Acid reflux and GERD isn't about “too much stomach acid”. Your common solution of popping a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) may be doing more harm than good.

In this episode of Becca Babbles, I break down:

• What GERD and gastric reflux actually are
• How proton pump inhibitors work (and why they’re so commonly prescribed)
• The hidden impact PPIs can have on your gut microbiome, digestion, and nutrient absorption
• Long-term consequences of suppressing stomach acid
• Practical, root-cause-focused alternatives to support digestion naturally
• How to manage reflux flare-ups without relying solely on medication

If you’re dealing with chronic heartburn, bloating, reflux, or digestive discomfort or you’ve been on PPIs long-term and want to understand what’s really going on inside your body this episode is for you.

This is not about fear or shame. It’s about education, empowerment, and giving your gut what it actually needs to heal.

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• Instagram: @beccaannwellness
• Email: beccababblespodcast@gmail.com

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In today’s episode of Becca Babbles, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Blake Graham. Dr. Graham is a sports chiropractor, performance specialist, and President of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Dr. Graham is known for blending biomechanics, athlete workload data, and evidence-based recovery to help athletes move, perform, and feel their absolute best.

In this episode we discuss

• How Dr. Blake Graham got started in chiropractic
• Why becoming a lifelong learner matters
• The importance of building general strength
• How different tissues respond to different types of load
• Why pushing through pain is NOT the answer for individuals with osteoarthritis
• Key considerations when training and treating female athletes
• How Dr. Blake blends biomechanics, athlete workload data, and evidence-based recovery to optimize performance.

This episode is packed with practical insights, sports-performance gems, and clinical wisdom that will make you rethink how you approach training, rehab, and patient care. If you’re a future chiropractor, clinician, coach, or athlete who wants to understand the why behind performance, this is the episode for you.

Connect with Dr. Blake Graham

Personal Insta: @drblakegraham

Clinic Insta: @deltasperformance

Website: deltasperformance.com

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Insta: @beccaannwellness

Email: beccababblespodcast@gmail.com

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This week on Becca Babbles, we’re diving into the two major players in gut health that most people overlook — the gut microbiome and gut motility. These two systems work hand-in-hand, and when one’s off, your entire digestive system feels it.

We’ll break down what the gut microbiome actually is, how gut motility impacts your digestion, and why your supplements might not be working if you don’t address both. You’ll also learn how the enteric nervous system (ENS) acts as the communication hub between your brain and gut and how to start improving issues like constipation, diarrhea, and bloating naturally.

If you’ve ever wondered why your gut won’t heal no matter what probiotic you try, this episode is your gut health wake-up call.

Connect with Becca

• Instagram: @beccaannwellness
• Email: beccababblespodcast@gmail.com

Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and review! It helps grow the show so that I can help more people learn and grow!

This show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment.

Research

Zheng, Z., Tang, J., Hu, Y., & Zhang, W. (2022a). Role of gut microbiota-derived signals in the regulation of gastrointestinal motility. Frontiers in Medicine, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.961703