THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

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 cal...

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 ac...

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, e...

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...

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 l...

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 the...

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 quic...

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 abou...

Have you been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome - but the iron pills or medications you've been given for it aren't giving you any relief? 

Do you struggle with chronic fatigue, and you've been told it's from restless leg syndrome, but nothing you try makes you feel more rested?

If you’ve ever spent nights Googling “restless leg syndrome treatment” or “restless leg syndrome causes,” you know how frustrating RLS is.

When I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome in middle school, I felt the same confusion and frustration about my RLS.

Are you struggling with chronic conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or IBS?

Or - do you have a history of kidney stones, osteopenia / osteoporosis, depression, or anxiety?

Have you tried to eliminate these conditions or symptoms and wondered why your body just won’t respond — no matter what you do?

You’ve changed your diet. You’ve tried probiotics, detoxes, counseling, or gut health protocols… but your energy’s still low, your mood’s still off, and you feel stuck inside your own body.

What if I told...

This week, a client of mine in our program, the Better Belly Blueprint, asked me a this question:

"Do you have any recommendations on what could be done to improve oral health, as a way to improve general belly health?"

With his question, I realized - yes, I do! But I did not have it as a podcast episode.

Therefore, on today's episode, I'm sharing my TOP 4 oral health habits I recommend to boost gut health.

If you are ready to have the best...

Have you ever wondered how to get OFF your PPI safely - without hurting your body in the process?

This is one of the most common questions I get from my clients who are struggling with acid reflux.

And I get it. 

I’ve worked with clients on 1 PPI a day… 2 PPIs a day… even 3 PPIs a day PLUS tums and antacids stacked on top. 

I’ve worked with a client told by doctors at the University of Michigan that there was nothing left they coul...

I get asked about hiatal hernias all the time inside my program. And usually, the fear goes something like this:

“My doctor told me I have a hiatal hernia, and that means I’ll always have acid reflux.”

Unfortunately, this has caused a LOT of anxiety for my clients.

Fortunately - it's WRONG.

You can 100% get rid of acid reflux - even with a hiatal hernia. And you may not need surgery to do it.

On today’s episode, I’m breaking down...

Are you tired of chasing your acid reflux symptoms with PPI's, annoying food restrictions like the GERD diet, or hyper-vigilance about when and how much food you eat?

When you ask your doctor if there's ANYTHING else you can do to help your acid reflux, do they tell you that you just need to pop another antacid, avoid trigger foods, or sleep on a wedge pillow?

Do you wish there was a solution to acid reflux that was permanent, so you could eat late at night without worrying about a reflux fl...

What do you do when you’ve tried everything - from birth control to spironolactone to visiting the Cleveland Clinic to working with a functional medicine doctor - and you’re still stuck with acne, anxiety, gut issues, and 10 years of insomnia?

Welcome to Libby’s story.

As a registered dietitian, health expert, and someone who had already poured a decade into searching for answers, my client Libby was still waking up at 1–3AM every night, battling anxiety, and dealing with skin breakouts she thought she’d never get rid of.

But...

Have you ever heard the DUTCH test is the gold standard for hormone testing?

Are you looking for hormone testing, and are considering getting a DUTCH test?

Maybe your practitioner recommended it. Maybe you’ve seen functional medicine influencers promoting it. Or maybe you’ve been thinking… “If I could just see my hormone levels, then I’d finally know what’s wrong.”

Here’s the problem: The DUTCH test absolutely is the best hormone test out there that I know of - but can it actually tell you what to do to HEAL y...

Are you a momma looking to go from a C-section to a medicated or unmedicated VBAC?

Are you considering doing a home birth, but are worried your history of breech babies or Caesareans?

Or - are you simply an avid listener of mine who has been wanting to be a fly on the wall and hear my birth story for baby #2?

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

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my full VBAC birth story. ...

Do you know what the hardest part of the fertility journey is for so many women?

It’s the two week wait.

That stretch of time after ovulation, when you’re hoping this will finally be the month… and battling TTC anxiety every single day until you know if you’re pregnant.

If you’ve ever been there, you know the two week wait can feel like two years. The questions, the Googling, the second-guessing every cramp or symptom. It’s exhausting. And it can make you feel like you’re...

Do you know what’s happening in your body when you take birth control?

Most women are told about the obvious birth control side effects — a little weight gain, maybe some mood swings — but you have to work MUCH harder to find anyone talking about the deeper impacts on your brain, thyroid, gallbladder, gut, and even fertility.

That’s why today I’m talking with hormone expert Leisha Drews - mom of 3, RN, FDN-P, RCPC, Holistic Hormone Coach, and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Leisha brings a wonderful understanding of how our body sy...

Have you ever felt like you've tried every gut healing diet out there — low FODMAP diet, paleo diet, gluten-free diet, low histamine diet, or a candida cleanse — and still deal with stubborn symptoms? Symptoms like...

Bloating, fatigue, constipation.

Skin issues like acne or eczema.

Hormonal symptoms like PMS or mood swings.

Or mystery symptoms your doctors can't find a cause for.

If you've been relying on food restrictions to heal your gut — or hoping that cutting just one more food will finally fix your digestion, hormones, or...

Do you ever feel like your bloating has a mind of its own — showing up no matter what you eat?

You’ve tried cutting foods, sipping kombucha, taking probiotics… but your belly still feels like it’s about to pop.

Why is this?

Spoiler alert: I'm about to talk about something NO ONE is talking about on the internet. And that is... your bloating is persistent because it can have MANY causes.

If you don’t know your specific cause, you’re just guessing at remedies. That’...

 Have you ever bought a supplement because you heard it was healthy… or because your doctor recommended it… but after weeks or even months, you still didn’t feel any better?

Maybe you’ve been faithfully taking Vitamin D, probiotics, or collagen because “everyone says” they’re good for you. But here’s the thing—what if these same supplements are not only not helping… they’re actually making things worse?

In today’s episode, I’m diving into the truth about Vitamin D, probiotics, and collagen - and how they may be draining your wallet a...

Tired of bloating, fatigue, or a stubborn stomach ache? Learn how Sarah healed 20+ years of gut pain in 6 weeks with one surprising test.

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If you’ve been struggling with bloating after eating, persistent stomach aches, or weird food reactions that no one seems to understand - then this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m talking with my client Sarah, who lived with daily bloating, fatigue, and a stomach ache for 20 years. Doctors gave her diagnoses like GERD, slow emptying stomach, and lymphocytic colitis, but no real solutio...

When clients come to work with me, one of the most common stories I hear is:

"I've already spent THOUSANDS of dollars healing."

This story often comes with a mix of bitterness, grief, and discouragement, but the most dangerous emotion it can come with is distrust.

While other emotions like bitterness and grief can be painful or heavy to bear, distrust is one of the most dangerous emotions I see potential clients have because it breaks their ability to rely on others. Relying on others is something we...

Iodine is the building block to healthy and happy thyroid. Without sufficient iodine, we can't build the very hormones that our thyroid gland is supposed to make - T4 and T3.

So, if you have a deficiency of thyroid hormone, as is in the case of hypothyroidism - why are more doctors looking into iodine deficiency as a possible root cause behind hypothyroidism?

That is a question I'm answering on today's episode, along with the even more important questions of: if you're doctor isn't going to test you, how can YOU ev...

When I first got sick in 2015 and started the long journey of trying to heal myself, I was REALLY pre-occupied with the concept of leaky gut.

I remember Googling questions like:

And I can remember wondering, for years, "Can anyone test me for this? Would anyone believe me if I told them I had leaky gut?"

It took me alm...

Have you switched to eating organic foods, but you still have gut health, or whole body health, issues?

Do you felt like you eat perfectly, but you don't know why you still have health issues, while you know other people with NO health issues who don't eat organic at all?

Have you wondered if there is any purpose to eating organic if it's not yielding a noticeable outcome in your health?

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

On to...

Learn what makes Better Belly Therapies different from other gut health programs, and why our program is so successful.

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Have you been listening to the Better Belly Podcast for a while and want to work with us, but you aren't sure what offer is best for you?

Or - have you been recommended to work with us, and you were recommended to listen to this episode?

Or - are you not familiar at all with how we work with people, and you just want to know more about our offers?<...

Got a recent at home H. Pylori test, but not sure if your results mean you should treat H. Pylori? Hear the answer for the GI Map test!

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Have you ever gotten H. Pylori testing, and your results didn't come back as high, but there was SOME H. Pylori on the test?

Should you treat H. Pylori or not if the results aren't high?

Today's podcast episode topic comes from this very same question that Tracy B. submitted via our Ask Allison program.

She as...

Do you have the MTHFR gene mutation, and feel like it may be what's holding you back from healing?

Or - do you not know if you have the MTHFR gene SNP, but wonder if you have it, how much it might be impacting you healing, and what the best testing is for it?

If you have ANY question as to how much the MTHFR gene may be impacting your healing, then you DON'T want to miss today's episode.

On today's episode, I'm interviewing Functional Genomics expert, Jaclyn Downs, on...

Want functional medicine expenses covered, but insurance won't cover it? Learn about this health insurance alternative - Knew Health!

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Have you ever wanted to get functional medicine care, but cost kept you from being able to afford it?

Or - have you been paying for functional medicine out of pocket, and you wonder why you're paying for health insurance if it won't even cover what you need to heal?

If you are in either of these categories, then you don't want to miss today's episode!

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Have you ever wondered - what is the best food sensitivity test out there?

Or - why are there so many tests, and how can you tell which one of the best?

Back in 2021, I wrote my first podcast episode on food sensitivity tests, Episode 59// How to Choose the Best Food Sensitivity Test for You. At the time, I had NO exposure or knowledge about the food sensitivity test I'm going to be sharing with you today, so I didn't mention it at ALL.

But, if I were to re...

Happy last Thursday in May!

As we round out the end of May, I (Allison) am finishing up the last week of my maternity leave! To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Melissa. She asked:

"My previous functional medicine provider put me on a supplement for my estrogen dominance about a year ago. Since then, I have been taking I-3-C Plus Dim and Cal...

Happy mid-May, friends!

As we finish out May, I (Allison) am finishing up my maternity leave! To help me take a break from recording new episodes, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Brittany. She asked:

"I was wondering - how can having an umbilical hernia and having implanted mesh affect my progress with the course? I have been doing the leaky gut protocol and have been exp...

Happy May!

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am finishing up my maternity leave. To give me a break from podcasting, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Krista. She asked:

"What are the possible causes of oxalates being that high? I had no candida or mold on my OAT and I don't feel like I overeat oxalates...

To...

Have you ever started a new supplement, and had your symptom not get better but WORSE?

Were you confused by this, and wondered if you should keep taking the supplement or stop altogether?

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

On today's episode, we're sharing an audio from one our private, group coaching calls for members of my program, the Better Belly Blueprint. On this coaching question, I'm coaching my client Barbara about a rash on a neck she had...

Have you ever done a protocol, and wondered if it was making any difference?

Or even more specifically - have you ever done a candida protocol and wondered if it worked, or if you needed to do it again?

If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then you are just like my client Elizabeth!

In today's episode, I'm sharing a question from one of our group coaching calls inside my private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Toda...

Happy April!

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Lynne. She asked:

"I have received my results from my 2nd HTMA test, and I'm not sure how to interpret it. I have rewatched the HTMA analysis video, but still not confident I know what changes to make to my...

Have you ever found yourself wondering if you needed to hire just ONE MORE coach to finally heal your gut?

Have you ever felt that maybe your diet was the reason why you weren't getting better, but you weren't sure what to do or how to change it?

Or - have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the recommendations online on how to use nutrition to heal your gut and you think maybe you should just hire someone to tell you EXACTLY what to do?

If you said "yes" to any of these...

Do you struggle with acid reflux?

Are you looking for a natural acid reflux remedy or acid reflux home treatment, but you're nervous about how to safely integrate the protocols recommended?

Are you looking for acid reflux relief, but are discouraged by how little other acid reflux treatments have worked?

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

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls...

Happy April!

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Elizabeth. She asked:

"Is it possible that some food sensitivities are caused because of mold exposure? If so, after doing mold detox - is it possible for gluten and dairy sensitivities to go away?"

Elizabeth's question comes from the fact that she got...

After 10 years, I no longer have an IBS diagnosis or any correlating symptoms. Learn my top 10 lessons I learned in 10 years of healing.

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10 years ago, in the spring of 2015, my own, personal sickness journey began with unexplained and sudden nighttime insomnia.

At the time, I had NO idea that this seemingly small but annoying symptom was the beginning of a massive decline in my health that would not be slowed or corrected no matter what advice I followed, who I talked to, or how much money I spent.

Now - 10...

Do you struggle with feeling like you're stuck in chronic fight or flight?

Do you have chronic health issues, and you've heard that your gut health may be linked to your nervous system dysregulation (and vice versa), but you don't know where to start or what will actually work to heal your nervous system?

Do you worry that trauma may be behind your chronic illness or chronic health issues, but despite trying dozens of mind body therapies or exercises, you feel like you've made little to no progress in healing your nervous system?

...

Is your mind limiting your ability to heal your gut? Learn how to gently rewire your mind-body connection and heal your gut-brain axis.

Have you ever heard that your mind can effect the health of your body, but you haven't known what to do about it to heal?

Or - have you tried specific mind-body exercises to try and heal your body (or mind!), and have felt you haven't gotten full results from it?

Are you discouraged with the state of your health, and feel that your mind or nervous system regulation may...

Got chronic fight and flight or gut health issues? Learn why the gut-brain axis may be your key to healing - and why common advice isn't working.

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Do you struggle with feeling like you're stuck in chronic fight or flight?

Do you have chronic health issues, and have you ever heard that your gut health may be linked to your nervous system dysregulation, but you don't know where to start or what will actually work to heal your nervous system?

Do you worry that trauma may be behind your chronic...

Several months ago, a student inside the Better Belly Blueprint posted this question into our private, group coaching forum:

"I’m really curious what you think about colonics. I’ve seen so much hype around them for people who are trying to overcome constipation, and I’d imagine they’re obviously not a cute, but wondering whether they’re ever helpful or even recommended?"

I liked this question so much that I saved it so I can share my answer here on the Better Belly Podcast.

On today's episode, we'll be covering topics like:

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, mood swings, or fatigue?

Do you have stretch marks, thin hair or nails, or burn easily?

Do you struggle with bloating, acid reflux, or constipation?

Or - do you have a family history of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, or autism?

On today's episode, we're taking a sudden turn into a topic that few of my clients ever hear about prior coming to our office - yet it affects up to 10% of the general population. And that is - pyrrole disorder.

If...

Do you want to heal your body or gut, but you've heard that you can't do it safely while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Are you sad or overwhelmed at the thought of wanting to heal your body, but you feel like you don't know what you can do while breastfeeding?

If you've ever wanted to heal your body or improve your gut health while breastfeeding, then this episode is for you.

On today's episode, we're covering hot topics like:

Last fall, I did a 7-part series on the 7 pathogens I see most often causing my client's symptoms. And within weeks of finishing that series, I got an email from someone asking if I had an episode on Epstein Barr Virus.

I did not.

So, to rectify the situation, today, I am tagging on part 8 of our Pathogen Series - the Epstein Barr Virus Episode.

Today, I'm going to go over:

When I first met Jamie, she had been dealing with gut health issues, as of a mom of 2, since high school.

She'd spent all of her developing years searching for a solution to her bloating, constipation, and acid reflux - only to get answers from doctors that never worked OR made her feel worse. Suggestions like drink more water, eat fiber, take probiotics, or use laxatives either didn't work or made her feel WORSE.

Enter: the Better Belly Blueprint.

After a cruise that made her feeling worse than ever, Jamie stumbled across the...

Have you ever wondered if you could get legal compensation for your exposure to toxic mold?

Do you feel like your toxic mold exposure situation might be due to the negligence of another party, but don't know any lawyers willing to represent you in your mold case?

If you said yes to either of these, then you don't want to miss today's episode!

Wrapping up our recent mini-series on mold, today I am so excited to introduce to you lawyer and founder of JustWell Law - Kristina Baehr.

Kristina is a...

Following up on the last 2 episodes, I am continuing on with our mini-series here on air filters and toxic mold.

On today's episode, I'm interviewing Edward Brahnam. Edward Brahnam is a product research and development executive in a Fortune 100 company. For the past six years, he has been focused on the biology, chemistry, and physics of how to remove harmful contaminants from the air in a consumer & indoor setting. Together with his wife, Lynne, they have started their own company, Optimal Indoor Air, to apply what they've learned about healthy air quality to help those in critical...

Following up on last week's episode, I am continuing on with our mini-series here on air filters and toxic mold.

On today's episode, I'm interviewing Lynne Furtado. Lynne Furtado is a former Fortune 100 Executive whose own path through a moldy home and the aftermath led her to focusing on helping others on their own path through dealing with mold.

As she and her husband Edward navigated the messy and uncharted path to healing from mold, they discovered one tool that has become indispensable for them: the Hi-Tech Air Reactor.

With a background in...

What is the best air filter for mold? Find out in this comparison of traditional HEPA filters like AirDoctor vs. the new Hi-Tech Air Reactor.

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One of their FIRST questions I get asked every single time a client finds out that mold is one of their root causes to their health problems is:

"What can I do immediately, right now, about mold?"

Right after this question, they also ask: "Is there an air filter you recommend?"

For a long time, my answer was "no." The main issue with...

Do you have anxiety that you just can't quit?

Do you have bloating, nausea, acid reflux, or constipation that you can't get rid of, no matter how you change your diet or how many parasite cleanses you do?

Or - are you struggling with PMS, infertility, miscarriage, or low libido?

If you said yes to ANY of these, you MAY be dealing with something that few people talk about: hidden copper toxicity.

Following up on our histamine episode release last week, I want to share one of my favorite podcast episodes...

Learn the wide range of histamine intolerance symptoms, why the low histamine diet isn't enough, and the 6 root causes to high histamine.

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Histamine Intolerance is one of the most misunderstood, poorly treated chronic illness issues out there.

Most commonly, it is oversimplified as simply an issue that can be resolved by diet control. Unfortunately, the low histamine diet does not heal histamine intolerance at all, but merely masks the issue through symptom managmenet.

Can a low histamine diet reduce histamine symptoms? Yes.

Can you ever get off of...

When I first met Don, Don had been dealing with diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux, fatigue, and insomnia for over 40 years!

The depth and intensity of his symptoms cannot be exaggerated. Before our first conversation together, Don wrote to me that his stomach pain and explosive diarrhea was sometimes so bad that he'd pass out in the bathroom, only to wake up on the floor sweating and weak, then sleep on the floor near the bathroom just out of fatigue.

His goal in working together through our Better Belly Blueprint program was to be...

Over the last few months, I have gotten a very sudden onset of questions in my inbox and DM's about gallbladder issues.

Very quickly, I realized - I had NO podcast episodes about the gallbladder!

Therefore, today's episode is here to rectify this issue and dive DEEP into all things gallbladder.

On today's episode, we're going to talk the A to Z's of gallbladder including:

Struggling feeling tired, defeated, or overwhelmed in your health? Here are 10 encouraging quotes and songs for strength in sickness.

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Struggling feeling tired, defeated, or overwhelmed in your health?

Do you ever feel paralyzed in your health, sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, with no energy to even figure out how to get your energy back?

If you said yes, then this episode is for you.

In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 encouraging quotes from songs to give you strength in sickness.

These are songs that...

Have you ever been diagnosed with Lyme disease, or THOUGHT you might have Lyme Disease?

Do you have unexplained symptoms, that NO one can explain?

Has nothing that you've tried to heal worked, or have you done a Lyme protocol, but didn't get better?

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

In our FINAL week of our 7 pathogen series, today I'm going over:

Have symptoms no doctor can explain? Feel like you've tried everything to heal? You may be dealing with mold! Learn the top symptoms of toxic mold, and how to test your home and body to see if YOU'RE dealing mold illness.

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Do you feel like you've done a MILLION protocols, including parasite cleanses, heavy metal protocols, candida cleanses, elimination diets, and more - all without getting relief from your symptoms?

Do you have symptoms like brain fog, shooting pain, sudden flashes of cold, or poor temperature regulation that your doctors can't explain?<...

Have you ever been diagnosed with IBS-C, IBS-D, or IBS-M?

Do you have severe constipation, but no diet change, supplements, or doctor visits have helped?

Do you have anxiety, fatigue, or weight gain - despite doing lots of things to manage all 3?

Do you flip between constipated and getting diarrhea, and have no idea how to stop the cycle?

Or - do you have unexplained diarrhea that diet changes and supplements haven't helped?

If you said yes to any of these questions, then you may have a pathogen called...

Have you been diagnosed with IBS, but no diet change, supplements, or doctor recommendations have resolved your symptoms?

Do you have no diagnosis, but have been plagued by symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, insomnia, weight gain / loss, or anemia no matter what you've tried?

Do you feel like you eat healthier than your friends, but you still struggle with fatigue, discomfort after eating, and just not feeling your best?

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

On todays episode, I'll be continuing...

Have you been diagnosed with SIBO recently, but nothing you're doing to get rid of it is working?

Have you had SIBO tests and re-tests, but you keep getting it again?

Or - do you not have a positive SIBO test, but are suspicious that you may have it and are wondering how to test for it and what are common signs of SIBO?

If you said yes to any of these questions, then THIS episode is for you!

Continuing with week 3 of our 7 pathogen series, today I'm going over:

Have you recently been diagnosed with Candida overgrowth?

Have you not been diagnosed, but all your research online is pointing to your symptoms coming from candida?

Have you treated candida in the past, but have it again and are wondering, "Why?"

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

Continuing with week 2 of our 7 pathogen series, I will go over the 7 key pathogens that are causing 99% of the symptoms in my clients over the last 6 years (over 600 clients!). I am going to go, episode...

Yesterday, my husband sent me a text.

"Do you have a podcast episode on H. Pylori?"

"I do," I texted back. "Sort of. But it's inside of episodes that are symptom focused. Not pathogen. Why do you ask?"

He'd heard someone in our church share that they had H. Pylori, and they were worried about it and wanted prayer. My husband hear's me talk about EVERYTHING health related, and he KNEW that I talked a lot about H. Pylori. But what I was sad to find was that even though I have multiple...

Can you really have too LITTLE salt? Learn why bloating and constipation be caused by a sodium deficiency, and exactly how to fix it.

99.9% of clients have a sodium deficiency when they join my program.

Sodium deficiency can be linked to bloating, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nighttime urination, low blood pressure, AND high blood pressure. And for many of my clients, none of these symptoms improve UNTIL they address their sodium problem.

Given this, why aren't more people talking about sodium deficiency?

In today's episode, I am diving into the fallacies and...

Feel stuck in being able to afford your healing? Steal my 10 creative ideas to generate $2k in just one month!

