Good Gut Feeling by Dr. Alexandra Shustina

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Are your health tests actually helping you, or making you more anxious? In this episode of The Good Gut Feeling Podcast, we uncover "the testing trap", how too many medical tests can create confusion, fear, and even unnecessary treatments. Discover why more data doesn't always mean more clarity, and how to know when testing is truly necessary. We break down the differences between standard and functional tests, reveal why some results can't be trusted, and share how to reconnect with your body's intuition instead of outsourcing your health to lab reports. Dive in to learn more about The Testing Trap in the latest episode of Good Gut Feeling Podcast: The Testing Trap: Why More Medical Tests Don't Always Mean Better Health   Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms.   Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction.   Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/  X: https://x.com/DrShustina  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/    Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com  DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page. .

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut   What if your health problems didn't start in your body but in your mind? In this episode of The Good Gut Feeling Podcast, we uncover the hidden epidemic driving many of today's most common diseases, from heart and lung issues to gut problems and autoimmune conditions: Chronic stress. This causes a hypervigilant nervous system that some individuals have not learned how to turn off. Your body isn't broken. It's protecting you. Let me share with you different ways to destress and slow down your nervous system. With awareness, compassion, and the right tools, you can reprogram it for calm, balance, and true health. Start healing from the inside out in the latest episode of the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: The Hidden Epidemic: How Stress Silently Creates Disease and How to Heal It.   Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms.   Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction.   Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/  X: https://x.com/DrShustina  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/    Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com    DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page. .  

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut   Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach, a heavy chest after heartbreak? Those sensations are your body's language of emotion. In this episode, we explore how the body holds onto the emotions we don't express. Drawing from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, we learn that every organ carries a story: the liver holds anger, the lungs hold grief, and the kidneys hold fear.  When emotions are suppressed, they sink deeper into the body, leaving subtle imprints that can surface later as pain, tension, or imbalance.  This is the body's way of remembering what the mind tries to forget. Learn more on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: The Body Remembers: Unlocking the Emotional Messages Hidden in Your Organs as we explore how to release stored emotions. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms.   Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction.   Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/  X: https://x.com/DrShustina  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/    Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com    DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page. .

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Healing bridges science and soul, where data ends, deeper wisdom begins. In this episode, I talk about what happens when science meets spirituality and why the deepest healing goes beyond data. I share my journey from the research lab to real‑life medicine, where I learned that not everything can be proven and not everything needs to be. Healing is energy‑based. It's about balance, wholeness, and the intelligence within you that no test can quantify. You'll hear stories from my medical career that show how intuition has saved lives where science fell short and how real wellness begins when we stop chasing proof and start trusting presence. Take a moment to listen to your body on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Why Science Can't Explain Spirituality: The Higher Intelligence Behind True Healing. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page..

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Your health grows from within with just one simple choice at a time. In this episode, I strip wellness to the essentials. Tools can support you, but they don't create health. We focus on real, seasonal food, daily nature, breath‑linked movement, better sleep, and a calmer nervous system so your body can repair at the root. Start with your plate: build meals from whole foods and choose plants, clean proteins, and good oils. Step outside: walk daily, ground your feet on soil or sand, and pair it with three slow nasal breaths to switch on rest‑and‑digest. Keep the inner work short and repeatable. Small rhythms add up and your body notices. Make a simple change into motion today with the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Longevity & Wellness Simplified: Why True Health Isn't Found in Devices, Tests, or Pills. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com   DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page..

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Your body is your greatest ally, and it knows how to heal when you give it safety, rhythm, and support. In this episode, I reframe healing from "fixing" to "supporting" your body. I show how symptoms act as messages, not failures, and why the gut thrives on nourishment. I also guide you through simple practices that can transform the tone of your day. You'll learn about feeding your biological garden with plant diversity and real fiber, using gentle supplements as assistive tools, and letting your nervous system shift into rest‑and‑digest so your body can do what it's built to do. Start with kindness toward yourself on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: You are Enough: Unlocking Your Innate Power to Heal with Gut Health, Mindfulness, and Wellness. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com     DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page..

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Radiant skin starts beneath the surface. Heal the gut, calm the stress, and your face follows. In this episode, I connect gut health, stress hormones, and visible inflammation. I keep it simple: more plant color and real fiber, fermented foods for natural probiotics, and omega‑3s with vitamin‑C‑rich fruits to repair the skin barrier. Sleep ties it together. I focus on the three levers that restore skin overnight: enough hours, earlier lights‑out, and a screen‑light wind‑down. Start small today: eat more plants, take three breaths before your first bite, and set a simple bedtime routine. Your skin will notice. Build a simple plan that your skin can feel on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Healing Your Skin from the Inside Out: Gut Health, Stress, and Mind-Body Wellness. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review!   You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com     DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page..

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Small shifts can spark big change in your gut. In this episode, I walk you through seven practical biohacks I trust with patients and in my own life. We start with building a foundation of an "I am enough" mindset. Then, we build momentum with meditation before meals to switch on rest‑and‑digest, movement you enjoy, time in nature, eating foods of different colors, and journaling. You'll hear exactly how to begin today, such as repeating affirmations, practicing breathwork, outdoor exercise, choosing five colors of plants on your plate, and logging symptoms and things you're thankful for. Let your body feel the shift on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Unlocking Gut Health: 7 Biohacking Techniques for a Healthier You. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review!   You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com     DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut This is where your health comeback begins without the overwhelm. In this episode, I share six simple practices I trust with patients and in my own life for healing: focus on solutions, celebrate small wins, read symptoms as messages, choose consistency over intensity, practice a few minutes of presence, and trade self‑criticism for real self‑support. Each step calms the nervous system, lowers inflammation, and gives your gut the safety it needs to repair. You'll hear exactly how to start today. Bookend your day with gratitude, ask your body what needs to change, make habits easy enough to repeat, and speak to yourself like a friend. Let's take the first small step together on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Healing is Simple: A Journey to Wellness Through Mindful Practices. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page..

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals!  https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut  Healing starts when you stop treating symptoms in isolation and begin understanding the whole person: their habits, stressors, and story.   In this episode, I get real about why a diagnosis can only take you so far. I walk through why two people with the same diagnosis can have completely different root causes, and why cookie-cutter protocols often fall short.  You'll also hear why real healing happens when we move beyond labels and focus on your unique patterns, triggers, and needs.  If you've ever been told "everything looks fine" but you still don't feel right, this episode of the Good Gut Feeling Podcast is for you: Beyond Diagnosis: The Real Path to Healing Begins.  Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review!  You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms.  Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction.  Follow her socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/  X: https://x.com/DrShustina  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/  Visit the Whole Gut Health website.  Website: https://wholegut.com      DISCLAIMER  The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.   

Dr. Shustina's favorite professional-grade supplements: 👉 https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/ashustina/store-start    Your gut does more than just process food. It influences your energy, mood,  sleep, and ability to handle stress. In this episode, I share my top 10 supplements that actually help with digestion, energy, and stress. I walk you through what each supplement does, how it works inside the body, and when it might be the right time to use it. These are the ones I take myself and recommend to my patients all the time—like B vitamins for cellular repair, ashwagandha for stress, and magnesium for gut motility and calm.  You'll also learn how to choose high-quality products, how to dose safely, and what to look out for when starting something new. Because it's about taking what actually works for you. Let's give your body the tools it's been asking for. Watch the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Gut Healing Secrets: Top Supplements That Actually Work for Digestion, Energy & Stress. Enjoy this episode? Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut   Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com   DISCLAIMER The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Healing isn't a straight path, and trying to force it into one only adds more pain. In this episode, I get real about the truth behind healing. It's messy, it loops, and sometimes, it feels like you're going backward before you leap forward.  I talk about why symptoms are actually signals, not setbacks, and how perfectionism can quietly sabotage your progress. You'll hear how to stop judging your journey, listen to your body's messages, and build lasting momentum by celebrating the tiniest shifts.  I also share ways to break that cycle, stay grounded through the lows, and trust your progress even when it doesn't feel like progress. Let's honor your progress together on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Healing Isn't Linear: How to Embrace Progress Over Perfection. Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! You can also tune in to the show on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut You might already be eating clean, taking supplements, and exercising. But sometimes, there are hidden toxins still putting our gut at risk. In this episode, I open up about the everyday chemicals we rarely think about: plastics, pesticides, strong detergents and cleaning products, electromagnetic fields (EMF) from our microwaves, Wi-Fi, aluminum in cookware, and toiletries. Small swaps like using glass containers, natural cleaners, and aluminum-free deodorant can make a real difference. You'll hear why letting go of control is just as healing as removing toxins, and how approaching detox with calm can support your gut and overall well-being. Join me as we take simple, meaningful steps toward a cleaner, healthier life on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast:  Toxic Overload: How to Detox Your Life for Better Gut Health. Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! You can also tune in to the show on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Food isn't one-size-fits-all, and this episode breaks that myth wide open. Food isn't one-size-fits-all. Yes, food is medicine, but only when it's right for you.  In this episode, I explore how your internal state, energy, environment, and even the season affect which foods your body truly needs. Forget trends like keto, carnivore, or plant-based. Instead, I walk you through how to tune into your body using intuitive eating and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a guide. You'll learn how to track symptoms, notice patterns, and most importantly, trust what your body tells you. Always, your gut is speaking, and it's time to start listening. Find out how to eat for energy, balance, and true gut health on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast – Food as Medicine: Eating for Energy, Balance & Gut Health Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! You can also tune in to the show on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.  

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut You're following every protocol, taking the right supplements, doing everything "right", but healing still isn't happening.  Want to know why? Because the real problem might not be in your gut, but in your mindset. In this episode, I reveal the three most common mental blocks I see in my patients that prevent healing: the belief that healing isn't possible, the pressure to be perfect, and the fear of giving your all and still failing. These thoughts trigger stress, keep your nervous system on edge, and block the balance your body needs to recover. Your body already knows how to heal. It's time your mind stopped getting in the way. Watch now and believe that your body can heal through mindset on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Why You're Not Healing: The 3 Hidden Mindset Traps Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Gut issues deserve more than another prescription. Sadly, most "experts" will encourage you to take medicines instead of asking about the food you're putting in your body. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ron Hoffman, author and a top expert in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, to talk about a hard truth: most doctors aren't trained to connect food and gut health. We explore why nutrition is often overlooked in standard care, how the system prioritizes procedures over healing, and what it takes to effect change from the inside out.  You'll hear powerful stories of patients who healed through food and why diets like the Specific Carbohydrate Diet are changing lives. Hit play and find out what happens when real healing starts with your plate on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Healing Redefined: A Conversation with Integrative Medicine Trailblazer Dr. Ron Hoffman Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Ron Hoffman is a pioneer in nutritionally-oriented medicine and the founder of New York City's longest-standing complementary medicine center. As the host of Intelligent Medicine, he brings decades of experience, including 20 years leading America's longest-running physician-hosted radio show, Health Talk. A past president of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Dr. Hoffman is a trusted voice in integrative health. He has authored numerous books on wellness, frequently speaks on national media, and serves as a product formulator and consultant for The Vitamin Shoppe. Website: https://drhoffman.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-hoffman-01536710/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRonaldHoffman  X: https://x.com/DrRonaldHoffman  Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.  

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Healing doesn't start with medicine. It starts with a mindset shift.  In this episode, I walk you through the four core pillars of healing that begin in the mind: acceptance, non-judgment, responsibility, and letting go. You'll learn why trying to "fix" your body often backfires, and how meeting your symptoms with compassion can quiet the stress response that inflames them.  You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to show up for yourself with honesty and kindness. Give yourself permission to heal today on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Mindfulness for Healing: How Your Mind Can Help Your Body Recover Enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a 5-star review! You can also catch the show on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms. Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Have you ever tried every diet under the sun and just felt fatigued, tired, or bloated? These are signs that your gut needs care. Simple changes in your diet can make a big difference.  In this episode, I highlight five key dietary approaches that support natural gut healing at every stage. Whether your gut is inflamed, too sensitive, or just ready for optimization, these tips will surely help you.  Get started with cooked foods, liquids for gentler digestion, slowly transition to raw foods, practice undistracted eating, and also mild fasting. Trust me. What you eat is just part of the solution. What matters is how you eat. Tune in and explore how small shifts can nurture your gut on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: Diets for Gut Health: 5 Science-Backed Plans That Really Work. Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review! You can also watch the show on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8hSSXc14DbtIBSF3ie1ycIv--kq7mct_ Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut What separates the patients who achieve their goals from those who are stuck? After 10 years of practice, I noticed that these successfully healthy patients believe one thing: Healing is possible and starts from within. In this episode, I'm highlighting the three traits I've consistently seen in patients who not only get better but thrive. One, they show up with an open mind. Two, they do what it takes to get better. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, they bring gratitude in the process. These are all traits that keep them moving forward, even when the journey gets tough. And it can be possible for you too. Get yourself on the path to healing on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: The Success Formula: 3 Traits of Patients Who Truly Heal. Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review! You can also watch the show on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8hSSXc14DbtIBSF3ie1ycIv--kq7mct_ Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.

Download the Free "Top 5 Ways to Heal Your Gut" eBook and start transforming your health goals! https://go.wholegut.com/top-5-ways-to-heal-your-gut Your gut isn't just reacting to food. It's responding to your thoughts, emotions, and stress levels. In this episode, I'll be sharing four simple but powerful practices to heal your gut with your mind. Through presence, acceptance, meditation, and breathwork, I'll show you how to shift your health using the power of your mind.  These tools help you get to the root cause of gut dysfunction by addressing what's really going on inside, so you can begin healing your gut from the inside out.  Learn more about how you can achieve mind-body connection on the Good Gut Feeling Podcast: 4 Simple Ways to Heal Your Gut with Your Mind. Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review! You can also watch the show on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8hSSXc14DbtIBSF3ie1ycIv--kq7mct_ Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist and founder of Whole Gut Health formerly Manhattan Integrative Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital, and her gastroenterology training at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. She also has an advanced research degree in molecular biology and is passionate about a natural approach to chronic illness, is interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and has also studied osteopathic manipulative medicine, a holistic approach emphasizing the connection between the structure of the body and its function and dysfunction. Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshustina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshustina/ X: https://x.com/DrShustina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shustina-a95160122/ Visit the Whole Gut Health website. Website: https://wholegut.com DISCLAIMER - The content here is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this page. No physician-patient relationship is created by viewing or interacting on this platform or page.