The Trust Your Gut Podcast
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsWelcome to The Trust Your Gut Podcast (formerly Omaha's Health & Community Podcast).
On this show I promote strategies to help you take control of your health - nutritionally, physically, and emotionally. A healthy gut means a healthy life!
I also have special guest interviews with different health and wellness experts who share their own unique stories and views on health.
My hope is this - as you embark on your own health journey, I want to help you challenge your current thinking and beliefs around health.
Don't believe something just because someone else says it though. Use the knowledge shared on this podcast t be the springboard for you to do further research and find what resonates with you!
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Episodes
Osteoporosis - Disease Process Or Normal Aging?
January 13, 2020 22:42 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBThere is now a school of thought among some very smart researchers that Osteoporosis and Osteopenia may be significantly overdiagnosed, and may not even be a correct diagnosis at all! Loss of bone density doesn’t equate to an equal loss of bone strength, nor does good bone density mean you have strong bones. In this short episode we cover all the important things you need to know about how Osteoporosis is diagnosed and what you need to do about it if you do have been diagnosed with low b...
Reducing The Risk Of Falling In The Elderly Population
January 12, 2020 19:03 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBHere's the stats on falling for the elderly population: One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. It's obviously a big deal, but the research is finding some amazing results with Chiropractic and improvement in reaction ...
Getting Old In Years Doesn't Have To Mean Getting Old In Health!
January 07, 2020 23:59 - 6 minutes - 8.9 MBJust because something is common, it doesn't make it normal! Would you be shocked to know that we are designed to live to a healthy 90-120 years of age? And continue functioning at a level where we can live independently and perform all normal activities of daily living? There's been a huge decline in health as we age over the last 2 generations, but that doesn't mean you have to live that way! Healthy aging should be a goal for all of us, regardless of our genetics! We hope you enjoy ...
Are Your 2020 Goals SMART?
December 31, 2019 16:40 - 6 minutes - 9.24 MBIn this episode we help set you up for success when setting your goals for 2020 and beyond. Setting goals is something everyone should do if they want to achieve success and great health in life. But if the goals aren't "SMART" - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bound - then they are just dreams and delusions. We hope you enjoy this short episode!
Drop The New Year's Resolutions - They're A Waste Of Your Time!
December 26, 2019 21:34 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBIt's been proven that New Year's Resolutions don't work! Maybe you've even tried them only to become part of the 85% who have completely forgotten about them by the middle of February?!! So what can be done instead? Try the One Word concept. It's so simple that it's almost fool proof. Check out the book "One Word That Will Change Your Life." It's only a 45 minute read but it will help set up 2020 to be your best year yet!
Eating Your Way Out Of Stress, Anxiety, & Depression
December 19, 2019 01:49 - 8 minutes - 12 MBIn this short episode we discuss the key vitamins and minerals that most people are deficient in when they suffer from anxiety or depression. Regardless of whether someone is taking medication for the above conditions or not, getting more of these key nutrients into the diet can only help with the symptoms of both general anxiety and depression. We hope you enjoy this episode!
A woman crushing it in a man's world
December 16, 2019 12:30 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBIn today's episode we interview a very special guest. Ashley is the CEO of Bat Logistics, a transportation company based out of Council Bluffs. Ashley has a very unique story to share, especially how she came to be such an inspiring business and team leader in an industry predominantly dominated by men. We hope you enjoy this episode. To learn more about Bat Logistics and potential job opportunities you can find them here: http://www.batlogistics.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BATL...
Is stress causing you pain?
December 12, 2019 18:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the huge effect that stress plays on our body, and its ability to not only increase physical pain but also destroy our immune system. We also talk about why stress is so much worse at this time of year and how you're probably suffering from ING Syndrome and don't even know it! And of course we also give you some tips to deal with it! We hope you enjoy this episode!
The beginner's guide to fasting
December 06, 2019 14:32 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode we provide all the tips and tricks you need to start incorporating fasting into your life, whether you're a beginner or looking to increase how much fasting you do. It's just not enough to focus on the quality of food we eat, but we also have to focus on when we eat! We hope you enjoy this episode, and please feel free to share it with your friends and family.
Is The Keto Diet Right For You?