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Today is the LAST week on our money and health series for August. We've been talking all about my top tips and tricks I've seen over a decade of healing myself and other people to help make your health more affordable.

We've started with talking about my personal best and worst health investments (episode 228) and how to SAVE money and reduce costs to heal (episodes 229 and 230).

Today, I'm sharing with...

In your process of healing, have you found yourself saying, "This is too expensive for me"?

Have you had to say "no" to or delay buying a life-changing lab, supplement protocol, or program because of not being able to afford it?

Are you annoyed or overwhelmed with how much the cost of healing is?

If so, then this episode is for you.

The cost of healing is one of the most COMMON reasons I'm told by someone that they can't heal, so this month on the Better Belly Podcast, I'm dedicating...

Learn how I paid only $400 for $1500+ in Functional Medicine doctor appointments and labs using THIS health insurance hack 🤑

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Are you SICK of health insurance not covering the care you want to get to heal yourself?

Are you TIRED of shopping around for a doctor who understands your condition, only to learn that they're out of network with your insurance and almost entirely out-of-pocket expense?

Do you WISH that it was easier to find and pay for a holistic doctor who could actually heal you?

If so, then this epi...

One of most common reasons I have clients tell me that haven't healed or can't move forward in healing is because of money issues. Not enough money, not knowing where to invest their money they do have, or having wounds from previous investments that wasted money and just not wanting to repeat that again.

At least one time a year, I like to devote a few episodes to having an open conversation around money and health. My goal is to help you feel less alone in this conversation because, whether we like it or not, money IS...

Hear this toxic mold success story about how Matt completely healed his family from mold - even when ALL doctors had failed them.

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In 2018, Matt and his wife Amy were woken up in the middle of the night by their son writhing with abdominal pain. Western medicine said he was a healthy young man and had no answers.

Matt eventually connected a moldy window in his sons room to his symptoms and started studying mold around the clock.

On today's episode, I'm having special guest Matt Kelly, Functional Health Practitioner...

Mold toxicity and Lyme disease often come together. Why? And if you have both, which do you treat first? Learn this and more on this episode!

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In the world of chronic illnesses that everyone talks about as "difficult to solve", mold and lyme are two infections that find themselves at the top of the pile.

Coincidentally, many people with Lyme disease have mold toxicity, and many people with mold toxicity have Lyme disease.

Why is this? And if you have both, which one do you deal with first?

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For 6 months, I had tinnitus in both my ears. Learn how I found the cause of my tinnitus + my treatment to get it to almost completely disappear.

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This January 2024, on the first day of the new year, I suddenly developed a very loud and new symptom that I've never had before in my life: tinnitus.

As soon as it happened, I had to wrestle with a sense of extreme panic and need to know everything about WHY this was happening to me and HOW I could stop it.

I'm adding...

Healing from mold is an emotional journey. Learn 3 tips for how to manage mold & emotions that come with it so you can keep moving forward!

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We are now halfway through our Mold Month series this August, and I thought, before moving forward and giving you guy more practical advice, we'd pause and take a look at the #1 thing that I see BLOCK people from moving forward in their mold journey.

And that is...emotions.

In the episode right before this one, I broke down for you a super simple, super...

Get the complete mold treatment plan to save money, remediate your home, and heal the fastest possible from toxic mold exposure!

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Mold is one of the most complicated, multi-step treatment plans required for almost any pathogen-based illness out there. This is because mold not only requires you to heal your body but also your home and everything you own.

And - there are a LOT of pieces to treating mold.

So today, I'm taking you through my 3-step mold treatment plan that I personally use with my clients to help...

Learn the 5 signs of mold in your home that you can see without any fancy tech or equipment! All you need is your eyes and a flashlight!

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If you've have been in the mold conversation for a while, you know that one of the TOUGHEST parts of healing from toxic mold illness is not healing your BODY, but healing your HOME from mold.

There are two main steps to healing your home from mold: 1) find the mold, and 2) remediate the mold.

Step 2 will ALWAYS fail if step 1 is not done...

Tired of needing laxatives to poop? Natural constipation remedies not working? If so, toxic mold exposure may be causing your constipation.

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Do you feel like you have tried EVERYTHING to heal your constipation?

Do you feel like you've tried ALL the recommended solutions to heal your constipation - like fiber, magnesium, probiotics, or restricted diets - without anything working?

Does having to take laxatives regularly to poop worry you? You want a way to poop without them - but HOW?

Or - have you spent hundreds or thousands...

Get the most comprehensive list of common symptoms of mold exposure and toxic mold symptoms. How many of these do you have? 🤔

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Do you have symptoms that your doctors can't explain?

Do you feel like no matter how many protocols you do, supplements you take, or diet changes you make, your symptoms don't go away (or stay away)?

