Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Joy Ostroff, a Hawaii-based naturopathic doctor with over three decades of clinical experience, for a powerful conversation on the REAL root causes of stubborn weight that diets never address. Dr. Joy explains why weight struggles are rarely about willpower or calories and are almost always linked to deeper imbalances in the gut, hormones, detox pathways, and nervous system. She breaks down how issues like candida overgrowth, biofilm formation, yeast-driven sugar cravings, inflammation, and toxic burden interfere with metabolism and make weight loss nearly impossible, no matter what you eat. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has struggled with stubborn weight, recurring cravings, chronic bloating, fatigue, or feeling “stuck” in their health journey. About Dr. Joy Ostroff: Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff is a Naturopathic Doctor & Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with 34 years in holistic health. Founder of the Center for Natural Healing Hawaii and author of the Wisdom of Well-Being series, she blends science, experience, and integrative care to help patients feel their healthiest and happiest. Find Dr. Joy Ostroff here: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn , Youtube , TikTok Book an appointment at Natural Healing Hawaii here. Find Alyssa here: Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Pinterest DM “ GUT CHECK ” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “ Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck . - If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here . Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.
