IBS Freedom Podcast Podcast

IBS Freedom Podcast

Dr. Nicole DiNezza, DC, NTP and Amy Hollenkamp, RD
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.
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 tangents in this episode such as Nikki’s disdain for the Bradford Pear Tree, Amy’s struggle to get her husband to eat veggies and Nikki’s breakdown of her favorite members of the BTS K-Pop group. 
Apr 1, 2024
1 hr 17 min
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 diving deeper so that you can better strategize how to correct your constipation.  
Mar 25, 2024
51 min
You Need More Mucus - IBS Freedom Podcast # 167
What’s ooey, gooey and your gut’s first line protection–it’s your mucous layer! This week Amy and Nikki highlight why you need to foster a nice thick mucous layer for optimal gut health. Many popular SIBO and IBS strategies actually deplete your mucous layer and leave your gut susceptible to inflammation, infections and dysfunction. We want to prevent you from making mucous depleting mistakes. Join us for this fun and slimy convo you don’t want to miss! 
Mar 18, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Nutrition for SIBO - IBS Freedom Podcast #166
Is there evidence that you can starve your SIBO? Join the discussion on whether the popular practice of restricting fibers is best for SIBO. Discover what dietary strategies will actually  promote progress in your SIBO journey and which ones may be holding you back. Amy and Nikki hope you can feel more confident in crafting your own SIBO diet after this episode! 
Mar 11, 2024
1 hr 16 min
Perfect Bloodwork - IBS freedom Podcast #164
Move over fancy functional testing–let’s dive into the unsexy but valuable bloodwork data that even your conventional PCP can run. Blood work provides many key insights into your health and is much more reliable than functional medicine testing, but is often underutilized. On this episode, discover some key labs to run annually, what reference ranges to shoot for and solutions to suboptimal levels. 
Mar 4, 2024
41 min
Behavior Change - IBS freedom Podcast #165
Achieving IBS freedom is possible only through behavior change! Building healthy habits is a challenge–that's why so many people have already abandoned their New Year's resolutions by now! In this episode, Amy and Nikki discuss how behavior can make and break your IBS journey and they provide tips to help ensure that you can stay committed and consistent with the habits that will lead to IBS success. 
Mar 4, 2024
1 hr 12 min
Vicious Cycle - IBS Freedom Podcast # 163
It's understandable that symptoms make us pay attention to our bodies. Tummy hurts? Of course you'll pay attention to that body part! But it's a slippery slope, isn't it? What starts out as a logical reaction to unpleasant stimuli quickly snowballs into anxiety and hypervigilance. In this week's episode, we take the time to dissect this vicious cycle bit by bit so that you can feel better ASAP!
Feb 19, 2024
1 hr 3 min
Nutrition First Approach - IBS Freedom Podcast #162
In this episode, we explore the elusive concept of the "Perfect Diet" and whether such a thing truly exists. From discussing the importance of adequate macronutrients to debunking Nutrition myths surrounding IBS and SIBO.  Discover the beauty of food-based nutrition and the nourishing power it holds for your IBS and SIBO journey.
Feb 12, 2024
1 hr 1 min
The TRUTH About Functional Medicine - IBS Freedom Podcast #161
Buckle up, and let's embark into the realm of Functional Medicine!  Are you planning to get help from a Functional Medicine Practitioner? Every field has its pros and cons. So, you better listen to this week's episode as Amy and Nikki discuss the TRUTH about Functional Medicine.   Uncover the structured methodologies that guide Functional Medicine practitioners. Learn how special is functional medicine!
Feb 5, 2024
58 min
Protein, Please - IBS Freedom Podcast #160
Let's take this week as an opportunity to highlight this Nutrient as there are times it is missed out in the world of gut healing and gut microbiome.Join Amy and Nikki in today's where they discuss the intricate world of proteins and their profound impact on our health -  from knowing your protein requirements, explaining protein deficiency to discussing the absorption of protein , and everything in between!
Jan 29, 2024
1 hr 7 min
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