Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally

This podcast is for you if you are struggling with symptoms of IBS and IBD and want to get to the root cause of your symptoms so you can take back your health through a holistic, whole-person approach.

Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally is a health podcast hosted by Courtney Cowie NTP, FDN-P, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Courtney Cowie NTP, FDN-P hosts Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally, a health show with 81 episodes published.

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  Episode #81

  Episode 81: How to Manage Mindset When Life Feels Out of Control Because of Your Autoimmune Disease, with Dr. Amy Behimer

  Aug 14, 202652 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail If you're living with an autoimmune condition — whether that's IBD, Hashimoto's, Graves', MS, or another diagnosis — and you feel like your body and your life are spiraling out of control, this episode is for you. Dr. Amy Behimer, PharmD and board-certified health coach living with four autoimmune diagnoses herself, joins me to break down the mindset side of autoimmune healing that most practitioners never talk about. We cover why your thoughts about your diagnosis directly shape your symptoms, how to shift from "managing disease" to "creating health," and why tiny, believable changes outperform massive overhauls every time. If you've tried every diet, every supplement, and every doctor and still feel stuck, this conversation will help you understand the missing piece. In this episode, you'll learn: Why feeling hopeless after trying everything isn't a sign you're "unfixable" — it's a sign your inner habits haven't caught up to your outer ones The difference between managing autoimmune disease and creating autoimmune health How your thoughts about your diagnosis directly influence inflammation and symptom flares Why "trust in the tiny" works better than drastic diet or lifestyle overhauls How to know if fear (not evidence) is driving your health decisions The real reason so many people quit a new protocol before it has a chance to work What it actually looks like to rebuild identity after a chronic diagnosis Keywords/topics for search optimization: autoimmune disease mindset, autoimmune healing, IBD flare ups, managing autoimmune symptoms naturally, autoimmune and anxiety, gut brain connection autoimmune, chronic illness mindset shift, habit change for chronic illness, feeling hopeless with autoimmune disease, autoimmune identity change, Dr. Amy Behimer Guest: Dr. Amy Behimer, PharmD, board-certified health coach, host of Autoimmune Health Secrets podcast www.amybehimercoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/amybehimercoaching/ https://podfollow.com/autoimmune-health-secrets www.amybehimercoaching.com/quiz Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing” —my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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  Episode #80

  Episode 80: Why IBS and IBD Make You So Tired: 6 Root Causes of Chronic Fatigue

  Jul 31, 202637 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail If you have IBS-D, IBD, or chronic gut issues and you're exhausted all the time — needing naps to get through the day, relying on caffeine to function, waking up tired no matter how much you sleep — your fatigue isn't a separate problem. It's coming from your gut. In this episode, I break down the six root causes of chronic fatigue in IBS and IBD, why eating a healthy diet isn't enough when your digestive system is compromised, and where to look for answers when "everything looks normal" on your labs. During my own IBS-D struggle, the fatigue was so profound I sometimes had to lie down midday just to function. Here's what I've learned — personally and in my functional nutrition practice — about why this happens and how to get your energy back. What you'll learn in this episode: Why a healthy diet can't fix your energy when digestion is broken: the "high-quality gas in a broken engine" problem Root cause #1 — Impaired digestion: how low stomach acid, weak enzyme production, and poor bile quality drain your energy (and how a GI Map stool test reveals it) Root cause #2 — Malabsorption and leaky gut: why nutrients are "going right through you" and how small intestine damage activates the immune system Root cause #3 — Chronic inflammation: the hidden energy thief connecting your gut to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood sugar issues, and autoimmune conditions Root cause #4 — Blood sugar instability: why energy crashes after meals trace back to gut dysfunction Root cause #5 — The chronic stress response and stored trauma: how living with unpredictable gut symptoms keeps your nervous system locked in survival mode — and why that consumes enormous energy Root cause #6 — Toxic burden and poor detox capacity: mycotoxins, chemical toxins, microplastics, and the Total Tox Burden test Why hidden gut infections silently drain energy in the background — and how specialized testing uncovers what conventional GI workups miss If you're exhausted, brain-fogged, and feel like food is "going right through you" — and your doctor says everything looks fine — there's a root cause your labs haven't found yet. Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing” —my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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  Episode #79

  Episode 79: Why Food Sensitivity Tests Don't Fix IBS (And What Actually Works Instead)

  Jul 17, 202627 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail If you've taken a food sensitivity test for IBS, IBD, or chronic bloating and followed the avoidance list perfectly — but your symptoms didn't improve — this episode explains why. And if you're in the opposite camp, convinced food has nothing to do with your gut symptoms because "sometimes I eat it and I'm fine," I'm going to challenge that thinking too. As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner trained to run food sensitivity testing, I rarely use it in my practice — and in this episode I share my own failed experience with food sensitivity testing during my IBS-D journey, why IgG antibody tests only capture one piece of the puzzle, and the approach that actually moves the needle for chronic digestive symptoms. What you'll learn in this episode: Why food sensitivity test results often don't lead to symptom relief — and what that means about your gut The gut-immune connection: how leaky gut (mucosal barrier breakdown) drives food reactions, and why 70–80% of your immune system lives in your gut The hidden reasons food triggers bloating, gas, and diarrhea that no IgG test can detect: microbiome imbalances, low stomach acid, weak enzyme production, and FODMAP malabsorption "Sometimes wheat bothers me, sometimes it doesn't" — why food sensitivities are so hard to detect on your own, and how IgG antibodies (which live 90–100 days) mask the signal How long you actually need to eliminate a food before you can trust your body's feedback (hint: it's longer than you think) The food sensitivity testing "merry-go-round": why direct-to-consumer tests keep giving you new foods to avoid without ever clearing the old ones Signs your symptoms outside the gut — fatigue after meals, brain fog, joint pain, skin issues, anxiety, depression — may be delayed food reactions The truth about sourdough and ancient wheat: why "gut-friendly" wheat may still trigger your immune system through protein cross-reactivity Why therapeutic elimination diets remain the gold standard over food sensitivity testing — and how to use both strategically If you've been stuck on the food sensitivity testing merry-go-round — or you've written off diet entirely because elimination "didn't work" — there's likely a root cause driving your symptoms that no food list can fix. Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing” —my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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  Episode #78

  Episode 78: Why Your Gut Won't Heal If You Can't Say No: The Connection Between Boundaries, Stress, and IBS with Savannah Busnelli

  Jul 3, 202653 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail If you've tried every diet, supplement, and elimination protocol for your IBS or IBD — and you're still not getting lasting relief — there's a piece of the puzzle most practitioners never address: your boundaries. In this episode, I sit down with Savannah Busnelli, professional life coach and wellness coach at Wellness by Savvy, to talk about the powerful and often overlooked connection between poor boundaries, chronic stress, and gut symptoms. If you live with IBS-D, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or any chronic digestive condition, this conversation will shine a light on why your nervous system — and therefore your gut — may be stuck in survival mode. Savannah shares her own journey with boundary struggles that led her to specialize in this work, and we explore the practical, compassionate tools she uses to help people start setting limits without guilt, fear, or losing the relationships they care about. If stress is one of your biggest gut triggers, this episode is essential listening. In this episode we cover: • How to recognize if poor boundaries are silently fueling your IBS or IBD flare-ups • Why resentment is your body's built-in signal that a boundary has been crossed • The real reason saying yes to please others is making your gut worse — not better • Why making health changes (like dietary shifts for IBS) can feel threatening to people around you — and how to handle it • The guilt and burden women with chronic illness feel when their health needs disrupt family routines • How emotional trauma and high-conflict relationships can directly trigger digestive symptoms • A step-by-step approach to setting boundaries starting with safe people first • How to use "I" statements to communicate limits calmly — especially with high-conflict individuals • The role of affirmations, journaling, and role-playing in building boundary confidence • Why consistency is the most important ingredient in boundary-setting — and how to build it This episode is especially helpful if you're experiencing: – IBS or IBD flare-ups that seem tied to stress or difficult relationships – Feeling like a burden when your gut condition requires special food or rest – Chronic anxiety, mood swings, or emotional exhaustion alongside your gut symptoms – Resentment that builds up after agreeing to things that drain you – Difficulty asserting your health needs with family, friends, or coworkers – A pattern of putting others' comfort above your own healing Key takeaway: Your gut heals in a regulated nervous system. If your relationships and daily environment are keeping you in a constant state of stress, no supplement or diet plan will be enough. Setting boundaries is not selfish — it is part of your treatment plan. About Savannah Busnelli: Savannah Busnelli is a professional life coach and wellness coach at Wellness by Savvy. She specializes in helping people set healthy boundaries, break people-pleasing patterns, and build the emotional skills needed to sustain long-term personal and health transformations. Connect with Savannah: Website: www.wellnessbysavvy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbysavvy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessbysavvy Newsletter sign-up: https://www.wellnessbysavvy.com/newsletter Free boundaries resource: https://www.wellnessbysavvy.com/shop/free-resources Upcoming workshops: https://www.wellnessbysavvy.com/workshops Learn more about working with me: If stress and emotional overwhelm are driving your IBS-D or IBD symptoms, The Tame Your Gut Program was built for you. Together we identify your food triggers, uncover root cause stressors, and give you the tools to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your quality of life — for good. Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing” —my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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  Episode #77

