Unbloat Your Life - With Jake Kocherhans

Jake Kocherhans, FDN-P
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Unbloat Your Life is a place to learn about all things related to gut health & fitness. Jake Kocherhans is a FDN-P who specializes in helping individuals with chronic bloating, fatigue, and weight loss resistance.

  1. 1d ago

    24: Gut Motility Masterclass - The Missing Piece To Fixing Your Chronic Bloating

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below:👉 https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now Follow me & come say hi! 🤠📲 Follow me on Instagram🕺🏻 Follow me on TikTok📹 Follow me on Youtube If you’re dealing with chronic bloating, constipation, trapped gas, SIBO, or the feeling that food just sits in your stomach forever, poor gut motility could be one of the biggest pieces you’re missing. In this episode, we’re doing a full gut motility masterclass and breaking down what motility actually is, why it matters so much for digestion, and how sluggish movement through the digestive tract can keep symptoms coming back over and over again. We’ll walk through the major systems involved in motility, including the migrating motor complex, stomach emptying, intestinal transit, and bowel regularity, along with the factors that can interfere with each one. We’ll also cover practical strategies for improving motility through meal timing, movement, hydration, nutrition, stress support, and the supplements we commonly use when someone needs additional help. If you feel like you’re constantly bloated, backed up, dealing with incomplete bowel movements, or stuck in a cycle where SIBO keeps returning after treatment, this episode will help you understand why motility matters so much and what you can start doing to improve it.

  2. 2d ago

    23: The Secret To Rebuilding Your Gut Microbiome

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below:👉 https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now Follow me & come say hi! 🤠📲 Follow me on Instagram🕺🏻 Follow me on TikTok📹 Follow me on Youtube If it feels like your list of “safe foods” keeps getting smaller and smaller, this episode is for you. A lot of people with chronic bloating, IBS, SIBO, reflux, or food sensitivities get stuck in a cycle of removing more and more foods just to keep their symptoms under control. And while diets like low FODMAP can be really helpful temporarily, the goal isn’t to stay restricted forever. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to gradually rebuild your gut microbiome and expand your food tolerance without constantly triggering major flare-ups. We’ll explain why your microbiome plays such an important role in digestion, inflammation, immune function, and food tolerance, why “healthy” high-fiber foods can sometimes make you feel worse at first, and how to know when your gut is actually ready for more variety. We’ll also walk you through the progression we use with different types of fibers and microbiome-supportive foods, starting with gentler options like polyphenols and slowly working toward more fermentable foods like resistant starches, FOS, inulin, and fermented foods. If you feel like every time you try to “eat healthier” you somehow end up more bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable, this episode will help you understand why that happens and how to start rebuilding your tolerance the right way.

  3. Oct 10

    22: How To Optimize Your Digestion

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻 If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me & come say hi! 🤠 📲 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🕺🏻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Youtube⁠⁠ If your digestion feels weak, sluggish, or just not quite right, there are a lot of different places the process can start to break down. In this episode, we’re walking you through a step-by-step plan for supporting every major stage of digestion. We’ll cover practical strategies to improve stomach acid, digestive enzyme production, bile flow, motility, and overall digestive function, along with some of the supplements we commonly use to support each area. You’ll learn what each stage of digestion needs to work properly, the signs that a specific part of the process may need more support, and what you can start doing to improve it. If you’re dealing with bloating, reflux, gas, constipation, heaviness after meals, or feeling like food just isn’t digesting properly, this episode will give you a clear roadmap for where to start.

  4. Oct 9

    21: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Digestion

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻 If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now⁠⁠⁠ Follow me & come say hi! 🤠 📲 ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🕺🏻 ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Youtube⁠⁠ Digestion affects way more than just whether or not you feel bloated after a meal. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how digestion works from the moment food enters your mouth all the way through your stomach, small intestine, colon, and eventually out of your body. We’ll cover the role of stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile, motility, the gut microbiome, and why each step of the digestive process matters. You’ll also learn how problems in one part of digestion can create symptoms somewhere completely different, including bloating, reflux, constipation, gas, food sensitivities, and more. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually happening inside your gut when you eat, this episode will give you the foundation you need to better understand your digestive health.

  5. Oct 8

    20: Step-By-Step Checklist of How to Manage Gut Flare-Ups

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻 If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now⁠⁠⁠ Follow me & come say hi! 🤠 📲 ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🕺🏻 ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Youtube⁠⁠ In today's episode, I walk you through the exact troubleshooting process we use when someone experiences a sudden gut flare-up or setback. We cover what to look at if you’re suddenly dealing with more bloating, acid reflux, throat irritation, diarrhea, loose stools, constipation, or worsening symptoms after starting antimicrobials, probiotics, prebiotics, or other gut supplements. The goal is to help you identify what changed, calm things back down, and get your digestion moving in the right direction again.You’ll learn how to troubleshoot things like: new supplements or dosage changesreactions to probiotics, prebiotics, or antimicrobialsfood reintroductions and increased fiberconstipation and slow gut motilitystress, sleep, and eating habitsacid reflux and throat irritationtemporary die-off reactionshow to know whether you’re actually regressing or just experiencing a temporary setbackOne of the biggest things I want you to understand is that a flare-up does not automatically mean you’ve lost all your progress. In many cases, it comes down to identifying one or two recent changes and making a few small adjustments.

  6. Oct 7

    19: How We Fixed Our Client's Chronic Bloating, Reflux, & SIBO

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻 If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now⁠⁠ Follow me & come say hi! 🤠 📲 ⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠ 🕺🏻 ⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠Follow me on Youtube⁠⁠ In today’s episode, we’re breaking down exactly how we helped one of our clients overcome chronic bloating, acid reflux, and SIBO. She had already tried different diets, supplements, and protocols, but nothing seemed to create lasting change. The problem wasn’t that she needed to try harder. It was that the right things weren’t being addressed in the right order. In this episode, we walk you through: • What we believe was driving her bloating, reflux, and digestive symptoms• Why simply killing bacteria isn’t always enough• How we worked on rebuilding her body’s natural defenses before using antimicrobials• The connection between stomach acid, motility, the microbiome, and SIBO• Why the order of operations matters so much when healing the gut• The process we used to help her finally start seeing lasting improvements If you’ve been dealing with bloating, reflux, SIBO, or gut issues that keep coming back no matter what you try, this episode will help you understand why. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes on bloating, SIBO, acid reflux, gut health, and rebuilding your microbiome.

  7. 11/04/2024

    18: How to Improve Liver Health to Support Optimal Detoxification

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻 If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now⁠⁠ Follow me & come say hi! 🤠 📲 ⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠ 🕺🏻 ⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠ 📹 ⁠⁠Follow me on Youtube⁠⁠ In today’s episode, we’re breaking down some of the best tools, foods, and nutrients for supporting your body’s natural detoxification processes. We talk about why liver health matters, some of the signs that your body may be struggling to keep up, and the simple things you can start doing to better support energy, digestion, hormone balance, and overall health. You’ll also learn which foods and nutrients are especially important for supporting healthy liver function and how to start making this stuff feel practical instead of overwhelming. If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, inflamed, bloated, or just like your body isn’t functioning the way it should, this episode will give you a great place to start. Enjoy! INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH US? If you’re tired of constantly managing symptoms and you’re ready to actually figure out what’s keeping your gut stuck, my team and I help people do exactly that. We work with clients dealing with things like chronic bloating, acid reflux, SIBO, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, food sensitivities, and other stubborn gut symptoms that just don’t seem to fully go away. Instead of giving you another generic diet or supplement list, we help you understand what’s actually driving your symptoms and build a personalized plan around your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. For a lot of our clients, the biggest win isn’t just “better digestion.” It’s being able to go out to eat without anxiety. Wear the clothes they actually want to wear. Travel without worrying about their stomach the entire time. Have more energy. Feel confident in their body again. And finally stop organizing their entire life around their symptoms. If that’s the kind of change you’re looking for, you can apply to work with me and my team here: APPLY TO WORK WITH US:https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now If you found this episode helpful, it would mean a ton if you left a quick 5-star rating and review and shared the episode with someone who could benefit from it. Seriously, thank you for listening and supporting the show. It helps more than you know.

  8. 10/15/2024

    17: What is a Herxheimer/Die-Off Reaction?

    Interested in working with us 1:1? 👩🏼‍💻 If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized plan to figure out what’s actually driving your gut issues, apply for our 1:1 coaching program below: 👉 ⁠⁠https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now⁠ Follow me & come say hi! 🤠 📲 ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ 🕺🏻 ⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠ 📹 ⁠Follow me on Youtube⁠ On today’s episode, we’re talking all about Herxheimer reactions, commonly referred to as “die-off” reactions, and what people may experience when starting certain antimicrobial protocols. Some people notice a temporary flare in symptoms after starting things like antibiotics or herbal antimicrobials, especially when they’re working through gut imbalances such as bacterial or fungal overgrowth. These reactions are often described as an increase in inflammation or symptoms while the body is adjusting to treatment. Symptoms people may experience can include: • Bloating • Fatigue & brain fog • Constipation and/or diarrhea • Acid reflux • Nausea • Headaches • Skin issues like acne, hives, or rashes • Flu-like symptoms such as body aches or chills In this episode, we break down what may be happening, what symptoms can show up, and how to tell the difference between a temporary adjustment and a sign that your protocol may simply be too aggressive. We also talk about practical ways to support your body during this process so you’re not just forcing yourself to suffer through a miserable protocol. Because when it comes to gut healing, more intense does not always mean more effective. And it’s important not to automatically assume every new or worsening symptom is “die-off.” Sometimes it can be a sign that something about the protocol needs to be adjusted. The goal is to make progress while keeping your body as supported and stable as possible along the way. I hope you enjoy! 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗦? If you’re tired of constantly managing symptoms and you’re ready to actually figure out what’s keeping your gut stuck, my team and I help people do exactly that. We work with clients dealing with things like chronic bloating, acid reflux, SIBO, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, food sensitivities, and other stubborn gut symptoms that just don’t seem to fully go away. Instead of giving you another generic diet or supplement list, we help you understand what may be driving your symptoms and build a personalized plan around your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. For a lot of our clients, the biggest win isn’t just better digestion. It’s being able to go out to eat without anxiety. Wear the clothes they actually want to wear. Travel without worrying about their stomach the entire time. Have more energy. Feel confident in their body again. And finally stop organizing their entire life around their symptoms. If that’s the kind of change you’re looking for, you can apply to work with me and my team here: 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗦: https://atlasfunctionalwellness.com/apply-now 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠: https://www.instagram.com/jakekocherhans 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗞: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakekocherhans If you found this episode helpful, it would mean a ton if you left a quick 5-star rating and review and shared the episode with someone who could benefit from it. Seriously, thank you for listening and supporting the show. It helps more than you know.

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Unbloat Your Life is a place to learn about all things related to gut health & fitness. Jake Kocherhans is a FDN-P who specializes in helping individuals with chronic bloating, fatigue, and weight loss resistance.

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