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The Mel Robbins Podcast · August 31, 2026 · 1h 10m

Heal Your Gut: A Doctor’s 4-Part Protocol to Stop Bloating, Boost Energy, & Feel Better Now

Rajsree Nambudripad
Show Notes

Mel Robbins speaks with integrative medicine physician Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad about the root causes of chronic gut issues like bloating, IBS, SIBO, and acid reflux. Dr. Nambudripad outlines a 4-part protocol for gut healing and explains the gut’s surprising connections to energy, anxiety, thyroid health, and metabolism. The conversation covers how to identify imbalances in the four systems that control gut health and simple, immediate steps to begin feeling better.

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Highlights

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The Four Systems Controlling Gut Health
Dr. Nambudripad explains that gut health is governed by four interconnected systems—and when even one is out of balance, symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and brain fog can emerge.
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Low Stomach Acid Mimics Acid Reflux
Dr. Nambudripad reveals that what many people treat as acid reflux may actually be caused by low stomach acid, not high.
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The Gut-Thyroid Connection: Hashimoto's May Show Up in the Gut First
Dr. Nambudripad describes a bidirectional link between gut health and thyroid function, noting that symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis can manifest in the digestive system before thyroid labs become abnormal.
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Histamine Intolerance Disrupts the Gut Garden
Dr. Nambudripad explains that histamine intolerance occurs when the body cannot break down histamine efficiently, leading to symptoms that mimic allergies but originate in the gut.
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Editorial

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Exercise Can Help Reverse Insulin Resistance
Movement and exercise are discussed as tools that can directly improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health.
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