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Are you training hard, eating clean, and doing "all the right things"… but your body still isn't responding the way it used to? That was me. Even as a lifelong athlete and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner — I hit a wall. My power dipped. My runs felt harder. My skin changed. Fat loss stalled. Recovery lagged. Something wasn't adding up. So I became my own case study. In this two-part deep-dive series, I take you behind the scenes of my personal health investigation — the exact process I use with clients to build their FutureYou Blueprint™ using: • GI MAP gut microbiome testing • Advanced blood chemistry analysis • Mescreen™ mitochondrial function testing • Genetic stress + metabolism vulnerability profiling • My symptom timeline and history In Part 1 & Part 2, you'll learn:
Today, I sit down with Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a holistic nutritionist, to share his incredible journey of reversing life-threatening Crohn's and ulcerative colitis naturally.After years of conventional medication failing and facing the prospect of colon removal, Dane rejected the surgery and chose a radical, natural healing path. He details his personal transformation, from being housebound, wheelchair-bound and critically ill to completely eliminating IBD symptoms and being medication-free for over a decade.In this powerful episode, Dane reveals the emotional, spiritual and practical breakthroughs required to heal chronic disease. Key Information05:51 The spiritual and emotional breakthrough that changed Dane's perspective from victim to taking responsibility.15:25 The key belief Dane had to eliminate: needing to conform to society's norms (drinking, junk food) to connect and be accepted.22:47 Simple steps to start tracking your journey (bowel movements, water, sun) for self-accountability and results.34:29 Addressing emotional blockages, including anger at his father, to accelerate spiritual and physical healing.39:22 How to feel worry, doubt, and fear without letting them control your actions or your journey.41:21 Identifying pathogens (Candida, Mold, Parasites, Virus) and clogged drainage pathways as key factors in chronic disease.47:46 Why letting go of the need for perfection and embracing desire is critical for healing (like learning a new hobby).58:33 #1 Tip: The most impactful tip for struggling with chronic illness: start by focusing on simple things you can stop doing rather than things you could start doing.Dane's Bio Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane's story ignited through a life-threatening case of Crohn's/Colitis which nearly took his life December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating IBD symptoms.To date, Dane and his passionate team of specialists and coaches have created 500+ success stories for reversing IBD symptoms using his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program. His international IBD consulting firm is one of the few organizations in the world that only treat IBD, and see roughly 100+ international IBD cases a week despite any unique needs!Dane and his team have successfully worked with of IBD clients despite surgery, age, medication, past experiences, diet preferences, extreme cases, world location or culture.His passion, unique experience, and niche in the field of IBD have empowered him to create unparalleled value for real, long-term symptom relief for those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Link to Free Journal - https://bit.ly/4p48XXtLink to Strategy Session - https://bit.ly/4p45BUFConnect with Dane crohnscolitislifestyle.comIG - crohnscolitis_lifestyledanejohnson1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3Yhapgc2Qb16_MP7f-DuQhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?originalSubdomain=thWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#crohnsandcolitis #crohnsawareness #colitis #naturalhealing #healingmyself #healyourself
Ever notice how some companies can still break into a strong run, even after deep declines? Hold your breath and take the plunge. IBD's David Saito-Chung explains why deep bases shouldn't be ignored, how to identify them and what to do when you see one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A look at Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), more specifically the two main forms of IBD which are Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease, going through each condition as well as looking at the differences between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease. Includes the signs and symptoms of each, including extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, as well as differences in the histology. PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/gastroenterologyConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?0:15 Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease Epidemiology1:08 Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease / Signs and Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease3:19 Extraintestinal Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease4:48 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pathology5:07 Risk Factors for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease / Risk Factors of Inflammatory Bowel Disease5:47 Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease / Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosis6:51 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Histology / Ulcerative Colitis v Crohn's Disease Histology7:52 Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease / Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease TreatmentLINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ReferencesCrohn's & Colitis Foundation (2019) Updated IBD Factbook. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Available at: https://www.Crohn'scolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-02/Updated%20IBD%20Factbook.pdfWalfish, A.E. and Ching Companioni, R.A. (2023) ‘Overview of inflammatory bowel disease', MSD Manual Professional Edition. Merck & Co., Inc. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd/overview-of-inflammatory-bowel-diseaseWaugh, N., Cummins, E., Royle, P. et al. (2013) Comparison of Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and coeliac disease, in Faecal calprotectin testing for differentiating amongst inflammatory and non-inflammatory bowel diseases: systematic review and economic evaluation. Southampton: NIHR Journals Library. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK261307/Disclaimer: Please remember this video and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.
What if the breakthrough you've been searching for has been available all along through the right coaching? In this transformative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm sharing the most powerful life and relationship lessons I've learned through transformational coaching that completely changed how I show up in my relationships, understand myself, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.These aren't surface-level tips—these are deep, paradigm-shifting insights that address the root causes of relationship struggles, self-sabotage, and the patterns keeping you stuck. If you're ready to break free from old behaviors, build healthier relationships, and finally understand yourself at a deeper level, these coaching lessons are essentialSpecific resources:Want support with your family? Check out Todd:Book: The Calm & Connected Parent: An Attachment-First Guide to Raising Resilient Kids in the Age of Screens and AI – releasing November 18, 2025. Learn more at www.transformativeparenting.com.Steve Brown on overcoming a near death experience, check out his book here:https://www.amazon.ca/Are-Ready-Call-Stephen-Brown/dp/B0FRQFH1KGDane Johnson on working through IBS and IBD:https://cclpresentation.com/ibd-relief-special-podcast?source=JonnyPardoe&el=JonnyPardoe
What separates successful entrepreneurs who build real wealth from everyone else? In this game-changing episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm sharing the most powerful wealth-building lessons I learned from a highly successful entrepreneur that completely transformed how I think about money, business, and creating financial abundance.These aren't your typical business tips—these are real-world insights from someone who's actually built significant wealth and knows what it takes to go from broke to financially free. If you're an entrepreneur, building a business, or just ready to level up your finances and mindset, these lessons will accelerate your path to success.Specific resources:Want support with your family? Check out Todd:Book: The Calm & Connected Parent: An Attachment-First Guide to Raising Resilient Kids in the Age of Screens and AI – releasing November 18, 2025. Learn more at www.transformativeparenting.com.Steve Brown on overcoming a near death experience, check out his book here:https://www.amazon.ca/Are-Ready-Call-Stephen-Brown/dp/B0FRQFH1KGDane Johnson on working through IBS and IBD:https://cclpresentation.com/ibd-relief-special-podcast?source=JonnyPardoe&el=JonnyPardoe
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Featuring: Tenzin Choden, MD, University of Chicago Medicine The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from Metro Infusion Center. In this episode, Tenzin Choden, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist and clinical researcher at UChicago Medicine, shares her 2025 Annual Grant Cycle Award study investigating how IBD uniquely impacts older adults, who represent 30% of the overall IBD population and 10-15% of new diagnoses. To access other episodes of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut and learn more about the GI Research Foundation's support of clinical and laboratory research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit https://www.giresearchfoundation.org/. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen.
