71. Why I Still Had Severe Dysbiosis After Healing My IBS (And What That Taught Me)

71. Why I Still Had Severe Dysbiosis After Healing My IBS (And What That Taught Me)

What if your stool test results aren't actually your root cause? In this episode, I share a pivotal moment in my own 30-year healing journey — the day I retested my microbiome after becoming completely symptom-free, only to find I still had severe dysbiosis. What that result revealed changed everything about how I understand gut health. I break down why chasing bacteria, cycling through elimination diets, and obsessing over lab results can keep you stuck, and what it actually means to heal upstream. Using the river metaphor at the core of my framework, I explain how your nervous system, not your microbiome, sets the conditions for everything downstream. In this episode: * Why my microbiome looked the same after healing as it did when I was suffering * The difference between temporary symptom control and true healing * How a dysbiotic microbiome is often a downstream consequence, not the root cause * Why your body's ecosystem is far more resilient than any lab report suggests * What it actually takes to restore the conditions for lasting gut health Join my free masterclass: Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free from the IBS-Stress Cycle [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/masterclass] Take my free quiz: Gut Issues? Find Out If Your Nervous System Is The Cause! [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/632907c9bd8447001686c4f8] Want to talk about working together? Book a free clarity call!  [https://calendly.com/trustyourguthealth/consult]   If this resonated with you, be sure to let me know over on: Instagram: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.instagram.com/trustyourgut.health/] To find out more: www.trustyourguthealth.com [http://www.trustyourguthealth.com/] Please SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share this podcast with anyone you think may benefit! Thank you!

70. Your Gut Doesn't Just Digest Food... It Digests Your Life

if you’re dealing with the IBS-stress cycle, there’s one thing I want you to understand: Your gut doesn’t just digest food. It digests your entire life experience. In this episode, I break down why focusing only on food, supplements, or the microbiome often keeps people stuck in the symptom-stress cycle… and what’s actually missing from that approach. We talk about: * Why it’s a mistake to treat the gut in isolation * The role of the enteric nervous system (your “second brain”) * How your gut processes stress, emotions, and life experiences * The connection between your gut, nervous system, and mental health * Why symptoms like IBS are often psychosomatic (mind-body), not just physical * The deeper questions to ask when you feel stuck in cycles of restriction, protocols, and frustration If you’ve tried all the “right” things and still aren’t getting better… this episode will likely shift how you see your healing. Related Episode: 2. What Does It Really Mean To Trust Your Gut? [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/podcasts/trust-your-gut/episodes/2147669902] Join the free masterclass: Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free from the IBS-Stress Cycle [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/masterclass] Want to talk about working together? Book a free clarity call!  [https://calendly.com/trustyourguthealth/consult] Take the free quiz: Gut Issues? Find Out If Your Nervous System Is The Cause! [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/632907c9bd8447001686c4f8] If this resonated with you, be sure to let me know over on: Instagram: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.instagram.com/trustyourgut.health/] To find out more: www.trustyourguthealth.com [http://www.trustyourguthealth.com/] Please SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share this podcast with anyone you think may benefit! Thank you!

69. Healing Your Relationship with Food Through the Nervous System with Ashlyn Burnett

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a binge-restrict cycle, feeling anxious or fearful around food choices, experiencing disordered eating, or constantly trying to control your body, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Ashlyn from Heart-Led Wellness, a food freedom and nervous system coach who helps women heal these patterns by addressing the deeper root: nervous system dysregulation. We talk about how body image struggles and food fears often stem from the same chronic stress responses that drive gut issues, anxiety, and perfectionism. This conversation offers a compassionate lens on healing your relationship with food—and finding more peace in your body. Connect with Ashlyn: Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz [https://www.heartledwellness.com/quiz] 1-1 Coaching [https://www.heartledwellness.com/coaching] Heart Led Eating [https://www.heartledwellness.com/hle] Instagram @heart.led.wellness M [https://www.instagram.com/heart.led.wellness/]ore from Demi: Join the masterclass: Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free from the IBS-Stress Cycle [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/masterclass] Find out more about my program, Gut-Brain Healing Toolkit. [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/gutbrainhealingtoolkitwaitlist] Want to talk about working together? Book a free clarity call!  [https://calendly.com/trustyourguthealth/consult] Take the free quiz: Gut Issues? Find Out If Your Nervous System Is The Cause! [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/632907c9bd8447001686c4f8] If this resonated with you, be sure to let me know over on: Instagram: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.instagram.com/trustyourgut.health/] TikTok: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.tiktok.com/@trustyourgut.health?_t=8UtQBYlRLsh&_r=1] Email: hello@trustyourguthealth.com To find out more: www.trustyourguthealth.com [http://www.trustyourguthealth.com/] Please SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share this podcast with anyone you think may benefit! Thank you!

68. The Most Important Thing to Listen to If You Want to Heal IBS

Yep - I mean it! If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of elimination diets, supplement protocols, and stress management tools trying to heal your gut, but not getting the relief you want - this episode is for you. In this foundational episode, I explain why these drastic measures often keep you stuck—and why true healing can’t happen without focusing on your nervous system. I’ll break down the digestive process, how the nervous system controls every step, and why chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation are the real culprits behind persistent IBS and gut issues. If you’re tired of the same old gut-healing approaches that only work temporarily, this is the most important episode you’ll listen to for your digestion and overall health. Join the masterclass: Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free from the IBS-Stress Cycle [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/masterclass] Find out more about my program, Gut-Brain Healing Toolkit. [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/gutbrainhealingtoolkitwaitlist] Want to talk about working together? Book a free clarity call!  [https://calendly.com/trustyourguthealth/consult] Take the free quiz: Gut Issues? Find Out If Your Nervous System Is The Cause! [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/632907c9bd8447001686c4f8] If this resonated with you, be sure to let me know over on: Instagram: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.instagram.com/trustyourgut.health/] TikTok: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.tiktok.com/@trustyourgut.health?_t=8UtQBYlRLsh&_r=1] Email: hello@trustyourguthealth.com To find out more: www.trustyourguthealth.com [http://www.trustyourguthealth.com/] Please SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share this podcast with anyone you think may benefit! Thank you!

67. What Burnout Really Is and How To Come Out of It

In this episode, I’m opening up about the irony of teaching nervous system regulation while navigating my own experience with burnout. I share the pressures of running a business, holding space for others, and the constant grind to "prove" myself in a noisy online world. Together, we’ll explore how burnout impacts the body and nervous system through a Polyvagal lens, what it takes to move out of chronic stress and shutdown, and the parallels between building a business and embarking on a healing journey. Plus, I’ll share practical tools to support yourself through burnout, reconnect with your intuition, and create boundaries that honor your well-being. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overworked, or like you’ve lost yourself in the process, this one’s for you. Join the masterclass: Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free from the IBS-Stress Cycle [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/masterclass] Find out more about my program, Gut-Brain Healing Toolkit. [https://www.trustyourguthealth.com/gutbrainhealingtoolkitwaitlist] Want to talk about working together? Book a free clarity call!  [https://calendly.com/trustyourguthealth/consult] Take the free quiz: Gut Issues? Find Out If Your Nervous System Is The Cause! [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/632907c9bd8447001686c4f8] If this resonated with you, be sure to let me know over on: Instagram: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.instagram.com/trustyourgut.health/] TikTok: @trustyourgut.health [https://www.tiktok.com/@trustyourgut.health?_t=8UtQBYlRLsh&_r=1] Email: hello@trustyourguthealth.com To find out more: www.trustyourguthealth.com [http://www.trustyourguthealth.com/] Please SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share this podcast with anyone you think may benefit! Thank you!