04 // How to Heal Your Gut From PTSD (Ft. Nikki Kenward CST-D)

06 // Three Origins of IBS + What YOU Can Do About It: If 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! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

30 min listen

10// Being Grateful In the Pain: You’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. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

34 min listen

20// 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 year! And it's time to reflect and CELEBRATE that! So grab a journal or your phone and get ready to take notes, because today, we are going to DREAM! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

42 min listen

13// 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 you ready to hear what the secret sauce is to Abby’s amazing transformation? I hope you are! Because it’s about to get real. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

56 min listen

15// 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 bolster your trust of food after it has been destroyed. I hope you are encouraged and find inspiration as we explore these question together, and that you walk away with an increased hope that you TOO can find trust in food again! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

34 min listen

08// 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 minor!) health shift. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

19 min listen

01// My Story & How I Healed Myself From IBS: Have 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! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

20 min listen

03 // Why Probiotics Aren't Healing Your Gut: Have 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 episode, I am going to debunk THREE MYTHS about probiotics, and then share the real truth about them so you have the knowledge on how to heal your gut. Whether you’ve been in the probiotic conversation for years or you are just starting out - this episode is for you. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

20 min listen

14// The #1 Lie About Food That I HATE: There 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. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

48 min listen

18// I had a parasite: Update on the #1 Most Common Parasite for IBS: Have 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 and IBS, how it is the #1 most common parasite to have with IBS, and what YOU can do to see if you, too, have a parasite affecting your health. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

36 min listen

02 // Why the Low FODMAP Diet Isn't Healing Your Gut: The 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! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

18 min listen

09// 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 this question. I hope you love this episode! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

35 min listen

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

54 min listen

11// 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 simpler, more focused life through it. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

31 min listen

36// How to Choose The Best Chiropractor with Dr. Zach Simkins and Dr. Tygue Arvidson: We’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’ll compare practitioner focused vs. patient focused practices, the importance of having a network, and the value of listening to our clients! Don’t miss out on this fun episode and the great advice Dr. Zack and Dr. Tygue impart for finding a good chiropractor! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

67 min listen

04 // 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 helping others overcome their gut health trauma by helping them reconnect their gut to the rest of their body. I LOVED this interview with Nikki, and her British accent made it even more fun! If you want to hear about how you can heal your gut from trauma - listen on in! Other episodes mentioned in this episode: - Ep. 5 (next episode!) by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

46 min listen

12// How to Curate Your Top 5 Relationships to Heal Your Gut: You are the average of the top 5 people you spend time with. I first heard this quote in 2018. What does it mean? Of the top 5 people you listen to and interact with, those people’s same characteristics are and will slowly become yours. Quick reflection - what characteristics do you want to be growing in? When I applied this quote to my own life in 2018, my mental health improved. My spiritual health improved. And so did my gut health. Because gut health is a battle of both mind, body, and spirit, we get to dive into this topic today so that you can build your Top 5 Relationships and change your future - today! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

37 min listen

19// Destress NOW - 10 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Holidays: There 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. Are you ready to start de-stressing? Then hop on into today’s episode! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

33 min listen

41// 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 does it come from? How does it unbalance neurotransmitters in your brain? And how do you get rid of it? We’ll be discussing this and more on today’s episode. It’s time to reveal more about the connection of the gut to the brain! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

23 min listen

05 // Two Treatments for IBS That You Probably Have Never Heard Of: At 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 little crazy to think touching someone can help their gut get better? Yes (we all need a little crazy!). And also - no! These treatments are completely founded in anatomy, physiology, and science. If you are curious or are looking for more ways to heal your gut other than through food restrictions and supplements - this episode is for you! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

33 min listen

16// How to Compassionately Go Gluten Free (Ft. Whitney Morgan LAc, FDN-P): Have you ever considered going gluten free? Have you ever gotten a negative result on a Celiac Test but still wondered if you’re allergic to gluten? Are you currently avoiding gluten but still have a bucket of symptoms and are not sure if being gluten free is helping you? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, this episode is for you! On today’s episode, I welcome Gluten Expert Whitney Morgan LAc, FDN-P to talk with us on her story and how she went 20 years without an official Celiac Disease diagnosis - even AFTER being tested - and how she got her life back on track by eliminating all the secret sources of gluten and healing her gut. Are you ready to nerd out about gluten? I hope you are! Let’s get going. by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

48 min listen

25// Histamines: A Possible Cause of Your Diarrhea, IBS, Fatigue, Insomnia, Irregular Menstruation, and More! - with Isabel Smith RD: Do 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! She is the founder of Isabel Smith Nutrition, is a nationally recognized Integrative Registered Dietitian, Health and Lifestyle Expert, as well as a Certified Level 2 Reiki Practitioner. Isabel and her team work with individuals of all ages with a wide variety of health issues and by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

51 min listen

26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health - with Sophie Shepherd FDN-P: Are 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, Leaky Gut, SIBO, Yeast Overgrowth, and hormonal imbalances she learned how to help her body heal from the inside out and got control of both her gut AND her hormones. Sophie is an EXPERT in hormone health. Her passion is to educate and empower women on the superpower that is the menstrual cycle! Sophie gives women the tools they need to change their lifest by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

49 min listen

22/ My #1 Wish For You in 2021: In 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 into what it means for YOUR life to believe for more in 2021. You are NOT stuck with your sickness or your symptoms. Are you ready? I am so excited. Jump on in! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

29 min listen

32// The 5 Phases to Unlimited Health: Today, 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, possible blocks, strategies to MOVE forward, needs within the phase, and dangers you may come across that would cause regression. What phase are you currently in? Where do you need to go from here? Tune in to find out! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

71 min listen

42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your Gut: Does 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 inflammation - Thyroid function - Cortisol levels - Liver function - Melatonin production Say goodbye to night sweats, trouble falling or staying asleep, waking up in the night, or anything in between! With a little detective work, you can have a better night’s sleep - consistently! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

40 min listen

30// Overcome Fear of Food with Alisha Carlson, Non-Diet Lifestyle Coach: Raise 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. Alisha is passionate about helping her clients reframe their body image mindsets, as well as their views on food and exercise. She works from a non-diet perspective that allows clients to experience more freedom, more time and energy, and show up more fully in life! My hope for you, after hearing this episode, is that you hold on to the belief that yo by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

41 min listen

23// 3 Reasons We Struggle Investing In Our Health - and What Could Happen If You Don't: Have 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 it is so hard for many of us to invest in our health, HOW insurance was built to work (and not work), and WHAT may happen if you DON’T invest in your health. It’s all about the numbers in today’s episode. Are you ready? Let’s get going! by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

53 min listen

21// 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 constant nausea for over a decade, had joint pain, skin rashes, and extreme insomnia. From 2019 to 2020, Cee’s life has completely turned around. She can now sleep through the night, do pilates, and eat food without getting any nausea. Her pain levels have also significantly dropped from where they were. AND by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

58 min listen

48// Got snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ, or teeth grinding? You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! - with Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist: We just concluded a series of episodes on ways the gut is connected to other parts of the body: the Gut-Skin, Gut-Breath, and Gut-Sinus connections. In honor of the Gut-Sinus connection, I wanted to bring in an EXPERT in the orofacial complex: Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist! Myofunctional therapy is a treatment that examines how the tongue and oral muscles move and function, utilizing exercises to improve muscle tone and therapies to change habits. You may be benefit from this therapy if you experience: - Mouth breathing - Headaches - Neck pain - GERD - TMJ pain - Thumb sucking, nail-biting, or other habits - Issues with tongue posture - Sleep Apnea and/or Snoring - Tongue tie If this sounds like you (or one of your kiddos) tune in to learn about the importance of a healthy orofacial complex and what you can do to by THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

62 min listen

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