The Gut Health Dialogues
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.
Episodes
109 episodes
Why Your Constipation Diet May Be Making IBS-C Worse
Constipation is one of the most oversimplified digestive symptoms online. But what happens when you’re already doing all of the things - eating more fiber, drinking more water, taking magnesium citrate and probiotic supplements - and you still ...
When Your SIBO Test Is “Negative,” But Your Symptoms Say Otherwise
In this episode, Alyssa breaks down why SIBO breath tests can miss what’s actually happening, and how to look beyond the “positive vs negative” label to understand what your body is really telling you. You’ll learn how factors like test type, t...
Trying to Do Low FODMAP as a Vegetarian? Here’s How to Make It Actually Work
If you’ve ever tried to follow a low FODMAP diet as a vegetarian, you’ve probably had this exact thought: “What am I even supposed to eat?” Because the foods you rely on most are suddenly the very things you're told to avoid. And that’s where t...
SIBO Die-Off Explained: Why You Feel Worse Before You Feel Better (And What To Do About It)
If you’ve ever started antibiotics, herbals, or an elemental diet, and suddenly felt more bloated, more fatigued, and completely off, this episode will explain exactly why. We’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of SIBO recover...
The Nervous System Root Cause Most People Miss (And Why Your Symptoms Don’t Make Sense) ft. Alex Mufson
Your symptoms aren’t just physical, and not just “in your head” either. In this episode, Alyssa sits down with nervous system expert Alex Mufson to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms: The nervous system as a full-body...
Diverticulitis Diet: What to Eat During a Flare and How to Safely Add Fiber Back
In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues, Alyssa breaks down exactly what to do during a diverticulitis flare, how to transition your diet safely, and how to prevent future episodes.Because one of the biggest mistakes people make is s...
Why SIBO Comes Back After Rifaximin (3 Reasons Symptoms Return After Antibiotics)
If you’ve taken antibiotics like rifaximin for SIBO and found yourself right back where you started, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common patterns we see in practice, and it’s also one of the most frustrating. In this ep...
Can Betrayal & Trauma Affect Your Gut? The Hidden Link Between Betrayal & Digestive Issues ft. Dr. Debi Silber
What if your gut symptoms weren’t just about food, but about something much deeper? In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Debbie Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to explore the powerful and often overlooked co...
When a Low Fiber Approach Can Help: What to Eat During Flares and Sensitivity
Have you ever tried to do everything right for your gut - add more fiber, eat more vegetables, sprinkle chia seeds on everything, only to feel worse instead of better? There are times when pushing fiber can actually make symptoms more uncomfort...
What to Eat with Diverticulosis: Fiber, Nuts, Seeds & the Diet Advice Most People Get Wrong
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 divert...
How to Support a Loved One With Digestive Issues (Without Making Things Harder)
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 c...
From Education to Execution: Making Elimination Diets Work in Real Life with Laurie Gauguin
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 Elimi...
High Fiber Diet: What to Eat, Why It Matters, And How to Do It Without Upsetting Your Gut
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 w...
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Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: The Nitty-Gritty of the Tools We Use & Why
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, ofte...
Why Methane SIBO Causes Weight Gain (Even When Eating Less)
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 ...
Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Diet & Recovery: What Finally Worked for Doug
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 confi...
Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Why Most Approaches Fall Short and How to Fully Address It Naturally
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 l...
When Your Body Feels Toxic After Eating: The Sulfur Clue Everyone Misses
Have you tried low FODMAP, gluten-free, dairy-free, or elimination diets and still feel sick after eating? In this episode, Alyssa Simpson breaks down one of the most confusing and misunderstood nutrition strategies in gut health: the low sulfu...
How Foodini Is Making Eating Out Safer for People With Celiac, Food Allergies & Sensitivities ft. Dylan McDonnell
Eating out with food allergies, celiac disease, IBS, or food sensitivities can feel overwhelming — and sometimes unsafe. In this episode, Alyssa Simpson chats with Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, about how technology and regulation ...
Holiday Stress & Digestion: How to Keep Your Gut Calm During the Busiest Season of the Year with Dr. Navidi
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But for many people, they’re also a perfect storm of stress, irregular routines, rich meals, travel, and unpredictable digestion.In this holiday special episode, Alyssa Simpson teams ...
Fatty Liver Disease: What It Is, What Causes It, and How to Start Healing with Food & Lifestyle
In this episode, Alyssa explains what fatty liver actually means, why it’s more common than most people think, and why it’s fundamentally a metabolic problem tied to insulin resistance, sugar, and inflammation. Most importantly for her gut-sens...
Gut Health, Hormones & Toxic Load: The Real Reasons Weight Won’t Budge with Dr. Joy Ostroff
In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Joy Ostroff, a Hawaii-based naturopathic doctor with over three decades of clinical experience, for a powerful conversation on the REAL root causes of stubborn weight that diets never address.Dr...
How Constipation Overloads Your Liver and Ruins Your Sleep, And How to Heal with Real Food
In this episode, Alyssa unpacks a connection that many people don’t realize is at the heart of their gut health struggles: the tight interplay between constipation, liver overload, and sleep disruption.If you wake up between 1–3 AM, feel...
Stop Doing Detox Wrong: What Your Liver & Gut Actually Need To Detox Naturally
In this episode, Alyssa breaks down one of the biggest myths in wellness: that your body needs a “cleanse” or “detox tea” to reset. If you’ve ever skipped meals, done a juice fast, or spent money on detox kits, thinking you’re helping your live...
Methane SIBO Diet Beyond Low FODMAP - A GI Dietitian's Real World Approach
In this episode, host Alyssa Simpson opens up the mess of conflicting diet advice many with methane SIBO face: low FODMAP, low carb, low fiber, and gives you a clear, real-world eating plan built for methane-dominant SIBO (IMO). She shares what...
