347: Ever feel like your stomach is reacting before your brain even catches up?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Cole to talk about what is really going on with the gut brain connection and why your stress, shame, and even childhood trauma might be showing up as bloating, anxiety, brain fog, or inflammation.

We get into his newest book, Gut Feelings, and unpack everything from the vagus nerve to “shame inflammation,” plus how chronic stress can spike inflammatory markers like interleukin 6. 

If you have ever wondered why you can eat the same meal on vacation and feel fine, then eat it at home and feel wrecked, this one is for you.

We are connecting the dots between your gut, your nervous system, your past, and your plate. And trust me, it is all connected.

Topics Discussed:

→ How does stress affect gut health?

→ Can shame increase inflammation levels?

→ What is the gut brain connection?

→ Does alcohol damage the gut microbiome?

→ How does childhood trauma impact autoimmune disease?

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:06:01 - The Gut-Brain Connection

→ 00:08:16 - The Vagus Nerve

→ 00:12:28 - Chronic Inflammation

→ 00:14:14 - “Shame Inflammation”

→ 00:17:15 - Shame, Digestion, + Gut Health

→ 00:19:52 - Inflammatory Foods

→ 00:26:21 - Alcohol Risks

→ 00:31:19 - Diet Culture

→ 00:36:34 - Self-Care

→ 00:39:47 - Political Correctness

→ 00:41:04 - Mindful Eating

→ 00:46:28 - EMDR

→ 00:48:31 - Childhood Trauma

→ 00:52:31 - IBS Triggers

→ 00:56:56 - Gut + Feelings

Further Listening: → How To Spot Synthetic Vitamins On A Label | BOK

Check Out Dr. Will:

→ Gut Feelings (Book)

→ Website

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346: I had a mini surgery and I’m sharing about it - what it was, why I ended up doing it, and the recovery process. 

Topics Discussed: 

→ Is hemorrhoid surgery worth it for chronic pain?

→ How do you prevent constipation after surgery?

→ What is a low residue diet and when should you use it?

→ Do pain medications slow digestion and cause backup?

→ What foods help soften stool naturally during recovery?

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:06:32 - Hemorrhoid symptoms 

→ 00:10:32 - Pain management 

→ 00:13:07 - Lubricating foods 

→ 00:17:45 - When to get surgery 

→ 0019:49 - Hemorrhoid prevention 

→ 00:24:06 - Recovery & message 

Further Listening: 

→ All About Hemorrhoids 

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345: Can you get your period back in as little as 2 months on a carnivore diet? That's what happened to Bella Ma (AKA @SteakandButterGal on Instagram), who has over a million combined social media followers. She shares her story, carnivore recipes, and tips for the carnivore community as well as for those who are carnivore-curious. From being fully vegan to going fully carnivore overnight, Bella and I discuss how she cleared her eczema, regulated her hormones, reduced bloating, and lost weight by eating a high-fat carnivore diet. Our conversation covers some of the most controversial questions and topics surrounding the carnivore diet. We also dive into whether eating a stick of butter a day is something all women should do, tips for those considering a carnivore diet, how to navigate such a lifestyle with a family, and the pressures lurking on social media. Bella is such a sweet soul, and I am so honored to have her on as a guest today.

Topics Discussed:

→ Getting your period back

→ The stages of a carnivore diet

→ Why Bella went vegan initially and what made her switch to carnivore

→ Tips for trying a carnivore diet

→ Balancing family life with your desire to follow a carnivore lifestyle

→ Grab-and-go carnivore snacks

→ What NOT to do on a carnivore diet

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Ollie | Treat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to https://ollie.com/digest and use code digest to get 60% off your first box!

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - introduction 

→ 00:05:44 - Rapid fire questions 

→ 00:06:48 - Bella’s health struggles 

→ 00:10:36 - Childhood food 

→ 00:11:39 - Losing her period 

→ 00:13:51 - Vegan to carnivore 

→ 00:16:58 - Skin + weight changes

→ 00:20:24 - Types of carnivore 

→ 00:26:03 - Gut-skin axis  

→ 00:33:41 - Stick of butter a day 

→ 00:37:05 - Beginner carnivore tips 

→ 00:41:02 - Family meal tips 

→ 00:43:16 - Favorite snacks 

→ 00:50:51 - Bella’s future 

→ 00:52:41 - Typical carnivore meals 

Further Listening: → Food Freedom with the Carnivore Diet | Courtney Luna

Check Out Bella Ma:

→ Instagram

→ YouTube

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→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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344: Vegan ice cream can be hard to come by, and apparently there are 7 brands dietitians are raving about so I am here to share my take on the top picks from dietitians and see what all the fuss is about.

→ 20 NEW Smoothie Milkshake Recipes

Topics Discussed: 

→ Best vegan ice cream brands?

→ Is dairy free ice cream healthy?

→ What is in vegan ice cream?

→ Are sugar free ice creams safe?

→ Clean non dairy ice cream options?

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit

→ Equip Foods | Code LILSIPPER gets you 20% off at https://equipfoods.com/lilsipper

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:50 - Oatly Vegan Ice Cream

→ 00:05:10 - Organic Certifications

→ 00:06:38 - So Delicious Ice Cream Sandwich

→ 00:08:29 - Sweet Nothings

→ 00:12:27 - Nick’s Vegan Ice Cream

→ 00:15:57 - GoodPop Freezer Pops

→ 00:16:51 - New Recipes

Further Listening: → Hidden Ingredients In Protein Powder That Harm Gut Health | Solo Episode

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

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343: Today I'm joined by Dr. Albert Chung, who is a certified colon and rectal surgeon specializing in hemorrhoids, colorectal cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Anal Fissures and more. In our interview, we hone in on the topic of hemorrhoids and discuss what they are, natural ways to treat them and prevent them, and what we've been doing wrong! 

Topics Discussed:

→ Different types of hemorrhoids

→ What causes hemorrhoids

→ What to look for if you have one

→ When to see a doctor

→ Typical time it takes for them to go away

→ Home treatments and what NOT to do

→ Is surgery for everyone

→ Different types of surgery options

→ Surgery recovery time 

→ What to expect from surgery

→ How to prevent hemorrhoids 

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest

→ Seven Sundays | Go to https://sevensundays.com/ and use code: lilsip for 20% off

Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:36 - What are hemorrhoids 

→ 00:07:10 - Stress & digestion 

→ 00:09:12 - Sitting too long on the toilet 

→ 00:10:46 - Office chair donuts 

→ 00:12:06 - Hemorrhoid treatments 

→ 00:16:14 - Fiber intake 

→ 00:20:31 - Hydration level 

→ 00:23:18 - Size range 

→ 00:24:35 - When to see a doctor 

→ 00:26:17 - Recovery time→ 00:29:09 - Hemorrhoid surgery & recovery 

→ 00:33:43 - Pain management & level

→ 00:36:35 - Surgery options 

→ 00:39:03 - Recurrent hemorrhoids 

→ 00:41:11 - Untreated hemorrhoids 

→ 00:43:12 - Hemorrhoid prevention 

Check Out Dr. Chung:

→ YouTube: Your Friendly Proctologist | @yourfriendlyproctologist

→ Instagram: @YourFriendlyProctologist  | https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlyproctologist/

→ Website | https://crsurgeryoc.com 

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→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

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→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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342: You've been told to just eat clean, gluten free, dairy free, FODMAP, etc. but nothing is working!!! - I GET IT! 

So today I am sharing 11 tips that you may not have heard of to help mitigate your IBS symptoms.

Products mentioned:

→ Bethany’s Pantry Digestive Support Protein Powder | use code PODCAST10

→ L-Glutamine

→ Liquid Zinc

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:06 - Whole foods

→ 00:04:54 - Fiber

→ 00:08:07 - Beans, grains, & legumes

→ 00:09:39 - Hydration

→ 00:10:51 - Cumin seeds

→ 00:12:42 - Stress

→ 00:15:37 - Mindful eating

→ 00:16:33 - Chewing

→ 00:18:21 - Exercise

→ 00:20:02 - Nervous system regulation

→ 00:21:15 - Lifestyle changes

→ 00:24:11 - Gut supporting nutrients

Further Listening: 

→ From Almost Dying to Healing IBD + How You Can Heal Too

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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341: Is garlic actually ok for dogs? What is the best diet for a puppy, mid life, and elderly pet? And what about spaying and neutering, is that really shortening their lifespan? Rita Hogan is here to answer all these burning questions and so much more in today’s interview. Rita is a holistic pet herbalist, author of the book The Herbal Dog and host of the Dogs Are Individuals Podcast, and she is breaking down misconceptions around some of the most highly asked questions and controversial topics when it comes to your pet, such as vaccinations, deworming, and even certain pet toys that can and have killed dogs, and still continue to. You may even be giving this to your dog on a regular basis and not know it. We talk about plants that could be harmful to dogs that might be in your backyard, and she even shares her take on how often we should be feeding our furry friends, so stay tuned until the very end!

Topics Discussed:

→ Is spaying and neutering harming or helping?

→ Toxic foods for dogs no one talks about

→ Natural ways to deworm and prevent fleas

→ The best and worst dog toys

→ What to feed your elderly dog

→ Is peanut butter bad for dogs?

→ Are avocados actually harming your pup?

→ The proper times and number of feedings per day

→ How to help your overweight dog lose weight

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off

→ Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to get $70 off the Starter Kit

→ Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide!

Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:05:34 - Rapid fire questions

→ 00:07:56 - Spay & neuter

→ 00:13:01 - Dog hormone health

→ 00:17:04 - Lifestyle & vaccination

→ 00:20:56 - Chronic illness in dogs

→ 00:27:05 - Garlic & dogs

→ 00:30:36 - Natural flea deterrent

→ 00:33:35 - Foods dogs can’t eat

→ 00:39:21 - Doggie oral care

→ 00:43:21 - Dog toys

→ 00:45:13 - Feeding times

→ 00:49:31 - Digestion

→ 00:50:42 - Overweight dogs

→ 00:52:24 - Toxic plants

→ 00:55:17 - Puppy vs old dog food

Check Out Rita Hogan:

→ https://www.canineherbalist.com

→ Dogs Are Individuals Podcast 

→ Instagram

→ Get her book, The Herbal Dog

→ Consulting

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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→ Bethany’s Website

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→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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340: Ever hear of reverse dieting? This eating pattern can actually help you boost metabolism and help you keep unwanted weight off and help you stick to your goals! 

Topics Discussed:

→ What reverse dieting is

→ How to reverse diet

→ Why reverse dieting works 

→ Why we gain weight back after a diet 

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit

→ Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10%

Further Listening: → Food Freedom with the Carnivore Diet | Courtney Luna

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

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339: Most people listening are already aware of the foods and ingredients that disrupt gut health, but what if I told you that the “health food” you’re consuming regularly is actually causing your health issues?

Today, I’m joined by holistic practitioner and homeopath Marla Pietruszko, and we talk about her personal health journey, including healing from mold exposure she experienced as a toddler, along with her gut, skin, and parasite issues, and how she healed, and how you can too. We also dive into certain foods and supplements you should avoid if you have IBS, the do’s and don’ts of food combining, and other popular health fads that are simply bogus red flags.

Topics Discussed:

→ Akkermansia for gut lining repair

→ Do’s and don’ts of food combining

→ Mold exposure

→ Supplements you should not be taking if you have IBS

→ NAD+

→ Diatomaceous earth for parasites

→ E. coli (friend or foe?) in the gut

→ Is sea moss really good for us?

As always, if you have any questions for the show, please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it, and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.

Sponsored By: 

→ Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:05:15 - Rapid Fire Q&A

→ 00:09:50 - Healing From Mold

→ 00:14:09 - Medical Failures

→ 00:18:37 - 10 Foods to Avoid

→ 00:23:08 - Protein & Produce Limits

→ 00:25:51 - Food Prep & Gut Health

→ 00:27:31 - Food Combining Basics

→ 00:29:19 - Protein Powders

→ 00:30:27 - Akkermansia & Leaky Gut

→ 00:33:43 - Gut-Damaging Foods

→ 00:37:55 - Parasites & Detox

→ 00:41:19 - NAD+ & Aging

→ 00:44:26 - Supplements to Avoid

→ 00:47:44 - Superfoods & Powders

Further Listening: →  Does Food Combining Help or Harm Gut Issues? | BOK

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→ Website

→ Instagram

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338: Do miracles still happen when it comes to fertility? What does the Bible have to say about IVF, infertility, and trusting God? Today’s topic and approach is a bit different than my usual BOKs, but I felt led to share this so I’m going to!

You don’t have to be a Christian or even be struggling with infertility to listen or be encouraged by this episode, and everyone is welcome! 

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:05:30 - Infertility in the bible

→ 00:08:01 - God & the womb 

→ 00:10:44 - Infertility struggles 

→ 00:12:18 - IVF 

→ 00:16:48 - Patience & God’s timing 

→ 00:21:09 - Testimony 

Sponsored By: 

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Further Listening: 

→ Conceiving After 40, Ways To Improve Egg & Sperm Quality, Infertility Myths | Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim

Husband episode 

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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