THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Gut Health Transformation Strategies for a Better Belly, Brain, and Body

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 Calcium-D-Glucarate everyday. I feel that it has helped me so much with my PMDD symtoms as well as gallbladder symptoms and notice a difference when I miss doses. Do I need to stop taking this for awhile when I do my DUTCH test? Would this skew the results? I can stop taking if needed but don't want to if I don't have to." Melissa's question comes from a desire to not waste money on functional lab testing by getting results that aren't even relevant or trustworthy. Yet, she also doesn't want her symptoms to come BACK by going off a supplement she's found SUPER helpful. What is Melissa to do? If you've ever been in a similar bind of wanting to do a lab test but feeling nervous about going off supplements or medications - then this episode is for you! P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Melissa's answer? Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Update 00:17 - Client Question: Estrogen Dominance Supplements 00:52 - Concerns About Stopping Supplements for Testing 01:14 - Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 02:01 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:06 - Discussion on Estrogen Dominance and Supplements 04:50 - Addressing Long-term Supplement Use 06:11 - Client's Experience and Next Steps 07:45 - Concluding Remarks and Data Importance RELATED EPISODES:26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health – with Sophie Shepherd FDN-P198// 2 Natural Perimenopause Support Strategies for Any Age196// How to Have a Pain Free Periods, End...

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 experiencing some pain and bloating that I didn't have prior. My mesh seems to be bothering me in the areas where I think it would be attached. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for relief? I'm also doing the liver protocol and getting ready to start the H. Pylori protocol." This question is a GREAT example of how, even in a program that is designed to be customized to every client, there are still small little questions that can come up that are super unique and tailored to that individual - and how having access to regular coaching can make a BIG difference in your confidence and clarity around getting results! I loved getting to chat through this question with Brittany! If you have had any surgeries or bodily injury to your body that you wonder if it could stop or limit your progress to heal - then this episode is for you! And - if you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3 months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Brittany's answer? Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Update 00:14 - Client Question: Umbilical Hernia and Mesh 00:41 - Understanding the Impact of Mesh on Healing 04:49 - Visceral Manipulation and Its Benefits 13:13 - Practical Advice and Next Steps 16:00 - Conclusion and Additional Resources RELATED EPISODES:90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)

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 be truthful, my true vices in everything that I have given up have oxalates - coffee, dark chocolate and a good glass of red wine. I am giving up wine this month while doing these protocols (as well as all alcohol) - which I only had 2 glasses a week. I am weaning off coffee (only had two literal sips today of half calf because I LOVE the taste) and I am really hoping I don't have to completely give up chocolate - but what do you think?" Krista's question comes from the fact that she got testing inside our program that showed that she has elevated levels of oxalates in her body that was part of the root causes driving her symptoms. Oxalates come from a variety of places, but one place you can control them the most is in your diet. What she REALLY wanted to know is - what foods does she actually have to give up? Is it all foods with oxalates? Is her oxalate problem really about food - or is it possibly something else? This is a GREAT question and one that opened us up to talking about the DEEPER root causes of oxalates other than food (because oxalate sensitivity is NEVER just about food!). If you've ever looked into a low oxalate diet, or if you're stuck on a low oxalate diet and want to know if you can EVER come off - then THIS episode is for you! Additionally - I have a WHOLE podcast episode on oxalates you can check out - 148// The Oxalate Episode. If you're new to oxalates or want to do an even deeper dive into them, then I highly recommend checking this episode out next! P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Krista's answer? Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Update00:16 - Client Krista's Question on High Oxalates00:46 - Understanding Oxalates and Diet01:17 - Root Causes of High Oxalates01:54 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint02:45 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast03:47 - Analyzing Krista's Test Results04:33 - Factors Affecting Oxalate Levels07:19 - Addressing Fat...

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 suddenly return upon starting a new supplement. Based on the training inside the Better Belly Blueprint, Barbara connected that this new supplement may be creating something called a Herxheimer reaction, or a detox and die-off reaction, so she stopped the supplement. What she WASN'T sure about was - when (if ever?) could she safely re-start the supplement? If you've ever been in a similar place to Barbara and have wondered about if you should keep taking a supplement if it gives you symptoms and, if yes, when or how to take that supplement safely - then you DON'T want to miss out on my answer to Barbara! P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get MY live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3-months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Barbara's answer? Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Supplement Reactions 00:24 - Barbara's Case: A Rash from a New Supplement 00:31 - Understanding Herxheimer Reactions 01:05 - Group Coaching Benefits 01:29 - Enrollment Information 01:54 - Barbara's Question: When to Restart the Supplement? 01:57 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:02 - Related Episodes on Candida and Detox 03:38 - Barbara's Coaching Session 11:42 - Conclusion and Final Advice RELATED EPISODES:234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work

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. Today's topic on candida is from my client Elizabeth. She asks: "How do I know when my candida is gone? As a reminder, I'm re-doing my candida protocol on week 4. (Update: I got diarrhea with the candida treatment the first round, but I don't now!). I do continue to get bloating after I eat any meal. Should I re-test for candida after I finish my protocol? I just want to know what exactly is causing the bloating and why it isn't gone yet!" What she REALLY wanted to know is - why is her bloating still here? And how can she know if the candida is gone if she still has that particular symptom? It can TOTALLY be rough going through a protocol and seeing improvement in some symptoms, but not in others (especially one(s) that you care about the most!). So if you've ever had anxiety around this question before, you DON'T want to miss my answer to Elizabeth! P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3-months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Elizabeth's answer? Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Client's Question 00:57 - Understanding Candida and Protocols 01:29 - Group Coaching and Better Belly Blueprint 02:19 - Elizabeth's Candida Journey 04:07 - Deep Dive into Candida Overgrowth 05:25 - Factors Affecting Candida and Healing 08:05 - Practical Steps and Encouragement 11:03 - Conclusion and Additional Resources RELATED EPISODES:234// Got Candida? Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work

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 protocols (if any). Can you help confirm if I'm understanding this correctly?" Lynne's question comes from the powerful fact that inside our program, the Better Belly Blueprint, we teach YOU how to be your own best healer through lab interpretation and analysis - saving you time and money AND giving you the power to understand your own body's areas that need to heal. What Lynne REALLY wanted to know is - can I help her be confident that she's understanding her new lab re-test correctly before she moves forward with her plan? So cool! How much would YOU like to get support, just like this, to feel 100% confident you're moving in the right direction in your healing? A lot, right! And Lynne got ALL this for 3 months of coaching for just one, low fee (that usually is the cost of ONE appointment with a functional health practitioner!). If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback just like Lynne did - now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Lynne's answer? Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Announcement 00:16 - Client Lynn's HTMA Test Results 00:35 - Benefits of the Better Belly Blueprint 01:30 - Enrollment and Coaching Details 02:23 - Diving into Lynn's HTMA Analysis 03:29 - Detailed Lab Analysis and Recommendations 13:09 - Final Advice and Next Steps EPISODES MENTIONED:Want to learn more about the HTMA test? Listen to this podcast episode on the Better Belly Podcast! 74// The Hierarchy of Lab Tests + What Lab Tests You Need159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS244// Is Copper Toxicity Behind Your Histamine...

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 questions, then you are just like my client Krista!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. Today's topic is from my client Krista. She asked:"I was just curious if you think I need someone to help me with meal planning. I am so type A that everything I hear about health and wellness I take to the T and then I am constantly worrying about my protein (eating good fat, but not too much; not avoiding carbs - eating more veggies, choosing the fiber rich carbs). All of this is good, but I feel like I over-stress about it so much that I don't even listen to my body and how it feels! In your opinion, what do I really need to dial in as far as nutrition while I am trying to heal my gut?"Krista's question comes on the heels of having made some great improvements in her health and symptoms such as having more energy in afternoon, being able to function perfectly with NO coffee/caffeine, bloating being down, distention is 50% better, and being able to fall asleep MUCH faster through the night. What she REALLY wanted to know is - would hiring a nutritionist heal her heal her gut faster?This is a SUPER common question I get ask, and I'm so excited to share my real answer with you today!P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!Are you ready to hear Krista's answer?Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Struggling with Gut Health 00:33 - Client Krista's Journey 00:43 - Krista's Question on Meal Planning 01:18 - Improvements in Krista's Health 01:36 - The Role of a Nutritionist 01:51 - How to Ask Your Own Questions 01:57 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint 02:39 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:43 - Krista's Detailed Health Background 12:47 - Discussion on Intuitive Eating 21:53 - Krista's Current Diet and Adjustments 25:26 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1)

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 inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU. Today's topic is from my client Don, and it's ALL about acid reflux!He shared:"I've had some incredible improvements since starting the Better Belly Blueprint!I've lost 25 pounds since the end of November without being hungry.I sleep so much better - without waking anytime between 2-4 am!Stools are now mostly firm and normal (I'm so thankful!)Liver enzyme AST has fallen from 40 to 32 per latest test.Likewise, ALT has fallen from 66 to 51.Modest increase in Alkaline Phosphatase from 46 to 48.But - I'm struggling to integrate the stomach acid protocol, and I'm discouraged because I'm still getting acid reflux and being woken up in the early morning by abdominal pain. I'm not certain how to tell when I can / should layer on the other protocols when I'm progressing so slowly with the first few! Can you give me any advice?"Don's question is a SUPER common situation many people find themselves in as they're trying to heal! You see some progress in protocols and symptom improvement, but you feel like you're getting stuck or slowing down in certain protocols - plus some symptoms aren't seeming to budge at all! What can Don do? Is he stuck forever?Short answer - no! But for the long answer - be sure to tune into today's episode! P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!Enrollment is open now and through my maternity leave - there's no need to wait!Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!Are you ready to hear my answer to Don?Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Announcement 00:25 - Client Dawn's Success Story 00:42 - Dawn's Current Struggles and Questions 01:41 - Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 02:35 Podcast Introduction 03:39 - Related Episodes and Resources 04:34 - Addressing Dawn's Protocol Challenges 07:23 - Detailed Analysis and Recommendations 14:58 - Final Thoughts and EncouragementRELATED EPISODES:242// How He Ended 40+ Years of Diarrhea, Bloating, and Acid...

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 toxic mold testing inside our program that showed that she has mold colonization in her body that was part of the root causes driving her symptoms. She also got advanced food sensitivity testing showing foods she was temporarily sensitive to and foods she was permanently sensitive to. (For more information on this food sensitivity test - be sure to subscribe to hear our podcast episode on this coming out in June!)Gluten and dairy technically were on her permanent food sensitivity list, so what Elizabeth REALLY wanted to know is - can any of her permanent food sensitivities ever go away?This is a SUPER common question I get ask, and I'm so excited to share my real answer with you today!P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3 months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!Are you ready to hear Elizabeth's answer?Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Announcement 00:15 - Client Question: Food Sensitivities and Mold Exposure 00:49 - Understanding Food Sensitivities 01:31 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint 02:21 - Elizabeth's Question: Can Food Sensitivities Go Away? 04:21 - Mold and Temporary Food Sensitivities 05:57 - Permanent Food Sensitivities: What We Know 07:43 - Case Study: McKayla Peterson's Experience 11:16 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsRELATED EPISODES:Mold Episodes:219// Why You Need to Care About Mold Illness220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?221// Mold & Constipation: How Toxic Mold Exposure Causes Constipation222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with...

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.---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 years later - I have NONE of the original symptoms or diagnosis of IBS, insomnia, or constipation that I started with in 2015. And not only that, but my entire life is changed. My career is changed, my lifestyle is changed, and my mental and physical health is better than it had been my entire childhood.So, to celebrate my 10 year anniversary of becoming (and undoing) being sick, I've gathered my Top 10 Lessons from 10 years of struggling, succeeding, and failing my way through IBS and into complete, whole body healing.Whether you're in the beginning of your own healing journey or have been in this journey for 5, 10, 20, or 30+ years, I hope these 10 lessons bring you hope, insight, tears, and catharsis of how healing is not a straightforward journey, but if you keep honest and true to your values and needs, you WILL find the healing you're looking for.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - My 10-Year Healing Journey Begins01:25 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast02:30 - Unexpected Changes and Realizations05:12 - Top 10 Lessons from a Decade of Healing06:25 - Lesson 1: Healing Comes from Where You Least Expect It14:56 - Lesson 2: Your Body Will Guide You to Your Next Healing24:20 - Lesson 3: Your Symptoms Are Not the Enemy27:31 - Lesson 4: Healthcare Providers Aren't Immune to Health Issues28:27 - Overcoming Health Imperfections30:30 - The Journey to Healing32:15 - Addressing Multiple Health Issues33:32 - The BetterBelly Blueprint34:24 - Working Through Health Layers37:56 - Staying Curious and Finding Good Healers47:36 - Bonus Lesson: Unique Healing Practices51:13 - Final Thoughts and EncouragementEPISODES MENTIONED:1// My Story & How I Healed Myself from IBS90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation36// How to Choose The Best Chiropractor with Dr. Zach Simkins and Dr. Tygue Arvidson228// My Top 5 Best and Worst Health Investments56// What I've Been Doing in My Health Since My Miscarriage + Registration is OPEN!!73// Surprise – I'm Pregnant!! How My First and Second Pregnancy Compare (Totally Different!) and How I Used Bloodwork to Overcome Miscarriage and Get Pregnant...

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?If you said yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you.On today's episode, we're continuing Part 3 of our Brain-Gut Axis Series with Dr. Julia Colangelo, a professor of mindfulness at Columbia University, and a fellow traveler on thid mind-body healing journey.Today, Dr. Julia is going to reveal some AMAZING tips and rarely-talked-about information on WHY trying to regulate your nervous system hasn't created the change or healing you've been looking for - and maybe has even added stress or confusion to your healing journey.Dr. Julia Colangelo is an award-winning educator, speaker, and research on flow - a state of mindfulness that is different than just meditating, and doesn't require you to feel peaceful at all times. As an educator and flow researcher, Julia advises and coaches visionaries, global leaders, public figures, and celebrities. Julia lives on Maui with her little family, and travels globally to speak and consult on mindfulness, flow, creativity, and nervous system regulation and expansion.Dr. Julia trains at companies like LinkedIn, Convene, and more. Her work has been featured in Glamour Magazine, The Washington Post, & The Huffington Post. Julia hosts private retreats, events and coaching experiences that are innovative, fun, and integrate flow strategies and self-awareness exercises for sustainable creativity and alignment personally and professionally.Dr. Julia launched The Flow Brain which teaches nervous system regulation to enter a flow state through nature and neuroscience and encourages a transformative approach to self-healing by entering sustainable flow states.If you've been frustrated with finding the same advice on nervous system regulation online, if you feel like all your problems are in your nervous system (but you can't figure out how to unlock it from it's state of fight and flight), or if you've avoided the topic of nervous system regulation because of feelings of shame or overwhelm around it - then I hope that listening to Dr. Julia today is a breath of FRESH air that breaths into your soul and unlocks new growth and feelings of freedom for you - in both your mind and body. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Chronic Fight or Flight 00:35 - Meet Dr. Julia Colangelo 02:18 - Understanding Flow and Nervous System Regulation 02:52 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 05:34 - Julia's Insights on Flow and Chronic Illness 10:22 - Mindfulness and Chronic Pain 21:32 - The Importance of Recovery in Flow 25:00 - Personal Stories and Practical Advice 35:28 - Personal Healing Journey 36:09 - Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation 37:03 - Parenting and Managing Chaos 38:13 - Chronic Illness and Acceptance 39:28 - Flow State and Creativity 40:27 - Embracing Imperfection 41:11 - Client Experiences and Insights 42:33 - Befriending Dysregulation 42:56 - Personal Reflections and Mental Health 55:42 - Flow Consciousness and Synchronicity 01:05:26 - Final Thoughts and ResourcesCONNECT WITH THE GUEST:IG @drjuliacolangelo

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 be part of what's blocking you from healing, but it feels overwhelming to even start to think about how to regulate your nervous system?If you said yes to ANY of these questions, then this episode is for you!In today's episode, we're continuing with part 2 of our Gut-Brain Axis series with my friend, colleague, and expert NeuroLinguistic Practitioner, Sophie Shepherd.Sophie Shepherd is the founder of SHE Talks Health & the creator of the SHE Talks Health Podcast. Sophie is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and NLP Certified Life Coach who helps women optimize their thyroid so they can have incredible energy, fit in their clothes, and feel at home in their body again using the Thriving Thyroid Method. Using a combination of root cause functional lab testing, subconscious mindset work, and diet and lifestyle science, Sophie and her team partner with you to create a holistic approach to bringing your body and mind back into balance. Her mission is to revolutionize the way women reclaim their health and slay old stories of being in sick bodies.Today, Sophie is going to break down what NeuroLinguistic Programing is (or NLP) and how you can use it to gently and effectively start to rewire your mind so you can heal your gut-brain axis and improve your overall health.Whether you are totally new to NLP or you're a pro, I hope this episode encourages you, guides you, and gives you hope for how you CAN heal your body - and how you can harness your mind to help you do so faster and more effectively than ever.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Mind-Body Connection 00:36 - Meet Sophie Shepard: Expert in Neuro-Linguistic Programming 01:26 - Understanding Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 01:58 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:02 - Sophie Shepard's Journey and Expertise 05:08 - The Power of Language and Beliefs in Healing 07:56 - Steps to Rewire Your Mind for Better Health 11:39 - Identifying Limiting Beliefs and Their Impact 15:23 - Balancing Mind and Body for Optimal Health 21:58 - Shifting Long-Held Beliefs 22:39 - Understanding the Root Causes of Sugar Cravings 23:13 - Client Story: Overcoming Sugar Addiction 25:12 - The Power of New Stories in Healing 27:25 - Client Story: Weight Loss Through NLP 31:49 - Client Story: Hormonal Balance and Mindset 36:12 - The Mind-Body Connection 40:24 - Final Thoughts and AdviceEPISODES MENTIONED:4// How to Heal Your Gut From PTSD with Nikki Kenward CST-D124// How to Heal Your Microbiome with Nikki Kenward, CST-DCONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Listen to the She Talks Health PodcastFollow Sophie on IG @shetalkshealthCheck out

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.---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 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?If you said yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you.On today's episode, we're exploring the popular topic of the Brain-Gut Axis and WHY trying to support your brain gut axis hasn't created the change or healing you've been looking for - and maybe has even added stress or confusion to your healing journey.Not only this, but for the next 3 episodes, we'll be exploring NEW ways you can support your gut brain connection and mind body connection through interviews with 3 guest experts who specialize in the mind body connection from the perspective of psychology, and how to ACTUAL regulate your nervous system - in a way that is totally different than what is being shared in pop culture right now.We'll be tackling everything from:Is the vagus nerve really behind your mind-body connection?Why vagus nerve activation techniques aren't really getting to the root cause of your nervous system dysregulationYour REAL nervous system anatomyWhy having a perfectly regulated nervous system isn't the actual goal in healing your mind-body connectionAnd how to regulate your nervous system out of fight and flight when nothing else has workedIf you've been struggling with bloating, constipation, IBS, leaky gut, or chronic illness and feel that your brain or nervous system may be driving your chronic health issues, then be sure to catch every episode this March. Because today, we are beginning the first episode in our Brain-Gut Series.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Are You Stuck in Fight or Flight? 00:39 - Exploring the Brain-Gut Axis 02:28 - Meet Your Host: Alison Jordan 03:40 - The Better Belly Blueprint 04:59 - Understanding the Nervous System 08:30 - Three Components of the Nervous System 09:07 - Psychological Component 13:37 - Anatomical Component 14:10 - Cellular Component 24:14 - Guest Experts and Upcoming Episodes 51:48 - Conclusion: Embracing Your Healing JourneyEPISODES MENTIONED:90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and ConstipationEPISODE RESOURCES:Books:Molecules of Emotion, Dr. Candace PertHealing Back Pain, by Dr. John Sarno (great examples of how body symptoms can be a response against mindset/mental state)The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks (more deep-dive into how unconscious beliefs ("limiting beliefs") can manifest as both physical symptoms and general life issues (lack of financial growth, relational hardship, etc.)Fascia Experts on Instagram:

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:What is colon hydrotherapy?How do colonics work?Can colonics compliment other natural constipation relief treatments you're doing?What natural constipation remedies I MOST recommend for complete & lasting constipation reliefWhether you're new to the constipation journey or been on it for decades, I hope this episode empowers you to get one step closer to complete constipation freedom.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 02:29 - What is Colon Hydrotherapy? 03:22 - How Colonics Work 03:43 - Personal Experience with Colonics 06:47 - The Limitations of Colonics 09:26 - Root Causes of Constipation 11:16 - Benefits and Drawbacks of Colonics 12:49 - Emotional and Physical Reactions 16:10 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations 20:00 - How to Work with BetterBellyEPISODES MENTIONED:153// 6 Steps to End Bloating and Constipation Naturally165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth178// Why Constipation Medicine and Laxatives Are Not Helping200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 Months117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]183// Relieve 30+ Years of Constipation, Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia, And Anxiety in ONE Week [Testimonial - Eric]HEAL YOUR CONSTIPATION:Option #1)

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 you've never heard of pyrrole disorder before - you're in for a treat! On today's episode, I'm breaking down what pyrrole disorder is, pyrrole disorder symptoms, who gets it, how you can have symptoms of pyrrole disorder without actually having the disorder, and how to treat pyrrole disorder and manage it so you can live symptom-free.If you've been looking for better solutions to your gut health, mental health, or less-than-desirable hair, skin, and nail health - then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Pyrrole Disorder 00:37 - Understanding Pyrrole Disorder 07:46 - Symptoms of Pyrrole Disorder 19:16 - Testing for Pyrrole Disorder 29:17 - Treatment and Management 31:17 - Conclusion and ResourcesWORK WITH ME:Option #1)

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:Can you take probiotics while breastfeeding? Is breastfeeding truly prohibitive to healing your gut?4 steps CAN you take to heal your gut or body while breastfeedingWhether you are currently breastfeeding, are anticipating starting soon, or know you'll breastfeed sometime in the future - I hope this episode gives you hope and guidance for how you can support yourself to be your BEST self, even while supporting a whole second life through your body.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Healing While Breastfeeding 00:53 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 01:58 - Understanding the Challenges of Healing While Breastfeeding 02:56 - Four Tips for Gut Health During Breastfeeding 07:18 - Tip 1: Don't Panic 14:32 - Tip 2: Test and Plan 24:51 - Empower Yourself: Test and Plan 24:57 - BetterBelly Blueprint: Your Path to Healing 25:39 - Support Gently: Sodium and Potassium 30:06 - Breastfeeding and Alcohol: A Comparison 36:50 - Trust Your Intuition: Gentle Detoxing 42:31 - Safe Detox Methods for Breastfeeding Moms 45:59 - Final Tips and EncouragementEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 3// Why Probiotics Aren't Healing Your Gut118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS74// The Hierarchy of Lab Tests + What Lab Tests You Need232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and ConstipationHEAL YOUR WHOLE BODY - FOR GOOD!Option #1)

