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

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

Allison Jordan FDN-P | Functional Gut Health Coach | Constipation and Bloat Expert

Health & Fitness

***TOP 1% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Do you want to be able to poop everyday like a normal person? Are you tired of relying on medication to poop daily, manage your acid reflux, or balance your hormones? Are you tired of worrying about your health, wondering if something might be deeper going on that your doctor isn't finding? Are you ready to know EXACTLY what to do to end your constipation & acid reflux and balance your hormones naturally - without wasting any more money, time, or effort on remedies that don't work? In this podcast, you will find gut health solutions to set you free from constipation, bloating, acid reflux, PMS, infertility, anxiety about leaving home, and wasted time, energy, and money on solutions that don't work. My mission is to equip you to feel confident and comfortable in your body through all natural gut health remedies, simple belly massage and exercises, and Functional Medicine advice - that work! If you’re ready to say YES to feeling better, being comfortable in your own skin, and free from second-guessing about every food you eat - then you’re in the right place! Hey, I’m Allison. Mom, wife, Functional Health Practitioner, and lover of Jesus. For 2 years, I tried to fix my chronic constipation and IBS through the low FODMAP diet and doctor visits. I thought the only way I could fix my gut was through food, probiotics, and a restricted lifestyle. I finally realized that there is more to constipation and bloating than just food restrictions and doctor visits. I discovered a 3-step process that not only addressed MY chronic constipation, bloating, acid reflux, and hormone imbalance but also worked for my clients, too. Now - I’m ready to share it with you! If you are ready to find all natural remedies to constipation, bloating, acid reflux, and hormone imbalance that continue to work after you’ve done them - then this podcast is for you! Put on your comfiest clothes and plug this in for your next car ride. It’s time to fix your gut! FOLLOW --> https://instagram.com/betterbellytherapies JOIN OUR COMMUNITY --> https://betterbellytherapies.com/facebook GET MY FREE TRAINING --> https://betterbellytherapies.com/training GRAB THE PODCAST VAULT --> https://betterbellytherapies.com/get-the-vault

Episodes

307// How to Regulate Emotions in 4 Minutes or Less, with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill from the Connection Codes

307// How to Regulate Emotions in 4 Minutes or Less, with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill from the Connection Codes

Do you ever feel like your emotions inside you are so big that you don't know how you'll ever have enough time to process them? Do you feel like you get triggered at the sign of a single symptom, or conversation, or thought - and it takes you hours or days to feel calm again? Or maybe you’re living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or ongoing stress — and you’re wondering how can you ever regulate your emotions when your body feels constantly at war / threatened? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Today’s episode continues our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. And it's a particularly special episode, as we're going to talk with emotions experts, author, and founders of Connection Codes, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill. Dr. Glenn and Phyllis are passionate about helping people discover that emotions aren’t a problem to fix, but a powerful, natural tool to master - so that homes can be healed, marriages strengthened, and communities transformed. As we continue with our chronic illness and mental health series, I’m sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — and Dr. Glenn and Phyllis have been a part of my recent journey and something I've found so healing and empowering. So I'm sharing them with you! In today’s episode, we’re diving into: How to regulate your emotions in 4 minutes or less Why processing emotions doesn't need to take hours, days, weeks, or years Symptoms of suppressing unprocessed emotions vs. emotional regulation What the 8 core emotions are - and why being able to name them is so powerful in emotional regulation Processing emotions with chronic illness - including stress, grief, and emotional healing We’ll talk about what emotional regulation really means, why “control your emotions” often backfires in the process of healing, and how you can make your emotions your friend on your journey of chronic illness and mental health. If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. Not to promise a breakthrough. But to strengthen your inner heart that illness, stress, and unprocessed emotions may have been quietly wearing down. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Big Emotions Intro 00:41 - Meet The Guests 02:35 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer 03:45 - Why Connection Codes 05:57 - Tools For Connection 08:08 - Start With Yourself 11:46 - Human Condition Framework 15:10 - Dishwasher Breakthrough 19:07 - Opting Out Myth 22:14 - Brain Science Of Emotion 27:03 - Stunt Double And Dam 31:03 - Stop Saying Youre Okay 35:11 - Apology Trap 39:20 - Guilt and Shame Connect 40:44 - Core Emotion Wheel Basics 42:59 - Five Brain Regions 46:44 - Emotions as Messengers 47:45 - Live Wheel Demo 54:03 - Ooh Not Fixing 55:48 - Processing in 20 Seconds 01:00:31 - Signs Emotions Are Stuck 01:03:38 - Validation for Chronic Pain 01:07:24 - Closing Thanks CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: Download the Core Emotion Wheel for Free Follow Connection Codes on Instagram Listen to the Connection Codes Podcast Buy The Connection Codes Book Get 20% off the Marriage Foundations Masterclass with code: BELLY20 Get Coaching with Dr. Glenn Hill HEAL YOUR GUT: Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today! Want to learn how BBB works? It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/307 Mentioned in this episode: 🎉 Win our FREE Gut Healing Program! 🎉 To celebrate our 300th podcast episode on Better Belly Podcast, we’re giving THREE lucky winners a FULL-RIDE scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint + 3 months of FREE group coaching (value: $800) 👑 If you're already a BBB student, you'll have an option of getting your choice of one year of group coaching for FREE (value: $497) or a free 1:1 call with me (value:...
1h 10min•Mar 12, 2026
306// What to Do With Chronic Illness Loneliness

306// What to Do With Chronic Illness Loneliness

Are you struggling with chronic illness or symptoms that just won't go away, and you've gotten to a point where it just feels like maybe no one understands your symptoms or what you're going through? Do your parents, family, or friends subtly or directly implying that don't really think you have anything? That you're overly sensitive and it's go away if you just chose to stop being so sensitive? Are you tired of explaining your symptoms or what day to day life is like to your family or friends - maybe they don't devalidate you like your family, but they have no idea how to respond other that "I'm so sorry you're going through that", and you feel even more alone than before you shared? Or - have you sat in a doctor’s office, hoping someone would finally understand — and been met with blank stares and no answers? If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Today’s episode starts our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing. In this series, I’m sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like (or literally was) making zero progress. The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart. To sit together for a moment and reflect — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find emotional, internal health? Because you don't have to be physically healthy first to find emotional health. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: what chronic illness can feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by loving people tips on what to do with people who are not loving or supportive on your health journey examples of 2 people in the Bible who hit a "I can't take it any longer" moment in their life, how they responded, and what lessons we can learn from it practical steps to take to combat chronic illness loneliness, with or without the support of your immediate friends and family If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do to get healthy and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. But to strengthen something inside you that illness may have been quietly wearing down. P.S. In this episode, I’ll be sharing from my own faith background, because that’s where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who’s looking for steadiness, hope, and emotional resilience in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you! 162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/30 6
53min•Mar 5, 2026
305// Low Progesterone Causes: 5 Tests to Find Yours

305// Low Progesterone Causes: 5 Tests to Find Yours

Have you been told you have low progesterone — and the solution was birth control, hormone therapy, or progesterone supplements — but no one could explain why your progesterone is low in the first place? Or maybe you’ve never had testing confirm it, but you're wondering if you may have low progesterone based on your symptoms — insomnia, anxiety, cycle issues, fertility struggles. Or maybe you’ve tried all. the. things. for low progesterone in women — supplements, birth control, natural treatments, cycle syncing — but nothing has actually changed… and you’re left wondering what else there is to do? If you said "yes" to any of these, this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms permanently... or not. Today's topic: low progesterone. In this episode, I'm breaking down: The most common low progesterone signs and symptoms in women Why low progesterone isn’t a root cause Why birth control, IUDs, and even “natural” progesterone support miss the mark to healing your WHOLE body The 6 real root causes quietly driving low progesterone And the 5 tests you need to do find your specific root causes - and naturally bring progesterone back up And one more thing — for this entire Real Root Cause Series, I’ve created visual guides to help you see the big picture clearly. If you’re a visual learner or want this laid out simply, head to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphic that goes with this episode. Because when you stop trying to force progesterone up… and start removing what’s suppressing it — that’s when you start to see real, true, whole body transformation.
24min•Feb 26, 2026
304// Low Estrogen Levels Explained: Why Your Body Can’t Make Hormones Right Now

304// Low Estrogen Levels Explained: Why Your Body Can’t Make Hormones Right Now

Have you been told you have low estrogen — and the solution was immediately birth control or hormone replacement — but no one could explain why your estrogen is low in the first place? Or maybe you haven’t even tested yet, but you’re dealing with classic low estrogen symptoms like dry skin, low libido, thinning hair, weight gain, anxiety, or brain fog… and you’re wondering if low estrogen could be the missing piece. Or maybe you have tried supplements, hormones, or lifestyle changes to raise estrogen — and nothing sticks. You feel better for a minute… then crash again. And you’re left asking: Why won’t my hormones actually rebalance? If you said “yes” to any of those, this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I take conditions that are commonly treated like the root cause — and show you what’s actually driving them underneath. This matters because confusing a symptom for a root cause is the fastest way to stay stuck… even when you’re “doing all the right things.” Today’s topic is low estrogen. In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why low estrogen really happens Common low estrogen signs and side effects Why artificially boosting estrogen sets you up for potentially worse problems long-term The five real root causes that lead to low estrogen And the exact tests to find which root causes you are uniquely dealing with And one more thing — for this entire Real Root Cause Series, I’ve created visuals. If you’re a visual learner, or you want to see the full big-picture flow of what’s draining your hormones, head to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphics that go with this episode. Because when you stop trying to raise estrogen by force and start restoring the vitality your body needs to make hormones again — that’s when you get full-body transformation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Low Estrogen Symptoms & Why “Just Boost It” Isn’t the Answer 00:49 - Real Root Cause Series: What This Episode Will Cover (+ Visual Guides) 02:02 - Podcast Intro & Series Context: Low Estrogen Isn’t the Root Cause 05:07 - Low Estrogen Signs Explained (Dry Skin, Low Libido, Brain Fog, Hot Flashes) 08:57 - Why Birth Control/HRT Can Mask the Problem (Vitality vs.
28min•Feb 19, 2026
303// Histamine Intolerance Symptoms (Why Food Can't Fix)

303// Histamine Intolerance Symptoms (Why Food Can't Fix)

Have you been told you have histamine intolerance… so now you’re cutting out everything —leftovers, fermented foods, bone broth, even avocado—because you read they’re histamine high foods… and you’re still reacting? Or maybe you don’t have an “official” diagnosis… but you’ve got classic histamine intolerance symptoms like anxiety, reflux, bloating, eczema, dizziness, insomnia, or weird food reactions… and you’re wondering if histamine is the problem? Or you’ve tried all the things to treat high histamine - low histamine diet, histamine intolerance supplements like DAO, even a full-on histamine intolerance treatment plan from another practitione - but you still have histamine symptoms, so you’re asking: why won’t my histamine calm down? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series—where I take conditions that get treated like the root cause… and I show you what’s actually driving them. Because knowing a fake root cause vs. a real root cause is the difference between managing symptoms forever… or finally getting your life back. Today’s topic is: histamine. In this episode, I’m breaking down: What histamine intolerance really is The most common histamine intolerance symptoms you’re probably not connecting to histamine Why a low histamine diet can become a cyclical trap that never heals you The 6 real root causes that keep histamine high (even when you “eat perfectly”) And how to choose the right testing and support to find and reverse those root causes And one more thing—because I’m doing something fun for this whole series: visuals. If you’re a visual learner and want the flow chart that goes with this episode, go to betterbellytherapies.com/root and download the graphics. Because when you stop trying to avoid high histamine food like they’re your enemy… and start fixing what’s making your body unable to handle histamine - that’s when you get your life back.
29min•Feb 12, 2026
302// Estrogen Dominance Explained: Symptoms, Signs, and the Real Causes of High Estrogen

302// Estrogen Dominance Explained: Symptoms, Signs, and the Real Causes of High Estrogen

Have you been diagnosed with estrogen dominance recently - and your doctor recommended taking birth control to control it, but you're wondering WHY your estrogen is high to begin with? Or, do you have no testing confirming that you have high estrogen, but you're suspicious you may have it based on your symptoms? And, you're wondering how you can naturally balance your hormones again? Or, have you tried to take supplements or do things to balance your hormones, but nothing has worked, and you're wondering WHY your hormones just won't get balanced? If you said "yes" to any of these questions - this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms permanently... or not. Today’s topic is: estrogen dominance. In this episode, I’m breaking down: What estrogen dominance is Symptoms of high estrogen Why estrogen dominance isn't a real root cause The 5 causes of high estrogen What tests you need to see exactly which root causes you're dealing with Why estrogen dominance supplements aren't enough - and what do to instead to lower your estrogen levels And one more thing — I’m doing something fun for this entire Real Root Cause Series: visuals. If you’re a visual learner, or you want the big picture laid out clearly, go to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphics that go with this episode. Because when you stop fighting high estrogen like it’s your primary enemy... and start addressing what’s actually driving it up — that’s when you get balanced hormones. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction to Estrogen Dominance 00:37 - Real Root Cause Series Overview 05:08 - Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance 09:59 - Conventional vs.
45min•Feb 5, 2026
301// Candida isn't a root cause - this is what's really causing it

301// Candida isn't a root cause - this is what's really causing it

Have you been diagnosed with candida overgrowth — but you're frustrated that your treatments haven't work? Have you not been diagnosed, but all your symptoms — bloating, brain fog, sugar cravings, skin flares, even recurring yeast infections or UTIs — keep pointing you back to candida? Or have you treated candida before… felt better during the protocol… and then watched everything slowly creep back in and thought, “Why is this happening again?” If you said "yes" to any of these questions - this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms permanently... or not. Today’s topic is: candida. My hope is that this episode blows your mind and helps you to completely rewire how you think about candida. If you get today's episode, you will understand everything you need to to In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why treating candida directly - with diet changes, cleanses, or supplements - so often doesn't work (and ends up with you doing it again and again) The real root causes that drive candida to overgrow in the first place Why different people have totally different sets of candida causes underneath the surface What testing can actually help you map the problem correctly And what you need to do so candida doesn’t just disappear for a month… and then take over again And one more thing — I’m doing something new for this entire Real Root Cause Series: visuals. If you’re a visual learner, or you want the big picture laid out clearly, go to betterbellytherapies.com/root to download the graphics that go with this episode. Because when you stop fighting candida like it’s your primary enemy... and start addressing what’s actually feeding it — that’s when it stops coming back. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Struggling with Candida?
38min•Jan 29, 2026
300// Hypothyroidism isn't a root cause. Here's what is.

300// Hypothyroidism isn't a root cause. Here's what is.

Have you been told that your thyroid — or hypothyroidism — is the reason you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, bloating, or digestive issues that seem to keep piling up? Have you started thyroid medication or supplements, only to feel maybe a little better… but still not like yourself? Or maybe your doctor is telling you that your labs are “normal,” but you're still suspicious thyroid might have something to do with it — and you want to know how you can support your thyroid safely to boost your energy, digestion, and metabolism? If any of that sounds familiar, then this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms... or not. Today's topic is: thyroid health — specifically hypothyroidism. This episode might ruffle some feathers, because I’m going to make the case that hypothyroidism itself is not a true root cause. That doesn’t mean your symptoms aren’t real. And it definitely doesn’t mean your labs don’t matter. But it does mean that something else is driving why your thyroid hormones aren’t working the way they should. In this episode, I’m walking you through: Why thyroid medication alone often doesn’t fully resolve symptoms How you can have “normal” labs and still have hypothyroid symptoms How thyroid hormones are actually made, converted, and used in the body What this has to do with finding (and testing for) the real root causes to thyroid imbalance What gut health has to do with thyroid health And what needs to be addressed underneath your thyroid for your symptoms to truly improve If you're ready to understand your thyroid better than you ever have, plus have the tools you need to support your thyroid (and whole body health) beyond medication - then this episode is for you. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H.
28min•Jan 22, 2026
299// Slow Motility isn't a root cause. Here's what is.

299// Slow Motility isn't a root cause. Here's what is.

Have you been told that slow motility is the reason you’re constipated, bloated, or dealing with digestive issues that just won’t resolve? Have you tried to “treat” slow motility — with supplements, laxatives, diets, or protocols — only to find that nothing actually sticks? Or maybe you haven’t been formally diagnosed, but all signs seem to point to slow digestion, sluggish bowels, or food just not moving the way it should. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between finding healing from your symptoms... or not. Today's topic is: slow motility. Slow motility is a common diagnosis I hear clients get from a doctor who explains that "slow motility" is why they have constipation, acid reflux, bloating, or some other digestive issue. The solution to slow motility, according to the doctor, is usually either "get used to it", surgery (when motility is bad enough), or a merry-go-round of supplements or medications designed to help "slow motility" (but that don't really help relieve your symptoms). The reason these methods don't really help slow motility is because slow motility is NOT a root cause. It's being CAUSED by something else! That's why, on today's episode, I'm breaking down: Why treating slow gut motility with supplements or medications rarely works The real causes of slow gut motility How to test for these root causes of low motility And what actually needs to be addressed for motility to return naturally If you're ready to stop chasing new and different supplements or simply feeling like a victim to the rate your body decided to digest at - then this episode is for you.
39min•Jan 15, 2026
298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO

298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO

Are you struggling with acid reflux, bloating, constipation, SIBO, or candida overgrowth? Do you feel like you've tried everything to heal — supplements, protocols, elimination diets, practitioners — and they either didn't help, or the second you stopped doing it, all your symptoms came back? If that’s you, there’s a very real chance you’re dealing with something you may have never heard of before: low stomach acid. Yes, LOW stomach acid. Today’s episode is kicking off a series I'm running this January - February called the Real Root Causes series. And I’m starting with low stomach acid on purpose. Because while low stomach acid is something I reference constantly when working with chronic gut issues… here’s the plot twist: -- it’s still not a REAL root cause. Low stomach acid doesn’t just happen. And if you don’t understand why it’s happening, you’ll stay stuck in the cycle of temporary fixes and recurring symptoms. So today, I'm going to break down the REAL root causes to low stomach acid. I'll be covering topics like: Why low stomach acid happens My favorite at-home low stomach acid test Signs of low stomach acid Why apple cider vinegar for low stomach acid is not safe until you test this ONE thing The REAL root causes of low stomach acid How to test for the root causes of low stomach acid And the exact low stomach acid remedies and protocols you'll need to permanently reverse it - so you can finally get rid of your acid reflux, constipation, SIBO, and candida infection, too If all you’ve ever been told to do to help your stomach acid or digestion is drink lemon water, apple cider vinegar, or take HCl supplements, then this episode is for you. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H.
22min•Jan 8, 2026
297// How I Reversed My Constipation, Acid Reflux, and IBS (in 7 Steps)

297// How I Reversed My Constipation, Acid Reflux, and IBS (in 7 Steps)

It’s been almost 300 episodes, and I realized something recently… I haven’t fully re-shared my healing story in a really long time. So as a way to celebrate the new year, I'm telling my story again — but with new details, deeper clarity, and perspective I didn’t have the first time I shared it… all the way back in Episode 1. Eight years ago, in 2018, I reversed two straight years of constipation, acid reflux, and IBS— after being told there was nothing “wrong” with me… and nothing more that could be done. Now, my health is actually better now than it was when I was a kid. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 7 steps I took to naturally heal my gut when absolutely nothing else worked. It's the same 7 steps I’ve now used with over 650 clients to naturally remedy constipation, acid reflux, bloating, IBS, PMS, acne, eczema, and more - and once you know these 7 steps, for you to experience the same results, too. I can’t wait to break it all down for you. Let's dive in. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H....
33min•Jan 1, 2026
296// Top Caffeine Free Drinks to Heal Adrenal Fatigue

296// Top Caffeine Free Drinks to Heal Adrenal Fatigue

Have you ever had a practitioner casually tell you, “You need to cut out caffeine,” and your whole brain just went: “I’m sorry… WHAT?” Yeah. That moment. Because sure — your adrenal glands are fried. Your nervous system is tired. Your cortisol is tanking at all the wrong times of day. But also… you’re a human. With routines. And feelings. And morning rituals you actually like. So when I tell my clients they need a break from caffeine — coffee, black tea, matcha, even green tea — the very next question is always: “Okay… but how am I supposed to have any energy?” Great news: we fix that. I actually give every client a supplement that increases the half-life of their cortisol — so your natural energy lasts longer without the caffeine crash. (We love science.) But then comes the second panic: “Wait… what am I supposed to drink now?” Because let’s be honest: the comfort of the drink matters just as much as the caffeine. The warmth. The ritual. The cozy cup in your hands. The “this is MY moment before the chaos starts” drink. So today’s episode is my gift to you — a giant menu of delicious, client-approved, totally caffeine-free drinks that actually make this season fun, doable, and dare I say… enjoyable. If you’re trying to go caffeine-free — or you’ve wanted to try but didn’t know what to replace your coffee with — this episode is going to give you ideas, options, and hope that you can still love your morning drink… even while giving your adrenals a well-deserved nap.
23min•Dec 25, 2025
295// Gluten Free Holiday Tips: How to Enjoy the Holidays Even When No One Eats Like You

295// Gluten Free Holiday Tips: How to Enjoy the Holidays Even When No One Eats Like You

You know that feeling when the holidays are coming… and instead of excitement, your brain jumps straight to, “Oh no. The food. The gatherings. The questions. The stress.” Everyone else seems to be dreaming about cookies and cozy dinners — meanwhile, you’re mentally mapping out which dishes you’ll have to avoid, who’s going to forget your sensitivities again, and if you'll leave a meal yet AGAIN hungry, grumpy, and honestly? Feeling alone. Everyone else is piling their plates high with Grandma’s stuffing and your brain is spinning: Is there anything here I can eat? Should I say something? Will I look rude? Am I overreacting? It’s the comments about the food. And let’s be real — half the stress isn’t even the food. “What, you can’t eat this either?” “Are you sure you’re not being dramatic?” “I made it gluten free… except for the breadcrumbs.” You know the drill. So today I want to give you low-anxiety, high-clarity tips for navigating gluten free holidays (and grain free and dairy free) — even when absolutely no one else eats the way you do. We’re going to talk about: ✨ How to get clear on what you need — before you ever talk to anyone else ✨ Who is actually worth having a conversation with (and who… isn’t) ✨ Why your food choices trigger other people’s insecurities — and how to not take that on ✨ What to say when you need support ✨ And how to walk into any gathering already fed, prepared, and confident so you’re not relying on the buffet table to save you Because here’s the truth: You’re not asking for anything unreasonable. You’re not being high-maintenance. And you deserve to enjoy the holidays, too, without the anxiety spiral. Let’s get into my top Gluten Free Holiday Tips so you can actually make the season feel fun again.
27min•Dec 18, 2025
294// Top 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Grain Free

294// Top 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Grain Free

Have you ever tried to travel with food sensitivities, and it was so hard to eat within your guidelines that you simply gave up (or just couldn't find a way to do it)? For me, I'm gluten free, dairy free, and grain free — or I know that one wrong restaurant choice means bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or feeling totally wrecked for the next 2-7 days. Suddenly a trip that’s supposed to be fun becomes a game of, “What can I actually eat?” If you’ve ever Googled things like gluten free travel tips, dairy free travel tips, healthy travel snacks, traveling with food restrictions, or even how to avoid bloating while traveling — this episode is for you. Traveling with food sensitivities does not have to be stressful. You don’t need to simply eat less and feel hungry all the time. And you absolutely do not need to spend your whole vacation worrying about where the next meal is coming from. Today, I’m sharing my 5 best tips for traveling with food sensitivities — the exact strategies I use as someone who eats gluten free, dairy free, mostly grain free, AND still wants to enjoy good food, feel amazing, and not get stuck with bloating or symptoms the whole trip. We’re going to talk: What foods to pack (and why your purse is basically your emergency blood-sugar kit) How to pick restaurants when you’re gluten free, dairy free, or avoiding sauces, breading, or mystery oils Which cuisines are secretly the easiest to eat out with food sensitivities — and which ones will sabotage you fast How to build simple, safe travel meals so you feel good the whole trip And how to manage food sensitivities on vacation without being the “difficult” one in the group. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by eating out, nervous about traveling with food allergies, or tired of coming home from a trip feeling heavy, bloated, or off — this episode is for you.
34min•Dec 11, 2025
293 // 10 Best Protein Powders for Gut Health (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free)

293 // 10 Best Protein Powders for Gut Health (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free)

Have you recently switched to a dairy-free diet and suddenly realized your old protein powder is off the table? Or maybe you’ve heard that most conventional protein powders are loaded with fillers, artificial sweeteners, gums, and even heavy metals — and now you’re wondering what safe, clean protein powder alternatives you’re actually supposed to buy. If you’re anything like me — or my clients — you’re probably standing in the protein aisle (or scrolling on Amazon) feeling completely overwhelmed. There are so many options… and let’s be honest: not all of them taste great, and not all of them are good for your gut. That’s why today, I’m breaking down the top 10 healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, gut-friendly protein powders that my clients and I personally use and love. I’ll walk you through: who each powder is best for, why my clients liked it, and what makes each one a great fit for sensitive digestion. And make sure you stay until the end — because I’m revealing the TOP recommendations LAST. I’ll also give you a quick summary of which protein powders to try first depending on what’s going on in your body — whether you’re dealing with candida, want the best plant-based options, or you need something for a super-sensitive gut. As we head into the holiday season — with travel, treats, and routine changes — I hope these recommendations give you easy, delicious ways to support your gut, your energy, and your taste buds.
46min•Dec 4, 2025
292// 3 Secrets to Heal Your Gut Fast (& avoid common mistakes!)

292// 3 Secrets to Heal Your Gut Fast (& avoid common mistakes!)

What makes some people heal faster than others? And how can you use that information to speed up your own healing process? Since healing myself in 2018, I’ve worked with hundreds of men and women — in my clinic and online — to find and fix the root causes behind their gut, skin, sinus, hormone, and autoimmune issues. And after working with all these clients, I started asking myself: what made the difference that helps some clients heal fast, while others healed slow? Was it random who healed quickly? Or was it from invisible, uncontrollable factors like their genes? Turns out—it wasn’t random. And it definitely wasn’t genetics. There were clear, repeatable habits my fastest-healing clients shared. Today, I’m breaking down the top 3 things my most successful clients do to heal their gut FAST —so you can do the same. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Why Do Some People Heal Faster? 00:58 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:09 - Disclaimer: Factors That Can Slow Down Healing 03:56 - Key Habit #1: Complete All Recommended Testing 09:29 - Key Habit #2: Address Mold Issues Quickly 11:36 - Key Habit #3: Stay Open to Pivoting 20:23 - Conclusion and Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 21:49 - Thanksgiving Wishes and Final Thoughts EPISODES MENTIONED: HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY! Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today! Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all! Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available) Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Download the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault! Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!) Download my Free Constipation Relief Guide Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7! Get the <a...
23min•Nov 27, 2025
291 // Liver Enzymes High? Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do Next

291 // Liver Enzymes High? Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do Next

