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Gut Check Radio114. Thyroid Health Part X: Learning to Heal YourselfChelsea Haines is a Gut Health and Intuition coach who "helps women finally heal their gut health so they can live their happiest and most abundant lives." On today's episode of Gut Check Radio, and our final installment of our ten-part series on how to heal your thyroid, Chelsea joins me to talk about what we all must do in order to learn how to heal ourselves. In her practice, Chelsea helps patients on a daily basis who are not only struggling with physical symptoms, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual roadblocks that stand between them and true healing...
2024-01-3016 minGut Check Radio113. Thyroid Health Part IX: The Downside of DisciplineIn today’s world, and especially in the world of health and wellness, discipline is a virtue that is often revered higher than any other. Unlike so many other coaches, doctors, or fitness influencers though, today I’m going to share how discipline, when gone unchecked, can turn into a terrible thing for you, your lifestyle, and your health. On today’s episode, we look back on a conversation I got to have with Sam Wetherell, a very successful DC, good friend of mine, and the most disciplined man I know. Sam shares with us how his extreme discipline, while p...
2024-01-2327 minGut Check Radio112. Thyroid Health Part VIII: Achieve Stable Blood SugarYou may be exercising, sleeping well, and geting your nutrition dialed in, but what about your blood sugar? And what do our blood sugar levels have to do with our thyroid health anyways? In today’s episode, I dive into why blood sugar is one of the most important (and yet most overlooked) health factors, and why it can have such a big impact on our thryoid health. I share some of the tell-tale signs of an unstable blood sugar, as well as ways you can learn to regulate your blood sugar levels on a daily basis - many of...
2024-01-1626 minGut Check Radio111. Thyroid Health Part VII: Supporting AutoimmunitySupporting our own autoimmunity might sound like a job for learned scientists and expensive medical treatments, but I’m here to tell you that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, on today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, I’m going to show you how you have so much more power than you might think to support the health of your own thyroid and autoimmune health. Through just a few simple but very effective techniques that all of us can practice, we can take control of our lives, even in the face of fear and stress.
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2024-01-0926 minGut Check Radio110. Healing Chronic Illness From Within - Interview with Brea KatrinOver the hundreds and thousands of years that humans have been studying the science of healing, is it really likely that we could ever come across any new breakthrough techniques or treatments these days? On today’s show, my guest, Brea Katrin, is here to share about the fascinating world of self-directed neuroplasticity, how this practice has helped rid her and many of her clients from all kinds of chronic illnesses, and how she believes the power to do so has actually been with us as long as humans have existed. Make sure to listen in to hear the wi...
2024-01-0257 minGut Check Radio109. Thyroid Health Part VI: Three Reasons Hormone Replacement Isn’t Helping YouI know what you all are thinking: “Six episodes into this series and he hasn’t even once talked about hormone replacement - does this guy even know what he’s talking about?” My short answer to that question: maybe. For a more nuanced take on hormone replacement, make sure to give today’s episode a listen, because I’ve got three reasons why I think hormone replacement likely is not the right move for you when looking to heal your thyroid. It may not be the most popular take, but in this episode I drop some knowledge on all of us ab...
2023-12-2729 minGut Check Radio108. Thyroid Health Part V: How to Find the Right Exercise PrescriptionDoesn’t it sometimes feel so good right after you’ve just finished a hard workout? What about one, two, maybe three hours later though - are you usually still feeling good? Or maybe you’ve start to hit a wall as your energy levels start plummeting, even though you’re only half way through your day - sound familiar? As familar as this scenario might seem, the way we feel after a workout is actually a very important window on if we’re choosing the right style, length, and intensity when it comes to our regular exercise. And as you mig...
2023-12-1930 minGut Check Radio107. Thyroid Health Part IV: Eating is Required, so INCLUDE these NutrientsFor those of you who are like me, I KNOW you have been waiting for this part of our thyroid series - today we are talking all about NUTRITION and what kinds of foods we should be eating on a daily basis to help heal and support our thyroids. In today’s episode, I share why I think INCLUDING certain foods in our diet is way more beneficial than AVOIDING others. We talk about some of the sure signs that you might be eating either too few or too many calories each day, and why almost all of us ha...
2023-12-1245 minGut Check Radio106. Kicking Cancer's Butt with Integrative Medicine | Jacqueline Genova“Cancer” may be the scariest word that a person hears their entire life. For Jacqueline Genova, a certified holistic nutritionist, wellness writer, and fellow podcaster, hearing her mom receive this diagnosis years ago certainly made an impact that would change her life forever. Thankfully for us all, Jacqueline’s story isn’t one that ends with fear and worry, but with resolve and passion, as she took the struggles her mother faced and the questions she had about the treatments that were endured and turned them into a beautiful passion - to study, practice, and share breakthrough integrative cancer treatmen...
2023-12-071h 01Gut Check Radio105. Thyroid Health Part III: You Don't Need to Reduce Your StressDealing with stress is a guaranteed part of life. As each of us navigate the human experience, we encounter events that cause us to feel stress multiple times a day, seven days a week. Although we often hear of ways for us to reduce stress from day-to-day, I’m here to ask: Is that really the right way to go about life? In today’s episode, we talk about why reducing your stress levels may not be the answer to a healthier thyroid (and a healthier life). Instead, we focus on several ways that each of us can increase our...
2023-11-2832 minGut Check Radio104. Thyroid Health Part II: Four Sleep Must DosWhen it comes to sleeping well and keeping your circadian rhythm happy, timing is perhaps the single greatest factor we need to consider. On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we talk about how getting your sleep right can help you take that next step towards healing your thyroid, and how getting your timing right can help you do just that. I share four simple but powerful tips that you can start using TONIGHT that can help you start seeing improvements in your sleep, and ultimately in your hormonal regulation. We talk about getting enough sun in the mo...
2023-11-2120 minGut Check Radio103. Thyroid Health, Part I: Test, Don't GuessOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we kick off a brand new, thirteen-part series called “13 Tips to Heal Your Thyroid”. In this first installment, we start off by answering the obvious question: Why is my Thyroid health so important in the first place? I introduce you to one of my most fundamental and important philosophies when it comes to all things thyroid health, to always “Test, not Guess”, and I explain how running the right thyroid tests can make all the difference in our overall health. I walk you through which tests we should each be running and what t...
2023-11-1725 minGut Check Radio102. How to Stop Suffering and Create Joy - GC Moment of the Week #9On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we revisit my conversation with Amy Vander Linden, an inspiring “mompreneurial” who has gone through her fair share of hardships, even to the tune of having $100,000 stolen from her in the midst of growing her business. In this short nugget from our chat, Amy shares deeply about what it was actually like for her going through some of life’s toughest times, but also how those challenges were able to shape her perspective in an invaluable way. We get into the ever-important topic of Joy and Suffering in life, and Amy refl...
