In this episode of Ive Got Guts!, Stef and Lauren sit down with Dr. Jason B. Carter, a board-certified urologist, to explore the powerful connection between gut health, bladder function, and hormone balance and why so many people struggle when these systems are not looked at together.

We dive into:

• How the gut and bladder connection works
• Why hormone balance is essential, especially for women
• The role of hormone therapy in overall well-being
• What gets missed when medicine only looks at one system
• Lifestyle habits that make the biggest difference long-term

You can find out more information about Dr. Jason B. Carter at the links below:

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If you are navigating chronic symptoms or want a more complete view of your health, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight.

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Have you ever opened up about how hard things really are, only to hear, “Just stay positive” or “At least it’s not worse” , and walked away feeling shut down or guilty?

In this episode, we break down toxic positivity…what it is, why it shows up so often in chronic illness, healing, and personal growth spaces, and how it can quietly block emotional regulation and real healing.

We’re not here to cancel positivity. We’re here to make it real.

In this episode, we cover:

• What toxic positivity actually looks like

• How “good vibes only” can feel emotionally dismissive

• Why suppressing emotions creates shame, guilt, and anxiety

• Why pain doesn’t need to be “the worst” to be valid

• Healthier ways to support others…and yourself

• Simple tools to process hard emotions safely

Because real healing isn’t about pretending everything is fine…it’s about honesty, safety, and support. 💛

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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Tori (@toritriesit on TikTok), whose medical journey began before she was even born…and who wasn’t diagnosed with cystic fibrosis until her twenties. Tori shares what it was like growing up sick without answers, finally receiving a life-changing diagnosis, and navigating chronic illness while raising two children with their own medical challenges.

You may also recognize Tori from The Weakest Link, The Perfect Line (which she won!), and The Drew Barrymore Show…moments that reflect her humor, strength, and resilience.

This conversation is for anyone navigating:

• chronic illness

• late or missed diagnosis

• medical gaslighting

• motherhood and caregiving

• feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, or alone in their health journey

Tori’s story is a reminder that showing up, even when it’s hard, is its own kind of courage. 💛

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If the new year has you feeling tired instead of inspired, this episode is for you.

We’re letting go of “New Year, New You” energy and choosing something far more sustainable…compassion, realignment, and gentle forward movement. Whether you’re navigating infertility, chronic illness, shifting relationships, burnout, or simply feeling unsure of what comes next, this conversation offers a grounded, supportive place to land..

In this episode, we talk about:

• Choosing compassion over correction

• Letting go of expectations, timelines, and old identities

• Setting boundaries without guilt

• Honoring your body, energy, and nervous system

• Moving forward without abandoning yourself

• Creating vision and alignment without shame or pressure

You don’t need to fix yourself.

You don’t need to rush.

You are not behind, you are becoming.

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The holidays can feel heavy when you’re living with chronic illness, navigating fertility struggles, or grieving a season that looks different than you hoped.

In this shorter, end-of-year episode of I’ve Got Guts, we’re sharing gentle holiday survival tips, laughing through some very real holiday mishaps, and offering permission to rest, set boundaries, and honor your body…without guilt.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Navigating the holidays with chronic illness

• Setting boundaries without explaining yourself

• Funny (and chaotic) holiday stories that didn’t go as planned

• Coping with fertility comments during the holidays

• Why rest, safe food, and leaving early all count

• Giving yourself permission when the season feels different

Whether you’re celebrating, surviving, or somewhere in between, you’re not alone. If all you do this season is take care of yourself, that is more than enough.

✨ We’ll be back January 5th, 2026 with a brand new episode.✨

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In this episode, we’re joined by Andrea Tait, a physical therapist and wellness coordinator, who shares her powerful journey through autoimmune disease, a heart attack, and supporting her daughter after a Crohn’s disease diagnosis.

Andrea opens up about how these experiences led her to explore holistic, root-cause approaches to healing, including natural strategies and gut support that helped her family thrive.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Navigating autoimmune disease and a heart attack

• Parenting through a Crohn’s disease diagnosis

• Holistic and root-cause approaches to gut health

• Everyday wellness shifts that made a real difference

If you’re dealing with autoimmune issues, gut health challenges, or chronic illness, or supporting someone who is , this episode offers hope, insight, and reassurance that you’re not alone.

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Lauren shares her latest achalasia update, including learning her esophagus is functioning at 10%. The surprising part? She wasn’t shocked…but everyone else was. This episode unpacks why her calm made sense, why others panicked, and how to stay grounded when people project their fears onto your journey. Stef also reflects on similar reactions during her fertility path.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why Lauren felt peace while others reacted with fear

• How mindset and nervous-system work shaped her response

• Why loved ones often jump to worst-case scenarios

• How to stay anchored in your truth after hard news

• Navigating chronic illness, fertility updates, and emotional projections

“Let people love you — but don’t let their fear become yours.”

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In this episode of I’ve Got Guts!, we talk with Dr. Maggie Benham of Chosen Spot Chiropractic about how gentle chiropractic care supports digestion, the vagus nerve, stress, and overall nervous-system function. After our episode with Kaylee sparked so many questions, Dr. Maggie explains what really happens during an adjustment and how this work fits alongside conventional medicine.

We cover:

• What actually happens during a gentle chiropractic adjustment

• How the spine and nervous system influence digestion

• The vagus nerve’s role in healing and regulation

• Dr. Maggie’s approach to chronic pain and chronic illness

• What to expect at your first chiropractic visit

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It’s our 1-year anniversary AND our 50th episode! 🎉 Today we’re diving into one of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness: not being believed. From “your labs are normal” to “it’s just stress,” we break down what medical gaslighting actually looks like, why it happens, and how it impacts your emotional, physical, and relational health.

We also share practical scripts, advocacy tools, and ways to protect your energy so you can get real answers without burning out. Whether you live with a chronic illness or love someone who does, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and empowered.

💛 In This Episode:

• What medical gaslighting sounds like

• The emotional + physical fallout of being dismissed

• Why the system fails chronically ill patients

• Advocacy tools + exact scripts you can use

• How friends & family can truly support

• Rebuilding trust with your body and your providers

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In this episode, Stef and Lauren dive into how chronic illness reshapes relationships—from friendships to partnerships—and what real, meaningful support actually looks like.

✨ How relationships shift after chronic illness: the grief, the growth, and the people who truly show up

✨ What chronic illness feels like on the inside vs. how it looks on the outside

✨ Common mistakes loved ones make (even with good intentions)

✨ What genuinely supportive care looks like—communication, boundaries, and specific help ✨ How spouses and partners adapt and become true teammates

✨ The boundaries chronic illness requires—and why they matter

✨ A reminder that relationships can deepen through challenge, and chronic illness never reduces anyone’s worth

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