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

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! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my full VBAC birth story. Everything from what it looked like to pursue a vaginal birth after cesarean after my first child’s delivery ended in surgery. To asking the question, “Should I have a home birth or not?” To facing breech pregnancy fears, working with a midwife, and preparing for both the risks and advantages of a homebirth. Whatever it is, I’m taking you inside every step of my pregnancy for baby #2. You’ll hear what surprised me most about my VBAC recovery versus C-section recovery, what I learned about tearing during birth and birth hematomas, and my honest perspective on whether vaginal or cesarean recovery is harder. I’ll also share what the HARDEST part of my mental hurdles — the fear of a repeat 48-hour labor, the doubt over my body’s progress, and how I finally delivered in just 14 hours. If you’re pregnant, considering a VBAC in pregnancy, or curious about the pros and cons of homebirth, this story will give you insight, encouragement, and the reality behind one mom’s choice to write a new birth story. And because easy, nutritious food was one of my greatest supports through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, I want to give you a FREE GIFT on this episode: my 60+ page family recipe book. Inside are 45 gluten free, grain free, and dairy free recipes — quick, nourishing, and perfect for moms juggling newborns and toddlers. Grab your copy at betterbellytherapies.com/recipes, then listen in to hear EXACTLY how I used this book to make my pregnancy and post-partum easier - and how you can, too. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 02:15 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:24 - Preparing for a VBAC and Home Birth 05:30 - Prenatal Concerns and Preparations 11:53 - Health Focus During Pregnancy 20:20 - Labor and Delivery Experience 26:01 - Postpartum Recovery and Reflections 31:04 - Financial Aspects and Cost Sharing 34:40 - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes  EPISODES MENTIONED:87// IBS and Pregnancy: My Top Tips for an IBS-Free Pregnancy73// Surprise – I’m Pregnant!! How My First and Second Pregnancy Compare (Totally Different!) and How I Used Bloodwork to Overcome Miscarriage and Get Pregnant Again197// How to Balance Postpartum Hormones After Pregnancy245// The Best Air Filter...

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 Googling, the second-guessing every cramp or symptom. It’s exhausting. And it can make you feel like you’re losing trust in your own body. That’s why, in today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Jane Levesque, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in fertility, women’s hormones, and supporting you in the emotional side of TTC.  Together, we’re unpacking practical ways to handle two week wait anxiety, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with your body while you’re trying to conceive. Whether you’re in the thick of the two week wait right now, or just want to prepare yourself for the ups and downs of TTC, this episode will give you the clarity and encouragement you need to stop feeling broken and start feeling empowered. P.S. Not TTC but trying to manage anxiety around healing your gut, autoimmune flares, or chronic issues like mold? This episode is ALSO for you! Listen in to learn Dr. Jane's TOP TIPS on managing anxiety that applies to all things health! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to the Two Week Wait 00:34 - Meet Dr. Jane Levesque 02:51 - Podcast Collaboration and Episode Highlights 04:22 - Mastering the Two Week Wait 05:52 - Understanding Pregnancy and Fertility Challenges 09:14 - The Importance of Body Awareness and Trust 12:04 - Addressing Anxiety and Emotional Health 16:16 - The Role of Trauma and Mental Health in Fertility 23:13 - The Practitioner-Patient Relationship 28:28 - The Morning Bread Dilemma 29:00 - Finding Joy Beyond Food 31:07 - Holistic Approach to Health 33:38 - Setting Realistic Expectations 43:42 - Emotional Intelligence and Resilience 49:50 - The Healing Journey  EPISODES MENTIONED:Better Belly Podcast Episodes:49// 9 Reasons Your Supplements Aren’t Healing Your GutNatural Fertility Podcast Episodes:83// How to Know Where to Start On Your Fertility Journey85// Egg Quality - How to Assess It and How to Improve It47// Why the Supplements You're Taking Aren't Helping You Get Pregnant CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Dr. Jane's WebsiteFollow Dr. Jane on Instagram: @drjanelevesqueListen to Dr. Jane's Podcast, Natural...

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 expert Leisha Drews - mom of 3, RN, FDN-P, RCPC, Holistic Hormone Coach, and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Leisha brings a wonderful understanding of how our body systems work together and how stress on the body and mind impact overall health.  Together, we’re tackling the dirty details of birth control:Different types of birth control availableHow they actually work in the bodyAnd the real birth control side effects you need to know before making a decision Because the truth is — birth control side effects go far beyond what your doctor explains. We’re talking changes to memory, mood, attraction, thyroid health, nutrient depletion, and even your risk of autoimmune disease. So if you’ve ever wondered: birth control, how does it work? What are the real trade-offs? And what should you focus on if you’re thinking about coming off it? — then you are in the right place. And whether you’re looking into birth control implants, birth control pills, birth control with no hormones, or a birth control patch… whatever type of birth control you’re considering — this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro00:19 - Guest Introduction00:45 - Birth Control Overview04:15 - Types and Mechanisms06:42 - Hormonal Birth Control Effects18:20 - Brain Effects25:23 - Gut and Gallbladder32:17 - Thyroid and Nutrient Depletion40:34 - Copper IUD Discussion50:05 - Fertility Awareness Method55:55 - Outro/Contact Info  EPISODES MENTIONED:241// Gallbladder Disease Symptoms and How to Naturally Treat Gallstones and Avoid Gallbladder SurgeryHappily Hormonal Episodes mentioned:E165: How Hormonal Birth Control Affects the Gut and How to Replenish & Restore Gut Health Post PillE166: Restoring Minerals & Liver Detox Post Birth Control CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Leisha's WebsiteFollow Leisha on Instagram: @leishadrewsListen to Leisha's Podcast, Happily Hormonal!Take Leisha's FREE Hormone Imbalance...

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 for. If you've been relying on food restrictions to heal your gut — or hoping that cutting just one more food will finally fix your digestion, hormones, or skin — here's the truth: Food restrictions alone cannot heal your gut. Yes, a gut health diet may bring relief from symptoms, but it's not a long-term solution. If food restrictions so far have not healed your gut or symptoms you're trying to correct, then there IS no mystery, perfect diet out there waiting for you. The real issue isn't the food you're eating (or not eating) - it's the fact that you're not looking OUTSIDE of diet to the hidden root causes driving your symptoms.  If you’re only looking at food restrictions address the real root causes behind your gut problems, you’re only scratching the surface. In today’s episode, I’m revealing: Why food restrictions may reduce symptoms but never reverse gut dysfunctionThe biological reason your food sensitivity list may be getting longerThe 4 overlooked root causes that stall gut healing — even on a perfect dietThe specific lab tests that can literally SHOW you YOUR specific path to healing  Healing should never feel like a never-ending guessing game of whack-a-mole.  If you're ready for real gut healing, not just symptom suppression, then this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Limitations of Gut Healing Diets 01:52 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 05:06 - The Five Toxin Trap: A Holistic Approach to Gut Health 17:32 - The Importance of Proper Testing 30:54 - Conclusion: Pathways to Effective Healing EPISODES MENTIONED:​233// H. Pylori Episode: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail​​234// The Candida Episode: Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱 ​​235// The SIBO Episode: SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail​​236// The Parasite Episode: Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail​​237// The C. Diff. Episode: C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed​a...

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 causes.  If you don’t know your specific cause, you’re just guessing at remedies. That’s why, for many of my clients, some of the most popular “bloating remedies” (like probiotics, apple cider vinegar, and more) have even made symptoms worse. In today’s episode, I’m answering a question from a listener who’s dealing with severe bloating every single day — plus candida overgrowth — and is also planning to start trying for a baby soon.  We’ll cover:Why candida isn’t a root cause (and what that means for your bloating)The first changes you can make now to get bloating relief — without making things worseHow to know which bloating natural remedies are right for youWhat you need to know about doing gut and detox protocols while trying to conceive If you’ve been stuck with a bloated belly and you’re ready for real answers — not just random remedies — this episode is for you. P.S. Want to ask a question directly to me and get it answered on the podcast? Now, you can! Just go to bettebellytherapies.com/askallison or click the link in the shownotes to submit your unique question and get it answered by me on the podcast! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Mystery of Persistent Bloating 00:44 - Listener's Question: Severe Bloating and Candida 01:41 - About the Better Belly Podcast and Host 02:49 - Listener's Detailed Symptoms and Concerns 06:00 - Advice on Bloating and Candida 09:27 - Dietary Recommendations for Candida Relief 13:03 - Testing and Root Causes of Bloating 21:19 - Trying to Conceive: Considerations and Advice 29:08 - Conclusion: Support and Next Steps  EPISODES MENTIONED:234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation141// Does Collagen & Bone Broth Cause Bloat and Constipation?157// End Bloating and...

 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 making things worse? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the truth about Vitamin D, probiotics, and collagen - and how they may be draining your wallet and sabotaging your health at the same time.  We’ll talk about the science you probably haven’t heard, the hidden reasons these popular supplements can backfire, and what to do instead so you can stop wasting money and start seeing real results. If you’re tired of playing supplement roulette—buying bottle after bottle, hoping something will finally work—this episode will help you break the cycle for good.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Are Your Supplements Sabotaging Your Health? 01:00 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:10 - The Truth About Vitamin D 10:33 - Why Probiotics Might Be Making Things Worse 14:04 - The Hidden Dangers of Collagen 18:13 - How to Truly Heal: Personalized Health Protocols 22:46 - Conclusion: Take Control of Your HealthEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 3// Why Probiotics Aren’t Healing Your Gut72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low – Even After Taking Supplements148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire a...

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 bloating, fatigue, and a stomach ache for 20 years. Doctors gave her diagnoses like GERD, slow emptying stomach, and lymphocytic colitis, but no real solutions. She’d tried cutting out gluten, sugar, alcohol, dozens of practitioners, and even a low histamine diet - yet nothing brought relief. Until she found the Better Belly Blueprint. In just 6 weeks, her bloating, fatigue, and stomach pain were gone. She had energy. Hunger. And answers for the first time in decades. So if you’ve ever wondered:What are the real causes of my bloating and stomach aches?Will I be stuck on an annoying diet like a low histamine diet forever?Or you've wondered how to actually get bloating relief that lasts… This episode is your next step toward real relief. Let’s dive in. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Sarah's Journey01:05 - Meet Sarah: A Long Battle with Digestive Issues02:52 - Sarah's Symptoms and Struggles05:47 - Discovering the Better Belly Blueprint07:35 - Initial Results and Changes09:33 - The Impact of the Zoomer Test12:24 - Ongoing Improvements and Future Plans25:30 - Encouragement and Final Thoughts  EPISODES MENTIONED:267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness243// Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Treatment, and Diets to Avoid HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my a...

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 dangerous emotions I see potential clients have because it breaks their ability to rely on others. Relying on others is something we all need to heal, because whether it's a matter of paying an expert to help us do something or simply trusting a friend or family member to care about us and bear our burdens with us, distrust sows the seed of unwillingness to move forward and get what we actually need to heal - others. That's why, on today's episode, I'm digging into the topic of how to handle the distrust that comes along when multiple providers or "solutions" you've paid time, money, and effort on end up in disappointment and pain. On this episode, I'll be sharing parts of my own personal story with distrust and discouragement in my health along with quotes from a book I've been digging into on trust, and stories from the lives of my clients. Whether you're trying to heal your gut, hormones, thyroid, brain, or any other set of symptoms or diagnoses - I hope this episode encourages you and gives you brain something new to chew on as you move forward in healing. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Struggle with Healing and Distrust 00:57 - Today's Episode: Handling Distrust in Healing 01:13 - Personal Stories and Insights on Trust 02:46 - The Importance of Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health 03:32 - Lysa TerKeurst and Her Work 07:01 - Trust Issues with Providers and Practitioners 13:35 - Acceptance and Moving Forward 26:00 - Practical Tips for Trust and Healing 33:35 - Resources and Final Thoughts EPISODES MENTIONED:33// How to Know It’s Time to Get Help + How to Find a GOOD Health Practitioner233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments FailDownload our Podcast Vault and find all our testimonials in the "Testimonials" category, plus some sprinkled in categories by symptom!Top 10 Favorite Podcast Testimonials:Abby (First Testimonial on Podcast): 13// Drop Sugar Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Glowing Skin [Client Testimonial – Abby Herman]Abby Pt. 2 (Year Later): 96// How to Permanently Heal Your Gut [Client Testimonial – One Year Later]Dessie (Healthy Mom): 35// Get Rid of Abdominal Pain, Joint Pain, and Fatigue, Lose 10 lbs., and Feel Better Than Ever [Client Testimonial – Dessie]Jessica (Hormones, PCOS): a...

Iodine is the building block to healthy and happy thyroid. Without sufficient iodine, we can't build the very hormones that our thyroid gland is supposed to make - T4 and T3. So, if you have a deficiency of thyroid hormone, as is in the case of hypothyroidism - why are more doctors looking into iodine deficiency as a possible root cause behind hypothyroidism?  That is a question I'm answering on today's episode, along with the even more important questions of: if you're doctor isn't going to test you, how can YOU evaluate your own iodine levels. And secondly, if they are low, how can you safely build them up again. There's a lot of controversy around iodine, both on whether or not we even need more iodine in our diets as well as if iodine supplement is even safe. That's why, on today's episode, we're diving into: Symptoms of iodine deficiencyWhy iodine in salt is not enoughWhy iodine testing is so hardWhat tests I recommend to evaluate iodine levels3 safety measures for an iodine protocolAccess to my iodine protocol I've used with my own clients If you're dealing with hypothyroidism, bloating, constipation, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal symptoms like estrogen dominance, PMS, or endometriosis - then this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Iodine and Thyroid Health 00:25 - Why Doctors Overlook Iodine Deficiency 00:35 - Evaluating Your Own Iodine Levels 00:47 - Controversies Surrounding Iodine 03:28 - Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency 05:02 - Recommended Reading on Iodine 06:27 - Challenges in Iodine Testing 09:22 - Safe Iodine Protocols 17:31 - The Role of the Liver in Thyroid Health 20:57 - Comprehensive Health Programs 31:31 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts  EPISODES MENTIONED:232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS52// 10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Heavy Metal Detox HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? a...

When I first got sick in 2015 and started the long journey of trying to heal myself, I was REALLY pre-occupied with the concept of leaky gut. I remember Googling questions like:Is leaky gut real?Did I have it?Was it causing my problems?What supplements, diets, or probiotics could I take to heal my leaky gut naturally? And I can remember wondering, for years, "Can anyone test me for this? Would anyone believe me if I told them I had leaky gut?" It took me almost 5 years to FULLY understand why asking the question "do I have leaky gut" is entirely the wrong question to be asking, and learning what question I SHOULD be asking instead to heal both myself and my clients.  That's why, on today's episode, I'm breaking down all things leaky gut, including topics like:Is leaky gut real?Leaky gut symptomsMost common leaky gut tests (and if you they're worth your money) My 3 second leaky gut self-testWhy you should STOP testing for leaky gut - now!What you should be focusing on instead (the real causes of leaky gut)My personal, best leaky gut treatmentWhy leaky gut probiotics, a leaky gut diet, or leaky gut supplements can't heal your leaky gutRealistic timelines to heal leaky gut (why you can't heal leaky gut in 2 weeks) If you've found yourself in a leaky gut loophole on the internet and you want real leaky gut remedies, then this episode is for you.  TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: My Journey with Leaky Gut 00:50 - Today's Episode Overview 01:47 Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:10 - Is Leaky Gut Real? 03:56 - Understanding Leaky Gut and Its Symptoms 04:57 - The Science Behind Leaky Gut 06:06 - Symptoms and Misconceptions of Leaky Gut 12:30 - Why Testing for Leaky Gut is Not Enough 16:29 - Effective Testing and Treatment Approaches 17:58 - The Five Toxin Trap 28:37 - Conclusion: Focus on Root Causes  EPISODES MENTIONED:47// The Gut-Sinus Connection45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?254// The Gut-Brain Axis: Why Healing Your Nervous System Isn’t Working26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health – with Sophie Shepherd FDN-P267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works?

Have you switched to eating organic foods, but you still have gut health, or whole body health, issues?Do you felt like you eat perfectly, but you don't know why you still have health issues, while you know other people with NO health issues who don't eat organic at all?Have you wondered if there is any purpose to eating organic if it's not yielding a noticeable outcome in your health? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. On today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how much weight you should assign to glyphosate and chemical herbicides and pesticides in their role on your gut health. I'll give you my take on whether or not you should be eating organic, and if not, what else you should be putting your time and focus on to heal your gut and whole body. I'm going to be sharing multiple pieces of juicy resources that you DON'T want to miss for today's episode. So be ready to pull out a pen and paper or your phone - or be sure to grab our show notes by the end of the episode. It's time to crack some myths around glyphosate and your gut.  TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ntroduction: The Organic Food Dilemma 00:31 - Today's Focus: Glyphosate and Gut Health 01:08 - Meet Your Host: Allison Jordan 02:27 - Personal Experiences and Client Stories 04:31 - The Real Impact of Glyphosate 04:52 - Expert Opinions and Research 07:19 - Practical Advice: Organic vs. Non-Organic 13:48 - Environmental Exposure and Health Risks 15:28 - Water Filtration and Safety Tips 21:50 - Conclusion: What to Focus On for Better Health  EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? Find Relief with These 4 Lab Tests HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through the 5-toxin trap and how BBB helps you overcome your 5-toxin trap to heal - for good!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Dive deep into glyphosate with Dr. Stephanie Seneff: How Glyphosate Destroys Your Ability to Detox Harmful ToxinsBONUS: Listen to Dr. Seneff's Sulfur Sensitivity episode on the SIBO Doctor podcast

Learn what makes Better Belly Therapies different from other gut health programs, and why our program is so successful. --Have you been listening to the Better Belly Podcast for a while and want to work with us, but you aren't sure what offer is best for you?Or - have you been recommended to work with us, and you were recommended to listen to this episode?Or - are you not familiar at all with how we work with people, and you just want to know more about our offers? If so, then today's episode is for you! On today's episode, I'm answering all questions related to the ways we work with people here at Better Belly Therapies. To do this conversation, I actually invited my friend Lynne Furtado onto the episode to have the conversation LIVE and ask real questions to me as I explain the programs. Because - it's more fun to have a conversation like this with a real person asking real questions rather than just monologuing into the mic! Today, we'll be covering questions like: How is our program different than others? Why would someone want to go to our program as opposed to somebody else's? What makes us more successful than other programs?Can we handle sensitive patients?How exactly do our offers work / what is the experience you'll have inside them?  If you're an audio learner or you don't want to take time to read through our website to learn about how we work with people, then I hope today's episode clears up some questions for you and helps you feel more confident in taking your next steps forward to heal. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Better Belly Therapies 02:25 - Meet Lynn Ferdo and the Episode's Purpose 05:17 - Allison's Personal Health Journey 10:11 - The Better Belly Blueprint Explained 12:17 - Client Success Stories and Testimonials 22:16 - Lab Testing and Customization 25:45 - Cost Awareness and Program Flexibility 30:23 - Exclusive Coaching Offer 30:39 - Benefits of Daily Coaching 31:47 - Affordable Yearly Subscription 32:14 - Live Group Coaching Calls 33:03 - Personal Experiences with Mold 35:51 - Healing Journey and Discoveries 41:11 - VIP Program Details 48:13 - Pediatric VIP Program 52:25 - Free vs. Paid Facebook Groups 54:22 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement EPISODES MENTIONED:245// The Best Air Filter for Mold: HEPA Filters vs. Hi-Tech Air Reactor 246// How This Air Filter STOPPED Her Toxic Mold Symptoms from Escalating245// The Best Air Filter for Mold: HEPA Filters vs. Hi-Tech Air Reactor HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option...

Got a recent at home H. Pylori test, but not sure if your results mean you should treat H. Pylori? Hear the answer for the GI Map test!-- Have you ever gotten H. Pylori testing, and your results didn't come back as high, but there was SOME H. Pylori on the test?Should you treat H. Pylori or not if the results aren't high? Today's podcast episode topic comes from this very same question that Tracy B. submitted via our Ask Allison program. She asked: "I have had the GI Map test, and H. Pylori came up as a marker, but not high. Is this a low percentage? Or is any marker of H. Pylori a problem and needs to be treated?" If you've wondered the same thing, or are looking into H. Pylori testing and wanting to know that answer, then this episode is for you! Or - want to ask a question just like this and get an answer from me? Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/askallison and submit your question there! I may just answer it on the podcast   Now - let's dive in. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Listener Question 00:57 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:01 - Understanding H. Pylori and GI Map Testing 03:30 - Why Treat H. Pylori Even If Levels Are Low 05:06 - Challenges in Treating H. Pylori 08:34 - Additional Testing and Comprehensive Health Approach 12:42 - Conclusion and Invitation to Better Belly Blueprint  EPISODES MENTIONED:233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Want to Ask Allison a question and get an answer, too? Submit a question here!Get Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideDownload the entire a...

Do you have the MTHFR gene mutation, and feel like it may be what's holding you back from healing?Or - do you not know if you have the MTHFR gene SNP, but wonder if you have it, how much it might be impacting you healing, and what the best testing is for it? If you have ANY question as to how much the MTHFR gene may be impacting your healing, then you DON'T want to miss today's episode. On today's episode, I'm interviewing Functional Genomics expert, Jaclyn Downs, on all things MTHFR and gene mutations. I met Jaclyn recently in the Instagram comments section of my profile when she offered up some free help to someone asking a question about genes. I love Jaclyn's response so much, and upon doing some quick stalking, fell even more in love with her knowledge and approach to genes. Naturally - I just had to have her on the podcast to share her with you all.  A bit about Jaclyn: Jaclyn has a master's degree in Holistic Nutrition, a functional nutrigenomics certification from the NutriGenetic Research Institution, and is the author of the academically published book Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve ‘Unexplained’ Infertility. On top of gaining her functional nutrigenomics certification from the NutriGenetic Research Institution, Jaclyn helped to create the very same program by working a researcher for Bob Miller, a top genetics researcher, to help create his practitioner certification program. Whether you are new to the conversation on how genes impact our health, or you've been in it a while, I hope my conversation today with Jaclyn is going to help you feel empowered and hopeful that no matter what genes you have - you CAN heal your body.  TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to MTHFR Gene Mutation 00:52 - Meet Jacqueline Downs: Functional Genomics Expert 01:38 - Podcast Introduction and Host Background 02:42 - Diving into MTHFR Gene Mutation 04:15 - Understanding Gene Expression vs. Gene Mutation 16:27 - The Role of Cofactors in Gene Function 20:46 - Practical Advice on Vitamin B Dosing 26:37 - Navigating Supplement Dosages and Deficiencies 27:42 - Genetic Testing vs. Functional Lab Testing 28:59 - Cost-Effective Testing Strategies 30:53 - Comprehensive Testing Bundles 32:05 - The Importance of Bile in Detoxification 33:02 - Choosing the Right Genetic Test 33:52 - The Role of Clinically Validated SNPs 38:02 - Personalized Genetic Concierge Services 40:21 - Evaluating Popular Genetic Experts 45:24 - How to Connect and Work with JacquelineEPISODES MENTIONED:214// Is this Gene Mutation Making Your ADHD Worse?216// ADHD and COMT Gene Mutation: Why You Need to Know CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Follow on Instagram: @functionalgenomicsJaclyn's WebsiteGet Jaclyn's Free PDF: The "Big 3" Most Important GenesHave a 23andme report already and want Jaclyn to interpret it? Click here!Want Jaclyn to order her...

Want functional medicine expenses covered, but insurance won't cover it? Learn about this health insurance alternative - Knew Health!-- Have you ever wanted to get functional medicine care, but cost kept you from being able to afford it?Or - have you been paying for functional medicine out of pocket, and you wonder why you're paying for health insurance if it won't even cover what you need to heal? If you are in either of these categories, then you don't want to miss today's episode! On today's episode, I'm interviewing Danielle Drori about a new health insurance alternative - Knew Health. Knew Health is a cost-sharing ,or health-sharing program, that enables their members to get coverage for medical expenses similar to how we experience coverage with health insurance, but it covers WAY more, for WAY less.  I found out about Knew Health in the last 2 years, and while I haven't been able to join yet, they are the top cost-sharing program I would recommend to anyone - and on today's episode, I'm going to show you WHY. By the end of today's episode, you'll understand:How a cost sharing program worksWhat type of things you can share it (it's a LOT!)What types of things can't be sharedAll the ways Knew Health is superior to other cost sharing programs How much a monthly membership costs Tips on how you can transition away from your current health insurance / cost sharing program to Knew Health  If you've ever wanted an alternative to health insurance but didn't know where to look - I hope today's episode excites you and gives you hope for a better relationship with your finances and health.  EPISODES MENTIONED:Allison's Dad's Episode on Insurance: 182// How to Get the MOST Out of Your Health Insurance in 2024Comparison of Traditional Health Insurance vs. 2 Cost Sharing Programs: 229// My Top Health Insurance Hack to Cover Functional Medicine CONNECT WITH KNEW HEALTH:Enroll Now!Use the code: BBP20 to get 20% off your first year! Book a Call with Danielle / KnewHealthFollow KnewHealth on InstagramKnewHealth WebsiteSimple Cost Calculator HEAL YOUR GUT & BODY:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for...

Have you ever wondered - what is the best food sensitivity test out there?Or - why are there so many tests, and how can you tell which one of the best?  Back in 2021, I wrote my first podcast episode on food sensitivity tests, Episode 59// How to Choose the Best Food Sensitivity Test for You. At the time, I had NO exposure or knowledge about the food sensitivity test I'm going to be sharing with you today, so I didn't mention it at ALL. But, if I were to re-do that episode, I would HANDS DOWN have highlighted the special and unique food sensitivity test we're going to talk about today - and I would have NEVER ordered another MRT test. It is likely a food sensitivity test you've NEVER heard of (many of my clients have never heard of it before), but it is far superior to any other food sensitivity test I've come across before. To help explain exactly how and why this test is so much better than Viome, MRT, TinyHealth, or any other food sensitivity test I've looked at, I'm having on Adair Anderson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and representative of Vibrant Wellness. Adair holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, and today, she is going to tell you all about my personal favorite food sensitivity test - the Food Zoomers.  Vibrant Wellness offers a myriad of lab tests, from Lyme testing to comprehensive gut health testing, but the lab I order the most from them is their food sensitivity test. As you'll learn about on today's episode, the Food Zoomer tests your body for food sensitivities in a way that is completely different than almost every other lab out there. Whether you're a food sensitivity test veteran with dozens under your belt (and an equal amount of confusion caused by them) or you haven't yet done your first test yet - this episode is guaranteed to enlighten you and give you insight into the capacities and limitations of food sensitivity tests, and explain why doing a Food Zoomer is likely your best bet to getting SUPER clear on what foods you should and shouldn't eat to heal your gut. *Disclaimer: by having this episode out, I am NOT suggesting that you only need to eat the right food to heal. Food is, at most, only 20% of the equation to fully healing your gut. If you aren't familiar with the fact that food alone isn't enough to heal you (and what the rest of the 80% of the equation is), go to betterbellytherapies.com/training or click the link in the shownotes to get my free, full training.   CONNECT WITH VIBRANT WELLNESS:IG @vibrantlabsHow To Choose Your Vibrant Food Zoomers Book a Free Call with VibrantListen to the Vibrant Wellness PodcastVisit the Vibrant Wellness Website HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Learn how to not only interpret a food sensitivity test, but learn what OTHER tests you should order! (Plus order, analyze, and create a personalized health plan - unique to you!)Option #1) 👉...

Happy last Thursday in May! As we round out the end of May, I (Allison) am finishing up the last week of my maternity leave! To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.  Today's topic is from my client Melissa. She asked: "My previous functional medicine provider put me on a supplement for my estrogen dominance about a year ago. Since then, I have been taking I-3-C Plus Dim and Calcium-D-Glucarate everyday. I feel that it has helped me so much with my PMDD symtoms as well as gallbladder symptoms and notice a difference when I miss doses.  Do I need to stop taking this for awhile when I do my DUTCH test? Would this skew the results? I can stop taking if needed but don't want to if I don't have to." Melissa's question comes from a desire to not waste money on functional lab testing by getting results that aren't even relevant or trustworthy. Yet, she also doesn't want her symptoms to come BACK by going off a supplement she's found SUPER helpful. What is Melissa to do? If you've ever been in a similar bind of wanting to do a lab test but feeling nervous about going off supplements or medications - then this episode is for you! P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Melissa's answer? Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Update 00:17 - Client Question: Estrogen Dominance Supplements 00:52 - Concerns About Stopping Supplements for Testing 01:14 - Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 02:01 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:06 - Discussion on Estrogen Dominance and Supplements 04:50 - Addressing Long-term Supplement Use 06:11 - Client's Experience and Next Steps 07:45 - Concluding Remarks and Data Importance  RELATED EPISODES:26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health – with Sophie Shepherd FDN-P198// 2 Natural Perimenopause Support Strategies for Any Age196// How to Have a Pain Free Periods, End...

Happy mid-May, friends! As we finish out May, I (Allison) am finishing up my maternity leave! To help me take a break from recording new episodes, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.  Today's topic is from my client Brittany. She asked: "I was wondering - how can having an umbilical hernia and having implanted mesh affect my progress with the course? I have been doing the leaky gut protocol and have been experiencing some pain and bloating that I didn't have prior. My mesh seems to be bothering me in the areas where I think it would be attached. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for relief? I'm also doing the liver protocol and getting ready to start the H. Pylori protocol." This question is a GREAT example of how, even in a program that is designed to be customized to every client, there are still small little questions that can come up that are super unique and tailored to that individual - and how having access to regular coaching can make a BIG difference in your confidence and clarity around getting results! I loved getting to chat through this question with Brittany! If you have had any surgeries or bodily injury to your body that you wonder if it could stop or limit your progress to heal - then this episode is for you! And - if you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3 months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Brittany's answer? Let's dive in!  TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Update 00:14 - Client Question: Umbilical Hernia and Mesh 00:41 - Understanding the Impact of Mesh on Healing 04:49 - Visceral Manipulation and Its Benefits 13:13 - Practical Advice and Next Steps 16:00 - Conclusion and Additional Resources  RELATED EPISODES:90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2)...

Happy May! As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am finishing up my maternity leave. To give me a break from podcasting, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.  Today's topic is from my client Krista. She asked: "What are the possible causes of oxalates being that high? I had no candida or mold on my OAT and I don't feel like I overeat oxalates... To be truthful, my true vices in everything that I have given up have oxalates - coffee, dark chocolate and a good glass of red wine. I am giving up wine this month while doing these protocols (as well as all alcohol) - which I only had 2 glasses a week. I am weaning off coffee (only had two literal sips today of half calf because I LOVE the taste) and I am really hoping I don't have to completely give up chocolate - but what do you think?" Krista's question comes from the fact that she got testing inside our program that showed that she has elevated levels of oxalates in her body that was part of the root causes driving her symptoms. Oxalates come from a variety of places, but one place you can control them the most is in your diet.  What she REALLY wanted to know is - what foods does she actually have to give up? Is it all foods with oxalates? Is her oxalate problem really about food - or is it possibly something else? This is a GREAT question and one that opened us up to talking about the DEEPER root causes of oxalates other than food (because oxalate sensitivity is NEVER just about food!). If you've ever looked into a low oxalate diet, or if you're stuck on a low oxalate diet and want to know if you can EVER come off - then THIS episode is for you! Additionally - I have a WHOLE podcast episode on oxalates you can check out - 148// The Oxalate Episode. If you're new to oxalates or want to do an even deeper dive into them, then I highly recommend checking this episode out next! P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Krista's answer? Let's dive in!  TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Update00:16 - Client Krista's Question on High Oxalates00:46 - Understanding Oxalates and Diet01:17 - Root Causes of High Oxalates01:54 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint02:45 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast03:47 - Analyzing Krista's Test Results04:33 - Factors Affecting Oxalate Levels07:19 - Addressing Fat...

Have you ever started a new supplement, and had your symptom not get better but WORSE? Were you confused by this, and wondered if you should keep taking the supplement or stop altogether? If you said yes to either of these questions, then this episode is for you! On today's episode, we're sharing an audio from one our private, group coaching calls for members of my program, the Better Belly Blueprint. On this coaching question, I'm coaching my client Barbara about a rash on a neck she had suddenly return upon starting a new supplement. Based on the training inside the Better Belly Blueprint, Barbara connected that this new supplement may be creating something called a Herxheimer reaction, or a detox and die-off reaction, so she stopped the supplement. What she WASN'T sure about was - when (if ever?) could she safely re-start the supplement?  If you've ever been in a similar place to Barbara and have wondered about if you should keep taking a supplement if it gives you symptoms and, if yes, when or how to take that supplement safely - then you DON'T want to miss out on my answer to Barbara!  P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get MY live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3-months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group! Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait! Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked! Are you ready to hear Barbara's answer? Let's dive in!  TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Supplement Reactions 00:24 - Barbara's Case: A Rash from a New Supplement 00:31 - Understanding Herxheimer Reactions 01:05 - Group Coaching Benefits 01:29 - Enrollment Information 01:54 - Barbara's Question: When to Restart the Supplement? 01:57 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:02 - Related Episodes on Candida and Detox 03:38 - Barbara's Coaching Session 11:42 - Conclusion and Final Advice  RELATED EPISODES:234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)133// Can You Detox Too Quickly? How to Safely DetoxHEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? a...