The Gut Health Dialogues

Alyssa
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I'm Alyssa Simpson, a Registered Dietitian specializing in digestive health. This podcast is for people with IBS, SIBO, and other stomach issues to learn how to calm their symptoms and improve their gut health using natural solutions like diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes.

  1. What to Eat with Diverticulosis: Fiber, Nuts, Seeds & the Diet Advice Most People Get Wrong

    8H AGO

    What to Eat with Diverticulosis: Fiber, Nuts, Seeds & the Diet Advice Most People Get Wrong

    Send a text In this episode, Alyssa breaks down the most common misconceptions about the diverticulosis diet and explains what current research actually shows about fiber, seeds, nuts, and everyday eating patterns. Many people unintentionally mix up diverticulosis and diverticulitis, even though the dietary approaches for these two conditions are very different.  You’ll learn why much of the advice circulating online comes from outdated guidelines, and how that confusion often leads to unnecessary food fear and restrictive eating. You’ll learn: The key difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitisWhy the long-standing advice to avoid nuts, seeds, popcorn, and corn is outdatedHow fiber actually supports colon health, and why pace mattersWhy constipation and pressure in the colon play a major role in diverticulitis riskHow a Mediterranean-style eating pattern supports long-term gut healthThe most common mistakes people make when trying to follow a diverticulosis dietWhat a realistic, supportive day of eating looks likeIf you’ve been avoiding foods out of fear or feeling unsure how to build meals after a diverticulosis diagnosis, this episode will help you approach food with more clarity, confidence, and calm. Resources mentioned: Download the Diverticulosis Diet Guide + 7-Day Meal Plan DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

    27 min
  2. How to Support a Loved One With Digestive Issues (Without Making Things Harder)

    MAR 3

    How to Support a Loved One With Digestive Issues (Without Making Things Harder)

    Send a text Digestive issues don’t just affect the person experiencing symptoms. They affect relationships, routines, meals, plans, and emotional safety. In this episode, Alyssa talks to the partners, parents, and loved ones who are watching someone they care about struggle and want to help, but don’t want to push, pressure, or make things worse. In this episode, Alyssa explains: Why digestive symptoms rarely exist in isolationWhy food reactions are often signals, not root causesThe hidden role of the nervous system in gut symptomsHow emotional safety directly impacts digestive functionThe most common ways loved ones accidentally increase stressThe difference between symptom management and true root cause workWhen self-management has reached its limitWhat supportive language actually sounds likeHow to encourage investigation instead of permanent restrictionResources mentioned: If you’re looking for gut-calming meal plans tailored to your symptoms, DM “GUT CHECK” to Alyssa on Instagram to take the free quiz and get free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

    46 min
  3. From Education to Execution: Making Elimination Diets Work in Real Life with Laurie Gauguin

    FEB 24

    From Education to Execution: Making Elimination Diets Work in Real Life with Laurie Gauguin

    Send a text If you’ve ever stared at your elimination diet food list thinking, “What on earth am I supposed to eat?”, this episode is for you. Alyssa sits down with professional chef Laurie Gauguin, author of Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets, to talk about the part of healing no one prepares you for: Actually implementing the elimination diet. Together, Alyssa and Laurie discuss: Why elimination diets often fail (and it’s not lack of willpower)The biggest mistake people make when starting LEAP or low FODMAPHow to cook when your “safe food” list feels randomWhy simplicity (1-2-3 ingredient meals) can accelerate gut healingHow to stay motivated when food feels restrictiveMaking elimination diets work for familiesWhy mindset and support systems matter more than perfectionAbout Laurie Gauguin: Laurie Gauguin has cooked professionally for more than 20 years. For many years, she has cooked custom meals for clients following myriad special diets. She partners with dietitians to help patients succeed on their medically-prescribed diets and feel enthusiastic about mealtimes.  Her first-hand experience with elimination diets informed her desire to write her book: Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets.  Under the direction of her dietitian, Laurie completed a 3-month elimination diet and understands the challenges and rewards of the process. Her life’s work is to help others regain their health. Connect with Laurie here:  Instagram: @cheflauriegauguin  Website: https://www.cheflauriegauguin.com/ Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets: https://www.cheflauriegauguin.com/my-book Connect with Alyssa here:  Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest   DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck. - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. The Gut Health Dialogues drops new episodes weekly to help you uncover root causes, not just treat symptoms. Tune in for gut health insights, client transformation, and expert insights into gut health.  Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

    39 min
  4. High Fiber Diet: What to Eat, Why It Matters, And How to Do It Without Upsetting Your Gut

    FEB 17

    High Fiber Diet: What to Eat, Why It Matters, And How to Do It Without Upsetting Your Gut

    Send a text Fiber is everywhere right now. It’s being praised as the answer for gut health, blood sugar, cholesterol, hormones, and weight regulation, often all at once. And yet, for many people, actually trying to eat more fiber leads to the opposite of what they expected: bloating, discomfort, gas, or pain. In this episode, Alyssa unpacks why the conversation around fiber has become so confusing, and why so many well-intentioned people feel worse when they follow generic “eat more fiber” advice. You’ll learn: Why more fiber isn’t always betterSoluble vs insoluble fiber (and why both matter)Fermentable fiber, resistant starch, and toleranceHow fiber supports gut bacteria, bile flow, hormones, and blood sugarWhy fiber can help with constipation and diarrheaHow to add fiber without bloating or gasWhen a high fiber diet is not the right starting pointResources mentioned: Download the High Fiber Diet PDF + 7-Day Meal Plan to build a fiber-rich eating pattern that supports your gut, without wrecking digestion.DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

