If you’ve worked with multiple practitioners, tried different protocols, and still feel like you’re missing the bigger picture of why your body isn’t healing, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing why working with a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDNP) can be such a turning point, not because it’s trendy or different for the sake of being different, but because this approach actually connects labs, symptoms, stress, and real-life context in a way most models and other practitioners don’t.

I also share how working with an FDNP completely changed my own health when nothing else had, and the core principles that guide how we help the body heal at its root.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How functional lab testing helps eliminate guesswork

The role hidden stressors play in chronic symptoms

Why healing requires a whole-body, systems-based approach

What makes the FDN philosophy different from symptom-focused care

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or confused about why nothing seems to work, this episode will help you understand what might be missing and why your body may need a different kind of support.

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Today’s episode is a special clip pulled from a live training I hosted, where I walk you through the three most common roadblocks I see in people who are still dealing with reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain, even after treating H pylori or always testing negative.

If you’ve been doing all the “right” things but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand why and show you where the real work needs to happen so you can finally move forward.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why healing stalls even after H pylori is gone

How stomach lining damage keeps symptoms alive

The overlooked role of stress and the gut–brain connection

Why focusing only on the stomach often misses the real issue

What actually needs to shift to create lasting symptom relief

If it feels like you’ve hit nothing but dead ends, this episode will help you spot the hidden patterns keeping your symptoms in place and give you a clearer path forward.

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If you’re dealing with throat symptoms that don’t quite make sense and classic reflux advice hasn’t helped, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re breaking down LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux), also known as silent reflux, why it looks so different from typical heartburn, and how these symptoms are often tied to digestion, stress, and nervous system patterns that get overlooked.

My goal in this episode is to help this all finally click so you can stop guessing and start calming your symptoms in a way that actually works.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why silent reflux can cause throat symptoms without heartburn

How digestion and gut function play a role in ongoing irritation

The connection between stress, breathing patterns, and LPR flares

Why acid-suppressing medications often don’t fully resolve symptoms

Gentle, holistic ways to start calming throat irritation and reducing flares

If you’ve been stuck managing symptoms without clear answers, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to focus on next.

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If you’ve already treated H pylori, or you never had it in the first place, and reflux or heartburn are still running the show, this episode is for you.

Because lingering symptoms don’t mean you failed treatment. And they don’t automatically mean something was missed. More often than not, these symptoms mean your focus needs to shift.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why symptoms can stick around even after a treatment protocol, and what actually needs to happen for your stomach to fully recover so you can finally get out of the cycle of managing symptoms and start feeling stable again.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why you still have reflux & hearburn even after H pylori tests are negative

The difference between treating bacteria and healing your stomach

The three areas that must be addressed for symptoms to fully resolve

Why stress and digestion stability matter more than another protocol

If you’ve been told your tests are “normal” but your body still doesn’t feel right, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.

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Why You’re Still Dealing With Reflux, Heartburn, and Stomach Pain (Even When H Pylori is Negative)
Register here → https://theguthealingninja.com/feb 

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In this Q&A episode of the Getting Well Again Podcast, I’m answering some of the most common and most misunderstood questions I get about gut health. From navigating H pylori with a fragile microbiome to understanding why SIBO keeps coming back, we’re digging into real-life scenarios with root-cause focused answers.

If you’ve been feeling confused, stuck, or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode will help you zoom out, understand what actually matters, and make sense of what your body is doing.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How to approach H pylori when your microbiome feels “too fragile” for treatment

When antibiotics make sense for H pylori and when they don’t

Why SIBO is often a symptom, not the root cause

What lingering symptoms after H pylori treatment really mean

Why healing often requires rebuilding, not more treatment

This episode is all about clarity, strategy, and doing things in the right order so you can stop chasing symptoms and start moving forward with confidence.

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Support for lingering symptoms after H pylori treatment

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If your GI-MAP results ever led to a protocol that made you feel worse, or just didn’t work, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Getting Well Again Podcast, I’m breaking down the three most common mistakes I see practitioners make when interpreting GI-MAP results.

These missteps don’t just lead to ineffective protocols… they can actually stall your progress, drain your energy, and keep you stuck in the same frustrating symptom cycle. But with the right lens and strategy, your GI-MAP can become a powerful tool for lasting relief.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why jumping into treatment too fast can backfire, and what to do instead

Why supplements alone won’t cut it (even if they’re natural)

How to know if your current strategy is ignoring the bigger picture

If you’re tired of protocol after protocol and want to understand why you’re still symptomatic, this episode will help you take back control of your gut healing journey.

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If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to dig into your symptoms using functional lab testing and pivot your healing strategy in real time, this episode is for you.

In this second part of my personal gut healing series, I’m walking you through my actual GI-MAP test results and the steps I took next. From uncovering hidden digestive dysfunction to the surprise discovery that changed everything (hint: it involves my gallbladder!). You’ll get a real-world look at how healing is rarely linear, but always revealing.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How gut infections, poor digestion, and immune dysfunction can quietly drive stubborn symptoms

Why symptom relief often comes from supporting function rather than chasing infections

The surprising role bile flow and gallbladder health can play in symptoms like bloating and constipation

What it really looks like to pivot mid-protocol and let your body lead your healing strategy

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:

Episode 49: Healing My Gut in Real Time: Symptoms, Stress, and First Steps (Part 1)
Episode 52: A Deep Dive Into the Functional Labs I use in My Practice for Reflux & Heartburn

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If you've been cutting out foods, loading up on supplements, and following all the reflux advice - but still not seeing results - it might be time to stop guessing and start testing.

In this episode, I'm walking you through the five most powerful functional labs I use with my 1:1 clients to get real answers about what's driving reflux, heartburn, and stubborn stomach pain. You'll learn how these labs go far beyond conventional tests and why they’re key to creating personalized protocols that actually work.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How functional lab testing helps uncover why your symptoms won’t resolve

What it means to look at digestion, metabolism, stress, and inflammation together instead of in isolation

Why “normal” test results don’t always mean your body is functioning well

How reducing guesswork creates clearer, more effective healing strategies

If you're tired of surface-level fixes and want to go deeper, this episode will show you how functional lab testing can provide the clarity you need to finally heal.

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If you’re heading into the new year determined to finally get your reflux, heartburn, or stomach pain under control, but deep down you’re afraid you’ll end up stuck in the same cycle again, this episode is for you.

Healing doesn’t happen by chance. And if you’ve been relying on the same strategies year after year - cutting out more foods, stacking more supplements, or guessing your way through - it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough. It’s because you’ve been missing clarity, strategy, and support.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest roadblocks I see keeping people stuck in gut symptoms year after year - and what to do differently so that this can truly be the year things change.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why trying to supplement your way out of symptoms often keeps you stuck

How over-restricting food can slow healing instead of supporting it

The critical role your nervous system plays in digestion and symptom flares

Why guessing and jumping between strategies creates more stress and fewer results

What it actually takes to move forward with clarity and confidence

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re doing everything right but still not getting better, this episode will help you understand what’s been missing - and how to approach healing in a more grounded, strategic way.

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The Gut Check - A personalized gut health audit and action plan

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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my personal experience becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) through the FDN certification program. Whether you’re a current health coach, wellness enthusiast, or someone looking to take control of your own health, this behind-the-scenes episode and FDN program review will help you decide if FDN might be the next right step for you.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What sets the FDN certification program apart from other health coaching certifications

How FDN teaches you to interpret functional lab data and create healing protocols

What it was really like to go through the program - pros, cons, and practical takeaways

Links to Learn More About the FDN Program:

Get the First Module of the FDN Course for Free 

Take a Free Tour of the Course 

Here is the blog post I wrote about my experience in the program.

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