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

Have you been told that slow motility is the reason you’re constipated, bloated, or dealing with digestive issues that just won’t resolve? Have you tried to “treat” slow motility — with supplements, laxatives, diets, or protocols — only to find that nothing actually sticks? Or maybe you haven’t been formally diagnosed, but all signs seem to point to slow digestion, sluggish bowels, or food just no...

Are you struggling with acid reflux, bloating, constipation, SIBO, or candida overgrowth? Do you feel like you've tried everything to heal — supplements, protocols, elimination diets, practitioners — and they either didn't help, or the second you stopped doing it, all your symptoms came back? If that’s you, there’s a very real chance you’re dealing with something you may have never heard of before...

It’s been almost 300 episodes, and I realized something recently… I haven’t fully re-shared my healing story in a really long time. So as a way to celebrate the new year, I'm telling my story again — but with new details, deeper clarity, and perspective I didn’t have the first time I shared it… all the way back in Episode 1. Eight years ago, in 2018, I reversed two straight years of constipation,...

Have you ever had a practitioner casually tell you, “You need to cut out caffeine,” and your whole brain just went: “I’m sorry… WHAT?” Yeah. That moment. Because sure — your adrenal glands are fried. Your nervous system is tired. Your cortisol is tanking at all the wrong times of day. But also… you’re a human. With routines. And feelings. And morning rituals you actually like. So when I tell my cl...

You know that  feeling  when the holidays are coming… and instead of excitement, your brain jumps straight to, “Oh no. The food. The gatherings. The questions. The stress.”   Everyone else seems to be dreaming about cookies and cozy dinners — meanwhile, you’re mentally mapping out which dishes you’ll have to avoid, who’s going to forget your sensitivities  again , and if you'll...

Have you ever tried to  travel  with food sensitivities, and it was so hard to eat within your guidelines that you simply gave up (or just couldn't find a way to do it)?   For me, I'm gluten free, dairy free, and grain free — or I know that one wrong restaurant choice means bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or feeling totally wrecked for the next 2-7 days.    Suddenly a...

Have you recently switched to a  dairy-free diet  and suddenly realized your old protein powder is off the table?   Or maybe you’ve heard that most  conventional protein powders  are loaded with  fillers, artificial sweeteners, gums, and even heavy metals  — and now you’re wondering what  safe, clean protein powder alternatives  you’re actually supposed...

What makes some people heal faster than others? And how can  you  use that information to speed up your own healing process?   Since healing myself in 2018, I’ve worked with hundreds of men and women — in my clinic and online — to find and fix the root causes behind their gut, skin, sinus, hormone, and autoimmune issues.   And after working with all these clients, I started ask...

Have you ever had your doctor tell you your  liver enzymes are too high  — and then… not really know what to do about it?   Maybe they asked if you drink alcohol. You said no. And then they just told you to “keep an eye on it.” No answers. No next steps. Just… watch and wait.   Or - have you had a doctor freak out on you that your liver enzymes were high, and you walked away su...

Have you been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome - but the iron pills or medications you've been given for it aren't giving you any relief?  Do you struggle with chronic fatigue, and you've been told it's from restless leg syndrome, but nothing you try makes you feel more rested?   If you’ve ever spent nights Googling  “restless leg syndrome treatment”  or  “restless leg...

Are you struggling with chronic conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or IBS?   Or - do you have a history of kidney stones, osteopenia / osteoporosis, depression, or anxiety?   Have you tried to eliminate these conditions or symptoms and wondered why your body just  won’t  respond — no matter what you do?   You’ve changed your diet. You’ve tried probioti...

This week, a client of mine in our program, the Better Belly Blueprint, asked me a this question:   "Do you have any recommendations on what could be done to improve oral health, as a way to improve general belly health?"   With his question, I realized - yes, I do! But I did not have it as a podcast episode.   Therefore, on today's episode, I'm sharing my TOP 4 oral health habits I...

Have you ever wondered how to get OFF your PPI safely - without hurting your body in the process?   This is one of the most common questions I get from my clients who are struggling with acid reflux.   And I get it.    I’ve worked with clients on 1 PPI a day… 2 PPIs a day… even 3 PPIs a day PLUS tums and antacids stacked on top.    I’ve worked with a client told by do...

I get asked about  hiatal hernias  all the time inside my program. And usually, the fear goes something like this:   “My doctor told me I have a hiatal hernia, and that means I’ll  always  have acid reflux.”   Unfortunately, this has caused a LOT of anxiety for my clients.   Fortunately - it's WRONG.   You can 100% get rid of acid reflux - even with a hiatal...

Are you tired of chasing your acid reflux symptoms with PPI's, annoying food restrictions like the GERD diet, or hyper-vigilance about when and how much food you eat?   When you ask your doctor if there's ANYTHING else you can do to help your acid reflux, do they tell you that you just need to pop another antacid, avoid trigger foods, or sleep on a wedge pillow?   Do you wish there was a...

What do you do when you’ve tried  everything -  from birth control to spironolactone to visiting the Cleveland Clinic to working with a functional medicine doctor - and you’re still stuck with acne, anxiety, gut issues, and 10 years of insomnia?   Welcome to Libby’s story.   As a registered dietitian, health expert, and someone who had already poured a decade into searching for...

Have you ever heard the DUTCH test is  the  gold standard for hormone testing? Are you looking for hormone testing, and are considering getting a DUTCH test?   Maybe your practitioner recommended it. Maybe you’ve seen functional medicine influencers promoting it. Or maybe you’ve been thinking… “If I could just see my hormone levels, then I’d finally know what’s wrong.”   Here’s...

Are you a momma looking to go from a C-section to a medicated or unmedicated VBAC? Are you considering doing a home birth, but are worried your history of breech babies or Caesareans? Or - are you simply an avid listener of mine who has been wanting to be a fly on the wall and hear my birth story for baby #2?   If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then this episode is for you!  ...

Do you know what the hardest part of the fertility journey is for so many women?   It’s the  two week wait .   That stretch of time after ovulation, when you’re hoping this will finally be the month… and battling TTC anxiety every single day until you know if you’re pregnant.   If you’ve ever been there, you know the two week wait can feel like two years. The questions, the Goo...

Do you know what’s happening in your body when you take birth control?   Most women are told about the  obvious  birth control side effects — a little weight gain, maybe some mood swings — but you have to work MUCH harder to find anyone talking about the deeper impacts on your brain, thyroid, gallbladder, gut, and even fertility.   That’s why today I’m talking with hormone expe...

Have you ever felt like you've tried every gut healing diet out there — low FODMAP diet, paleo diet, gluten-free diet, low histamine diet, or a candida cleanse — and  still  deal with stubborn symptoms? Symptoms like...   Bloating, fatigue, constipation. Skin issues like acne or eczema. Hormonal symptoms like PMS or mood swings. Or mystery symptoms your doctors can't find a cause fo...

Do you ever feel like your bloating has a mind of its own — showing up no matter what you eat? You’ve tried cutting foods, sipping kombucha, taking probiotics… but your belly still feels like it’s about to pop.   Why is this?   Spoiler alert: I'm about to talk about something NO ONE is talking about on the internet. And that is... your bloating is persistent because it can have MANY caus...

 Have you ever bought a supplement because you heard it was healthy… or because your doctor recommended it… but after weeks or even months, you still didn’t feel any better?   Maybe you’ve been faithfully taking Vitamin D, probiotics, or collagen because “everyone says” they’re good for you. But here’s the thing—what if these same supplements are not only not helping… they’re actually ma...

Tired of bloating, fatigue, or a stubborn stomach ache? Learn how Sarah healed 20+ years of gut pain in 6 weeks with one surprising test. --- If you’ve been struggling with bloating after eating , persistent stomach aches , or weird food reactions that no one seems to understand - then this episode is for you.   In today’s episode, I’m talking with my client Sarah, who lived with daily bloati...

When clients come to work with me, one of the most common stories I hear is:   "I've already spent THOUSANDS of dollars healing."   This story often comes with a mix of bitterness, grief, and discouragement, but the most dangerous emotion it can come with is distrust.   While other emotions like bitterness and grief can be painful or heavy to bear, distrust is one of the most danger...