The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome

The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome

Are you struggling to restore your gut to perfect health? Hear host Lindsey Parsons interview functional and integrative medicine professionals, patients and scientists about the gut microbiome, the current state of research and how they approach treating IBS, IBD, candida, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, gastritis, SIBO and other digestive issues. Hear patients talk about their experiences with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) both in clinics and do-it-yourself and how it impacted their gastrointestinal issues. Learn about the gut microbiome’s influence not just on digestive health, but on cardiovascular health, mental health (including anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism), autoimmune diseases, skin conditions and overweight/obesity.

Episodes

June 25, 2025 43 mins

Tried everything from supplements to diet changes and still suffering? Discover the world of alternative healing, from cyber scans to electromagnetic pulse therapy to transform health at the cellular level with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa

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Explore the science behind genetically engineered probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD of ZBiotics. We talk about hacking gut bacteria to reduce hangovers and turn sugar into fiber—plus why bacterial diversity is key to better health

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Are you struggling with gut issues like bloating, IBS, dysbiosis or IBD and wondering how to find lasting relief? Join Will Bulsiewicz, MD as he shares how he discovered the power of a plant-based, high-fiber diet in transforming his gut an...

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Are you struggling with chronic constipation, incomplete evacuation or irregular bowel movements despite trying diet and lifestyle changes? These symptoms might point to underlying issues with gut motility, nervous system signaling or imbal...

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Learn how to holistically heal your gut with Juanique Grover's "Order of Healing" functional treatment plan. Juanique shares her story of reversing her Graves' disease naturally and helping her husband, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, ...

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Learn how gut health, blood sugar, toxins, infections and hormones like estrogen and insulin play a major role in anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares her journey from conventional psychiatry to a root-cau...

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Have antibiotics or heavy herbal antimicrobials decimated your microbiome and health? You may be missing critical species of keystone probiotics in your gut. Learn about the cutting edge keystone probiotic species offered uniquely in produc...

Are you struggling with stubborn gut issues, extreme food sensitivities, anxiety, histamine issues, headaches or brain fog and no diet or gut healing protocol seems to help? The culprit could be hiding in your environment. Explore the conne...

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Struggling with IBS, SIBO, IMO, constipation or diarrhea? Learn how and when to correctly add in probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods and fiber, along with key motility strategies to get things moving again. Hear about my guest's personal journey with severe acid reflux and constipation from chronic stress, which led her to focus on gut health with Alyssa Simpson, RD.

Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues an...

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Struggling with chronic health challenges that just won’t resolve? In this episode, we dive deep into personalized, functional nutrition with Andrea Nakayama. From her journey into functional medicine after her husband's brain tumor diagnos...

Learn how conventional, processed and ultra-processed foods can damage your digestive system and gut microbiome, leading to cascading negative health consequences. Hear about the benefits of organic, pasture-raised and minimally processed f...

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Learn more about challenging cases of acid reflux and gastritis and possible root causes like low stomach acid, zinc deficiency and vagal nerve dysfunction. Explore the impact of micro and nano plastics on gut health, tips for reducing expo...

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Feeling sluggish? Seeing sun spots on your face? Trouble detoxifying? Noticing signs of aging and chronic disease? Learn about taking preventative action and finding solutions via glutathione, often called the “master antioxidant”. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist and wellness expert, who developed a novel technology to deliver glutathione topically. We discuss its benefits, precursors, s...

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Could your stomach issues be caused by low stomach acid, or hypochlorhydria? Explore the vital role stomach acid plays in digestion and nutrient absorption. In this episode, I’ll highlight the symptoms of low stomach acid, including chronic...

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Hypnosis on stage and screen may seem scary or absurd, but clinical hypnosis can heal gut issues by accessing the subconscious brain. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Navidi helps clients enter a trance state, addressing chronic pain and GI disorders like IBS, SIBO and IBD. In this episode, he discusses the brain-gut connection, the hypnotherapy process and CBT for GI disorders, and how anxiety, trauma and stress can exac...

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Struggling with stubborn health issues? Learn how genetic mutations might be impacting your gut and overall wellness. Join Dr. Jenna Weeks, ND, as she unpacks SNPs—genetic variations linked to gut health, mental health and chronic conditions. With 8 years of research, Dr. Weeks reveals hidden genetic factors behind anxiety, depression, chronic inflammation, leaky gut, fibromyalgia and autoimmunity.

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Explore the differences between SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth) and hydrogen sulfide SIBO, and dysbiosis, and what makes them different. Dive into their distinct causes and symptoms and w...

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Learn how FoodMarble's at-home, reusable breath testing device helps detect SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) and IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth), the root causes of 60-70% of IBS, as well as food intolerances. Ricky Harris...

Discover how stress and childhood trauma can impact your gut and overall health, and why to start your gut healing journey by addressing chronic stress through modalities like meditation, breathwork, yo...

Explore the hidden world of food additives and their effects on your gut and overall health. From the preservatives in processed meats to the artificial sweeteners in your favorite diet drinks, I explor...

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