Gut Hope

Need a big dose of HOPE? Brett shares the results of being med-free for 445 days. To see his before-and-after colonoscopy photos, check out GutHope.com.

Dee-Dee continues her story in the second installment of her traumatic health journey. In this episode, she discusses what it was like discovering that she was suffering from medical PTSD, what the symptoms of this can be, and how you can find help. Dee-Dee is remarkably candid and open about her experience and wants to share a message of hope and inspiration with others that may be dealing with similar problems. Listen and see why her journey is "sideways" and doesn't refer to being "through," "around the corner," or "done."

Dee-Dee has expereinced a myriad of auto-immune related problems in her life. She managed to persevere through self-will, support of loved ones, and an unwavering desire to find answers. This episode is only the beginning of her "sideways" story. Dee-Dee courageously explains her medical history and takes us to the lowest points in her life. The trauma expereinced from having multiple near death experiences resulted in medical-related PTSD. She sheds light on how this often missed diagnosis can happen, and then gives hope, inspiration, and healing!

Kim has an AMAZING story! She took a very non-traditional approach after being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. She refused the typical medical approach and spent 18 months without any medication before finding the GI Cure Protocol. It was a long road, with some terribly low points. Kim is open about her struggles, what worked and what did not. As of the podcast, she has now gone 3 years without UC symptoms. Listen to this inspiring story and get the hope you need today!

Gordon is an amazing man with insights into life that only can come through going through trials. He is a member and mentor for the incredibly helpful group, FoodAddicts.org. For many people with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or Crohn's, it's difficult to have a healthy relationship with food. This is compounded by the fact that food is seen as the culprit - or at least exacerbates - the problem. The Food Addict questions referenced in the podcast can be accessed HERE. Learn more about how we can find hope, inspiration, and healing by recognizing and accepting addictive behaviors.

Listen to this fascinating story of how Elise's daughter was healed in three days using kefir! Elise (the mother) was also healed of gut-related issues using kefir. This podcast should not be considered medical advice, but for those looking for natural and simple ways to find gut healing, this should be in your toolbelt. Let me know what you think!

Meet Dr. Jeffrey Moss, of Moss Nutrition. I've ordered almost all my supplements from Moss Nutrition and I'm very impressed by both their quality and customer service. In this interview, Dr. Moss talks about his personal history and how he became involved in functional medicine and supplements. He shares his vast experience with gut health and how making lifestyle changes is usually a great place to start for gut health.

Ryan Wilke, diagnosed at 11 with Chron's, shares the what the last 10 years of his 30-year journey have been like. This includes his experience with the GI Cure Protocol, how it helped, and also what it could not do. Ryan is amazingly open about his experience and also very hopeful about what the future holds. Ryan's story shows us that the road is not always smooth, but our attitude can help control our outcomes.

Ryan Wilke is the originator and co-admin of the Facebook group "The GI CURE Protocol Forum." He also keeps himself very busy doing stop-motion animation on a series called "Tales of Valhalla" that can be found here - https://youtu.be/7CgrxRyvmV0.This episode covers the first 20 years of his 30-year journey. Ryan was diagnosed with Chron's disease at 11 years old. He talks about living with Chron's, how he tried to manage his symptoms through diet and some meds. This episode takes you up to the point when he starts the GI Cure Protocol. Most importantly, we talk about the need for hope, family, friends, and faith.

Meet my awesome sister, Joni! She has been suffering from IBS for over 23 years - and started finding relief in less than two weeks! This is a cool episode because I was able to record her thoughts 12 days into the process, and then 3 months later. She takes some time to talk about other health issues that have been reduced or resolved once she focused on healing her gut. I hope you find this story of healing as inspiring as I did. It is fantastic to have my sister feeling "normal" again!