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| Ep. 129: Why Busy, High-Achieving Women Freeze on Their Own Health | 09 oct. 2026 | 00:23:57 | |
Is there a gut protocol sitting in your inbox right now, or a supplement order still in the box on your counter? If you’ve been calling yourself lazy or undisciplined for not starting, this episode offers a more accurate explanation. Dr. Heather explains functional freeze, a nervous system state that lets you keep up with work, family, and every deadline while the one thing that’s just for you stays untouched. She shares her own story of staying stuck for months on a decision she already knew she needed to make, and explains why years of protocols that didn’t work can teach your body that hope is risky. She also covers how this same protective state affects digestion, and why more willpower tends to keep you stuck. You’ll walk away with five simple ways to start moving again, gently. What you’ll learn in this episode:
If you’ve been sitting on a decision to get support for your gut, gutTogether pairs functional testing with a practitioner in your corner, check-ins along the way, and (in VIP) weekly live calls and nervous system coaching. Learn more and apply with this link. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 128: Why did my results not last? (constipation, SIBO bloating, low ferritin, etc) | 02 oct. 2026 | 00:22:13 | |
You felt amazing after the antibiotics, the iron infusion, or the SIBO protocol, and then six months later your symptoms were right back where they started. On todays episode, Dr. Heather explains why results fade even when the protocol worked. She also covers why more information so often leads to more confusion, and shares a personal story about what actually created lasting change in her own life this year. What you'll learn in this episode:
Mentioned in this episode: Episode 65 (for a deeper look at motility and minerals) Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 127: Who's Eating Your Iron? 3 Hidden Reasons Your Ferritin Won't Budge | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:16:35 | |
What if something else is getting to your iron before you do? This week, Dr. Heather picks up where last week's episode left off. She explains why your iron panel works like a balance sheet: it can show you what's in the account, but it can't always show you who's spending it. Then she walks through the three hidden suspects she looks for first when a client's ferritin refuses to budge. One of them is among the most common infections in the world, and most people who have it never know. They can all go unnoticed for years, and none of them show up on a standard iron panel. You'll learn:
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 126: You've Been Taking Iron for 2 Years For Low Ferritin. Here's What This Is Telling You | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:23:49 | |
Dr. Heather's ferritin was 9 four months postpartum, and she had a doctorate in clinical nutrition at the time. She still couldn't fix her own labs, and she spent months doing exactly what you've been doing: assuming she had the wrong iron rather than the wrong theory.
Keep listening Start with Dr. Heather's Story The full Iron & Ferritin Series More on where the deposit disappears More on the minerals that move it Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 125: Iron, Copper, and Gut Irony Roundtable Discussion | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:33:34 | |
Round two with the gutTogether team. Macy and Tyler are back, and this time we're talking about the iron and ferritin cases that have filled our caseload for the last six to eight months. If you've taken iron for months and watched your ferritin barely budge, or you've had an infusion and ended up with brand new GI symptoms, this conversation explains exactly why that isl. We get into the iron recycling system, why copper and ceruloplasmin quietly run the whole operation, what gut infections do with the iron you take, and why ferritin sometimes drops before it climbs. Plus the question we get in our inbox constantly: should I just get the infusion? Timestamps
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 124: The Top 6 Roadblocks We See in Gut Healing (feat. the gutTogether Team) | 26 août 2026 | 00:43:33 | |
Have you ever wondered what it was like to sit "behind the scenes" with the gutTogether® team? Today's podcast episode is a "must listen"! Dr. Heather sits down with 2 of the gutTogether® RD's to discuss the 6 common roadblocks they see when working 1:1 with clients. If you've ever felt like no matter what you do, you can't get over your symptoms, this is a good one! (and make sure you stay until the end for some bloopers!) Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 123: Your GI Issues Are Costing You (And Not In The Way You Think) | 19 août 2026 | 00:12:44 | |
You can count the cost of your gut issues in supplements, copays, and elimination diets. But the biggest cost has never shown up on a single receipt, and chances are you've never once added it up. On this episode, I'm talking about the bandwidth your symptoms are quietly taking from you every single day. I'm sharing what surprised me most about my own healing after twenty years of GI issues, the moment I realized how much mental energy my symptoms had been eating, and what my clients tell me they actually got back when their bloating resolved (hint: nobody ever says "my bloating score improved"). Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 122: Generational Health: 9 Out of 10 Babies Are Missing Key Gut Bacteria, with Dr. Stephanie Culler or Persephone | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:37:45 | |
Nine out of ten babies in the US are now missing one or more of the keystone bacteria their immune system needs to develop properly. Stephanie is a PhD scientist, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences, and a mom who built her company's biggest study after a pediatric researcher asked her a question that stopped her cold: if you can fix the microbiome of cancer patients, why not fix it in babies? That question led to MyBabyBiome, the largest microbiome study of US infants to date, and to the discovery that something has shifted in how babies acquire their earliest gut bacteria. We get into what "missing" actually means (as in, undetectable even with modern DNA sequencing), why C-section babies are twice as likely to be affected, why breast milk alone doesn't always fix it, and why Stephanie now tells clients that the most important inheritance you can give your kids is your microbiome. We also cover why the probiotic on the shelf at Whole Foods probably isn't doing what you think it's doing, and why it's genuinely not too late to shift things as an adult, even if you've had gut issues since childhood. Dr. Stephanie Culler, PhD, is the co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences. She earned her PhD in Chemical Engineering at Caltech, where she focused on gene therapies for cancer, and spent the first several years of Persephone's existence developing microbiome-based cancer therapies before shifting the company's focus to infant and toddler gut health after becoming a mother. She led MyBabyBiome, the largest study of the US infant gut microbiome to date, which found that 9 out of 10 US babies are missing one or more keystone Bifidobacterium species linked to healthy immune development (published in Communications Biology, 2025). Persephone Biosciences makes Bloom (for infants 0 to 12 months) and Thrive (for toddlers 12 months and up), synbiotics that pair specific Bifidobacterium strains with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and vitamin D. Connect With Stephanie:
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep.121: Why Minerals Fix What Protocols Can't with Lisa Pitel-Killah of Vykon Customs | 21 juil. 2026 | 01:08:11 | |
Minerals are often the missing link in any health related concern AND the biggest needle mover for individuals who have "tried everything". If you've done the SIBO protocol, the parasite cleanse, the supplement stack, and your body still isn't responding, this episode is probably the piece you've been missing. Lisa Pitel-Killah is the founder of Vykon Customs and one of the people I trust most in the mineral world (I did my HTMA level one and level two training with her), and in this conversation we cover why minerals have to come before every other protocol, what's actually driving estrogen dominant symptoms that never show on a hormone panel, the truth about calcium supplements and constipation, how to think about binders like humic/fulvic and zeolite, and the clinical reason most gut protocols plateau before they should. Whether you are an individual struggling with health concerns or a practitioner curious about minerals, this is a great listen! Connect With Lisa Lisa Pitel-Killah on Instagram Lisa's podcast (The Human Optimization Podcast) Enjoyed this episode? Screenshot it and share it on Instagram and tag me at @drheatherfinley, I'd love to know what landed for you. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 120: The Cyclospora Outbreak: A Gut Health Dietitians Insights on What It Is, Why It's Spreading, and What to Actually Do | 16 juil. 2026 | 00:19:30 | |
There's a parasite moving across the country right now so Dr. Heather went down the rabbit hole to give you a clear way to think about the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak. If you've had a stomach bug over the last couple of weeks that seemed to clear up and then came roaring back, this one is worth your time. That relapsing pattern is one of the biggest clues for this particular infection, and it's the thing most people miss. Heather breaks down what Cyclospora actually is, why this outbreak has been so hard to trace, what genuinely lowers your risk at the grocery store and in your kitchen, and exactly what to do if you think you have it. Including the one thing that actually clears it, and the honest line between real treatment and the supplements that only ever play a supporting role. Supplement support options (some ideas to have on hand or to support your body for prevention or treatment) Therasage Ozone Bubbler (DRHEATHER for 10% off) PLEASE NOTE: this episode is NOT medical advice. Consult your provider if you are experiencing symptoms or need support. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep.119: Your 2PM Slump Is Not Normal, Here's What Your Body Is Actually Saying | 09 juil. 2026 | 00:30:13 | |
If you've accepted the 2pm crash as just "who you are," this episode is going to challenge that. That afternoon wall with the brain fog, the chocolate craving, the counting down until bedtime, isn't a personality trait. It's your body telling you something. And in most cases, there are very real, very fixable reasons behind it. In this episode, we're talking about what's actually driving your afternoon energy crash: blood sugar instability, mineral depletion (magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, and copper), and what it actually means to be hydrated. Plus, four simple habits to try for the next 30 days, and a few mineral-rich mocktail recipes to replace that third cup of coffee. And if you've already tried all of it and you're still crashing, that's exactly what HTMA testing is for. Instead of guessing what your body needs, you get the data. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 118: Why Travel Makes You Constipated (and Why It Sometimes You Feel Better) | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:14:37 | |
Think about the last trip you took. Were you actually there for it, or were you running a quiet background math equation the whole time, tracking what you ate and wondering if you'd be too bloated for dinner? For a lot of people with gut issues, travel is something to survive rather than enjoy. But here's what's interesting: some of the women Dr. Heather works with who struggle the most at home actually feel better on vacation. They eat foods they normally avoid, skip their usual protocol, and come back more regular and less bloated than they've felt in months. In this episode, Heather breaks down the actual physiology behind both experiences, why travel throws your gut off and why it sometimes fixes it, and gives you a practical plan for your next trip so you can be present instead of managing symptoms the whole time.
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 117: Do you dread your luteal phase? It might be your minerals | 25 juin 2026 | 00:22:19 | |
If you dread the week before your period and your labs keep coming back "fine," this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Heather walks through a real client case: cycle-linked headaches, heart palpitations, fatigue, and itchy skin that had been written off for years. She was already taking magnesium and nothing was technically wrong. But every month, the symptoms showed up anyway. What her HTMA revealed had nothing to do with hormones. Within a few weeks of targeted mineral support, the headaches were gone, the palpitations were gone, and her energy was noticeably better. In this episode you'll learn why minerals are upstream of hormones and why a normal hormone panel doesn't tell the whole story, what it actually means when you're already taking magnesium but still symptomatic, why the luteal phase amplifies symptoms when your mineral reserves are depleted, and what the sodium-to-potassium ratio reveals about years of chronic stress that nothing else captures. Interested in HTMA? Click here Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 116: What an HTMA Test Actually Reveals (That Standard Labs Miss) And How Practitioners Can Use It | 11 juin 2026 | 00:28:42 | |
In this practitioner focused episode, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down what Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) actually measures, why it captures things that standard blood serum testing misses, and how practitioners can use it to understand a client's cellular mineral status, oxidation rate, and toxic metal burden. She also addresses the hard questions about HTMA validity directly, including the lab variability research, the lack of a universal clinical standard, and AMA non-recognition. Topics covered: how HTMA differs from bloodwork, the Big 8 minerals and significant ratios, oxidation rate and metabolic typing, hidden copper toxicity, HTMA validity and the JAMA studies, lab selection (TEI vs. ARL), and how to start using HTMA in clinical practice. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 115: The Mineral You're Probably Ignoring (And Why It's Wrecking Your Digestion) | 04 juin 2026 | 00:25:29 | |
Most people think about magnesium for constipation and digestion. What if the problem isn't that you're deficient in magnesium? What if the minerals you already have can't actually do their jobs? That's what copper does. And it is one of the most overlooked minerals in functional nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Heather covers the copper-zinc-iron-thyroid connection and why it matters so much when it comes to constipation, low ferritin, slow motility, and fatigue that doesn't budge. What you'll hear in this episode:
Resources and links mentioned: For practitioners: On June 18, Dr. Heather is teaching practitioners how to identify mineral patterns using HTMA and other functional assessments, including how copper and zinc impact ferritin, why some clients don't improve with iron, and how minerals affect thyroid and gut function. Details in the link above. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 114: How Jessica Increased Her Ferritin by 20 Points in 2 Months [Part 3: Iron & Ferritin Series] | 28 mai 2026 | 00:24:05 | |
This is part 3 of the iron/ferritin series! Three episodes, three clients, three different breakdowns in the same system: Part 1: Ashley's body couldn't absorb iron because of active gut infections and a system in defense mode. Part 2: Danielle's body couldn't transport iron because of low ceruloplasmin, copper utilization impaired by long-term zinc, and microbial activity driving inflammatory sequestration. Part 3: Jessica's body couldn't store iron because the terrain was depleted, the nervous system wasn't in a building state, and the downstream conditions for storage weren't in place. Same symptom. Three completely different root causes and interventions. If you've been listening to this series and you see yourself in one or all three, of these cases, and you want to actually understand which step is the issue for you, that is exactly what our May 31st webinar is built to help you figure out. We'll go through all three steps, the testing that shows you where your system is breaking down, and what to actually do about it. Link to register is in the show notes. And if you're ready to work through this with our team directly, gutTogether is where we do this work together: GI Map, HTMA, Full Monty iron panel, and a plan built around your specific picture. No generic protocols. No "just take more iron." Just the real answer to why your body isn't doing what you've been trying to get it to do. The link is in the show notes. Thank you for spending this series with me. I don't take it lightly that you trust me with your time and your health. I'll see you next week. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 113: Why Your Iron Is Stuck & Ferritin Is High (And How Your Thyroid & Liver Play A Role) [PART 2: Iront & Ferritin series] | 21 mai 2026 | 00:25:25 | |
Most people assume low ferritin means they need more iron. But what about the woman whose ferritin is actually high and she still feels exhausted, is still losing hair, and is still bloated every single day? That's the case this episode is built around, and it's one of the most important iron stories Heather has ever told (because it goes WAY beyond iron) This is Part 2 of a three-part series on iron, and it covers what happens after iron is absorbed and why it can still fail to reach the cells that need it. Dr. Heather walks through the case of her client Danielle who came to gutTogether eating clean, exercising consistently, and taking a carefully curated supplement stack and still couldn't figure out why her body felt so depleted. In this episode:
Next week: Part 3 covers iron storage and what has to be in place for ferritin to actually build and stay built, and why some women do everything right and still can't get above 30 Ready to fully address your iron issues and low ferritin? Make sure to join the live training "Why Iron Isn't Enough" on May 31st! Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 112: Why You're Not Absorbing Iron (Even If You Are Supplementing) [PART 1 of Iron & Ferritin Series] | 15 mai 2026 | 00:29:44 | |
If you've been taking iron consistently and your ferritin still won't move, this episode is going to help you understand why. This is Part 1 of a three-part series on iron, and it starts where most ferritin problems actually begin: absorption. Dr. Heather walks through the case of her client Ashley, whose years of stress, grief, antibiotics, hormonal birth control, and mold exposure created a gut environment that couldn't absorb iron no matter how much she took. Dr. Heather also breaks down exactly why iron intake is only one small piece of a much bigger system. In this episode:
Next week: Part 2 covers iron transport: ceruloplasmin, copper, and why ferritin can stay low even when your iron looks normal on a blood panel. Ready to fix your low (or high) ferritin? Join me live on May 31st for my live training "Why Iron Isn't Enough" (you'll also receive my ferritin troubleshooting guide) Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 111: Your Gas Has A Pattern, Here's How To Read It | 15 mai 2026 | 00:24:20 | |
Gas is one of those symptoms people joke about publicly but privately can wreck your confidence, keep you anxious before meals, and make you dread situations that should feel normal. The thing is, gas isn't random. The smell, the timing, and the pattern are all clues, and once you know how to read them, you can stop guessing and start actually supporting your digestion. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down the most common gas patterns, what they're pointing to underneath, and why removing more foods is rarely the answer. What we cover:
Mentioned in this episode: Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 110: Why It Feels Like Food Sits In Your Stomach Like A Brick | 30 avr. 2026 | 00:27:44 | |
That heavy, pressured, food-isn't-going-anywhere feeling after meals is one of the most exhausting GI symptoms to live with and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why food can feel like it just sits in your stomach for hours, what's actually driving that slowdown, and why standard testing often misses it entirely. Digestion that is underpowered, depleted, or stuck in survival mode has a real path forward and this episode walks you through exactly what's going on. In This Episode
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 109: Heartburn Isn't Always A Stomach Acid Problem (Here's What It Actually Is) | 23 avr. 2026 | 00:29:56 | |
Reflux is one of the most common symptoms we see… and also one of the most misunderstood. Most people are told it’s either too much stomach acid or not enough, but many still feel stuck even after trying both approaches. In this episode, we take a step back and look at reflux through a more complete lens. While its easy to assume reflux means "too much" or "too little" acid, its more nuanced than that. It often involves how your body is handling it, including factors like pressure, motility, and how well that “lid” between your stomach and esophagus is functioning. In this episode, Dr. Heather covers:
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 108: Why You’re Still Constipated: The Low Stomach Acid Connection No One Talks About | 10 avr. 2026 | 00:27:36 | |
If you feel like your food just sits there like a brick or you’re bloated after meals, burping, dealing with reflux, or still constipated no matter what you try… There’s a good chance one of the most important parts of digestion is being overlooked. In this episode, we’re talking about low stomach acid: what it actually does, how to know if yours might be low, and why it can impact everything from bloating and reflux to constipation, iron levels, and even SIBO. Because here’s the truth: You can be taking magnesium, probiotics, fiber, or even iron…but if your digestion isn’t working well at the very top, your body may struggle to break down, absorb, and move food the way it should. This is one of the biggest patterns we see in women who feel like they’re doing everything right…but still have GI symptoms Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 107: Burping, Gas, and Bloating? 5 Gut Clues You Can’t Ignore | 02 avr. 2026 | 00:23:03 | |
Burping after meals? Bloated by the end of the day? Constantly gassy no matter what you eat? In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down what your gas might actually be trying to tell you. From low stomach acid and slow motility to SIBO, dysbiosis, and bile flow issues, you’ll learn why gas is often more than just an annoying symptom. Gas is a clue that digestion is breaking down somewhere. She also walks through what different types of gas and bloating can mean, plus simple ways to start getting relief and stop blaming food for a deeper gut issue. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 106: What if its not SIBO, but SIFO? How fungus plays a role in GI symptoms | 26 mars 2026 | 00:24:53 | |
If you’ve treated SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) before and either nothing changed… or things got worse… this episode is for you! Because what if it’s not just bacterial overgrowth? In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons women stay stuck with bloating, food reactions, sugar cravings, and “gut protocols” that never seem to fully work: SIFO, or small intestinal fungal overgrowth You’ll learn why SIFO can look a lot like SIBO, why it’s often missed, and why repeated antibiotics, low stomach acid, restrictive diets, and chronic stress can all create the kind of environment where fungal overgrowth can thrive. Loved this episode? If this episode gave you a new perspective on your symptoms, make sure to:
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 105: You are positive for SIBO, now what? | 19 mars 2026 | 00:22:10 | |
If you’ve ever been told you have SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and immediately felt overwhelmed by what to do next, this episode is for you. Because while a diagnosis can feel like a relief after being told “everything is normal,” it often leads to more confusion: antibiotics, elimination diets, supplements… and still no clear plan. In this episode, Dr. Heather is breaking down what actually matters after a SIBO diagnosis and why so many people stay stuck in the cycle of temporary relief and recurring symptoms. We’re shifting the focus away from just “killing bacteria” and toward understanding why the overgrowth happened in the first place, so you can take a more strategic, sustainable approach to healing. You’ll learn: Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 104: The Hidden Link Between SIBO, Iron & Ferritin | 13 mars 2026 | 00:22:10 | |
Low ferritin and digestive issues like SIBO are often treated as completely separate problems. One is considered a blood lab issue, the other a gut issue. But clinically, these two patterns frequently overlap. Many people struggling with SIBO, bloating, or constipation also find their ferritin stays stubbornly low despite taking iron supplements or increasing iron-rich foods. In this episode, we unpack how digestion, the microbiome, stomach acid, and inflammation can all influence iron absorption and regulation. When you understand that all of your symptoms are connected by shared underlying root causes the path forward becomes clearer! In this episode, we discuss:
If you’ve ever wondered why your iron levels don’t seem to improve despite doing everything “right,” this episode will help you start connecting the dots. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 103: Why Most Women Aren’t Eating Enough Protein (And How It Impacts Your Gut) with Rachael DeVaux | 05 mars 2026 | 00:47:11 | |
Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients right now, but the conversation often misses the bigger picture. In this episode, Dr. Heather sits down with registered dietitian, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Rachael’s Good Eats, Rachael DeVaux, to talk about why protein matters for far more than muscle building. They break down how protein impacts blood sugar, digestion, cravings, and energy throughout the day and why so many women are unintentionally under-eating it. Rachael also shares practical strategies for building satisfying meals, reducing the 3PM crash, and supporting gut health without restrictive dieting or complicated tracking. If you’ve ever felt tired in the afternoon, constantly hungry between meals, or unsure how to actually eat enough protein without feeling overly full, this conversation will give you a simple place to start. In this episode, we cover: • Why many women are unknowingly under-eating protein Rachael also shares some of her favorite quick recipes from her new cookbook The High-Protein Plate, along with realistic tips for busy families who want nourishing meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Resources Mentioned: Rachael’s new cookbook: The High-Protein Plate: 100 Satisfying Everyday Recipes Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 102: Food Poisoning, SIBO & IBS: It Wasn't "Just Food Poisoning" | 26 févr. 2026 | 00:21:16 | |
Have you ever said, “My stomach has never been the same since that trip…” or that questionable BBQ, honeymoon, or random meal that left you sick for days? Food poisoning isn’t always something you “just get over.” For many people, it’s the starting point of long-term bloating, urgency, constipation, food sensitivities, and anxiety around eating. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why post-infectious IBS accounts for a significant percentage of IBS cases and how an acute infection can disrupt gut motility, immune signaling, stomach acid, bile flow, and mineral balance long after the initial illness passes. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of low FODMAP, antimicrobials, probiotics, and still feel six months pregnant by 5pm… this conversation will connect the dots. In This Episode, We Cover:
If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with someone whose gut has never quite been the same. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 101: If Magnesium Isn’t Working for Constipation, Here’s Why | 19 févr. 2026 | 00:24:28 | |
You started magnesium for constipation. It worked. And then… it didn’t. Now you’re increasing the dose, relying on it nightly, and wondering why your body won’t cooperate. Here’s the truth: if magnesium stopped working, it’s not because you need more of it. Magnesium can support bowel movements. But it doesn’t fix the reason your system slowed down in the first place. In this episode, I break down: • What magnesium actually does (and what it doesn’t) Constipation is rarely just a colon issue. It’s often a top-down digestion issue. If you’re tired of bandaids and want a personalized, step-by-step plan to restore your digestion from the root, this is exactly the work we do inside gutTogether. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 100: Why Constipation Is Blocking Your Iron (And You Don’t Even Know It) | 12 févr. 2026 | 00:28:46 | |
If you’re constipated… and your ferritin won’t improve… this episode is for you. Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable, it's often a sign that your digestive system, minerals, and stress response are all under strain, and when that happens, iron can be one of the first things to stall. In this episode, I connect the dots between:
Because ferritin doesn’t improve just because you take iron. Ferritin improves when the whole system improves. If iron has made you feel worse… This conversation will make things click. In This Episode, We Cover:
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| Ep. 99: Why Iron Wasn’t the Answer for My Low Ferritin | 06 févr. 2026 | 00:20:24 | |
If you’ve been told to “just take iron” for low ferritin and it either didn’t work or made you feel worse, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal postpartum ferritin story and walking through why iron alone wasn’t the answer for me… or for so many of the clients I work with. Low ferritin is one of the most misunderstood labs I see. And for most people, it’s not about iron intake. It’s about whether the body is actually ready to absorb, use, recycle, and store iron. In this episode, we zoom out and talk about the systems that control ferritin, including digestion, motility, minerals, and liver support. I also cover:
This episode is especially for you if:
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| Ep. 98: Do you need a food sensitivity test in order to fix your GI issues? | 29 janv. 2026 | 00:28:19 | |
If you’re wondering whether food sensitivity testing will finally explain your bloating, constipation, or GI reactions, this episode is for you. We talk through why food sensitivity lists often keep growing, what those results are actually reflecting, and why eliminating more foods doesn’t always lead to lasting relief. You’ll learn how digestion, stress, and immune signaling influence food reactions, why many people feel worse after doing “everything right,” and what question to ask instead if you want real progress. If you have ever been curious about food sensitivity testing and what it actually measures or shows related to your gut health, make sure to listen in! In this episode, Dr. Heather covers:
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 97: Why Eating Healthy Hasn't Fixed Your Bloating and Constipation | 22 janv. 2026 | 00:23:56 | |
