Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered-

EPISODE 33: Caffeine Chronicles: Sip or Skip? What we’re talking about in this episode:  In this episode of "Gut Feelings, Life Unfiltered," Dr. Melissa and Jenette Auchter dive into the world of coffee, exploring its benefits and potential downsides. They discuss the cultural significance of coffee, its health impacts, and the various trends surrounding it, such as bulletproof coffee and collagen...

EPISODE 32: What it looks like to work with us- our Functional Medicine program, RECLAIM Brief Summary: In this episode of "Gut Feelings, Life Unfiltered," Dr. Melissa and Jenette Auchter reflect on the challenges of the holiday season and the relief of returning to routine. They introduce their functional medicine program, designed to address the root causes of symptoms often overlooked by tradit...

Episode 31: Why We LOVE a Good Liver Cleanse: The New Year Reset Your Body Actually Wants What we’re talking about in this episode:  Why the liver is basically your body’s biochemical CEO (detox, metabolism, hormones, digestion, blood sugar… it’s doing the MOST) The real reason you can feel “off” even when your labs look “normal” (your liver can be overwhelmed long before labs scream) The sneaky s...

Episode 30: Why the Holidays Trigger You: High-Functioning Codependency A Christmas-day check-in: why the holidays feel extra overwhelming as we get older (and why “two weeks” is no longer a real unit of time). How holiday expectations crank up nervous system stress—and why overwhelm isn’t just annoying, it’s biologically expensive. What “high-functioning codependency” actually is (and what it’s n...

Episode 29: How to Survive the Holidays Why the holidays hit harder than other times of year (stress + expectations + old memories = nervous system fireworks) The “holiday weight” no one talks about: grief resurfacing, emotional flashbacks, and feeling alone even around people The holiday trifecta that wrecks hormones: sugar + stress + sleep deprivation (aka the cortisol chaos combo) How women unc...

Episode 28: The Science and Soul of Healing Episode Summary In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, Dr. Jen and Dr. Mel unpack what it really takes to heal—beyond “perfect” diets, endless supplements, and obsessing over lab results. They explore why healing is anything but linear, how the nervous system quietly calls the shots, and why your thoughts, trauma history, and people-pleasing p...

Episode 27: Endometriosis Exposed: Why Your Pain Is NOT ‘Just Cramps In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, Dr. Jen and Dr. Melissa pull back the curtain on endometriosis and call out the outdated, dismissive narratives that have failed women for decades. They break down what endometriosis actually is—a whole-body, immune-driven, inflammatory and hormonal disorder, not “just bad periods...

Episode 26: 'Stronger From the Core: Pelvic Floor Truths for Everyone' We’re joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Liesl Elsey to open the door to the “Narnia” of women’s health—your pelvic floor. Melissa shares her raw postpartum recovery story (yes, the one-leg jump tears), and we break down what the pelvic floor actually is, how it impacts bladder, bowel, sex, hips, back, and athletic p...

Episode 25: Healing Isn’t Linear: Why Growth Feels Messy & How to Love Yourself Through It In this deeply personal episode, Jen and Melissa strip away the Instagram-version of healing and talk about the real journey — the one with tears, breakthroughs, “WTF is happening?” moments, nervous-system shutdowns, soul-stretching lessons, and unexpected rebirths. From grief and trauma to perfectionism...

EPISODE 24: From Panic to Permission: Hypnosis, Gut Feelings & Coming Home — with Sari Cowsert Meet our first guest, Sari Cowsert—intuitive hypnotherapist, master imagery facilitator, and host of The Uncharted Way. Sari shares her raw story of anxiety, PCOS, and perfectionism, and how she rebuilt safety from the inside out using gut-brain healing, blood-sugar balance, and subconscious reprogra...

Episode 23: How to Slow Down in a Busy World In a culture that glorifies hustle and productivity, slowing down can feel uncomfortable—even unsafe. But here’s the truth: your body can’t heal when it’s stuck in go-go-go mode. In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, Jen and Melissa unpack why slowing down is critical for your hormones, gut, energy, and nervous system. They explore: Why rest...

Episode 22: Macros 101 — The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Macros are everywhere right now — but are they really the secret to better health, fat loss, and hormone balance… or just another diet trend in disguise? In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, Jen and Melissa break down the world of macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fats) and dive into: What macros actually are and why they mat...

