Happy mid-May, friends!

As we finish out May, I (Allison) am finishing up my maternity leave! To help me take a break from recording new episodes, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Brittany. She asked:

"I was wondering - how can having an umbilical hernia and having implanted mesh affect my progress with the course? I have been doing the leaky gut protocol and have been experiencing some pain and bloating that I didn't have prior. My mesh seems to be bothering me in the areas where I think it would be attached. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for relief? I'm also doing the liver protocol and getting ready to start the H. Pylori protocol."

This question is a GREAT example of how, even in a program that is designed to be customized to every client, there are still small little questions that can come up that are super unique and tailored to that individual - and how having access to regular coaching can make a BIG difference in your confidence and clarity around getting results!

I loved getting to chat through this question with Brittany! If you have had any surgeries or bodily injury to your body that you wonder if it could stop or limit your progress to heal - then this episode is for you!

And - if you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3 months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear Brittany's answer?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Update

00:14 - Client Question: Umbilical Hernia and Mesh

00:41 - Understanding the Impact of Mesh on Healing

04:49 - Visceral Manipulation and Its Benefits

13:13 - Practical Advice and Next Steps

16:00 - Conclusion and Additional Resources

• 90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation

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Happy May!

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am finishing up my maternity leave. To give me a break from podcasting, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Krista. She asked:

"What are the possible causes of oxalates being that high? I had no candida or mold on my OAT and I don't feel like I overeat oxalates...

To be truthful, my true vices in everything that I have given up have oxalates - coffee, dark chocolate and a good glass of red wine. I am giving up wine this month while doing these protocols (as well as all alcohol) - which I only had 2 glasses a week. I am weaning off coffee (only had two literal sips today of half calf because I LOVE the taste) and I am really hoping I don't have to completely give up chocolate - but what do you think?"

Krista's question comes from the fact that she got testing inside our program that showed that she has elevated levels of oxalates in her body that was part of the root causes driving her symptoms. Oxalates come from a variety of places, but one place you can control them the most is in your diet.

What she REALLY wanted to know is - what foods does she actually have to give up? Is it all foods with oxalates? Is her oxalate problem really about food - or is it possibly something else?

This is a GREAT question and one that opened us up to talking about the DEEPER root causes of oxalates other than food (because oxalate sensitivity is NEVER just about food!).

If you've ever looked into a low oxalate diet, or if you're stuck on a low oxalate diet and want to know if you can EVER come off - then THIS episode is for you!

Additionally - I have a WHOLE podcast episode on oxalates you can check out - 148// The Oxalate Episode. If you're new to oxalates or want to do an even deeper dive into them, then I highly recommend checking this episode out next!

P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear Krista's answer?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Update

00:16 - Client Krista's Question on High Oxalates

00:46 - Understanding Oxalates and Diet

01:17 - Root Causes of High Oxalates

01:54 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint

02:45 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:47 - Analyzing Krista's Test Results

04:33 - Factors Affecting Oxalate Levels

07:19 - Addressing Fat...

Have you ever started a new supplement, and had your symptom not get better but WORSE?

Were you confused by this, and wondered if you should keep taking the supplement or stop altogether?

If you said yes to either of these questions, then this episode is for you!

On today's episode, we're sharing an audio from one our private, group coaching calls for members of my program, the Better Belly Blueprint. On this coaching question, I'm coaching my client Barbara about a rash on a neck she had suddenly return upon starting a new supplement.

Based on the training inside the Better Belly Blueprint, Barbara connected that this new supplement may be creating something called a Herxheimer reaction, or a detox and die-off reaction, so she stopped the supplement.

What she WASN'T sure about was - when (if ever?) could she safely re-start the supplement?

If you've ever been in a similar place to Barbara and have wondered about if you should keep taking a supplement if it gives you symptoms and, if yes, when or how to take that supplement safely - then you DON'T want to miss out on my answer to Barbara!

P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get MY live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3-months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear Barbara's answer?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction to Supplement Reactions

00:24 - Barbara's Case: A Rash from a New Supplement

00:31 - Understanding Herxheimer Reactions

01:05 - Group Coaching Benefits

01:29 - Enrollment Information

01:54 - Barbara's Question: When to Restart the Supplement?

01:57 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:02 - Related Episodes on Candida and Detox

03:38 - Barbara's Coaching Session

11:42 - Conclusion and Final Advice

• 234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)
• 133// Can You Detox Too Quickly? How to Safely Detox

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Have you ever done a protocol, and wondered if it was making any difference?

Or even more specifically - have you ever done a candida protocol and wondered if it worked, or if you needed to do it again?

If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then you are just like my client Elizabeth!

In today's episode, I'm sharing a question from one of our group coaching calls inside my private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic on candida is from my client Elizabeth. She asks:

"How do I know when my candida is gone? As a reminder, I'm re-doing my candida protocol on week 4. (Update: I got diarrhea with the candida treatment the first round, but I don't now!). I do continue to get bloating after I eat any meal.

Should I re-test for candida after I finish my protocol? I just want to know what exactly is causing the bloating and why it isn't gone yet!"

What she REALLY wanted to know is - why is her bloating still here? And how can she know if the candida is gone if she still has that particular symptom?

It can TOTALLY be rough going through a protocol and seeing improvement in some symptoms, but not in others (especially one(s) that you care about the most!). So if you've ever had anxiety around this question before, you DON'T want to miss my answer to Elizabeth!

P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3-months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear Elizabeth's answer?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction and Client's Question

00:57 - Understanding Candida and Protocols

01:29 - Group Coaching and Better Belly Blueprint

02:19 - Elizabeth's Candida Journey

04:07 - Deep Dive into Candida Overgrowth

05:25 - Factors Affecting Candida and Healing

08:05 - Practical Steps and Encouragement

11:03 - Conclusion and Additional Resources

• 234// Got Candida? Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)
• 90// Fascia 101: The Hidden Force Behind Bloating and Constipation
• 153// 6 Steps...

Happy April!

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Lynne. She asked:

"I have received my results from my 2nd HTMA test, and I'm not sure how to interpret it. I have rewatched the HTMA analysis video, but still not confident I know what changes to make to my protocols (if any). Can you help confirm if I'm understanding this correctly?"

Lynne's question comes from the powerful fact that inside our program, the Better Belly Blueprint, we teach YOU how to be your own best healer through lab interpretation and analysis - saving you time and money AND giving you the power to understand your own body's areas that need to heal.

What Lynne REALLY wanted to know is - can I help her be confident that she's understanding her new lab re-test correctly before she moves forward with her plan?

So cool!

How much would YOU like to get support, just like this, to feel 100% confident you're moving in the right direction in your healing? A lot, right! And Lynne got ALL this for 3 months of coaching for just one, low fee (that usually is the cost of ONE appointment with a functional health practitioner!).

If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback just like Lynne did - now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear Lynne's answer?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Announcement

00:16 - Client Lynn's HTMA Test Results

00:35 - Benefits of the Better Belly Blueprint

01:30 - Enrollment and Coaching Details

02:23 - Diving into Lynn's HTMA Analysis

03:29 - Detailed Lab Analysis and Recommendations

13:09 - Final Advice and Next Steps

• Want to learn more about the HTMA test? Listen to this podcast episode on the Better Belly Podcast!
• 74// The Hierarchy of Lab Tests + What Lab Tests You Need
• 159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS
• 244// Is Copper Toxicity Behind Your Histamine...

Have you ever found yourself wondering if you needed to hire just ONE MORE coach to finally heal your gut?

Have you ever felt that maybe your diet was the reason why you weren't getting better, but you weren't sure what to do or how to change it?

Or - have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the recommendations online on how to use nutrition to heal your gut and you think maybe you should just hire someone to tell you EXACTLY what to do?

If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then you are just like my client Krista!

In today's episode, I'm sharing a question from one of our group coaching calls inside my private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Krista. She asked:

"I was just curious if you think I need someone to help me with meal planning.

I am so type A that everything I hear about health and wellness I take to the T and then I am constantly worrying about my protein (eating good fat, but not too much; not avoiding carbs - eating more veggies, choosing the fiber rich carbs). All of this is good, but I feel like I over-stress about it so much that I don't even listen to my body and how it feels!

In your opinion, what do I really need to dial in as far as nutrition while I am trying to heal my gut?"

Krista's question comes on the heels of having made some great improvements in her health and symptoms such as having more energy in afternoon, being able to function perfectly with NO coffee/caffeine, bloating being down, distention is 50% better, and being able to fall asleep MUCH faster through the night.

What she REALLY wanted to know is - would hiring a nutritionist heal her heal her gut faster?

This is a SUPER common question I get ask, and I'm so excited to share my real answer with you today!

P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear Krista's answer?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction: Struggling with Gut Health

00:33 - Client Krista's Journey

00:43 - Krista's Question on Meal Planning

01:18 - Improvements in Krista's Health

01:36 - The Role of a Nutritionist

01:51 - How to Ask Your Own Questions

01:57 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint

02:39 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:43 - Krista's Detailed Health Background

12:47 - Discussion on Intuitive Eating

21:53 - Krista's Current Diet and Adjustments

25:26 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Do you struggle with acid reflux?

Are you looking for a natural acid reflux remedy or acid reflux home treatment, but you're nervous about how to safely integrate the protocols recommended?

Are you looking for acid reflux relief, but are discouraged by how little other acid reflux treatments have worked?

If you said yes to ANY of these, then this episode is for you!

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Don, and it's ALL about acid reflux!

He shared:

"I've had some incredible improvements since starting the Better Belly Blueprint!

• I've lost 25 pounds since the end of November without being hungry.
• I sleep so much better - without waking anytime between 2-4 am!
• Stools are now mostly firm and normal (I'm so thankful!)
• Liver enzyme AST has fallen from 40 to 32 per latest test.
• Likewise, ALT has fallen from 66 to 51.
• Modest increase in Alkaline Phosphatase from 46 to 48.

But - I'm struggling to integrate the stomach acid protocol, and I'm discouraged because I'm still getting acid reflux and being woken up in the early morning by abdominal pain. I'm not certain how to tell when I can / should layer on the other protocols when I'm progressing so slowly with the first few! Can you give me any advice?"

Don's question is a SUPER common situation many people find themselves in as they're trying to heal! You see some progress in protocols and symptom improvement, but you feel like you're getting stuck or slowing down in certain protocols - plus some symptoms aren't seeming to budge at all!

What can Don do? Is he stuck forever?

Short answer - no!

But for the long answer - be sure to tune into today's episode!

P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now and through my maternity leave - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear my answer to Don?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Announcement

00:25 - Client Dawn's Success Story

00:42 - Dawn's Current Struggles and Questions

01:41 - Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 02:35 Podcast Introduction

03:39 - Related Episodes and Resources

04:34 - Addressing Dawn's Protocol Challenges

07:23 - Detailed Analysis and Recommendations

14:58 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

• 242// How He Ended 40+ Years of Diarrhea, Bloating, and Acid...

Happy April!

As we step into the months of April and May, I (Allison) am on maternity leave. To celebrate this, we're pulling content from our group coaching calls inside our private coaching group, the Better Belly Blueprint, to share with YOU.

Today's topic is from my client Elizabeth. She asked:

"Is it possible that some food sensitivities are caused because of mold exposure? If so, after doing mold detox - is it possible for gluten and dairy sensitivities to go away?"

Elizabeth's question comes from the fact that she got toxic mold testing inside our program that showed that she has mold colonization in her body that was part of the root causes driving her symptoms. She also got advanced food sensitivity testing showing foods she was temporarily sensitive to and foods she was permanently sensitive to. (For more information on this food sensitivity test - be sure to subscribe to hear our podcast episode on this coming out in June!)

Gluten and dairy technically were on her permanent food sensitivity list, so what Elizabeth REALLY wanted to know is - can any of her permanent food sensitivities ever go away?

This is a SUPER common question I get ask, and I'm so excited to share my real answer with you today!

P.S. ~ If you want to ask questions to me JUST LIKE THIS ONE and get my live feedback, now you can! When you join the Better Belly Blueprint and add on 3 months of group coaching for our SUPER affordable price, you get access to live, bi-weekly group coaching calls just like this one AND unlimited, daily, 1:1 coaching inside our private FB group!

Enrollment is open now - there's no need to wait!

Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to read more about BBB and join today! Or - if you prefer to learn via audio and video, go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training and watch the FREE training I put together on why and how BBB helps you overcome your toughest symptoms - even when nothing else prior to this has worked!

Are you ready to hear Elizabeth's answer?

Let's dive in!

00:00 - Introduction and Maternity Leave Announcement

00:15 - Client Question: Food Sensitivities and Mold Exposure

00:49 - Understanding Food Sensitivities

01:31 - Join the Better Belly Blueprint

02:21 - Elizabeth's Question: Can Food Sensitivities Go Away?

04:21 - Mold and Temporary Food Sensitivities

05:57 - Permanent Food Sensitivities: What We Know

07:43 - Case Study: McKayla Peterson's Experience

11:16 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

• Mold Episodes:
• 219// Why You Need to Care About Mold Illness
• 220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?
• 221// Mold & Constipation: How Toxic Mold Exposure Causes Constipation
• 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with...