    40 min
  5. Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: The Nitty-Gritty of the Tools We Use & Why

    FEB 10

    Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: The Nitty-Gritty of the Tools We Use & Why

    Send a text In this episode, Alyssa takes the conversation around hydrogen sulfide SIBO one level deeper. She shares how hydrogen sulfide SIBO is actually approached in practice, and why jumping ahead, whether to antimicrobials, binders, or protocols, often makes symptoms worse instead of better. Rather than focusing on “what to take,” Alyssa breaks down the sequence that matters: Why clarity has to come before treatmentWhy symptom calming isn’t the same as healing (but still matters)Why motility, bile flow, and timing quietly determine whether progress sticks And why rebuilding the gut too early is one of the most common reasons people relapseAlong the way, she explains why hydrogen sulfide SIBO is so reactive, why some people feel better but flare easily, and why the same tool can help one person while flaring another, depending entirely on when it’s used. Resources mentioned: Read the full blog “Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Why Most Approaches Fall Short—and What’s Often Missing.” Download Alyssa’s Low Sulfur Diet guide - a short-term trial to reduce meal-time overwhelm, observe meaningful patterns, and understand whether sulfur is contributing to how you feel.If meals that should feel healthy instead trigger gas, urgency, nausea, brain fog, or a heavy, toxic feeling, hydrogen sulfide SIBO may be part of the picture. Download Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO diet guide + 7-day meal plan. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

    27 min
  6. Why Methane SIBO Causes Weight Gain (Even When Eating Less)

    FEB 4

    Why Methane SIBO Causes Weight Gain (Even When Eating Less)

    Send a text Have you ever looked at your plate and thought, “I’m eating less than ever… so why is my weight going up?” If you’ve tried low-FODMAP, cut sugar and carbs, cleaned up your diet, and somehow feel heavier, slower, and more inflamed, this episode is for you. In this episode, Alyssa dives into one of the most confusing and overlooked patterns in gut health: why some people with SIBO experience weight gain instead of weight loss, and why everything you’ve been told to do might actually be working against you. Alyssa explains why not all SIBO behaves the same, and how a specific subtype can quietly change how your body handles food, energy, and inflammation. You will learn: Why common SIBO advice often doesn’t apply to this patternWhat it means when your body seems to “hold onto” weightWhy digestion can feel heavier and more reactive the harder you tryWhere diet helps, and where it can quietly backfireWhat needs to be addressed for real progress to happenResources mentioned: Download Alyssa’s Methane SIBO Diet Plan - a short-term trial to reduce meal-time overwhelm, observe meaningful patterns, and understand whether methane is contributing to how you feel.DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

    24 min
  7. Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Diet & Recovery: What Finally Worked for Doug

    JAN 29

    Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Diet & Recovery: What Finally Worked for Doug

    Send a text In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues Podcast, Alyssa Simpson sits down with her client Doug, who shares his powerful journey from being house-bound and limited to a “safe” diet of chicken and rice, to reclaiming his gut health, his confidence, and his life. What started as a frustrating case of “IBS with no answers” turned out to be Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO, a form of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth that’s often missed on standard breath tests and misdiagnosed as IBS, anxiety, or stress. Alyssa and Doug unpack what it really takes to identify and treat this overlooked condition, from testing and dietary strategy to motility support and rebuilding tolerance, showing that recovery is not only possible, it’s life-changing. What You’ll Learn How Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO differs from other types of SIBO.Common but often missed symptoms include bloating and diarrhea, fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain.The real reason restrictive diets often make things worse.Steps to test, identify, and treat Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO effectively.A firsthand look at what long-term gut healing and food reintroduction actually look like.Resources mentioned: Download Alyssa’s Low Sulfur Diet guide - a short-term trial to reduce meal-time overwhelm, observe meaningful patterns, and understand whether sulfur is contributing to how you feel.If meals that should feel healthy instead trigger gas, urgency, nausea, brain fog, or a heavy, toxic feeling, hydrogen sulfide SIBO may be part of the picture. Download Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO diet guide + 7-day meal plan. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

    45 min
  8. Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Why Most Approaches Fall Short and How to Fully Address It Naturally

    JAN 15

    Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Why Most Approaches Fall Short and How to Fully Address It Naturally

    Send a text In this episode, Alyssa Simpson unpacks a common yet widely misunderstood subtype of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO): hydrogen sulfide SIBO. Many people with this pattern have spent years chasing answers, trying diets like low FODMAP, gluten-free, or low-carb, cycling through symptom management, and being told tests are normal, only to feel worse, confused, or convinced there’s no solution in sight. Alyssa breaks down: What hydrogen sulfide SIBO is and isn’tWhy it behaves differently than hydrogen or methane dominant SIBOWhy symptoms can be unpredictable, systemic, and not limited to the gutHow conventional testing and treatment often miss itHow to think about diet, testing, and targeted functional approachesIf you’ve ever felt like your digestive symptoms just don’t make sense, fluctuating between diarrhea, constipation, bloating, brain fog, fatigue, or body pain, this episode will help you finally connect the dots. Resources mentioned in this episode: Download the free Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Diet Guide + 7-Day Meal Plan Download the free Low Sulfur Diet Guide + 7-Day Meal Plan DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

    53 min
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I'm Alyssa Simpson, a Registered Dietitian specializing in digestive health. This podcast is for people with IBS, SIBO, and other stomach issues to learn how to calm their symptoms and improve their gut health using natural solutions like diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes.

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    Alyssa
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    © 2026 The Gut Health Dialogues
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