# 297// How I Reversed My Constipation, Acid Reflux, and IBS (in 7 Steps)

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Podcast: [THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-belly-podcast-natural-constipation-remedies-acid-reflux-hormones-gut-health-functional-medicine-1367331)
Published: 2026-01-01T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://betterbellytherapies.com/podcast
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Duration seconds: 2030

## Resource

It’s been almost 300 episodes, and I realized something recently… I haven’t fully re-shared my healing story in a really long time. So as a way to celebrate the new year, I'm telling my story again — but with new details, deeper clarity, and perspective I didn’t have the first time I shared it… all the way back in Episode 1. Eight years ago, in 2018, I reversed two straight years of constipation, acid reflux, and IBS— after being told there was nothing “wrong” with me… and nothing more that could be done. Now, my health is actually better now than it was when I was a kid. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 7 steps I took to naturally heal my gut when absolutely nothing else worked. It's the same 7 steps I’ve now used with over 650 clients to naturally remedy constipation, acid reflux, bloating, IBS, PMS, acne, eczema, and more - and once you know these 7 steps, for you to experience the same results, too. I can’t wait to break it all down for you. Let's dive in. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction and Personal Healing Journey 01:22 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast 03:21 - The Beginning of My Health Struggles 07:20 - Step 1: Testing Stomach Acid 11:39 - Step 2: Testing for Pathogens 14:50 - Step 3: Testing for Multiple Pathogens 15:44 - Step 4: Evaluating Fascial Adhesions 18:32 - Step 5: Testing for Food Sensitivities 22:52 - Step 6: Replenishing Mineral Deficiencies 28:25 - Step 7: Evaluating and Retraining Breathing 31:02 - Conclusion and Program Invitation EPISODES MENTIONED: Ep. 3// Why Probiotics Aren’t Healing Your Gut 279// Why Going Low FODMAP, Paleo, or Gluten-Free Isn’t Healing Your Gut 165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth 178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing…

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