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340// Nervous System Stuck in Fight or Flight? Here's Why (ft. Stephen and Michaelah Sargent)29 oct. 202600:51:22

Do you feel like you're stuck in fight or flight no matter what you do?

Have you sat through years of counseling, tried dozens of breathing exercises or vagus nerve stimulation techniques, but still find your body reacting like none of it ever happened?

Have you spent money and time on buying nervous system tools, apps, or programs that worked for a minute but then left you right back where you started?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Stephen and Michaelah Sargent, head trainers for Focus in Cincinnati, so that you can finally understand why your nervous system keeps overriding every tool you've tried, and what it actually takes to get your body to believe you're safe.

This summer, I went through Focus with my husband with Stephen and Michaelah as our trainers, and it was life-changing.

I have been working on my mental health since I was in 6th grade when I got put into counseling, and I pretty much haven't stopped since. And Focus is in my top 3 most life-changing personal wellness experiences I've ever done.

That's why today, I invited Stephen and Michaelah to be break down:

  • Why so many of you are still stuck in fight or flight even after doing "all the right things", and what nervous system dysregulation actually requires to resolve it, not just manage it
  • What Focus is, how long it's been going on, and how they got started with it
  • What a corrective emotional experience is and why Focus's use of this is often so much more powerful and transformational than talk therapy you could do on your own
  • How real nervous system regulation happens, and how Focus taps into that even when nothing else has worked

If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through stress, feel like stress may be driving your health issues but haven't been able to escape it, or you're feeling stuck anywhere in your life and don't want to keep going it alone anymore, then this episode is for you!

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339// Constipation Massage vs. The Push–Release Method™22 oct. 202600:20:44

Have you watched constipation massage videos online promising to finally get you pooping?

Have you tried fiber, magnesium, water, and probiotics — maybe all four at once — but still find yourself just as backed up as when you started?

Have you done "all the things" for months or years and still can't get an answer on what will actual clear your constipation?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm teaching you the truth about constipation massage and fascial release as someone who worked as a medical massage therapist for 6 years - specializing in abdominal massage. My goal is that by the end of today's episode, you will understand if constipation massage can help you, and what to do if it doesn't work.

That's why today, I'm breaking down:

  • If constipation massage can actually work as a natural constipation remedy
  • What fascial adhesions are and how they can be part of why you're constipated
  • Why abdominal massage for constipation fails
  • What to do instead so you can actually reverse your constipation instead of constantly trying new things or being stuck with a 30 minute routine daily to try and get yourself to poop

If you're tired of trying to find constipation relief and only getting partial (or no!) relief, then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Constipation Massage Hype

01:31 - Podcast Welcome

02:39 - Challenge Announcement

04:40 - Instagram Constipation Trends

06:25 - Why Massage Falls Short

07:59 - The Good of Visceral Work

11:00 - Fascia Case Study

13:36 - Five Root Causes Framework

16:47 - Join Clear Constipation

18:43 - Wrap Up and Q&A

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338// Laxative Dependency: Will I Ever Poop on My Own Again?15 oct. 202600:22:57

Have you ever been told by a doctor that, because you've been relying on laxatives for "too long," you'll never poop on your own again?

Have you gone weeks trying to get off laxatives, but you're body never started pooping on it's own again, and you're right back on them just to feel normal in your body again?

Have you tried fiber, magnesium, water, and probiotics, but still can't have a bowel movement without laxatives?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm teaching you the truth about laxative dependency: you are NOT stuck on laxatives for forever!! After seeing dozens of clients poop again on their own after depending on laxatives for 5, 10, 20, or 30+ years, I'm revealing exactly what we did to get them pooping again - even when their doctor said it'd never happen.

Today, I'll be breaking down:

  • Why laxative addiction is not the end of your bowel movement story
  • What's actually keeping you from pooping (hint: it's not laxative abuse or overuse)
  • Why quitting cold turkey, or just adding more fiber and magnesium, isn't resolving your laxative dependency
  • What it actually takes to heal your body from laxative dependency, even after years, or decades, of relying on laxatives just to go

If you're exhausted from feeling controlled by laxatives and the need to poop, or you're worried about what years of dependency might have done to your gut, then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Laxative Dependency Myth

02:09 - Personal Breakthrough Story

04:24 - Clear Constipation Challenge

06:01 - Another Client Success

07:42 - Why Laxatives Seem Necessary

10:42 - Five Layers Explained

11:13 - Fixing Digestion Layer

13:17 - Results and Proof Points

15:53 - More Resources and Episodes

17:44 - Join the Waitlist Offer

18:49 - Final Encouragement and Wrap

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337// How to Relieve Severe Constipation: 5 Real Stories08 oct. 202600:19:42

Have you been dealing with constipation for so long it feels like you may never part ways with it?

Have you tried MiraLax, fiber, magnesium, probiotics, colonics, even acupuncture and surgery, but still can't go without help?

Have you sat through colonoscopy after colonoscopy, only to be told everything looks "normal," even though you know something is wrong?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm sharing five stories from clients I've worked with who'd been severely constipated, most of them for decades, so that you can see it's possible to get lasting relief - even if nothing else has worked for you (yet!).

Today, I'm breaking down:

  • The specific method all of my students used to help them get relief, whether they were in their 20's or 60's; single, married, had multiple kids, or an empty nester; working, stay at home mom, or retired; male or female
  • How quickly each student got fast constipation relief (it was way faster than they ever imagined!)
  • Why natural constipation remedies like fiber, magnesium, and probiotics kept failing every single one of them
  • How you can relieve severe constipation that's lasted for years - for good!

If you're tired of trying every natural constipation remedy out there and still getting little to no relief, then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Constipation Breaking Point

00:32 - What You'll Learn Today

01:42 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer

02:52 - Client Stories Overview

04:08 - Challenge And Method Setup

06:11 - Anitra Six Year Case

08:05 - Eric Thirty Year Turnaround

10:11 - T Fast Relief In Twenties

12:02 - Jamie From MiraLAX To Daily

14:10 - Helaine Post Surgery Progress

15:48 - Join Clear Constipation Challenge

17:10 - Wrap Up Next Episode Teaser

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336// Constipation Before Your Period & In Perimenopause01 oct. 202600:34:00

Does your constipation get better and worse throughout the month, but you can't figure out the rhyme or reason?

Or do your bowel movements stop as soon as you get close to your period?

Have you tried fiber, magnesium, probiotics, and "eating more veggies," but you're still backed up until your period suddenly hits? And wonder how you can get yourself pooping whether or not you're having a period?

Or, were your bowel movements normal most of your life, but you've entered perimenopause or menopause, and suddenly you can't poop?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm teaching you the connection between your hormones and your bowel movements so that you can get an idea on if your hormones are why your constipation gets better or worse seemingly randomly.

That's why today, I'm breaking down:

  • Signs that your hormones are driving your bowel movements
  • What the "Goldilocks Zone" of estrogen and progesterone is, and why getting stuck outside it wrecks your bowel movements
  • What it means if you get constipated before your period
  • What you need to do first so your period, your poops, and your perimenopause symptoms can all get better

If you're tired of feeling like your body is working against you every single month, then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Constipation Cycle Clues

01:26 - Podcast Welcome Setup

02:34 - Constipation Series Challenge

03:43 - Goldilocks Hormone Zone

07:08 - Gut Hormone Link Story

10:18 - Follicular Phase Basics

12:46 - Ovulation Constipation Spike

15:16 - Luteal Progesterone Effects

19:52 - Period Poops Prostaglandins

24:24 - Perimenopause Menopause Shifts

29:14 - Five Root Causes Plug

31:15 - Wrap Up Next Steps

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335// Can Constipation Cause Headaches, Back Pain & Fatigue?24 sept. 202600:42:33

Have you ever searched "can constipation cause headaches" at eleven at night with a raging headache because, after years of it, you'd finally started to wonder if these two were connected?

Are you exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix? And when you brought it up, your doctor checked your thyroid, your iron, and told you everything looked normal — but never once asked about your gut?

Do you get full after four bites, or nauseous for no reason, or get heartburn that comes out of nowhere, or that tightness in your chest where you can't quite get a full breath, and someone told you it was anxiety?

If you said yes to ANY of those questions, then this episode is for you.

In today's episode, I'm walking you through eight symptoms that show up alongside chronic constipation so that you can stop treating them as eight separate problems and start getting relief from potentially all of them.

Today, I'll be sharing:

  • Can constipation cause headaches and migraines — what a study of forty-three thousand people found, and what is the most prominently considered connection
  • Can constipation cause nausea, heartburn, or losing your appetite — including the experiment that proved that pressure in your bowel can cause symptoms elsewhere in your body
  • Can constipation cause back pain — and the main connector between the two
  • Can constipation make you tired, anxious, or short of breath — the fatigue, the air hunger, the chest tightness that I rarely hear people talk about connected ot the gut

If you're tired of being told everything looks fine while you feel terrible, and you want to get rid of as many symptoms as possible as fast as possible, then this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Constipation Symptom Clues

01:57 - Welcome and Episode Roadmap

03:17 - Client Story and Comorbidities

05:39 - Migraines and Serotonin Link

13:50 - Nausea and Balloon Study

18:17 - Acid Reflux Connection

21:11 - Back Pain and Anatomy

27:20 - Fatigue and Gut Sleep Hormones

34:16 - Air Hunger and Diaphragm

35:14 - Anxiety and Gut Causes

36:24 - Hormones Teaser and Challenge

38:38 - Wrap Up and Next Steps

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334// Why Am I Constipated? Slow Transit Constipation Myth17 sept. 202600:38:34

Are you constipated even though you eat fiber, drink water, take magnesium, and eat cleaner than everyone you know?

Have you been handed a diagnosis like slow transit constipation, IBS-C, dyssynergic defecation, or chronic idiopathic constipation - and still don't have a treatment that actually works?

Are you bloated, gassy, maybe even pooping every day, but still never feel like you never fully empty?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm teaching you the 5 Toxin Trap — the five root causes I've been testing and treating in my clinic for the last 8 years — so that you can stop praying you'll poop every day and actually reverse it.

Today, I'll be breaking down:

  • Why the constipation subtypes diagnoses aren't helping anyone heal
  • Why fiber fails at least 14% of people with constipation, which is 2.2 million Americans
  • The 5 Toxin Trap keeping you stuck with constipation: low stomach acid and bile, electrolytes, pathogens like H. pylori, candida, parasites, SIBO and C. diff, food sensitivities, and poor detox
  • What actually drives gut motility, and how to return yours so you can poop daily without ANY supplements or cramming water down your throat

If you're tired of taking fiber, magnesium, probiotics, or coffee just to go, then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Constipation Despite Doing Everything

01:36 - Podcast Welcome And Disclaimer

02:46 - Series Setup And Research Links

03:33 - Why Fiber Fails Millions

04:25 - Alison Story And Mission

07:55 - Constipation Labels Dont Help

12:19 - Audio Cut And Key Numbers

13:55 - Introducing Five Toxin Trap

16:50 - Trap One Low Acid And Bile

19:59 - Trap Two Minerals And Metals

23:09 - Trap Three Hidden Pathogens

29:20 - Trap Four Food Sensitivities

30:07 - Trap Five Detox And Fascia

31:55 - Clear Your Constipation Challenge

35:46 - Wrap Up And Call To Action

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333// Constipation Relief: Do Fiber & Magnesium Actually Work?10 sept. 202600:26:45

Have you been told your whole life to eat more fiber and drink more water - and you've been doing exactly that for years, and you still are constipated?

Do you have a whole cabinet of magnesium — citrate, oxide, the powder everyone on Instagram swears by — and none of it works?

Have you been on MiraLAX so long you can't remember the last time your body did this on its own?

Or - have laxatives and enemas failed working for you completely to get constipation relief?

If you said yes to ANY of those questions, then this episode is for you.

In today's episode, I'm walking you through what the constipation research actually says about how often these things work (the real success rates!) and set you free from thinking you just need to up your dose or try another different brand.

Today I'll be breaking down:

  • Does fiber actually work for constipation - the real effectiveness number across sixteen randomized trials
  • Does magnesium work for constipation - it was WAY less effective than I guessed it'd be
  • Does drinking more water help constipation - what one meta-analysis revealed in a 141 person study
  • How well MiraLAX holds up to research — including the number from Bayer's own funded research

If you are tired of being handed the same four pieces of advice and you do not want to spend one more year trying the same things over and over again that aren't changing anything — then this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Why Nothing Works

02:00 - Podcast Welcome

03:08 - New Constipation Series

04:54 - Why Research Matters

07:53 - Fiber Success Rates

12:18 - Magnesium Reality Check

13:45 - Does Water Help

18:47 - MiraLAX Effectiveness

19:53 - You Didn't Fail

20:53 - Clear Challenge Invite

24:03 - Next Week Root Causes

25:22 - Final Wrap Up

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332// How to get insurance to cover your mold exposure03 sept. 202600:37:56

Have you found mold in your home, called your insurance company, and been told — flat out — that mold isn't covered?

Are you sitting on a remediation quote with five figures on it, wondering how on earth you're supposed to pay for this andkeep healing?

Did you already file a claim, already get denied, and assume that was the end of the road?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm teaching you things I wish I knew when I started my journey of repairing my home from mold and water damage — including the single word that decides whether your insurance company writes you a check or closes your file.

Today, I'll be breaking down:

  • The difference between water damage and mold in the eyes of a home insurance company — and why leading with "mold exposure" is the fastest way to get your claim shrunk down to almost nothing
  • The "event" test — the one question to ask yourself before reaching out to your home insurance company
  • Who to hire to inspect the cause of your water damage — and why this is crucial to getting your homeowners insurance on your side
  • The 2-Step Process that your insurance may cover if you do all this correctly
  • How you may be able to still get an insurance payout on claim that has already been completed and get money back that you already spent

If you're tired of being told mold is your problem to pay for, and you don't want to drain your savings fixing a house, then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Mold Claim Frustrations

01:42 - Podcast Welcome

02:49 - Mold Series Update

04:30 - Insurance Disclaimer

06:02 - Event Test Basics

09:50 - Four Step Overview

11:37 - Hire The Right Expert

17:59 - Submit The Claim

19:50 - Say Water Not Mold

24:19 - Remediation Versus Rebuild

28:47 - Invoice Language Hacks

31:11 - Installation Legal Options

33:05 - Wrap Up And Next Steps

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331// Mold Remediation: Is My Home Clean Enough?27 août 202600:25:16

Have you already remediated your home, gotten your ERMI results back, and still don't feel any better?

