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401: If you or someone you know has suffered with long COVID and still haven't felt the same before you got the virus, this episode may be the key to unlocking and explaining why, common symptoms to look for, and of course, protocols to help relieve those long COVID symptoms (and what they even are). I have Lily Spechler with me today who specializes in long COVID as she personally experienced it herself, now she is helping others recover from this debilitating and frustrating issue. People are suffering in silence and wondering what is going on, so we break it down in today's conversation and bring up MCAS, Histamine intolerance, COPD, POTS, and foods to avoid that can trigger flare ups and safer alternatives if you are struggling. Everything from exercise intolerance, to anxiety attacks, to nicotine, we cover it all and I also share my personal experience with long COVID that you may have never heard me talk about....so let's get right into the episode.

Topics Discussed:

→ Long COVID symptoms

→ How to treat long COVID

→ MCAS

→ POTS

→ Histamine intolerance

→ Foods to avoid with histamine intolerance

→ Helpful tools post COVID

→ Nicotine therapy

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:04:28 - Lily Spechler's personal experience with long COVID

→ 00:09:10 - How is long COVID diagnosed?→ 00:13:28 - Histamine intolerance and long COVID

→ 00:18:16 - Foods to avoid with histamine intolerance

→ 00:22:24 - Best foods for histamine intolerance

→ 00:24:40 - What causes dysautonomia besides COVID?

→ 00:26:54 - MCAS: what is mast cell activation syndrome?

→ 00:31:48 - POTS explained: symptoms, blood pooling and heart rate

→ 00:35:08 - How to retrain your nervous system and support recovery

→ 00:37:10 - Why eating enough matters during long COVID recovery

→ 00:41:40 - Supplements to avoid with histamine intolerance

→ 00:43:22 - Best exercises for POTS and exercise intolerance

→ 00:44:50 - Can nicotine patches help with long COVID?

→ 00:46:18 - How nicotine may affect the autonomic nervous system

→ 00:49:42 - Where to find Lily and learn more about long COVID

Further Listening:

→ The Best vs. Worst Foods for Stronger Bones | Rebekah Heishman

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400: Today we're going to look at exactly what the current science says about what those “forbidden” foods actually do inside your body. By the end of this podcast, you'll know which four foods to add back to your plate immediately and why they work differently for your body.

Topics Discussed:

→ Foods That Help Burn Fat

→ Whole Eggs and Weight Loss

→ Dark Chocolate and Metabolism

→ Avocado and Belly Fat

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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→ Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide!

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:46 - Why Fat Loss Gets Harder With Age

→ 00:07:28 - Whole Eggs and Fat Burning

→ 00:12:12 - Full-Fat Cheese and Weight Loss

→ 00:17:12 - Dark Chocolate and Metabolism

→ 00:24:48 - Avocado and Belly Fat

→ 00:27:12 - Avocado and Visceral Fat

→ 00:29:22 - Avocado, Fiber and Gut Health

→ 00:30:12 - The Best Fat-Burning Breakfast

→ 00:31:16 - Why Nutrition Guidelines Are Outdated

Further Listening:

→ The Best vs. Worst Foods for Stronger Bones | Rebekah Heishman

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399: Everyone needs to hear today's episode! This is by far my favorite interview of 2026! I know I say that every time, but this one tops all my interviews this year because I have Rebekah Heishman with me today. If you don't know who Rebekah is, by the end of this episode you will! She has gone through more health issues than anyone probably will in their entire life. Diagnosed with osteoporosis in 6th grade, she was put on multiple medications including adderall, and many other addictive pills, continuous antibiotics, lost her period for over a decade, was put in an eating disorder unit against her will even thought she didn't have an eating disorder, and doctors told her she wouldn't be alb to reserve her issues....but God had another plan and I can't wait for you to hear her story because not only has Rebekah healed all her conditions and reserved her osteoporosis completely, she did it without any medical intervention and now helps others do the same.

Topics Discussed:

→ Rebekah’s story

→ Getting of medication naturally

→ Curing osteoporosis

→ Discovering the healing power of the carnivore diet

→ Is coffee good or bad on the carnivore diet

→ Who is the carnivore diet for?

→ You don’t have to be on the carnivore diet forever!

