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THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine261// My HTMA re-test changed a lot! How do I interpret it? LIVE CoachingHappy April! As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU. Today's topic is from my client Lynne. She asked: "I have received my results from my 2nd HTMA test, and I'm not sure how to interpret it. I have rewatched the HTMA analysis video, but still not confident I know what changes to make to my...2025-04-2415 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine259// How can I safely add in new protocols with acid reflux? LIVE CoachingDo you struggle with acid reflux?Are you looking for a natural acid reflux remedy or acid reflux home treatment, but you're nervous about how to safely integrate the protocols recommended?Are you looking for acid reflux relief, but are discouraged by how little other acid reflux treatments have worked?If you said yes to ANY of these, then this episode is for you!As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls...2025-04-1019 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine258// Can a food sensitivity go away? LIVE CoachingHappy April!As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU. Today's topic is from my client Elizabeth. She asked:"Is it possible that some food sensitivities are caused because of mold exposure? If so, after doing mold detox - is it possible for gluten and dairy sensitivities to go away?"Elizabeth's question comes from the fact that she got...2025-04-0312 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine252// Is Pyrrole Disorder Causing Your Anxiety, Depression, Stretch Marks, Thin Nails, or Bloating?Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, mood swings, or fatigue?Do you have stretch marks, thin hair or nails, or burn easily?Do you struggle with bloating, acid reflux, or constipation?Or - do you have a family history of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, or autism?On today's episode, we're taking a sudden turn into a topic that few of my clients ever hear about prior coming to our office - yet it affects up to 10% of the general population. And that is - pyrrole disorder.If...2025-02-2034 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine251// 4 Tips to Improve Your Gut Health While BreastfeedingDo you want to heal your body or gut, but you've heard that you can't do it safely while pregnant or breastfeeding?Are you sad or overwhelmed at the thought of wanting to heal your body, but you feel like you don't know what you can do while breastfeeding?If you've ever wanted to heal your body or improve your gut health while breastfeeding, then this episode is for you.On today's episode, we're covering hot topics like:Can you take probiotics while breastfeeding? Is breastfeeding truly prohibitive to healing your gut?4...2025-02-1350 min
Recline at the TableGratitude, meaning making and Allison interrupting Jordan with David from Today.Iam.gratefulWelcome to Season 2! In this episode, we chat with our new friend, David, from Today I am Grateful. We discuss the ups and downs of daily life and how we can make meaning in our days. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Be sure to follow David on Instagram and Tiktok at Today.Iam.Grateful :) Same time, same place next week!2024-07-0238 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine202// "I keep getting asked if I'm pregnant." What's causing her bloating, and how can she find bloat relief? [Ask Allison - Elizabeth's Question]Elizabeth has been dealing with bloating for the last 5 years that she just CANNOT get to go away. She has gone completely gluten free and dairy free, she limits processed foods, eats almost completely organic, and makes almost all her food from scratch. And she still gets people asking her if she's pregnant. When she's NOT.What else can she do? And why has her healthy eating not helped her?Listen in to this episode where I break down what is likely causing her bloating and what she can do to find bloat...2024-06-0426 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine195// What to Do Before and After a Coffee Enema + 200th Episode Giveaway 🎉Have you ever heard of a coffee enema, but haven't tried it before?Or, have you ever tried a coffee enema, but didn't feel so great afterwards?Have you never heard of a coffee enema before, but are like, "Allison, I'm strangely attracted to what you're talking about - what is this?"If you said yes to any of these questions, then today's episode is for you.Coffee enemas have become all the rage in functional medicine in the last few years. In today's episode, I'll be covering the coffee enema...2024-04-1823 minRecline at the TableThe Meaning of Life is: Let the Light InListen. We know that life is so hard. It's tough out here! But we also know that life gets brighter when we let the light in. Join us as we chat about what brings joy to our lives. Also listen to Jordan sneeze on my head. 2024-04-1514 minRecline at the TableThe Meaning of Life is: Be BraveToday, we are talking fear, bravery and Jordan's incredibly moisturized lips! 2024-04-0819 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine184// 3 Causes of Interstitial Cystitis: Estrogen Dominance, Mold Toxicity, and SIBO + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!Do you think you may have estrogen dominance?Do you have interstitial cystitis and you don't want to be stuck on medications your whole life or in constant pain every time you pee?Do you think or know you have mold toxicity? (Or are wondering - "what the heck? Why should I care about mold toxicity?")Or - do you think or know you have SIBO and are wondering what to do about it?If you said yes to ANY of these - then this episode is for you!...2024-02-0121 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your ConstipationPam has struggled with constipation on and off her entire life. Now, in the last 8 months, everything has gotten WAY worse.Despite drinking water, eating fruits and veggies, and taking medications and laxatives like Linzess and Senekot, she can't poop. Or if she does, it hurts and comes with a LOT of cramping, bloating, and gas.Why aren't her constipation medications working anymore?And what can she do to actually heal her gut and have GOOD gut health?I'm answering these questions on today's podcast! This question was submitted via my...2023-12-2122 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine174// One Habit to Start RIGHT NOW for Better Gut HealthRecently in my Free Facebook Group, I was asked this question:"What is the ONE habit I could add to my day right now to start toward better gut health?"I thought it was a great question, so I made a podcast episode on this. I gave the question a lot of thought, and after collecting my thoughts from 100+ cases of men and women whom I've helped get rid of their most stubborn constipation, bloating, acne, autoimmune flares, eczema, chronic pain, fatigue, and more - I really hope my answer is refreshing to you. This...2023-11-2317 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? Find Constipation Relief with These 4 Lab TestsBack in May, I had 15 students join me for the first round of Better Belly Blueprint, my online course + group coaching program that teaches you how to end bloating and constipation - for GOOD.These women showed up with months to years of bloating and constipation behind them along with dozens of diets, doctor visits, and natural (or not-so-natural) constipation remedies that they had tried. In my course, I taught them how to order and analyze functional medicine lab tests that came straight to their homes. They also learned how to create a personalized health plan that...2023-08-3124 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 MonthWhen my client Ti came to me, she had been suffering from constipation for over a decade with NO relief. She had tried all the natural constipation remedies she could find, including exercise, belly massage, herbal laxatives, and prune juice. ALL with no improvement.After just ONE MONTH of implementing my recommendations and individualized protocols we developed for her in my Foundations Program, Ti went from pooping once every few days to pooping EVERY day - sometimes MULTIPLE times a day!Listen in to learn how Ti did it, what made that difference, and how...2023-08-0328 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine157// 4 Steps to End Bloating and Abdominal Pain WITHOUT the Low FODMAP DietEric is a 55-year-old male who, in the last year, suddenly developed bloating, abdominal pain, brain fog, and poor sleep.He's done all the conventional health steps for gut health problems. He's gone to his doctor, gotten conventional bloodwork testing, worked on stress reduction and meditation, and even done the Low FODMAP diet, but his symptoms are still there. On top of that, he wants to be able to get OFF of the Low FODMAP diet without his symptoms returning.What is REALLY going on in his health, and HOW can he truly get rid...2023-07-2738 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine155// How to Find and Treat Lyme Disease Naturally with Heather Gray FDN-PAre your chronic constipation, bloating, and gut health problems being caused by Lyme?How do you know when to start looking for Lyme in your body?If you have Celiac disease, parasites, endometriosis or other diagnoses, could you also have Lyme?On today's episode, listen in on my conversation with Lyme Expert Heather Gray, an Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN) like myself who has healed herself while dealing with Celiac Disease, Endometriosis, parasites, and Lyme Disease.If you are new to Lyme, Lyme is a disease passed through ticks which is...2023-07-1351 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine147// Is Your Toddler Constipated? 5 Natural Remedies to Help Your Toddler PoopAmy is a mom of a 2.5 year old toddler who has struggled with constipation since birth.On today's episode, I am answering Amy's question that she left via my Ask Allison program on how she can help alleviate her daughters constipation naturally AND what to do about grainy poop her daughter is struggling with.If you have a child dealing with constipation and poop problems, or you are just interested in how dealing with children's constipation differs (or is similar!) to adults, then this podcast episode is for you!EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 90...2023-06-0620 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine146// 3 Tips to Feel Better After Detoxing with a Coffee Enema [Ask Allison]Have you ever done a detox only to feel WORSE afterwards?Have you heard coffee enemas are great at detoxing your liver, but you're not sure if they're good for YOU?If so, today's episode is for you!I recently was sent a question through my Ask Allison program about why a woman felt WORSE after doing a coffee enema, which is a detox method I recommend to clients. Why did this happen? And what can she do about it?On today's episode, learn all the 3 things you can do to...2023-06-0114 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine145// 6 Steps to End Your Sinusitis, Allergies, and Congestion [LIVE Coaching Call]Do you have chronic sinusitis?Have your allergies and congestion gotten worse over the past few years?Do you want to find the ROOT CAUSE to your sinus and congestion problems so you can ditch your medication?If so, you are like Kaysha, the winner of our Spring Giveaway.Kaysha has chronic sinusitis, allergies, and congestion. She notices things improve when she cleans up her diet or doesn't eat at all (AKA: fasting), so she knows there's a connection to her gut. How can she find the root cause of her...2023-05-3041 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine134// Have Increasing Food Sensitivities? How to Decrease Food Sensitivities and Heal Leaky Gut in 3 Steps [Ask Allison]Have leaky gut, IBS, or increasing food sensitivities?If so, you are like Karen, who submitted a question today that is ALL about leaky gut, the immune system, and how to manage (and heal!) food sensitivities.There are 3 steps (just 3!) to fixing leaky gut. But unfortunately, there are many pitfalls along the way that are keeping many people STUCK.Find out in todays episode the exact 3 steps you need to heal your gut, and what myths to avoid to fast-track your healing.EPISODES MENTIONED:81// 6 Most Common Causes of IBS84// End...2023-03-1617 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine133// Can You Detox Too Quickly? How to Safely Detox Your Liver and Hormones [Ask Allison]So, you’ve heard that detoxing is GOOD for the body - but can you detox TOO well?On today’s episode, I’m answering a question LIVE that was submitted to the Better Belly Podcast on just this topic.How do you safely detox? Can you cause estrogen to detox too much out of the body? How do detox protocols interact with medications?I answer all this and MORE on today’s podcast.EPISODES MENTIONED:Myers Detox Podcast: Easy Coffee Enemas and the Science Behind Them with Eileen DurfeeL...2023-03-0913 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine114// What Caused Her Sudden Acid Reflux? [On-Air Coaching - Jennifer]Jennifer was living a normal life until 2 months ago when she started having feelings of uncomfortable swallowing.Over just a few weeks, her small symptoms developed into increasingly painful and difficult swallowing, near-constant acid reflux, and quick feelings of fullness that was leading to unhealthy weight loss.After rounds of testing and medication by doctors, no one knows what is going on with Jennifer, and nothing has helped her feel better.On today’s podcast episode, I am doing a free, on-air coaching call with Jennifer where our goal was to get to th...2022-10-201h 01THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine112// The Hidden Drivers Behind Anorexia - Libby Stenzel, RDWhen it comes to anorexia and disordered eating, what is talked about the most are the behavioral and psychological drivers behind it. But disordered eating, especially anorexia, is driven by more than just your mind. New research is finding that there are also neurobiological drivers - biochemical imbalances that act invisibly on the body.These biochemical imbalances don’t need to be fixed with medication. In fact, the most common neurobiological driver for those with anorexia is zinc deficiency.Yes. Zinc deficiency!Zinc is the most common micronutrient deficiency in people wit...2022-10-0643 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating, Constipation, and IBSHave you ever wondered:Why abdominal pain makes you want to hunch over?Why you can restrict food and avoid food sensitivities and STILL get bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and acid reflux?Have you ever jammed your fist into your belly, feeling there was something wrong deep inside - you just didn’t know what?If so - today’s episode is for you!On today’s episode, we are getting into a topic that I am VERY passionate about and that doesn’t get talked about much in the gut health world - Fascia.2022-05-051h 00THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine89// The Gut-Allergy Connection: Tracing Childhood Allergies To The Gut and Into AdulthoodOn today’s first Ask Allison episode, we will be discussing a question I received on the gut-allergy connection and how childhood allergies are connected to the gut and beyond.By the end of today’s episode, you’ll understand a little bit more about how you can help environmental allergies to things such as pollen actually REDUCE - without needing to use pharmaceuticals - by looking into your gut and your childhood. And we’ll also be talking about something we haven’t done so yet on the podcast - ear infections. I am so excited...2022-04-2842 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine84// A New Way to Address IBS: Combining Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation with Functional Lab TestingIf you have IBS, you have experience with it NOT being a straight-forward diagnosis to get rid of. Or bury. Or heal.You have probably tried everything recommended by doctors, nutritionists, and blog posts online. --> The Low FODMAP diet. Colonoscopies. Endoscopies. Gluten free. Dairy free. More fiber. More water. Less stress. You name it - you've done it.But have you done THIS therapy?You might ask - What therapy, Allison?2022-03-2438 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine82// 5 Reasons Autoimmune Diagnoses Don't Have to Be ScaryHave you ever felt like your illness or condition was “too hard” for a health practitioner to handle?Does your diagnosis ever feel like a life sentence? Haunting you everywhere you go, yet invisible to those around you?Have you ever wished you just DIDN’T have the disease, illness, or even the body you had?If so, you are like many of our clients we have worked with.And I understand, I’ve been there. I’ve asked God why I had the body I did, what I did wrong to get her...2022-02-2440 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine81// 6 Most Common Causes of IBSDo you have an IBS diagnosis?If so, you may know that it’s not a particularly specific diagnosis.It could be diarrhea, constipation, OR both. Plus the wide array of symptoms from bloating to anxiety, and beyond.IBS is, by nature, a catch-all diagnosis. You can find that IN the name - Irritable Bowel Syndrome.A syndrome, in the medical world, refers to a disease state with a recognizable pattern of symptoms but lacking in consistent or known causes.So if you have a syndrome, the cause is un...2022-02-1745 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine80// "Am I broken? Am I unfixable?" Questions and Answers from 50 Women We've Talked With at Better Belly TherapiesOver the past two years, we’ve had over 50 women apply to work with us at Better Belly Therapies to do our signature gut healing program - the Foundations Program.Part of the process of working with us is filling out our Qualifying Call Application - a series of questions that gathers all the necessary data for me and my team to decide if we can help the woman who is applying to work with us.On today’s podcast, I’m sharing the results from nearly 50 women’s responses to the Qualifying Call application. These re...2022-02-1052 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine79// Overcoming a Decade of IBS, Weight Gain, Sleep Problems, and Fatigue - Testimonial with my client BeccaHave you struggled with Gut issues for a decade - or more?Have you gone to multiple doctors, even GI specialists, and never gotten an answer? Or maybe the answer was simply a diagnosis of IBS?Have you felt like there was more going on in your body, yet couldn’t figure it out with the doctor’s help?Did you have other problems like sleep issues, weight gain, and fatigue?Have you tried everything from elimination diets to building sleep hygiene habits - and you just didn’t know what else t...2022-02-0326 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine78// How Long Should It Take Me to Heal?“How long?”It’s a valuable question; relevant to anyone starting a journey.Knowing the length of a journey prepares us for the road ahead, psychologically and practically.It’s SO important, we’ve already released a podcast episode on the hero’s journey and how it relates to health!In health, especially in gut health, asking how long tends to get you a shoulder shrug. An evasive answer. Sometimes even a definite answer (‘for the rest of your life’).It’s my goal to provide something more tangible in response to thi...2022-01-2754 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine76// Heal Your Fibromyalgia - Client Testimonial with my client SharonAccording to the Center for Disease Control in America, Fibromyalgia currently affects about 4 million US adults, or about 2% of the American population.Of these cases, 75-90% of those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia are women.Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder with unknown causes and origins, and for anyone diagnosed with it in the US, most solutions for fibromyalgia are focused on mediating pain - not healing it.On today’s episode, I interviewed my client Sharon, who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in her 40’s. Since then, she has tried everything she knew to try to help...2022-01-1321 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine75// Blood Lab Bootcamp is OPEN! - 5 Reasons You Might Not Want to Take BLB - But Still Should!I'm so excited to announce Blood Lab Bootcamp is open for enrollment this week, for one week only from January 5th to 12th!Are you uncertain Blood Lab Bootcamp is right for you?If so, this episode is for you!Whether your objections to this course are fueled by fear, finances, uncertainty, or even disbelief, this episode covers it!In health, testing requires an investment of time and money.However, guessing ALSO requires an investment.Often the investment of guessing can include emotions, lost time, no sense...2022-01-0632 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine74// The Hierarchy of Lab Tests + What Lab Tests You NeedHave you ever wondered what lab tests you need?Have you ever felt previous lab results didn't bring the answers you were seeking?Do you wish for clarity in your health?If so, this episode is for YOU!At Better Belly Therapies, we value testing NOT guessing. Testing often begins with blood chemistry! As part of re-launching the Blood Lab Bootcamp course, I've been sharing all things blood chemistry on the podcast this fall. This episode is the second to last episode in this series before the la...2021-12-3044 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine73// Surprise - I'm Pregnant!! How My First and Second Pregnancy Compare (Totally Different!) and How I Used Bloodwork to Overcome Miscarriage and Get Pregnant AgainOur current episode series is all about how being able to read your own blood work from your doctor is a MUST for every woman.Every episode topic, from the thyroid to acid reflux to client testimonials, has led to the upcoming launch of Blood Lab Bootcamp. This online course is going LIVE for registration very soon at the turn of the new year - Jan 5th through 12th.Today, I’m sharing another testimonial on how bloodwork changed a life. But this time - it’s mine! Last year, I got pregnant for t...2021-12-2357 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low - Even After Taking SupplementsHave you ever noticed that no matter how many times or how often you take Iron and Vitamin D, your doctor keeps telling you that they’re low? Even after you bought the supplements and did everything you were supposed to? Supplements are an investment, especially if you’re trying hard in your health through supplementation. The sunk cost of supplements that don’t make a difference in your health adds up! Tune in if you’ve been unable to restore your Iron or Vitamin D...2021-12-1634 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine71// Why EVERYONE Should Be Able to Read Their Thyroid MarkersWe all KNOW how important the thyroid is, but there’s often uncertainty surrounding thyroid issues!What if you could understand your thyroid?What if that understanding allowed you to save time, money, and frustration?What if you could be empowered in your health and working with a doctor you KNEW was on the same page as you?I have good news - it’s easier than you think!There are only FOUR markers to know when it comes to your thyroid.2021-12-0936 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine70// SIBO: The 2 Reasons Why SIBO Has a 50% Recurrence Rate + How to Overcome SIBO and the Low FODMAP DietHave you ever had SIBO?Do you think you might have SIBO?Or - are you the one out of every 2 people who have gotten SIBO - only to get it again? (SIBO has a 50% recurrence rate in individuals who have had it before!)Whether you are one of the above, or just a curious listener trying to make sense of all things gut and information out there, then today’s episode is just for you.I’ve had several clients now that I’ve worked with who have been c...2021-12-0245 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine67// How to Reduce Your Endometriosis, Brain Fog, Eczema, Low Energy, Irritability, and Sleep Problems by 40%+ in 3 Months with My Client, JessicaWith Blood Lab Bootcamp reopening on Jan 5th in the new year, 2022, I wanted to introduce y’all to some of my clients whose lives have changed by being able to read their blood labs using functional analysis methods! On today’s episode, you’ll meet my client, Jessica. When Jessica came to me she had been struggling most of her life with hormonal imbalance, weight gain, skin problems, low energy/mood, and had been diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis. She had already spent lots of time and money on her health do...2021-11-1130 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine65// Is Perfectionism Driving Your Gut Health Journey? PLUS 4 Steps to Eliminating Perfectionism in Your HealthPERFECTIONISM…According to Brene Brown, “Perfectionism is the addictive belief that if we can appear perfect, we can avoid shame.”Have you ever wondered if what you were doing in your health was driven by a healthy desire to improve?Or if it was driven by an unbending force demanding you to do everything perfectly?In this week’s episode, let’s discuss how to identify if fear and shame are manifesting in your health. I’ll also share 4 steps you can take today to slowly get out from under the pressure and...2021-10-2850 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine64// Chaos, Order, and Hell: How to Walk Through Valleys and Mountains In Your HealthHave you ever felt that your health journey was simply chaotic?Have you ever felt that your health journey was a type of living hell, one you didn’t know how to get out of?Have you ever felt that all you wanted in your health, and life, was a little order? Some clear next steps that would work? And a path that would get you - and keep you - healthy?I recently finished the book “12 Rules for Life” by Jordan B Peterson, and these elements of chaos, order, and hell h...2021-10-2152 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine63// An Open Letter to the Woman Who is Trying Hard in Her HealthAre YOU a woman who is trying hard in her health?Have you BEEN there before?Then this episode is for you!This October, we're diving into mindset, coaching, and growth.For week two of this month, I felt compelled to share this open letter with y'all about our strength, my own experience of trying hard, and all the growth and healing we can step into on this path.Grab a warm drink, have a seat in your favorite chair, throw on a cozy blanket, and tune in!2021-10-1452 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine61// Got Questions on Nutrition? Meet the Newest Member of the Better Belly Team, Shannon Callery NTP!Have you ever been given instructions to make a diet change and didn’t know where to start?Have you ever decided to not join a program you KNEW would help you because you weren’t sure you could make all the diet changes recommended to you?If so, you will LOVE today’s episode. Joining me is the newest member of the Better Belly Therapies team Shannon Callery, NTP!Shannon is a nutritional therapist whose role on the team is to help our clients in the Foundations Plus program transi...2021-09-3045 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine60// Moving From Diagnosis to Empowerment in Chronic Illness and Cancer, with Dr. Paul AndersonToday’s podcast guest is Dr. Paul Anderson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine (NMD)! He is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illness.Dr. Anderson joins me to discuss his new book, “Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.”Whether you have Crohn's, Cancer, or IBS - today's podcast episode will give you tools and thoughts for how to emotionally approach having chronic illness in a healthy and empowered way.Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Episode 54// Health is a Hero...2021-09-2357 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine59// How to Choose the Best Food Sensitivity Test for YouHave you ever wondered, “What is the best food sensitivity test for me?”Have you ever felt that if you JUST got a better food sensitivity test, you’d get better?Have you ever felt frustrated with food, wondering WHAT was causing your digestive problems?If you answered YES to any of the above questions, tune in to learn about how to choose the best food sensitivity test for yourself.Tune in to learn about health conditions that are impacted by food sensitivities, differences between tests, and what to know when choosi...2021-09-1644 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine58// How to Stop Saying, "I don't have time for that," and Start Having Time for EVERYTHING You ValueDo you ever catch yourself saying, “I don’t have time for that”?And, what is the thing you don’t have time for?Is it a thing you do or don’t value?Today, we’re talking about doing something truly extraordinary yet entirely achievable - making TIME!Making time for things we value, that is.So - what do YOU value?Are you leading a life driven by those values?Join me today for a heartfelt conversation about assessing your personal values, letting those values...2021-09-0954 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine56// What I've Been Doing in My Health Since My Miscarriage + Registration is OPEN!!According to research, 10-15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage.That means that for about every 1 in 10 pregnancies, one ends up in miscarriage.It, however, does not mean that 1 in 10 women will experience a miscarriage. As of now in the US, 80% of child-bearing women have more than one child. So - while 1 in 10 of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, researchers estimate that as many as 1 in 3 women have a miscarriage.With that in mind, I knew that the moment that I experienced my miscarriage this January, I didn’t want to keep it a se...2021-08-261h 09
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine55// The One and Only Question You Need to Ask to Know If You Have a Gut PathogenThere’s ONE question to ask to know if you have a pathogen.This question is a good litmus test if you're wondering if you have a parasite, bacterial overgrowth, H. Pylori, Candida, C. Diff., or even the infamous Blastocystis Hominis.Have I, to the best of my ability and knowledge, done all the right things to make myself feel better, but don’t feel better?That’s it.If, despite ALL the things you’ve done, you don’t feel better - there’s probably something invisible going on.If you’ve...2021-08-1925 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine52// 10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Heavy Metal DetoxI recently had a friend of mine tell me that she had bought a product to detox heavy metals in her body.Our conversation reminded me of the importance of an episode on heavy metals and things to know BEFORE detoxing them!So, WHO needs a heavy metal detox?Everyone!Prior to jumping into a heavy metal detox, this episode is here to inform you of the caveats and prerequisites to detoxing metals from the body.Specific people who may be carrying heavy metals include those who have:...2021-07-2943 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine51// How to Stop the Cycle of Trying Harder In Your HealthHave you ever said this to yourself or to a friend?“Despite all my efforts, I feel worse and worse.”I’m doing “all the right things,” and no matter what - I don’t feel betterBefore all this - exercise and being intentional with my diet made me feel better. Now - it has NO impact or makes me feel worse.If so, you are like many of my clients. These are things that I REGULARLY hear when I start working with my clients. Once you get sick enough, there seems to be no correlation between effo...2021-07-2258 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine50// Why the Elimination Diet Isn't Healing Your GutHave you been put on an elimination diet?Are you eating a reduced number of foods doing the low FODMAP diet, low histamine diet, elemental diet (SIBO), or some other elimination diet?Are you unable to reintroduce foods (no matter how long you’ve been on your diet) without your symptoms flaring up?Do you feel your symptoms flare up even when you’re being strict with your diet?If you answered yes to any of the above questions, tune in!Elimination diets like the Low FODMAP diet, Low Hist...2021-07-1542 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine49// 9 Reasons Why Your Supplements Aren't WorkingAre you taking supplements, and you feel like they’re not working?Have you jumped from one supplement to another, wondering if you’ll start to feel better if you just get the right brand or the right herb that you haven’t tried yet?Have you been recommended by your doctor to take supplements (such as calcium, B12, iron, or Vitamin D due to being low)? Yet your numbers are barely budging and you don’t feel any different?If you answered yes to any of the above questions, today’s episode is for YOU...2021-07-081h 01
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional MedicineBONUS: Client Testimonial from Addy - From Constipation, Bloating, Gas, and Fatigue to Energy, Confidence, and Freedom.My client Addy was a diligent college student just trying to make it through her classes. Only thing was - she also was dealing with daily bloating, constipation, gas, and fatigue that no diet change or yoga could fix. What was she dealing with? Join us on the podcast to hear what Addy learned was going on in her body, and what she did to quit constipation and find energy, confidence, and freedom again!Links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite...2021-07-0636 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine47// The Gut-Sinus Connection: How Sinusitis, Seasonal Allergies, and Chronic Post-Nasal Drip May Be Connected to Your GutWe’re going out with a bang for the finale of the Gut connection series: The Gut-Sinus connection! Chronic sinusitis is one of the most common human diseases, affecting 1 in 7 American adults. Over 20% of patients are unresponsive to drug therapy, and up to 40% are unresponsive to surgery! Sinus issues are the tip of the iceberg, giving clues about what root causes can lie beneath the surface. If you suffer from:Frequent sinus infections (1+ per year)Chronic congestionPost-nasal dripEar drainage issuesOR you...2021-06-2430 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?Today, we begin part one of our Gut Connection series! We’ll explore three different gut connections over the next weeks: skin, breath, and sinus.Our gut and skin are deeply intertwined. To heal the skin, the gut needs to be healthy. If you’re healing your gut, you may have already noticed skin improvements!If you have:EczemaRashes, seemingly randomlyAdult acneArms/legs with red dotsBacneTried a TON of products, but none help...Your gut may be at play in your skin health!From hormones to toxins, we’ll dive into w...2021-06-1044 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine44// Quiet Mental Chaos with MeditationLast week’s episode, I discussed the anatomy behind brain toxicity and ways to reduce toxins.One of the methods to reduce brain toxicity needed its own episode: MEDITATION!Meditation is the ultimate freebie for reducing brain toxicity! No tools are required and it can be done almost anywhere or anytime.Meditation assists in reducing brain toxicity by:Reducing brain static (the activity of neurons)Practicing a “quieter mind” - literallyMomentarily decreasing neuron’s metabolic toxin outputImpacting how hard cerebrospinal fluid has to workReducing toxic load in brainImproving clarity, focus, and calmRedu...2021-06-0348 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine43// How to Reduce Brain Toxicity for Better Focus, Lower Anxiety, and Clearer ThinkingBrain toxicity: What does it look like?Symptoms of brain toxicity:FatigueMoodinessMemory problemsDifficulty focusing (ADD/ADHD)Speech/language problems (Autism)Mood disorders (OCD, depression, etc.)Stiff, uncoordinated muscles (Demyelination. More severely: Multiple sclerosis, ALS, or other diseases)Neurodegenerative diseases (such as Dementia/Alzheimers)Do you experience any of those symptoms?Let’s go over the physiology: how we intake toxins, how we absorb them, and ways that our bodies struggle to excrete them.I also share six things you can do to begin healing!Of the things I wa...2021-05-2738 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your GutDoes sleep elude you?Often, we are told if we improve sleep hygiene or reduce stress, our sleep will improve.This episode, I want to let you in on a secret:It’s not your lack of willpower getting in the way of better sleep. It’s your GUT!Join me to learn how to learn what your sleep patterns are telling you!Different sleep issues show us signs of dysfunction in the gut related to:Systemic inflammationThyroid functionCortisol levelsLiver functionMelatonin productionSay goodbye to night swea...2021-05-2039 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine41// Do you have anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Here's one reason to check your gut.Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or difficulty focusing?Have you been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD?Do you experience feelings of sadness for seemingly no reason?Are you gaining weight, or not losing it, despite working out and eating healthy?If you are, you may be being impacted by a specific pathogen in the gut called Clostridium Difficile, or for short, C. Diff. This bacterium can impact your neurotransmitter balance and impact your mood, focus, and weight loss.How do you know if you have C. Diff.? Where...2021-05-1325 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of ZincLOW stomach acid is the most common cause of acid reflux in clients that I work with.Yes, LOW stomach acid can create acid reflux as much (or more) than high stomach acid!Why? Low stomach acid affects food breakdown AND stomach function.Low stomach acid symptoms:Acid refluxSeeing chunks of food in stoolBloatingSmelly gasQuick feelings of fullnessFatigueWeakness when working outDoes this sound like you?If so, tune in! We’re going to dive into some anatomy, how we create stomach acid, signs of a zinc deficiency, an...2021-05-0644 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine39// Why Our Clients Get Such Amazing ResultsWhy do our clients get such good results? What do we do differently?Lately, I’ve been getting these questions a LOT. After pondering the answers, I’m here today to share them with you!Some key things? We don’t use insurance, we invest TIME with our clients, and we get creative!I’ll go in depth about things we do (or don’t do) and WHY.But - this isn’t just about what we do. It’s about WHO we do it for.Tune in to learn what tra...2021-04-2956 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine38// 4 Reasons Saying "I Should" Is Keeping You SickThus far on the podcast, I’ve talked about the physical and biochemical part of my journey - from my health downfall to uprising. What I haven’t spent much time talking about is the IMMENSE work I have done to spiritually and psychologically heal myself. Yes, I had to remove a parasite from my body and heal my leaky gut. But I believe 100% that if I ONLY had come at my healing from a physiological perspective, I would not be experiencing the health I enjoy today!This episode, let’s talk about the mental component of health...2021-04-221h 14
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine37// Is Guilt or Shame Holding You Back in Your Health? - with Raina LaGrand, LMSW, MPH, CYTJoining me on the podcast today is Raina LaGrand, LMSW, MPH, CYT.Raina is a somatic therapist, coach, and educator living in Ypsilanti, MI. Her perspective on somatics includes responding to the ways trauma & oppression shape our experiences and capacity to thrive. She believes individual and societal transformation is made possible when we center bodies, pleasure, relationships, and culture in healing. Through her work, she seeks to support others in living fully with presence and agency.After living with a stable fracture of a vertebrae for up to 10 years, Raina was experiencing pain that interfered with h...2021-04-1554 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine36// How to Choose The Best Chiropractor with Dr. Zach Simkins and Dr. Tygue ArvidsonWe’ve been discussing when and how to find a GOOD health practitioner.So, how do you find a GOOD chiropractor?Joining me on the podcast today to answer this question are two good chiropractors and great storytellers, Dr. Zach Simpkins and Dr. Tygue Arvidson!At their clinic, Foundation Chiropractic, they start from the feet and work their way up - spines don’t exist in a vacuum, they are part of a WHOLE person. They understand the neuromusculoskeletal system and the importance of giving their clients exercises to further progress.We’l...2021-04-081h 07
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine35// Get Rid of Your Abdominal Pain, Joint Pain, and Fatigue, Lose 10 lbs., and Feel Better Than Ever - Client Testimonial from DessieI’d like to share something special with you: a LIVE recording of a three month follow up call with one of my clients!My client, Dessie, kindly allowed me to record her call to share her progress with YOU!Starting this process, her top three complaints were upper abdominal pain, joint pain, and fatigue. (Plus a slew of other symptoms that improved, as well!)She saw a 70% improvement in three weeks, and has maintained that level of improvement for three months!Her journey offers insight into what it looks like wh...2021-04-0143 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine34// Your Money Mindset is Holding You Back in Your HealthToday, we’re talking about MONEY MINDSET!This topic can be awkward to discuss, but is deeply intertwined with our health.If you feel repelled or your head is swimming at the thought of thinking about money - HOLD tight!This conversation is a gentle and loving one - we even have talking points and homework to take home!Be sure to also tune in to last week’s episode (linked below). Finding the right health practitioner goes hand in hand with money mindset!Other episodes mentioned in this epis...2021-03-2544 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine33// How to Know It's Time to Get Help + How to Find a GOOD Health PractitionerLet’s dive into two crucial steps on the path to healing:How to know it’s time for help.How to CHOOSE help!Shame, discouragement, a self-blaming mindset, and many other patterns can arise when we don’t get to the root cause of a health problem.Not to mention the information overload searching for answers brings about!When you want a solution that works you need an expert - there are some things you can’t DIY in health!Finding your ideal practitioner is WORTH it! Learn how to find...2021-03-1853 min
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine32// The 5 Phases to Unlimited HealthToday, I invite you to learn about a tool I created for my clients!I WISH I had this for myself in 2015 when I started my journey.When I first started my health journey, I didn't know how I had gotten to where I was or where to go from there. I didn’t know what path to take!I spent years floundering and feeling confused overall about where I was in the healing journey.This training breaks down the five phases within each journey.Each phase contains identifiers, po...2021-03-111h 10THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine31// Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Look "Normal" - Even When You Don't FEEL NormalYour doctor shares your lab results with the news that they are… NORMAL!You don’t FEEL normal, so what does that mean?These “Normal” lab results were compared to a lab’s reference range.The problem with this reference range?The average is comprised of ALL the people a specific lab has ever sampled.The range is NOT filtered for if these people were healthy or feeling good.Today, let’s dive into “Normal” vs. “Functional” labs and the importance of testing NOT guessing!Tune in to gain a de...2021-03-0444 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine30// Overcome Fear of Food with Alisha Carlson, Non-Diet Lifestyle CoachRaise your hand if…You have fears surrounding food.Diet and exercise are a source of frustration.You struggle with body-image.The scale in your bathroom is a source of stress.You fear the scale, so you don’t have one!Your struggles are also health-related.Having a dysbiotic gut microbiome or unbalanced hormones make bodies MORE prone to weight problems. It has nothing to do with willpower, values, or abilities!If any of those points sound like YOU, tune in for an uplifting episode on body mindset with Alisha Carlson, Non-Diet Lifestyle Coach.2021-02-2541 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine29// Celiac Disease, Concussions, and Colonoscopies with Joey Miller, Certified Gastroenterolgy NurseHave you ever gotten a colonoscopy?Have you ever gotten an endoscopy?If you have ever been diagnosed with or have gone to your doctor for any GI problem, it is very likely that you have been asked to get one of these procedures with a specialist.Today’s episode is a conversation with Certified Gastroenterology Nurse Joey Miller!Joey spends all day looking at colonoscopies but is NOT your average gastroenterology nurse. She has celiac disease, Lyme disease, and has had multiple concussions!Joey sought out Craniosacral Therapy fo...2021-02-1852 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine28// The Best Talk Therapy to Help Your Gut - with Brenda Aufderhar, RN, LMSW, CST-DToday, join me for a conversation with Brenda Aufderhar RN, LCSW, CST-D!Brenda’s journey started as a mom trying to find help for her cerebral palsy child! Brenda found Craniosacral Therapy and wanted to learn how the treatment was helping her son. A lifelong learner, Brenda attended courses for CST and went on to get her master’s degree in social work! This led to integrating talk therapy with CST.We’re going to discuss trauma, Internal Family Systems and so much more!Internal Family Systems? What IS that??Internal Family...2021-02-1157 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine27// How to Use the Hospital and Holistic Healthcare TOGETHER: A Case Study on my Recent MiscarriageToday, I'd like to share a personal story about my recent pregnancy and miscarriage. This story encapsulates the ENTIRE reason I started the Better Belly Podcast. People don’t often hear REAL health stories. This aspect of health is somehow taboo! In reality, these stories happen every day, all the time.Maybe this isn’t a story that directly relates to you. If that is the case, I would encourage you to view this as more than just a story about my miscarriage. This is a story about having a health problem, trying to find answe...2021-02-0433 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health - with Sophie Shepherd FDN-PAre your hormonal cycles short? Does PMS or your period take you out every month, causing you to dread the arrival of your period? Or do you not get a period at all?Do you get migraines/headaches around your period or ovulation? Are your energy levels the WORST around your period? Are your mood swings off the charts?If you answered YES to any of those questions, tune in to hear from Sophie Shepherd! She is an FDN, like myself, and the creator of SHE Talks Health Podcast. After going through Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Le...2021-01-2849 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine25// Histamines: A Possible Cause of Your Diarrhea, IBS, Fatigue, Insomnia, Irregular Menstruation, and More! - with Isabel Smith RDDo you suffer from allergies?Do you frequently take over the counter antihistamines?Do you have symptoms that don’t feel ‘connected’?Symptoms such as: rashes, clogged sinuses, diarrhea, constipation, chest tightness, insomnia, restless legs, anxiety, swelling, body heat, hives, migraines or headaches, GERD, or irregular periods.Have you ever thought, “This doesn’t apply to me! I poop, A LOT!” while listening to previous episodes about constipation?If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, tune in for a conversation on HISTAMINES with Isabel Smith, MS RD CDN!...2021-01-2150 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine24// Got Acid Reflux? No Problem! 5 Things to Consider to Heal Your Acid Reflux - Without Pharmaceuticals!Have you ever been to the doctor and they didn’t have answers for your symptoms?Have you ever been given medications or suggestions by doctors that made your condition worse?On today’s episode, our guest Katharina had this EXACT experience causing her to reach out to me. Katharina recently had a severe onset of acid reflux, reduced appetite, and pain - and this episode shares EVERYTHING I had to share with Katharina.If you are struggling with acid reflux, quick feelings of fullness, or pain - this episode is for you!2021-01-1453 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine23// 3 Reasons We Struggle Investing In Our Health - and What Could Happen If You Don'tHave you ever wanted to get better in your health, but found yourself STUCK staring at the cost of investment?Have you ever been frustrated with insurance and what it does and doesn’t cover?Have you ever felt the health system was working against you, or you just preferred to spend your money on a couch, a car, or a house rather than your body and health?If so - you are not alone!In today’s episode, join me in a bit of a history and mindset trip on WHY...2021-01-0752 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine22/ My #1 Wish For You in 2021In 2021, we all need a little something EXTRA. 2020 was hard, and we need the energy and belief to come into 2021 expecting more.That is why on today’s episode, I talk all about my #1 Wish for YOU this year - and that is - to BELIEVE for MORE. If you have IBS, Chron's Disease, PMS, cramping, bloating, pain, insomnia, rashes, eczema, pain, foggy-headedness - this wish is applicable to you!So yes. Spoiler alert. That is my wish. But to really dig into this wish, I hope you join for today’s episode and really sink...2020-12-3128 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine21// Struggling with hope in your health? Hear a Heartwarming Holiday Story About Overcome Insomnia, Chronic Pain, and Chronic Nausea - with My Client "Cee"Happy Holidays!It’s that time of year where everything is sparkling and special. And today, I want to bring ya’ll ANOTHER special story.Cee is a performer, teacher, and has traveled for work for over 30 years! Cee has also been a client of mine since the summer of 2019. When she first came to me, she had been through three back surgeries, gallbladder removal, and seen the top doctors in the country from Mayo Clinic to Johns Hopkins University. She could barely walk due to shooting pain in her left leg, was struggling with cons...2020-12-2457 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine20// Reflect on 2020, CELEBRATE, and Plan for 2021!One of my FAVORITE parts of the end of the year is DREAMING for the new year.And not only dreaming - but planning!Today’s episode is all about encouraging ourselves as we reflect on 2020 and celebrating what you did this year for your health this year!It is so common we go from year to year and only see all the ways we are LACKING, where we aren’t as healthy as we WANT to be. And we can miss all the places where we overcame. You overcame in your health this...2020-12-1742 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine19// Destress NOW - 10 Ways to Reduce Stress During the HolidaysThere is only one word that is as synonymous with the word Holidays as the word Joy: Stress. Joy and stress. How do they always get put together?In today’s episode, I use part of my framework for helping women get healthy and break down for you 10 simple, affordable ways you can reduce stress over the holidays.My CHALLENGE for you: Choose 1 of these options and PUT IT IN YOUR CALENDAR.Yup. That’s right. If it isn’t planned, it doesn’t happen. So time to pull out that calendar...2020-12-1032 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine18// I had a parasite: Update on the #1 Most Common Parasite for IBSHave you ever sensed that something deeper was wrong with your body, but you just didn’t know what it was?Have you ever been told by doctors that your labs look “normal” but you don’t feel normal?If so, you are like me and HUNDREDS of other women.In today’s episode, I go over the fact that this year, in 2020, I learned that I have a PARASITE in my body. And what happened when I KILLED that parasite.I share with you all the AMAZING correlations between this parasite a...2020-12-0335 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine15// Can You Learn to Trust Food Again?Reintroducing foods into your diet can be a scary thing. If you’ve been on your gut health journey for a while, you’ve probably asked yourself these questions a hundred times:Will I ever get to reintroduce foods again?What’s going to happen with my diet the rest of my life?How long is this going to last?Am I stuck this way?What happens if I try to re-introduce foods and it doesn’t go well?In this episode, dive into the emotional aspect of learning to trust food again, and how you can bols...2020-11-1233 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine14// The #1 Lie About Food That I HATEThere are things worth hating in this world.Lies are one of them.Especially pernicious lies that keep people sick and make them think their sickness is their fault!The #1 lie about food that I hate is one of those lies. You have likely never heard of it before. I’m curious. Do you know what this lie is?If you are familiar with this lie, I seriously want to hug you.If you DON’T know this lie...you need to listen to this episode. Like, right now.2020-11-0547 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine13// Drop Sugar Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Glowing Skin [Client Testimonial - Abby Herman]Who is ready to hear a CLIENT TESTIMONIAL from one of my clients?!Abby Herman is a 6-figure business owner, content marketing strategist and coach, course creator, mother, and ultra-marathon runner!When Abby first came to me, she was suffering from bloating, gassiness, constipation, achy joints and muscles, and intense sugar cravings.In just THREE MONTHS, Abby’s health has made a complete 180-degree turn. She no longer needs naps throughout the day, and she is getting COMPLIMENTS on how she has visually transformed on her face, skin, and hair.Are yo...2020-10-2958 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine11// 5 Things I Did Everyday in 2018 To Heal My Mind - and My Gut!Do you know the top 5 things you need to prioritize every day to have a life that you feel is successful, peaceful, and fruitful?As we continue our series on the link between the brain and gut, I am about to drop some AMAZING resources that did exactly this for me in 2018!Our gut and our brain are INEXTRICABLY linked. So as we continue our series on mental and psychological health for the PURPOSE of healing our gut, I hope you enjoy taking time learning what YOUR Top 5 are, and how you can create a...2020-10-1531 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine10// Being Grateful In the PainYou’ve heard of the brain-gut axis before. You KNOW that your brain effects your gut, and your gut effects your brain. But what are some actual, real, PRACTICAL steps you can take to improve your gut health?In 2018, my gut health had already taken a sharp turn in the right direction to health. But it still wasn’t in a great spot. I was starting my business, training for a marathon, and involved in an MLM business. I was BUSY.But I also was devoted to continuing to figure out ways I could help my g...2020-10-0833 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine09// Is My Sickness Biological, Psychological, or Spiritual?Today, I want to share something really vulnerable with you. It is a question that plagued me ever since I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in 6th grade, I have had this question BURNING in my mind.Is my sickness biological, psychological, or spiritual?Have you ever wondered this question before?Whether you have or not, I invite you to listen into this podcast episode where I share a LOT about both the insecurities I have with this question AND the research that I’ve found to help myself find peace with th...2020-10-0135 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine08// How Long Should It Take Me to Heal?YOU ARE THE TITANIC.You are awesome. Strong. And...you hit an iceberg.What now? What do you do after you take on water and patch your hull? WHEN can you take on passengers again and sail majestic and free?If you have ever been frustrated by how LONG it has taken for you to heal, this episode is for you. In it, we talk about my favorite quote, how your body is like the titanic, and the stages your body goes through in healing after you go through a major (and even...2020-09-2418 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine07// Is Your Pelvic Floor Effecting Your Health? + Pregnancy Tips! (Ft. Dr. Nidhi Sharma)What does: breaking your tailbone → PMS → appendicitis → IVF (in-vitro fertilization) → depression → prostatitis → and your microbiome have in common?Your pelvic floor!Today I interview my friend Dr. Nidhi Sharma, a pelvic floor therapist, and in our episode today, we talk about all this and more! Nidhi became a pelvic floor therapist who broke her tailbone 2 years after becoming a pelvic floor therapy. Was suggested to not sit… for a year. Tailbone pain did go away, but it cause problems for her. We are also going to talk about really important questions you might have a...2020-09-1754 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine06 // Three Origins of IBS + What YOU Can Do About ItIf you’re like me, you want to KNOW the origin of your gut health problems. Where did it come from? Why did you develop it when you did? Maybe you had gut health problems since you’ve been a child. Maybe they seemed to randomly appear as an adult. In this episode, I go over three origins of IBS that doctors and researchers have currently postulated AND what you can do to support each area of your body!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 1 - My Story & How I Healed Myself...2020-09-1030 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine05 // Two Treatments for IBS That You Probably Have Never Heard OfAt Better Belly Therapies, we are ALL about how we can be CREATIVE and heal the gut through more ways than just food and probiotics. For me, I experienced two treatments in 2016 that completely turned around my digestive health journey. You might have never heard of them. They were: craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation.In this episode, I talk ALL about the science behind these two treatments and WHY they work. Because - my most common question I get ask about craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation is HOW. How does it work? Why? Am I l...2020-09-0333 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine04 // How to Heal Your Gut From PTSD (Ft. Nikki Kenward CST-D) Have you ever experienced or gone through a stressful or traumatic event or season of life? Maybe you identify with or are currently going through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Your gut is affected by both these things. Our bodies remember and are HIGHLY affected by stress and trauma in our past and present. In this episode, I got to interview my friend and mentor Nikki Kenward CST-D on how she healed her gut after a near-death experience. And hint: healing her gut had nothing to do with food!Now, Nikki has devoted her life to...2020-09-0145 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine03 // Why Probiotics Aren't Healing Your GutHave you ever wondered which probiotic is best for you? Have you ever been overwhelmed by the number of probiotic products online or at your local health foods store?I know I have been! I have spent a lot of time, energy, AND money researching, buying, and trying lots of different probiotics - only to NOT feel better!There is a reason for this. Yes, really! And I wish someone had told me this BEFORE I spent all that time hoping and expecting to get better off of a probiotic pill.In this...2020-09-0122 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine02 // Why the Low FODMAP Diet Isn't Healing Your GutThe Low FODMAP diet is a popular diet for doctors, nutritionists, and the average Google results page to recommend for people with IBS. I was one of those people that found the Low FODMAP diet and followed its strict guidelines. I was also one of those people for whom the Low FODMAP diet failed. Why? It took me over five years to get that answer. In this episode, I bare it all - science, my story, and why the Low FODMAP diet might also be failing you. Read to find out? Listen to it!...2020-09-0119 minTHE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine01// My Story & How I Healed Myself From IBSHave you ever been STUCK in your gut health? Are you tired of your restricted diet, medication, limited lifestyle, and lack of energy? Have you tried a vegan diet, low FODMAP diet, gluten free diet - and your gut STILL feels like it hates you? If that is so, THIS is the podcast episode for you!In this episode, Allison dives into to share about how she discovered that food and probiotics were NOT the only thing she could do to help her gut. In fact, they weren't even the BASIS of gut health. After suffering for...2020-08-2719 min
Live the More#007: Intentional Marriage Practices During a Crisis w/ Jordan & Christy Ogden.Jordan and Christy Ogden from Marriageable.org offer immensely practical advice on how to make the most of our additional time together during the COVID-19 crisis. Those of us hunkering down with others are likely facing an uptick in relational conflict, especially in our marriages. It’s simple math, really: people + confined space + stress = increased opportunity for conflict. So how can we not only survive, but thrive in our relationships during quarantine? How do we build into our friendships and marriages instead of tearing them down? Take a listen to Episode #007 and get so...2020-04-1733 min