Love Your Gut
Love Your Gut, hosted by Dr. Heather Finley, is a health podcast focused on helping women find the root causes of their digestive issues and achieve lasting gut health. Dr. Finley, who holds a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, shares holistic methods and real-world solutions for those who have not found relief through conventional treatments. Each episode offers practical advice and insights for improving gut health and overall well-being.
Episodes
Ep. 129: Why Busy, High-Achieving Women Freeze on Their Own Health
Is there a gut protocol sitting in your inbox right now, or a supplement order still in the box on your counter? If you’ve been calling yourself lazy or undisciplined for not starting, this episode offers a more accurate explanation.Dr. Heather explains functional freeze, a nervous system state that lets you keep up with work, family, and every deadline while the one thing that’s just for you stay
Ep. 128: Why did my results not last? (constipation, SIBO bloating, low ferritin, etc)
You felt amazing after the antibiotics, the iron infusion, or the SIBO protocol, and then six months later your symptoms were right back where they started. On todays episode, Dr. Heather explains why results fade even when the protocol worked. She also covers why more information so often leads to more confusion, and shares a personal story about what actually created lasting change in her own li
Ep. 127: Who's Eating Your Iron? 3 Hidden Reasons Your Ferritin Won't Budge
What if something else is getting to your iron before you do?This week, Dr. Heather picks up where last week's episode left off. She explains why your iron panel works like a balance sheet: it can show you what's in the account, but it can't always show you who's spending it. Then she walks through the three hidden suspects she looks for first when a client's ferritin refu
Ep. 126: You've Been Taking Iron for 2 Years For Low Ferritin. Here's What This Is Telling You
Dr. Heather's ferritin was 9 four months postpartum, and she had a doctorate in clinical nutrition at the time. She still couldn't fix her own labs, and she spent months doing exactly what you've been doing: assuming she had the wrong iron rather than the wrong theory. This episode takes apart the belief that almost every woman with low ferritin is operating under. Low ferritin, the
Ep. 125: Iron, Copper, and Gut Irony Roundtable Discussion
Round two with the gutTogether team. Macy and Tyler are back, and this time we're talking about the iron and ferritin cases that have filled our caseload for the last six to eight months. If you've taken iron for months and watched your ferritin barely budge, or you've had an infusion and ended up with brand new GI symptoms, this conversation explains exactly why that isl. We get in
Ep. 124: The Top 6 Roadblocks We See in Gut Healing (feat. the gutTogether Team)
Have you ever wondered what it was like to sit "behind the scenes" with the gutTogether® team? Today's podcast episode is a "must listen"! Dr. Heather sits down with 2 of the gutTogether® RD's to discuss the 6 common roadblocks they see when working 1:1 with clients. If you've ever felt like no matter what you do, you can't get over your symptoms, this is a
Ep. 123: Your GI Issues Are Costing You (And Not In The Way You Think)
You can count the cost of your gut issues in supplements, copays, and elimination diets. But the biggest cost has never shown up on a single receipt, and chances are you've never once added it up.On this episode, I'm talking about the bandwidth your symptoms are quietly taking from you every single day. I'm sharing what surprised me most about my own healing after twenty years of GI
Ep. 122: Generational Health: 9 Out of 10 Babies Are Missing Key Gut Bacteria, with Dr. Stephanie Culler or Persephone
Nine out of ten babies in the US are now missing one or more of the keystone bacteria their immune system needs to develop properly. Stephanie is a PhD scientist, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences, and a mom who built her company's biggest study after a pediatric researcher asked her a question that stopped her cold: if you can fix the microbiome of cancer patients, why not fix it
Ep.121: Why Minerals Fix What Protocols Can't with Lisa Pitel-Killah of Vykon Customs
Minerals are often the missing link in any health related concern AND the biggest needle mover for individuals who have "tried everything". If you've done the SIBO protocol, the parasite cleanse, the supplement stack, and your body still isn't responding, this episode is probably the piece you've been missing. Lisa Pitel-Killah is the founder of Vykon Customs and one of th
Ep. 120: The Cyclospora Outbreak: A Gut Health Dietitians Insights on What It Is, Why It's Spreading, and What to Actually Do
There's a parasite moving across the country right now so Dr. Heather went down the rabbit hole to give you a clear way to think about the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak. If you've had a stomach bug over the last couple of weeks that seemed to clear up and then came roaring back, this one is worth your time. That relapsing pattern is one of the biggest clues for this particular infection, and
Ep.119: Your 2PM Slump Is Not Normal, Here's What Your Body Is Actually Saying
If you've accepted the 2pm crash as just "who you are," this episode is going to challenge that.That afternoon wall with the brain fog, the chocolate craving, the counting down until bedtime, isn't a personality trait. It's your body telling you something. And in most cases, there are very real, very fixable reasons behind it.In this episode, we're talking about what&
Ep. 118: Why Travel Makes You Constipated (and Why It Sometimes You Feel Better)
Think about the last trip you took. Were you actually there for it, or were you running a quiet background math equation the whole time, tracking what you ate and wondering if you'd be too bloated for dinner?For a lot of people with gut issues, travel is something to survive rather than enjoy. But here's what's interesting: some of the women Dr. Heather works with who struggle the m
Ep. 117: Do you dread your luteal phase? It might be your minerals
If you dread the week before your period and your labs keep coming back "fine," this episode is for you.In this episode, Dr. Heather walks through a real client case: cycle-linked headaches, heart palpitations, fatigue, and itchy skin that had been written off for years. She was already taking magnesium and nothing was technically wrong. But every month, the symptoms showed up anyway.Wha
Ep. 116: What an HTMA Test Actually Reveals (That Standard Labs Miss) And How Practitioners Can Use It
In this practitioner focused episode, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down what Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) actually measures, why it captures things that standard blood serum testing misses, and how practitioners can use it to understand a client's cellular mineral status, oxidation rate, and toxic metal burden. She also addresses the hard questions about HTMA validity directly, including
Ep. 115: The Mineral You're Probably Ignoring (And Why It's Wrecking Your Digestion)
Most people think about magnesium for constipation and digestion. What if the problem isn't that you're deficient in magnesium? What if the minerals you already have can't actually do their jobs?That's what copper does. And it is one of the most overlooked minerals in functional nutrition.In this episode, Dr. Heather covers the copper-zinc-iron-thyroid connection and why it mat
Ep. 114: How Jessica Increased Her Ferritin by 20 Points in 2 Months [Part 3: Iron & Ferritin Series]
This is part 3 of the iron/ferritin series! Three episodes, three clients, three different breakdowns in the same system:Part 1: Ashley's body couldn't absorb iron because of active gut infections and a system in defense mode.Part 2: Danielle's body couldn't transport iron because of low ceruloplasmin, copper utilization impaired by long-term zinc, and microbial activity drivin
Ep. 113: Why Your Iron Is Stuck & Ferritin Is High (And How Your Thyroid & Liver Play A Role) [PART 2: Iront & Ferritin series]
Most people assume low ferritin means they need more iron. But what about the woman whose ferritin is actually high and she still feels exhausted, is still losing hair, and is still bloated every single day? That's the case this episode is built around, and it's one of the most important iron stories Heather has ever told (because it goes WAY beyond iron)This is Part 2 of a three-part se
Ep. 112: Why You're Not Absorbing Iron (Even If You Are Supplementing) [PART 1 of Iron & Ferritin Series]
If you've been taking iron consistently and your ferritin still won't move, this episode is going to help you understand why. This is Part 1 of a three-part series on iron, and it starts where most ferritin problems actually begin: absorption. Dr. Heather walks through the case of her client Ashley, whose years of stress, grief, antibiotics, hormonal birth control, and mold exposure crea
Ep. 111: Your Gas Has A Pattern, Here's How To Read It
Gas is one of those symptoms people joke about publicly but privately can wreck your confidence, keep you anxious before meals, and make you dread situations that should feel normal.The thing is, gas isn't random. The smell, the timing, and the pattern are all clues, and once you know how to read them, you can stop guessing and start actually supporting your digestion.In this episode, Dr. Hea
Ep. 110: Why It Feels Like Food Sits In Your Stomach Like A Brick
That heavy, pressured, food-isn't-going-anywhere feeling after meals is one of the most exhausting GI symptoms to live with and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why food can feel like it just sits in your stomach for hours, what's actually driving that slowdown, and why standard testing often misses it entirely. Digestion that is underpowered, deple
Ep. 109: Heartburn Isn't Always A Stomach Acid Problem (Here's What It Actually Is)
Reflux is one of the most common symptoms we see… and also one of the most misunderstood. Most people are told it’s either too much stomach acid or not enough, but many still feel stuck even after trying both approaches. In this episode, we take a step back and look at reflux through a more complete lens. While its easy to assume reflux means "too much" or "too little" acid, it
Ep. 108: Why You’re Still Constipated: The Low Stomach Acid Connection No One Talks About
If you feel like your food just sits there like a brick or you’re bloated after meals, burping, dealing with reflux, or still constipated no matter what you try…There’s a good chance one of the most important parts of digestion is being overlooked.In this episode, we’re talking about low stomach acid: what it actually does, how to know if yours might be low, and why it can impact everything from b
Ep. 107: Burping, Gas, and Bloating? 5 Gut Clues You Can’t Ignore
Burping after meals? Bloated by the end of the day? Constantly gassy no matter what you eat? In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down what your gas might actually be trying to tell you. From low stomach acid and slow motility to SIBO, dysbiosis, and bile flow issues, you’ll learn why gas is often more than just an annoying symptom. Gas is a clue that digestion is breaking down somewhere. She also
Ep. 106: What if its not SIBO, but SIFO? How fungus plays a role in GI symptoms
If you’ve treated SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) before and either nothing changed… or things got worse… this episode is for you!Because what if it’s not just bacterial overgrowth?In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons women stay stuck with bloating, food reactions, sugar cravings, and “gut protocols” that never
Ep. 105: You are positive for SIBO, now what?
If you’ve ever been told you have SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and immediately felt overwhelmed by what to do next, this episode is for you. Because while a diagnosis can feel like a relief after being told “everything is normal,” it often leads to more confusion: antibiotics, elimination diets, supplements… and still no clear plan. In this episode, Dr. Heather is breaking down wha
Ep. 104: The Hidden Link Between SIBO, Iron & Ferritin
Low ferritin and digestive issues like SIBO are often treated as completely separate problems. One is considered a blood lab issue, the other a gut issue. But clinically, these two patterns frequently overlap. Many people struggling with SIBO, bloating, or constipation also find their ferritin stays stubbornly low despite taking iron supplements or increasing iron-rich foods. In this episode, we u
Ep. 103: Why Most Women Aren’t Eating Enough Protein (And How It Impacts Your Gut) with Rachael DeVaux
Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients right now, but the conversation often misses the bigger picture. In this episode, Dr. Heather sits down with registered dietitian, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Rachael’s Good Eats, Rachael DeVaux, to talk about why protein matters for far more than muscle building.They break down how protein impacts blood sugar, digestion, crav
Ep. 102: Food Poisoning, SIBO & IBS: It Wasn't "Just Food Poisoning"
Have you ever said, “My stomach has never been the same since that trip…” or that questionable BBQ, honeymoon, or random meal that left you sick for days?Food poisoning isn’t always something you “just get over.” For many people, it’s the starting point of long-term bloating, urgency, constipation, food sensitivities, and anxiety around eating.In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down why post-infe
Ep. 101: If Magnesium Isn’t Working for Constipation, Here’s Why
You started magnesium for constipation. It worked.And then… it didn’t.Now you’re increasing the dose, relying on it nightly, and wondering why your body won’t cooperate.Here’s the truth: if magnesium stopped working, it’s not because you need more of it.Magnesium can support bowel movements. But it doesn’t fix the reason your system slowed down in the first place.In this episode, I break down:• Wh
Ep. 100: Why Constipation Is Blocking Your Iron (And You Don’t Even Know It)
If you’re constipated… and your ferritin won’t improve… this episode is for you.Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable, it's often a sign that your digestive system, minerals, and stress response are all under strain, and when that happens, iron can be one of the first things to stall.In this episode, I connect the dots between:ConstipationFatigueLow ferritinSlow stomach acidMineral depletionS
Ep. 99: Why Iron Wasn’t the Answer for My Low Ferritin
If you’ve been told to “just take iron” for low ferritin and it either didn’t work or made you feel worse, this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m sharing my personal postpartum ferritin story and walking through why iron alone wasn’t the answer for me… or for so many of the clients I work with.Low ferritin is one of the most misunderstood labs I see. And for most people, it’s not about iron
Ep. 98: Do you need a food sensitivity test in order to fix your GI issues?
If you’re wondering whether food sensitivity testing will finally explain your bloating, constipation, or GI reactions, this episode is for you. We talk through why food sensitivity lists often keep growing, what those results are actually reflecting, and why eliminating more foods doesn’t always lead to lasting relief. You’ll learn how digestion, stress, and immune signaling influence food reacti
Ep. 97: Why Eating Healthy Hasn't Fixed Your Bloating and Constipation
Let's be real: eating healthy was the answer, you’d already have relief from your bloating and constipaiton. Most of the women we work with are already doing the “right” things including: eating whole foods, avoiding junk, taking supplements, and yet, they are still dealing with bloating, constipation, and a gut that feels unpredictable.In this episode, I break down why that happens and what’
Ep. 96: The Invisible Cost Of Gut Symptoms
How often do you say no to plans because you don’t know how your stomach will feel?Have you ever checked a menu days in advance, chosen clothes based on bloating, or left an event early just so you could be comfortable?Living with gut symptoms affects so much more than digestion. It quietly shapes your decisions, your energy, and how present you feel in your own life.In this episode of Love Your G
Ep. 95: New Year, New Gut: How to Make Sure You Find Relief in 2026
Do you feel like you’re always starting over when it comes to your gut health?Every January (or month, Monday, etc), you might decide this will be the year you finally fix your digestion. You start strong… and then a few weeks later, everything falls apart.In this episode, Dr. Heather explains why that happens and why it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline (you might be surprised what i
Ep. 94: Holiday Gift Guide + Favorite Gut Health Products of 2025!
I love trying new things and this episode is my annual roundup of the products that actually earned a spot in my real life this year.In this episode, I’m sharing my Favorite Things of 2025, including gut-friendly staples to nervous system supports, mineral must-haves, mom life helpers, and business tools that genuinely make life easier.Here’s the important part:You don’t need gadgets or a ton of p
Ep. 93: Holiday Gut Survival Guide: Feel Good Without Cutting Out a Single Food
If the holidays always feel like the hardest time of year for your gut with the bloating, the constipation, the fatigue, the heaviness after meals then this episode will feel like a deep breath.The truth is… the holidays aren’t the problem.Restriction, stress, poor digestion, and an unsupported gut foundation are.In today’s episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly how to support your gut through t
Ep.92: How Mineral Imbalances Trigger Acne and Low Energy with Heather Brown
So many women do everything right — eat well, exercise, get their labs checked — and still feel tired, puffy, bloated, or frustrated when their skin flares and their energy crashes. And when bloodwork comes back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed.This conversation brings so much clarity to what your body may actually be asking for: mineral support.In Part 2 of Heather Brown’s H
Ep. 91: If You Can’t Shake the Fatigue, Bloat, or Brain Fog, Your Minerals Might Be Off with Katelyn [HTMA Series Part 4]
So many women move through pregnancy feeling exhausted, puffy, bloated, and overwhelmed by symptoms that never quite make sense. And when labs come back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed. This conversation brings clarity to what your body is actually asking for: minerals and electrolytes.In this episode, we talk through why electrolytes for pregnancy matter far more than most
Ep. 90: When Diets Failed Her: The Minerals That Finally Supported Lindsay's Metabolism [HTMA Series Part 3]
Weight Loss Resistance, Stress, and the Mineral Patterns Behind a “Stuck” MetabolismToday’s episode features an incredibly relatable story from Lindsay, a marriage and family therapist, military wife, mom of two, and someone who felt like she was doing everything “right”: eating well, following the plan, exercising, pushing herself… and still gaining weight, feeling exhausted, and being told her l
Ep. 89: Fixing muscle cramps, stress and sleep--the mineral makeover my mom didn't expect [HTMA Series Part 2]
