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Send us a text Have you ever looked at your plate and thought, “I’m eating less than ever… so why is my weight going up?” If you’ve tried low-FODMAP, cut sugar and carbs, cleaned up your diet, and somehow feel heavier, slower, and more inflamed, this episode is for you. In this episode, Alyssa dives into one of the most confusing and overlooked patterns in gut health: why some people with SIBO experience weight gain instead of weight loss, and why everything you’ve been told to do might actually be working against you. Alyssa explains why not all SIBO behaves the same, and how a specific subtype can quietly change how your body handles food, energy, and inflammation. You will learn: Why common SIBO advice often doesn’t apply to this patternWhat it means when your body seems to “hold onto” weightWhy digestion can feel heavier and more reactive the harder you tryWhere diet helps, and where it can quietly backfireWhat needs to be addressed for real progress to happenResources mentioned: Download Alyssa’s Methane SIBO Diet Plan - a short-term trial to reduce meal-time overwhelm, observe meaningful patterns, and understand whether methane is contributing to how you feel.DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives. 

Send us a text In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues Podcast, Alyssa Simpson sits down with her client Doug, who shares his powerful journey from being house-bound and limited to a “safe” diet of chicken and rice, to reclaiming his gut health, his confidence, and his life. What started as a frustrating case of “IBS with no answers” turned out to be Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO, a form of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth that’s often missed on standard breath tests and misdiagnosed as IBS, anxiety, or stress. Alyssa and Doug unpack what it really takes to identify and treat this overlooked condition, from testing and dietary strategy to motility support and rebuilding tolerance, showing that recovery is not only possible, it’s life-changing. What You’ll Learn How Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO differs from other types of SIBO.Common but often missed symptoms include bloating and diarrhea, fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain.The real reason restrictive diets often make things worse.Steps to test, identify, and treat Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO effectively.A firsthand look at what long-term gut healing and food reintroduction actually look like.Resources mentioned: Download Alyssa’s Low Sulfur Diet guide - a short-term trial to reduce meal-time overwhelm, observe meaningful patterns, and understand whether sulfur is contributing to how you feel.If meals that should feel healthy instead trigger gas, urgency, nausea, brain fog, or a heavy, toxic feeling, hydrogen sulfide SIBO may be part of the picture. Download Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO diet guide + 7-day meal plan. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives. 

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa Simpson unpacks a common yet widely misunderstood subtype of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO): hydrogen sulfide SIBO. Many people with this pattern have spent years chasing answers, trying diets like low FODMAP, gluten-free, or low-carb, cycling through symptom management, and being told tests are normal, only to feel worse, confused, or convinced there’s no solution in sight. Alyssa breaks down: What hydrogen sulfide SIBO is and isn’tWhy it behaves differently than hydrogen or methane dominant SIBOWhy symptoms can be unpredictable, systemic, and not limited to the gutHow conventional testing and treatment often miss itHow to think about diet, testing, and targeted functional approachesIf you’ve ever felt like your digestive symptoms just don’t make sense, fluctuating between diarrhea, constipation, bloating, brain fog, fatigue, or body pain, this episode will help you finally connect the dots. Resources mentioned in this episode: Download the free Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Diet Guide + 7-Day Meal Plan Download the free Low Sulfur Diet Guide + 7-Day Meal Plan DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text Have you tried low FODMAP, gluten-free, dairy-free, or elimination diets and still feel sick after eating? In this episode, Alyssa Simpson breaks down one of the most confusing and misunderstood nutrition strategies in gut health: the low sulfur diet. This is not an episode about cutting out “bad foods” or following another restrictive diet forever. Instead, Alyssa explains why a short, strategic low-sulfur diet trial can be a powerful clarity tool for people who feel deeply unwell after eating, especially those who have already tried low FODMAP, gluten-free, dairy-free, or elimination diets with little to no relief. She walks listeners through what sulfur actually is, why the body normally needs it, and why some people suddenly stop tolerating sulfur-rich foods that are otherwise considered healthy. Along the way, Alyssa shares real client stories that reveal how sulfur overload and hydrogen sulfide activity in the gut can explain symptoms that feel random, cyclical, or impossible to predict. What you’ll learn in this episode: When a low-sulfur diet trial makes sense (and when it doesn’t)Common high-sulfur foods to temporarily reduceLow-sulfur foods that are often easier to tolerate during the trialWhy protein does not need to be eliminatedSupplements that may quietly increase sulfur loadWhy improvement during the trial is a clue, not a diagnosisHow breath testing can help confirm hydrogen sulfide involvementResources mentioned in this episode: Download the free Low Sulfur Diet Guide + 7-Day Meal Plan DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text Eating out with food allergies, celiac disease, IBS, or food sensitivities can feel overwhelming — and sometimes unsafe. In this episode, Alyssa Simpson chats with Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, about how technology and regulation are finally making restaurant dining safer and more transparent. Dylan shares his personal experience growing up with celiac disease and how it inspired him to create Foodini: a platform that gives diners real ingredient and allergen data so they can confidently choose what’s safe to eat. They discuss why food allergies are rising, why restaurants struggle with allergen accuracy, and how new laws in California could change the future of dining nationwide. If you’ve ever avoided restaurants because of gut symptoms, food allergies, or fear of cross-contamination, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope. Watch to learn: Why food allergies and intolerances are becoming more commonWhy restaurant menus are so hard to trustHow personalized allergen-safe menus workWhat the new California food allergy law means for dinersHow to advocate for safer, more inclusive diningGuest Bio: Dylan McDonnell is the founder and CEO of Foodini, the dietary intelligence company that helps power personalized menus for the 173m Americans with a food allergy or dietary need. A corporate lawyer by trade, he was diagnosed with celiac disease as a child, and has spent the last number of years advocating for increased transparency regarding what is in the food that we eat.  Website: foodini.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getfoodini/ Instagram: @getfoodini   TikTok: @getfoodini Connect with Alyssa here:  Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest   DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck. - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. The Gut Health Dialogues drops new episodes weekly to help you uncover root causes, not just treat symptoms. Tune in for gut health insights, client transformation, and expert insights into gut health.  Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

Send us a text The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But for many people, they’re also a perfect storm of stress, irregular routines, rich meals, travel, and unpredictable digestion. In this holiday special episode, Alyssa Simpson teams up with Dr. Ali Navidi (clinical psychologist & gut–brain specialist) to unpack why stress shows up so strongly in the gut, especially for people with IBS, chronic constipation, bloating, and functional digestive disorders. Together, they explore the gut–brain axis, why digestive symptoms often flare during the holidays, and how stress, disrupted routines, poor sleep, and travel can make digestion feel unpredictable and overwhelming.  About Dr. Navidi Dr. Ali Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology, a multi-state center dedicated to treating gut-brain disorders and chronic pain. He is also a hypnosis trainer and past president of the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Hypnosis. With a career spanning education, research, and clinical training, Dr. Navidi has presented at top institutions including UNC School of Medicine, INOVA, and Georgetown University. Resources & Links: Find Dr. Navidi & GI Psychology here: Book a FREE consult with GI Psychology to explore gut-brain therapies: https://www.gipsychology.com/free-consultation/ Follow GI Psychology on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gipsychusa Learn more about gut-directed hypnotherapy and PMR: https://www.gipsychology.com/services/#what-we-do Connect with GI Psychology on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gipsychology/posts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GIPsychology/ Find Alyssa here:  Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest   DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.- If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. The Gut Health Dialogues drops new episodes weekly to help you uncover root causes, not just treat symptoms. Tune in for gut health insights, client transformation, and expert insights into gut health.  Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and rec