Have you ever had your doctor tell you your liver enzymes are too high — and then… not really know what to do about it? Maybe they asked if you drink alcohol. You said no. And then they just told you to “keep an eye on it.” No answers. No next steps. Just… watch and wait. Or - have you had a doctor freak out on you that your liver enzymes were high, and you walked away super stressed about it, but you didn't feel good about the options they gave you to lower it? This situation is SUPER common with clients I've had. Clients who looked healthy on the outside (they're labs "looked fine"), but their liver enzymes were high - and doctors didn't have any good recommendations. That's why, on today's episode, we're covering ALL THING high liver enzymes. We'll be covering: The surprisingly simple explanation behind what liver enzymes elevated means Causes of elevated liver enzymes (beyond just too much alcohol) Symptoms of high liver enzymes (do you have any of these?) The crazy connection between elevated liver enzymes and gut health symptoms like bloating and hormone symptoms like PMS What additional testing you can do (beyond your liver enzyme blood test) to find the root cause behind your elevated liver enzymes How to actually support your liver so your enzymes - and your body - can come back into balance If you’ve ever been told your liver enzyme levels are high but you don’t drink, you eat healthy, and your doctor still can’t explain it — then this episode is for you. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H.
26min•Nov 20, 2025
290// The Real Root Causes of Restless Leg Syndrome (That No One’s Talking About)

290// The Real Root Causes of Restless Leg Syndrome (That No One’s Talking About)

Have you been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome - but the iron pills or medications you've been given for it aren't giving you any relief? Do you struggle with chronic fatigue, and you've been told it's from restless leg syndrome, but nothing you try makes you feel more rested? If you’ve ever spent nights Googling “restless leg syndrome treatment” or “restless leg syndrome causes,” you know how frustrating RLS is. When I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome in middle school, I felt the same confusion and frustration about my RLS. I was told it was because I had low iron. I took the supplement, and it maybe helped a little...but I still felt exhausted throughout the day. It wasn't until I became a functional health practitioner that I figured out what was causing my restless leg syndrome - and how to treat restless leg syndrome for myself in a way that actually WORKED. Now - I've found COMPLETE restless leg syndrome relief (which my husband is so grateful for!). And today, I'm going to teach you how you can do the same. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the real root causes of Restless Leg Syndrome — the ones most doctors never mention. You’ll learn how restless leg syndrome connects to your brain, iron levels, airway health, and even your gut health — and what steps you can take to finally find restless leg syndrome relief naturally. Restless leg syndrome isn't random, and you're not stuck with it for forever. It's time to teach you the root cause of restless leg syndrome so that your legs - and your sleep - can finally find some peace. You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! – with Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY! Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today! Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to
28min•Nov 13, 2025
289// Do you have a calcium shell? What this HTMA test marker can reveal about chronic fatigue, anxiety, and gut health

289// Do you have a calcium shell? What this HTMA test marker can reveal about chronic fatigue, anxiety, and gut health

Are you struggling with chronic conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or IBS? Or - do you have a history of kidney stones, osteopenia / osteoporosis, depression, or anxiety? Have you tried to eliminate these conditions or symptoms and wondered why your body just won’t respond — no matter what you do? You’ve changed your diet. You’ve tried probiotics, detoxes, counseling, or gut health protocols… but your energy’s still low, your mood’s still off, and you feel stuck inside your own body. What if I told you your body might be trapped behind something called a calcium shell? A calcium shell is one of the most powerful patterns I see on HTMA testing — and it can explain everything from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, brain fog, depression, and anxiety, to constipation, bloating, IBS, kidney stones, and even osteoporosis or osteopenia. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but your body just isn’t budging — this episode is going to open your eyes. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a calcium shell is Common causes of calcium shells Why so many people with hidden copper toxicity or thyroid issues have it without knowing I'll also cover what you need to do to reverse calcium shells — and why breaking through a calcium shell can completely change how your body responds to food, supplements, and stress. So if you’ve ever felt “Something’s missing” in your healing journey — this might be it! Let’s dive in.
37min•Nov 6, 2025
288// Top 4 Oral Health Habits to Boost Gut Health

288// Top 4 Oral Health Habits to Boost Gut Health

This week, a client of mine in our program, the Better Belly Blueprint, asked me a this question: "Do you have any recommendations on what could be done to improve oral health, as a way to improve general belly health?" With his question, I realized - yes, I do! But I did not have it as a podcast episode. Therefore, on today's episode, I'm sharing my TOP 4 oral health habits I recommend to boost gut health. If you are ready to have the best gut health - and whole body health - of your life, and not waste your time or money on practices that don't matter - this episode is for you. You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H.
23min•Oct 30, 2025
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