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Ep. 77 | The Connection Between Gut Health & PCOS with Dr. Krystalyn Lowery, Women’s Health Expert

Published on: 06/08/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Dr. Krystalyn Lowery, a leader in women's health and founder of Navigate Wellness. They discuss Dr. Lowery's journey from genetics research to functional medicine, emphasizing a root-cause approach to conditions like PCOS, hormone imbalances, and infertility. Dr. Lowery critiques the traditional reliance on birth control for managing PCOS and explains the importance of understanding underlying metabolic issues. The conversation includes insights on diet and lifestyle changes to improve fertility and manage PCOS symptoms, while also addressing the emotional and physical implications of infertility treatments. The episode concludes with an introduction to Dr. Lowery's From PCOS to Preconception program, designed to help women prepare for healthy pregnancies.

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Ep. 75 | Beyond IVF: A Functional Approach to Fertility with Kara Becker, MA, BCC, CIHC

Published on: 23/07/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Kara Becker, a certified health coach and functional medicine practitioner, who shares her transformative journey from struggling with infertility to conceiving naturally. Kara discusses the importance of recognizing symptoms as valuable signals from the body, stress management, and adopting a holistic approach to health. They delve into how the infertility journey influenced Kara's career change and parenting style, the essentials of preparing for perimenopause, and the importance of integrating foundational health principles. Practical tips for cultivating a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep, are also highlighted. This inspiring episode underscores the power of functional medicine and personal empowerment in achieving holistic wellness.

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Ep. 56 | The Mind-Body Approach to Healing MCAS with Amanda Panacea, LMHC and Holistic Practitioner

Published on: 12/03/2025

In this episode of What the Gut podcast, Allison welcomes Amanda Panacea, a holistic practitioner and licensed mental health counselor. Amanda shares her personal health journey, including her struggles with mold illness, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and emotional trauma. The conversation delves into Amanda's transformative healing process, discussing the importance of nervous system regulation, somatic experiences, and holistic approaches to chronic illness. They explore practical solutions for busy moms to manage fatigue, gut health, and overall wellness. Amanda highlights the significance of integrating modalities such as EMDR, theta healing, and bioenergetics to address root causes and improve health outcomes. Listeners are encouraged to adopt a holistic mindset, focusing on both emotional and physical well-being, to create sustainable health changes.

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Ep. 55 | Optimizing Fertility Through Nutrition with Taryn Firsker, Pregnancy Nutrition Specialist

Published on: 05/03/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut podcast, Allison, a holistic health and wellness coach, interviews Taryn Firsker, a holistic nutritionist and pregnancy nutrition specialist. Taryn shares her personal journey through infertility and the steps she took to successfully navigate it. The discussion covers the importance of diet, lifestyle, and stress management in optimizing fertility and achieving a healthy pregnancy. Taryn provides actionable tips for improving egg quality, highlights the significance of choosing high-quality supplements, and underscores the benefits of simple health habits like staying hydrated, eating real food, and regular outdoor movement. The episode offers practical insights and resources, including Taryn's free Fertility Fundamentals Guide, to empower women in their fertility journey.