAP diet isn't helpingWhat to do instead to find your real IBS causes and get the IBS treatment you need to permanently reverse your IBS Because removing foods isn’t the same thing as healing your gut. And if your low FODMAP diet isn’t working… there’s a reason. Let’s go find it. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Low FODMAP Not Enough 02:00 - Podcast Welcome And Disclaimer 03:10 - Low FODMAP Refresher 04:06 - What FODMAP Means 05:02 - Origins And Success Rates 06:52 - When It Fails Patients 08:48 - How It Should Work 11:55 - The Real Root Cause 13:39 - Five Toxin Trap Overview 15:20 - Breaking Down The Five 19:07 - Training And Resources 21:37 - Should You Stay On It 23:07 - Why Food Is Not The Fix 25:46 - How The Trap Drives IBS 29:15 - Wrap Up And Next Episodes EPISODES MENTIONED:5 Toxin Trap Related Podcast Episodes:1. Poor Digestion298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO241// Gallbladder Disease Symptoms and How to Naturally Treat Gallstones and Avoid Gallbladder Surgery2. Hidden Pathogens​233// H. Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail​​234// The Candida Episode: Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱 ​​235// The SIBO Episode: SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail​​236// The Parasite Episode: Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail​​237// The C. Diff. Episode: C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed​​238// Can Mold Make You Sick? Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get​​239// Lyme Disease Episode: Lyme Disease Symptoms and Testing, and The Best Lyme Treatment3. Heavy Metals + Mineral Imbalance52// 10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Heavy Metal Detox232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?4. Food Sensitivities267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness5. Poor Detox103// Detoxing Is Not A Green Smoothie118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Learn Your 5 Toxin Trap - And How to Finally Heal Your GutSubscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!) LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/315

Is your food sensitivity list growing, despite eating right or doing things to try to heal your gut? Are you dairy free, gluten free, grain free, or on a restrictive diet like the low FODMAP diet and dreaming about the day you'll be able to eat foods you love again? Have you been told that you'll never be able to eat a food again like dairy, gluten, wheat, or corn - but you want to know if anyone has ever successfully reversed severe sensitivities to any of these? If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing my very real, very personal story about how I recently discovered that I no longer have a dairy intolerance. After more than a decade of having gas, bloating, and bowel movement alteration after eating cow dairy - I suddenly don't anymore. That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing ALL the details:When my dairy intolerance started (and the super unusual dairy intolerance symptom I got with it)Why I think it startedWhy I never thought I'd be able to eat cow dairy againThe best dairy intolerance test I recommend for anyone wanting to test their sensitivity to dairyHow my dairy intolerance led me to my constipation, IBS, and amenorrhea diagnosesThe exact path I took that led me to this year and discovering I can eat dairy againMy top tips for how you can repeat the exact steps I took, 10x faster, and get the same results If you’re looking for a real story from a real person who found healing in the last place she expected, and want to know how you may be able to duplicate my results for yourself - keep on listening. You don't want to miss this episode. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Food Sensitivity Hope 00:36 - Dairy Intolerance Gone 01:58 - Podcast Welcome 03:07 - Temporary vs Permanent 07:03 - Testing Dairy Safely 09:47 - Costco Cheese Moment 12:04 - How It Started 13:42 - 2015 Gut Breakdown 16:04 - Three Healing Phases 18:47 - Parasites And Biochemistry 21:30 - Mold Connection 29:21 - Clean Version Steps 30:17 - Free Constipation Guide 31:42 - Closing Encouragement EPISODES MENTIONED:267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness119// Get OFF the Low FODMAP Diet in 3 Simple Steps171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces, and PIZZA293 // 10 Best Protein Powders for Gut Health (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free) WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Download my Complete Guide to Permanently Reverse ConstipationSubscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!) LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/314

Have you taken magnesium citrate to relieve constipation, but it hasn't worked?Have you tried higher and higher doses, or different types of magnesium like magnesium malate or magnesium oxide, to relieve constipation, but they don't work or leave you with tons of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain?Or - are you researching different types of magnesium and trying to figure out which is the best for fast constipation relief?If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.Magnesium citrate is heralded as one of the key natural remedies to constipation - along with fiber, drinking water, and probiotics.However, magnesium citrate has left MANY people no better off in their search for regular bowel movements. And for some, it's even made the symptoms of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain even worse.That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing what many health providers are NOT sharing:Why magnesium citrate works for some people, but not othersWhat it means when magnesium citrate is not workingWhat to do instead to find constipation reliefIf you’re tired of constipation remedies that don't work and want to find permanent relief for constipation, then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Magnesium Citrate Not Working 01:29 - Podcast Welcome and Mission 02:37 - Why Citrate Works Fast 04:12 - How It Works in Gut 07:22 - Best Use Travel Constipation 08:02 - Why Chronic Constipation Persists 09:51 - Root Cause Guide and Proof 13:27 - Electrolytes Beyond Magnesium 15:19 - Hope Next Steps and WrapEPISODES MENTIONED:165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]100// End Bloating, Constipation, and Food Confusion in 3 months [Testimonial - Rachel]158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 Month [Testimonial - Ti]183// Relieve 30+ Years of Constipation, Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia, And Anxiety in ONE Week [Testimonial - Eric]200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 Months249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One MonthWORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:Download my Complete Guide to Permanently Reverse ConstipationSubscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.comSHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/313

Are you currently struggling with constipation, yet nothing you've done to heal it has worked? Have you been told that if you just ate more fiber, drank more water, or took the right supplement that you’d finally find constipation relief - but nothing is actually changing? Or maybe you’re doing all the “right” gut health things (chewing your food, cutting out gluten or dairy, eating organic) and yet you’re still constipated, bloated, and wondering what you’re missing? If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about a slow and silent epidemic that is costing our nation, and individuals, hundreds of thousands of dollars and hours in the workplace, family, and our communities: the constipation epidemic in America. Even though rates of constipation have been rising for decades, and even though more people than ever actively pursuing healthier gut health practices, we’re not seeing improvement. According to research done in 2023 by Ipsos, 20% of Americans feel they are at a dead end in their healing. In this episode, I'm diving into the American constipation epidemic. I'll be going through:research revealing just how bad the constipation epidemic iswhat this same research is suggesting is the cause of constipationwhat I see is being missed by research in understanding the true causes of constipationwhy so many approaches to natural constipation relief keep falling short If what we’re being told to do to relieve constipation actually worked, wouldn’t we be seeing different results by now? If you’re tired of guessing, tired of quick fixes that don’t stick, and ready to understand what’s really going on in your body - you don't want to miss this episode. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Constipation Struggle Intro 00:33 - America’s Constipation Epidemic 01:58 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer 03:12 - Why I Researched This 04:20 - Shocking Stats And Costs 05:56 - What Counts As Constipation 08:51 - Structural Vs Functional Types 12:31 - Why Common Fixes Fail 15:43 - Kids Constipation Rising 18:37 - Push Release Paradigm 19:55 - Five Toxin Trap Guide 24:57 - Wrap Up And Next Steps EPISODES MENTIONED:178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth311// Still Have Diverticulosis on a High Fiber Diet? Here's why WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Get the exact system I used to reverse 650+ people's chronic constipation Want to learn how it works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Download my Complete Guide to Permanently Reverse ConstipationResearch mentioned:Constipation Doubled from 1997 - 2010 Chronic Constipation Overview Article from IFGDD (International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders) Childhood Constipation is an emerging public health problemChronic Constipation in the United StatesConstipation Epidemic news article2023 Ipsos Poll on Gut Health (search the term "dead end" to find the research in the long article)Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/312

Have you been following a high fiber diet, but you recently got a colonoscopy - and you still have diverticulosis? Or - have you been told that the reason you have diverticulosis is because your constipated, but no matter how much fiber, magnesium, water, or probiotics you take, you just won't poop? Does your diverticulosis diagnosis worry you, or do you worry you'll develop it because of constipation - but you don't know what to do to do properly protect yourself? Or simply help yourself poop? If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today, I'm discussing a pattern I've seen in my constipated clients for the last 8 years - and it's once that impacts both the chronic constipation communities AND those with diverticulosis. The best part? Research from the National Institute of Health backs up the EXACT observation I've been seeing in constipated clients and those with diverticulosis - and the findings are WILD. In this episode, I'm going to break down:Why a high fiber diet doesn’t automatically fix diverticulosis or constipationWhat constipation is really telling you about your gut What I recommend you can do to protect your gut if have diverticulosisWhy natural constipation remedies might not be working for you - and what you can do to permanently find constipation reliefIf you’ve been stuck in a cycle of trying harder with no results, your body isn't broken. You CAN poop again - and live worry-free from your gut. If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop piling on more fiber, keep listening. It's time to heal your gut. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - High Fiber Still Constipated 01:48 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer 02:56 - Personal Constipation Journey 04:04 - Diverticulosis Explained 08:45 - Why Fiber Became Gospel 14:57 - NIH Study Shocking Results 23:56 - If Fiber Makes You Worse 29:30 - Root Cause Testing Guide 30:22 - Key Takeaways Next Steps EPISODES MENTIONED:178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Get the exact system I used to reverse 650+ people's chronic constipation Want to learn how it works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Download my Complete Guide to Permanently Reverse ConstipationRead the Diverticulosis + Fiber Research Article from This EpisodeSubscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/311

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Can I ever hope again?"Have you been doing everything you know how to do to heal - and yet the emotional weight of chronic illness still feels crushing?Or maybe you wouldn’t even call it depression… but you feel numb, exhausted, or like hope just doesn’t come as easily as it used to. If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Today’s episode closes out our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing. In this Discipleship Series, I’ve been sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like I was making absolutely no progress. The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart. To sit together for a moment and ask — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find hope again when chronic illness and depression feel intertwined? This is for you if you’ve been sick for months or years. And if you’re not sure you’d call yourself chronically ill, but you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, this is for you too. In today’s episode, we’re diving into:Chronic illness and depressionWhat to do when hope feels dangerous or painfulHow to balance the emotion of hope without devalidating or suppressing your personal experienceSharing my personal story of how I found hope in the middle of chronic pain, loneliness, no answers, and no reason to see a future where anything was different If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. Not to promise a breakthrough. But to strengthen something inside you that illness may have been quietly wearing down. P.S. In this episode, I’ll be sharing from my own faith background, because that’s where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who’s looking for steadiness, meaning, and hope in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - When Hope Feels Gone 00:29 - Series Focus and Intent 02:04 - Podcast Welcome and Disclaimer 03:14 - Why This Episode Matters 06:03 - Hope and Depression Framed 07:05 - Valley of Dry Bones Reading 11:20 - My Story With the Passage 12:52 - Faith Meets Science Healing 14:52 - Finding Breath and Meaning 16:01 - A Prayer and Anatomy Surprise 19:48 - Hope Without Toxic Positivity 21:16 - Isaiah Encouragement and Purpose 24:05 - Practical Steps to Hope Again 26:12 - Wrap Up and Next Steps WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/310

Have you ever imagined finally being well… and instead of feeling excited, you felt anxious?Have you quietly wondered, “If I get better… who will I be?”Or maybe you’ve been so deep in chronic illness that it feels safer to stay where you are than to face the unknown future of being healthy again. If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Today’s episode continues our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing. In this series on chronic illness and mental health, I’m sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like I was making zero progress. The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart. To sit together for a moment and ask — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find emotional, internal health when chronic illness anxiety is quietly shaping your future? This is for you if you’ve been sick for months or years. And if you’re not sure you’d call yourself chronically ill, but you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, this is for you too. In today’s episode, we’re diving into:Chronic illness anxiety and fear of the futureThe difference between being impacted by illness and becoming your illnessA powerful journal prompt you can do today to reveal any hidden fears you may have about getting better If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. Not to promise a breakthrough. But to gently surface something that may be quietly influencing your healing more than you realize. P.S. In this episode, I’ll be sharing from my own faith background, because that’s where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who’s looking for steadiness, clarity, and courage as they look toward a healthier future. I hope this blesses you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Afraid To Heal 00:36 - Series Intent And Scope 02:24 - Podcast Intro And Disclaimer 03:32 - Recap And Episode Setup 04:11 - My Fear Of Recovery 07:16 - Bible Story Turning Point 09:38 - Do You Want Healing 12:22 - Illness As A Shield 15:04 - Not Your Fault Disclaimer 17:34 - Release Over Identification 20:54 - Journal Prompt Visualization 24:19 - Client Wins And Resources 27:24 - Final Encouragement And Next WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/309

