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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How many episodes does The Stomach Solution have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.

The Stomach Solution episodes:

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
June 08, 2026#71: The Hidden Driver of Reflux That Most Doctors Ignore (Summer Podcast Series Episode 4)
If your reflux and heartburn feel completely unpredictable, like your symptoms flare even when you haven't changed a single thing about your diet, this episode is going to explain why.
Your symptoms are not random. They are your body responding to things happening beneath the surface that most people are never told to look at. Today, we're talking about the hidden drivers of reflux and heartburn that go way beyond food and stomach acid, and why understanding this piece is what finally makes everything start to make sense.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why your symptoms can flare even when you're doing everything right, and what your body is actually responding to
The deeper drivers of reflux and heartburn that diet changes and supplements will never touch
How stress, sleep, and the demands of everyday life affect your digestion more than most people realize
Why your body isn't being unpredictable, it's actually giving you very logical feedback
How to start reading your symptoms as communication instead of something to just manage and suppress
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
16min
June 01, 2026#70: Why Eliminating More Foods Rarely Fixes Reflux & Heartburn (Summer Podcast Series Episode 3)
If your list of foods you can't eat just keeps getting longer and you're still not feeling any better, this episode is going to give you some freedom back into your life.
Food elimination can absolutely help you get through the day with fewer symptoms, but it is not actually solving anything. Today we're talking about why avoiding more and more foods rarely fixes reflux and heartburn for good, why food is feedback and not the root problem, and what actually needs to happen so you can stop tiptoeing around every meal and start enjoying food with your family again.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why food elimination turns into a never-ending cycle and what it's actually telling you about what's going on underneath
Why food is feedback, not the enemy, and what your intolerances are really pointing to
What actually has to change inside your digestive system so you can start broadening your diet again
Resources:
Apply to work with me 1:1: theguthealingninja.com/apply
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
13min
May 25, 2026#69: The Dangerous Myth About Reflux & Heartburn That Keeps People Stuck (Summer Podcast Series Episode 2)
If you've been told your reflux and heartburn are caused by too much stomach acid, and you've tried everything to reduce it, but your symptoms just won't go away, this episode is going to reframe everything for you.
Because that explanation you were given is incomplete, and for a lot of women, it's actually what's keeping them stuck.
In this episode, we're digging into one of the most common myths around reflux and heartburn, why the "too much acid" story doesn't hold up, and what's actually going on in your body when symptoms keep coming back no matter what you do.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why the "too much stomach acid" explanation falls short and what it gets wrong
What stomach acid actually does and why suppressing it long-term can make your symptoms worse
The real question you should be asking instead of "how do I reduce my acid?"
The deeper drivers of reflux and heartburn that most people are never given a way to identify
What shifts when you stop trying to suppress symptoms and start getting curious about what your body actually needs
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
15min
May 18, 2026#68: The Truth About Why Your Reflux Won't Go Away (Summer Podcast Series Episode 1)
If you feel like you've been doing everything right for your reflux and heartburn and your symptoms just keep coming back anyway, this episode is for you.
Because the reason you're stuck is not that you haven't tried hard enough or that your body is broken. It's that most of the advice out there is only working on the very surface of what's actually going on.
In this episode, kicking off a brand new 12-part summer series, I'm breaking down why reflux and heartburn keep coming back even when you're following all the rules, and what actually needs to shift so you can stop managing your symptoms every single day and start getting real, lasting relief.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why doing everything "right" still leaves so many people stuck in a cycle of symptoms
How reflux slowly takes over your life, and the mental load that comes with it
Why surface-level strategies like elimination diets and supplements can only get you so far
The deeper underlying drivers of reflux and heartburn that most advice completely ignores
What shifts when you stop trying to manage symptoms and start asking better questions about what your body actually needs
Links:
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
16min
May 04, 2026#67: The 7 Sneaky Signs You Have Low Stomach Acid
What if the burning, bloating, reflux, and nutrient deficiencies that keep showing up despite everything you're doing are all being caused by not enough stomach acid?
If that sounds counterintuitive, you're not alone. Low stomach acid is one of the most misunderstood and overlooked drivers of gut symptoms, and today I'm walking you through seven signs that your body might be dealing with it right now.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why low stomach acid is so commonly mistaken for too much acid, and what's actually happening in your body
