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If you’ve ever tried to follow a low FODMAP diet as a vegetarian, you’ve probably had this exact thought: “What am I even supposed to eat?” Because the foods you rely on most are suddenly the very things you're told to avoid. And that’s where the frustration starts. In this episode, Alyssa breaks down how to actually make a low FODMAP vegetarian diet work in real life, without over-restricting, under-eating protein, or getting stuck in the elimination phase forever.

You’ll learn:

• Why low FODMAP + vegetarian feels so restrictive (and what’s really happening)
• The biggest misconception about FODMAP food lists (this trips up almost everyone)
• How portion sizes + food stacking can trigger symptoms — even with “safe” foods
• A simple framework to build meals that are balanced, filling, and gut-friendly
• How to get enough protein without worsening symptoms
• Why you might still feel bloated, even when you’re “doing everything right”
• When low FODMAP isn’t enough, and what deeper issues to look for (SIBO, motility, digestion)
• The exact mistakes keeping people stuck in elimination for months (or years)

Free resources:

1. Download the Low FODMAP Vegetarian Meal Plan + Food Guide: Includes full food list, portion sizes, recipes & grocery list.
2. Download the Free FODMAP Reintroduction Guide for the step-by-step process to expand your diet without triggering symptoms
3. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck to understand the root causes behind your persistent gut symptoms.
4. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
5. If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.
6. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
7. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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If you’ve ever started antibiotics, herbals, or an elemental diet, and suddenly felt more bloated, more fatigued, and completely off, this episode will explain exactly why. We’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of SIBO recovery: die-off (Herxheimer reaction).

You’ll learn:

• What endotoxins are and why they trigger symptoms
• Why SIBO die-off affects your whole body (not just your gut)
• The 2 main types of die-off symptoms (digestive vs systemic)
• The typical timeline (why symptoms often start around day 2–5)
• How yeast (SIFO/candida) changes the pattern completely
• Why constipation makes die-off significantly worse
• The truth about “pushing through” (and why it backfires)
• How to properly ramp dosing to avoid overwhelming your system
• The role of binders, hydration, and bile flow in detox support
• When symptoms are not die-off and you need to pivot

Free resources:

1. Tune in to know how to fully address methane SIBO here.
2. Tune in to know how to fully address hydrogen sulfide SIBO here.
3. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
4. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
5. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
6. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

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Your symptoms aren’t just physical, and not just “in your head” either. In this episode, Alyssa sits down with nervous system expert Alex Mufson to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms: The nervous system as a full-body regulator, not just a stress response.

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while dealing with real symptoms like bloating, fatigue, anxiety, or unexplained pain, this conversation will connect the dots.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why the nervous system and physical symptoms cannot be separated
• How blood sugar dysregulation can drive anxiety, scarcity thoughts, and emotional patterns
• The concept of “downstream vs upstream” symptoms (and why this changes everything)
• What epigenetics and in utero exposure means (and how your ancestors’ experiences may affect your health today)
• How to interpret labs through a regulatory lens vs output lens
• Real case examples of how deeper testing uncovers hidden root causes

Guest Bio: 

Alex Mufson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is the founder of Canary House, an integrative healing practice specializing in high-functioning individuals living with persistent exhaustion, pain, and unexplained symptoms despite normal or inconclusive labs. Her work focuses on nervous, immune, and metabolic regulation for people whose lives appear stable on paper but feel increasingly effortful from the inside.

Author of Everything Looks Good on Substack
Connect with Alex on Instagram, LinkedIn
Learn more about working with Alex and her team.

FREE RESOURCES FROM ALYSSA:

1. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
2. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
3. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
4. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues, Alyssa breaks down exactly what to do during a diverticulitis flare, how to transition your diet safely, and how to prevent future episodes.

Because one of the biggest mistakes people make is staying in the low-fiber phase for too long during a Diverticulitis flare. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between diverticulosis vs diverticulitis (and why it matters)
• What’s actually happening in your body during a flare
• Why a low-fiber diet is temporary, not long-term
• The 3 stages of the diverticulitis diet
• How to safely add fiber back in without triggering symptoms
• Why constipation and pressure in the colon are key drivers of recurrence
• The most common mistake people make after a flare (and how to avoid it)
• What to do if diverticulitis keeps coming back

Free resources:

1. Diverticulitis recovery is much easier when you have a clear roadmap. Our Diverticulitis Diet Guide walks you through the typical stages of recovery and the foods that tend to work best during each phase.
2. Check out our full episode on Diverticulosis where Alyssa breaks down what the research actually says about the diverticulosis diet, including the role of fiber, nuts, seeds, and overall eating patterns.
3. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
4. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
5. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
6. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

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If you’ve taken antibiotics like rifaximin for SIBO and found yourself right back where you started, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common patterns we see in practice, and it’s also one of the most frustrating. 

In this episode, Alyssa breaks down what’s actually happening beneath the surface when symptoms return, and why repeating the same approach often leads to the same outcome. You’ll learn how different SIBO patterns behave, why treatment sometimes only scratches the surface, and what’s often missing from conventional care that leads to relapse.

We’ll cover:

• The 3 biggest reasons SIBO relapses after rifaximin
• Why different types of SIBO (hydrogen, methane, hydrogen sulfide) require different approaches
• How bacterial load impacts treatment success
• Why one round of antibiotics is often not enough
• The underlying drivers that must be addressed to prevent relapse
• What most conventional SIBO protocols overlook

Resources mentioned:

1. Tune in to know how to fully address methane SIBO here.
2. Tune in to know how to fully address hydrogen sulfide SIBO here.
3. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
4. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
5. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
6. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

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What if your gut symptoms weren’t just about food, but about something much deeper? In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Debbie Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to explore the powerful and often overlooked connection between betrayal, trauma, and gut health.

After experiencing profound personal betrayal, Dr. Debbie went on to complete groundbreaking PhD research, uncovering a completely new framework for healing, one that explains why many people stay stuck physically, emotionally, and even digestively for years.

Together, they unpack how betrayal impacts the body, why it creates a unique type of trauma, and how it can show up as chronic digestive issues like IBS, bloating, and inflammation.

You’ll learn about:

• Why betrayal is a different type of trauma that requires a different healing approach
• What post-betrayal syndrome is and how it affects physical health (including the gut)
• The surprising link between trauma and digestive conditions
• The 5 stages of healing after betrayal, and where most people get stuck
• Why time alone doesn’t heal trauma, and what actually does

Guest bio: Dr. Debi Silber, Founder and CEO of The PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day, is an award-winning speaker, 2-time #1 International bestselling author, and host of From Betrayal to Breakthrough (top 1.5% globally). Her groundbreaking PhD study revealed 3 discoveries that completely revolutionized our understanding of betrayal and full healing. Creator of the world's #1 betrayal recovery certification for life, business, health, and leadership coaches, she's been featured on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, and TEDx (twice). But what makes Dr. Debi's message truly resonate is her own story. After spending the early part of her 34-year career as a lifestyle coach, a devastating personal betrayal sent her into a PhD program — and into discoveries that transformed both her life and her field. Her journey through all five stages is the living proof behind the research, and the reason her message reaches anyone who has ever wondered if they will truly be okay again.

Newest book for practitioners: https://thepbtinstitute.com/unstuck/

The site: https://thepbtinstitute.com

Founder of the #1 Betrayal Recovery Certification for Life, Business, Health, and Leadership Coaches. Are you meant to help others through betrayal? Take the Quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/coach-quiz/

The latest TEDx: “Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome?“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU

TEDx: Stop Sabotaging Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro

The From Betrayal to Breakthrough podcast: https://thepbtinstitute.com/podcast/

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Have you ever tried to do everything right for your gut - add more fiber, eat more vegetables, sprinkle chia seeds on everything, only to feel worse instead of better? There are times when pushing fiber can actually make symptoms more uncomfortable, more urgent, and more unpredictable. 

In this episode, Alyssa talks about temporarily lowering fiber to help the gut calm down during a flare. You’ll learn when a short-term low fiber approach can be helpful, what foods tend to feel gentler during that phase, and how to rebuild fiber tolerance later without triggering another setback.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why increasing fiber sometimes makes digestive symptoms worse
• What a low fiber diet actually means (and what it doesn’t)
• Situations where temporarily lowering fiber can help calm the gut
• Foods that are typically easier to tolerate during digestive flares
• How long to stay low fiber before rebuilding tolerance
• A practical approach to reintroducing fiber without triggering symptoms

Resources mentioned:

1. Download the Low Fiber Foods List + 7-Day Meal Plan 
2. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.
3. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
4. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition Resolution
5. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

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In this episode, Alyssa breaks down the most common misconceptions about the diverticulosis diet and explains what current research actually shows about fiber, seeds, nuts, and everyday eating patterns. Many people unintentionally mix up diverticulosis and diverticulitis, even though the dietary approaches for these two conditions are very different.  You’ll learn why much of the advice circulating online comes from outdated guidelines, and how that confusion often leads to unnecessary food fear and restrictive eating.

You’ll learn:

• The key difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis
• Why the long-standing advice to avoid nuts, seeds, popcorn, and corn is outdated
• How fiber actually supports colon health, and why pace matters
• Why constipation and pressure in the colon play a major role in diverticulitis risk
• How a Mediterranean-style eating pattern supports long-term gut health
• The most common mistakes people make when trying to follow a diverticulosis diet
• What a realistic, supportive day of eating looks like

If you’ve been avoiding foods out of fear or feeling unsure how to build meals after a diverticulosis diagnosis, this episode will help you approach food with more clarity, confidence, and calm.

Resources mentioned:

1. Download the Diverticulosis Diet Guide + 7-Day Meal Plan 
2. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.
3. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
4. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition Resolution
5. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

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Digestive issues don’t just affect the person experiencing symptoms. They affect relationships, routines, meals, plans, and emotional safety. In this episode, Alyssa talks to the partners, parents, and loved ones who are watching someone they care about struggle and want to help, but don’t want to push, pressure, or make things worse.

In this episode, Alyssa explains:

• Why digestive symptoms rarely exist in isolation
• Why food reactions are often signals, not root causes
• The hidden role of the nervous system in gut symptoms
• How emotional safety directly impacts digestive function
• The most common ways loved ones accidentally increase stress
• The difference between symptom management and true root cause work
• When self-management has reached its limit
• What supportive language actually sounds like
• How to encourage investigation instead of permanent restriction

Resources mentioned:

1. If you’re looking for gut-calming meal plans tailored to your symptoms, DM “GUT CHECK” to Alyssa on Instagram to take the free quiz and get free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey. 
2. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
3. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition Resolution
4. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

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If you’ve ever stared at your elimination diet food list thinking, “What on earth am I supposed to eat?”, this episode is for you. Alyssa sits down with professional chef Laurie Gauguin, author of Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets, to talk about the part of healing no one prepares you for: Actually implementing the elimination diet.

Together, Alyssa and Laurie discuss:

• Why elimination diets often fail (and it’s not lack of willpower)
• The biggest mistake people make when starting LEAP or low FODMAP
• How to cook when your “safe food” list feels random
• Why simplicity (1-2-3 ingredient meals) can accelerate gut healing
• How to stay motivated when food feels restrictive
• Making elimination diets work for families
• Why mindset and support systems matter more than perfection

About Laurie Gauguin:

Laurie Gauguin has cooked professionally for more than 20 years. For many years, she has cooked custom meals for clients following myriad special diets. She partners with dietitians to help patients succeed on their medically-prescribed diets and feel enthusiastic about mealtimes. 

Her first-hand experience with elimination diets informed her desire to write her book: Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets. 

Under the direction of her dietitian, Laurie completed a 3-month elimination diet and understands the challenges and rewards of the process. Her life’s work is to help others regain their health.

Connect with Laurie here: 

Instagram: @cheflauriegauguin 

Website: https://www.cheflauriegauguin.com/
Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets: https://www.cheflauriegauguin.com/my-book

Connect with Alyssa here: 

• Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest   
• DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.
• Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck. 

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

The Gut Health Dialogues drops new episodes weekly to help you uncover root causes, not just treat symptoms. Tune in for gut health insights, client transformation, and expert insights into gut health. 

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