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Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Natalia Rachel, a therapist and clinic director with a focus on trauma & abuse recovery.  Natalia gets into common physical symptoms that may come from deep-rooted trauma and its effects on the nervous system.  Self love, release, and safe, dynamic relationships are discussed as Natalia and Rachel share personal experiences.  Natalia is extremely hopeful and believes relationships are the cornerstone for change.To hear more from Natalie check out her website: https://www.nataliarachel.comAnd make sure to pick up your copy of her book "Why Am I Like This?": https://www.nataliarachel.com/why-am-i-like-this For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/ Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters:  00:00 Who is Natalia Rachel? 01:30 The true root cause + trauma 04:00 How Natalia got into this field 10:57 Common physical symptoms 13:13 Safe dynamic relationship 28:01 Release 32:09 Gut-brain connection 38:55 Self love + trust 44:50 Steps for healing 46:10 Final thoughts Connect with Rachel:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, our guest Lindsay Christensen, MS, CNS, LDN, A-CFHC, CKNS, talks about the dangers of Mold Illness, how it can affect your gut and the environments in which it can come from. Lindsay is a functional nutritionist and expert in nutrition therapy for Lyme disease, mold illness, and gastrointestinal issues. Having previous health issues due to mold, Lindsay is on a mission to help others recover from their sickness and escape the environments that cause them. To know more about Lindsay Christensen check out her IG: https://www.instagram.com/ascent2health/?hl=enHead on over to her website to learn more about Mold Illness: https://www.ascent2health.com For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/ Listen ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters :  00:00 Intro 00:20 Who is Lindsay Christensen 02:40 Diagnosed with Mold Illness 09:40 What is Mold Illness? 14:20 Mold and Mental Health 20:48 Steps Towards Healing 31:00 Different Mold Types 33:30 Mold Illness vs Poor Diet Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Dr. Thomas Hemingway MD, a holistic and integrative Medical Doctor whom lives and shares his personal and professional philosophy of PREVENTION over PRESCRIPTION and loves to share his message of Natural Health and Healing through Powerful Practices.  Dr. Hemingway touches on a number of topics, including disease, inflammation, and metabolism, looked at with a natural mindset.  He and Rachel talk about REAL WHOLE FOOD and how these issues in our bodies can be avoided or even fixed with the right diet.Pick up your copy of 'PREVENTABLE' by Dr. Thomas Hemingway: https://thepreventablebook.com/For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at https://rachelscheer.com/application/ and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9WChapters: 00:00 Intro + Dr. Thomas Hemingway03:05 Becoming natural-minded08:18 Root causes of disease13:41 Basal metabolic rate20:13 What is driving inflammation?21:55 3 things to avoid in diet29:07 Real whole food40:29 Metabolism47:53 Sleep + overall health51:14 Gut health + stress relief57:40 Where to check out Dr. HemingwayConnect with Dr. Thomas Hemingway:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drthomashemingway/?hl=enWEBSITE: https://thomashemingway.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012549966214PODCAST: UNSHAKEABLE HEALTH - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-medicine-movement/id1504283429Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, after reflecting on our past year, Rachel dives deep into the sometimes difficult topic of CHANGE.  She discusses what we actually have control over as human beings and offers some tips on how to find out what we cannot control.  All of this is connected to the idea of our “greater picture” in life as we learn to create true and lasting change. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/ Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters:  00:00 Intro + looking ahead 04:24 Change + lifestyle habits 09:44 How does change occur? 12:39 “Must” instead of “should” 17:15 It can change 20:18 The greater picture 24:39 What you have control over 28:23 Pay attention to your state 30:42 Creating a list Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, our wonderful guest Dr. Jolene Brighten speaks with Rachel about women’s hormones, periods and the pill, and so much more that can be found in her book “Is This Normal?”  The topic of “common vs. normal” is addressed and media myths are busted when discussing hormones, sex, and testing. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching at  https://rachelscheer.com/functional-wellness-coaching/ To hear more from Dr. Jolene Brighten check out her Website: https://drbrighten.comIf you want to read to Dr. Brighten's book 'Is This Normal?' head over to: https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters :  00:00 Intro 02:20 Common vs. normal 10:40 Hormone imbalances 19:56 Not-so-obvious symptoms 24:58 Testing 31:39 Lack of education 38:17 Libido 48:50 “The Orgasm Gap” 57:48 “Is This Normal?” book Check Out Dr. Jolene Brighten: Instagram  Facebook Website Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel Scheer talks about what ”Healing” actually looks like, focusing on our relationship with ourselves, and accepting all parts of you. Healing is not a destination. Healing is a journey. Once we understand thIs, we can make room for our struggles and the healing process can actually begin. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching here  Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:20 How Do We Heal Instead of Deal 04:46 Allowing Your Feelings to Be There 11:39 The Relationship We Have With Ourselves 18:10  Accepting All Parts of You Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel Interviews Doug Boost, an award winning a personal trainer, author of three books and host of the adversity advantage podcast. Doug is on a crusade to inspire others to overcome adversity and become the best versions of themselves. A former convicted felon, he slayed his personal demons, kicked addiction and reinvented himself into the man he is today.For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application and learn more about functional wellness coaching here Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters:  00:00 Intro 00:25 Who Is Doug Bopst? 06:30 Fitness saved Doug from the depths of despair 19:35 Rebuilding your self love 26:35 Fitness is the Gateway to personal development 31:35 Coming into Faith/Relationship with God 36:30 Figuring out who you at your core 40:12 Finding your self love 47:35 Where is that place we are ultimately coming from? 55:30 What is the fitness industry missing? 1:07:40 How bad do I actually want this? 1:13:16 Your bbsessions change over time Check Out Doug Bopst: Instagram Facebook Website Podcast Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel talks about growth, why many of us find it difficult to grow, what it truly means to grow into a better version of ourselves, and the key things we should start asking ourselves to start our self growth. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application  Listen ON:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Why is growth so hard? 03:44 Communicate with yourself everyday 06:23 The meaning of your growth 11:34 The 4 steps process when making a decision 14:10 Growth can be hard  Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel interviews the hosts of the Gut Check Podcast, Dr. Kenneth Brown (MD) and Eric Rieger (CRNA). Ken is a board certified gastroenterologist that turned his private practice into a hotbed of innovation. He has long been intrigued on how to best care for his patients. He challenged big pharma and developed an all natural solution (Atrantil) for bloating and symptoms of IBS.  Eric is Ken's business partner and actually met Ken while delivering anesthesia to his patients in 2012.Eric enjoys science and research swell, and has a passion for helping people find sensible means to take care of themselves, but always armed with the best information.  The trio discuss the importance of keeping our microbiome young and what this entails for our overall health, diversifying our intake to enrich the gut’s good bacteria, and the role microbial diversity plays in our gut health.  Here is my 10% discount link for Atrantil: https://atrantil.com/?rfsn=2452322.bf5041850 For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Listen ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:20 Keep your microbiome young 09:58 Socialization: Why people tend to live long  13:58 Microbiomes break down what we eat 18:46 How do we select the right kind of foods? 22:20 How probiotics work 25:45 Migrating to a healthy lifestyle 31:00 The short-term diet - a healing protocol 34:32 Microbial diversity 37:40 Circadian rhythm 41:39 What would your microbiome say? 44:50 How to diversify your diet 49:09 Artificial sweeteners wreak havoc in the gut Check out Gut Check Project: https://www.instagram.com/kbmdhealth/ https://www.facebook.com/KennethBrownMD/ https://kennethbrownmd.com/  Gut Check Project Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel interviews Erica Lippy, a driven, curious, and passionate soul in pursuit of a little inspiration, motivation, and encouragement. She hosts the Passion Love Pursuit Podcast where she evokes positive change in people's lives so that we can all become the best version of our authentic self. Erica defines what limiting beliefs are and how these eventually stop us from achieving bigger things. We talk about how traumas that we consider to be notably small have as much impact as big traumas, how living in alignment with our true self helps us understand ourselves better and identify our purpose with more clarity, and why we should be more passionate towards ourselves before we can give compassion to others.   For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Listen ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:49 Diagnosed with a learning disability at a young age 12:10 Not living in alignment with yourself 16:59 Most limiting beliefs stem from childhood 26:06 Getting led by clear values 37:12 Be mindful on where you want to grow 44:46 If you’re stressed, change your environment 46:45 Passion is for ourselves, purpose is for others 53:54 Can your purpose change? 57:57 What does living in an aligned life mean?  Check out Passion Love Pursuit Podcast: YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel shares how unaddressed trauma can negatively impact our body and our health, how the vagus nerve plays a massive role in our overall health, what is chronic stress and what can we do to properly handle it, and the different ways we can strengthen the nerve that connects our gut to the brain.  For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Listen ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:34 How unaddressed trauma can impact the body 09:30 The vagus nerve 14:41 When stress becomes chronic 20:43 Changes in some parts of the brain 22:56 How to heal from our trauma 23:47 9 ways to strengthen your body’s vagus nerve 36:54 Identify which aspect you want to focus on first Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel interviews Sally Gardocki, a momma, an attorney, and 56 year old client who crushed it throughout our entire one on one coaching through Rachel Scheer Nutrition. She was able to cultivate such a powerful growth mindset which I truly believe is the main reason why she has been so successful in her journey. Sally truly defines the saying, "Age is just a number." We talk about her journey into healing her gut, why health is not a one-step process but a life-long discipline, the food that truly matters in improving our health, and setting the right mindset to achieve the results we desire.  For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Listen ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheer-madness/id1490423541  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLd9BtesW7Oe4nSH0QF9W  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:57 The right mindset throughout the entire process 12:33 Why you’re not getting the desired results 17:41 Your health is always an expanding knowledge 24:19 Figure out the best program for your body 28:11 Resilience and grit  34:18 The underlying message of staying fit 38:53 Learn to enjoy the food you eat 42:51 If you can think it, you can do it 45:18 The difference between common and normal 48:28 Start tightening up your tracker Connect with Sally: Instagram Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

A healthy gut leads to a healthy life! Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, we take a look into some of my favorite podcast clips pulled from different conversations focused on gut health, changing and adapting into a healthier diet, and how the food we eat affects our overall health.  For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Epicaloric Control with Shawn Stevenson 09:53 The Functional Medicine Movement with Dr. Ken Brown 14:21 Positive for SIBO with Angela Beasley 21:13 The 7 gut destroyers with Ben Azadi (Keto Kamp Podcast) 36:52 The gut microbiome with Amberly Lago 46:17 How the gut communicates with the brain with Dr. Amy Shah 54:06 Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis with Hana Schlang  01:00:25 The biggest reason we struggle with stress with Erica Lippy (Passion Love Pursuit Podcast)  Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rebecca Zung joins Rachel to talk about narcissism. She explains that having a healthy level of narcissism is okay, the signs that the person you’re talking to is a narcissist, how you can protect yourself by setting boundaries, and the best way to negotiate the outcome that you want.  Rebecca Zung is one of the Top 1% of attorneys in the nation, having been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America”, as “Legal Elite” by Trend Magazine, and recognized by her peers and the judiciary as AV(c), preeminent rated in family law, the highest possible rating for an attorney by Martindale Hubbell. She is the author of the bestselling books, Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win (foreword by Robert Shapiro) and Breaking Free: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide for Achieving Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Freedom, and is a sought after major media contributor.  For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:14 How did you get into this kind of work? 08:24 First encounter with a narcissist 11:36 Is there a healthy amount of narcissism? 14:28 Can narcissists heal from narcissism? 18:33 Victor mindset versus victim mindset 22:09 How to protect yourself 24:31 Signs that you’re talking to a narcissist 29:32 People will think what you tell them to think 34:26 Negotiating the best life you want 38:06 How your decision matters Connect with Rebecca: Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok Website Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Roxanne Saffaie joins Rachel to talk about setting your authentic self free. She explains why we continue to struggle in being our true selves and how self awareness helps us break free from this struggle. We also talk about the importance of self love, the role it plays when we face rejection, pain, and challenges, and how this can lead to having a better relationship with ourselves. Roxy is a writer, speaker and coach in the arena of Self-Mastery and Empowerment.  She’s a life athlete and relentless GOAL digger, and all around badass of a human that is inspiring women to WIN by reaching their highest ideals in life by taking a holistic mind and body approach.  For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:04 It all starts with the relationship you have with yourself 12:48 Fighting for your self-worth 29:03 People feel when you speak from the heart 34:23 Always choose yourself 41:58 Did you have to cultivate self-love? 49:38 Why people reject themselves 56:35 Have your body work in your favor 01:03:05 A real conversation with yourself 01:09:33 How journaling can help you 01:16:11 What are you excited about right now? Connect with Roxanne: Black Belt Beauty Instagram Facebook YouTube Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Estima joins Rachel to talk about the menstrual cycle and how women can optimize their body’s health. She explains how a woman’s body differs from men and its reaction to different types of food diet. She also covered what happens to the body during the menstrual cycle, how effective diet cycling is, the benefits of working with your body instead of against it, and why women need to naturally increase their metabolic rate. Dr. Estima is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She’s been featured on Thrive Global, of the Huffington Post and has helped thousands of women lose weight, regulate hormones, and get off medications with her signature program, The Estima Diet. You can hear her every week on her podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie.  For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Understanding your own menstrual cycle 10:58 What goes on in the body during cycle   15:47 Symptom management 23:40 If we had an easy button for our health 30:58 Diet to help the menstrual cycle 40:27 Heavy lifting during a cycle 45:32 Building muscles  51:28 Naturally increase your metabolic rate 59:00 The story of a 65 year old woman  Connect with Andy: Hello Betty Club Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube The Betty Body by Dr. Stephanie Estima Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Andy Frisella joins Rachel to talk about not being a quitter. The two become open about their struggles with being antidepressant-dependent for a long time, finding the courage to get off of it and restart life with a healthier lifestyle. They also talk about the three things that make us truly happy, how to incorporate discipline in our life, and how to get through difficult times by not quitting.   Andy is an entrepreneur, bestselling author,  and highly sought after consultant and public speaker. He is the industry leading expert at customer loyalty, creating fanatical culture, and building brick-and-mortar and online direct-to-consumer retail businesses. On his popular new podcast, REAL AF with Andy Frisella, he and his guests discuss, debate, and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues.  For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:37 Antidepressant dependent for 10 years 12:22 When times are hard, don’t stop 16:24 Trying to get off antidepressants 23:14 Investing in physical activity 32:07 Three things that equate to happiness 42:38 Is living a truly healthy lifestyle difficult? 47:07 Discipline is the key 51:52 Practice gratitude 54:42 We lose when we quit Connect with Andy: Website Real AF Podcast 75 Hard Instagram Facebook Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Kathryn Gordon joins Rachel to talk about relationships. They exchange insightful thoughts on the four big C’s - communication, connection, commitment, and care - how practicing these can help strengthen any relationship and how the lack of either one can lead to the relationship to fall apart and fail. They also talk about the biggest challenges that can affect the stability of most relationships, surviving infidelity, and some of the best ways to help each other level up.   Kathryn is a mother, a wife, an entrepreneur, and a best selling author, but what she's most known for in her circles is her unwavering ability to call it as she sees it and ask the tough questions. She’s the co-author of the book, Relationship Grit: A True Story with Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together, and she hosts her own podcast, Kathryn For Real. For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:16 Your most important title in life 06:10 How long have you been together? 10:43 Being with a jealous partner 15:06 We’re all on the same team 26:01 Show your partner that you care about them 29:30 Continue to grow together 34:59 Let your partner know they are wanted 40:12 Be vulnerable in your relationship 43:54 The relationship G.R.I.T. 51:44 Why relationships fail? 54:09 Can relationships survive infidelity? 59:45 Help each other level up 01:01:36 How do you fight?   Connect with Kathryn: Kathryn For Real Podcast Instagram Relationship Grit Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Sean Yoon McDevitt joins Rachel to talk about finding motivation to push through any fitness journey. They discuss the difference between when comparison becomes helpful, when it isn’t helpful at all and when it does one disservice. Also, they exchange ideas on how one can shift into a strength-based mindset, finding motivation when you don’t feel like moving your body, and dealing with the social pressure when trying to shift into a healthier lifestyle.  Sean joined his wife Dala in creating DLDNation, your resource for 1-on-1 Online Personal Training, At-Home Workout Programs, and Transformation Challenges where winners take home prize money. The goal of DLDNation is to make fitness sustainable long term, so you can still enjoy the work/life balance you've craved while loving your body at the same time - these things aren't mutually exclusive!   For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:13 Going on a self love journey 07:34 The toughest thing you had to overcome 12:00 Shifting to a strength-based mindset 17:24 When can comparison be helpful? 19:57 When comparison becomes unhelpful 25:14 How to not dwell into negative mindset 33:00 How do we stay motivated? 42:51 The social pressure Connect with Sean: DLD Nation | Instagram | TikTok Fitness Shaman Hack Your Health Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Dr. Joe Mather joins Rachel to talk about gut health. They discuss what Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is, the leading causes of SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), what we can do to help control bacterial growth, and how functional medicine can help address gut issues long-term.  At the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Joe Mather uses an integrated approach of both natural and conventional medicine to help you heal, while also taking the time needed to get to the root cause of your health issues.    For more information about working with our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition, book a free 30-minute call at www.rachelscheer.com/application  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:26 Why did you take interest in gut health? 05:43 Why is gut health important? 09:37 Shifting more to deemphasize laboratories 14:02 Most common root causes of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) 17:31 What is SIBO (? 19:58 How does SIBO develop? 22:10 Poor sleep lead to low stomach acid 25:44 The decrease in production of stomach acid 29:48 Probiotics is a cost effective treatment 35:33 Supplements aren’t necessary all the time 40:25 Diets to help cure SIBO 44:09 The elemental diet 50:18 The three biggest gut killers  Connect with Dr. Joe: Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Rachel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube