Skip to content
Sign in
Artwork for ReversABLE
Health & FitnessAlternative Health

ReversABLE

Josh Dech

All diseases begin in your gut. Hippocrates said it 2500 years ago, and science has now proven it's true!

It's also shown us that that 93% of the leading causes of death in the United States are chronic inflammatory conditions, directly linked to your gut! So what can you do about it?

Josh Dech is a gut specialist, physician's consultant and medical lecturer, who helps reverse the worst cases of gut disease, and this podcast is dedicated to helping you with your gut, using holistic healing methods and natural remedies at all stages of your health journey.

He interviews some of the world's most famous doctors and health professionals to ask them this question:

"What does your gut have to do with it?"

ReversABLE is a top 2% globally ranked podcast for those who are looking for answers outside of western medicine, and are sick of simply being given drugs to mask symptoms. If you want real solutions to begin healing yourself naturally, we're here for you.

You can also connect on social media: @joshdech.health

Play
Open in
  • 27 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 43 min
  • English

Episodes 27

NewestOldestLongest
All20Unplayed20In progress0Played0
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
  • S1 · E303
    Friday · 51 min

    303: The Molecule That's More Important Than Oxygen And How To Get More Of It - with Dr. Nathan S. Bryan

    In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech welcomes back Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, a researcher who has spent 25 years studying nitric oxide and its role in human physiology. Together, they explore how nitric oxide supports vascular function, oxygen delivery, inflammation regulation, and the body's natural repair processes—and why its relationship with chronic illness deserves closer scientific attention. The conversation begins with an unexpected topic: your mouth. Dr. Bryan discusses the relationship between the oral microbiome, certain mouthwash ingredients, and the body's ability to produce nitric oxide. They examine how oral bacteria participate in the nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway and why disrupting this process may have implications beyond dental health. Josh and Nathan then connect nitric oxide to broader questions in functional medicine and root-cause healing. They discuss inflammation, oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, microcirculation, environmental exposures, and the physiological processes involved in delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues. For listeners navigating chronic gut symptoms or inflammatory conditions, this offers a wider perspective on the systems that interact with the immune system and overall health. The episode also explores the proposed vascular and metabolic components of Alzheimer's disease, nitric oxide research in stroke recovery, and the potential relationship between nitric oxide signaling and immune-cell behavior. Nathan explains his approach to restorative physiology and why he believes research should focus on the biological mechanisms contributing to disease, rather than only its downstream manifestations. The conversation becomes more controversial as Josh and Nathan question conventional pharmaceutical incentives, discuss the challenges of funding disruptive research, and share strong opinions about mainstream medical practice and the COVID-19 response. These perspectives are part of the discussion, not proof that the claims made are established scientific consensus. Finally, Nathan discusses nitric oxide products, the importance of understanding dose and safety, and practical habits he recommends considering, including exercise, nasal breathing, sunlight exposure, and reviewing oral-care choices. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Nitric Oxide Biology And Its Role In Human Physiology Chronic Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, And Root-Cause Mechanisms Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Health, And Cognitive Function Oxygen Delivery, Blood Flow, And Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Pharmaceutical Incentives And The Debate Over Symptom Management Versus Root-Cause Treatment Nitric Oxide Dosing, Supplement Products, And Safety Considerations Autoimmunity, Macrophage Signaling, And Immune Dysfunction Environmental Toxicity, Detoxification, And The Body's Natural Repair Processes The Oral Microbiome, Mouthwash, Fluoride, And Nitric Oxide Production COVID-19, Respiratory Infections, And Controversial Claims About Disease Prevention More from Dr. Nathan S. Bryan: Website: n1o1.com Instagram: @drnathansbryan LinkedIn: Nathan Bryan Facebook: N1o1 by Pneuma Nitric Oxide Youtube: Dr Nathan Bryan Nitric Oxide Get Dr. Nathan S. Bryan's Book: The Secret Of Nitric Oxide Get Dr. Nathan S. Bryan's Products: n1o1.com/shop 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E302
    October 5 · 1 hr 8 min

    302: Why You're Stuck WIth Chronic Inflamation And What To Do About It - with Dr. Tom O'Bryan

    Dr. Tom O'Bryan returns to ReversABLE for a wide-ranging conversation about gut health, chronic inflammation, the microbiome, environmental toxins, heavy metals, and the deeper mechanisms that may connect digestive dysfunction with systemic and neurological problems. The conversation begins with LPS, or lipopolysaccharide—a component of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria. Tom explains his view that LPS deserves far more attention in discussions around inflammation and describes how increased intestinal permeability may allow inflammatory bacterial components to enter circulation and affect tissues beyond the gut. Tom then lays out his "perfect storm" framework for chronic inflammatory disease: genetic susceptibility, environmental triggers, dysbiosis, intestinal permeability, and chronic systemic inflammation. Rather than searching for one isolated root cause, he argues that practitioners should look at the entire chain of factors contributing to a person's symptoms and ask what the immune system may be responding to. The discussion moves into gluten and wheat, including Tom's controversial position that someone can have an immune response to wheat without experiencing obvious digestive symptoms. The episode also explores the relationship between intestinal and other epithelial barriers, including the blood-brain barrier and reproductive tissues. From there, Josh and Tom explore chemical exposure, heavy metals, fertility, sperm DNA fragmentation, air pollution, and the challenges of interpreting heavy-metal testing. They also discuss why aggressive detoxification can be problematic and why Tom emphasizes reducing ongoing exposure rather than simply pursuing increasingly aggressive detox protocols. Finally, Tom brings the conversation back to something much more practical: education and incremental change. His "one hour a week" principle is about making small, sustainable changes to reduce environmental and lifestyle stressors over time rather than searching for a single magic intervention. For anyone interested in gut health, inflammation, the microbiome, immune system regulation, environmental toxins, or a root-cause approach to chronic illness, this episode offers a provocative framework for thinking differently about why the body becomes sick—and what may actually help. TOPICS DISCUSSED: LPS, Leaky Gut, And Systemic Inflammation The Five-Part "Perfect Storm" Of Chronic Disease Gluten, Wheat, And Immune System Activation Heavy Metals And Total Toxic Burden Environmental Chemicals And Everyday Toxin Exposure Brain Inflammation, LPS, And Alzheimer's-Related Mechanisms Fertility, Sperm DNA Fragmentation, And Paternal Toxicity Testing For Heavy Metals, Toxins, And Immune Responses Air Pollution, Children's Brain Health, And Generational Exposure The One-Hour-A-Week Approach To Incremental Health Change More from Dr. Tom O'Bryan: Website: thedr.com Instagram: @thedrtomobryan X: @theDr_com Facebook: TheDr.Com Youtube: theDr.com House Plants That Absorb Toxins In The Air: thedr.com/plants Get Dr. Tom O'Bryan's Book: You Can Fix Your Brain Get Dr. Tom O'Bryan's Book: Autoimmune Fix 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E301
    September 25 · 1 hr 9 min

    301: Your Pets Are Dying Young - Here Is How To Help Them Live Longer And Healthier - with Dr. Judy Morgan

    What if modern veterinary care is treating the symptoms of chronic disease without addressing the conditions that created them? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan for a wide-ranging conversation about root-cause pet health, gut health, nutrition, inflammation, the microbiome, immune function, and the growing role of holistic veterinary medicine. Dr. Morgan shares more than four decades of veterinary experience and explains why she believes pet health has changed dramatically over the past several decades. She discusses the three issues at the center of her work: what she describes as over-vaccination, ultra-processed pet food, and overuse of medications and pesticides. The conversation then moves into one of the most important foundations of health: nutrition. Dr. Morgan explains her approach to whole-food diets for dogs and cats, why she favors minimally processed ingredients, and how she approaches dietary changes in rescue animals and pets dealing with allergies or digestive problems. Josh and Judy also explore the connection between lifestyle and the microbiome. Judy describes an informal comparison involving her indoor and outdoor cats and discusses differences she observed in their microbiome profiles, while emphasizing the potential importance of sunlight, soil exposure, fresh plants, movement, hunting behaviors, and environmental enrichment. The episode also tackles controversial territory, including vaccination schedules, titers, homeopathic nosodes, pharmaceutical companies, corporate ownership of veterinary clinics, prescription diets, flea and tick medications, and the economics influencing veterinary recommendations. For pet parents dealing with chronic allergies, digestive problems, inflammation, behavioral issues, or recurring health problems, this episode offers a broader framework for thinking about animal health: look beyond the isolated symptom and consider the animal's food, environment, behavior, microbiome, immune system, and overall lifestyle. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Vaccination Schedules, Titers, And Over-Vaccination Pet Nutrition, Raw Feeding, And Ultra-Processed Kibble Corporate Veterinary Medicine, Private Equity, And Pharmaceutical Influence Whole-Animal Health And Root-Cause Veterinary Care Pet Allergies, Chronic Inflammation, And The Microbiome Animal Lifestyle, Stress, Behavior, And Environmental Enrichment Chinese Veterinary Medicine And Herbal Approaches Pet Longevity, Rescue Animals, And Disease Prevention Food Production, Farming, And Reconnecting People With Food Holistic Veterinary Business, Education, And Naturally Healthy Pets More from Dr. Judy Morgan: Website: naturallyhealthypets.com Instagram: @drjudymorgan TikTok: Naturally Healthy Pets Facebook: Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets Youtube: Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets Listen to Dr. Judy Morgan's Podcast: The Naturally Healthy Pets Podcast 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E300
    September 19 · 54 min

    300: Nobody Cares About You... Except For You - with Jonny Mills

    Josh Dech sits down with Jonny Mills, founder of Wealth Pilot, to discuss what happens when you stop automatically following the path society has laid out for you and begin questioning what actually creates health, fulfillment, freedom, and meaning. Jonny shares his personal experience of becoming seriously ill shortly after relocating from London to Cape Town. After being hospitalized with severe diarrhea and eventually diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, he was told that he had a genetic condition and would need long-term medication. Jonny describes how that diagnosis became the beginning of a deeper investigation into gut health, chronic illness, the microbiome, and the root-cause question rather than the end of the conversation. From there, the conversation expands beyond the gut. Josh and Jonny explore how chronic stress, work, financial pressure, social expectations, relationships, and our definition of success can all influence the way we experience life. They discuss the psychological cost of constantly seeking external approval, why comparing yourself to others can become a trap, and how deliberately defining your own values can create a different form of wealth. They also challenge the idea that traditional employment is automatically synonymous with security, discussing financial independence, entrepreneurship, investing, and the importance of building greater personal control over your future. For anyone dealing with chronic gut issues or inflammatory conditions, the deeper message is about becoming an active participant in your own health journey—while recognizing that personal agency doesn't mean ignoring professional medical care. This is ultimately a conversation about health, identity, responsibility, freedom, and the courage to question whether the life you're living is actually the life you want. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Taking Agency And Personal Responsibility For Your Life Jonny's Ulcerative Colitis Journey And Questioning His Initial Diagnosis/Narrative Risk, Fear, Uncertainty, And Making Major Life Changes Chronic Stress, Societal Expectations, And Their Relationship To Health Financial Freedom, Entrepreneurship, And Control Over Your Future Discipline, Excellence, Motivation, And Doing Difficult Things Intentionally External Validation, Identity, Self-Worth, And The Need For Approval Comparison, Jealousy, Envy, Mentorship, And Measuring Personal Progress The Illusion Of Job Security And Preparing For An Uncertain Future Practical Ways To Build Autonomy Through Information, Values, And Intentional Decisions More from Jonny Mills: Substack: The Wealth Code LinkedIn: Jonny Mills, CA 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E299
    September 11 · 52 min

    299: The Infant Microbiome Crisis That's Setting Your Kids Up To Have Chronic Disease - with Stephanie Culler

    What happens when the foundational microbes responsible for helping establish the infant gut microbiome begin disappearing? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with microbiome researcher Stephanie Culler to explore one of the most overlooked factors in lifelong health: what happens to the gut microbiome during the earliest stages of life. Stephanie shares findings from the My Baby Biome study, described as the largest U.S. study of the infant gut microbiome, including the striking observation that 25% of babies in the study had no detectable Bifidobacterium at all. Even more concerning, the team found that approximately 76% of babies had low levels of these foundational bacteria, with low or absent levels by age two associated with substantially higher risk of conditions such as food allergies, eczema, and asthma. The conversation breaks down why Bifidobacterium—particularly Bifidobacterium infantis—matters, how human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) act as specialized prebiotics, and how microbial metabolites can influence immune-system development and inflammation. Stephanie explains how antibiotics, C-sections, feeding practices, ultra-processed foods, low-fiber diets, and broader modernization may be reshaping the infant microbiome across generations. Josh and Stephanie also explore whether the microbiome can be "rewilded," why some bacterial strains may be better adapted to the modern gut than older commercial strains, and the potential implications for adult gut health and inflammatory disease. They discuss research into microbiome restoration using targeted combinations of Bifidobacterium strains and HMOs. The episode also tackles a surprisingly nuanced question: is there one ideal diet for the microbiome? Stephanie explains why different microbiome configurations may respond differently to fiber-rich, mixed, or carnivore-style diets—and why personalized nutrition may ultimately depend on the microbial ecosystem already present in an individual's gut. For parents, prospective parents, and anyone interested in gut health, inflammation, the microbiome, immune function, and root-cause approaches to chronic disease, this conversation offers a provocative look at how early microbial exposure may influence health for decades to come. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The Infant Microbiome And Loss Of Foundational Bifidobacterium Bifidobacterium Infantis, HMOs, Immune Development, And Inflammation Modernization, Antibiotics, C-Sections, Formula, And Ultra-Processed Foods Whether The Microbiome Can Be Restored Or "Rewilded" Stephanie's My Baby Biome Research And Microbiome Mapping Implications For Adult Gut Health, Crohn's, Colitis, Cancer, And Inflammatory Disease Microbiome-Adapted Bacterial Strains And The Persephone Product Diet, Fiber, Fermented Foods, Plants, And The Carnivore Debate Pregnancy, Maternal Microbiome, And Transmission To The Infant Microbiome Conservation, Extinction, And Banking Lost Species More from Stephanie Culler: Website: persephone.bio Instagram: @persephone.bio TikTok: persephone.bio 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E298
    September 7 · 53 min

    298: Food Sensitivities: Why Elimination Diets Stop Working & What To Do Instead - with Hannah Aylward

    If you're bloated after eating, reacting to seemingly "healthy" foods, struggling with constipation or diarrhea, or living on an increasingly restrictive diet, the problem may be more complicated—and more fixable—than simply identifying the foods you're "sensitive" to. In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with gut-health practitioner Hannah Aylward for a deep conversation about food sensitivities, elimination diets, the microbiome, digestion, inflammation, and the search for root cause. Hannah explains why she doesn't recommend relying on IgG food sensitivity testing and how these tests can potentially create unnecessary food fear, particularly when gut-barrier function is compromised. Instead of continually eliminating foods, the conversation explores what may be happening upstream: impaired digestion, low stomach acid, digestive enzyme and bile issues, microbial imbalance, gut-barrier dysfunction, and the gut-brain connection. One of the most important themes is that there may not be a single "root cause." Hannah describes a layered approach in which several dysfunctions can interact, meaning the food someone reacts to may be a clue rather than the fundamental problem. The episode also explores why some people struggle to tolerate fiber-rich foods, why traditionally "gut-healthy" foods such as bone broth, collagen, sauerkraut, garlic, onions, and vegetables aren't necessarily right for everyone at every stage, and why a resilient microbiome should ultimately allow someone to tolerate a wider variety of foods. Hannah shares her own experience of spending nearly a decade on an elimination diet, dealing with severe bloating and food fear, and eventually discovering that there were deeper factors affecting her gut health—including digestion, microbial balance, environmental exposures, and the nervous system. Finally, Josh and Hannah discuss stress and the gut-brain connection, including why "it's just stress" can be an incomplete explanation. Stress can influence digestion, stomach acid, bile, motility, and gut-barrier function—meaning psychological and physiological health cannot always be separated. If you've tried elimination diets, probiotics, supplements, or "clean eating" and still don't understand why your gut isn't improving, this episode offers a different way to think about the problem: stop asking only what you're reacting to, and start asking why. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Food Sensitivities, Intolerances & Allergies IgG Food Sensitivity Testing And Why Hannah Doesn't Recommend It Root Causes Behind Food Reactions Elimination Diets, Food Restriction & Restoring Food Tolerance Gut Microbiome, Microbial Diversity & Fiber Tolerance Hannah's Personal Journey With Chronic Digestive Issues And Restrictive Eating Low Stomach Acid, Digestion, Enzymes, Bile & SIBO Carnivore Vs. Plant/Fiber Approaches And Individualized Nutrition Gut-Brain Connection, Stress & Nervous-System Regulation Mold Exposure, Environmental Factors & Broader Systemic Contributors More from Hannah Aylward: Website: hannahaylward.com Instagram: @hannahaylwardhhc TikTok: HAN | Functional Gut Health Facebook: HAN - Hannah Aylward Nutrition Listen To Hannah's Podcast: The NUTRIENT DENSE Podcast Take The Gut Health Root Cause Quiz For Free: Root Cause Quiz Book A Strategy Call With Hannah: HAN Free Strategy Session 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E297
    August 28 · 1 hr 3 min

    297: Viruses Don't Exist And Your Heart Isn't A Pump - with Dr. Tom Cowan

    In this provocative episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with physician Dr. Tom Cowan for a wide-ranging conversation about disease, scientific reasoning, the heart, viruses, bacteria, environmental exposures, hormones, and the assumptions underlying conventional medicine. Cowan describes his unusual path into medicine, including 37 years in family practice, and explains the philosophy that drives much of his work: rather than immediately trying to determine what is true, first investigate whether the original claim has actually been demonstrated. That framework takes the conversation into controversial territory. Cowan challenges conventional explanations surrounding viruses and germ theory, using examples involving polio, measles, SARS-CoV-2, bacteria, antibodies, and laboratory procedures. He argues that some commonly accepted demonstrations of causation do not establish what they are claimed to establish. These are among the most contentious claims in the episode and are presented as Cowan's perspective rather than settled medical consensus. The discussion then shifts into physiology, where Cowan challenges the conventional description of the heart as a pressure-propulsion pump. He presents his theory of the heart as part of a vortex-based circulatory system and connects that concept to blood flow, pressure differentials, tissue-level physiology, and electrically charged water. Josh and Tom also explore mold, parasites, bacteria, environmental toxins, EMFs, inflammation, and the question of whether the presence of a microorganism necessarily establishes it as the root cause of illness. One of the most compelling themes throughout the conversation is critical thinking: separating observation from interpretation, correlation from causation, and established evidence from assumptions. For anyone interested in gut health, chronic illness, inflammation, the microbiome, immune system, root-cause health, functional medicine, or simply questioning how medical conclusions are reached, this episode offers a conversation designed to challenge your assumptions—and encourage you to investigate the claims for yourself. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Viruses, Virology & Germ Theory Scientific Methodology, Claims, Causation & Critical Thinking The Heart As A Pump Vs. Vortex-Based Circulation Polio, Measles & Changing Disease Definitions Bacteria, Mold, Fungi & Parasites As Alleged Disease Causes Water, Electrical Charge & "Fourth-Phase"/Gel-Like Water Environmental Toxins, Pesticides, Arsenic & Chemical Exposure Antibodies, Autoimmune Disease & Immune-System Assumptions Hormones, Testosterone, Insulin & How Biological Substances Are Identified More from Dr. Tom Cowan: Website: drtomcowan.com Instagram: @talkinturkeywithtom_ Facebook: Dr. Tom Cowan Youtube: Talkin' Turkey with Tom X: @drtomcowan Dr. Tom's Foods: drcowansgarden.com Dr. Tom's Medicine: drtomcowan.com Dr. Tom's Clinic: newbiologyclinic.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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E296
    August 21 · 51 min

