The Gut Health Dialogues

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa explains what fatty liver actually means, why it’s more common than most people think, and why it’s fundamentally a metabolic problem tied to insulin resistance, sugar, and...

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...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa unpacks a connection that many people don’t realize is at the heart of their gut health struggles: the tight interplay between constipation, liver overload, and sleep disruption...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa breaks down one of the biggest myths in wellness: that your body needs a “cleanse” or “detox tea” to reset. If you’ve ever skipped meals, done a juice fast, or spent money on detox...

Send us a text In this episode, host Alyssa Simpson opens up the mess of conflicting diet advice many with methane SIBO face: low FODMAP, low carb, low fiber, and gives you a clear, real-world eating plan built for...

Send us a text If you’ve done everything right, low FODMAP, antibiotics, supplements, and your methane SIBO symptoms (bloating, constipation, stomach discomfort) still come back, this episode will give you the answers...

Send us a text If you’ve been eating “perfectly,” taking your probiotics, and still feel bloated, backed up, or uncomfortable, you might be dealing with Methane SIBO, also known as Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa Simpson is joined by Nikki D’Agostino, a nervous system retraining specialist, to dive deep into Primal Trust, a program built on neuroplasticity, somatic practices, and trauma...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa Simpson breaks down one of the most confusing gut health struggles: why nourishing foods like vegetables, lentils, or garlic can suddenly trigger bloating, gas, cramping, or...

Send us a text In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues, Alyssa Simpson sits down with Dr. Diana Driscoll—optometrist, researcher, and author of The Driscoll Theory —to uncover connections between gut health, vagus...

Send us a text If you’ve tried more fiber, magnesium, MiraLAX, and water—but you’re still backed up—this episode is for you. Alyssa dives deep into constipation, busts myths, and shows what really moves the needle when...

Send us a text Histamine intolerance might feel like the final answer, but what if it’s really just the tip of the iceberg? In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS — a clinical nutritionist...

Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered: Why does my SIBO keep coming back? How do I know if my gut is really healing? Where should I start without wasting time and money? …this conversation has the answers you’ve been...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa unpacks one of the most confusing questions people with SIBO face: What can I actually eat? If you’ve ever been stuck on chicken and rice because everything else feels like a...

Send us a text If your gut feels unpredictable — flaring up at random foods, reacting to stress, or leaving you anxious about your next meal — your digestion is NOT broken. Your gut just needs retraining. In this...

Send us a text Eating five “safe” foods and tracking symptoms isn’t healing your gut – it’s managing your symptoms. If you’re eating the same few foods, timing meals, keeping food journals, planning outings around...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa sits down with her client, Shelby, who was struggling for years with severe gut issues from chronic constipation/diarrhea cycles to unexplained hives and the frustration of living...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, Alyssa dives deep into a topic that frustrates so many people trying to “eat clean” but still feeling bloated, puffy, and reactive— inflammation. If you've ever wondered why...

Send us a text In this episode, host Alyssa Simpson is joined by GI psychologist and gut-brain expert Dr. Navidi to explore one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic digestive issues: the gut-brain connection. They...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa dives deep into a topic that often leaves those with gut health issues scratching their heads: Can you enjoy alcohol without compromising your gut health? This episode is packed...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa chats with Molly Pelletier, a board-certified Dietitian and founder of FLORA Nutrition. Molly shares her journey from battling acid reflux and IBS to becoming a global leader in...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa dives deep into lactose intolerance, a common digestive challenge. Learn what lactose intolerance really means, how to identify it, and ways to enjoy a varied and nutritious diet...

Send us a text Eczema is more than skin deep, and in this episode, Alyssa Simpson is joined by expert dietitian Julia Chien to uncover the root causes of this chronic condition. Julia shares her personal journey with...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa dives deep into the journey of moving beyond food fear to embrace true food freedom while supporting sustainable gut health. This empowering discussion is perfect for anyone who’s...

Send us a text In this episode, Alyssa Simpson a Gut Health Dietitian and Food-first digestive health coach, dives into how to make greens your gut's best friend. Instead of focusing on what to eliminate from your diet...