It’s been almost 300 episodes, and I realized something recently… I haven’t fully re-shared my healing story in a really long time.

So as a way to celebrate the new year, I'm telling my story again — but with new details, deeper clarity, and perspective I didn’t have the first time I shared it… all the way back in Episode 1.

Eight years ago, in 2018, I reversed two straight years of constipation, acid reflux, and IBS— after being told there was nothing “wrong” with me… and nothing more that could be done. Now, my health is actually better now than it was when I was a kid.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 7 steps I took to naturally heal my gut when absolutely nothing else worked. It's the same 7 steps I’ve now used with over 650 clients to naturally remedy constipation, acid reflux, bloating, IBS, PMS, acne, eczema, and more - and once you know these 7 steps, for you to experience the same results, too.

I can’t wait to break it all down for you. Let's dive in.

00:00 - Introduction and Personal Healing Journey

01:22 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:21 - The Beginning of My Health Struggles

07:20 - Step 1: Testing Stomach Acid

11:39 - Step 2: Testing for Pathogens

14:50 - Step 3: Testing for Multiple Pathogens

15:44 - Step 4: Evaluating Fascial Adhesions

18:32 - Step 5: Testing for Food Sensitivities

22:52 - Step 6: Replenishing Mineral Deficiencies

28:25 - Step 7: Evaluating and Retraining Breathing

31:02 - Conclusion and Program Invitation

1. Ep. 3// Why Probiotics Aren’t Healing Your Gut
2. 279// Why Going Low FODMAP, Paleo, or Gluten-Free Isn’t Healing Your Gut
3. 165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth
4. 178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation
5. 131// 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation at the SAME TIME
6. 90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation
7. 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H....

Have you ever had a practitioner casually tell you, “You need to cut out caffeine,” and your whole brain just went:

“I’m sorry… WHAT?” Yeah. That moment.

Because sure — your adrenal glands are fried. Your nervous system is tired. Your cortisol is tanking at all the wrong times of day.

But also… you’re a human. With routines. And feelings. And morning rituals you actually like.

So when I tell my clients they need a break from caffeine — coffee, black tea, matcha, even green tea — the very next question is always: “Okay… but how am I supposed to have any energy?”

Great news: we fix that.

I actually give every client a supplement that increases the half-life of their cortisol — so your natural energy lasts longer without the caffeine crash. (We love science.)

But then comes the second panic:

“Wait… what am I supposed to drink now?”

Because let’s be honest: the comfort of the drink matters just as much as the caffeine.

The warmth. The ritual. The cozy cup in your hands.

The “this is MY moment before the chaos starts” drink.

So today’s episode is my gift to you — a giant menu of delicious, client-approved, totally caffeine-free drinks that actually make this season fun, doable, and dare I say… enjoyable.

If you’re trying to go caffeine-free — or you’ve wanted to try but didn’t know what to replace your coffee with — this episode is going to give you ideas, options, and hope that you can still love your morning drink… even while giving your adrenals a well-deserved nap.

00:00 - Introduction: The Caffeine Dilemma

02:00 - The Better Belly Podcast: Who We Are

03:13 - Holiday Greetings and Episode Context

03:59 - Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and Caffeine

05:23 - Healing Beyond Caffeine: A Holistic Approach

07:44 - Caffeine-Free Drink Alternatives

07:50 - Herbal Teas: A Flavorful Substitute

10:17 - Fake Coffee: Coffee-Like Alternatives

13:18 - Other Caffeine-Free Drinks

19:52 - Conclusion: Embracing a Caffeine-Free Lifestyle

1. 294// Top 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Grain Free

1. Fake Coffee - Big Heart Tea
2. Mud/Wtr (caffeine free version)
3. Teecino - Sampler (Caramel Nut, Mocha Mint, Turmeric, Dark Roast, Red Chai, Coconut)
4. Peanut Butter Powder
5. Organic, Raw Cacao Powder

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You know that feeling when the holidays are coming… and instead of excitement, your brain jumps straight to, “Oh no. The food. The gatherings. The questions. The stress.”

Everyone else seems to be dreaming about cookies and cozy dinners — meanwhile, you’re mentally mapping out which dishes you’ll have to avoid, who’s going to forget your sensitivities again, and if you'll leave a meal yet AGAIN hungry, grumpy, and honestly? Feeling alone.

Everyone else is piling their plates high with Grandma’s stuffing and your brain is spinning: Is there anything here I can eat? Should I say something? Will I look rude? Am I overreacting?

It’s the comments about the food.

And let’s be real — half the stress isn’t even the food.

“What, you can’t eat this either?”

“Are you sure you’re not being dramatic?”

“I made it gluten free… except for the breadcrumbs.”

You know the drill.

So today I want to give you low-anxiety, high-clarity tips for navigating gluten free holidays (and grain free and dairy free) — even when absolutely no one else eats the way you do.

We’re going to talk about:

✨ How to get clear on what you need — before you ever talk to anyone else

✨ Who is actually worth having a conversation with (and who… isn’t)

✨ Why your food choices trigger other people’s insecurities — and how to not take that on

✨ What to say when you need support

✨ And how to walk into any gathering already fed, prepared, and confident so you’re not relying on the buffet table to save you

Because here’s the truth: You’re not asking for anything unreasonable.

You’re not being high-maintenance.

And you deserve to enjoy the holidays, too, without the anxiety spiral.

Let’s get into my top Gluten Free Holiday Tips so you can actually make the season feel fun again.

00:00 - Introduction: Navigating Holiday Stress

00:58 - Understanding Your Needs

01:50 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

02:58 - Three Essential Tips for Gluten-Free Holidays

05:47 - Tip 1: Clarify Your Needs

13:50 - Tip 2: Identify Your Allies

18:31 - Tip 3: Fill in the Gaps Yourself

21:35 - Encouraging Stories and Final Thoughts

23:40 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint

25:52 Conclusion: Empower Your Holidays

• 171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces, and PIZZA
• 172// My Top 10 QUICK Gluten Free Snacks to Buy
• 205// My 5 Favorite Grain Free Bread Recipes for a Healthy Gut
• 170// 5 Tips to Go Gluten Free & Grain Free with EASE

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Have you ever tried to travel with food sensitivities, and it was so hard to eat within your guidelines that you simply gave up (or just couldn't find a way to do it)?

For me, I'm gluten free, dairy free, and grain free — or I know that one wrong restaurant choice means bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or feeling totally wrecked for the next 2-7 days.

Suddenly a trip that’s supposed to be fun becomes a game of, “What can I actually eat?”

If you’ve ever Googled things like gluten free travel tips, dairy free travel tips, healthy travel snacks, traveling with food restrictions, or even how to avoid bloating while traveling — this episode is for you.

Traveling with food sensitivities does not have to be stressful. You don’t need to simply eat less and feel hungry all the time. And you absolutely do not need to spend your whole vacation worrying about where the next meal is coming from.

Today, I’m sharing my 5 best tips for traveling with food sensitivities — the exact strategies I use as someone who eats gluten free, dairy free, mostly grain free, AND still wants to enjoy good food, feel amazing, and not get stuck with bloating or symptoms the whole trip.

We’re going to talk:

• What foods to pack (and why your purse is basically your emergency blood-sugar kit)
• How to pick restaurants when you’re gluten free, dairy free, or avoiding sauces, breading, or mystery oils
• Which cuisines are secretly the easiest to eat out with food sensitivities — and which ones will sabotage you fast
• How to build simple, safe travel meals so you feel good the whole trip
• And how to manage food sensitivities on vacation without being the “difficult” one in the group.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by eating out, nervous about traveling with food allergies, or tired of coming home from a trip feeling heavy, bloated, or off — this episode is for you.

00:00 - Introduction: Traveling with Food Sensitivities

01:03 - Top 5 Tips for Traveling with Food Sensitivities

02:08 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:16 - Personal Strategies for Low-Anxiety Travel

05:11 - Tip 1: Bring Your Own Food

08:31 - Tip 2: Pack Food in Small Containers

11:48 - Tip 3: Choose the Right Restaurants

18:25 - Tip 4: How to Scan Menus

22:05 - Tip 5: Staying at Airbnbs or Other Homes

32:29 - Conclusion: Taking Ownership of Your Health

• 232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?

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Have you recently switched to a dairy-free diet and suddenly realized your old protein powder is off the table?

Or maybe you’ve heard that most conventional protein powders are loaded with fillers, artificial sweeteners, gums, and even heavy metals — and now you’re wondering what safe, clean protein powder alternatives you’re actually supposed to buy.

If you’re anything like me — or my clients — you’re probably standing in the protein aisle (or scrolling on Amazon) feeling completely overwhelmed.

There are so many options… and let’s be honest: not all of them taste great, and not all of them are good for your gut.

That’s why today, I’m breaking down the top 10 healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, gut-friendly protein powders that my clients and I personally use and love.

I’ll walk you through:

• who each powder is best for,
• why my clients liked it,
• and what makes each one a great fit for sensitive digestion.

And make sure you stay until the end — because I’m revealing the TOP recommendations LAST.

I’ll also give you a quick summary of which protein powders to try first depending on what’s going on in your body — whether you’re dealing with candida, want the best plant-based options, or you need something for a super-sensitive gut.

As we head into the holiday season — with travel, treats, and routine changes — I hope these recommendations give you easy, delicious ways to support your gut, your energy, and your taste buds.

00:00 - Introduction to Dairy-Free Protein Powders

00:49 - Top 10 Healthy Protein Powders Overview

03:03 - Client Recommendations and Insights

04:08 - Whole Betty Vanilla Protein

06:22 - Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein

08:15 - Hemp Protein

10:18 - Flav City Almond Protein

12:35 - Paleo Valley Beef Protein

19:11 - True Nutrition Custom Protein Builder

21:57 - Exploring Protein Flavors and Sweeteners

22:27 - Understanding Gut Health and Sweeteners

23:25 - Customizing Your Protein Blend

23:53 - Nutrition Facts and Ingredient Insights

24:27 - Boost Options and Their Effects

26:28 - Recommendations for Protein Powders

27:33 - Collagen Protein: Benefits and Considerations

29:11 Top Protein Powder Picks

36:32 - Final Thoughts and Resources

• 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!)
• 178// Why Constipation Medicine and Laxatives Are Not Helping
• 148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates
• 171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces,...

What makes some people heal faster than others?

And how can you use that information to speed up your own healing process?

Since healing myself in 2018, I’ve worked with hundreds of men and women — in my clinic and online — to find and fix the root causes behind their gut, skin, sinus, hormone, and autoimmune issues.

And after working with all these clients, I started asking myself: what made the difference that helps some clients heal fast, while others healed slow?

Was it random who healed quickly? Or was it from invisible, uncontrollable factors like their genes?

Turns out—it wasn’t random. And it definitely wasn’t genetics.

There were clear, repeatable habits my fastest-healing clients shared.

Today, I’m breaking down the top 3 things my most successful clients do to heal their gut FAST—so you can do the same.

00:00 - Introduction: Why Do Some People Heal Faster?

00:58 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

02:09 - Disclaimer: Factors That Can Slow Down Healing

03:56 - Key Habit #1: Complete All Recommended Testing

09:29 - Key Habit #2: Address Mold Issues Quickly

11:36 - Key Habit #3: Stay Open to Pivoting

20:23 - Conclusion and Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint

21:49 - Thanksgiving Wishes and Final Thoughts

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Have you ever had your doctor tell you your liver enzymes are too high — and then… not really know what to do about it?

Maybe they asked if you drink alcohol.

You said no.

And then they just told you to “keep an eye on it.”

No answers. No next steps.

Just… watch and wait.

Or - have you had a doctor freak out on you that your liver enzymes were high, and you walked away super stressed about it, but you didn't feel good about the options they gave you to lower it?

This situation is SUPER common with clients I've had. Clients who looked healthy on the outside (they're labs "looked fine"), but their liver enzymes were high - and doctors didn't have any good recommendations.

That's why, on today's episode, we're covering ALL THING high liver enzymes.

We'll be covering:

• The surprisingly simple explanation behind what liver enzymes elevated means
• Causes of elevated liver enzymes (beyond just too much alcohol)
• Symptoms of high liver enzymes (do you have any of these?)
• The crazy connection between elevated liver enzymes and gut health symptoms like bloating and hormone symptoms like PMS
• What additional testing you can do (beyond your liver enzyme blood test) to find the root cause behind your elevated liver enzymes
• How to actually support your liver so your enzymes - and your body - can come back into balance

If you’ve ever been told your liver enzyme levels are high but you don’t drink, you eat healthy, and your doctor still can’t explain it — then this episode is for you.

00:00 - Introduction: Understanding High Liver Enzymes

00:45 - Common Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes

01:39 - Functional Medicine Approach to Liver Health

02:50 - What High Liver Enzymes Really Mean

05:27 - Beyond Alcohol: Other Causes of Liver Stress

12:35 - Symptoms of Liver Stress

17:12 - Steps to Address Elevated Liver Enzymes

21:28 - Conclusion and Next Steps

• 69// How to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol – Without Having to Give Up Fat or Meat
• 118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS
• 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
• 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness

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Have you been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome - but the iron pills or medications you've been given for it aren't giving you any relief?

Do you struggle with chronic fatigue, and you've been told it's from restless leg syndrome, but nothing you try makes you feel more rested?

If you’ve ever spent nights Googling “restless leg syndrome treatment” or “restless leg syndrome causes,” you know how frustrating RLS is.

When I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome in middle school, I felt the same confusion and frustration about my RLS.

I was told it was because I had low iron. I took the supplement, and it maybe helped a little...but I still felt exhausted throughout the day.

It wasn't until I became a functional health practitioner that I figured out what was causing my restless leg syndrome - and how to treat restless leg syndrome for myself in a way that actually WORKED.

Now - I've found COMPLETE restless leg syndrome relief (which my husband is so grateful for!). And today, I'm going to teach you how you can do the same.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the real root causes of Restless Leg Syndrome — the ones most doctors never mention.

You’ll learn how restless leg syndrome connects to your brain, iron levels, airway health, and even your gut health — and what steps you can take to finally find restless leg syndrome relief naturally.

Restless leg syndrome isn't random, and you're not stuck with it for forever.

It's time to teach you the root cause of restless leg syndrome so that your legs - and your sleep - can finally find some peace.

00:00 - Introduction to Restless Leg Syndrome

00:26 - Allison's Personal Journey with RLS

01:04 - Understanding the Root Causes of RLS

01:37 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

02:48 - Common Misconceptions and Diagnosis

03:33 - Allison's Personal Experience with RLS

06:50 - Theories and Causes of RLS

09:23- Low Iron Levels and RLS

15:12 - Airway Development and RLS

21:27 - Other Contributing Factors to RLS

25:42 - Conclusion and How to Get Help

• 72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low – Even After Taking Supplements
• 285// 2 Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)
• 48// Got snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ, or teeth grinding? You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! – with Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist

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