November 28, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode we discuss the Keto lifestyle and why following certain universal health principles will always lead to better health, whereas just trying to follow short term diets rarely, if ever works! The book we reference throughout the episode can be found here: https://amzn.to/2Ol5shx Hopefully this episode was informative for you. For more valuable health information visit www.sarpychiro.com If you haven't already, then please rate and review our channel on ITunes!
"A Healthy Outside Starts From The Inside."
November 25, 2019 12:30 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode we have taken a collection of some previous Facebook Live videos we produced about all things fasting and detox. Fasting isn't just a new fad, in fact the Greek Philosopher Plato was quoted as saying "I fast for greater physical and mental efficiency." We hope you enjoy this episode, and hopefully it can help you in some way along your healthcare journey!
A journey from nursing to "natural" healing
November 18, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBIn today's episode we sit down with Jean from Skilled Touch Health & Healing in Gretna, Nebraska. Jean is a wealth of knowledge in regards to health, with a special passion for women's health in particular. Listen in to hear how her amazing journey brought her to this point of being able to help so many people live healthier, happier lives! We hope you enjoy this episode. To find out more about Jean and her facility, you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/skilled...
Infantile Colic - irritating for the baby, painful for the parents!
November 10, 2019 20:27 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBNo parent wants to see their baby cry endlessly for hours at a time. Yet approximately 40% of all infants will be diagnosed with infantile colic at some point. In today's episode we discuss what colic is, what the potential causes are, and what the science shows are the safest and most effective methods for helping your little one get through their suffering. Please share this with any new, or soon-to-be parents! As always we hope you found this episode enjoyable and informative. Thank...
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page"
October 18, 2019 12:24 - 34 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode we interview Robert Lopez of Freedom Travel. For nearly 20 years, Robert has been assisting people reach destinations around the world to create memories that will last a lifetime. He isn't just your run of the mill travel agent, he is a dream maker! We had fun recording this interview so we hope you enjoy it! You can find Robert at the following places: https://www.freedomtravel.biz https://www.facebook.com/FreedomTravelOmahaLLC/ https://www.instagram.com/free...
To get surgery or to not get surgery... That is the question!
October 10, 2019 12:24 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode we have created our first mash-up. We have taken some clips from our more popular Facebook live videos to give you a ton of information in one short audio format. We discuss disc injuries; when you should and shouldn't get cortisone injections or spinal surgery; when to get knee surgery; what to do for carpal tunnel (and again when to get surgery) and loads more. We hope you enjoy this episode! And if you do, please don't hesitate to tell your friends and family to subscr...
Behind the scenes meets center stage
August 11, 2019 13:41 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBIn this episode we sit down with the multi-talented Melanie Smith. Not only is she an amazing hair stylist who has worked with some big names on both movies and in theater, but you can now also find her performing in the local Omaha improv scene! You can find out more about where to have a great laugh at a Big Canvas improv show by clicking here (or even take some lessons to boost your own public presentation skills): https://www.bigcanvasne.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bigcanvasne/?r...
Finding health even when "genetics" are against you
July 23, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn today's episode we chat with Judy Suarez. Judy shares her inspirational health journey where she decided to make some serious life changes when she was headed for a life of illness and prescription medications. Now her mission is to help liberate others from chronic illness and be able to live their best, healthiest lives! You can find Judy through the Millard Business Association or at her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/judy.suarezarcher We hope you enjoy this episo...
Meet Omaha's future famous Hollywood Actress
July 04, 2019 17:46 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIn today's episode we sit down with Erica Gardner Omaha local and aspiring Hollywood actress. Erica shares her journey of how she fell in love with acting, then her first experiences of living in LA trying to make it in the cut throat world of show biz, before moving home to reset and prepare to take on LA once again. You can follow Erica's journey here https://ericaacts.com/ Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica_acts/ We hope you enjoy this episode!
Meet Papillion's own Farmer Jon
June 11, 2019 13:08 - 33 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode we sat down with Farmer Jon and learned about how he is transforming lives through food, farming and education. He has a fascinating story, and if you're interested in eating healthy, locally grown, chemical free meats and produce then you need to reach out to him! We hope you enjoy this episode - this is one of our favorite ones yet! Jon can be reached here: https://www.keipos.org/ https://www.facebook.com/keipos/ https://www.negoods.com/ https://www.facebook.c...
Get to know the team at Sarpy Chiropractic
June 06, 2019 03:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn today's episode we interview Taylor from the Sarpy Chiropractic Team. Anyone who follows our social media will have seen her interviewing others on our team and doing some live videos so today we decided to put her behind the microphone and share her health journey and how she came to work at Sarpy Chiropractic. We hope you enjoy this episode!
How to keep healthy and pain free while traveling
May 20, 2019 13:15 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBIn today's episode we discuss some simple ways to keep up your health discipline while traveling. Travel doesn't have to mean we stop exercising, eat garbage and come home feeling bloated, unhealthy, and with an aching back! We hope you enjoy this episode and please share with anyone who you think would find value from it!
Nutritional supplements - good for our health or expensive pee?
April 30, 2019 21:24 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIn today's episode we discuss whether nutritional supplements are good for our health, or just a waste of money? We also talk about which brands to trust, and which vitamins people should consider for general and some specific health cases. As always please remember our 2 disclaimers: 1. This podcast does not constitute medical advice. 2. Every individual has their own unique health needs and challenges and therefore should seek independent medical advice We hope you enjoy this epi...
Attorney by day, Musician by night
April 18, 2019 12:58 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn today's episode we sit down with Henry Wiedrich. If you haven't heard him perform live around Omaha yet, then you're missing out! Henry is an attorney by day, and while he is phenomenal in that role, where he really shines is his musical abilities. Listen in as Henry shares his story - including living in almost 10 states while growing up - through to graduating from UNL (of course he is a husker fan) and how he came to pick up a guitar and really begin his musical journey. You can ...
Special guest Interview!! Meet 2 of the biggest online influencers in Omaha
April 05, 2019 12:59 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBIn today's episode we interview Jay and Leah Hall, the creators of Gastronom Cocktails. These two are so much fun and listening to their story will make you laugh! If you love cool cocktails then you need to check them out (Instagram @gastronomcocktails & Facebook @ The Gastrnom Cocktail Blog) where they write about all of their fun cocktail designs. If you are interested in food, travel, fashion, lifestyle, or home decor then you need to follow @omahainfluencers & see some of the amaz...
Interview with The Papillion Community Foundation
March 22, 2019 23:23 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIn today's episode we interview Laura Schwartz, who runs the Papillion Community Foundation. Whether you are from the local Papillion/Omaha area or not, Laura has a great story to share. If you are local, you may not know about this foundation but it's behind the Papillion Summer Days and Winter Wonderland. Please check out the interview and let us know what you think. And you can find the Papillion Community Foundation at https://www.papillionfoundation.org/
Is Chiropractic Dangerous For infants?
February 26, 2019 13:29 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIn today's episode we discuss what the research shows about Chiropractic and kids and we answer the following questions: Is there any research being done? Does the research show safety or is it dangerous for a Chiropractor to adjust infants? Does Chiropractic help babies and kids? Are the media scare stories real? Should Chiropractors be banned from adjusting kids? We give our opinion on all of the above. We hope you enjoy this episode!
From debilitating migraines to becoming a Chiropractor
February 19, 2019 19:45 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode we chat with special guest Dr. Justin Brazda. He shares how as a 10 year old he was suddenly struck down with debilitating migraines. No one could find a solution, and exploratory surgery was offered as the next step, but thankfully his parents decided to take him to a Chiropractor. It was a long road to recovery and the rest, as they say, is history. We hope you enjoy this episode and Dr. Brazda's fascinating health journey!
Do You Know What To Do If You're Injured In An Accident?
February 12, 2019 17:21 - 43 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today's episode we chat with special guest Mr. Ben Knowles of Knowles Law Firm - the preeminent personal injury firm in Omaha. Everyone who has a driver's license needs to listen to this episode because if you're ever injured in an accident you need to know your rights and how to protect yourself. Ben also chats about when, and why, you should hire an attorney when you're injured in an accident, and when not to hire one. He also teaches what questions you need to ask and pitfalls to...
Dr. Sullivan's Journey To Chiropractic
February 05, 2019 15:14 - 32 minutes - 28.3 MBIn today's episode we sit down with one of our very own, Dr. Tim Sullivan, as he shares his story of how he became a Chiropractic patient and then how that inevitably ended up with him choosing to devote his life and career to becoming a Chiropractor. We hope you enjoy his story.
ADHD - Part 3. If not medications, then what?
