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***TOP 3% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🎙️ Episode 17 — How Leaky Gut Affects the Whole Family and How to Start Healing It   "Leaky gut" sounds scary — but it's really just your gut lining's wall asking for a little rebuilding. Today we're breaking down how it shows up differently across your whole family, and exactly what to do about it this week.   🌿 In This Episode: 🧱 What your gut lining actually is, and why God designed it as a selective wall 😮‍💨 Why leaky gut isn't your body malfunctioning — it's your body communicating 🧒 The signs to watch for in your littles (eczema, tummy aches, allergies, picky eating) 🤱 The signs to watch for in you, mama (fatigue, joint aches, brain fog, skin flares) 🥣 One simple food swap that gives your gut lining less to fight against 📖 The Nehemiah story reminding us that rebuilding happens one brick at a time 💊 Where quality gut-lining support (like collagen and L-glutamine) fits in   The goal isn't to chase symptoms. It's to understand the whole picture.   And that's exactly why I teach my 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™:   🦠 Gut Microbiome 🧱️ Gut Lining 🔥 Gut Digestion & Detoxification   Your gut lining's wall may need some rebuilding right now — and that's not a disaster. That's just the next brick.   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Take the Gut First Gut Health Test to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/quiz   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!   XO! Alyssa

***TOP 3% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🎙️ Episode 16 — What is JuicePlus+? A Whole-Food Supplement and the Amazing Research Behind It   Hey Amazing Parent! I’m so excited to have my friend Whitney Lloyd, National Marketing Director with Juice Plus+, in my office for this episode!   New to Juice Plus+? We explain what it is, how it's made, and the research that stands behind it! 🍎🥦🍋🍒🫐🍊🍓🥬   We walk through what the studies looked at so you can understand how beneficial it is for yourself and your family as well.   We also talk about where a whole-food supplement fits into your 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ journey.   In this episode: What Juice Plus+ is, in plain language Why the research matters when you’re choosing a supplement Where it fits with food first, foundation first Mama Moment™ / Dadda Moment™   Guest: Whitney Lloyd, National Marketing Director, Juice Plus+   Links: Juice Plus+ research: https://us.juiceplus.com/pages/research?partner=10663412 Not sure which pillar needs you most? Take the free KWC Gut Health Quiz: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/quiz   Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a 5-star rating and short review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more parents find us!   Disclosure: The Juice Plus+ link is an affiliate link. Whitney Lloyd and Alyssa Kalberer are affiliated with Juice Plus+. Through Alyssa's link, she earns a small commission which helps her educate more families about the benefits of focusing on their gut health. This episode is for education only and is not medical advice.   May God Bless you abundantly always!   Let's continue putting our Gut First!   💚Alyssa Kalberer, PA-C

***TOP 3% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🎙️ Episode 15 — Your Body Is Not Working Against You, It's Communicating With You   Ever feel like your body is just unpredictable, or working against your best efforts? This episode reframes that completely — showing you how to read your body's (and your kids') signals through a simple, hopeful lens instead of guessing or panicking.   🌿 In This Episode: 🧠 Why symptoms are messages, not malfunctions 🦠🛡️🔥 A quick refresher on the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ — Microbiome, Gut Lining, and Digestion & Detox 💛 How to shift from "what's wrong with me" to "what is my body telling me" 📝 A simple body check-in recommendation to start this week 🙏 The Scripture reminding us our bodies are a temple, worth honoring 🔍 When gut health testing can bring clarity instead of more guessing   The goal isn't to chase symptoms. It's to understand the whole picture.   And that's exactly why I teach my 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™:   🦠 Gut Microbiome 🛡️ Gut Lining 🔥 Gut Digestion & Detoxification   Once you start seeing your symptoms through that lens, guessing turns into understanding — and understanding is where confidence starts.   Not sure where to start? Visit Kalberer Wellness Cares and take the FREE Gut Health Quiz here: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/quiz   Haven't downloaded the FREE Gut First Roadmap™ yet? No prob! Get it here to keep learning as you follow along weekly: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   Ready to go deeper on any of the 3 Pillars? Explore practitioner-grade supplements and gut health testing through Fullscript: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   Let's keep putting our God-Given Gut First.   🌿Alyssa

***TOP 3% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🎙️ Episode 14 — The Gut-Behavior Connection: What Your Child's Mood Swings and Tantrums Might Be Telling You   Ever wonder why your child's mood seems to swing out of nowhere — the meltdowns, the irritability, the anxious mornings? This episode breaks down the real, physical gut-brain connection behind those moods, and what to do about it instead of just white-knuckling through it.   🌿 In This Episode: 🧠 What the gut-brain axis actually is (and why the Vagus Nerve matters) 😌 How nearly 90% of your body's serotonin is made in the gut, not the brain 🦠 How your child's gut microbiome — Pillar 1 of the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ — helps regulate mood! 📚 A detailed review of a research article explaining how the gut-brain axis works! 🍽️ Why a moody afternoon might be a blood sugar or gut issue, not a discipline issue ✅ One simple, doable food swap to try this week 🔍 When it might be worth looking deeper with gut health testing   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your family's personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/ @KalbererWellnessCares   🙏 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always! XO! Alyssa

***TOP 3% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🎙️ Episode 13 — Listen to Your Gut: 3 Pillars to Transform Family Health Pillar #1 of the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ is here! 🔥 Bloated after almost every meal? Catching every cold that comes through the house? Dealing with skin issues, stubborn sugar cravings, or brain fog that won't quit? Today we're breaking down the real signs your gut microbiome needs support — and exactly what to do about it. 🌿 In This Episode: 🦠 Why your gut microbiome affects way more than just digestion 🤧 The real, practical signs of an unhappy microbiome (bloating, skin, immunity, mood) 🍬 How sugar and processed food quietly starve your good bacteria 💊 Why not every probiotic on the shelf is created equal 🥦 Simple, doable ways to start rebuilding your microbiome this week 🙏 The Scripture reminding us our bodies were designed with intention Let's make sure we're giving your body the foundational building blocks it needs first. Food first. Foundation first. Gut First. 🌿   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!   XO! Alyssa

***TOP 3% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🎙️ Episode 12 — Faith is Fuel: How Trusting God Shapes Digestion, Detox, and Hormone Health In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked connection between faith and physical health — specifically how chronic stress and anxiety directly impact digestion, detoxification, and hormone production.   Rooted in Scripture and grounded in the body's actual nervous system physiology, this episode makes the case that trusting God isn't separate from caring for your family's health — it's foundational to it.   Key Takeaways: - Your nervous system has two main states: fight-or-flight (sympathetic) and rest-and-digest (parasympathetic) — and your body can only digest, detox, and balance hormones well in the parasympathetic state. - Chronic anxiety keeps your body in protection mode, redirecting resources away from digestion, slowing detox pathways, and disrupting the HPA axis that regulates hormone production. - Faith and Trust in God aren't just spiritual practices — they help calm your nervous system, allowing your body to function the way it was designed to on the cellullar level. - A simple "Parent Moment" of prayer and slow breathing before meals and driving somewhere can help shift your body into a state where digestion works better. Take a Parent Moment before your next meal or outing this week — pause, breathe, and hand your day to God before you eat.   Scripture Referenced: Philippians 4:6-7   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!

***TOP 3% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🎙️ Episode 11 — Eczema Treatment: The Gut Is The Problem Does your child—or maybe even YOU—struggle with eczema? You may have tried creams, lotions, elimination diets, supplements, and all kinds of things to calm the skin… But have you asked: What is happening underneath the skin?   In this episode, we’re looking at eczema through the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ and exploring the powerful connection between the gut, immune system, and skin. 🦠 In This Episode: What eczema actually is and why it’s more than a skin problem How the gut microbiome connects with the gut-skin axis Why the gut lining matters for immune regulation and inflammation How digestion, nutrient absorption, and elimination fit into the bigger picture Why the gut microbiome begins developing long before your child is eating solid food How early-life factors can influence the developing gut and immune system Where Candida and parasites fit into the conversation—and why we shouldn’t automatically assume they are the cause, but definitely question it Food allergies and food sensitivities are not the same thing What I recommend doing when supporting eczema When it makes sense to look deeper with functional gut health testing How to support the skin while also addressing the foundational systems underneath it 🧪 When Should You Look Deeper? If eczema keeps coming back, isn’t responding the way you hoped, or is happening alongside digestive issues, food reactions, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, or other ongoing symptoms, it may be time to stop looking at each symptom separately.   The goal isn’t to chase symptoms. It’s to understand the whole picture.   And that’s exactly why I teach my 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™: 🦠 Gut Microbiome 🛡️ Gut Lining 🔥 Gut Digestion & Detoxification   If eczema has become a frustrating cycle for your family, I hope this episode helps you look at it from a whole new perspective!!! There is SO much hope.   Not sure where to start? Visit Kalberer Wellness Cares and take the FREE Gut Health Quiz here: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/quiz   Haven't downloaded the FREE Gut First Roadmap yet? No Prob! Get it here to keep learning as you follow along weekly: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   Let’s keep putting our God-Given GUT FIRST. 💛Alyssa

***TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Episode 10 — Gut Health Test: What Can a Poop Test Actually Tell You?   Okay, parents…we’re talking about POOP. 😂💩 But really—we’re talking about DATA.   After learning the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™, it’s time to talk about how gut health testing can help us understand what’s actually happening inside your digestive system!   🧪 In This Episode: What a comprehensive stool test can tell you Your gut microbiome and beneficial bacteria Potential pathogens/infectious bacteria like H. pylori & Candida Gut lining & immune markers like Secretory IgA and Calprotectin Digestion markers like Pancreatic Elastase How testing should always be interpreted in the context of the whole person’s health and history/life story When persistent symptoms are a reason to look deeper and test your gut! How testing can help us move from guessing to understanding to improved healing   🧪 Explore Gut Health Testing: Want to learn more about the gut testing options I offer through Kalberer Wellness Cares that we talked about in this episode? Here is all the info on how to order:   🦠 GI-MAP Testing: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/tests/gi-map 🛡️ GI-MAP + Zonulin Testing: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/tests/gi-map-zonulin 🧬 OATs (Organic Acid Testing): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/tests/organic-acids-test 🌸 DUTCH Hormone Testing: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/tests/dutch-hormone 🥚 FAST 88 Food Allergy/Sensitivity Testing: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/tests/food-allergy-sensitivity   If you’ve been struggling with symptoms for months—or even years—and still don’t have answers, it may be time to look deeper.   Not sure where to start? Visit Kalberer Wellness Cares and take the FREE Gut Health Quiz here: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/quiz   Haven't downloaded the FREE Gut First Roadmap yet? No Prob! Get it here to start learning: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   Here are some of the situations where I strongly encourage looking at your gut: You’ve had ongoing symptoms for 6+ months without answers You’ve already tried changing your lifestyle—going gluten-free, dairy-free, eating “clean,” taking supplements, changing your diet—and you’re still symptomatic Your blood work isn’t improving the way you’d expect—maybe you’re working on your nutrition and lifestyle, but certain markers are still elevated, low, or simply not moving in the right direction or changing You have recurring digestive symptoms—such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, abdominal discomfort, or inconsistent bowel movements/IBS/IBD You have been on H2 or PPI for 2 weeks+—there is more to the symptom that hasn’t been found—you should not ever have to be on an H2 blocker or PPI for longer than an acute situation You have symptoms outside of the gut—fatigue, skin issues, headaches, brain fog, food sensitivities, or other ongoing concerns—and you haven’t found a satisfying explanation You’ve taken antibiotics or other medications that may have affected your gut and you want to understand what may have changed You’ve been repeatedly sick or your family has been sick for longer or more frequently You’re dealing with a chronic health condition and want to look more deeply at the gut microbiome, gut lining, digestion, and inflammation as part of the bigger picture If you’ve had cancer, diabetes, or other chronic conditions—your gut microbiome and gut lining and gut digestion and detoxification are all likely unbalanced And honestly, you don’t have to wait until you’re sick to test. I believe there is tremendous value in understanding your gut health proactively—because symptoms are not the only indication that something may be out of balance. When we see what’s happening inside your God-given body (like I have done with hundreds of families!), and look at your microbiome, your gut lining and immune function, your digestion and other important markers, you can stop blindly trying conventional medications prescribed one after the next, and start making more informed decisions about what your body actually needs. That is where I believe gut health testing can be so powerful.   🌿 Let’s keep putting our Gut First. 💛 Alyssa

***TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Episode 9 — FREE Gut Health Quiz: Where Should You Start With Your Symptoms? You've learned the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™—but now you may be wondering: “Okay, Alyssa... where do I start?” In this episode, we're making gut health personal. I'll walk you through why your symptoms can give us important clues and why I don't want you guessing your way through your family's health. We'll talk about how to begin connecting your symptoms to the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™: 🦠 Gut Microbiome 🛡️ Gut Lining 🔥 Gut Digestion & Detoxification   I'll also introduce you to my FREE Gut Health Quiz, created to help you identify a starting point based on your symptoms and health concerns.   And because I get asked about this ALL the time, we're also talking about multivitamins—what I look for when evaluating one, why nutrient forms/isomers and amounts matter, and why more isn't always better.   🌿 In This Episode: How to begin connecting symptoms to gut health Why symptoms are clues—not necessarily the whole story How the three foundational pillars of gut health work together Where to start when you're overwhelmed by conflicting health information My FREE Gut Health Quiz What to look for when choosing a multivitamin Why nutrient forms and amounts matter Foundational nutrients including B vitamins, zinc, vitamins C & D, and magnesium Why a good multivitamin should complement a nourishing diet—not replace it   📝 Take My FREE Gut Health Testing or Supplements Quizzes: Not sure where to begin? Take my FREE Gut Health Quiz to help identify your starting point: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/quiz   You know where you need to work on in your gut health, but not sure what to take? Take my FREE Vitamin & Supplements Quiz to help you determine which of the three pillars may be the best place for you to start: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   💊 Explore My Practitioner-Grade Supplements on Fullscript Explore the vitamins and supplements I personally recommend for: Pillar 1: Rebuild Your Microbiome: https://us.fullscript.com/s/akalberer/shop/collections/Q29sbGVjdGlvbi0zMjk4NDQ= Pillar 2: Heal Your Gut Lining: https://us.fullscript.com/s/akalberer/shop/collections/Q29sbGVjdGlvbi0zMzA0Mzg= Pillar 3: Optimize Your Digestion & Detox: https://us.fullscript.com/s/akalberer/shop/collections/Q29sbGVjdGlvbi0zMjk4NDU=   📸 Have a Multivitamin at Home? If you're currently taking a multivitamin and you're wondering whether it's actually a good fit for you or your family, send me a picture of the bottle and the Supplement Facts label! I'd love to take a look and help you understand what you're actually getting. You can email me at: [email protected]   💬 Questions? I'd Love to Hear From You. Have a question about something we talked about in today's episode? Or is there a gut-health topic you've always wished someone would explain in simple terms? Send me an email! [email protected] I truly love hearing from you and reading your questions.   💛 Join the Gut First™ Podcast Community Come join our free Gut First Podcast Facebook Community where we can continue learning together, ask questions, and talk about what we're learning on the podcast.   🌿 Keep Learning With Me Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/ Instagram: @KalbererWellnessCares You don't have to know all the answers yet. You just need to know where to start. Let's put our God-Given Gut First together! 🌿 💛 Alyssa

***TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** In Episode 8 of Gut First™, we're wrapping up our introduction to the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ with Part 2 of Pillar #3: Gut Digestion & Detoxification™.   We're talking about how your body processes, transports, and eliminates what it no longer needs—and why digestion, bile, bowel movements, and targeted support can all be important pieces of the puzzle.   We'll also talk about one of my favorite tools: binders, including GI Detox+ and Codeage Full Spectrum Binder+.   And here's the exciting part...   You have now learned "the foundation," from my 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health!™   Over the first 8 episodes of Gut First™, we've introduced the 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™: 🦠 The Gut Microbiome 🛡️ The Gut Lining 🔥 Gut Digestion & Detoxification   From here, we're going deeper.   Future episodes will continue to build on these foundations, connect the dots between your symptoms and your body, and help you better understand how to support your family's health—one simple step at a time.   Because when we understand the foundation...   Health starts making a whole lot more sense.   Let's put our Gut First. 🌿   When you understand the foundation of your God-given body, health finally starts making sense. 💛   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!

***TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Your Gut Digestion: Are You Actually Absorbing What You Eat? Pillar #3 of The 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ is here! 🔥   Your body was wonderfully designed to break down food, absorb nutrients, and use those nutrients to support your cells—but what happens when digestion isn't working the way it should?   In this episode, we keep it simple as we explore: 🍎 How your body is designed to digest food 🧬 A few key digestive enzymes and what they do 🔗 Why digestion matters for nutrient absorption and overall health 💩 The everyday clues your digestion gives you 🧪 How gut testing can reveal important information about digestion 🌿 Why improving digestion can make a meaningful difference in symptoms and quality of life   And remember—we're only covering digestion this week!   Next week, we'll dive into the detoxification side of Pillar #3 and connect the two together.   When you understand the foundation, health finally starts making sense. 💛   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!

***TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Leaky Gut Supplements? Start Here First: Understanding Your Gut Lining   One of the most practical ways you can support your body's ability to maintain and repair tissues—including the cells that make up your gut lining—is to make sure you're getting enough quality protein.   Here's a simple calculation I use as a starting point:   Your weight in pounds ÷ 2.2 = your weight in kilograms   Then: Your weight in kilograms × 0.8 = approximately how many grams of protein per day   (For example, if you weigh 150 pounds: 150 ÷ 2.2 = 68 kg 68 × 0.8 = about 54 grams of protein per day)   This is a general baseline—not a personalized prescription.   Your individual protein needs can vary based on age, activity level, body composition, health status, and life stage.   If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, your protein needs may be higher. I personally encourage my pregnant and nursing moms to consider adding approximately 20–25 grams of protein per day added to this baseline, depending on their individual needs.   And remember...   We're not looking for perfection.   We're looking for quality, consistent nourishment.   Think eggs, grass-fed or grass-finished beef, poultry, fish, Greek yogurt if tolerated, cottage cheese if tolerated, legumes, and other whole-food protein sources that work well for your family.   Your gut lining is made of living cells.   Those cells need nourishment.   So before you spend money chasing the latest "leaky gut" supplement...   Let's make sure we're giving your body the foundational building blocks it needs first.   Food first. Foundation first. Gut First. 💛   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!

***TOP 10% GLOBAL PODCAST*** The Gut Lining: The Protective Barrier God Designed for Your Health Have you ever wondered what people mean when they talk about the "gut lining" or "leaky gut"?   In this episode, we're diving into Pillar #2 of my 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™—the "gut lining."   You'll learn: 1) What the gut lining is and why it's one of your body's most important protective barriers. 2) How tiny structures called tight junctions (that are actually made of proteins!) help decide what enters your bloodstream. 3) How your gut microbiome and gut lining work together as a team and cannot function without your digestion and detoxification processes as well. 4) Why good quality protein and nutrients like the most abundant amino acid called L-glutamine, play an important role in supporting your gut lining strength. 5) Why intestinal permeability is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to whole-body health. 6) How understanding your body's incredible design can replace fear with family health confidence.   By the end of this episode, I hope you'll better understand not only how wonderfully God designed your body, but also why building a strong foundation through my 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™ is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your family.   Throughout this podcast, we'll continue exploring each pillar in simple, practical ways, so you have the health tools to confidently care for the incredible body God created and help your family thrive for generations to come.   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!

***TOP 10% GLOBAL PODCAST*** 🦠Your Gut Microbiome: Meet the Tiny Health Helpers Working for Your Family Why do some people seem to bounce back quickly while others continue to struggle with recurring symptoms? One important piece of the answer may be the trillions of tiny organisms living inside your gut.   It may sound surprising, but these trillions of bacteria inside us right now, our "tiny health helpers," influence so much more than digestion. They help support your immune system, protect your gut lining, communicate with your brain, influence hormones, and play an important role in your family's overall health.   In this episode, we're taking a closer look at Pillar #1 of my 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™: The Gut Microbiome. You'll learn what the microbiome actually is, why it matters, and how understanding it can help you start connecting the dots behind many of the symptoms you and your family may be experiencing.   Health doesn't have to be overwhelming. It starts by understanding the foundation.   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!

The 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™: The Framework That Makes Family Health Finally Make Sense   Have you ever felt like health advice is all over the place?   One person tells you to take probiotics. Another says to avoid gluten. Someone else recommends more protein, better sleep, or another supplement... but how does it all fit together?   In this episode of Gut First, I'm laying the foundation for everything we'll learn together on this podcast. This foundation will guide every future conversation here: The 3 Pillars of Foundational Gut Health™.   Think of this as your roadmap. Once you understand these three foundational pillars, you'll begin connecting the dots behind common symptoms and understanding why certain health recommendations matter.   This episode lays the foundation for everything we'll build together from here.   If you're ready to stop guessing and start building a healthier family, you're in the right place.   🌿 Next Step: Download your FREE Gut First Roadmap™ and discover where to begin in your gut healing journey: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/podcast   📧 Ask your families personal health questions by sending an email to: [email protected] for gut healing guidance! She's here to support you!   🦠 Learn more about comprehensive Gut Health Testing for you and your fam: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/store   🦠 Learn more about Fullscript Professional-Grade Vitamins/Supplements (35% off your first order and 25% off any future orders - unheard of!): https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/fullscript   📧 Join the Gut First Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bso5gx1EX/   🌐 Website: https://www.kalbererwellnesscares.com/   📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalbererwellnessccares/@KalbererWellnessCares   💛 Remember: Your body is not working against you. More often than not, it's communicating with you. Let's put our Gut First together! God Bless you and your family abundantly, always!