Gut Check Radio

By Dr. Nick Belden

I’m a Holistic Chiropractor who gets bored talking about the Xs and Os of Holistic Health. So I started a podcast to explore something far more interesting, the “Gut Check Moments” behind the lives an... more

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How many episodes does Gut Check Radio have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.

Gut Check Radio episodes:

July 22, 202214. Probiotic Chocolate, 10k Steps/Day, Liver King - Legit or a bunch of Marketing?
Sometimes it feels impossible to trust all the marketing you see in a grocery store. Companies are even going to the great length of adding probiotics to soda and calling them “gut healthy.” Is that actually a thing? Or is it a bunch of marketing? In today’s episode, Joe & Nick discuss what health & fitness statements are worth double-clicking, and which should you close your browser on.
Timestamps:
Always being marketed to (0:00)

Joe’s experience teaching children nutrition (1:48)

Conquering nutrition labels (7:56)

What percentage of dark chocolate is healthiest? (13:28)

How much should you pay attention to added sugars? (22:01)

10k steps/day (28:50)

How much protein can you digest per meal? (34:28)

Nick’s thought’s on “probiotics” being added to foods & drinks (42:45)

Is sugar from fruit harmful? (52:40)

Should you track salt intake? (58:38)

Olive oil makes everything better (1:02:58)

Is the Liver King legit? (1:05:11)

Raw Milk (1:13:56)
You find Joe on Instagram at @joemikepaul
Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his clinic website www.hivenaturalhealth.com
If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
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1h 22min
July 15, 2022 13. Best Nutrients for Thyroid Health
First solosode of GCR! Dr. Nick has a keen clinical and personal interest in thyroid health, and in this episode, we deep dive into specific nutrients and their roles in thyroid function. All with the goal of providing you with evidence-informed information you can trust.
Link to my Google Doc Chart with cited studies ⬇️:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mQd4qM4WIUBwLB0WkEgDgZvnbqdmVd2-GcChbLsYQFU/edit?usp=sharing
You find Joe on Instagram at @joemikepaul
Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his clinic website www.hivenaturalhealth.com
If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
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25min
July 08, 202212. Belly Breathing Isn't Helping You | Dr. Victor Elmurr
Debunking common breathing myths. Thanks to Dr. Victor Elmur DC for stopping by Gut Check Radio! We explored what’s been taught in the breathing space, practical breath tips you can use today, and a little bit of fun banter on the side.
Timestamps
Why Victor came out of the womb questioning everything (4:42)

Are deep breaths the best way to relax? (11:16)

Wim Hof (35:20)

Belly breathing (46:53)

The connection between Chakra & breath (1:00:06)

What you can learn from watching others breathe (1:13:56)

The connection between walking & breathing (1:17:13)

Chest vs. neck breathing (1:41:10)

Where to learn more about breath work (2:00:44)
PRI

DNS

Breath by J. Nestor

Oxygen Advantage by P. Mckeweon

Dr. Victor’s Instagram handle: @victor_elmurr
You find Joe on Instagram at @joemikepaul
Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his clinic website www.hivenaturalhealth.com
If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
...more
2h 12min
July 01, 202211. 5 things to look for in a practitioner/coach
Working on your health or fitness goals is hard enough on your own, which is where having a knowledgeable coach/practitioner comes in. The right one can help provide you with clarity, and cost-effective care, and can empower you along your journey. Find the wrong one, and you’ll be throwing your money at random protocols, impractical diets, and destructive advice. Tune in as Joe & Nick discuss their 5 tips for finding a great coach/practitioner!
Timestamps
Why it’s important to have a practitioner/coach (1:57)

How to discover if someone is ethical or full of shi*t (4:26)

1. Individualization (7:47)

2. Open to new evidence/research (17:09)

3. Speaks without absoluteness (29:46)

4. Tells you what you need to hear (38:07)

5. Expectations -understanding your own responsibilities (57:37)

RAW MILK (1:03:32)
You find Joe on Instagram at @joemikepaul
Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his clinic website www.hivenaturalhealth.com
If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
...more
1h 8min
June 24, 202210. The Neglected Side of Mens Health
Men's health > how high your testosterone is. In honor of men's health month, Joe & Nick discuss the aspects of men's health that are often neglected, including why men don’t seek out support for their health, why males struggle to be “vulnerable,” and how males would be better served to adopt learning as well as leading approach.
Timestamps
Masculine & feminine energy (2:14)

Why are men neglected in healthcare? (6:21)

Why men suck at asking for help (7:56)

The fear of not knowing the answer (13:57)

The “perception” of asking for help (19:24)

Unpacking what it means for a male to be “vulnerable” (28:23)

The curiosity that leads to risk (32:05)

Why aren’t more males in group fitness? (39:08)

Joe asks Nick, “How do you feel about suffering?” (45:38)

Leading vs. learning (57:49)

Do we ever reach completion with our health? (1:13:25)

RAW MILK (1:15:32)
If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
Find, engage, and tag us on Instagram:
@dr.nickbelden
@joemikepaul
...more
1h 22min
June 17, 20229. Health & Fitness Trends - Bullish or Bearish
Ever wanted perspectives on Keto, CrossFit, meditation, and fasting from health & fitness professionals? Well, today’s the episode for you. Joe and Nick play a fun little game of bullish (love) or bearish (don’t love) on the most trendy topics in the health and fitness space.
Timestamps
Paleo (3:55)

Keto (6:21)

Whole30 (9:26)

Gluten & Dairy Free (11:52)

Vegan (13:07)

Carnivore (16:07)

Low FODMAP (18:53)

ovo/pescatarian (21:04)

Macros (24:41)

Fasting (29:00)

Blue Zones (33:53)

CrossFit (37:20)

PowerLifting (42:37)

Olympic Lifting (45:22)

Bodybuilding (49:17)

Running (52:42)

Meditation (58:04)

Breathwork (1:00:40)

Cold & heat exposure (1:04:40)

RAW MILK (1:13:27)
If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
Find, engage, and tag us on Instagram:
@dr.nickbelden
@joemikepaul
...more
1h 19min
June 10, 20228. Coffee & Caffeine | What You Need to Know
A world without coffee sounds like a pretty tired world. But, there is no such thing as a “free lunch” with coffee, particularly caffeine consumption. In this episode, we discuss ways you can get the athletic and cognitive performance enhancement effects of coffee, without becoming overly reliant upon it.
Timestamps
Evidence between COFFEE consumption and overall health (3:10)
The study we discussed: PMID: 31055709

Evidence between CAFFEINE consumption and overall health (9:47)
PMID: 34968277

What happens if you drink more than 6 cups of coffee/per day? (13:02)

PMID: 34165394

The differences between caffeine from coffee vs. caffeine from supplements (15:53)

How caffeine works (20:32)

Creating boundaries around caffeine (22:24)

Differences in people’s caffeine tolerance (28:35)

The benefits of occasionally cycling-off caffeine (39:54)

Coffee & GERD/Acid Reflux (42:42)

How long does caffeine stay in your system? (55:34)

Don’t drink your coffee right when you wake up (1:02:01)

Raw Milk (1:03:41)

If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
Find, engage, and tag us on Instagram:
@dr.nickbelden
@joemikepaul
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1h 13min
June 03, 20227. Health Is What You Value
Value is everything. What you value dictates how you structure your life. Whenever people say “being healthy is expensive,” they’re often neglecting the value of being healthy. The healthier you are, the more value you can likely create in the world. The more value you create, the more you make others feel valued. Tune in as Dr. Nick and Joe discuss how they create their value hierarchy for their health.
Timestamps:
Put more emphasis on the quality of your water (1:48)

Does being healthy have to be expensive? (6:44)

Tips for seasonal allergies (12:08)

Unpacking the word “Detox” (17:22)

The value of tracking & wearable devices (21:53)

What happened when we tried to “not have a routine”(29:48)

How we determine our most creative times of the day (37:02)

Why we value certain brands & products (43:22)

Our supplement routines (56:36)

RAW MILK (1:11:28)

If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
Find, engage, and tag us on Instagram:
@dr.nickbelden
@joemikepaul
...more
1h 15min
May 27, 20226. How Many Carbs Should You Be Eating?
Carbs are good. Oh no wait, they’re bad. Okay just kidding now they’re good again. But someone who did keto told me they’re terrible for my health? In today’s episode, Joe and I take a fairly extensive tour down the carbs rabbit hole. How many should you be consuming for health? What about if performance is your main goal? What are our favorite carb sources?
Timestamps:
Handling health conversations at family gatherings (0:00)

Rant on social media content in the fitness & health space (6: 10)

Nick’s weightlifting prep (11:30)

How we handle imposter syndrome (19:00)

Difficulty in “tracking” meat consumption (27:00)

Our favorite carb sources (31:00)

Carb Deep Dive (37:00)

If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
Find, engage, and tag us on Instagram:
@dr.nickbelden
@joemikepaul
...more
1h 32min
May 20, 2022 5. How To Eliminate Decision Fatigue With Your Nutrition
It can be incredibly easy to fall victim to decision fatigue when trying to design a nutrition plan for yourself. What foods should you include? Should it be high or lower carb? Can you still eat out on your nutrition plan?
Tune in as Nick & Joe discuss their experiences in helping people achieve clarity in their nutrition.
If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
Find, engage, and tag us on Instagram:
@dr.nickbelden
@joemikepaul
...more
1h 6min

FAQs about Gut Check Radio:

How many episodes does Gut Check Radio have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.