Episode 21: The Supplement Blueprint: 5 Essentials for Lasting Health Supplements can feel overwhelming—do you really need 12 different bottles cluttering up your counter? In this episode, The Supplement Blueprint: 5 Essentials for Lasting Health, we cut through the noise and break down the five foundational supplements that almost everyone can benefit from. You’ll learn why quality matters (and w...

Episode 20: How to Set Healthy Boundaries If the word “no” makes you sweat or you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when every cell in your body wanted to scream “absolutely not,” this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered is for you. Dr. Jen and Dr. Melissa are getting real about what it takes to set healthy boundaries without the guilt, shame, or second-guessing. We’re unpacking the deep-ro...

Episode 19: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Alcohol Alcohol is everywhere — in our celebrations, our stress relief rituals, even our “self-care” nights with a glass of wine. But is it really serving us, or quietly sabotaging our hormones, gut, and stress response? In this eye-opening episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, we’re pulling back the curtain on the good, the bad, and the downright...

Episode 18:  Signs Your Gut Needs Some Attention Your gut is talking—are you listening? In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, Dr. Jen and Dr. Melissa dive into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signals your gut uses to tell you something’s off. From bloating, food sensitivities, and stubborn skin issues to fatigue, mood swings, and immune flare-ups—your digestive system plays a bigger rol...

Episode 17: Tired But Wired: The Truth About Sleep, Stress, and Burnout Ever feel exhausted all day, but the moment your head hits the pillow—your brain won’t shut off? In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, Dr. Jen and Dr. Melissa unpack the real connection between stress, cortisol, and why burnout wrecks your sleep. We’ll explore why your body feels “wired at night and wiped out in th...

Episode 16: Perfectionism & People - Pleasing - The Twin Sisters of Co-Dependency Do you push yourself to be everything for everyone—while silently running on empty? In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, Dr. Jen and Dr. Melissa dive into the sneaky ways perfectionism and people-pleasing show up in our lives, often disguised as “being a good friend, partner, or employee.” We’ll expl...

Episode 15: How to Find a Doctor Who Actually Listens Ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed, dismissed, or like your concerns weren’t really heard? You’re not alone. In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, we’re diving into one of the most important (and overlooked) aspects of healthcare—how to find a doctor who actually listens to you. We believe medicine should be a...

Episode 14: Understanding Grief: How We Process Loss and Find Healing   Summary: In this deeply personal episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, we open up about our own experiences with grief—Melissa shares the trauma of losing her husband just weeks before giving birth to their son, and Jen reflects on the sudden death of her brother-in-law and the silent pressure to be the strong one.   We ta...

Episode 13: How to train Your Brain to Heal: HRV, HeartMath + the Hidden Science of Meditation Summary: In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, we’re diving into the science behind why meditation isn’t just “woo”—it’s one of the most powerful tools for healing your nervous system, balancing your hormones, and training your body to feel safe again. We break down how meditation reshapes yo...

Episode 12: Busted: The Truth About Chiropractic Myths Summary: In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, we’re busting some of the biggest myths about chiropractic care—because chances are, you or someone you know has heard (or believed) one of these. We break down common misconceptions like: “Once you go to a chiropractor, you always have to go” “Neck adjustments cause strokes” “If it do...

Episode 11: Exercise, Movement + Hormones: Are You Helping or Harming Your Hormones? Description: When it comes to exercise, more isn’t always better—especially if your hormones are out of whack. In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, we’re breaking down how different types of movement impact your hormonal health, metabolism, and stress response. We’ll cover why high-achieving women oft...

Episode 10: Are Your Hormones Making You Anxious? Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it might be in your hormones. In this episode of Gut Feelings: Life Unfiltered, we unpack the powerful link between hormone imbalances and anxiety symptoms that so many women are struggling with but never get answers for. From cortisol and estrogen swings to thyroid and progesterone drops, we’ll explore how your inte...

EPISODE 9: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Clarity? Let’s Redefine the Breakdown   Is it a breakdown or a breakthrough? In this episode, we unpack the so-called “midlife crisis”—the hormonal chaos, identity shifts, and deep soul questioning that hits so many women in their 40s and 50s. From perimenopause to career pivots to waking up wondering who even am I anymore?, we’re diving into what’s really goin...