    296: Hashimoto's Isn't Just A Thyroid Problem (Here Is What You 're Missing) - with Inna Topiler

    In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with board-certified clinical nutritionist Inna Topiler, who has spent nearly two decades working in the thyroid and Hashimoto's space. Together, they explore the deeper connection between gut health, inflammation, the microbiome, immune-system regulation, and thyroid function. The conversation begins with an important distinction: Hashimoto's is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid. Inna explains why she believes addressing thyroid hormone alone may not tell the whole story and why identifying potential immune triggers can be an important part of a root-cause investigation. Josh and Inna then explore the gut–thyroid connection, including digestive symptoms, chronic infections, microbial imbalances, intestinal permeability, nutrient absorption, liver and gallbladder function, and thyroid hormone conversion. Inna describes four broad categories of potential triggers she looks at with clients: food, infection, toxins, and stress. The episode also gets into why someone can have thyroid-related problems without obvious digestive symptoms, why Inna says the vast majority of her thyroid clients have some form of gut issue when investigated more deeply, and why she believes different "thyroid types" may require different approaches. You'll also hear a practical discussion about diet, food sensitivities, comprehensive stool testing, nutrient status, water filtration, stress management, nervous-system regulation, and the dangers of randomly experimenting with supplements. If you're dealing with Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, chronic gut issues, inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, or autoimmune concerns, this conversation offers a systems-based perspective on why the gut and thyroid may need to be considered together. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The Gut–Thyroid–Immune-System Chicken-And-Egg Relationship Hashimoto's Triggers: Food, Infection, Toxins And Stress The Thyroid's Role Throughout The Body And Its Connection To Gut, Liver, Gallbladder And Metabolism Thyroid Types And Thyroid Hormone Conversion Diet, Stool Testing, Gut Infections And Functional Investigation Stress, Nervous-System Regulation And Reframing Testing For Hashimoto's And Looking Beyond TSH Water, Plastics And Environmental Exposures Nutrients And Supplement Strategy More from Inna Topiler: Website: innatopiler.com Instagram: @innatopiler Facebook: Inna Topiler Listen To Inna's Podcast: Thyroid Mystery Solved Podcast 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E295
    August 18 · 9 min

    295: The 5 Foods Behind Chronic Bloating—and What to Look for When Cutting Them Doesn't Work

    Chronic bloating is one of the most frustrating gut health symptoms—especially when you've already eliminated gluten, dairy, sugar, processed foods, or other suspected triggers and still feel swollen after meals. In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech explores the potential contributors to persistent bloating and why simply removing more foods may not always address the root cause. The conversation examines five food categories discussed in the episode: gluten and refined carbohydrates, dairy, sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, ultra-processed "health foods," and highly fermentable foods such as legumes and cruciferous vegetables. The discussion then moves beyond diet into the mechanisms that may contribute to chronic digestive symptoms. These include stomach acid and digestion, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gut motility, the gut-brain connection, stress, and the relationship between the nervous system and digestive function. A central theme is the idea of looking beyond individual foods toward the broader gut health "terrain"—including the microbiome, digestive function, nutritional status, inflammation, and other factors that may influence how someone responds to food. The episode is particularly relevant for people dealing with ongoing bloating alongside IBS or other chronic digestive complaints who feel as though they've already tried every elimination diet available. Josh also discusses why some foods commonly promoted as healthy can be difficult to tolerate during periods of digestive distress, and why personalized assessment can be more useful than endlessly restricting the diet. Importantly, several physiological and treatment-related claims made in the episode should be interpreted in the context of current medical evidence rather than as universal explanations for bloating. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Five Major Food Categories Associated With Bloating Why Bloating Can Persist After Eliminating Trigger Foods Stomach Acid, Digestion, And Acid-Blocking Medications SIBO And Bacterial Fermentation In The Small Intestine Stress, Vagus Nerve Function, And Gut Motility 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E294
    August 14 · 49 min

    294: The Most Important Story You Tell Is The One You Tell Yourself - with Kyle Gray

    What if the story you tell yourself about your health is not entirely coming from your mind—but is being influenced by what is happening inside your body? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with Kyle Gray for a conversation about the intersection of gut health, inflammation, biology, emotions, language, and personal identity. Kyle shares his own decade-long health journey, including Hashimoto's, gut health problems, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, and the anxiety and self-judgment that accompanied them. His experience raises a powerful question: when your biology makes you feel terrible, how much of the negative story you tell yourself is actually a reflection of your circumstances—and how much is simply your brain trying to explain the feeling? The conversation challenges the simplistic idea that you can simply "think positive" and overcome chronic health problems. Instead, Kyle argues that biological health and belief can influence one another. Improving digestion and addressing underlying health problems may create greater access to positive emotional states, while the language and beliefs we repeatedly use can influence our emotions, behavior, physiology, and relationships. Josh and Kyle explore how gut dysbiosis and inflammation can become intertwined with anxiety, self-worth, imposter syndrome, and hopelessness, as well as how people can begin identifying the stories running underneath their symptoms. Kyle also introduces a practical process for examining those stories word by word—using language to move from helplessness toward agency and purpose. For anyone struggling with chronic gut symptoms, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune issues, fatigue, anxiety, or the feeling that their health has become part of their identity, this episode offers a different lens on the root cause conversation: not as a replacement for addressing biology, but as another layer worth examining. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Gut Health, Dysbiosis, Inflammation, And The Biological Origins Of Feelings The Relationship Between Biology, Emotions, Thoughts, And Personal Stories How Chronic Symptoms Can Become Self-Judgment, Shame, And Imposter Syndrome Language, Self-Talk, Affirmations, And Changing The Words We Use Finding Purpose And Strength Inside Painful Health Experiences The Practical Process For Identifying And Reframing Limiting Beliefs Communicating Chronic Illness To Family, Partners, And Healthcare Professionals The Role Of Hope, Possibility, And Changing Beliefs In Health Education More from Kyle Gray: Website: thestoryengine.co Instagram: @heykylegray Facebook: Kyle Gray Youtube: Kyle Gray X: @kylethegray Listen To Kyle's Podcast: The Story Engine Podcast 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E293
    August 7 · 52 min

    293: Why Women Fell Tired, Moody, Inflamed, And "Off" In Their Thirties - with Dr. Cassie Smith

    Josh Dech sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith, a dual board-certified endocrinologist and founder of Modern Endocrine, to unpack why testosterone matters in women and why hormone health cannot always be separated from gut health, stress, sleep, metabolism, and the microbiome. The conversation challenges the common perception that testosterone is primarily a "male hormone." Dr. Smith explains that women produce testosterone through the ovaries and adrenal glands and discusses the broad role she sees it playing in mood, libido, muscle mass, recovery, fertility, thyroid function and overall wellbeing. From there, the conversation moves into what Dr. Smith sees as a major root-cause issue: chronic stress. Rather than defining stress purely as emotional distress, she describes the cumulative effects of poor sleep, excessive workloads, lack of sunlight and movement, late-night light exposure, social media, and modern "go-go-go" lifestyles. She connects these factors to gut dysfunction and discusses dysbiosis, gut permeability, immune activation, insulin, cortisol and downstream hormone changes. Sleep becomes another major focus, including circadian rhythm, morning sunlight, consistent bedtimes and how couples might divide nighttime responsibilities after having children. The episode also examines the gut microbiome from infancy, including birth, antibiotics, nutrition and other early-life factors, before turning toward solutions. Dr. Smith explains how Modern Endocrine approaches complex cases through detailed history-taking, laboratory testing, gut testing, lifestyle interventions, coaching and, where appropriate, hormone or other therapeutic support. Ultimately, the episode delivers a simple message: don't just chase symptoms—look for the root causes, start with the fundamentals, and make sustainable changes one step at a time. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Testosterone In Women: Importance, Decline And Symptoms Chronic Stress And Its Effects On Gut And Hormones Gut Health, Dysbiosis, Leaky Gut And The Microbiome Sleep, Circadian Rhythm And Hormone Recovery Female Fertility, Reproductive Hormones And Metabolism Postpartum Sleep, Breastfeeding And Parent/Partner Roles Root-Cause Clinical Assessment And Modern Endocrine's Approach Lifestyle Fundamentals: Food, Movement, Sunlight And Stress Reduction Environmental Toxins And Overall Toxic Burden Gut Recovery, Therapeutic Interventions And Long-Term Health Maintenance More from Dr. Cassie Smith: Website: modern-endocrine.com Instagram: @modernendocrine_ TikTok: Modernendocrine Facebook: Modern Endocrine Youtube: Modern Endocrine 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E292
    August 4 · 9 min

    292: The Gut Disease Epidemic Affecting 1 in 100 people

    We're facing a serious bowel disease epidemic that's icnreased by 50,000% in 70 years, and will affect 1 in 100 people. This is everything you need to know... TOPICS DISCUSSED: 5 things driving this epidemic Why Canada, US, UK, New Zealand and Australia are hit the hardest Why most doctors still call it "unknown" 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E291
    July 31 · 48 min

    291: How Companies Turn Industrial Waste Into "Health Food" - with Steven Rofrano

