Ep. 26: Why Your Vagus Nerve is the Missing KEY to Healing Acid Reflux w/ Dr. Julia King

Ep. 33: 40-Year Endoscopy Expert Reveals What's Really Behind Your Reflux Symptoms ft. Nick Tsaclas

Silent reflux (LPR) and acid reflux symptoms don't always start in the stomach. In this episode, I'm joined by endoscopy expert Nick Tsaclas to talk about the hidden causes of chronic throat clearing, the feeling of a lump in your throat, the inlet patch, and why esophageal screening may be more important than you think. 🤔 About the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/over-the-past-few-days-weve-seen-a-lot-share-7465408983714004992-RkAF?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAABKb_K0B0_k4k0J9SYgm15AQ7UMIGG7R0qA&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=messages 🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/ 🌱 Alginate Therapy - Reflux Raft: https://refluxraft.com/MOLLYPELLETIER 💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora 🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ How transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) differs from a traditional endoscopy ✔️ The surprising role an inlet patch may play in chronic throat symptoms ✔️ What the newly discovered tubarial glands may reveal about throat health and reflux ✔️ Who should consider esophageal screening and the questions to ask your doctor ✔️ Practical ways to better advocate for yourself when reflux symptoms won't go away 🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts 🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication 🙏 If this episode helped you understand your symptoms better, share it with someone struggling with Reflux, GERD, or LPR too - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Transnasal Esophagoscopy (TNE) 4:33 The Benefits of TNE 6:50 The Inlet Patch 12:46 The Tubarial Gland 20:27 Esophageal Screening 26:55 Tip to manage your symptoms 29:38 Outro Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Ep 32: Reflux, Periods, and Menopause: The Connection Your Doctor Isn't Checking

If you've noticed your acid reflux get worse before your period or during menopause, you're not imagining it! In this special replay of my webinar, we're exploring one of the most overlooked root contributors to reflux: your hormones. Learn why GERD, LPR, and heartburn often worsen around your menstrual cycle and during menopause, plus evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help calm symptoms and support long-term healing. 🫶 🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/ 🌱 Alginate Therapy - Reflux Raft: https://refluxraft.com/MOLLYPELLETIER 💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora 🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ Why reflux symptoms change throughout your cycle ✔️ What's happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause ✔️ Foods and nutrients that support hormone health ✔️ Simple lifestyle changes to reduce hormone-related reflux flares ✔️ Why healing looks different during each stage of life 🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts 🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication 🙏 If this episode helped you understand your cycle better, share it with someone struggling with Reflux, GERD, or LPR during their cycle too - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Webinar Intro 3:10 Small Hinges Swing Big Doors 4:00 The Progesterone Connection 5:27 Your Cycle & Your Gut 10:52 Menopause & Perimenopause 15:05 Cortisol & The Gut 19:52 How to Balance Your Body and Calm Symptoms 27:16 Strategies for Hormone Support, Cortisol Management & Reflux Prevention 41:31 Supplements for Cycle-Related Reflux, Menopause, & Perimenopause 46:38 Summary & Outro Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Ep. 31: The Supplements That Actually Help LPR (Most People Take the Wrong Ones)

One of the biggest mistakes I see with LPR is people spend hundreds of dollars on supplements without understanding what they're actually trying to fix. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five supplements I most commonly use with clients for silent reflux, the specific mechanisms they target, and why pepsin (not just acid), could be the missing piece behind your persistent symptoms. ☝️ If you're struggling with throat clearing, hoarseness, chronic cough, globus sensation, or LPR that isn't improving on PPIs alone, this episode will help you build a smarter, more strategic healing plan. 🤲 🌱 Try our NATURAL Reflux Supplement: https://sequoiasoothe.com/ 🌱 Alginate Therapy - Reflux Raft: https://refluxraft.com/MOLLYPELLETIER 💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora 🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ The role pepsin plays in throat clearing, hoarseness, and globus ✔️ My top supplement recommendations for silent reflux ✔️ Which nutrients support mucosal repair and tissue recovery ✔️ Why stomach barrier repair matters for long-term healing ✔️ The biggest mistakes people make when choosing LPR supplements 🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts 🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication 🙏 If this episode helped simplify your next steps, share it with someone who was recently diagnosed with GERD, LPR, or acid reflux - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies!Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:57 The LPR Problem, Why Standard Advice Fails 3:15 Supplement 1: Alginate Therapy 4:34 Supplement 2: Slippery Elm and DGL 5:32 Supplement 3: Zinc Carnosine 6:45 Supplement 4: Psyllium Husk 8:38 Supplement 5: Melatonin 10:00 The Bigger Picture, Strategic Supplementation

Ep. 30: The First 6 Things I'd Do If I Was Just Diagnosed with Acid Reflux, GERD, or LPR

Starting your reflux healing journey can feel overwhelming. Between conflicting advice online, medications, food restrictions, and endless opinions about what you "should" do, it's hard to know where to begin. 🤔 In this episode, Molly shares exactly what she would do if she were newly diagnosed with GERD, acid reflux, or LPR today. Drawing from her own healing journey and years of helping clients at FLORA Nutrition, she walks through the foundational steps that can help you reduce symptoms, support healing, and feel more confident navigating your diagnosis. 🤗 🌿 FREE Acid Reflux Grocery Guide: https://calm-queen-816.myflodesk.com/mu8b559ifu 🌿 Take the Reflux Relief Quiz: https://www.mollypelletier.com/rootcausequiz 💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora 🤍 Looking for a 1:1 Personalized Approach to Overcoming Reflux? Apply to work 1:1 with FLORA™ Nutrition: https://www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-specialist ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ The most important questions to ask your doctor after a GERD or LPR diagnosis ✔️ How to structure meals to support digestion and minimize reflux flares ✔️ Why diaphragmatic breathing and the vagus nerve play a key role in recovery ✔️ Foods to prioritize (and temporarily avoid) during a reflux healing phase ✔️ When it's time to seek additional testing or personalized support 🌿 All of Molly's RECOMMENDED Products/Coffee Alternatives/Teas: https://www.mollypelletier.com/recommendedproducts 🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication 🙏 If this episode helped simplify your next steps, share it with someone who was recently diagnosed with GERD, LPR, or acid reflux - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies! Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.

Ep. 29: The Vagus Nerve Secret to Ending Reflux For GOOD w/ Grace Secker

Living with constant Acid Reflux, LPR, or GERD can start to feel like you’re doing everything “right”- clean diet, avoiding triggers, taking medications - yet the symptoms just won’t let up. What often gets missed is the piece controlling it all: your nervous system. 🧠 In this episode, Molly sits down with Somatic Therapist & Nervous System coach, Grace Secker, to unpack the gut-brain connection and how dysregulation can quietly drive reflux symptoms and keep your body stuck in a cycle of hypersensitivity, and how to begin shifting out of it for real, lasting relief. 😇 Learn more about Grace: www.healwithgrace.co [http://www.healwithgrace.co] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heal.with.grace/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heal.with.grace 💚 Get the FLORA™ App today to find Relief from Reflux (7-Day Risk-Free Trial): https://www.mollypelletier.com/flora ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ How the vagus nerve impacts digestion, motility, and reflux symptoms✔️ Why being stuck in “fight or flight” can weaken the LES and worsen GERD/LPR✔️ Why symptoms can persist even after the "right" diet changes✔️ What brain retraining and nervous system regulation actually look like in practice✔️ Simple practical tools to calm your body and signal safety during a flare 🌿 Resources & Support: • Coaching & Resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for coaching: https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication 🙏 If this episode helped you better understand your gut-brain connection, share it with someone stuck in the reflux cycle - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast for more evidence-based reflux and gut-healing strategies! Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.