Have you ever had a new symptom flare up and immediately felt a wave of panic or fear go through your body? Do you feel a rush of panic the second you get a new symptoms — bloating, diarrhea, pain, fatigue — and your mind spirals into worst-case scenarios? Or maybe you’re exhausted from feeling like every changing (or unchanging) symptoms is an emergency… and you just want to know how to calm down without ignoring your health? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today’s episode continues our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing. In this series on chronic illness and mental health, I’m sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like I was making zero progress. In today’s episode, we’re diving into:how to process new symptoms without triggering a rush of panicthe one phrase that helped me stop feeling like every new sensations in my body was an emergencythe most important thing I learned that helped me stop my chronic illness anxiety (and honestly, daily anxiety)3 practical ways to stop the anxiety spiral and ground yourself - even when things aren't going perfectly If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. Not to promise a breakthrough. But to strengthen something inside you that illness may have been quietly wearing down. P.S. In this episode, I’ll be sharing from my own faith background, because that’s where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who’s looking for steadiness, hope, and emotional resilience in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Symptom Panic Intro 00:35 - Series Focus and Promise 02:02 - Podcast Welcome and Disclaimer 03:12 - Why Chronic Illness Fuels Anxiety 05:16 - A Gentler Approach 05:39 - Origin Story Depression to Healing 06:36 - Key Phrase Write This Down 07:07 - Why Fixing Mindset Backfires 11:11 - Perfectionism and Inner Critic 12:46 - When Letting Go Feels Scary 14:01 - Client Examples and Symptom Blips 19:20 - Three Ways to Stop Panic 21:26 - Faith Support John 15 Abide 28:02 - Faith Support Mark 4 Seed Growth 29:26 - Seed and Growth Mystery 29:41 - Parenting as Parable 30:59 - God Gives the Growth 31:23 - Find Evidence for Belief 32:25 - Will Life Still Work 35:38 - When the Shift Helps 36:29 - Illness and Slower Living 38:58 - If It Triggers You 41:51 - Coaching Panic to Curiosity 42:54 - ER Kidney Stone Story 46:46 - Birth Fears and Support 49:47 - Practical Safety Framework 53:00 - Wrap Up and Next Steps WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/308

Do you ever feel like your emotions inside you are so big that you don't know how you'll ever have enough time to process them? Do you feel like you get triggered at the sign of a single symptom, or conversation, or thought - and it takes you hours or days to feel calm again? Or maybe you’re living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or ongoing stress — and you’re wondering how can you ever regulate your emotions when your body feels constantly at war / threatened? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today’s episode continues our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. And it's a particularly special episode, as we're going to talk with emotions experts, author, and founders of Connection Codes, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill. Dr. Glenn and Phyllis are passionate about helping people discover that emotions aren’t a problem to fix, but a powerful, natural tool to master - so that homes can be healed, marriages strengthened, and communities transformed. As we continue with our chronic illness and mental health series, I’m sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — and Dr. Glenn and Phyllis have been a part of my recent journey and something I've found so healing and empowering. So I'm sharing them with you! In today’s episode, we’re diving into:How to regulate your emotions in 4 minutes or lessWhy processing emotions doesn't need to take hours, days, weeks, or yearsSymptoms of suppressing unprocessed emotions vs. emotional regulation What the 8 core emotions are - and why being able to name them is so powerful in emotional regulationProcessing emotions with chronic illness - including stress, grief, and emotional healing We’ll talk about what emotional regulation really means, why “control your emotions” often backfires in the process of healing, and how you can make your emotions your friend on your journey of chronic illness and mental health. If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. Not to promise a breakthrough. But to strengthen your inner heart that illness, stress, and unprocessed emotions may have been quietly wearing down. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Big Emotions Intro 00:41 - Meet The Guests 02:35 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer 03:45 - Why Connection Codes 05:57 - Tools For Connection 08:08 - Start With Yourself 11:46 - Human Condition Framework 15:10 - Dishwasher Breakthrough 19:07 - Opting Out Myth 22:14 - Brain Science Of Emotion 27:03 - Stunt Double And Dam 31:03 - Stop Saying Youre Okay 35:11 - Apology Trap 39:20 - Guilt and Shame Connect 40:44 - Core Emotion Wheel Basics 42:59 - Five Brain Regions 46:44 - Emotions as Messengers 47:45 - Live Wheel Demo 54:03 - Ooh Not Fixing 55:48 - Processing in 20 Seconds 01:00:31 - Signs Emotions Are Stuck 01:03:38 - Validation for Chronic Pain 01:07:24 - Closing Thanks CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Download the Core Emotion Wheel for FreeFollow Connection Codes on InstagramListen to the Connection Codes PodcastBuy The Connection Codes BookGet 20% off the Marriage Foundations Masterclass with code: BELLY20Get Coaching with Dr. Glenn Hill HEAL YOUR GUT:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/307

Are you struggling with chronic illness or symptoms that just won't go away, and you've gotten to a point where it just feels like maybe no one understands your symptoms or what you're going through?Do your parents, family, or friends subtly or directly implying that don't really think you have anything? That you're overly sensitive and it's go away if you just chose to stop being so sensitive?Are you tired of explaining your symptoms or what day to day life is like to your family or friends - maybe they don't devalidate you like your family, but they have no idea how to respond other that "I'm so sorry you're going through that", and you feel even more alone than before you shared?Or - have you sat in a doctor’s office, hoping someone would finally understand — and been met with blank stares and no answers?If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you.Today’s episode starts our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing.In this series, I’m sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like (or literally was) making zero progress.The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart.To sit together for a moment and reflect — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find emotional, internal health?Because you don't have to be physically healthy first to find emotional health.In today’s episode, we’re diving into:what chronic illness can feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by loving peopletips on what to do with people who are not loving or supportive on your health journeyexamples of 2 people in the Bible who hit a "I can't take it any longer" moment in their life, how they responded, and what lessons we can learn from itpractical steps to take to combat chronic illness loneliness, with or without the support of your immediate friends and familyIf you’ve been doing everything you know how to do to get healthy and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. But to strengthen something inside you that illness may have been quietly wearing down.P.S. In this episode, I’ll be sharing from my own faith background, because that’s where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who’s looking for steadiness, hope, and emotional resilience in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Chronic Illness Isolation 01:10 - Series Purpose and Scope 02:00 - What to Expect Today 03:38 - Why This Series Now 05:55 - Bible Stories for Resilience 06:40 - Science of Loneliness 10:35 - Supportive vs Dismissive People 12:24 - What to Do With Loneliness 13:52 - Elijah Hits the Wall 18:56 - God Meets Elijah Gently 23:34 - You Are Not Alone 25:24 - Modern Parallel and Community 27:48 - When Faith Heroes Hit Walls 28:45 - Moses Reaches Breaking Point 29:24 - The Weight of Millions 31:31 - Kill Me Now Prayer 32:56 - God Shares the Burden 33:51 - Loneliness Takeaways Begin 34:30 - Be Real and Journal It 36:07 - Find Safe People and Counselors 40:31 - Receive the Help Offered 43:44 - Ask Clearly for Support 47:19 - Ask God and Trust Provision 49:59 - Closing and Community InviteEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? Find Relief with These 4 Lab TestsWORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.comSHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/306

Have you been told you have low progesterone — and the solution was birth control, hormone therapy, or progesterone supplements — but no one could explain why your progesterone is low in the first place? Or maybe you’ve never had testing confirm it, but you're wondering if you may have low progesterone based on your symptoms — insomnia, anxiety, cycle issues, fertility struggles. Or maybe you’ve tried all. the. things. for low progesterone in women — supplements, birth control, natural treatments, cycle syncing — but nothing has actually changed… and you’re left wondering what else there is to do? If you said "yes" to any of these, this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms permanently... or not. Today's topic: low progesterone. In this episode, I'm breaking down:The most common low progesterone signs and symptoms in womenWhy low progesterone isn’t a root causeWhy birth control, IUDs, and even “natural” progesterone support miss the mark to healing your WHOLE bodyThe 6 real root causes quietly driving low progesteroneAnd the 5 tests you need to do find your specific root causes - and naturally bring progesterone back up And one more thing — for this entire Real Root Cause Series, I’ve created visual guides to help you see the big picture clearly. If you’re a visual learner or want this laid out simply, head to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphic that goes with this episode. Because when you stop trying to force progesterone up… and start removing what’s suppressing it — that’s when you start to see real, true, whole body transformation. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Low Progesterone Frustration 00:38 - Series Roadmap and Visual Guide 01:57 - Podcast Welcome and Disclaimer 03:06 - Why This Series Exists 04:31 - Low Progesterone Symptoms 07:13 - Not a Root Cause 08:56 - Stress Triangle Explained 12:06 - Biochemical Stress and Inflammation 15:52 - Tests to Find Your Causes 17:46 - My Healing Story and Lessons 20:30 - Blueprint Program Invitation 22:30 - Wrap Up and Next Steps EPISODES MENTIONED:267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO273// Stop Doing Leaky Gut Tests. Do this instead.233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed238// Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your Gut WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief Guide (Baking Soda Test instructions inside!)Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group...

Have you been told you have low estrogen — and the solution was immediately birth control or hormone replacement — but no one could explain why your estrogen is low in the first place? Or maybe you haven’t even tested yet, but you’re dealing with classic low estrogen symptoms like dry skin, low libido, thinning hair, weight gain, anxiety, or brain fog… and you’re wondering if low estrogen could be the missing piece. Or maybe you have tried supplements, hormones, or lifestyle changes to raise estrogen — and nothing sticks. You feel better for a minute… then crash again. And you’re left asking: Why won’t my hormones actually rebalance? If you said “yes” to any of those, this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I take conditions that are commonly treated like the root cause — and show you what’s actually driving them underneath. This matters because confusing a symptom for a root cause is the fastest way to stay stuck… even when you’re “doing all the right things.” Today’s topic is low estrogen. In this episode, I’m breaking down:Why low estrogen really happensCommon low estrogen signs and side effects Why artificially boosting estrogen sets you up for potentially worse problems long-termThe five real root causes that lead to low estrogenAnd the exact tests to find which root causes you are uniquely dealing with And one more thing — for this entire Real Root Cause Series, I’ve created visuals. If you’re a visual learner, or you want to see the full big-picture flow of what’s draining your hormones, head to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphics that go with this episode. Because when you stop trying to raise estrogen by force and start restoring the vitality your body needs to make hormones again — that’s when you get full-body transformation. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Low Estrogen Symptoms &amp; Why “Just Boost It” Isn’t the Answer 00:49 - Real Root Cause Series: What This Episode Will Cover (+ Visual Guides) 02:02 - Podcast Intro &amp; Series Context: Low Estrogen Isn’t the Root Cause 05:07 - Low Estrogen Signs Explained (Dry Skin, Low Libido, Brain Fog, Hot Flashes) 08:57 - Why Birth Control/HRT Can Mask the Problem (Vitality vs. Detox) 10:43 - Root Cause #1: Food Intake &amp; Hidden Food Sensitivities (Food Zoomer) 13:38 - Root Cause #2: Digestion Breakdown (Stomach Acid, Bile, Pancreatic Enzymes) 16:02 - Root Cause #3: Depletion from Stress, Over-Exercise, Fasting, Pregnancy &amp; Sleep Loss 19:42 - Root Cause #4–#5: Toxins/Heavy Metals + Pathogens That Steal Nutrients 22:36 - How to Find Your Mix: Best Tests + Protocol Order (Vitality → Kill → Rebuild) 25:01 - Wrap-Up: Better Belly Blueprint, Next Episode on Low Progesterone EPISODES MENTIONED:267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO273// Stop Doing Leaky Gut Tests. Do this instead.233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed238// Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your Gut WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my <a...

Have you been told you have histamine intolerance… so now you’re cutting out everything—leftovers, fermented foods, bone broth, even avocado—because you read they’re histamine high foods… and you’re still reacting? Or maybe you don’t have an “official” diagnosis… but you’ve got classic histamine intolerance symptoms like anxiety, reflux, bloating, eczema, dizziness, insomnia, or weird food reactions… and you’re wondering if histamine is the problem? Or you’ve tried all the things to treat high histamine - low histamine diet, histamine intolerance supplements like DAO, even a full-on histamine intolerance treatment plan from another practitione - but you still have histamine symptoms, so you’re asking: why won’t my histamine calm down? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series—where I take conditions that get treated like the root cause… and I show you what’s actually driving them. Because knowing a fake root cause vs. a real root cause is the difference between managing symptoms forever… or finally getting your life back. Today’s topic is: histamine. In this episode, I’m breaking down:What histamine intolerance really is The most common histamine intolerance symptoms you’re probably not connecting to histamineWhy a low histamine diet can become a cyclical trap that never heals youThe 6 real root causes that keep histamine high (even when you “eat perfectly”)And how to choose the right testing and support to find and reverse those root causes And one more thing—because I’m doing something fun for this whole series: visuals. If you’re a visual learner and want the flow chart that goes with this episode, go to betterbellytherapies.com/root and download the graphics. Because when you stop trying to avoid high histamine food like they’re your enemy… and start fixing what’s making your body unable to handle histamine - that’s when you get your life back. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Histamine Intolerance 00:55 - Real Root Cause Series Overview 01:16 - Understanding Histamine Intolerance 05:40 - Common Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance 08:43 - Challenges with Low Histamine Diets 09:51 - Six Root Causes of High Histamine 23:22 - Testing and Diagnosis 25:32 - Better Belly Blueprint Program 27:36 - Conclusion and Next Steps EPISODES MENTIONED:232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed238// Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies<span class="ql-ui"...

Have you been diagnosed with estrogen dominance recently - and your doctor recommended taking birth control to control it, but you're wondering WHY your estrogen is high to begin with?Or, do you have no testing confirming that you have high estrogen, but you're suspicious you may have it based on your symptoms? And, you're wondering how you can naturally balance your hormones again?Or, have you tried to take supplements or do things to balance your hormones, but nothing has worked, and you're wondering WHY your hormones just won't get balanced?If you said "yes" to any of these questions - this episode is for you.Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms permanently... or not.Today’s topic is: estrogen dominance.In this episode, I’m breaking down:What estrogen dominance isSymptoms of high estrogenWhy estrogen dominance isn't a real root causeThe 5 causes of high estrogenWhat tests you need to see exactly which root causes you're dealing withWhy estrogen dominance supplements aren't enough - and what do to instead to lower your estrogen levelsAnd one more thing — I’m doing something fun for this entire Real Root Cause Series: visuals.If you’re a visual learner, or you want the big picture laid out clearly, go to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphics that go with this episode.Because when you stop fighting high estrogen like it’s your primary enemy... and start addressing what’s actually driving it up — that’s when you get balanced hormones.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Estrogen Dominance 00:37 - Real Root Cause Series Overview 05:08 - Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance 09:59 - Conventional vs. Natural Approaches 12:55 - Liver Congestion and Estrogen Detox 18:07 - Histamine and Estrogen Connection 21:29 - Understanding Your Microbiome and Histamine 22:25 - The Role of Mold and Pathogens 27:03 - Copper Toxicity and Its Effects 31:08 - The Estrobolome and Estrogen Balance 33:19 - Xenoestrogens: External Estrogen Sources 36:41 - Testing and Protocols for High Estrogen 41:24 - Introducing the Better Belly Blueprint 42:09 - Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesEPISODES MENTIONED:98// 3 Things Adrenal Fatigue Is Telling You About Your Body283// Stop Wasting Money on the DUTCH Test (Here’s Why)233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation &amp; PMS244// Is Copper Toxicity Behind Your Histamine Intolerance?243// Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Treatment, and Diets to AvoidHEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the <a...

Have you been diagnosed with candida overgrowth — but you're frustrated that your treatments haven't work? Have you not been diagnosed, but all your symptoms — bloating, brain fog, sugar cravings, skin flares, even recurring yeast infections or UTIs — keep pointing you back to candida?Or have you treated candida before… felt better during the protocol… and then watched everything slowly creep back in and thought, “Why is this happening again?” If you said "yes" to any of these questions - this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms permanently... or not. Today’s topic is: candida. My hope is that this episode blows your mind and helps you to completely rewire how you think about candida. If you get today's episode, you will understand everything you need to to In this episode, I’m breaking down:Why treating candida directly - with diet changes, cleanses, or supplements - so often doesn't work (and ends up with you doing it again and again)The real root causes that drive candida to overgrow in the first placeWhy different people have totally different sets of candida causes underneath the surfaceWhat testing can actually help you map the problem correctlyAnd what you need to do so candida doesn’t just disappear for a month… and then take over again And one more thing — I’m doing something new for this entire Real Root Cause Series: visuals. If you’re a visual learner, or you want the big picture laid out clearly, go to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphics that go with this episode. Because when you stop fighting candida like it’s your primary enemy... and start addressing what’s actually feeding it — that’s when it stops coming back. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Struggling with Candida? 00:33 - Understanding Real Root Causes 01:07 - Why Treating Candida Directly Fails 01:40 - Visual Learning Resources 02:00 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:06 - The Real Root Causes Series 04:41 - Candida: Not the Root Cause 12:48 - Low Stomach Acid and Its Impact 15:54 - Slow Motility Explained 20:07 - Mold and Candida Connection 25:16 - Other Pathogens and Candida 28:32 - Food Sensitivities and Candida 31:29 - Poor Detox and Liver Health 34:21 - Testing and Protocols 37:22 - Conclusion and Next Steps EPISODES MENTIONED:105// Clear Your UTI’s and Interstitial Cystitis [Detox Pathway #2]148// The Oxalate Episode45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?47// The Gut-Sinus Connection118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation &amp; PMS220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies<span...

Have you been told that your thyroid — or hypothyroidism — is the reason you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, bloating, or digestive issues that seem to keep piling up?Have you started thyroid medication or supplements, only to feel maybe a little better… but still not like yourself?Or maybe your doctor is telling you that your labs are “normal,” but you're still suspicious thyroid might have something to do with it — and you want to know how you can support your thyroid safely to boost your energy, digestion, and metabolism? If any of that sounds familiar, then this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms... or not. Today's topic is: thyroid health — specifically hypothyroidism. This episode might ruffle some feathers, because I’m going to make the case that hypothyroidism itself is not a true root cause. That doesn’t mean your symptoms aren’t real. And it definitely doesn’t mean your labs don’t matter. But it doesmean that something else is driving why your thyroid hormones aren’t working the way they should. In this episode, I’m walking you through:Why thyroid medication alone often doesn’t fully resolve symptomsHow you can have “normal” labs and still have hypothyroid symptomsHow thyroid hormones are actually made, converted, and used in the bodyWhat this has to do with finding (and testing for) the real root causes to thyroid imbalanceWhat gut health has to do with thyroid healthAnd what needs to be addressed underneath your thyroid for your symptoms to truly improve If you're ready to understand your thyroid better than you ever have, plus have the tools you need to support your thyroid (and whole body health) beyond medication - then this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Thyroid Issues 00:57 - Understanding Hypothyroidism 01:24 - The Real Root Causes of Thyroid Problems 02:05 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:27 - Debunking Hypothyroidism as a Root Cause 08:54 - How Thyroid Hormones Work 11:37 - The Role of Liver and Gut in Thyroid Health 13:15 - Reverse T3 and Adrenal Glands 16:10 - Biochemical Stress and Thyroid Health 19:30 - Thyroid Binding Globulin and Estrogen 24:04 - Testing and Protocols for Thyroid Health 26:29 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts EPISODES MENTIONED:233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail285// 2 Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)287// How to safely get off PPI’s and reverse acid reflux naturally283// Stop Wasting Money on the DUTCH Test (Here’s Why) WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/300

Have you been told that slow motility is the reason you’re constipated, bloated, or dealing with digestive issues that just won’t resolve?Have you tried to “treat” slow motility — with supplements, laxatives, diets, or protocols — only to find that nothing actually sticks?Or maybe you haven’t been formally diagnosed, but all signs seem to point to slow digestion, sluggish bowels, or food just not moving the way it should.If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between finding healing from your symptoms... or not.Today's topic is: slow motility.Slow motility is a common diagnosis I hear clients get from a doctor who explains that "slow motility" is why they have constipation, acid reflux, bloating, or some other digestive issue. The solution to slow motility, according to the doctor, is usually either "get used to it", surgery (when motility is bad enough), or a merry-go-round of supplements or medications designed to help "slow motility" (but that don't really help relieve your symptoms).The reason these methods don't really help slow motility is because slow motility is NOT a root cause. It's being CAUSED by something else!That's why, on today's episode, I'm breaking down:Why treating slow gut motility with supplements or medications rarely worksThe real causes of slow gut motilityHow to test for these root causes of low motilityAnd what actually needs to be addressed for motility to return naturallyIf you're ready to stop chasing new and different supplements or simply feeling like a victim to the rate your body decided to digest at - then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Slow Motility 00:34 - Understanding Real Root Causes 01:00 - Common Misdiagnoses and Misconceptions 02:01 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:10 - Deep Dive into Slow Motility 07:46 - Symptoms and Related Conditions 09:04 - Root Causes of Slow Motility 13:43 - Digestive Enzymes and Their Importance 17:34 - Visceral Adhesions Explained 20:32 - Understanding Myofascial and Visceral Adhesions 21:44 - Finding a Qualified Practitioner for Visceral Manipulation 22:32 - Self-Evaluation Techniques for Visceral Adhesions 23:21 - The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Motility 25:35 - Mold and Its Impact on Gut Health 27:56 - Other Pathogens Affecting Gut Motility 29:34 - Nutrient Deficiencies and Constipation 31:04 - Food Sensitivities and Inflammation 32:41 - Thyroid Issues and Slow Motility 34:49 - Comprehensive Testing and Protocols 38:13 - Conclusion and Next StepsEPISODES MENTIONED:235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS221// Mold &amp; Constipation: How Toxic Mold Exposure Causes Constipation232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness239// Lyme Disease Symptoms and Testing, and The Best Lyme Treatment250// Epstein Barr Virus Symptoms, Testing, and Best EBV TreatmentWORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my Free...

Are you struggling with acid reflux, bloating, constipation, SIBO, or candida overgrowth?Do you feel like you've tried everything to heal — supplements, protocols, elimination diets, practitioners — and they either didn't help, or the second you stopped doing it, all your symptoms came back?If that’s you, there’s a very real chance you’re dealing with something you may have never heard of before: low stomach acid.Yes, LOW stomach acid.Today’s episode is kicking off a series I'm running this January - February called the Real Root Causes series. And I’m starting with low stomach acid on purpose.Because while low stomach acid is something I reference constantly when working with chronic gut issues… here’s the plot twist:-- it’s still not a REAL root cause.Low stomach acid doesn’t just happen. And if you don’t understand why it’s happening, you’ll stay stuck in the cycle of temporary fixes and recurring symptoms.So today, I'm going to break down the REAL root causes to low stomach acid. I'll be covering topics like:Why low stomach acid happensMy favorite at-home low stomach acid testSigns of low stomach acidWhy apple cider vinegar for low stomach acid is not safe until you test this ONE thingThe REAL root causes of low stomach acidHow to test for the root causes of low stomach acidAnd the exact low stomach acid remedies and protocols you'll need to permanently reverse it - so you can finally get rid of your acid reflux, constipation, SIBO, and candida infection, tooIf all you’ve ever been told to do to help your stomach acid or digestion is drink lemon water, apple cider vinegar, or take HCl supplements, then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview00:21 - The Real Root Causes Series01:54 - Understanding Low Stomach Acid03:50 - Symptoms and Misconceptions of Low Stomach Acid07:05 - Root Causes of Low Stomach Acid09:27 - Testing and Protocols for Low Stomach Acid20:17 - Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewEPISODES MENTIONED:233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation &amp; PMS287// How to safely get off PPI’s and reverse acid reflux naturallyHEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.comSHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/298

It’s been almost 300 episodes, and I realized something recently… I haven’t fully re-shared my healing story in a really long time.So as a way to celebrate the new year, I'm telling my story again — but with new details, deeper clarity, and perspective I didn’t have the first time I shared it… all the way back in Episode 1.Eight years ago, in 2018, I reversed two straight years of constipation, acid reflux, and IBS— after being told there was nothing “wrong” with me… and nothing more that could be done. Now, my health is actually better now than it was when I was a kid.In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 7 steps I took to naturally heal my gut when absolutely nothing else worked. It's the same 7 steps I’ve now used with over 650 clients to naturally remedy constipation, acid reflux, bloating, IBS, PMS, acne, eczema, and more - and once you know these 7 steps, for you to experience the same results, too.I can’t wait to break it all down for you. Let's dive in.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Healing Journey01:22 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast03:21 - The Beginning of My Health Struggles07:20 - Step 1: Testing Stomach Acid11:39 - Step 2: Testing for Pathogens14:50 - Step 3: Testing for Multiple Pathogens15:44 - Step 4: Evaluating Fascial Adhesions18:32 - Step 5: Testing for Food Sensitivities22:52 - Step 6: Replenishing Mineral Deficiencies28:25 - Step 7: Evaluating and Retraining Breathing31:02 - Conclusion and Program InvitationEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 3// Why Probiotics Aren’t Healing Your Gut279// Why Going Low FODMAP, Paleo, or Gluten-Free Isn’t Healing Your Gut165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation131// 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation at the SAME TIME90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation &amp; PMS46// The Gut-Breath Connection: How asthma, heart palpitations, constipation, IBS, and acid reflux are ALL connectedHEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → <a...

Have you ever had a practitioner casually tell you, “You need to cut out caffeine,” and your whole brain just went: “I’m sorry… WHAT?” Yeah. That moment. Because sure — your adrenal glands are fried. Your nervous system is tired. Your cortisol is tanking at all the wrong times of day. But also… you’re a human. With routines. And feelings. And morning rituals you actually like. So when I tell my clients they need a break from caffeine — coffee, black tea, matcha, even green tea — the very next question is always: “Okay… but how am I supposed to have any energy?” Great news: we fix that. I actually give every client a supplement that increases the half-life of their cortisol — so your natural energy lasts longer without the caffeine crash. (We love science.) But then comes the second panic: “Wait… what am I supposed to drink now?” Because let’s be honest: the comfort of the drink matters just as much as the caffeine. The warmth. The ritual. The cozy cup in your hands.The “this is MY moment before the chaos starts” drink. So today’s episode is my gift to you — a giant menu of delicious, client-approved, totally caffeine-free drinks that actually make this season fun, doable, and dare I say… enjoyable. If you’re trying to go caffeine-free — or you’ve wanted to try but didn’t know what to replace your coffee with — this episode is going to give you ideas, options, and hope that you can still love your morning drink… even while giving your adrenals a well-deserved nap. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Caffeine Dilemma 02:00 - The Better Belly Podcast: Who We Are 03:13 - Holiday Greetings and Episode Context 03:59 - Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and Caffeine 05:23 - Healing Beyond Caffeine: A Holistic Approach 07:44 - Caffeine-Free Drink Alternatives 07:50 - Herbal Teas: A Flavorful Substitute 10:17 - Fake Coffee: Coffee-Like Alternatives 13:18 - Other Caffeine-Free Drinks 19:52 - Conclusion: Embracing a Caffeine-Free Lifestyle EPISODES MENTIONED:294// Top 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Grain Free PRODUCTS MENTIONED:Fake Coffee - Big Heart TeaMud/Wtr (caffeine free version)Teecino - Sampler (Caramel Nut, Mocha Mint, Turmeric, Dark Roast, Red Chai, Coconut)Peanut Butter PowderOrganic, Raw Cacao Powder HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/296

You know that&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;when the holidays are coming… and instead of excitement, your brain jumps straight to, “Oh no. The food. The gatherings. The questions. The stress.”&nbsp;Everyone else seems to be dreaming about cookies and cozy dinners — meanwhile, you’re mentally mapping out which dishes you’ll have to avoid, who’s going to forget your sensitivities&nbsp;again, and if you'll leave a meal yet AGAIN hungry, grumpy, and honestly? Feeling alone.&nbsp;Everyone else is piling their plates high with Grandma’s stuffing and your brain is spinning:&nbsp;Is there anything here I can eat? Should I say something? Will I look rude? Am I overreacting?&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s the&nbsp;comments&nbsp;about the food.And let’s be real — half the stress isn’t even the food.&nbsp;“What, you can’t eat this either?”“Are you sure you’re not being dramatic?”“I made it gluten free… except for the breadcrumbs.”&nbsp;You know the drill.&nbsp;So today I want to give you&nbsp;low-anxiety, high-clarity tips&nbsp;for navigating gluten free holidays (and grain free and dairy free) — even when absolutely no one else eats the way you do.&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re going to talk about:&nbsp;✨ How to get clear on what&nbsp;you&nbsp;need — before you ever talk to anyone else✨ Who is actually worth having a conversation with (and who… isn’t)✨ Why your food choices trigger other people’s insecurities — and how to not take that on✨ What to say when you need support✨ And how to walk into any gathering already fed, prepared, and confident so you’re not relying on the buffet table to save you&nbsp;Because here’s the truth: You’re not asking for anything unreasonable.&nbsp;You’re not being high-maintenance.And you deserve to enjoy the holidays, too, without the anxiety spiral.Let’s get into my top Gluten Free Holiday Tips so you can actually make the season feel&nbsp;fun&nbsp;again.&nbsp;&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Navigating Holiday Stress&nbsp;00:58 - Understanding Your Needs&nbsp;01:50 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;02:58 - Three Essential Tips for Gluten-Free Holidays&nbsp;05:47 - Tip 1: Clarify Your Needs&nbsp;13:50 - Tip 2: Identify Your Allies&nbsp;18:31 - Tip 3: Fill in the Gaps Yourself&nbsp;21:35 - Encouraging Stories and Final Thoughts&nbsp;23:40 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;25:52 Conclusion: Empower Your Holidays&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces, and PIZZA172// My Top 10 QUICK Gluten Free Snacks to Buy205// My 5 Favorite Grain Free Bread Recipes for a Healthy Gut170// 5 Tips to Go Gluten Free &amp; Grain Free with EASE&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Get my&nbsp;10 Scripts to Talk to Family and Friends About Your Food Restrictions&nbsp;Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/296

Have you ever tried to&nbsp;travel&nbsp;with food sensitivities, and it was so hard to eat within your guidelines that you simply gave up (or just couldn't find a way to do it)?&nbsp;For me, I'm gluten free, dairy free, and grain free — or I know that one wrong restaurant choice means bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or feeling totally wrecked for the next 2-7 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;Suddenly a trip that’s supposed to be fun becomes a game of, “What can I actually eat?”&nbsp;If you’ve ever Googled things like&nbsp;gluten free travel tips,&nbsp;dairy free travel tips,&nbsp;healthy travel snacks,&nbsp;traveling with food restrictions, or even&nbsp;how to avoid bloating while traveling&nbsp;— this episode is for you.&nbsp;Traveling with food sensitivities does&nbsp;not&nbsp;have to be stressful. You don’t need to simply eat less and feel hungry all the time. And you absolutely do&nbsp;not&nbsp;need to spend your whole vacation worrying about where the next meal is coming from.&nbsp;Today, I’m sharing my&nbsp;5 best tips for traveling with food sensitivities&nbsp;— the exact strategies I use as someone who eats gluten free, dairy free, mostly grain free, AND still wants to enjoy good food, feel amazing, and not get stuck with bloating or symptoms the whole trip.&nbsp;We’re going to talk:What foods to pack&nbsp;(and why your purse is basically your emergency blood-sugar kit)How to pick restaurants&nbsp;when you’re gluten free, dairy free, or avoiding sauces, breading, or mystery oilsWhich cuisines are secretly the easiest to eat out with food sensitivities&nbsp;— and which ones will sabotage you fastHow to build simple, safe travel meals&nbsp;so you feel good the whole tripAnd&nbsp;how to manage food sensitivities on vacation&nbsp;without being the “difficult” one in the group.&nbsp;If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by eating out, nervous about traveling with food allergies, or tired of coming home from a trip feeling heavy, bloated, or off — this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Traveling with Food Sensitivities&nbsp;01:03 - Top 5 Tips for Traveling with Food Sensitivities&nbsp;02:08 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;03:16 - Personal Strategies for Low-Anxiety Travel&nbsp;05:11 - Tip 1: Bring Your Own Food&nbsp;08:31 - Tip 2: Pack Food in Small Containers&nbsp;11:48 - Tip 3: Choose the Right Restaurants&nbsp;18:25 - Tip 4: How to Scan Menus&nbsp;22:05 - Tip 5: Staying at Airbnbs or Other Homes&nbsp;32:29 - Conclusion: Taking Ownership of Your Health&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/294&nbsp;

Have you recently switched to a&nbsp;dairy-free diet&nbsp;and suddenly realized your old protein powder is off the table?&nbsp;Or maybe you’ve heard that most&nbsp;conventional protein powders&nbsp;are loaded with&nbsp;fillers, artificial sweeteners, gums, and even heavy metals&nbsp;— and now you’re wondering what&nbsp;safe, clean protein powder alternatives&nbsp;you’re actually supposed to buy.&nbsp;If you’re anything like me — or my clients — you’re probably standing in the protein aisle (or scrolling on Amazon) feeling completely overwhelmed.&nbsp;There are&nbsp;so many&nbsp;options… and let’s be honest: not all of them taste great, and not all of them are good for your gut.&nbsp;That’s why today, I’m breaking down the&nbsp;top 10 healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, gut-friendly protein powders&nbsp;that my clients and I personally use and love.&nbsp;I’ll walk you through:who each powder is best for,why my clients liked it,and what makes each one a great fit for sensitive digestion.&nbsp;And make sure you stay until the end — because I’m revealing the&nbsp;TOP recommendations LAST.&nbsp;I’ll also give you a quick summary of&nbsp;which protein powders to try first&nbsp;depending on what’s going on in your body — whether you’re dealing with&nbsp;candida, want the&nbsp;best plant-based options, or you need something for a&nbsp;super-sensitive gut.&nbsp;As we head into the holiday season — with travel, treats, and routine changes — I hope these recommendations give you easy, delicious ways to support your gut, your energy, and your taste buds.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Dairy-Free Protein Powders&nbsp;00:49 - Top 10 Healthy Protein Powders Overview&nbsp;03:03 - Client Recommendations and Insights&nbsp;04:08 - Whole Betty Vanilla Protein&nbsp;06:22 - Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein&nbsp;08:15 - Hemp Protein&nbsp;10:18 - Flav City Almond Protein&nbsp;12:35 - Paleo Valley Beef Protein&nbsp;19:11 - True Nutrition Custom Protein Builder&nbsp;21:57 - Exploring Protein Flavors and Sweeteners&nbsp;22:27 - Understanding Gut Health and Sweeteners&nbsp;23:25 - Customizing Your Protein Blend&nbsp;23:53 - Nutrition Facts and Ingredient Insights&nbsp;24:27 - Boost Options and Their Effects&nbsp;26:28 - Recommendations for Protein Powders&nbsp;27:33 - Collagen Protein: Benefits and Considerations&nbsp;29:11 Top Protein Powder Picks&nbsp;36:32 - Final Thoughts and Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)178// Why Constipation Medicine and Laxatives Are Not Helping148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces, and PIZZA205// My 5 Favorite Grain Free Bread Recipes for a Healthy Gut170// 5 Tips to Go Gluten Free &amp; Grain Free with EASE116// Why Going Gluten Free Hasn’t Healed Your Gas and Bloating279// Why Going Low FODMAP, Paleo, or Gluten-Free Isn’t Healing Your Gut&nbsp;PROTEIN POWDER LINKS:Organic Hemp Protein PowderWhole Betty Vanilla Protein Powder (Vegan)Organic Pumpkin Seed PowderFlavCity Almond Protein Powder (Vanilla Cream)Paleo Valley Beef Both Broth Protein Powder (Vanilla)True Nutrition Custom ProteinCollagen Protein Powder (this is the one I use)Equip Prime Beef Protein PowderBe Well Grass-Fed Protein Powder (Vanilla)Truvani Protein Powder&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;<a href="https://www.betterbellytherapies.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=293" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

What makes some people heal faster than others?And how can&nbsp;you&nbsp;use that information to speed up your own healing process?&nbsp;Since healing myself in 2018, I’ve worked with hundreds of men and women — in my clinic and online — to find and fix the root causes behind their gut, skin, sinus, hormone, and autoimmune issues.&nbsp;And after working with all these clients, I started asking myself: what made the difference that helps some clients heal fast, while others healed slow?&nbsp;Was it random who healed quickly? Or was it from invisible, uncontrollable factors like their genes?&nbsp;Turns out—it wasn’t random. And it definitely wasn’t genetics.&nbsp;There were clear, repeatable habits my fastest-healing clients shared.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today, I’m breaking down&nbsp;the top 3 things my most successful clients do to heal their gut FAST—so you can do the same.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Why Do Some People Heal Faster?&nbsp;00:58 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;02:09 - Disclaimer: Factors That Can Slow Down Healing&nbsp;03:56 - Key Habit #1: Complete All Recommended Testing&nbsp;09:29 - Key Habit #2: Address Mold Issues Quickly&nbsp;11:36 - Key Habit #3: Stay Open to Pivoting&nbsp;20:23 - Conclusion and Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;21:49 - Thanksgiving Wishes and Final Thoughts&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/292

Have you ever had your doctor tell you your&nbsp;liver enzymes are too high&nbsp;— and then… not really know what to do about it?&nbsp;Maybe they asked if you drink alcohol.You said no.And then they just told you to “keep an eye on it.”No answers. No next steps.Just… watch and wait.&nbsp;Or - have you had a doctor freak out on you that your liver enzymes were high, and you walked away super stressed about it, but you didn't feel good about the options they gave you to lower it?&nbsp;This situation is SUPER common with clients I've had. Clients who looked healthy on the outside (they're labs "looked fine"), but their liver enzymes were high - and doctors didn't have any good recommendations.&nbsp;That's why, on today's episode, we're covering ALL THING high liver enzymes.&nbsp;&nbsp;We'll be covering:The surprisingly simple explanation behind what liver enzymes elevated meansCauses of elevated liver enzymes (beyond just too much alcohol)Symptoms of high liver enzymes (do you have any of these?)The crazy connection between elevated liver enzymes and gut health symptoms like bloating and hormone symptoms like PMSWhat additional testing you can do (beyond your liver enzyme blood test) to find the root cause behind your elevated liver enzymesHow to actually support your liver so your enzymes - and your body - can come back into balance&nbsp;If you’ve ever been told your liver enzyme levels are high but you don’t drink, you eat healthy, and your doctor still can’t explain it — then this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Understanding High Liver Enzymes&nbsp;00:45 - Common Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes&nbsp;01:39 - Functional Medicine Approach to Liver Health&nbsp;02:50 - What High Liver Enzymes Really Mean&nbsp;05:27 - Beyond Alcohol: Other Causes of Liver Stress&nbsp;12:35 - Symptoms of Liver Stress&nbsp;17:12 - Steps to Address Elevated Liver Enzymes&nbsp;21:28 - Conclusion and Next Steps&nbsp;&nbsp;RELATED EPISODES:69// How to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol – Without Having to Give Up Fat or Meat118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/291

Have you been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome - but the iron pills or medications you've been given for it aren't giving you any relief?&nbsp;Do you struggle with chronic fatigue, and you've been told it's from restless leg syndrome, but nothing you try makes you feel more rested?&nbsp;If you’ve ever spent nights Googling&nbsp;“restless leg syndrome treatment”&nbsp;or&nbsp;“restless leg syndrome causes,”&nbsp;you know how frustrating RLS is.&nbsp;When I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome in middle school, I felt the same confusion and frustration about my RLS.&nbsp;I was told it was because I had low iron. I took the supplement, and it maybe helped a little...but I still felt exhausted throughout the day.&nbsp;It wasn't until I became a functional health practitioner that I figured out what was causing my restless leg syndrome - and how to treat restless leg syndrome for myself in a way that actually WORKED.&nbsp;Now - I've found COMPLETE restless leg syndrome relief (which my husband is so grateful for!). And today, I'm going to teach you how you can do the same.&nbsp;&nbsp;In today’s episode, we’re diving into the&nbsp;real&nbsp;root causes of&nbsp;Restless Leg Syndrome&nbsp;— the ones most doctors never mention.&nbsp;You’ll learn how restless leg syndrome connects to your brain, iron levels, airway health, and even your gut health — and what steps you can take to finally find&nbsp;restless leg syndrome relief&nbsp;naturally.&nbsp;Restless leg syndrome isn't random, and you're not stuck with it for forever.&nbsp;It's time to teach you the root cause of restless leg syndrome so that your legs - and your sleep - can finally find some peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Restless Leg Syndrome&nbsp;00:26 - Allison's Personal Journey with RLS&nbsp;01:04 - Understanding the Root Causes of RLS&nbsp;01:37 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;02:48 - Common Misconceptions and Diagnosis&nbsp;03:33 - Allison's Personal Experience with RLS&nbsp;06:50 - Theories and Causes of RLS&nbsp;09:23- Low Iron Levels and RLS&nbsp;15:12 - Airway Development and RLS&nbsp;21:27 - Other Contributing Factors to RLS&nbsp;25:42 - Conclusion and How to Get Help&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low – Even After Taking Supplements285// 2 Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)48// Got snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ, or teeth grinding? You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! – with Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you&nbsp;using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/290

Are you struggling with chronic conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or IBS?&nbsp;Or - do you have a history of kidney stones, osteopenia / osteoporosis, depression, or anxiety?&nbsp;Have you tried to eliminate these conditions or symptoms and wondered why your body just&nbsp;won’t&nbsp;respond — no matter what you do?&nbsp;You’ve changed your diet. You’ve tried probiotics, detoxes, counseling, or gut health protocols… but your energy’s still low, your mood’s still off, and you feel stuck inside your own body.&nbsp;What if I told you your body might be trapped behind something called a&nbsp;calcium shell?&nbsp;A calcium shell is one of the most powerful patterns I see on&nbsp;HTMA testing&nbsp;— and it can explain everything from&nbsp;chronic fatigue syndrome,&nbsp;fibromyalgia,&nbsp;brain fog,&nbsp;depression,&nbsp;and&nbsp;anxiety, to&nbsp;constipation,&nbsp;bloating,&nbsp;IBS, kidney stones,&nbsp;and even&nbsp;osteoporosis&nbsp;or&nbsp;osteopenia.&nbsp;If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing&nbsp;all the right things&nbsp;but your body just isn’t budging — this episode is going to open your eyes.&nbsp;In this episode, you’ll learn:What a&nbsp;calcium shell&nbsp;isCommon&nbsp;causes of calcium shellsWhy so many people with&nbsp;hidden copper toxicity&nbsp;or thyroid issues have it without knowing&nbsp;I'll also cover what you need to do to reverse calcium shells — and why breaking through a calcium shell can completely change how your body responds to food, supplements, and stress.&nbsp;So if you’ve ever felt&nbsp;“Something’s missing”&nbsp;in your healing journey — this might be it!&nbsp;Let’s dive in.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Are You Struggling with Chronic Conditions?&nbsp;00:36 - Understanding the Calcium Shell&nbsp;01:40 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;02:50 - Client Requests and Podcast Purpose&nbsp;04:00 - What is a Calcium Shell?&nbsp;06:34 - Symptoms and Case Study&nbsp;12:17 - Testing for Calcium Shells&nbsp;20:48 - Causes of Calcium Shells&nbsp;28:45 - Treatment and Long-Term Solutions&nbsp;34:19 - Client Success Story and Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:274// Is Iodine Deficiency causing your constipation or hypothyroidism?159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation &amp; PMS148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates76// Heal Your Fibromyalgia [Testimonial – Sharon Pt. 1]40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc285// 2 Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail273// Stop Doing Leaky Gut Tests. Do this instead.&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterGrab my Iodine ProtocolGrab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/289&nbsp;

This week, a client of mine in our program, the Better Belly Blueprint, asked me a this question:&nbsp;"Do you have any recommendations on what could be done to improve oral health, as a way to improve general belly health?"&nbsp;With his question, I realized - yes, I do! But I did not have it as a podcast episode.&nbsp;Therefore, on today's episode, I'm sharing my TOP 4 oral health habits I recommend to boost gut health.&nbsp;If you are ready to have the best gut health - and whole body health - of your life, and not waste your time or money on practices that don't matter - this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview&nbsp;01:38 - The Gut-Mouth Connection Explained&nbsp;05:08 - Recommendation 1: Address Mouth Breathing&nbsp;09:36 - Recommendation 2: Work with a Biological Dentist&nbsp;12:43 - Recommendation 3: Go Beyond Brushing and Flossing&nbsp;14:20 - Recommendation 4: Look for Root Causes of Poor Oral Health&nbsp;16:52 - Better Belly Blueprint Program Details&nbsp;19:56 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:46// The Gut-Breath Connection: How asthma, heart palpitations, constipation, IBS, and acid reflux are ALL connected47// The Gut-Sinus Connection45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your Gut139// The Autoimmune Disease-Gut Connection: End Flareups89// The Gut-Allergy Connection41// Anxiety, depression, or ADHD? One reason to check your gut48// Got snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ, or teeth grinding? You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! – with Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional TherapistListen to our pathogen series:​233// H. Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail​​234// The Candida Episode: Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱 ​​235// The SIBO Episode: SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail​​236// The Parasite Episode: Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail​​237// The C. Diff. Episode: C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed​​238// Can Mold Make You Sick? Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get​​239// Lyme Disease Episode: Lyme Disease Symptoms and Testing, and The Best Lyme Treatment250// Epstein Barr Virus Symptoms, Testing, and Best EBV Treatment&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/288

Have you ever wondered how to get OFF your PPI safely - without hurting your body in the process?&nbsp;This is one of the most common questions I get from my clients who are struggling with acid reflux.&nbsp;And I get it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I’ve worked with clients on 1 PPI a day… 2 PPIs a day… even 3 PPIs a day PLUS tums and antacids stacked on top.&nbsp;&nbsp;I’ve worked with a client told by doctors at the University of Michigan that there was nothing left they could do for her.&nbsp;And I’ve gotten clients like her all the way down to ZERO PPIs.&nbsp;Here’s the thing: if you’re on a PPI, your acid reflux is probably pretty severe. Stopping cold turkey can leave you in pain, afraid to eat, and stuck in fear.&nbsp;So - how do you get off PPIs&nbsp;safely?&nbsp;That is exactly what we’re covering today.&nbsp;On today's episode, we're diving into:&nbsp;The #1 thing stopping you from getting off PPIsHow to taper off PPIs without painStories of clients who’ve ended 20+ and even 40+ years of acid reflux with this approach&nbsp;If you’re ready to finally end your reflux for good - this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Safely Getting Off PPIs&nbsp;01:14 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;02:24 - Understanding the Fear of Stopping PPIs&nbsp;05:28 - Steps to Safely Taper Off PPIs&nbsp;06:53 - The Better Belly Blueprint Program&nbsp;10:01 - Monitoring Symptoms and Adjusting PPIs&nbsp;17:37 - Client Success Stories&nbsp;19:03 - Conclusion and Next Steps&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:285// Two Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)Acid reflux testimonials:Andrea -&nbsp;200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 MonthsDon -&nbsp;242// How He Ended 40+ Years of Diarrhea, Bloating, and Acid Reflux (Don's Testimonial)Jamie -&nbsp;249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One Month&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/287&nbsp;

I get asked about&nbsp;hiatal hernias&nbsp;all the time inside my program. And usually, the fear goes something like this:&nbsp;“My doctor told me I have a hiatal hernia, and that means I’ll&nbsp;always&nbsp;have acid reflux.”&nbsp;Unfortunately, this has caused a LOT of anxiety for my clients.&nbsp;Fortunately - it's WRONG.&nbsp;You can 100% get rid of acid reflux - even with a hiatal hernia. And you may not need surgery to do it.&nbsp;On today’s episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about hiatal hernias:&nbsp;ALL the symptoms of hiatal hernia (including the ones you may have never heard of)The hidden causes of hiatal hernia—why it happens in the first placeNatural hiatal hernia treatments that don’t involve invasive surgeryAnd how I reversed my own hiatal hernia during pregnancy - and saved myself months of pain and reflux&nbsp;If you’ve been told that your hiatal hernia will never go away, or that it’s the reason you’ll always have acid reflux, I hope this episode gives you hope and shows you EXACTLY what you can do about it.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Hidal Hernias and Acid Reflux&nbsp;01:08 - Podcast Overview and Host Introduction&nbsp;02:18 - Deep Dive into Hidal Hernias&nbsp;04:09 - Understanding Hidal Hernias and Their Symptoms&nbsp;06:51 - Causes and Diagnosis of Hidal Hernias&nbsp;17:54 - Conventional and Natural Treatments&nbsp;24:34 - Client Success Stories and Program Information&nbsp;26:06 - Conclusion and Next Steps&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:46// The Gut-Breath Connection: How asthma, heart palpitations, constipation, IBS, and acid reflux are ALL connected131// 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation at the SAME TIME129// Is Your Diaphragm Causing Your Constipation? 3 Quick Tests90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation91// The Fascia Solution to Acid RefluxAcid reflux testimonials:Andrea -&nbsp;200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 MonthsDon -&nbsp;242// How He Ended 40+ Years of Diarrhea, Bloating, and Acid Reflux (Don's Testimonial)Jamie -&nbsp;249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One Month&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you&nbsp;using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/286&nbsp;

Are you tired of chasing your acid reflux symptoms with PPI's, annoying food restrictions like the GERD diet, or hyper-vigilance about when and how much food you eat?&nbsp;When you ask your doctor if there's ANYTHING else you can do to help your acid reflux, do they tell you that you just need to pop another antacid, avoid trigger foods, or sleep on a wedge pillow?&nbsp;Do you wish there was a solution to acid reflux that was permanent, so you could eat late at night without worrying about a reflux flare, or that you could eat your favorite foods again without feeling punished for it later?&nbsp;If you said yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you.&nbsp;On today's episode, my goal is to lay out acid reflux in one MASTER episode so that, by the end of it, you can have a map for exactly how to find, and deal with, the root cause(s) of your acid reflux.&nbsp;In this episode, I’m talking about:&nbsp;The real causes of&nbsp;acid reflux and GERD symptoms&nbsp;(and why it’s not “too much acid”)The difference between&nbsp;acid reflux, GERD, LPR, and silent reflux&nbsp;— and why this episode can help ALL of these diagnosesWhy standard&nbsp;acid reflux drugs (PPIs, acid reducers)&nbsp;give quick relief but cause long-term problemsHow the&nbsp;acid reflux diet&nbsp;and&nbsp;GERD diet&nbsp;miss the root causeAnd, most importantly,&nbsp;2 steps to reversing your acid reflux&nbsp;(for good!)&nbsp;If you're tired of relying on medication to manage your acid reflux and want freedom from your stomach terror - then this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Acid Reflux Struggles&nbsp;00:56 - Understanding Acid Reflux and GERD&nbsp;01:44 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;04:27 - The Anatomy and Symptoms of Acid Reflux&nbsp;08:16 - Diagnosing Acid Reflux&nbsp;10:24 - Causes of Acid Reflux&nbsp;13:00 - Pressure Systems and Acid Reflux&nbsp;25:49 - Conventional Treatments for Acid Reflux&nbsp;28:25 - The Impact of Low Stomach Acid on Nutrient Absorption&nbsp;29:32 - The Vicious Cycle of PPIs and Acid Reflux&nbsp;31:29 - Steps to Reverse Acid Reflux&nbsp;33:37 - Identifying Pathogens and Their Effects&nbsp;40:09 - The Role of Histamine in Acid Reflux&nbsp;40:49 - Fascial Restrictions and Their Impact&nbsp;44:53 - Testing for Low Stomach Acid&nbsp;48:05 - Comprehensive Testing and Treatment Plan&nbsp;51:22 - Client Success Stories and Testimonials&nbsp;53:08 - Conclusion and Next Steps&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:47// The Gut-Sinus Connection233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc68// 10 Markers on Your Bloodwork Linked to Acid Reflux90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation91// The Fascia Solution to Acid Reflux131// 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation at the SAME TIME161// Is Mold Causing Your Sinus Infections and Congestion?236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?243// Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Treatment, and Diets to Avoid46// The Gut-Breath Connection: How asthma, heart palpitations, constipation, IBS, and acid reflux are ALL connected159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation &amp; PMSAcid reflux testimonials:Andrea -&nbsp;200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 MonthsDon -&nbsp;242// How He Ended 40+ Years of Diarrhea, Bloating, and Acid Reflux (Don's Testimonial)Jamie -&nbsp;249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One Month&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you&nbsp;using my easy, step-by-step guide!Get Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE...

What do you do when you’ve tried&nbsp;everything -&nbsp;from birth control to spironolactone to visiting the Cleveland Clinic to working with a functional medicine doctor - and you’re still stuck with acne, anxiety, gut issues, and 10 years of insomnia?&nbsp;Welcome to Libby’s story.&nbsp;As a registered dietitian, health expert, and someone who had already poured a decade into searching for answers, my client Libby was still waking up at 1–3AM every night, battling anxiety, and dealing with skin breakouts she thought she’d&nbsp;never&nbsp;get rid of.&nbsp;But after just one week of following her customized health plan from Better Belly Blueprint, everything started to change.&nbsp;How did she do it?&nbsp;In this episode, you’ll hear:How Libby’s&nbsp;insomnia disappeared in days&nbsp;after starting her first protocolThe shocking food triggers that were behind her&nbsp;acne, anxiety, and even skin conditions doctors couldn’t solveWhy even with all her research, she couldn’t find relief until she&nbsp;ran the right testsHow she went from discouraged and stuck to finally confident that full healing is possible&nbsp;If you’ve been chasing answers for years and still feel like your body is a mystery, this episode is proof:&nbsp;real healing can happen faster than you think.&nbsp;✨&nbsp;Ready to start your own journey?&nbsp;✨&nbsp;Join Better Belly Blueprint today!&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:112// The Hidden Drivers Behind Anorexia – with Libby Stenzel, RD267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?254// The Gut-Brain Axis: Why Healing Your Nervous System Isn’t Working41// Anxiety, depression, or ADHD? One reason to check your gut&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/284

Have you ever heard the DUTCH test is&nbsp;the&nbsp;gold standard for hormone testing?Are you looking for hormone testing, and are considering getting a DUTCH test?&nbsp;Maybe your practitioner recommended it. Maybe you’ve seen functional medicine influencers promoting it. Or maybe you’ve been thinking… “If I could just see my hormone levels, then I’d finally know what’s wrong.”&nbsp;Here’s the problem: The DUTCH test absolutely is the best hormone test out there that I know of - but can it actually tell you what to do to HEAL your symptoms?&nbsp;&nbsp;In today’s episode, I’m breaking down:What the DUTCH test isWhy it’s actually the weakest of all the functional medicine tests when it comes to real healing&nbsp;When doing the DUTCH test is actually helpfulAnd, if you're not going to do a DUTCH test, what I recommend you do instead&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’ve been frustrated by hormone symptoms that won’t go away, or you’ve tried “fixing” your hormones without success — this episode is going to give you a whole new perspective.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to the Dutch Test&nbsp;00:31 - Why the Dutch Test May Not Be Enough&nbsp;02:12 - Common Misconceptions and Client Experiences&nbsp;04:30 - Understanding the Dutch Test&nbsp;07:44 - Hormone Levels and Their Implications&nbsp;10:33 - Alternative Tests and Solutions&nbsp;14:55 - Combining Dutch Test with Other Functional Tests&nbsp;20:08 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low – Even After Taking Supplements66// 6 Reasons Your Doctor is Reading Your Blood Labs Wrong + How You Can Do It Better74// The Hierarchy of Lab Tests + What Lab Tests You Need31// Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Look “Normal” – Even When You Don’t FEEL Normal&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/283&nbsp;&nbsp;

Are you a momma looking to go from a C-section to a medicated or unmedicated VBAC?Are you considering doing a home birth, but are worried your history of breech babies or Caesareans?Or - are you simply an avid listener of mine who has been wanting to be a fly on the wall and hear my birth story for baby #2?&nbsp;If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then this episode is for you!&nbsp;In today’s episode, I’m sharing my full&nbsp;VBAC birth story.&nbsp;Everything from what it looked like to pursue a&nbsp;vaginal birth after cesarean&nbsp;after my first child’s delivery ended in surgery. To asking the question,&nbsp;“Should I have a home birth or not?”&nbsp;To facing breech pregnancy fears, working with a midwife, and preparing for both the risks and advantages of a&nbsp;homebirth.&nbsp;Whatever it is,&nbsp;I’m taking you inside every step of my pregnancy for baby #2.&nbsp;You’ll hear what surprised me most about my&nbsp;VBAC recovery versus C-section recovery, what I learned about tearing during birth and birth hematomas, and my honest perspective on whether vaginal or cesarean recovery is harder. I’ll also share what the HARDEST part of my mental hurdles — the fear of a repeat 48-hour labor, the doubt over my body’s progress, and how I finally delivered in just 14 hours.&nbsp;If you’re pregnant, considering a&nbsp;VBAC in pregnancy, or curious about the pros and cons of homebirth, this story will give you insight, encouragement, and the reality behind one mom’s choice to write a new birth story.&nbsp;And because easy, nutritious food was one of my greatest supports through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, I want to give you a&nbsp;FREE GIFT&nbsp;on this episode:&nbsp;my 60+ page family recipe book. Inside are 45 gluten free, grain free, and dairy free recipes — quick, nourishing, and perfect for moms juggling newborns and toddlers. Grab your copy at&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com/recipes, then listen in to hear EXACTLY how I used this book to make my pregnancy and post-partum easier - and how you can, too.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview&nbsp;02:15 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;03:24 - Preparing for a VBAC and Home Birth&nbsp;05:30 - Prenatal Concerns and Preparations&nbsp;11:53 - Health Focus During Pregnancy&nbsp;20:20 - Labor and Delivery Experience&nbsp;26:01 - Postpartum Recovery and Reflections&nbsp;31:04 - Financial Aspects and Cost Sharing&nbsp;34:40 - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:87// IBS and Pregnancy: My Top Tips for an IBS-Free Pregnancy73// Surprise – I’m Pregnant!! How My First and Second Pregnancy Compare (Totally Different!) and How I Used Bloodwork to Overcome Miscarriage and Get Pregnant Again197// How to Balance Postpartum Hormones After Pregnancy245// The Best Air Filter for Mold: HEPA Filters vs. Hi-Tech Air Reactor246// How This Air Filter STOPPED Her Toxic Mold Symptoms from Escalating247// The NASA Air Filter that Helped Him Save His Wife from Toxic Mold268// Cover Functional Medicine with this Health Insurance Alternative – Knew Health&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Grab my&nbsp;FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book&nbsp;(Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/282

Do you know what the hardest part of the fertility journey is for so many women?&nbsp;It’s the&nbsp;two week wait.&nbsp;That stretch of time after ovulation, when you’re hoping this will finally be the month… and battling TTC anxiety every single day until you know if you’re pregnant.&nbsp;If you’ve ever been there, you know the two week wait can feel like two years. The questions, the Googling, the second-guessing every cramp or symptom. It’s exhausting. And it can make you feel like you’re losing trust in your own body.&nbsp;That’s why, in today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Jane Levesque, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in fertility, women’s hormones, and supporting you in the emotional side of TTC.&nbsp;&nbsp;Together, we’re unpacking practical ways to handle two week wait anxiety, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with your body while you’re trying to conceive.&nbsp;Whether you’re in the thick of the two week wait right now, or just want to prepare yourself for the ups and downs of TTC, this episode will give you the clarity and encouragement you need to stop feeling broken and start feeling empowered.&nbsp;P.S. Not TTC but trying to manage anxiety around healing your gut, autoimmune flares, or chronic issues like mold? This episode is ALSO for you! Listen in to learn Dr. Jane's TOP TIPS on managing anxiety that applies to all things health!&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to the Two Week Wait&nbsp;00:34 - Meet Dr. Jane Levesque&nbsp;02:51 - Podcast Collaboration and Episode Highlights&nbsp;04:22 - Mastering the Two Week Wait&nbsp;05:52 - Understanding Pregnancy and Fertility Challenges&nbsp;09:14 - The Importance of Body Awareness and Trust&nbsp;12:04 - Addressing Anxiety and Emotional Health&nbsp;16:16 - The Role of Trauma and Mental Health in Fertility&nbsp;23:13 - The Practitioner-Patient Relationship&nbsp;28:28 - The Morning Bread Dilemma&nbsp;29:00 - Finding Joy Beyond Food&nbsp;31:07 - Holistic Approach to Health&nbsp;33:38 - Setting Realistic Expectations&nbsp;43:42 - Emotional Intelligence and Resilience&nbsp;49:50 - The Healing Journey&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:Better Belly Podcast Episodes:49// 9 Reasons Your Supplements Aren’t Healing Your GutNatural Fertility Podcast Episodes:83// How to Know Where to Start On Your Fertility Journey85// Egg Quality - How to Assess It and How to Improve It47// Why the Supplements You're Taking Aren't Helping You Get Pregnant&nbsp;CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Dr. Jane's WebsiteFollow Dr. Jane on Instagram:&nbsp;@drjanelevesqueListen to Dr. Jane's Podcast,&nbsp;Natural Fertility!Apply to Work with Dr. Jane&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Submit a question to Ask Allison&nbsp;and get your question answered on the podcast!Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/281&nbsp;

Do you know what’s happening in your body when you take birth control?&nbsp;Most women are told about the&nbsp;obvious&nbsp;birth control side effects — a little weight gain, maybe some mood swings — but you have to work MUCH harder to find anyone talking about the deeper impacts on your brain, thyroid, gallbladder, gut, and even fertility.&nbsp;That’s why today I’m talking with hormone expert Leisha Drews - mom of 3, RN, FDN-P, RCPC, Holistic Hormone Coach, and host of the&nbsp;Happily Hormonal Podcast. Leisha brings a wonderful understanding of how our body systems work together and how stress on the body and mind impact overall health.&nbsp;&nbsp;Together, we’re tackling the dirty details of birth control:Different types of birth control availableHow they actually work in the bodyAnd the real birth control side effects you need to know before making a decision&nbsp;Because the truth is — birth control side effects go far beyond what your doctor explains.&nbsp;We’re talking changes to memory, mood, attraction, thyroid health, nutrient depletion, and even your risk of autoimmune disease.&nbsp;So if you’ve ever wondered:&nbsp;birth control, how does it work?&nbsp;What are the real trade-offs? And what should you focus on if you’re thinking about coming off it? — then you are in the right place.&nbsp;And whether you’re looking into birth control implants, birth control pills, birth control with no hormones, or a birth control patch… whatever type of birth control you’re considering — this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:&nbsp;00:00 - Intro00:19 - Guest Introduction00:45 - Birth Control Overview04:15 - Types and Mechanisms06:42 - Hormonal Birth Control Effects18:20 - Brain Effects25:23 - Gut and Gallbladder32:17 - Thyroid and Nutrient Depletion40:34 - Copper IUD Discussion50:05 - Fertility Awareness Method55:55 - Outro/Contact Info&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:241// Gallbladder Disease Symptoms and How to Naturally Treat Gallstones and Avoid Gallbladder SurgeryHappily Hormonal Episodes mentioned:E165: How Hormonal Birth Control Affects the Gut and How to Replenish &amp; Restore Gut Health Post PillE166: Restoring Minerals &amp; Liver Detox Post Birth Control&nbsp;CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Leisha's WebsiteFollow Leisha on Instagram:&nbsp;@leishadrewsListen to Leisha's Podcast,&nbsp;Happily Hormonal!Take Leisha's FREE&nbsp;Hormone Imbalance Quiz&nbsp;Book a&nbsp;FREE Call with LeishaHeal your hormones now!&nbsp;Join Nourish Your Hormones&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Submit a question to Ask Allison&nbsp;and get your question answered on the podcast!Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/280

Have you ever felt like you've tried every gut healing diet out there — low FODMAP diet, paleo diet, gluten-free diet, low histamine diet, or a candida cleanse — and&nbsp;still&nbsp;deal with stubborn symptoms? Symptoms like...&nbsp;Bloating, fatigue, constipation.Skin issues like acne or eczema.Hormonal symptoms like PMS or mood swings.Or mystery symptoms your doctors can't find a cause for.&nbsp;If you've been relying on food restrictions to heal your gut — or hoping that cutting&nbsp;just one more&nbsp;food&nbsp;will finally fix your digestion, hormones, or skin — here's the truth:&nbsp;Food restrictions alone cannot heal your gut.&nbsp;Yes, a gut health diet may bring relief from symptoms, but it's not a long-term solution. If food restrictions so far have not healed your gut or symptoms you're trying to correct, then there IS no mystery, perfect diet out there waiting for you.&nbsp;The real issue isn't the food you're eating (or not eating) - it's the fact that you're not looking OUTSIDE of diet to the hidden root causes driving your symptoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re only looking at food restrictions address the real&nbsp;root causes&nbsp;behind your gut problems, you’re only scratching the surface.&nbsp;In today’s episode, I’m revealing:&nbsp;Why food restrictions may reduce symptoms but never reverse gut dysfunctionThe biological reason your food sensitivity list may be getting longerThe 4 overlooked root causes that stall gut healing — even on a perfect dietThe specific lab tests that can literally SHOW you YOUR specific path to healing&nbsp;&nbsp;Healing should never feel like a never-ending guessing game of whack-a-mole.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're ready for real gut healing, not just symptom suppression, then this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Limitations of Gut Healing Diets&nbsp;01:52 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast&nbsp;05:06 - The Five Toxin Trap: A Holistic Approach to Gut Health&nbsp;17:32 - The Importance of Proper Testing&nbsp;30:54 - Conclusion: Pathways to Effective Healing&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:​233// H. Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail​​234// The Candida Episode: Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱 ​​235// The SIBO Episode: SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail​​236// The Parasite Episode: Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail​​237// The C. Diff. Episode: C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed​​238// Can Mold Make You Sick? Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get​​239// Lyme Disease Episode: Lyme Disease Symptoms and Testing, and The Best Lyme Treatment267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness66// 6 Reasons Your Doctor is Reading Your Blood Labs Wrong + How You Can Do It Better&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Join the&nbsp;Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;today!Want to learn how BBB works to address the 5 Toxin Trap?&nbsp;Watch this FREE training&nbsp;walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)&nbsp;👉&nbsp;Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a&nbsp;Better Belly VIP client&nbsp;(Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you?&nbsp;Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our&nbsp;Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire&nbsp;Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my&nbsp;Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my&nbsp;Liver Detox Protocol&nbsp;for only $7!Get the&nbsp;Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN →&nbsp;Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW →&nbsp;@betterbellytherapiesASK →&nbsp;Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →&nbsp;betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please&nbsp;leave a Rating and Review&nbsp;for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at&nbsp;BetterBellyTherapies.com/279&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Do you ever feel like your bloating has a mind of its own — showing up no matter what you eat?You’ve tried cutting foods, sipping kombucha, taking probiotics… but your belly still feels like it’s about to pop.&nbsp;Why is this?&nbsp;Spoiler alert: I'm about to talk about something NO ONE is talking about on the internet. And that is... your bloating is persistent because it can have MANY causes. &nbsp;If you don’t know your specific cause, you’re just guessing at remedies. That’s why, for many of my clients, some of the most popular “bloating remedies” (like probiotics, apple cider vinegar, and more) have even made symptoms worse.&nbsp;In today’s episode, I’m answering a question from a listener who’s dealing with severe bloating every single day — plus candida overgrowth — and is also planning to start trying for a baby soon. &nbsp;We’ll cover:Why candida isn’t a root cause (and what that means for your bloating)The first changes you can make now to get bloating relief — without making things worseHow to know which bloating natural remedies are right for youWhat you need to know about doing gut and detox protocols while trying to conceive&nbsp;If you’ve been stuck with a bloated belly and you’re ready for real answers — not just random remedies — this episode is for you.&nbsp;P.S. Want to ask a question directly to me and get it answered on the podcast? Now, you can! Just go to bettebellytherapies.com/askallison or click the link in the shownotes to submit your unique question and get it answered by me on the podcast!&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Mystery of Persistent Bloating 00:44 - Listener's Question: Severe Bloating and Candida 01:41 - About the Better Belly Podcast and Host 02:49 - Listener's Detailed Symptoms and Concerns 06:00 - Advice on Bloating and Candida 09:27 - Dietary Recommendations for Candida Relief 13:03 - Testing and Root Causes of Bloating 21:19 - Trying to Conceive: Considerations and Advice 29:08 - Conclusion: Support and Next Steps&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation141// Does Collagen &amp; Bone Broth Cause Bloat and Constipation?157// End Bloating and Abdominal Pain WITHOUT the Low FODMAP Diet177// Heal Bloating in 3-6 Months: A Story of 15 Clients’ Results232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?242// How He Ended 40+ Years of Diarrhea, Bloating, and Acid Reflux (Don's Testimonial)116// Why Going Gluten Free Hasn’t Healed Your Gas and Bloating118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS166// 5 Hidden Bloating Causes + Solutions to Bloating148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Submit a question to Ask Allison and get your question answered on the podcast!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/278