Based on a popular well known Christmas carol this episode reminds us about prescribing thoughtfully, recognising key red flags, and keeping often-missed diagnoses like bile acid diarrhoea, coeliac disease and liver disease on the radar. The episode also reinforces the importance of early-life microbiome influences and structured differential diagnosis for abdominal symptoms in primary care. Prescribing and de-prescribing • Taper PPIs rather than stopping abruptly to avoid rebound acid hypersecretion, driven by upregulated gastrin during PPI therapy. • Always link NSAID use and H. pylori status to ulcer risk, and remember: gastric ulcers typically cause pain with meals, duodenal ulcers 2–3 hours after eating. Diagnosis, tests and red flags • Use three coeliac test “groups”: serology (tTG/EMA, with total IgA checked), genetics (HLA‑DQ2/DQ8) and duodenal biopsies; ensure patients eat gluten for at least six weeks pre‑testing and to endoscopy. • Actively screen for GI red flags: dysphagia and weight loss (upper GI), PR bleeding and unexplained iron‑deficiency anaemia (lower GI), and escalate for urgent investigation. Practical tools and endoscopy indications • Use the Bristol Stool Chart (types 1–7) routinely in consultations to standardise conversations about stool form and avoid ambiguous “food analogies.” • Remember the three main indications for endoscopy: diagnostic (e.g. dyspepsia, chronic diarrhoea), surveillance (Barrett's, polyp follow‑up) and therapeutic (RFA/EMR in Barrett's, polyp removal). Conditions to consider and not miss • Keep bile acid diarrhoea prominent in the differential for IBS‑D: up to ~40% of IBS‑D patients may have it, particularly with ileal disease/resection, Crohn's, or post‑cholecystectomy. • Maintain a broad GI bleeding differential beyond cancer (e.g. gastritis, peptic ulcer, Mallory–Weiss tear, haemorrhoids/fissures, liver disease/coagulopathy, IBD, angiodysplasia, diverticular disease). Liver disease, microbiome and early life • Remember major causes of liver failure in primary care: excess alcohol, paracetamol overdose, DILI, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson's disease, haemochromatosis, viral hepatitis B/C and progressive MASLD. • Support breastfeeding where possible to promote a healthy infant microbiome (HMOs favouring bifidobacteria) and recognise how birth mode and early microbes shape immune development and later allergy/immune risk. Structuring abdominal symptom assessment • For undifferentiated abdominal symptoms, consciously work through a core list: IBS, lactose intolerance, coeliac disease, gastroenteritis, SIBO, IBD, diverticular disease, colorectal cancer, peptic ulcer disease, gallstones/biliary colic, pancreatic insufficiency and medication‑related causes (e.g. metformin, NSAIDs, antibiotics). • Use these categories to guide targeted history, examination, basic tests and thresholds for referral back to gastroenterology or specialist services. Chapters (00:00:04) - The 12 Days of Gutmas(00:01:04) - PPIs(00:02:19) - How to manage gastric and duodenal ulcers on(00:03:40) - Celiac disease tests 6, Interventions(00:05:33) - GI red flags on Christmas Day(00:07:48) - The main indications for endoscopy(00:09:07) - 7 causes of liver failure on Christmas Day(00:10:17) - Healthy gut microbiome 8 days after Christmas(00:12:03) - Bile acid diarrhea(00:13:52) - 10 causes of abnormal gastrointestinal bleeding(00:15:34) - The microbiome of the body(00:17:55) - 12 causes of abdominal dysrhythmia(00:19:59) - 12 Days of Gutmas
Send us a textIBD & Hair loss ~ are they connected? Anna Mitchell is a Trichologist with a clinic in Hastings.Her sister was born when she was 7 years old, and she had two different types of alopecia; this meant, as a child, numerous visits to the doctor, and to a trichologist, who was very nice and helpful at the time. This meant that Anna was introduced to the industry at a very young age.She has always been a curious person, wanting to know why things are happening, and how they manifest. Anna herself suffers from Inflammatory bowel disease, and she shares how she is one of 1/2 a million with the condition. She uncovers the large variety of symptoms, and describes this as an invisible illness, due to the fact that it isn't spoken about openly.She shares her knowledge on the autoimmune condition, along with her own personal experience, and explains how this can have an impact on hair health.Connect with Anna:InstagramWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!
Send us a textDo you have sleep disturbances with IBD? You're not alone, this is very common! This podcast discusses the various factors contributing to sleep issues, including medication effects, dietary habits, and nutritional deficiencies. We know sleep is so important and we provide coping strategies that we hope are helpful for improving sleep quality. Takeaways:- About 70% of people with IBD have trouble with sleep.- Medications like prednisone can disrupt sleep patterns.- Stress and anxiety from chronic illness can affect sleep.- Dietary choices can significantly impact sleep quality.- Ginger tea can alleviate nausea and bloating at night.- Avoiding caffeine and spicy foods can help reduce bowel stimulation.- Walking after dinner can aid digestion and relaxation.- Blue light exposure can interfere with melatonin production.- Nutrient deficiencies, such as anemia, can lead to restless legs.- Ensuring adequate nutrient intake is crucial for sleep quality.Chapters:00:00- Understanding IBD and Sleep Challenges02:35- Dietary Strategies for Better Sleep05:24- The Importance of Routine and Movement08:27- Nutritional Deficiencies and Sleep QualityFollow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitiansFollow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitiansWe love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.
Struggling in your relationships or want to become a better man in how you connect with others? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm sharing the 3 most transformative relationship lessons I learned from my men's coach that completely changed how I show up in my relationships, communicate effectively, and build genuine connection and respect with the people in my life.These aren't generic relationship tips—these are deep, masculine-focused insights that address the real issues men face in relationships: communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, setting boundaries, and not knowing how to lead with confidence. If you're ready to level up your relationship game and become the strong, present man your relationships need, these lessons are essential.Specific resources:Want support with your family? Check out Todd:Book: The Calm & Connected Parent: An Attachment-First Guide to Raising Resilient Kids in the Age of Screens and AI – releasing November 18, 2025. Learn more at www.transformativeparenting.com.Steve Brown on overcoming a near death experience, check out his book here:https://www.amazon.ca/Are-Ready-Call-Stephen-Brown/dp/B0FRQFH1KGDane Johnson on working through IBS and IBD:https://cclpresentation.com/ibd-relief-special-podcast?source=JonnyPardoe&el=JonnyPardoe
Coloring books, buypoint calculators, discipline and routines? It's not the latest back-to-school craze, but how investor Greg Morton adjusts and applies the IBD Methodology. He joins the “Investing with IBD” podcast to discuss how he reduces complex trading strategies into simple, easy-to-follow daily schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textWhat does great IBD care look like when the system won't make it easy? We sit down with Dr. Adam Ehrlich, Section Chief of Gastroenterology at Temple Health and GI fellowship program director, to explore how he builds patient-centered care in an underserved setting—where insurance denials, missing records, and real-life logistics collide with complex disease.We talk about health literacy, trust, and the conversations that actually change outcomes. Adam explains how he frames risks and benefits with clarity, why the “risks of doing nothing” deserve equal airtime, and how he balances mode of therapy—IV, subcutaneous, or oral—against lifestyle, trauma history, pregnancy plans, and coverage rules. We dig into prison medicine's constraints, from medication access to policy barriers around scheduling, and the creative problem-solving required to keep patients safe and informed. He shares why being honest about uncertainty builds credibility, and how an early investment in patient education pays off with better monitoring and shared targets for remission.The episode also gets practical about personalization. We discuss drug levels with infliximab when severe colitis “loses” medication into the stool, when it's wise to de-escalate dosing, and how habits from flare days can persist after inflammation settles. Adam offers tools to retrain routines, navigate IBS overlap, and align care with quality of life goals like driving, work travel, and showing up at a kid's soccer game without anxiety. As a fellowship director, he reveals how he equips new gastroenterologists to handle today's broader therapy menu, think beyond flowcharts, and advocate through insurance barriers with persistence and purpose.If this conversation resonates, tap follow, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review. Your support helps more people find practical, human-centered IBD care.Links and organizations to follow! Color of Gastrointestinal Illness (COGI)- mission to improve quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD and other GI issues. The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation - mission to eliminate health disparities and improve outcomes for individuals and communities affected by Inflammatory Bowel Diseases through comprehensive support services, with priority given to underserved populations facing the greatest barriers to healthcare.Strategic Alliance for Intercultural Advocacy in GI (SAIA)- mission to create culturally sensitive resources, research, and education for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers managing chronic GI conditions in order to minimize delays, dispel stigma, promote early diagnosis, and improve access to treatment for all.Let's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!
What if your relationship with money is based on energy, emotion, and gratitude rather than just numbers in your bank account? In this transformative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we're diving deep into Ken Honda's revolutionary teachings on "The Energy of Money" and how shifting your financial energy can unlock wealth, abundance, and the confident relationship with money you've always wanted.Ken Honda, known as Japan's Zen Millionaire, has helped millions transform their money mindset by understanding that money is energy—and the energy you bring to your finances determines whether you attract or repel wealth. If you're struggling with money anxiety, scarcity thinking, or financial stress, these lessons will change everything.Specific resources:Want support with your family? Check out Todd:Book: The Calm & Connected Parent: An Attachment-First Guide to Raising Resilient Kids in the Age of Screens and AI – releasing November 18, 2025. Learn more at www.transformativeparenting.com.Steve Brown on overcoming a near death experience, check out his book here:https://www.amazon.ca/Are-Ready-Call-Stephen-Brown/dp/B0FRQFH1KGDane Johnson on working through IBS and IBD:https://cclpresentation.com/ibd-relief-special-podcast?source=JonnyPardoe&el=JonnyPardoe
In this conversation, the docs discusse the therapeutic use of rectal ozone therapy, particularly for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She explains the mechanism of action of ozone, its benefits, and shares clinical experiences and case studies that highlight its effectiveness. The discussion also touches on the safety profile of ozone therapy, its applications in various medical conditions, and the future potential of this treatment in naturopathic medicine.Music provided by Blue Dot.
Louis Diamond (CEO of Diamond Consultants) joins David DeCelle to break down what really drives advisor transitions—and how top teams evaluate moves to independence, new platforms, or M&A opportunities. Louis shares the "consultative recruiting" model his firm has built over nearly 30 years, why freedom, flexibility, and control are the three core forces behind most breakaway decisions, and what a realistic timeline looks like from exploration to execution. You'll also hear how Diamond Consultants structures compensation (including a refundable retainer approach), what their 7-step consulting framework looks like, and how advisors can avoid getting overwhelmed when independence opens up a "toy box" of tech, compliance, and infrastructure decisions. What You'll Learn The difference between traditional recruiting vs recruitment consulting Why most advisor pain points trace back to Freedom, Flexibility, and Control How Diamond Consultants helps advisors compare 3–7 best-fit destinations (wirehouse, IBD, RIA, aggregators, etc.) How fees work: firm-paid recruiting model + when a refundable retainer comes into play A realistic view of the transition timeline: 6–12 months is common, longer for breakaways How many breakaway teams simplify tech decisions by plugging into existing RIA platforms #FinancialAdvisor #RIA #AdvisorTransition #BreakawayAdvisor #WealthManagement #ModelFA #DiamondConsultants #MergersAndAcquisitions #SuccessionPlanning #AdvisorGrowth Connect with Louis: Website: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/louis-diamond/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisdiamond Email: ldiamond@diamond-consultants.com --- About the Model FA Podcast The Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no "gotchas" or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams. Did you like this conversation? Then leave us a rating and a review in whatever podcast player you use. We would love your feedback, and your ratings help us reach more advisors with ideas for growing their practices, attracting great clients, and achieving a better quality of life. While you are there, feel free to share your ideas about future podcast guests or topics you'd love to see covered. Our Team: President of Model FA, David DeCelle If you like this podcast, you will love our community! Join the Model FA Community on Facebook to connect with like-minded advisors and share the day-to-day challenges and wins of running a growing financial services firm.
