Love Your Gut

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!Connect + Next StepsCurious what’s actually driving your symptoms?Take the free 2-minute Gut Root Cause QuizWant daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support?Follow along on InstagramReady for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan?Apply for gutTogether®Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

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 skillWhy gut healing isn’t linear (and why that’s normal)How to interpret symptoms as informationWhy trying to fix everything at once backfiresHow a slower, phased approach to your gut health leads to lasting reliefLinks & ResourcesFollow Dr. Heather on InstagramLearn more about gutTogether® programsLeave a review + enter our monthly giveawayLeave a 5-star rating and written review of the podcast, take a screenshot, and email it to:📩 support@guttogetherprogram.comEach month, one reviewer is randomly selected to receive an HTMA test and consultFind the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

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 onea Runner-Upand Honorable Mentions for everything else that made the listIf 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 linksThis 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.LinksView my Favorite Things of 2025 (all products linked here)Follow me on InstagramGrab a walk, a coffee, or your favorite mineral mocktail and listen in.Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

The holidays can wreak havoc on your gut, but it’s not the food that’s to blame. Stress and digestion habits play a huge role. Discover how minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium are your superstars for maintaining balance. Learn to recognize the timing of your bloating to pinpoint root causes. Plus, simple tips like meal mindfulness, bitters, and travel-friendly gut supports can keep you feeling your best. Ready to tackle December with confidence? Empower your gut health for a festive season without restrictions!

So many women do everything right — eat well, exercise, get their labs checked — and still feel tired, puffy, bloated, or frustrated when their skin flares and their energy crashes. And when bloodwork comes back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed.This conversation brings so much clarity to what your body may actually be asking for: mineral support.In Part 2 of Heather Brown’s HTMA review, we unpack her real mineral test results and explore how hidden imbalances — like high calcium, low sodium + potassium, a high magnesium burn rate, and iron–copper issues — can quietly contribute to symptoms like low energy, stubborn acne, difficulty recovering from workouts, and feeling like your usual habits just aren’t working anymore.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why “normal” bloodwork often misses mineral imbalances — and how HTMA fills the gapsWhat a high magnesium burn rate tells us about stress and adrenal loadWhy low sodium and low potassium matter for energy, blood sugar, and overall resilienceHow long-term fasting can become a stress when your system is depleted — and the signs to look for Why acne may be connected to mineral imbalance vs. food triggers alone The role of sleep, morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, and joy in restoring your adrenalsIf you’ve been wondering why your energy is low, your skin isn’t cooperating, or your usual routine isn’t giving you the results it used to, this episode will help you understand what your minerals might be trying to tell you — and where to go from here.Listen to Part 1 of this episode with Heather Brown on the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-deficiency-is-it-the-root-of-your/id1638763905?i=1000738241297 Want to understand your own mineral patterns like Heather did?Join the waitlist so you are the first to know about our Black Friday Sale! You’ll get your own mineral test, personalized interpretation, and a customized plan to support metabolism, stress, digestion, and energy. (Last year it sold out fast! Once the 50 spots are gone, they’re gone.)Connect with Dr. Heather:💻 Website📸 InstagramConnect with Heather Brown:Heather Brown's ebooks & products: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

So many women move through pregnancy feeling exhausted, puffy, bloated, and overwhelmed by symptoms that never quite make sense. And when labs come back “normal,” it’s easy to feel confused or even dismissed. This conversation brings clarity to what your body is actually asking for: minerals and electrolytes.In this episode, we talk through why electrolytes for pregnancy matter far more than most people realize, how fatigue and bloat are often rooted in mineral depletion, and why supporting minerals can completely change how you feel during pregnancy and postpartum.We unpack what it looks like to enter pregnancy already depleted, how those symptoms get louder as the months go on, and why simple electrolyte support can improve energy, digestion, hydration, skin, and even hair growth. You’ll also hear how personalized mineral support through HTMA testing can help you understand what your body needs so you can finally feel better.Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • Why normal bloodwork doesn’t always show mineral imbalances • How low electrolytes contribute to fatigue, puffiness, and digestive issues • The connection between electrolytes and better stomach acid, hydration, and blood sugar • Simple ways to support sodium, potassium, and magnesium during pregnancy • What a custom mineral blend is and how it can replace multiple supplements • How electrolytes support postpartum recovery, milk supply, and hormone balanceIf you’ve been wondering why you still feel tired, bloated, or dehydrated no matter how healthy you eat or how much water you drink, this episode will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you.Want to understand your own metabolism and mineral patterns?Join the waitlist so you are the first to know about our Black Friday Sale! You’ll get your own mineral test, personalized interpretation, and a customized plan to support metabolism, stress, digestion, and energy. (Last year it sold out fast! Once the 50 spots are gone, they’re gone.)Connect with Dr. Heather:💻 Website📸 InstagramFind the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

Weight Loss Resistance, Stress, and the Mineral Patterns Behind a “Stuck” MetabolismToday’s episode features an incredibly relatable story from Lindsay, a marriage and family therapist, military wife, mom of two, and someone who felt like she was doing everything “right”: eating well, following the plan, exercising, pushing herself… and still gaining weight, feeling exhausted, and being told her labs were “normal.”After pregnancy and years of intense stress, deployments, and living abroad, her body felt completely out of control. Doctors offered restrictive diets, a thousand-calorie meal plan, and no real answers. Even after following those recommendations perfectly, nothing changed.What did change?Seeing her HTMA results and finally understanding why her metabolism was struggling and what her body needed to feel safe enough to start healing.In this episode, Lindsay shares: • What weight loss resistance felt like when nothing worked • How chronic stress, postpartum depletion, and metabolism are deeply connected • Why “normal labs” don’t tell the full story • The moment she realized she wasn’t crazy and that she was actually depleted • The difference mineral repletion made in her energy, digestion, mood, and confidence • How improving her health shifted her marriage, parenting, and work life • How she maintained her progress months laterWant to understand your own metabolism and mineral patterns?Join the waitlist so you are the first to know about our Black Friday Sale! You’ll get your own mineral test, personalized interpretation, and a customized plan to support metabolism, stress, digestion, and energy. (Last year it sold out fast! Once the 50 spots are gone, they’re gone.)Connect with LindsayFind her on Instagram: @marriedafterkids Website: www.marriedafterkids.comHer work supports couples navigating the stress and identity shifts that come with parenting and she shares how her own healing journey has made her a better partner and parent.Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my mom, aka the one and only Queen Alice, to share her hilarious (and kind of wild) story about how supporting her minerals completely changed her health.For years, she struggled with intense leg cramps, we’re talking full-body, middle-of-the-night, can’t-move kind of cramps. Doctors told her to drink more water, stretch, or just “deal with it.” But nothing worked… until we ran an HTMA test and discovered the real root cause: mineral depletion from years of stress.You’ll hear:The moment we both realized something had to change (it involved an “exorcism-level” leg cramp)How stress, dehydration, and even margaritas were making things worseWhy her magnesium was high but still not working and what that actually meansThe surprising benefits she noticed after balancing her minerals (better sleep, calmer moods, no more cramps!)How she titrated her custom mineral blend after her body said “uh, too fast!”Some sweet and slightly emotional memories about my journey as a shy child who is now an entrepreneurIf you’ve ever dealt with leg cramps, restless sleep, anxiety, or constant dehydration no matter how much water you drink this episode will help you connect the dots and see how simple mineral support can change everything.✨ HTMA Black Friday Sale We’re opening 50 spots for our biggest sale of the year on the HTMA Bundle which includes your mineral test, personalized results, and custom recommendations. Join the Waitlist HereWaitlisters get first access when doors open. Once those 50 spots are gone, the sale closes until 2026.Connect with Dr. Heather:💻 Website📸 InstagramFind the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

When Lacey started losing handfuls of hair postpartum, she thought it had to be a hormone problem. Her labs were “normal,” her doctor told her to give it more time, and yet, she didn’t feel like herself.That’s when we ran an HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and found what was really going on beneath the surface: extreme mineral depletion from pregnancy, breastfeeding, stress, and lack of sleep.In this episode, you’ll hear:How mineral depletion can mimic hormone issues like hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleepWhat a “four lows” pattern means on an HTMA test and why it’s so common for momsHow quickly Lacey started feeling better once she replenished her mineralsThe surprising benefits she noticed beyond hair growth including better digestion, energy, and calmIf you’ve ever wondered why your labs look normal but you still feel off, this episode will show you how looking at your minerals can finally give you answers.✨ Join the HTMA Bundle Waitlist for Black Friday We’re opening just 50 spots for our biggest sale of the year on the HTMA Bundle, which includes your mineral test, personalized results, and custom recommendations.Join the Waitlist HereOnce spots are gone, the sale closes, so make sure you’re on the list!Connect with Dr. Heather:💻 Website📸 InstagramFind the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!

What if the biggest thing holding you back from healing isn’t your diet, your labs, or your supplement routine, but your beliefs about what’s possible?In this episode, Dr. Heather shares a deeply personal look at how she went from being the “shy girl” no one expected much from, to struggling with gut issues and exhaustion, to finally building a thriving practice, all by learning to stop defending her limitations.You’ll learn how the stories you tell yourself shape your physiology, why your nervous system can’t heal when it feels unsafe, and the small mindset and lifestyle shifts that can completely change your trajectory.If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Must be nice for her…” — this one’s for you.In this episode, you’ll hear:The difference between limitation and belief, and how both impact healingThe science behind how your thoughts create neural pathways that shape your body’s responseReal stories of fear, grit, and consistency from Dr. Heather’s own healing and business journeyHow to retrain your nervous system to feel safe enough to healFive practical steps to start shifting from comparison to curiosity (and bring joy back into the process)Why the most successful clients aren’t the ones with the most resources, but instead they’re the ones who can hold the vision that healing is possibleResources & Links Mentioned:✨ Apply for gutTogether® VIP(Our 6-month high-touch program includes personalized testing, mineral and gut protocols, and integrated nervous system coaching.)💬 Follow Dr. Heather on Instagram for more daily gut and hormone tips🔍 Take the free quiz to uncover what might be keeping you stuckShare this episode:If this conversation helped shift your mindset, share it with a friend or tag @drheatherfinley Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Take the quiz here!