312// The Constipation Epidemic in America: What We’re Getting Wrong and How to Find Real Constipation Relief
16/04/2026 | 27 mins.
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: Download my Complete Guide to Permanently Reverse Constipation 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) Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter
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311// Still Have Diverticulosis on a High Fiber Diet? Here's why
09/04/2026 | 35 mins.
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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*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/311
310// Chronic Illness and Depression: How to Find Hope Again
02/04/2026 | 30 mins.
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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*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/310
309// The Fear That Almost Kept Me Sick: Chronic Illness Anxiety and the Future
26/03/2026 | 29 mins.
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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*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/309
308// Struggling with Chronic Illness Anxiety? 3 Ways to Stop the Panic
19/03/2026 | 54 mins.
Have you ever had a new symptom flare up and immediately felt a wave of panic or fear go through your body?
Do you feel a rush of panic the second you get a new symptoms — bloating, diarrhea, pain, fatigue — and your mind spirals into worst-case scenarios?
Or maybe you’re exhausted from feeling like every changing (or unchanging) symptoms is an emergency… and you just want to know how to calm down without ignoring your health?
If you said “yes” to any of these 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.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into: how to process new symptoms without triggering a rush of panic the one phrase that helped me stop feeling like every new sensations in my body was an emergency the most important thing I learned that helped me stop my chronic illness anxiety (and honestly, daily anxiety) 3 practical ways to stop the anxiety spiral and ground yourself - even when things aren't going perfectly
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, hope, and emotional resilience in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Symptom Panic Intro 00:35 - Series Focus and Promise 02:02 - Podcast Welcome and Disclaimer 03:12 - Why Chronic Illness Fuels Anxiety 05:16 - A Gentler Approach 05:39 - Origin Story Depression to Healing 06:36 - Key Phrase Write This Down 07:07 - Why Fixing Mindset Backfires 11:11 - Perfectionism and Inner Critic 12:46 - When Letting Go Feels Scary 14:01 - Client Examples and Symptom Blips 19:20 - Three Ways to Stop Panic 21:26 - Faith Support John 15 Abide 28:02 - Faith Support Mark 4 Seed Growth 29:26 - Seed and Growth Mystery 29:41 - Parenting as Parable 30:59 - God Gives the Growth 31:23 - Find Evidence for Belief 32:25 - Will Life Still Work 35:38 - When the Shift Helps 36:29 - Illness and Slower Living 38:58 - If It Triggers You 41:51 - Coaching Panic to Curiosity 42:54 - ER Kidney Stone Story 46:46 - Birth Fears and Support 49:47 - Practical Safety Framework 53:00 - Wrap Up and Next Steps
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*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/308
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Do you want to be able to poop everyday like a normal person?
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In this podcast, you will find gut health solutions to set you free from constipation, bloating, acid reflux, PMS, infertility, anxiety about leaving home, and wasted time, energy, and money on solutions that don't work. My mission is to equip you to feel confident and comfortable in your body through all natural gut health remedies, simple belly massage and exercises, and Functional Medicine advice - that work!
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Hey, I’m Allison. Mom, wife, Functional Health Practitioner, and lover of Jesus. For 2 years, I tried to fix my chronic constipation and IBS through the low FODMAP diet and doctor visits. I thought the only way I could fix my gut was through food, probiotics, and a restricted lifestyle. I finally realized that there is more to constipation and bloating than just food restrictions and doctor visits. I discovered a 3-step process that not only addressed MY chronic constipation, bloating, acid reflux, and hormone imbalance but also worked for my clients, too.
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