IBS Freedom Podcast
You can treat your gut without restrictive, awful diets... You can trust us to show you how! Whether you're newly diagnosed with IBS or a veteran, the IBS Freedom Podcast will provide clarity for your healing journey. Each week your IBS experts will cover topics within the world of IBS including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis, the low FODMAP diet, candida, and so much more.Meet your hosts!- Dr. Nicole DiNezza, DC, NTP is a functional medicine doctor and nutritional therapy practitioner from Chapel Hill, NC.- Amy Hollenkamp, RD is a registered dietitian from Cincinnati, OH.
Episodes
193 episodes since 2020
The Skin Episode - IBS Freedom Podcast #192
Today we discuss how your gut health and skin are connected. Learn how the gut microbiome, diet, and lifestyle factors affect your skin. And, of course, we'll share practical tips to improve your gut health for glowing skin ;)
September 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 192
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1:10:46
All Disease Begins in the Gut - IBS Freedom Podcast #191
“All diseases begin in the gut" which was coined by Hippocrates is still commonly used till today. But how accurate can it be? Can it cause over focusing on the gut? Join Amy and Nikki as they explore the limitations of this saying and how we c...
September 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 191
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51:40
Histamine Lowering Diet - IBS Freedom Podcast #190
In the previous episode–Amy and Nikki discussed why it is crucial to properly nourish your body for long term histamine intolerance relief. In this episode, the gals will touch on how to approach a short term dietary approach to manage histamin...
August 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 190
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46:31
Anti-Histamine Nutrients - IBS Freedom Podcast #189
Elevations in histamine have been associated with IBS and gut symptoms. Many IBS sufferers notice benefits addressing histamine by lowering histamine in their diets and incorporating supplements that reduce histamine production. While this diet...
August 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 189
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52:09
Best and Worst Stool Tests - IBS Freedom Podcast #188
“Test Don’t Guess” is the common expression thrown around in the functional medicine space. Stool testing seems to be the most popular test that many holistic providers rely on for determining clinical strategies for their patients. But, not al...
August 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 188
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56:30
True Root Causes - IBS Freedom Podcast #187
Are you on a hunt for the root causes of your gut issues? You are not alone. Addressing root causes play a key role in overcoming your gut issues for good. But, many IBS and SIBO sufferers may be focusing on the wrong root causes. Join Amy and ...
August 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 187
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1:16:39
Subtle Signs of Disordered… - IBS Freedom Podcast #186
Are you having a hard time when eating? Have you experienced being afraid to eat specific foods as it can cause you discomfort? We got you covered! This week Amy and Nikki explores the signs and symptoms of disordered eating and how common it i...
July 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 186
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1:10:19
SIBO is Over-diagnosed - IBS Freedom Podcast #185
Is SIBO being used too much as diagnosis today? People nowadays gets too attached with their diagnosis and they end up getting stuck rather than getting better. Unfortunately, SIBO is overdiagnoses possibly due to the protocol or patterns obser...
July 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 185
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54:08
Prioritizing Your SHIT - IBS Freedom Podcast #184
Do you remember the order of operations in grade school math? You had to prioritize certain parts of an equation first to achieve the correct answer. The same principle can apply to your IBS journey–you have to prioritize certain strategies bef...
July 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 184
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47:00
Malabsorption - IBS Freedom Podcast #183
If you have SIBO–you may fear that you are not absorbing your nutrients properly! Nutrient deficiencies are common in the IBS and SIBO space, but is malabsorption the cause. Join Amy and Nikki as they discuss how to determine if you are truly m...
July 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 183
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49:59
Estrogen Dominance - IBS Freedom Podcast #182
This one goes out to all the ladies struggling with bad PMS! Estrogen dominance is a rollercoaster ride that no one wants to be stuck on. Join Amy and Nikki as they break down some strategies to help you ditch your cyclical mood swings, breast ...
July 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 182
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53:19
Taming the Beast - IBS Freedom Podcast # 181
Throughout the years, there is a a negative connotation on Stress. It will never be as simple as . It is more than that! Being stressed can also be considered as cause of having gut problems. Join Nikki and Amy as they provide ways on how...
June 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 181
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53:23
Your Perfect Candida Diet - IBS Freedom Podcast #180
Does the perfect candida diet exist? Do you really have to cut out every morsel of carbohydrate out of your diet in order to beat your yeasts? Join your hosts Amy and Nikki as we hack through the BS to help you craft the ultimate candida diet.
June 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 180
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48:36
The Magic Ratio - IBS Freedom Podcast #179
If you have been on a gut healing journey, you have probably benefited from researching and learning about the gut!! But, does your research lead to paralysis of analysis–where you overthink and overanalyze every move without taking action? On ...
June 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 179
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54:37
Fiber Filled - IBS Freedom Podcast #178
Fiber tends to be demonized in the IBS and SIBO world. Influencers and even medical providers will tell you that it feeds SIBO and drives symptoms. But, is this true? Join Amy and Nikki, as they discuss all things fiber–how it is essential for ...
June 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 178
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50:16
Opportunistic Pathogens - IBS Freedom Podcast #177
Klebsiella, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas, oh my! Have you been told that your gut symptoms are related to these opportunistic pathogens based on popular stool testing? Has your provider suggested antibiotics or herbal antimicrobials for these bug...
May 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 177
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1:00:43
Are you better? - IBS Freedom Podcast #176
Of course the goal of working on your IBS is to feel better. But, sometimes symptom improvement short term can actually blind your ability to assess what the best strategies might be long term. Today, Amy and Nikki dive into diets and supplemen...
May 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 176
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47:22
MTHFR - Oh no! - IBS Freedom Podcast # 175
The hottest SNP in the functional medicine space gets some spotlight in this episode of the IBS Freedom podcast. Are you doomed if you have a MTHFR variant? No, you are not! Come join the discussion with Amy and Nikki as they dispel myths...
May 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 175
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39:10
The Anxiety Paradox with Michelle Cavanaugh - IBS Freedom Podcast #174
Anxiety and IBS are close friends that enable each other–which can keep you stuck! Did you know that many popular anxiety strategies actually may make your anxiety worse? The episode, the gals are joined by anxiety expert, Michelle Cavanaugh, w...
May 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 174
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1:22:05
Vagal Compassion - IBS Freedom Podcast # 173
Compassion is your secret weapon to build a strong and happy vagus nerve. While compassion is virtually never discussed in the gut health world, it is such a valuable practice to boost your gut health and enrich your life overall. Amy and Ni...
April 29, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 173
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1:04:34
Leaky Gut Testing - IBS Freedom Podcast #172
Testing for leaky gut is popular, but is it worth it? Join the conversation with Amy and Nikki as they discuss the different leaky gut testing methods such as zonulin testing, lactulose/mannitol testing, Cyrex panels and LPS/LPS antibody testin...
April 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 172
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47:28
Leaky Gut Lo-Down - IBS Freedom Podcast #171
Is leaky gut the root cause of your gut symptoms? Does everyone with IBS have leaky gut? The gals breakdown the myths and the truths surrounding this hot topic. Plus, Nikki discusses her history trying to tackle leaky gut and how she woul...
April 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 171
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1:10:13
Constipation Solutions - IBS Freedom Podcast #170
Here is the juicy part 2 of the constipation!Watch the whole video as Amy and Nikki discuss what strategies, remedies, and lifestyle changes that can help alleviate the discomforting constipation.
April 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 170
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1:07:46
BTS with Amy and Nikki - IBS Freedom Podcast #169
Today, the gals lift the curtain and give you a behind the scenes look into a typical day in their lives. Learn about what Amy and Nikki eat, how they sleep and what habits they are struggling with. Also don’t miss the super important side tang...
April 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 169
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1:17:58
Constipation Root Causes - IBS Freedom Podcast #168
Feeling bogged down by Constipation? This episode is just for you! In this episode, Amy and Nikki dive into the root causes that could be driving your constipation. Low fiber, lack of movement and an imbalance microbiome, oh my….lets get you di...
March 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 168
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51:58