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my mom, aka the one and only Queen Alice, to share her hilarious (and kind of wild) story about how supporting her minerals completely changed her health.For years, she struggled with intense leg cramps, we’re talking full-body, middle-of-the-night, can’t-move kind of cramps. Doctors told her to drink more water, stretch, or just “deal with it.” But nothing worked
Ep. 88: She Thought Her Hair Loss & Low Energy Was Because Of Her Hormones… But It Was Actually Her Minerals: Lacey’s Story [HTMA Series Part 1]
When Lacey started losing handfuls of hair postpartum, she thought it had to be a hormone problem. Her labs were “normal,” her doctor told her to give it more time, and yet, she didn’t feel like herself.That’s when we ran an HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and found what was really going on beneath the surface: extreme mineral depletion from pregnancy, breastfeeding, stress, and lack of s
Ep. 87: What Grit, Belief, and Safety Have to Do with Gut Healing (& Business Building)
What if the biggest thing holding you back from healing isn’t your diet, your labs, or your supplement routine, but your beliefs about what’s possible?In this episode, Dr. Heather shares a deeply personal look at how she went from being the “shy girl” no one expected much from, to struggling with gut issues and exhaustion, to finally building a thriving practice, all by learning to stop defending
Ep.86: Connecting the patterns on your functional stool test to reveal the why to your symptoms
If you’ve ever looked at a stool test and felt completely overwhelmed by all the bacteria names, numbers, and colors, you’re not alone.In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down exactly what your stool test says about your symptoms, from bloating and constipation to hormone imbalance, fatigue, and skin issues. You’ll learn why stool testing goes far beyond “good vs. bad bacteria,” and how it maps ou
Ep. 85: Iron, Ferritin, and the Gut: What Your Labs Are Really Telling You
If you’ve ever been told your iron or ferritin is “low” but no one can explain why then this episode is for you.Iron issues are rarely just about your diet or supplements. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening in your gut. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down how stomach acid, infections like H. pylori, mineral balance, and inflammation all impact how your body absorbs and uses iron.
Ep. 84: The Truth About Fibermaxxing (and How To Do It Right)
Fibermaxxing is the latest wellness Tik Tok trend which involves loading up on beans, seeds, and high-fiber foods in the name of better gut health. But is more fiber always better?For some, adding fiber means smoother digestion, steadier blood sugar, and more energy. For others, it leads to gas, constipation, or bloating that only gets worse. So what’s the truth?In this episode of the Love Your Gu
Ep. 83: Do I need a GI Map? Why functional testing can help pinpoint symptom triggers when other labs are "normal"
Have you been told “everything looks normal” on your labs, scopes, or bloodwork but you still feel bloated, constipated, or exhausted? You’re not alone.In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I’m breaking down why the GI-Map stool test can be a game-changer when all your other results come back “normal.” You’ll learn what the test measures, why it’s different from standard stool testing, and
Ep. 82: Histamine Intolerance, MCAS, and Your Gut: What’s Really Going On with Michelle Shapiro
If you’ve been dealing with reflux, bloating, constipation, or even anxiety and can’t figure out why, histamines might be part of the picture. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD, to break down the connection between histamine intolerance, MCAS, and gut symptoms and why so many people feel worse with standard gut protocols.Michelle and I discuss: What histamine intolerance really i
Ep.81: The hidden cost of ignoring your GI symptoms
Have you ever told yourself, “It’s not that bad , I’ll deal with it later” when it comes to your gut symptoms (or anything?)?I get it because I did the same thing. For years, I brushed off my bloating, constipation, and fatigue, hoping they’d go away. But ignoring those whispers from my gut eventually led to bigger problems: SIBO, Hashimoto’s, a slowed metabolism, and histamine issues.Here’s the t
Ep.80: The Missing Piece(s) in Gut Healing (That No One Talks About)
Have you tried all the gut-healing protocols, supplements, and diets, but you’re still constipated, bloated, or exhausted? You’re not alone, and the reason you’re stuck may not be what you think.In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m sharing the overlooked foundations that can make or break your gut healing journey. These aren’t the flashy, “quick-fix” solutions you see all over social
Ep. 79: The Truth About Candida: Why Diets and Antifungals Alone Don’t Work
Have you ever tried a “Candida diet” or an antifungal supplement only to find yourself right back where you started? You’re not alone.In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about Candida overgrowth and why diet or antifungals alone don’t solve the problem. Candida isn’t something you can just starve or kill into submission, the real key is fixing the terrain that allowed it to grow in the fi
Ep. 78: Real SIBO Recovery Stories (And What They Had in Common) [SIBO mini series part 4]
You’ve done the SIBO antibiotics. Maybe even two or three times. But you’re still bloated, still stuck on five “safe” foods, and wondering… “Why isn’t this working?”In the final episode of this SIBO mini-series, Dr. Heather shares 3 real client stories that show that SIBO recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Each client had the same diagnosis on paper, but needed a completely different plan to actua
Ep. 77: Hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and the Gut–Thyroid Connection with Dr. Eric Osansky
If you’ve ever been told your only options for a thyroid condition are medication, surgery, radioactive iodine, or a restrictive diet… this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when you focus on root causes.I’m joined by Dr. Eric Osansky, a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner who reversed his own Graves disease naturally and has been h
Ep. 76: How to make your gut not "SIBO friendly" & add foods back in without symptoms [SIBO mini series part 3]
You finished your SIBO treatment, so why are you still bloated, reactive, and stuck eating five foods?In this episode of Love Your Gut, Dr. Heather shares what no one talks about after the “kill phase” of SIBO recovery ends. If you’ve tried antibiotics or antimicrobials, followed a low-FODMAP diet, and still don’t feel like yourself, it’s not because you failed. It’s because true healing happens i
Ep.75: What you need to know about SIBO before you spend more money on antibiotics [SIBO mini series part 2]
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!Connect + Next StepsWant daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support?Follow Dr. Heather on InstagramReady for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan?Apply for gutTogether®Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCA
Ep 74: What SIBO Really Is (And Why the Standard Approach Falls Short) [SIBO mini series part 1]
If you’ve been handed another round of antibiotics or told to follow a strict diet for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), yet you’re still bloated, constipated, and frustrated, this episode is for you.In this kickoff to our SIBO mini-series, Dr. Heather shares what SIBO actually is (hint: it’s not just bacteria in the wrong place), why the standard “kill and restrict” approach doesn’t l
Ep 73: How to Avoid Travel Bloating and Constipation
Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!Connect + Next StepsWant daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support?Follow Dr. Heather on InstagramReady for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan?Apply for gutTogether®Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCA
Ep. 72: Why Gut Symptoms Might Start in Your Mouth with Dr. Michelle Jorgenson
You’ve addressed your gut from every angle including diet, lifestyle & supplement protocols...but the bloating, constipation, or fatigue won’t budge. What if the root cause is actually in your mouth?In this episode, I’m joined by biological dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgenson to unpack the powerful connection between oral health and gut health. From cavities as a sign of mineral depletion to the im
Ep. 71: Still Bloated? 5 Sneaky Causes You Might Be Missing
You’ve cleaned up your diet, tried probiotics, and maybe even done a gut protocol… so why are you still bloated?In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 sneaky, often-missed causes of bloating that go way beyond food sensitivities. From sluggish bile flow and mineral imbalances to vagus nerve dysfunction and low microbial diversity—we’re digging into the root issues that might be holding back your gut
Ep 70: Can’t “Fix” Your Hormones? This Might Be Why (Hint: It’s Your Gut)
You’re eating clean, avoiding gluten, and loading up on salads… but your period is still painful, your mood’s all over the place, and you’re feeling stuck — literally and hormonally. Sound familiar?In this episode, I’m breaking down the fiber-hormone connection that no one’s talking about: how constipation impacts estrogen clearance, what your gut has to do with PMS and painful periods, and why cl
Ep. 69: Is Your Poop Greasy, Sticky, or Floating? It Might Be a Bile Problem
Sticky, hard-to-wipe poops might feel like just a bathroom frustration—but they’re actually one of the clearest signs your bile isn’t flowing well. And when bile is off, digestion, hormones, and energy all take a hit.In this episode, I’m breaking down:What sticky stool really means (and what “normal” should look like)5 reasons your bile might be sluggishWhy this matters even more if you’ve had you
Ep 68: From Chronic Bloating to Building a Successful Supplement Line with Bridgitte Mallinson of Gut Personal
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley chats with Bridgitte Mallinson, dietitian and founder of Gut Personal. Bridgitte shares her experience of dealing with GI issues like chronic bloating and constipation while managing motherhood and growing a business. She talks about how she launched her supplement line, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the gut health
Ep. 67: Bloated? What the Timing of Your Bloating is Trying to Tell You About Your Gut
Ever feel like your bloating has no rhyme or reason?One day you're fine... the next you wake up feeling like a human balloon — before you’ve even had breakfast.In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked clues when it comes to gut symptoms: WHEN your bloating happens.Because the timing of your bloat? It’s like your gut’s secret language — telling you exactly where things mig
Ep. 66: Taking Magnesium but still constipated? Here's why
In this episode, we’re getting real about constipation—the kind that makes you bloated, miserable, and maybe even cry at a restaurant (been there 🙋♀️). I’m sharing my most embarrassing gut story, breaking down why fiber and water alone aren’t cutting it, and revealing the three key minerals your gut actually needs to get things moving: magnesium, potassium, and sodium.We’ll talk about why magnesi
Ep. 65: Low Potassium = Slow Digestion? How This Overlooked Mineral Impacts Your Gut
If you’ve been struggling with bloating, constipation, or sluggish digestion—and you feel like nothing is working—there’s a missing piece that almost no one talks about: potassium.Most people think of potassium for hydration or muscle cramps, but did you know it’s also essential for gut motility? If you’re low, your digestion slows no matter how much fiber or probiotics you take.In this episode, I
Ep 64: Top Tips for Uncomfortable Bloating
Bloating is one of the most frustrating and uncomfortable digestive issues, but relief isn’t just about avoiding “trigger” foods. In this episode of Love Your Gut, I’m sharing my top tips for bloating relief—starting with simple, effective strategies you can use today, then diving into the deeper root causes of bloating so you can experience long-term relief. But bloating isn’t just about what you
Ep 63: Do adrenal cocktails actually work for stress?
Adrenal cocktails are trending on social media as a go-to solution for energy, stress resilience, and overall wellness—but do they actually work? In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we break it all down. You’ll learn:What the adrenal glands do and why they’re critical for managing stress and energy.The science behind adrenal cocktails and why vitamin C, sodium, and potassium are the star
Ep 62: Your 2025 Gut Health Plan
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I share practical tips that you can implement to support your gut health in 2025 by outlining the strategies and goals that will help you achieve optimal gut health in the new year. Whether you're dealing with long-term GI issues, hormone imbalances, or low energy, this episode will walk you through how to set actionable, realistic health goals ta
Ep 61: Is Colostrum Worth the Hype for Gut Health?
