Podcast

The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine

Are you struggling to restore your gut to perfect health? Hear host Lindsey Parsons interview functional and integrative medicine professionals, patients and scientists about the gut microbiome, the current state of research and how they approach treating IBS, IBD, candida, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, gastritis, SIBO and other digestive issues. Hear patients talk about their experiences with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) both in clinics and do-it-yourself and how it impacted their gastrointestinal issues. Learn about the gut microbiome's influence not just on digestive health, but on cardiovascular health, mental health (including anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism), autoimmune diseases, skin conditions and overweight/obesity.

Episodes
180
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr
On air since
2018
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

180 episodes, newest first

  1. The Most Important Podcast I've Ever Published: Activating Native Phages to Selectively Eliminate Infections with Dr. Chris Molda

    Episode 179

    Show notes

    What if the key to eliminating chronic infections is already inside your body? Dr. Chris Molda discusses a revolutionary approach to activating native viruses (bacteriophages, mycoviruses, etc.) that naturally target specific bacteria, parasites and fungi—and their potential to selectively eliminate persistent infections without disrupting beneficial microbes. He shares his personal recovery journey involving mold exposure, Lyme disease, parasites and chronic illness, along with his clinical experience using Inducen phage-stimulating formulas and ZeoCharge, a zeolite binder. We explore the potential applications for SIBO, SIFO, Lyme disease, mold, parasites and other difficult-to-treat infections, available evidence and treatment costs. This may be the most important conversation I've ever shared on this podcast, opening the door to a groundbreaking approach to chronic infections and microbiome health.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 6 min
  2. Lyme, Parasites and Candida: Root Causes of MS with Pam Bartha

    Episode 178

    Show notes

    Learn how health educator Pam Bartha discovered that Lyme, parasites and candida were at the root of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and how that knowledge has allowed her to live MS-free for 37 years and educate others how to do the same. We explore why conventional and functional stool testing rarely finds parasites, her approach to treatment, the evidence for the connection between infections and chronic diseases and success stories from her students.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    58 min
  3. Eczema, Gut Health and Nervous-System Regulation with Krysta Harcus, CFN

    Episode 177

    Show notes

    How do gut health and stress fit into healing skin issues like eczema and psoriasis? Krysta Harcus, CFN, shares her Reclaim Radiance method, beginning with nervous-system regulation and building on dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, supplements and mindset work. We discuss gradual food swaps, everyday calming practices, topical steroid withdrawal, how long healing takes and why testing is optional in her program.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    29 min
  4. A Foundational Approach to IBD: Gut Repair, Drainage and Mycotoxins with Dane Johnson

    Episode 176

    Show notes

    Dane Johnson, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, shares his journey from severe inflammatory bowel disease and a near-death health crisis to rebuilding his health. We discuss his foundational approach to IBD, including enhancing digestion, repairing the gut lining, rebuilding the microbiome, reducing inflammation and gradually increasing fiber. Dane also explains why he prioritizes opening the body's drainage pathways before deeper protocols targeting mold, mycotoxins and biofilms, along with the importance of stress, the nervous system and personalized support.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 3 min
  5. Candida Overgrowth: Triggers, Symptoms and Treatment with Dean Mitchell, MD

    Episode 175

    Show notes

    Candida overgrowth may contribute to symptoms ranging from IBS and recurrent vaginitis to brain fog and chronic fatigue. Dean Mitchell, MD, author of "Conquering Candida", discusses how antibiotics, PPIs, stress and microbiome disruption can promote Candida overgrowth, as well as his approach to treatment using diet, antifungals, vitamin therapy and sublingual Candida immunotherapy. He also explores the limitations of Candida testing and the importance of restoring a diverse microbiome.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    38 min
  6. Voice Scans, Infoceuticals and the Science of Bioenergetic Medicine with Harry Massey

    Episode 174

    Show notes

    In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Harry Massey, founder of Energy4Life, about bioenergetic approaches to health, including voice scans, infoceuticals and the GEM device. They explore how resonance and informational fields may influence gut health, cellular and mitochondrial function, the research behind these technologies and their potential applications for fatigue, pain, emotional health and gut healing.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    53 min
  7. The Nutrition Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck with Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P

    Episode 173

    Show notes

    Are low-fat diets, keto, carnivore, elimination diets, and intermittent fasting doing more harm than good—especially for women? In this episode, functional nutrition practitioner Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P, explains why restrictive diets can backfire for hormones, thyroid function, metabolism, blood sugar and gut health. We discuss how to support digestion and expand a limited diet, the role of mold toxicity in chronic digestive symptoms, practical approaches to healing eosinophilic esophagitis, and get a starter strength training regimen.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    55 min
  8. The Overlooked Role of Nutrient Deficiencies in IBS and Gut Dysfunction with Amy Hollenkamp, RD

    Episode 172

    Show notes

    In this episode, Amy Hollenkamp, RD challenges some common assumptions about gut testing, including the reliability and clinical usefulness of tests like the GI-MAP and SIBO breath testing. We dive into the complexities of post-infectious IBS, discuss prokinetics and the SIBO-antimicrobial rabbit hole, examine how nutrient deficiencies can contribute to digestive symptoms and explore why strengthening the immune system may be a key piece of the gut-healing puzzle.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 8 min
  9. The Functional Medicine Approach to Graves' Disease and Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Eric Osansky

    Episode 171

    Show notes

    Dr. Eric Osansky shares his personal journey overcoming Graves' disease and discusses the root causes of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, including gut health, stress and environmental triggers. He also covers dietary strategies and natural approaches to managing symptoms and supporting thyroid health.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    54 min
  10. The New Food Pyramid: The Good, the Missing and the Hopeful with Reed Davis, HHP, DNT

    Episode 170

    Show notes

    The food pyramid has been flipped - but does it go far enough? In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, to unpack the biggest shake-up in the U.S. dietary guidelines in decades. From the rise of protein and healthy fats to the demotion of grains, Reed and Lindsey break down what the new guidelines mean for your gut, your metabolism and your long-term health.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    53 min
  11. The Science of Habits for Autoimmune Healing with Amy Behimer, PharmD

    Episode 169

    Show notes

    Amy Behimer, PharmD shares her journey from multiple autoimmune diagnoses including MS, to building sustainable habits that transformed her health. We discuss gut health, constipation, dopamine-driven cravings, mindset shifts and why small lifestyle changes are often the key to long-term healing.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 3 min
  12. Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally: Root Cause Healing with Josh Dech

    Episode 168

    Show notes

    In this episode, Josh Dech shares his personal journey from years of severe gut issues and chronic inflammation to healing his digestive health naturally. He and Lindsey dive into the root causes behind Crohn's disease and colitis and how they relate to IBS, SIBO, mold exposure, parasites, immune dysfunction and the gut microbiome - challenging the idea that chronic gut disease is simply genetic or lifelong.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 3 min
  13. Human Milk Oligosaccharides and the Future of Gut-Brain-Immune Therapies with Alex Martinez

    Episode 167

    Show notes

    What if the key to brain health, immunity and chronic disease isn't in the brain at all - but in the gut? In this episode, we explore human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), powerful bioactive sugars in breast milk that shape the microbiome, regulate immune function and may influence conditions like Parkinson's, autism, IBD, food allergies, eczema and more. We dive into how these "molecular signals from nature" could redefine how we think about inflammation, development and disease with Alex Martinez.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    55 min
  14. 90% of U.S. Babies Are Missing Key Gut Bacteria - Why It Matters with Stephanie Culler, PhD

    Episode 166

    Show notes

    Learn how the infant gut microbiome is shaped at birth, why many babies today are missing key Bifidobacteria and how it connects to eczema, food allergies and asthma. We discuss how delivery method, breast milk, antibiotics and early-life exposures influence immune development and long-term health, along with emerging research on restoring the infant microbiome through targeted probiotics and prebiotics, and FMT and cancer treatment.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    38 min
  15. The Hidden Role of Minerals in Energy, Digestion and Detoxification with Caroline Alan

    Episode 165

    Show notes

    Explore the surprising connection between mineral balance and gut health with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals. She shares her personal journey from burnout, chronic inflammation and hormonal imbalance to discovering how plant-based minerals support cellular energy, detoxification and overall resilience. We also unpack why modern food and water no longer provide the mineral density our bodies need and how gut health issues could further exacerbate the problem.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 1 min
  16. Gut Health, Libido and Cortisol: The Overlooked Triangle with Dr. Diane Mueller

    Episode 164

    Show notes

    Explore the connection between gut health, hormones and libido. Learn how imbalances in the microbiome can impact sexual wellness and overall health. We also break down estrogen dominance and why proper hormone metabolism matters. A practical, holistic look at improving energy, mood and intimacy with Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM and board certified sexologist. Plus in honor of Podcastathon, a short interview with the Chief Development Officer of Love146, a charity working against human trafficking that I've supported for years .

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 12 min
  17. Optimizing Brain, Gut, Energy and Sleep: Scott Sherr, MD on Methylene Blue and More

    Episode 163

    Show notes

    Learn about the benefits of Methylene Blue for mitochondrial health and how this unique compound helps clear brain fog, supports SIBO recovery and provides the "energy bridge" your body needs to heal with Scott Sherr, MD. We also cover how to calm your nervous system to move from "fight or flight" into deep restoration and practitioner-grade supplements for sleep and more from Troscriptions.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 2 min
  18. Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Inflammation and Autoimmunity with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP

    Episode 162

    Show notes

    Get a real-time look at functional blood chemistry analysis as Lindsey's own labs are analyzed live - revealing what standard reference ranges miss about thyroid health, autoimmunity, inflammation and metabolism with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr
  19. Interstitial Cystitis, UTIs and the Gut–Bladder Axis with Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C

    Episode 161

    Show notes

    In this episode, urology expert Aleece Fosnight discusses the connection between gut health, the vaginal microbiome and bladder function. We explore the root causes of recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis and how hormonal changes during menopause affect urinary health. Learn practical strategies for pelvic floor recovery, bladder training and advanced testing for chronic infections for both men and women.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 7 min
  20. A Functional Approach to Crohn's: Prebiotics, Diet & Supplements with Guy Daniels

    Episode 160

    Show notes

    Is your gut health holding you back? On this episode, Guy Daniels tackles Crohn's Disease - from immune system secrets to the truth about fiber, prebiotics and the gut bacteria that really matter to help you get into remission for life.

    Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest or X or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

    Show Notes

    1 hr 2 min

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