# Ep 57: What to Do When All of Your Labs Come Back "Normal" but You Still Feel Like Shi*t

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Podcast: [The Nutrient Dense Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast-7160906)
Published: 2026-01-30T15:34:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever been told "everything looks normal" — after blood work, a colonoscopy, or an endoscopy — yet you're still dealing with chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, or food reactions? In this episode, Hannah breaks down why conventional testing often misses the root causes of digestive issues, what "normal" actually means in modern medicine, and how a functional approach helps uncover what's really going on beneath the surface. If you've tried elimination diets, supplements, and been told it's "just stress," this conversation will help you finally connect the dots. WHAT OUR HGSB STUDENTS HAD TO SAY: After struggling for years with digestive issues, bloating, irregular bowel movements, etc, I am so relieved that I have finally found the root cause of my problems. After getting labs done from doctors, and being told nothing is wrong with me, this program has stood true and has found the reasons why I am dealing with my problems, AND has given solutions! I've been on rounds of antibiotics time after time thinking it will "kill off" the problem in my gut. When I realized the real way to fix the problem is to find the source and treat that. I have learned so much from the practitioners, Hannah and the group of individuals in this program. I can say my digestive issues have improved greatly since starting this program. Not to mention how proud I am of myself for putting myself first, for prioritizing my health and my body! — O.T. Before this program - even as a nutritionist- I thought I had my digestive issues under control. But that was a fleeting feeling. I quickly exhausted my own knowledge of the digestive tract and felt at my wits end. I wasn't dealing with my daily stressors and my digestive system was adding even more stress. After completing this pr…

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