Heal Your Gut: A Doctor’s 4-Part Protocol to Stop Bloating, Boost Energy, & Feel Better Now
Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 10m
Summary
Mel Robbins interviews Dr. Rajshri Numburad, a gut health expert who shares her personal healing journey and a comprehensive protocol for digestive issues. Using a "gut garden" metaphor, Dr. Numburad explains four key systems: motility, digestion, gut lining integrity, and the microbiome. She offers actionable advice for bloating, IBS, SIBO, and leaky gut, emphasizing magnesium, digestive enzymes, and mindful eating habits to restore overall health.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Dr. Rajshri and the gut health crisis
Dr. Rajshri's personal journey with SIBO and gut issues
The gut-brain axis and the 'Gut Garden' analogy
The 4 systems of the gut garden: Motility, Digestion, Lining, Microbiome
Immediate steps: Magnesium and digestive enzymes for motility
Understanding and relieving bloating fast
Sponsors: Pure Genius, Soma, iHerb, and Mattress Firm
IBS vs. SIBO: Diagnosis and the 4-phase healing protocol
Leaky gut: Causes, symptoms, and healing with L-glutamine
Best diet for gut health: Whole foods, fiber, and diversity
Sponsors: Soma, Wayfair, and BetterHelp
5 daily habits: Meal spacing, mindful eating, and movement
Histamine intolerance: Root causes and treatment strategies
The gut-thyroid connection and Hashimoto's disease
Insulin resistance: Mechanisms and how to reverse it
Acid vs. Non-acid reflux and natural treatments
Finding a functional medicine doctor and red flag symptoms
Outro, bloopers, and legal disclaimer
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