&nbsp;Have you ever bought a supplement because you heard it was healthy… or because your doctor recommended it… but after weeks or even months, you still didn’t feel any better?&nbsp;Maybe you’ve been faithfully taking Vitamin D, probiotics, or collagen because “everyone says” they’re good for you. But here’s the thing—what if these same supplements are not only not helping… they’re actually making things worse?&nbsp;In today’s episode, I’m diving into the truth about Vitamin D, probiotics, and collagen - and how they may be draining your wallet and sabotaging your health at the same time. &nbsp;We’ll talk about the science you probably haven’t heard, the hidden reasons these popular supplements can backfire, and what to do instead so you can stop wasting money and start seeing real results.&nbsp;If you’re tired of playing supplement roulette—buying bottle after bottle, hoping something will finally work—this episode will help you break the cycle for good.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Are Your Supplements Sabotaging Your Health? 01:00 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:10 - The Truth About Vitamin D 10:33 - Why Probiotics Might Be Making Things Worse 14:04 - The Hidden Dangers of Collagen 18:13 - How to Truly Heal: Personalized Health Protocols 22:46 - Conclusion: Take Control of Your HealthEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 3// Why Probiotics Aren’t Healing Your Gut72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low – Even After Taking Supplements148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/277&nbsp;

Tired of bloating, fatigue, or a stubborn stomach ache? Learn how Sarah healed 20+ years of gut pain in 6 weeks with one surprising test.---If you’ve been struggling with bloating after eating, persistent stomach aches, or weird food reactions that no one seems to understand - then this episode is for you.&nbsp;In today’s episode, I’m talking with my client Sarah, who lived with daily bloating, fatigue, and a stomach ache for 20 years. Doctors gave her diagnoses like GERD, slow emptying stomach, and lymphocytic colitis, but no real solutions. She’d tried cutting out gluten, sugar, alcohol, dozens of practitioners, and even a low histamine diet - yet nothing brought relief.&nbsp;Until she found the Better Belly Blueprint.&nbsp;In just 6 weeks, her bloating, fatigue, and stomach pain were gone. She had energy. Hunger. And answers for the first time in decades.&nbsp;So if you’ve ever wondered:What are the real causes of my bloating and stomach aches?Will I be stuck on an annoying diet like a low histamine diet forever?Or you've wondered how to actually get bloating relief that lasts…&nbsp;This episode is your next step toward real relief.&nbsp;Let’s dive in.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Sarah's Journey01:05 - Meet Sarah: A Long Battle with Digestive Issues02:52 - Sarah's Symptoms and Struggles05:47 - Discovering the Better Belly Blueprint07:35 - Initial Results and Changes09:33 - The Impact of the Zoomer Test12:24 - Ongoing Improvements and Future Plans25:30 - Encouragement and Final Thoughts&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness243// Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Treatment, and Diets to Avoid&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/276&nbsp;&nbsp;

When clients come to work with me, one of the most common stories I hear is:&nbsp;"I've already spent THOUSANDS of dollars healing."&nbsp;This story often comes with a mix of bitterness, grief, and discouragement, but the most dangerous emotion it can come with is distrust.&nbsp;While other emotions like bitterness and grief can be painful or heavy to bear, distrust is one of the most dangerous emotions I see potential clients have because it breaks their ability to rely on others. Relying on others is something we all need to heal, because whether it's a matter of paying an expert to help us do something or simply trusting a friend or family member to care about us and bear our burdens with us, distrust sows the seed of unwillingness to move forward and get what we actually need to heal - others.&nbsp;That's why, on today's episode, I'm digging into the topic of how to handle the distrust that comes along when multiple providers or "solutions" you've paid time, money, and effort on end up in disappointment and pain.&nbsp;On this episode, I'll be sharing parts of my own personal story with distrust and discouragement in my health along with quotes from a book I've been digging into on trust, and stories from the lives of my clients.&nbsp;Whether you're trying to heal your gut, hormones, thyroid, brain, or any other set of symptoms or diagnoses - I hope this episode encourages you and gives you brain something new to chew on as you move forward in healing.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Struggle with Healing and Distrust 00:57 - Today's Episode: Handling Distrust in Healing 01:13 - Personal Stories and Insights on Trust 02:46 - The Importance of Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health 03:32 - Lysa TerKeurst and Her Work 07:01 - Trust Issues with Providers and Practitioners 13:35 - Acceptance and Moving Forward 26:00 - Practical Tips for Trust and Healing 33:35 - Resources and Final Thoughts&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:33// How to Know It’s Time to Get Help + How to Find a GOOD Health Practitioner233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments FailDownload our Podcast Vault and find all our testimonials in the "Testimonials" category, plus some sprinkled in categories by symptom!Top 10 Favorite Podcast Testimonials:Abby (First Testimonial on Podcast): 13// Drop Sugar Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Glowing Skin [Client Testimonial – Abby Herman]Abby Pt. 2 (Year Later): 96// How to Permanently Heal Your Gut [Client Testimonial – One Year Later]Dessie (Healthy Mom): 35// Get Rid of Abdominal Pain, Joint Pain, and Fatigue, Lose 10 lbs., and Feel Better Than Ever [Client Testimonial – Dessie]Jessica (Hormones, PCOS): 67// Endometriosis, Brain Fog, Eczema, Fatigue, Irritability, and Insomnia – How to Fix It All 40% or more in 3 Months [Client Testimonial -Jessica]Sharon (Fibromyalgia): 76// Heal Your Fibromyalgia [Testimonial – Sharon Pt. 1]BONUS Episode: 83// The IBS-Fibromyalgia ConnectionBecca (IBS): 79// Overcoming a Decade of IBS, Weight Gain, Sleep Problems, and Fatigue – Testimonial with my client BeccaAnitra (Constipation): 117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]Ti (Worked with me b/c of Anitra's episode): 158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 Month [Testimonial - Ti]Helaine (Not too old to heal): 130// Feel Like a Digestive Nightmare? Achieve No Bloat, No Pain, and No Constipation in 6 months with My Client HelaineRachel (Never too recent of a problem to heal): 100// End Bloating, Constipation, and Food Confusion [Testimonial - Rachel]Eric (A dude!): 183// Relieve 30+ Years of Constipation, Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia, And Anxiety in ONE Week [Testimonial - Eric]&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You're Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment, by Lysa TerKeurstTherapy and Theology Podcast, with Lysa TerKeurstGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR...

Iodine is the building block to healthy and happy thyroid. Without sufficient iodine, we can't build the very hormones that our thyroid gland is supposed to make - T4 and T3.&nbsp;So, if you have a deficiency of thyroid hormone, as is in the case of hypothyroidism - why are more doctors looking into iodine deficiency as a possible root cause behind hypothyroidism? &nbsp;That is a question I'm answering on today's episode, along with the even more important questions of: if you're doctor isn't going to test you, how can YOU evaluate your own iodine levels. And secondly, if they are low, how can you safely build them up again.&nbsp;There's a lot of controversy around iodine, both on whether or not we even need more iodine in our diets as well as if iodine supplement is even safe.&nbsp;That's why, on today's episode, we're diving into:&nbsp;Symptoms of iodine deficiencyWhy iodine in salt is not enoughWhy iodine testing is so hardWhat tests I recommend to evaluate iodine levels3 safety measures for an iodine protocolAccess to my iodine protocol I've used with my own clients&nbsp;If you're dealing with hypothyroidism, bloating, constipation, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal symptoms like estrogen dominance, PMS, or endometriosis - then this episode is for you.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Iodine and Thyroid Health 00:25 - Why Doctors Overlook Iodine Deficiency 00:35 - Evaluating Your Own Iodine Levels 00:47 - Controversies Surrounding Iodine 03:28 - Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency 05:02 - Recommended Reading on Iodine 06:27 - Challenges in Iodine Testing 09:22 - Safe Iodine Protocols 17:31 - The Role of the Liver in Thyroid Health 20:57 - Comprehensive Health Programs 31:31 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation &amp; PMS52// 10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Heavy Metal Detox&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES MENTIONED:Grab my Iodine Protocol - evaluate if you have iodine deficiency, and if so, get the exact protocol to reverse thisThe Iodine Crisis, by Lynne FarrowIodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, by David Brownstein, MD&nbsp;ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/274&nbsp;

When I first got sick in 2015 and started the long journey of trying to heal myself, I was REALLY pre-occupied with the concept of leaky gut.&nbsp;I remember Googling questions like:Is leaky gut real?Did I have it?Was it causing my problems?What supplements, diets, or probiotics could I take to heal my leaky gut naturally?&nbsp;And I can remember wondering, for years, "Can anyone test me for this? Would anyone believe me if I told them I had leaky gut?"&nbsp;It took me almost 5 years to FULLY understand why asking the question "do I have leaky gut" is entirely the wrong question to be asking, and learning what question I SHOULD be asking instead to heal both myself and my clients. &nbsp;That's why, on today's episode, I'm breaking down all things leaky gut, including topics like:Is leaky gut real?Leaky gut symptomsMost common leaky gut tests (and if you they're worth your money) My 3 second leaky gut self-testWhy you should STOP testing for leaky gut - now!What you should be focusing on instead (the real causes of leaky gut)My personal, best leaky gut treatmentWhy leaky gut probiotics, a leaky gut diet, or leaky gut supplements can't heal your leaky gutRealistic timelines to heal leaky gut (why you can't heal leaky gut in 2 weeks)&nbsp;If you've found yourself in a leaky gut loophole on the internet and you want real leaky gut remedies, then this episode is for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: My Journey with Leaky Gut 00:50 - Today's Episode Overview 01:47 Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:10 - Is Leaky Gut Real? 03:56 - Understanding Leaky Gut and Its Symptoms 04:57 - The Science Behind Leaky Gut 06:06 - Symptoms and Misconceptions of Leaky Gut 12:30 - Why Testing for Leaky Gut is Not Enough 16:29 - Effective Testing and Treatment Approaches 17:58 - The Five Toxin Trap 28:37 - Conclusion: Focus on Root Causes&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:47// The Gut-Sinus Connection45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?254// The Gut-Brain Axis: Why Healing Your Nervous System Isn’t Working26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health – with Sophie Shepherd FDN-P267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Are you stuck in the 5-Toxin Trap? 👉 Learn hereGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/273&nbsp;&nbsp;

Have you switched to eating organic foods, but you still have gut health, or whole body health, issues?Do you felt like you eat perfectly, but you don't know why you still have health issues, while you know other people with NO health issues who don't eat organic at all?Have you wondered if there is any purpose to eating organic if it's not yielding a noticeable outcome in your health?&nbsp;If you said yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you.&nbsp;On today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how much weight you should assign to glyphosate and chemical herbicides and pesticides in their role on your gut health. I'll give you my take on whether or not you should be eating organic, and if not, what else you should be putting your time and focus on to heal your gut and whole body.&nbsp;I'm going to be sharing multiple pieces of juicy resources that you DON'T want to miss for today's episode. So be ready to pull out a pen and paper or your phone - or be sure to grab our show notes by the end of the episode. It's time to crack some myths around glyphosate and your gut. &nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ntroduction: The Organic Food Dilemma 00:31 - Today's Focus: Glyphosate and Gut Health 01:08 - Meet Your Host: Allison Jordan 02:27 - Personal Experiences and Client Stories 04:31 - The Real Impact of Glyphosate 04:52 - Expert Opinions and Research 07:19 - Practical Advice: Organic vs. Non-Organic 13:48 - Environmental Exposure and Health Risks 15:28 - Water Filtration and Safety Tips 21:50 - Conclusion: What to Focus On for Better Health&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? Find Relief with These 4 Lab Tests&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through the 5-toxin trap and how BBB helps you overcome your 5-toxin trap to heal - for good!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Dive deep into glyphosate with Dr. Stephanie Seneff: How Glyphosate Destroys Your Ability to Detox Harmful ToxinsBONUS: Listen to Dr. Seneff's Sulfur Sensitivity episode on the SIBO Doctor podcastRead Dr. Jill Carnahan's story of overcoming breast cancer, Chron's disease, and mold illness!Clearly Filtered Water PitcherPure Effect FiltersRead Dr. Zach Bush's short summary on his cancer research backgroundWatch Dr. Zach Bush's summary of the history of chemical farming and human health on YoutubeGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!Download the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/272&nbsp;

Learn what makes Better Belly Therapies different from other gut health programs, and why our program is so successful. --Have you been listening to the Better Belly Podcast for a while and want to work with us, but you aren't sure what offer is best for you?Or - have you been recommended to work with us, and you were recommended to listen to this episode?Or - are you not familiar at all with how we work with people, and you just want to know more about our offers?&nbsp;If so, then today's episode is for you!&nbsp;On today's episode, I'm answering all questions related to the ways we work with people here at Better Belly Therapies. To do this conversation, I actually invited my friend Lynne Furtado onto the episode to have the conversation LIVE and ask real questions to me as I explain the programs. Because - it's more fun to have a conversation like this with a real person asking real questions rather than just monologuing into the mic!&nbsp;Today, we'll be covering questions like:&nbsp;How is our program different than others? Why would someone want to go to our program as opposed to somebody else's? What makes us more successful than other programs?Can we handle sensitive patients?How exactly do our offers work /&nbsp;what is the experience you'll have inside them? &nbsp;If you're an audio learner or you don't want to take time to read through our website to learn about how we work with people, then I hope today's episode clears up some questions for you and helps you feel more confident in taking your next steps forward to heal.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Better Belly Therapies 02:25 - Meet Lynn Ferdo and the Episode's Purpose 05:17 - Allison's Personal Health Journey 10:11 - The Better Belly Blueprint Explained 12:17 - Client Success Stories and Testimonials 22:16 - Lab Testing and Customization 25:45 - Cost Awareness and Program Flexibility 30:23 - Exclusive Coaching Offer 30:39 - Benefits of Daily Coaching 31:47 - Affordable Yearly Subscription 32:14 - Live Group Coaching Calls 33:03 - Personal Experiences with Mold 35:51 - Healing Journey and Discoveries 41:11 - VIP Program Details 48:13 - Pediatric VIP Program 52:25 - Free vs. Paid Facebook Groups 54:22 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:245// The Best Air Filter for Mold: HEPA Filters vs. Hi-Tech Air Reactor 246// How This Air Filter STOPPED Her Toxic Mold Symptoms from Escalating245// The Best Air Filter for Mold: HEPA Filters vs. Hi-Tech Air Reactor&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/271&nbsp;

Got a recent at home H. Pylori test, but not sure if your results mean you should treat H. Pylori? Hear the answer for the GI Map test!-- Have you ever gotten H. Pylori testing, and your results didn't come back as high, but there was SOME H. Pylori on the test?Should you treat H. Pylori or not if the results aren't high?&nbsp;Today's podcast episode topic comes from this very same question that Tracy B. submitted via our Ask Allison program.&nbsp;She asked:&nbsp;"I have had the GI Map test, and H. Pylori came up as a marker, but not high. Is this a low percentage? Or is any marker of H. Pylori a problem and needs to be treated?"&nbsp;If you've wondered the same thing, or are looking into H. Pylori testing and wanting to know that answer, then this episode is for you!&nbsp;Or - want to ask a question just like this and get an answer from me? Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/askallison and submit your question there! I may just answer it on the podcast  &nbsp;Now - let's dive in.&nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Listener Question 00:57 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:01 - Understanding H. Pylori and GI Map Testing 03:30 - Why Treat H. Pylori Even If Levels Are Low 05:06 - Challenges in Treating H. Pylori 08:34 - Additional Testing and Comprehensive Health Approach 12:42 - Conclusion and Invitation to Better Belly Blueprint&nbsp;&nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Want to Ask Allison a question and get an answer, too? Submit a question here!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/270

Do you have the MTHFR gene mutation, and feel like it may be what's holding you back from healing?Or - do you not know if you have the MTHFR gene SNP, but wonder if you have it, how much it might be impacting you healing, and what the best testing is for it?&nbsp;If you have ANY question as to how much the MTHFR gene may be impacting your healing, then you DON'T want to miss today's episode.&nbsp;On today's episode, I'm interviewing Functional Genomics expert, Jaclyn Downs, on all things MTHFR and gene mutations. I met Jaclyn recently in the Instagram comments section of my profile when she offered up some free help to someone asking a question about genes. I love Jaclyn's response so much, and upon doing some quick stalking, fell even more in love with her knowledge and approach to genes. Naturally - I just had to have her on the podcast to share her with you all. &nbsp;A bit about Jaclyn: Jaclyn has a master's degree in Holistic Nutrition, a functional nutrigenomics certification from the NutriGenetic Research Institution, and is the author of the academically published book Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve ‘Unexplained’ Infertility. On top of gaining her functional nutrigenomics certification from the NutriGenetic Research Institution, Jaclyn helped to create the very same program by working a researcher for Bob Miller, a top genetics researcher, to help create his practitioner certification program.&nbsp;Whether you are new to the conversation on how genes impact our health, or you've been in it a while, I hope my conversation today with Jaclyn is going to help you feel empowered and hopeful that no matter what genes you have - you CAN heal your body. &nbsp;TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to MTHFR Gene Mutation 00:52 - Meet Jacqueline Downs: Functional Genomics Expert 01:38 - Podcast Introduction and Host Background 02:42 - Diving into MTHFR Gene Mutation 04:15 - Understanding Gene Expression vs. Gene Mutation 16:27 - The Role of Cofactors in Gene Function 20:46 - Practical Advice on Vitamin B Dosing 26:37 - Navigating Supplement Dosages and Deficiencies 27:42 - Genetic Testing vs. Functional Lab Testing 28:59 - Cost-Effective Testing Strategies 30:53 - Comprehensive Testing Bundles 32:05 - The Importance of Bile in Detoxification 33:02 - Choosing the Right Genetic Test 33:52 - The Role of Clinically Validated SNPs 38:02 - Personalized Genetic Concierge Services 40:21 - Evaluating Popular Genetic Experts 45:24 - How to Connect and Work with JacquelineEPISODES MENTIONED:214// Is this Gene Mutation Making Your ADHD Worse?216// ADHD and COMT Gene Mutation: Why You Need to Know&nbsp;CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Follow on Instagram: @functionalgenomicsJaclyn's WebsiteGet Jaclyn's Free PDF: The "Big 3" Most Important GenesHave a 23andme report already and want Jaclyn to interpret it? Click here!Want Jaclyn to order her favorite genetic testing for you and interpret it? Click here!&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/269&nbsp;

Want functional medicine expenses covered, but insurance won't cover it? Learn about this health insurance alternative - Knew Health!-- Have you ever wanted to get functional medicine care, but cost kept you from being able to afford it?Or - have you been paying for functional medicine out of pocket, and you wonder why you're paying for health insurance if it won't even cover what you need to heal?&nbsp;If you are in either of these categories, then you don't want to miss today's episode!&nbsp;On today's episode, I'm interviewing Danielle Drori about a new health insurance alternative - Knew Health.&nbsp;Knew Health is a cost-sharing ,or health-sharing program, that enables their members to get coverage for medical expenses similar to how we experience coverage with health insurance, but it covers WAY more, for WAY less. &nbsp;I found out about Knew Health in the last 2 years, and while I haven't been able to join yet, they are the top cost-sharing program I would recommend to anyone - and on today's episode, I'm going to show you WHY.&nbsp;By the end of today's episode, you'll understand:How a cost sharing program worksWhat type of things you can share it (it's a LOT!)What types of things can't be sharedAll the ways Knew Health is superior to other cost sharing programs How much a monthly membership costs Tips on how you can transition away from your current health insurance / cost sharing program to Knew Health &nbsp;If you've ever wanted an alternative to health insurance but didn't know where to look - I hope today's episode excites you and gives you hope for a better relationship with your finances and health. &nbsp;EPISODES MENTIONED:Allison's Dad's Episode on Insurance: 182// How to Get the MOST Out of Your Health Insurance in 2024Comparison of Traditional Health Insurance vs. 2 Cost Sharing Programs: 229// My Top Health Insurance Hack to Cover Functional Medicine&nbsp;CONNECT WITH KNEW HEALTH:Enroll Now!Use the code: BBP20 to get 20% off your first year! Book a Call with Danielle /&nbsp;KnewHealthFollow KnewHealth on InstagramKnewHealth WebsiteSimple Cost Calculator&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT &amp; BODY:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/268&nbsp;

Have you ever wondered - what is the best food sensitivity test out there?Or - why are there so many tests, and how can you tell which one of the best? &nbsp;Back in 2021, I wrote my first podcast episode on food sensitivity tests, Episode 59// How to Choose the Best Food Sensitivity Test for You. At the time, I had NO exposure or knowledge about the food sensitivity test I'm going to be sharing with you today, so I didn't mention it at ALL.&nbsp;But, if I were to re-do that episode, I would HANDS DOWN have highlighted the special and unique food sensitivity test we're going to talk about today - and I would have NEVER ordered another MRT test.&nbsp;It is likely a food sensitivity test you've NEVER heard of (many of my clients have never heard of it before), but it is far superior to any other food sensitivity test I've come across before.&nbsp;To help explain exactly how and why this test is so much better than Viome, MRT, TinyHealth, or any other food sensitivity test I've looked at, I'm having on Adair Anderson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and representative of Vibrant Wellness. Adair holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, and today, she is going to tell you all about my personal favorite food sensitivity test - the Food Zoomers. &nbsp;Vibrant Wellness offers a myriad of lab tests, from Lyme testing to comprehensive gut health testing, but the lab I order the most from them is their food sensitivity test.&nbsp;As you'll learn about on today's episode, the Food Zoomer tests your body for food sensitivities in a way that is completely different than almost every other lab out there.&nbsp;Whether you're a food sensitivity test veteran with dozens under your belt (and an equal amount of confusion caused by them) or you haven't yet done your first test yet - this episode is guaranteed to enlighten you and give you insight into the capacities and limitations of food sensitivity tests, and explain why doing a Food Zoomer is likely your best bet to getting SUPER clear on what foods you should and shouldn't eat to heal your gut.&nbsp;*Disclaimer: by having this episode out, I am NOT suggesting that you only need to eat the right food to heal. Food is, at most, only 20% of the equation to fully healing your gut. If you aren't familiar with the fact that food alone isn't enough to heal you (and what the rest of the 80% of the equation is), go to betterbellytherapies.com/training or click the link in the shownotes to get my free, full training. &nbsp;CONNECT WITH VIBRANT WELLNESS:IG @vibrantlabsHow To Choose Your Vibrant Food Zoomers Book a Free Call with VibrantListen to the Vibrant Wellness PodcastVisit the Vibrant Wellness Website*NOTE* the $400 Discount mentioned in the episode is for new practitioners to Vibrant ONLY, not clients. Sorry for the confusion!&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Learn how to not only interpret a food sensitivity test, but learn what OTHER tests you should order! (Plus order, analyze, and create a personalized health plan - unique to you!)Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:The Zoomer Microchip articles mentioned, partnered with a doctor from Mayo Clinic:2013 abstract presented at the 2013 conference organized by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) in conjuction with Dr. Joseph Murray (Mayo Clinic)2016 study explaining how Vibrant makes their microchips2019 study referencing both of the above articles (applying the technology to monitor Celiac Disease)Other handouts from Vibrant Wellness:Peptide vs. Whole ProteinsWhat is intestinal permeability (leaky gut)?Additional Resources from BBT:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/267

Happy last Thursday in May!&nbsp;As we round out the end of May, I (Allison) am finishing up the last week of my maternity leave! To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU. &nbsp;Today's topic is from my client Melissa. She asked:&nbsp;"My previous functional medicine provider put me on a supplement for my estrogen dominance about a year ago. Since then, I have been taking I-3-C Plus Dim and Calcium-D-Glucarate everyday. I feel that it has helped me so much with my PMDD symtoms as well as gallbladder symptoms and notice a difference when I miss doses. &nbsp;Do I need to stop taking this for awhile when I do my DUTCH test? Would this skew the results? I can stop taking if needed but don't want to if I don't have to."&nbsp;Melissa's question comes from a desire to not waste money on functional lab testing by getting results that aren't even relevant or trustworthy. Yet, she also doesn't want her symptoms to come BACK by going off a supplement she's found SUPER helpful.&nbsp;What is Melissa to do?&nbsp;If you've ever been in a similar bind of wanting to do a lab test but feeling nervous about going off supplements or medications - then this episode is for you!&nbsp;P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!&nbsp;Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!&nbsp;Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!&nbsp;Are you ready to hear Melissa's answer?&nbsp;Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Update 00:17 - Client Question: Estrogen Dominance Supplements 00:52 - Concerns About Stopping Supplements for Testing 01:14 - Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 02:01 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:06 - Discussion on Estrogen Dominance and Supplements 04:50 - Addressing Long-term Supplement Use 06:11 - Client's Experience and Next Steps 07:45 - Concluding Remarks and Data Importance&nbsp;&nbsp;RELATED EPISODES:26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health – with Sophie Shepherd FDN-P198// 2 Natural Perimenopause Support Strategies for Any Age196// How to Have a Pain Free Periods, End PMS, and Get Your Period Back197// How to Balance Postpartum Hormones After Pregnancy&nbsp;HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!&nbsp;RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet&nbsp;LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group&nbsp;FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com&nbsp;SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️&nbsp;*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/266