About this episode
What if your anxiety, anger, or depression isn't a mental health issue—but a gut health issue?In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis sit down with Allison Jordan, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and founder of Better Bellies Therapies, who reveals how hidden infections, digestive dysfunction, and mineral imbalances can hijack your emotions and leave you feeling broken.Allison shares her groundbreaking "Five Toxin Trap" framework that has helped hundreds of clients come off anxiety medications, eliminate chronic pain, and finally understand why traditional medicine keeps missing the root causes of their symptoms.You'll discover:Why C. diff infections can cause chronic anxiety by blocking dopamine conversionHow H. pylori in your stomach prevents you from absorbing the nutrients needed for neurotransmittersThe shocking connection between copper toxicity and 50% of divorcesWhy your "stress" diagnosis might actually be parasites, food sensitivities, or poor detoxificationHow one client's sugar cravings disappeared in 3 days after removing hidden food sensitivitiesThe at-home baking soda test to check your stomach acid levelsWhy hormone imbalances aren't the root cause—and what isThis episode is for you if:You've been told "it's just stress" or "it's all in your head"You're struggling with anxiety, depression, or anger that won't budge despite therapy or medicationYou have chronic health issues like IBS, acid reflux, insomnia, or unexplained painYou've tried "everything" but still don't feel like yourselfYou're tired of being told you lack willpower when it comes to food cravings or emotional regulationAllison's approach is different from conventional medicine—she uses specialized testing that hospitals don't run to find infections like chronic low-grade C. diff, H. pylori, parasites, mineral imbalances, food sensitivities, and liver congestion that are driving your symptoms.The best part? Many of these issues are completely reversible when you address the actual root cause instead of just managing symptoms.Keywords: anxiety root causes, gut health and mental health, emotional health solutions, functional medicine for anxiety, gut-brain connection, hidden infections causing anxiety, food sensitivities and mood, copper toxicity symptoms, H. pylori emotional symptoms, natural anxiety treatment, digestive health and emotions, chronic fatigue root causes, IBS solutions, emotional regulation strategies, holistic mental healthRESOURCES MENTIONED:Allison Jordan's Resources:Better Bellies Therapies Website: betterbellytherapies.com/constipation (Free baking soda test recipe)Free Training on th
