The Stomach Solution

#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 [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

#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 [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

#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 [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

#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 [https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/april-2026] Follow and Connect with Me: 📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube: @theguthealingninja 📸 Follow me on Instagram: @theguthealingninja 🌐 Visit my website and blog: theguthealingninja.com

#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 [https://calendly.com/d/cwbc-k34-md5] * Episode on H pylori Testing Methods: https://heal.theguthealingninja.com/podcasts/getting-wellagain/episodes/2148938468 [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 [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 [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 [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