A couple weeks ago, I went to a local bookstore to have a cup of coffee and do client work on my laptop.

After getting my matcha latte, I went to find a quiet corner to work in. Before I was able to sit down, though, I passed a young woman reading a well-known gut health book.

"What do you think of the book?" I asked her.

"It's okay," she said. "Have you read it?"

"Yes." I paused, deciding if I really would tell her what I thought. "I didn't like it."

She looked surprised, and over the next few minutes, I explained that I'm a gut health specialist, I had to heal my gut and hormones from IBS-C, 2 years of no period, and losing my hair. After doctors told me, "My labs look normal." I read that book, and it didn't heal me.

Now, I know why. But it was really sad and confusing to me that the "best" literature out there on gut health really didn't...help.

The young woman, who had graduated from nursing school just that week, then asked, "What would you recommend to read?"

It was out of that question that this episode was born.

On today's episode, I'm going to share the top 3 best (and worst) gut health books that I've read - all based on how effective they are on possibly helping you to heal.

Whether you want to save time knowing what not to read, or you are looking for a new list of books to dive into - this episode is for you.

• Ep. 204// Are These Gut Health Myths Keeping You Constipated? Listen to find out.

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Have you ever done a protocol that made your symptoms WORSE?

Recently on an Instagram Live, I was asked a question about why a woman's constipation got WORSE when she did a constipation protocol.

This is unfortunately a common problem not just for constipation but also bloating, acid reflux, PMS, eczema, fatigue, and more.

Why does this happen? What was likely going on with this client's specific constipation response? And how can you not only avoid this problem, but find a protocol that actually will work for you?

I'm answering all this and more today. Let's dive in.

• Ep. 162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? Find Relief with These 4 Lab Tests

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This summer on the Better Belly Podcast, I am releasing 2 episodes every week for a summer of Double Dipping.

We already have over 200 amazing podcast episodes, so I'm spending time this summer reviewing some of our best podcast episodes in different categories.

Last week, I shared the top 8 gut health myths that we've busted on the Better Belly Podcast (on episode 204). And today, I'm sharing 10 of my favorite gut health testimonials that we've put on the Better Belly Podcast.

Through the Better Belly Method, we've had women overcome everything from constipation, bloating, acid reflux, chronic fatigue, PCOS, endometriosis, IBS, and fibromyalgia.

If you are looking for encouraging, heart-warming, educational stories on how 10 women overcame it all when their doctors said they couldn't - then this episode is for you.

Testimonials:

1. Abby (First Testimonial on Podcast): 13// Drop Sugar Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Glowing Skin [Client Testimonial – Abby Herman]
2. Abby Pt. 2 (Year Later): 96// How to Permanently Heal Your Gut [Client Testimonial – One Year Later]
3. Dessie (Healthy Mom): 35// Get Rid of Abdominal Pain, Joint Pain, and Fatigue, Lose 10 lbs., and Feel Better Than Ever [Client Testimonial – Dessie]
4. Jessica (Hormones, PCOS): 67// Endometriosis, Brain Fog, Eczema, Fatigue, Irritability, and Insomnia – How to Fix It All 40% or more in 3 Months [Client Testimonial -Jessica]
5. Sharon (Fibromyalgia): 76// Heal Your Fibromyalgia [Testimonial – Sharon Pt. 1]
6. BONUS Episode: 83// The IBS-Fibromyalgia Connection
7. Becca (IBS): 79// Overcoming a Decade of IBS, Weight Gain, Sleep Problems, and Fatigue – Testimonial with my client Becca
8. Anitra (Constipation): 117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]
9. Ti (Worked with me b/c of Anitra's episode): 158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 Month [Testimonial - Ti]
10. Helaine (Not too old to heal): 130// Feel Like a Digestive Nightmare? Achieve No Bloat, No Pain, and No Constipation in 6 months with My Client Helaine
11. Rachel (Never too recent of a problem to heal):