The Stomach Solution

The Stomach Solution

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

  • #38: My 4 Non-Negotiables for Lasting Health

    When it comes to health, there are a few non-negotiables I live by - both in my own life and with every client I work with. These are my “line in the sand” principles that cut through the noise of diets, lab results, and symptom chasing, and actually move you from constant management into real, lasting freedom.

    In this episode of The Getting Well Again Podcast, I’m sharing the four rules I refuse to compromise on and why they might just be the key you’ve been missing in your healing journey.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why you (not your doctor or the government) are the ultimate decision-maker for your health

    • How restrictive diets keep you stuck and why food is not the enemy

    • How to start viewing symptoms as clues instead of things to silence

    • The role of lab testing in healing - and why results are only one piece of the picture

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

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      18 min
    • #37: How Stress Fuels Reflux and Heartburn (and What to Do About It)

      If your reflux, heartburn, or stomach pain always seems to flare when life gets busy or overwhelming, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.

      In this episode, we're diving into the science behind the stress-stomach connection and how your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system state might be the hidden reason your symptoms keep sticking around, even when you're “doing everything right.”

      You'll learn how stress physically impacts digestion, how negative thought spirals can intensify symptoms, and most importantly, what you can do to break the cycle. These simple mindset shifts and nervous system strategies can create big changes in how your body feels.

      In This Episode:
      • How the vagus nerve links your stress response to your digestion

      • Why stress slows motility, reduces stomach acid, and causes reflux

      • How your internal dialogue could be fueling your symptoms

      • Simple mindset tools to calm your nervous system and reduce symptoms

        Free On-Demand Training

        If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally heal your stomach symptoms for good, watch my free training:
        How to Heal Reflux, Heartburn, and Stomach Pain Without Restrictive Diets, Expensive Supplements, or Unwanted Medications
        🎥 Watch Now 

        Inside, I walk you through my 3-step method for healing your stomach, physically and mentally, so you can reclaim your life without fear of food or symptoms.

        Follow and Connect with Me:

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

        17 min
      • #36: What to Eat When Everything Hurts: Reflux & Stomach Pain Food Guide

        If you feel like you’re down to just five safe foods and your stomach still flares up, this episode is for you.

        Food isn’t really the problem - but when your stomach is inflamed and struggling, even the healthiest meals can feel like the enemy. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s actually going on inside your stomach, the most common foods that tend to make flares worse, and what to eat instead so you can calm things down without getting stuck in restriction forever.

        What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

        • Why food is not the root cause of your stomach pain (even if it feels that way)

        • The six most common categories of trigger foods for reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain

        • Foods to lean on when you’re in a flare

        • Why bland eating should only be temporary - not your long-term solution

        • How to start moving from restriction back into freedom with food

          👉 Want to learn the exact process I use with clients to calm flares and get back to eating freely again? Watch my free on-demand training here: theguthealingninja.com/training 

          Real healing doesn’t come from cutting out more and more foods. It comes from addressing the deeper issues in your stomach and building resilience so you can get back to eating without fear. This episode will show you where to start.

          Follow and Connect with Me:

          🎥 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 
          📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja 
          📝 Read the blog: theguthealingninja.com

          25 min
        • #35: The 4 Things I Would Tell You As Your Stomach Healing Nutritionist if I Wasn't Afraid of Hurting Your Feelings

          Some of the things keeping you stuck with reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain aren’t what you think. And some of them might actually be the things you’ve been trying the hardest to do “right.”

          In this episode, I’m getting real with you about the 4 truths I wish everyone dealing with stomach symptoms knew. These are truths that could completely shift how you approach your symptoms.

          💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

          • Why reaching for a new supplement might be keeping you stuck

          • The surprising ways your restricted diet could be making your health worse

          • When not to treat H pylori again - even if the infection is still there

          • The truth about stomach acid levels (and why it doesn’t matter if yours is “high” or “low”)

            If you’re tired of managing symptoms and want real, lasting relief, this episode is your wake-up call.

            🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

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

            • [Episode 16] Setting the Record Straight About Stomach Acid

              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
            • #34: [training recording] Overcome Stomach Symptoms for Good

              This episode is a little different - I'm sharing a special throwback training straight from the vault! Inside, I walk you through the exact 3-step process I teach inside my Goodbye Stomach Symptoms program that helps clients finally heal their stomach, resolve symptoms like reflux and pain, and get back to feeling like themselves again.

              Whether you've been stuck in a cycle of symptom flares, or your H. pylori treatment didn’t get you the results you hoped for, this episode is going to give you a clear path forward.

              What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

              • Why treating H. pylori alone often isn’t enough to feel better

              • The exact 3-step framework I use to help clients eliminate stomach symptoms

              • Why stress resilience is the secret weapon to lasting healing

                This episode is packed with encouragement and clear, science-backed guidance to help you break free from the symptom cycle once and for all.

                🎓 Want to Learn My Stomach Reset Method?

                Join me for a free live training where I’ll walk you through the same method I use with my clients to resolve heartburn, reflux, and stomach pain without restrictive diets or medication.

                🗓️ Live on August 26th (with a replay available if you’re listening after!)
                👉 Sign up here: theguthealingninja.com/training

                Follow and Connect with Me:

                🎥 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja 
                📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja

                30 min
              • #33: The Real Cause of Acid Reflux (and how to fix it naturally)

                In this episode, we’re busting some major myths about acid reflux - starting with the big one: that it’s caused by high stomach acid or “trigger” foods. Spoiler alert: it’s not. If you’ve been living off PPIs, supplements, or restrictive diets without lasting relief, this conversation is going to shift everything for you.

                We’re digging deep into what’s actually behind reflux, and what you can do about it to find real, lasting symptom relief.

                What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

                • Why your reflux probably isn’t caused by what you’re eating - and what the real issue is

                • How gut infections like H. pylori and SIBO contribute to reflux symptoms

                • The vagus nerve + nervous system connection to proper digestion and acid production

                • Simple, practical steps to support acid levels and heal reflux at the root

                  If you’re ready to finally stop managing reflux and actually resolve it, this episode is for you.

                  Referenced Episodes & Resources:

                  • Episode 31: Sharing My Effective H Pylori Treatment Process

                  • Episode 16: Setting the Record Straight About Stomach Acid

                    Free Live Training:

                    🎉 Join me for a free live training on August 26th where I’ll break down my 3-step Stomach Reset Method for healing reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain without restrictive diets, expensive supplements, or unwanted medications.

                    👉 Save your spot: theguthealingninja.com/training

                    Follow and Connect with Me:

                    📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja
                    📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja

                    26 min
                  • #32: Building an Effective Herbal H Pylori Protocol

                    Tired of mastic gum, Matula tea, or internet cleanses that don’t work?

                    In this episode, I’m breaking down why H pylori is so difficult to eradicate and what a truly effective treatment protocol actually looks like. If you’ve tried every supplement under the sun but still have reflux, stomach pain, or nausea, this one’s for you.

                    We’ll cover the seven essential components of an effective herbal protocol - the same strategy I use with my clients inside my Goodbye Stomach Symptoms program to finally help them eliminate their infection and feel well again.

                    Inside the episode:
                    • Why H pylori is such a persistent infection

                    • The 5 survival strategies that make H pylori hard to kill

                    • Why DIY protocols and one-size-fits-all supplements usually don’t work

                    • The 7 components of a science-backed herbal protocol

                      By the end, you’ll understand exactly why your symptoms haven’t improved - and what to do instead to finally get relief.

                      Want to Learn My Full Step-by-Step Process?

                      Join me on August 26th for my free live training:
                      “How to Heal Your Heartburn, Reflux, and Stomach Pain Without Restrictive Diets, Expensive Supplements, or Unwanted Medications.”

                      🎟 Save your seat here → https://theguthealingninja.com/training

                      Follow and Connect with Me:
                      🎥 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja
                      📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja

                      25 min
                    • #31: Sharing My Effective H Pylori Treatment Process

                      Have you treated H pylori (maybe even more than once) only to still be dealing with the same reflux, heartburn, or stomach pain?

                      If so, you’re not alone... and no, it doesn’t mean your treatment failed or that you’re beyond help. In this episode, I’m sharing why H pylori treatment alone rarely leads to lasting relief, plus my 3-step Stomach Reset Method for fully recovering your stomach health and finally resolving those stubborn symptoms for good.

                      What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

                      • Why treatment alone (antibiotics or herbal protocols) often fails to provide lasting symptom relief

                      • The biggest mistakes people make when trying to DIY their H pylori treatment

                      • The 3-step Stomach Reset Method I use with clients to not only treat infections but actually restore stomach health

                      • The critical role of resilience building for preventing symptoms from coming back

                        Ready to go deeper?
                        I’m hosting a live training on August 26th where I’ll walk you step-by-step through my Stomach Reset Method to heal reflux, heartburn, and stomach pain—without restrictive diets, expensive supplements, or unwanted medications.

                        👉 Save your spot here: theguthealingninja.com/training

                        Other Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
                        Episode 1: My Gut Healing Journey - From Rock Bottom to Feeling Well Again
                        Episode 15: Choosing the Best H Pylori Treatment (what you need to know)

                        Follow and Connect with Me:
                        🎥 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja
                        📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja

                        28 min
                      • #30: 5 Steps to Say Goodbye to Stomach Symptoms (For Good)

                        You’ve spent the summer learning how to tune into your body, calm your symptoms, and build real momentum in your healing - and now it’s time for the most important piece of all:

                        How do you make it last?

                        In this final episode of the Summer of Stomach Healing series, I’m sharing the 5 most important mindset and behavior shifts that my most successful clients make to stay symptom-free long after the flares, protocols, and food fears are behind them.

                        If you’re ready for lasting relief, this episode will show you exactly what it takes.

                        What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

                        • Why symptom relief is only the beginning of the journey

                        • How to build a body that’s resilient to stress and life’s curveballs

                        • The mindset shift that stops the fear of symptoms from creeping back in

                        • What real healing looks like (and why it’s not just about supplements or food rules)

                           

                          The Goodbye Stomach Symptoms program now involves an application process. If you want to apply to be a client in this coaching program, head to theguthealinginja.com/apply to submit your application!

                          Follow and Connect with Me:

                          🎥 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja
                          📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja

                          17 min
                        • #29: This is Why You Shouldn't DIY Your Stomach Healing

                          If you’ve been trying to piece together your own gut healing journey - Googling every symptom, buying all the supplements, cutting out more and more foods... but still feel stuck, this episode is for you.

                          Because while taking your health into your own hands is incredibly empowering, it can also be the very thing that’s keeping you from real, lasting relief.

                          In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about why DIY healing rarely works long-term—and what you actually need instead to heal your stomach for good.

                          What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

                          • The four big reasons DIY healing often leads to burnout instead of relief

                          • Why trial-and-error tactics keep your body stuck in stress mode

                          • The missing piece you need to finally get clarity and lasting progress

                            You don’t need to do more. You need to do the right things, in the right order, with the right support. And this episode will show you how to start.

                            Follow and Connect with Me:

                            🎥 Watch the podcast on YouTube: The Gut Healing Ninja
                            📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja

                            15 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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