Have you burned through loads of cash and doctors trying to figure out the root cause of your symptoms, without seemingly anything to show for it?

If so, you may be...

Do you feel better every time you're on a protocol, but as soon as you stop your supplements or diet restrictions, your symptoms come back?

Have you done a SIBO, parasite, or candida protocol multiple times, only to find that retesting shows you STILL have it?

Do you feel like you've tried EVERYTHING to heal your body, but nothing has worked?

Do you have symptoms across your body that can't be explained by doctors, symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, eczema, constipation, acid reflux, bloating, hormone imbalance, or PMS?

If you said...

If you have a tortuous colon, redundant colon, or mega colon - do you have a life sentence to constipation? Learn the answer today.

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If you're listening to this episode, then you've likely been diagnosed with or believe you may have either a redundant colon or tortuous colon, or a mega colon. And you're wondering - if I have this, can I ever overcome my constipation?

Unfortunately for you, doctors frequently make it sound like a redundant or tortuous colon, or a mega colon, are life sentences to constipation. They often make...

Has your ADHD recently gotten worse? Not ADHD as a kid, but suddenly have problems with attention and forgetfulness? Mold may be the cause.

For the last few weeks, we've been in an ADHD series where I've been breaking down the connection between your BODY and your ADHD.

I've talked about 5 ways to make your ADHD easier to manage by healing your gut, if intermittent fasting is a hack for ADHDers who forgets to eat meals, and 2 genes to support if you have ADHD (check out gene #1 here and gene #2 here).

On today's...

Last week, I did an episode on ADHD and the MAOA gene mutation. When I released the episode, I told ya'll that this was THE gene mutation that was connected to ADHD and it was going to be a great episode.

Well...it was a great episode! But, as I was collecting the data for the episode, I realized that I had forgotten about another gene mutation that ALSO highly indicated ADHD.

Drumroll please 🥁

It is...the COMT gene mutation!

On today's episode, I'm sharing all about the COMT gene mutation, wha...

Do you often forget to eat a meal?

Do you ever miss a meal, or eat it late, and feel like you feel BETTER for it?

Have you ever wondered if intermittent fasting would be right for you?

One common question I get from clients who struggle with missing meals is - is it okay to miss meals? If I'm missing meals and feel fine without them, should I try intermittent fasting?

These are OFTEN questions coming from clients who are ADHD or believe they may have ADHD.

On...

Today, we are continuing on with our ADHD series here on the Better Belly Podcast.

Today, I'm going to be talking about something I just do NOT hear people talk about in the ADHD community, and that is the MAOA gene mutation.

These gene mutation is HUGELY implicated in ADHD.

You do not automatically have the MAOA gene mutation if you have ADHD, but if you do have this gene mutation, you can be set up for symptoms like poor focus, carb cravings, difficulty staying asleep, depression, chocolate cravings, have a tremendous amount...

As you guys know, we are currently in an ADHD series on the Better Belly Podcast. And I thought, what better way to do an ADHD series than to have an expert on supporting women with ADHD onto the podcast?

Patricia Sung is the host of the Motherhood in ADHD Podcast, a Top 5 Parenting podcast, that encourages mamas with ADHD or suspected ADHD with practical strategies and relatable missteps. Patricia is a hobby-hopping, anxious adventurer, willing to try almost anything once.

On today's episode, we talk about what ADHD is, why ADHD can look so...

Learn how these 5 gut health strategies can make managing your ADHD easier WITHOUT more medication or mental gymnastics!

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When I first started working with clients in their gut health in 2018, I had NO awareness of ADHD or the connection between ADHD and the gut.

However, after just a couple years of working with clients, I realized that I consistently was getting remarks from clients saying, "My ADHD is getting better!", "I can focus better!" or "Can this work possibly help ADHD? I feel like mine is better!"

Just a few...

When Eric started working with me, he had been dealing with constipation, headaches, fatigue, and insomnia for the last 30 years, and unexplained anxiety that had developed over the last 6 months prior to our meeting.

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you the final follow-up call Eric had with me after working together for 6 months.

Eric has a COMPLETELY stellar transformation!

From better sleep (sleeping through the night!) to feeling like his old self again, hear Eric's words as he describes what it was like working through the Better Belly Method.

If...

One of the most common questions and concerns I get from clients looking to work with me is,

"I'm sensitive to supplements. Can I work with you?"

If you are someone who is sensitive to supplements, you know that you can just dump any old supplement into your body and feel okay. It's likely led to dead-ends with previous practitioners, and protocols that you can't finish.

If you're new to the conversation on supplement sensitivity, you may be wondering, "What is supplement sensitivity? Do I have it??"

On today's episode, I'm...

A couple weeks ago, I went to a local bookstore to have a cup of coffee and do client work on my laptop.

After getting my matcha latte, I went to find a quiet corner to work in. Before I was able to sit down, though, I passed a young woman reading a well-known gut health book.

"What do you think of the book?" I asked her.

"It's okay," she said. "Have you read it?"

"Yes." I paused, deciding if I really would tell her what I thought. "I didn't like...

Have you ever done a protocol that made your symptoms WORSE?

Recently on an Instagram Live, I was asked a question about why a woman's constipation got WORSE when she did a constipation protocol.

This is unfortunately a common problem not just for constipation but also bloating, acid reflux, PMS, eczema, fatigue, and more.

Why does this happen? What was likely going on with this client's specific constipation response? And how can you not only avoid this problem, but find a protocol that actually will work for you?

I'm answering all...

This summer on the Better Belly Podcast, I am releasing 2 episodes every week for a summer of Double Dipping.

We already have over 200 amazing podcast episodes, so I'm spending time this summer reviewing some of our best podcast episodes in different categories.

Last week, I shared the top 8 gut health myths that we've busted on the Better Belly Podcast (on episode 204). And today, I'm sharing 10 of my favorite gut health testimonials that we've put on the Better Belly Podcast.

Through the Better Belly Method, we've had women overcome everything from constipation, bloating, acid...

Lately, I’ve been finding myself hesitant to identify as a functional medicine practitioner.

There have been so many clients coming to me saying “functional medicine didn’t work for me.” To that, there can be a million reasons why. But because of that one (or multiple failures), there is some serious mistrust being built. Especially when 20% of the American population says that nothing they've tried to heal their gut has worked.

Because functional medicine has been treated as the “highest form” of alternative medicine, when it fails someone, it feels like a BIG hit.

And if...

If you've been around Better Belly Podcast for a while, you know that I am CONSTANTLY teaching on how food alone cannot heal your gut.

However, food IS still at most 20% of the equation of healing your gut. So - it's still important!

And not only is food important to heal your gut, but it's something you have to think about a lot. So, if you have to eat SOMETHING - it might as well be DELICIOUS.

In today's episode, learn my 5 favorite gluten- and grain-free bread recipes that are healthy for your...

Back in 2020 when I started this podcast, the Better Belly Podcast, one of my MAIN goals was to create content that BUSTED prominent myths about how to heal your gut and end constipation.

As a gut health expert and someone who failed to heal their own gut using the generic advice, I felt (and still feel) a passion to cut the crap and bring clarity to those who were trying SO HARD to heal their gut - yet getting no where.

The truth is: eating magnesium, drinking water, chewing your food, taking probiotics, eating clean...

Recently, inside my Member's Only Facebook Group, a member asked a question:

"Is eating organic really necessary?"

She was having conversations with family members, trying to convince them to eat organic, and they just were not convinced.

Today's episode is all about discussing how much eating organic can ACTUALLY help you, if the benefits outweigh the cost, and what I recommend to make the biggest difference in your health.

I hope this is a new conversation on eating organic that relieves some of the pressure while also adding education and insight...

Elizabeth has been dealing with bloating for the last 5 years that she just CANNOT get to go away.

She has gone completely gluten free and dairy free, she limits processed foods, eats almost completely organic, and makes almost all her food from scratch. And she still gets people asking her if she's pregnant. When she's NOT.

What else can she do? And why has her healthy eating not helped her?

Listen in to this episode where I break down what is likely causing her bloating and what she can do to find bloat...

Are you struggling with fertility?

Do you feel like your hormones are against you, and you can't figure out how to make them work FOR you?

Do you want a natural way to support your hormones, so you feel more in tune with your body?

If so, then today's episode is for you.

In today's episode, I've invited my friend Bekah Yawn, FEMM Educator & FIAT Hormone Coach, to share with us what cycle syncing is, and how you can use it naturally balance your hormones AND get in sync with the...

For over 20 years, Andrea has been plagued by bloating, constipation, fatigue, reflux, no period, and hot/cold temperature changes.

She's kept all these symptoms under control through a SUPER restricted diet she was put on 20 years ago, but a few months before she came to me, her symptoms suddenly worsened and multiplied!

Acid reflux, heartburn, fatigue, headaches, neck tension, difficulty staying asleep, and waking up in the middle of the night. Her gut, hormones, and body were a complete wreck.

She didn't want to go down this road again, but she didn't know...

According to research, up to 20% of women globally have PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome.

If you are a woman with PCOS, you are not alone.

PCOS is a syndrome (meaning a cluster of symptoms) caused by excessive testosterone in the female body.

But where does all this testosterone come from, why do some women have it and others don't, and what can you do about it?

In today's episode, we're talking about all this and more, including: