Podcasts about IBS

Did you know your gut and brain are in constant communication, and that this connection could be driving your pelvic health symptoms? In this episode, we dive into the science of the brain-gut axis and its powerful role in conditions like pelvic pain, IBS, and more. You'll learn how stress, the microbiome, and even your diet influence this two-way street, and what you can do to restore balance. We'll also explore the latest research and practical tools—from probiotics to mind-body strategies—to support your gut, calm your nervous system, and optimize pelvic function.

Many chronic health conditions—such as IBS, asthma, and autoimmune disorders—can be traced back to imbalances in the gut. Disruptions to the microbiome caused by antibiotics, poor diet, food sensitivities, and environmental exposures can lead to inflammation, malabsorption, and increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut). Addressing gut health through a structured Functional Medicine approach called the 5R's of gut repair—removing harmful triggers, replacing missing digestive factors, reinoculating with beneficial bacteria, repairing the gut lining, and rebalancing lifestyle factors—can restore balance and improve systemic health.  In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Raja Dhir, the Functional Medicine approach to healing the gut and why the gut is at the center of imbalances in the body, including many health conditions. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Albany Medical School, and she is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and the Medical Director of The UltraWellness Center. Dr. Boham lectures on a variety of topics, including Women's Health and Breast Cancer Prevention, insulin resistance, heart health, weight control and allergies. She is on the faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine. Raja Dhir is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company developing innovative probiotics and living medicines to advance human and planetary health. He specializes in translating cutting-edge microbial research into impactful products and leads Seed Health's academic collaborations with institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, and the NIH. Raja co-chairs Seed's Scientific Board alongside Dr. Jacques Ravel, guiding research across microbiology, immunology, genetics, and ecology. He also directs LUCA Biologics, a company focused on the vaginal microbiome and women's health, and oversees SeedLabs, which drives environmental initiatives. Through this work, Raja plays a key role in accelerating microbiome-based solutions from discovery to market. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: What Is Leaky Gut And How Can You Treat It?How to Select a Probiotic and the Future of the MicrobiomeHow To Do The 10-Day Detox

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We are back with another gut health episode this week and we are so excited for you all to listen because this episode breaks down alot of the myths we see in the online space when it comes to gut health but also how we often see gut health conditions treated in the naturopathic/ integrative space. In this weeks episode we have Dr. Racheal Lovink, who is a naturopathic physician  based in Victoria, British Columbia, who focuses her practice on chronic gut health concerns, specifically IBS.In this episode we are covering IBS, a syndrome that affects many women and that truly doesn't get the conversation + correct information it deserves. We talk about what IBS is and why taking care of your nervous system is so important, why we shouldn't fear foods, functional gut tests and why they might not be the right path, and of course, actionable and sustainable ways you can work towards better gut health.You can connect with Dr. Lovink below:Follow her on Instagram hereBook with her here (BC residents only)Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

Fermented foods offer surprising health benefits with science showing they can increase gut microbial diversity in ways other dietary interventions cannot.• Expert Elisa Caffrey clarifies what qualifies as fermented food: substrate + microbes + time• While touted as a source of probiotics, most fermented foods don't technically contain probiotics, which require specific strain characterization and known health benefits•Different types of fermentation are used in food production: lactic acid bacteria ferment carbohydrates in sauerkraut and yogurt; acetic acid bacteria oxidize ethanol into acetic acid in kombucha; and filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus oryzae and Rhizopus species are involved in the fermentation of miso and tempeh, respectively.• Fermented foods may benefit gut health through microbial derived metabolites rather than just the microbes in the food or beverage.• Consider starting with yogurt if you are a newcomer and have fun exploring kimchi, sauerkraut and other options for fermented food variety.• Most fermented foods are safe, though some considerations exist for those with histamine intolerance or sodium restrictions• Variety is key – consuming diverse fermented foods appears to help maximize potential benefits• The fermentation process may have mental health benefits beyond nutrition though more research is neededTry incorporating fermented foods gradually into your diet and experiment with different types to find what works for your body and taste preferences. Let us know what makes your taste buds (and gut) happy! This episode has been sponsored by Activia. Check out their Gut Health Tool Kit here and A Gut Friendly Meal plan here.References:Caffrey EB et al. Unpacking food fermentation: Clinically relevant tools for fermented food identification and consumptionGaudiest G et al. Microbial and metabolic characterization of organic artisanal sauerkraut fermentation and study of gut health-promoting properties of sauerkraut brineWastyk HC et al. Gut microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status (high fiber vs fermented food study)Nielson ES et al. Lacto-fermented sauerkraut improves symptoms in IBS patients independent of product pasteurisation - A pilot study  Learn more about Kate and Dr. Riehl:Website: www.katescarlata.com and www.drriehl.comInstagram: @katescarlata @drriehl and @theguthealthpodcastOrder Kate and Dr. Riehl's book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS. The information included in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing treatment.

Send us a textDivorce didn't just break your heart…. it f*cked with your body too. In this raw episode, we explore how trauma impacts your nervous system, your gut, your energy, and how to start healing from the inside out.Ever felt like divorce didn't just break your heart…. but also wrecked your body?Same. Same.In this powerful and honest episode, I'm talking about the side of healing no one ever warns you about… when trauma shows up in your nervous system, your gut, your energy, your immune system, and your ability to function like a normal bloody human.After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease following the stress of my divorce, I realised what so many of us are living through…. ⚠️ Constant fight/flight/freeze/fawn ⚠️ Anxiety in the body ⚠️ Fatigue, flare-ups, inflammation ⚠️ Shame about not “bouncing back” fast enoughThis episode talks you through… 

Welcome back to the podcast! In today's powerful episode, Chantel sits down with Dr. David Jockers to dive deep into intermittent fasting, keto, and how both can radically transform your gut, skin, and metabolism. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Jockers shares his personal journey—from overcoming IBS and fatigue through fasting to healing skin cancer with a ketogenic lifestyle. He explains how fasting isn't just about weight loss—it's a foundational tool for reducing inflammation, restoring gut health, and reversing chronic conditions like psoriasis and eczema. They also explore emotional triggers around food, extended fasting, the gut-skin connection, and how to make fasting sustainable for real-life results. If you're struggling with skin issues, gut problems, or just want more energy and mental clarity, this episode is packed with practical insights and hope for natural healing.

Welcome back to the podcast! In today's inspiring episode, Chantel sits down with Dr. Peter Osborne, a leading expert in functional medicine, to unpack how intermittent fasting can transform gut health, reverse autoimmune conditions, and even heal skin issues like psoriasis. Dr. Osborne shares his personal journey with IBS, orthostatic hypotension, and skin cancer—and how intuitive fasting and a real-food ketogenic lifestyle helped him completely turn his health around. Together, they explore how fasting reduces inflammation, boosts stem cell production, and rebalances the microbiome to support healing from the inside out. This episode also dives deep into the emotional and spiritual side of extended fasting—how to handle those highs and lows, avoid electrolyte imbalances, and overcome food addiction by addressing the root causes. Whether you're new to fasting or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation is packed with practical tips and powerful encouragement.

Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their Wake Up America series by discussing anti-inflammatory skins medicines.  Anti-Inflammatory medicines like Motrin, Advil, Naproxen, etc. are a GI doctors worst nightmare.  They cause inflammation in the gut, including bleeding ulcers.  Many people think if they use anti-inflammatory skin meds that it doesn't affect the stomach like taking a pill - but they are wrong - learn why.Watch us on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/YkFz7Jt8UA8Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.For more information visit www.digestthispodcast.com or www.drlizcruz.com. Enjoy the show! Dr. Liz Cruz and Tina Nunziato, CHNC

Fecal transplants are an emerging new medical therapy that has been show to CURE cancer, Parkinson's, depression and anxiety, fibromyalgia, colitis and many more diseases both inside and outside of the gut. But this incredible (and kind of gross) procedure is taking the world by storm. It turns out that transplanting a healthy gut microbiome from one person to another can radically change their entire body, metabolism and even their personality.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: What fecal transplants are and how they work Diseases they can cure or mediate and why they're so effective How these came about (with some funchistory facts) Why they're so effective and how they work to alter your biology The benefits of FMT and how much it costs Safety vs efficacy  The potential doors this unlocks in the future   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube     Watch the Designer $hit documentary: Website: designershitdocumentary.com Watch the film: Buy or Rent   Studies on risks of FMT: PMC4986962

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a group of 13 conditions which all affect connective tissue (collagen) in the body. Most are rare, but one type called hypermobility EDS is common. Because the intestines are made from soft tissue, EDS affects digestion and often causes IBS symptoms. It is a major risk factor for developing SIBO, because it slows down motility. If you have EDS and SIBO, you will be chronic - but you can still live well! And we'll get to that in the bonus lesson with Dr Allison Siebecker. And just to hammer this point home about the connection between EDS and IBS, one study of 228 IBS patients found 48% also had EDS.Now the reason why I want to bring EDS to your attention is because I am seeing it more and more in my clients with both endometriosis and SIBO.Despite these statistics, to my knowledge, most experts do not consider EDS and endometriosis to be significantly connected. At present, it is thought that most of the period pain and menstrual problems of those with EDS is not caused by endometriosis, but EDS itself. However, I have spoken to multiple health care practitioners who do see a connection and see the two conditions together in patients, and because EDS can cause gut problems and SIBO, I think it's worth raising here.  Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-worksProduced by Chris Robson

Liz & Becca expose five of the most dangerous health lies women hear over and over again—from “Your labs are normal” to “Birth control balances hormones.” They break down what's really going on behind symptoms like chronic bloating, weight loss resistance, fatigue, anxiety, and hormone chaos. You'll learn why IBS is not a real diagnosis, how overtraining might be making your body worse, and what your doctor's missing when they tell you everything looks “fine.” If you've ever felt dismissed, gaslit, or stuck in the cycle of meds, diets, and dead ends—this episode is your wake-up call. *** FitMom | Own It! : The Women's Health & Mindset Summit Live⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: REVIVAL for $100 off ***

If your mattress could talk, it would be screaming. In this episode, we're talking with Jack Dell'Accio, the pioneer behind Essentia's non-toxic sleep systems used by pro athletes and wellness leaders like Dr. Mark Hyman and over 40% of NHL players. They dive deep into why most mattresses are toxic, how poor sleep derails your gut health, mental health and recovery, and how things like EMFs and the synthetic materials in your mattress interfere with REM and deep sleep. Jack also explains what real sleep hygiene looks like, and why you're getting it wrong.   TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Why most mattresses are biologically incompatible with deep sleep How toxins, allergens, and EMFs disrupt sleep at a cellular level The truth about REM vs. deep sleep—and why 8 hours might be a myth How sleep supports your gut lining and microbiome The role of thermal regulation in staying in deep sleep Why your environment matters more than willpower when it comes to great sleep   Click to get 25% off Essentia SITE WIDE (May 2025 Memorial Day Sale)   More from  Essentia: Website: myessentia.com     Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube        

Host Polly Swingle welcomes Dr. David Gordon, MD, Dr. Jarhed Macarubbo Peña, PhD, LPC, CRC, Dr. Mary McLaughlin, PT, DPT, and Corinne DiPrima, MS, OTRL, to talk about their involvement in the multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Mangement Program of Michigan. If you experience chronic pain, treat patients with chronic pain, or know someone with chronic pain, this episode holds a ton of excellent information to help those individuals.Dr. David Gordon, MD, is a Physiatrist in practice for 28 years with RPPC, a private practice in Southeastern Michigan in operation for 58 years and having trained hundreds of Physiatrists including himself over the years. Prior to graduating from Residency under RPPC at Sinai Hospital in Detroit in 1997, he graduated Medical school from Wayne State University school of Medicine in 1993. As part of his training and later clinical practice, he had the opportunity of working with the pre eminent chronic pain program, "The Functional Recovery Program of Michigan" during it's 20 year tenure under the direction of my mentor Dr. Maury Ellenberg, MD. As a result of his experience coupled to the developing Opioid Crisis of the late 1990's, he developed a keen interest in providing effective chronic pain management without the use/misuse paradigm implicit with the opiate crisis. With this as motivation, he wrote the ebook "Debunking Chronic Pain Management Misconceptions and finally finding practical solutions published in 2009.Dr. Jarhed Macarubbo Peña, PhD, LPC, CRC specializes in psychophysiological approaches to complex health conditions. He integrates evidence-based modalities from somatic therapy, mindfulness, biofeedback, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Peña completed his studies at Michigan State University with a focus on stress responses in autistic young adults. He previously worked as a clinical therapist in a private practice and had served in academic and research roles at Michigan State, contributing to peer-reviewed publications on autism, vocational rehabilitation, and rural health equity. He has an independent practice helping patients with various autonomic nervous system dysfunction including chronic pain, functional neurological disorders, pelvic floor dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), tinnitus, hypertension, POTS, fibromyalgia, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Peña brings a background in exercise physiology and over a decade of interdisciplinary experience in rehabilitation, behavioral health, and wellness.Mary McLaughlin, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy at The Recovery Project- Livonia. She is passionate in treating patients with chronic pain and has been a leader in the development of the Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan. She developed her skills with tying in physical function with neurological disorders at the Lansing Recovery Project where she was a treating therapist for FND in the LIFE program, restoring individuals with functional movement disorders to healthy movement patterns.Corinne, MS, OTRL, is an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience, including nearly eight years at The Recovery Project. She specializes in pelvic health, functional neurological disorders, and chronic pain. Corinne is passionate about treating the whole person, integrating evidence-based practice with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. She is dedicated to helping clients regain autonomy and improve quality of life through personalized, goal-oriented interventions.Learn more about The Recovery Project! View our website at www.therecoveryproject.net Call us 855-877-1944 to become a patient Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Thanks for listening!

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss if it's safe to get your meds from Mexico.  Medical tourism is on the rise, especially with how expensive things are getting here in the US.  Many are already crossing borders for procedures and medicines.  Learn why the medicines in Mexico are cheaper and if you're going to try them out what you need to know first.  Watch us on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/j6eFzisHEiI Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.For more information visit www.digestthispodcast.com or www.drlizcruz.com. Enjoy the show! Dr. Liz Cruz and Tina Nunziato, CHNC

On this solo episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I dive into a powerful and often overlooked connection in reproductive health, the link between endometriosis and vagal tone. While many approaches to managing endometriosis focus on supplements, surgery, or hormonal therapies, few consider the role of the vagus nerve in regulating inflammation, digestion, and nervous system balance. In this episode, I break down how vagal tone directly influences endo symptoms, and why it could be the missing piece in your healing journey. I also share practical and accessible tools to stimulate vagal tone, from breathwork and cold exposure to acupuncture and mindfulness techniques. Whether you have endometriosis or are simply looking to support your fertility naturally, this episode offers actionable insights to help you regulate your body's stress response and boost overall well-being. Key Takeaways:  Endometriosis is not just a hormonal issue—it's also tied to inflammation, gut health, and nervous system function. Research shows women with endometriosis often have lower vagal tone, which can worsen symptoms. Improving vagal tone can reduce inflammation and support digestion, egg quality, and hormonal balance. Simple practices like belly breathing, humming, and ear massage can stimulate the vagus nerve. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a useful tool for tracking nervous system health and vagal tone.   For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com To learn more about ancient wisdom and fertility, you can get Michelle's book at: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/ Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. --- Transcript: Michelle Oravitz: [00:00:00] Episode number 337 of the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. Welcome back to the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. I'm your host, Michelle Orbitz, and today we're diving into a powerful and often overlooked connection when it comes to reproductive health and specifically with endometriosis. And this is the link between endometriosis and vagal tone. So that is definitely something that I haven't heard of originally when I first got into this work, and it's definitely something that you don't really see much out there. So endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissues similar to the lining of the uterus called the endometrium grow outside of the uterus. The tissue can be found on ovaries, fallopian tubes, and outer surfaces of the uterus, and even at times. On the bladder or the intestines, if it's really, really severe each month, just like normal, you shed the [00:01:00] uterine lining and misplaced tissue responds to those hormonal changes. So this can cause a lot of pain and it can also lead to inflammation scarring and the formation of adhesions, which are bands of scar tissues that can cause organs to stick together. So some of the common symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, so you can really feel severe pain where it's to the point where you can't really function when you're getting your period. It can also happen to increase pain during sex, and many times it is linked to a lot of digestive imbalances and microbiome imbalances as well. This can often cause issues. Also trying to conceive, in many cases people might need surgery. There are many different things that people can do. Of course there are supplements that people can take. And today I'm gonna talk more about the connection between the [00:02:00] vagal tone and endometriosis. So it's really fascinating. It's not something that you'll find often, but I'm very excited to share this. And if you wanna find out more, stay tuned. Welcome to the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. I'm Michelle, a fertility acupuncturist here to provide you with resources on how to create a wholesome approach to your fertility journey. / Michelle Oravitz: Episode number 337 of the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. Welcome back to the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. I'm your host, Michelle Orbitz, and today we're diving into a powerful and often overlooked connection when it comes to reproductive health and specifically with endometriosis. And this is the link between endometriosis and vagal tone. So that is definitely something that I haven't heard of originally when I first got into this work, and it's definitely something that you don't really see much out there. So endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissues similar to the lining of the uterus. Called the endometrium grow outside of the uterus. The tissue can be found on ovaries, fallopian tubes, and outer surfaces of the uterus, and even at times on the bladder or the intestines if it's really, really severe. Each month, just like normal, you shed the [00:01:00] uterine lining and misplaced tissue responds to those hormonal changes. So this can cause a lot of pain and it can also lead to inflammation scarring and the formation of adhesions, which are bands of scar tissues that can cause organs to stick together. So some of the common symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, so you can really feel severe pain where it's to the point where you can't really function when you're getting your period. It can also happen to increase pain during sex, and many times it is linked to a lot of digestive imbalances and microbiome imbalances as well. This can often cause issues. Also trying to conceive, in many cases people might need surgery. There are many different things that people can do. Of course there are supplements that people can take. And today I'm gonna talk more about the connection between the [00:02:00] vagal tone and endometriosis. So. It's really fascinating. It's not something that you'll find often, but I'm very excited to share this and if you wanna find out more, stay tuned.  So now that I mentioned what endometriosis is and really the condition and how it can impact your fertility health, I'm gonna also talk about vagal tone and really what the connection is between the vagal tone and endometriosis. If you heard some of my earlier episodes, you'll know that I talk a lot about the vagus nerve and about how the nervous system is so impactful when it comes to reproductive health. It's gotten to the point where that has become my [00:03:00] obsession as a fertility practitioner. It is so important and it really explains the yin and the yang process and really how the body's able to get into a homeostasis and regulate itself. And it's so pivotal when it comes to fertility health. So the vagus nerve is a cranial nerve, and it's the largest cranial nerve in the body, but it plays an incredibly important role. And I've mentioned this before, but I'm gonna mention it again in case you haven't seen it before. What it does is it actually communicates with the enteric nervous system which is your digestive nervous system, and it's , hundreds of millions of neurons that go throughout your whole digestive process. And it can be one of the causes for people having issues with digestion when there's a low vagal tone. Because it is so impactful when it comes to digestion, and one of the things that Vagus nerve does is that it impacts the parasympathetic or rest and digest [00:04:00] aspect of the body. So when your body is in parasympathetic, that is the optimal time to digest food, and it can also cause a more. Calm state of mind where your body is not in fight or flight, but it's more regenerative. So when it is in fight or flight, it's a little bit more of a sympathetic response. Now, there's nothing wrong with being in the sympathetic response. It's not like the bad state to be in. It's actually part of our nervous system and part of the autonomic nervous system, which composes of both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic. But when it becomes too chronic, then it can cause a lot of different problems, and the body gets into a more survival state. So vagal tone basically refers to the vagus nerve's ability to function. So the stronger it is, the stronger it functions, the stronger the vagal tone. One of the ways that you can actually measure vagal tone is through something called heart rate variability, HRV, [00:05:00] and you can see many different apps, many different devices that actually measure that. And HeartMath Institute also discusses a lot about that, and they talk about the heart brain coherence, and they look at. Heart rate variability and vagal tone. And there was actually certain types of exercises, , that you can do to actually increase vagal tone and increase heart rate variability and also increase. Just by doing so, heart, brain coherence. So the higher the heart brain coherence and the higher the heart rate variability, the more calm we feel, the better state that we have. And apparently in conditions of endometriosis, the vagal tone. Is actually lower. So one of the things that I would definitely suggest if you do have endometriosis is to improve that vagal tone. And I'm gonna be discussing many, many different ways to do that. So as we know with endometriosis, one of the things that it's linked to is [00:06:00] digestive issues. And the higher the vagal tone and the better the biggest nerve is functioning, the better it can talk to and basically communicate with the enteric nervous system, which is really your. Digestive nervous system. And so we know that when we stimulate the vagus nerve, it can actually improve your digestive system. And when that happens, you're not only improving your ability to take in nutrients, but you're also decreasing the inflammation in the body, which is really pivotal when it comes to not just endometriosis, but egg quality and overall. Fertility health. So this is something that anybody who's going through the fertility journey, male or female, can benefit from regardless if you have endometriosis or not. So just to kind of go back on the endometriosis topic, one of the ways really the only true way that you can know if you have endometriosis is by getting [00:07:00] a laparoscopy. It is a surgery, so I'm not saying to go and do that. However, if you suspect that you might have endometriosis based on inflammation, gut imbalance, really strong menstrual pain, pain with periods and kind of lower back pain around that time, then you could still do this because you're gonna benefit from it anyway. So I would go and talk to your doctor if you do suspect that you have endometriosis to get your options. So besides looking at heart rate variability, you may kind of realize if your heart rate variability is high or your vagal tone is high based on how well you get back from really stressful situations. So if you are the type of person that. Gets anxious pretty easily. Startles really easily has like an off nervous system, gets really nervous around people. That's okay to a certain extent, if it's not [00:08:00]chronic, if it's not something that's really impacting your life. But if it is impacting your life and it's something that happens and when you get out of those environments that trigger that. You continue feeling like that, that may mean that you have a lower vagal tone, which means that you're not able to adapt from one state of stress to a more calm state of your nervous system. So while that doesn't confirm heart rate variability, and ultimately the best thing to do is really to measure it, and you can measure it with many devices like even, or ring, you know, there's many devices that actually track your body and your heart rate variability. And that would be the ultimate way to confirm it, but there are definitely symptoms that you can feel as well. So studies do confirm that women have a lower vagal tone if they have endometriosis, and that a lower vagal tone is also linked with higher inflammatory conditions. , some of the things in life that can impact [00:09:00] vagal tone really do have to do with high stress. So if you're constantly exposed to high stress in your life, that can impact your vagal tone. And also, I've mentioned this before, it's really important to know that if you do have high stress. It's not the end of the world if you have some stress, but high stress chronically can really impact your overall health and it can also throw off your nervous system balance. So even if you have IBS or any kind of gut conditions or inflammation or bloating, I'll be covering things that will also benefit you as well. So what's pretty amazing is that there have been studies, actually animal studies that have shown that increasing that vagus nerve stimulation, which will improve the vagus nerve function has been shown to decrease lesions in animals of endometriosis. This is thought to be because vagus [00:10:00] nerve stimulation can regulate and decrease inflammatory markers in the body. So I'm gonna cover a few ways that you can stimulate your vagus nerve overall. I. So breath work is amazing and it works with the diaphragm, especially belly breath. So as a child, you probably knew how to breathe. You'll see babies breathe from their bellies because that belly breath is actually the way we're supposed to breathe. But as we get older, we actually learn habits that are not really great for breathing. So belly breath is really good. So you could put your hand right underneath your. Ribs, which is where your diaphragm is, and start to use that, really the diaphragm as a muscle and breathe in and out and do this a couple of times a day to retrain yourself. To breathe from the belly. I remember not doing that. And then years ago, learning and retraining myself to the point where it became unconscious and I was just a [00:11:00] belly breather. And it really impacted how I felt in general because I used to have generalized social anxiety. And I remember going in for body work. A massage and the woman said, oh, you're a belly breather. So it, it is something that I was like, oh, I'm so happy. I'm so proud of myself that I actually trained myself. I wasn't even focusing on trying, and she noticed it. So it is something that you can train yourself. It's a habit that we have. It becomes unconscious. So just like a good habit can become unconscious, a bad habit can become unconscious, but you can also change that bad habit to a good unconscious habit. So I've talked about slow, deep breathing, but you can also do something called box breathing, which is inhale to four, hold to four, exhale to four, and then hold out to four. And then you can slowly increase that with time. I remember when I used to teach Kundalini yoga, we had something called, it was like the meditation [00:12:00] aspect of the yoga training, and it was something called the 16 seconds.  breath. We would breathe in so it's not quite the box. It would breathe in to 20, hold for 20, breathe out to 20 and that's 60 seconds. And doing so really calms the mind. And of course you'd have to work yourself up to doing that and not do that right off the bat. 'cause it is very hard and it is a practice you have to build up to. So another thing that can help stimulate the biggest nerve is cold exposure. Now with Chinese medicine, you may have heard me say that it's not really great to have chronic cold exposure. So I often tell people, keep your feet warm or put socks on and don't put your feet on cold tile. Now this is. A chronic thing, this is doing something day in and day out. And also we do have our first kidney point on the bottom of our feet. The kidneys are in charge of our reproductive health, so you don't want that coldness from the tile to come up from the feet [00:13:00] into the channels. So this is why I say that for a day in and day out. But once in a while, you can give yourself a little cold exposure. Doing so, like maybe doing a quick cold shower once in a while is okay. Now, if you are, of course this isn't for everybody. If you are somebody who tends to be cold all the time, this may not be for you. But what they do find is that that quick stress effect of the cold exposure, like even a cold plunge. Can actually stimulate the vagus nerve. So it's a quick stress response. And then the body goes from stress, which is the sympathetic to parasympathetic. It starts to stimulate that nervous system regulation. Another thing that can really be beneficial is gargling or humming. And I personally love to ohm. If I feel really stressed, even if I'm driving, I just om or hum what humming does. Is, it actually slows down your breath. And you may have heard me say this before in [00:14:00] previous episodes, is that when you breathe slow and deep, you actually calm your nervous system. So, and especially your exhale. So the longer your exhale, the calmer your nervous system, and the more it's gonna go into parasympathetic mode. So when you're inhaling and you're exhaling with a hum, it slows it down. It actually stops it from being cleared fast. Of course, meditation and mindfulness. Now, what meditation does is it really gets us to a state of receptivity and a state of listening. When we're in meditation, we're paying attention to ourselves, even ourselves, when we're anxious or we're feeling uncomfortable. When you're feeling that sensation, it's almost like a somatic acknowledgement of your body sensation, so you're aware, you become more aware. Of what happens when you are feeling uncomfortable, and then having those times during the day is really beneficial for that mindfulness to increase. Because the more [00:15:00] you give yourself opportunities to pay attention to yourself, your mind, your body, how it feels, the more mindful you become, the more you can get really tuned in with your nervous system. And that awareness has been shown to really improve your overall physiology, which in turn. Can help your nervous system regulation and your vagal tone. And of course, one of my favorites is acupuncture. Acupuncture can help tremendously, and we actually have a bunch of points that I use often to stimulate the vagus nerve, and part of it is an ears. So another thing that I would suggest if you can't get to acupuncture is just massage your ears or even massage your feet. Anything that really stimulates that calming effect. The ears are one of the ways that we can access the vagus nerve. So I hope you enjoyed this episode, and feel free to share this with anybody that you think can benefit from this information. [00:16:00] It is information that you may not often hear. I haven't heard about it before until I stumbled upon it and I was like, Hmm, that's very interesting. And then the more I learn about the nervous system, the more impacts I see that it has over reproductive health. So I hope this was beneficial for you and. If you ever have any questions, ideas, or thoughts for future episodes, you can always reach out to me and DM me on Instagram where I am very active and my handle is at the wholesome lotus fertility. So thank you so much for tuning in, and I hope you have a beautiful day. So that concludes today's episode. You can find all of the links mentioned on the episode notes. If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to share and leave a review. Reviews mean everything to podcasters and I really enjoy hearing from my listeners.  

Feeling stuck in a cycle of fatigue, brain fog, and hormone chaos? Wondering why no matter how “healthy” you eat, your energy stays low or your weight won't budge? You're not alone—and it may not be your fault. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and environmental health expert, to talk about something that affects every single one of us but rarely gets discussed: the toxic chemical overload hiding in our everyday lives. We unpack how environmental chemicals are silently disrupting your hormone balance, gut health, and immune system—especially during perimenopause and menopause, when your body is already more sensitive to stress, inflammation, and hormonal shifts. You'll hear how toxins are linked to weight loss resistance, IBS, exhaustion, thyroid dysfunction, and even autoimmune flares. Dr. Cohen shares her signature “4 A's” method to detox your life—without obsessing or aiming for perfection. From common kitchen swaps to what's lurking in your self-care routine (yep, even your garbage bags), we get into the everyday habits that silently sabotage your metabolism and energy—and how to reclaim your vitality, one simple change at a time. Key Points (Listen for the 'how' in the full episode): • The everyday products disrupting your hormone balance and gut health—especially during perimenopause • How immune-disrupting chemicals could be triggering inflammation, fatigue, and autoimmune flares • A subtle hormone shift that might explain your energy crashes—and how to fix it without relying on coffee • The surprising link between toxins and brain fog, and the four simple steps Dr. Cohen recommends to detox smarter (not harder) If you're doing “all the right things” for your health but still dealing with bloating, mood swings, constipation, or low energy, it's time to look deeper. Toxins are the hidden variable no one talks about—but they're quietly impacting your metabolism, hormone balance, and gut health. This episode helps you understand the “why” behind your symptoms and gives you a practical place to start. Ready to clear the confusion and reclaim your health? Tune in and learn how to assess, avoid, and gently detox without the overwhelm. Because true hormone balance, digestion, and energy start with removing what's blocking your body from healing.  How to Connect with Dr. Meg:   Free Guide: 6 Essential Steps for an Effective Detox  MegaVitality Supplement Store: www.megavitalityshop.com. Use code PODCAST for 20% off  Apply to work 1:1 with Meg: HERE You can also follow along on Instagram @drmegmill for daily health tips! Website: www.megmill.com   This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program. This podcast is for women entering perimenopause and beyond who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, bloating, weight loss resistance, and unpredictable hormones. If you're dealing with exhaustion, low energy, brain fog, bloating, IBS, constipation, digestive discomfort, histamine issues, migraines, anxiety or hormone imbalances this show is for you.  You'll learn how to support your metabolism, balance hormones naturally, beat IBS and bloating, and finally break through stubborn weight gain. Discover science-backed strategies to optimize digestion, improve gut health, and manage perimenopause symptoms and other hormonal imbalances—without restrictive diets or endless supplements. Whether it's addressing estrogen dominance, blood sugar balance, or adrenal fatigue, this podcast gives you the tools to take control of your health and feel vibrant again.  If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review or share it with a friend.  If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!  Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow, Just Ingredients Podcast, Longevity with Nathalie Niddam, Wellness Mama, The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Ancient Health Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, The Dr. Hyman Show, The Thyroid Fixer with Dr. Amie Hornaman, Treated with Dr. Sara, Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin, Better! with Dr. Stephanie, Energized with Dr. Mariza

PCOS and managing any health condition that calls for dietary changes can be really challenging when you're also trying to stay off diets and heal your relationship with food.   My guest today is a fellow non-diet dietitian. Julie Duffy Dillon is a Registered Dietitian and Host of Find Your Food Voice®, a popular long running nutrition podcast. Through speaking and writing, she helps people with a complicated relationship with food strategize how to remove the shame and blame dumped on them from the diet industry. Her work has been featured on TLC and in the New York Times, Outside Magazine, Shape and other outlets. She is the author of the book, Find Your Food Voice.   We cover a lot of ground in this conversation - including what it's like coming up as a dietitian in the medical field that very much subscribes to a weight-centric model of care, and we both spilled some tea about the inner reckonings we had that shook us and caused us to change the path we were on in our careers.    We also talked about emotional eating - Julie has a hot take on this that you don't want to miss.    Julie shares some great strategies for how to navigate health conditions like PCOS, HTN, diabetes, IBS, high chol, and things like that without getting sucked back into dieting.    Make sure you listen towards the end for the part where Julie talks about the concept of “finding your food voice” which is such a cool concept that is going to help you to silence diet culture and your inner critic as you are learning to trust yourself with food.    As you can tell, this is an incredible conversation, so pop in your ear buds, push play and get ready to be inspired!   Episode Highlights   -Why Julie bailed on the nutrition class she was teaching 5 minutes into it and almost got fired. -How chronic illnesses like PCOS, diabetes, high blood pressure, IBS, and high cholesterol impact our relationship with food. -PCOS and what mainstream medical culture gets wrong about it. -Finding your “food voice” and how this will help you make peace with food.   Resources Mentioned   - Connect with Julie Duffy Dillon on social media @FoodVoiceRD - Grab a copy of Julie's book Find Your Food Voice - Julie Duffy Dillon's website   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey   Intuitive eating education on the blog Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster     Connect with Katy Harvey   Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD      Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!  

Send us a textConfused about probiotics and IBS? You're not alone. In this episode, Jessie Wong sits down with IBS dietitian Bailey Hanna, founder of IBSProbiotics.org, to break down the myths, the marketing, and the actual science behind probiotic use for IBS.Bailey shares the truth about what probiotics can (and can't) do, how to tell if you're a good candidate, and why "gut health" isn't a reason to reach for just any supplement. Plus, you'll hear her 5-step framework for safely and effectively trialing a probiotic based on your specific IBS symptoms.In This Episode, You'll Learn:✔ What probiotics actually are (and what they aren't)✔ The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics✔ Why strain-level specificity matters✔ The real state of probiotic research in IBS✔ Red flags to watch for in the supplement aisle✔ A 5-step probiotic strategy for IBS patientsTimestamps:[00:00] Welcome & intro to Bailey Hanna, RD[01:27] What is a probiotic?[02:34] Prebiotics, synbiotics & postbiotics explained[09:06] Quality & quantity of probiotic research in IBS[16:00] Do you need **probiotics for gut health?[23:24] Introducing IBSProbiotics.org[28:05] 5-step framework for choosing probiotics wisely[42:08] What to look for in third-party testing[45:54] How to take and evaluate a probiotic properly[50:12] Client story: When probiotics make symptoms worse[55:00] The truth about gut microbiome testing[58:57] Final thoughts & advice for IBS patientsResources Mentioned:

Event Objectives:Understand the symptom based ROME IV Criteria for diagnosing pediatric irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Recognize the current concepts in pathogenesis of IBS.Review the diagnostic approach and current treatment strategies for pediatric IBS.Claim CME Credit Here!

This week on the podcast, I sat down with gut health dietitian Megan from Grounded Nourishment to unpack this wildly overlooked connection between your nervous system, digestion, and hormones. Because if you're on the path to period recovery or trying to get pregnant naturally—healing your gut and regulating your stress response isn't optional. It's essential. Here's what we got into:

Your liver plays a critical role in your overall health, but signs of trouble can be easy to miss. In this episode, Nurse Doza uncovers the early warning signals of liver dysfunction, from chronic fatigue to weight gain, and explains how your diet, sleep, and stress levels impact liver health. Learn practical steps to support your liver naturally and optimize your well-being. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Persistent fatigue is often a sign of liver dysfunction, as the liver regulates energy metabolism. Poor sleep quality, including sleep apnea, is linked to an increased risk of liver disease. Gut health and liver function are closely connected—irregular bowel movements may indicate liver issues. Cognitive decline and brain fog can be early indicators of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Weight gain and metabolic imbalances are often tied to liver health and insulin resistance. FEATURED PRODUCT Liver Boost – Packed with essential nutrients to support optimal liver function, Liver Boost promotes detoxification, enhances bile flow, and helps combat oxidative stress. Give your liver the support it needs to function at its best. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 START 03:15 The first sign: Chronic fatigue and liver dysfunction 10:30 How stress and the adrenal glands impact liver health 15:45 The second sign: Poor sleep and its link to liver disease 21:00 The third sign: Gut health and irregular bowel movements 27:10 How your liver processes toxins and the role of bile RESOURCES MENTIONED "How Fatigue and Liver Disease Are Connected" – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6676553/ "The Link Between Liver Disease and Sleep Apnea" – https://aapmd.org/sleep-disorders/the-link-between-liver-disease-and-sleep-apnea "Gut Microbiome, IBS, and Liver Disease" – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8727221/ "NAFLD and Cognitive Decline" – https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/wnl.0000000000200853 "Weight Gain and Liver Health" – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6591731/

JOIN DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness→ ⁠Join Welcome To The Waiting Room⁠ (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it's a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)**Episode summary:In this episode, therapist Pamela Madsen, MS, LPC, explores the often-overlooked connection between narcissistic abuse and chronic pain conditions. Pamela breaks down the four types of narcissistic parents (grandiose, covert, malignant, and communal) and explains how growing up with narcissistic caregivers creates hypervigilance that extends beyond scanning the environment to scanning the body internally, amplifying pain perception and contributing to conditions like fibromyalgia, IBS, and migraines. She discusses why many high-achieving adults don't recognize their childhood experiences as traumatic, how complex PTSD manifests in successful people who come to therapy for seemingly unrelated issues, and why addressing the underlying trauma through therapy can significantly improve both emotional well-being and physical pain symptoms. Pamela emphasizes that healing begins with repairing the relationship with oneself and recognizing that you deserve care and are worthy of good things, rather than existing solely to benefit others.MEET DESTINY: Website / Instagram / BlueSky / YouTube / TikTokMEET GUEST: Website / Instagram / FacebookPamela is the owner of Sea Change Therapy, where there is a variety of specialties in the office with accessible building and easy parking access. Pamela also provide supervision and clinical consultation to other professionals.SIGN UP FOR DESTINY'S NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP→ Beyond the Behavior: Understanding hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, or other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) in Chronic Illnesshttps://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops→ READ THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODEASK DESTINY ANYTHING→ Submit your questions hereFOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERSJOIN DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness→ ⁠Join Welcome To The Waiting Room⁠ (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it's a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Demi Fair is a gut-brain health practitioner who helps people break free from the IBS-stress cycle—without relying on restrictive diets, complicated protocols, or endless supplements. Through her signature method, she focuses on the often-overlooked key to lasting gut healing: nervous system regulation. By combining somatic therapy, trauma healing, and nutritional support, Demi helps her clients find deep, sustainable relief so they can enjoy life fully—without fear of their symptoms getting in the way.In the episode, Demi breaks down the gut-brain connection for listeners in a super digestible way and gives incredible, tangible information on how listeners can support their gut health and mental health to digest better and feel their best!This episode is for anyone who has struggled with IBS, digestive issues, anxiety, or just wants to learn more about how the body and mind are interconnected! Get connected with Demi:Instagram: @trustyourgut.healthWebsite: www.trustyourguthealth.comFind out more about her program, Gut-Brain Healing Toolkit.Take the free quiz: Gut Issues? Find Out If Your Nervous System Is The Cause!Join the masterclass: Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free from the IBS-Stress CycleThank you to HxH Podcast Sponsor, A Ranger Paints. Podcast listeners can get 10% off their purchase using code "HXH10"! Be sure to follow @arangerpaints on Instagram to stay up to date on the newest artwork available!  Follow Haven on Instagram @healthbyhaven for more health and wellness content! Work with Haven, get healthy recipes, read wellness articles, and learn all about HxH at healthbyhaven.com. 

Your liver is sick and both you and your doctor may not know it until it's too late. Over 38% of the western world has fatty liver disease and up to 90% of those affected don't know they have it. Alcohol used to be the leading cause of liver cirrhosis, and now it's fatty liver... This episode is with the liver master himself, Siggi Clavien with over 28 years in phytomedicine and detroxification sciences so you can learn to catch this liver disease before it becomes a problem.   TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: The top causes of liver disease Why your doctor will miss it and what you can to to test for it How to reverse fatty liver The 500+ functions your liver has in your body How your liver health is affecting your gut, skin, hormones, moods and immune system Keeping your liver healthy with incredible detox tools   More from Siggi Clavien and his de-liver-ance elixer: Instagram: @deliverance.elixer Facebook: @deliveranceelixer Website: LoveYourLiver.com     Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube        

In this encore episode, we detail the pathophysiology of intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO), hydrogen-dominant small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (H₂-SIBO), and hydrogen sulfide-dominant SIBO (H₂S-SIBO), discussing their mechanistic interactions and overlap. We discuss methanogenic archaea, as well hydrogen sulfide- and hydrogen-producing microbes and their contributions to altered gastrointestinal motility, epithelial barrier function, and neuromuscular signaling. We detail host endogenous defense mechanisms, including gastric acid secretion, pancreatic enzymatic activity, bile flow, intestinal motility, and more.Topics:1. Introduction- Overview of intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO), hydrogen sulfide-dominant SIBO, and hydrogen-dominant SIBO  - Discussion of overlap  2. Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO)- Characterized by an overabundance of methane-producing archaea  - Methane and intestinal transit- Bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation  - Associated with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C)   3. Overlap Between IMO and SIBO Subtypes- Hydrogen as a substrate for methane and/or hydrogen sulfide production- Shared potential root causes 4. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Protective Mechanisms- The small intestine remains relatively free of bacteria due to protective mechanisms  - Gastric acid secretion - Pancreatic enzymes and bile - Intestinal motility- Structural abnormalities 5. Hydrogen-Dominant SIBO - Increased hydrogen and intestinal transit- Potential symptoms, diarrhea, postprandial bloating  - Different forms of SIBO can coexist  6. Hydrogen Sulfide-Dominant SIBO - H₂S and intestinal motility- H₂S and intestinal epithelial integrity- Symptoms, associations with IBS diarrhea    7. Host Defense Mechanisms Regulating Microbial Balance- Gastric acid secretion, pancreatic enzyme activity, bile flow, intestinal motility, and more 8. Gastric Acid and Its Role in Microbial Regulation- Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor  - Chief cells secrete pepsinogen, conversion into pepsin in acidic conditions  - Gastric acid, digestion and antimicrobial defense   9. Hypochlorhydria - Low gastric acid impairs microbial defense- Reduced acidity disrupts digestion and downstream pancreatic enzyme and bile release   10. Pancreatic Enzymes and Their Role in Microbial Regulation- Pancreatic enzymes, digestion, antimicrobial activity - Enzymes modify chyme to limit fermentable substrates that fuel microbial proliferation   11. Intestinal Motility - Coordinated contractions propel food, microbes, and waste through the GI tract  - The enteric nervous system (ENS) and gut motility- The myenteric plexus controls peristalsis, while the submucosal plexus regulates secretion and absorption   12. Conclusion- Intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO), hydrogen-dominant SIBO, and hydrogen sulfide-dominant SIBO - Overlap in symptoms and microbial interactions  - Host defense mechanisms, including gastric acid, pancreatic enzymes, and motility  - Intestinal motility and ENS function in microbial homeostasis  - Hydrogen sulfide as a gasotransmitterGet Chloe's Book Today! "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠75 Gut-Healing Strategies & Biohacks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Taylor and Alison dive into the connection between chronic illness and mental health, exploring how physical and emotional symptoms often overlap. They discuss the importance of self-advocacy, finding a trustworthy doctor, coping with health anxiety triggered by social media, and why acceptance is key to healing. You are not alone — tune in for support, insight, and real talk on managing life with chronic illness. Quick Takeaways: Chronic illness and mental health are deeply connected. Social media can trigger health anxiety. Trustworthy doctors and self-advocacy are essential. Acceptance can improve emotional resilience. Building a supportive health team matters. IBS often links to anxiety through the gut-brain connection. Lifestyle changes help manage chronic conditions.