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: What EBV isWhere EBV is in the bodyCommon Epstein Barr Virus symptoms Should you get Epstein Barr Virus testing?Why Epstein Barr Virus treatments failWhat EBV treatment to do insteadWhat you MUST consider if you think you have an Epstein Barr Virus reactivation...and SO MUCH MORE!If you think you have or know you have EBV or you have chronic symptoms that just don't go away no matter what you do, then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the Epstein Barr Virus Episode 00:27 Overview of Epstein Barr Virus and Symptoms 03:29 Understanding the Connection Between EBV and Autoimmunity 05:15 Hormonal Imbalances and Other Symptoms of EBV 10:29 Transmission and Prevalence of Epstein Barr Virus 13:48 Testing and Diagnosis of EBV 19:28 Treatment Approaches and Protocols for EBV 32:23 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEPISODES MENTIONED:118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMSListen to the Original (7) Pathogen Series:​233// H. Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail​​234// The Candida Episode: Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work

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 Better Belly Podcast (this podcast!) and our proven solution to all gut health issues: the Better Belly Blueprint. After just ONE MONTH following her personalized protocols she built in the program using our protocol templates and her unique lab results, Jamie was having daily bowel movements and NO bloat - for the first time in decades!!Now, Jamie is joining us on the podcast to share her story of how taking a step of faith in one more solution for her gut not only helped her while in the program, but has created sustained change in her - even a year after finishing the program.If you're a little like Jamie and have been dealing with gut health issues for years, or even decades, and are tired of the same bloat, constipation, and acid reflux recommendations that don't work - then this episode is for you.Tune in to learn exactly how Jamie found natural constipation relief for her bloated belly - and why this solution could be for you, too. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Jamie's Gut Health Journey Begins 00:27 Introducing the BetterBelly Blueprint 00:41 Jamie's Transformation with the Blueprint 01:35 Welcome to the BetterBelly Podcast 02:39 Jamie's Experience with the Blueprint 03:57 Jamie's Health Before the Blueprint 07:24 Life After the Blueprint 15:44 The Cost of Gut Health Solutions 22:24 The Financial Strain of Health Investments 23:26 Transitioning from Traditional to Functional Medicine 24:02 Comparing Health Investments to Other Expenses 25:43 Balancing Motherhood and Health Commitments 26:13 The Value of Group Coaching and Personal Insights 29:10 Discovering Food Sensitivities and Their Impact 30:55 Understanding Temporary vs. Permanent Food Sensitivities 33:39 The Importance of Salt and Mineral Balance 37:04 Encouragement for Taking Control of Your Health 41:02 The Journey to Better Health and Final ThoughtsEPISODES MENTIONED:165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth178// Why Constipation Medicine and Laxatives Are Not Helping + What to Do When Probiotics, Fiber, Water, and Magnesium Aren't Working232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?35// Get Rid of Abdominal Pain, Joint Pain, and Fatigue, Lose 10 lbs., and Feel Better Than Ever [Client Testimonial – Dessie]GET RESULTS LIKE JAMIE!Option #1)

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 national trial lawyer who represents sick people against the companies that made them sick. She founded her law firm, Just Well Law, to help clients recover financially so that they can rebuild their health and their lives. Kristina is used to high profile, high stakes litigation. At a national trial firm, she represented plaintiffs in bet-the-company cases like Trilogy against SAP, the Medical University of South Carolina against AstraZeneca, Ericsson against Samsung, and TiVo against Comcast. These cases resulted in over $1 billion in revenue for their clients. And from 2015-2019, she was honored by her peers as a Texas Rising Star among lawyers.After tragedy hit her own family, she founded Just Well Law to help other families in crisis. She built the personal injury firm she couldn't find for her own family. Health and wellness require financial resources, and Kristina is relentless in pursuing the maximum recovery for her clients because she has been there too. ​If you've been wracking your brain wondering how or if you could ever get legal representation around your toxic mold exposure - then this episode is for you!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Legal Compensation for Toxic Mold Exposure 00:21 Meet Christina Baer: Advocate for Mold Victims 03:24 Christina's Personal Mold Exposure Story 06:43 Challenges in Mold Litigation 09:50 The Turning Point: Science and Legal Victories 16:11 Broader Legal Battles Beyond Mold 23:32 Evaluating Your Mold Case 27:00 The Cost of Staying in a Toxic Home 27:22 Nationwide Legal Support for Mold Cases 28:59 The Importance of Differential Diagnosis 30:04 Investing in Health and Recovery 33:01 The Role of Empathy and Support 36:30 Raising Awareness About Mold Illness 43:50 Legal Battles Against Universities 51:12 Final Thoughts and ResourcesEPISODES MENTIONED:Resiliency Radio Podcast with Dr. Jill Carnahan: Ep. 201// Winning Legal Cases for Clients Harmed By Toxic Mold, with Kristina Baehr222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Follow JustWell Law on InstagramVisit their WebsiteStart a Claim to see if you have a mold case!WORK WITH ME TO HEAL YOUR GUT + MOLD:Option #1)

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 IAQ situations - including those suffering from mold toxicity.As Edward and his wife, Lynne, navigated the messy and uncharted path to healing Lynne from mold, they discovered one tool that has become indispensable for them: the Hi-Tech Air Reactor.With a background in legal and a keen nose for sniffing out false claims and bad science, Lynne and her scientist-engineer husband Edward are breaking down the science behind and legitimacy of the Hi-Tech Air Reactor.Whether you've been with us for the past 2 episodes learning more about Hi-Tech Air Reactor and it's life-changing power against mold, or you're simply doing more research on the best air filter for mold, get ready. On today's episode, we're diving into all things science behind what I'm calling the best air filter for mold - the Hi-Tech Air ReactorI hope you love this episode as MUCH as I did and that, if you're a science-nerd like me, that the information Edward brings today fascinates and encourages you as you seek to better understand how to heal from mold. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to the Mini-Series on Air Filters and Toxic Mold 00:08 Meet Edward Bronham: Expert in Air Quality 00:53 The High Tech Air Reactor: A Game Changer 01:45 Welcome to the BetterBelly Podcast 02:49 Edward's Journey into Air Quality Research 04:01 Understanding VOCs and Air Quality 09:50 The Science Behind PCO Technology 13:32 Real-Life Applications of PCO Technology 30:05 Edward's Personal Experience with Mold 49:25 Advice for Families Dealing with Mold Illness 56:59 Final Thoughts and ResourcesEPISODES MENTIONED:245// The Best Air Filter for Mold: HEPA Filters vs. Hi-Tech Air Reactor246// How This Air Filter STOPPED Her Toxic Mold Symptoms from Escalating, with Lynne FurtadoLEARN IF HI-TECH IS RIGHT FOR YOU:Read up on NASA's documents on PCO Technology:Air Treatment Systems Breaks Down Pollutants, GermsPerformance Testing of a PCO Unit for Spacecraft Cabin Atmosphere Revitalization (PDF)Call Lynne Furtado: 615-720-4228Email Lynne: LF_HTAS@Outlook.comWORK WITH ME TO HEAL YOUR GUT + MOLD:Option #1)

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 legal and a keen nose for sniffing out false claims and bad science, Lynne and her scientist-engineer husband Edward are breaking down the science behind and legitimacy of the Hi-Tech Air Reactor over the next two episodes.But before we dig TOO much into the science, Lynne will be sharing today her personal story with mold and how, after decades of dealing with chronic illness (much of which she now reflects was likely driven by mold), this one product, the Hi-Tech Air Reactor, changed her life.I hope you love this episode as MUCH as I did, as you get to hear another wonderful success story of fighting mold and, hopefully, get some actionable tidbits for you to use yourself as you try to navigate and heal as quickly as possible from mold illness. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to the Mini Series on Air Filters and Toxic Mold00:08 - Meet Lynne Furtado: A Journey Through Mold Illness04:56 - Lynne's Early Life and Initial Mold Exposure07:25 - Career Success and Health Challenges11:21 - The Move to Switzerland and Health Decline14:51 - Discovering Mold in the New Home16:17 - The Remediation Plan and High Tech Air Reactor23:24 - The Healing Journey and Final Thoughts28:31 - Homeowner's Manual and Mold Issues29:21 - Initial Symptoms and Diagnosis32:02 - Mold Remediation Journey35:15 - Discovering High Tech Air Reactors49:02 - Technical Details of Air Reactors55:43 - Contact and Support InformationLEARN IF HI-TECH IS RIGHT FOR YOU:Call Lynne Furtado: 615-720-4228Email Lynne: LF_HTAS@Outlook.comListen to our previous episode: 245// The Best Air Filter for Mold: HEPA Filters vs. Hi-Tech Air ReactorWORK WITH ME TO HEAL YOUR GUT + MOLD:Option #1)

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.---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 MOST air filters you get is that, if put into a moldy environment, that air filter ITSELF becomes mold-sick. This is because air filters, by definition, capture particulates that go across their filter. This is fine, and good, if you're dealing with particulates like fur, dander, and basic dust, but if you are picking up mold spores or mycotoxins, you now have a machine that is seeded with the beginnings of a new mold colony, and the machine becomes compromised. It now is a mold-spreader.In the last few months, however, I have researched and personally tested a NEW air filter solution that not only CANNOT get sick from mold - it also breaks mold spores and mycotoxins down so they no longer can harm you.In today's episode, I'll be introducing you to the Hi-Tech Air Reactor and sharing the best and worst on this new air filter solution. I'll also be talking about traditional HEPA air filters, if or when they are useful, and when and how air filters like AirDoctor and Molekule ARE helpful and warranted on your healing journey from mold.It's time to take control of your indoor air quality and heal from mold. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Mold Exposure Concerns00:20 - The Problem with Traditional Air Filters01:09 - Introducing the High Tech Air Reactor03:06 - Personal Journey and Upcoming Episodes05:29 - How the High Tech Air Reactor Works07:00 - Discovering High Tech Air Solutions08:56 - Research and Personal Testing13:19 - Positive Proof and Testimonials16:21 - Addressing Negative Feedback20:30 - Personal Experiences and Results28:52 - Limitations and Recommendations35:30 - Conclusion and Next StepsEPISODES MENTIONED:Mold Series 1:219// Why You Need to Care About Mold Illness220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?221// Mold & Constipation: How Toxic Mold Exposure Causes Constipation222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)223// The 3-Step Mold Treatment Plan224// Mold & Emotions: 3 Tips for How to Balance Mold, Emotions, and Healing

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 I've ever recorded on copper toxicity. I first recorded this particular podcast episode on with my friend and colleague Bekah Yawn on her podcast, For the Love of Hormones. I loved it so much, that I asked Bekah if I could re-release the episode on the Better Belly Podcast, and she said yes!Copper toxicity has a HUGE role in histamine creation and metabolization. It's one of the MOST common but overlooked root causes to histamine intolerance. In today's episode, learn the KEY facts around copper toxicity including:Common copper toxicity symptomsThe role of copper toxicity in histamine intoleranceTop sources of exposure to toxic copperHow to know if you have hidden copper toxicityHow to detox copper safely and effectivelyWhether or not you think or know you have histamine intolerance, if you have ANY of the symptoms of copper toxicity and haven't found healing yet, your breakthrough may be just around the corner in healing from copper toxicity. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Hidden Copper Toxicity00:29 - Understanding Copper Toxicity02:49 - Sources and Symptoms of Copper Toxicity12:58 - Client Case Study: Overcoming Copper Toxicity22:38 - Steps to Address Copper Toxicity29:01 - Conclusion and Next StepsEPISODES MENTIONED:243// Histamine EpisodeFIND THE ROOT CAUSES TO YOUR HORMONE, GUT, and MOOD SYMPTOMS:Option #1)

Learn the wide range of histamine intolerance symptoms, why the low histamine diet isn't enough, and the 6 root causes to high histamine.---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 the low histamine diet through doing the diet alone? No. The low histamine diet does NOT heal your sensitivity to histamine (which is actually possible). It merely enslave you to your histamine intolerance.That's why, on today's episode, I'm diving into how to ACTUAL heal from histamine intolerance.On today's episode, I'll be talking through the A's to Z's of histamine intolerance, including: What histamine isSymptoms of Histamine IntoleranceAnd my histamine intolerance treatment to naturally and COMPLETELY heal you from your histamine sensitivity so you can eat high histamine foods again AND have no histamine symptoms - everIf you're ready to determine if histamine is ruling YOUR life or end the cycle of slavery to histamine, then this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Histamine Intolerance00:07 - Misconceptions About Low Histamine Diets00:55 - Episode Overview and Goals03:07 - Understanding Histamine07:51 - Histamine Intolerance Explained13:31 - Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance23:49 - Root Causes of Histamine Intolerance36:51 - Healing Histamine Intolerance41:14 - Conclusion and Next StepsEPISODES MENTIONED:234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work

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 able to travel. As a recent retiree and grandfather, Don's ONLY goal was to be able to finally participate in vacations and travel with his family, and new grandchildren, like he hadn't been able to do throughout his 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's.On today's episode, you're in for a treat. As a graduate of the Better Belly Blueprint program, Don has agreed to come onto the podcast share his rags-to-riches version of healing his body through the Better Belly Blueprint - even when nothing had worked and dozens of the best GI doctors in the country had failed to help him. Whether or not your symptoms are EXACTLY the same type or intensity of Don's, I hope you find encouragement and hope from today's episode. Because if Don can heal after 40 years of medications, pain, and being told by GI doctors that there was nothing he could do - then you can, too!FIND HEALING, JUST LIKE DON!Option #1)

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:What gallbladder disease isHow you get itWhat gallbladder symptoms areWhat gallstones areWhat causes gallbladder pain and gallbladder attacksIf you can have gallbladder disease without gallbladder painIf and when you need to get a gallbladder taken outHow to naturally treat gallstones (without gallbladder surgery!)If gallbladder cleanses are safe (and if yes, when to do them)And if you already have your gallbladder removed, if you can still eat fat again, and heal to be even HEALTHIER than you were before your gallbladderWe're going to cover all these topics and MORE - because after over 6 years of working with over 600 clients with a range of gallbladder health (or gallbladder removal), I've NEVER seen a gallbladder situation that cannot be massively improved. And today, I want to teach you how you can have the best and healthiest gallbladder - whether or not you even have one.It's time to feel empowered around your gallbladder.EPISODES MENTIONED:90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS7 Pathogen Series Episodes:233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work

Struggling feeling tired, defeated, or overwhelmed in your health? Here are 10 encouraging quotes and songs for strength in sickness.----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 I've PERSONALLY play for myself during trying times. Some of these songs I've been listening to for 10 years (since getting sick in 2015). Some are new and encouraging me this year.I hope that these songs encourage you, lift you up, and give you space to grieve. Because there can be a LOT of feels on the journey to healing, but it's through simple things like songs and music that we can find strength to keep going and find that happy ending we're looking for.GRAB THE LYRICS + PLAYLISTS:

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:What Lyme Disease isCommon Lyme Disease symptomsWhy doctors overlook Lyme DiseaseHow long Lyme Disease can lastThe best chronic Lyme Disease Test to doAnd how to identify a good - and bad! - Lyme disease protocolMy personal opinion on the BEST Lyme Disease Treatment out thereI'm going to debunk every single myth I can think of, because the #1 reason that clients who work with me AREN'T feeling after ALL the work they've done on their healt is because of ALL the little things that can go wrong - but don't HAVE to go wrong. In part 7 of this series, I'm going to point you to the FASTEST way to heal - not only from Lyme, but from EVERY other toxin and pathogen that can be holding you back from healing. Because NO pathogen needs to be ruling your life. It's time to feel your best, have energy, and get back to your life.It's time to find, and kill, some Lyme disease.EPISODES MENTIONED:220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?226// The Mold-Lyme Connection: How to Treat Mold Toxicity and Lyme DiseaseHEAL FROM LYME - FOR GOOD!Option #1)

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. ---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?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 dealing with mold!If you said yes to any of these questions, then THIS episode is for you!Continuing with week 6 of our 7 pathogen series, today I'm going over the 6th pathogen you need to check for if you aren't healing: Mold. Continuing with week 6 of our 7 pathogen series, today I'll be going over: What Mold Illness isCommon Toxic Mold symptoms (like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, candida, and SIBO!)Why Mold Illness gets overlookedWhat testing is best for mold (for your body, and to test your home)When and why mold protocols failsWhat a GOOD mold protocol looks like (giving you my EXACT 3-step mold treatment plan)I'm going to debunk every single myth about mold that I can think of, because the #1 reason that clients who work with me AREN'T feeling better is because of ALL the things that can get overlooked - but don't HAVE to be overlooked.In part 6 of this series, I'm going to point you to the FASTEST way to heal from mold. Because NO pathogen needs to be ruling your life. It's time to feel your best, have energy, and get back to your life.It's time to heal from toxic mold.EPISODES MENTIONED:Mold Month Series:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)Ep. 223// The 3-Step Mold Treatment PlanEp. 224// Mold & Emotions: 3 Tips for How to Balance Mold, Emotions, and HealingEp. 225// My Tinnitus Journey: Mold Caused It, How I've Been Treating ItEp. 226// The Mold-Lyme Connection: How to Treat Mold Toxicity and Lyme Disease TogetherResiliency Radio Podcast: Winning Legal Cases for Clients Harmed by Toxic Mold (Dr. Jill Carnahan ft. Kristina Baehr)HEAL FROM...

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 Clostridium Difficile, or for short - C. Diff! Continuing with week 5 of our 7 pathogen series, today I'm going over:What Clostridium Difficile isCommon C. Diff. symptoms (like bloating and constipation OR diarrhea!)Less-common symptoms of C. Diff. (that you most likely have)How C. Diff. is spreadHow long C. Diff. can lastThe best chronic C. Diff. testingWhy C. Diff. gets overlookedAnd how to identify a good - and bad - C. Diff. protocolI'm going to debunk every single myth I can think of, because the #1 reason that clients who work with me AREN'T feeling after ALL the work they've done on their health is because of ALL the little things that can go wrong - but don't HAVE to go wrong. In part 5 of this series, I'm going to point you to the FASTEST way to heal. Because NO pathogen needs to be ruling your life. It's time to feel your best, have energy, and get back to your life.It's time to find, and kill, some C. Diff.EPISODES MENTIONED:41// Anxiety, depression, or ADHD? One reason to check your gut214// Is this Gene Mutation Making Your ADHD Worse?118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?47// The Gut-Sinus Connection113// Crush Abdominal Pain & Get 90% of Your Energy Back [Dessie Pt. 2]35// Get Rid of Abdominal Pain, Joint Pain, and Fatigue, Lose 10 lbs., and Feel Better Than Ever [Client Testimonial – Dessie]HEAL YOUR GUT - FOR GOOD!Option #1)

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 with week 4 of our 7 pathogen series by talking about parasites! I'll be sharing things like: common parasite symptoms, why you might have a parasite, why you haven't been tested for you, the best parasite test to do, and why a parasite cleanse or treatment might not have resolved your symptoms (hint: it has nothing to do with the parasite). Parasites are one of the most common cause of IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, etc. that I've seen in my clinic over the last 6 years and 600 clients. And on today's episode, I'm going to debunk every single parasite myth I can think of, because the #1 reason that clients who work with me AREN'T feeling better is because of a failure to find a pathogen, treat it successfully, or help the body fully recover from the damage the pathogen created.In part 4 of this series, I'm going to point you to the FASTEST way to heal, not only from parasites, but from EVERYTHING causing your symptoms. Because NO pathogen needs to be ruling your life. It's time to feel your best, have energy, and get back to your life.It's time to kill some parasites.EPISODES MENTIONED:66// 6 Reasons Your Doctor is Reading Your Blood Labs Wrong + How You Can Do It Better72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low – Even After Taking Supplements18// The #1 Most Common Parasite for IBS (I had this parasite!)135// Why Parasites Are Causing Your Constipation171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces, and PIZZAWORK 1:1 WITH ME:Make Your Health EASY!

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:What SIBO isCommon SIBO symptoms (like bloating and constipation OR diarrhea!)Less-common symptoms talked about for SIBOHow to get SIBO testingWhen and why SIBO testing failsWhy SIBO treatments failWhat natural treatment for SIBO you can do instead - that WORKSI'm going to debunk every single myth I can think of, because the #1 reason that clients who work with me AREN'T feeling better after a pathogen protocol is because of ALL the little things that can go wrong - but don't HAVE to go wrong. In part 3 of this series, I'm going to point you to the FASTEST way to heal. Because NO pathogen needs to be ruling your life. It's time to feel your best, have energy, and get back to your life.It's time to kill some SIBO.EPISODES MENTIONED:45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?136// End Acid Reflux Naturally With Your Tongue220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?233// H. Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Test H. Pylori, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail185// How This SIBO Natural Treatment Put Her SIBO In Remission in 3 Months118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS47// The Gut-Sinus Connection105// Clear Your UTI's and Interstitial Cystitis [Detox Pathway #2]66// 6 Reasons Your Doctor is Reading Your Blood Labs Wrong + How You Can Do It BetterHEAL YOUR SIBO NOW!Make Your Healing SIBO EASY!

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 by episode, over:What candida isWhere candida lives in the bodyCommon candida symptoms (like bloating and constipation OR diarrhea!)Less-common symptoms talked about for candidaWhat is the best candida test out thereWhat testing can give false-negativesWhy the candida diet and candida cleanses failWhat natural treatment for candida you can do insteadReasons you might not feel better even after going through a protocol for candida...and SO MUCH MORE!I'm going to debunk every single myth I can think of, because the #1 reason that clients who work with me AREN'T feeling better after a pathogen protocol is because of ALL the little things that can go wrong - but don't HAVE to go wrong. In part 2 of this series, I'm going to point you to the FASTEST way to heal. Because NO pathogen needs to be ruling your life. It's time to feel your best, have energy, and get back to your life.It's time to kill some candida. EPISODES MENTIONED: 105// Clear Your UTI's and Interstitial Cystitis [Detox Pathway #2]40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc66// 6 Reasons Your Doctor is Reading Your Blood Labs Wrong + How You Can Do It Better148// The Oxalate Episode45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?47// The Gut-Sinus Connection69// How to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol – Without Having to Give Up Fat or Meat118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMSWORK 1:1 WITH ME:Make Your Health EASY!

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 episodes on acid reflux, a key symptom of H. Pylori, I had NO episodes on H. Pylori specifically. Thus, this new series was born.Over the next 7 weeks, 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 by episode, over:What each pathogen isWhere it lives in the bodyCommon symptoms associated with that pathogenLess-common symptoms that can happen because of themHow to do testingWhat testing can give false-negativesSigns of a strong protocol to get rid of itExamples of bad protocols that I've seen my clients go throughReasons you might not feel better even after going through a protocol for that pathogen...and SO MUCH MORE!I'm going to debunk every single myth I can think of, because the #1 reason that clients who work with me AREN'T feeling better after a pathogen protocol is because of ALL the little things that can go wrong - but don't HAVE to go wrong. In this series, I'm going to point you to the FASTEST way to heal. Because NO pathogen needs to be ruling your life. It's time to feel your best, have energy, and get back to your life.Today's episode is all about H. Pylori. If you've been diagnosed with H. Pylori, had a positive H. Pylori endoscopy or test, have treated it before but think you have it again, want to know a natural, non-antibiotic way to eliminate H. Pylori, or you think you may have it even without testing that shows it, then this episode is for you. EPISODES MENTIONED:40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc131// 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation at the SAME TIME45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?GET RID OF H. PYLORI NOW:Want to heal - for good? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the

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 myths around sodium and how "bad" it is for you and I'm replacing it with EXACTLY what you need to do to determine if you have a sodium deficiency, and if so, what to do about it. EPISODES MENTIONED:131// 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation at the SAME TIMEARTICLES ON POSITIVE / NEGATIVE IONS:Negative ions helps depressionNegative ions by waterfalls, forests, and himalayan salt lampPositive ion poisoningFINALLY HEAL FOR GOOD:Want to heal - for good? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.comSHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please

Feel stuck in being able to afford your healing? Steal my 10 creative ideas to generate $2k in just one month!---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 you my top 10 creative ideas to earn MONEY fast to fund your healing. These tips can be done by ANYONE - whether you're a stay at home mom, work part-time, or full-time, or own your own business - if cash is holding you back from healing, then THIS episode is for you.EPISODES MENTIONED:228// My Top 5 Best and Worst Health Investments (Relaunch)229// Health Insurance Hack: Use This Health Insurance to Cover ALL Functional Medicine Appointments and Labs

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 every episode to tips and hacks for how to make healing for affordable.On today's episode, I'm sharing my top 3 tips to accurately estimate how much it will cost you to heal. This is a SUPER powerful skill because, like with all things, being able to anticipate the cost can help us prepare for it - whether it is buying a house, paying for college, or saving up for a new oven, knowing that general price range can help you to save and mentally prepare for the cost so that, once it comes, you CAN pay for it. WITHOUT being able to accurately estimate how much it will cost you to heal, you end up over and over again with surprise bills and being not financially prepared to pay for what you want or need to pay for in your health. And this results in a cycle of never being able to pay for anything. If you feel like you're drowning in health expenses, or you don't know what costs are good deals or not, then this episode is for you. P.S. For even more tips and tricks for how to make your health more affordable, check out the shownotes where I've included previous episodes to guide you further in your healing journey. EPISODES MENTIONED:181// How to Make Health More Affordable with Financial Advisor Katherine Pomerantz182// How to Get the MOST Out of Your Health Insurance in 2024229// Health Insurance Hack: Use This Health Insurance to Cover ALL Functional Medicine Appointments and Labs

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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 a part of the health conversation. And my OTHER main goal is to actually give you practical tips and tricks for how to reduce the cost of healing and generally be better able to afford the healing you ultimately need. This September, I'm covering 4 main topics:My Top 5 Best and Worst Health Investments My Top Tips for How to Accurately Estimate the Cost of HealingMy BEST Insurance Hack to Get Insurance to Cover Functional Medicine Every Single Time15 Creative Ideas to Increase Cashflow and Fund Your HealingToday, I'm starting this series with sharing some of my biggest financial flops and wins in my pursuit of healing to encourage you, hopefully make you laugh, and prepare you for the rest of this month where I share how I went from my 5 worst investments to regularly saving the MOST amount of money possible on my health and my family's health every single year. If you have shame around failed healing investments or if you've been trying to heal and money issues have been holding you back, then this episode is for you! EPISODES MENTIONED:34// Your Money Mindset is Holding You Back in Your Health23// 3 Reasons We Struggle Investing In Our Health – and What Could Happen If You Don't3// Why Probiotics Aren't Healing Your Gut36// How to Choose The Best Chiropractor with Dr. Zach Simkins and Dr. Tygue Arvidson1// My Story & How I Healed Myself from IBS5// Two Treatments for IBS That You Probably Have Never Heard OfCUT YOUR MONEY LOSS AND FINALLY HEAL:Watch this FREE training to get my A to Z healing framework to heal your bloating, constipation, diarrhea, skin issues, hormonal imbalance, brain fog, and more! Our Gut Healer System has helped clients with EVERYTHING from autoimmune conditions to getting their energy back, all through a personalized framework that helps you find the root causes of your health issues. Watch the free training today!RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my

Hear this toxic mold success story about how Matt completely healed his family from mold - even when ALL doctors had failed them.---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, onto the Better Belly Podcast to come and personally tell the story of his and his families journey through MCAS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), mold, and Lyme disease, getting no answers from conventional medicine, finding mold was at the center of it all, and popping out on the other side with, dare I say it, a happy ending.I've personally had the honor to get to know Matt through a variety of connections. He's mentored me through some of my very first clients with Lyme disease, and I've gotten to absorb his wisdom and passion for healing clients from mold just by being in his amazing Toxic Mold Answers FB Group, which has EXPLODED in the number of people it serves over the last few years.I am SO excited to introduce you to Matt and his and his family's incredible story of struggle, defeat, and triumph. If you've been discouraged in your journey to heal your body from mold, Lyme, or if you don't even know what is making you sick, then it's time to dive into this story of hope about how one family escaped from mold and Lyme - and how you can, too. EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)Ep. 223// The 3-Step Mold Treatment PlanEp. 224// Mold & Emotions: 3 Tips for How to Balance Mold, Emotions, and HealingEp. 226// The Mold-Lyme Connection: How to Treat Mold Toxicity and Lyme Disease TogetherCONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Join Matt's FB Group, Toxic Mold AnswersTake the most extensive mold toxicity quiz on the internet! Find out if mold could be affecting you or your family.Get the "Mold Proof Your Home" Masterclass (use code: BBT to get 10% off!)Get the "Living in Mold" Course (release TBD but we'll be keeping these shownotes updated with the link as soon as it's available!)Sign up for notifications for the release of the Healthy Young Man documentary HEAL FROM MOLD TODAY!Get my A to Z plan to find + heal from mold! Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal,...

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!---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?On today's episode, I'm talking through some basics on mold toxicity and lyme disease including:Signs that you have mold toxicity or lyme diseaseA common picture of what someone looks like who has both infectionsWhat lab testing to do to determine if you have mold toxicity and lyme diseaseMy treatment recommendations for mold toxicity and lyme diseaseAnd if you have both, which do you deal with first: mold or lyme?We're covering all this and more on today's episode! If you've been dealing with mystery symptoms that your doctor can't fix, or if you think you have or KNOW you have mold illness or lyme disease, then THIS episode is for you.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)Ep. 223// The 3-Step Mold Treatment PlanHEAL FROM MOLD AND LYME NOW!Get my A to Z plan to find + heal from mold! Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →

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. ---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 this episode on tinnitus into our August Mold Month series because (spoiler alert) my tinnitus was caused by mold exposure. On today's episode, I'm answering questions like:How did I know my tinnitus was from mold exposure?What were the first steps I took as soon as I started getting a new symptom I'd never had before?What were my emotions like, and how did I handle them as I tried to navigate through a completely new symptom I'd never dealt with before (for myself)And what I've been doing practically since January to tackle my tinnitus and bring it into submission after having daily for almost 6 monthsI want to use my experience with tinnitus as a case study to give you a picture of what it looks like, moment by moment, for a seasoned-mold-fighter to go through mold.Because even if you've been fighting mold for years (like myself), mold (and the symptoms it causes) cause scary and big feelings inside us. But, there IS a way to make fighting mold feel less crazy, and there IS a way to move forward so that you, too, can say, "I didn't heal everything in one day. But I am SO MUCH BETTER now."EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)Ep. 223// The 3-Step Mold Treatment PlanEp. 224// How I've Been Handling My EmotionsHEAL FROM MOLD NOW!Get my A to Z plan to find + heal from mold! Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW →

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!---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 effective mold treatment plan that works every time. However, because of the nature of mold and inherent steps involved in healing from it, I frequently see people paralyzed in moving forward in their mold journeyIn today's episode, I'm first sharing the top 4 most common emotions I see coming up for people as they face mold, and then I'm sharing my top 3 recommendations to overcome these emotions (not suppress them) to help yourself be able to continue to take steps towards healing from mold every single day. If you think you're sick from mold or KNOW you're sick from mold but have found yourself in a stand-still in healing, then this episode is for you.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)Ep. 223// The 3-Step Mold Treatment PlanSTART HEALING FROM MOLD TODAY:Get my A to Z plan to find + heal from mold! Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!MOLD COMMUNITIES TO JOIN:Join the Toxic Mold Answers FB Group by my friend Matt KellyListen to the Mold Finders Radio podcast for free mold inspection + remediation tips and toolsInstagram accounts to follow:@drjillcrista@drjillcarnahan@moldfinders@betterbellytherapiesJoin a Paid Healing Group for support, protocols, + an organized A-Z healing plan:Better Belly BlueprintRESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief...

Get the complete mold treatment plan to save money, remediate your home, and heal the fastest possible from toxic mold exposure!---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 them heal from mold in the fastest, lowest cost way.We're going to be covering topics like:What tests to use to determine if you even have mold illnessHow to save money finding mold and remediation mold in your homeMy top recommend home mold testHow to find a qualified mold remediation company near youHow to find a mold inspector near you (and how to identify one who is not qualified)The order of steps for how to heal your body from moldTop mistakes to avoid when searching for mold in your homeTop mistakes to avoid when remediating mold in your homeWhat to do for your body BEFORE you start trying to pull mold toxins out of itThe most common mistakes I see people make when healing their body from moldThis is a MAMMOTH episode designed to be an "episode-of-episodes" for healing mold that you can come back to again-and-again for guidance and insight. My hope is that you walk away empowered and envision for exactly how you CAN and WILL heal from mold, with a clear idea of what steps to take next in your mold healing journey, and what tools and resources you need to help you heal from mold and finally feel like yourself again. Because when it comes to mold, believing you can heal is one of the hardest, but most important, initial roadblocks to overcome.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)HEAL FROM MOLD NOW!Get my A to Z plan to find + heal from mold! Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Book an Unstuck Session to have me look, line-by-line, at your labs, supplements you've taken, and health history and determine exactly WHAT has been missed for you in healing, and WHAT your next 3-5 steps should be to healMOLD-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:Test your home for mold with the DUST TestFind a Qualified Mold Inspector and/or Mold Remediator:ISEAI: Find a ProfessionalIICRC: Global LocatorSchedule: Book a FREE mold inspection consultation with WeInspectGet Mold Remediation + Inspection Support: Join the Toxic Mold Answers FB Group by my friend Matt Kelly

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!---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 correctly, so to help you avoid all the most common errors in finding mold in your home, I'm bringing on my friend and certified mold inspector, Brian Karr. Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He helps them to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues.Brian is the Co-Founder of the nationally active mold inspection company, We Inspect, and has helped over 5,000 hypersensitive individuals worldwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better.On today's episode, Brian is breaking down the 5 hidden signs of mold growth that you can look for for zero dollars, using your own eyeballs! So if you hire an inspector and they miss 1 of these 5 signs in your home (or you don't see them look for these signs at all!), then it's time to say "bye-bye" to that inspector! And - if you love this episode and want even MORE tips on how to find mold in your home in the fastest and lowest cost way, be sure to tune in to our NEXT episode releasing this week - Ep. 223// The 3 Step Mold Treatment Plan - where I'll be going over even more tips for how to find mold in your home, how to know if you need to hire a mold inspector or mold remediator, and if you do, how to find a qualified one near you.It's time to say "yes" to being empowered around mold. Please join with me in welcoming Brian Karr to the Better Belly Podcast. EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?CONNECT WITH BRIAN:Instagram: @moldfindersPodcast: MoldFinders Radio Starter KitSchedule: Book a FREE mold inspection consultationFREE RESOURCES FROM BRIAN:See the reel with images of the 5 signs of hidden mold from BrianHave an ERMI mold test kit you want reviewed? Get the ERMI interpretation tool: The ERMI CodeDon't have an ERMI mold home test? Get the DUST test! (It's a home mold test built by Brian + his team!)Mold Insurance Hacks Free Training10 Most Common Remediation Mistakes Free Download

Tired of needing laxatives to poop? Natural constipation remedies not working? If so, toxic mold exposure may be causing your constipation. ---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 of dollars on specialized labs, supplements, and holistic practitioners - with no results to show for it?If so, then toxic mold exposure may be causing your constipation!Mold illness is slowly becoming more mainstream amongst functional and holistic doctors and practitioners, but it's STILL majorly overlooked and misunderstood as a potential cause of constipation. On todays' episode, I'm sharing with you how mold clogs up your gut, slows your motility, and can keep you from pooping. If you have IBS, constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain, then you DON'T want to miss this episode!And if you want to learn more about ALL the symptoms toxic mold exposure can cause, be sure to check out Episode 220// 100 Symptoms of Toxic Mold Exposure. Listen in to that episode to see how many of YOUR symptoms line up with toxic mold exposure.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 2// Why the Low FODMAP Diet Isn't Healing Your GutEp. 3// Why Probiotics Aren't Healing Your Gut31// Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Look “Normal” – Even When You Don't FEEL Normal50// Why the Elimination Diet Isn't Healing Your Gut 103// Detoxing Is Not A Green Smoothie126// 5 Common Causes of Constipation Beyond Food165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth178// Why Constipation Medicine and Laxatives Are Not HelpingEND YOUR CONSTIPATION NOW

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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 yes to ANY of these question, then you need to care about something called mold illness. Mold illness is caused by being exposed to toxins that mold produced called MYCOTOXINS. It's different than a mold allergy, and so it's typically ignored completely by conventional medicine. Here on the Better Belly Podcast, we are having a Mold Month Series during August where every episode is dedicated to educating you about mold, how to know if you have it, and what to do about it if you do. This series is designed for those new to the mold conversation and those who've been in it for a while. If you're new to the idea of mold, though, you likely have a big fat question of: "Do I really need to care about this?"On today's episode, I'm addressing my top reasons on WHY you should be seriously considering that mold may be apart of your chronic health problems. HEAL YOUR GUT AND HORMONES:Want to heal your gut and hormones - for good? Watch this FREE training to learn the top reasons you aren't healing, PLUS how to heal the FASTEST possible using the Gut Healer SystemRESOURCES:Subscribe to the Better Belly Podcast to hear the entire Mold Month Series!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US →

If you have a tortuous colon, redundant colon, or mega colon - do you have a life sentence to constipation? Learn the answer today.----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 it sound like you have this irreversible structural problem you'll never overcome, and you either have to do a surgery (that might not help anyways), take tons of laxatives, or you just aren't going to poop daily. The good news is - this is NOT true.But I don't expect you to simply take my word for it.In today's episode, I'm going to dive into WHY a redundant / tortuous colon and megacolon are not life sentences to constipation, why doctors make it seem that way, and what you can do to overcome bloating and constipation in your life - even with a redundant / tortuous colon or megacolon.LINKS FROM THE SHOW:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️END YOUR CONSTIPATION NOW:Watch this FREE training to learn how to start the process to end your constipation TODAYRESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideFind a Craniosacral Therapy or Visceral Manipulation therapist near you using my easy, step-by-step guide!Download the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapies ASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.comSHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please

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 episode, I'm wrapping up our ADHD series with talking about a very serious and very common irritant I'm seeing taking my client's ADHD to whole new levels of intensity.This episode could technically fit into the episode on 5 ways to make your ADHD easier to manage by healing your gut, because one of those five things is dealing with hidden pathogens. But this topic is so common, complex, and honestly undiscussed, that I decided to give the conversation on ADHD and mold it's own episode.If you have ADHD, think you have ADHD, or struggle with forgetfulness, brain fog, inattention, irritability, or mood swings, then this episode is for you.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 212// The ADHD-Gut Connection: 5 Ways to Make ADHD Management Easier By Healing Your GutEp. 213// 4 ADHD-Friendly Tips for Taking Supplements and Eating Regularly, with Patricia SungMAKE YOUR ADHD EASIER:Want to heal from mold so your ADHD is easier to manage? Watch this FREE training walking you through how the Better Belly Blueprint can help you do EXACTLY that!RESOURCES:Test your home for mold: The Dust TestTest yourself:Get the OAT Test: Better Belly BlueprintTake the VCS Test (Mold Screening based on eye health)Subscribe to the Better Belly Podcast to listen to Mold Month (Aug 2024!)Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire

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