Or - have you recently been told that the ERMI test you have isn't low enough, despite having symptoms that are significantly better since lower your mold exposure in your home?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm walking you through how clean is clean enough in your home after mold exposure — so you can stop chasing a perfect ERMI score and start healing in the home you're already living in.

Today, I'll be breaking down:

  • The biggest myth about what is a "good" score for an ERMI test
  • How to make progress in healing from toxic mold even if you can't live in a perfectly clean, remediated home right away
  • Real stories from clients and past guests who made their homes livable again without gutting everything at once
  • 11 ways to lower your mold exposure at home — including one thing you can start doing tonight for free!
  • What to do if your ERMI score truly is low, but you're still stuck with symptoms

If you're tired of feeling like your mold healing has stalled out, exhausted from wondering whether you need anotherround of mold remediation, or ready to stop holding your breath every time you walk through your own front door — and you don't want to spend another dollar guessing — then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Clean Enough After Mold

01:30 - Podcast Welcome And Disclaimer

02:41 - ERMI Myth And Reality

05:11 - Progress Over Perfection

06:32 - Real World Wins With Steps

11:16 - Defining Clean Enough

12:50 - 11 Ways To Lower Exposure

18:19 - Out Of Home Exposure Clues

21:09 - When Symptoms Still Persist

22:09 - Wrap Up And Next Steps

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330// How Long Does Mold Exposure Recovery Take?20 août 202600:20:58

How long does it take for symptoms to reduce when recovering from toxic mold exposure?

This is a question I get asked a LOT in my group coaching program, so I thought this would be a great question to answer here on the podcast - because you, too, might have this question!

On today's episode, I'm sharing:

  • The average timeline I've seen for mold exposure recovery
  • Specific client stories of wins and breakthrough gotten from getting out of mold
  • Top factors driving different timelines
  • How to speed up your mold healing timeline
  • Signs and symptoms that you're not fully out of mold yet
  • What to do if you can't find mold

I'm SO excited to be bringing you this hope-filled and practical-tactical episode today. If you're ready for some good news, then this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Mold Recovery Question

01:04 - Podcast Welcome Intro

02:13 - Why Timelines Matter

04:17 - Typical Improvement Window

04:38 - Client Vacation Breakthrough

05:54 - Personal Tinnitus Story

08:09 - Air Cleaning PCO Options

10:16 - What Changes Timelines

12:15 - Speed Up Your Recovery

14:20 - Signs You're Still Exposed

15:51- Cant Find The Mold

17:55 - Get Support And Wrap Up

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329// I Have Toxic Mold Exposure. What Do I Do First?13 août 202600:29:10

Have you just gotten confirmation of toxic mold exposure — a positive ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index), a positive mycotoxin test, or visible mold under your floors — and now you're staring at those results with no idea what to actually do first?

Have you already spent thousands of dollars on protocols, food sensitivity tests, and supplements that didn't work, and you're starting to wonder if mold exposure is the reason nothing has stuck?

Do you suspect toxic mold is driving your bloating, constipation, brain fog, or fatigue — but the thought of leaving or remediating your home feels financially impossible, so you've been stuck in limbo?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm walking you through exactly what to do after mold exposure, in the right order, so that you can stop pouring money into protocols that physically cannot work while you're still being exposed — and finally start healing.

Today, I'll be breaking down:

  • How to confirm you have mold exposure
  • Practical options for first steps to take with mold (discussing considerations whether you rent, own, and how bad the mold is)
  • Why an ERMI score of 20+ is the line between people who can start healing from mold at home and people who will not get results until they get out

If you're tired of throwing money at supplement after supplement, and you don't want to spend another year guessing whether toxic mold exposure is what's standing between you and healing, then this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Mold Exposure Wakeup Call

01:32 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer

02:40 - Where To Start With Mold

04:33 - Step One Confirm Exposure

07:21 - Body Tests Then ERMI

11:01 - Step Two Leave Or Reduce

12:52 - Renting Versus Owning Options

16:12 - Free Fresh Air Strategy

17:36 - PCO Air Cleaning Tools

19:51 - Nasal Support Laundry Tips

23:18 - Detox Protocols After Exposure

25:44 - Remediation Next Steps Wrap

26:21 - Final Encouragement Outro

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328// How to Interpret ERMI Test Results in 5 Minutes06 août 202600:58:45

Have you ever done an ERMI home mold test, gotten your results back, and wondered: "What the heck does this all mean?"

Or, have you done an ERMI before and had someone else analyze it, but you don't quite trust their analysis, and you want to be able to understand it yourself?

If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, I'm teaching you how to interpret my favorite home mold test to start with - an ERMI test by Envirobiomics. And I'm going to teach you how to interpret it in 5 minutes or less so that you know what your next steps should be based on your specific results.

Today, I'll be breaking down:

  • Why I think the ERMI test is the best home mold kit to buy
  • What each major section of the ERMI means (ERMI vs. HERTSMI results)
  • How to interpret ERMI test results in 5 minutes or less (better than your doctor or mold inspector!)
  • What your next steps should be based on your ERMI analysis

If you're ready to simplify your mold healing journey and clarify the exact next steps you need to take (without wasting money), then this episode is for you.

If you want more mold answers after this episode - go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up with our previous mold episodes AND be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you get every upcoming episode in our current mold series we're running into September!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - ERMI Results Explained

01:39 - Podcast Intro and Disclaimer

02:47 - Video Setup and Goal

04:10 - What an ERMI Test Is

06:48 - Where ERMI Fits in Plan

09:47 - Opening the ERMI Report

10:59 - ERMI Score Breakdown

13:05 - HERTSMI-2 Toxic Molds

15:36 - Three Questions to Rank

22:17 - Examples Mixed vs Bad

28:17 - Why Bad Scores Block Healing

30:02 - Bad ERMI Means Move First

30:13 - Vacation Clue Air Quality

31:53 - Mixed ERMI Protocol Progress

32:43 - Plateaus And Symptom Return

33:34 - My Mixed ERMI Tinnitus

35:08 - Reading My ERMI Numbers

37:09 - Finding A Safe Apartment

39:20 - Good Enough Not Perfect

39:49 - Progress Over Perfection

41:19 - Bad Category Action Steps

41:49 - PCO Air Tech Explained

43:58 - Renters Rights And Legal Help

44:40 - What To Keep Or Toss

46:11 - Supplements And Nasal Support

47:59 - Good Bad Mix Next Steps

49:15 - When Low ERMI Still Sick

50:26 - Other Causes And Caveats

52:43 - Everyday Mold Prevention Tips

53:43 - Wrap Up And Share

55:15 - Work With Us Blueprint

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327// OAT Test vs. Mycotoxin Test: Which Mold Test Wins?30 juil. 202600:32:06

There is a lot of confusion online on what mold testing to do to determine if you're sick from toxic mold. The reason is because there are a lot of types of mold tests that test for different things. While every test truly searches for some sign of mold illness, every test has a weakness to it and the possibility of telling you that you aren't sick from mold - when you really are.

That's why, in today's episode, I'm duking it out between the 2 most commonly discussed mold tests for your body: the OAT test (organic acids test) and the Mycotox test (mycotoxin urine test).

In today's episode, I'll be breaking down:

  • How the OAT test and mycotoxin test are different
  • Which test I recommend when you're first starting your mold journey
  • What each test is best at testing for, and when to use each test - whether you're ordering an organic acids test kit or a mycotoxin test through a lab
  • My recommendation on where to start to save you the most money and get you the most accurate answers the fastest
  • PLUS - I'll even be giving tips on how to analyze your OAT test scores and mycotoxin test results to never miss a key marker or detail that could be the difference between you HEALING from mold and - not

If you're ready to simplify your mold healing journey and clarify the exact next steps you need to take (without wasting money), then this episode is for you.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Which Mold Test First

02:14 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer

03:24 - OAT Versus Mycotox Basics

05:10 - Why Start With OAT

06:10 - When Mycotox Testing Helps

10:15 - Lab Walkthrough Setup

12:54 - Reading OAT Mold Markers

14:08 - Hidden Mold False Negatives

19:36 - Detox Limits Urine Results

21:31 - Mycotox Panel Key Markers

22:43 - MPA And Gliotoxin Red Flags

28:57 - Wrap Up Next Steps

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326// Mold Test Kit 101: How to Test Your Home & Body23 juil. 202600:26:17

When someone is first starting their journey on considering if mold may be a driver to their unique symptoms and increasing diagnoses, one of the most common first questions I hear is: what mold test do I use - and which mold test kit actually works?

That's why, in today's episode, I’m breaking down the ONLY 2 mold tests you need to know if you’re sick from toxic mold.

In today's episode, I'll be breaking down:

  • Why a mold allergy test is not enough and often misses mold illness
  • My favorite at-home mold test kit for your body
  • My favorite at-home mold test kit to see if your house may have a mold issue
  • What steps to take if one or both of these tests comes up positive

If you're ready to simplify your mold healing journey and clarify the exact next steps you need to take (without wasting money), then this episode is for you.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Two Tests Overview

01:22 - Show Intro and Disclaimer

02:31 - Two Key Mold Questions

03:00 - Why Allergy Tests Miss

04:30 - Mycotoxins Explained

06:55 - Organic Acids Test

08:45 - Reading OAT Results

10:37 - False Negatives and Next

14:12 - Colonization vs Exposure

16:37 - ERMI Home Dust Test

18:32 - If ERMI Is Positive

21:05 - Visible Mold and Insurance

23:30 - Wrap Up and Next Episode

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325// Is mold sickness really reversible? [Testimonial - Keegan]16 juil. 202600:35:16

Is mold sickness really reversible?

If you've been on a mold healing journey for any time now, you've probably seen and learned enough to realize that healing from mold is no easy feat.

You may have found yourself wondering - is it even possible to reverse mold illness?

That's why today, to kickoff our second mold series on the Better Belly Podcast, I'm sharing a client testimonial to encourage you and remind you that, yes, it IS possible to heal from toxic mold exposure!

Keegan is an 8 year old boy who, when I started working with him, was struggling with headaches, leg pain, belly pain, light sensitivity, dizziness, nausea, and spinal pain that was so bad that his father had to carry him because he couldn’t walk.

Now, after just 6 months working together, the majority of his symptoms which had been untouchable are either 60% improved or more - many of which are completely gone!

I hope that today’s episode confirms to you that yes, healing is possible.

And to support that - in additional to today's testimonial, I've also put 2 links in the shownotes to my personal healing from mold testimonial (focused on how I healed my tinnitus) and a mold success story from my friend and mold colleague Matt Kelly on how he healed his family from mold.

P.S. If you missed our 1st Mold Series, go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up on all the questions we’ve already answered that we’re building on with this next series. I'll be updating this free document every week with new episodes we're releasing, so be sure to save the link!

Now - let's jump into Keegan's incredible story ❤️

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Is Mold Healing Possible

00:34 - Keegan’s Rapid Turnaround

02:07 - Podcast Intro and Disclaimer

03:16 - Meet Sarah and Keegan

04:20 - Years of Chronic Pain

06:35 - Everything They Tried

08:51 - Measuring the Improvements

10:21 - When Progress Started

12:49 - Hidden Mold Exposures

18:32 - Why Reactions Intensify

20:25 - A Whole Body Method

25:50 - Hope and Small Steps

30:01 - Next Six Months Ahead

33:27 - Final Resources and CTA

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324// 3 Detox Cleanse Mistakes Keeping You Constipated (Pt. 5)09 juil. 202600:35:04

Have you ever done a detox program like fasting, a juice cleanse, or whole30 for 30 days and you felt GREAT afterwards - but as soon as you returned to normal life, your brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, constipation, bloating, skin issues, or hormone symptoms came rushing back?

Are you struggling with chronic constipation despite trying everything? Fiber, magnesium, water, going gluten free, dairy free, doing the low FODMAP diet, pelvic floor therapy, probiotics - nothing has worked?

If you said yes to either of these questions - this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the last of the 5 Toxin Traps that may be keeping you constipation - Poor Detoxification.

I'll be talking about:

  • Why detoxing is SO important in reversing constipation
  • Why bowel movements are not the solution to detoxing, but the result of proper detoxing in the body
  • Signs and symptoms that your internal detoxification systems are off
  • 3 most common mistakes keeping you stuck in toxins (despite trying lots of detox regimens)
  • What to do instead to restore your natural ability to detox - all the way into your cells - so you can start pooping again!

Detoxing isn't just a fancy health trend that you try once and never do again. It is a normal, healthy activity your cells should be doing - every second of every day! And when it does - it's another layer of helping you overcome constipation and poop daily. Let's dive in.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Detox Cleanses Not Working

03:04 - Series Finale Overview

04:26 - Poop vs Detox Myth

07:20 - Detox Pathway Map

08:19 - Liver Bile and Toxins

12:27 - Signs Your Liver Struggles

18:09 - Three Detox Mistakes

25:31 - Do This Instead

28:12 - Blueprint and Free Audit

31:27 - Wrap Up and Mold Series

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323// Are Food Sensitivities Keeping You Constipated? (Pt. 4)02 juil. 202600:27:14

Have you done multiple food sensitivities tests, but the results keep changing, and you feel like healing your gut is a moving target, with no real lasting results no matter how hard you've tried?

Have you changed your diet a million times? You've gone gluten free, dairy free, paleo, done the low FODMAP diet, low acid diet, elemental diet, and many others - but you still have symptoms like constipation, bloating, acid reflux, eczema, or hormone imbalance?

Or have you not done any food sensitivity testing, worried about what they might find or tell you, and how you'd cope with it?

If you said yes to either of these questions - this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the fourth layer of the 5 Toxin Traps keeping you constipation - Food Sensitivities.

I'll be talking about:

  • Signs and symptoms that you have hidden food sensitivities
  • 2 most common mistakes keeping you from healing and reversing your food sensitivities
  • What to do instead to heal your gut

Food sensitivities are an increasing issue for those with gut health symptoms - but a limited diet doesn't have to be permanent! Let's dive into how you can finally do food sensitivities right - and reverse your constipation (and food sensitivities!) for good.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Why Diet Changes Fail

00:43 - Food Sensitivities Overview

01:40 - Better Belly Podcast Intro

02:45 - Five Toxin Trap Context

04:27 - Signs You’re Sensitive

08:21 - Mistake One Wrong Test

13:09 - Mistake Two Food Fixation

16:21 - What To Do Instead

17:59 - Free Five Trap Audit

20:16 - Are Sensitivities Permanent

21:38 - Resources And Wrap Up

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322// Heavy Metals and Mineral Deficiencies: Why You're Constipated (Pt. 3)25 juin 202600:19:09

Are you suspicious that you have heavy metal toxicity, but you don't know if it's something you should actually do something about, or if it's really that key to driving your constipation?

Or - have you done a heavy metal detox, but you didn't feel better after doing it? Or you even felt even worse?

Or - have you been trying to help your constipation through a million types of magnesium, but no one has ever mentioned to you that there are other mineral deficiencies that can drive chronic constipation.

If you said yes to any of these questions - this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the third of the 5 Toxin Traps keeping you constipation - heavy metals and mineral deficiencies.

I'll be talking about:

  • Signs and symptoms that you have heavy metal toxicity or mineral deficiences
  • 3 most common mistakes keeping you stuck with mineral imbalance
  • What to do instead to finally detox heavy metals and recharge your cells with the right minerals

Mineral imbalances are SO common and a huge driver to constipation - but they don't have to be! Let's dive into how you can finally be free from unwanted toxins and mineral deficiencies.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Heavy Metals Constipation

01:19 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer

02:27 - Five Toxin Trap Overview

04:44 - HTMA Testing Basics

06:22 - Symptoms Mineral Imbalance

11:08 - Mistake Detox Too Soon

14:03 - Mistake Missing Minerals

15:12 - Mistake Copper Toxicity

16:59 - Tools Next Episodes Wrap

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321// Why You're Constipated (Pt. 2): Hidden Pathogens18 juin 202600:25:20

Have you done multiple protocols, cleanses, or rounds of antibiotics to get rid of infections like H. Pylori, candida, SIBO, parasites, C. Diff. or Lyme - yet you still have all your symptoms?

Are you looking at doing another round of testing or protocols to try and get rid of the same pathogens you've worked on in the past?

Are you suspicious you have certain pathogens - parasites, Lyme, mold toxicity, H. Pylori - but not testing has shown that you have them, or you can't find a doctor willing to listen to you to do the testing?

If you said yes to any of these questions - this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the second layer of the 5 Toxin Traps that are keeping you constipation - Hidden Pathogens.

I'll be talking about:

  • Signs and symptoms that you have hidden pathogens in your body
  • 3 most common mistakes keeping you stuck with pathogens (even when you've tried to kill them)
  • What to do instead to finally get rid of the pathogens inside you

Hidden infections is a VERY common driver behind chronic constipation. I had it, and hundreds of my clients have had multiple infections at the same time. But you don't have to be stuck with them! Let's dive into how you can finally be free from candida, H. Pylori, parasites, mold, and more.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Still Sick After Protocols

00:45 - Hidden Pathogens Overview

01:39 - Podcast Intro Disclaimer

02:45 - Five Toxin Trap Series

05:05 - Symptom Checklist

12:18 - Testing Options Explained

14:03 - Three Common Mistakes

15:01 - Mistake One Missing Pathogens

16:43 - Mistake Two Wrong Order

19:32 - Mistake Three Mold Factor

22:47 - Next Steps Resources

24:06 - Results Hope Wrap Up

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320// Why You're Constipated (Pt. 1): Low Digestive Enzymes11 juin 202600:25:50

Have you been taking digestive enzymes to try reduce symptoms like constipation, acid reflux, fatigue, bloating, or abdominal pain - but you still have all or most of those symptoms?

Have you bounced from one digestion supplement to another trying to find the right one that is powerful enough to make your digestive issues go away?

If you said yes to either of these questions - this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the first of the 5 Toxin Traps keeping you constipation - Low Digestive Enzymes.

I'll be talking about:

  • Signs and symptoms that you have low digestive enzymes
  • 3 most common mistakes keeping you stuck with indigestion
  • What to do instead to heal your digestive tract and make your belly feel better again

Digestive issues are SO common - but they don't have to be! Let's dive into how you can finally be free from indigestion.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Enzymes Not Working

00:59 - Podcast Welcome

02:08 - Series Setup

03:14 - Low Enzymes Explained

04:59- Key Symptoms List

10:27 - Mistake One Enzymes

13:48 - Mistake Two Acid

16:25 - Mistake Three Fascia

19:28 - What To Do Instead

21:19 - Results And Invite

22:44 - Final Wrap Up

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319// The Push-Release Method ™ : #1 Constipation Natural Remedy04 juin 202600:21:56

Do you feel powerless against constipation?

Do you feel like you've tried EVERYTHING to relieve constipation - magnesium, fiber, water, probiotics, doctor visits, or maybe even things like going gluten free or dairy free - but no matter what you try, you can't poop on your own?

Do you struggle with feeling hopeless than you'll ever feel comfortable in your body again?

If so, this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the #1 constipation natural remedy that has helped hundreds of my clients go from 10+ years of chronic constipation to pooping daily: the Push-Release Method ™.

I'll be sharing:

  • What the Push-Release Method ™ is
  • Why it is #1
  • How it works
  • Why it's so different than other constipation relief strategies
  • How you can utilize it to finally get permanent constipation relief

If you've wondering why so many things that "should work" haven't - and if there is more information out there that no one is talking about that actually works to reverse constipation - this method changes everything.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Constipation Struggle Intro

01:16 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer

02:26 - Free Constipation Guide

03:25 - Push Versus Release

05:58 - Why It Works

09:19 - Three Step Framework

13:47 - Five Barriers Overview

16:35 - Five Toxin Trap Audit

17:56 - Freedom Beyond Pooping

19:54 - Wrap Up Next Steps

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318// What is Salicylate Sensitivity? Why You Should Care If You Have Candida, SIBO, or Toxic Mold Exposure28 mai 202600:42:35

Are you struggling with chronic symptoms that you can't explain or get rid of, and nothing you've tried has worked?

Do you have symptoms all over your body, from rashes to diarrhea to headaches, fatigue, and tinnitus, but no diet, doctor, or supplement you've tried has helped?

Do you have a history of estrogen dominance, hypothyroidism, candida, SIBO, IBS, or toxic mold exposure - but even when trying to address these issues, you don't feel better?

If so, this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm diving into salicylate sensitivity.

Salicylate sensitivity, or salicylate intolerance as called by some, is an issue that someone can develop for a variety of reasons, but is increasingly common in the chronically ill population. And, unfortunately, it is often overlooked or forgotten about by both conventional and holistic practitioners.

That's why, in today's episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about salicylate sensitivity.

I'll be going over:

  • Salicylate sensitivity symptoms
  • How to test for salicylate sensitivity
  • What salicylates are
  • What foods and medications are high in salicylates
  • Causes of salicylate sensitivity
  • And a natural treatment pathway to reverse your salicylate sensitivity

Salicylate sensitivity is real, but it doesn't have to be a permanent sensitivity. And today, I'm going to show you exactly how to find and address your root causes of salicylate sensitivity.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Mystery Symptoms Intro

00:34 - What Is Salicylate Sensitivity

01:42 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer

02:52 - Why This Episode Matters

05:06 - Salicylates Explained

07:51 - Common Symptoms Breakdown

10:51 - How To Test It

14:09 - Low Salicylate Diet Basics

16:17 - Foods Meds And Prep Tips

21:44 - Boost Phenol Processing

23:34 - Root Causes To Fix

24:19 - Nutrient Deficiencies Links

29:55 - Sulfation PST And Gut Overgrowth

34:12 - Hormones Thyroid Genetics Allergy

37:59 - Wrap Up Next Steps

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317// Is meat good for you? Why meat may be the key to healing your gut21 mai 202600:41:58

Is meat good for you, or is it quietly destroying your gut health, your cholesterol, and your long-term health?

Have you been told to eat less red meat, focus on cholesterol lowering foods, and load up on plants to protect yourself from autoimmune disease and chronic illness, but you’re still dealing with bloating, constipation, fatigue, or worsening autoimmune conditions?

Or maybe you’ve tried vegan, vegetarian, or “clean eating” diets for your health, and instead of getting better, your symptoms got worse?

If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re tackling one of the most controversial questions in nutrition: is meat good for you?

Over the last 8 years working with hundreds of clients, I’ve seen something that goes directly against mainstream advice. The very food people are told to avoid for their cholesterol, heart health, and autoimmune disease is often the exact food that helps them heal.

Yes - even my vegan and vegetarian clients.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about meat, cholesterol, and gut health: why meat may be one of the most powerful tools for natural autoimmune treatment and who should consider diets like carnivore, keto, or even the Lion Diet - popularized by people like Mikhaila Fuller (formerly Peterson) .

But we’re also going to talk about when meat doesn’t work...

  • what circumstances can make meat feel like the problem
  • and what to do if your body isn’t tolerating meat

If you've been hesitant to eat meat or wondering if you should include meat on a journey to eating healthier - this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Meat Health Controversy

01:44 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer

02:51 - Why Meat Got Villainized

10:39 - Meat Superpowers Nutrients

16:50 - Antinutrients Plant Sensitivities

20:35 - Chewing Jaw Development

24:33 - Lion Diet Success Story

31:25 - Client Wins With Meat

33:57 - When Meat Feels Bad

38:02 - Practical Protein Tips

40:42 - Wrap Up Program Invite

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316// Postbiotics for Gut Dysbiosis: Do They Actually Work?14 mai 202600:23:46

Have you recently heard about postbiotics, and you're wondering if they're all hype or if they really can help improve your gut health?

Do you have bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation, and you're suspicious you have gut dysbiosis - and you're wondering if postbiotics might help your gut health?

Are you taking things like postbiotics, prebiotics, or probiotics, trying to find the best diet for gut dysbiosis… but your gut dysbiosis symptoms aren’t actually going away?

If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re talking about postbiotics for gut dysbiosis.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about:

  • What postbiotics are and how they differ from probiotics and prebiotics
  • Possible ways postbiotics can help your gut and whole body health
  • Where postbiotics can fail or even make symptoms worse
  • My top recommendations to heal your gut - based on what I'm seeing work for hundreds of men and women across the globe

It's time to heal your gut.

TIMESTAMPS:

01:00 - Postbiotics Hype Check

02:15 - Listener Question Setup

03:53 - Postbiotics Explained Simply

08:07 - History and Official Definition

09:23 - What Research Actually Shows

11:17 - When Postbiotics Might Help

12:56 - Why They Wont Fix Root Cause

14:12 - Butyrate Benefits and Backfires

16:50 - Root Cause Healing Framework

20:17 - Simple Gut Health Lifestyle

21:25 - Final Takeaways and Goodbye

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315// Low FODMAP Diet Not Working for IBS? Do This Instead07 mai 202600:33:46

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 is
  • Who developed it
  • How the low FODMAP diet for IBS theoretically is supposed to work
  • Why, for many people, the low FODMAP diet isn't helping
  • What 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

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5. Poor Detox


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314// I Reversed My Dairy Intolerance After 10 Years?? How I did it30 avr. 202600:36:44

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 started
  • Why I never thought I'd be able to eat cow dairy again
  • The best dairy intolerance test I recommend for anyone wanting to test their sensitivity to dairy
  • How my dairy intolerance led me to my constipation, IBS, and amenorrhea diagnoses
  • The exact path I took that led me to this year and discovering I can eat dairy again
  • My 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

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313// Magnesium Citrate for Constipation Relief: Why It Fails + What to Do Instead23 avr. 202600:19:40

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 others
  • What it means when magnesium citrate is not working
  • What to do instead to find constipation relief

If 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 Wrap

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312// The Constipation Epidemic in America: What We’re Getting Wrong and How to Find Real Constipation Relief16 avr. 202600:28:40

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 is
  • what this same research is suggesting is the cause of constipation
  • what I see is being missed by research in understanding the true causes of constipation
  • why 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

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311// Still Have Diverticulosis on a High Fiber Diet? Here's why09 avr. 202600:35:03

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 constipation
  • What constipation is really telling you about your gut
  • What I recommend you can do to protect your gut if have diverticulosis
  • Why natural constipation remedies might not be working for you - and what you can do to permanently find constipation relief

If 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

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310// Chronic Illness and Depression: How to Find Hope Again02 avr. 202600:31:57

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:

  1. Chronic illness and depression
  2. What to do when hope feels dangerous or painful
  3. How to balance the emotion of hope without devalidating or suppressing your personal experience
  4. Sharing 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

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309// The Fear That Almost Kept Me Sick: Chronic Illness Anxiety and the Future26 mars 202600:29:21

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:

  1. Chronic illness anxiety and fear of the future
  2. The difference between being impacted by illness and becoming your illness
  3. A 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

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308// Struggling with Chronic Illness Anxiety? 3 Ways to Stop the Panic19 mars 202600:56:01

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:

  1. how to process new symptoms without triggering a rush of panic
  2. the one phrase that helped me stop feeling like every new sensations in my body was an emergency
  3. the most important thing I learned that helped me stop my chronic illness anxiety (and honestly, daily anxiety)
  4. 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

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307// How to Regulate Emotions in 4 Minutes or Less, with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill from the Connection Codes12 mars 202601:09:12

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:

  1. How to regulate your emotions in 4 minutes or less
  2. Why processing emotions doesn't need to take hours, days, weeks, or years
  3. Symptoms of suppressing unprocessed emotions vs. emotional regulation
  4. What the 8 core emotions are - and why being able to name them is so powerful in emotional regulation
  5. Processing 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

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306// What to Do With Chronic Illness Loneliness05 mars 202600:53:14

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:

  1. what chronic illness can feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by loving people
  2. tips on what to do with people who are not loving or supportive on your health journey
  3. examples 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 it
  4. practical steps to take to combat chronic illness loneliness, with or without the support of your immediate friends and family


If 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 Invite



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305// Low Progesterone Causes: 5 Tests to Find Yours26 févr. 202600:24:12

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:

  1. The most common low progesterone signs and symptoms in women
  2. Why low progesterone isn’t a root cause
  3. Why birth control, IUDs, and even “natural” progesterone support miss the mark to healing your WHOLE body
  4. The 6 real root causes quietly driving low progesterone
  5. And 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:
  1. 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness
  2. 298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO
  3. 273// Stop Doing Leaky Gut Tests. Do this instead.
  4. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  5. 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!)
  6. 235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail
  7. 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
  8. 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
  9. 238// Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get
  10. 42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your Gut

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304// Low Estrogen Levels Explained: Why Your Body Can’t Make Hormones Right Now19 févr. 202600:29:36

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:

  1. Why low estrogen really happens
  2. Common low estrogen signs and side effects
  3. Why artificially boosting estrogen sets you up for potentially worse problems long-term
  4. The five real root causes that lead to low estrogen
  5. And 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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:
  1. 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness
  2. 298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO
  3. 273// Stop Doing Leaky Gut Tests. Do this instead.
  4. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  5. 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!)
  6. 235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail
  7. 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
  8. 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
  9. 238// Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get
  10. 42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your Gut

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RESOURCES:
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  2. Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter
  3. Download the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!
  4. Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)
  5. Download my Free Constipation Relief Guide
  6. Find a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!
  7. Get Full Access to my
303// Histamine Intolerance Symptoms (Why Food Can't Fix)12 févr. 202600:29:42

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:

  1. What histamine intolerance really is
  2. The most common histamine intolerance symptoms you’re probably not connecting to histamine
  3. Why a low histamine diet can become a cyclical trap that never heals you
  4. The 6 real root causes that keep histamine high (even when you “eat perfectly”)
  5. 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:
  1. 232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?
  2. 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness
  3. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  4. 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!)
  5. 235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail
  6. 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
  7. 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
  8. 238// Symptoms of Toxic Mold + The Best Mold Test to Get

WORK WITH US:

Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!

  1. Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!

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  1. Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!

RESOURCES:
  1. Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!
  2. Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter
  3. Download the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!
  4. Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)
  5. Download my Free Constipation Relief Guide
  6. Find a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!
  7. Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!
  8. Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet

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302// Estrogen Dominance Explained: Symptoms, Signs, and the Real Causes of High Estrogen05 févr. 202600:45:19
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:

  1. What estrogen dominance is
  2. Symptoms of high estrogen
  3. Why estrogen dominance isn't a real root cause
  4. The 5 causes of high estrogen
  5. What tests you need to see exactly which root causes you're dealing with
  6. Why estrogen dominance supplements aren't enough - and what do to instead to lower your estrogen levels


And 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 Episodes



EPISODES MENTIONED:
  1. 98// 3 Things Adrenal Fatigue Is Telling You About Your Body
  2. 283// Stop Wasting Money on the DUTCH Test (Here’s Why)
  3. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  4. 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!)
  5. 235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail
  6. 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
  7. 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
  8. 298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO
  9. 159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS
  10. 244// Is Copper Toxicity Behind Your Histamine Intolerance?
  11. 243// Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Treatment, and Diets to Avoid


HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!

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RESOURCES:
  1. Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!
  2. Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter
  3. Download the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!
  4. Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)
  5. Download my Free Constipation Relief Guide
  6. Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!
  7. Get the
301// Candida isn't a root cause - this is what's really causing it29 janv. 202600:38:41

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:

  1. 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)
  2. The real root causes that drive candida to overgrow in the first place
  3. Why different people have totally different sets of candida causes underneath the surface
  4. What testing can actually help you map the problem correctly
  5. And 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:
  1. 105// Clear Your UTI’s and Interstitial Cystitis [Detox Pathway #2]
  2. 148// The Oxalate Episode
  3. 45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?
  4. 47// The Gut-Sinus Connection
  5. 118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS
  6. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  7. 159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS
  8. 220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?
  9. 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
  10. 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
  11. 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness

WORK WITH US:

Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!

  1. Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!

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  1. Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!

RESOURCES:
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  2. Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter
  3. Download the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!
  4. Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!
  5. Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet

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300// Hypothyroidism isn't a root cause. Here's what is.22 janv. 202600:29:52

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:

  1. Why thyroid medication alone often doesn’t fully resolve symptoms
  2. How you can have “normal” labs and still have hypothyroid symptoms
  3. How thyroid hormones are actually made, converted, and used in the body
  4. What this has to do with finding (and testing for) the real root causes to thyroid imbalance
  5. What gut health has to do with thyroid health
  6. And 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:
  1. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  2. 285// 2 Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)
  3. 287// How to safely get off PPI’s and reverse acid reflux naturally
  4. 283// Stop Wasting Money on the DUTCH Test (Here’s Why)

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  4. Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)
  5. Download my Free Constipation Relief Guide
  6. Find a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!
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299// Slow Motility isn't a root cause. Here's what is.15 janv. 202600:41:25

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:

  1. Why treating slow gut motility with supplements or medications rarely works
  2. The real causes of slow gut motility
  3. How to test for these root causes of low motility
  4. And what actually needs to be addressed for motility to return naturally


If 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 Steps



EPISODES MENTIONED:
  1. 235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail
  2. 90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation
  3. 118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS
  4. 221// Mold & Constipation: How Toxic Mold Exposure Causes Constipation
  5. 232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?
  6. 40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc
  7. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  8. 220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?
  9. 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
  10. 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
  11. 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness
  12. 239// Lyme Disease Symptoms and Testing, and The Best Lyme Treatment
  13. 250// Epstein Barr Virus Symptoms, Testing, and Best EBV Treatment


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298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO08 janv. 202600:22:43

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:

  1. Why low stomach acid happens
  2. My favorite at-home low stomach acid test
  3. Signs of low stomach acid
  4. Why apple cider vinegar for low stomach acid is not safe until you test this ONE thing
  5. The REAL root causes of low stomach acid
  6. How to test for the root causes of low stomach acid
  7. And 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, too


If 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 Overview

00:21 - The Real Root Causes Series

01:54 - Understanding Low Stomach Acid

03:50 - Symptoms and Misconceptions of Low Stomach Acid

07:05 - Root Causes of Low Stomach Acid

09:27 - Testing and Protocols for Low Stomach Acid

20:17 - Conclusion and Next Episode Preview



EPISODES MENTIONED:
  1. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  2. 159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS
  3. 287// How to safely get off PPI’s and reverse acid reflux naturally


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297// How I Reversed My Constipation, Acid Reflux, and IBS (in 7 Steps)01 janv. 202600:35:16

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 Journey

01:22 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:21 - The Beginning of My Health Struggles

07:20 - Step 1: Testing Stomach Acid

11:39 - Step 2: Testing for Pathogens

14:50 - Step 3: Testing for Multiple Pathogens

15:44 - Step 4: Evaluating Fascial Adhesions

18:32 - Step 5: Testing for Food Sensitivities

22:52 - Step 6: Replenishing Mineral Deficiencies

28:25 - Step 7: Evaluating and Retraining Breathing

31:02 - Conclusion and Program Invitation



EPISODES MENTIONED:
  1. Ep. 3// Why Probiotics Aren’t Healing Your Gut
  2. 279// Why Going Low FODMAP, Paleo, or Gluten-Free Isn’t Healing Your Gut
  3. 165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth
  4. 178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation
  5. 131// 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation at the SAME TIME
  6. 90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation
  7. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
  8. 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!)
  9. 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
  10. 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness
  11. 232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?
  12. 159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS
  13. 46// The Gut-Breath Connection: How asthma, heart palpitations, constipation, IBS, and acid reflux are ALL connected


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296// Top Caffeine Free Drinks to Heal Adrenal Fatigue25 déc. 202500:24:47

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:
  1. 294// Top 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Grain Free

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
  1. Fake Coffee - Big Heart Tea
  2. Mud/Wtr (caffeine free version)
  3. Teecino - Sampler (Caramel Nut, Mocha Mint, Turmeric, Dark Roast, Red Chai, Coconut)
  4. Peanut Butter Powder
  5. Organic, Raw Cacao Powder

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295// Gluten Free Holiday Tips: How to Enjoy the Holidays Even When No One Eats Like You18 déc. 202500:29:22

You know that feeling when the holidays are coming… and instead of excitement, your brain jumps straight to, “Oh no. The food. The gatherings. The questions. The stress.”

