Love Your Gut

You’re eating clean, avoiding gluten, and loading up on salads… but your period is still painful, your mood’s all over the place, and you’re feeling stuck — literally and hormonally. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the fiber-hormone connection that no one’s talking about: how constipation impacts estrogen clearance, what your gut has to do with PMS and painful periods, and why clean eating isn’t always hormone-fri...

Sticky, hard-to-wipe poops might feel like just a bathroom frustration—but they’re actually one of the clearest signs your bile isn’t flowing well. And when bile is off, digestion, hormones, and energy all take a hit.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• What sticky stool really means (and what “normal” should look like)
• 5 reasons your bile might be sluggish
• Why this matters even more if you’ve had your gallbladder removed or are po...

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley chats with Bridgitte Mallinson, dietitian and founder of Gut Personal. Bridgitte shares her experience of dealing with GI issues like chronic bloating and constipation while managing motherhood and growing a business. She talks about how she launched her supplement line, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the gut health strategies that helped her feel be...

Ever feel like your bloating has no rhyme or reason?

One day you're fine... the next you wake up feeling like a human balloon — before you’ve even had breakfast.

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked clues when it comes to gut symptoms: WHEN your bloating happens.

Because the timing of your bloat?

 It’s like your gut’s secret language — telling you exactly where things might be going wrong.

We’ll cover: 

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In this episode, we’re getting real about constipation—the kind that makes you bloated, miserable, and maybe even cry at a restaurant (been there 🙋‍♀️). I’m sharing my most embarrassing gut story, breaking down why fiber and water alone aren’t cutting it, and revealing the three key minerals your gut actually needs to get things moving: magnesium, potassium, and sodium.

We’ll talk about why magnesium alone might not be enough, how ...

If you’ve been struggling with bloating, constipation, or sluggish digestion—and you feel like nothing is working—there’s a missing piece that almost no one talks about: potassium.

Most people think of potassium for hydration or muscle cramps, but did you know it’s also essential for gut motility? If you’re low, your digestion slows no matter how much fiber or probiotics you take.

In this episode, I dive into:

✅ How potassium fuels di...

Bloating is one of the most frustrating and uncomfortable digestive issues, but relief isn’t just about avoiding “trigger” foods. In this episode of Love Your Gut, I’m sharing my top tips for bloating relief—starting with simple, effective strategies you can use today, then diving into the deeper root causes of bloating so you can experience long-term relief. But bloating isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about how your body diges...

Adrenal cocktails are trending on social media as a go-to solution for energy, stress resilience, and overall wellness—but do they actually work? In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we break it all down. You’ll learn:

• What the adrenal glands do and why they’re critical for managing stress and energy.
• The science behind adrenal cocktails and why vitamin C, sodium, and potassium are the stars of the recipe.
• How to incorpor...

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I share practical tips that you can implement to support your gut health in 2025 by outlining the strategies and goals that will help you achieve optimal gut health in the new year. Whether you're dealing with long-term GI issues, hormone imbalances, or low energy, this episode will walk you through how to set actionable, realistic health goals tailored to your gut health.

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In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we’re breaking down the buzz around colostrum and its potential benefits for gut health. Is it really the superfood it’s claimed to be, or just another wellness trend?

I’ll dive into what colostrum is, how it works in the body, and why it’s gaining so much attention in the gut health space. We’ll explore its role in supporting the gut lining, immune health, and even addressing issues lik...

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m joined by Shannon Race, co-founder of Bio.me, to dive deep into the incredible benefits of prebiotic fiber. We’ll explore what prebiotic fiber is, why it’s essential for gut and hormone health, and how it can transform your overall well-being.

Shannon shares her expertise on the role of prebiotic fiber in feeding beneficial gut bacteria and supporting a healthy microbiome. Together, ...

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I sit down with Lindsey Lusson, RD, an expert in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) to talk about the overlap between HA and gut health. Together, we explore the overlap between HA and GI issues, including how restrictive eating, overexercise, and chronic stress can impact both your gut and reproductive health.

Lindsey shares her own journey with HA and provides valuable insights into how heal...

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal health journey by sharing my latest HTMA results and the postpartum mineral plan I’ve created to support recovery, breastfeeding, and hormone balance.

I walk you through what HTMA testing revealed about my mineral status during pregnancy, including the impact of a challenging first trimester, and how I used this information to prepare for postp...

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, we dive deep into why minerals are essential for hormone balance, gut health, and overall wellness. I share my personal story of struggling with GI issues for over 20 years, feeling stuck, and why addressing mineral deficiencies was the missing link in my healing journey. Many people try endless diets, detoxes, and hormone supplements without real results, often because they’re overlook...

Are you struggling to overcome GI symptoms that just won’t go away, no matter what you try? In this episode, Dr. Heather Finley talks with Samantha Kane about understanding the root causes of persistent gut and skin issues and the factors often overlooked in conventional approaches. Together, they dive into the connection between gut health, stress, and the nervous system, shedding light on why traditional diet-based solutions migh...

Have you ever asked these questions?
-Should I take probiotics for your GI issues?
-Why do probiotics make my symptoms worse?
-Which probiotic is best for me?
-Is bloating normal with probiotics?
-Is yogurt a probiotic?
-What is a prebiotic?

In this episode, Dr. Heather is walking you through all of the commonly asked questions about probiotics and also walks you through exactly how to navigat...

Tune into this episode where Dr. Heather Finley shares her favorite gut health products. Everything you need from personal care to her favorite foods! Tune in and grab your favorites for some last minute stocking stuffers! 

Personal Care

• Queen of thrones castor oil pack: this is a great way to support your detox on a daily basis. Use for an hour or sleep with it overnight! 
• Rise Well Oral care (FINLEY10) (the best toothpaste,...

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Do you have a stressful life and feel like your Gi issues are directly tied to your stress? If so, tune into this episode where Dr. Heather is interviewed by her colleagues Lindsay Mitchell and Cait Ross who discuss how the gut impacts the nervous system and the nervous system impacts the gut. 

It’s impossible to get rid of all stress and some stress is good. However, chronic unresolved stress can have a significan...