January 28, 2019 13:37 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MBIn today's podcast, we continue on with our discussion on ADHD. Parts 1 and 2 discussed how we got into this mess in the first place, and what the drugs actually do to the brain. In Part 3, we discuss what should be done to help these kids heal and improve their brain function, and therefore their behavior and ability to listen and concentrate. For greater than 90% of them, this will result in no medications necessary. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Should You Consider a Chiropractor For Your Pets?
January 15, 2019 13:40 - 47 minutes - 49.8 MBIn today's episode we sit down with a special guest, Dr Michele Eckermann from Five Elements Veterinary Alternatives, and discuss why Chiropractic and holistic health is just as important for our furry family members as it is for the humans in our families! Most of you listening probably didn't even know that you should or even could get your dogs and cats checked by specialized Veterinary Chiropractors? Dr. Eckermann provides wealth of knowledge and resources to help you start thinking ...
Pregnancy and Childbirth 101
January 09, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn today's episode we provide some tips and tricks for all the pregnant moms out there (and the future moms) to help you have the healthiest, happiest, pain-free, stress-free pregnancy possible. We also try to help you make the best decision regarding your own birthing experiences by arming you with enough knowledge to stand up for your rights and what you want throughout your pregnancy and delivery. We are only just scratching the surface here, we will do a whole range of podcasts aroun...
Who Knew Tea Was So Healthy?
December 28, 2018 15:26 - 33 minutes - 21 MBIn today's episode we interview Julie, who owns Diana's Papillion Tea Shop located in Papillion, Nebraska. Julie shares the amazing story behind how she came to own this important piece of the Papillion landscape, and she shares a bunch of information about which teas are healthiest, which taste the best and more. And if you do live locally, please stop by her shop in Downtown Papillion and see all the amazing products she carries. We did have a few technical difficulties while recordi...
What Is Your One Word For 2019?
December 25, 2018 15:57 - 25 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode we talk about the one word concept from the book "One word that will change your life" and how to apply it. This strategy is so much more effective than setting New Year's Resolutions (for which 80% of people have already stopped using by February!). We also briefly touch on how to set goals for 2019 and how to use the one word to tie them all together. This episode is only 25 minutes long, and the concept is so easy to apply immediately. We hope you enjoy it!
ADHD Part 2
December 18, 2018 22:13 - 45 minutes - 44.5 MBIn today's episode we discuss how these powerful medications really work for ADHD and the effects you need to be aware of when making the choice to put your child or grandchild on them or not. There's some pretty scary details surrounding the safety of these medications that all parents need to be aware of!
Debunking Chiropractic Myths And Half-Truths
December 05, 2018 01:28 - 42 minutes - 28.6 MBEvery week we meet someone who has been fed misinformation about Chiropractic, or who have had their own personal bad experiences when visiting a Chiropractor. So today we decided to clean up the confusion: How does Chiropractic work? What should happen when you visit a Chiropractor? Is it dangerous and risky? Once you start going do you need to go forever? These are just some of the myths and half-truths that we cover in this episode. We hope you enjoy it, and please share with ...
Essential Oils 101
December 04, 2018 21:04 - 28 minutes - 24.3 MBIn today's podcast I sit down with the oils expert in our family, my wife Melanie, and we discuss how she got started on her essential oils journey and how we slowly incorporated oils into our house and life. If you've never used Essential Oils before it can seem overwhelming, but we give you some tips on where to get started.
ADHD Part 1
November 28, 2018 01:23 - 50 minutes - 97.3 MBIn today's podcast we discuss how ADHD is diagnosed and why the rates of diagnosis, and the amount of money spent on prescription medications for ADHD have skyrocketed in North America over the last decade. We also delve into some different methods of natural treatment. Part 2 is when we discus in depth the drugs used and all the pros and cons associated with them.
Episode 1 - The Foundations Of Good Health
November 13, 2018 15:56 - 40 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to the Sarpy Chiropractic Show. We want to help you get control of your health and help teach you strategies for you to live a healthy, happy, and more fulfilling life. And it all starts with understanding the 7 areas of health.
Episode 1 - The Foundations Of Good Health
November 13, 2018 15:56 - 40 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to the Sarpy Chiropractic Show. We want to help you get control of your health and help teach you strategies for you to live a healthy, happy, and more fulfilling life. And it all starts with understanding the 7 areas of health.