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:04 - Rebecca’s Health Journey

→ 00:06:14 - Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Keto

→ 00:08:24 - Chronic C. Diff and Extreme Weight Loss

→ 00:09:32 - Misdiagnosed With an Eating Disorder

→ 00:17:46 - Treating C. Diff and Fecal Transplants

→ 00:20:28 - Trying the Carnivore Diet

→ 00:23:44 - The Lion Diet and Healing

→ 00:30:01 - What Caused Her Osteoporosis?

→ 00:33:48 - Pregnancy After Chronic Illness→ 00:34:20 - Reversing Osteoporosis

→ 00:37:36 - Removing Foods to Heal

→ 00:38:40 - Carbs and the Carnivore Diet

→ 00:43:24 - Best Foods for Inflammation

→ 00:44:42 - Dairy and Inflammation

→ 00:48:54 - When Diet Becomes an Idol

→ 00:51:20 - Who Is the Carnivore Diet For?

→ 00:54:18 - How Quickly Did Carnivore Work?

→ 00:55:56 - Fiber and Digestion on Carnivore

→ 00:57:20 - Coffee on the Carnivore Diet

Further Listening:

→ Help Hormone Imbalance, Skin Issues, Allergies, & Leaky Gut with One Single Thing | Tina Anderson

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398: Lab-grown chocolate is here, and some of the biggest names in the chocolate industry are already investing millions into cultivated cacao. In today’s Bite of Knowledge, I’m breaking down what lab-grown chocolate actually is, which major brands are investing in it, when we could start seeing it on shelves, and why I have concerns about transparency and labeling.

Topics Discussed:

→ Why lab grown chocolate is on the rise

→ What brands have invested

→ Better options for chocolate

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:45 - Mondelēez Chocolate

→ 00:06:14 - Hershey’s Chocolate

→ 00:12:19 - Why Lab Grown?

→ 00:14:21 - Chocolate Recomendations

Further Listening: → I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK

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397: Hormone regulation, less bloating, nutrient absorption, better sleep, mental clarity, less sugar cravings, and clearer skin can all be fixed by one simple solution - and it all starts in your gut! I have Tina Anderson with me who is the co-founder of Just Thrive Probiotics which is a spore based probiotic capsule you may have already heard of. We debunk common misconceptions about if probiotics need to be refrigerated, why certain probiotics are refrigerated and some aren't, why taking too many probiotics can actually cause more issues than you think, why drinking with a meal isn't the best idea, and if you suffer from SIBO, how Just Thrive Probiotics has been shown to help while others can actually harm with SIBO. Even if you think you know all there is to know about probiotics, I can guarantee you will learn something new like I did in today's episode! So let's get right into it!

Topics Discussed:

→ What are probiotics and why do we need them?

→ Who can benefit from probiotics

→ Are probiotics safe for SIBO

→ Why shelf stable probiotics are better

→ The issue with glyphosate and your gut health

→ Vaccines and gut health

→ Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?

→ Does baby formula set you up for poor gut health?

→ Why not all probiotics are created equal

→ Drinking water with meals, YES or NO?

→ Digestive bitters

→ Leaky Gut

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

Sponsored By:

→ Just Thrive | Support your gut health with Just Thrive! Get a FREE 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Probiotic subscription. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/digest

to claim this exclusive offer. Plus, it's backed by a 100% money-back guarantee

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:04:16 - How Antibiotics Damage the Gut Microbiome

→ 00:08:18 - Diet, Junk Food and Gut Health

→ 00:11:00 - Spore-Based Probiotics vs. Traditional Probiotics

→ 00:15:16 - Fermented Foods and Probiotics for Gut Health

→ 00:18:58 - How to Choose the Best Probiotic

→ 00:22:50 - Hidden Causes of Poor Gut Health

→ 00:26:36 - Can Probiotics Help Heal Leaky Gut?

→ 00:31:14 - Baby Formula and Infant Gut Health

→ 00:35:24 - Pregnancy, Probiotics and Baby's Gut Microbiome

→ 00:40:24 - Vaccines and the Gut Microbiome

→ 00:43:52 - Gut Health and Hormone Balance

→ 00:45:34 - Digestive Bitters for Better Digestion

→ 00:47:06 - When to Take Probiotics for the Best Results

→ 00:48:44 - Gut Health, Hormones, Skin and Overall Wellness

Further Listening:

→ Years of Gut Issues Cured in 90 Days! | Bronson Dant

Check Out Just Thrive:

→ Website

→ InstagramCheck Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

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→ Gut Reset Book

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