How often do you say no to plans because you don’t know how your stomach will feel?
Have you ever checked a menu days in advance, chosen clothes based on bloating, or left an event early just so you could be comfortable?

Living with gut symptoms affects so much more than digestion. It quietly shapes your decisions, your energy, and how present you feel in your own life.

In this episode of Love Your Gut, I share my own story of navigating bloating and gut issues in my 20s, including how symptoms once dictated what I said yes to and no to. We talk about why gut symptoms steal mental space, why they often keep coming back, and what actually changes when digestion is supported at the root.

If your stomach has been running the show lately, this episode will help you understand why and how to take action so you no longer have to let your GI issues run the show!

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Do you feel like you’re always starting over when it comes to your gut health?

Every January (or month, Monday, etc), you might decide this will be the year you finally fix your digestion. You start strong… and then a few weeks later, everything falls apart.

In this episode, Dr. Heather explains why that happens and why it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline (you might be surprised what it is that actually holds you back!)

This episode is a conversation about nervous system regulation, realistic expectations, and how to create gut healing that actually lasts.

If you’re tired of starting over every January (or every Monday), this episode will change how you think about consistency and gut health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why consistency is actually a nervous system skill
• Why gut healing isn’t linear (and why that’s normal)
• How to interpret symptoms as information
• Why trying to fix everything at once backfires
• How a slower, phased approach to your gut health leads to lasting relief

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Join me for the Bloat Free Blueprint on January 11th at 3:00pm CST!

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I love trying new things and this episode is my annual roundup of the products that actually earned a spot in my real life this year.

In this episode, I’m sharing my Favorite Things of 2025, including gut-friendly staples to nervous system supports, mineral must-haves, mom life helpers, and business tools that genuinely make life easier.

Here’s the important part:
You don’t need gadgets or a ton of products to heal your gut. The foundations matter most: sunlight, nervous system regulation, laughter, and solid routines. These products simply support that work.

To keep it simple and not overwhelming, I gave awards in each category:

• a Gold Medal if you only choose one
• a Runner-Up
• and Honorable Mentions for everything else that made the list

If you’re someone who loves trying new things (like me), or you just want a short list of what’s actually worth it, this episode is for you.

Quick note on links

This episode is not sponsored. Some links on the product page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them. Thanks for supporting the podcast and my small business.

Links

• View my Favorite Things of 2025 (all products linked here)
• Follow me on Instagram

Grab a walk, a coffee, or your favorite mineral mocktail and listen in.

Join me for the Bloat Free Blueprint on January 11th at 3:00pm CST!

When you join live you will also get my Bloat Troubleshooting Guide and a Q&A!

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