IBS is frequently referred to as a diagnosis of exclusion: your doctor can't find anything else wrong; therefore, it must be IBS. But if you slice up the IBS pie and take a good look, you actually find lots of potential explanations for what might be causing your symptoms. In this episode I go through over 30 different causes of IBS symptoms. These are conditions that we see frequently in a gastroenterology practice that should definitely be on the list when somebody is complaining of abdominal pain or a change in their bowel habits. But in order to correctly diagnose these conditions, you have to be thinking beyond an umbrella diagnosis of “IBS”. You have to actually be interested in finding out what is causing the symptoms. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community! For the latest in digestive wellness go to https://gutbliss.com and follow us on https://www.instagram.com/gutbliss/ for more gut health info. Dr. Robynne Chutkan

Your body isn't failing you - your beliefs might be. Throughout history, healers and scientists have observed how powerful beliefs can create real physical symptoms — from the "voodoo deaths" documented in 1942 to modern medical misdiagnoses that trigger health declines despite no actual disease. That same power of belief has created what we call a "pathology culture" that's making millions chronically ill.This episode dives into fascinating research that challenges everything we think we know about chronic pain. Studies from Lithuania reveal that car accident victims rarely develop chronic whiplash syndromes compared to Western countries—simply because they don't expect to. Even more striking, German researchers found that people in simulated car accidents (with no actual impact) developed whiplash symptoms at the same rate as those in real accidents. Meanwhile, demolition derby drivers who regularly experience multiple collisions report almost no neck pain.Why? Because what we believe about our bodies fundamentally shapes our physical experience.We explore the misconception that structural "abnormalities" seen on medical imaging are the cause of pain. Research consistently shows these findings—bulging discs, tears, degeneration—are incredibly common in pain-free individuals. When you're told your spine has "damage," your brain interprets that as danger, amplifying pain even when your body is structurally sound.Most chronic conditions—from fibromyalgia and back pain to IBS, headaches, and chronic fatigue—can be fully or partly neuroplastic, meaning they're generated by the brain's danger signals rather than actual damage. Understanding this opens up powerful healing pathways through belief change, brain retraining, and nervous system regulation.Ready to challenge your beliefs about your body and take healing back into your own hands? This episode gives you the scientific foundation to start that journey. If you've been frustrated by treatments that only address your physical symptoms, this perspective could change everything.Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

What happens when the best doctors, hospitals, and medications fail to save you? Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, joins The Health Revival Show to share his jaw-dropping story of surviving a life-threatening case of Crohn's colitis—and healing himself after being told there was no hope. In this raw, powerful conversation, Dane breaks down the layers behind chronic gut issues, autoimmune flares, and inflammation—from candida, parasites, viral load, liver congestion, and trauma. He shares the mindset shift that saved his life, how he rebuilt his health from scratch, and why becoming the CEO of your own healing is the only path to true recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone battling IBD, IBS, autoimmune disease, or chronic illness—and especially for those who've been told, “There's nothing more we can do.” Connect with Dane: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Youtube⁠ ***

Frequent smelly gas not not normal - no matter what your friends say about it to try and make you feel better about it. It's an early warning sign that something is wrong with your gut: bacterial overgrowths, poor digestion, and motility issues. Leaving these signs unaddressed or just taking pharmaceuticals like GasX is not a long term solution.  In this episode you're going to learn how to interpret the different smells from your gut, what they say about what's going on and how you can fix it.   TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Where do farts come from? Why are YOU so gassy? Interpreting different gas smells: rotten egg smells, ammonia, "rotting cabbage", putrid smells, etc. How to stop and fix your gas problem based on the smells coming from your gut Foods contributing to your gassiness Supplement recommendations to stop the gas and heal your gut   LINKS: Create an account with this link to get 15% off the whole store Binder Pro (Biotoxin Binder) Nutricidin (Antimicrobial) GI Integrity (Gut lining repair) Ultrabiotic Complete (broad spectrum probiotic)   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube        

Welcome back to the Rest, Eat, Move podcast! In this solo episode, Matt zooms in on a topic that's more relevant than ever: the powerful connection between stress and our digestive health. Building off last week's deep dive into the "Running from the Bear" episode, Matt answers a growing wave of questions he's been hearing about nausea, low appetite, and gut discomfort. Why are more people than ever experiencing digestive woes like IBS, indigestion, and chronic bloating? Matt breaks down the science behind the "rest and digest" state of our nervous system—and explains why giving ourselves time to slow down, unplug, and truly relax is the often-overlooked key to healing our gut and boosting overall well-being. Drawing on personal stories, practical advice, and the latest health science, this episode is all about finding balance, reducing chronic stress, and making rest a top priority so your body—and mind—can thrive. Tune in for actionable tips, some inspiration, and a down-to-earth reminder that sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do is just look up at the clouds and take a breath.

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the different complications of having a colonoscopy. We have several listeners that are scared to get their colonsocopy due to what happened to Travis Barker back in 2022 post colonoscopy.  Learn why his situation and any situation you are using to deter you from getting your screening colonoscopy should be removed from your head for good.  No excuses - if you are due for your colonoscopy don't let anything stand in your way.    Watch us on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/cnTgU915qcsDr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.For more information visit www.digestthispodcast.com or www.drlizcruz.com. Enjoy the show! Dr. Liz Cruz and Tina Nunziato, CHNC

The body keeps the score, and after years of cognitive therapy work and intellectualizing, I became totally disconnected from how my body was carrying stress and anxiety. So for Mental Health Awareness Month, we're throwing it back to this deep dive with trauma therapist Simone Saunders on the powerful connection between mind and body healing. We cover how unprocessed trauma physically manifests and evidence-based somatic therapy techniques to release it.Anxiety, depression, and trauma don't just affect your thoughts — they live in your body. From chronic pain and digestive issues to poor sleep and muscle tension, your physical symptoms might tell a deeper story. If you want to take control of your mental health and expand your techniques and awareness, this episode is a must-listen.Simone has a Master's in Clinical Social Work, with a specialization in trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety and depression. As a trauma therapist and educator she has over 800,000 followers across her Instagram and TikTok accounts, the cognitive corner, where she helps people understand the connection between the mind and body and patterns that your nervous system engages in.Tune in to hear more about:Identifying hidden signs of nervous system dysregulation and science-backed regulation techniquesUnderstanding freeze, flight, fight and fawn responses: which survival pattern are you stuck in?Navigating familial relationships or partnerships that trigger the dysregulation loopUnhelpful coping strategies that might make you feel worseCognitive bypassing: The difference between intellectualizing and feelingHow trauma manifests physicallyWhat if you can't remember your trauma?Somatic therapy approaches for releasing trauma stored in the bodyBuilding a life that's healthy for your nervous systemNavigating the loneliness and isolation of your mental health journeyFollow Simone on Instagram and TikTok.For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Send us a textThe mystery of stubborn digestive issues often leads to a single culprit hiding in plain sight: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). In this illuminating conversation with world-renowned SIBO expert Dr. Allison Siebecker, we unravel the complexities of this common yet frequently misunderstood condition.Dr. Siebecker explains why SIBO occurs when bacteria normally found in our large intestine inappropriately colonize the small intestine, creating a cascade of symptoms from bloating and pain to irregular bowel movements. Most surprisingly, she reveals that past food poisoning episodes are the leading trigger, causing an autoimmune reaction that damages the gut's critical "housekeeper wave" – the migrating motor complex that normally sweeps bacteria away.The conversation dives deep into practical clinical wisdom, exploring why testing matters (symptoms don't reliably predict which bacterial gases are present), why treatments often fail (most cases require 2-5 treatment rounds), and why prokinetics are non-negotiable (they can quadruple remission time). Dr. Siebecker shares her preferred protocols for each type of SIBO – hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide – with specific herbal and pharmaceutical recommendations refined through years of clinical experience.Perhaps most valuable for long-suffering patients is the discussion of challenging cases. When SIBO seems impossible to resolve, underlying factors like mold illness, parasites, or histamine intolerance may be the missing piece. The episode also clarifies the confusing world of SIBO diets, explaining why the Low FODMAP diet isn't optimal for SIBO despite its popularity, and how the elemental diet can dramatically reduce bacterial levels when other approaches fail.Whether you're a clinician treating digestive disorders or someone struggling with persistent gut symptoms, this episode provides the roadmap you need to navigate the journey from diagnosis to lasting recovery. Visit siboinfo.com for free educational resources mentioned in the episode.Episode Links: www.SIBOinfo.comYou can listen to the Inflammation Nation podcast on Apple Spotify and all other major podcast platform You can also watch on YouTube. Check out my online store for self-learning/DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox. You can use this form to reach out and request an Initial ConsultationVisit my LabShop store to self-order the same tests I use with my one-on-one coaching clients. https://labs.rupahealth.com/store/storefront_3GMxe4pSOCIAL LINKSInstagramFacebookTikTok

In this episode, host Lisa Bilyeu is joined by nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Dr. Cynthia Thurlow to tackle one of the hottest topics in women's health: the incredible, anti-aging benefits of intermittent fasting—specifically tailored for women. If you've ever found yourself struggling with fatigue, unexplained weight gain, mood swings, or stubborn health challenges, this conversation is an absolute must-listen. Lisa and Cynthia dive deep, breaking down the science of fasting, how it works with women's hormones and menstrual cycles, and why the approach needs to be different from men's. Cynthia shares powerful, actionable strategies to help women prevent disease, reduce inflammation, support cognitive function, and even heal chronic gut issues—all by harnessing the power of fasting. Along the way, they debunk common myths, discuss real-life setbacks, and encourage women to take ownership of their health—without guilt, shame, or unrealistic standards. With practical tips for getting started, stories about reclaiming confidence, and an honest look at how to navigate overwhelm, this episode is your empowering guide to using fasting as a tool for lifelong vitality. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Prioritize Women's Health 10:30 Fasting Considerations by Age for Women 12:10 Pre-Menstruation: Reduce Fasting and Exercise 16:36 Protein Needs for Menopausal Women 25:33 IBS, Food Sensitivities, and Fasting 29:21 "Domino Effect of Antibiotics" 37:13 Empowerment Through Vulnerability 41:47 Mastering the Urge to Snack 46:08 Clarity in Life's Purpose 48:35 Empower Women to Prioritize Needs 57:23 Breaking Free from Fasting Addiction 01:00:00 Fasting and Post-Fast Nutrition Tips 01:05:59 Rethinking Weight Loss: Mindset Matters 01:14:23 Compassion Stemming from Recognized Trauma 01:18:35 Cycle-Based Fitness Planning 01:20:58 Hormone Balance and Stress Management 01:29:04 Epigenetics and Lifestyle Influence Health 01:35:22 "Life-Changing Fasting and Ketones" 01:36:28 Cynthia Thurlow's Media and Resources FOLLOW CYNTHIA THURLOW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/chtwellnessPodcast: Everyday Wellness, Intermittent Fasting Podcast CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  BIOptimizers: Head to⁠ https://bioptimizers.com/impact ⁠and use code IMPACT for 10% off.  OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ ****************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ****************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Intentional Wellness Warrior!  You care for everyone else. You know a lot about health and wellness and medicine. But, do you care for your own wellness? I was so bombarded with medicine, that it was very normal for me to pop 800 mg of ibuprofen for a headache, but not address my eating or sleeping habits. It was very normal for me to deal with gut issues for - my whole life really- and take my IBS diagnosis as B.S. and continue symptom management. Until I looked at my own holistic wellness as something to care for- to steward well- I cared for others WAY better than myself- and this took a toll. Can you relate? Well, today we are going to have a conversation with holistic health practitioner, Savannah Scagliotti. Savannah is a Christian based holistic health practitioner, herbalist and alignment specialist. Helping families near and far understand God's true plan for HOLY-istic living in His creation. It's a great conversation where she stresses the importance of discernment for our own health, and getting that discernment from the Holy Spirit. She walks us through her 4 steps process in discerning health decisions and how to know the right decisions to make. If you are wanting to know how Find MORE TIME, ENERGY or JOY in this purposeful…yet very STRESSFUL career and life….then I invite you to my free experiential Find More Time workshop! If you're a nurse, healthcare provider, or caregiving mom running on empty—this is for you. The Find More Time Workshop will help you reclaim your time, energy, and joy without adding more to your to-do list.

Are you struggling with gut issues like bloating, IBS, dysbiosis or IBD and wondering how to find lasting relief? Join Will Bulsiewicz, MD as he shares how he discovered the power of a plant-based, high-fiber diet in transforming his gut and well-being. Learn how prebiotics, resistant starches and dietary strategies, like a low FODMAP diet, can support conditions like Crohn's disease and IBS. 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

Your boxed up emotions are keeping you sick. You. already know that chronic stress is a leading cause of death and disease, but did you know that the stressors you just boxed up are causing just as much of a problem? Today's guest is Michelle Chalfant and she's going to show you where your boxed up emotions are making you sick (especially the ones you think you don't feel anymore), and how you can rewire your nervous system to feel fast and heal even faster. Because your body stores emotions, healing these hidden traumas and emotions is the only way to finish healing physically.   TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: The Adult Chair method and exposing your past, present and future Healing and repairing your nervous system Changing the way you act and react under stress How to feel emotions quickly and to move on in a healthny way How your body doesn't know the difference between past and present emotions Rewriting your past to give you a healthier and happier future   More from Michelle Chalfant: Instagram: @TheMichelleChalfant Facebook: @TheMichelleChalfant Youtube: @MichelleChalfant Website: theadultchair.com Get her book: theadultchair.com/the-adult-chair-book     Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube        

In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I sit down with Functional Medicine Dietitian Miriam Jacobson to dive deep into one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic digestive issues: stress.Miriam unpacks how chronic stress disrupts the gut-brain axis and how it can trigger or worsen conditions like IBS, SIBO, and other digestive dysfunctions. We explore the vital role of the vagus nerve, the impact of nervous system dysregulation on gut health, and practical steps you can take to calm your system, restore digestive balance, and finally experience relief.Whether you're struggling with bloating, abdominal pain, unpredictable bowel habits, or simply want to better understand how your emotions affect your digestion, this episode is packed with insight, science, and strategies you won't want to miss.We discussed:0:00Stress and Gut Health Connection6:03Miriam's 9/11 Trauma and Healing Journey23:57Perfectionism and Its Health Consequences38:46Stress Impact on IBS and SIBO50:37Conscious Eating and Nervous System Regulation1:05:15Distinguishing Trauma from Everyday Stress1:08:31Closing Thoughts and Miriam's Future ProjectsYou can find Miriam @:https://www.everybodybliss.com/https://www.instagram.com/everybodybliss/Send us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://bit.ly/ChronicPainValuableTips Substack - https://substack.com/@radicalhealthrebelYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/user/RadicalHealthRebel Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/ Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/

Send us a textRobyn Moyles, at 58 years old, stands as a beacon of resilience, having navigated a tumultuous health journey that transformed her into a global CrossFit sensation, ranked 9th in the world.Battling against a slew of daunting health issues including IBS, C. Diff, hypothyroidism, and pituitary gland complications, Robyn's path seemed fraught with insurmountable obstacles. Her condition worsened despite an active lifestyle and her experimentation with various diets, leaving her in dire straits.The turning point in Robyn's story came with a radical dietary overhaul when she was advised to avoid the impact of oxalates. Embracing this change, Robyn went on an animal-based diet, a decision that sparked her incredible recovery and resurgence in health and vitality.Robyn's journey is a vivid illustration of perseverance, highlighting her relentless pursuit to reclaim her health and redefine her potential. Robyn's story challenges all of us to reconsider our understanding of health and the human body's capacity for recovery and achievement.Her experience underscores the importance of listening to our bodies and being open to unconventional paths to wellness.Find Robyn at-IG- @robbie.moylesThe Day the World Came to Town- 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundlandhttps://sallyknorton.com/Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

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Are you or those you work with struggling with chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, or emotional numbness, even when lab tests come back “normal”? In this episode, Dr. Aimie looks at how unresolved trauma stored in the nervous system can drive physical and emotional symptoms which are often mistaken for depression, anxiety, or autoimmune issues. Through the real life story of Michelle, a teacher who no longer felt like herself, you'll learn about the five-step trauma response everyone follows, and why conventional approaches often miss the mark. Whether you're a practitioner seeking deeper insight into trauma-informed care, or someone navigating your own healing, this episode reveals why trauma is not just psychological, but biological. You'll gain a fresh perspective on your or your clients  symptoms and allow you to begin exploring more effective, long-term paths to healing. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How stored trauma leads to chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and gut issues Why emotional disconnection and brain fog are signs of a stuck trauma response What your body does in the first moments of threat The biological difference between stress and trauma Why antidepressants may not work for trauma-driven conditions And more! Guides, Tools & Resources: Steps to Identify and Heal Trauma: A Roadmap for Healing - Find out what trauma is, how to recognize it, and get simple steps to help you heal in this 23-page guide. It's great for anyone who wants to understand trauma better or support others on their healing journey The Essential Sequence - free guide that shows you the difference between stress and trauma states of our nervous system. In just 3 steps, it walks you through what your body needs when it has stored trauma or is in a freeze response. Biology of Trauma book - how the body experiences and holds fear, pain and overwhelm, and how to heal - at the time of this recording, The Insider's Circle Book Club is open and pre-orders are going live soon.    Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 29 : What Is The Physiology And Neurobiology Of The Trauma Response? Episode 32: What Are The Ways The Body Communicates Stored Trauma?   Related Youtube Videos:  Understanding Trauma Response in Your Body | Dr. Aimie Apigian   Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any medical or psychological condition in yourself or others. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own physician, therapist, psychiatrist, or other qualified health provider regarding any physical or mental health issues you may be experiencing. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Trauma Healing Accelerated, any guests or contributors to The Biology of Trauma® podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Trauma Healing Accelerated be responsible for damages arising from the use or misuse of the content provided in this podcast.   Timestamps: [05:45] Why your labs might look "normal" even when you feel terrible [07:20] Three ways your body protects itself during trauma [09:40] The five-step trauma response everyone's body follows [11:55] What happens in the body in the first moments of danger [13:10] Why adrenaline, not cortisol, is the real stress hormone [15:25] The specific turning point where stress becomes trauma [17:00] What happens when your body hits the gas and brakes at the same time [19:40] How your body saves energy during trauma and why this causes chronic symptoms like fatigue  [23:35] How trauma becomes chronic and creates physical symptoms  [27:50] The science connecting brain inflammation, gut health and mental health [30:15] Why people with fibromyalgia and IBS often have anxiety and depression too [32:45] Why addressing the stored trauma is essential for healing long term  

"Chronic fatigue syndrome" is a BS diagnosis. Your body is just having trouble properly producing energy and I'm going to show you why this is happening and what you can do about it. This "condition" is 100% curable; your doctor just doesn't know what to do - but you will after this short episode. TOPICS COVERED: What "chronic fatigue syndrome" really is The top 10 causes of chronic fatigue What you can do right now to heal your body and get your energy back   Extra Episodes: Episode 90: Why You'll Never Get Healthy: The Most Overlook Piece of Healing Episode 77: The Missing Link for Healing Sickness and Disease - with Dr. Darren Schmidt Episode 52: The 5 Steps of Reversing Gut Disease (5R's)   Want help with your IBS or IBD? Click here to schedule a call with me and my team OR send us an email: clients@gutsolution.ca   Leave me a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Contact me: reversablepod.com/tips    SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  

Ever feel crushing fatigue, stubborn belly weight, or energy crashes no matter how “clean” you eat? Let's sort out the confusion around weight-loss resistance, hormone balance, gut health, and a metabolism that suddenly won't cooperate—especially in perimenopause when brain fog, IBS-style bloating, and low energy can gang-up on you.  Today I walk you through the hidden hormone signals that turn calories into cling-on fat (yes, even if you're fasting, counting macros, or exercising harder) —so you can finally drop the frustration along with the extra pounds. ​ What we cover in this episode The cortisol trap that stores fat around your organs—and the simple nightly shift that starts reversing it. A subtle estrogen-progesterone imbalance that can tank metabolism in perimenopause and why blood tests often miss it. Why “eat less, move more” backfires when thyroid conversion stalls (hint: it's not just about calories). A protein-fiber combo that smooths blood-sugar spikes and steadies energy without crash diets. You'll walk away knowing what hormone patterns sabotage weight-loss, why stress and sleep set the stage for belly fat, and which lab clues flag hidden insulin resistance—so you can tune into the full episode for the “how” and put each fix into action. Expect to reclaim energy, clear brain fog, and see the scale move in the right direction while supporting gut and digestive health along the way.  Struggling with bloating, IBS, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, or hormone imbalance? Get expert guidance on gut health, hormone balance, detox, nervous system regulation, weight loss resistance, and upleveling your health. Join the Women's Wellness Collective, your go-to community for real solutions to boost energy, balance hormones, and improve digestion. Get 1/2 off your first month with code HEALTH at www.megmill.com/collective. WellPower is a free health magazine by Dr. Meg Mill, packed with expert insights, in-depth articles, and practical tips on hormone balance, gut health, and metabolic wellness for women in perimenopause and beyond. Get your free copy at https://go.megmill.com/wellpower and start optimizing your health today! Get clarity on your hormones with The Hormone Fixer—a free checklist to help you identify imbalances and take the first steps toward better health. Download now at https://go.megmill.com/hormonefixer. Let's connect on Instagram for daily health tips at @drmegmill. Learn more about how Dr. Meg can help you uplevel your health at www.megmill.com This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program. This podcast is for women in perimenopause and beyond who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, bloating, weight loss resistance, and unpredictable hormones. If you're dealing with exhaustion, low energy, digestive discomfort, or hormone imbalances, you'll learn how to support your metabolism, balance hormones naturally, beat IBS and bloating, and finally break through stubborn weight gain. Discover science-backed strategies to optimize digestion, improve gut health, and manage perimenopause symptoms—without restrictive diets or endless supplements. Whether it's addressing estrogen dominance, blood sugar balance, or adrenal fatigue, this podcast gives you the tools to take control of your health and feel vibrant again. If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review or share it with a friend.  If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!  Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow, Just Ingredients Podcast, Longevity with Nathalie Niddam, Wellness Mama, The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Ancient Health Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, The Dr. Hyman Show, The Thyroid Fixer with Dr. Amie Hornaman, Treated with Dr. Sara, Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin, Better! with Dr. Stephanie, Energized with Dr. Mariza  

Story at-a-glance Approximately 10% to 15% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by unpredictable symptoms that disrupt daily life Recent research reveals that psychological stress trains your body to misidentify safe foods as threats. This rewires your immune and nervous systems to produce pain responses in the gut Stress increases mast cell activity in the gut, which leads to nerve hypersensitivity and immune system changes that trigger IBS symptoms like bloating, pain, and altered digestion When stress becomes chronic, hormones like cortisol and CRF impair digestion, damage the gut lining, and throw off your microbial balance, worsening IBS symptoms Managing IBS involves comprehensive lifestyle strategies, including stress reduction techniques like mindfulness, exercise, improving sleep, and supporting gut health through diet and potential supplements

Many people struggle with mysterious symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, food sensitivities, and skin issues—only to be misdiagnosed or dismissed altogether. This conversation highlights how histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome can be the hidden drivers behind a wide range of chronic conditions, and why they're often overlooked in conventional medicine. From the role of gut health, food triggers, and environmental toxins to deeper root causes like Lyme disease or mold exposure, it's clear that personalized, Functional Medicine is key to uncovering real answers. Understanding the immune system's role in histamine reactions—and how even “healthy” foods can be inflammatory for some—is a critical step toward healing. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, and Dr. Mark Pimentel about what histamine intolerance is, how it can be related to gut health, and why it's important to address it. Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine's focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Albany Medical School, and she is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and the Medical Director of The UltraWellness Center. Dr. Boham lectures on a variety of topics, including Women's Health and Breast Cancer Prevention, insulin resistance, heart health, weight control and allergies. She is on the faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Mark Pimentel is a Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology through the Geffen School of Medicine and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Pimentel is also the Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) program at Cedars-Sinai, an enterprise of physicians and researchers dedicated to the study of the gut microbiome in order to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies to improve patient care.  Dr. Pimentel has over 150 publications in many high-profile journals, and he is the author of the book, The Microbiome Connection: Your Guide to IBS, SIBO, and low fermentation eating. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: Is Histamine Intolerance The Cause Of Your Mysterious Symptoms? What is Histamine Intolerance? Surprising Symptoms You Need to Know IBS: It's Not In Your Head—Advances In Diagnosing And Treating, Bloating And Tummy Troubles