Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally
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.
Episodes
69 episodes
Episode 69: Why Your Vitamin D Is Still Low (Even If You Take a Supplement)
Vitamin D is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — nutrients when it comes to immune health, gut healing, and autoimmune resilience.In this episode, I break down why so many people still test low for vitamin D… ev...
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Episode 68: Reprogram Your Subconscious: How Hypnotherapy Unlocks the Root of Stress, Trauma, and Gut Symptoms, with David Ruby and Gina Lippold-Ruby
Courtney sits down with David Ruby and Gina Lippold-Ruby, certified hypnotherapists and founders of Work Well Hypnosis, for a fascinating, grounded conversation about how the subconscious mind shapes our health, habits, and healin...
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Episode 67: Why Your Labs Look ‘Normal’—But You Still Feel Miserable: The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing
Your doctor says your labs are “normal.” Yet you’re still bloated, exhausted, and chained to the bathroom. In this episode, Courtney breaks down why that happens—and how a functional, root-cause approach looks beyond basic bloodwork to...
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Episode 66: Detox, HRV, and the “Relax Sauna” Difference, with Phillip Wilson
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 “frequenc...
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Episode 65: Still Flaring After “Fixing Your Diet”? The Hidden Stressors Sabotaging Your Gut, with Maria Horstmann
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, bil...
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Episode 64: Psilocybin & Microdosing for Nervous System Healing in IBS/IBD, with Julie Cyvonne
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 ...
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Episode 63: From IBS to Autoimmunity: Why SIBO Keeps Coming Back—and What Actually Fixes It
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 of...
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Episode 62: From IBS Signals to Inner Wisdom: Diane Beck on Healing Heartbreak and the Nervous System
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 beli...
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Episode 61: The Mind-Gut Connection: Unveiling German New Medicine, with Matt Travis
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. Ma...
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Episode 60: The Missing Link in Healing: Preparing Your Body for Detox, with Heather Sunderland
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 insigh...
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Episode 59: My Week at Dr. Joe Dispenza's Advanced Retreat: Insights from the Quantum Field
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 ...
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Episode 58: Your Leaky Gut Could Be Causing Your High Blood Pressure, with Dr. James Kneller
Dr. James Kneller, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, unveils the overlooked connection between gut health and cardiovascular disease, challenging conventional approaches to high cholesterol and blood pressure. Despite decades of pha...
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Episode 57: The Fibromyalgia-IBS Connection, with Tami Stackelhouse
Tammy, a coach who specializes in fibromyalgia, shares her personal journey from diagnosis to remission and offers insights on the fibromyalgia-IBS connection. She explains how fibromyalgia acts as an "amplifier" for other pain conditions and d...
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Episode 56: Healing PCOS: Beyond the Diagnosis, with Lindsie Vizethann
Lindsie Vizethann shares her journey from ER nurse to holistic health coach, revealing how her own health crisis led her to discover the power of nutrition and lifestyle for reversing chronic conditions like PCOS.• Former healthcare pro...
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Episode 55: Your Digestive Health Depends on Quality Bile Production
Bile plays a critical role in digestion, serving as an emulsifier for fats much like dishwashing detergent breaks down grease. Understanding bile quality issues can explain why many people struggle with either constipation or loose stools despi...
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Episode 54: The Hidden Link Between Metabolic Health, Gut Health, and Mental Wellbeing, with Maria Horstmann
We explore the powerful bidirectional relationship between gut health and mood regulation, revealing how digestive issues can manifest as anxiety, depression, and brain fog even without obvious GI symptoms.• The vagus nerve creates a tw...
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Episode 53: Gut Health: The Foundation for Hormonal Balance in Men, with Bryan Hardy
Nutrition therapist Brian Hardy shares his transformative journey from a life-threatening ruptured appendix to becoming a holistic nutritionist specializing in men's health and gut function.• Brian's appendix rupture at age 18 led to an...
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Episode 52: Reconsider These 5 Foods If You Have IBS or IBD
Chinese medicine offers valuable insights for managing IBS and IBD through a different lens than typical functional medicine approaches, focusing on energy flow and the balance of cold and heat in the digestive system. • Digestive ...
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Episode 51: Cannabis & Ketamine: Natural Therapies for Physical and Mental Healing, with Dr. Joseph Rosado
Dr. Joseph Rosado illuminates the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis and ketamine, challenging misconceptions and explaining how these plant-based medicines can address root causes of chronic conditions including IBS and IBD.• Th...
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Episode 50: Beyond Food Rules: Finding Freedom in Your Health Journey, with Lisa Franz
Lisa Franz shares her journey from restrictive dieting to finding food freedom through a balanced, flexible approach focused on sustainable habits and mindset shifts. She reveals how her turning point came during her honeymoon in Thailand when ...
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Episode 49: Energy Reclaimed: From Rock Bottom to Vibrant Health, with Adrienne Simmons
Adrienne shares her powerful health transformation journey from being the "Energizer Bunny" to experiencing complete burnout and eventually reclaiming her vibrant health through mindset shifts and lifestyle changes.• Once known for boun...
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Episode 48: Why Your Doctor Couldn't Find What a Functional Practitioner Can
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition offers a comprehensive approach to tackling IBS and IBD symptoms by identifying physiological root factors through specialized testing and holistic interventions. This episode explores the differences between con...
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Episode 47: The Truth About Sourdough: Why It's Not The Gut-Friendly Option You Think
Food sensitivities are often overlooked as significant contributors to chronic health issues, with many people continuing to consume trigger foods like wheat and dairy "occasionally" while dismissing their impact on symptoms. Even small amounts...
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Episode 46: Spiritual Roots of Chronic Illness: Breaking the Cycle, with Beatty Carmichael
Beatty Carmichael shares his journey from skepticism to becoming a "prayer doctor," and explains how addressing spiritual roots can lead to physical healing from chronic conditions including IBS and IBD.• Born into seven generations of ...
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Episode 45: Functional Testing Reveals Hidden Gut Imbalances: One Client's Journey to Recovery
This client case study reveals how functional gut testing uncovered the root causes of post-cancer treatment symptoms including brain fog, fatigue, and pain, leading to dramatic health improvements through targeted interventions.• GI Ma...
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