The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome

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  A Foundational Approach to IBD: Gut Repair, Drainage and Mycotoxins with Dane Johnson 15.09.2026 1val 2min

  Dane Johnson, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, shares his journey from severe inflammatory bowel disease and a near-death health crisis to rebuilding his health. We discuss his foundational approach to IBD, including enhancing digestion, repairing the gut lining, rebuilding the microbiome, reducing inflammation and gradually increasing fiber. Dane also explains why he prioritizes opening the body's drainage pathways before deeper protocols targeting mold, mycotoxins and biofilms, along with the importance of stress, the nervous system and personalized support. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Candida Overgrowth: Triggers, Symptoms and Treatment with Dean Mitchell, MD 01.09.2026 38min

  Candida overgrowth may contribute to symptoms ranging from IBS and recurrent vaginitis to brain fog and chronic fatigue. Dean Mitchell, MD, author of "Conquering Candida", discusses how antibiotics, PPIs, stress and microbiome disruption can promote Candida overgrowth, as well as his approach to treatment using diet, antifungals, vitamin therapy and sublingual Candida immunotherapy. He also explores the limitations of Candida testing and the importance of restoring a diverse microbiome. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Voice Scans, Infoceuticals and the Science of Bioenergetic Medicine with Harry Massey 11.08.2026 52min

  In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Harry Massey, founder of Energy4Life, about bioenergetic approaches to health, including voice scans, infoceuticals and the GEM device. They explore how resonance and informational fields may influence gut health, cellular and mitochondrial function, the research behind these technologies and their potential applications for fatigue, pain, emotional health and gut healing. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  The Nutrition Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck with Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P 28.07.2026 55min

  Are low-fat diets, keto, carnivore, elimination diets, and intermittent fasting doing more harm than good—especially for women? In this episode, functional nutrition practitioner Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P, explains why restrictive diets can backfire for hormones, thyroid function, metabolism, blood sugar and gut health. We discuss how to support digestion and expand a limited diet, the role of mold toxicity in chronic digestive symptoms, practical approaches to healing eosinophilic esophagitis, and get a starter strength training regimen. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  The Overlooked Role of Nutrient Deficiencies in IBS and Gut Dysfunction with Amy Hollenkamp, RD 14.07.2026 1val 8min

  In this episode, Amy Hollenkamp, RD challenges some common assumptions about gut testing, including the reliability and clinical usefulness of tests like the GI-MAP and SIBO breath testing. We dive into the complexities of post-infectious IBS, discuss prokinetics and the SIBO-antimicrobial rabbit hole, examine how nutrient deficiencies can contribute to digestive symptoms and explore why strengthening the immune system may be a key piece of the gut-healing puzzle. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  The Functional Medicine Approach to Graves' Disease and Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Eric Osansky 30.06.2026 53min

  Dr. Eric Osansky shares his personal journey overcoming Graves' disease and discusses the root causes of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, including gut health, stress and environmental triggers. He also covers dietary strategies and natural approaches to managing symptoms and supporting thyroid health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  The New Food Pyramid: The Good, the Missing and the Hopeful with Reed Davis, HHP, DNT 09.06.2026 53min

  The food pyramid has been flipped - but does it go far enough? In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, to unpack the biggest shake-up in the U.S. dietary guidelines in decades. From the rise of protein and healthy fats to the demotion of grains, Reed and Lindsey break down what the new guidelines mean for your gut, your metabolism and your long-term health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  The Science of Habits for Autoimmune Healing with Amy Behimer, PharmD 26.05.2026 1val 3min

  Amy Behimer, PharmD shares her journey from multiple autoimmune diagnoses including MS, to building sustainable habits that transformed her health. We discuss gut health, constipation, dopamine-driven cravings, mindset shifts and why small lifestyle changes are often the key to long-term healing. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally: Root Cause Healing with Josh Dech 12.05.2026 1val 2min

  In this episode, Josh Dech shares his personal journey from years of severe gut issues and chronic inflammation to healing his digestive health naturally. He and Lindsey dive into the root causes behind Crohn's disease and colitis and how they relate to IBS, SIBO, mold exposure, parasites, immune dysfunction and the gut microbiome - challenging the idea that chronic gut disease is simply genetic or lifelong. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Human Milk Oligosaccharides and the Future of Gut-Brain-Immune Therapies with Alex Martinez 28.04.2026 55min

  What if the key to brain health, immunity and chronic disease isn't in the brain at all - but in the gut? In this episode, we explore human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), powerful bioactive sugars in breast milk that shape the microbiome, regulate immune function and may influence conditions like Parkinson's, autism, IBD, food allergies, eczema and more. We dive into how these "molecular signals from nature" could redefine how we think about inflammation, development and disease with Alex Martinez. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes
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  90% of U.S. Babies Are Missing Key Gut Bacteria - Why It Matters with Stephanie Culler, PhD 14.04.2026 38min

  Learn how the infant gut microbiome is shaped at birth, why many babies today are missing key Bifidobacteria and how it connects to eczema, food allergies and asthma. We discuss how delivery method, breast milk, antibiotics and early-life exposures influence immune development and long-term health, along with emerging research on restoring the infant microbiome through targeted probiotics and prebiotics, and FMT and cancer treatment. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes
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  The Hidden Role of Minerals in Energy, Digestion and Detoxification with Caroline Alan 31.03.2026 1val

  Explore the surprising connection between mineral balance and gut health with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals. She shares her personal journey from burnout, chronic inflammation and hormonal imbalance to discovering how plant-based minerals support cellular energy, detoxification and overall resilience. We also unpack why modern food and water no longer provide the mineral density our bodies need and how gut health issues could further exacerbate the problem. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes  
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  Gut Health, Libido and Cortisol: The Overlooked Triangle with Dr. Diane Mueller 17.03.2026 1val 12min

  Explore the connection between gut health, hormones and libido. Learn how imbalances in the microbiome can impact sexual wellness and overall health. We also break down estrogen dominance and why proper hormone metabolism matters. A practical, holistic look at improving energy, mood and intimacy with Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM and board certified sexologist. Plus in honor of Podcastathon, a short interview with the Chief Development Officer of Love146, a charity working against human trafficking that I've supported for years .  Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Optimizing Brain, Gut, Energy and Sleep: Scott Sherr, MD on Methylene Blue and More 03.03.2026 1val 1min

  Learn about the benefits of Methylene Blue for mitochondrial health and how this unique compound helps clear brain fog, supports SIBO recovery and provides the "energy bridge" your body needs to heal with Scott Sherr, MD. We also cover how to calm your nervous system to move from "fight or flight" into deep restoration and practitioner-grade supplements for sleep and more from Troscriptions. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes
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  Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Inflammation and Autoimmunity with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP 17.02.2026 59min

  Get a real-time look at functional blood chemistry analysis as Lindsey's own labs are analyzed live - revealing what standard reference ranges miss about thyroid health, autoimmunity, inflammation and metabolism with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Interstitial Cystitis, UTIs and the Gut–Bladder Axis with Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C 03.02.2026 1val 6min

  In this episode, urology expert Aleece Fosnight discusses the connection between gut health, the vaginal microbiome and bladder function. We explore the root causes of recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis and how hormonal changes during menopause affect urinary health. Learn practical strategies for pelvic floor recovery, bladder training and advanced testing for chronic infections for both men and women. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes
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  A Functional Approach to Crohn's: Prebiotics, Diet & Supplements with Guy Daniels 20.01.2026 1val 1min

  Is your gut health holding you back? On this episode, Guy Daniels tackles Crohn's Disease - from immune system secrets to the truth about fiber, prebiotics and the gut bacteria that really matter to help you get into remission for life. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest or X or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  IBS, Stress and the Nervous System Connection with Atavia Minoudis 16.12.2025 35min

  Is it possible your IBS symptoms aren't coming entirely from gut dysbiosis, but also from your nervous system? In this episode, we explore how stress, anxiety and an overactive stress response can drive IBS flare-ups. Learn how calming the nervous system, supporting vagus nerve function and shifting your mindset can help reduce symptoms and improve your relationship with your gut with Atavia Minoudis. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Oral FMT Options for Chronic Gut Issues with Dr. Jason Klop 02.12.2025 57min

  Learn about Novel Biome's purified capsule and powdered FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) products, the donor screening process, why pretreatment and protocol design matter and what kinds of conditions respond best to FMT beyond C diff, including IBS, IBD, neurological disorders and cancer with Dr. Jason Klop. Jason also talks about the pitfalls of DIY FMT, what stool testing can and can't tell you and how microbiome banking could help people protect their gut health long-term. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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  Beyond the Creams: Root-Cause Solutions for Eczema with Andra McHugh 11.11.2025 39min

  What if your child's eczema isn't just a skin problem, but a sign of something deeper happening in the gut? Learn how gut imbalances, food sensitivities and inflammation can trigger eczema flare-ups and how addressing the root cause through nutrition and natural support can calm the skin from the inside out. Learn practical steps to help your child heal naturally and build lasting skin health with Andra McHugh. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at [email protected] to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes