Bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, food fear, and the never-ending cycle of “I treated it… so why is it back?” If that sounds familiar, this episode is a must-listen. In this conversation, I sit down with Angela Pifer, widely known as the “SIBO Guru,” to break down what Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth really is, why it’s so commonly missed or misdiagnosed, and why so many people relapse after treatment. We dig into the different types of SIBO (hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide), why knowing the type matters, and how SIBO is often confused with IBS, food sensitivities, or general gut dysbiosis. Angela explains the biggest mistakes people make when trying to treat SIBO, including overusing probiotics, fiber, or antimicrobials without addressing the real drivers underneath. We also talk about how SIBO impacts hormones, especially thyroid function, estrogen balance, and cortisol… and why motility, bile flow, and nervous system regulation are non-negotiables if you want real, lasting healing. This episode will challenge a lot of common gut health advice, but if you’ve been stuck in the SIBO loop, it may finally explain why nothing has worked long-term. Cracking the SIBO Code Summit This summit brings together 50 top experts in functional and integrative medicine to break down the root causes of chronic gut dysfunction and inflammation. Register here: https://crackingthesibocode.com/registration?am_id=amiehornaman5145 Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at fixerpowerlab.com. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman
