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Have you ever tried to travel with food sensitivities, and it was so hard to eat within your guidelines that you simply gave up (or just couldn't find a way to do it)? For me, I'm gluten free, dairy free, and grain free — or I know that one wrong restaurant choice means bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or feeling totally wrecked for the next 2-7 days. Suddenly a trip that’s supposed to be fun becomes a game of, “What can I actually eat?” If you’ve ever Googled things like gluten free travel tips, dairy free travel tips, healthy travel snacks, traveling with food restrictions, or even how to avoid bloating while traveling — this episode is for you. Traveling with food sensitivities does not have to be stressful. You don’t need to simply eat less and feel hungry all the time. And you absolutely do not need to spend your whole vacation worrying about where the next meal is coming from. Today, I’m sharing my 5 best tips for traveling with food sensitivities — the exact strategies I use as someone who eats gluten free, dairy free, mostly grain free, AND still wants to enjoy good food, feel amazing, and not get stuck with bloating or symptoms the whole trip. We’re going to talk:What foods to pack (and why your purse is basically your emergency blood-sugar kit)How to pick restaurants when you’re gluten free, dairy free, or avoiding sauces, breading, or mystery oilsWhich cuisines are secretly the easiest to eat out with food sensitivities — and which ones will sabotage you fastHow to build simple, safe travel meals so you feel good the whole tripAnd how to manage food sensitivities on vacation without being the “difficult” one in the group. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by eating out, nervous about traveling with food allergies, or tired of coming home from a trip feeling heavy, bloated, or off — this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Traveling with Food Sensitivities 01:03 - Top 5 Tips for Traveling with Food Sensitivities 02:08 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:16 - Personal Strategies for Low-Anxiety Travel 05:11 - Tip 1: Bring Your Own Food 08:31 - Tip 2: Pack Food in Small Containers 11:48 - Tip 3: Choose the Right Restaurants 18:25 - Tip 4: How to Scan Menus 22:05 - Tip 5: Staying at Airbnbs or Other Homes 32:29 - Conclusion: Taking Ownership of Your Health EPISODES MENTIONED:232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation? HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a

Have you recently switched to a dairy-free diet and suddenly realized your old protein powder is off the table? Or maybe you’ve heard that most conventional protein powders are loaded with fillers, artificial sweeteners, gums, and even heavy metals — and now you’re wondering what safe, clean protein powder alternatives you’re actually supposed to buy. If you’re anything like me — or my clients — you’re probably standing in the protein aisle (or scrolling on Amazon) feeling completely overwhelmed. There are so many options… and let’s be honest: not all of them taste great, and not all of them are good for your gut. That’s why today, I’m breaking down the top 10 healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, gut-friendly protein powders that my clients and I personally use and love. I’ll walk you through:who each powder is best for,why my clients liked it,and what makes each one a great fit for sensitive digestion. And make sure you stay until the end — because I’m revealing the TOP recommendations LAST. I’ll also give you a quick summary of which protein powders to try first depending on what’s going on in your body — whether you’re dealing with candida, want the best plant-based options, or you need something for a super-sensitive gut. As we head into the holiday season — with travel, treats, and routine changes — I hope these recommendations give you easy, delicious ways to support your gut, your energy, and your taste buds. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Dairy-Free Protein Powders 00:49 - Top 10 Healthy Protein Powders Overview 03:03 - Client Recommendations and Insights 04:08 - Whole Betty Vanilla Protein 06:22 - Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein 08:15 - Hemp Protein 10:18 - Flav City Almond Protein 12:35 - Paleo Valley Beef Protein 19:11 - True Nutrition Custom Protein Builder 21:57 - Exploring Protein Flavors and Sweeteners 22:27 - Understanding Gut Health and Sweeteners 23:25 - Customizing Your Protein Blend 23:53 - Nutrition Facts and Ingredient Insights 24:27 - Boost Options and Their Effects 26:28 - Recommendations for Protein Powders 27:33 - Collagen Protein: Benefits and Considerations 29:11 Top Protein Powder Picks 36:32 - Final Thoughts and Resources EPISODES MENTIONED:234// Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth, How to Test for Candida, and Why the Candida Diet and Candida Cleanses Don't Work 😱(+ What to Do Instead!)178// Why Constipation Medicine and Laxatives Are Not Helping148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces,...

What makes some people heal faster than others?And how can you use that information to speed up your own healing process? Since healing myself in 2018, I’ve worked with hundreds of men and women — in my clinic and online — to find and fix the root causes behind their gut, skin, sinus, hormone, and autoimmune issues. And after working with all these clients, I started asking myself: what made the difference that helps some clients heal fast, while others healed slow? Was it random who healed quickly? Or was it from invisible, uncontrollable factors like their genes? Turns out—it wasn’t random. And it definitely wasn’t genetics. There were clear, repeatable habits my fastest-healing clients shared. Today, I’m breaking down the top 3 things my most successful clients do to heal their gut FAST—so you can do the same. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Why Do Some People Heal Faster? 00:58 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:09 - Disclaimer: Factors That Can Slow Down Healing 03:56 - Key Habit #1: Complete All Recommended Testing 09:29 - Key Habit #2: Address Mold Issues Quickly 11:36 - Key Habit #3: Stay Open to Pivoting 20:23 - Conclusion and Invitation to Join Better Belly Blueprint 21:49 - Thanksgiving Wishes and Final Thoughts EPISODES MENTIONED: HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the

Have you ever had your doctor tell you your liver enzymes are too high — and then… not really know what to do about it? Maybe they asked if you drink alcohol.You said no.And then they just told you to “keep an eye on it.”No answers. No next steps.Just… watch and wait. Or - have you had a doctor freak out on you that your liver enzymes were high, and you walked away super stressed about it, but you didn't feel good about the options they gave you to lower it? This situation is SUPER common with clients I've had. Clients who looked healthy on the outside (they're labs "looked fine"), but their liver enzymes were high - and doctors didn't have any good recommendations. That's why, on today's episode, we're covering ALL THING high liver enzymes. We'll be covering:The surprisingly simple explanation behind what liver enzymes elevated meansCauses of elevated liver enzymes (beyond just too much alcohol)Symptoms of high liver enzymes (do you have any of these?)The crazy connection between elevated liver enzymes and gut health symptoms like bloating and hormone symptoms like PMSWhat additional testing you can do (beyond your liver enzyme blood test) to find the root cause behind your elevated liver enzymesHow to actually support your liver so your enzymes - and your body - can come back into balance If you’ve ever been told your liver enzyme levels are high but you don’t drink, you eat healthy, and your doctor still can’t explain it — then this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Understanding High Liver Enzymes 00:45 - Common Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes 01:39 - Functional Medicine Approach to Liver Health 02:50 - What High Liver Enzymes Really Mean 05:27 - Beyond Alcohol: Other Causes of Liver Stress 12:35 - Symptoms of Liver Stress 17:12 - Steps to Address Elevated Liver Enzymes 21:28 - Conclusion and Next Steps RELATED EPISODES:69// How to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol – Without Having to Give Up Fat or Meat118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option...

Have you been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome - but the iron pills or medications you've been given for it aren't giving you any relief? Do you struggle with chronic fatigue, and you've been told it's from restless leg syndrome, but nothing you try makes you feel more rested? If you’ve ever spent nights Googling “restless leg syndrome treatment” or “restless leg syndrome causes,” you know how frustrating RLS is. When I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome in middle school, I felt the same confusion and frustration about my RLS. I was told it was because I had low iron. I took the supplement, and it maybe helped a little...but I still felt exhausted throughout the day. It wasn't until I became a functional health practitioner that I figured out what was causing my restless leg syndrome - and how to treat restless leg syndrome for myself in a way that actually WORKED. Now - I've found COMPLETE restless leg syndrome relief (which my husband is so grateful for!). And today, I'm going to teach you how you can do the same. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the real root causes of Restless Leg Syndrome — the ones most doctors never mention. You’ll learn how restless leg syndrome connects to your brain, iron levels, airway health, and even your gut health — and what steps you can take to finally find restless leg syndrome relief naturally. Restless leg syndrome isn't random, and you're not stuck with it for forever. It's time to teach you the root cause of restless leg syndrome so that your legs - and your sleep - can finally find some peace. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Restless Leg Syndrome 00:26 - Allison's Personal Journey with RLS 01:04 - Understanding the Root Causes of RLS 01:37 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 02:48 - Common Misconceptions and Diagnosis 03:33 - Allison's Personal Experience with RLS 06:50 - Theories and Causes of RLS 09:23- Low Iron Levels and RLS 15:12 - Airway Development and RLS 21:27 - Other Contributing Factors to RLS 25:42 - Conclusion and How to Get Help EPISODES MENTIONED:72// Why Your Iron and Vitamin D Are Still Low – Even After Taking Supplements285// 2 Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)48// Got snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ, or teeth grinding? You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! – with Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to