IBS Freedom Podcast Dr. Nicole DiNezza, DC, NTP and Amy Hollenkamp, RD

If you have been on a gut healing journey, you have probably benefited from researching and learning about the gut!! But, does your research lead to paralysis of analysis–where you overthink and overanalyze every move without taking action? On this episode, the ladies discuss the fine balance between learning about the gut and taking action on strategies to improve your gut.

Fiber tends to be demonized in the IBS and SIBO world. Influencers and even medical providers will tell you that it feeds SIBO and drives symptoms. But, is this true? Join Amy and Nikki, as they discuss all things fiber–how it is essential for optimal gut health, how you may not be getting enough fiber (even if you think you are) and how to increase your fiber intake.

Klebsiella, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas, oh my! Have you been told that your gut symptoms are related to these opportunistic pathogens based on popular stool testing? Has your provider suggested antibiotics or herbal antimicrobials for these bugs? If so, then this episode is for you! Join the gals as they discuss the best strategies to address these opportunistic bugs and bring back balance to your microbiome.

Of course the goal of working on your IBS is to feel better. But, sometimes symptom improvement short term can actually blind your ability to assess what the best strategies might be long term. Today, Amy and Nikki dive into diets and supplemental approaches that could have some short term benefits, but long term consequences. Don’t miss some side tangents about Amy embarrassing herself in front of a Hunger Games Star and Nikki providing more K pop recommendations.

The hottest SNP in the functional medicine space gets some spotlight in this episode of the IBS Freedom podcast. Are you doomed if you have a MTHFR variant? No, you are not! Come join the discussion with Amy and Nikki as they dispel myths and provide you with a grounded and balanced approach to MTHFR variations.

Anxiety and IBS are close friends that enable each other–which can keep you stuck! Did you know that many popular anxiety strategies actually may make your anxiety worse? The episode, the gals are joined by anxiety expert, Michelle Cavanaugh, who explains why many popular anxiety approaches don’t work and provides simple and unique strategies to help you finally face your fears head on.