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we’re breaking down the buzz around colostrum and its potential benefits for gut health. Is it really the superfood it’s claimed to be, or just another wellness trend?I’ll dive into what colostrum is, how it works in the body, and why it’s gaining so much attention in the gut health space. We’ll explore its role in supporting the gut lining, immune hea
Ep. 60: Your guide to prebiotic fiber, gut health and preventing GI symptoms with Shannon Race founder of Bio.me
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m joined by Shannon Race, co-founder of Bio.me, to dive deep into the incredible benefits of prebiotic fiber. We’ll explore what prebiotic fiber is, why it’s essential for gut and hormone health, and how it can transform your overall well-being.Shannon shares her expertise on the role of prebiotic fiber in feeding beneficial gut bacteria and supporti
Ep. 59: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Period Issues and Overlapping GI symptoms with Lindsey Lusson
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I sit down with Lindsey Lusson, RD, an expert in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) to talk about the overlap between HA and gut health. Together, we explore the overlap between HA and GI issues, including how restrictive eating, overexercise, and chronic stress can impact both your gut and reproductive health.Lindsey shares her own journey with HA and provi
Ep 58: The Best Minerals for Hypothyroidism and Hashimotos
Links from the episode: Join the email list for our HTMA Black Friday saleGet 1:1 support for your GI symptoms Blog: What is HTMA testing? Blog: Top minerals for gut and hormone healthConnect with Dr. Heather InstagramWebsiteLearn about her life-changing programs Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!Connect + Next StepsWant daily education,
Ep 57: My HTMA results and postpartum mineral plan
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal health journey by sharing my latest HTMA results and the postpartum mineral plan I’ve created to support recovery, breastfeeding, and hormone balance.I walk you through what HTMA testing revealed about my mineral status during pregnancy, including the impact of a challenging first trimester, and how I used th
Ep 56: Why you need mineral support even if you eat healthy
In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we dive deep into why minerals are essential for hormone balance, gut health, and overall wellness. I share my personal story of struggling with GI issues for over 20 years, feeling stuck, and why addressing mineral deficiencies was the missing link in my healing journey. Many people try endless diets, detoxes, and hormone supplements without real resu
Ep. 55: How to go stop eliminating foods and find GI and skin health relief with Samantha Kane, MS, RD
Are you struggling to overcome GI symptoms that just won’t go away, no matter what you try? In this episode, Dr. Heather Finley talks with Samantha Kane about understanding the root causes of persistent gut and skin issues and the factors often overlooked in conventional approaches. Together, they dive into the connection between gut health, stress, and the nervous system, shedding light on why tr
Ep. 54: Do you need probiotics for your GI issues?
Have you ever asked these questions? -Should I take probiotics for your GI issues? -Why do probiotics make my symptoms worse? -Which probiotic is best for me? -Is bloating normal with probiotics? -Is yogurt a probiotic? -What is a prebiotic?In this episode, Dr. Heather is walking you through all of the commonly asked questions about probiotics and also walks you through exactly how to navigate com
Ep. 53: Favorite gut health products of 2023
Tune into this episode where Dr. Heather Finley shares her favorite gut health products. Everything you need from personal care to her favorite foods! Tune in and grab your favorites for some last minute stocking stuffers! Personal CareQueen of thrones castor oil pack: this is a great way to support your detox on a daily basis. Use for an hour or sleep with it overnight! Rise Well Oral care (FINLE
Ep 52: How to improve digestion even if your life is stressful
Description: Do you have a stressful life and feel like your Gi issues are directly tied to your stress? If so, tune into this episode where Dr. Heather is interviewed by her colleagues Lindsay Mitchell and Cait Ross who discuss how the gut impacts the nervous system and the nervous system impacts the gut. It’s impossible to get rid of all stress and some stress is good. However, chronic unresolve
Ep. 51: 3 Steps to get to the root cause of your gut issues
So you're doing all the "right" things but you're still bloated? In this episode Dr. Heather will walk you through the 3 exact steps necessary to actually finding relief from your GI issues for good. When you're only focusing on food intake for your gut symptoms its easy to feel stuck. This episode will give you a fresh perspective into how you can actually tackle your GI
Ep. 50: The surprising cause of your persistent bloat and how to banish it
Summary: Have you ever wondered what you need to do to actually improve your bloating? In this expert interview, Dr. Heather Finley and Dr. Jacobi discuss the common causes of bloating, the remedies to support bloating and what action steps you can take to improve your bloating. They are also discussing the link between SIBO and bloating and evidence based natural remedies that can improve bloatin
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