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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December 09, 202234. Using Love, Intention, and Food to Prepare the Nest | Maddie Ellis
What if instead of focusing so much on vitamins and minerals with nutrition, we focused on the love and intention behind its creation? While also creating high-quality meals?
My guest on today’s podcast has managed to strike that sweet spot. It took Maddie Ellis leaving behind her division I track scholarship to discover her true passion in life, food creation. She started creating high-quality, nutrient-dense, love-infused meals for new moms.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Timestamps
From small-town runner to Division 1 track athlete (3:17)

How an Italian study abroad trip birthed Maddie’s love of food creation (6:52)

When athletic’s create an unhealthy relationship with food (10:17)

Helping build nutrition programs for public schools (16:57)

Maddie building the initial framework for The Nest Prep (23:27)

Don’t pay it back just pay it forward (29:37)

Unexpectedly meeting the right people (37:42)

Adding more love and intention to nutrition (48:17)

Maddie’s most recent gut check moment (56:52)
Show Notes
Website: The Nest Prep
Current menu options
Instagram
Stay tuned for pick-up points for meals coming across the greater Phoenix area!
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 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 1min
December 02, 202233. Four Ways to Handle Family Members Who Aren't Supportive of Your Health
It’s the holiday season! That means, for many of us “health nuts,” lots of encounters (and questions) from family members about our weird habits. And whether or not you wanted to have those conversations, we all know they’re likely going to come up.
So I came up with four different approaches you could take to having those conversations.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Timestamps
When your weight loss journey is criticized by your mother (1:55)

When your spouse is interfering with your sleep routine (5:58)

#1: Lead by example (8:50)

#2: Listen to them (11:06)

#3: You could do nothing (14:10)

#4: Have an uncomfortable conversation (15:59)
Show Notes
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 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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23min
November 25, 202232. Discovering Truth in Moments of Chaos | Amy Vander Linden
“You have a 100% track record of figuring it out.” It’s easy to think that when everything is going your way, but that’s the same mantra Amy thought as she learned she had north of $100,000 stolen from her as she was starting a new office. Once you go through something like that, and come out the other side still standing, you’ve gained a bit of perspective…
In this podcast, Amy opens up about the many struggles, hardships, and wins she’s experienced along her “mompreneurial” journey. If you love a good triumph story, grab yourself some coffee and become inspired!
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Timestamps
Having the entrepreneurial spirit while being a parent (3:30)

What led Amy to become a Physical Therapist (9:00)

Having $100,000 stolen from her (12:30)

Finding appreciation from a sh*t sandwich (26:30)

Living in low-level suffering (33:12)

Do you have to experience suffering to succeed in business (41:49)

We can’t not talk about CrossFit (51:00)

Learning to love working “on the business” vs. “in the business” (1:00:35)

Amy’s Gut Check Moment (1:04:20)
Show Notes
Website: Moment of Truth Physical Therapy
Find them on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube
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 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 11min
November 18, 202231. What is Gut Health and Why Should You Care
Kombucha, probiotics, and fiber. Name three things that are overrated in the gut health space. These are synonymous with “gut health,” but those don’t even begin to scratch the surface of the impact a healthy gut can have on your life.
In today’s episode, Dr. Nick discusses his gut health framework and how he describes it with his patients.
Timestamps
A few coffee thoughts and smells (0:15)

Digestion starts in the mouth (4:28)

It continues in the stomach (7:50)

Down to the intestines (9:35)

Diseases that impact digestion of vitamins and minerals (13:55)

All things leaky gut (16:40)

The Gut Microbiome (18:45)

The best tool we have to impact the microbiome (27:18)

Gut bugs in those with IBS & SIBO (29:26)

Breastmilk, c-sections, and formula’s impact on the microbiome (34:16)
Show Notes
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 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
42min
November 11, 202230. Ancient Wisdom from a Modern Day Midwife | Tracy Burns, CNM
“If you stand for something, people will hate you for it. And you should be PROUD that they hate you” - Tracy Burns.
Tracy was such a gem to have on the podcast, she did such a great job at opening up and giving us listeners an idea of what it’s like to “walk” through gut-check moments. Those moments most define us, and Tracy provided us with practical and tangible ways to walk out of those moments as a stronger person.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!
Timestamps
Fixing something that isn’t meant to be set (3:30)

When Tracy first became “aware” of who she was (7:35)

When the world thinks you’re crushing life, but internally you feel like a mess (13:30)

What scripture and mental resilience have taught Tracy (20:15)

As CrossFit workouts become “easier”, is it time to seek new challenges? (27:41)

How Tracy and her children “grew up together” (33:45)

The differences in how men and women are viewed as they age (36:00)

What being productive actually looks like (44:26)

Tracy’s gut check moment (1:03:04)
Show Notes
You can find Tracy at her Midwifery clinic - Modern Day Wife
On Instagram
If you’re local to the Phoenix area, Tracy is currently doing births out of Abrazo Health, and her birth center will be opening in October 2024
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 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 7min
November 04, 202229. Are Gluten & Dairy Really that Bad? - Three Health Topics I've Changed My Mind On
It’s important to remain open-minded, but not so open that your brain falls out. Information in the health and wellness field is constantly evolving, and if you don’t make an effort to update your opinions, you’ll be left behind. But at the same time, if you changed your mind after every rat study came out, you wouldn’t get anything done. So how do we find that happy medium?
In this episode, Dr. Nick shares three health topics on which he’s shifted his mindset, and more importantly, why he decided to alter his opinion.
Timestamps
Strong beliefs, lousy held (0:38)

Topic #1 - Avoiding gluten & dairy like the plague (2:27)

Topic #2 - Being reliant on lots of supplements to feel healthy (10:39)

Topic #3 - Nutrition can solve any health problem (19:52)
Show Notes
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 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
27min
October 28, 202228. Using Fitness to Transform from Desk Job to Digital Nomad | Tom Jackobs
“The biggest asset of a business is its processes, not its people.” - Tom Jackobs. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tom over the past 3-months as my public speaking and business coach, and he’s been nothing sort of spectacular. Along the way of working with him, I discovered he had one of the more fascinating life stories I’ve come across, so he was a no-brainer to be on the podcast.
Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to double-click on a specific topic of interest!
Timestamps
The reality of putting on masterminds/retreats (3:55)

Tom’s humble beginnings in entertainment, theatre management, & corporate oil (8:10)

His transition to a “brick & mortar” fitness studio (15:55)

Working temp. Jobs at 10+ companies (20:59)

The doubts about leaving the safety of corporate America (27:20)

Being an introvert makes you a better salesperson (31:45)

Learning to sell 5-figure fitness packages (42:30)

The shame in asking his dad for a $10k loan (48:50)

Knowing your end goal when starting a business (54:45)

Common traits of digital nomads (1:08:24)

What lead Tom to help people tell their “Impact Story” (1:11:58)

Gut Check Moment (1:19:13)
Show Notes
Learn to tell your story - FREE Public Speaker Storybook
Business Lead Maximizer
TomJackobs.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 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 24min
October 21, 202227. Do You Need an Oura Ring to Improve Your Sleep?
I’ve been getting many questions from people and patients alike asking me if they should get an Oura Ring. And while the answer is “it depends” for almost everybody, knowing more about your sleep goals and desires can help you decide if you would benefit from the ring or not.
And of course, Alabama didn’t win.
Timestamps
Four scenario’s to consider before getting one (2:00)

Brief intro to the Oura Ring, what it measures, and how it works (3:30)

1: If your sleep needs improvement, what are some reasons TO GET one (4:42)

2: If your sleep needs improvement, here are some reasons NOT TO GET one (7:30)

3: Want to optimize sleep? Some reasons FOR GETTING one (12:47)

4: Still want to optimize? Here are some reasons NOT TO GET one (17:27)
Show Notes
Two-by-Two Table Comparing WHEN TO vs. WHEN NOT TO consider purchasing the ring
Study comparing the accuracy of the Oura Ring
Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
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 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
25min
October 14, 202226. The Leap from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship | Molly Cahill
“Throw the word balance out of the window. It’s more like seasons. Sometimes, you’re just surviving. And that’s OK” - Molly.
No one better personifies what it means to experience gut-check moments more than today’s guest, Molly Cahill. In this episode, we uncover how Molly left her high-paying, corporate sales job to teach holistic healthcare providers how to be better at using Instagram.
Short on time? Check the timestamps below to find a topic that most interests you!
Timestamps
Molly’s starting a podcast! (4:35)

Dogma in the health & wellness space (11:45)

Molly’s pendulum-swinging moment in healthcare (16:40)

How almost going to PA school lead her to leave Corporate America (29:05)

What helped her align those major decisions (39:42)

Feeling confident in making “the leap” (50:43)

Sometimes you’re just surviving, and that’s OK (1:01:05)

Her current business ventures (1:13:37)

Gut Check Moment (1:17:48)
Show Notes
Molly’s Website
Holistic Marketing Hub
Content Library Tour
If you’re a holistic practitioner looking to use any one of Molly’s amazing services, I invite you to click this referral link
You can find Dr. 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 25min
October 07, 202225. Three Reasons Functional Medicine Seems Expensive
The world needs Functional Medicine…to become more cost-effective. As a former user and now a current professional in the natural and holistic health industry, I feel several practices need to be addressed. The cost of functional medicine is the most common pushback I hear from people. Not just in my own clinic, but on online forums and in my local community.
In this episode, we explore the three reasons that have caused functional medicine to become so expensive, and most importantly, ways it can become more cost-effective.
Timestamps
Why functional medicine has become so expensive (0:41)

#1 - Unnecessary lab testing (2:41)

#2 - Too many supplements (8:18)

#3 - Healing takes time (14:34)
Show Notes
Blog Post: 3 Reasons Functional Medicine is Expensive
You can find Dr. 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
25min

FAQs about Gut Check Radio:

How many episodes does Gut Check Radio have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.