I've Got Guts!

Stef and Lauren are back with another I’ve Got Guts! Extra and, for once, Stef’s update is refreshingly uneventful. Since the last check-in, she’s managed to stay out of the hospital…a major win during cancer treatment, even if it doesn’t exactly make for riveting podcast content.

Lauren also shares an important update from her family before the girls catch up on some of the lighter things getting them...

We're back with another IGG Extra! In this episode, Lauren and Stef catch you up on everything that's happened over the past few days.

Stef shares an honest update on life during chemo, including another unexpected hospital visit and how she's been navigating treatment. Lauren fills us in on her family's summer adventures and all the fun they've been packing into the season.

We also chat about what we're currently reading, watching, ...

In this week's IGG Extra, Stef and Lauren are catching everyone up on the last couple of weeks! They celebrate Stef's birthday, Lauren and Sean's anniversary, and Stef and Anthony's anniversary, while reflecting on finding joy in the little moments.

They also chat about tapping into their creativity this summer...Lauren through writing healing notes and Stef through cooking on the Blackstone and beginning to write a book. Plus, they...

Welcome to the first IGG Extra of Summer 2026! ☀️

This week, Stef and Lauren are kicking off summer in two very different ways. Stef shares the story of her unexpected hospital stay after chemotherapy, what led to her admission, what neutropenia actually is, and how she's navigating cancer treatment one day at a time. Meanwhile, Lauren takes us along on a memorable Canadian adventure with her mom and aunt, filled with laughs, sights...

In our season two finale, we're reflecting on the biggest lessons we've learned while navigating chronic illness, infertility, grief, achalasia, and breast cancer. We discuss why healing isn't linear, how joy and grief can coexist, and why you don't have to wait until everything is fixed to fully live.

Together, we discuss:

• Chronic illness, cancer, infertility, and grief
• Boundaries, happiness, and emotional healing
• Medical advo...

When people hear the word grief, they often think about death. But what about grieving the life you thought you would have?

In this episode, Stef and Lauren explore the hidden grief that comes with chronic illness, cancer, infertility, disability, and major life changes. They share their own experiences with breast cancer treatment, achalasia, infertility, and the heartbreak of watching your body, relationships, and future plans cha...

What if happiness isn't something you're born with, but something you can influence every day?

In this episode of I've Got Guts!, Stef and Lauren explore the science behind happiness, mental health, and epigenetics. We discuss how your daily habits, relationships, environment, and mindset can impact not only how you feel…but even how your genes are expressed.

We break down the research behind gratitude, movement, mindfulness, ...

In this emotional and honest episode of I’ve Got Guts!, Stef and Lauren unpack a question so many women quietly carry: Why are women taught to suffer in silence?

From infertility, chronic illness, mental health struggles, breast cancer, and the pressure to always “stay strong,” the girls explore why so many women feel forced to minimize their pain and protect everyone else’s comfort.

Stef opens up about naviga...

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and in this special resource episode, Stef and Lauren revisit one of the topics closest to their hearts: celiac disease.

Lauren shares her 17-year path to diagnosis, Connor’s testing journey, and how their family navigates life with celiac disease. The girls also discuss hidden symptoms, family testing, cross contamination, school accommodations, gluten-free kids, and the importance of co...

In this raw and honest episode, Stef and Lauren talk about what it really looks like to navigate life when everything changes overnight. From Stef’s experience going through cancer treatment to the mindset shifts that help them keep showing up, this conversation is real, practical, and deeply relatable.

After Stef returned to work and was asked, “How are you still smiling?”, it sparked a bigger conversation about m...

Friendship isn’t just something we have…it’s something we have to nurture.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about community, connection, and the powerful impact friendships have on your mental health and overall well-being. Because let’s be real..life gets busy, and friendships can quietly fade without us even realizing it.

We’re diving into:

• Why adult friendships can feel harder to mainta...

After an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis, Stef shares the story that changed everything…from early warning signs and ignored screening, to the role of genetic testing in understanding her diagnosis. While Lauren shares her testing journey as well.

We break down what genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, and BARD1 mean, how family history plays a role, and why early detection matters more than ever.

This episode is your reminder: being p...

After an unexpected break, this episode explains why.

Stef shares her breast cancer diagnosis, walking through the full timeline...from finding the lump, to testing, biopsies, and mammograms, to the call that changed everything. She also opens up about what came next, including putting a pause on her and Anthony's IVF Journey, port placement, starting chemotherapy, and what the first weeks of treatment have been like physically and ...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and in this episode of I've Got Guts, Stef and Lauren break down what endometriosis actually is…and why it’s still so misunderstood.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people worldwide, yet the average diagnosis takes 7–10 years. We talk about why diagnosis takes so long, common misconceptions doctors still have, and how symptoms can go far beyond painful periods.

In this episode ...

Earlier this season, we interviewed Dr. Maggie Benham from Chosen Spot Chiropractic Care, and then we did something unexpected…we booked appointments ourselves.

In this follow-up episode, we’re sharing our real experiences with upper cervical chiropractic care, muscle testing, and CBCT (Cone Beam CT) imaging…and how it connects to chronic illness, vagus nerve function, swallowing issues, and nervous system regula...

If you’ve used spoon theory to explain your energy, this episode explores what comes next.

We’re talking about the shift to energy economics: a physiological lens on chronic illness that looks at nervous system load, immune demand, hormones, inflammation, GI function, and pain as real energy costs.

Because this isn’t just fatigue. It’s biology.

We break down how energy economics shows up in gastroparesis, celia...

In this episode, we break down the science and lived experience behind surgery recovery with chronic illness. From immune suppression and autoimmune responses to stress, inflammation, and emotional support, healing doesn’t look the same when your body is already working overtime.

We talk about:

• Why surgery is trauma to the body…even when it’s considered “minor”

• How chronic illness, autoimmune disease...

Living with chronic or invisible illness often means constantly having to prove you’re “sick enough” to be believed…by doctors, workplaces, and even the people around you. In this episode, we talk about medical gaslighting, delayed diagnoses, workplace challenges, and the emotional toll of navigating life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

We share real experiences with gastroparesis, endometrios...

Surgery isn’t just physical…it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. In this episode, we talk honestly about how to prepare for surgery when fear, anxiety, and medical trauma are part of the experience.

Whether you’re facing surgery yourself, supporting someone who is, or carrying past medical experiences in your body, this conversation is for you.

We cover:

• How medical trauma and chronic illness affect ...