Struggling with difficulty swallowing, dysphagia, or reflux? In this episode, we’re breaking down the connection between dysphagia, GERD, and LPR—including what causes swallowing problems, how reflux can impact your ability to swallow, and how dietitians and speech-language pathologists work together to support healing. 😇

• Take the Dysphagia Risk Assessment: https://www.swallowsafe.com/

• Learn more about SLP Carol Winchester: https://dysphagiamanagement.com/

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ What dysphagia is, the key warning signs, and when to see an SLP

✔️ How GERD and LPR can contribute to difficulty swallowing

✔️ What “pseudo-dysphagia” means and how it relates to reflux

✔️ Treatment strategies for reflux-related dysphagia and swallowing problems

✔️ Why both dietitians and SLPs play an important role in LPR treatment

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support:

• Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com

• Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd

• TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD

• Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you better understand dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, or reflux-related swallowing problems, share it with someone who needs to hear it and don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:59 What is dysphagia

6:08 The Dysphagia Risk Assessment Quiz

12:35 How pseudo-dysphagia relates to reflux

16:30 Why chronic reflux triggers dysphagia

21:34 Strategies for dysphagia and swallowing problems

25:15 The relationship between SLPs and dietitians

27:31 How food texture affects swallowing

33:23 Other helpful strategies and tips

36:52 Where to learn more about Carol's work

38:34 Outro

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Why do PPIs fail for some people with LPR and GERD and even after doing everything "right"? In this episode, I'm joined by reflux researcher Dr. Nikki Johnston to break down the role of pepsin and non-acid reflux, the latest research on pepsin-targeted treatments, and practical ways to reduce pepsin exposure. 🙌

• Learn more about Dr. Nikki Johnston: https://www.nzymebio.com/

• Pepsin and Reflux Laboratory: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/ent-Ear-Nose-Throat/research/pepsin-and-reflux-laboratory

• Information on clinical trials: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04383262

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ What pepsin is and how this digestive enzyme can damage your throat and esophagus

✔️ Why non-acid and weakly acidic reflux can still cause significant symptoms

✔️ The biggest misconceptions about pepsin that may be keeping patients stuck

✔️ What the latest pepsin research could mean for the future of LPR and GERD care

✔️ Practical, evidence-based ways to reduce your pepsin exposure at home

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support:

• Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com

• Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd

• TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD

• Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you better understand the role of pepsin, non-acid reflux, GERD, or LPR, share it with someone who needs to hear it—and don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more evidence-based reflux and gut-health strategies!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:21 Why PPIs fall short

5:00 Pepsin's role and Nikki's research

9:45 Biggest misunderstandings about pepsin

13:01 Why pepsin is a target for treatment

16:02 What N-Zyme is working on

18:01 How to reduce pepsin exposure at home

20:31 Where to find Nikki and her work

21:14 Outro

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Normal endoscopy but still dealing with a lump in your throat, chronic hoarseness, or constant throat clearing? You're not imagining it and your test results aren't the whole story.

In this episode, I’m joined by ENT surgeon Dr. Morgan Yost to break down why standard reflux testing can miss LPR, the biggest myths around silent reflux, and the lifestyle strategies that can actually help.

We also talk about the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and how to use it to advocate for yourself at your next ENT appointment. 😉

Learn more about Dr. Morgan Yost: https://www.drmorganyost.com/

💚 Get the FLORA App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ Why a normal endoscopy doesn’t always rule out LPR

✔️ The biggest LPR myths keeping you confused about your symptoms

✔️ Which lifestyle strategies actually move the needle for silent reflux

✔️ How the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) can help you track & manage your recovery progress

✔️ Exactly what to ask your ENT so you can get the right answers

🌿 Resources & Support:

• Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com

• Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd

• TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD

• Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you understand why you can still have LPR even with a “normal” endoscopy, share it with someone struggling with silent reflux, throat symptoms, or feeling dismissed. And don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:20 LPR Myths & Lifestyle Strategies

