Love Your Gut

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is special as it the first episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast. Join me, Dr. Heather as I take you through my gut health journey, how I dedicated my life to getting into the bottom of my own gut issues, and now how I coach women just like you to transform their gut health. We do this through identifying the root causes and making transformational and sustainable changes so that you can consequently unleash your true potential.Let’s get started!In this Episode You’ll Learn:[01:45] A little bit about my story[04:38] My High school and college life[05:07] How being busy and overworked contributed to my gut issues  [06:12] My career path   [08:37] My conversations with my dad on what to do postgraduation [ 08:58] Dad’s sudden illness, battle with cancer and his demise  [12:11] There's so much more to digestive health, than just food[13:47] Marriage and enrollment to doctorate program [15:09] Cutting out gluten is a temporary solution for gut issues [17:12] Application of root cause-based approach with clients[18:00] The root cause of my gut issues [19:10] How stress contributed to my gut issues [20:53] Gut dysbiosis as a catalyst for my gut issues  [ 22:29] The reasons why I started my online business[26:57] Why the name “Love Your gut Podcast.” Quotes:·       “I tell people all the time that I was pretty much born constipated.” [01:52]·       “And now looking back, I realized that that probably was part of the reason that I was struggling so much with gut issues, because I was so incredibly exhausted, depleted, and just overworked.” [05:07]·       “I was studying nutrition, and I still couldn't figure out my own issues.” [08:26]ResourcesLearn more about me and my gutTogether program. The gutTogether program is a life changing program that will help you finally understand what's going on in your gut and the steps you need to take to find relief.https://www.drheatherfinley.co/ Blogs https://www.drheatherfinley.co/blog/Find me on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherfinleyrdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/Call to ActionKindly share my podcast with your friends and others. The more we share the more women we can empower to find relief from their digestive symptoms.  To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don’t forget to subscribe. I would love to hear your comments and thoughts on my Instagram and Facebook pages. Remember to tag me.

Hello, and welcome to our podcast. I'm excited to have today's guest, Stefanie Adler, on the show to share her knowledge and wisdom with us. We have an amazing conversation about digestive symptoms and the connection between your gut and hormones. I hope you stick around for this one episode as you will learn so much about all things female cycle syncing, digestive symptoms and fatigue; we really dive deep into these topics today. Let’s delve in!In this Episode You’ll Learn:[00:56] Who Stefanie Adler is.[02:47] Stefanie’s struggle with hormonal imbalance and digestive distress[03:48] Reason why Stefanie went all the way to acquire a degree in nutrition [13:10] Why Stefanie felt in love with the female body [05:50] Why you may have differences in your digestive symptoms during different times of your cycle.[ 07:31] A quick fix to feeling bloated before your period [09:04] Microbes that metabolize estrogen and can also lead to other digestive differences.[09:57] How energy affect female cycle[11:12] The different phases of the female cycle[18:05] A little bit of how estrogen and progesterone can have an effect of digestive symptoms, energy and bloating[18:41] What’s normal and what’s not normal during your periods[22:47] Core principles that are important to clients struggling with digestive and hormones /Why pooping problems become period problems[ 23:38] The role stress plays on our hormones[24:34] A Little bit about estrogen metabolism[27:29] Actionable wins and how to support estrogen metabolism[30:30] Stefanie’s favorite way to love her gut Quotes:·       “So, the more cooked leafy greens you eat during that second half of your cycle, the less bloating you're going to have before your period [07:30] ·       “The 28 day is the average. And if you have a 32-day cycle or a 26-day cycle, there is nothing wrong with you, that is totally fine.” [11:30]·       “Our period is like the most visible sign of our cycle, ovulation is so much more important, like it's the whole point of why this whole cycle happens,” [15:05]Links Mentioned: Connect with Stefanie Adler:o   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness/?hl=eno   Website: https://www.stefanieadler.com/home Connect with Dr. Heather Finley Learn more about me and my gutTogether program. The gutTogether program is a life changing program that will help you finally understand what's going on in your gut and the steps you need to take to find reliefhttps://www.drheatherfinley.co/ Blogs https://www.drheatherfinley.co/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherfinleyrdInstagram: @https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/Call to ActionPlease spread the word about my podcast to your friends and family. The more we share, the more women we can help find relief from digestive symptoms. Please leave an iTunes review and subscribe to help this podcast grow. I'd love to hear your ideas and comments on my social media accounts. Please remember to tag me.

Lindsay Mitchell, a former physician assistant and founder of VitalSide, specializes in brain retraining and neuroplasticity techniques to help those with chronic illness. In this enlightening discussion, she shares her personal battle with Lyme disease and how it influenced her journey. Lindsay dives into neuroplasticity, explaining how chronic illness can rewire the brain, and the critical link between the nervous system and gut health. She offers practical tools for breaking chronic stress cycles and reframing food associations to foster healthier digestion.

Discover three simple steps to biohack your gut health! Stress management can be as easy as two minutes of breathing techniques. Stay hydrated with 80-100 ounces of water daily, enhancing it with the right minerals for better absorption. Don't underestimate the power of sleep; seven to nine hours can significantly improve digestion. Plus, learn relaxing pre-meal practices to make your gut happier and healthier. Ditch the fads and strengthen your gut with these foundational habits!

The Love Your Gut podcast, hosted by Dr. Heather Finley, is a live-workshop style gut health podcast that is helping thousands of women redefine their gut health, chase bold dreams, and feel empowered in their health. After completing a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and overcoming gut health issues of her own, Dr. Heather Finley started to help hundreds of women find lasting solutions from their digestive issues using her unique and cutting edge holistic methodology. Each week on the podcast, Heather breaks down complex science into digestible information so that you can understand why you are experiencing the symptoms that you are, and what you can do about them to find sustainable and lasting relief. Gone are the days of continually eliminating foods to find minimal relief. The Love Your Gut podcast dives deep into topics that explain the root causes of your symptoms. It’s time to love your gut, so that it will love you back, so tune in each Tuesday and feel empowered to take action to improve your gut health with the tips, tricks, and information Heather is sharing.