The Stomach Solution

The Stomach Solution

By Jessica Washington, FDNPAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessNutrition
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The Stomach Solution episodes

  • #48: The 5 Gut Health Trends to Avoid in 2026 (And What to Do Instead)

    Some of the biggest trends in reflux and gut health are doing more harm than good - and in this episode, I’m breaking them down one by one.

    From doctors calling everything “SIBO” to the supplement overload no one’s questioning, I’ll show you what to avoid and where to focus instead for real, lasting relief.

    💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • The 5 big trending strategies that won't necessarily benefit your healing from reflux and heartburn

    • What to do instead to finally support real healing

      If you're overwhelmed by all the gut health noise online, this episode will help you tune out the fluff and zero in on what really matters.

      Follow and Connect with Me:

      📺 Watch on YouTube: @theguthealingninja 
      📸 Instagram: @theguthealingninja 
      🌐 Website: theguthealingninja.com

      26 min
    • #47: How to Uncover the Hidden Causes of Reflux & Heartburn

      If you’ve already changed your diet, treated H pylori, and tried every supplement you can think of - but you’re still dealing with reflux, heartburn, or stomach pain... this episode is for you.

      The problem isn’t that you’re doing something wrong, it’s that no one’s shown you what’s really going on underneath the surface.

      In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the hidden root causes that often get missed by conventional approaches (and even many gut-healing protocols). These are the exact patterns I see in my clients who feel stuck despite doing “everything right,” and the same patterns that showed up in my own healing journey too.

      💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

      • Why surface-level fixes (like diets and supplements) often fall short

      • The five hidden root causes you might be overlooking

      • How functional lab testing can give you answers - and a real path forward

      • What your body actually needs to stop the symptom cycle for good

        If you’re tired of flare-ups, food fear, and not knowing what’s going wrong, this episode will give you hope and clarity on what to do next.

        🔗 Register for the Free Live Training:

        [Free Live Training]Why Diet Changes & Protocols Haven’t Healed Your Reflux, Heartburn, and Stomach Pain (and what actually will) → theguthealingninja.com/december 

        Follow and Connect with Me:

        📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja 
        📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja 
        🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com

        20 min
      • #46: How to Navigate the Holidays with Reflux & Heartburn

        Are you worried about not being able to enjoy the holidays because of your reflux or heartburn? I see you - and I’ve been there too.

        The overwhelm, the food restrictions, the fear of a flare at the worst possible moment can steal the joy out of what’s meant to be a special season.

        In this episode, I’m sharing 7 practical, real-world strategies that have helped me (and my clients) feel more in control, more supported, and more present during the holidays.

        With just a bit of planning and the right mindset, it is possible to enjoy the season without being ruled by your symptoms.

        💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

        • The often-overlooked trigger that can set you up for a symptom flare before the day even begins

        • What to do before you head to your holiday gathering to set your body up for success

        • The powerful role your mindset plays in how your body digests and responds to food

        • Why it’s okay to choose connection, joy, and presence over perfection

          Whether you're navigating the upcoming holidays or just trying to enjoy any festive event with a sensitive stomach, this episode will help you feel empowered, not left out.

           

          Follow and Connect with Me:

          📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja 
          📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja 
          🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com

          20 min
        • #45: Do You Need to Treat H Pylori? When to Take Action (and When to Wait)

          Not every H pylori infection needs to be treated right away - shocker, I know! In this episode, we’re diving into the nuance around H pylori infections that most people (and most practitioners) miss.

          If you’ve tested positive for H pylori and feel unsure about your next step, this conversation will help you understand whether treatment is truly necessary for your situation, or whether your body might be better served by rebuilding, restoring, and strengthening first.

          By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident, informed, and in control of what to do next.

          💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

          • Why some H pylori infections cause symptoms — and others don’t

          • When treatment isn’t the right next step

          • When treatment is absolutely necessary

          • The deeper restoration work required to prevent H pylori from “coming back”

            🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

            • [Free On-Demand Training] How to Heal Heartburn, Reflux, and Stomach Pain Without Restrictive Diets, Expensive Supplements, or Unwanted Medications → theguthealingninja.com/training

            • Episode #6: How to Choose the Right H Pylori Test and Trust Your Results

            • Episode #15: Choosing the Best H Pylori Treatment

            • Episode #1: My Gut Healing Journey
            • 📲 Follow and Connect with Me:

              📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja
              📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja
              🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com

              30 min
            • #44: 6 Root Causes of Reflux, Heartburn & Stomach Pain You Might Be Missing

              If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of managing reflux, heartburn, or stomach pain with protocols, diets, or supplements, only to find that symptoms keep coming back, this episode is your roadmap to lasting relief.

              Jess walks you through the six most common root causes she sees in her clients (including a couple you may not have considered before). Because real, lasting healing happens only when you address what’s driving your symptoms, not just covering them up.

              Whether you’ve already treated H pylori and symptoms are lingering, or you’ve been told everything looks “normal” on your endoscopy but you still don’t feel right, this episode will help you uncover what might be going on underneath it all.

              What You’ll Learn in This Episode
              • The difference between managing symptoms and uncovering root causes

              • Why reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain often return—even after treatment

              • How overlooked imbalances in your gut and nervous system keep symptoms stuck

              • The key shifts that allow your body to start healing instead of just coping

              • What it really takes to get lasting relief without restrictive diets or meds

                Mentioned in This Episode

                🎥 Free On-Demand Training: Learn Jess’s step-by-step Stomach Reset Method
                👉 theguthealingninja.com/training 

                🎙 Episode 16: Setting the Record Straight About Stomach Acid

                Ready to Go Deeper?

                If you're feeling overwhelmed trying to figure this out on your own—or you're tired of treating symptoms without addressing root causes—Jess can help.

                Apply to join the Goodbye Stomach Symptoms program, where you'll get personalized support to calm symptoms, heal your stomach lining, and build long-term resilience.

                👉 Learn more and apply at theguthealingninja.com/apply

                Follow and Connect with Me

                📸 Instagram: @theguthealingninja 
                🎥 YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 
                🌐 Website: theguthealingninja.com

                 

                31 min
              • #43: My unscripted and deeply personal thoughts on what it truly takes to heal

                In this off-the-cuff and deeply personal episode, Jess shares the most pivotal shift in her own healing journey - the inner work that changed everything when supplements and diets weren’t enough.

                If you've been doing all the right things (following protocols, taking the supplements, cutting out foods) and still not feeling better… this episode is your wake-up call.

                Jess reveals the hard truth about how stress, thought spirals, and the pressure to control everything are often the real reasons you're still symptomatic. She walks through how your nervous system, your internal dialogue, and your inability to slow down are blocking your healing - even when you’re checking all the right boxes.

                She also opens up about the role her faith played in releasing the weight of control, reducing anxiety, and finally allowing her body to heal. This powerful episode will help you reconnect with what your body actually needs to feel safe enough to recover, for good.

                What You'll Learn:
                • Why gut-healing supplements and diets aren't enough if you're constantly stressed

                • How your thoughts directly influence your nervous system and your symptoms

                • The physiological connection between stress and chronic gut issues like reflux, nausea, and pain

                • The two mindset shifts that changed Jess’s life—and the lives of her clients

                • How faith and surrender can lighten the emotional and physical weight you’re carrying

                  Follow and Connect with Me:
                  • Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 

                  • Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja 

                  • Apply for my coaching program: theguthealingninja.com/apply

                    16 min
                  • #42: When Supplements Backfire: How to Know What’s Helping vs. Hurting Your Stomach

                    In this episode, we’re unpacking why gut-healing supplements sometimes backfire, how to spot the ones that could be making things worse, and (most importantly) what to do instead so you can stop guessing and start healing with confidence.

                    If you’re stuck in the cycle of adding more and more supplements and still feeling worse, this is your sign to hit pause on the trial and error. Let’s get to the bottom of it together.

                    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
                    • Why “bad” reactions to supplements don’t mean your body is broken

                    • 4 common reasons gut-healing supplements can cause flares

                    • 3 simple steps to audit your supplement routine and stop wasting money

                    • Why your thoughts about supplements could be contributing to your symptoms

                      This is your roadmap for troubleshooting symptoms and getting out of the supplement spiral for good.

                      Free On-Demand Training

                      If you’ve been stuck in the guessing game with supplements and still not feeling better, it’s time to shift gears.

                      🎥 Watch the free training here 
                      Title: How to Heal Your Reflux, Heartburn, and Stomach Pain Without Restrictive Diets, Expensive Supplements, or Unwanted Medications

                      In this 30-minute video, I’ll walk you through my Stomach Reset Method - the same step-by-step process I use with clients to uncover what’s really driving your symptoms and help you finally heal.

