The gut-brain-immune connection has become a popular topic in recent years. 🦠 But did you know that your heart also plays a huge part in this communication network? ❤️Our latest Goodness Lover podcast episode dives deep into the pivotal role your heart plays into the gut-brain-immune connection, and how the vagus nerve ties into all this.This week, we sat down with naturopathic physician Dr. Catherine Clinton to talk all about the heart, brain, gut, how it's all connected via the vagus n...

Unfortunately, so many people struggle with IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.This condition comes with extremely debilitating symptoms.The cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation (or both)... These are so disruptive that IBS patients often find themselves on the brink of desperation to live a normal life again. And with the rise of awareness about this issue, it can be confusing to navigate all of the available information on successful IBS treatment.So if y...

Has all the hype around essential oils grabbed your attention? Have you ever wondered if they could be helpful in treating your gut?If so, our latest Goodness Lover podcast episode is for you! We are so excited to get the inside scoop from one of the leading researchers in essential oils today.This week, we sat down with Erik Zielinski — author of “The Healing Power of Essential Oils” and “The Essential Oils Apothecary” — to talk all about the impact of essential oils on gut health condi...

Do you struggle with any of the following health issues?🍲 Food sensitivities🌲 Environmental sensitivities😩 Skin issues😴 Fatigue🧠 Brain fog😯 An autoimmune conditionIf so, this week's Goodness Lover podcast episode is for you! 🤗 Did you know that all of these conditions are possible signs and symptoms of a leaky gut?This week, we sat down with Dr. Liz Lipski — Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Director of Academic Development, Nutrition & Integrative Hea...

If you identify as a sensitive, introverted, intuitive, empathetic person, or know someone who is, this week's Goodness Lover podcast episode is for you! 🤗 This week we sat down with Dr. Natasha Fallahi to talk about how this special group of people is often more susceptible to gut disorders, autoimmune disease, why that is the case, and so much more! 👩‍⚕️You'll discover the fascinating connection between sensitivity, trauma, and subsequent illness, the neuroscience of sensitivity, pract...

Raise your hand if you’d like to improve your digestion… 🙋🏽‍♀️This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast, we had the chance to speak with Dr. Wendy Romig, DCN about how we can optimize and improve our digestion, how to reduce and treat acid reflux, constipation, bloating, how to get the most out of our food sources, and so much more! 👩‍⚕️Dr. Romig explained:🎈 How to tell if you have “digestive insufficiency”💊 How acid blockers and medications can damage the microbiome if taken for too long💦 How ...

Boosting the immune system has become a huge topic of discussion in the health and wellness area. 💪If you’ve ever considered how to boost your immunity, you aren't alone! 👯‍♂️This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast we spoke with Dr. Heather Moday (@theimmunitymd) - board-certified immunologist and author of "The Immunotype Breakthrough” - about how to best balance your immune system, what food sources and supplements can support your immunity, and so much more!Dr. Moday shared:🎈 How important...

Have you ever been confused about the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? 🤔 Although probiotics have taken center stage for supporting optimal gut health, prebiotics are actually just as important (if not even more so!).This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast we spoke with Dr. Jason Hawrelak, PhD, about prebiotics and how they are key for robust immunity, better moods, a healthy metabolism, and so much more!🦠 How prebiotics benefit the immune system🌱 How you can obtain prebioti...

Have you been to numerous practitioners, changed your diet, tried medications, and are STILL struggling with gastrointestinal problems? 😞If so, you truly cannot miss out on this week's podcast.On this week’s episode of The Goodness Lover Podcast, we spoke with Dr. Ilana Gurevich (@ilana.gurevich) - board-certified naturopathic physician and digestive specialist - to learn about how she helps her patients with digestive disorders by treating BIOFILMS! 🦠Dr. Gurevich shared:🦠 What biofilms are a...

What was your life like when you were 16 years old? 🧐At this young age, Dr. Brooke Goldner (@goodbyelupus) was diagnosed with lupus and given a short six months to live. 🥺SPOILER: Not only did she overcome this struggle, but she now uses her experience to help others overcome their autoimmune disorders, joint pain and other chronic issues! 👩🏻‍⚕️This week’s episode of The Goodness Lover Podcast is with a Board certified licensed physician and bestselling author of "Goodbye Lupus." 📚Dr. Goldner...

Have you ever had food poisoning? 🤮When we think of food poisoning, we usually think of it as an acute issue that’s over as soon as nausea and the vomiting and the incessant bathroom visits are over 🚽 🧻Unfortunately, that’s not always the case 😑On this week’s episode of The Goodness Lover Podcast, we sat down with Shivan Sarna – TV personality and author of "Healing SIBO: Fix the Real Cause of IBS, Bloating, and Weight Issues in 21 Days" – to talk about the real root causes...

Many people know that bitters are a key ingredient of cocktails… 🍸But very few people are aware of just how beneficial they are to digestion, healthy aging, weight loss, and soooo much more!This week on The Goodness Lover show, we spoke with Dr. Jennifer Stagg, all about the health-promoting power of bitter foods!Dr. Stagg discusses:🦠 How to utilise the bitter receptors in your GI tract to promote digestion🥗 How bitters help the body properly absorb food🧠 How these foods ...

Detox teas, diets, and rituals… are they all what they’re cracked up to be? 🧐Find out on this week’s show!This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast we spoke with Dr. Peter Bongiorno - a naturopathic physician and author. 👨‍⚕️Dr. Bongiorno revealed:🔌 How the body is wired to fix itself🌱 How nutrition, autophagy, and supplements are able to support liver detoxification🥺 Why chronic inflammation can lead to severe health conditions⚠️ The best ways to support your liver in detoxificationAnd much mo...

We’ve established that fiber-filled plant foods are incredible for your health… But what are you supposed to do when your body can’t tolerate them? This week on The Goodness Lover show we took a deep dive with naturopath, Kirsten Greene, on all things food sensitivities and intolerances.Kirsten revealed her (literally) gut-wrenching personal story of overcoming food sensitivities, the common signs of food intolerances (hint: they’re not all in your belly), the difference between a food a...

What does “70% of the immune system is in your gut” really mean?? 🧐The abundance of sources online can sometimes get so convoluted that instead of encouraging the layperson to actively know more about their gut… You kind of just give up. 🤷‍♀️But not today! 🙌In this week’s podcast, we have research microbiologist Kiran Krishnan (@kiranbiome) who will break down the super complicated nature of the microbiome’s relationship with our immune system using easy-to-follow, beginner-friendly analogies...

We’ve all been there - the endless cycle of stress with no end in sight. 😩And when we’re in this prolonged state of stress, we open our bodies to chronic inflammation and oxidative damage. 🤯We can’t really avoid stress, but there IS something we can do when it happens! 👏Did you know that plants in your diet can help fight off the cellular damage that chronic stress causes in your body? 🌱 This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast, we spoke with Dr. Gemma Newman (@plantpowerdoctor) — Board C...

Fats have had many contradicting messages surrounding them throughout the years.And for the most part, it has become so vilified. 🦹But is fat really all bad?With the controversy surrounding this topic, it’s so important to bust through the myths to get to the truth! 👏This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast, we spoke with Dr. Matthew Nagra—a Naturopathic Doctor who is a passionate advocate for evidence-based nutrition as medicine. After struggling with health issues throughout his childhood, D...

We have some BIG news to share with you!We have spoken many times on the brain-gut connection, but have you ever considered how the immune system plays into the connection? On our very first LIVE Youtube Vodcast, we spoke with Dr. Peter Kan—Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology Physician who manages patients with chronic illness and conditions.Dr. Kan explained the Brain-Immune-Gut (BIG) Connection and why it is so important in our health!We dove into Dr. Kan's practice and approa...

Have you ever thought that you can’t gain muscle on a plant-based diet? 🧐Or maybe you’ve heard that you need to consume dairy to have strong bones? 🥛You might be shocked to learn that these are both myths! 😳This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast, we spoke with vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke & marathoner and ultra-runner Matt Frazier—both long-term athletes and authors of the New York Times Best Seller “Plant-Based Athlete.”We dove into plant-based nutrition, how to utilise a plant-based...

Did you know that there are over 50,000 molecules in plant foods? 😱But here’s the kicker: Much of these nutrients–which are key for optimal immune, respiratory and mitochondrial function, and protecting us from disease–are now diminishing from our food supply due to modern agricultural practices. 👎🏼 This week on The Goodness Lover Podcast we spoke with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno - naturopathic physician, educator, researcher, founder of Bastyr University, textbook encyclopedia writer, and edito...