53 episodes

Love Your Gut, hosted by Dr. Heather Finley, is helping thousands of women get to the root cause of their symptoms and redefine their gut health. After years of struggling with her own health issues, Dr. Heather Finley completed a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and has been on a mission ever since to help women find life changing and lasting solutions for their digestive issues. She’s the doctor everyone comes to after every other treatment, regimen, and protocol has failed them. Dr. Heather Finley provides real results with her cutting edge holistic methodology and she’s giving you the inside scoop on how to finally heal every week. It’s time to love your gut, so your gut will love you back.

Love Your Gut Dr. Heather Finley

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 70 Ratings

Love Your Gut, hosted by Dr. Heather Finley, is helping thousands of women get to the root cause of their symptoms and redefine their gut health. After years of struggling with her own health issues, Dr. Heather Finley completed a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and has been on a mission ever since to help women find life changing and lasting solutions for their digestive issues. She’s the doctor everyone comes to after every other treatment, regimen, and protocol has failed them. Dr. Heather Finley provides real results with her cutting edge holistic methodology and she’s giving you the inside scoop on how to finally heal every week. It’s time to love your gut, so your gut will love you back.

    Ep 52: How to improve digestion even if your life is stressful

    Ep 52: How to improve digestion even if your life is stressful

    Description: 
    Do you have a stressful life and feel like your Gi issues are directly tied to your stress? If so, tune into this episode where Dr. Heather is interviewed by her colleagues Lindsay Mitchell and Cait Ross who discuss how the gut impacts the nervous system and the nervous system impacts the gut. 


    It’s impossible to get rid of all stress and some stress is good. However, chronic unresolved stress can have a significant impact on the gut and your hormones too. 



    Next Steps: 
    Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloatingListen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food AgainGet 1:1 support for your GI issues Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
    InstagramTikTokDr. Heather’s bookConnect with Cait: 
    Social channels:Instagram Offers:Cait’s FREE Masterclass: Grow your Coach Business through Nervous System RegulationCait's NeuroSomatics Certification Program: FAQs / Book an enrollment call (Become a Nervous System Certified Coach)

    Resources from this episode: 
    LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase! Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call 

    • 45 min
    Ep. 51: 3 Steps to get to the root cause of your gut issues

    Ep. 51: 3 Steps to get to the root cause of your gut issues

    So you're doing all the "right" things but you're still bloated? In this episode Dr. Heather will walk you through the 3 exact steps necessary to actually finding relief from your GI issues for good. When you're only focusing on food intake for your gut symptoms its easy to feel stuck. This episode will give you a fresh perspective into how you can actually tackle your GI issues without restricting all of your favorite foods.


    Next Steps: 
    Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloatingListen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food AgainGet 1:1 support for your GI issues Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
    InstagramTikTokDr. Heather’s bookConnect Jess Brown: 
    InstagramPodcast: https://www.jessbrownrd.com/podcast Offers: Free Empowered Eating Mastermind 

    Resources from this episode: 
    LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase! Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call 


    Key words:


    digestive issues, body, eating, constipated, eat, food, heather, love, stress, gut, bloated, talk, work, overtraining, people, realized, day, doctorate, gut health, stressors

    • 29 min
    Ep. 50: The surprising cause of your persistent bloat and how to banish it

    Ep. 50: The surprising cause of your persistent bloat and how to banish it

    Summary: 
    Have you ever wondered what you need to do to actually improve your bloating? In this expert interview, Dr. Heather Finley and Dr. Jacobi discuss the common causes of bloating, the remedies to support bloating and what action steps you can take to improve your bloating. They are also discussing the link between SIBO and bloating and evidence based natural remedies that can improve bloating. If you’re looking to improve your bloating, this episode is for you. 



    Key Moments: 
    Beating bloating and digestive issues [0:06]Causes of bloating in holistic practice [5:03] Managing bloating through dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and supplements [9:55]Digestion, bloating, and food reactions [16:52]Digestive health and motility [23:20] SIBO, bloating, and binder supplements [32:23] Beating bloat and SIBO with natural remedies [40:37]

    Next Steps: 
    Sign up for the holiday masterclassGet 1:1 support for your GI issues Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
    Dr. Heather’s bookInstagramConnect Dr. Jacobi: 
    On InstagramWebsite

    Resources from this episode: 
    LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase! Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."


    Key words:
    sibo, bloating, food, flare, eat, bloat, bloated, motility, great, meal, podcast, helpful, move, mentioned, enzyme, good, migrating motor complex, typically, heather, clients

    • 47 min
    Ep. 49: How to manage GI issues when you're missing your period

    Ep. 49: How to manage GI issues when you're missing your period

    DESCRIPTION: 
    If you are dealing with HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea) and/or disordered eating and GI issues then this episode is for you. This episode focuses on individuals dealing with the dual challenges of hypothalamic amenorrhea and troublesome GI issues. With Dr. Heather Finley's and Lindsey Lusson’s guidance, this episode unravels the complex connection between disordered eating, gut health, and digestive woes. From debunking food sensitivity myths to exploring fertility management through gut health, the discussion offers invaluable insights tailored to this specific audience. If you're seeking answers and solutions for the intricate interplay of hormonal imbalance and GI discomfort, this episode provides a comprehensive summary of how to navigate these challenges effectively.



    Key Moments: 
    Gut health and eating disorders. (5:09)Gut health and digestive issues in recovery from disordered eating and eating disorders. (10:27)Gut health and hormonal imbalances in individuals with a history of disordered eating. (15:00)Food sensitivities and gut health. (19:24)Gut health and period loss, including FODMAP diet and SIBO. (24:40)Gut health and fertility management. (29:27)Gut health, Candida, and digestive issues. (35:26)


    Next Steps: 
    Get 1:1 support for your GI issues Quotes:
    Severe gut issues can prevent someone from eating enough to restore their period, and symptom management is key to making the process more enjoyable. Low FODMAP diet may not be helpful for gut issues, as it can lead to starved gut bacteria in the long term.SIBO is a common gut issue that can cause bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms.Diversity in gut bacteria equals variety of benefits, including anti-inflammatory short chain fatty acids.Taking care of gut health can transform life, including potential for future generations, and generational change is an important factor to consider.Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
    Dr. Heather’s bookInstagramConnect with Lindsey Lusson
    Lindsey’s InstagramLindsey’s Podcast 

    Resources from this episode: 
    LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase! Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."


    Key words:
    gut, eating, sibo, heather, disordered, digestive issues, issues, candida, clients, gut health, feel, food, period, body, restrict, stress, gut motility, super, gut bacteria, sensitivity

    • 43 min
    Ep. 48: Help! I can’t poop daily. The 3 hidden culprits of constipation.

    Ep. 48: Help! I can’t poop daily. The 3 hidden culprits of constipation.

    There is nothing worse than not being able to have a proper bowel movement everyday. Your doctor may have recommended that you “just take miralax” or “drink more water” but in this episode Dr. Heather is going to be sharing the 3 culprits of slow gut motility that contribute to constipation. If you feel like you have already tried everything including: magnesium, fiber, miralax, and prescription motility medications, this episode will give you 3 action steps you may have not thought of before. 


    Today on Love Your Gut: 
    -How the vagus nerve impacts gut motility
    -What does a “complete” bowel movement mean? 
    -What does it mean when you are more bloated as the day goes on?
    -The top 3 causes of slow gut motility 
    -How to address your slow gut motility 
     
    I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co



    Key Moments:  (blilyestrom@gmail.com will await new file before I run through otter)


      
    Resources Mentioned:


    Take the FREE QUIZ “Why am I Bloated?”


    Free LMNT Sample Pack
    Ep. 2 with Lindsay Mitchell.
    Ep. 10 - Optimize your minerals.
     
     
    Follow & leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
    If you’re new here, I encourage you to follow the podcast today, so that you don’t miss any future episodes!
     
     
    Social Media:
     
    Are you struggling with slow gut motility?
     
    In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the common causes of slow gut motility, some of the missed signs of slow motility, and things you could do to treat symptoms.
     
    Tune in to hear more about some of the challenges people face when trying to treat their symptoms, and how you could overcome them.
     
    Quotes:
    “When nothing seems to help, I go look at the stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow, it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before.” - Jacob Riis.“Just because it’s not working immediately, doesn’t mean it’s not working.” 
     
    Keyword(s) this episode can rank for:
    Gut Health, Motility, Food Poisoning, Stress, Stomach Acid, Treatment, Relief, Constipation, Bowels,

    • 31 min
    Ep. 47: Your poop has all the answers

    Ep. 47: Your poop has all the answers

    Regardless of what GI symptoms you are experiencing, your poop really does have all the answers. Before you jump into expensive testing and analysis, it can be helpful to take note of what patterns and clues your stool is giving to you. If you don’t know where to start in addressing your GI symptoms, this episode will help you identify the possible causes of your symptoms by teaching you what your poop is telling you about your symptoms. In today’s episode, Dr. Heather is breaking down exactly what to look for so that you can relieve your GI symptoms for good. 


    Today on Love Your Gut: 
    -What is a normal amount of bowel movements per day
    -What should your stool look like 
    -What happens if you stray from “normal”
    -How to tell if you need further testing or evaluation


    Key Moments: 


    [0:10]: Your stool and digestive health
    [4:24]: Stool abnormalities and GI issues
    [8:51]: Bowel health and urgency
    [12:52]: Stool color, consistency, and other health issues
    [18:44]: How stool can reveal underlying health issues 


    Resources: 
    Take the free quiz to identify the root causes of your bloating.Listen to our secret podcast "Fix Your Gut and Love Food Again."Connect with Dr. Heather Finley
    Dr. Heather’s bookInstagramNext Steps
    Join the gutTogether® membership program and start addressing your GI issues today!  


    Links mentioned in the episode: 
    LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase! Get 1:1 support from the gutTogether® team: Book a discovery call 


    Key words:
    stool , symptoms , urgency , issues , gut , clients , evaluated , poop , gi doctor , constipation , motility , mineral , bristol stool , episode , eating , diarrhea , bowels , emptying , straining 

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
70 Ratings

70 Ratings

H_Sbay ,

Your journey to health begins here.

After struggling for years with GI issues and, consequently, other health concerns and getting nowhere with different GI doctors, I stumbled upon this podcast, which has changed my life.

My body was under extreme stress from an extremely limited diet for years and severe bloating and constipation. However, I can finally say that my quality of life is improving because most of my issues have been resolved by listening to and applying the information in this podcast.

Thank you, Dr. Finley, for changing lives and GUTS!

Deirdre Tshien ,

A great listen

Love Your Gut has an engaging way of connecting the dots between gut health and overall well-being. Listening to it feels like a gentle reminder to pay attention to our bodies, and it offers helpful insights without getting too technical or preachy. Deirdre

Dena E. ,

Love this podcast!

There is so much information in this podcast and I feel like Heather is speaking directly to me about my symptoms!!

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