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.

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April 28, 202354. Healing Your Gut by Digesting Experiences and Absorbing Life | Chelsea Haines
If you want to heal, ask yourself, “Who do I need to be” instead of “What do I need to do.” Oftentimes, the actual root causes of disease are related to our subconscious beliefs and stored traumas. Functional Medicine has done a great job identifying dysfunction within the gut, HPA axis, and environmental toxins, but if you don’t heal your subconscious, you’re blindly throwing darts.
Our guest today, Chelsea Haines, unpacks what that looks like.

Timestamps
Chelsea at her “peak hustle” era in entrepreneurship (5:45)

The moment that changed her perspective on hustle culture (12:00)

Being commanded to move on to a yacht and actually doing it (16:00)

Trust your gut, digest your life (23:45)

The solution to fear-mongering in health and wellness (27:15)

Questioning her doctor on the fate of her Psoriasis (33:45)

Addressing the real root causes of gut and immune dysfunction using mindset work (44:15)

Health beliefs Chelsea has changed her mind on (54:15)

Gut Check Moment - Has she forgiven her father for leaving their family? (1:04:15)
Resources
You can find Chelsea on Instagram
Her work with clients via The Gut Health Agency
Monthly Program
Mind Body Rewire Program

More from Dr. Nick
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or on our 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 17min
April 21, 202353. A $100,000 IBS & Hashimoto's Journey
Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. That’s precisely how it felt to receive a $100,000 full-ride scholarship in graduate school. This would be the event that caused my health to spiral out of control, to foster the development of IBS and Hashimoto’s. But it was those exact events that I needed to experience and appreciate healing.
Timestamps
What lead Dr. Nick into Functional Medicine and Health (1:45)

When 1 AM insomnia leads to a six-pack of donuts (3:30)

A $100,000 scholarship was the breaking point (4:45)

The development of Hashimoto’s, gut dysbiosis, and binge eating (9:00)

Meeting the person who turns your health around (13:00)

Losing the $100,000 scholarship was a blessing (19:30)

Ultimate healing came from worshipping the correct platform (24:30)
Resources
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or on our 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
31min
April 14, 202352. Break Free From Your Comfort Zone of Discomfort | Roslyn Kent, Holistic Nutritionist
Are stool and food sensitivity tests the answer to your gut health woes?
In this episode, we sit down with Roslyn, a registered holistic nutritionist, as she shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to pursue her passion for gut health. Roslyn opens up about living in a "comfort zone of discomfort" for 12 years and how she finally found the courage to make a change. We also learn about her bold decision to invest $40,000 to start a business during the pandemic and the lessons she learned.
Roslyn sheds light on the problem with gut and food sensitivity testing and shares tips on cultivating a healthy relationship with food. She also talks about gut health tactics that she has changed her mind about and the importance of working on, rather than in, her business, particularly Instagram.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!

Timestamps
Her transition from the Corporate World to Holistic Nutrition (6:30)

Living in a 12-year “Comfort Zone of Discomfort” (10:30)

Investing $40,000 to start a business during the Pandemic (21:30)

The Problem with Gut & Food Sensitivity Testing (26:30)

Cultivating a healthy relationship with food (34:30)

Gut Health tactics she’s changed her mind on (41:30)

Working ON vs IN her business (46:00)

Where is the field of “Gut Health” headed? (1:00:00)

Roslyn’s Gut Check Moment (1:04:00)
Resources
You can find Rosyln on Instagram and Facebook Community
Online Course to Take Control Over Your Gut Health: Plant Powered Gut Academy
Inquirer about working 1-on-1 with her
Waitlist for her Correcting Constipation Workshop

More from Dr. Nick
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or on our 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 10min
April 07, 202351. Tools for Managing Common Causes of IBS
If you know the causes, you can know what tools to employ to address those causes. IBS has many causes, and broadly speaking, that can fall into one of three categories: Emotional, Physical, and Chemical Stressors. Once you know where your stressors lay, you can develop a strategy using emotional, physical, and chemical tools to support them.
We discuss childhood trauma, food poisoning, antibiotics, the Low FODMAP diet, meditation, and their impacts on IBS.

Timestamps
Why IBS is a lazy diagnosis (2:00)
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Emotional Stressors and IBS (4:50)
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Chemical Stressors and IBS (13:45)
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Tools for Supporting Chemical Stressors (25:00)
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Tools for Supporting Emotional Stressors (36:15)
Resources
Prevalence of IBS and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Switching to a high-sugar, low-fiber diet for seven days leads to gut symptoms
The Use of Low FODMAP Diets in IBS
Healing IBS with Diaphragmatic Breathing
Nerva: Self-Guided Hypnotherapy for IBS

Want to learn about heart health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or on our 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
50min
March 31, 202350. The Misunderstood Relationship between Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and Heart Disease | Dr.'s Vic & Nick
Are you ready to discover the shocking truth about one of the most misunderstood substances in the human body?
In this episode, we dive deep into why we should care about cholesterol and its link to heart disease. From the history of the connection between cholesterol, saturated fat, and heart disease to the question of whether saturated fat, by itself, is concerning, we cover it all. We also explore the more effective markers for monitoring cardiovascular risk beyond LDL cholesterol. And don't miss our discussion on the root causes of heart disease, which everyone should know to maintain optimal heart health. Tune in now for an eye-opening conversation!

Timestamps
Why do we care about cholesterol? (0:30)

The history of the connection between cholesterol, saturated fat, and heart disease (4:00)

Is saturated fat, by itself, concerning? (8:00)

There are FAR better markers than LDL cholesterol (10:45)

Root causes of heart disease (17:00)

Everyone should know their cardiovascular risk (27:00)
Resources
Want to learn about heart health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or our 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
32min
March 24, 202349. Breath is The Missing Link to Improve Your Fitness | Dr.'s Vic & Nick
Timestamps
Stretching & strengthening vs. breathing & stabilizing (0:55)
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You can only go minutes without breathing (4:23)
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The benefits of stretching come from breathing (7:53)
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Defining “Stability” (17:45)
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Does a bicep curl train stability? (22:45)
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Dr. Vic’s push-up experiment (28:53)

Show Resources
You can find Dr. Victor Elmur, DC, on Instagram and Connected Chiro Website.
Postural Restoration Institute
Rehab P.S.

More From Dr. Nick
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or our 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
35min
March 17, 202348. Functional Medicine - The Healthcare Model For All | Dr. Steven Esquer, DPT
Timestamps
What leads a Physical Therapist into Functional Medicine (3:00)

“Healthcare providers are the most UNHEALTHY” (11:30)

Knowledge is not saying everything; it’s saying what people are ready for (17:30)

Parenting as a health nut (23:30)

Is the “80/20” principle good enough for your health? (31:30)

Continuous Glucose Monitors and Sleep Tracker vs. standard lab tests (43:00)

The two health practices we’re not paying enough attention to (57:00)

Steven’s Gut Check Moment (59:15)
Resources
You can find Dr. Steven at Spooner Clinic in Glendale, AZ.
If you’re looking for a Root Cause or Functional Medicine Practitioner in your area, check out the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner database.
More from Dr. Nick
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or on our 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 about!
THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support
...more
1h 8min
March 10, 202347. Three Things to Look for in a Health Care Provider | Dr.'s Vic & Nick
Timestamps
#1 - Getting to the Root Cause (7:00)
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#2 - Do they empower you to take care of yourself for life? (11:45)
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#3 - Someone who is open to new ideas/ways of thinking and will field your ideas (18:00)
Resources
You can find Dr. Victor Elmur, DC, on Instagram and Connected Chiro Website.
If you’re looking for a Root Cause provider in your area, check out the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner database.
More from Dr. Nick
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or on our 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
35min
March 03, 202346. An Evidence-Informed Guide to Food Sensitivities
Timestamps
Food sensitivities vs. food allergies (1:15)
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Are food sensitivity tests worth it? (5:00)
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Foods that come back “positive” might be a good thing (13:00)
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The role our gut bugs play in food sensitivities (19:30)
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth - SIBO (24:30)
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Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (26:00)
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Limbic system imbalance (28:00)
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MCAS - Mast Cell Activation Syndrome & Histamine Intolerance (30:30)
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Methods for getting over food sensitivities (35:00)
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Using a “Food Rotation Diet” (43:15)
Show Notes
Outline for today’s episode
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or on our 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
50min
February 24, 202345. Living in the Woods, Caring for Pregnant Women & Children, and Yahweh | Dr. Matthew Allen
Timestamps
Matt’s six-month rule for getting tattoos (2:15)
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Expectations vs. reality three years into practice (5:30)
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Learning to live and navigate risk in the woods (9:30)
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Helping someone heal is no different than living in the woods (15:45)
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Why his DWI was his most teachable experience (20:45)
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Helping people build trust in themselves (30:30)
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Let your kid sees you fall (42:15)
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15-minutes of silence a day will change your life (47:15)
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Manager vs. creator mode (52:15)
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His most recent Gut Check Moment (56:45)
Show Notes
Find Dr. Matthew Allen, DC, on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
Evolutionchiro.com
More from Dr. Nick
Want to learn about gut health and be entertained in under 5 minutes/per week? Sign up for Dr. Nick’s once-weekly Newsletter.
You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden or our 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
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FAQs about Gut Check Radio:

How many episodes does Gut Check Radio have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.