3:20 Pepsin & Mucus Secretion

6:02 Why Normal Endoscopies Miss LPR

9:02 What an ENT might look for instead

12:00 What moves the needle for LPR

15:09 Tracking Progress with RSI

17:52 How to advocate for yourself at the ENT

22:20 Where to find Dr. Yost

24:17 Outro

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

If you take a GLP-1 and start experiencing acid reflux, GERD, heartburn, or nausea... it's not just you! In this episode, I’m breaking down why GLP-1 medications can trigger reflux, how slowed gastric emptying plays a role, and the simple nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help you manage symptoms without giving up on your weight-loss goals. 💪

💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ Why GLP-1 medications can trigger acid reflux and GERD

✔️ How slowed gastric emptying contributes to reflux

✔️ The best meal timing and portion strategies for GLP-1s

✔️ How protein, hydration, and fat intake can affect symptoms

✔️ Simple ways to manage nausea and reflux during dose changes

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support:

• Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com

• Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd

• TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD

• Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you understand why GLP-1 medications can trigger reflux, GERD, or nausea, share it with someone navigating the same symptoms—and don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more evidence-based gut health and reflux strategies.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:40 How GLP-1s Actually Work

4:11 GI Side Effects

6:13 Nutrition Strategies To Preven Reflux

11:42 When to Talk to Your Doctor

12:17 Why Nutrition Support Changes Everything

16:07 Outro

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

After struggling with severe acid reflux and GERD for over 10 years, I want to give you an honest update on where I am today and how my relationship with food has completely changed. In this episode, I’m sharing which reflux “trigger foods” I can eat again, the habits that helped me heal, and the strict rules I’ve learned to stop following. ❤️‍🩹

💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ What I’ve learned after 10+ years of suffering from reflux & GERD

✔️ The habits that made the biggest difference in my healing

✔️ How my relationship with reflux trigger foods has changed

✔️ The reflux rules I stopped following and why

✔️ How to build more flexibility into your reflux healing journey

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support:

• Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com

• Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd

• TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD

• Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you understand your reflux, GERD, or LPR healing journey better, share it with someone who needs to hear it—and don't forget to follow and subscribe for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Think you're doing everything "right" but your acid reflux, GERD, or LPR still won't improve? In this episode, I'm sharing the 7 biggest mistakes I see holding people back from true reflux healing - from focusing only on food to overlooking the nervous system, reintroducing foods too quickly, and expecting healing to happen overnight.

These aren't mistakes you're making out of laziness - they're gaps in the information you've been given and every single one of them is fixable! 🙂

💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ Why food alone isn't the only root cause of reflux

✔️ How your nervous system can make symptoms worse

✔️ Why healing takes longer than most people expect

✔️ How to safely reintroduce foods without triggering flares

✔️ Why a layered approach works better than one strategy at a time

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you identify what might be keeping your reflux, GERD, or LPR symptoms stuck, share it with someone who needs to hear it—and don't forget to follow and subscribe for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:05 Mistake 1: Making It All About Food

4:10 Mistake 2: Living on Foods You Hate

7:05 Mistake 3: Skipping the Nervous System

11:37 Mistake 4: Expecting Results Overnight

14:18 Mistake 5: Trying One Thing at a Time

16:49 Mistake 6: Reintroducing Foods Too Fast

19:53 Mistake 7: Trying to Do It All Alone

22:09 Recap

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Silent reflux (LPR) and acid reflux symptoms don't always start in the stomach. In this episode, I'm joined by endoscopy expert Nick Tsaclas to talk about the hidden causes of chronic throat clearing, the feeling of a lump in your throat, the inlet patch, and why esophageal screening may be more important than you think. 🤔

About the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/over-the-past-few-days-weve-seen-a-lot-share-7465408983714004992-RkAF?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAABKb_K0B0_k4k0J9SYgm15AQ7UMIGG7R0qA&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=messages

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

🌱 Alginate Therapy - Reflux Raft: https://refluxraft.com/MOLLYPELLETIER

💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ How transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) differs from a traditional endoscopy

✔️ The surprising role an inlet patch may play in chronic throat symptoms

✔️ What the newly discovered tubarial glands may reveal about throat health and reflux

✔️ Who should consider esophageal screening and the questions to ask your doctor

✔️ Practical ways to better advocate for yourself when reflux symptoms won't go away

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you understand your symptoms better, share it with someone struggling with Reflux, GERD, or LPR too - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:55 Transnasal Esophagoscopy (TNE)

4:33 The Benefits of TNE

6:50 The Inlet Patch

12:46 The Tubarial Gland

20:27 Esophageal Screening

26:55 Tip to manage your symptoms

29:38 Outro

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

If you've noticed your acid reflux get worse before your period or during menopause, you're not imagining it!

In this special replay of my webinar, we're exploring one of the most overlooked root contributors to reflux: your hormones. Learn why GERD, LPR, and heartburn often worsen around your menstrual cycle and during menopause, plus evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help calm symptoms and support long-term healing. 🫶

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/ 🌱 Alginate Therapy - Reflux Raft: https://refluxraft.com/MOLLYPELLETIER

💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ Why reflux symptoms change throughout your cycle

✔️ What's happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause

✔️ Foods and nutrients that support hormone health

✔️ Simple lifestyle changes to reduce hormone-related reflux flares

✔️ Why healing looks different during each stage of life

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped you understand your cycle better, share it with someone struggling with Reflux, GERD, or LPR during their cycle too - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Webinar Intro

3:10 Small Hinges Swing Big Doors

4:00 The Progesterone Connection

5:27 Your Cycle & Your Gut

10:52 Menopause & Perimenopause

15:05 Cortisol & The Gut

19:52 How to Balance Your Body and Calm Symptoms

27:16 Strategies for Hormone Support, Cortisol Management & Reflux Prevention

41:31 Supplements for Cycle-Related Reflux, Menopause, & Perimenopause

46:38 Summary & Outro

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

One of the biggest mistakes I see with LPR is people spend hundreds of dollars on supplements without understanding what they're actually trying to fix. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five supplements I most commonly use with clients for silent reflux, the specific mechanisms they target, and why pepsin (not just acid), could be the missing piece behind your persistent symptoms. ☝️

If you're struggling with throat clearing, hoarseness, chronic cough, globus sensation, or LPR that isn't improving on PPIs alone, this episode will help you build a smarter, more strategic healing plan. 🤲

🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/

🌱 Alginate Therapy - Reflux Raft: https://refluxraft.com/MOLLYPELLETIER

💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ The role pepsin plays in throat clearing, hoarseness, and globus

✔️ My top supplement recommendations for silent reflux

✔️ Which nutrients support mucosal repair and tissue recovery

✔️ Why stomach barrier repair matters for long-term healing

✔️ The biggest mistakes people make when choosing LPR supplements

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped simplify your next steps, share it with someone who was recently diagnosed with GERD, LPR, or acid reflux - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies!Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:57 The LPR Problem, Why Standard Advice Fails

3:15 Supplement 1: Alginate Therapy

4:34 Supplement 2: Slippery Elm and DGL

5:32 Supplement 3: Zinc Carnosine

6:45 Supplement 4: Psyllium Husk

8:38 Supplement 5: Melatonin

10:00 The Bigger Picture, Strategic Supplementation

Starting your reflux healing journey can feel overwhelming. Between conflicting advice online, medications, food restrictions, and endless opinions about what you "should" do, it's hard to know where to begin. 🤔

In this episode, Molly shares exactly what she would do if she were newly diagnosed with GERD, acid reflux, or LPR today. Drawing from her own healing journey and years of helping clients at FLORA Nutrition, she walks through the foundational steps that can help you reduce symptoms, support healing, and feel more confident navigating your diagnosis. 🤗

🌿 FREE Acid Reflux Grocery Guide: https://calm-queen-816.myflodesk.com/mu8b559ifu

🌿 Take the Reflux Relief Quiz: https://www.mollypelletier.com/rootcausequiz

💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora

🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ The most important questions to ask your doctor after a GERD or LPR diagnosis

✔️ How to structure meals to support digestion and minimize reflux flares

✔️ Why diaphragmatic breathing and the vagus nerve play a key role in recovery

✔️ Foods to prioritize (and temporarily avoid) during a reflux healing phase

✔️ When it's time to seek additional testing or personalized support

🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts

🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication

🙏 If this episode helped simplify your next steps, share it with someone who was recently diagnosed with GERD, LPR, or acid reflux - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.