Love Your Gut: Recent Episodes
Dr. Heather Finley
The Love Your Gut podcast, hosted by Dr. Heather Finley, is a live-workshop style gut health podcast that is helping thousands of women redefine their gut health, chase bold dreams, and feel empowered in their health. After completing a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and overcoming gut health issues of her own, Dr. Heather Finley started to help hundreds of women find lasting solutions from their digestive issues using her unique and cutting edge holistic methodology. Each week on the podcast, Heather breaks down complex science into digestible information so that you can understand why you are experiencing the symptoms that you are, and what you can do about them to find sustainable and lasting relief. Gone are the days of continually eliminating foods to find minimal relief. The Love Your Gut podcast dives deep into topics that explain the root causes of your symptoms. It’s time to love your gut, so that it will love you back, so tune in each Tuesday and feel empowered to take action to improve your gut health with the tips, tricks, and information Heather is sharing.
Nine out of ten babies in the US are now missing one or more of the keystone bacteria their immune system needs to develop properly.
Stephanie is a PhD scientist, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences, and a mom who built her company's biggest study after a pediatric researcher asked her a question that stopped her cold: if you can fix the microbiome of cancer patients, why not fix it in babies? That question led to MyBabyBiome, the largest microbiome study of US infants to date, and to the discovery that something has shifted in how babies acquire their earliest gut bacteria.
We get into what "missing" actually means (as in, undetectable even with modern DNA sequencing), why C-section babies are twice as likely to be affected, why breast milk alone doesn't always fix it, and why Stephanie now tells clients that the most important inheritance you can give your kids is your microbiome. We also cover why the probiotic on the shelf at Whole Foods probably isn't doing what you think it's doing, and why it's genuinely not too late to shift things as an adult, even if you've had gut issues since childhood.
Dr. Stephanie Culler, PhD, is the co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences. She earned her PhD in Chemical Engineering at Caltech, where she focused on gene therapies for cancer, and spent the first several years of Persephone's existence developing microbiome-based cancer therapies before shifting the company's focus to infant and toddler gut health after becoming a mother. She led MyBabyBiome, the largest study of the US infant gut microbiome to date, which found that 9 out of 10 US babies are missing one or more keystone Bifidobacterium species linked to healthy immune development (published in Communications Biology, 2025).
Persephone Biosciences makes Bloom (for infants 0 to 12 months) and Thrive (for toddlers 12 months and up), synbiotics that pair specific Bifidobacterium strains with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and vitamin D.
Connect With Stephanie:
- Persephone Site (use code LOVEYOURGUT30 for 30% off your first order)
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Minerals are often the missing link in any health related concern AND the biggest needle mover for individuals who have "tried everything".
If you've done the SIBO protocol, the parasite cleanse, the supplement stack, and your body still isn't responding, this episode is probably the piece you've been missing. Lisa Pitel-Killah is the founder of Vykon Customs and one of the people I trust most in the mineral world (I did my HTMA level one and level two training with her), and in this conversation we cover why minerals have to come before every other protocol, what's actually driving estrogen dominant symptoms that never show on a hormone panel, the truth about calcium supplements and constipation, how to think about binders like humic/fulvic and zeolite, and the clinical reason most gut protocols plateau before they should. Whether you are an individual struggling with health concerns or a practitioner curious about minerals, this is a great listen!
Connect With Lisa
Vykon Customs Website
Lisa Pitel-Killah on Instagram
Vykon Customs Instagram
Lisa's podcast (The Human Optimization Podcast)
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There's a parasite moving across the country right now so Dr. Heather went down the rabbit hole to give you a clear way to think about the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak.
If you've had a stomach bug over the last couple of weeks that seemed to clear up and then came roaring back, this one is worth your time. That relapsing pattern is one of the biggest clues for this particular infection, and it's the thing most people miss.
Heather breaks down what Cyclospora actually is, why this outbreak has been so hard to trace, what genuinely lowers your risk at the grocery store and in your kitchen, and exactly what to do if you think you have it. Including the one thing that actually clears it, and the honest line between real treatment and the supplements that only ever play a supporting role.
Supplement support options (some ideas to have on hand or to support your body for prevention or treatment)
Therasage Ozone Bubbler (DRHEATHER for 10% off)
PLEASE NOTE: this episode is NOT medical advice. Consult your provider if you are experiencing symptoms or need support.
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If you've accepted the 2pm crash as just "who you are," this episode is going to challenge that.
That afternoon wall with the brain fog, the chocolate craving, the counting down until bedtime, isn't a personality trait. It's your body telling you something. And in most cases, there are very real, very fixable reasons behind it.
In this episode, we're talking about what's actually driving your afternoon energy crash: blood sugar instability, mineral depletion (magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, and copper), and what it actually means to be hydrated. Plus, four simple habits to try for the next 30 days, and a few mineral-rich mocktail recipes to replace that third cup of coffee.
And if you've already tried all of it and you're still crashing, that's exactly what HTMA testing is for. Instead of guessing what your body needs, you get the data.
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Think about the last trip you took. Were you actually there for it, or were you running a quiet background math equation the whole time, tracking what you ate and wondering if you'd be too bloated for dinner?
For a lot of people with gut issues, travel is something to survive rather than enjoy. But here's what's interesting: some of the women Dr. Heather works with who struggle the most at home actually feel better on vacation. They eat foods they normally avoid, skip their usual protocol, and come back more regular and less bloated than they've felt in months.
In this episode, Heather breaks down the actual physiology behind both experiences, why travel throws your gut off and why it sometimes fixes it, and gives you a practical plan for your next trip so you can be present instead of managing symptoms the whole time.
Resources Mentioned
- Download Dr. Heather's free mineral guide for travel-friendly electrolyte support
- Travel" resources on the blog for more tips and resources
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If you dread the week before your period and your labs keep coming back "fine," this episode is for you.
In this episode, Dr. Heather walks through a real client case: cycle-linked headaches, heart palpitations, fatigue, and itchy skin that had been written off for years. She was already taking magnesium and nothing was technically wrong. But every month, the symptoms showed up anyway.
What her HTMA revealed had nothing to do with hormones. Within a few weeks of targeted mineral support, the headaches were gone, the palpitations were gone, and her energy was noticeably better.
In this episode you'll learn why minerals are upstream of hormones and why a normal hormone panel doesn't tell the whole story, what it actually means when you're already taking magnesium but still symptomatic, why the luteal phase amplifies symptoms when your mineral reserves are depleted, and what the sodium-to-potassium ratio reveals about years of chronic stress that nothing else captures.
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In this practitioner focused episode, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down what Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) actually measures, why it captures things that standard blood serum testing misses, and how practitioners can use it to understand a client's cellular mineral status, oxidation rate, and toxic metal burden.
She also addresses the hard questions about HTMA validity directly, including the lab variability research, the lack of a universal clinical standard, and AMA non-recognition.
Topics covered: how HTMA differs from bloodwork, the Big 8 minerals and significant ratios, oxidation rate and metabolic typing, hidden copper toxicity, HTMA validity and the JAMA studies, lab selection (TEI vs. ARL), and how to start using HTMA in clinical practice.
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Most people think about magnesium for constipation and digestion.
What if the problem isn't that you're deficient in magnesium? What if the minerals you already have can't actually do their jobs?
That's what copper does. And it is one of the most overlooked minerals in functional nutrition.
In this episode, Dr. Heather covers the copper-zinc-iron-thyroid connection and why it matters so much when it comes to constipation, low ferritin, slow motility, and fatigue that doesn't budge.
What you'll hear in this episode:
- Why minerals don't work in isolation and what happens when copper is low
- The seesaw relationship between zinc and copper, and why long-term zinc supplementation without copper can backfire
- How copper supports stomach acid, digestive energy, and gut motility
- Why iron supplementation doesn't always work (and what the actual missing piece might be)
- Ceruloplasmin: the copper-dependent protein that acts like a traffic controller for iron
- How copper and zinc both connect to thyroid physiology, and how that links back to constipation
- The zinc-copper-iron-thyroid-constipation chain, explained step by step
- Copper-rich and zinc-rich foods, and why oysters are in a category of their own
- What we look for on HTMA and why we read minerals as a pattern, not in isolation
Resources and links mentioned:
- Minerals & HTMA Practitioner training on June 18
- HTMA testing
For practitioners: On June 18, Dr. Heather is teaching practitioners how to identify mineral patterns using HTMA and other functional assessments, including how copper and zinc impact ferritin, why some clients don't improve with iron, and how minerals affect thyroid and gut function. Details in the link above.
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This is part 3 of the iron/ferritin series!
Three episodes, three clients, three different breakdowns in the same system:
Part 1: Ashley's body couldn't absorb iron because of active gut infections and a system in defense mode.
Part 2: Danielle's body couldn't transport iron because of low ceruloplasmin, copper utilization impaired by long-term zinc, and microbial activity driving inflammatory sequestration.
Part 3: Jessica's body couldn't store iron because the terrain was depleted, the nervous system wasn't in a building state, and the downstream conditions for storage weren't in place.
Same symptom. Three completely different root causes and interventions.
If you've been listening to this series and you see yourself in one or all three, of these cases, and you want to actually understand which step is the issue for you, that is exactly what our May 31st webinar is built to help you figure out. We'll go through all three steps, the testing that shows you where your system is breaking down, and what to actually do about it. Link to register is in the show notes.
And if you're ready to work through this with our team directly, gutTogether is where we do this work together: GI Map, HTMA, Full Monty iron panel, and a plan built around your specific picture. No generic protocols. No "just take more iron." Just the real answer to why your body isn't doing what you've been trying to get it to do. The link is in the show notes.
Thank you for spending this series with me. I don't take it lightly that you trust me with your time and your health. I'll see you next week.
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Most people assume low ferritin means they need more iron. But what about the woman whose ferritin is actually high and she still feels exhausted, is still losing hair, and is still bloated every single day? That's the case this episode is built around, and it's one of the most important iron stories Heather has ever told (because it goes WAY beyond iron)
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on iron, and it covers what happens after iron is absorbed and why it can still fail to reach the cells that need it. Dr. Heather walks through the case of her client Danielle who came to gutTogether eating clean, exercising consistently, and taking a carefully curated supplement stack and still couldn't figure out why her body felt so depleted.
In this episode:
- Why a high ferritin doesn't automatically mean your body is iron replete and what elevated ferritin with low iron saturation actually signals
- What ceruloplasmin is, why it's the missing link in most iron conversations, and how copper status determines whether iron can move at all
- How long-term zinc supplementation without copper awareness quietly undermines iron transport
- Why the body deliberately sequesters iron during infection and dysbiosis
- The thyroid-iron connection: how sluggish T3 conversion creates functional iron deficiency even when labs look "normal"
- Why the answer wasn't more iron and what actually started moving the needle
- The interesting turn of events that contributed to a last minute addition to the episode
Next week: Part 3 covers iron storage and what has to be in place for ferritin to actually build and stay built, and why some women do everything right and still can't get above 30
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If you've been taking iron consistently and your ferritin still won't move, this episode is going to help you understand why.
This is Part 1 of a three-part series on iron, and it starts where most ferritin problems actually begin: absorption. Dr. Heather walks through the case of her client Ashley, whose years of stress, grief, antibiotics, hormonal birth control, and mold exposure created a gut environment that couldn't absorb iron no matter how much she took. Dr. Heather also breaks down exactly why iron intake is only one small piece of a much bigger system.
In this episode:
- Why iron absorption depends on stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile flow, mineral status, and nervous system regulation, not just how much iron you're taking
- What Ashley's GI Map revealed, including H. pylori, C. diff, pathogenic E. coli, and a depleted four-lows mineral pattern on HTMA
- How chronic stress physically changes digestive function and blocks absorption
- Practical starting points to support absorption, including meal hygiene, stomach acid and bile support, and minerals
- Why iron supplementation needs to be timed to where your body actually is and what to look at if ferritin still isn't moving
Next week: Part 2 covers iron transport: ceruloplasmin, copper, and why ferritin can stay low even when your iron looks normal on a blood panel.
Ready to fix your low (or high) ferritin?
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Gas is one of those symptoms people joke about publicly but privately can wreck your confidence, keep you anxious before meals, and make you dread situations that should feel normal.
The thing is, gas isn't random. The smell, the timing, and the pattern are all clues, and once you know how to read them, you can stop guessing and start actually supporting your digestion.
In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down the most common gas patterns, what they're pointing to underneath, and why removing more foods is rarely the answer.
What we cover:
- Upper vs. lower gas and why the location matters
- Sulfur gas, dirty diaper gas, and chemical-smelling gas and what each pattern means
- What SIBO actually is and why hydrogen and methane patterns look completely different
- How your nervous system is affecting your digestion more than you realize
- Simple, practical things that move the needle without a strict protocol
Mentioned in this episode:
- Organic Olivia Bitters
- Episode 107: Burping, Gas, and Bloating: 5 Gut Clues You Can't Ignore
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That heavy, pressured, food-isn't-going-anywhere feeling after meals is one of the most exhausting GI symptoms to live with and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why food can feel like it just sits in your stomach for hours, what's actually driving that slowdown, and why standard testing often misses it entirely. Digestion that is underpowered, depleted, or stuck in survival mode has a real path forward and this episode walks you through exactly what's going on.
In This Episode
- Why the "brick in your stomach" feeling is a digestion slowdown, not a broken body
- What good digestion actually feels like and why low stomach acid is so often missed
- Why "healthy foods" can sometimes make symptoms worse
- The vagus nerve, nervous system, and why you can't fully digest in fight-or-flight
- A real client case study and why sequencing matters as much as the protocol
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Reflux is one of the most common symptoms we see… and also one of the most misunderstood. Most people are told it’s either too much stomach acid or not enough, but many still feel stuck even after trying both approaches. In this episode, we take a step back and look at reflux through a more complete lens. While its easy to assume reflux means "too much" or "too little" acid, its more nuanced than that. It often involves how your body is handling it, including factors like pressure, motility, and how well that “lid” between your stomach and esophagus is functioning.
In this episode, Dr. Heather covers:
- What reflux, heartburn, and GERD actually are
- Where low stomach acid fits in
- Why betaine HCl can sometimes make symptoms worse
- How pressure, bloating, and motility influence reflux
- The difference between typical reflux and upper reflux (LPR)
- Hidden triggers like hiatal hernias, stress, and constipation
- Simple, practical strategies to start reducing symptoms
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If you feel like your food just sits there like a brick or you’re bloated after meals, burping, dealing with reflux, or still constipated no matter what you try…
There’s a good chance one of the most important parts of digestion is being overlooked.
In this episode, we’re talking about low stomach acid: what it actually does, how to know if yours might be low, and why it can impact everything from bloating and reflux to constipation, iron levels, and even SIBO.
Because here’s the truth:
You can be taking magnesium, probiotics, fiber, or even iron…but if your digestion isn’t working well at the very top, your body may struggle to break down, absorb, and move food the way it should.
This is one of the biggest patterns we see in women who feel like they’re doing everything right…but still have GI symptoms
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Burping after meals? Bloated by the end of the day? Constantly gassy no matter what you eat? In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down what your gas might actually be trying to tell you. From low stomach acid and slow motility to SIBO, dysbiosis, and bile flow issues, you’ll learn why gas is often more than just an annoying symptom. Gas is a clue that digestion is breaking down somewhere. She also walks through what different types of gas and bloating can mean, plus simple ways to start getting relief and stop blaming food for a deeper gut issue.
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If you’ve treated SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) before and either nothing changed… or things got worse… this episode is for you!
Because what if it’s not just bacterial overgrowth?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons women stay stuck with bloating, food reactions, sugar cravings, and “gut protocols” that never seem to fully work: SIFO, or small intestinal fungal overgrowth
You’ll learn why SIFO can look a lot like SIBO, why it’s often missed, and why repeated antibiotics, low stomach acid, restrictive diets, and chronic stress can all create the kind of environment where fungal overgrowth can thrive.
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If you’ve ever been told you have SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and immediately felt overwhelmed by what to do next, this episode is for you. Because while a diagnosis can feel like a relief after being told “everything is normal,” it often leads to more confusion: antibiotics, elimination diets, supplements… and still no clear plan. In this episode, Dr. Heather is breaking down what actually matters after a SIBO diagnosis and why so many people stay stuck in the cycle of temporary relief and recurring symptoms.
We’re shifting the focus away from just “killing bacteria” and toward understanding why the overgrowth happened in the first place, so you can take a more strategic, sustainable approach to healing.
You’ll learn:
• The biggest mistake people make right after a SIBO diagnosis
• Why antibiotics alone often don’t prevent SIBO from coming back
• The different types of SIBO and why that changes treatment
• How restrictive diets can keep you stuck longer than you think
• The key systems that need to be supported for lasting results
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Low ferritin and digestive issues like SIBO are often treated as completely separate problems. One is considered a blood lab issue, the other a gut issue. But clinically, these two patterns frequently overlap.
Many people struggling with SIBO, bloating, or constipation also find their ferritin stays stubbornly low despite taking iron supplements or increasing iron-rich foods.
In this episode, we unpack how digestion, the microbiome, stomach acid, and inflammation can all influence iron absorption and regulation. When you understand that all of your symptoms are connected by shared underlying root causes the path forward becomes clearer!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why ferritin sometimes stays low even when you are taking iron supplements
- Where iron absorption actually occurs in the digestive system
- How bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine can interfere with nutrient absorption
- The role inflammation and hepcidin play in regulating iron levels
- Why low stomach acid can contribute to both SIBO and poor iron absorption
- Emerging research around hydrogen sulfide SIBO and mineral metabolism
- The clinical patterns we often see in clients with both digestive issues and low ferritin
If you’ve ever wondered why your iron levels don’t seem to improve despite doing everything “right,” this episode will help you start connecting the dots.
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Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients right now, but the conversation often misses the bigger picture. In this episode, Dr. Heather sits down with registered dietitian, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Rachael’s Good Eats, Rachael DeVaux, to talk about why protein matters for far more than muscle building.
They break down how protein impacts blood sugar, digestion, cravings, and energy throughout the day and why so many women are unintentionally under-eating it. Rachael also shares practical strategies for building satisfying meals, reducing the 3PM crash, and supporting gut health without restrictive dieting or complicated tracking.
If you’ve ever felt tired in the afternoon, constantly hungry between meals, or unsure how to actually eat enough protein without feeling overly full, this conversation will give you a simple place to start.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why many women are unknowingly under-eating protein
• The connection between protein, blood sugar stability, and digestion
• What the 3PM energy crash may be telling you about your meals
• Why eating substantial meals can support gut motility and reduce bloating
• How protein and fiber work together to support gut health
• Practical ways to increase protein without feeling heavy or overwhelmed
• Simple breakfast ideas that can stabilize energy for the entire day
• Why reducing food stress can improve digestion and overall health
Rachael also shares some of her favorite quick recipes from her new cookbook The High-Protein Plate, along with realistic tips for busy families who want nourishing meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Have you ever said, “My stomach has never been the same since that trip…” or that questionable BBQ, honeymoon, or random meal that left you sick for days?
Food poisoning isn’t always something you “just get over.” For many people, it’s the starting point of long-term bloating, urgency, constipation, food sensitivities, and anxiety around eating.
In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why post-infectious IBS accounts for a significant percentage of IBS cases and how an acute infection can disrupt gut motility, immune signaling, stomach acid, bile flow, and mineral balance long after the initial illness passes.
If you’ve been stuck in cycles of low FODMAP, antimicrobials, probiotics, and still feel six months pregnant by 5pm… this conversation will connect the dots.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- The research behind post-infectious IBS and how food poisoning triggers long-term gut dysfunction
- How bacteria like Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, and Shigella can disrupt motility
- What happens to the migrating motor complex after infection
- Why bloating, SIBO, constipation, or diarrhea can linger for years
- The role of stomach acid, bile flow, minerals, and the nervous system in recovery
- What to do during acute food poisoning
- What to evaluate if symptoms are still present months (or years) later
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You started magnesium for constipation. It worked.
And then… it didn’t.
Now you’re increasing the dose, relying on it nightly, and wondering why your body won’t cooperate.
Here’s the truth: if magnesium stopped working, it’s not because you need more of it.
Magnesium can support bowel movements. But it doesn’t fix the reason your system slowed down in the first place.
In this episode, I break down:
• What magnesium actually does (and what it doesn’t)
• The mineral patterns I see when it “stops working”
• Why potassium, bile flow, and stress matter more than you think
• How you can poop daily and still be constipated
• What actually restores long-term rhythm instead of relying on stimulation
Constipation is rarely just a colon issue. It’s often a top-down digestion issue.
If you’re tired of bandaids and want a personalized, step-by-step plan to restore your digestion from the root, this is exactly the work we do inside gutTogether.
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If you’re constipated… and your ferritin won’t improve… this episode is for you.
Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable, it's often a sign that your digestive system, minerals, and stress response are all under strain, and when that happens, iron can be one of the first things to stall.
In this episode, I connect the dots between:
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Low ferritin
- Slow stomach acid
- Mineral depletion
- Sluggish bile flow
- Stress (both internal and external)
Because ferritin doesn’t improve just because you take iron.
Ferritin improves when the whole system improves.
If iron has made you feel worse…
If your ferritin only improves while supplementing…
If you’re bloated, sluggish, and exhausted despite “normal labs”…
This conversation will make things click.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why low stomach acid affects both iron and B12
- How slow motility disrupts iron recycling
- Why constipation isn’t a side effect, it’s a signal
- The connection between bile flow, SIBO, and iron storage
- How mineral depletion makes iron harder to tolerate
- Why stress shifts your body out of storage mode
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If you’ve been told to “just take iron” for low ferritin and it either didn’t work or made you feel worse, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal postpartum ferritin story and walking through why iron alone wasn’t the answer for me… or for so many of the clients I work with.
Low ferritin is one of the most misunderstood labs I see. And for most people, it’s not about iron intake. It’s about whether the body is actually ready to absorb, use, recycle, and store iron.
In this episode, we zoom out and talk about the systems that control ferritin, including digestion, motility, minerals, and liver support.
I also cover:
- Why ferritin often stays low even when you’re taking iron
- How postpartum depletion changes how the body handles iron
- Why iron can worsen constipation, bloating, and nausea
- The role of digestion, motility, and mineral balance in ferritin
- Why constipation is often a cause, not a side effect
- How the liver influences iron storage and regulation
- Why ferritin is usually a signal, not the root problem
This episode is especially for you if:
- You’re postpartum or have a history of heavy periods
- You struggle with constipation or slow digestion
- You don’t tolerate iron well
- Your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted
- Ferritin only improves while you’re actively taking iron
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If you’re wondering whether food sensitivity testing will finally explain your bloating, constipation, or GI reactions, this episode is for you. We talk through why food sensitivity lists often keep growing, what those results are actually reflecting, and why eliminating more foods doesn’t always lead to lasting relief.
You’ll learn how digestion, stress, and immune signaling influence food reactions, why many people feel worse after doing “everything right,” and what question to ask instead if you want real progress.
If you have ever been curious about food sensitivity testing and what it actually measures or shows related to your gut health, make sure to listen in!
In this episode, Dr. Heather covers:
- Should you do food sensitivity testing to fix bloating and GI issues?
- Why “safe food” lists often keep shrinking
- What food reactions can signal beyond the food itself
- Why cutting out more foods doesn’t always improve digestion
- What to focus on if food sensitivity testing hasn’t helped
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Let's be real: eating healthy was the answer, you’d already have relief from your bloating and constipaiton.
Most of the women we work with are already doing the “right” things including: eating whole foods, avoiding junk, taking supplements, and yet, they are still dealing with bloating, constipation, and a gut that feels unpredictable.
In this episode, I break down why that happens and what’s actually missing.
You’ll learn why clean eating alone doesn't fix GI issues, how mineral depletion quietly impacts digestion and stress tolerance, why healthy foods can feel worse when digestion is weak, and how stress, gut bacteria, and infections can all interfere with your ability to absorb and tolerate food.
This episode is especially for you if:
- You feel worse eating “healthy” foods
- Your symptoms flare on busy or stressful days
- You’ve been told your labs are normal, but you don’t feel normal
- You’re tired of guessing and piecing things together
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How often do you say no to plans because you don’t know how your stomach will feel?
Have you ever checked a menu days in advance, chosen clothes based on bloating, or left an event early just so you could be comfortable?
Living with gut symptoms affects so much more than digestion. It quietly shapes your decisions, your energy, and how present you feel in your own life.
In this episode of Love Your Gut, I share my own story of navigating bloating and gut issues in my 20s, including how symptoms once dictated what I said yes to and no to. We talk about why gut symptoms steal mental space, why they often keep coming back, and what actually changes when digestion is supported at the root.
If your stomach has been running the show lately, this episode will help you understand why and how to take action so you no longer have to let your GI issues run the show!
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Do you feel like you’re always starting over when it comes to your gut health?
Every January (or month, Monday, etc), you might decide this will be the year you finally fix your digestion. You start strong… and then a few weeks later, everything falls apart.
In this episode, Dr. Heather explains why that happens and why it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline (you might be surprised what it is that actually holds you back!)
This episode is a conversation about nervous system regulation, realistic expectations, and how to create gut healing that actually lasts.
If you’re tired of starting over every January (or every Monday), this episode will change how you think about consistency and gut health.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why consistency is actually a nervous system skill
- Why gut healing isn’t linear (and why that’s normal)
- How to interpret symptoms as information
- Why trying to fix everything at once backfires
- How a slower, phased approach to your gut health leads to lasting relief
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I love trying new things and this episode is my annual roundup of the products that actually earned a spot in my real life this year.
In this episode, I’m sharing my Favorite Things of 2025, including gut-friendly staples to nervous system supports, mineral must-haves, mom life helpers, and business tools that genuinely make life easier.
Here’s the important part:
You don’t need gadgets or a ton of products to heal your gut. The foundations matter most: sunlight, nervous system regulation, laughter, and solid routines. These products simply support that work.
To keep it simple and not overwhelming, I gave awards in each category:
- a Gold Medal if you only choose one
- a Runner-Up
- and Honorable Mentions for everything else that made the list
If you’re someone who loves trying new things (like me), or you just want a short list of what’s actually worth it, this episode is for you.
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Grab a walk, a coffee, or your favorite mineral mocktail and listen in.
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If the holidays always feel like the hardest time of year for your gut with the bloating, the constipation, the fatigue, the heaviness after meals then this episode will feel like a deep breath.
The truth is… the holidays aren’t the problem.
Restriction, stress, poor digestion, and an unsupported gut foundation are.
In today’s episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly how to support your gut through the holidays without eliminating foods, micromanaging your plate, or white-knuckling your way to January.
You’ll learn what your symptoms are really trying to tell you and the simple things you can do right now to feel more grounded, nourished, and supported.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why minerals are your holiday superpower
- Digestion habits that actually move the need
- What your bloating timing reveals
- Sticky stool and bile support
- Travel-friendly gut support
- Why December is actually the best time for testing
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So many women do everything right — eat well, exercise, get their labs checked — and still feel tired, puffy, bloated, or frustrated when their skin flares and their energy crashes. And when bloodwork comes back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed.
This conversation brings so much clarity to what your body may actually be asking for: mineral support.
In Part 2 of Heather Brown’s HTMA review, we unpack her real mineral test results and explore how hidden imbalances — like high calcium, low sodium + potassium, a high magnesium burn rate, and iron–copper issues — can quietly contribute to symptoms like low energy, stubborn acne, difficulty recovering from workouts, and feeling like your usual habits just aren’t working anymore.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why “normal” bloodwork often misses mineral imbalances — and how HTMA fills the gaps
- What ahigh magnesium burn ratetells us about stress and adrenal load
- Why low sodium and low potassium matter for energy, blood sugar, and overall resilience
- How long-term fasting can become a stress when your system is depleted — and the signs to look for
- Why acne may be connected to mineral imbalance vs. food triggers alone
- The role of sleep, morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, and joy in restoring your adrenals
If you’ve been wondering why your energy is low, your skin isn’t cooperating, or your usual routine isn’t giving you the results it used to, this episode will help you understand what your minerals might be trying to tell you — and where to go from here.
Listen to Part 1 of this episode with Heather Brown on the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-deficiency-is-it-the-root-of-your/id1638763905?i=1000738241297
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So many women move through pregnancy feeling exhausted, puffy, bloated, and overwhelmed by symptoms that never quite make sense. And when labs come back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed. This conversation brings clarity to what your body is actually asking for: minerals and electrolytes.
In this episode, we talk through why electrolytes for pregnancy matter far more than most people realize, how fatigue and bloat are often rooted in mineral depletion, and why supporting minerals can completely change how you feel during pregnancy and postpartum.
We unpack what it looks like to enter pregnancy already depleted, how those symptoms get louder as the months go on, and why simple electrolyte support can improve energy, digestion, hydration, skin, and even hair growth. You’ll also hear how personalized mineral support through HTMA testing can help you understand what your body needs so you can finally feel better.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why normal bloodwork doesn’t always show mineral imbalances
• How low electrolytes contribute to fatigue, puffiness, and digestive issues
• The connection between electrolytes and better stomach acid, hydration, and blood sugar
• Simple ways to support sodium, potassium, and magnesium during pregnancy
• What a custom mineral blend is and how it can replace multiple supplements
• How electrolytes support postpartum recovery, milk supply, and hormone balance
If you’ve been wondering why you still feel tired, bloated, or dehydrated no matter how healthy you eat or how much water you drink, this episode will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you.
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Weight Loss Resistance, Stress, and the Mineral Patterns Behind a “Stuck” Metabolism
Today’s episode features an incredibly relatable story from Lindsay, a marriage and family therapist, military wife, mom of two, and someone who felt like she was doing everything “right”: eating well, following the plan, exercising, pushing herself… and still gaining weight, feeling exhausted, and being told her labs were “normal.”
After pregnancy and years of intense stress, deployments, and living abroad, her body felt completely out of control. Doctors offered restrictive diets, a thousand-calorie meal plan, and no real answers. Even after following those recommendations perfectly, nothing changed.
What did change?
Seeing her HTMA results and finally understanding why her metabolism was struggling and what her body needed to feel safe enough to start healing.
In this episode, Lindsay shares:
• What weight loss resistance felt like when nothing worked
• How chronic stress, postpartum depletion, and metabolism are deeply connected
• Why “normal labs” don’t tell the full story
• The moment she realized she wasn’t crazy and that she was actually depleted
• The difference mineral repletion made in her energy, digestion, mood, and confidence
• How improving her health shifted her marriage, parenting, and work life
• How she maintained her progress months later
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Her work supports couples navigating the stress and identity shifts that come with parenting and she shares how her own healing journey has made her a better partner and parent.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my mom, aka the one and only Queen Alice, to share her hilarious (and kind of wild) story about how supporting her minerals completely changed her health.
For years, she struggled with intense leg cramps, we’re talking full-body, middle-of-the-night, can’t-move kind of cramps. Doctors told her to drink more water, stretch, or just “deal with it.” But nothing worked… until we ran an HTMA test and discovered the real root cause: mineral depletion from years of stress.
You’ll hear:
- The moment we both realized something had to change (it involved an “exorcism-level” leg cramp)
- How stress, dehydration, and even margaritas were making things worse
- Why her magnesium was high but still not working and what that actually means
- The surprising benefits she noticed after balancing her minerals (better sleep, calmer moods, no more cramps!)
- How she titrated her custom mineral blend after her body said “uh, too fast!”
- Some sweet and slightly emotional memories about my journey as a shy child who is now an entrepreneur
If you’ve ever dealt with leg cramps, restless sleep, anxiety, or constant dehydration no matter how much water you drink this episode will help you connect the dots and see how simple mineral support can change everything.
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When Lacey started losing handfuls of hair postpartum, she thought it had to be a hormone problem. Her labs were “normal,” her doctor told her to give it more time, and yet, she didn’t feel like herself.
That’s when we ran an HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and found what was really going on beneath the surface: extreme mineral depletion from pregnancy, breastfeeding, stress, and lack of sleep.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How mineral depletion can mimic hormone issues like hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleep
- What a “four lows” pattern means on an HTMA test and why it’s so common for moms
- How quickly Lacey started feeling better once she replenished her minerals
- The surprising benefits she noticed beyond hair growth including better digestion, energy, and calm
If you’ve ever wondered why your labs look normal but you still feel off, this episode will show you how looking at your minerals can finally give you answers.
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What if the biggest thing holding you back from healing isn’t your diet, your labs, or your supplement routine, but your beliefs about what’s possible?
In this episode, Dr. Heather shares a deeply personal look at how she went from being the “shy girl” no one expected much from, to struggling with gut issues and exhaustion, to finally building a thriving practice, all by learning to stop defending her limitations.
You’ll learn how the stories you tell yourself shape your physiology, why your nervous system can’t heal when it feels unsafe, and the small mindset and lifestyle shifts that can completely change your trajectory.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Must be nice for her…” — this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The difference between limitation and belief, and how both impact healing
- The science behind how your thoughts create neural pathways that shape your body’s response
- Real stories of fear, grit, and consistency from Dr. Heather’s own healing and business journey
- How to retrain your nervous system to feel safe enough to heal
- Five practical steps to start shifting from comparison to curiosity (and bring joy back into the process)
- Why the most successful clients aren’t the ones with the most resources, but instead they’re the ones who can hold the vision that healing is possible
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If you’ve ever looked at a stool test and felt completely overwhelmed by all the bacteria names, numbers, and colors, you’re not alone.
In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly what your stool test says about your symptoms, from bloating and constipation to hormone imbalance, fatigue, and skin issues. You’ll learn why stool testing goes far beyond “good vs. bad bacteria,” and how it maps out your digestion, detox pathways, immune health, and overall gut terrain.
Dr. Heather explains what it really means when markers like beta-glucuronidase, H. pylori, calprotectin, or secretory IgA are high or low, and how these patterns overlap to reveal the root cause of your symptoms.
You’ll walk away with a whole new perspective on testing and why it’s not about just "treating the test" and more about understanding what your gut is trying to tell you about how your symptoms are connected.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why stool testing is about function, not just “fixing” numbers
- The connection between high beta-glucuronidase and estrogen or histamine symptoms
- How low commensal bacteria can drive leaky gut, fatigue, and skin issues
- Why H. pylori suppresses stomach acid and leads to low iron or reflux
- What low elastase means for digestion, bloating, and nutrient absorption
- How low secretory IgA reflects stress, burnout, and food sensitivities
- The link between fat malabsorption and low sodium or bile flow
- Why calprotectin and anti-gliadin IgA reveal deeper inflammation
- How to interpret patterns instead of chasing isolated markers
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If you’ve ever been told your iron or ferritin is “low” but no one can explain why then this episode is for you.
Iron issues are rarely just about your diet or supplements. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening in your gut. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down how stomach acid, infections like H. pylori, mineral balance, and inflammation all impact how your body absorbs and uses iron.
You’ll learn:
✅ The real difference between ferritin and serum iron (and why both matter)
✅ What high or low ferritin actually means and the hidden gut clues behind it
✅ How minerals like copper, zinc, and potassium influence iron utilization
✅ Why iron supplements can make symptoms worse if the root cause isn’t addressed
✅ Practical steps to rebuild your terrain for better energy, digestion, and balance
If your labs have never made sense or you’ve been stuck taking iron without feeling any better this episode will help you see why.
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Fibermaxxing is the latest wellness Tik Tok trend which involves loading up on beans, seeds, and high-fiber foods in the name of better gut health. But is more fiber always better?
For some, adding fiber means smoother digestion, steadier blood sugar, and more energy. For others, it leads to gas, constipation, or bloating that only gets worse. So what’s the truth?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather breaks down what fibermaxxing gets right, what it gets wrong, and how to eat fiber in a way your gut can actually handle.
You’ll learn:
- Why fiber is suddenly trending (and why most people don’t get enough)
- What the largest gut health study says about dietary diversity and your microbiome
- The “Fiber Ladder” approach to increase intake without feeling miserable
- A simple breakdown of fiber types: soluble, insoluble, prebiotic, resistant starch, and polyphenols
- Why you might feel worse when you cut out fiber (and what that really means about your gut)
- A practical meal framework (PFCC: protein, fat, fiber, color) to use daily
Resources & Next Steps:
- Read the blog with fiber resources
- Apply for gutTogether® VIP for customized support
- Start with a Gut Health Audit if you want a personalized assessment
Stay connected:
- Instagram: @drheatherfinley
Have you been told “everything looks normal” on your labs, scopes, or bloodwork but you still feel bloated, constipated, or exhausted? You’re not alone.
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I’m breaking down why the GI-Map stool test can be a game-changer when all your other results come back “normal.” You’ll learn what the test measures, why it’s different from standard stool testing, and how it connects the dots between gut function, hormones, immune health, and energy.
We’ll cover:
- What the GI-Map actually measures (and why it’s more than just “yes/no” for parasites or infections)
- The most common hesitations about stool testing and why they’re valid but often keep people stuck
- Why I often prefer the GI-Map over SIBO testing as a first step
- Real client examples of how GI-Map results explained years of frustrating symptoms
- Who benefits most from this test (hint: if you’ve been told everything is fine but you don’t feel fine, this is for you)
If you’ve been living in the “everything is normal” camp but know in your gut something’s off, this episode will help you understand whether a GI-Map is the right next step.
Links & Resources
- 👉 Follow me on Instagram
- 👉 Book a Gut Health Audit: get my eyes on your case and I'll provide you with where the gaps are and exactly what your next steps should be!
- 👉 Apply for gutTogether VIP: Ready for the most comprehensive support? gutTogether® is our signature 6 month program (which includes GI Map testing)
- 👉 Compare our gut health programs
If you’ve been dealing with reflux, bloating, constipation, or even anxiety and can’t figure out why, histamines might be part of the picture. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD, to break down the connection between histamine intolerance, MCAS, and gut symptoms and why so many people feel worse with standard gut protocols.
Michelle and I discuss:
- What histamine intolerance really is and how it overlaps with MCAS
- The wide range of symptoms histamine issues can cause (and why they’re often missed)
- How the gut, DAO enzyme, and microbiome influence histamine balance
- Why nervous system support is just as important as gut support
- Practical steps you can take if you suspect histamine intolerance
Michelle also shares her personal journey with histamines, mold exposure, and POTS and how slowing down and supporting safety in the body can be a turning point for healing.
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
- Gupta Program (free 28 day trial with this link)
- Michelle’s Histamine Essentials Webinar
- Michelle's Sept 28th Webinar
- Michelle’s Website
- Michelle’s Instagram
Stay Connected with Dr. Heather:
- Follow on Instagram
- Visit the Website
About Michelle: Michelle Shapiro, RD is a functional/ integrative Registered Dietitian who has helped over 3,000 clients transform their health over the past 11 years. As the founder of an NYC-based virtual private practice, Michelle leads a team of six expert nutritionists who specialize in complex cases including histamine issues, gut dysfunction, chronic anxiety, and weight concerns. She is the creator of the viral Histamine Essentials Webinar, which is available now on replay, and the host of the top-rated podcast Quiet the Diet, where she breaks down the science behind chronic illness in a way that actually makes sense and makes you feel seen. Michelle is the go-to expert for people who have tried everything and are ready for a real plan.
Have you ever told yourself, “It’s not that bad , I’ll deal with it later” when it comes to your gut symptoms (or anything?)?
I get it because I did the same thing. For years, I brushed off my bloating, constipation, and fatigue, hoping they’d go away. But ignoring those whispers from my gut eventually led to bigger problems: SIBO, Hashimoto’s, a slowed metabolism, and histamine issues.
Here’s the truth: your symptoms aren’t random. They’re signals & your gut waving a red flag asking for support. When you ignore them, they snowball into more complicated issues that are harder (and more expensive) to fix down the road.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
- How ignoring “small” gut symptoms can turn into bigger health issues
- The snowball effect of reflux, constipation, bloating, and diarrhea
- Why functional medicine isn’t just about supplements
- My personal journey of what happened when I didn’t listen to my gut
- Why your symptoms are signals, not something to fear
And for the very first time, I’m offering something brand new: the Gut Health Audit.
👉 This is the most affordable way to get eyes on your case! Just $89! You’ll complete a comprehensive intake form, and I’ll personally review it to identify the gaps in your care, highlight patterns, and share your next steps. Whether that’s with us in gutTogether® or something totally different, you’ll finally have clarity on what to do next.
But spots are limited, only 20 spots are available (and as a podcast listener you're the first to hear about it!)
Connect with Dr. Heather
gutTogether program website
Have you tried all the gut-healing protocols, supplements, and diets, but you’re still constipated, bloated, or exhausted? You’re not alone, and the reason you’re stuck may not be what you think.
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m sharing the overlooked foundations that can make or break your gut healing journey. These aren’t the flashy, “quick-fix” solutions you see all over social media, but they’re the simple, powerful pieces that actually help your gut recover.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why eating the same 5–10 foods can cause dysbiosis, leaky gut, and food reactions.
- How mineral depletion keeps you stuck in a cycle of low energy, hormone imbalances, and poor motility.
- Why low stomach acid, enzyme output, and bile flow can trigger infections like H. pylori and recurrent SIBO.
- The connection between nervous system dysregulation and low secretory IgA, reflux, and constipation.
- Practical steps you can start using today to finally support your gut the way it needs.
If you’ve been “doing everything right” and not feeling better, one of these missing pieces may be the reason.
Resources and Links:
📥 Grab my free mineral guide to start rebuilding your foundation today
💻 Want personalized support? Learn more and apply to the gutTogether program here
➡️ For more tips, follow Dr. Heather on Instagram
Have you ever tried a “Candida diet” or an antifungal supplement only to find yourself right back where you started? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about Candida overgrowth and why diet or antifungals alone don’t solve the problem. Candida isn’t something you can just starve or kill into submission, the real key is fixing the terrain that allowed it to grow in the first place.