The four critical jobs stomach acid does, and why your whole digestive system suffers when levels are low
Seven signs you have low stomach acid, including some that have nothing to do with your stomach
The most common root causes of low stomach acid and why it never happens randomly
Why supplementing with Betaine HCL on your own is not the answer, and what to do instead
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Learn More & Schedule a Free Strategy Session: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/work-with-me
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
30min
April 27, 2026#66: [Live Case Study Replay] Seeing the Power of Functional Labs to Improve Your Health
In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a live case study training where I break down exactly why surface-level strategies like restrictive diets and supplements aren’t enough to create lasting healing.
You’ll hear a real client case study and see how we went from daily nausea and food restrictions to full symptom resolution… not by doing more, but by finally addressing what was actually driving her symptoms.
This episode is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t come from trying harder. It comes from getting the right data and applying the right strategy.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why diet changes and supplements often only provide temporary relief
The difference between symptom management vs. true healing
How functional lab testing uncovers hidden root causes
A real client case study and her full healing journey
The step-by-step strategy used to rebuild, support, and resolve root issues
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Learn More & Schedule a Free Strategy Session: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/work-with-me
Connect With Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
48min
April 20, 2026#65: Why Diets and Supplements Haven’t Calmed Your Reflux (And What to Do Instead)
If you've tried cutting out trigger foods, adding supplements, and doing everything the internet tells you to do for your reflux and heartburn, and you're still not getting lasting relief, this episode is going to explain exactly why.
Because the problem is not that you haven't tried hard enough. It's that the tools most people rely on were never designed to fix the actual problem.
In this episode, I'm breaking down why diet changes and supplements keep so many people stuck in a cycle, what is actually driving your symptoms underneath the surface, and why functional lab testing is the piece that finally makes everything click.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why diet restriction and supplements address symptoms but not root causes, and what that means for lasting relief
What the symptom relief trap is and how to know if you're stuck in it
The most common hidden root causes of reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain that standard GI testing will never catch
The four functional labs I use with every client and what each one reveals about your body
What healing actually looks like when you stop guessing and start working from real data
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Register for the free live training: theguthealingninja.com/april
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
25min
April 13, 2026#64: 4 Things to Stop Doing If You're Doing Everything Right But Still Stuck With Reflux and Heartburn
If you've been doing everything you can think of to manage your reflux and heartburn, trying the safe food lists, the supplements, the specialist appointments, and still can't get lasting relief, this episode is for you.
Because the problem isn't that you're not trying hard enough. It's that the strategies most people rely on are keeping you stuck on the surface, and real healing requires going deeper.
In this episode, I'm walking you through four common strategies that feel like progress but are actually keeping you from getting lasting relief, and what to do instead so you can stop managing your symptoms and start healing the root cause.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why restricting your diet more and more is not the fix, and what your food sensitivities are actually telling you
The supplement cycle that keeps so many people stuck in symptom management mode
Why focusing only on your stomach can hold back your healing when the rest of your body is deeply connected
Why a "normal" test result does not mean there's nothing wrong, and what conventional testing consistently misses
What to do instead so you can finally get answers and real, lasting relief
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Schedule a Free Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/d/cwbc-k34-md5
Episode on H pylori Testing Methods: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/podcasts/getting-wellagain/episodes/2148938468
Healing My Gut In Real Time Part 1: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/podcasts/getting-wellagain/episodes/2149133683
Healing My Gut In Real Time Part 2: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/podcasts/getting-wellagain/episodes/2149154245
Healing My Gut In Real Time Part 3: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/podcasts/getting-wellagain/episodes/2149176091
Follow and Connect with Me:
📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja
📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com
...more
31min

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