The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome
Lindsey ParsonsAre 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 fec... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 172 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessAlternative HealthMedicine | |||
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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 ... more
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 ... more
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... more
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 imm... more
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Speaks way to fast for anyone to relax and listen it’s like being on train
Apple Podcasts1Joannemarieclare
United Kingdoma year ago This podcast is an introduction to learning and researching better health. I am becoming a better steward for my well-being. Thank you for making the complexity of the human body understandable.
Audible5LCE
United Statesa year ago- Education is empowering
This podcast is an introduction to learning and researching better health. I am becoming a better steward for my well-being. Thank you for making the complexity of the human body understandable.
Audible5LCEUnited Statesa year ago - Healing Truth!
Loved episode 129! Learned so much from Brooke and have tangible steps to heal. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5a6482hUnited States2 years ago - Love this podcast
Lindsey is so knowledgeable on gut issues, having personal experience of her own, as well as working with patients and having countless amazing knowledge guests on. I’ve learned so much, especially about FMT, amongst other things form listening to this podcast. If you are dealing with gut issues you should reach out or at a minimum get a stool and organic acid test to try and see what’s going on!
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Apple Podcasts | #191 | United States/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  South Korea/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  United Arab Emirates/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health |
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A detailed, science-forward exploration of gut health, the microbiome, and related therapies led by a seasoned host who discusses IBS, IBD, SIBO, mucosal health, and emerging treatments like FMT, HMOs, and mineral-based approaches. Episodes blend clinical insights from physicians, researchers, and practitioners with patient stories and practical frameworks for addressing root causes, often challenging conventional labels and emphasizing environmental, hormonal, and nutritional factors. The show tends to feature guests who bridge conventional medicine and functional/integrative approaches, making it especially relevant for professionals seeking evidence-informed perspectives or potential collaboration in gut-health initiatives. Noteworthy is... more
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2. Alex Martinez
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