Show Notes:
Gut Health, Bloating, and the Hidden Triggers Behind Digestive Issues with Conny Wade.
In this episode of Bioenergetics Beat, Heather Gray welcomes functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and fellow FDN, Conny (Cornelia) Wade, to dive deep into one of the most taboo yet essential wellness topics: gut health, bloating, and digestion.
Conny shares her personal journey from over two decades as a night-shift nurse in conventional healthcare to becoming a functional practitioner after her own health challenges with reflux, bloating, joint pain, and psoriasis. Through functional lab testing, dietary changes, and lifestyle shifts, she uncovered the root causes of her symptoms and regained 95% of her health.
This conversation shines a light on the connection between circadian rhythm, stomach acid, gut microbiome balance, gluten sensitivity, hormones and digestion, and how small changes in eating habits and lifestyle can lead to profound healing.
Key Topics Covered
- From nursing to functional health: Conny’s pain-to-purpose story and what led her to functional lab testing.
- Night shift challenges: How disrupted circadian rhythms wreak havoc on digestion, hormones, and overall wellness.
- The gut microbiome connection: Hidden culprits like H. pylori and Pseudomonas that drive bloating, reflux, and leaky gut.
- Gluten and inflammation: How cutting out gluten relieved joint pain and improved digestion in just weeks.
- Mindful eating: Why eating in “rest and digest” mode matters more than you think for nutrient absorption and bloating relief.
- Stomach acid myths: Why heartburn is often caused by too little stomach acid, not too much, and why PPIs may do more harm than good.
- Hormones and digestion: How cortisol, estrogen, thyroid, and gut bacteria all influence bloating and PMS symptoms.
- Lifestyle foundations: The role of sleep, stress management, whole foods, and movement in restoring gut health.
Resources and Free Guide
Conny offers a free guide on fixing bloating plus a free discovery call to support individuals on their gut healing journey. Learn more at:
She also hosts webinars on food sensitivities, with replays available for those who miss the live sessions.
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