Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally

Send us Fan Mail If you've tried every diet, supplement, and elimination protocol for your IBS or IBD — and you're still not getting lasting relief — there's a piece of the puzzle most practitioners never address: your boundaries. In this episode, I sit down with Savannah Busnelli, professional life coach and wellness coach at Wellness by Savvy, to talk about the powerful and often...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been living with Crohn's disease or IBD and feel like you've tried everything — only to still be struggling with unpredictable symptoms, fatigue, and a life that feels smaller than it should — this episode is for you. My guest today is Justin Brown, founder of Rhino Skin Solutions and a Crohn's disease warrior since the age of 12. Justin's story...

Send us Fan Mail If you struggle with bloating, loose stools, acid reflux, or constant bathroom urgency , wheat may be playing a bigger role in your symptoms than you realize. In this final episode of my 4-part series on wheat and gut health , we go beyond gluten to uncover some of the hidden factors that make modern wheat particularly problematic for people with IBS, IBD, and chronic digestive is...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve gone gluten-free or wheat-free but still struggle with IBS, IBD, bloating, urgency, loose stools, reflux, or leaky gut symptoms , hidden exposure may be the missing piece. In this episode of Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally , Courtney breaks down why “mostly gluten-free” often isn’t enough for people with chronic gut inflammation, autoimmune issues, or ongoing digestive sym...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been told that sourdough is easier to digest or that it’s a safer option when you have IBS, IBD, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or gut inflammation , this episode is for you. In this episode of Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally , Courtney Cowie breaks down one of the most common misconceptions she hears from people struggling with digestive symptoms: that switching from r...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re struggling with IBS, IBD, bloating, urgency, loose stools, or chronic digestive inflammation , one of the most overlooked root causes may be wheat sensitivity . But here’s the problem: many people are told wheat isn’t an issue simply because they tested negative for celiac disease . In this episode, functional nutrition practitioner Courtney Cowie, NTP, FDN-P , breaks do...

Send us Fan Mail Is your liver really “sluggish”… or have detox trends just confused the conversation? In this grounded and myth-busting episode, Courtney sits down with Maria Horstmann to unpack what liver detoxification actually means — and why quick cleanses and extreme programs often miss the point. They explore the difference between true liver congestion and trendy detox culture, and explain...

Send us Fan Mail What if healing your gut isn’t just about food, supplements, or antimicrobials — but about rewiring the brain? In this powerful conversation, Courtney sits down with hypnotherapist and meditation teacher Juliana Sloane to explore the science-backed connection between hypnosis, neuroplasticity, vagus nerve regulation, and chronic conditions like IBS, IBD, anxiety, chronic pain, and...

Send us Fan Mail What if your fatigue, gut flares, hormone issues, and “wired but tired” nights aren’t just about food… but about timing ? In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Yun , a circadian rhythm and mitochondrial health coach (and former fitness studio owner) to talk about the often-missed foundations of health: light, sleep, and circadian signaling —and how modern indoor life quietly disrup...

Send us Fan Mail Vitamin D is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — nutrients when it comes to immune health, gut healing, and autoimmune resilience. In this episode, I break down why so many people still test low for vitamin D…  even when they’re supplementing…  getting sun exposure…  and “doing everything right.” This conversation was inspired by a real-life situation with a colle...

Send us Fan Mail Courtney sits down with David Ruby and Gina Lippold-Ruby , certified hypnotherapists and founders of Work Well Hypnosis , for a fascinating, grounded conversation about how the subconscious mind shapes our health, habits, and healing. They demystify hypnosis—what it is (and isn’t), how it works for stress, anxiety, and trauma recovery, and why it can be a surprisingly powerful too...

Send us Fan Mail Your doctor says your labs are “normal.” Yet you’re still bloated, exhausted, and chained to the bathroom. In this episode, Courtney breaks down why that happens—and how a functional, root-cause approach looks beyond basic bloodwork to uncover hidden imbalances driving IBS-D, IBD, and chronic gut distress. She shares the exact testing methods she uses in her Root Cause Test Method...

Send us Fan Mail Courtney sits down with Phillip Wilson to unpack infrared saunas—how they may raise core temp, support detox pathways, and (surprisingly) help flip you from fight-or-flight into rest-and-rebalance . They dig into HRV, why “frequency match” matters for comfort and effect, how digestion, lymph, and recovery tie in, and what sets the Relax Sauna apart from typical infrared units. Pra...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve “cleaned up” your diet but still battle flares, this one’s for you. Courtney and guest Maria Horstmann unpack the under-the-radar drivers of IBS/IBD chaos—cortisol, blood-sugar swings, poor digestion (stomach acid, enzymes, bile), microbiome dysbiosis, overtraining, under-fueling, alcohol, and life-stage stress. You’ll learn how to pair food with macro balance, when fibe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally , Courtney sits down with psychedelic facilitator Julie Cyvonne for a grounded yet transformative conversation about how psilocybin can help calm the nervous system, rewire chronic stress loops, and heal the root causes of anxiety, burnout, and even gut-related disorders. Julie shares her personal journey from a successful attorney...

Send us Fan Mail We trace SIBO back to the upstream issues that let it thrive—weak digestion, poor motility, inflamed terrain, and toxin load—and map a smarter path to lasting relief. Stories, tools, and testing strategies show why antibiotics or herbs alone often aren’t enough. • SIBO as a downstream signal, not the sole cause • Role of stomach acid, enzymes, and bile in preventing fermentation •...

Send us Fan Mail We explore heartbreak as a surprising doorway into rapid healing and how listening to the body’s language can shift IBS and IBD symptoms. Diane Beck shares a practical framework for mapping sensations, asking better questions, and updating beliefs to create change. • heartbreak as a rip in the nervous system’s comfort bubble  • trance, unconscious filtering, and why novelty feels...

Send us Fan Mail Our minds and guts are connected in ways that extend far beyond what conventional medicine recognizes, with unresolved trauma and subconscious programming potentially driving persistent gut symptoms despite perfect diet and lifestyle habits. Matt Travis shares his journey from fitness professional to hypnotherapist and German New Medicine practitioner, revealing how addressing the...

Send us Fan Mail Heather Sunderland shares her remarkable healing journey from 28 years of chronic illness to vibrant health by addressing the root causes of mold toxicity and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Her experience reveals crucial insights into healing complex chronic conditions that conventional medicine often misses. • Difference between mold toxicity and SIRS (Chronic In...

Send us Fan Mail Courtney shares her transformative experience attending Dr. Joe Dispenza's advanced retreat and how it deepened her understanding of the mind-body connection for healing chronic conditions. • Six-day intensive retreat featuring 38 hours of meditation • Foundation in energy work and Chinese medicine provided helpful context • Dr. Joe uses quantum physics to explain how we crea...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. James Kneller, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, unveils the overlooked connection between gut health and cardiovascular disease, challenging conventional approaches to high cholesterol and blood pressure. Despite decades of pharmaceutical interventions, deaths from hypertensive heart disease have increased 450% since the 1970s, pointing to fundamental flaws in our...

Send us Fan Mail Tammy, a coach who specializes in fibromyalgia, shares her personal journey from diagnosis to remission and offers insights on the fibromyalgia-IBS connection. She explains how fibromyalgia acts as an "amplifier" for other pain conditions and describes the four main symptoms that characterize this misunderstood chronic illness. • Fibromyalgia's primary symptoms incl...

Send us Fan Mail Lindsie Vizethann shares her journey from ER nurse to holistic health coach, revealing how her own health crisis led her to discover the power of nutrition and lifestyle for reversing chronic conditions like PCOS. • Former healthcare professional who left nursing after 13 years to pursue holistic health coaching • Personal experience with autoimmune issues that conventional medici...

Send us Fan Mail Bile plays a critical role in digestion, serving as an emulsifier for fats much like dishwashing detergent breaks down grease. Understanding bile quality issues can explain why many people struggle with either constipation or loose stools despite trying various remedies. • Bile breaks down dietary fats into fatty acids, essential for hormone production and blood sugar regulation •...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the powerful bidirectional relationship between gut health and mood regulation, revealing how digestive issues can manifest as anxiety, depression, and brain fog even without obvious GI symptoms. • The vagus nerve creates a two-way communication highway between the brain and digestive system • Bacterial imbalances in the gut directly impact neurotransmitter production a...