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This episode explores the intersection of gut health and Traditional Chinese Medicine with Brehan Crawford, highlighting his journey from personal health struggles to professional success in treating chronic ailments. 

Key points include the significance of Qi, the balance between dietary choices and gut health, whether or not to treat parasitic infections, and the complexities of modern chronic illnesses rooted in lifestyle and generational factors. 

• Brehan's journey from severe gut issues to health 
• The definition and importance of Qi in our bodies 
• Understanding gasotransmitters and their role in digestion 
• The drawbacks of severely restrictive diets and the importance of balance 
• Insights on Gu syndrome and whether parasites should be treated or not
• The role of ancestral trauma in modern health challenges 
• Highlighting the efficacy and evolution of herbal medicine today 
• Exploring holistic practices like Qigong for improved wellness

Follow Brehan on FB/IG/TikTok: @crawford_wellness

Brehan’s website: https://beacons.ai/crawfordwellness

For Brehan’s free guide on best practices for gut health and Qi gong group practice:

https://www.skool.com/chorus-circle

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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This episode highlights the psychological underpinnings of caffeine and sugar dependencies, emphasizing the need for deeper emotional understanding to achieve true health. 

I discuss the roles of stress, trauma, and the HPA axis while providing strategies for breaking free from these habits.

Areas touched on include: 

• Exploring the hidden psychology behind caffeine and sugar addictions 
• The importance of the mind-body connection in health 
• Stress as a significant driver for cravings and dependencies 
• Understanding the impact of caffeine on the HPA axis and energy levels 
• The inflammatory effects of sugar on gut health 
• Addressing emotional and psychological issues for lasting change

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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The episode explores the complexities of chronic gut issues, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to healing that encompasses the physical body, environmental influences, and emotional regulation. 

Listeners are encouraged to reconsider quick-fix solutions like supplements in favor of a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of health challenges.

Topics covered include: 

• Discussing the "Pill for an Ill" trap 
• Emphasizing a whole-person approach to health 
• Importance of addressing the physical body in healing 
• Exploring joyful movement and personalizing physical activity 
• Significance of nutrition and targeted dietary recommendations 
• Assessing environmental factors and reducing toxins 
• The role of circadian rhythm in overall health 
• Techniques for emotional regulation and nervous system health 
• Encouraging a multifaceted strategy for long-term wellness

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

- Bloating is one of the most common symptoms my clients struggle with

- The spectrum of bloating 

- Why bloating is often worse at the end of the day

- The most common root causes of bloating

- Secondary imbalances that can also contribute to bloating

- How to fix bloating for good

For more on H Pylori and low stomach acid, see Episode 7 of this podcast.

For more on food sensitivities and food sensitivity testing, see Episode 4 of this podcast.

For more on thyroid and how low thyroid function impacts the gut, see Episode 27 of this podcast.

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Link to a free 20 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my free guide

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode we discuss:

• Common personality characteristics of women with chronic gut symptoms and how these can impact their relationships with themselves and their life partners
• Damien’s story of going from an upbringing characterized by hardship and trauma to self-empowerment and coaching men to help them fulfill their life purpose
• Why trauma, bottoming out, and forced “time-outs” can spark the process of introspection and self-growth
• Polarity reversal in relationships and how this negatively impacts the relationships between men and women, as well as the chronic health issues women struggle with
• Why it’s so hard to achieve good balance and communication in male-female relationships
• What is coaching, and why is it so useful for both men and women to achieve lasting habit change and reach personal goals
• How to know if you are coach-able
• Damien’s communication advice for men and women to help them navigate the woman’s health challenge better within the context of their relationship
• The role of plant based medicine in helping both men and women become more self conscious and resolve trauma

Find Damien’s books and coaching services at www.therealmancan.com

Follow Damien on Instagram (@the_real_man_can), Tik Tok, and YouTube

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Link to a free 15 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my free guide

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode we discuss:

• Symptoms of low thyroid
• How the thyroid works (chain of command)
• The difference between conventional and function thyroid testing:
• Important nutrient cofactors for good thyroid function
• Root causes of low thyroid
• The impact of low thyroid on the gut
• Why going wheat-free is so critical if you have a thyroid issue

Find Abby at https://balancedhormonesvip.com/ 

Join her FB group for women: Balanced Hormones, Empowered Women 

Access her free PDF resource: Why Your Diet & Exercise Plan Isn't Working & What to do Instead https://balancedhormonesvip.com/free-resource/

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Link to Abby’s podcast episode with Jasmine Fulwood, a gluten-free chef:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D6lFtpERCVRlp1qbz0Ljj?si=0fNnXWN_SFeaMtXFhdrpBQ

Link to Dr. David Brownstein’s book Iodine, Why You Need It Why You Can’t Live Without It

Link to a free 15 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my free guide

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• The pros and cons of wearable biometric tracking devices
• What heart rate variability (HRV) is, and what a “good” HRV is
• Why I love the Oura Ring as an HRV tracker
• An overview of the sleep, readiness, and activity scores the Oura Ring provides

Heartmath Inner Balance: https://store.heartmath.com/innerbalance

Link to order an Oura Ring at 10% off: https://ouraring.com/raf/222f6fb737?utm_medium=iac_raf

Link to my website

Link to a free 15 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my free guide

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• Wendy’s story of gut issues, brain symptoms, chronic fatigue, and addiction struggles and why she sees this as all connected to nutrition, lifestyle and nervous system dysregulation.
• Why the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition approach is so powerful at helping clients reach their health goals.
• Why the DIY approach to fixing your health issues actually costs you more time and money, compared to hiring the right practitioner to help.
• The role childhood trauma, ACES, and attachment issues plays in physical health issues.
• Mental health can be improved through improving nutrition and removing food triggers.
• Most processed foods have additives that make them very addictive, along with promoting inflammation in the gut and brain.
• Why simple habit changes one-by-one and walking can be so helpful in supporting mental health
• Why toxin avoidance is imperative for physical health and mental health
• You can know what to do with your diet, but that knowledge is worthless if you don’t know how to apply it to reach your health goals
• Wheat sensitivity is linked with more than just gut symptoms, and the majority of people with wheat sensitivities don’t have gut symptoms

(Extended ACES Questionnaire) 7 Steps to Healing Childhood Emotional Trauma and Building Resilience by Niki Gratix

Wendy’s contact info:

www.wendyjoyrosen.com

Instagram handle: @wendyjoyrosen

Link to my website

Link to a free 15 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my free guide

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• My original career paths as engineer and government worker and how those led me to become a holistic nutritionist

• How studying Chinese medicine and becoming a bodyworker helped me as a nutritionist

• My path to becoming first a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and then a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner

• The deeper education I got in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, mold toxicity, organic acids, and other areas

• The criteria you should consider if you are hiring a nutrition or functional medicine practitioner to help you

• Why you need to take muscle testing and biofeedback machine use with a grain of salt

Link to the Nutrition Therapy Association

Link to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

Link to my website

Link to a free 15 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my free guide

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• (2:15) what is fiber and what does it do in the gut?

• (3:15) why increasing fiber to help you poop is not always true

• (6:30) which foods are considered high fiber and how the work of Weston A Price debunks the “fiber is necessary for good gut health” myth

• (12:15) the role of short chain fatty acids in supporting colon health

• (17:45) examples of research done showing a low fiber diet can resolve constipation and diarrhea symptoms

Weston A Price’s book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration

Peak Human Podcast Part 84 Dr. Paul Mason on Fiber Myths, Gluten, Lechtins etc. (the discussion on fiber starts at the 1:01:00 mark)

Paul Saladino MD on why we don't need fiber

Link to my website

Link to a free 15 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my free guide

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.