In this episode I cover:
- Why Candida is part of a normal gut microbiome (and when it becomes a problem)
- Myths that keep people stuck like “starving Candida” with diet or relying on antifungals
- The real root causes of Candida overgrowth, including blood sugar imbalances and depleted commensals
- Why Candida is so hard to detect on stool testing and other testing options
- Practical strategies to support digestion, motility, and minerals so Candida doesn’t keep coming back
Whether you’ve struggled with Candida symptoms for years or you’re a practitioner supporting clients, this episode will help you shift from the endless Candida-killing cycle to building a resilient gut terrain.
💡 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- Take the free "Why Am I Bloated" Quiz
- Learn more about gutPractitioner™: my 4-month mentorship for dietitians and health professionals
- Connect with me on Instagram @drheatherfinley
You’ve done the SIBO antibiotics. Maybe even two or three times.
But you’re still bloated, still stuck on five “safe” foods, and wondering…
“Why isn’t this working?”
In the final episode of this SIBO mini-series, Dr. Heather shares 3 real client stories that show that SIBO recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Each client had the same diagnosis on paper, but needed a completely different plan to actually feel better.
If you’ve been told “you’re fine” despite ongoing symptoms, or you’re burnt out from restrictive protocols that go nowhere, this episode is your reminder: there’s a better way.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why killing bacteria isn’t enough—and what to do instead
✔️ How mineral depletion, bile flow, and scar tissue can stall healing
✔️ What true gut repair looks like after a SIBO protocol
✔️ The difference between managing symptoms and rebuilding resilience
✔️ Why your recovery plan should start with you, not the diagnosis
If these stories resonate, you’re not alone, and there is hope for healing.
Resources & Links:
🔍 Take the Free Gut Health Quiz to start identifying your root causes
📝 Apply for 1:1 support through gutTogether®
📲 Connect with Dr. Heather on Instagram
🎁 Special Giveaway:
Leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify, screenshot it, and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST RATING] in the subject line.
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If you’ve ever been told your only options for a thyroid condition are medication, surgery, radioactive iodine, or a restrictive diet… this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when you focus on root causes.
I’m joined by Dr. Eric Osansky, a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner who reversed his own Graves disease naturally and has been helping clients do the same since 2009. We’re sharing both sides of the thyroid spectrum: Dr. Eric’s journey with hyperthyroidism and my own with Hashimoto’s, plus the powerful gut–thyroid connection that changed everything for us.
You’ll hear:
- Why gut health is central to thyroid autoimmunity
- The most common gut-related triggers for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
- How herbs like bugleweed and motherwort can support hyperthyroid symptoms
- The role of stress, adrenal health, and lifestyle foundations in recovery
- How functional testing (like stool testing, adrenal testing, and HTMA) can uncover the real drivers of your symptoms
Listen to part 1 of this episode on Dr. Eric's podcast here!
Connect with Dr. Eric
Dr. Eric's Website
Dr. Eric's Newsletter
Dr. Eric's Books
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You finished your SIBO treatment, so why are you still bloated, reactive, and stuck eating five foods?
In this episode of Love Your Gut, Dr. Heather shares what no one talks about after the “kill phase” of SIBO recovery ends. If you’ve tried antibiotics or antimicrobials, followed a low-FODMAP diet, and still don’t feel like yourself, it’s not because you failed. It’s because true healing happens in Phase 2: the rebuilding phase.
You’ll learn how to make your gut resilient again through food, lifestyle, digestion support, and terrain repair.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why symptoms often return post-SIBO treatment (and why that’s not a failure)
- How to repair your gut lining to reduce food reactivity
- Step-by-step guidance for reintroducing foods safely and strategically
- The truth about North-to-South digestion and what it means for motility
- How simple lifestyle shifts like sunlight, walking, and breathwork change the gut terrain
- The difference between healing and just treating
Resources & Links
- Take the Free "Why am I Bloated?" Quiz and identify what’s driving your symptoms (takes 2 minutes and gives you an action plan!)
- Apply for 1:1 support through gutTogether®
- Connect with Dr. Heather on Instagram
Win a Free HTMA Test + Consult with the gutTogether® team!
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If you’ve been handed another round of antibiotics or told to follow a strict diet for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), yet you’re still bloated, constipated, and frustrated, this episode is for you.
In this kickoff to our SIBO mini-series, Dr. Heather shares what SIBO actually is (hint: it’s not just bacteria in the wrong place), why the standard “kill and restrict” approach doesn’t lead to lasting relief, and what really needs to happen for sustainable recovery. You’ll also hear the story of a client who treated SIBO four times without success, until she finally addressed the deeper imbalances behind it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why SIBO is a symptom, not a root cause
- The difference between hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide SIBO
- Why antibiotics and restrictive diets often fail long-term
- The role of motility, minerals, and your nervous system in healing
- What truly needs to be restored for your gut to function again
Make sure you are subscribed to the show so you don’t miss the next episode in this series
Resources & Links:
- Take the Free Gut Health Quiz to identify what’s driving your symptoms
- Apply for 1:1 support through gutTogether® (Reminder: the investment increases on August 1 due to lab testing costs; apply now to lock in current pricing)
- 📲 Connect with Dr. Heather on Instagram
Bonus gift: Leave a rating + review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, screenshot it, and send it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co and we’ll send you a free resource as a thank-you!
You’ve addressed your gut from every angle including diet, lifestyle & supplement protocols...but the bloating, constipation, or fatigue won’t budge. What if the root cause is actually in your mouth?
In this episode, I’m joined by biological dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgenson to unpack the powerful connection between oral health and gut health. From cavities as a sign of mineral depletion to the impact of mercury fillings, we explore how your dental history might be the reason your gut still isn’t healing.
We’re covering:
- How gum disease, mouth breathing, and dry mouth disrupt digestion
- The link between oral infections and gut dysbiosis (including H. pylori)
- Why you can’t have a healthy gut with an unhealthy mouth
- What cavities may reveal about nutrient absorption and mineral status
- The biggest mistakes people make with oral hygiene—and what to use instead
- How to evaluate whether your root canal or fillings are affecting your health
Mentioned in this episode:
→ Shop for Dr. Michelle Jorgenson’s products and book (use drfinley at checkout for 10% off)
→ IAOMT Safe Mercury Removal Directory: www.iaomt.org
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
→ Follow Dr. Heather Instagram: @drheatherfinley
→ Ready to get to the root of your GI issues for good? Apply for gutTogether® here
Connect with Dr. Michelle Jorgenson:
Website: Living Well with Dr. Michelle
Instagram: @livingwellwithdrmichelle
You’ve cleaned up your diet, tried probiotics, and maybe even done a gut protocol… so why are you still bloated?
In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 sneaky, often-missed causes of bloating that go way beyond food sensitivities. From sluggish bile flow and mineral imbalances to vagus nerve dysfunction and low microbial diversity—we’re digging into the root issues that might be holding back your gut healing.
Plus, I’ll share:
✔️ Why daily BMs don’t always mean you’re not constipated
✔️ The real reason “just take a probiotic” isn’t a magic fix
✔️ What a diverse microbiome actually looks like (and how to get there)
✔️ A rapid-fire list of bloating myths to stop believing today
Don’t miss my free webinar next week:
The Bloat-Free Blueprint – Why You’re Still Bloated (Even After Doing All the Right Things).
Register via the link in the show notes—live attendees get a bonus Bloat-Free Travel Guide!
You’re eating clean, avoiding gluten, and loading up on salads… but your period is still painful, your mood’s all over the place, and you’re feeling stuck — literally and hormonally. Sound familiar?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the fiber-hormone connection that no one’s talking about: how constipation impacts estrogen clearance, what your gut has to do with PMS and painful periods, and why clean eating isn’t always hormone-friendly.
We’re getting into:
- Why you can’t skip fiber and expect smooth cycles
- How the liver + gut tag-team to clear out estrogen
- The role of beta-glucuronidase (and what your stool test might be saying)
- The real reason your paleo or gluten-free diet might be making things worse
- What the estrobolome is — and why it matters for every woman
Mentioned in this episode:
→ Bio.me Chocolate Fiber – My go-to morning fiber that supports motility, estrogen clearance, and tastes like mocha dessert in my coffee
→ Episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten: – A must-listen if you want to dive deeper into the gut-hormone connection.
Other Links & Resources:
→ Ready to get to the root of your GI issues for good? Apply for gutTogether® here: www.guttogetherprogram.com
→ Follow me on Instagram: @drheatherfinley
Sticky, hard-to-wipe poops might feel like just a bathroom frustration—but they’re actually one of the clearest signs your bile isn’t flowing well. And when bile is off, digestion, hormones, and energy all take a hit.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
- What sticky stool really means (and what “normal” should look like)
- 5 reasons your bile might be sluggish
- Why this matters even more if you’ve had your gallbladder removed or are postpartum
- How poor bile flow impacts hormone balance, bloating, fatigue, and even post viral gut issues
- 5 simple, natural ways to support bile flow today
Links & Resources:
→ Purchase the HTMA Bundle (use code MOTHERSDAY30 for $30 off!)
→ Download the free mineral guide
→ Ready to get to the root of your GI issues for good? Apply for gutTogether® here: www.guttogetherprogram.com
→ Follow me on Instagram: @drheatherfinley
→ Episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten
→ Try Digestive Bitters
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley chats with Bridgitte Mallinson, dietitian and founder of Gut Personal. Bridgitte shares her experience of dealing with GI issues like chronic bloating and constipation while managing motherhood and growing a business. She talks about how she launched her supplement line, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the gut health strategies that helped her feel better. Whether you're a busy mom dealing with GI symptoms or an entrepreneur looking to grow your business, this episode offers practical advice and real stories that can help you manage your health and your career. Tune in for straightforward, actionable tips and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a mompreneur.
Links & Resources:
→ Try Gut Personal Products for 10% off
→ Connect with Bridgitte
→ Follow Gut Personal
→ Follow me on Instagram: @drheatherfinley
→ Ready to get to the root of your bloating for good? Apply for gutTogether® here: www.guttogetherprogram.com
Ever feel like your bloating has no rhyme or reason?
One day you're fine... the next you wake up feeling like a human balloon — before you’ve even had breakfast.
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked clues when it comes to gut symptoms: WHEN your bloating happens.
Because the timing of your bloat?
It’s like your gut’s secret language — telling you exactly where things might be going wrong.
We’ll cover:
→ What it means if you wake up bloated
→ Why you’re bloated after meals (especially protein-heavy ones)
→ The classic “6 months pregnant by bedtime” bloat
→ And yes — even why drinking water might make you bloated
PLUS — I’ll walk you through what to do about each pattern, when testing (like HTMA or GI Map) is actually helpful, and the simple foundational steps you have to take before jumping to lab work.
Bloating should not be your normal — and this episode will help you start uncovering why it’s happening in the first place.
Links & Resources:
→ Ready to get to the root of your bloating for good? Apply for gutTogether® here: www.guttogetherprogram.com
→ Grab my favorite electrolytes from LMNT and get a free sample pack with any order: drheatherfinley.co/lmnt
→ Follow me on Instagram: @drheatherfinley
→ Purchase the adrenal cocktail (use code HEATHER10 for discount)
In this episode, we’re getting real about constipation—the kind that makes you bloated, miserable, and maybe even cry at a restaurant (been there 🙋♀️). I’m sharing my most embarrassing gut story, breaking down why fiber and water alone aren’t cutting it, and revealing the three key minerals your gut actually needs to get things moving: magnesium, potassium, and sodium.
We’ll talk about why magnesium alone might not be enough, how low minerals can totally stall digestion, and why HTMA testing is one of my favorite ways to get to the root of stubborn constipation. Plus, you’ll hear what finally helped one client go from backed-up and bloated to regular and relieved.
If you’re tired of guessing and want real answers, this episode is for you. It’s time to ditch the Dr. Pepper remedies and learn how to really support your gut.
Get Support:
🎙️ Ready to stop guessing? The HTMA Bundle is OPEN! You’ll get a full mineral analysis + a personalized plan to optimize digestion, energy, and overall gut health. 👉 Spots are limited—grab yours now!
➡️ Download our free mineral guide here
💬 Let’s Connect!
- Send me a DM on Instagram
- If you loved this episode, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps so much!
If you’ve been struggling with bloating, constipation, or sluggish digestion—and you feel like nothing is working—there’s a missing piece that almost no one talks about: potassium.
Most people think of potassium for hydration or muscle cramps, but did you know it’s also essential for gut motility? If you’re low, your digestion slows no matter how much fiber or probiotics you take.
In this episode, I dive into:
✅ How potassium fuels digestion & why low levels = slow bowels
✅ Why stress, adrenal function, and blood sugar can deplete potassium
✅ The best potassium-rich foods for gut health
✅ Why HTMA testing is a game-changer for uncovering mineral imbalances
Get Support:
🎙️ Ready to stop guessing? The HTMA Bundle is OPEN! You’ll get a full mineral analysis + a personalized plan to optimize digestion, energy, and overall gut health.
👉 Spots are limited—grab yours now!
💬 Let’s Connect!
- Send me a DM on Instagram
- If you loved this episode, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps so much!
Bloating is one of the most frustrating and uncomfortable digestive issues, but relief isn’t just about avoiding “trigger” foods. In this episode of Love Your Gut, I’m sharing my top tips for bloating relief—starting with simple, effective strategies you can use today, then diving into the deeper root causes of bloating so you can experience long-term relief. But bloating isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about how your body digests it. That’s why I’ll also walk you through the five biggest root causes of bloating and how to identify if they’re affecting you
🎙️ Mentioned in this episode:
If you're a practitioner who wants to confidently tackle complex GI cases and stop relying on endless elimination diets, this is for you. Sign up here!
Resources:
🔗 Join the Back on Trac(t) webinar (Feb 5)
🔗 Download my FREE Mineral Guide
🔗 Enroll in gutTested
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🔗 Castor Oil Packs
🔗 Mountain Rose Herbs
🔗 Immunolin Episode
If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who struggles with bloating and tag me on Instagram (@drheatherfinley)!
Your reviews and shares help more people find this podcast and start feeling better.
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Adrenal cocktails are trending on social media as a go-to solution for energy, stress resilience, and overall wellness—but do they actually work? In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we break it all down. You’ll learn:
- What the adrenal glands do and why they’re critical for managing stress and energy.
- The science behind adrenal cocktails and why vitamin C, sodium, and potassium are the stars of the recipe.
- How to incorporate adrenal cocktails into your daily routine to combat fatigue, balance blood sugar, and support digestion.
- Why stress makes you crave sugar and salty foods—and how adrenal cocktails can help.
- The truth about high vs. low cortisol and how burnout can impact your health.
- Why personalized mineral testing with an HTMA test is the best long-term solution for addressing fatigue, hormonal imbalances, GI issues, and more.
Tune in now to learn how you can start supporting your adrenals and reclaim your energy with just one simple drink a day!
Links from this episode:
Don’t forget to download my free mineral guide which includes mineral mocktail & adrenal cocktail recipes tailored to specific health concerns like energy, sleep, and thyroid support!
Looking to win an HTMA bundle for free? Rate and review the podcast episode and send your review to: happygut@drheatherfinley.co with the subject line RATING FOR LYG PODCAST and we will pick a winner on January 24!
Ready to go beyond the basics? My HTMA bundle opens on February 10 and is perfect for anyone who wants personalized recommendations to meet their unique mineral needs.
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Learn about Dr. Heather & team's life-changing programs
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I share practical tips that you can implement to support your gut health in 2025 by outlining the strategies and goals that will help you achieve optimal gut health in the new year. Whether you're dealing with long-term GI issues, hormone imbalances, or low energy, this episode will walk you through how to set actionable, realistic health goals tailored to your gut health.
I talk about the importance of creating a plan that’s sustainable and personalized, covering key areas like diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. You’ll also hear practical tips to overcome common obstacles that prevent us from following through on our health goals, and how to stay on track for long-term success so that you never feel like you are "starting over" when it comes to your gut health or health in general.
If you’re ready to prioritize your gut health in 2025 and want a roadmap for success, this episode is for you!
Enroll in gutTested
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Learn about Dr. Heather & team's life-changing programs
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we’re breaking down the buzz around colostrum and its potential benefits for gut health. Is it really the superfood it’s claimed to be, or just another wellness trend?
I’ll dive into what colostrum is, how it works in the body, and why it’s gaining so much attention in the gut health space. We’ll explore its role in supporting the gut lining, immune health, and even addressing issues like leaky gut and inflammation. Plus, I’ll share practical tips on what to look for in a immunoglobulin supplement and whether it’s worth adding to your routine.
If you’ve been curious about colostrum and whether it lives up to the hype, this episode will give you the science-backed insights you need to decide if it’s the right fit for your gut health journey!
Links from the episode:
- Take our free quiz!
- Purchase Immunolin Products on Fullscript (you have to make an account first)
- Learn more about Immunoglobulins in this episode of LYG
- Podcast Episode about Mold
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Learn about Dr. Heather & team's life-changing programs
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m joined by Shannon Race, co-founder of Bio.me, to dive deep into the incredible benefits of prebiotic fiber. We’ll explore what prebiotic fiber is, why it’s essential for gut and hormone health, and how it can transform your overall well-being.
Shannon shares her expertise on the role of prebiotic fiber in feeding beneficial gut bacteria and supporting a healthy microbiome. Together, we discuss the different types of prebiotic fibers, where to find them in your diet, and how they impact digestion, hormones, and even mood. Plus, we cover common mistakes people make when adding fiber to their routine and how to do it in a way that works for your body.
Whether you’re dealing with bloating, irregular digestion, or hormone imbalance, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert insights to help you harness the power of prebiotic fiber for better health!
Links from the episode:
- Try out Bio.me (Heather is a fan of the chocolate!)
- Take our free quiz!
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Learn about Dr. Heather & team's life-changing programs
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I sit down with Lindsey Lusson, RD, an expert in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) to talk about the overlap between HA and gut health. Together, we explore the overlap between HA and GI issues, including how restrictive eating, overexercise, and chronic stress can impact both your gut and reproductive health.
Lindsey shares her own journey with HA and provides valuable insights into how healing your relationship with food and supporting your body’s nutritional needs can restore menstrual cycles and improve digestion. We also discuss common misconceptions about HA, the role of stress and energy availability, and why gut health often needs to be addressed alongside hormone recovery.
Whether you’re navigating HA, GI symptoms, or both, this episode offers hope, practical advice, and a better understanding of how everything in the body is interconnected.
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Get 1:1 support for your GI symptoms
- Learn about Dr. Heather & team's life-changing programs
Connect with Lindsey:
- Website
- Lindsey's Podcast
- Lindsey's Free Lab Guide
Lindsey Lusson is Registered Dietitian who specializes in disordered eating and infertility. She has both personal and professional experience with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) or period loss related to over exercise and under eating. Her experience led her to become passionate about educating and empowering others to advocate for their health and take charge of their fertility through proper nutrition. She has helped hundreds of women recover from HA and over 160 get pregnant and take home healthy babies.
Links from the episode:
- Join the email list for our HTMA Black Friday sale
- Get 1:1 support for your GI symptoms
- Blog: What is HTMA testing?
- Blog: Top minerals for gut and hormone health
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Learn about her life-changing programs
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal health journey by sharing my latest HTMA results and the postpartum mineral plan I’ve created to support recovery, breastfeeding, and hormone balance.
I walk you through what HTMA testing revealed about my mineral status during pregnancy, including the impact of a challenging first trimester, and how I used this information to prepare for postpartum. I’ll explain the role of key minerals like magnesium, potassium, and sodium in postpartum recovery, why mineral balance is essential for preventing hair loss and stabilizing energy levels, and how I’m supporting myself to feel my best as I navigate this new chapter.
If you’ve ever wondered how to optimize your mineral levels for postpartum recovery—or how HTMA testing can provide insights to guide your health—this episode is for you! Download my free mineral guide to get started on your own journey toward mineral balance and thriving postpartum health.
Links from the episode:
- Join the email list for our HTMA Black Friday sale
- Get 1:1 support for your GI symptoms
- Blog: What is HTMA testing?
- Blog: Top minerals for gut and hormone health
- Podcast Episode about Mold
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Learn about Dr. Heather & team's life-changing programs
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we dive deep into why minerals are essential for hormone balance, gut health, and overall wellness. I share my personal story of struggling with GI issues for over 20 years, feeling stuck, and why addressing mineral deficiencies was the missing link in my healing journey. Many people try endless diets, detoxes, and hormone supplements without real results, often because they’re overlooking underlying mineral imbalances.
We’ll break down what minerals are, why our bodies don’t produce them, and why they’re foundational to health—even if you’re eating a “healthy” diet. We also cover common mineral deficiencies like low potassium, sodium imbalances, and high magnesium, plus how these can impact digestion, energy, and mood. I share a real-life case study of a client whose bloating and constipation only improved once she supported her minerals, along with the powerful changes she saw in her sleep and stress resilience.
If you’re curious about your own mineral levels, this episode is a must-listen! Be sure to stay tuned for our once-a-year Black Friday HTMA sale to learn more about your mineral health and start making meaningful changes. Grab our free mineral guide for practical tips, resources, and recipes to help you get started!
Links from the episode:
- Join the email list for our HTMA Black Friday sale
- Get 1:1 support for your GI symptoms
- Blog: What is HTMA testing?
- Blog: Top minerals for gut and hormone health
Connect with Dr. Heather
- Website
- Learn about her life-changing programs
Are you struggling to overcome GI symptoms that just won’t go away, no matter what you try? In this episode, Dr. Heather Finley talks with Samantha Kane about understanding the root causes of persistent gut and skin issues and the factors often overlooked in conventional approaches. Together, they dive into the connection between gut health, stress, and the nervous system, shedding light on why traditional diet-based solutions might be keeping you stuck. You’ll learn why managing your stress response and nervous system regulation is key to truly healing your gut and how addressing these elements can transform your approach to lasting relief from GI symptoms.
Links from the episode:
- Join the email list for our HTMA Black Friday sale
- Get 1:1 support for your GI symptoms
Connect with Samantha:
- Website
Have you ever asked these questions?
-Should I take probiotics for your GI issues?
-Why do probiotics make my symptoms worse?
-Which probiotic is best for me?
-Is bloating normal with probiotics?
-Is yogurt a probiotic?
-What is a prebiotic?
In this episode, Dr. Heather is walking you through all of the commonly asked questions about probiotics and also walks you through exactly how to navigate common symptoms you may experience when consuming them.
Get Support:
Register for our free training on September 4, 2024!
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Tune into this episode where Dr. Heather Finley shares her favorite gut health products. Everything you need from personal care to her favorite foods! Tune in and grab your favorites for some last minute stocking stuffers!
Personal Care
- Queen of thrones castor oil pack: this is a great way to support your detox on a daily basis. Use for an hour or sleep with it overnight!
- Rise Well Oral care (FINLEY10) (the best toothpaste, floss and mouthrinse!): Oral care is often one of the missing pieces for your overall gut health.
- Roots Apothecary (HOLIDAY2023 for 20% off): Amazing bath soaks, adaptive cacao, etc!
Home/Kitchen
- Caraway Pans: High quality non-stick ceramic pans but without all of the endocrine disrupting chemicals. I use my pans daily!
- Thrive Market Subscription: The best place for all your favorite products, but at a lower cost!
Food Products:
- Fresh Herbs and Spices from Mountain Rose Herbs
- Happy tummy tea
- Grilling herbs
- Mold free coffee beans (DRHEATHER): I drink this decaf daily and have great peace of mind knowing that it is tested for and mold free!
- Purely Elizabeth Granola (DRHEATHERFINLEY10): Try the salted chocolate granola. You’ll thank me later!
- Fond Bone Broth: The best base for soups + sauces or on its own as a snack during the day!
- Struesi: Amazing, grain free granola that I have LOVED on chia pudding, smoothies and yogurt bowls.
- Olipop (DIETITIAN20) : Great tasting prebiotic “sodas” that are a fun alcohol alternative and also a great way to support your gut.
Supplements:
- Collagen Protein (DRHEATHER15): This chocolate collagen is my favorite collagen protein + they have some amazing superfood blends. This makes an amazing stocking stuffer!
- Perfect Supplements
- Hydrolyzed collagen
- Mushroom Immunity
- Magnesium Citrate
- Organifi ($25 off first order): Amazing superfood powders for times where you just need an extra “boost”
- Love their reds powder for gut health and gold powder for sleep
- Beam: 40% off your first order and enjoy your best night sleep ever!
- LMNT: get a free sample pack with purchase + fuel your workouts with the benefit of minerals
Description:
Do you have a stressful life and feel like your Gi issues are directly tied to your stress? If so, tune into this episode where Dr. Heather is interviewed by her colleagues Lindsay Mitchell and Cait Ross who discuss how the gut impacts the nervous system and the nervous system impacts the gut.
It’s impossible to get rid of all stress and some stress is good. However, chronic unresolved stress can have a significant impact on the gut and your hormones too.
Next Steps:
- Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating
- Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again
- Get 1:1 support for your GI issues
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
- TikTok
- Dr. Heather’s book
Connect with Cait:
- Social channels:
- Offers:
- Cait’s FREE Masterclass: Grow your Coach Business through Nervous System Regulation
- Cait's NeuroSomatics Certification Program: FAQs / Book an enrollment call (Become a Nervous System Certified Coach)
Resources from this episode:
- LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase!
- Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call
So you're doing all the "right" things but you're still bloated? In this episode Dr. Heather will walk you through the 3 exact steps necessary to actually finding relief from your GI issues for good. When you're only focusing on food intake for your gut symptoms its easy to feel stuck. This episode will give you a fresh perspective into how you can actually tackle your GI issues without restricting all of your favorite foods.
Next Steps:
- Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating
- Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again
- Get 1:1 support for your GI issues
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
- TikTok
- Dr. Heather’s book
Connect Jess Brown:
- Podcast: https://www.jessbrownrd.com/podcast
- Offers: Free Empowered Eating Mastermind
Resources from this episode:
- LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase!
- Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call
Key words:
digestive issues, body, eating, constipated, eat, food, heather, love, stress, gut, bloated, talk, work, overtraining, people, realized, day, doctorate, gut health, stressors
Summary:
Have you ever wondered what you need to do to actually improve your bloating? In this expert interview, Dr. Heather Finley and Dr. Jacobi discuss the common causes of bloating, the remedies to support bloating and what action steps you can take to improve your bloating. They are also discussing the link between SIBO and bloating and evidence based natural remedies that can improve bloating. If you’re looking to improve your bloating, this episode is for you.
Key Moments:
- Beating bloating and digestive issues [0:06]
- Causes of bloating in holistic practice [5:03]
- Managing bloating through dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and supplements [9:55]
- Digestion, bloating, and food reactions [16:52]
- Digestive health and motility [23:20]
- SIBO, bloating, and binder supplements [32:23]
- Beating bloat and SIBO with natural remedies [40:37]
Next Steps:
- Sign up for the holiday masterclass
- Get 1:1 support for your GI issues
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
- Dr. Heather’s book
Connect Dr. Jacobi:
- On Instagram
- Website
Resources from this episode:
- LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase!
- Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call
- Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.
- Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."
Key words:
sibo, bloating, food, flare, eat, bloat, bloated, motility, great, meal, podcast, helpful, move, mentioned, enzyme, good, migrating motor complex, typically, heather, clients
DESCRIPTION:
If you are dealing with HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea) and/or disordered eating and GI issues then this episode is for you. This episode focuses on individuals dealing with the dual challenges of hypothalamic amenorrhea and troublesome GI issues. With Dr. Heather Finley's and Lindsey Lusson’s guidance, this episode unravels the complex connection between disordered eating, gut health, and digestive woes. From debunking food sensitivity myths to exploring fertility management through gut health, the discussion offers invaluable insights tailored to this specific audience. If you're seeking answers and solutions for the intricate interplay of hormonal imbalance and GI discomfort, this episode provides a comprehensive summary of how to navigate these challenges effectively.
Key Moments:
- Gut health and eating disorders. (5:09)
- Gut health and digestive issues in recovery from disordered eating and eating disorders. (10:27)
- Gut health and hormonal imbalances in individuals with a history of disordered eating. (15:00)
- Food sensitivities and gut health. (19:24)
- Gut health and period loss, including FODMAP diet and SIBO. (24:40)
- Gut health and fertility management. (29:27)
- Gut health, Candida, and digestive issues. (35:26)
Next Steps:
- Get 1:1 support for your GI issues
Quotes:
- Severe gut issues can prevent someone from eating enough to restore their period, and symptom management is key to making the process more enjoyable.
- Low FODMAP diet may not be helpful for gut issues, as it can lead to starved gut bacteria in the long term.
- SIBO is a common gut issue that can cause bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms.
- Diversity in gut bacteria equals variety of benefits, including anti-inflammatory short chain fatty acids.
- Taking care of gut health can transform life, including potential for future generations, and generational change is an important factor to consider.
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
- Dr. Heather’s book
Connect with Lindsey Lusson
- Lindsey’s Instagram
- Lindsey’s Podcast
Resources from this episode:
- LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase!
- Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call
- Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.
- Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."
Key words:
gut, eating, sibo, heather, disordered, digestive issues, issues, candida, clients, gut health, feel, food, period, body, restrict, stress, gut motility, super, gut bacteria, sensitivity
There is nothing worse than not being able to have a proper bowel movement everyday. Your doctor may have recommended that you “just take miralax” or “drink more water” but in this episode Dr. Heather is going to be sharing the 3 culprits of slow gut motility that contribute to constipation. If you feel like you have already tried everything including: magnesium, fiber, miralax, and prescription motility medications, this episode will give you 3 action steps you may have not thought of before.
Today on Love Your Gut:
-How the vagus nerve impacts gut motility
-What does a “complete” bowel movement mean?
-What does it mean when you are more bloated as the day goes on?
-The top 3 causes of slow gut motility
-How to address your slow gut motility
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co
Key Moments: (blilyestrom@gmail.com will await new file before I run through otter)
Resources Mentioned:
Take the FREE QUIZ “Why am I Bloated?”
Free LMNT Sample Pack
Ep. 2 with Lindsay Mitchell.
Ep. 10 - Optimize your minerals.
Follow & leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
If you’re new here, I encourage you to follow the podcast today, so that you don’t miss any future episodes!
Social Media:
Are you struggling with slow gut motility?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the common causes of slow gut motility, some of the missed signs of slow motility, and things you could do to treat symptoms.
Tune in to hear more about some of the challenges people face when trying to treat their symptoms, and how you could overcome them.
Quotes:
- “When nothing seems to help, I go look at the stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow, it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before.” - Jacob Riis.
- “Just because it’s not working immediately, doesn’t mean it’s not working.”
Keyword(s) this episode can rank for:
Gut Health, Motility, Food Poisoning, Stress, Stomach Acid, Treatment, Relief, Constipation, Bowels,
Regardless of what GI symptoms you are experiencing, your poop really does have all the answers. Before you jump into expensive testing and analysis, it can be helpful to take note of what patterns and clues your stool is giving to you. If you don’t know where to start in addressing your GI symptoms, this episode will help you identify the possible causes of your symptoms by teaching you what your poop is telling you about your symptoms. In today’s episode, Dr. Heather is breaking down exactly what to look for so that you can relieve your GI symptoms for good.
Today on Love Your Gut:
-What is a normal amount of bowel movements per day
-What should your stool look like
-What happens if you stray from “normal”
-How to tell if you need further testing or evaluation
Key Moments:
[0:10]: Your stool and digestive health
[4:24]: Stool abnormalities and GI issues
[8:51]: Bowel health and urgency
[12:52]: Stool color, consistency, and other health issues
[18:44]: How stool can reveal underlying health issues
Resources:
- Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.
- Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
- Dr. Heather’s book
Next Steps
- Join the gutTogether® membership program and start addressing your GI issues today!
Links mentioned in the episode:
- LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase!
- Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call
Key words:
stool , symptoms , urgency , issues , gut , clients , evaluated , poop , gi doctor , constipation , motility , mineral , bristol stool , episode , eating , diarrhea , bowels , emptying , straining
Mold is a beast that can impact your GI symptoms and many other systems in the body. If you’ve suspected mold illness or exposure, this episode walks you though the steps necessary to determine if this is at play for your chronic health issues and some action steps that you can implement to help support detoxification from mold. In today’s episode, I am breaking down my own story with mold illness, what I learned, and what I wished I would have done now looking back.
Today on Love your Gut:
-Why I suspected I had mold illness
-How I determined I had mold illness
-What I did to detox mold + our environment
-Actionable steps to take if you suspect mold is a part of your story
Key Moments:
Resources:
● Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.
● Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
● Dr. Heather’s book
Next Steps
● Join the GutTogether membership program and start addressing your GI issues today!
Links mentioned in the episode:
GotMold? DRHEATHER10 for 10% off
Higher Dose Sauna Link gets you 10% off
Oura Ring $40 off with this link
Whether you have been given a Low FODMAP diet handout or been told that your GI issues are “all in your head”, we have all had experiences that just don’t sit right when it comes to getting support for our gut health. But these dead ends don’t have to hold you back from actually finding relief from your GI symptoms. In todays episode I am breaking down 3 things your doctor is not telling you about your GI symptoms and some actionable tips that you can apply today to actually find relief.
Today on Love your Gut:
-What your doctor isn’t telling you about elimination diets
-Are you actually able to get rid of GI issues for good?
-Breaking down the concept of GI issues being “all in your head”
-How to start finding relief from your symptoms
Resources:
- Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.
- Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
- Dr. Heather’s book
Next Steps
- Join the GutTogether membership program and start addressing your GI issues today!
Have you heard these myths about resolving SIBO and improving digestive health? Myth 1: One treatment plan fits all. Myth 2: Diet alone will solve the problem. Myth 3: Antibiotics are the only solution. But here's the truth: personalized treatment plans are key to long-term relief from SIBO and its symptoms
In Part 2 of our episode on what to do when you're diagnosed with SIBO, we dive deep into the hurdles of successful SIBO treatment and how to overcome them with personalized strategies
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Unpack the hurdles in successful SIBO treatment that may be hampering your recovery.
- Examine the diverse elements leading to SIBO, arming you with the knowledge to combat it.
- Discover how systemic factors play a role in recurring SIBO and the preventive steps you can take.
- Understand the link between a weak gut barrier function and SIBO, and how to fortify it.
- Realize the importance of individualized strategies in SIBO treatment for better health outcomes.
Resources mentioned:
- Love Your Gut - Ep 43: You're Diagnosed with SIBO, Now What? [PART 1]
- Love Your Gut - Ep. 2: Rewire Your Brain and Improve Your Bloat with Lindsay Mitchell
Connect with Dr. Heather
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/
Website: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/podcast/
Picture this: you've finally found the key to unlocking relief from your SIBO symptoms, only to discover a hidden twist that throws you back into the depths of frustration.
Does the constant bloating, abdominal pain, and unpredictable bowel movements sound familiar? Have you been told to simply take antibiotics to treat your SIBO, only to find temporary relief and a recurring cycle of symptoms?
If you've been diagnosed with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, you can't afford to miss this episode of Love Your Gut. It's time to break free from the frustrating cycle and discover a comprehensive approach that offers long-term relief and promotes gut health.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Explore the nuances of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and how it fits into your health puzzle.
- Get to the root causes of SIBO that often remain unattended in plain sight.
- Uncover digestive factors that can either push you into the SIBO pit or pull you out.
- Understand how your gut’s motility and its microbial population can be a breeding ground for SIBO.
- Appreciate the necessity of a comprehensive SIBO treatment strategy and the profound effect it can have on your health journey.
Connect with Dr. Heather
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/Website: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/podcast/
Are you struggling with food sensitivities but don't want to eliminate your favorite foods? I've got good news for you! In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Kaufman, an expert in digestive health and infectious disease, about how to improve your food sensitivities without having to cut out all the foods you love.
Discover how you can achieve the outcome you desire – finding relief from food sensitivities – while still enjoying a wide variety of delicious meals.
We dive into the fascinating world of food sensitivities, discussing practical strategies and tips to alleviate symptoms while still enjoying a diverse diet. If you're tired of feeling restricted by your food sensitivities, this episode is a must-listen!
Topics covered in this episode:
- Deep dive the role of serum bovine immunoglobulin in promoting a healthy digestive system.
- Learn the vital role of immunoglobulins in boosting your body's defenses.
- Uncover the hidden connection between serum bovine immunoglobulin and the improvement of leaky gut symptoms.
- Grasp the complex connection between stress and its impact on gut health.
- Get to know how Immunolin effectively aids in managing and improving digestive health conditions
Recommendations:
- LMNT electrolytes
- Purchase Immunogoblin products here
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Website: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/podcast/
KEY MOMENTS:
- 04:57 - The Benefits of Immunoglobulin,
- 09:34 - Importance of Gut Health,
- 10:42 - Why Immunoglobulin is Needed Now,
- 15:27 - Understanding the Safety and Dosing of a Protein Supplement,
- 17:42 - Clinical Efficacy and Dosage for Specific Disease States,
- 19:06 - Personal Experience and Benefits of Immunolin,
- 24:54 - Immunolin and its Binding Properties,
- 30:07 - Accessing the Product,
- 31:15 - Other Products,
- 32:59 - IGGI Shield,
- 34:56 - Positive Implications,
- 36:58 - Life Begins in the Gut,
QUOTES
“Antibodies are literally like the bodyguards of your immune system, right? When bad stuff comes in, it's their job to bind and get them out”
“90% of the serotonin, the healthy, happy chemical right, is manufactured in your gut. And you've got a super inflamed gut. You're just not going to be able to manufacture all that serotonin that the body needs.”
"It's as simple as it gets. Antibodies bind onto antigens. Antigens are just a big fancy word for bad pesky guys that your body's not immune to."
"It's not about how much water and protein that you take in, it's about how much you can absorb."
"The first thing you got to do is go to the underlying cause and remove that. And you can do that with serum bobin and goblin and as interrogam being the finished product that you're so familiar with."
“By binding, neutralizing and removing that bacteria and fungi, it allows that gut barrier to come back to homeostatia.”
"Once gut barrier function is established, once we've gotten rid of all those bad guys, we allow that gut to heal. It essent
Have you implemented all the necessary steps to maintain symptom relief?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Erica Shohrae about her journey to finding symptom relief, how the GutTogether program has helped her, and her symptom relapse.
Erica Shohrae is the primary caretaker of her children, and the Host of the More Than Just Your Age Podcast, where she engages in conversations with women who live their lives fully without being defined by their age.
Prior to starting her gut health journey, Erica worked in HR and as a Spanish teacher, as well as running a nonprofit for at-risk children.
Erica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of North Texas.
Tune in to hear more about the importance of both group and individual support, how gut issues build up over time, and normalizing the conversations around gut health.
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co. Apply for gutTogether VIP 1:1 Program and become a member!
Are you tired of endless treatments that only provide temporary relief for your chronic digestive symptoms? Do you want a sustainable solution that leads to lasting relief? Look no further, because I am sharing the key to achieving just that - uncovering the underlying root causes of your symptoms.
Unleash your true potential and find sustainable relief from chronic digestive symptoms by identifying your unique root causes in this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover the significance of pinpointing the underlying causes of digestive problems.
- Grasp a well-rounded method to tackle digestive concerns.
- Gather valuable tips to bolster your gut well-being.
- Learn how to attune yourself to your body's needs and recognize potential triggers.
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co. Apply for gutTogether and become a member!
What does it take to be consistent for your gut health?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Megan about her journey with the gutTogether program, the frustrations of endless failed treatments, and why we need to treat the whole gut from top to bottom.
Tune in to hear more about the importance of mindset in the gut health journey, how the gutTogether program is different to the rest, and get Megan’s advice to others in the same boat.
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co. Apply for gutTogether and become a member!
How could mold be affecting your gut health?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Isabel Smith about mold toxicity, treating mold, and the functional medicine discomfort.
Isabel Smith, MS RD CDN, Founder of Isabel Smith Nutrition and host of The Wellfuel Podcast, is a nationally recognized Integrative Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Health and Lifestyle Expert, as well as a Certified Level 2 Reiki Practitioner.
At Isabel Smith Nutrition, Isabel and her team of dietitians work with clients of all ages (almost) and in most areas of wellness- though ISN specializes heavily in gut health, thyroid, hormone, autoimmune, and allergy. Isabel and her team help guide their clients towards true health and healing through helping clients identify and treat the root cause of their dis-ease.
Isabel’s expert opinion is often featured in print and online, and can be found in Elle, Mind Body Green, Readers Digest, Women's Health/ Men's Health, and others. Isabel is also an advisor, consultant, and brand ambassador for various companies she loves, as well as an Angel Investor in the Consumer-Packaged Goods space.
Tune in to hear more about having the right mindset for healing, knowing when to get tested for mold, and how you can help your body deal with mold.
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley is joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten to talk about gut health and its connection to hormone issues.
Dr. Brighten shares her own experience with gut and hormone symptoms and discusses her latest book "Is This Normal?". We dive deep into the importance of proper digestion, including adequate thyroid hormone and hydrochloric acid. The goal of our discussion today is to normalize the conversation about women's health, and empower women with information and tools necessary for gut health transformation so their superpowers can be leveraged.
Purchase Dr. Jolene Brighten’s book, “Is This Normal?” - https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/
Connect with Dr. Jolene Brighten on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube @Drjolenebrighten
Connect with Dr. Heather on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co
How are your daily routines affecting your gut symptoms?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about creating successful routines, how having set routines helps your gut health, and giving our body space and time.
Tune in to hear more about habit stacking, water vs coffee in the mornings, using movement for full-body health, and incorporating diet into our routines.
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I'm giving you the full 411 on Magnesium. I commonly hear some misinformation on the internet about Magnesium, and often find clients using the wrong kind, or using the wrong dosage so I'm here to tell you everything you need to know about this mighty mineral.
Topics covered in this episode:
- What magnesium is and what it actually does [3:12]
- The different types of magnesium and their use cases [4:20]
- How magnesium can improve constipation and overall digestive health [10:12]
- Answers to your magnesium FAQs from my IG stories [15:58]
Resources:
- Epsom Salts: https://amzn.to/4227NRY
- Magnesium Lotion: https://amzn.to/3LjLpO2
- Jigsaw Health Slow Release Magnesium: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/products/best-magnesium-magsrt
- (Heather10 for discount)
- Jigsaw MagSoothe: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/products/magsoothe-magnesium-glycinate
- (Heather10 for discount)
- Magnesium Citrate Powder: https://www.perfectsupplements.com/perfect-magnesium-citrate-powder-270g/
- LYG episode on Gut Motility - https://pod.link/loveyourgut/episode/eb38fe4f4a2c3e7ffb6e96c979193dbc
What are the changes you can make in your life to improve your health and happiness?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Katy Saltsman about finding our healthiest selves by changing our patterns, combatting diet messaging, and creating healthy goals around food.
Katy Saltsman Is a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, and podcaster. She is the host of the Crying Burns Calories podcast, where she teaches women how to take back control of their health, mindset, and happiness. Katy is on a mission to change the conversation around health for women through her acclaimed one-on-one coaching programs designed to put women In control of their health and fitness.
Tune in to hear more about how to respect your body through Its changes, why we never get to where we want to be, approaching health from an abundance standpoint, and how social Isolation exacerbates health Issues.
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co
How is your gut health affecting your energy levels?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the connection between gut health and energy, the five kryptonites that are keeping you unwell, and how to change your mindset to improve your overall health.
Tune in to hear more about how to fix your gut health (without taking up a lot of time), looking at the root cause rather than individual symptoms, and the few simple ways that you can start to drastically improve your quality of life.
I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co
What is your approach to hydrogen sulfide SIBO?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the three types of SIBO, testing for Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO, symptoms to look out for, and how Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO works.
Tune in to hear more about the changes you could make to improve your symptoms, various diets and their effects on SIBO, and the importance of increasing variety in our diets.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why hydrogen sulfide is toxic to your mitochondria [0:02]
- What is SIBO? What is hydrogen sulfide SIBO (HSI)? [1:50]
- Testing for diagnosing hydrogen sulfide SIBO? [10:20]
- Common symptoms of IBS SIBO? [12:40]
- What can you do to help hydrogen sulfide symptoms? [18:38]
- What are polyphenols and how do they help?[23:42]
- Where is the sulfur coming from in the gut? [25:27]
- What we use with our clients that we find helpful [34:55]
Recommendations:
- Trio Smart Test.
- Bimuno.
- XOS+ GOS Prebiotic.
- SunFiber, Thorne FiberMend.
- The Healthy Happy Gut Cookbook.
- Increase prebiotic fibre, polyphenols, and resistant starch to your diet.
- Decrease saturated fats and animal proteins.
- Increase variety in fibre and color.
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How will you be treating your gut starting in 2023?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about how the holiday season affects our gut health, extreme restrictive diets, and how to set up your 2023 gut health plan up for success.
Tune in to hear more about reaching your Big 3 goals, evaluating your progress, and may new Healthy Happy Gut Cookbook.
Recommendations:
- Happy Healthy Gut Cookbook
- If you’ve already pre-ordered the cookbook, enter your info here to get access to your pre-order bonuses.
- Atomic Habits.
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What is the state of your microbiome?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Dr. Nirala Jacobi about the ileocecal valve, vagus nerve, your nervous system, and SIBO.
Dr. Nirala Jacobi is a naturopathic doctor (ND) and internationally recognized expert on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). She is the creator of the SIBO Biphasic Diet, a resource that has helped tens of thousands of SIBO sufferers around the world. Dr. Jacobi is the host of The SIBO Doctor Podcast and the founder of The SIBO Doctor, an online educational platform that includes a practitioner certification program. She is also the medical director of SIBOtest, providing innovative testing options for SIBO and IBS. Dr. Jacobi is known for her systematic and effective approach to diagnosing and treating SIBO and other functional digestive disorders. Having received her naturopathic doctorate in 1998 from the esteemed Bastyr University in Seattle, USA she brings more than two decades of clinical experience and expertise to her clinic, the Biome Clinic.
Tune in to hear more about the most common causes of ileocecal valve issues, trauma’s far-reaching effects, the importance of sleep, and hear Dr. Jacobi’s favorite way to love her gut.
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How have your gut symptoms been affected by the holiday seasons?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the food insecurities that people face over the holiday season, how your mindset affects your symptoms, and preparing your gut beforehand.
Tune in to hear more about navigating what you can and can’t control, how to balance your blood sugar, and managing symptoms by hydrating effectively.
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We’ve all heard about probiotics, but what have you heard about prebiotics?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Kara Landau about everything that you, as a consumer, need to know about prebiotics, why they’re a hot topic at the moment, and whether or not you need to be taking a prebiotic supplement.
Kara Landau is a prebiotic gut health expert, author, dietician, innovator, and presenter. She is the author of The Clean Separation, which aims to help young adults feel empowered through the power of nutrition.
Tune in to hear more about some of the misconceptions around prebiotics, the costs associated with prebiotics, diversity versus quantity, how to stop thinking about food in a restrictive way, and hear how Kara loves her gut.
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When experiencing digestive symptoms, how often do you recognize that stress could be the root cause?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about stress, the different types of stress, stress’s effects on our body, and how to manage our stress before it becomes overwhelming.
Tune in to hear more about the stress process in the body, important things that you should be thinking about to manage stress, and acknowledging stress as a root cause.
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Have you considered the effects of your gut health on your fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Alison Boden, RD, about the impact of gut health on fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Alison Boden is a registered dietitian specializing in women's health. She is the founder of Motherwell Nutrition (formerly Nourishing Radiance)- where she helps moms replenish their bodies, balance hormones and feel good again after kids. Also a mom to two young boys, she knows that feeding yourself well can be difficult after becoming a mother and offers techniques and strategies that work in the real world.
Tune in to hear more about H. Pylori and nausea, the top three things a postpartum mom should do, and hear Alison’s favorite way to love her gut.
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What would your microbiome say?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Dr. Kenneth Brown, about treating IBS with spore-based probiotics, the bacteria that contributes to gut symptoms, and developing Atrantíl.
Dr. Brown received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical School, and completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology in San Antonio, Texas. He is a Board-Certified gastroenterologist and has been in practice for over 18 years, with a clinical focus on inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. His mission is to bridge the gap between medical and natural science. For over a decade, he has been conducting clinical research for various pharmacological companies. Dr. Brown recognized an unmet need for something natural that could help his IBS patients find real relief. After developing the only all-natural and clinically-proven answer for IBS and bloating for 6 years, Atrantíl launched in the summer of 2015. Dr. Brown developed Atrantíl to help those suffering from symptoms of IBS, which we now know are caused by bacterial overgrowth. He continues his researched in finding natural solutions based in science, with the intent of providing affordable, effective solutions.
Tune in to hear more about IBS dieting, pelvic floor issues, and the ways that we can best love our guts.
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Have you started noticing signs of burnout?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Erin Dunny, RD, about Covid and burnout, stress and our immune system, and identifying and recovering from burnout.
Erin Dunny specializes in Integrative Gastroenterology. As a Registered Dietitian, she is dedicated to helping strong and fierce women gain control of their gut health and burdensome bowels so they can get their lives back. Erin ditched her original career in Public Relations in favor of finding her own way toward solving her crippling gut and weight related issues. Now, Erin coaches and empowers women struggling with IBS to listen to the wisdom their bodies provide so they feel confident to create their own customized action & nutrition plans that are realistic and applicable to their specific lifestyles so that they can handle whatever life throws at them.
Tune in to hear more about Covid and the gut, treating long-term Covid gut issues, and the recent uptick in mental health issues.
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What is your gut telling you about your digestive health?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about disordered eating, the effects of stressors on the gut, and the importance of variety.
Tune in to hear more about the many pieces of the gut health puzzle, the symptoms of under-eating, deficits in short-chain fatty acids, and the steps to take to ensure adequate gut health.
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Have you been taking care of your pelvic health?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Lacey Welch, Owner of Under the Hood Physical Therapy, PLLC, about maintaining pelvic health, the importance of sleep, and when you should consider seeing a pelvic floor PT.
Lacey Welch is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in treatment of pelvic, visceral and orthopedic conditions in women, and is the owner of Under the Hood Physical Therapy, PLLC. She graduated from Harding University in 2006 with a degree in Exercise Science, and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at University of Central Arkansas in 2010. She now happily resides in Texas with her husband and two kids.
Tune in to hear more about breaking the stigma around pelvic health conversations, the complications that arise from “just-in-case” peeing, leakage, and where you can start to make changes to improve your pelvic health.
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Are you set up to achieve your highest grossing month while also on maternity leave?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about how becoming a mother changed my business, and the importance of investing in yourself first.
My mindset was so wrong that 2 years before i had my daughter I actually got a job so that I would have maternity leave - instead of investing in systems and processes to create a sustainable business. I started changing my mindset the day after my daughter was born and I realized that I didn't want to go back to working the way that I was before.
Whether you invest in my program or someone else's, this will not happen by accident. You need to develop the tools in place to allow your business to grow when you need to take a step away, whether it is to have a baby, to address unexpected personal matters, or just because you want to take time off.
Tune in to hear more about the cost of having the wrong mindset, having a second child, and growing a team that grows the business.
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Did you know that a colonoscopy can actually prevent colon cancer?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Zuri Murrell to discuss Colon Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Updates.
Zuri A. Murrell, M.D. is a leading Los Angeles Colorectal Surgeon & Specialist. Dr. Murrell is board certified in colorectal and general surgery. He is also an inventor scientist who holds a patent for a novel anorectal cream. He enjoys educating the community on cancer prevention through nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle by giving lively, interactive, motivating educational seminars.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How to prevent colorectal cancer - 8:03
- The importance of vitamin D levels for women - 11:30
- The importance of getting a colonoscopy - 25:58
- Other tests that can be done in your practice - 29:31
- Bacterial overgrowth in our intestines - 33:42
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Are you providing your gut with enough variety?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the importance of food variety on gut health, and the impact of gut health on the rest of the body and the brain.
Tune in to hear more about how to ensure optimal gut diversity, and some modifications that you can make to improve your gut health.
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Are you struggling with slow gut motility?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about common causes of slow gut motility, some missed signs of slow motility, and things that you could do to treat your symptoms.
Tune in to hear more about the obstacles that people face when trying to treat their symptoms and how to overcome them.
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How deeply do you trust your gut?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Chelsea Haines about trusting your gut, de-stigmatizing menstrual cycles, and changing our mindsets on a subconscious level.
Recently featured "The Gut Health Coach for Entrepreneurs" by Yahoo! Finance, Chelsea Haines has a special way of helping high-performing people heal. She doesn't claim to be the "guru" or know better than you. In fact, her entire mission is the complete opposite: to remind YOU that you are the only person that has ever lived in your body, you truly know exactly what you need, and that you, in fact, are not "broken" or "crazy" for feeling how you feel. She is here to remind you that your symptoms are simply messages that something is off, and that healing GETS to be easy (a paradox in today's modern system.)
Her formal bachelor's degree in psychology combined with extensive training and certifications from ICF accredited Health Coach Institute, plus over 500+ hours of yoga teacher training (as well as a God-given gift of deep empathy and life-altering experiences at a young age, such as abandonment, bankruptcy, suicide, and divorce) has set her up to be able to hold space for deep self-reflection and transformation, without judgment.
She has successfully combined the latest studies and science of gut health and behavioral psychology with her deep emotional and spiritual knowing to heal from autoimmune disease and experience a life of true health and abundance... and is ready to show you exactly how to do the same.
She is also a wife to a worldwide seafarer. They live happily with their kitten, Lily, in Panamá, Central America, where she runs her health coaching business with a view of the Pacific Ocean.
Tune in to hear more about making changes to become 1% better every day and creating sustainable results.
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Have you tried every diet on the market with little to no success?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Toni Marinucci about diet culture, getting in-tune with our internal cues, and the truth about quick fixes.
Toni Marinucci is a Registered Dietitian and business owner of Tips With Toni, who ironically teaches people now not to diet. Her team of RD’s provide online nutrition coaching to help women break free from the all-or-nothing mindset and encourage balance instead. Toni’s mission is to end restrictive diet culture by providing simple tips to healthy living while incorporating foods you love! She recently gave a TEDx talk as the author of a #1 bestselling book, Once Upon A Diet, where she discusses the parallels between dieting, dating, and romantic relationships, and how we treat them the same.
Tune in to hear more about our stress addiction, the problem with restrictive eating, and the importance of feeling good rather than looking good.
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How much have you invested in your business and your gut health?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the importance of investing in yourself, your business, and your gut.
Tune in to hear more about overcoming fears and taking risks, creating an abundance mindset, and getting outside the box.
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Did you know that your thoughts can affect your gut health?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I look at the many factors that we need to consider when trying to overcome food fears and digestive symptoms.
Tune in to hear more about the negative thought spiral and its effects on our gut, social media and diet culture, and the impact of restrictive eating versus increased food variety.
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Today is a very special episode because you get the opportunity to meet 2 of the amazing dietitians behind the scenes on the gutTogether team. gutTogether is Dr. Heather Finley's signature gut health program that has transformed the lives and symptoms of hundreds of women. In this episode, Dr. Heather, Stacey, and Macy will share 3 reasons why you are stuck with your symptoms.
Stacey and Macy are Registered Dietitians on the gutTogether team. They're not only experts in the field, but they've also been where you are right now. Stacey and Macy share how stress can definitely destroy your digestive symptoms when left unaddressed and the different types of stress that could be impacting your symptoms. They’ll also talk about over exercising and under eating, as well as a lack of sleep. If you're feeling stuck, don't miss this episode!
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Today’s episode is all about all things minerals and gut health, minerals and stress, why you should care about minerals, and why they matter.