    Josh sits down with Steven, founder of Masa Chips, to explore how products like cottonseed oil, Crisco, and modern vegetable oils entered the food supply, and why many processed foods bear little resemblance to the foods humans historically consumed. Together they examine how industrial agriculture, food processing, pesticides, and modern manufacturing practices may influence gut health, inflammation, and overall wellness from a root-cause perspective. Steven also shares his personal journey through chronic digestive issues, immune challenges, and pancreatitis as a child—an experience that ultimately led him to study nutrition and build a company focused on producing snacks using traditional preparation methods rather than modern shortcuts. The discussion explores topics including organic farming, regenerative agriculture, sourdough fermentation, nixtamalization, gluten, GMOs, glyphosate, beef tallow, ancestral diets, and why food quality often depends more on processing methods than individual ingredients alone. Rather than simply debating whether grains are "good" or "bad," the conversation focuses on how traditional cultures prepared foods to improve digestibility and nutrient availability. TOPICS DISCUSSED: History And Origins Of Seed Oils Traditional Food Preparation (Nixtamalization & Sourdough) Modern Food Processing & Industrial Agriculture Organic Farming, Pesticides & GMOs Ancient Vs. Modern Diets Building Ancient Crunch / Masa Chips Consumer Responsibility & Voting With Your Dollar More from Steven Rofrano: Website: masachips.com Instagram: @reallytanman X: @reallytanman Potato Chips: vandycrisps.com Get 25% Off Your First Order: masachips.com/reversable 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E290
    July 28 · 7 min

    290: Weird Organs You Didn't Know You Had (5 new ones and 1 was just discovered in 2016)

    Science is always evolving, which means we're always learning. Today, we're talking about 5 organic you didn't know you had, and one is brand new that was just discovered in 2016! TOPICS DISCUSSED: 5 organs in your gut you didn't know you had a new organ that was just disocovered in 2016 What they do and how they work 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E289
    July 24 · 59 min

    289: The Hidden Cost Of Doing Everything Yourself - with Dr. John Dermatini

    In this thought-provoking episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with Dr. John Demartini to explore the connection between personal values, chronic stress, nervous system regulation, and long-term health. Drawing from more than five decades of teaching and research, Dr. Demartini explains why many people remain exhausted, overwhelmed, and chronically inflamed despite doing "all the right things" for their health. The discussion explores his framework of the seven areas of life mastery, why living according to your highest values can dramatically change your physiology, and how prioritization may influence everything from energy levels to emotional resilience. The conversation also dives into neuroscience, the role of the prefrontal cortex, decision-making, delegation, and why constantly operating from obligation rather than inspiration may contribute to ongoing stress. Josh brings the discussion back to the world of functional medicine and root-cause healing, connecting these concepts to the everyday struggles faced by people dealing with digestive disorders, autoimmune disease, fatigue, and persistent inflammation. Together they challenge conventional thinking around productivity, burnout, and success while offering practical strategies for building a life that supports both physical and emotional well-being. Whether you're searching for answers to chronic gut issues, trying to reduce inflammation naturally, or simply looking for a more sustainable approach to health and performance, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how mindset, purpose, and daily priorities may influence the body's ability to heal. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Living According to Your Highest Values & Priorities Delegation, Time Leverage & Productivity The Seven Areas of Life Mastery Authenticity vs. Living by Other People's Expectations Stress, Brain Function & Health (Mind-Body Connection) Financial Independence & Wealth Building Purpose, Motivation & Human Potential More from Dr. John Demartini: Website: drdemartini.com Instagram: @drjohndemartini Facebook: Dr John Demartini Youtube: @DrDemartini Listen Dr. Demaritini's Podcast: The Demaritini Show 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E286
    July 21 · 9 min

    288: Why You're Still Stuck Taking Medication For Your Bowel Disease

    There's a 200+ year old pattern that doctors have been stuck in and that same pattern is what keeps you stuck on medication. If you can break this pattern, you'll be able to find the root cause of your gut issues, reverse it and may even come off medication. Without it, you'll be stuck in the cycle forever. One of my favourite things to do is use history to teach about your health. And in this episode, you're going to learn about the discovery of handwashing and germs, and how this story explains why you're still stuck on medication today. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The 200+ year old pattern doctors still follow Why you're still stuck on medication How to get unstuck from the meds How to best find your root cause Unlocking the secrets to reversing your bowel disease 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E287
    July 17 · 57 min

    287: The Diabetes Treatment Paradox: Why Your Sugars Are Good But You Keep Getting Sicker - with Dr. Jason Shumard

    Josh and Dr. Jason Shumard unpack why many people continue to develop complications despite improving their diet, exercising regularly, and taking medications exactly as prescribed. The conversation dives deep into the biology of insulin resistance, cellular dysfunction, chronic inflammation, toxic burden, and how environmental exposures such as mold, heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, and processed foods may interfere with the body's natural ability to regulate blood sugar. Dr. Schumard explains why functional testing—including comprehensive blood analysis and toxin screening—can uncover hidden root causes that conventional medicine often overlooks. Josh and Dr. Schumard also discuss the powerful connection between gut health, the microbiome, immune function, detoxification pathways, and chronic disease. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, they explain how supporting the body's natural healing mechanisms may help restore metabolic function and improve long-term health. Throughout the episode, they challenge common assumptions about genetics, medications, and the standard approach to Type 2 diabetes while emphasizing that lifestyle remains essential—but often isn't the entire answer. Whether you're living with diabetes, struggling with chronic inflammation, experiencing unexplained fatigue, or simply looking to better understand the root cause approach to healing, this conversation offers an insightful look at how functional medicine views the body's remarkable ability to repair itself when underlying obstacles are identified and addressed. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Root Causes Of Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Resistance And Cellular Dysfunction Environmental Toxins, Heavy Metals & Mold Conventional Medicine vs Functional Medicine Detoxification Pathways And Cellular Healing Nutrition, Lifestyle & Blood Sugar Regulation Genetics vs Epigenetics In Chronic Disease More from Dr. Jason Shumard: Website: drshumard.com Instagram: @drjasonshumard Facebook: Shumard Workshops Youtube: @drjasonshumard X: @drjasonshumard Join Dr. Jason's Free Webinar: Stop Managing Your Diabetes. Reverse It. 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E286
    July 15 · 10 min

