In this raw and honest episode, Debbie Mulhall continues her gut health journey by diving deep into the "Weed Phase" - the crucial first step in healing your gut microbiome. Drawing from her personal experience of overcoming severe autoimmune flares, IBS, and chronic health issues, Debbie shares the specific triggers she had to eliminate to begin her healing journey.

This episode is perfect for anyone struggling with gut issues, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, or simply wanting to optimize their health. Debbie doesn't sugarcoat the process - she shares the difficult reality of making these changes while maintaining honesty about what worked and what didn't.

Please note: Debbie is not a medical professional and encourages working with qualified practitioners. This content is for educational purposes and sharing personal experience only.

Gut Health Triggers to Remove (The Weed Phase)

1. Inflammatory Foods

• Processed foods with chemicals, thickeners, and gums
• The ancestor approach: "What did our great-grandparents eat?"
• Gluten considerations for autoimmune conditions
• Dairy elimination and reintroduction protocol
• Personal experience with gluten and dairy elimination

2. Alcohol & Caffeine

• How alcohol flattens the microbiome
• Caffeine's impact on gut health
• Practical approach to reduction vs. elimination

3. Food Additives & Artificial Sweeteners

• Diet Coke, Coke Zero, and artificial sweeteners
• Protein powders with artificial ingredients
• Protein yogurts and carrageenan
• Switching to cleaner alternatives (Femme Fuels protein powder)

4. Medications & NSAIDs

• Unnecessary medication review
• Sleep aids and long-term dependency
• Laxative dependency
• NSAIDs (ibuprofen) and gut damage
• Antibiotics and their lasting impact
• Birth control pill effects on gut health

5. Stress & Poor Sleep

• The connection between stress, sleep, and gut health
• Promise of dedicated episodes on both topics

Recommended Books on Gut Health

1. "Supergut" by Dr. William Davis
2. "The Happy Gut" by Dr. Vincent Pedre
3. "Gut Smart Protocol" by Dr. Vincent Pedre and Lee Holmes
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