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Josh and Michael also unpack the concept of self-sufficiency, discussing practical ways to regain control over your food—even if you live in a city. From growing herbs to sourcing local farms, they emphasize that small steps toward food awareness can have a profound impact on overall health. One of the most compelling parts of the episode explores the emotional and ethical experience of producing your own food—and how it fundamentally changes your relationship with what you eat. This shift often leads to reduced waste, greater appreciation, and more intentional nutrition choices. If you're struggling with gut health issues, chronic inflammation, or simply feel disconnected from your health journey, this episode offers a refreshing and empowering perspective on addressing the root cause—starting with what's on your plate. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Food quality and industrial agriculture critique Growing your own food (practical + philosophy) Self-sufficiency and lifestyle design Emotional/ethical aspects of raising and killing animals Government regulation & food systems Practical steps to start (urban/suburban options) More from Michael Kummer: Website: michaelkummer.com Instagram: @mkummer82 Youtube: @MichaelKummer X: @mkummer82 Listen to Michael's Podcast: The Primal Shift Podcast Michael's supplements: MK Supplements Newsletter: Subscribe Here Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

There are a few critical fundamentals you need to for any health program to work - no matter what it is. From surgery, to weight loss, gut health, chronic inflammation or disease - anything at all. This episode covers everything you need to know about creating a rock solid foundation. As a side note, this episode goes out to NewCreationARC on YouTube who is a listener that asked for this episode. If you want an episode made answering your questions, you can email my team [email protected]. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why your diagnosis is crap (and not actually real) The only 2 types of illnesses you can get The only 3 reasons you get sick Identofying your root causes The only 3 things you need to heal naturally How to apply this practically to your life and your health If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

Matty explains that eating disorders and unhealthy food patterns often stem from unresolved emotional experiences, including stress, shame, and even past trauma. In many cases, food becomes a coping mechanism—a way for the brain to regulate difficult emotions or create a sense of control. This is why traditional approaches to gut health, weight loss, and nutrition often fail to create lasting change. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Root Causes of Eating Disorders (trauma, psychology) Sexual Trauma & Its Impact on Food Behavior Orthorexia & "Healthy Eating" Extremes Defining Eating Disorders (spectrum vs extremes) Biology & Gender Differences in Eating Disorders Healing process & step-by-step framework More from Matty Lansdown: Website: mattylansdown.com Instagram: @the.real.weight.loss.coach Youtube: @therealweightlosscoach Listen to Matty's Podcast: The Real Weight Loss Coach Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

After suffering from a severe injury that left her in chronic pain for years—relying on morphine and mobility aids—Brandy was told by doctors there was nothing more they could do. Determined to find answers, she turned to medical research and discovered a deeper layer of healing rooted in the mind-body connection. What she uncovered challenges conventional approaches to chronic illness. Brandy now demonstrates, under medical thermal imaging, how individuals can reduce pain and inflammation in real time by shifting subconscious emotional patterns. This isn't about positive thinking—it's about identifying and changing the specific emotional "ingredients" that influence the nervous system and immune response. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Mind-Body Connection & Real-Time Healing Emotional Patterns & Chronic Illness Subconscious Mind vs Conscious Belief Role of Trauma, Guilt & Fear Nervous System & Pattern Conditioning Brandy's Injury & Recovery Journey Live Pain Reduction Demonstration More from Brandy Gillmore: Website: brandygillmore.com Instagram: @brandygillmore X: @BrandyGillmore Facebook: Brandy Gillmore Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

The word "Gastritis" simply means "inflamed stomach". And the typical treatment from your doctor is antibiotics, antacids, or both. But it's not always that simple - in fact, these treatments can actually serve to make you much worse long term. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What causes gastritis Complicating factors The problem with your doctor's treatment Natural supplements to healing your inflamed stomach naturally A 5 step process to heal your gastritis for good If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

Around the world, fertility rates are collapsing. Couples are struggling to get pregnant more than ever before, and the common solution most people hear is simple: try IVF, take hormones, or hope for the best. But what if infertility isn't actually the problem? What if infertility is your body's signal that something deeper is going wrong? Dr. Aumatma explains that fertility is actually the first biological system to shut down when the body perceives stress or danger. When the immune system is inflamed, the microbiome is disrupted, or the body is overloaded with toxins, reproduction becomes a low priority for survival. For anyone struggling with fertility, hormonal imbalance, or chronic inflammation, this episode offers a powerful reminder that the body is always communicating — and understanding those signals may be the key to restoring true reproductive health. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Male fertility decline (testosterone & sperm count) IVF, reproductive technology, and limitations Natural selection in fertilization and reproductive biology Hormonal regulation and endocrine function Environmental toxins and reproductive damage Circadian rhythm and stress impacting fertility Listening to the body's signals (PMS, cycles, symptoms) Root-cause functional medicine approach to fertility More from Dr. Aumatma Simmons: Website: madrefertility.com Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

There's one one food ingredient that's in almost everything, and it's linked to gut diseases, autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, neurological issues, and nearly 100 different health problems. And it's not just in food. It's in hand lotions, stamp and envelope glue, and much more. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What gluten is and where it comes from What gluten does to your body and immune system How and why it causes so much inflammation Who's sensitive and who's not Why it causes health issues that seem unrelated to your gut Why you may not feel gut issues from gluten How food is not just fuel, but a signal and messenger for your body If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

Jordan's journey began with a devastating diagnosis of Crohn's disease, a severe inflammatory bowel condition that left him wheelchair-bound after consulting 69 medical experts. After losing over 80 pounds and exhausting conventional treatments, he discovered a radically different approach rooted in whole foods, gut healing, and ancient dietary practices. The result: a complete transformation in his health. Jordan went on to become the author of more than thirty books and founder of multiple natural health companies. In this conversation, he shares insights from his newest book, The Biblio Diet, which explores how biblical-era food practices align with modern research on metabolism, inflammation, and the microbiome. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Red meat and grains as controversial superfoods Modern agriculture and nutrient depletion The role of supplementation in modern nutrition Parenting and raising children with a real-food lifestyle The psychological and spiritual dimension of healing (hope and belief) More from Jordan Rubin: Book: The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin Website: thebibliodiet.com Instagram: @jordansrubin Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

Nearly 1 in 5 people experience acid reflux or GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), but the most popular treatment is actually wrong. Reflux isn't from too much acid - it's too little acid. But you can fix it. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why you get acid reflux The 5 biggest drivers causing reflux and GERD Why you're going about it the wrong way How to fix reflux and GERD for good If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

Dr. Balcavage explains the difference between glandular hypothyroidism and cellular hypothyroidism — a critical but often overlooked concept. While standard care assumes that correcting lab values restores function, it ignores how stress, immune system activation, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction impact thyroid hormone signaling at the cellular level. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Limitations of Conventional Thyroid Testing (TSH-focused model) Cellular Hypothyroidism Concept Stress Physiology and Thyroid Function Dissatisfaction Rates Among Thyroid Patients Why Labs Don't Equal Symptom Resolution Immune System Role in Thyroid Disorders More from Eric Balcovage: Book: The Thyroid Debacle by Dr. Eric Balcavage Get the book on Amazon Website: drericbalcavage.com Instagram: @drericbalcavage Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) is becoming more and more popular - not because all the cool kids are talking about it, but because our world is becoming more toxic. This is causing more allergic responses, histamine intoelrance and mast cell activation - but all hope is not lost. It can be fixed. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What mast cells are Why we have them Why they start overacting and misfiring What allergies actually are MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome) vs Histamine interolance What's causing your immune system to become dysfunctional How to calm these responses and begin healing your immune system If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

After years of chronic inflammation, anxiety, and daily bowel symptoms, Saffron turned to an unconventional yet increasingly researched solution: fecal microbiome transplantation. Over two years, she performed nearly 200 transplants using her husband as a donor — ultimately achieving full clinical, endoscopic, and histologic remission. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The science behind gut health and the microbiome How dysbiosis contributes to autoimmune disease The gut–brain connection and inflammation-driven anxiety Antibiotics as a potential root cause trigger Why fecal transplant is not pseudoscience — and why it's still controversial The risks and realities of DIY microbiome interventions More from Saffron Cassaday: Film: Designer Shit Website: designershitdocumentary.com Clinical Trial Resource Mentioned: clinicaltrials.gov Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

If you're hacing trouble sleeping, you've probably tried the melatonin, lavender pillow sprays, air conditioner, eye mask and even prescription drugs - but what if the real root cause of your sleep issues are coming from somewhere else? TOPICS DISCUSSED: The gut microbiome and sleep connection The Serotonin to Melatonin conversion process How your gut microbiome regulates your circadian rhythm Inflammation increasing cortisol The role of nutrients, histamines and brain stiulating chemicals in sleep How stress, leaky gut and blood sugar wake you up 5 simple steps to start sleeping better If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

The term "heart disease" either sounds really scary or so far fetched that we don't worry about it, but it's actually the number one killer in the world - and it's not just for old people anymore. But once you understand the risks of heart disease, you can actually work to prevent it (quite easily). And prevention starts now - not 30 years from now when it's too late. This is Cardiologist, Dr. Christopher Davis is joining us today to talk about the real causes of heart disease your doctor will never mention. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The true causes of heart disease (toxins + inflammation) The role of environmental toxins, inflammation and oxidatibe stress How to look for early signs of heart disease using markers your doctor doesn't look for (but you can ask for) Advanced lipid markers for early detection Why statins have a limited benefit in primary prevention How infrared saunas and detox optimization is foundational in preventing heart disease Merthylation, supplementaiton, detoxing and gut elimination All you need to know to prevent heart disease More from Dr. Christopher Davis: Instagram: @cjdavismd Dr. Davis' Clinic: revealvitality.com Humann Supplements: humann.com Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube

Trace nutrient deficiencies are one of the most overlooked aspects of healing. Because if your body lacks the ability to heal itself, simply because you do not have the building blocks, then you will always be at a deficit - like building a house with bricks. When it comes to bowel diseaes like Crohn's and Colitis, it's even more important. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why you lack nutrients and the biggest driving forces behind it The most common nutrient deficiencies in bowel disease How to get them into your system easily Why it's so important How you can begin healing yourself naturally If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook YouTube