Dr. Nicole DiNezza, DC, NTP and Amy Hollenkamp, RD
IBS Freedom Podcast
You can treat your gut without restrictive, awful diets... You can trust us to show you how! Whether you're newly diagnosed with IBS or a veteran, the IBS Freedom Podcast will provide clarity for your healing journey. Each week your IBS experts will cover topics within the world of IBS including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis, the low FODMAP diet, candida, and so much more. Meet your hosts!- Dr. Nicole DiNezza, DC, NTP is a functional medicine doctor and nutritional therapy practitioner from Chapel Hill, NC.- Amy Hollenkamp, RD is a registered dieti...
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Dr. Nicole DiNezza, DC, NTP and Amy Hollenkamp, RD
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
#32 Fasting - Is it Safe for SIBO and IBS? 19.04.2021 1:14:15
Fasting has been a very common through out the years. It has been advised by other medical professionals due to its known benefits but are they true? or is it also effective on people who have IBS and SIBO? Here is what to expect for this week's episode: Dietitian Explains Fasting Fasting and SIBO and IBS Nikki's review on Fasting Amy's review on Fasting Skip breakfast or Dinner...
#30 Methane and the Gut (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) 12.04.2021 1:14:40
Have you ever heard of Methane SIBO? and got confused and don't know how to deal with it? Join us in this episode for Amy will be sharing her personal experience on dealing with methane SIBO and of course our ways on how we help out our clients with it! This is Part 1 of our 2 Sets of Episodes this week! Don't forget to check out our Q and A Episode! What to look out for: Amy with Metha...
#31 Q and A from the IBS Freedom Podcast YouTube Channel! 12.04.2021 30:00
We have been overwhelmed by your support! Thank you so much for all of the questions you've been posting here on YouTube and Instagram as well as via e-mail! We have been collecting your YouTube Questions and here are the answers to some of them! If you're question wasn't featured, no worries there will be more podcast Q and A's in the future! Again, thank you so much for al...
#29 Your Gut and Zebra Brain 05.04.2021 1:25:47
We are very excited to share to you our very first podcast guest - Julia King PsyD., MBA who is a former forensic psychologist turned clinical psychologist who specializes on treating anxiety in IBS! Check her our in her Instagram : @roottoflourish Sign up on her newsletter to be updated with her programs: www.roottoflourish.com Here are some of the topics we will discuss: 1. What will you say to...
#28 Is Sleep Important for our Gut Health? from IBS Freedom Podcast 29.03.2021 1:50:47
We all know that sleep is very important for our overall health. But, can it affect our Gut? Is there even a relationship between the two? In this episode, we'll be sharing the following: Is Sleep important? Amy experiencing Sleep Trouble Basic moves on how you can sleep better Pets and Sleep Night Shift Job Nikki Dreaming about Amy Mouth Taping Snoring Nutrition and Sleep Sleep Aides Gut Mi...
#27 Gut Diversity - Why you should Care about it? 22.03.2021 1:20:43
Hey Everyone! Today's Episode is all about Diversity - specifically the GUT. We'll be sharing some tips and tricks on how to have a good diversity and why is it important. Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nikki's Info: - Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriangleHolisticGutHealth - Instagram: @Gut. Microbiome. Queen - FODMAP Freedom in 90 Days: https:...
#26 All about Fecal Microbial Transplant (FMT) 15.03.2021 54:29
Another POOPtacular episode for the week! One of the well known intervention for gut issues is Fecal Microbial Transplant (FMT). Did you know that Amy had undergone this procedure? Let's hear her story and learn more about FMT. Is it worth trying and worth the money? How is it done? If you have more questions, feel free to reach us out! Topics covered: 1. Amy’s experience on FMT 2. Wha...
#25 Histamine and Food 08.03.2021 1:08:08
Here is Part 2 of our Histamine Series - The nutrition side of it! In this episode, Amy and I talk about the importance of nutrition in histamine intolerances. Do you really need to restrict your diet to heal your intolerances? Is there a wrong way in terms of nutrition? How is the low histamine diet really works? We'll share some tricks in sleeves on how we help our clients manage their hist...
#24 Mast Cells and Histamine Intolerance 01.03.2021 1:10:24
As promised, Here is the first part of our Histamine Series ! Join us, as we discuss, the importance of mast cells in the body, its relationship with histamine, and how histamine is connected to allergy-like symptoms. Stay tuned till the end to know if Mast Cells and Histamine play a role on IBS or SIBO. Watch out for the next episode for the Histamine Diet! TIMESTAMPS HERE! 0:00 Introduction 1:...
#23 Stress Chemistry (Stress hormones, triggers, trauma, and stories) 22.02.2021 1:17:43
In all of our podcast episodes, stress is always mentioned. Join us as we take a deeper take on the mechanism of stress hormones, the role of stress hormone or cortisol in the body, if testing for it is worth it, and how our clients deal or accept that stress is part of their gut problem. We also discussed our own experiences about stress and how it affected our gut health and life in general. ...
#22 What is Thyroid- Hypothyroidism (Causes, Symptoms, Client Stories, Leaky Gut) 15.02.2021 1:13:22
Did you know that thyroid plays a significant role in our gut health? Join Amy and I, as we dig deeper on thyroid hormones (mechanism) and how it maybe the missing link for healing your leaky gut. We also share some of stories of our clients and how we managed their cases. Show Notes: 1. Amy Discusses her personal experiences on Thyroid dysfunction while with SIBO 2. Autoimmunity and Thyroid ba...
#21 Breaking Nutrition Dogma and Diet Culture 08.02.2021 44:11
Special Episode (Giveaway Winner) https://youtu.be/yecQMxZ--8I Dogmas are defined as "something held as an established opinions or a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds" and in the world of health, nutrition, and internet, they are everywhere. We get very much exposed on different dogmas that claims to promote different health benefits (but mostly,...
#20 Low Stomach Acid Defined! 01.02.2021 1:13:35
In gut health space, we will always hear and encounter stomach acid. But What is Stomach Acid? Is it even important? How will I know if I have a low Stomach acid? Should you be concerned on having a Low stomach acid? Join us as we discuss some of your burning questions about Low stomach acid such as: 1. Low stomach Acid Self-testing 2. Heidelberg test 3.Hypothesizing using Symptoms and stool test...
Leaky Gut Syndrome - What is it? (Causes, Treatment, and Testing) 25.01.2021 1:23:04
Leaky gut is defined as having porous membrane in the intestinal lining. How will you know if you have a leaky gut? Can anyone have leaky gut? or there is a way to prevent it? This is just some of the topics that we will cover for today's episode So Stay tuned to know more! If you have topic suggestions or questions, feel free to contact us E-mail: ibsfreedompod@gmail.com IG: @ibs.freedom.p...
#18 Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease (GERD), Stomach acid, and Gastritis - Explained! 18.01.2021 1:17:19
In this episode, we talk about GERD, Stomach acid, and gastritis - What are the causes and how to manage it? - Why is it important to take care of the digestive system as a whole? - Its relationship with IBS and SIBO. - Was it caused by IBS or SIBO - Can it cause IBS or SIBO? - How to manage symptoms if you have both (SIBO or IBS and GERD ot Gastritis)? Join Amy, your Dietitian on duty, and I...
Ep 17 Iron and Gut Health 11.01.2021 1:09:42
Everyone knows that Iron is an essential mineral. But do we all understand its importance and how it can affect our gut? Questions? Send us an email to ibsfreedompod@gmail.com Share some love in Instagram - we'd love to hear from you! @ibs.freedom.podcast Follow us on our different social media platforms -Instagram @amy_hollenkamp_rd @triangleguts -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Triangle...