2023-11-1007 minGut Check Radio101. Overcoming Fear to Fortify Your Gut HealthOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we sit down and face one of the only fears that nearly all of us have in common: trying new things. Specifically, we talk about trying new foods that we’ve never bought, cooked, ordered, or tasted before, and why doing so can be a really good idea when trying to fortify your gut health. I breakdown some of the biggest reasons that I think we are all so resistant to eating in a way that can bring so many benefits, including the important elements of taste, convenience, and cost of our...
2023-11-0734 minGut Check Radio100. Is People Pleasing Causing You to be Resentful? - GC Moment of the Week #8On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we revisit my conversation with Tracy Burns, a good friend of mine who really knows what it’s like to experience the ups and downs of life. As we look back on the talk we got to have, we hear Tracy share with us about the morning she woke up and her entire life changed at age 35. Tracy also reflects on what it’s like living a life that might seem one way on the outside, but is something drastically different to us on the inside, a struggle that many of us...
2023-11-0308 minGut Check Radio99. A Simple Behavior to Combatant Anxiety and InsomniaOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we tackle an issue that seems to be growing in our society for the past several years: anxiety, insomnia, and a little bit about mold. While there’s too much to say about these pervasive conditions in just one short podcast episode, we take a crack at defining anxiety and insomnia in terms of how we as humans experience it. We talk about how looking for peace in all the wrong places can sometimes end up being the number one contributor to our restlessness, and what we can do to find peac...
2023-10-3122 minGut Check Radio98. Why You Need a Mentor - GC Moment of the Week #7On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we revisit my conversation with Tom Jackobs, my own personal business and public-speaking coach. To say that Tom has had a huge impact on the success of my own business (as well as those of countless others) would be an understatement, so I knew going back to some of the knowledge he dropped on this podcast would be fruitful for everyone. Tom shares with me about some of the hardest times he’s had to experience as a business owner, and how investing in coaching and mentorship for himself was the...
2023-10-2711 minGut Check Radio97. Address Your Gut Health To Combat Cold and Flu SeasonOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, I help you get ready for the inevitable: the dreaded cold & flu season - or if you’re here in Arizona with me, we celebrate the fact that it’s almost over! (and talk about why the timing actually varies across regions). I know it can be frustrating when every year you take your Vitamin C and your Zinc, and yet almost every year you still seem to come down with a cold. Why is that? Today I talk about how most of us are actually ignoring one of the biggest factor...
2023-10-2429 minGut Check Radio96. Balance is BullSh*t - GC Moment of the Week #6On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we revisit my conversation Molly Cahill, a full time entrepreneur and girl-mom who has taught us all so much about what it takes to live through seasons of business and how to embrace a lack of balance in our lives. Molly shares her secret for “doing it all” (hint: she doesn’t do it all, and she likes it that way), as how she and her husband work together to get through some of life’s more challenging seasons. We talk for a while about what it looks like to be just su...
2023-10-2007 minGut Check Radio95. Four Tips to Ensure Your Kids Have a Healthy MicrobiomeOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we dive into a fascinating topic, as we talk about the things you can do as a prospective or expecting parent to make sure your kid develops a healthy gut microbiome. I offer four major tips that can make a big difference in the future health of your child, and I make sure to talk through each decision you may have to make as a parent when it comes to these four key areas. We discuss the different effects between a delivery birth and a C-section, and how each method transfers th...
2023-10-1831 minGut Check Radio94. The Habit that will Develop Your Gut Instincts - GC Moment of the Week #5On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we revisit a juicy conversation that I got to have with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Garrett Panno, DC. Dr. Panno is one of those special types of humans who can take seemingly any struggle (like being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes) and find a way to be grateful for it. In this short-but-sweet snippet of our talk, Dr. Panno schools me on what we can all do every single day to learn to trust in our guts more. We talk about the importance of showing up, working hard, doing th...
2023-10-1308 minGut Check Radio93. Increasing Calories and Confidence | Sam SaxonOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, I get the chance to chat with Sam Saxon, who shares about her journey from being an aspiring veterinarian to now working as a Crossfit Coach, as she helps others grow stronger and more confident every day. We really get into the weeds on this one, as Sam and I talk about the ways women in fitness tend to perceive themselves, and how she’s trying to change that paradigm one life at a time. Sam shares what it’s like balancing coaching with motherhood, and how she’s working to break th...
2023-10-1058 minGut Check Radio92. The Small Changes that will Transform Your Health - GC Moment of the Week #4On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we tap into a conversation I had with fellow Chiropractor and Entrepreneur, Dr. Cory Bailey. Dr. Bailey and I started our practices around the same time, so as we sat down to reflect on our first year as practitioners we had a lot to consider. In this short and sweet snippet, Dr Bailey and I discuss why seeking perfection in a patient’s life can actually cause more harm than good, as well as the actions we can take as chiropractors that are most likely to lead to positive changes in o...
2023-10-0609 minGut Check Radio91. How To Have Regular Bowel Movements While TravelingOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we talk about an issue that I hear a lot of complaints about and am personally very familiar with: Traveler’s Constipation. Whether for business or pleasure, traveling can be a fun experience, and shouldn’t have to be hindered by suddenly having irregular bowel movements (or, rather, a lack thereof). In this episode I equip you with five different tactics (as well as one extra bonus tactic) that you can try the next time you fly, which I have found helpful for both me and my patients. I touch on managi...
2023-10-0328 minGut Check Radio90. How Europeans Can Eat Pizza and Still Live a Long Time - GC Moment of the Week #3On today’s Gut Check Moment of the Week, we get back into the enlightening conversation with my good friend from across the pond, Margherita Riello. Although Margherita now lives and works in Arizona as a fitness expert and wellness influencer, she brings the full force of her wonderful Italian heritage to our discussion, as she shares some of the wonderfully healthy habits that seem normal to most Europeans, but are lacking here in America. We talk about how many of us could benefit from simple actions like eating at a consistent time, or in designated places, and how we...
2023-09-2909 minGut Check Radio89. Finding Pure Passion on the Other Side of Challenge | Gabriella MurdoccaOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio we have a very special and very passionate guest, my friend Gabriella Murdocca, proud owner of three different Pure Barre studios here in the greater Phoenix area! As Gabriella sits down with us she shares all about how she stumbled her way into being an extremely successful entrepreneur, and how it took leaving New York City and the idea of chasing her dreams behind in order for her to get there. Gabriella opens up about some of the hardest moments of her life, and how those would ultimately go on to sh...
2023-09-2658 minGut Check Radio88. Why a Holistic Nutritionist Lets Her Kids Eat M&Ms - GC Moment of the Week #2On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we have our second ever “Gut Check Moment of the Week”! This week’s is extra special, as we look back on my interview with professional dietitian and full-time super mom Aimee Dempsey, RD, and we revisit what she had to say about the challenge of raising healthy-eating kids who are confident in themselves. Aimee shares some powerful insights about how her time growing up, playing sports, and being influenced by the culture around her had a major impact on the way she parents today. She also shares what it’s like havin...
2023-09-2210 minGut Check Radio87. Cracking the Code: Supplement Digestion ExposedOn today’s episode, we face yet another gut health myth that’s recently been popularized by the health influencers of TikTok - many of whom are physicians! Maybe you’ve seen one of these videos, where someone comes on screen and tells you why the supplements you're taking are a complete waste of your time, money, and effort. Now at certain times that may be true, but is it really because these supplements don’t even get the chance to digest in your stomach in the first place? As I help to address this very nuanced topic, I break dow...
2023-09-1927 minGut Check Radio86. GC Moment of the Week #1 - Surprising Connection: Heavy Lifting IS Core TrainingOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we introduce the Gut Check Moment of the Week, the newest segment of our show where we revisit some of the most jam-packed conversations I’ve had with all of the amazing guests that have shared their “Gut Check Moments” with us. On this week’s episode we revisit my conversation with Dr. Cameron Moore on what it looks like to rehab a “weak core”. Dr. Cam shares how it’s possible for us to make some serious progress strengthening our core without doing a single ab-targeting workout. Finally, We talk about what it lo...
2023-09-1507 minGut Check Radio85. Why You're Getting Bloating, Brain Fog, and Fatigue After Every MealHave you ever gone through a season of life where it seems like no matter what you do to change up your diet and eating habits, you just can’t seem to escape symptoms of bloating, brain fog, and fatigue following nearly every meal? In my daily practice, I see patients reporting these kinds of issues all the time, and even after trying their best to eat healthier foods or heal their self-diagnosed “leaky gut”, more often than not they just can’t seem to shake their symptoms. On today’s mini-sode, I lay out how we can examine our our bo...
2023-09-1322 minGut Check Radio84. Your Path to Wellness: Setting Health Intentions That StickOn today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, I touch on a topic that I think it’s important we come back to from time to time. Of course, if you’re like me, it can be a lot of fun to focus on some of the more nuanced details along our health journey. From supplements and glucose monitors to blood tests and nightly sleep patterns, I know I’m someone who enjoys taking note of everything that goes on in my body - and if you listen to this podcast regularly, I’m guessing the same can be said for yo...
2023-09-0822 minGut Check Radio83. The Oura Ring vs. Blood Tests: Which is Better for Evaluating Your Health?So you want to know more about your health, but you’re not sure what type of testing is best - and with so many different options to choose from these days, who can blame you? Testing has come a long way over the past several years, and with so many modern advancements it can often be hard to tell if we should be going for the exciting new trend or relying more on some of the tried and true testing methods. On today’s minisode, I help you to understand the main differences in the types of information we g...
2023-09-0514 minGut Check Radio82. Functional Blood Work Review: PCOS, Hormone Imbalances, and Environmental Toxin ExposureOn this week’s episode we have a special treat for you, as Payton, a very generous patient of mine, has agreed to share the results of her recent blood work tests with not only me, but with all of you listeners as well! For me, getting lab results back is always like Christmas morning - there is always so much we get to unpack. I walk through each of Payton’s blood work results and one-by-one we look a little further into each flag that has been raised for further investigation. From inflammatory responses to vitamin and mineral defi...
2023-09-0133 minGut Check Radio81. Debunking the Top Five Myths about Acid RefluxWhen left untreated, acid reflux can produce some of the more painful and uncomfortable symptoms that we can experience. What’s worse than this though, is not only having the symptoms, but also falling for myths about acid reflux that can often lead to drastic negative and unnecessary lifestyle changes - it’s almost like the opposite of having your cake and eating it too! On today’s minisode, I explain which parts of your digestive system play a role in creating these symptoms, and I break down the real reasons that acid reflux occurs. Then, I walk us throug...
2023-08-2925 minGut Check Radio80. How to Live to Be 100 and Look Good NakedHow’s that for some clickbait? (If you’re reading this, I guess it worked!) On today’s special episode of Gut Check Radio, I share a talk I recently gave on how we can all add years to our life while still getting to enjoy the years we have. I help explain why our society’s life expectancy is constantly changing, and what we can do to adapt to our current environment. I share about our “phenoage”, and how we can measure our insides to see where each of us stands on the lifespan spectrum. Of course, we can’t only f...
2023-08-2546 minGut Check Radio79. Is Food Sensitivity Testing Helpful or Hurtful?Although they seem to be all the rage these days, are food sensitivity tests really everything they’re hyped up to be? And even if they do everything they claim to do, are they even a helpful tool when it comes to improving our overall health? On today’s mini-sode, I share my thoughts on how food sensitivity tests are often used, and how many of us might be taking the wrong approach when trying to learn more about our symptoms. We look at some of the ways in which these tests might actually be harming our health instead of s...
2023-08-2316 minGut Check Radio77. Why Does Protein Give You Gas?What is it about protein shakes that tend to leave you so full of gas? We might not want to talk about it, but most of us have definitely experienced it, and as much as many of us would like to incorporate high amounts of protein into our diets we can’t deny that some of the end results can leave us questioning what’s going on in our guts. On today’s mini-sode, I address some of the most fundamental questions surrounding this topic, like: How is gas created in the gut? What are the gasses that get create...
2023-08-1517 minGut Check Radio76. Busting Myths About Holistic Health | Adelaide Meadow Part IIWe have quite a treat for all you listeners out there, because on this week’s episode we welcome back friend Adelaide Meadow, and today we are busting myths about holistic health, and talking about what really matters when seeking to live a healthy life. During the podcast we make sure to cover a lot of ground, discussing topics like visceral manipulation, the difference between sexual and reproductive health (is there one?), and uprooting the myth that there is a root cause to any one health issue. Adelaide explains how our culture plays a larger role in our health th...
2023-08-111h 11Gut Check Radio75. Coffee Making You Poop, Jitters from Caffeine, What If Caffeine Doesn't Affect Your Sleep? | Caffeine FAQsYou asked and I’m answering: today we are addressing some of our listener’s most common questions about all things caffeine! As an avid coffee drinker, this is a topic that many of you know is near and dear to me. So when my patients come to me looking for help navigating the worlds of caffeine consumption and gut health, I understand where they’re coming from, as I’ve asked myself many of these questions before. Throughout this mini-sode we’ll talk about how to approach caffeine if you think it doesn’t affect you, or what to do if you...
2023-08-0815 minGut Check Radio74. How to Consume Caffeine Without Becoming Dependent on ItWake up, people! It’s time to talk about America’s favorite drug: caffeine. If you’re like me, you might have a hard time imagining starting most mornings without your strong cup of coffee - don’t worry, I’m not here to tell you to give that up. What we do discuss on today’s episode, though, are three specific strategies that I think are important for helping us to consume caffeine enjoyably without falling into a dependency on it. We talk about how caffeine actually works in our bodies and minds, as well as some of the negative...
2023-08-0425 minGut Check Radio73. Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying SupplementsOn today’s mini-sode, we face one of the hottest topics in the health and nutrition world today: supplements! If you’ve spent any amount of time working to improve your health during the past few years, then there’s no doubt you’ve come across some brand, influencer, or even professional clinician who suggests you take a particular supplement to help get you to where you want to be. But are any of these supplements really necessary? And how am I supposed to know which ones work and which will simply waste my money? Go ahead and dial in as I...
2023-08-0122 minGut Check Radio72. Are Continuous Glucose Monitors the Missing Link to Improve Your Health? | Dr. Grady DonohoeOn today’s podcast we are joined by a classmate, colleague, and very good friend of mine, Dr. Grady Donohoe, who shares with us his experience of being living with Type 1 Diabetes since he was a teenager. Dr. Grady walks us through his journey from day 1 of his diagnosis, and explains some of the nuances surrounding blood sugar levels, and how it plays a huge role in our overall health. We talk about the technology available for blood glucose monitoring and how some of it can be useful for diabetics and non-diabetics alike, as well as what practices we ca...
2023-07-281h 23Gut Check Radio71. Are Hard Kombuchas Good for Your Gut?So you’re out at a party/bar/get-together/hangout, etc. and you’re having a great time socializing, when all of a sudden your good friend offers you a drink. Knowing how fun it is to engage in these kinds of social activities with friends and loved ones, you’re tempted to accept. At the same time though, you know you’ve been working really hard on improving your gut health lately and you have a hunch that alcohol likely won’t do much to help that progress. You might find yourself feeling stuck - sound familiar? I know I’ve...
2023-07-2518 minGut Check Radio70. How to Heal Your Gut Without Diets or SupplementsWe have a special treat for all the listeners of this week’s podcast! Recently, I was fortunate enough to speak to the members at my local gym about how each of us can go about healing our gut without using diets or supplements. This talk was so well-received, I realized I needed to share it with all of you amazing podcast listeners too! Throughout my spiel, I talk about my own personal gut health journey, and how the smallest decisions can truly have the biggest impact on our lives. I share several daily strategies that we can use to...
2023-07-2145 minGut Check Radio69. Grocery Shopping for Gut HealthVisiting the grocery store may not be anyone’s favorite weekly event, but the decisions we make while there can have significant impacts on our overall health. And if we want to understand what it takes for us to eat a gut-friendly diet, then we must first learn how to shop for gut-healthy foods. In this week’s mini-sode, we talk about why grocery shopping with intention is so important, as I highlight some of the pitfalls that we may stumble into if we shop (and therefore eat) like the majority of Americans today. I share some of my favo...
2023-07-1810 minGut Check Radio68. Low Testosterone, Low Thyroid, and Being Too Calm | My Comprehensive Test ResultsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year - my lab test results are in! For years now, I have taken extensive thyroid tests once a year just to “look under the hood” and really see the big picture of what my health is looking like at my age. This year, I compare these tests with the data from my Oura ring and talk through what each result indicates, what might be causing some of my abnormal results, and why we never want to be quick to jump to conclusions when looking at even the most extensive of lab re...
2023-07-1430 minGut Check Radio67. Should You Avoid Drinking Water During Meals?Should you avoid drinking water during meals? Maybe you’ve heard of this idea before, maybe not, but it is certainly a fair question from one of our listeners, and one that we get right into answering on today’s episode. In this episode, we address two important aspects to consider when asking yourself this question: how much water is already included in most of our whole foods, and how powerful our gut actually is when it comes to absorbing nutrients. Lastly, we look at what might be the most important takeaway from this whole topic, that it’s not ju...
2023-07-1111 minGut Check Radio66. Relearning to Do Life After Traumatic Brain Injury | Adelaide MeadowWhat’s it like to come back from an experience that your doctor’s thought you could never survive in the first place?
On this week’s episode of Gut Check Radio, I sit down with Adelaide Meadow, a female physiologist who specializes in treating, educating, and empowering women through helping them learn more about health, birth, movement, and feminism from a physiological perspective. Adelaide shares her deeply personal story of nearly encountering death and waking up from a months-long coma after a traumatic bike accident in the Rocky Mountains at age 21. Through her years-long recovery process, Adelai...
2023-07-071h 48Gut Check Radio65. Do The Bacteria from Your Mouth Travel to Your Gut?Welcome back to Gut Check Radio’s second-ever mid-week-minisode! (That’s not officially what we’re calling this, but maybe it should be?) This week we answer a question from a listener about a topic that I think is absolutely fascinating, not to mention extremely important to address when talking about gut health: Do I have to brush my teeth first thing in the morning in order to keep the bacteria in my mouth from harming my gut? We make sure to answer every part of this question, from discussing the role that specific bacterias play in our oral microb...
2023-07-0420 minGut Check Radio64. Why Your Gut Symptoms Keep Coming BackWelcome back to the latest installment of “Doctors Vic & Nick”! Today we sit down to talk about how, no matter how good our day-to-day habits may be, some of our least favorite symptoms can sometimes still find their way back into our lives. Dr. Vic and I touch on what each of us can be doing on a regular basis in order to try and prevent these symptoms from reoccurring, as well as what traits a person can have that might make him or her more resilient in the face of hardship than others. We dive into what it look...
2023-06-3030 minGut Check Radio63. Diet for IBS: When to Eliminate vs. Add FoodsIntroducing a new type of podcast! In addition to our regular Friday episodes, we are excited to introduce Tuesday episodes of Gut Check Radio, which will include short, digestible discussions on hot topics that I get asked a lot of questions about. On our first ever Tuesday episode, I share a tale of two patients of mine, each of whom came to me struggling with IBS, eagerly hoping to find new ways to support their gut health. Although they both had similar symptoms and the same goal in mind, a quick look into each patients’ backgrounds, daily habits, and pe...
2023-06-2715 minGut Check Radio62. Protocol & Behaviors for Supporting Seasonal AllergiesOn today’s episode, we get deep into the weeds on seasonal allergies, and what actions we can take to help support our health when pollen is in the air. Before we get into how to combat these seasonal symptoms, we first take a look into where our allergies actually come from, and how our underlying health status may play a role in the severity of our suffering. As we look into different lifestyle factors that may play a role in the seasonal allergies we face, we touch on the issue of metabolic health, the foods we can all en...
2023-06-2358 minGut Check Radio61. The Best Mental and Physical Health Comes from Spiritual HealthHaving deep conversations about spirituality and religious beliefs may sometimes feel a little uncomfortable, but digging down deep and addressing this part of life actually plays a critical role in supporting our holistic health. In this week’s episode I sit down with two of my best friends from grad school, Luke and Levi, each of whom are now practicing Chiropractors, soon-to-be groomsmen in my wedding, and most importantly, faithful Christian men. Together we discuss the role that our spiritual lives play in our overall health, and how we can address issues like trying to serve others while running on...
2023-06-161h 04Gut Check Radio60. Three Strategies to Heal Your Gut After AntibioticsHealing your gut after taking antibiotics is as simple as digging moats and planting gardens! (If that doesn’t make sense to you yet, keep listening).
On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, I address a polarizing topic in the health and wellness world: the use of antibiotics. In many cases, antibiotics can be an invaluable tool in promoting recovery from illness or infection. However, these benefits don’t come without a cost, particularly one that your gut pays for in the end. I explain the strategies you can implement to help decide if taking antibiotics is the...
2023-06-0934 minGut Check Radio59. You Don't Need to Optimize Your Health | Dr.'s Vic & NickWe hear so many people today talking about “optimizing” their health, but is this really the approach you should be taking? Is it possible that you could benefit more from simply trying to improve or just maintain your health instead?
On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Victor Elmur, DC returns for another installment of Dr.s Vic & Nic. Together Dr. Vic and I dive into the differences between optimizing and improving your health, focusing specifically on both your physical and gut health. We look at the effects that making small changes to what I call your dail...
2023-06-0236 minGut Check Radio58. Is it Normal to Have Symptoms Throughout Your Cycle? | Dr. Sam Briguglio“I remember in the beginning thinking I understood the menstrual cycle…but it was nothing compared to what I believe that I needed to treat for fertility”
In this episode of Gut Check Radio, I sit down with Dr. Samantha Briguglio, ND, a renowned fertility and hormonal health expert. Dr. Briguglio shares her inspiring journey, shaped by a childhood illness, and reveals some of the major health aspects most commonly neglected by patients. We explore the crucial role of timing in hormone and lab testing, the fascinating insights the menstrual cycle provides into a woman's overall well-being, and th...
2023-05-261h 11Gut Check Radio57. Will a Hair Test Find the Root Cause of Your Thyroid Problems?Do you know how some things make you want to pull your hair out? Well, there’s a test for that!
On today’s episode of GCR, we’ll unravel the mysteries behind hair mineral analysis testing and its potential pros and cons in diagnosing thyroid issues. From discussing strategies to assess potential causes of dysfunction to exploring what your hair can reveal about toxins in your body, we've got you covered. Tune in to learn about sweating out toxins and the limitations of hair testing, and gain valuable advice on using at-home hair tests for better thyroid...
2023-05-1930 minGut Check Radio56. The Power of the Immigrant Mentality | Frank Mendoza“Some of us are teachers, and others are doers… I’m a doer.”
Frank shares his journey and the valuable lessons he learned while working with an immigrant mentality. Growing up, Frank had to earn everything that came his way, instilling in him a strong work ethic from a young age. As he delves into his years of effort and consistency, listeners discover how Frank's unwavering dedication paid off in the real estate industry. Frank's background in sales, marketing, and the financial services industry gives his clients an opportunity to leverage more than just his real estate expertise...
2023-05-121h 03Gut Check Radio55. Candida Overgrowth Testing - Should You Do it? Does a Positive Result Mean Anything?The candida testing controversy: debunking myths and exploring alternatives for better gut health.
In this episode, we challenge the common belief that candida testing is a necessary and foolproof method for uncovering the root cause of your gut symptoms. Through deep dives into the scientific literature, we explore the limitations and potential drawbacks of candida testing, including its questionable accuracy and the risk of false positives. Tune in to discover alternative approaches to addressing candida overgrowth and the importance of a holistic approach to digestive health.
Timestamps
Overview of Candida Overgrowth (0:45)
I...
2023-05-0540 minGut Check Radio54. Healing Your Gut by Digesting Experiences and Absorbing Life | Chelsea HainesIf you want to heal, ask yourself, “Who do I need to be” instead of “What do I need to do.” Oftentimes, the actual root causes of disease are related to our subconscious beliefs and stored traumas. Functional Medicine has done a great job identifying dysfunction within the gut, HPA axis, and environmental toxins, but if you don’t heal your subconscious, you’re blindly throwing darts.
Our guest today, Chelsea Haines, unpacks what that looks like.
Timestamps
Chelsea at her “peak hustle” era in entrepreneurship (5:45)
The moment that changed her pe...
2023-04-281h 16Gut Check Radio53. A $100,000 IBS & Hashimoto's JourneyBe careful what you wish for because you just might get it. That’s precisely how it felt to receive a $100,000 full-ride scholarship in graduate school. This would be the event that caused my health to spiral out of control, to foster the development of IBS and Hashimoto’s. But it was those exact events that I needed to experience and appreciate healing.
Timestamps
What lead Dr. Nick into Functional Medicine and Health (1:45)
When 1 AM insomnia leads to a six-pack of donuts (3:30)
A $100,000 scholarship was the breaking point (4:45)
The devel...
2023-04-2130 minGut Check Radio52. Break Free From Your Comfort Zone of Discomfort | Roslyn Kent, Holistic NutritionistAre stool and food sensitivity tests the answer to your gut health woes?
In this episode, we sit down with Roslyn, a registered holistic nutritionist, as she shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to pursue her passion for gut health. Roslyn opens up about living in a "comfort zone of discomfort" for 12 years and how she finally found the courage to make a change. We also learn about her bold decision to invest $40,000 to start a business during the pandemic and the lessons she learned.
Roslyn sheds light on the problem with gut an...
2023-04-141h 09Gut Check Radio51. Tools for Managing Common Causes of IBSIf you know the causes, you can know what tools to employ to address those causes. IBS has many causes, and broadly speaking, that can fall into one of three categories: Emotional, Physical, and Chemical Stressors. Once you know where your stressors lay, you can develop a strategy using emotional, physical, and chemical tools to support them.
We discuss childhood trauma, food poisoning, antibiotics, the Low FODMAP diet, meditation, and their impacts on IBS.
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Why IBS is a lazy diagnosis (2:00)
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Emotional Stressors and IBS (4:50)
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2023-04-0749 minGut Check Radio50. The Misunderstood Relationship between Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and Heart Disease | Dr.'s Vic & NickAre you ready to discover the shocking truth about one of the most misunderstood substances in the human body?
In this episode, we dive deep into why we should care about cholesterol and its link to heart disease. From the history of the connection between cholesterol, saturated fat, and heart disease to the question of whether saturated fat, by itself, is concerning, we cover it all. We also explore the more effective markers for monitoring cardiovascular risk beyond LDL cholesterol. And don't miss our discussion on the root causes of heart disease, which everyone should know to...
2023-03-3131 minGut Check Radio49. Breath is The Missing Link to Improve Your Fitness | Dr.'s Vic & NickTimestamps
Stretching & strengthening vs. breathing & stabilizing (0:55)
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You can only go minutes without breathing (4:23)
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The benefits of stretching come from breathing (7:53)
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Defining “Stability” (17:45)
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Does a bicep curl train stability? (22:45)
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Dr. Vic’s push-up experiment (28:53)
Show Resources
You can find Dr. Victor Elmur, DC, on Instagram and Connected Chiro Website.
Postural Restoration Institute
Rehab P.S.
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2023-03-2434 minGut Check Radio48. Functional Medicine - The Healthcare Model For All | Dr. Steven Esquer, DPTTimestamps
What leads a Physical Therapist into Functional Medicine (3:00)
“Healthcare providers are the most UNHEALTHY” (11:30)
Knowledge is not saying everything; it’s saying what people are ready for (17:30)
Parenting as a health nut (23:30)
Is the “80/20” principle good enough for your health? (31:30)
Continuous Glucose Monitors and Sleep Tracker vs. standard lab tests (43:00)
The two health practices we’re not paying enough attention to (57:00)
Steven’s Gut Check Moment (59:15)
Resources
You can find Dr. Steven at Spooner Clinic in Glendale, AZ.
If you’re looking for a Root Cause or Functional Medicine Practitioner in your area, check out...
2023-03-171h 07Gut Check Radio47. Three Things to Look for in a Health Care Provider | Dr.'s Vic & NickTimestamps
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#2 - Do they empower you to take care of yourself for life? (11:45)
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#3 - Someone who is open to new ideas/ways of thinking and will field your ideas (18:00)
Resources
You can find Dr. Victor Elmur, DC, on Instagram and Connected Chiro Website.
If you’re looking for a Root Cause provider in your area, check out the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner database.
More from Dr. Nick
Want to learn about gut health and be en...
2023-03-1034 minGut Check Radio46. An Evidence-Informed Guide to Food SensitivitiesTimestamps
Food sensitivities vs. food allergies (1:15)
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Are food sensitivity tests worth it? (5:00)
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Foods that come back “positive” might be a good thing (13:00)
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The role our gut bugs play in food sensitivities (19:30)
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth - SIBO (24:30)
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Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (26:00)
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Limbic system imbalance (28:00)
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MCAS - Mast Cell Activation Syndrome & Histamine Intolerance (30:30)
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Methods for getting over food sensitivities (35:00)
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Using a “Food Rotation Diet” (43:15)
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2023-03-0349 minGut Check Radio45. Living in the Woods, Caring for Pregnant Women & Children, and Yahweh | Dr. Matthew AllenTimestamps
Matt’s six-month rule for getting tattoos (2:15)
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Expectations vs. reality three years into practice (5:30)
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Learning to live and navigate risk in the woods (9:30)
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Helping someone heal is no different than living in the woods (15:45)
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Why his DWI was his most teachable experience (20:45)
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Helping people build trust in themselves (30:30)
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Let your kid sees you fall (42:15)
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15-minutes of silence a day will change your life (47:15)
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Manager vs. cr...
2023-02-241h 00Gut Check Radio44. Are we more like Jim & Pam or Derek & Meredith? | Couples Q & A with Nick & HaileyThrow the word balance out the window. There is no bigger a “gut check moment” than when Hailey asked me if I wanted to move across the country with her to start a practice together. Did I mention we’d been together just 3 months?
This episode delves into the inspiration behind our business and the challenges of working together as a couple. We discuss our passions and how they formed a shared vision. We share tips on maintaining sanity despite spending 99% of our lives together. From taking personal time to pursuing individual interests, we discuss how we stay c...
2023-02-1736 minGut Check Radio43. The Philosophic Shift: From Extreme Discipline to a Life of Abundance | Dr. Sam WetherellThe most disciplined human I’ve ever met. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Sam Wetherell, DC, who shares his journey from a science-heavy to a philosophy-heavy way of thinking. Sam reflects on his time in graduate school, where he adopted an extreme discipline approach, which he now has different thoughts on. Sam shares his belief that "Everyone’s destined to thrive" and delves into forgiveness.
We discuss the importance of moving away from extremes and adopting a more centered approach to discipline. Sam shares how he has started approaching the discipline from an abundance mindset and i...
2023-02-1059 minGut Check Radio42. Gut-Stress Connection: Finding Calm in Your TummyHave you ever noticed a connection between stress, gut health, and sleep? In this episode, we dive into the topic of stress and resilience and explore how stress can impact individuals with IBS.
Discover why people with IBS often have less resilience and the impact that IBS can have on sleep and vice versa. We'll also cover the importance of increasing Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for gut health and share strategies and behaviors to improve HRV and alleviate gut symptoms.
Finally, we'll discuss the buzz surrounding probiotics and their role in gut health. Tune in...
2023-02-0332 minGut Check Radio41. From the Sidelines to the Spotlight: How an Injury can Turn You into a Pro Athlete Whisperer | Dr. Tony KatakisDr. Tony Katakis, DC, always loved the thrill of working with people who genuinely cared about their health and wellness. However, becoming a health and fitness professional took more work. After being told he would never play football again due to a hip injury, Tony was devastated. But instead of accepting this fate, he decided to take control of his health and fully embrace himself in functional movement.
Through his unlikely journey, Tony ended up working with some of the top athletes in the world, including the NHL, NFL, and other professional athletes. Along the way, he...
2023-01-271h 15Gut Check Radio40. Top Seven Things Affecting Your MicrobiomeThe gut microbiome is a giant black box. People are constantly bombarding you with messages and products telling you to “take this for your microbiome,” “eat this food to increase your microbial diversity,” or my favorite, “This ONE HACK will optimize your microbiome.” Most of that is just a giant hype train.
I have a list of seven questions/things I think about when determining how “healthy” - or better yet resilient - someone’s gut microbiome is.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Times...
2023-01-2029 minGut Check Radio39. Business, Bravery, and the Boston Marathon | Dr. Sam BrishWe got another runner folks! My good friend Sam Brish, DC MS stopped by Gut Check Radio for us to have a fascinating discussion about running for the Boston Marathon, passing out during a marathon, and the double-edged sword of entrepreneurship.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Timestamps
Incorporating strength training can improve your marathon times (0:00)
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon four times! (2:00)
Deciding to become a chiropractor (13:01)
An instant decision from a traditionally highly calculated person (17:49)
The expectations - vs. reality...
2023-01-1354 minGut Check Radio38. 2023 Gut Health PredictionsNew year, new gut health space. Will probiotics still be as popular? Will another compound start to rein supreme for “fixing” your gut health? And will people continue to ship their poop in boxes? Lots of questions that need to be answered!
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2022 trends in gut health: supplements, diets, etc (1:32)
Less emphasis on probiotics, more on postbiotics (8:00)
Probiotic cookies and chocolate (14:18)
Expect more marketing of stool tests (16:48)
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2023-01-0624 minGut Check Radio37. Instead of Chasing Storms, Chase Impact | Dr. Emily HeckerFrom meteorologist to Amish health care provider. Today, I had the fortune to interview one of my Mentors, Dr. Emily Hecker, DC. Emily and I discussed her niche in working with the Amish, how at age 8 she became convinced of a career path that she held on to for nearly 15 years, and how in an instance she decided to change careers entirely.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
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Emily’s experience working with the Amish (3:30)
How at age 8 she decided to beco...
2022-12-3059 minGut Check Radio36. How to Get Off the Hormone Roller Coaster | Instagram Live Q & A With Dr. ElmurrBalance your gut, balance your hormones. In a world full of people trying to sell you exotic supplements, fancy lab tests, and overly restrictive diets to “balance your hormones,” know there is another approach. In this Instagram Live discussion with my friend and fellow physician, Dr. Johnny Elmurr - former pod guest - I discuss how simple measures to improve your gut health can improve your hormone symptoms.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
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What’s the connection between Gut and Hormone...
2022-12-2335 minGut Check Radio35. Kombucha, Probiotics, & Gluten - Three Most Overvalued & Undervalued Gut Health PracticesGut health has become one of the trendiest topics in the health and wellness space. With the added attention, comes a plethora of new science coming on the scene. But, at the same time, that added attention also brings charlatans trying to sell you products and programs. Here, our goal is to sift through the B.S. of all these gut health practices and help you determine what’s worth investing your time and energy in and which are worth saving your shillings over.
Timestamps
Kombucha (2:11)
Probiotics (7:41)
Eliminating Foods - Gluten, Dairy, Sugar, etc (11:26)
Walking (16:16)
Chewing Ou...
2022-12-1632 minGut Check Radio34. Using Love, Intention, and Food to Prepare the Nest | Maddie EllisWhat if instead of focusing so much on vitamins and minerals with nutrition, we focused on the love and intention behind its creation? While also creating high-quality meals?
My guest on today’s podcast has managed to strike that sweet spot. It took Maddie Ellis leaving behind her division I track scholarship to discover her true passion in life, food creation. She started creating high-quality, nutrient-dense, love-infused meals for new moms.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Timestamps
From small-town runn...
2022-12-091h 00Gut Check Radio33. Four Ways to Handle Family Members Who Aren't Supportive of Your HealthIt’s the holiday season! That means, for many of us “health nuts,” lots of encounters (and questions) from family members about our weird habits. And whether or not you wanted to have those conversations, we all know they’re likely going to come up.
So I came up with four different approaches you could take to having those conversations.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Timestamps
When your weight loss journey is criticized by your mother (1:55)
When your spouse is interfe...
2022-12-0222 minGut Check Radio32. Discovering Truth in Moments of Chaos | Amy Vander Linden“You have a 100% track record of figuring it out.” It’s easy to think that when everything is going your way, but that’s the same mantra Amy thought as she learned she had north of $100,000 stolen from her as she was starting a new office. Once you go through something like that, and come out the other side still standing, you’ve gained a bit of perspective…
In this podcast, Amy opens up about the many struggles, hardships, and wins she’s experienced along her “mompreneurial” journey. If you love a good triumph story, grab yourself some coffee and be...
2022-11-251h 10Gut Check Radio31. What is Gut Health and Why Should You CareKombucha, probiotics, and fiber. Name three things that are overrated in the gut health space. These are synonymous with “gut health,” but those don’t even begin to scratch the surface of the impact a healthy gut can have on your life.
In today’s episode, Dr. Nick discusses his gut health framework and how he describes it with his patients.
Timestamps
A few coffee thoughts and smells (0:15)
Digestion starts in the mouth (4:28)
It continues in the stomach (7:50)
Down to the intestines (9:35)
Diseases that impact digestion of vitamins and minerals (13:55)
All things leaky gut (16:40)
The Gut M...
2022-11-1841 minGut Check Radio30. Ancient Wisdom from a Modern Day Midwife | Tracy Burns, CNM“If you stand for something, people will hate you for it. And you should be PROUD that they hate you” - Tracy Burns.
Tracy was such a gem to have on the podcast, she did such a great job at opening up and giving us listeners an idea of what it’s like to “walk” through gut-check moments. Those moments most define us, and Tracy provided us with practical and tangible ways to walk out of those moments as a stronger person.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a...
2022-11-111h 06Gut Check Radio29. Are Gluten & Dairy Really that Bad? - Three Health Topics I've Changed My Mind OnIt’s important to remain open-minded, but not so open that your brain falls out. Information in the health and wellness field is constantly evolving, and if you don’t make an effort to update your opinions, you’ll be left behind. But at the same time, if you changed your mind after every rat study came out, you wouldn’t get anything done. So how do we find that happy medium?
In this episode, Dr. Nick shares three health topics on which he’s shifted his mindset, and more importantly, why he decided to alter his opinion.
2022-11-0426 minGut Check Radio28. Using Fitness to Transform from Desk Job to Digital Nomad | Tom Jackobs“The biggest asset of a business is its processes, not its people.” - Tom Jackobs. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tom over the past 3-months as my public speaking and business coach, and he’s been nothing sort of spectacular. Along the way of working with him, I discovered he had one of the more fascinating life stories I’ve come across, so he was a no-brainer to be on the podcast.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to double-click on a specific topic of interest!
Timestamps
2022-10-281h 23Gut Check Radio27. Do You Need an Oura Ring to Improve Your Sleep?I’ve been getting many questions from people and patients alike asking me if they should get an Oura Ring. And while the answer is “it depends” for almost everybody, knowing more about your sleep goals and desires can help you decide if you would benefit from the ring or not.
And of course, Alabama didn’t win.
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Four scenario’s to consider before getting one (2:00)
Brief intro to the Oura Ring, what it measures, and how it works (3:30)
1: If your sleep needs improvement, what are some reasons TO GET one (4:42)
2: If your sleep need...
2022-10-2124 min
Gut Check Radio23. How To Use Exercise to Heal Your GutDon’t let your gut issues derail your fitness goals.
Exercise with IBS Guide
Timestamps
Why Dr. Nick created this guide (0:51)
Kayla’s story of using exercise to heal her gut (1:42)
“Walk it off” (4:31)
Your walking prescription (8:00)
Strength training & heavy Lifting (11:05)
Supporting the gut-brain axis (15:00)
“Runners diarrhea” & endurance training (18:10)
How to keep running if you have gut issues (23:05)
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his clinic website www.hivenaturalhealth.com
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2022-09-2326 min
Gut Check Radio19. Can Longevity Supplements Improve Your Gut Health?Resveratrol, Sulforaphane, and NAD+. Name three molecules that have been more “touted” in the longevity space. They may have promising results from improving both health span and life span, but do they have any merit for improving overall gut health? Dr. Nick discusses the latest evidence (or potentially lack thereof) for using these compounds to improve gut function.
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Quick discussion on aging (0:30)
Resveratrol - Red wine’s redemption story (2:18)
Sulforaphane - Sweet side of broccoli (9:08)
NAD+ - Nuanced B3 supplements (14:18)
Access to my full breakdown of each compound
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2022-08-2620 min
Gut Check Radio16. Choosing To Live with Diabetes | Dr. Garrett PannoDiabetes can be a gift. For Garrett Panno, DC, that’s exactly what it is. Garrett perfectly exemplifies what it means to “go with your gut instincts,” and with type 1 diabetes, he almost has no choice. We dive deep down his journey running marathons, thing’s he noticed about his nutrition due to his diabetes, and how he uses his condition to better the lives of others.
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Marathon Training (2:18)
What it feels like to be told “you have diabetes” (7:38)
The first hour in the day of a diabetic (17:48)
How Garrett went from anti-cardio to singing up for his f...
2022-08-051h 14
Gut Check Radio15. Two Heavy Metals Affecting Your HormonesLink to my google doc with cited studies ➡️: GOOGLE DOC
Cadmium & arsenic can be vicious metals. Specifically, they can do quite a number on your hormones, thyroid, and testosterone specifically. In the 2nd solosode of GCR, Dr. Nick explores how these metals can impact your body, and more importantly, what strategies and supplements you can employ to get rid of them and get back to your best self!
Timestamps:
Cadmium & Testosterone (0:52)
Arsenic & Thyroid (5:45)
Copper & Testosterone (10:12)
Arsenic & Testosterone (12:04)
Molybdenum & Testosterone (14:28)
Practical detox tips (16:37)
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his c...
2022-07-2918 min
Gut Check Radio14. Probiotic Chocolate, 10k Steps/Day, Liver King - Legit or a bunch of Marketing?Sometimes it feels impossible to trust all the marketing you see in a grocery store. Companies are even going to the great length of adding probiotics to soda and calling them “gut healthy.” Is that actually a thing? Or is it a bunch of marketing? In today’s episode, Joe & Nick discuss what health & fitness statements are worth double-clicking, and which should you close your browser on.
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Always being marketed to (0:00)
Joe’s experience teaching children nutrition (1:48)
Conquering nutrition labels (7:56)
What percentage of dark chocolate is healthiest? (13:28)
How much should you pay attention to added sugars...
2022-07-221h 21Gut Check Radio13. Best Nutrients for Thyroid HealthFirst solosode of GCR! Dr. Nick has a keen clinical and personal interest in thyroid health, and in this episode, we deep dive into specific nutrients and their roles in thyroid function. All with the goal of providing you with evidence-informed information you can trust.
Link to my Google Doc Chart with cited studies ⬇️:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mQd4qM4WIUBwLB0WkEgDgZvnbqdmVd2-GcChbLsYQFU/edit?usp=sharing
You find Joe on Instagram at @joemikepaul
Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his clinic website www.hivenaturalhealth.com
If you e...
2022-07-1524 minGut Check Radio11. 5 things to look for in a practitioner/coachWorking on your health or fitness goals is hard enough on your own, which is where having a knowledgeable coach/practitioner comes in. The right one can help provide you with clarity, and cost-effective care, and can empower you along your journey. Find the wrong one, and you’ll be throwing your money at random protocols, impractical diets, and destructive advice. Tune in as Joe & Nick discuss their 5 tips for finding a great coach/practitioner!
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Why it’s important to have a practitioner/coach (1:57)
How to discover if someone is ethical or full of shi*t (4...
2022-07-011h 07Gut Check Radio10. The Neglected Side of Mens HealthMen's health > how high your testosterone is. In honor of men's health month, Joe & Nick discuss the aspects of men's health that are often neglected, including why men don’t seek out support for their health, why males struggle to be “vulnerable,” and how males would be better served to adopt learning as well as leading approach.
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Masculine & feminine energy (2:14)
Why are men neglected in healthcare? (6:21)
Why men suck at asking for help (7:56)
The fear of not knowing the answer (13:57)
The “perception” of asking for help (19:24)
Unpacking what it means for a male to be “vulnerable”...
2022-06-241h 21Gut Check Radio7. Health Is What You ValueValue is everything. What you value dictates how you structure your life. Whenever people say “being healthy is expensive,” they’re often neglecting the value of being healthy. The healthier you are, the more value you can likely create in the world. The more value you create, the more you make others feel valued. Tune in as Dr. Nick and Joe discuss how they create their value hierarchy for their health.
Timestamps:
Put more emphasis on the quality of your water (1:48)
Does being healthy have to be expensive? (6:44)
Tips for seasonal allergies (12:08)
Unpacking the word “Detox” (17:22)
The value...
2022-06-031h 14Gut Check Radio6. How Many Carbs Should You Be Eating?Carbs are good. Oh no wait, they’re bad. Okay just kidding now they’re good again. But someone who did keto told me they’re terrible for my health? In today’s episode, Joe and I take a fairly extensive tour down the carbs rabbit hole. How many should you be consuming for health? What about if performance is your main goal? What are our favorite carb sources?
Timestamps:
Handling health conversations at family gatherings (0:00)
Rant on social media content in the fitness & health space (6: 10)
Nick’s weightlifting prep (11:30)
How we handle imposter syndrome (19:00)
Difficulty in “tracki...
2022-05-271h 31Gut Check Radio5. How To Eliminate Decision Fatigue With Your NutritionIt can be incredibly easy to fall victim to decision fatigue when trying to design a nutrition plan for yourself. What foods should you include? Should it be high or lower carb? Can you still eat out on your nutrition plan?
Tune in as Nick & Joe discuss their experiences in helping people achieve clarity in their nutrition.
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2022-05-201h 05Gut Check Radio4. Blood Test Analysis LIVEDr. Nick walks through Joe's blood test results inferring about my health at the time and what the results could mean for future action!
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2022-05-131h 36
Gut Check Radio1. Diet dogmas, love your training, and 10 daily habits to look, move, and feel your bestDr. Nick Belden and Coach Joe Mike Paul explore dieting trends, finding what works for you, and eating with purpose.
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