November 2026

Illustration of the gut-brain connection showing communication between the brain and digestive system

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestion Impacts Mood

Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something—and turned out to be right? That familiar expression reflects something very real: your gut and your brain are intimately connected. The gut-brain axis helps explain why digestive problems can affect you far more than you might think. Interestingly, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and reflux can lead to

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Podcast Episode 192 After 20 Years of Reflux, Someone Finally Asked Why

 After 20 years of acid reflux, worsening symptoms, and repeated medication changes, one patient was still struggling. The reflux had become so severe that she was experiencing nausea, vomiting, disrupted sleep, and even losing her voice. What changed? Someone finally started asking why. In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia discuss a patient’s

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