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa explains what fatty liver actually means, why it’s more common than most people think, and why it’s fundamentally a metabolic problem tied to insulin resistance, sugar, and inflammation. Most importantly for her gut-sensitive audience, Alyssa explains how to begin reversing fatty liver with simple, sustainable real-food shifts and how to do it without making gut symptoms worse (SIBO, bloating, constipation). Resources mentioned in this episode: Download the free 7-Day Fatty Liver Meal Plan + grocery list DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Joy Ostroff, a Hawaii-based naturopathic doctor with over three decades of clinical experience, for a powerful conversation on the REAL root causes of stubborn weight that diets never address. Dr. Joy explains why weight struggles are rarely about willpower or calories and are almost always linked to deeper imbalances in the gut, hormones, detox pathways, and nervous system. She breaks down how issues like candida overgrowth, biofilm formation, yeast-driven sugar cravings, inflammation, and toxic burden interfere with metabolism and make weight loss nearly impossible, no matter what you eat. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has struggled with stubborn weight, recurring cravings, chronic bloating, fatigue, or feeling “stuck” in their health journey. About Dr. Joy Ostroff:  Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff is a Naturopathic Doctor & Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with 34 years in holistic health. Founder of the Center for Natural Healing Hawaii and author of the Wisdom of Well-Being series, she blends science, experience, and integrative care to help patients feel their healthiest and happiest. Find Dr. Joy Ostroff here: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, TikTokBook an appointment at Natural Healing Hawaii here. Find Alyssa here:  Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest   DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck. - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa unpacks a connection that many people don’t realize is at the heart of their gut health struggles: the tight interplay between constipation, liver overload, and sleep disruption. If you wake up between 1–3 AM, feel sluggish, bloated, or totally backed up the next day, this episode is for you. In this episode, Alyssa explains the powerful (and often overlooked) link between constipation, liver stress, and sleep disruption, and how real food and simple rituals can help break the cycle. What you’ll learn in this video: Why constipation isn’t just a digestion issue and why it can overload your liver, disrupt detox, and mess with your sleep.How poorly timed or “healthy-but-not-helpful” meals (like super high fiber or too-light dinners) make things worse.The three-part framework Alyssa calls Relax, Release, Replenish, and how to eat to relax your nervous system, gently release waste, and replenish vital nutrients.Simple, doable evening meal and snack ideas to support motility, liver detox, and stable blood sugar overnight.A no-supplement-needed food strategy that can help your body reset over time.Resources mentioned in this episode: 7-Day Detox Diet Plan - A step-by-step gut and liver support plan using real foodsDM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa breaks down one of the biggest myths in wellness: that your body needs a “cleanse” or “detox tea” to reset. If you’ve ever skipped meals, done a juice fast, or spent money on detox kits, thinking you’re helping your liver and gut,  this one’s for you. Alyssa explains what actually happens to your digestion, metabolism, and liver when you restrict food and why those “gut resets” can backfire, leaving you feeling more bloated, fatigued, and inflamed.  You’ll learn how to truly support your body’s detox systems instead of working against them with real, satisfying food that gives your gut and liver the raw materials they need to thrive. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why fasting or juice cleanses can slow detox and worsen bloatingThe 9 everyday habits that block your body’s detox pathways (and how to fix them)The truth about alcohol, stress, and poor sleep on gut-liver functionWhat your liver actually needs to detox naturally, and it’s not a supplementHow to build fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats into every mealSimple food swaps that help your gut clear waste naturallyResources mentioned in this episode: Juice for Liver Detox - My Go-to recipe that actually detoxes your liver and tastes good.7-Day Detox Diet Plan - A step-by-step gut and liver support plan using real foodsDM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text In this episode, host Alyssa Simpson opens up the mess of conflicting diet advice many with methane SIBO face: low FODMAP, low carb, low fiber, and gives you a clear, real-world eating plan built for methane-dominant SIBO (IMO). She shares what really works, what often fails, and how to shift from feeling stuck in symptom chaos to feeling intentional and nourished again. Resources mentioned: Download the Methane SIBO Diet Plan: a 7-day guide to calm bloating and reset your gut motility.DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text If you’ve done everything right, low FODMAP, antibiotics, supplements, and your methane SIBO symptoms (bloating, constipation, stomach discomfort) still come back, this episode will give you the answers you’ve been looking for.  Alyssa walks listeners through her six-step framework for methane SIBO recovery, explaining why antibiotics alone or diet tweaks only scratch the surface. From the gut-brain connection to root cause mapping, this conversation goes beyond symptom management into the why behind persistent overgrowth and relapse.  You’ll learn the exact framework she uses with clients to finally stop the cycle of relapse and rebuild a resilient gut that can handle life (and food) again. What you’ll learn: Why conventional methane SIBO treatments fail long-termHow methane producers thrive even on a low FODMAP dietThe role of motility, fiber, and the vagus nerve in lasting recoveryHow to safely reintroduce foods without triggering symptomsThe 6-step functional medicine plan to heal methane SIBO for goodResources mentioned: Download the Methane SIBO Diet Plan: a 7-day guide to calm bloating and reset your gut motility.DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text If you’ve been eating “perfectly,” taking your probiotics, and still feel bloated, backed up, or uncomfortable, you might be dealing with Methane SIBO, also known as Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), a commonly missed diagnosis that’s keeping your gut stuck in slow motion. In this episode, Alyssa Simpson breaks down: What Methane SIBO actually is and how it’s different from hydrogen SIBOWhy it causes bloating, constipation, and sluggish digestionHow stress, surgeries, and medications set the stage for overgrowthWhy standard tests often miss methane overgrowthWhat testing options and diet changes can help you finally move forwardYou’ll walk away understanding the “why” behind your symptoms and the first steps to start healing. Resources mentioned: Download the Methane SIBO Diet Plan: a 7-day guide to calm bloating and reset your gut motility.DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa Simpson is joined by Nikki D’Agostino, a nervous system retraining specialist, to dive deep into Primal Trust, a program built on neuroplasticity, somatic practices, and trauma healing. They explore how chronic stress, limbic system impairment, and unconscious trauma can lock your body and brain into survival mode, interfering with digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and overall healing. You will get clarity on: Why gut healing often stalls unless you also address the nervous systemHow trauma (big or subtle) can embed in your body and alter stress patternsThe structure of Primal Trust’s programs (Regulate, Level 2, Level 3)Practical tools like V-breath, pattern interrupts, somatic orienting, and daily “nervous system reset” techniquesWhat kind of changes you might begin to notice, and in what timeframe — and how to integrate this healing work into daily lifeGuest Bio:  Nikki helps clients heal from mold illness, anxiety, depression, food sensitivities, emotional regulation issues, and chronic stress through neuroplasticity therapy. She guides them to rewire the limbic system, regulate a maladaptive stress response, and shift the brain-body connection from survival to repair. Her unique blend of somatic practices + brain retraining gives listeners a fresh lens on what true healing might look like beyond diets and supplements. Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Learn about Niki D’Agostino & her approach here.Follow Niki D’Agostino on Instagram.Go to primaltrust.org Grab your free e-book on nervous system healing and brain retraining.Find Alyssa here:  Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest   DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck. - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here. The Gut Health Dialogues drops new episodes weekly to help you uncover root causes, not just treat symptoms. Tune in for gut health insights, client transformation, and expert insights into gut health.  Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa Simpson breaks down one of the most confusing gut health struggles: why nourishing foods like vegetables, lentils, or garlic can suddenly trigger bloating, gas, cramping, or flare-ups.  Alyssa explains the surprising reasons behind this — from gut inflammation and bacterial overgrowth (like SIBO) to histamine intolerance, food sensitivities, and sluggish digestion. More importantly, she shares practical, hope-filled strategies you can use right now to calm your symptoms and start building a more resilient gut. You’ll learn: Why high-fiber “gut healthy” foods can backfire during a flareHow bacterial fermentation (FODMAPs, SIBO, and dysbiosis) leads to gas, bloating, and urgencyThe role of histamine intolerance, food sensitivities, and inflammation in food reactionsPantry staples that could be secretly making your symptoms worse (like cinnamon, bone broth, and leftovers)A flare-friendly food list to calm your gut and reduce symptoms fastHow to gradually reintroduce foods without fear using Alyssa’s “small plate strategy”The power of “veggie mash” to rebuild microbial diversity and expand your diet safelyIf you’ve ever felt discouraged or stuck eating the same 10 foods because everything else makes you flare, this episode will help you see that healing is possible. Resources mentioned in this episode: Download Alyssa’s Bland Diet Food List (safe foods for calming a flare)Grab the Veggie Mash Guide (step-by-step strategy to expand your diet safely)DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition ResolutionFind Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here. Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.  Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.