THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

Have you taken magnesium citrate to relieve constipation, but it hasn't worked?

Have you tried higher and higher doses, or different types of magnesium like magnesium malate or magnesium oxide, to relieve constipation, but they don't work or leave you with tons of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain?

Or - are you researching different types of magnesium and trying to figure out which is the best for fast constipation relief?

If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.

Magnesium citrate is heralded as one of the key natural remedies to constipation - along with fiber, drinking water, and probiotics.

However, magnesium citrate has left MANY people no better off in their search for regular bowel movements. And for some, it's even made the symptoms of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain even worse.

That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing what many health providers are NOT sharing:
Why magnesium citrate works for some people, but not others
What it means when magnesium citrate is not working
What to do instead to find constipation relief

If you’re tired of constipation remedies that don't work and want to find permanent relief for constipation, then this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Magnesium Citrate Not Working
01:29 - Podcast Welcome and Mission
02:37 - Why Citrate Works Fast
04:12 - How It Works in Gut
07:22 - Best Use Travel Constipation
08:02 - Why Chronic Constipation Persists
09:51 - Root Cause Guide and Proof
13:27 - Electrolytes Beyond Magnesium
15:19 - Hope Next Steps and Wrap

EPISODES MENTIONED:
165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth
232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?
117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]
100// End Bloating, Constipation, and Food Confusion in 3 months [Testimonial - Rachel]
158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 Month [Testimonial - Ti]
183// Relieve 30+ Years of Constipation, Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia, And Anxiety in ONE Week [Testimonial - Eric]
200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 Months
249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One Month

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Are you currently struggling with constipation, yet nothing you've done to heal it has worked?

Have you been told that if you just ate more fiber, drank more water, or took the right supplement that you’d finally find constipation relief - but nothing is actually changing?

Or maybe you’re doing all the “right” gut health things (chewing your food, cutting out gluten or dairy, eating organic) and yet you’re still constipated, bloated, and wondering what you’re missing?

If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re talking about a slow and silent epidemic that is costing our nation, and individuals, hundreds of thousands of dollars and hours in the workplace, family, and our communities: the constipation epidemic in America.

Even though rates of constipation have been rising for decades, and even though more people than ever actively pursuing healthier gut health practices, we’re not seeing improvement.

According to research done in 2023 by Ipsos, 20% of Americans feel they are at a dead end in their healing.

In this episode, I'm diving into the American constipation epidemic. I'll be going through:
research revealing just how bad the constipation epidemic is
what this same research is suggesting is the cause of constipation
what I see is being missed by research in understanding the true causes of constipation
why so many approaches to natural constipation relief keep falling short


If what we’re being told to do to relieve constipation actually worked, wouldn’t we be seeing different results by now?

If you’re tired of guessing, tired of quick fixes that don’t stick, and ready to understand what’s really going on in your body - you don't want to miss this episode.


TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Constipation Struggle Intro
00:33 - America’s Constipation Epidemic
01:58 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer
03:12 - Why I Researched This
04:20 - Shocking Stats And Costs
05:56 - What Counts As Constipation
08:51 - Structural Vs Functional Types
12:31 - Why Common Fixes Fail
15:43 - Kids Constipation Rising
18:37 - Push Release Paradigm
19:55 - Five Toxin Trap Guide
24:57 - Wrap Up And Next Steps


EPISODES MENTIONED:
178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation
165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth
311// Still Have Diverticulosis on a High Fiber Diet? Here's why


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RESOURCES:
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Research mentioned:
Constipation Doubled from 1997 - 2010
Chronic Constipation Overview Article from IFGDD (International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders)
Childhood Constipation is an emerging public health problem
Chronic Constipation in the United States
Constipation Epidemic news article
2023 Ipsos Poll on Gut Health (search the term "dead end" to find the research in the long article)
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Have you been following a high fiber diet, but you recently got a colonoscopy - and you still have diverticulosis?

Or - have you been told that the reason you have diverticulosis is because your constipated, but no matter how much fiber, magnesium, water, or probiotics you take, you just won't poop?

Does your diverticulosis diagnosis worry you, or do you worry you'll develop it because of constipation - but you don't know what to do to do properly protect yourself? Or simply help yourself poop?

If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.

Today, I'm discussing a pattern I've seen in my constipated clients for the last 8 years - and it's once that impacts both the chronic constipation communities AND those with diverticulosis.

The best part? Research from the National Institute of Health backs up the EXACT observation I've been seeing in constipated clients and those with diverticulosis - and the findings are WILD.

In this episode, I'm going to break down:
Why a high fiber diet doesn’t automatically fix diverticulosis or constipation
What constipation is really telling you about your gut
What I recommend you can do to protect your gut if have diverticulosis
Why natural constipation remedies might not be working for you - and what you can do to permanently find constipation relief

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of trying harder with no results, your body isn't broken. You CAN poop again - and live worry-free from your gut.

If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop piling on more fiber, keep listening. It's time to heal your gut.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - High Fiber Still Constipated
01:48 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer
02:56 - Personal Constipation Journey
04:04 - Diverticulosis Explained
08:45 - Why Fiber Became Gospel
14:57 - NIH Study Shocking Results
23:56 - If Fiber Makes You Worse
29:30 - Root Cause Testing Guide
30:22 - Key Takeaways Next Steps


EPISODES MENTIONED:
178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation
165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth
298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO
233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed


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Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Can I ever hope again?"
Have you been doing everything you know how to do to heal - and yet the emotional weight of chronic illness still feels crushing?
Or maybe you wouldn’t even call it depression… but you feel numb, exhausted, or like hope just doesn’t come as easily as it used to.

If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you.

Today’s episode closes out our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing.

In this Discipleship Series, I’ve been sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like I was making absolutely no progress.

The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart.

To sit together for a moment and ask — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find hope again when chronic illness and depression feel intertwined?

This is for you if you’ve been sick for months or years.

And if you’re not sure you’d call yourself chronically ill, but you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, this is for you too.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into:
Chronic illness and depression
What to do when hope feels dangerous or painful
How to balance the emotion of hope without devalidating or suppressing your personal experience
Sharing my personal story of how I found hope in the middle of chronic pain, loneliness, no answers, and no reason to see a future where anything was different


If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. Not to promise a breakthrough. But to strengthen something inside you that illness may have been quietly wearing down.

P.S. In this episode, I’ll be sharing from my own faith background, because that’s where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who’s looking for steadiness, meaning, and hope in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - When Hope Feels Gone
00:29 - Series Focus and Intent
02:04 - Podcast Welcome and Disclaimer
03:14 - Why This Episode Matters
06:03 - Hope and Depression Framed
07:05 - Valley of Dry Bones Reading
11:20 - My Story With the Passage
12:52 - Faith Meets Science Healing
14:52 - Finding Breath and Meaning
16:01 - A Prayer and Anatomy Surprise
19:48 - Hope Without Toxic Positivity
21:16 - Isaiah Encouragement and Purpose
24:05 - Practical Steps to Hope Again
26:12 - Wrap Up and Next Steps




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Have you ever imagined finally being well… and instead of feeling excited, you felt anxious?
Have you quietly wondered, “If I get better… who will I be?”
Or maybe you’ve been so deep in chronic illness that it feels safer to stay where you are than to face the unknown future of being healthy again.

If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you.

Today’s episode continues our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing.

In this series on chronic illness and mental health, I’m sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like I was making zero progress.

The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart.

To sit together for a moment and ask — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find emotional, internal health when chronic illness anxiety is quietly shaping your future?

This is for you if you’ve been sick for months or years.

And if you’re not sure you’d call yourself chronically ill, but you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, this is for you too.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into:
Chronic illness anxiety and fear of the future
The difference between being impacted by illness and becoming your illness
A powerful journal prompt you can do today to reveal any hidden fears you may have about getting better


If you’ve been doing everything you know how to do and you’re still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. Not to promise a breakthrough. But to gently surface something that may be quietly influencing your healing more than you realize.

P.S. In this episode, I’ll be sharing from my own faith background, because that’s where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who’s looking for steadiness, clarity, and courage as they look toward a healthier future. I hope this blesses you.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Afraid To Heal
00:36 - Series Intent And Scope
02:24 - Podcast Intro And Disclaimer
03:32 - Recap And Episode Setup
04:11 - My Fear Of Recovery
07:16 - Bible Story Turning Point
09:38 - Do You Want Healing
12:22 - Illness As A Shield
15:04 - Not Your Fault Disclaimer
17:34 - Release Over Identification
20:54 - Journal Prompt Visualization
24:19 - Client Wins And Resources
27:24 - Final Encouragement And Next




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RESOURCES:
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Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet


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*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/309