  Episode 77: Living With Crohn's Disease: What Doctors Don't Tell You About Managing IBD Long-Term, with Justin Brown

  Jun 26, 202650 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail If you've been living with Crohn's disease or IBD and feel like you've tried everything — only to still be struggling with unpredictable symptoms, fatigue, and a life that feels smaller than it should — this episode is for you. My guest today is Justin Brown, founder of Rhino Skin Solutions and a Crohn's disease warrior since the age of 12. Justin's story is raw, honest, and deeply relatable. We talk about what it's really like to grow up managing a chronic gut condition, how Crohn's disease reshaped his career and his identity, and — most surprisingly — how starting an antidepressant dramatically improved his GI symptoms. Whether you have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS-D, or any form of inflammatory bowel disease, you'll walk away from this episode with a new lens on your symptoms — and real hope. In this episode we cover: • What it's like to be diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a child — and how symptoms are often missed • The social isolation and shame that comes with living with an invisible illness • How chronic gut conditions like IBD force unexpected career and life pivots • Why stress management isn't optional when you have a gut condition — it's medicine • The gut-serotonin connection: why 90% of your serotonin is made in your gut and what that means for your mental health • How sertraline (an SSRI antidepressant) unexpectedly improved Justin's Crohn's disease symptoms — and what this might mean for the gut-brain axis • Adapting your life, travel, and outdoor activities when you have IBD — without letting fear run the show • Finding small wins and non-linear progress when living with a chronic digestive condition This episode is especially helpful if you're experiencing: – Chronic diarrhea or loose stools from Crohn's disease or IBS-D – Anxiety and depression caused by gut symptoms – Fatigue and brain fog from IBD – Social anxiety around eating, leaving home, or traveling – Frustration that conventional medicine isn't giving you answers – The feeling that your gut condition is running your life Key takeaway: Living with IBD doesn't mean your quality of life has to suffer. Whether it's adapting your career, finding the right combination of medication and lifestyle support, or finally understanding the gut-brain connection — healing is non-linear, and progress is still progress. About Justin Brown: Justin Brown is the founder of Rhino Skin Solutions, a natural skincare line created for athletes dealing with conditions like psoriasis, joint pain, and skin inflammation. He has lived with Crohn's disease since age 12 and is passionate about the intersection of active living, chronic illness management, and community. To check out Rhino Skin Solutions: https://rhinoskinsolutions.com/collections/all Learn more about working with me: If you're ready to stop managing your IBS-D or IBD symptoms one flare-up at a time and finally get to the root cause, I'd love to connect. The Tame Your Gut Program helps goal-oriented women identify their food triggers, run targeted root cause testing, and build a sustainable plan to reclaim their energy, confidence, and quality of life. Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing” —my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call Link to my website Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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