Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally

Courtney Cowie NTP, FDN-P
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This podcast is for you if you are struggling with symptoms of IBS and IBD and want to get to the root cause of your symptoms so you can take back your health through a holistic, whole-person approach.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 71: Hypnosis for IBS, Anxiety & Autoimmune Healing, with Juliana Sloane

    Send us Fan Mail What if healing your gut isn’t just about food, supplements, or antimicrobials — but about rewiring the brain? In this powerful conversation, Courtney sits down with hypnotherapist and meditation teacher Juliana Sloane to explore the science-backed connection between hypnosis, neuroplasticity, vagus nerve regulation, and chronic conditions like IBS, IBD, anxiety, chronic pain, and autoimmune disorders. Juliana shares how her personal journey through illness led her to modern hypnotherapy — and why hypnosis today looks nothing like outdated stage stereotypes. Instead, it’s a collaborative, neuroscience-informed process that helps shift entrenched neural pathways related to fear, pain, stress, and self-criticism. Together, Courtney and Juliana unpack how chronic stress physiology dampens vagus nerve tone, lowers digestive function, and perpetuates IBS and autoimmune flares — even when diet and supplements are dialed in. You’ll learn: What hypnosis actually is (and isn’t)How trance states support vagal tone and stress regulationThe role of neuroplasticity in shifting chronic symptom patternsWhy anxiety and IBS are so tightly linkedHow hypnotherapy can transform long-standing fear around food and symptomsThe difference between guided hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis toolsA simple neuroscience-backed visualization technique to calm symptom flaresWhy nervous system regulation is essential for lasting gut healingCourtney and Juliana also discuss media consumption, childhood self-criticism, and how unconscious belief patterns can quietly sabotage physical healing — even when someone is “doing everything right.” If you struggle with IBS, IBD, anxiety-driven flares, or autoimmune symptoms that worsen under stress, this episode will expand your understanding of the gut-brain connection — and offer practical, empowering tools to support real change. Connect with Juliana Sloane Website: https://julianasloane.com Free Gentle Hypnosis Meditation: https://julianasloane.com/free-hypnosis-recording Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianasloane LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianasloane/ Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    50 min

  2. 3 APR

    Episode 70: Why “Doing Everything Right” Still Isn’t Working, with Jason Yun

    Send us Fan Mail What if your fatigue, gut flares, hormone issues, and “wired but tired” nights aren’t just about food… but about timing? In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Yun, a circadian rhythm and mitochondrial health coach (and former fitness studio owner) to talk about the often-missed foundations of health: light, sleep, and circadian signaling—and how modern indoor life quietly disrupts everything from digestion to hormones to mood. Jason shares his personal health breakdown—upside-down cortisol and melatonin patterns, sleep disruption, and hormonal chaos—and how it led him to completely pivot his career away from traditional fitness and nutrition… and into circadian rhythm work. If you’ve tried diets, supplements, and protocols but still feel stuck, this conversation will open up a whole new angle to consider. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What circadian rhythm really is—and why it impacts sleep, digestion, hormones, energy, blood pressure, and bowel movementsJason’s story: from gym owner + nutrition coach to chronic hormone disruption… and what helped him turn it aroundWhy mitochondrial health is at the center of energy (and why “eat better + exercise more” isn’t always enough)The “3-legged stool” of health Jason uses: light, water, magnetismThe #1 habit for circadian alignment: seeing sunrise with your naked eyesWhy your eyes are the master circadian control center (hello, SCN / “master clock”)Why we’re living backwards: dark days + bright nights (and why that’s a problem)How indoor life contributes to circadian disruption—and the surprising “lux” truth even on cloudy daysHow to start sunrise viewing if you’re sensitive to light (and what “blue light toxicity” looks like)Why winter should change your routines (more sleep, less intensity, more recovery)Jason’s take on SAD lamps, red light panels, and “biohacking”How EMFs can affect health—and simple mitigation strategies (especially at night)The dopamine connection: how sunlight supports dopamine (and why screens drain it)Blue light blocking glasses 101 (day vs orange vs red lenses)Why nasal breathing matters—and why mouth tape can be a powerful toolJason Yun Links & Resources Improvement Warrior Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fcvZdw1yT2VOJv6agr6Pi Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improvement-warrior-podcast/id1558708319 Recommended Episodes: Winter Sun Log: Episode 71Summer Sun Log: Episode 80Cell Phones and Wireless Tech: Episode 54Leptin Webinars: Episode 55Breath Webinar (YouTube) https://youtu.be/1ije5PzsGfE Improvement Warrior Newsletter Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    55 min

  3. 20 MAR

    Episode 69: Why Your Vitamin D Is Still Low (Even If You Take a Supplement)

    Send us Fan Mail Vitamin D is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — nutrients when it comes to immune health, gut healing, and autoimmune resilience. In this episode, I break down why so many people still test low for vitamin D…  even when they’re supplementing…  getting sun exposure…  and “doing everything right.” This conversation was inspired by a real-life situation with a colleague of mine — someone highly knowledgeable about nutrition — who discovered her vitamin D levels were still very low due to a simple dosing and absorption disconnect. And if that can happen to someone well-trained in functional nutrition?  It can happen to anyone. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why most people need vitamin D supplementation year-round — even in sunny climates  • The optimal vitamin D blood range for immune health (and why conventional “normal” ranges are too low)  • Why people with IBS, autoimmune disease, and chronic inflammation are often poor vitamin D converters  • How much vitamin D most adults actually need to reach sufficiency • Why liposomal vitamin D is often more effective than capsules for gut-compromised individuals • The connection between vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin K, and fat-soluble vitamin absorption • Why vitamin A matters for autoimmune regulation and gut resilience • How to build a simple, consistent vitamin D routine that actually works • How to test your vitamin D levels affordably — even without insurance coverage My Recommended Vitamin D Products I personally use and recommend liposomal vitamin D for better absorption — especially for people with gut inflammation, malabsorption, IBS, or autoimmune disease. You can find the exact vitamin D and fat-soluble vitamin formulas I use for myself and my clients here: Shop my Fullscript dispensary: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/ca-cowie Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    17 min

  4. 6 MAR

    Episode 68: Reprogram Your Subconscious: How Hypnotherapy Unlocks the Root of Stress, Trauma, and Gut Symptoms, with David Ruby and Gina Lippold-Ruby

    Send us Fan Mail Courtney sits down with David Ruby and Gina Lippold-Ruby, certified hypnotherapists and founders of Work Well Hypnosis, for a fascinating, grounded conversation about how the subconscious mind shapes our health, habits, and healing. They demystify hypnosis—what it is (and isn’t), how it works for stress, anxiety, and trauma recovery, and why it can be a surprisingly powerful tool for gut-related conditions like IBS and IBD. From rewiring emotional triggers to reframing old memories without the charge, David and Gina share real-world examples, explain the brain science, and reveal how hypnotherapy helps people break free from patterns that feel “stuck.” They also preview their upcoming group programs—for working parents and for anyone ready to rediscover authenticity and alignment. What you’ll learn What hypnotherapy really is: science-based subconscious work that helps release outdated emotional and behavioral loops.Why skeptics love it: David explains the PubMed-backed research behind hypnosis for pain control, stress reduction, and even IBS.How the subconscious drives the body: emotional memories can shape gut reactions, tension, and anxiety patterns until you rewrite them.Hypnosis vs. meditation: both calm the nervous system, but hypnosis uses guided imagery and suggestion for directed change.Virtual hypnosis that actually works: why online sessions can be more effective because you’re relaxed in your natural environment.Group hypnotherapy: how community amplifies transformation—and the design behind Work Well Hypnosis’s new group programs.Identity-level change: how to rebuild confidence, motivation, and authenticity through subconscious re-patterning. Work Well Hypnosis – David Ruby & Gina Lippold-Ruby Website: workwellhypnosis.com → Hosts free hypnosis audios (aligned with their group programs: calm, confidence, clarity themes).Email: info@workwellhypnosis.comLocation: Oshkosh, Wisconsin (virtual sessions available worldwide)Programs mentioned:  Work Well / Live Well Collective & Alignment Architecture – group program for working parents to regain clarity and alignment. Authenticity & Identity Group Program – focused on identity-level transformation and habit change.Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    59 min

  5. 20 FEB

    Episode 67: Why Your Labs Look ‘Normal’—But You Still Feel Miserable: The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing

    Send us Fan Mail Your doctor says your labs are “normal.” Yet you’re still bloated, exhausted, and chained to the bathroom. In this episode, Courtney breaks down why that happens—and how a functional, root-cause approach looks beyond basic bloodwork to uncover hidden imbalances driving IBS-D, IBD, and chronic gut distress. She shares the exact testing methods she uses in her Root Cause Test Method, the truth about “food sensitivity” tests, and how trauma, stress, and toxins fit into the bigger picture of gut healing. What you’ll learn Functional vs. conventional care: why “normal” doesn’t mean optimal and what most doctors miss in standard lab panels. Whole-person healing: how stress, trauma, and emotional load show up in your physical symptoms (and what to do about it). The Root Cause Test Method: the structured process Courtney uses to identify your unique mix of triggers. The key functional tests that finally reveal what’s going on: GI-MAP: uncovers digestive weakness, inflammation, infections, and microbial imbalance.Wheat Zoomer: the gold-standard test for hidden gluten/wheat sensitivity.Organic Acids Test (OAT): detects yeast, bacterial overgrowth, nutrient gaps, and mitochondrial stress.DUTCH Test: maps hormones, adrenals, and detox pathways to connect stress and gut health.HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis): highlights mineral imbalances that influence digestion and energy.Total Tox Burden: measures environmental toxins, mold, and heavy metals that quietly derail progress.Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    33 min

  6. 6 FEB

    Episode 66: Detox, HRV, and the “Relax Sauna” Difference, with Phillip Wilson

    Send us Fan Mail Courtney sits down with Phillip Wilson to unpack infrared saunas—how they may raise core temp, support detox pathways, and (surprisingly) help flip you from fight-or-flight into rest-and-rebalance. They dig into HRV, why “frequency match” matters for comfort and effect, how digestion, lymph, and recovery tie in, and what sets the Relax Sauna apart from typical infrared units. Practical, curious, and very human.. What you’ll learn Parasympathetic > panic: why the right heat can feel calming (not stressful) and how that relates to HRV and recovery.Core-temp & detox basics: why gentle, internal warming is a different experience than blasting yourself in a hot box.Water, light, and you: a lay explanation of “frequency matching,” water structure, and why some saunas feel like a “loving light” instead of harsh heat.When saunas help most: stagnant lymph, low resilience, high stress load, trouble unwinding, slow post-workout recovery.Tech differences, decoded: ceramic emitters, far-infrared ranges, why preheat time matters, and how that impacts real-world use.Practical use tips: timing, how to stack with breathwork or a quick downshift, and simple post-sauna rehydration/mineral ideas.Resources mentioned: Website: relaxsaunas.com Coupon code: COWIE25 (worth $100 off) Contact: Phil@relaxsaunas.com Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    58 min

  7. 23 JAN

    Episode 65: Still Flaring After “Fixing Your Diet”? The Hidden Stressors Sabotaging Your Gut, with Maria Horstmann

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve “cleaned up” your diet but still battle flares, this one’s for you. Courtney and guest Maria Horstmann unpack the under-the-radar drivers of IBS/IBD chaos—cortisol, blood-sugar swings, poor digestion (stomach acid, enzymes, bile), microbiome dysbiosis, overtraining, under-fueling, alcohol, and life-stage stress. You’ll learn how to pair food with macro balance, when fiber helps (and harms), why CGMs can confuse without context, and how functional stool testing (like GI-MAP) can shortcut the path from flare to flow. Practical, compassionate, no guesswork. What you’ll learn Why “perfect” eating can still fail when stress hormones, sleep, and blood sugar are off.The digestion triad (stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile) and how weak digestion drives malabsorption → fatigue, brain fog, flares.Microbiome dysbiosis 101: why overgrowths (and yeast) can create alcohol-like byproducts that burden your liver and spike symptoms.Fiber nuance for IBS/IBD: when soluble fiber soothes—and when added prebiotics (inulin, flax) can pour gasoline on a flare.CGMs without panic: interpreting variability, timing carbs around training, and why “average glucose” can hide daily rollercoasters.The hidden costs of over-exercise + under-fueling (and how female life stages—postpartum, perimenopause—change the rules).Alcohol reality check: how it hijacks your liver, masks glucose spikes, then triggers hard crashes and hunger.Why carnivore-style phases sometimes “work” (temporarily)—and how long-term carb avoidance can down-regulate thyroid and backfire.Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    1hr 17min

  8. 9 JAN

    Episode 64: Psilocybin & Microdosing for Nervous System Healing in IBS/IBD, with Julie Cyvonne

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally, Courtney sits down with psychedelic facilitator Julie Cyvonne for a grounded yet transformative conversation about how psilocybin can help calm the nervous system, rewire chronic stress loops, and heal the root causes of anxiety, burnout, and even gut-related disorders. Julie shares her personal journey from a successful attorney to a plant-medicine facilitator, describing how psilocybin opened the door to lasting emotional regulation and self-trust after years of therapy and pharmaceuticals left her unfulfilled. Together, she and Courtney explore how this work complements nervous-system-based healing for IBS and IBD by addressing the deeper emotional and neurological roots of chronic inflammation. You’ll learn why set, setting, and integration matter far more than the dose itself — and how microdosing can be a safe, structured catalyst for change when paired with intentional tools like self-coaching, journaling, and breathwork. “Psychedelics assign the homework — your practices do the learning.” In this episode, you’ll discover: How psilocybin promotes neuroplastic healing and emotional resilienceWhy “set, setting, and integration” determine long-term outcomesThe difference between heart-centered (psilocybin) and brain-centered (ketamine, LSD) medicinesHow to safely approach microdosing as part of a holistic healing planThe connection between nervous system regulation and gut healthJulie Cyvonne is a psychedelic facilitator who helps high-achievers reconnect with their intuition, regulate their nervous systems, and heal the root causes of anxiety and burnout using psilocybin at both the micro and macro level. A former attorney who looked successful on the outside but felt deeply unfulfilled, Julie’s personal healing journey led her to plant medicine, integration work, and a complete life transformation. She has since guided over 300 people through safe, intentional, and deeply transformational experiences — from one-to-one mentorships to retreats and DIY programs. Julie brings a grounded, radically honest, and heart-forward approach to her work, blending science, intuition, and integration to help clients come home to themselves and live in alignment with their values. Website: www.juliecyvonne.com Instagram: @juliecyvonne Take the Free Quiz: https://julie-nyaydinu.scoreapp.com/p/journey-quiz Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

    51 min
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This podcast is for you if you are struggling with symptoms of IBS and IBD and want to get to the root cause of your symptoms so you can take back your health through a holistic, whole-person approach.

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  • Creator
    Courtney Cowie NTP, FDN-P
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally
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