September 16, 2025

SIBO vs IBS vs Leaky Gut: Tests, Treatments, and How to Heal Fast | Dr. Carolina Gonzalez

1 hour 37 minutes

If you’ve ever struggled with bloating, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue, you’ve probably wondered: Is it IBS, SIBO, or something else? In this episode of the Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with gut health powerhouse Dr. Carolina Gonzalez to uncover the truth about digestive disorders that are often misdiagnosed. They cut through the noise around parasite cleanses, leaky gut, and probiotics for SIBO—so you’ll know what really works, what doesn’t, and how to take the first steps toward true healing.

You’ll also learn why up to 70% of people told they have IBS actually have SIBO, how stress and sleep impact your microbiome, and what every woman should know about gut health, hormones, and long-term well-being.

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Dr. Brighten Essentials Women’s Probiotic https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/womens-probiotic

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Carolina Gonzalez’s website https://www.ctnaturalhealth.com/

Carolina Gonzalez’’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodgutdoc/

Carolina Gonzalez’s Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodgutdoc

Podcast: Gut Health Probiotics https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/gut-health-probiotics/

Article: SIBO Part I https://drbrighten.com/sibo-symptoms-what-is-it-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-it/

Article: SIBO Part II: https://drbrighten.com/sibo-treatment-natural-diet/

Article: The Surprising Cause of IBS https://drbrighten.com/the-surprising-cause-of-ibs/

Article: Histamine Intolerance https://drbrighten.com/histamine-intolerance/

Podcast: Natural Treatments for Eczema | Jen Fugo https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/natural-treatments-for-eczema/

Podcast: Cortisol Face, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Insulin Resistance | Alaia Baldwin https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/cortisol-face/

Podcast: Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism. Dr. Izabella Wentz https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/hashimotos-hypothyroidism/

Podcast: Top Foods That Delay Menopause | Dr. Kara Fitzgerald https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/how-to-delay-menopause/

Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen produce guide (EWG) https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

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