Best PDigestive Health Podcasts (2024)

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Queen V 16:39

7h ago16:39

16:39

On this episode I explain how a healthy vaginal microbiome can help protect you from sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses like HIV, HPV, and HSV. It's all about creating a healthier host so that we can be more resilient to pathogens - and these methods that our microbes use to defend us apply to STDs as well as diseases like COVID. We'd …

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Lab work, mammograms & medical tests - are they necessary? 1:01:35

7h ago1:01:35

1:01:35

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, Heathar Shepard, talks about common allopathic tests and discusses their role with regard to health and healing. She also discusses preventative medicine tests such as mammograms, paps and colonoscopies and how she feels these are unhelpful to…

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Ironman BMs 18:12

7d ago18:12

18:12

There are 3 categories of bowel habits: Ironman bowel actions that are so timely and precise you can literally set your clock to their arrival; couch potato bowel actions that are always late and sometimes stand you up altogether and don’t even arrive; in between bowel actions that are generally pretty good but could be better. In this episode I'm …

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The power of grief 1:03:17

13d ago1:03:17

1:03:17

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and homesteader invites her wife, Jen Antill (psychotherapist and astrologer) onto the episode to talk about grief in an empowering way. Modern life creates a significant disconnect from grief however, this emotion and experience is a natural …

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To Treat or Not To Treat 17:47

14d ago17:47

17:47

For anyone who's ever questioned the need - or the risk - of taking an antibiotic for a non-life threatening infection like Strep, this episode tells you everything you need to know, and provides you with important questions to ask your doctor before committing to a course of antibiotics. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text! Thank you for b…

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Get a Grip on Bloating with Mayo Clinic Gastroenterologist, Brian Lacy, MD, PhD 45:23

16d ago45:23

45:23

Bloating can range from mildly annoying to downright painful, can happen for a multitude of reasons and you've likely experienced it! Expert and world-renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian Lacy from Mayo Clinic Jacksonville joins Kate and Dr. Riehl to explore the science behind bloating and abdominal distention. Dr. Lacy breaks down the details of…

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The Gut-Sleep Connection 14:11

21d ago14:11

14:11

We know that good sleep is essential - but it can also be hard to achieve. I'm going to tell you about an alternative pathway to better sleep that you might not have considered: your digestive tract. In this episode, I'm going to explain how your gut directly impacts melatonin production, and how that in turn affects your sleep. We'd love to hear f…

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What the Funk? 13:30

30d ago13:30

13:30

On today’s show, all about B.O. – and its relationship with your gut microbiome! Could using anti-perspirants actually make your armpits stinkier? I'll explain how introducing chemicals into delicate ecosystems like your armpits, in an effort to cleanse, refresh, or “improve” your body’s natural state can backfire and produce the opposite effect: m…

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BHRT, is it a good idea? 45:05

29d ago45:05

45:05

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, shares her insights regarding BHRT. She also discusses root causes of our rampant hormone disorder struggles as well as how to go about rectifying hormone imbalances naturally and holistically.…

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Voluptuous Venus Colon 13:24

1M ago13:24

13:24

On today’s show I’m going to explain why women have so much more bloating and constipation than men. And you might be surprised to learn that the reasons are primarily anatomical, rather than hormonal or food related. If you struggle with constipation, bloat, and back-up, I have lots of tips in this episode for how to get that curvy colon to empty …

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Healing PTSD, Anxiety & Stubborn Symptoms 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, shares her story around PTSD and anxiety and how to overcome BIG emotions and symptoms that cause distress to your life and relationships. Heathar teaches you how to overcome even the most daunting symptoms to bring more relie…

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) + the Small Bowel Microbiome with Mark Pimentel MD 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

Got excess intestinal gas, bloating and GI distress? Expand your knowledge on the topic of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) with our guest expert gastroenterologist, Dr. Mark Pimentel. Dr. Pimentel is a true maverick in the field of GI motility and the complexities of the small intestinal microbiome. His team has truly helped pave the w…

