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Healthful Pursuit Podcast · Leanne Vogel

Why You're Still Bloated (Even Without Gluten)

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Leanne ate sashimi and within weeks, all her parasitic symptoms flared up—here's why her gut wasn't ready.
Leanne hosts the Healthful Pursuit Podcast, joined by guest Ashley Souvet, a Canadian holistic nutritionist and herbalist specializing in chronic digestive issues. This episode explores why individuals may still experience bloating and gut issues even after removing gluten or adopting low-carb and carnivore diets. Ashley shares her personal journey with celiac disease, explaining that removing gluten alone did not resolve her symptoms, leading her to study holistic nutrition. The conversation covers how low-carb and carnivore diets can deplete beneficial gut bacteria when they lack sufficient plant-based fiber and polyphenols. They discuss specific pathogens like parasites, H. pylori, and mold as potential underlying disruptors of gut health. Ashley describes a client case where years of unresolved symptoms were linked to parasites, which were addressed with a short antibiotic course. Leanne notes that chronic mineral imbalances can sometimes stem from undiagnosed parasitic infections. They examine why parasites are often overlooked in North American medicine, contrasting with approaches in other countries with developed medical systems. The hosts emphasize the importance of distinguishing between diagnostic medical care and functional, preventive health practices. They share a story of a young client whose severe illness was ultimately traced to mold exposure in her home. Ashley explains the body as a microbial ecosystem, where an imbalance of "good" bacteria can allow harmful pathogens to thrive. Common signs of gut dysfunction include immediate digestive discomfort, bloating hours after eating, and extra-intestinal symptoms like brain fog or skin issues. Leanne recounts a personal experience where eating fresh sashimi reactivated parasitic symptoms, highlighting gut vulnerability during healing. They advocate for building gastrointestinal resilience rather than lifelong dietary restriction. A recommended at-home assessment is a transit time test using beets or sesame seeds to gauge digestion speed. Both practitioners strongly endorse the GI Map stool test for its comprehensive analysis compared to alternatives like Doctor's Data. The tone is conversational and educational, blending personal anecdotes with clinical insights from their functional medicine practices. Listeners interested in holistic gut health, navigating post-celiac symptoms, or the impacts of popular diets on the microbiome would find this episode valuable. Those seeking strictly conventional medical perspectives or quick fixes may find the discussion less aligned with their approach.

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Bloating relief is not always the same as real healing.

A grounded look at gut health, this episode pushes back on the idea that gluten cuts, lower carbs, or carnivore eating automatically solve the deeper problem.

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You still feel bloated even after going gluten-free.

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