Have you been told that your thyroid — or hypothyroidism — is the reason you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, bloating, or digestive issues that seem to keep piling up?

Have you started thyroid medication or supplements, only to feel maybe a little better… but still not like yourself?

Or maybe your doctor is telling you that your labs are “normal,” but you're still suspicious thyroid might have something to do with it — and you want to know how you can support your thyroid safely to boost your energy, digestion, and metabolism?

If any of that sounds familiar, then this episode is for you.

Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between healing from your symptoms... or not.

Today's topic is: thyroid health — specifically hypothyroidism.

This episode might ruffle some feathers, because I’m going to make the case that hypothyroidism itself is not a true root cause. That doesn’t mean your symptoms aren’t real. And it definitely doesn’t mean your labs don’t matter. But it doesmean that something else is driving why your thyroid hormones aren’t working the way they should.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

1. Why thyroid medication alone often doesn’t fully resolve symptoms
2. How you can have “normal” labs and still have hypothyroid symptoms
3. How thyroid hormones are actually made, converted, and used in the body
4. What this has to do with finding (and testing for) the real root causes to thyroid imbalance
5. What gut health has to do with thyroid health
6. And what needs to be addressed underneath your thyroid for your symptoms to truly improve

If you're ready to understand your thyroid better than you ever have, plus have the tools you need to support your thyroid (and whole body health) beyond medication - then this episode is for you.

00:00 - Introduction to Thyroid Issues

00:57 - Understanding Hypothyroidism

01:24 - The Real Root Causes of Thyroid Problems

02:05 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:27 - Debunking Hypothyroidism as a Root Cause

08:54 - How Thyroid Hormones Work

11:37 - The Role of Liver and Gut in Thyroid Health

13:15 - Reverse T3 and Adrenal Glands

16:10 - Biochemical Stress and Thyroid Health

19:30 - Thyroid Binding Globulin and Estrogen

24:04 - Testing and Protocols for Thyroid Health

26:29 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Have you been told that slow motility is the reason you’re constipated, bloated, or dealing with digestive issues that just won’t resolve?

Have you tried to “treat” slow motility — with supplements, laxatives, diets, or protocols — only to find that nothing actually sticks?

Or maybe you haven’t been formally diagnosed, but all signs seem to point to slow digestion, sluggish bowels, or food just not moving the way it should.

If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between finding healing from your symptoms... or not.

Today's topic is: slow motility.

Slow motility is a common diagnosis I hear clients get from a doctor who explains that "slow motility" is why they have constipation, acid reflux, bloating, or some other digestive issue. The solution to slow motility, according to the doctor, is usually either "get used to it", surgery (when motility is bad enough), or a merry-go-round of supplements or medications designed to help "slow motility" (but that don't really help relieve your symptoms).

The reason these methods don't really help slow motility is because slow motility is NOT a root cause. It's being CAUSED by something else!

That's why, on today's episode, I'm breaking down:

1. Why treating slow gut motility with supplements or medications rarely works
2. The real causes of slow gut motility
3. How to test for these root causes of low motility
4. And what actually needs to be addressed for motility to return naturally

If you're ready to stop chasing new and different supplements or simply feeling like a victim to the rate your body decided to digest at - then this episode is for you.

00:00 - Introduction to Slow Motility

00:34 - Understanding Real Root Causes

01:00 - Common Misdiagnoses and Misconceptions

02:01 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

03:10 - Deep Dive into Slow Motility

07:46 - Symptoms and Related Conditions

09:04 - Root Causes of Slow Motility

13:43 - Digestive Enzymes and Their Importance

17:34 - Visceral Adhesions Explained

20:32 - Understanding Myofascial and Visceral Adhesions

21:44 - Finding a Qualified Practitioner for Visceral Manipulation

22:32 - Self-Evaluation Techniques for Visceral Adhesions

23:21 - The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Motility

25:35 - Mold and Its Impact on Gut Health

27:56 - Other Pathogens Affecting Gut Motility

29:34 - Nutrient Deficiencies and Constipation

31:04 - Food Sensitivities and Inflammation

32:41 - Thyroid Issues and Slow Motility

34:49 - Comprehensive Testing and Protocols

38:13 - Conclusion and Next Steps

1. 235// SIBO Symptoms, SIBO Testing, and Why SIBO Treatments Fail

Are you struggling with acid reflux, bloating, constipation, SIBO, or candida overgrowth?

Do you feel like you've tried everything to heal — supplements, protocols, elimination diets, practitioners — and they either didn't help, or the second you stopped doing it, all your symptoms came back?

If that’s you, there’s a very real chance you’re dealing with something you may have never heard of before: low stomach acid.

Yes, LOW stomach acid.

Today’s episode is kicking off a series I'm running this January - February called the Real Root Causes series. And I’m starting with low stomach acid on purpose.

Because while low stomach acid is something I reference constantly when working with chronic gut issues… here’s the plot twist:

-- it’s still not a REAL root cause.

Low stomach acid doesn’t just happen. And if you don’t understand why it’s happening, you’ll stay stuck in the cycle of temporary fixes and recurring symptoms.

So today, I'm going to break down the REAL root causes to low stomach acid. I'll be covering topics like:

1. Why low stomach acid happens
2. My favorite at-home low stomach acid test
3. Signs of low stomach acid
4. Why apple cider vinegar for low stomach acid is not safe until you test this ONE thing
5. The REAL root causes of low stomach acid
6. How to test for the root causes of low stomach acid
7. And the exact low stomach acid remedies and protocols you'll need to permanently reverse it - so you can finally get rid of your acid reflux, constipation, SIBO, and candida infection, too

If all you’ve ever been told to do to help your stomach acid or digestion is drink lemon water, apple cider vinegar, or take HCl supplements, then this episode is for you.

00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:21 - The Real Root Causes Series

01:54 - Understanding Low Stomach Acid

03:50 - Symptoms and Misconceptions of Low Stomach Acid

07:05 - Root Causes of Low Stomach Acid

09:27 - Testing and Protocols for Low Stomach Acid

20:17 - Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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