#962: The Gallbladder Lie - Why Surgery Doesn’t Fix The Problem

Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries in the U.S.—but what if it doesn’t actually fix the root cause? In this episode of The Health Revival Show, Liz breaks down the truth about gallbladder dysfunction, bile flow, and why so many people struggle with bloating, SIBO, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues after surgery. You’ll learn: - Why gallbladders fail in the first place - The gut-liver connection nobody talks about - Symptoms of poor bile flow (even without a gallbladder) - How gallbladder removal impacts digestion, hormones, and metabolism - What to do to restore proper digestion and feel normal again If you’ve had your gallbladder removed—or you’re dealing with digestive issues, constipation, or weight loss resistance—this episode is a must-listen. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

If your labs are “normal” but you still feel bloated, exhausted, inflamed, and stuck… this episode explains why. Liz sits down with Dane Johnson (Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle) to break down the real root causes behind chronic gut issues—parasites, candida, SIBO, mold, and viral load—and why most testing misses them. You’ll learn: - Why colonoscopies and labs often miss the problem - The difference between IBS vs IBD (and why it matters) - Why going straight into “kill protocols” can make you worse - The foundational gut healing strategy that actually works If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck—this episode is your wake-up call.   Connect with Dane - Instagram | Youtube | Web *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Tesamorelin is one of the most talked-about peptides for fat loss, growth hormone support, and metabolic health—but is it actually safe and effective? In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down how tesamorelin works in the body, its impact on visceral fat reduction, IGF-1, insulin resistance, and recovery, plus the real side effects no one talks about. We also cover dosing strategies, cycling protocols, and why peptides should never be your starting point. If you’re struggling with stubborn belly fat, poor metabolic health, or considering peptides—this is a must-listen. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Struggling with brain fog, low energy, and constant fatigue—even when you’re doing “everything right”? In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down the real root causes behind brain fog, poor focus, and mental exhaustion—and why it’s NOT just hormones, aging, or stress. You’ll learn how blood sugar imbalances, gut dysfunction, dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, and mitochondrial health all impact your brain’s ability to function. We also cover practical strategies to improve cognitive function, boost energy naturally, and support your body at the root level—including hydration, electrolytes, gut health optimization, and targeted supplementation. If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, forgetful, or stuck in afternoon crashes… this episode will show you exactly where to start. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Struggling with undigested food, smelly stools, or persistent gut issues? Wondering why your thyroid labs look “normal” but you still feel exhausted?   In this live Q&A episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down: - Root causes of poor digestion and gut dysfunction - The truth about TPO antibodies and Hashimoto’s - Why T4 medication alone often fails - What’s really driving leaky gut (and what actually works to fix it)   If you’ve been guessing your way through gut and hormone issues… this episode connects the dots between digestion, autoimmunity, and metabolic health. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Why do some people follow every health protocol… yet still feel stuck? In this episode of The Health Revival Show, Liz & Becca sit down in Cabo with Sonia Spil, head coach at Vital Coaching, to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic illness: cellular health and mitochondrial dysfunction. Sonia shares her personal journey from bodybuilding, hormone collapse, and severe gut dysfunction to discovering the deeper root cause of metabolic and immune dysregulation. Connect with Sonia - Instagram *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

In this live Q&A episode of The Health Revival Show, Liz and Becca break down some of the most common questions they’re seeing in functional medicine today—from chronic constipation to hormone therapy side effects. They dive deep into topics like redundant colon (elongated colon) and why it’s often blamed for constipation when the real causes may be microbiome imbalance, bile flow issues, hormones, or nervous system dysfunction. You’ll also learn why heartburn can appear after starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and why the hormones themselves are rarely the root problem. Instead, digestive weaknesses like low stomach acid, poor bile flow, or microbiome imbalances may be the real driver. The episode also covers teen digestive issues, exploring how puberty, estrogen fluctuations, stress, and poor digestion habits can create stomach pain after eating. Finally, Liz and Becca answer a key question about DHEA, cortisol, and adrenal health, explaining how hormone therapy influences the stress response and why supporting adrenal function is still essential. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

What if boosting dopamine didn’t require medication? In this episode of The Health Revival Show, Liz & Becca sit down with Thomas Wilkinson, founder of NeuroNova, to discuss a fascinating new technology designed to stimulate dopamine naturally. After the global spike in anxiety, depression, addiction, and sleep disorders following COVID, researchers have been searching for non-pharmaceutical solutions to regulate brain chemistry. Enter the NeuroNova Dopamine Chair. Using targeted vibration along the spine, the device stimulates mechanoreceptors that signal the brain to release dopamine — increasing levels to 200% of baseline for several hours. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, burnout, addiction recovery, poor sleep, or that “flat” feeling where nothing excites you anymore, this conversation may change how you think about mental health. This episode explores one of the most intriguing emerging tools in neuromodulation and dopamine regulation.   Connect with Thomas - Instagram Check out the Dopamine Chair Use Code: "fitmom" for 10% off *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Gastroparesis is often labeled as a stomach disorder, but the real cause may be far more complex. In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down the functional root causes behind delayed gastric emptying, including vagus nerve dysfunction, gut-brain signaling problems, dysbiosis, bile flow issues, and chronic stress. Many people diagnosed with gastroparesis actually have whole-gut motility dysfunction affecting the stomach, small intestine, and colon. We cover: -What gastroparesis actually is -Why slow digestion is often a gut-brain disorder/p> -The role of the vagus nerve and nervous system/p> -How SIBO, H. pylori, and dysbiosis worsen symptoms/p> -Why bile flow and liver function affect digestion/p> -How GLP-1 medications can trigger severe bloating and constipation/p> -The connection between stress, inflammation, and gut motility/p> If you struggle with bloating, nausea, constipation, slow digestion, or unexplained gut symptoms, this episode explains what may actually be happening in your body. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

NAD supplements are everywhere right now — IV drips, liposomal sprays, patches, precursors, and bold claims about energy, longevity, brain function, and biohacking. But does NAD actually work? In this episode of The Health Revival Show, Liz and Becca break down the real science behind NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), how it impacts mitochondrial function, inflammation, methylation, and immune signaling — and why it’s not as simple as just “boosting your levels.” You’ll learn: - What NAD actually does inside your cells -Why IV NAD can trigger inflammation and adrenaline spikes -The truth about NAD patches and transdermal absorption -How CD38 and NNMT affect your results -Why precursors matter more than most people realize -Who NAD is actually for (and who should avoid it) If you struggle with fatigue, brain fog, chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, or hormone issues, this episode will help you decide whether NAD is worth the investment — or just another marketing trend. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard