UnBloated

Detox Heather

UnBloated is the podcast for women who are sick of feeling bloated, sensitive to foods, restricted, and dismissed — told "everything looks normal" while they feel anything but. Your host, Heather, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, shares the gut science, firsthand experience, and root-cause tools to help you feel at home in your body again — free to eat, dress, and live the way you actually want.

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    🎙️ 6. Nature's Ozempic: How Your Gut Naturally Boosts GLP-1 for Weight Loss

    🌸 Interested in working with 1:1 with Heather? DM the word “PODCAST” on Instagram → @DetoxHeather or visit detoxheather.com  SUMMARY: In this episode, Heather discusses the complex relationship between gut health and weight loss, emphasizing that traditional methods of dieting may not be effective for everyone. She explores how gut microbiome influences caloric absorption, hormonal regulation of satiety + hunger, and the impact of inflammation on weight. Heather offers insights into how healing the gut can lead to improved weight loss outcomes and provides actionable strategies for listeners to enhance their gut health. KEYWORDS: weight loss, insulin resistance, gut health, peptides, hormones, GLP-1, GLP1, inflammation, calorie absorption, metabolism, satiety, gut health matters, ghrelin, leptin, leptin resistance, hormones and weight gain, gut health and weight gain  TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Episode intro 00:42 My Story 01:26 Intro - The Gut-Weight Connection 01:49 #1 - Microbiome + Calorie absorption 02:40 Study #1: Weight gain Contagious? 03:57 #2 - hunger hormones 04:46 Leptin 05:30 GLP-1 06:15 Ghrelin 07:20 Study #2: Probiotic impact on ghrelin 07:47 #3 - Gut Lining 08:09 Gut lining integrity loss driving chronic systemic  inflammation 09:39 Insulin 09:44 Study #3 - Endotoxin driving insulin resistance 10:02 Motivation loss 10:37 My Story (ctd) 11:54 Solutions 12:05 Strategies for Gut Health and Weight Loss - Diet 12:53 Prebiotics FREE GUIDES:  www.detoxheather.com/links  STUDIES/ PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Obesity FMT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17183312/ Ghrelin: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v8/i3/117 Endotoxin → Insulin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19794059/ Metabolic Endotoxemia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17456850/ Heather Munnelly, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) 🌸Website: https://detoxheather.com/ 🌸Instagram: @DetoxHeather 🌸Tik Tok: @DetoxHeather 🌸Youtube: @DetoxHeather Medical Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care, supplement or diet regimen. This channel does not provide health care, nutrition, or diagnosis services for any condition. Affiliate Disclaimer:  I may earn a small commission from affiliate links shared on this channel.

  2. 30 Jul

    5. Constipation Do's & Don'ts: What Actually Gets You Regular

    🌸 Interested in working with 1:1 with Heather? DM the word “PODCAST” on Instagram → @DetoxHeather or visit detoxheather.com  SUMMARY: This episode explores the do's and don'ts of managing constipation, emphasizing root causes and practical strategies for healthier bowel movements. Heather, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, shares insights on lifestyle, diet, and short-term aids to improve digestion and elimination.  KEYWORDS: Bloating, constipation, fiber, slow motility, gut health, IBS, SIBO, functional gut testing, methane SIBO, methane overgrowth, IMO   TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Introduction to Constipation Challenges 01:03 Do #1: Nail the basics 01:31 Do #2: Warm morning drink 02:20 Do #3: Fiber 02:57 Do #4: Fruit 03:12 Do #5: Gentle aids 05:34 Do #6: Motility Tracking 08:33 The Do's of Managing Constipation 08:35 Don't #1: Fermentable sugar overload 09:43 Don't #2: Fiber products 12:18 Don't #3: Psyllium 13:20 Don't #4: Harsh laxatives 14:50 Don't #5: Meds 15:20 RED FLAGS 15:50 Client story 17:20 TLDR FREE GUIDES:  www.detoxheather.com/links  THINGS MENTIONED: Episode 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rcgB54xcEFmxEH8TNDMFp?si=5a50464c5275435e Constipation mini guide - DM me IMO on IG to get  Heather Munnelly, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) 🌸Website: https://detoxheather.com/ 🌸Instagram: @DetoxHeather 🌸Tik Tok: @DetoxHeather 🌸Youtube: @DetoxHeather Medical Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care, supplement or diet regimen. This channel does not provide health care, nutrition, or diagnosis services for any condition. Affiliate Disclaimer:  I may earn a small commission from affiliate links shared on this channel.

  3. 22 Jul

    4. Why Your Labs Look "Normal" When You Have IBS, Bloating & Gas (What to Test Instead)

    🌸 Interested in working with 1:1 with Heather? DM the word “PODCAST” on Instagram → @DetoxHeather or visit detoxheather.com  SUMMARY: In this episode, Heather explains why standard lab tests often come back normal despite symptoms like bloating and fatigue. She discusses the limitations of conventional testing, the importance of functional tests, and how to identify root causes of gut health issues. KEYWORDS: bloating, gut health, gut microbiome, gut healing, IBS, SIBO, functinoal gut testing, tiny health   TIMESTAMPS: 00:30 Intro + Why labs look normal when you feel terrible 01:38 The Limitations of Conventional Testing 03:19 2018 IBS Review Study - 38% of people with IBS have SIBO 03:34 My Story and never being tested 04:56 Client story 05:35 What tests are best? 06:19 My Favorite Comprehensive Stool Test 07:39 Breath and Urine Testing 09:41 Finding the Right Tests for You FREE GUIDES: www.detoxheather.com/links  STUDIES + PRODUCTS MENTIONED: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29761234/ Heather Munnelly, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) 🌸Website: https://detoxheather.com/ 🌸Instagram: @DetoxHeather 🌸Tik Tok: @DetoxHeather 🌸Youtube: @DetoxHeather Medical Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care, supplement or diet regimen. This channel does not provide health care, nutrition, or diagnosis services for any condition. Affiliate Disclaimer:  I may earn a small commission from affiliate links shared on this channel.

  4. 16 Jul

    3. Why You're STILL Bloated (Even Though You Do Everything Right)

    🌸 Interested in working with 1:1 with Heather? DM the word “PODCAST” on Instagram → @DetoxHeather or visit detoxheather.com  SUMMARY Heather explains the cause of bloating, emphasizing the role of gut microbes and the importance of addressing microbial imbalances for better gut health. TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Intro to Bloating: The Misconception 00:38 Intro: Heather 00:55 What is bloating? 01:12 Bloating = Gas 01:28 Water Retention 01:53 Inflammation 02:14 Body Fat 02:26 How to tell which it is 02:53 Bloating + the microbiome 03:30 Gut microbes - gas vs acid producers 04:21 People who are never gassy 04:44 Bloating = Microbe prob not a food probelm 05:48 Rebalancing Your Gut for Better Health 06:04 Story 06:33 Caveats + Red Flags 07:34 Conclusion and Next Steps FREE GUIDES:  www.detoxheather.com/links  PRODUCTS MENTIONED: n/a  Heather Munnelly, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) 🌸Website: https://detoxheather.com/ 🌸Instagram: @DetoxHeather 🌸Tik Tok: @DetoxHeather 🌸Youtube: @DetoxHeather KEYWORDS bloating, gut health, gut microbiome, gut healing, IBS, SIBO  Medical Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care, supplement or diet regimen. This channel does not provide health care, nutrition, or diagnosis services for any condition. Affiliate Disclaimer:  I may earn a small commission from affiliate links shared on this channel.

  5. 10 Jul

    2. Why You Get Constipated on Vacation — and How to Stay Regular Anywhere

    🌸 Interested in working with 1:1 with Heather? DM the word “PODCAST” on Instagram → @DetoxHeather or visit detoxheather.com  SUMMARY In this episode, Heather discusses the common issue of travel constipation, exploring its causes and providing practical solutions. She introduces the FEFF Foundations Framework, emphasizing the importance of hydration, exercise, fruit, and fiber in maintaining gut health while traveling. Heather also highlights lifestyle factors that can impact digestion and offers tools for managing constipation during trips. Finally, she addresses long-term solutions for those who experience chronic constipation, encouraging proactive measures before travel. KEYWORDS travel constipation, gut health, IBS, travel tips, constipation remedies, digestive health, hollistic health  TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Topic Overview / Context 01:45 F - Fluid 03:36 E - Exercise 03:53 F - Fruit 04:12 F - Fiber 05:25 Putting it all together  06:38 Lifestyle tips 07:24 Sleep + body clock  08:58 Product Recs  11:18 Resources  FREE GUIDES:  www.detoxheather.com/links  PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Daily Cleanse (poop supplement): https://amzn.to/4iJRdi4 Heather Munnelly, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) 🌸Website: https://detoxheather.com/ 🌸Instagram: @DetoxHeather 🌸Tik Tok: @DetoxHeather 🌸Youtube: @DetoxHeather Medical Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care, supplement or diet regimen. This channel does not provide health care, nutrition, or diagnosis services for any condition. Affiliate Disclaimer:  I may earn a small commission from affiliate links shared on this channel.

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UnBloated is the podcast for women who are sick of feeling bloated, sensitive to foods, restricted, and dismissed — told "everything looks normal" while they feel anything but. Your host, Heather, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, shares the gut science, firsthand experience, and root-cause tools to help you feel at home in your body again — free to eat, dress, and live the way you actually want.