Ep 16 Detoxification Explained - New Year's Special! 04.01.2021 1:11:41
As the holiday ends, we're back to our normal routine and for sure we'll start seeing ads about detoxification or Detox Juices. But what exactly i s Detoxification ? Do we really need to buy special juices, protein powders or get programs or plans for our body to detoxify? Join Amy and I as we dig deeper on what detox is and what you SHOULD REALLY BE DOING . You might get suprised. Quest...
Episode 15 - The Vagus Nerve - Explained by a Dietitian and Chiropractor 28.12.2020 1:26:36
On Episode 13, we discussed the Gut Brain Axis and one of the most stated terms is Vagus Nerve. As promised, Amy and I cover everything about the Vagus Nerve in this episode. How it is related to the Gut-Brain Axis and why is it important? Follow us on our different social media platforms -Instagram @ibs.freedom.podcast @amy_hollenkamp_rd @triangleguts -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Triang...
Holiday Special - Gut Christmas List! (Special Giveaway at the end!) 21.12.2020 56:37
Christmas is just around the corner! and let's make this year extra special! For this episode, we decided to create our own Christmas List - in which it is all Gut Related! Listen till the end for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Here are some of the things you ahve to watch out: -Best Dietary Advice from a Dietitian and Herbalist & Nutrition Practitioner -Favorite Anti-Microbials of a Dietitia...
Episode 13 - The Gut-Brain Axis Explained! 14.12.2020 1:13:17
In the world of gut health, the term Gut-Brain Axis is wildly used. We'll dig deeper on the Gut-Brain Axis- it's definition, the how's and why's, and management tips for a healthy Gut-Brain Axis. We'll also share some of our first hand experiences on our road to having a healthy gut-brain axis! Follow us on our different social media platforms -Instagram @amy_hollenkamp_...
Ep 12 - Blood Sugar and the Gut - Is sugar really bad? 07.12.2020 1:34:59
Sugar, sugar, sugar In the world of nutrition and gut health, sugar can always make a good conversation starter. But should we really be afraid of it? What does it really means when you say SUGAR? How can it really affect the gut (SIBO, IBS) and the body? Does restrictive diet have a negative impact in our body? Why do I crave? Don't worry we got you covered! Do you have any gut health i...
Ep 11_Candida or Yeast in your Gut - What to do? 30.11.2020 1:05:13
Today, we'll be discussing another most common concern in the world of IBS - CANDIDA or YEAST Amy will share her personal experience on managing her own case of candida and how she overcame it and we'll discuss some of our observations on our clients and learning from their experiences. Want to know if Candida diet trully helps in managing candida? Is it right to use antibiotics directl...
Ep 10 Undereating and its effects on the Gut 23.11.2020 47:36
Hey guys! This week we'll be focusing on undereating and how it can affect your gut. We'll share our first hand experiences on managing such concerns of our clients and our perspective on Undereating as a Dietitian and as a Functional Medicine Practitioner. WE ARE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoK6Q6nOsBc5CHkWTTxGvqQ/ Like this video? - Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE, click...
Ep 9: Stress and Gut Health 16.11.2020 1:09:29
Did you know that too much stress can have a negative impact on your health? Specially on your gut? have you been wondering why? In this episode, we will be discussing how stress alone can be a SIBO root cause, how we help our clients manage it and identify the root cause of the stress (yes, such things exist), and of course our first hand experience on stress affecting our gut. Check us out on...
Ep 8: Post Infectious IBS as a SIBO Root Cause Explained 09.11.2020 47:06
Another episode for ONE of a SIBO ROOT CAUSES! For today's episode, we'll be highlighting the following: 1. How post infectious IBS can cause SIBO? 2. Is there a specific test to determine risks of SIBO from this case? 3. How it is usually managed? 4. Have encountered patients with similar case? Stay tuned for our weekly update for we'll be discussing more SIBO root causes in the f...
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