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber, serves as both an energy source for colon cells and an important signaling molecule for immune regulation By inhibiting histone deacetylases (HDAC) and suppressing the NF-κB pathway, butyrate acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, helping prevent chronic inflammation that contributes to various diseases Butyrate promotes regulatory T cell development while modulating other immune cells, helping maintain immune tolerance and preventing autoimmune responses while supporting balanced immune function Butyrate plays a significant role in managing chronic diseases like IBD, multiple sclerosis and Type 2 diabetes by reducing inflammation and supporting gut barrier function Emerging research suggests that butyrate influences brain health by modulating the gut-brain axis; it reduces neuroinflammation and supports cognitive function, and plays a supporting role in the prevention of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease and depression
In this conversation, Davidson, a Bitcoin developer, discusses his project Floresta, which aims to provide a lightweight Bitcoin node solution that balances privacy, security, and usability. He explains the technical aspects of Floresta, including its architecture, the use of compact block filters, and its relationship with Utreexo. Davidson emphasizes the importance of making Bitcoin more accessible to non-technical users while maintaining security and privacy. The discussion also touches on the challenges of running Bitcoin nodes, the potential integration of Floresta with existing applications, and the future of Bitcoin technology.Takeaways:
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss what we would tell our newly diagnosed selves about living with IBD. We emphasize the importance of seeking help early, understanding inflammation, and finding trustworthy resources. We also discuss the role of nutrition in managing IBD and the empowerment that comes from being informed and proactive in one's health journey.Takeaways-- Seek help early so that you have a supportive plan.- Understand that inflammation can exist without symptoms.- Regular monitoring of inflammation is crucial.- Low appetite and weight loss need to be assessed by your provider.- Find trustworthy resources and support systems.- Empower yourself with knowledge about your condition.- Nutrition plays a vital role in managing IBD.- You have a role in your treatment plan.You can find our Flare Guide here:
Your muscle isn't just for strength—it's your metabolic organ, your glucose sink, your hormonal stabilizer, and your anti-aging insurance policy. But here's the hard truth: If your protein is low in leucine, hard to digest, or blocked by anti-nutrients, you're putting the brakes on everything you're trying to optimize.
You're tired all the time. Your joints ache. Your brain feels foggy. Your stomach is always off. You've been to multiple doctors, run the labs, and everything comes back "normal." So you're told it's stress, or aging, or maybe it's all in your head. It's not. It's chronic inflammation, and it's the hidden thread connecting most long-term diseases, from heart disease and diabetes to Alzheimer's, autoimmune conditions, and even cancer. That's chronic inflammation, and it's happening in your joints, your gut, your brain, your arteries, and your metabolism- quietly, invisibly, for years before symptoms force you to pay attention. You'll learn the 5R framework for gut repair, why sleep is the most underrated anti-inflammatory tool, how to eat to lower inflammation starting today, and which supplements actually move the needle when layered on top of solid habits. If you've been chasing diagnoses, collecting labels, or told your symptoms don't match anything "real," this episode is your roadmap out. Chronic inflammation is measurable, fixable, and under your control once you understand what's feeding it. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting #ChronicInflammation #InflammationSymptoms #GutHealth #AutoimmuneDisease #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicIllness #MedicalGaslighting #BrainFog #JointPain #MetabolicHealth #LeakyGut #Dysbiosis #AntiInflammatory #WomensHealth #IntegrativeMedicine Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: The Hidden Root of Most Diseases 01:12 – What We'll Cover in This Episode 02:01 – What Is Inflammation? Your Body's Protective Alarm System 03:15 – Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation: When Healing Gets Stuck 05:02 – Chronic Inflammation in Action: How It Shows Up in the Body 05:22 – Autoimmune Disorders & Joint Inflammation 06:10 – Heart Disease: Why It's Really an Inflammatory Condition 07:05 – Brain Inflammation: Cognitive Decline, Brain Fog & Microglia 08:30 – Gut Inflammation: IBS, IBD & Leaky Gut Explained 10:10 – Cancer Risk & Cell Behavior: The Inflammation Link 11:05 – Metabolism: Insulin Resistance & Metaflammation 12:30 – What Actually Causes Chronic Inflammation? 13:00 – Nutrition: The SAD Diet & Food-Driven Inflammation 14:12 – Gut Microbiome, Dysbiosis & Immune Activation 15:40 – Chronic Stress & Cortisol Disruption 16:55 – Sleep: Your Nightly Anti-Inflammatory System 18:10 – Chronic Infections & Hidden Contributors (Lyme, etc.) 19:18 – Mold Exposure & Immune Sensitivity 20:30 – Adrenal Fatigue & Biological Burnout 21:40 – Functional Medicine: Addressing Root Causes 23:00 – What You Can Do Today to Lower Inflammation 23:22 – Eat the Rainbow: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition 24:10 – The 5R Gut Repair Framework 26:20 – Sleep, Stress Management & Daily Habits 27:40 – Smart Supplements (Used Correctly) 29:00 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's not a crystal ball … but we think it comes pretty darn close. Jeffrey Hirsch, editor of the Stock Trader's Almanac, joins the “Investing with IBD” podcast to discuss the Fed's next moves, why the election cycle matters to traders, and the January trifecta. He also talks about seasonal patterns and how to prepare your portfolio whether you're focused on short-term trades or long-term gains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
nflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be challenging to treat; however, when effective self-care strategies are employed, there is better disease management and higher quality of life. On this show, Karolyn talks with gastrointestinal expert and educator Mark Davis, ND, about how people with IBD can better manage their condition. Dr. Davis specializes in the treatment of IBD and also teaches other healthcare professionals about the value of an integrative approach to IBD treatment and self-care.Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Dane Johnson, Founder and CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, is a Holistic Nutritionist helping reverse IBD. Surviving life-threatening Crohn's, he created the S.H.I.E.L.D. Program, empowering 500 plus clients worldwide to achieve lasting symptom relief. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Turn pain into purpose. Your greatest challenge can become the foundation of your most impactful business. 2. Ultra-niche to blow up. Focus deeply on one specific problem that only you can solve and own that space. 3. Lead with morals over money. Integrity builds trust, community, and a business that lasts generations. Check out Dane's website. Get a free 1-hour session for anyone struggling with health - Crohns Colitis Lifestyle Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Shopify - If you want to see less carts being abandoned, it's time for you to head over to Shopify. Sign up for your 1 dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/onfire. ZipRecruiter - Make your hiring a little merrier with ZipRecruiter. 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire.
Send us a textWhat if your immune system could learn to stand down the moment your heart felt safe? We dive into the quiet power of the thymus—nestled behind your breastbone and aligned with the heart chakra—and unpack how this small organ teaches T cells what to attack and what to leave alone. When heartbreak, loss, or chronic stress hits, that lesson blurs, and the body can slip into hypervigilance, shallow breathing, and autoimmune flares. We connect the dots between emotional memory, the heart's intrinsic nervous system, and the flare patterns many women see during perimenopause and menopause.Together, we map why adverse childhood experiences train the body to scan for danger and how that pattern can carry into adult relationships and hormone balance. You'll hear how the heart's “memory” shows up physiologically, why modern medicine rarely targets the thymus directly, and where complementary practices can fill the gap. We talk candidly about autoimmunity—lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, IBD—and why symptoms often intensify during times of grief or reminders of past harm.Then we get practical. You'll learn step-by-step, accessible tools to bring your immune system back toward tolerance: gentle thymus tapping with safety-centered affirmations, heart-focused breathing to lengthen the exhale and engage vagal tone, and simple Reiki-style hand placement to soothe the chest and upper back. We also share compassion journaling prompts that shift the nervous system from self-surveillance to self-support. For women navigating midlife, we outline how shifting hormones interact with stress and why restoring heart-centered safety can reduce flare risk.Want to go deeper? Grab our Chakra and Hormone Guide from the show notes and join our community as we prepare for a special immersive experience in early 2026. If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your story might be the spark someone else needs to heal.Welcome to the Art of Healing Podcast community. This podcast is devoted to helping you find what works on your journey to health and wellness. This podcast is devoted to providing information on many healing modalities. Learn more about:ReikiFunctional MedicineMeditationEnergy Healingand more!Learn more about Dr. Charlyce here. Never miss an episode of Art of Healing Podcast...the podcast devoted to helping you heal your mind, body and spirit.Sign up for my weekly newsletter, and never miss an episode along with other great content:Art of Healing PodcastStay in touch socially here:Healing Arts LinksLearn more about me and my offerings here:Healing Arts Health and Wellness
A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 210My guest on today's episode is Mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin. We'll talk about a study involving hookworms in the treatment for people with coeliac disease, the insights from this research and how these studies can be used to learn more about alternative treatments for coeliac disease in the future. What we'll cover: * Dr Giacomin's role at James Cook University and how he came to work in coeliac disease research * Dr Giacomin's background in working on ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases* How intestinal worms can play a role in our immune system and inflammation in our bodies * How the idea for hookworms in the treatment of coeliac disease came about * The positives and negatives of intestinal worms in our health * Australian trial of hookworms in the study of coeliac disease in 2008* The tolerance levels of participants in coeliac disease hookworms study in 2012 * Insights from the hookworms study and why a therapeutic follow up trial didn't happen * How hookworms can have a potential broad immune effect on other diseases and health issues * Where hookworms come from and how they are transferred to humans * Participants' experience of living with hookworms* When to visit your GP if you suspect a worm infection * How hookworms are boosting tolerance in the immune system and protection from gluten in people with coeliac disease * How hookworms could be turned into synthetic versions in the form of medications * Plans for future hookworms in the treatment for coeliac disease * Progressing hookworm treatment programs* How the findings of hookworm studies in coeliac disease be applied to IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc) * Triggers of autoimmune diseases * How to keep up to date with Dr Giacomin's research trials and get into contact with him Links Hookworms for the treatment of coeliac disease symptoms study Coeliac Australia article on Worms study Email Dr Paul Giacomin: paul.giacomin@jcu.edu.auJoin our podcast facebook group Email us: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.comThis podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!
Struggling with IBS, IBD, or chronic digestive issues that are affecting your confidence, mental health, and quality of life? In this deeply personal and informative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Dane Johnson to explore the powerful connection between gut health and mental wellbeing, and how to heal from inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome while reclaiming your confidence and life.Dane shares his personal journey of living with IBS and IBD, the emotional toll of chronic illness, and the holistic strategies he used to manage symptoms, reduce inflammation, and rebuild his self-esteem when his body felt like it was working against him.You can find more from Dane here:@danejohnson1
Are you doing all the right things—clean eating, daily workouts, supplements—yet feeling tired, inflamed, or stuck in a midlife plateau? On today's deep-dive episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we unravel the hidden biology behind slow metabolism, stubborn fat gain, chronic fatigue, and the loss of muscle as we age. Coach Debbie Potts—FDN-P, FNTP, NASM-CPT, and certified PNOĒ Metabolic Analyst—guides you through the interconnected systems that determine how you age, burn fat, build muscle, and generate energy from the inside out. This is not your typical "eat less, move more" conversation. This is FutureYou Biology—the science of rebuilding metabolism, rewiring resilience, and restoring cellular safety so you can thrive, not struggle, in midlife. In This Episode, You'll Learn: PNOĒ Metabolic Testing — Your Real-Time Metabolic Blueprint How RER, VO₂ Max, FatMax, and ventilatory efficiency reveal whether your metabolism is stuck in sugar-burning mode or capable of efficient, flexible fat oxidation. AMPK — The Fat-Burning, Repair, and Longevity Switch Why Zone 2, fasting windows, cold exposure, and specific nutrients activate AMPK to improve mitochondria, reduce inflammation, and enhance metabolic flexibility. The Cell Danger Response (CDR) — When Mitochondria Hit the Brakes Based on Dr. Robert Naviaux's research, we explore why chronic stress, toxins, infections, or trauma push your mitochondria into "protection mode"—slowing metabolism, lowering energy, and blocking fat loss. The Vagus Nerve — The Hidden Root of Weight Loss Resistance If your nervous system doesn't feel safe, your metabolism won't unlock. Learn how vagal tone affects digestion, hormones, inflammation, and fat-burning—and how to train the vagus for better metabolic outcomes. mTOR + Protein After 40 — How to Rebuild Muscle & Strength Why women and men after 40 need higher protein, targeted leucine, and heavy strength training to overcome anabolic resistance and maintain metabolic rate and longevity. Cortisol, Hormones & Aging The stress-metabolism connection: how elevated cortisol suppresses thyroid function, blocks fat burning, and accelerates aging—and how to fix the rhythm. The FutureYou™ Formula How AMPK, mTOR, the vagus nerve, and mitochondrial health integrate into a personalized, test-not-guess blueprint for metabolic harmony. Featured Framework: FutureYou™ Meal Method Protein-forward, leucine-optimized meals to turn on muscle protein synthesis, maintain metabolic health, and improve fat-burning—especially for midlife women and men. "Protein is the ignition switch for metabolism. Leucine is the spark plug." — Coach Debbie Takeaway Aging well isn't luck—it's strategy. When you retrain metabolism, restore cellular safety, and rebuild vagal resilience, your body becomes capable of fat-burning, muscle building, and long-lasting energy again. It's time to rewrite your midlife biology and create your FutureYou. Work With Coach Debbie Ready to stop guessing and start testing? Book your PNOĒ Metabolic Test or schedule a discovery call at:
Struggling with bloating, cramping, unpredictable bowels or that sudden dash-to-the-loo urgency? You're certainly not alone. In this episode of The Happy Menopause, I take a deep dive into Irritable Bowel Syndrome — a condition that affects a huge number of women, and one that often gets worse during perimenopause and menopause.I'll explain what IBS actually is, how it's diagnosed, and why hormonal changes can make your gut so much more reactive at this stage of life. We'll look at the gut–brain axis, food sensitivities, FODMAPs, stress, dysbiosis and the key factors that might be driving your symptoms.Most importantly, I share 10 practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies you can start using straight away to calm your digestion, reduce discomfort and feel more confident in your gut again.If you're tired of feeling bloated, uncomfortable or out of control with your symptoms, this episode is packed with clarity, reassurance and actionable steps to help you feel better.If you love The Happy Menopause, please tell your friends and family, and don't forget to hit follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. It makes a huge difference to the algorithms that decide whether more women get to find the show - after all, every woman deserves to have a happy menopause! Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. And if you're tired of feeling tired and grappling with brain fog, check out my new book: The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy; Nutrition to Rejuvenate Your Brain & Body. It's available in all the usual places.
