The Stomach Solution

By Jessica Washington, FDNP

If you've spent years chasing symptom relief without ever getting real answers, you're in the right place. The Stomach Solution is a podcast for high-achieving women and moms who are exhausted from be... more

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The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

The Stomach Solution episodes:

August 17, 2026#81: 3 Sneaky Causes of Stomach Pain and Bloating After Meals (That Have Nothing to Do With Gut Infections)
If you're still dealing with stomach pain and bloating after meals even after cleaning up your diet, adding supplements, and treating a gut infection, this episode might be the most important one you listen to this week.
Because the thing driving your symptoms after meals might not show up on a single lab test. Today we're getting into three sneaky causes of post-meal symptoms that are completely free to fix and entirely within your control, and at least one of them is probably calling you out right now.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why your digestive capacity is the real thing to focus on, and how all three of these causes quietly tank it
The domino effect of digestion and what happens when the very first one doesn't fall
Why no supplement or lab result can fix a body that isn't set up to digest in the first place
Three practical, zero-cost things you can start doing today that will likely move the needle more than your next protocol
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Take the Stomach Healing Roadblocks Quiz: quiz.theguthealingninja.com
Vagus nerve stimulation episode: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/podcasts/the-stomach-solution-2/episodes/2149182644
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
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24min
August 10, 2026#80: Healing My Gut in Real Time: Mold Success, Thyroid Surprises, and More Gallbladder Drama
It has been a while, and there is a lot to catch up on.
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the latest chapter of my own gut healing journey, including my OAT retest results after treating mold and candida, what my thyroid labs and HTMA revealed that completely changed my energy, and the gallbladder situation that had me running straight to my doctor for an ultrasound.
This one is part personal update, part functional lab deep dive, and a good reminder that healing is rarely a straight line.
In This Episode:
OAT retest results after treating mold, candida, and H pylori, and what actually improved
Why my thyroid labs looked "normal" to a conventional doctor but told a completely different story through a functional lens
What my HTMA pattern revealed about my nervous system, adrenal health, and why I finally broke up with my buckwheat breakfast
The castor oil pack and liver support experiment that triggered gallbladder pain, and what the ultrasound showed
What's coming next: acupuncture, genetic testing, and a whole new rabbit hole
Previous Episodes in this Series:
#49: Healing My Gut in Real Time: Symptoms, Stress, and First Steps (Part 1)
#53: Healing My Gut in Real Time: GI-MAP Results, My Protocol, and a Big Pivot (Part 2)
#60: Healing My Gut in Real Time: Dead Ends Lead to the Best Actions and a Buc-ee's Bathroom Fan (Part 3)
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31min
August 03, 2026#79: Your Next Step To Resolve Your Reflux & Heartburn (Summer Podcast Series Episode 12)
We've spent this entire series pulling apart everything you thought you knew about reflux and heartburn - everything from the food myths and the stomach acid story, to the protocols that keep people stuck. And today, in our final episode, we're talking about what it actually takes to move forward and what's available to you when you're ready to stop going in circles and start healing for real.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
A full recap of the biggest themes from this series and why they matter for your healing
Why clarity about what's driving your symptoms is the thing that changes everything
How the Stomach Reset Method brings all three pieces of healing together into one clear, structured process
What working together inside Jessica's one-on-one coaching actually looks like, and who it's the best fit for
What becomes possible when your stomach is no longer running the show
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about coaching and schedule a strategy session: theguthealingninja.com/coaching
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
11min
July 27, 2026#78: What Life Looks Like When Your Stomach Finally Heals (Summer Podcast Series Episode 11)
When you've been managing reflux and heartburn for a long time, it's easy to forget what it felt like when digestion just worked. When food was just food and when going out to dinner didn't require a plan.
Today I want to slow things down and paint a picture of what life looks like on the other side of this, because healing is possible, and you deserve to let yourself imagine it.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How chronic stomach symptoms quietly shrink your world without you even realizing it
What shifts first when your digestion starts to heal, and why it goes so far beyond physical symptoms
Why confidence around food and in your own body is one of the biggest things that comes back
The small moments clients describe after healing that sound ordinary to everyone else but feel like everything to them
Why your body is far more capable of recovering than you may have let yourself believe
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
10min
July 20, 2026#77: What Most People Get Wrong About Healing Reflux & Heartburn (Summer Podcast Series Episode 10)
There is a lot of advice out there about healing reflux and heartburn, and some of the most popular ideas are the ones doing the most damage.
If you've been trying to heal your stomach but keep hitting dead ends, there's a good chance one of these misconceptions is quietly working against you. Today we're unpacking the four biggest beliefs that keep people stuck, and why letting go of them is often what finally moves things forward.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why searching for the perfect diet keeps your safe food list shrinking and your symptoms exactly where they are
The truth about "perfect protocols" and why micromanaging every supplement and every variable can actually make symptoms worse
Why years of symptoms does not mean permanent symptoms, and what actually has to change for healing to happen
How healing your gut doesn't have to take over your life, and what it can actually look like when you're addressing the right things
The mindset shift from control to restoration, and why loosening your grip is sometimes what moves the needle most
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
13min
July 13, 2026#76: The Real Reason Your Reflux Won't Go Away for Good (Summer Podcast Series Episode 9)
There's a particular kind of discouragement that comes from trying everything and still feeling stuck. If that's where you are right now, this episode is for you.
Today we're getting into the real reason most reflux and heartburn protocols don't stick, and why that has nothing to do with your body being broken or you not trying hard enough.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why doing more and trying harder is the one place where extra effort doesn't equal better results
The incomplete piece that almost every reflux protocol is missing, and why it keeps symptoms coming back
How shifting from "what should I try next" to "what is my body telling me" changes everything about your healing journey
What becomes possible when your plan is built around understanding your body instead of managing its symptoms
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
10min
July 06, 2026#75: Why Some People Heal from Reflux Faster Than Others (Summer Podcast Series Episode 8)
You've followed the advice. You've tried the supplements. You've read the success stories and done exactly what worked for someone else. So why are you still stuck?
This episode is dedicated to answering that question. The difference between people who start seeing lasting improvement and people who stay stuck managing symptoms for years usually comes down to one thing, and it's probably not what you think.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why two people can have identical symptoms and need completely different approaches to heal
How the "I just haven't found the right supplement yet" mindset keeps people stuck in trial and error for months or years
What changes when your healing plan is driven by data instead of educated guesses
Paul's story: how finding an H pylori infection that conventional testing missed, along with depleted minerals and poor digestion, finally gave him the roadmap he needed to heal
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
11min
June 29, 2026#74: The Surprising Connection Between Constipation, Burping, and Reflux (Summer Podcast Series Episode 7)
If you've been doing everything right for your reflux and heartburn and still can't figure out why symptoms keep showing up, the answer might not be in your stomach at all.
In this episode, we're talking about one of the most overlooked drivers of upper digestive symptoms: constipation and slow motility. What's happening further down in your digestive tract can have everything to do with how your stomach feels after meals, and once you understand this connection, a lot of things that felt confusing will finally start to click.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why your digestive system functions as one connected pathway, and what happens when part of it slows down
Why improving bowel movement frequency is the very first thing I address with new clients
How sluggish motility disrupts your microbiome, increases inflammation, and makes your stomach lining more reactive
Jennifer's story: how restoring healthy bowel movements resolved her silent reflux, chest pressure, and stomach pain almost immediately
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
12min
June 22, 2026#73: Why Meals Trigger Your Symptoms - And 3 Things to Do About It (Summer Podcast Series Episode 6)
Most people assume their post-meal symptoms are about the food. But more often, it's about how your stomach is functioning when you sit down to eat.
If mealtime has started to feel like something you have to brace for, this episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down the real reasons meals trigger reflux and heartburn, and three realistic strategies you can start using right away to feel better after eating without cutting out more foods or adding more supplements.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why low stomach acid, a stressed nervous system, and rushed eating are the three biggest drivers of post-meal flares
How the state your body is in before your first bite affects everything that happens after
Why you can eat the same meal twice and have completely different experiences
Three simple, realistic strategies to calm post-meal symptoms that fit into even the busiest days
A real client story: how Michael, an elite cyclist, went from barely tolerating food to competing again and enjoying his wife's cooking
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
17min
June 15, 2026#72: Why Most Reflux Protocols Fail (Summer Podcast Series Episode 5)
Most reflux and heartburn protocols fail not because the people following them aren't trying hard enough, but because the protocols are missing a clear framework that actually addresses what's driving symptoms in the first place.
In this episode, I'm walking you through the three things your stomach actually needs to heal and why getting all three pieces working together is what finally moves the needle when everything else has fallen short.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why trying everything without a clear framework keeps you stuck in a cycle of relief and relapse
The three-step Stomach Reset Method and what each piece actually does for your healing
Why identifying your unique underlying drivers matters more than following a generic protocol
How healing your stomach lining is what makes food feel tolerable again
Why building your body's resilience to stress is the most overlooked piece of lasting gut healing
A real client story: how Christine came off a PPI she had been on for over 20 years
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
17min

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How many episodes does The Stomach Solution have?

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