Today's conversation is with fellow Registered Dietitian Paula Sturm RDN FMN CFSP to address the multitude of gut concerns that people face. We chat about all the fun stuff: bloating, diarrhea, constipation, IBS, heartburn, gluten intolerance, and more! Paula expresses the importance of finding the root cause of these gut issues and getting professional help as opposed to starting restrictive elimination diets on your own which may make things worse for years to come. In addition to testing, and proper functional foods, Paula also touches on digestive issues due to stress, anxiety, and our enteric nervous system expressing the importance of emotional healing. This is a rerun of Episode 11 from 2021. As such, some of the language is outdated and potentially triggering for some listeners. If you are in a sensitive place, I recommend you skip the end of the podcast questions.  TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 5:45 Introducing Paula Sturm and her passion for functional nutrition  10:45 Gut issues and related signs and symptoms  13:15 Elimination diets, supplements, and the gut 17:30 Developing a healthy gut with diet diversity  20:40 Underfueling and the gut 21:55 Gut training and reintroducing foods 24:00 The gut-brain connection, and the influence of stress on digestion  28:20 Mindful eating habits for better digestion  31:25 Meal and snack timing for gut health 37:25 End of the podcast questions (trigger warning) Follow Paula on Instagram @radically_nourished and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition  Find Paula online at https://radicallynourished.com If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot! Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation?  Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code RISEUPNUTRITION for 20% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order