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Love Your GutEp. 98: Do you need a food sensitivity test in order to fix your GI issues?If you’re wondering whether food sensitivity testing will finally explain your bloating, constipation, or GI reactions, this episode is for you. We talk through why food sensitivity lists often keep growing, what those results are actually reflecting, and why eliminating more foods doesn’t always lead to lasting relief. You’ll learn how digestion, stress, and immune signaling influence food reactions, why many people feel worse after doing “everything right,” and what question to ask instead if you want real progress.If you have ever been curious about food sensitivity testing and what it actually me...
2026-01-2928 minLove Your GutEp. 95: New Year, New Gut: How to Make Sure You Find Relief in 2026Do you feel like you’re always starting over when it comes to your gut health?Every January (or month, Monday, etc), you might decide this will be the year you finally fix your digestion. You start strong… and then a few weeks later, everything falls apart.In this episode, Dr. Heather explains why that happens and why it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline (you might be surprised what it is that actually holds you back!) This episode is a conversation about nervous system regulation, realistic expectations, and how to creat...
2026-01-0632 minLove Your GutEp. 93: Holiday Gut Survival Guide: Feel Good Without Cutting Out a Single FoodIf the holidays always feel like the hardest time of year for your gut with the bloating, the constipation, the fatigue, the heaviness after meals then this episode will feel like a deep breath.The truth is… the holidays aren’t the problem.Restriction, stress, poor digestion, and an unsupported gut foundation are.In today’s episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly how to support your gut through the holidays without eliminating foods, micromanaging your plate, or white-knuckling your way to January. You’ll learn what your symptoms are really trying to tell you and...
2025-12-1134 minLove Your GutEp.92: How Mineral Imbalances Trigger Acne and Low Energy with Heather BrownSo many women do everything right — eat well, exercise, get their labs checked — and still feel tired, puffy, bloated, or frustrated when their skin flares and their energy crashes. And when bloodwork comes back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed.This conversation brings so much clarity to what your body may actually be asking for: mineral support.In Part 2 of Heather Brown’s HTMA review, we unpack her real mineral test results and explore how hidden imbalances — like high calcium, low sodium + potassium, a high magnesium burn rate, and iron–copper is...
2025-11-2544 min
Healthy By Heather BrownMineral Deficiency: Is It The Root Of Your Health Struggles? What HTMA Testing Reveals That Blood Work Misses With Dr. Heather Finley EP 130In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather Brown and Dr. Heather Finley dive deep into the importance of gut health and the role of minerals in overall wellness. They discuss the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test, its significance in understanding mineral imbalances, and how these imbalances can affect various aspects of health, including hormonal balance and digestive function. The conversation also covers personal health insights from Heather's test results, practical strategies for supporting mineral intake, and the importance of addressing foundational health issues rather than just symptoms.00:00 Introduction to Healthy Living and Gut...
2025-11-2533 minLove Your GutEp. 91: If You Can’t Shake the Fatigue, Bloat, or Brain Fog, Your Minerals Might Be Off with Katelyn [HTMA Series Part 4]So many women move through pregnancy feeling exhausted, puffy, bloated, and overwhelmed by symptoms that never quite make sense. And when labs come back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed. This conversation brings clarity to what your body is actually asking for: minerals and electrolytes.In this episode, we talk through why electrolytes for pregnancy matter far more than most people realize, how fatigue and bloat are often rooted in mineral depletion, and why supporting minerals can completely change how you feel during pregnancy and postpartum.We unpack what it looks like t...
2025-11-1930 minLove Your GutEp. 89: Fixing muscle cramps, stress and sleep--the mineral makeover my mom didn't expect [HTMA Series Part 2]In today’s episode, I’m joined by my mom, aka the one and only Queen Alice, to share her hilarious (and kind of wild) story about how supporting her minerals completely changed her health.For years, she struggled with intense leg cramps, we’re talking full-body, middle-of-the-night, can’t-move kind of cramps. Doctors told her to drink more water, stretch, or just “deal with it.” But nothing worked… until we ran an HTMA test and discovered the real root cause: mineral depletion from years of stress.You’ll hear:The moment we both realized...
2025-11-0630 minLove Your GutEp. 88: She Thought Her Hair Loss & Low Energy Was Because Of Her Hormones… But It Was Actually Her Minerals: Lacey’s Story [HTMA Series Part 1]When Lacey started losing handfuls of hair postpartum, she thought it had to be a hormone problem. Her labs were “normal,” her doctor told her to give it more time, and yet, she didn’t feel like herself.That’s when we ran an HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and found what was really going on beneath the surface: extreme mineral depletion from pregnancy, breastfeeding, stress, and lack of sleep.In this episode, you’ll hear:How mineral depletion can mimic hormone issues like hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleepWhat a “four lows” patter...
2025-10-3035 minLove Your GutEp. 87: What Grit, Belief, and Safety Have to Do with Gut Healing (& Business Building)What if the biggest thing holding you back from healing isn’t your diet, your labs, or your supplement routine, but your beliefs about what’s possible?In this episode, Dr. Heather shares a deeply personal look at how she went from being the “shy girl” no one expected much from, to struggling with gut issues and exhaustion, to finally building a thriving practice, all by learning to stop defending her limitations.You’ll learn how the stories you tell yourself shape your physiology, why your nervous system can’t heal when it feels unsafe, and the smal...
2025-10-2336 minLove Your GutEp.86: Connecting the patterns on your functional stool test to reveal the why to your symptomsIf you’ve ever looked at a stool test and felt completely overwhelmed by all the bacteria names, numbers, and colors, you’re not alone.In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly what your stool test says about your symptoms, from bloating and constipation to hormone imbalance, fatigue, and skin issues. You’ll learn why stool testing goes far beyond “good vs. bad bacteria,” and how it maps out your digestion, detox pathways, immune health, and overall gut terrain.Dr. Heather explains what it really means when markers like beta-glucuronidase, H. pylori, calprotectin, or secretory...
2025-10-1624 minLove Your GutEp. 85: Iron, Ferritin, and the Gut: What Your Labs Are Really Telling YouIf you’ve ever been told your iron or ferritin is “low” but no one can explain why then this episode is for you.Iron issues are rarely just about your diet or supplements. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening in your gut. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down how stomach acid, infections like H. pylori, mineral balance, and inflammation all impact how your body absorbs and uses iron.You’ll learn: ✅ The real difference between ferritin and serum iron (and why both matter) ✅ What high or low ferritin actually means and...
2025-10-1030 minLove Your GutEp. 84: The Truth About Fibermaxxing (and How To Do It Right)Fibermaxxing is the latest wellness Tik Tok trend which involves loading up on beans, seeds, and high-fiber foods in the name of better gut health. But is more fiber always better?For some, adding fiber means smoother digestion, steadier blood sugar, and more energy. For others, it leads to gas, constipation, or bloating that only gets worse. So what’s the truth?In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather breaks down what fibermaxxing gets right, what it gets wrong, and how to eat fiber in a way your gut can actually ha...
2025-10-0231 minLove Your GutEp. 82: Histamine Intolerance, MCAS, and Your Gut: What’s Really Going On with Michelle ShapiroIf you’ve been dealing with reflux, bloating, constipation, or even anxiety and can’t figure out why, histamines might be part of the picture. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD, to break down the connection between histamine intolerance, MCAS, and gut symptoms and why so many people feel worse with standard gut protocols.Michelle and I discuss: What histamine intolerance really is and how it overlaps with MCASThe wide range of symptoms histamine issues can cause (and why they’re often missed)How the gut, DAO enzyme, and microbiome influence histamine balanceWh...
2025-09-1849 minLove Your GutEp.81: The hidden cost of ignoring your GI symptomsHave you ever told yourself, “It’s not that bad , I’ll deal with it later” when it comes to your gut symptoms (or anything?)?I get it because I did the same thing. For years, I brushed off my bloating, constipation, and fatigue, hoping they’d go away. But ignoring those whispers from my gut eventually led to bigger problems: SIBO, Hashimoto’s, a slowed metabolism, and histamine issues.Here’s the truth: your symptoms aren’t random. They’re signals & your gut waving a red flag asking for support. When you ignore them, they snowball into...
2025-09-1220 minLove Your GutEp.80: The Missing Piece(s) in Gut Healing (That No One Talks About)Have you tried all the gut-healing protocols, supplements, and diets, but you’re still constipated, bloated, or exhausted? You’re not alone, and the reason you’re stuck may not be what you think.In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m sharing the overlooked foundations that can make or break your gut healing journey. These aren’t the flashy, “quick-fix” solutions you see all over social media, but they’re the simple, powerful pieces that actually help your gut recover.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why eating the same 5–10 foods can cause dys...
2025-09-0420 minLove Your GutEp. 78: Real SIBO Recovery Stories (And What They Had in Common) [SIBO mini series part 4]You’ve done the SIBO antibiotics. Maybe even two or three times. But you’re still bloated, still stuck on five “safe” foods, and wondering… “Why isn’t this working?”In the final episode of this SIBO mini-series, Dr. Heather shares 3 real client stories that show that SIBO recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Each client had the same diagnosis on paper, but needed a completely different plan to actually feel better.If you’ve been told “you’re fine” despite ongoing symptoms, or you’re burnt out from restrictive protocols that go nowhere, this episode is y...
2025-08-2024 minLove Your GutEp. 77: Hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and the Gut–Thyroid Connection with Dr. Eric OsanskyIf you’ve ever been told your only options for a thyroid condition are medication, surgery, radioactive iodine, or a restrictive diet… this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when you focus on root causes.I’m joined by Dr. Eric Osansky, a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner who reversed his own Graves disease naturally and has been helping clients do the same since 2009. We’re sharing both sides of the thyroid spectrum: Dr. Eric’s journey with hyperthyroidism and my own with Hashimoto’s, plus the powerful gut–thyroid connection that changed eve...
2025-08-1244 min
Boss Babes of the Bluegrass25 - Lessons From the Tow Truck Office: Leadership, Flexibility, and Motherhood With Heather FinleyHeather Finley of Finley's Towing and Recovery discussdx her inspiring journey from working in insurance to co-founding a successful family business in Georgetown, Ky. Heather shares insights on taking calculated risks, balancing motherhood and work, and the importance of giving back to the local community. She candidly recounts the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and offers empowering advice for women considering new directions in their careers. The episode wraps up with some fun facts—including Heather’s unexpected hobby as a beekeeper! Interested in learning more or in need of reliable towing? Visit Finley's Towing and Recovery at finleystowingandrecovery.com...
2025-08-1222 min
Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sThe Gut-Autoimmune Thyroid Connection with Dr. Heather FinleyWhat if your bloating, fatigue, or constipation isn’t just “gut-related”… but a thyroid clue?Dr. Heather Finley explains why low stomach acid, sluggish bile flow, and post-food poisoning symptoms can be red flags in thyroid cases. She shares how conventional approaches miss the deeper causes behind SIBO, constipation, and nutrient deficiencies and how gut issues can slow thyroid hormone conversion. We also touch on practical tools like stool testing, mineral analysis, and even burp tests that offer insight when standard labs fall short. Her approach is rooted in rebuilding function, not restriction.Tune in now!...
2025-08-1250 minLove Your GutEp. 76: How to make your gut not "SIBO friendly" & add foods back in without symptoms [SIBO mini series part 3]You finished your SIBO treatment, so why are you still bloated, reactive, and stuck eating five foods?In this episode of Love Your Gut, Dr. Heather shares what no one talks about after the “kill phase” of SIBO recovery ends. If you’ve tried antibiotics or antimicrobials, followed a low-FODMAP diet, and still don’t feel like yourself, it’s not because you failed. It’s because true healing happens in Phase 2: the rebuilding phase.You’ll learn how to make your gut resilient again through food, lifestyle, digestion support, and terrain repair.In this e...
2025-07-2937 min
Hormones, Metabolism & You!69: Bloated Again? – The Shocking Truth About Digestion & Simple Fixes with Dr. Heather Finley>>Want more information like this? Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s newsletter https://linktr.ee/modernendocrine
2025-07-2758 minLove Your GutEp 74: What SIBO Really Is (And Why the Standard Approach Falls Short) [SIBO mini series part 1]If you’ve been handed another round of antibiotics or told to follow a strict diet for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), yet you’re still bloated, constipated, and frustrated, this episode is for you.In this kickoff to our SIBO mini-series, Dr. Heather shares what SIBO actually is (hint: it’s not just bacteria in the wrong place), why the standard “kill and restrict” approach doesn’t lead to lasting relief, and what really needs to happen for sustainable recovery. You’ll also hear the story of a client who treated SIBO four times without success, until she fina...
2025-07-1532 minLove Your GutEp. 72: Why Gut Symptoms Might Start in Your Mouth with Dr. Michelle JorgensonYou’ve addressed your gut from every angle including diet, lifestyle & supplement protocols...but the bloating, constipation, or fatigue won’t budge. What if the root cause is actually in your mouth?In this episode, I’m joined by biological dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgenson to unpack the powerful connection between oral health and gut health. From cavities as a sign of mineral depletion to the impact of mercury fillings, we explore how your dental history might be the reason your gut still isn’t healing.We’re covering:How gum disease, mouth breathing, and dry mouth...
2025-06-2646 minLove Your GutEp 68: From Chronic Bloating to Building a Successful Supplement Line with Bridgitte Mallinson of Gut PersonalIn this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley chats with Bridgitte Mallinson, dietitian and founder of Gut Personal. Bridgitte shares her experience of dealing with GI issues like chronic bloating and constipation while managing motherhood and growing a business. She talks about how she launched her supplement line, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the gut health strategies that helped her feel better. Whether you're a busy mom dealing with GI symptoms or an entrepreneur looking to grow your business, this episode offers practical advice and real...
2025-04-2535 minLove Your GutEp 63: Do adrenal cocktails actually work for stress?Adrenal cocktails are trending on social media as a go-to solution for energy, stress resilience, and overall wellness—but do they actually work? In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we break it all down. You’ll learn:What the adrenal glands do and why they’re critical for managing stress and energy.The science behind adrenal cocktails and why vitamin C, sodium, and potassium are the stars of the recipe.How to incorporate adrenal cocktails into your daily routine to combat fatigue, balance blood sugar, and support digestion.Why stress makes you crave sugar and salty...
2025-01-1934 minLove Your GutEp 62: Your 2025 Gut Health PlanIn this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I share practical tips that you can implement to support your gut health in 2025 by outlining the strategies and goals that will help you achieve optimal gut health in the new year. Whether you're dealing with long-term GI issues, hormone imbalances, or low energy, this episode will walk you through how to set actionable, realistic health goals tailored to your gut health.I talk about the importance of creating a plan that’s sustainable and personalized, covering key areas like diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. You’ll also...
2025-01-0746 minLove Your GutEp 61: Is Colostrum Worth the Hype for Gut Health?In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we’re breaking down the buzz around colostrum and its potential benefits for gut health. Is it really the superfood it’s claimed to be, or just another wellness trend?I’ll dive into what colostrum is, how it works in the body, and why it’s gaining so much attention in the gut health space. We’ll explore its role in supporting the gut lining, immune health, and even addressing issues like leaky gut and inflammation. Plus, I’ll share practical tips on what to look for in...
2024-12-1934 minLove Your GutEp. 60: Your guide to prebiotic fiber, gut health and preventing GI symptoms with Shannon Race founder of Bio.meIn this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m joined by Shannon Race, co-founder of Bio.me, to dive deep into the incredible benefits of prebiotic fiber. We’ll explore what prebiotic fiber is, why it’s essential for gut and hormone health, and how it can transform your overall well-being.Shannon shares her expertise on the role of prebiotic fiber in feeding beneficial gut bacteria and supporting a healthy microbiome. Together, we discuss the different types of prebiotic fibers, where to find them in your diet, and how they impact digestion, hormones, and ev...
2024-12-1135 minLove Your GutEp. 59: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Period Issues and Overlapping GI symptoms with Lindsey LussonIn this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I sit down with Lindsey Lusson, RD, an expert in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) to talk about the overlap between HA and gut health. Together, we explore the overlap between HA and GI issues, including how restrictive eating, overexercise, and chronic stress can impact both your gut and reproductive health.Lindsey shares her own journey with HA and provides valuable insights into how healing your relationship with food and supporting your body’s nutritional needs can restore menstrual cycles and improve digestion. We also discuss common misconceptions ab...
2024-12-0341 min