Let's be real: eating healthy was the answer, you’d already have relief from your bloating and constipaiton. Most of the women we work with are already doing the “right” things including: eating whole foods, avoiding junk, taking supplements, and yet, they are still dealing with bloating, constipation, and a gut that feels unpredictable. In this episode, I break down why that happens and what’s actually missing. You’ll learn why clean eating alone doesn't fix GI issues, how mineral depletion quietly impacts digestion and stress tolerance, why healthy foods can feel worse when digestion is weak, and how stress, gut bacteria, and infections can all interfere with your ability to absorb and tolerate food. This episode is especially for you if:
Connect + Next Steps Curious what’s actually driving your symptoms? Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 96: The Invisible Cost Of Gut Symptoms | 15 janv. 2026 | 00:18:08 | |
How often do you say no to plans because you don’t know how your stomach will feel? Living with gut symptoms affects so much more than digestion. It quietly shapes your decisions, your energy, and how present you feel in your own life. In this episode of Love Your Gut, I share my own story of navigating bloating and gut issues in my 20s, including how symptoms once dictated what I said yes to and no to. We talk about why gut symptoms steal mental space, why they often keep coming back, and what actually changes when digestion is supported at the root. If your stomach has been running the show lately, this episode will help you understand why and how to take action so you no longer have to let your GI issues run the show! Connect + Next Steps Curious what’s actually driving your symptoms? Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 95: New Year, New Gut: How to Make Sure You Find Relief in 2026 | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:32:22 | |
Do you feel like you’re always starting over when it comes to your gut health? Every January (or month, Monday, etc), you might decide this will be the year you finally fix your digestion. You start strong… and then a few weeks later, everything falls apart. In this episode, Dr. Heather explains why that happens and why it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline (you might be surprised what it is that actually holds you back!) This episode is a conversation about nervous system regulation, realistic expectations, and how to create gut healing that actually lasts. If you’re tired of starting over every January (or every Monday), this episode will change how you think about consistency and gut health. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| Ep. 94: Holiday Gift Guide + Favorite Gut Health Products of 2025! | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:24:16 | |
I love trying new things and this episode is my annual roundup of the products that actually earned a spot in my real life this year. In this episode, I’m sharing my Favorite Things of 2025, including gut-friendly staples to nervous system supports, mineral must-haves, mom life helpers, and business tools that genuinely make life easier. Here’s the important part: To keep it simple and not overwhelming, I gave awards in each category:
If you’re someone who loves trying new things (like me), or you just want a short list of what’s actually worth it, this episode is for you. Quick note on links This episode is not sponsored. Some links on the product page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them. Thanks for supporting the podcast and my small business. Links
Grab a walk, a coffee, or your favorite mineral mocktail and listen in. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 93: Holiday Gut Survival Guide: Feel Good Without Cutting Out a Single Food | 11 déc. 2025 | 00:34:11 | |
If the holidays always feel like the hardest time of year for your gut with the bloating, the constipation, the fatigue, the heaviness after meals then this episode will feel like a deep breath. The truth is… the holidays aren’t the problem. In today’s episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly how to support your gut through the holidays without eliminating foods, micromanaging your plate, or white-knuckling your way to January. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| Ep.92: How Mineral Imbalances Trigger Acne and Low Energy with Heather Brown | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:43:46 | |
So many women do everything right — eat well, exercise, get their labs checked — and still feel tired, puffy, bloated, or frustrated when their skin flares and their energy crashes. And when bloodwork comes back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed. This conversation brings so much clarity to what your body may actually be asking for: mineral support. In Part 2 of Heather Brown’s HTMA review, we unpack her real mineral test results and explore how hidden imbalances — like high calcium, low sodium + potassium, a high magnesium burn rate, and iron–copper issues — can quietly contribute to symptoms like low energy, stubborn acne, difficulty recovering from workouts, and feeling like your usual habits just aren’t working anymore. In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you’ve been wondering why your energy is low, your skin isn’t cooperating, or your usual routine isn’t giving you the results it used to, this episode will help you understand what your minerals might be trying to tell you — and where to go from here. Listen to Part 1 of this episode with Heather Brown on the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-deficiency-is-it-the-root-of-your/id1638763905?i=1000738241297 Want to understand your own mineral patterns like Heather did? Join the waitlist so you are the first to know about our Black Friday Sale! You’ll get your own mineral test, personalized interpretation, and a customized plan to support metabolism, stress, digestion, and energy. (Last year it sold out fast! Once the 50 spots are gone, they’re gone.) Connect with Dr. Heather:
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 91: If You Can’t Shake the Fatigue, Bloat, or Brain Fog, Your Minerals Might Be Off with Katelyn [HTMA Series Part 4] | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:29:30 | |
So many women move through pregnancy feeling exhausted, puffy, bloated, and overwhelmed by symptoms that never quite make sense. And when labs come back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed. This conversation brings clarity to what your body is actually asking for: minerals and electrolytes. In this episode, we talk through why electrolytes for pregnancy matter far more than most people realize, how fatigue and bloat are often rooted in mineral depletion, and why supporting minerals can completely change how you feel during pregnancy and postpartum. We unpack what it looks like to enter pregnancy already depleted, how those symptoms get louder as the months go on, and why simple electrolyte support can improve energy, digestion, hydration, skin, and even hair growth. You’ll also hear how personalized mineral support through HTMA testing can help you understand what your body needs so you can finally feel better. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: If you’ve been wondering why you still feel tired, bloated, or dehydrated no matter how healthy you eat or how much water you drink, this episode will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you. Want to understand your own metabolism and mineral patterns? Join the waitlist so you are the first to know about our Black Friday Sale! You’ll get your own mineral test, personalized interpretation, and a customized plan to support metabolism, stress, digestion, and energy. (Last year it sold out fast! Once the 50 spots are gone, they’re gone.) Connect with Dr. Heather: Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 90: When Diets Failed Her: The Minerals That Finally Supported Lindsay's Metabolism [HTMA Series Part 3] | 13 nov. 2025 | 00:36:58 | |
Weight Loss Resistance, Stress, and the Mineral Patterns Behind a “Stuck” Metabolism Today’s episode features an incredibly relatable story from Lindsay, a marriage and family therapist, military wife, mom of two, and someone who felt like she was doing everything “right”: eating well, following the plan, exercising, pushing herself… and still gaining weight, feeling exhausted, and being told her labs were “normal.” After pregnancy and years of intense stress, deployments, and living abroad, her body felt completely out of control. Doctors offered restrictive diets, a thousand-calorie meal plan, and no real answers. Even after following those recommendations perfectly, nothing changed. What did change? In this episode, Lindsay shares: Want to understand your own metabolism and mineral patterns? Join the waitlist so you are the first to know about our Black Friday Sale! You’ll get your own mineral test, personalized interpretation, and a customized plan to support metabolism, stress, digestion, and energy. (Last year it sold out fast! Once the 50 spots are gone, they’re gone.) Find her on Instagram: @marriedafterkids Her work supports couples navigating the stress and identity shifts that come with parenting and she shares how her own healing journey has made her a better partner and parent. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 89: Fixing muscle cramps, stress and sleep--the mineral makeover my mom didn't expect [HTMA Series Part 2] | 06 nov. 2025 | 00:30:07 | |
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my mom, aka the one and only Queen Alice, to share her hilarious (and kind of wild) story about how supporting her minerals completely changed her health. For years, she struggled with intense leg cramps, we’re talking full-body, middle-of-the-night, can’t-move kind of cramps. Doctors told her to drink more water, stretch, or just “deal with it.” But nothing worked… until we ran an HTMA test and discovered the real root cause: mineral depletion from years of stress. You’ll hear:
If you’ve ever dealt with leg cramps, restless sleep, anxiety, or constant dehydration no matter how much water you drink this episode will help you connect the dots and see how simple mineral support can change everything. ✨ HTMA Black Friday Sale Waitlisters get first access when doors open. Once those 50 spots are gone, the sale closes until 2026. Connect with Dr. Heather: Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 88: She Thought Her Hair Loss & Low Energy Was Because Of Her Hormones… But It Was Actually Her Minerals: Lacey’s Story [HTMA Series Part 1] | 30 oct. 2025 | 00:35:27 | |
When Lacey started losing handfuls of hair postpartum, she thought it had to be a hormone problem. Her labs were “normal,” her doctor told her to give it more time, and yet, she didn’t feel like herself. That’s when we ran an HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and found what was really going on beneath the surface: extreme mineral depletion from pregnancy, breastfeeding, stress, and lack of sleep. In this episode, you’ll hear:
If you’ve ever wondered why your labs look normal but you still feel off, this episode will show you how looking at your minerals can finally give you answers. ✨ Join the HTMA Bundle Waitlist for Black Friday Join the Waitlist Here Connect with Dr. Heather: Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 87: What Grit, Belief, and Safety Have to Do with Gut Healing (& Business Building) | 23 oct. 2025 | 00:35:42 | |
What if the biggest thing holding you back from healing isn’t your diet, your labs, or your supplement routine, but your beliefs about what’s possible? In this episode, Dr. Heather shares a deeply personal look at how she went from being the “shy girl” no one expected much from, to struggling with gut issues and exhaustion, to finally building a thriving practice, all by learning to stop defending her limitations. You’ll learn how the stories you tell yourself shape your physiology, why your nervous system can’t heal when it feels unsafe, and the small mindset and lifestyle shifts that can completely change your trajectory. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Must be nice for her…” — this one’s for you. In this episode, you’ll hear:
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| Ep.86: Connecting the patterns on your functional stool test to reveal the why to your symptoms | 16 oct. 2025 | 00:23:46 | |
If you’ve ever looked at a stool test and felt completely overwhelmed by all the bacteria names, numbers, and colors, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly what your stool test says about your symptoms, from bloating and constipation to hormone imbalance, fatigue, and skin issues. You’ll learn why stool testing goes far beyond “good vs. bad bacteria,” and how it maps out your digestion, detox pathways, immune health, and overall gut terrain. Dr. Heather explains what it really means when markers like beta-glucuronidase, H. pylori, calprotectin, or secretory IgA are high or low, and how these patterns overlap to reveal the root cause of your symptoms. You’ll walk away with a whole new perspective on testing and why it’s not about just "treating the test" and more about understanding what your gut is trying to tell you about how your symptoms are connected. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
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Rate, Review & Follow If this episode helped you connect the dots about your gut health, take 30 seconds to leave a review! It means the world and helps more women find the show. Plus, when you screenshot and send your review to happygut@drheatherfinley.co you will have a chance to win a free HTMA bundle each month! Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 85: Iron, Ferritin, and the Gut: What Your Labs Are Really Telling You | 10 oct. 2025 | 00:29:40 | |
If you’ve ever been told your iron or ferritin is “low” but no one can explain why then this episode is for you. Iron issues are rarely just about your diet or supplements. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening in your gut. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down how stomach acid, infections like H. pylori, mineral balance, and inflammation all impact how your body absorbs and uses iron. You’ll learn: If your labs have never made sense or you’ve been stuck taking iron without feeling any better this episode will help you see why. Links Mentioned: Register for the Free Webinar (October 19): Try Lactoferrin Work with Our Team: Connect with Dr. Heather on Instagram: Tune in to discover how your gut and minerals could be the missing link to finally balancing your iron and feeling like yourself again. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 84: The Truth About Fibermaxxing (and How To Do It Right) | 02 oct. 2025 | 00:30:51 | |
Fibermaxxing is the latest wellness Tik Tok trend which involves loading up on beans, seeds, and high-fiber foods in the name of better gut health. But is more fiber always better? For some, adding fiber means smoother digestion, steadier blood sugar, and more energy. For others, it leads to gas, constipation, or bloating that only gets worse. So what’s the truth? In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather breaks down what fibermaxxing gets right, what it gets wrong, and how to eat fiber in a way your gut can actually handle. You’ll learn:
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| Ep. 83: Do I need a GI Map? Why functional testing can help pinpoint symptom triggers when other labs are "normal" | 25 sept. 2025 | 00:41:16 | |
Have you been told “everything looks normal” on your labs, scopes, or bloodwork but you still feel bloated, constipated, or exhausted? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I’m breaking down why the GI-Map stool test can be a game-changer when all your other results come back “normal.” You’ll learn what the test measures, why it’s different from standard stool testing, and how it connects the dots between gut function, hormones, immune health, and energy. We’ll cover:
If you’ve been living in the “everything is normal” camp but know in your gut something’s off, this episode will help you understand whether a GI-Map is the right next step. Links & Resources
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep. 82: Histamine Intolerance, MCAS, and Your Gut: What’s Really Going On with Michelle Shapiro | 18 sept. 2025 | 00:48:59 | |
If you’ve been dealing with reflux, bloating, constipation, or even anxiety and can’t figure out why, histamines might be part of the picture. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD, to break down the connection between histamine intolerance, MCAS, and gut symptoms and why so many people feel worse with standard gut protocols. Michelle and I discuss:
Michelle also shares her personal journey with histamines, mold exposure, and POTS and how slowing down and supporting safety in the body can be a turning point for healing. Links Mentioned in the Episode
Stay Connected with Dr. Heather: About Michelle: Michelle Shapiro, RD is a functional/ integrative Registered Dietitian who has helped over 3,000 clients transform their health over the past 11 years. As the founder of an NYC-based virtual private practice, Michelle leads a team of six expert nutritionists who specialize in complex cases including histamine issues, gut dysfunction, chronic anxiety, and weight concerns. She is the creator of the viral Histamine Essentials Webinar, which is available now on replay, and the host of the top-rated podcast Quiet the Diet, where she breaks down the science behind chronic illness in a way that actually makes sense and makes you feel seen. Michelle is the go-to expert for people who have tried everything and are ready for a real plan. Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep.81: The hidden cost of ignoring your GI symptoms | 12 sept. 2025 | 00:19:40 | |
Have you ever told yourself, “It’s not that bad , I’ll deal with it later” when it comes to your gut symptoms (or anything?)? I get it because I did the same thing. For years, I brushed off my bloating, constipation, and fatigue, hoping they’d go away. But ignoring those whispers from my gut eventually led to bigger problems: SIBO, Hashimoto’s, a slowed metabolism, and histamine issues. Here’s the truth: your symptoms aren’t random. They’re signals & your gut waving a red flag asking for support. When you ignore them, they snowball into more complicated issues that are harder (and more expensive) to fix down the road. In this episode, I’m sharing:
And for the very first time, I’m offering something brand new: the Gut Health Audit. 👉 This is the most affordable way to get eyes on your case! Just $89! You’ll complete a comprehensive intake form, and I’ll personally review it to identify the gaps in your care, highlight patterns, and share your next steps. Whether that’s with us in gutTogether® or something totally different, you’ll finally have clarity on what to do next. But spots are limited, only 20 spots are available (and as a podcast listener you're the first to hear about it!) Connect with Dr. Heather Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||
| Ep.80: The Missing Piece(s) in Gut Healing (That No One Talks About) | 04 sept. 2025 | 00:19:52 | |
Have you tried all the gut-healing protocols, supplements, and diets, but you’re still constipated, bloated, or exhausted? You’re not alone, and the reason you’re stuck may not be what you think. In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m sharing the overlooked foundations that can make or break your gut healing journey. These aren’t the flashy, “quick-fix” solutions you see all over social media, but they’re the simple, powerful pieces that actually help your gut recover. Here’s what you’ll learn:
If you’ve been “doing everything right” and not feeling better, one of these missing pieces may be the reason. Resources and Links: 📥 Grab my free mineral guide to start rebuilding your foundation today 💻 Want personalized support? Learn more and apply to the gutTogether program here ➡️ For more tips, follow Dr. Heather on Instagram Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month! | |||