SIBO Made Simple

Intestinal worms, like some types of bacteria, have gotten a bad rap in our hyper-sanitized modern life. But over the last fifty years, scientists have begun to question whether or not the vast eradication of these ancient friends has caused more long-term harm than good. In today's episode, we talk about the hygiene hypothesis and how some people today are trying to right the wrongs of their immu...

Environmental toxins are the giant purple elephant in the room. They are often the last thing to be addressed on someone's journey to healing a chronic condition, and yet, the inconvenient truth is that everyday exposures--in our homes, our drinking water, our personal care products, even out mattresses--are doing more harm than we often give them credit for. Before you start to panic: know that t...

We often talk about how SIBO is an issue of location, not type. Meaning, our main worry isn't whether our bacteria is "good or bad," per se. Just that it's in the wrong place, too far up our digestive tract. But in the last five years we've come to better understand how pathogenic bacteria is often the first player in a chain of events that eventually leads someone to develop SIBO. In today's conv...

Candida and fungi—just like bacteria—are a normal part of our gut's ecosystem. And yet, for many of the same reasons a person might develop SIBO, if your digestive tract isn't functioning properly, those organisms can overgrow and cause a host of problems. In today's episode, we get into the issue of how to parse out whether you're GI symptoms are being caused by a yeast or fungal overgrowth (SIFO...

We are BACK with season 3 of SIBO Made Simple! I'm tackling some of your most-requested topics right at the beginning of the season, including today's conversation, which is all about the skin-gut connection. Rashes, breakouts, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea—you name it, and I've been asked if it's a symptom of SIBO. Luckily, I was able to bring on the perfect person to talk about how what shows up ou...

We've covered a lot of ground in season 2 of SIBO Made Simple, and along the way we've received some amazing listener questions, many of which are related to the food piece of the puzzle. In today's episode, we're asking a nutritionist all of our diet-related digestion questions. To answer them, I have Kristy Regan, a Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in gastrointestinal disorders, and also au...

The elemental diet is the most impactful data-backed treatment for SIBO. And yet, it's often misused, misunderstood and generally met with last resort trepidation. Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Michael Ruscio to demystify this approach and talk more about how he uses it for SIBO treatment, IBD, celiac, and other cases involving a highly-damaged gut. For those who thought you could never...

Back by popular demand is another powerful SIBO survivor story. In today's episode, Shivan Sarna is sharing her experience of uncovering her root causes, from Lyme disease to mold exposure, and how she became the patient expert she is today. Shivan is the founder of SIBO SOS, where she hosts monthly master classes to support others on their journey to understand, treat, and manage IBS, SIBO, and o...

A lot of integrative medicine these days blends practices from Western science and ancient cultures. But rarely do we get to fully understand the principles of the Eastern approach and how we can apply them to our healing journey. In today's episode, I have one of my personal practitioners, Dr. Heidi Lovie, discussing the tenets of Chinese Medicine, including modalities like acupuncture, herbs, mo...

CBD has become a big buzz word in the wellness world, as a salve for everything from anxiety to gut issues to period pain. But what is it and how does it actually work? In today's episode, I'm joined by Chloe Weber, a trained herbalist, acupuncturist and founder of Radical Roots, which combines the power of Chinese herbs with full spectrum hemp. Chloe got into the world of hemp because of her son...

Is it possible that the most potent medicine in your bathroom is what's getting flushed down the toilet every day? Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) – taking stool from a healthy person and using it to recolonize the colon of someone with a dysbiotic microbiome – has been one of the most exciting areas of medical research in the last five years. The simple power of poop has been found to be 9...

Research shows that so much of what sets us up for good gut health later in life happens during early childhood. And yet, it's often when we take our biggest missteps. In today's episode, we go beyond SIBO to talk about the rules of greater gut health, why our detachment from the earth is making sick, and how by simply getting dirtier we can correct some of the microbiome mistakes from our youth....

SIBO breath testing has been the subject of some pushback in the wider medical community. Today's episode discusses some of the controversy around the effectiveness of breath testing, when it's worth doing, how to make sure your results are accurate, and what other tests might be better at getting to the bottom of your gut issues. Joining me is Dr. Patrick Fratellone, a functional cardiologist and...

We've all experienced some telling signs that our gut is connected to our mood. Think butterflies in your stomach before a big presentation, that last minute urge to pee before going on stage. And if you're someone with SIBO or other digestive issues, you might be dealing with some of the other downwind symptoms that occur when we let our anxiety get out of control. On today's episode, I'm joined...

Have you found that fermented foods, bone broth and wine make you feel sick? Do you sometimes feel edgy, anxious or are unable to sleep? Does your nose stay stuffy year-round to boot? You might be dealing with a histamine intolerance. In today's episode, integrative nutritionist Heidi Turner explains how histamine works to support various systems in the body, and the inflammatory effect on those s...

Want to know one of the most popular SIBO treatment recommendations on this podcast? Stress management and sleep. Yes, low FODMAP foods and anti-microbials are only one part of the picture. In reality, our on-going gut health has everything to do with the simplest, most common sense lifestyle choices. And today's episode is all about how to change your everyday habits to foster better rest and mor...

Welcome BACK to season 2 of SIBO Made Simple! I'm so excited for all that's to come, but perhaps the most pumped about today's episode, which is all about digesting for TWO. Believe it or not, one of the most frequent questions I got during season 2 was about either a) fertility and SIBO or b) treating SIBO while pregnant. Luckily, I was able to bring on the perfect person to guide you through the...

We've covered a lot of ground on this season of SIBO Made Simple, and along the way we've received some amazing listener questions. In today's episode, past practitioners come back to answer them all. Dr. Allison Siebecker tackles some of the nuances of SIBO treatment, Dr. Jason Wysocki chimes in on structural and thyroid-related queries, Dr. Will Cole talks about experimental treatments like FMT,...

In today's season 1 bonus episode, you get a rare solo appearance from me, your SIBO Amigo Phoebe Lapine. Those who have read my book The Wellness Project know the first chapter of my story, from being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis when I was 22, to spending the better part of my mid-twenties trying to get on board with the health hand I was dealt. In this episode, I talk about the many r...

For the season 1 finale, I wanted to get the perspective of someone who has stood in these SIBO shoes many times and found a silver (intestinal) lining. In today's episode, Rebecca Coomes is sharing her powerful patient story, from getting through cervical cancer, to managing endometriosis, to finding balance despite a chronic case of SIBO. Rebecca is a fellow podcaster (go listen to her show, The...

One of the most frequent SIBO Made Simple listener questions I've received revolves around the timing of treatment and diet. Is it better to feed the bacteria while on herbal or conventional antimicrobials by eating normally, or starve them with a low carb approach? In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Nirala Jacobi, one of Australia's leading SIBO experts, and the founder of The SIBO Doctor , an...

There are many autoimmune diseases that are considered risk factors for SIBO. And yet, many of the downstream effects of SIBO (like leaky gut) also put you at risk for developing an autoimmune disease. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Susan Blum for a primer on the immune system, how it functions within our gut's ecosystem, and why things can go awry and lead to the development of an autoimmune condit...

For those who have had surgical interventions for endometriosis, appendectomies, or another type of abdominal surgery, or who simply have had a car accident or injury that they've never fully recovered from: today's conversation is for you. We've talked about many root causes of SIBO in past episodes of this podcast, but today we are going to do a bodily deep dive into some of the structural issue...

There's a wealth of information about how prebiotics and probiotics can influence your gut microbiome for the better. And yet, even though SIBO is a type of gut imbalance, there's less awareness around how these tools work to eradicate unwanted bacteria and encourage the resurgence of beneficial populations. In this week's episode, we clear up some of the confusion and talk about how specific prob...

Intermittent fasting has become a quickly accelerating wellness trend. As with any fad, this has led to a lot of misinformation and unhealthy applications of the original concept in daily life. In this week's episode, we get to the bottom of how fasting and meal spacing can help your digestive system recover and repair. And a lot of it comes down to how these strategies allow the migrating motor c...