                      Follow and Connect with Me:
                      • Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 

                      • Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja 

                      • Apply for my coaching program: theguthealingninja.com/apply

                        24 min
                      • #41: Building Resilience to Prevent Symptom Recurrence

                        Getting rid of reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain is one thing. But making sure those symptoms stay gone? That’s the real challenge.

                        In this episode, we’re unpacking the missing piece that keeps your symptoms from coming back again and again: resilience. You’ll learn what true gut resilience means, how to build it, and the four areas you need to strengthen so that your body can bend, but not break, when life throws you curveballs.

                        If you’ve ever felt like you were finally making progress only to backslide during stress, travel, or just everyday life, this episode is a must-listen.

                        What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
                        • Why symptom relief is only half the battle (and what keeps you stuck in cycles of flares)

                        • The four key pillars of resilience: microbiome, mindset, digestion, and lifestyle

                        • The secret to freedom from “management mode” and fragile healing

                          If you’re ready to stop walking on eggshells around food, stress, and symptom triggers, this episode will show you the path to lasting freedom.

                          📺 Free On-Demand Training

                          Want to dive deeper into the exact 3-step process I use with clients to calm stomach flares and build the resilience needed to keep symptoms away?

                          👉 Watch my free training here 

                          This free 30-minute video will walk you through my proven Stomach Reset Method and give you a practical outline for resolving your symptoms for good.

                          Follow and Connect with Me:
                          • Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 

                          • Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja 

                          • Apply for my coaching program: theguthealingninja.com/apply

                            31 min
                          • #40: Q&A - Your Most-Asked Questions About H pylori, Reflux, and Healing Naturally

                            In today's episode, I’m answering real questions from my Instagram community about healing reflux, chronic gastritis, and H pylori - without the fluff and with a practical lens that will help you piece together your next steps.

                            Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or feeling stuck in symptom management, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and a few helpful rabbit holes to explore.

                            What You’ll Learn in This Episode
                            • Where to begin when your gut feels like a mess

                            • Whether H pylori can truly be healed without antibiotics

                            • What to do when reflux meds aren’t helping anymore

                            • How to manage gastritis, stomach lining damage, and food intolerance

                            • When silent reflux shows up (and what causes it)

                            • A personal case study on eczema and gut health

                            • What to know about pregnancy with H pylori

                            • The real goal of H pylori treatment (hint: it’s not just a negative test)

                              🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode

                              📚 H pylori Testing Accuracy Blog Post

                              🎧 Podcast Episodes on Herbal H Pylori Treatment

                              • Episode 31: Sharing My Effective Herbal H Pylori Treatment Process
                              • Episode: 32: Building an Effective Herbal H Pylori Protocol
                              • 🎧 Podcast Episode on Alginates for Reflux Relief

                                • Episode 39: Alginates for Reflux Relief (what the research says)
                                •   💻 Coaching Program Application:

                                  • Apply to be a client inside Goodbye Stomach Symptoms → theguthealingninja.com/apply 

                                    Follow and Connect with Me

                                    📸 Instagram: @theguthealingninja 
                                    🎥 YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 
                                    🌐 Website: theguthealingninja.com

                                    28 min
                                  • #39: Alginates for Reflux Relief (what the research says)

                                    In this episode, we’re looking at alginates - the fascinating “raft” technology found in products like Gaviscon Advance and Reflux Gourmet - and what the research actually says about how they work.

                                    Instead of changing your stomach’s chemistry like PPIs or antacids, alginates form a barrier that keeps stomach contents from pushing up into the esophagus. In this conversation, I’m unpacking how this works, what the science says, and when alginates might be most helpful for reflux relief.

                                    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
                                    • What alginates are and how they create a raft to block reflux events

                                    • How alginates compare to PPIs and antacids in research studies

                                    • The real-life situations where alginates can be most effective

                                    • Why alginates are a tool for symptom management, not a cure, and what to do if you want lasting relief

                                      Go Beyond Symptom Management

                                      If you’re ready to go beyond symptom management and finally resolve reflux at the root, I’d love for you to watch my free on-demand training:
                                      👉 How to Heal Your Reflux, Heartburn, and Stomach Pain Without Restrictive Diets, Expensive Supplements, or Unwanted Medications 

                                      Follow and Connect with Me

                                      📸 Instagram: @theguthealingninja 
                                      🎥 YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 
                                      🌐 Website: theguthealingninja.com

                                      20 min

                                    About The Stomach Solution

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                                    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…

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