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The root cause of mineral deficiencies 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, talks about the root cause of mineral deficiencies. During this episodes, she reveals many underlying causes of mineral deficiency issues, she shares why she's not a fan of supplementation for mineral deficiencies and she focu…

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Shy Bowel 11:55

2M ago11:55

11:55

Parcopresis or psychogenic fecal retention are the technical terms for holding your poo in when you should be pushing it out. It involves difficulty - or sometimes the complete inability - to have a bowel movement in a public toilet, due to an overwhelming fear of perceived scrutiny. People are going to hear what's going on, they're going to smell …

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Introducing... The Gutbliss Podcast 7:51

2M ago7:51

7:51

I’m Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist, microbiome expert, and author, and I am here to help you find Gutbliss! I want you to understand what your digestive tract is trying to tell you when it’s bloated, backed up, inflamed, gassy.... Gutbliss isn’t just the absence of those symptoms; it’s the presence of physical and emotional wellbeing that …

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Using Iris to support your circadian biology 1:11:02

2M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and ancestral health practitioner, teaches you how to use Iris blue blocking software to support your circadian biology. She discusses why this is an important health practice, she talks about how to navigate the different Iris Modes depending…

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Sunlight Rx Q&A (PLUS choosing a circadian supportive home) 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and ancestral health practitioner, Heathar Shepard, answers some of her most FAQ's about sunlight. Heathar dissolves myths around sunlight and cancer, she talks about how to use sunlight in a theraputic context, she discusses the importance of tanning and how …

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Is it IBS? IBS Mimickers 52:31

3M ago52:31

52:31

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts more than 45 million Americans and about 1 in 10 globally. So, if you have abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation on a regular basis...you are not alone. We are thrilled to have world-renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. William Chey, on this episode to discuss this diagnosis along with common IBS mimickers.…

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Overcoming lactose intolerance (PLUS raw dairy for metabolic health) 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, ancestral health practitioner and homesteader, teaches you how to tell if you're truly lactose intolerant and, if so, ways you can work with this condition while still enjoying dairy. Heathar also discusses the multitude of benefits of raw, grass-fed and cultured dairy products for supporti…

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Do cows cause global climate issues? (PLUS how to tell if your meat is truly grass-fed) 1:00:29

3M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and homesteader, takes you on a no nonsense deep dive into the question, do cattle really cause climate issues? Not only does Heathar teach you how cattle are not the issue but she teaches you how they are part of the solution. She also discusses how you can tell i…

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The Poop Episode: What's Normal? 57:44

3M ago57:44

57:44

Prepare to transform your gut health knowledge as we navigate the sometimes "colorful" details and scientific facts all about bowel movements. That's right, we are talking all about poop with our special guest, renowned Mayo Clinic (in Jacksonville, Florida) gastroenterologist, Dr. Jami Kinnucan. She is an expert in inflammatory bowel disease, amon…

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How to eat carnivore & stay regular 1:08:48

4M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer podcast, Heathar Shepard, Ancestral Health Practitioner, author of The Sunlight Rx & classical homeopath, teaches you how to eat a carnivore-based diet and have optimal digestion. Heathar deep dives into this topic discussing various topics connected to carnivore and gut health such as sunlight exposure, ho…

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How to live a quantum life & stay married 59:41

4M ago59:41

59:41

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods practitioner + chef and classical homeopath, invites her wife, Jen Antill, psychotherapist, onto the show to discuss how to lead a quantum-based lifestyle and stay married or connected with those you love. So many people today struggle to stay con…

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Why you should eat more butter 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods chef and classical homeopathic practitioner, talks all about the health benefits of butter and why you should be eating more of this nourishing fat. Throughout this episode, Heathar dissolves myths regarding cholesterol, teaches you the benefits o…

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Homeopathy for cows & animals 31:55

4M ago31:55

31:55

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlihgt Rx, ancestral foods chef and classical homeopath, shares the birth story of the newest bovine member on the farm, Ruth. Ruth required several homeopathic remedies to help fight infection and to help her gain strength to survive and thirve in the world. Throughout the…

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Why you should eat more animal protein, not less 48:49

4M ago48:49

48:49

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, Ancestral foods chef and classical homeopath, explains why animal protein is the most important nutrient in the diet. Today, most people are not eating near enough animal protein and its having significant health effects such as pregnancy issues, fertility issues…

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Gut Health Matters 52:41

5M ago52:41

52:41

When Kate Scarlata's health teetered during a precarious pregnancy, it was a wake-up call to the importance of nutrition and digestion for gut health and beyond. However, at the time of that pregnancy, very little science-based nutrition support was offered. In today's episode, Kate, along with Dr. Megan Riehl, will guide you through the complex wo…

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Paleo BBQ, how to turn your BBQ into a health food 40:50

5M ago40:50

40:50

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, ancestral foods chef, author of The Sunlight Rx and classical homeopath, Heathar Shepard, teaches you how to make healthy, nourishing BBQ, Paleo style. During this episode, she dissolves myths around smoked meats, she teaches you how to BBQ in your backyard using 100% natural ingredients, she teaches you h…

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Seasonal Eating for your Circadian Biology 43:59

5M ago43:59

43:59

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and ancestral foods chef, teaches you the importance of seasonal eating for optimal circadian function. She discusses the different ways our body utilizes carbohydrates throughout the year, the role of sunlight and how our body absorbs and ass…

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Bone Diseases: Causes + Solutions (that focus on circadian biology) 1:07:58

5M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and ancestral foods chef, takes you on a deep dive into bone health. She discusses why we struggle with bone health issues from a circadian perspective, why people at younger and younger ages are struggling with bone health issues and she disc…

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Welcome to The Gut Health Podcast 1:54

5M ago1:54

1:54

Have you ever wondered how what you eat impacts your energy levels, GI symptoms, mood and the inner microbes that reside in our gut? The Gut Health Podcast explores the scientific connection between the gut, food, mood, microbes and well-being. Join Kate Scarlata, a world-renowned GI dietitian, and Dr. Megan Riehl, a prominent GI psychologist at th…

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Optimizing your nutrition with dairy 1:04:41

5M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, teaches you everything you need to know about dairy so that you can make the most informed decisions around dairy products to your diet. She teaches you the truth about pasteurization and homogenization of milk, she discusses …

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Deepening your understanding or homeopathy (and root cause medicine) 38:18

6M ago38:18

38:18

During this episode, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, Heathar Shepard, takes you on a deep dive into homeopathic medicine. During this episode, Heathar teaches you what homeopathic medicine is capable of, what really does root cause actually mean, why do we struggle with such chronic disease epidemics and how can we r…

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Glandulars, what to consider before taking 1:00:11

6M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, talks about her concerns regarding glandular supplementation. Heathar also shares her concerns around organ meat consumption and teaches you how to take glandulars and eat organ meats in a truly healthy, optimal way, just as o…

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Why you need more DHA (from REAL food) 39:20

6M ago39:20

39:20

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, teaches you the importance of DHA. Heathar discusses the role of DHA when it comes to the health of your mitochondria, brain, CNS and eyes. She also discusses best sources, sources to avoid and environmental sources that deplete DHA.…

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Health benefits of lard & A2A2 Dairy 45:33

7M ago45:33

45:33

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, ancestral food chef and homesteader, teaches you the health benefits of lard and A2A2 dairy. Heathar also teaches you how to make your own lard and teaches you nature's most bioavailable sources of vitamin D.

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Circadian solutions for overcoming high blood pressure 45:05

7M ago45:05

45:05

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods chef and homesteader, teaches you root causes of high blood pressure. She also discusses holistic solutions for high blood pressure that include healing and supporting circadian biology as well as metabolic health.…

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How to heal and seal the gut 52:13

7M ago52:13

52:13

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer podcast classical homeopath, ancestral foods chef and homesteader, Heathar Shepard, teaches you how to heal and seal the gut. She teaches you about why the gut becomes leaky, how to use sunlight to support gut health, why probiotics are a waste of money, and much more.…

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Root causes of MS 45:43

8M ago45:43

45:43

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods chef and educator, teaches you the root causes of MS. Heathar also teaches you the importance of circadian biology for improving MS and explains how to individuate one's healing approach when it comes to MS and why this is so …

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The best light bulbs for supporting your circadian biology 40:52

8M ago40:52

40:52

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and ancestral foods chef, teaches you the importance and connection between light and health. Heathar also discusses the root cause if illness, how light influences the hormones and metabolism and which light bulbs to use to support deeper healing at ni…

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Why cooking is a life + health skill (and how to reclaim it) 46:57

8M ago46:57

46:57

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, chef and homesteader, teaches you why cooking is an essential life and healing skill. This skill has become extinct in much of the culture due to our obsession with convenience foods and modern ways of living and eating. Heathar teaches you her top 5 reasons as to …

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How to individualize sunlight + food healing plans 49:52

9M ago49:52

49:52

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, chef and homesteader, talks about how to created individualized health plans using sunlight and food. Heathar shares her concerns with fad diets and with treating disease diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of instead, treating symptoms. Heathar discusses her …

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Homeopathy for open wounds 41:11

9M ago41:11

41:11

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, homesteader and chef, teaches you homeopathic first aid for open wounds. Heathar provides you with remedy suggestions, how to prepare the remedy for open wounds and how to slow or stop bleeding from an open wound site. She teaches you first aid remedies that exped…

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Treating ear infections with homeopathy 56:27

9M ago56:27

56:27

During this episode, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and chef, Heathar Shepard, teaches you how to use homeopathic medicine for ear infections. Heathar talks about the importance of acutes and high fever particularly with regard to strengthening the immune system and preventing chronic illness. She also teaches you how she utilizes h…

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Metabolic Disorder, type II diabetes: root causes and solutions 54:51

9M ago54:51

54:51

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, homesteader and chef, reveals root causes of metabolic disorder. Heathar talks about the link between metabolic disorder and genetic predisposition and how to start healing family lineages of metabolic disorder from a root place. Heathar also…

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Food Talk: How to roast the perfect chicken 35:59

10M ago35:59

35:59

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, chef and homesteader, teaches you her favorite way to roast a chicken. Heathar walks you through, step-by-step, how to cook a moist, tender, mouth-watering chicken using 2 ingredients: buttermilk and sea salt. By following Heathar's chicken roasting method, outlin…

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Food Talk: Salt, the most important ingredient 55:52

10M ago55:52

55:52

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, teaches you the role of salt inside your cells AND teaches you how to cook with salt to improve the flavor and digestibility of your food. She also talks about her favorite salts, how to use them, how to season meat before you cook it and she provi…

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The Psyche of Psychedelics (my concerns w Ketamine, cannabis and micro-dosing) 1:05:07

10M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, shares her over decade plus experience with regard to the use of psychedelics and how they impact physical, mental and emotional health. During this episode, Heathar shares her concerns regarding psychedelic use on a holographic level. Heathar addr…

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Why you should NEVER take prednisone (PLUS recovering from surgery) 45:36

10M ago45:36

45:36

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, discusses her concerns around steroid drugs, namely, prednisone. She discusses the side effects of prednisone, how long it takes to recover from its use, and why she never recommends this drug to anyone. Heathar also shares her concerns around surg…

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Eye Health & Macular Degeneration Prevention 1:03:53

11M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral chef and homesteader, discusses the connection between eye health and hormone health as well as eye health and metabolic health. Heathar also teaches you how to support the health of your eyes naturally and how to recover naturally from macular degenerat…

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