Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself #441 Common Causes of Bloating with Karlee Close
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This week, Karlee Close joins me to talk about why so many women stay stuck in chronic bloating despite eliminating foods, running tests, and trying supplement protocols. We unpack how stress physiology, under fueling, and blood sugar swings can quietly shut down digestion, even when you are eating “clean.”
Karlee shares her own story of cycling through restrictive diets, repeated food sensitivity testing, SIBO protocols, and candida cleanses before realizing that the missing piece was foundational habits. We dig into how skipping meals triggers cortisol and adrenaline, why digestion starts in the brain, and how eating in a constant fight or flight state can lead to gas, constipation, and that six months pregnant feeling by the end of the day.
We also cover the role of sleep, movement, and nervous system regulation in restoring motility and reducing fermentation in the gut. If you feel bloated no matter what you eat, this episode brings you back to the basics that actually move the needle.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Chronic bloating is often driven by stress physiology, not just food
• Skipping meals and under eating trigger cortisol and slow digestion
• Blood sugar crashes increase cravings and worsen gut symptoms
• Digestion starts in the brain and requires a rest and digest state
• Restrictive diets and repeated testing can keep you stuck
• Light movement after meals supports motility and reduces gas
• Consistent sleep rhythms help stabilize blood sugar and gut function
ABOUT GUEST:
Karlee Close is a Certified Gut Health Coach, host of The Beyond Bloated Podcast, and founder of Beyond Bloated, where she helps women reduce chronic bloating through simple, sustainable habits.
After developing severe digestive issues in her mid-20s, she spent years cycling through restrictive diets and supplements without lasting relief. Now, she teaches a balanced, non-restrictive approach focused on foundational habits so women can feel confident, energized, and comfortable in their bodies.
WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.beyondbloated.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.bloated/
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
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SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 😎 Use code LESSSTRESSED10 anytime for 10% off!
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