 

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 again, and if you'll leave a meal yet AGAIN hungry, grumpy, and honestly? Feeling alone.

 

Everyone else is piling their plates high with Grandma’s stuffing and your brain is spinning: Is there anything here I can eat? Should I say something? Will I look rude? Am I overreacting?

 

 

It’s the comments about the food.

And let’s be real — half the stress isn’t even the food.

 

“What, you can’t eat this either?”

“Are you sure you’re not being dramatic?”

“I made it gluten free… except for the breadcrumbs.”

 

You know the drill.

 

So today I want to give you low-anxiety, high-clarity tips for navigating gluten free holidays (and grain free and dairy free) — even when absolutely no one else eats the way you do. 

 

We’re going to talk about:

 

✨ How to get clear on what you 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

 

Because here’s the truth: You’re not asking for anything unreasonable. 

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 fun again.

 

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction: Navigating Holiday Stress 

00:58 - Understanding Your Needs 

01:50 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 

02:58 - Three Essential Tips for Gluten-Free Holidays 

05:47 - Tip 1: Clarify Your Needs 

13:50 - Tip 2: Identify Your Allies 

18:31 - Tip 3: Fill in the Gaps Yourself 

21:35 - Encouraging Stories and Final Thoughts 

23:40 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint 

25:52 Conclusion: Empower Your Holidays

 

 

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294// Top 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Grain Free11 déc. 202500:34:34

Have you ever tried to travel 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)?

 

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. 

 

Suddenly a trip that’s supposed to be fun becomes a game of, “What can I actually eat?”

 

If you’ve ever Googled things like gluten free travel tips, dairy free travel tips, healthy travel snacks, traveling with food restrictions, or even how to avoid bloating while traveling — this episode is for you.

 

Traveling with food sensitivities does not have to be stressful. You don’t need to simply eat less and feel hungry all the time. And you absolutely do not need to spend your whole vacation worrying about where the next meal is coming from.

 

Today, I’m sharing my 5 best tips for traveling with food sensitivities — 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.

 

We’re going to talk:

  • What foods to pack (and why your purse is basically your emergency blood-sugar kit)
  • How to pick restaurants when you’re gluten free, dairy free, or avoiding sauces, breading, or mystery oils
  • Which cuisines are secretly the easiest to eat out with food sensitivities — and which ones will sabotage you fast
  • How to build simple, safe travel meals so you feel good the whole trip
  • And how to manage food sensitivities on vacation without being the “difficult” one in the group.

 

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.

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction: Traveling with Food Sensitivities 

01:03 - Top 5 Tips for Traveling with Food Sensitivities 

02:08 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 

03:16 - Personal Strategies for Low-Anxiety Travel 

05:11 - Tip 1: Bring Your Own Food 

08:31 - Tip 2: Pack Food in Small Containers 

11:48 - Tip 3: Choose the Right Restaurants 

18:25 - Tip 4: How to Scan Menus 

22:05 - Tip 5: Staying at Airbnbs or Other Homes 

32:29 - Conclusion: Taking Ownership of Your Health

 

 

EPISODES MENTIONED:

 

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293 // 10 Best Protein Powders for Gut Health (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free)04 déc. 202500:46:28

Have you recently switched to a dairy-free diet and suddenly realized your old protein powder is off the table?

 

Or maybe you’ve heard that most conventional protein powders are loaded with fillers, artificial sweeteners, gums, and even heavy metals — and now you’re wondering what safe, clean protein powder alternatives you’re actually supposed to buy.

 

If you’re anything like me — or my clients — you’re probably standing in the protein aisle (or scrolling on Amazon) feeling completely overwhelmed.

 

There are so many options… and let’s be honest: not all of them taste great, and not all of them are good for your gut.

 

That’s why today, I’m breaking down the top 10 healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, gut-friendly protein powders that my clients and I personally use and love.

 

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.

 

And make sure you stay until the end — because I’m revealing the TOP recommendations LAST.

 

I’ll also give you a quick summary of which protein powders to try first depending on what’s going on in your body — whether you’re dealing with candida, want the best plant-based options, or you need something for a super-sensitive gut.

 

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.

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction to Dairy-Free Protein Powders 

00:49 - Top 10 Healthy Protein Powders Overview 

03:03 - Client Recommendations and Insights 

04:08 - Whole Betty Vanilla Protein 

06:22 - Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein 

08:15 - Hemp Protein 

10:18 - Flav City Almond Protein 

12:35 - Paleo Valley Beef Protein 

19:11 - True Nutrition Custom Protein Builder 

21:57 - Exploring Protein Flavors and Sweeteners 

22:27 - Understanding Gut Health and Sweeteners 

23:25 - Customizing Your Protein Blend 

23:53 - Nutrition Facts and Ingredient Insights 

24:27 - Boost Options and Their Effects 

26:28 - Recommendations for Protein Powders 

27:33 - Collagen Protein: Benefits and Considerations 

29:11 Top Protein Powder Picks 

36:32 - Final Thoughts and Resources 

 

EPISODES MENTIONED:

 

PROTEIN POWDER LINKS:

 

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292// 3 Secrets to Heal Your Gut Fast (& avoid common mistakes!)27 nov. 202500:23:15

What makes some people heal faster than others?

And how can you use that information to speed up your own healing process?

 

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.

 

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?

 

Was it random who healed quickly? Or was it from invisible, uncontrollable factors like their genes?

 

Turns out—it wasn’t random. And it definitely wasn’t genetics.

 

There were clear, repeatable habits my fastest-healing clients shared. 

 

Today, I’m breaking down the top 3 things my most successful clients do to heal their gut FAST—so you can do the same.

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Do Some People Heal Faster? 

00:58 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 

02:09 - Disclaimer: Factors That Can Slow Down Healing 

03:56 - Key Habit #1: Complete All Recommended Testing 

09:29 - Key Habit #2: Address Mold Issues Quickly 

11:36 - Key Habit #3: Stay Open to Pivoting 

20:23 - Conclusion and Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 

21:49 - Thanksgiving Wishes and Final Thoughts

 

 

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291 // Liver Enzymes High? Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do Next20 nov. 202500:26:27

Have you ever had your doctor tell you your liver enzymes are too high — and then… not really know what to do about it?

 

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.

 

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?

 

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.

 

That's why, on today's episode, we're covering ALL THING high liver enzymes. 

 

We'll be covering:

  • The surprisingly simple explanation behind what liver enzymes elevated means
  • Causes 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 PMS
  • What additional testing you can do (beyond your liver enzyme blood test) to find the root cause behind your elevated liver enzymes
  • How to actually support your liver so your enzymes - and your body - can come back into balance

 

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.

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction: Understanding High Liver Enzymes 

00:45 - Common Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes 

01:39 - Functional Medicine Approach to Liver Health 

02:50 - What High Liver Enzymes Really Mean 

05:27 - Beyond Alcohol: Other Causes of Liver Stress 

12:35 - Symptoms of Liver Stress 

17:12 - Steps to Address Elevated Liver Enzymes 

21:28 - Conclusion and Next Steps

 

 

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