Featuring: Emma Levine, MD, University of Chicago MedicineThe GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from Metro Infusion Center.In this episode, Dr. Levine, a current fellow with The University of Chicago Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellowship training program, shares her 2025 GI Research Foundation Young Investigator Awards study on the reciprocal relationship between sleep and inflammation in IBD. We talk about why poor sleep is so common in people with IBD and how it can worsen disease activity—even when symptoms seem under control. Dr. Levine explains how her team is using metabolomics to uncover biomarkers that link sleep and inflammation, and why mindfulness-based approaches like yoga nidra and gut-directed hypnotherapy could be game-changers. It's a fascinating look at how improving sleep might become a safe, non-drug strategy to help manage IBD.To access other episodes of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut and learn more about the GI Research Foundation's support of clinical and laboratory research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit https://www.giresearchfoundation.org/.Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen.
Send us a textWe are so excited to have Dr. Yasmin Mohseni back to to talk about the latest advances in the world of immunology! We discuss the recent Nobel Prize awarded for research on regulatory T cells (Tregs) and how they help keep inflammation and autoimmunity in check. We talk about the complexities of autoimmune diseases, particularly Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and why Tregs play such a big role in keeping the immune system balanced. Dr. Mohseni walks us through some of the most innovative treatments on the horizon, from cell therapies to CAR T-cell approaches, and even how AI might shape the future of medicine. We wrap things up on a hopeful note, looking ahead at where autoimmune treatments are going and why ongoing research matters more than ever.Dr. Yasmin Mohseni, PhD is an immunologist with 6+ years of experience in the cell and gene therapy biotech space, specializing in immunotherapy for cancer and immunoregulation. Dr Mohseni earned her PhD in Immunotherapy from King's College London, where she focused on using engineered regulatory T cells (Tregs) to promote immune tolerance in solid organ transplantation with applications to autoimmunity. She began her industry journey at Quell Therapeutics, advancing Treg-based therapies, and now works at A2 Biotherapeutics in the cancer immunotherapy space, developing therapies for solid tumors. Find Dr Yas here: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.yas_/Takeaways-- Tregs are crucial for suppressing inflammation in the immune system.- The Nobel Prize recognition highlights the importance of Tregs in immunology.- Autoimmunity involves a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.- Tregs can be dysfunctional in autoimmune diseases, leading to chronic inflammation.- Cell therapy, including CAR T-cells, shows promise for treating autoimmune diseases.- AI is revolutionizing target discovery in immunology and personalized medicine.- The future of autoimmune treatments is hopeful, with ongoing research and innovation.- Understanding the mechanisms of Tregs can lead to better therapeutic strategies.- The balance of immune responses is critical in managing autoimmune diseases.Chapters-00:00- Introduction and Personal Updates03:40- Nobel Prize in Immunology: Tregs and Their Significance10:34- Understanding Autoimmunity and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)16:12- The Role of Tregs in Autoimmunity21:49- Exploring Cell Therapy and CAR T-Cell Approaches27:26- Future of Autoimmunity Treatments and AI in Medicine46:36- Conclusion and Future PerspectivesFollow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitiansFollow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitiansWe love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.
Seeing green in share repurchasing programs? Simon Erickson, founder and CEO of 7 Investing, joins the “Investing with IBD” podcast to discuss why he sees winners in overlooked, undervalued stocks with solid buyback plans. He also talks about the challenges around consumer spending and the opportunities it creates for overlooked stocks like Cava (CAVA) and Lululemon (LULU). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#184 - Crohn's and Colitis Impossible To Heal? He Did It Naturally — and Now Helps Thousands Do the Same How He Reversed Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis — and What It Teaches Us About Healing Anything with Dane Johnson What if the thing that almost killed you became the reason you truly started living? In this episode, I sit down with Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and the creator of the SHIELD Program — a holistic system that's helped thousands of people around the world reverse inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms and rebuild their health, naturally. Dane's story reads like a medical miracle — but what makes it powerful is how repeatable it is. After nearly dying from Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, multiple hospitalizations, and a laundry list of failed medications, he turned his healing into a blueprint for anyone with chronic illness who's ready to stop managing symptoms and start reclaiming their life. We unpack what he discovered along the way:
Send us a textThe hardest part isn't always the pain; it's the fog—those days when the labels keep changing, the meds blur together, and the bills are louder than your body. That's where Stephanie A. Wynn stepped in, transforming her Crohn's journey into a movement for clarity, access, and equity.We sit down with Stephanie—author, podcaster, and founder of the Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation—to unpack how a misdiagnosis spiral, two heartbreaking pregnancy losses, and a sixth GI finally led to answers and action. She walks us through the IBD Patient Navigator Program she built to connect people with the care team they actually need: GI, primary care, mental health, dietitian, pelvic floor therapist, and, when needed, a colorectal surgeon. We talk about practical tools that change outcomes—recording appointments, coming with three priority questions, tracking symptoms and meals, and learning your labs so they can become signals instead of mysteries.Stephanie also opens up her book Navigating IBD: A Six-Week Blueprint for Better Gut Health which she designed to slow overwhelm and teach the language of care including treatment decisions, and what “knowing your numbers” truly means. We dig into clinical trials—why she calls it clinical research, how to qualify, what to ask about aftercare, and ways to participate through labs or tissue samples to boost representation. We tackle health disparities and social determinants of health head-on: transportation, refrigeration for meds, school support, and why trust is built by showing up with real solutions.This is a conversation about agency and community for anyone living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. You'll leave with a sharper checklist, a stronger voice, and a reminder that you are not alone—and that the right tools and team can change everything.If this helped you, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with someone who needs a clear path forward today.Links: Link to Stephanie's IBD bookThe Stephanie A. Wynn FoundationRacial and Ethnic Disparities in Medical Advancements and Technologies- Kaiser Family Foundation Let's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!
Danielle and Whitney sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, a board-certified Internal and Obesity Medicine physician, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Health Meets Wellness and The TouchCare Method. Together, they explore how dramatically the GLP-1 landscape has evolved—from early use in diabetes and clinical obesity to widespread microdosing, off-label protocols, emerging oral versions, and new research on inflammation, dementia risk, PCOS, and IBD. Dr. Sharp breaks down what the science actually says, who these medications can help, and the real considerations we all should be talking about. Dr. Sharp shares: What GLP-1 medications actually do in the body Why food noise is different from food addiction The critical role of diet, protein, fiber, and movement on GLP-1s How to protect muscle mass and metabolic health GLP-1 use during perimenopause and menopause She also dives into the importance of resistance training, daily strength “snacks,” and the rising role of creatine for women, cognition, and anyone on GLP-1s. Dr. Sharp leaves us with a powerful piece of lightwork you can integrate immediately—wherever you are in your health journey. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ZA3Knfq7NCY Elizabeth Sharp Edens, M.D., DABOM, IFMCP is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, and the founder of Health Meets Wellness and The TouchCare Method. She created Health Meets Wellness to make functional, root-cause medicine more accessible — blending evidence-based clinical care with movement, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to help patients achieve lasting wellness. A certified yoga instructor, she weaves daily movement practices into treatment plans, believing medicine works best when paired with mindful physical activity. Building on her clinical work, Dr. Sharp launched The TouchCare Method, an innovative digital obesity medicine and weight-management platform offering high-touch, wrap-around care both in-person and online. The platform integrates medical treatment, nutrition, exercise, behavioral health, and data-driven insights into one comprehensive program — providing patients with continuous support through virtual coaching, AI-enhanced engagement, and remote monitoring. Dr. Sharp developed the Health Meets Wellness Method in collaboration with Troy Flanagan, Ph.D., and Susie Parker-Simmons, RDN, to address metabolic health through a multifaceted, personalized approach. Her work focuses on treating obesity as a chronic disease—combining medication management with individualized nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral strategies for sustainable results. She also serves as an Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. She went on to practice with Mount Sinai Doctors, where she received the Cullman Family Award for Excellence in Physician Communication, and later worked at One Medical.
The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome
Learn about Novel Biome's purified capsule and powdered FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) products, the donor screening process, why pretreatment and protocol design matter and what kinds of conditions respond best to FMT beyond C diff, including IBS, IBD, neurological disorders and cancer with Dr. Jason Klop. Jason also talks about the pitfalls of DIY FMT, what stool testing can and can't tell you and how microbiome banking could help people protect their gut health long-term. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Are you eating all the right foods, taking supplements, and still feeling tired, bloated, or stuck with stubborn weight? You might not have a food problem… you might have a digestion problem. In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie takes you deep inside the root cause of many "mystery" symptoms — low stomach acid (HCl) — and explains why this one simple imbalance can create a domino effect across your metabolism, hormones, energy, and brain. You'll learn: ✅ How stomach acid actually works — and why it's the spark plug for your entire digestive system ✅ The connection between low HCl, fatigue, hormone imbalance, thyroid function, and brain fog ✅ The weird clues your body gives you (like brittle nails, reflux, or even body odor) ✅ How HCl "unlocks" essential minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium — and what happens when it doesn't ✅ Why PPIs and antacids can make things worse long-term ✅ The fascinating nitric oxide connection for gut health, motility, and LES tone ✅ How to safely restore your stomach acid, rebuild digestion, and reignite your metabolism ✅ The step-by-step FutureYou™ Rebuild Plan to move from metabolic chaos to metabolic harmony "Your stomach acid isn't the problem — it's the messenger. When you restore that first spark, everything downstream—your energy, hormones, and metabolism—starts working again." Topics Covered: 00:00 – Intro: Digestion as the missing link 04:30 – What stomach acid really does 08:00 – The mineral vault: how HCl unlocks nutrients 13:00 – Weird signs of low stomach acid 17:00 – PPIs, antacids & rebound reflux 22:00 – Nitric oxide and the vagus nerve 27:00 – The FutureYou™ Rebuild Plan 35:00 – Closing: How to test, not guess Resources Mentioned:
Are you over 40 and feeling like your body's not responding the way it used to—despite doing "everything right"? Fatigue, stubborn weight, restless sleep, and slow recovery aren't signs of failure… they're signs of adaptation. In this powerful deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks the real root causes behind midlife metabolic slowdown—through the lens of mitochondria, detox pathways, hormones, and nervous system balance. You'll learn how to read your body's feedback, retrain your biology, and build your Future You from the inside out. Drawing on the latest research from Dr. Robert Naviaux, Ari Whitten, and leading functional medicine labs, Debbie guides you step-by-step through:
Inaction is also a valid trading action. Jason Shapiro, founder of the Crowded Market Report, joins Investor's Business Daily's “Investing with IBD” podcast to discuss his contrarian market trades. He also explains how he gauges market liquidity and one key reason why he's sitting on the sidelines of today's market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your gut isn't just about digestion — it's your foundation for energy, hormones, metabolism, and longevity. In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie sits down with William Gabe Dough — serial entrepreneur, inventor, and creator of Good Bru, a science-backed prebiotic + probiotic blend that helps you rebuild from the inside out. Gabe shares his personal story of overcoming years of reflux and fatigue, and how restoring gut balance inspired him to develop a simple, coffee-friendly, keto-approved formula combining organic inulin + BC30 Bacillus coagulans — a spore-forming probiotic that actually survives hot drinks. Together they explore:
Aging isn't just a number — it's biology in motion. In this deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts breaks down how to rebuild your metabolism, restore cellular safety, and retrain your body to burn fat efficiently using the latest tools in metabolic science. Learn how your mitochondria, hormones, and nervous system work together — and what happens when they don't. Using insights from PNOĒ Metabolic Testing, AMPK/mTOR pathways, the Cell Danger Response, and vagus nerve regulation, you'll discover how to move from Metabolic Chaos® to Metabolic Harmony — the true foundation of fat loss, performance, and longevity. Inside this Episode PNOĒ Metabolic Testing: See exactly how your body burns fuel (fat vs. carbs) and pinpoint your FatMax zone. AMPK Activation: How to unlock your body's natural repair and fat-burning mode through training, fasting, and cold exposure. Cell Danger Response: Why your mitochondria hit the brakes — and how to tell them it's safe to produce energy again. Vagus Nerve Reset: Strengthen the "safety switch" that controls digestion, hormones, and inflammation. mTOR & Midlife Muscle: Reignite muscle growth and recovery through protein timing, strength training, and hormone balance. Cortisol & Hormones: Why chronic stress blocks fat loss — and how to restore your natural cortisol rhythm. The FutureYou Formula: PNOĒ + Functional Testing + Nervous System Reset = Metabolic Harmony. Key Takeaways You can't out-train a stressed-out nervous system — calm first, build later. Fatigue, stubborn belly fat, and slow recovery are signals of a body stuck in protection mode. Metabolic freedom comes from restoring safety, flexibility, and flow — not more restriction or cardio. Aging well is a skill you can train when you understand your metabolic blueprint. Ready to Rebuild Your Metabolism? Stop guessing and start testing. Schedule your PNOĒ Metabolic Test and Functional Review at www.DebbiePotts.net. Let's design your roadmap to thrive — not just survive — through midlife and beyond. Safety Note Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes inflammation in the digestive tract and can raise important questions for those who are pregnant or planning to be. Is your pregnancy “high risk” because of IBD? Can you safely stay on your medication? We spoke with Uma Mahadevan, MD, director of the UCSF Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Center, about how to prepare for a healthy pregnancy with IBD. She explains why keeping your condition under control is the safest choice for your baby, which modern IBD medications are considered low-risk in pregnancy, and how a coordinated care team can make all the difference. Additional resources: https://pianostudy.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's more than just a feeling, it's a quantifiable change in market models. John Kosar, market strategist and portfolio manager at Asbury Research joins Investor's Business Daily's “Investing with IBD” podcast to explain the shift he's seeing in market factors. He also discusses the best tactical and strategic responses from investors to get ahead of the mood shift as 2026 approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 61 Focus: Special Guest Dr Jason Hawrelak ND.We discuss why health is an active daily process rather than an occasional state, the subtle damages of the Western diet, the distinction between sugar and fruit, and personalized approaches to healing serious GI conditions.Mouse Study Revelation: Research suggests that mice eating a junk food diet only on the weekends suffered almost as much microbiome damage as mice eating junk food seven days a week, illustrating the importance of consistent, daily nourishment.The Gut-Brain-Immune Axis: The decisions we make daily—from food choices to stress and sleep—directly impact the microbiome, which, in turn, influences mood, immunity, and long-term disease risk.Saturated Fat, and gut health.Crohn's Disease and IBD: IBD symptoms (Crohn's, Colitis) show similar patterns of dysbiosis: too few beneficial, anti-inflammatory bacteria (like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii) and too many pro-inflammatory or pathogenic species (like certain E. coli strains).Dietary Emulsifiers: A major driver of IBD and inflammation is the consumption of dietary emulsifiers (e.g., carrageenan, polysorbate 80) found in ultra-processed foods. These compounds actively strip away the protective mucus layer, allowing microbes and toxins to interact with the immune system.Saturated Fat and Pathogens: Saturated fats (from dairy, lard, or coconut) behave differently in the gut:They encourage the growth of bacteria like Bilophila wadsworthia (a bile-loving bug) by increasing bile sulfur levels.Bilophila produces hydrogen sulfide gas, which is linked to IBD risk and visceral hypersensitivity (painful, oversensitive nerves in the gut).Saturated fat can also bind to and increase the absorption of endotoxin (a bacterial toxin), driving systemic inflammation.Optimal Protein: A plant-forward omnivore or pescatarian diet is optimal. A high-fiber diet mitigates many of the risks associated with moderate protein intake. For IBD flares, temporarily reducing red meat is often necessary to suppress hydrogen sulfide-producing microbes.Key Takeaways:The Single Most Important Action: Eat a diverse, high-fiber, plant-forward diet aiming for ∼50g of fiber daily.Be Aware of Toxins: Avoid ultra-processed foods, emulsifiers, and minimize pesticide exposure (eat organic when possible) to protect the gut lining.You can find out more about Dr Jason Hawrelak ND, BNat(Hons), PhD, FNHAA, MASN, FACN ProbioticAdvisor.comInterested in testing your gut microbes? We love TINY HEALTH- https://bit.ly/3RIOiKzCode: YOUREGREAT
Delanie Fischer chats with Dane Johnson, founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle and Board-Certified Nutritionist, who specializes in supporting people with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. They explore the factors that contribute to IBD, IBS, Crohn's, and Colitis, practical ways to take control of your health and environment, and how to step away from the “culture of fake.” Dane also shares his life-threatening experience with Crohn's and the strategies he used to reverse his symptoms without medication or surgery. Whether you have one of these conditions or simply want to elevate your health, there are 50+ actionable takeaways from this episode. Discussed in this episode: Navigating Conflicting Health Info (and Becoming Your Own Sherlock Holmes) 3 Areas of Focus for Creating Your Healing Home What To Audit in Your Bedroom for Optimal Sleep Made Lifestyle Changes but Still Unwell? Try This Next What's Really in Your Peanut Butter and How It Impacts Your Gut 2 Book Recommendations for Understanding Toxins & Mold This Could Help Clear Your Skin and Reverse Acne Why You Might Be Exhausted — and Why Coffee Isn't Working You Don't Need To Eliminate, Swap! (+ Product Tips) 4 Questions To Ask Before Trying Something New CozyEarth.com - Right now, you can stack my code HELPLESS on top of their sitewide sale - giving you up to 40% off in savings. ____ If Self-Helpless has supported you, a quick 5-star rating or review (if you haven't already) means so much! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416 Free goodies including The Quote Buffet and The Watch & Read List: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/ Ad-free episodes now available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com ____ Episodes related to this topic: What's Your Poo Telling You? With Dr. Anish Sheth: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/72b07ffc/whats-your-poo-telling-you-with-dr-anish-sheth Mysterious Symptoms (And Finally Getting Answers) with Sharon Okun: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2248a087/mysterious-symptoms-and-finally-getting-answers-with-sharon-okun Adrenal Insufficiency with Dr. Shirisha Avadhanula: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/19d5b231/adrenal-insufficiency-with-dr-shirisha-avadhanula A Shocking Connection Between Trauma And Thyroid Health with Judith Gonzalez: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/22ae66d2/a-shocking-connection-between-trauma-and-thyroid-health-with-judith-gonzalez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The bull market that started with generative AI is showing no signs of slowing down. Joe Fahmy, portfolio manager at Zor Capital, joins Investor's Business Daily's “Investing with IBD” podcast this week. He explains why he thinks the good times are set to continue — and the indicators that mark the difference between a shakeout and the end of a rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Naveen Jain. Founder and CEO of Viome.
Naveen Jain. Founder and CEO of Viome.