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. FEB 6

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

    Send us a text 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

  2. JAN 23

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

    Send us a text 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.

    1h 17m

  3. JAN 9

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

    Send us a text 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

  4. 12/26/2025

    Episode 63: From IBS to Autoimmunity: Why SIBO Keeps Coming Back—and What Actually Fixes It

    Send us a text We trace SIBO back to the upstream issues that let it thrive—weak digestion, poor motility, inflamed terrain, and toxin load—and map a smarter path to lasting relief. Stories, tools, and testing strategies show why antibiotics or herbs alone often aren’t enough. • SIBO as a downstream signal, not the sole cause • Role of stomach acid, enzymes, and bile in preventing fermentation • Migrating motor complex, food poisoning, and autoimmunity links • Leaky gut, molecular mimicry, and wheat as a trigger • Testing strategy: breath tests vs comprehensive stool analysis • Hidden drivers: mold, metals, parasites, biofilms • Detox pathways, drainage, and why “kill” phases backfire • Vagus nerve, stress, and trauma-informed gut care • Treatment options: rifaximin, botanicals, elemental diet • Case insights on reflux, Hashimoto’s, and recurrent SIBO • Sequencing protocols to prevent relapse and rebuild resilience Comment “info” below and we’ll set up a free one-on-one call to see if I can help. 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.

    52 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Episode 62: From IBS Signals to Inner Wisdom: Diane Beck on Healing Heartbreak and the Nervous System

    Send us a text We explore heartbreak as a surprising doorway into rapid healing and how listening to the body’s language can shift IBS and IBD symptoms. Diane Beck shares a practical framework for mapping sensations, asking better questions, and updating beliefs to create change. • heartbreak as a rip in the nervous system’s comfort bubble  • trance, unconscious filtering, and why novelty feels unsafe  • trauma as inescapable meaning encoded in the body  • epigenetics and ancestral patterns shaping gut responses  • somatic dialogue using color, shape, and inner sound  • rapid change without re-traumatizing talk therapy  • five-minute rituals to build inner listening and safety  • sovereignty over prescriptive models and labels  • turning symptoms into intuition and clear yes/no signals  • a four-step arc from root cause to true self and goals  Diane’s Links & Resources: Website: www.dianebeckcoaching.com Free Download: The 3 Reasons You’re Still in Pain After the Breakup (and how to fix it) www.healingheartbreaks.com 📸 Instagram: @dianebeckcoaching 📺 YouTube: @DianeBeckCoaching Facebook @dianebeckcoaching.com Get my free guide: IBSD and IBD relief, a three-step solution to end bowel urgency and loose stool. Click the link in the show notes below Did you find this episode informative and helpful? I’d love to have you leave me a five star rating.  Do you have questions about holistic approaches to optimizing gut health that you’d like to ask? Please leave your question or comment below, and I will be sure to address it personally or cover it in a future episode  Be sure to check the show notes for any resources mentioned in today’s episode 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.

    54 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    Episode 61: The Mind-Gut Connection: Unveiling German New Medicine, with Matt Travis

    Send us a text Our minds and guts are connected in ways that extend far beyond what conventional medicine recognizes, with unresolved trauma and subconscious programming potentially driving persistent gut symptoms despite perfect diet and lifestyle habits. Matt Travis shares his journey from fitness professional to hypnotherapist and German New Medicine practitioner, revealing how addressing the psyche-brain-organ connection can provide healing for even the most stubborn gut issues. • Physical support through nutrition and lifestyle must be the foundation for gut healing • Persistent symptoms despite "doing everything right" often indicate deeper psychosomatic factors • German New Medicine views symptoms as either active conflicts or healing phases • Many symptoms worsen during healing phases, causing people to misinterpret healing as disease • Childhood experiences and parental programming profoundly impact our subconscious responses • Hypnotherapy provides access to subconscious conflicts without reliving traumatic experiences • Candida and other "infections" may actually be part of the body's healing mechanism • Resolving conflicts at the level of the psyche can trigger physical healing processes • Self-devaluation conflicts ("enoughness issues") commonly underlie many physical symptoms • Healing requires addressing both physical foundations and psychological conflicts If you found this episode informative and helpful, I'd love to have you leave me a five-star rating. Do you have questions about holistic approaches to optimizing gut health? Please leave your question or comment below and I will be sure to address it personally or cover it in a future episode. Follow Matt on IG: @thepotentialu Connect with Matt on Facebook Connect with Matt on Linked In 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.

    1h 10m

  7. 11/14/2025

    Episode 60: The Missing Link in Healing: Preparing Your Body for Detox, with Heather Sunderland

    Send us a text Heather Sunderland shares her remarkable healing journey from 28 years of chronic illness to vibrant health by addressing the root causes of mold toxicity and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Her experience reveals crucial insights into healing complex chronic conditions that conventional medicine often misses. • Difference between mold toxicity and SIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) • The importance of assessing your environment for water damage and mold exposure • Why preparing the body before detoxification is critical for successful healing • Three foundational steps: evaluating environment, regulating nervous system, opening detox pathways • Signs your detoxification pathways aren't functioning optimally • How nutrition and liquid diets can support gentle detoxification • Simple environmental changes to reduce toxic burden in daily life • Why most practitioners miss key components by focusing only on binding or killing If you're struggling with chronic health issues that haven't responded to conventional treatments, email healthcoachingbyheather@gmail.com to request Heather's free training video on "Uncovering the Hidden Signs of Mold Toxicity and SIRS." Link to sign up for webinar "Hidden Signs of Mold Toxicity & CIRS:" https://navigatingmoldandcirs.com/on-demand-client-webinar-landing-page Heather's website: https://healthcoachingbyheather.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.

    51 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Episode 59: My Week at Dr. Joe Dispenza's Advanced Retreat: Insights from the Quantum Field

    Send us a text Courtney shares her transformative experience attending Dr. Joe Dispenza's advanced retreat and how it deepened her understanding of the mind-body connection for healing chronic conditions. • Six-day intensive retreat featuring 38 hours of meditation • Foundation in energy work and Chinese medicine provided helpful context • Dr. Joe uses quantum physics to explain how we create our reality • Human perception limited to approximately 1% of all reality • First three days challenging as nervous system adjusted to intensive meditation • Spontaneous joy emerged by day four without external triggers • Emotional releases common during retreats as participants process trauma • Experience reinforced determination to continue meditation practice • Post-retreat benefits include less anxiety and greater self-awareness • External circumstances reflect internal subconscious programming • Mind-body approach offers healing possibilities beyond conventional medicine To check out Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations and retreats: https://drjoedispenza.com If you're struggling with IBS or IBD and feel trapped by your gut, you're not alone. Get my free guide "IBSD and IBD Relief: A Three-Step Solution to End Bowel Urgency and Loose Stool" by clicking the link in the show notes below. 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.

    36 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
    66
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    Explicit
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