Leah Brueggemann is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional practitioner, specializing in hormonal balance for women. She helps women balance their hormones naturally with nutrition, lifestyle and finally getting to the root issue. She has helped over 300 women get painless periods, stabilize their moods, get pregnant and finally able to lose weight. Leah has a passion for helping women connect to their cycle, and reclaim their health.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
- Why minerals matter directly for gut health
- How minerals indirectly affect gut health
- Potassium and how it affects our daily lives
- Why you need cofactors to absorb the minerals and supplements you’re taking
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary minerals
- Why you shouldn’t be scared of Salt
Quotes:
“ Basically, they affect every aspect of your life, you know, water balance, nerve activity, muscle contractions, energy production, enzyme production, think about them as like your little spark plugs.” Leah Brueggemann
“ And the more stressed you are, the more depleted your potassium gets.” Leah Brueggman
“And I think it's so good for everyone to be aware that just going and taking random supplements or random minerals is not necessarily going to be super helpful. In fact, it could be super harmful.” Dr. Heather Finley
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Today, it’s all about travel. One of the most requested topics that you guys have sent me over the last couple of weeks when I’ve been polling you over on Instagram asking how I can be the most helpful and make this podcast really the go to resource for gut health. With summer coming up here in the US, I know everyone is worried about travel and how to navigate their digestive symptoms while traveling. So today, I am going to leave you with my top 3 tips for traveling successfully WITHOUT your digestive symptoms. Tune in to learn more about the three actionable tips.
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**In today's episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we're talking about all things gut health relationships with relationship expert (and my friend since childhood), Dr. Christie Kederian. We dive deeper into how digestive issues impact your relationships, and how your relationships might impact your gut health.
Dr. Christie is a nationally renowned relationship expert who specializes in helping clients create lives they love and find love they deserve.**
Topics we cover:
- Stress and gut health
- Fostering healthy relationships
- Realtionships dynamics
- How to advocate for yourself/Relational health
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In today’s episode of love your gut podcast we are joined by Julie Davey, Nurse Practitioner and GI Mapping Specialist. Julie talks all about the GI map, and GI MAP testing - why you would need it when you would need it. If you want to get real nerdy about the science behind testing and how to use it, tune in to learn more!
The Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP) is an important tool for healthcare professionals treating digestive disorders by ensuring they have a clear understanding of the landscape of a clients digestive system. By using this test, health care professionals can understand more about the presentation of the client’s gut and how it relates to the symptoms they are experiencing.
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What is SIBO? SIBO is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It can cause unwanted bloating, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, gas, nutritional deficiencies and more. And it’s one of the most common reasons that clients are experiencing their digestive symptoms. The traditional method for treating SIBO is to take antibiotics for 2-4 weeks to "kill" the SIBO and potentially to do an elimination diet. But this standard of care does not work for a couple reasons: 1) It’s not addressing the root cause of the SIBO 2) It is not empowering you as the client to understand how to prevent it from coming back 3) It is only addressing the small intestine
SIBO is a symptom, not a root cause like you may have been told.
In this episode of Love Your Gut podcast, if you feel completely stuck with your SIBO I want to give you some insight as to why your SIBO keeps coming back, what you can do about that, and then some actionable tips at the end of what you can do now while you're working on actually clearing your SIBO. So if you feel like you've tried all the antibiotics, all the herbals all the diets, everything this episode is for you. Tune in to hear more!
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In today's episode we are joined by Misa. Misa is in her medical school residency and talks Her journey with constipation "since she was born”. I am so excited to be able to help give her some actionable and easy tips to navigate her constipation despite her busy schedule. I know you guys are going to love hearing her story because it's super relatable!
Let’s get started!
Discussed
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Ginger tea throughout the day
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Morning bowel routine
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Neuroplasticity
In this Episode You’ll Learn:
[02:10] A little bit about Misa and Her journey with constipation "since she was born"
[02:47] Misa explains the point where orange juice stopped working and alternative options she tried
[08:15] The condition of Misa’s constipation today compared to the past constipations since she was born
[10:24] Cutting of food and its relation to constipation
[14:21] Whole meal spacing concept and whole energy equation
[ 06:33] The rank/order of the digestive symptoms that Misa is struggling with in her journey with constipation "since she was born"
[19:13] About FODMAPs.
[22:09] Misa’s normal daily routine from water, fibre intake to sleeping routine
[28:00] Morning recommendations to aid with digestion issues
[28:41] Bowel routine in the morning.
[31:09] The Bristol stool scale chart
[33:43] Deep and mood breathing
[34:45] Ginger and gut motility
[ 35:44] Reflections
[40:44] Routine hydration
[41:03] Stress management
[42:01] meditation and stress reduction
[45:33] What Misa is going to implement first and takeaway
Quotes:
· “Even in medical school, there would be days where I would, I would take, I wouldn't, I wouldn't move my bowels for maybe five days, despite trying all the dietary things. [07:00]
· “But I just found myself isolating because of my symptoms, I started feeling nauseated because I wasn't eating,” [11:30]
· “Gut is a muscle, so just like any other muscle in your body, it can't work if it doesn't have fuel, and unfortunately, and fortunately, your gut is not necessarily an essential organ.,” [14:28]
· “I feel like if you can win the morning, you can win the day.,” [28:01]
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Today I want to share with you 3 ways you can support your gut TODAY that don't cost anything and are easy to implement. Likely you have tried all the fancy detoxes, trends, fads, etc. But the reality is, if you are not supporting your gut with foundational habits you will continue on the cycle of no relief. Trust me, I've been there too. You can think of supporting your gut health like the process of building a house. We remodeled our kitchen last summer so this is all too familiar to me. All I wanted to see was the beautiful backsplash that I picked out up on the wall. But that took time. There's a process, just like your gut. You need to foundational habits that will then allow you to see the fancy backsplash. But without a proper structure and the right grout, it’s not going to last. In this episode we discuss stress management, hydration hacks and sleep importance.
In this Episode You’ll Learn:
[00:59] Three steps that you can implement to bio hack your gut
[0:21] Step 1: 2-5 minutes of stress management
[08:57] Step 2: Hydration 80-100oz of water
[10:21] The different products you can use to help enhance the mineral quality of your water and help your body to actually absorb the water.
[11:52] Step 3: The benefits of Sleep 7-9 hours of sleep
[13:30] Improving digestion and resting by taking a deep breath before eating
[14:05] Sleeping routine and why it is important
Quotes:
· “We can get really distracted by all the really fancy trends and fads and latest diets and detoxes for digestive health, and forget about the foundational things that we need to do to support our gut.” [01:12]
· “If you eat a mostly whole food diet, and you don't salt your food, then you definitely will need more salt. And that could be part of the dehydration problem.” [11:08]
· Now anything that is not caffeinated, I'm counting as hydration. “[09:06]
· “When you are really stressed your body is in a fight or flight state. And if you're operating each day from a fight or flight state, and you're not resting and digesting enough, tthen of course your digestive symptoms are in a flare.,” [13:08] Resources
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Hello, and welcome to our podcast. I'm excited to have today's guest, Stefanie Adler, on the show to share her knowledge and wisdom with us. We have an amazing conversation about digestive symptoms and the connection between your gut and hormones. I hope you stick around for this one episode as you will learn so much about all things female cycle syncing, digestive symptoms and fatigue; we really dive deep into these topics today.
Let’s delve in!
In this Episode You’ll Learn:
[00:56] Who Stefanie Adler is.
[02:47] Stefanie’s struggle with hormonal imbalance and digestive distress
[03:48] Reason why Stefanie went all the way to acquire a degree in nutrition
[13:10] Why Stefanie felt in love with the female body
[05:50] Why you may have differences in your digestive symptoms during different times of your cycle.
[ 07:31] A quick fix to feeling bloated before your period
[09:04] Microbes that metabolize estrogen and can also lead to other digestive differences.
[09:57] How energy affect female cycle
[11:12] The different phases of the female cycle
[18:05] A little bit of how estrogen and progesterone can have an effect of digestive symptoms, energy and bloating
[18:41] What’s normal and what’s not normal during your periods
[22:47] Core principles that are important to clients struggling with digestive and hormones /Why pooping problems become period problems
[ 23:38] The role stress plays on our hormones
[24:34] A Little bit about estrogen metabolism
[27:29] Actionable wins and how to support estrogen metabolism
[30:30] Stefanie’s favorite way to love her gut
Quotes:
· “So, the more cooked leafy greens you eat during that second half of your cycle, the less bloating you're going to have before your period [07:30]
· “The 28 day is the average. And if you have a 32-day cycle or a 26-day cycle, there is nothing wrong with you, that is totally fine.” [11:30]
· “Our period is like the most visible sign of our cycle, ovulation is so much more important, like it's the whole point of why this whole cycle happens,” [15:05]
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Learn more about me and my gutTogether program. The gutTogether program is a life changing program that will help you finally understand what's going on in your gut and the steps you need to take to find relief
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Hey everyone! Today’s episode is special as it the first episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast. Join me, Dr. Heather as I take you through my gut health journey, how I dedicated my life to getting into the bottom of my own gut issues, and now how I coach women just like you to transform their gut health. We do this through identifying the root causes and making transformational and sustainable changes so that you can consequently unleash your true potential.
Let’s get started!
In this Episode You’ll Learn:
[01:45] A little bit about my story
[04:38] My High school and college life
[05:07] How being busy and overworked contributed to my gut issues
[06:12] My career path
[08:37] My conversations with my dad on what to do postgraduation
[ 08:58] Dad’s sudden illness, battle with cancer and his demise
[12:11] There's so much more to digestive health, than just food
[13:47] Marriage and enrollment to doctorate program
[15:09] Cutting out gluten is a temporary solution for gut issues
[17:12] Application of root cause-based approach with clients
[18:00] The root cause of my gut issues
[19:10] How stress contributed to my gut issues
[20:53] Gut dysbiosis as a catalyst for my gut issues
[ 22:29] The reasons why I started my online business
[26:57] Why the name “Love Your gut Podcast.”
Quotes:
· “I tell people all the time that I was pretty much born constipated.” [01:52]
· “And now looking back, I realized that that probably was part of the reason that I was struggling so much with gut issues, because I was so incredibly exhausted, depleted, and just overworked.” [05:07]
· “I was studying nutrition, and I still couldn't figure out my own issues.” [08:26]
Resources
Learn more about me and my gutTogether program. The gutTogether program is a life changing program that will help you finally understand what's going on in your gut and the steps you need to take to find relief.
https://www.drheatherfinley.co/
Blogs https://www.drheatherfinley.co/blog/
Find me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherfinleyrd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/
Call to Action
Kindly share my podcast with your friends and others. The more we share the more women we can empower to find relief from their digestive symptoms. To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don’t forget to subscribe. I would love to hear your comments and thoughts on my Instagram and Facebook pages. Remember to tag me.
On today's episode of the love your gut podcast, we are joined by Lindsay Mitchell, who works as an NLP practitioner in her company Vital-Side. She joins us this week to discuss her work, her journey with Lyme disease, Neuroplasticity, and how the brain changes when we have a chronic illness. Lindsay discusses the necessity of learning how to regulate our nervous system as well as other fascinating stories such as other people's healing journeys. Enjoy this amazing episode by tuning in.
In this Episode You’ll Learn:
[01:43] What Lindsay Mitchell does and a quick overview of Vital- Side
[03:05] Mitchel’s own journey with Lyme disease and her healing process
[04:50] About Neuroplasticity, and how the brain changes when you have a chronic illness
[09:45] How the nervous system is intertwined with the gut where neuroplasticity lands.
[ 12:11] Why food is a huge limitation because you have sensitivities
[12:55] About chronic stress response
[14:37] What happens when we have a leaky gut
[16:26] How can we break chronic stress response, that negative feedback loop and tools to use
[19:10] How to identify the stress response, and then what you can do in the moment to get out of it
[21:43] First step to change your association with food and setting up your body for success
[25:50] Situational gut issues, specific triggers and how to react
[ 31:15] How would someone know if they should neuroplasticity and brain retraining when they have no anxiety
[39:01] The importance of learning how to regulate our nervous systems
[43:21] Lindsay Mitchell’s favorite way to love her gut
Quotes:
· “And that is how humans were designed is to have healing properties that allows us to not just survive, but thrive.” [08:26]
· “The brain is constantly communicating to the body, including the gut, and through so many different ways. You know, most of our serotonin is produced in the gut.” [11:15]
· “It doesn't matter where the trauma stems from, our bodies respond in the same way,” [12:48]
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Lindsay Mitchell:
o LinkedIn: Lindsay Mitchell
o Twitter: @myvitalside
o Facebook: Vital-Side
o YouTube: Lindsay Mitchell
Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
Learn more about me and my gutTogether program. The gutTogether program is a life changing program that will help you finally understand what's going on in your gut and the steps you need to take to find relief.
https://www.drheatherfinley.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherfinleyrd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/
Resources
You can find free brain training tips & tools on Instagram @myvitalside or join her Membership at https://vital-side.com/r?id=f7ro8j
Vital Side Affiliate Link: https://vital-side.com/r?id=f7ro8j
Call to Action
Please spread the word about my podcast to your friends and family. The more we share, the more women we can help find relief from digestive symptoms. Please leave an iTunes review and subscribe to help this podcast grow. I'd love to hear your ideas and comments on my social media accounts. Please remember to tag me.
The Love Your Gut podcast, hosted by Dr. Heather Finley, is a live-workshop style gut health podcast that is helping thousands of women redefine their gut health, chase bold dreams, and feel empowered in their health.
After completing a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and overcoming gut health issues of her own, Dr. Heather Finley started to help hundreds of women find lasting solutions from their digestive issues using her unique and cutting edge holistic methodology.
Each week on the podcast, Heather breaks down complex science into digestible information so that you can understand why you are experiencing the symptoms that you are, and what you can do about them to find sustainable and lasting relief.
Gone are the days of continually eliminating foods to find minimal relief. The Love Your Gut podcast dives deep into topics that explain the root causes of your symptoms.
It’s time to love your gut, so that it will love you back, so tune in each Tuesday and feel empowered to take action to improve your gut health with the tips, tricks, and information Heather is sharing.