

The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome
Lindsey Parsons
Are you struggling to restore your gut to perfect health? Hear host Lindsey Parsons interview functional and integrative medicine professionals, patients and scientists about the gut microbiome, the current state of research and how they approach treating IBS, IBD, candida, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, gastritis, SIBO and other digestive issues. Hear patients talk about their experiences with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) both in clinics and do-it-yourself and how it impacted their gastrointestinal issues. Learn about the gut microbiome's influence not just on digestive health, but on cardiovascular health, mental health (including anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism), autoimmune diseases, skin conditions and overweight/obesity.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 12min
Gut Health, Libido and Cortisol: The Overlooked Triangle with Dr. Diane Mueller
Explore the connection between gut health, hormones and libido. Learn how imbalances in the microbiome can impact sexual wellness and overall health. We also break down estrogen dominance and why proper hormone metabolism matters. A practical, holistic look at improving energy, mood and intimacy with Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM and board certified sexologist. Plus in honor of Podcastathon, a short interview with the Chief Development Officer of Love146, a charity working against human trafficking that I've supported for years . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 2min
Optimizing Brain, Gut, Energy and Sleep: Scott Sherr, MD on Methylene Blue and More
Learn about the benefits of Methylene Blue for mitochondrial health and how this unique compound helps clear brain fog, supports SIBO recovery and provides the "energy bridge" your body needs to heal with Scott Sherr, MD. We also cover how to calm your nervous system to move from "fight or flight" into deep restoration and practitioner-grade supplements for sleep and more from Troscriptions. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Feb 17, 2026 • 60min
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Inflammation and Autoimmunity with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP
Get a real-time look at functional blood chemistry analysis as Lindsey's own labs are analyzed live - revealing what standard reference ranges miss about thyroid health, autoimmunity, inflammation and metabolism with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 7min
Interstitial Cystitis, UTIs and the Gut–Bladder Axis with Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C
In this episode, urology expert Aleece Fosnight discusses the connection between gut health, the vaginal microbiome and bladder function. We explore the root causes of recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis and how hormonal changes during menopause affect urinary health. Learn practical strategies for pelvic floor recovery, bladder training and advanced testing for chronic infections for both men and women. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Jan 20, 2026 • 1h 2min
A Functional Approach to Crohn's: Prebiotics, Diet & Supplements with Guy Daniels
Is your gut health holding you back? On this episode, Guy Daniels tackles Crohn's Disease - from immune system secrets to the truth about fiber, prebiotics and the gut bacteria that really matter to help you get into remission for life. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest or X or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Dec 16, 2025 • 36min
IBS, Stress and the Nervous System Connection with Atavia Minoudis
Is it possible your IBS symptoms aren't coming entirely from gut dysbiosis, but also from your nervous system? In this episode, we explore how stress, anxiety and an overactive stress response can drive IBS flare-ups. Learn how calming the nervous system, supporting vagus nerve function and shifting your mindset can help reduce symptoms and improve your relationship with your gut with Atavia Minoudis. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Dec 2, 2025 • 58min
Oral FMT Options for Chronic Gut Issues with Dr. Jason Klop
Learn about Novel Biome's purified capsule and powdered FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) products, the donor screening process, why pretreatment and protocol design matter and what kinds of conditions respond best to FMT beyond C diff, including IBS, IBD, neurological disorders and cancer with Dr. Jason Klop. Jason also talks about the pitfalls of DIY FMT, what stool testing can and can't tell you and how microbiome banking could help people protect their gut health long-term. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Nov 11, 2025 • 39min
Beyond the Creams: Root-Cause Solutions for Eczema with Andra McHugh
What if your child's eczema isn't just a skin problem, but a sign of something deeper happening in the gut? Learn how gut imbalances, food sensitivities and inflammation can trigger eczema flare-ups and how addressing the root cause through nutrition and natural support can calm the skin from the inside out. Learn practical steps to help your child heal naturally and build lasting skin health with Andra McHugh. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 6min
Beyond Antimicrobials: The Prebiotic Path to Healing SIBO, IMO and Dysbiosis with Guy Daniels
Are you tired of short-term but unsuccessful fixes for SIBO, IMO and gut health issues? Learn from gut expert Guy Daniels on why treating root causes—rather than just symptoms like bloating, constipation and loose stool—can revolutionize your digestive health. Learn how prebiotics, bile acids and the right protocols lay the foundation for lasting relief. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
Rethinking Antimicrobials: Protecting the Microbiome in Clinical Practice with Dr. Brad Leech, PhD
Ever wondered if your gut health protocols are truly helping, or possibly harming, your microbiome? Join Lindsey Parsons and Dr. Brad Leech as they unpack the latest science on antimicrobials, microbiome testing, leaky gut, low stomach acid, prebiotics and more. Discover when to use certain interventions, how to protect your beneficial bacteria, and which strategies really make a difference based on the research. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes


