In this episode, Michelle and Kari Natwick, gut health RD, dive into the all too common - but not normal - topic of BLOATING. Kari shares her own experiences with digestive discomfort and how isolating and scary it can feel. You’ll learn why it happens and how to banish bloating for good! They share:  What bloating is & why it happensMethods to treat bloating without restrictive elimination diets!A recording to listen to when you’re in the middle of symptoms (*save for later!*)The truth about lemon water - does it actually work? “Good” vs. “bad” gut bacteriaDebunking the misconception of bloating as a normal occurrencePLUS a discount on stool testing  Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing. Timestamps:  (6:03) Kari’s experiences as a WIC dietitian  (15:48) Why does bloating happen?  (21:35) Is lemon water helpful?  (25:28) Bad vs. good gut bacteria  (29:50) Risks of probiotics  (33:25) Bloating can be a scary experience (35:05) Recording for acute bloating support  (43:06) The Migrating Motor Complex (gut motility)  (54:13) Bloating as a trigger for body image/ weight issues  (1:03:59) What to do for bloating  Links: 20% OFF Raw Rev Bars (Code: MICHELLE20) 8-Week Fitness & Nutrition Guide Kari’s Resources –  Beat the Bloat Guide GI Map (Stool Test) discount in QTD Community (Sign up for free > Click “labs” > GI Map) www.gutbrainrd.com  Work with Michelle and her free resources:  Quiet the Diet Podcast Page Episode Page (with transcript!)  Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC 8-Week Fitness & Nutrition Guide Learn more about the practice Follow the pod on IG Follow Michelle on IG Sign up for the Newsletter Join our FREE membership community!