    286: Hemorrhoids - Why You Get Them and How to Fix Them (teaching with Napoleon)

    Hemorrhoids are one of the most common problems facing American butts, affecting as much as 1 in 20 adults. Your doctor says to apply some hemorrhoid cream, eat more fibre, and drink more water. But none of that actually fixes the real problem as to why this is happening to you. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What hemorrhoids are Why you get them A history lesson about Napoleon's hemorrhoids How to stop and fix your hemorrhoids 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E285
    July 10 · 58 min

    285: Parasites, Poop & Medical Gas-Lighting: How To Take Your Health Back - with Kim Rogers

    Kim shares her remarkable personal journey—from working in medical education and helping build healthcare colleges across the United States to facing thirteen surgeries, debilitating endometriosis, neurological symptoms, chronic inflammation, and years of unanswered medical questions. After conventional medicine failed to identify the underlying causes of her illness, she began investigating environmental toxins, mold exposure, Lyme disease, the microbiome, and parasites, ultimately transforming both her health and her career. Together, Josh and Kim discuss the limitations of symptom-based medicine, why root-cause investigation matters, and how chronic inflammation often results from multiple overlapping stressors rather than a single diagnosis. They examine the importance of gut health, immune system function, environmental exposures, microbiome balance, and the growing conversation surrounding parasite testing and herbal protocols. Whether you're dealing with digestive issues, autoimmune disease, persistent inflammation, chronic fatigue, or simply want a broader perspective on functional medicine and root-cause healing, this episode offers a thought-provoking discussion that encourages listeners to ask deeper questions about their health. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Kim's Personal Health Journey (13 Surgeries, Chronic Illness, Recovery) Parasites As A Root Cause Of Chronic Illness Conventional Medicine Vs. Root-Cause Medicine Mold Illness, Lyme Disease & Environmental Toxicity Herbal Medicine, Mushrooms & Natural Therapeutics Problems With Parasite Testing And Healthcare Systems Functional Medicine Philosophy & Patient Empowerment Social Media Censorship, Education & Changing Public Awareness More from Kim Rogers: Website: rogershood.com Instagram: @mrsrogers.hood TikTok: mrsrogershood Facebook: RogersHood Apothecary Youtube: @mrsrogershood Join Kim's Facebook Group: ParaFy Parasite Cleansing & Natural Healing With The Worm Get Kim's Ebooks: Ebooks Listen To Kim's Podcast: What's Eating U?! 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

    • Transcript
  • S1 · E284
    July 10 · 58 min

    284: The Toxic Load No One Is Measuring: Glyphosate, EMF's & The Gut-Brain Collapse - with Martha Carlin

    After her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Martha left her career in accounting and began investigating the root causes behind chronic illness. Her research eventually led her to the White House Microbiome Initiative, collaborations with leading microbiome scientists, and years of studying how modern environmental exposures may influence human health. Together, Josh and Martha discuss how toxic burden develops over decades through food, water, household chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, and other environmental factors. They explore the growing evidence connecting glyphosate, paraquat, EMFs, and other modern exposures to disruptions in the gut microbiome, chronic inflammation, and immune system signaling. Rather than focusing on symptom management, this episode emphasizes a root cause approach to healing—helping listeners understand how the microbiome, immune system, and environmental health interact to influence everything from digestive disorders to neurological disease. If you're interested in gut health, microbiome science, inflammation, environmental medicine, and reversing chronic illness naturally, this is an episode you won't want to miss. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Environmental Toxins & Cumulative Toxic Burden Gut Microbiome & Chronic Disease Connections Glyphosate, Pesticides & Food Supply Parkinson's Disease & Root Causes Immune System, Inflammation & "Autoimmunity" EMFs, Electromagnetic Fields & Neurological Health Gene Transfer, Molecular Mimicry & Microbiology Martha's Personal Story & Scientific Journey More from Martha Carlin: Website: biotiquest.com Instagram: @biotiquest Facebook: BiotiQuest Youtube: @biotiquest X: @BiotiQuest Substack: Martha's Quest Martha's Parkison's Blog: marthasquest.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

    • Transcript
Showing 1–20 of 27 episodes