Best Gutmicrobiome Podcasts (2025)

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Sneak Peek: Chapter One of End Emotional Outsourcing (Out Sept 30!) 44:46

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My love, I have something really special for you today: I’m sharing Chapter One of my upcoming book, End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionist, and People-Pleasing Habits. This chapter unpacks what emotional outsourcing really is, how it sneaks into our lives, and why it’s not your fault you’ve been carrying these p…

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Ep #344: The Resentment Equation: A Deep Dive Into Emotional Labor Debt 16:35

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Do you ever wonder why you sometimes feel an inexplicable rage towards the people you love most? If you've ever agreed to take on more work when you're already drowning, pushed through exhaustion to help others, ignored your own needs to keep the peace, or found yourself inexplicably angry about small things, this episode is for you. Join me this w…

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Deuterium Depleted Water and Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Exploring the Connection with Greg Nigh, ND 1:22:18

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Could the water you drink impact your gut health? In this episode, Dr. Greg Nigh discusses deuterium-depleted water, sulfur metabolism and hydrogen sulfide SIBO and their relationship with digestion, energy and overall health. You’ll also hear practical insights on ketogenic and carnivore diets, plus emerging therapies like peptides and infrared li…

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You Don't Have to Earn Your Worth Anymore: The Book Series #7 9:46

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Do you find yourself constantly dispensing kindness and helpfulness in exchange for validation and approval? This "good girl chokehold" is a survival strategy that rewires the brain, making you a professional people pleaser and preventing true intimacy. It's like being trapped in the world's most exhausting improv show where the only rule is "yes, …

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Ep #343: Pet Names That Trigger 18:51

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#343: I receive beautiful messages from listeners telling me that being called "my angel" or "mi amor" transformed their entire week, maybe even the whole way they relate to themselves. Yet others write to express their discomfort. The language feels too familiar, unprofessional, even anti-feminist. This divide illuminates a crucial truth about hea…

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The 2AM Mental Hamster Wheel: The Book Series #6 10:27

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You're lying in bed at 2 a.m., replaying that conversation from earlier where your joke fell flat or someone looked uncomfortable after you shared a story. Your brain grabs onto that moment like a dog with a bone, analyzing every word, every facial expression, every micro reaction like you're CSI social interaction. The mental hamster wheel spins: …

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Ep #342: Why I Don’t Use the Term “Codependency" 20:53

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#342: The word "codependent" is everywhere - on book covers (even mine), in therapy sessions, in conversations about relationships. But there's something fundamentally wrong with how we use this label. If you recognize yourself in patterns of people-pleasing, emotional caretaking, or losing yourself in other people's chaos, I want you to know somet…

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The Silent Epidemic: Why We Need to Talk About C. Difficile with Christian John Lillis 58:49

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What happens when a preventable infection takes the life of someone you love? In this episode, Christian John Lillis shares the heartbreaking story of losing his mom to C. difficile, a bacterial infection, and how that loss inspired his mission to fight back. He talks about what everyone needs to know about C. diff: the warning signs, how it spread…

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Did I Make It All Up or Am I Actually Hurt?: The Book Series #5 9:21

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You can spot when someone's being lousy to other people from 3 miles away. You're like an emotional bloodhound who knows when your friend is lying, when your coworker is stressed, when your mom is about to lose it. But when someone hurts you, you suddenly need a jury of 12 of your peers to confirm that what just happened was actually messed up and …

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Ep #341: Your Brilliant Nervous System: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 32:49

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#341: If you've ever found yourself constantly scanning other people's faces for approval, shapeshifting to keep the peace, or feeling completely disconnected from what you actually want, this episode is for you. You might call this people-pleasing or being too sensitive, but something much more profound is going on here: you’re living with emotion…

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You're Not Loving Them, You're Managing Them: The Book Series #4 12:58

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Your value isn't in your productivity. That uncomfortable feeling when you stop moving, stop doing, stop managing everyone else's life? That's not laziness talking. It's the voice of a nervous system that learned early on that being needed equals being safe. Your actual people want you to rest. They want you to have needs, wants, preferences. They …

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Ep #340: Recognizing Functional Freeze: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 44:14

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#340: Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I'm fine,’’ when you're actually anything but fine? Maybe you're getting everything done - crushing it at work, maintaining relationships, keeping up appearances - but feeling disconnected from it all. Like you're watching your life play out from behind a glass wall. This isn't just you being "too in you…

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SIBO Secrets: What My Gut Test Uncovered with Lindsey Parsons, EdD 23:39

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Struggling with gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea or a diagnosis like SIBO or IBS? Your stool might have the answers. On this episode, I walk through my own Gut Zoomer stool test results and show how microbiome testing can uncover hidden issues — from bacterial overgrowth to gluten sensitivity — and what to do about them naturally. Lindsey Pars…

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You're Not Too Much. You're Not Not Enough.: The Book Series #3 10:02

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This bonus episode explores how childhood messages about being "too much" create lifelong patterns of self-shrinking that affect every area of your life. When you spend years making yourself smaller to fit other people's comfort levels, you lose track of where you end and their expectations begin. But what if I told you that's a lie? What if I told…

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Ep #339: Stop Hating Who You Used to Be: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 27:18

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#339: You were doing the best you could with what you knew at the time. That's the truth that so many of us struggle to accept when we look back at our past decisions - the relationships we stayed in too long, the boundaries we didn't set, the times we said yes when we meant no. There's this part of us that believes if we're mean enough to ourselve…

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You Can Stop Performing. Really.: The Book Series #2 5:13

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There's this bone-deep fatigue that seeps into you when you've been performing yourself for everyone else instead of living your life for you. It's different from being tired after a busy day. It's the exhaustion that comes from constantly calculating what version of yourself the room needs. Meanwhile, real love doesn't require a costume. No tap da…

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Ep #338: Is Shame Running Your Life?: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 24:47

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#338: Shame is one of the most powerful forces keeping us stuck in emotional outsourcing, and we don’t talk about it nearly enough. This invisible force runs so deep that we often don't even realize it's guiding our thoughts, feelings, and actions. My book, End Emotional Outsourcing was born from my search for a shame-free, inclusive, feminist fram…

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Bloated and Stressed Out: Cortisol, Insulin Resistance and Healing with Shana Hussin, RDN 52:44

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Feeling bloated, wired or constantly stressed? Shana Hussin, RDN unpacks how cortisol spikes, insulin resistance and even lack of sunlight can wreak havoc on your gut and overall health. Learn how balancing your hormones and embracing natural rhythms can support digestion, energy and healing. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issu…

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You Were Never Meant to Live for Everyone Else: The Book Series #1 7:36

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Ever have that moment where you realize you've been living your entire life for everyone else? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. You’ve just been emotionally outsourcing. In this book series bonus, I name the pattern, share why it develops, and explain how it shapes everything from your relationships to your sense of self. And I’ll tell you …

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It’s My Birthday, but the Presents Are for You 🎁 1:24

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It's my birthday month, and I'm doing what any Leo Somatics nerd with a microphone and a brand new book would do. I'm giving you the gifts. If you pre-order End Emotional Outsourcing by August 18th, 2025, you're automatically entered to win a 30-minute, one-on-one coaching session with moi, not publicly available. Bring your most tangled thought ha…

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Ep #337: Money is Emotional: The Link Between Finances and Well-Being with Aja Evans 36:22

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#337: Money shapes more than just our bank accounts - it touches how we show up in relationships, how we value ourselves, and whether we feel secure enough to set boundaries with those who support us financially. This week, I sit down with financial therapist and author of Feel-Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, …

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My book, End Emotional Outsourcing, is available for pre-order! 2:57

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For years, we've been gathering here on Feminist Wellness, unpacking the tangled thought habits that come from living through the lens of codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleasing conditioning. You've shared your stories, your wins, your heartbreaks, and your breakthroughs with me, and I have held each and every one close to my heart. Well, a…

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Ep #336: Why We're Lonely: Unpacking Modern Friendship Dynamics with Anna Goldfarb 42:00

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#336: Modern friendship isn't what it used to be. We're navigating a world where identity is more complex, where we have unlimited choice in who we befriend, and where the burden of maintaining connections falls entirely on our individual shoulders. Friendship expert, speaker, journalist, and author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Val…

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Unpacking Mold Illness: Symptoms, Testing and Recovery Protocols with Terri Fox, MD 39:40

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Unresolved fatigue, brain fog or neurological issues? It could be mold. Learn how mycotoxins from hidden mold exposure can trigger long-term immune dysfunction, its connection to Lyme disease, and what you can do to heal, including testing, binders and detox strategies with Terri Fox, MD. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues a…

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How Food Poisoning Can Rewire Your Gut: Understanding Post-Infectious IBS 28:03

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Still dealing with bloating or gut issues long after food poisoning? It could be post-infectious IBS—a form of SIBO triggered by autoimmunity. Learn how infections like Campylobacter or E coli can lead to nerve damage in the gut and what to do about it, including prokinetics, antimicrobials and a potential cure. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps cl…

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Ep #335: Human Design Made Simple: Decode Your Authentic Self with Emma Dunwoody 39:23

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#335: This week, I’m joined by Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Behavioral Specialist, and host of The Human Design Podcast, Emma Dunwoody. Emma shares her personal journey from a diagnosis of lifelong mental illness to becoming a Human Design expert, and how this system helped her understand not just her behaviors, but the energetic blueprint un…

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Ep #334: Break Free from Your Gilded Cage with Keren Eldad 38:22

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#334: Have you ever looked at your life - your career, relationships, achievements - and wondered why success doesn't feel as fulfilling as you thought it would? You’re not alone. Through the relentless pursuit of more, many of us have unknowingly built ourselves beautiful cages instead of the freedom we were seeking. In this week's powerful episod…

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Ep #333: “No One Is Coming to Save You” Is Baloney 21:02

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#333: The phrase "no one is coming to save you" gets thrown around social media like gospel truth, wrapped in empowerment packaging that sounds like it should light a fire under you. Maybe it even worked for a moment when you needed to snap awake and take charge of your own life. But there's something deeply problematic lurking beneath this seeming…

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Ep #332: You Don’t Need a Crisis to Grow 12:05

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#332: This episode is for the folks who look like they've got it together, who've checked most of the boxes: the career, the home, the relationships. You're productive, responsible, kind, maybe even the one people come to for help. But when it's quiet, really quiet, there's this persistent low buzz of disconnection. This week, I want you to know th…

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The Cutting Edge of Healing: High-Tech Solutions for Gut Health and Autoimmunity with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa 43:16

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Tried everything from supplements to diet changes and still suffering? Discover the world of alternative healing, from cyber scans to electromagnetic pulse therapy to transform health at the cellular level with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to …

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Getting Anchored with Busayo Ayodele 54:12

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I had the most amazing conversation with Busayo Ayodele, who was in Anchored last year, and I just couldn’t wait to share it. We had such a fun conversation, and everything she shared about her experience was just so inspiring, so moving, made my heart feel so explode-y. The way Busayo grew in Anchored is everything I dream of. It's the reason why …

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Ep #331: The Real Reasons You're Not Joining (And Why They're Exactly Why You Should) 23:23

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#331: After over a decade of coaching women through codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleasing habits, I'm seeing a heartbreaking pattern: the people who most need community support and nervous system regulation are talking themselves out of the very programs designed to help them. Whether it's the fear of being a burden, worrying you'll fall …

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Ep #330: Emotional Outsourcing 101 30:33

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#330: If you've ever found yourself constantly scanning other people's faces for approval, shapeshifting to keep the peace, or feeling completely disconnected from what you actually want, this episode is for you. You might call this people-pleasing or being too sensitive, but something much more profound is going on here: you’re living with emotion…

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From Pre-Alcohol to Fiber: Genetically Engineered Probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD 50:07

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Explore the science behind genetically engineered probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD of ZBiotics. We talk about hacking gut bacteria to reduce the toxic byproducts of alcohol and turn sugar into fiber—plus why bacterial diversity is key to better health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease natural…

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Ep #329: Getting Anchored with Carey Cramer 49:09

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#329: This week, I sit down with Carey Cramer, an Anchored program alum, to explore their transformative journey through attachment healing and relational growth. Over the past two and a half years since completing the program, Carey has developed a completely new way of showing up in relationships - one marked by presence, trust, and authentic con…

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Ep #328: Knowing What You Want vs. What Others Expect 23:55

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#328: Do you struggle to make decisions, not because you're unsure of your desires, but because you're constantly weighing everyone else's? This isn't just indecision; it's emotional outsourcing, a pattern where we disconnect from our own authentic wants in favor of what others expect. Tune in this week as I share how, through practical somatic pra…

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Find the Path Back to YOU 2:19

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If you’re ready to break away from anxiety and codependent relationships so you can have a life full of joy and confidence, Anchored is for you. We start on July 7th. Click here to sign up: feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/anchored I can't wait to see you there!By Béa Victoria Albina

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Ep #327: Consent and Requests in Conversation 18:55

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#327: Imagine cutting veggies after a long day when your partner bursts in venting about their coworker. You care deeply, but right now, your shoulders tense, your jaw locks, and you're just not available – though you never say so. Instead, you nod, make the right noises, and count the seconds until it ends. Later, you're both left feeling vaguely …

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Ep #326: Doing the Opposite: How Childhood Pain Shapes the Patterns We Can’t See 22:06

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#326: Have you ever felt that sharp sting of resentment when watching someone set a boundary with ease or embrace their imperfections without shame? That irritation you feel might be pointing to something deeper – the very freedoms you deny yourself every day. Join me this week to learn how our childhood pain shapes patterns that masquerade as virt…

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Taming Gut Inflammation: Fiber, Prebiotics and Crohn’s Solutions with Will Bulsiewicz, MD 1:01:08

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Are you struggling with gut issues like bloating, IBS, dysbiosis or IBD and wondering how to find lasting relief? Join Will Bulsiewicz, MD as he shares how he discovered the power of a plant-based, high-fiber diet in transforming his gut and well-being. Learn how prebiotics, resistant starches and dietary strategies, like a low FODMAP diet, can sup…

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Ep #325: The Antidote to Emotional Outsourcing with Abbie Attwood 52:19

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#325: How often do you find yourself seeking validation from others, feeling like your worth depends on what they think of you? I recently had a fascinating conversation with Abbie Attwood, an anti-diet, fat-positive, weight-inclusive nutritionist whose practice is grounded in self-compassion and intuitive approaches to healing relationships with f…

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Ep #324: Getting Anchored with Paula Greenwood 34:46

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#324: Have you ever wondered what it's like to break free from emotional outsourcing patterns that keep you stuck in life? Today, I'm joined by Paula Greenwood, an Anchored alum who shares her transformative journey from feeling trapped in negative thought loops to creating a life aligned with her true passions. Get full show notes, transcript, and…

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Combating Constipation: What To Do When You Can't Go with Carmen Fong, MD 49:19

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Are you struggling with chronic constipation, incomplete evacuation or irregular bowel movements despite trying diet and lifestyle changes? These symptoms might point to underlying issues with gut motility, nervous system signaling or imbalances in the gut microbiome. Gain a clearer understanding of your digestive health and learn about the physiol…

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Ep #322: Why You Keep Fighting the Same Fights (And How to Actually Shift Them) 20:49

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#322: Are you stuck in a relationship where every disagreement turns into an emotional marathon? Where the same wounds keep getting ripped open no matter how hard you try to heal them? When we fight with our partners, family members, or friends, what's really happening goes far beyond the words being exchanged. In this week's episode, I dive into t…

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The Order of Healing: A Root-Cause Reset for Whole-Body Wellness with Juanique Grover 59:53

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Learn how to holistically heal your gut with Juanique Grover's "Order of Healing" functional treatment plan. Juanique shares her story of reversing her Graves' disease naturally and helping her husband, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, explore alternative treatments like hyperbaric chambers and ozone therapies, which led to her starting her own…

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Ep #321: What Is Embodiment? 20:56

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#321: Have you been living from the neck up? Disembodiment doesn't happen by accident. Many of us learned early that being fully present in our bodies wasn't safe. And in a world that rewards overthinking and overfunctioning, checking out of your body can feel like the only way to survive. In this week's episode, I dive into the concept of embodime…

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Ep #320: What’s Wrong with “Wellness” 23:19

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#320: Have you noticed how "wellness" has become more about expensive supplements and exclusive retreats than actual healing? It's time we had an honest conversation about how the wellness industry has been hijacked by capitalism and privilege, leaving behind the very people who need healing most. In this week's episode, I'm pulling back the curtai…

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Functional Psychiatry in Action: Real-Life Healing Stories with Tracy McCarthy, MD 50:32

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Learn how gut health, blood sugar, toxins, infections and hormones like estrogen and insulin play a major role in anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares her journey from conventional psychiatry to a root-cause approach, along with real-life stories of healing through functional medicine. Lindsey Parsons, your host, …

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Ep #319: Getting Anchored with Dr. Ashley Albers, DO 47:12

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#319: Have you ever felt like you're constantly trying to get everything "right"? Like you're stuck in an endless cycle of seeking validation from others, while your own voice gets smaller and smaller? Today, I want to share a powerful story that might feel familiar. Dr. Ashley Albers, a physician who went through my Anchored program, once couldn't…

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Keystone Probiotics: Cutting Edge Supplements for Gut Dysbiosis, the Brain, Immune System, Metabolism and Hormones with Dr. Shayne Morris 59:04

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Have antibiotics or heavy herbal antimicrobials decimated your microbiome and health? You may be missing critical species of keystone probiotics in your gut. Learn about the cutting edge keystone probiotic species offered uniquely in products developed by Systemic Formulas and Alimentum Labs, the sponsor of this podcast, and their role in regulatin…