• 1 hour 4 minutes
    Can You Fix Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP? With Dr. Jeff Buxton

    Could sleep apnea be the hidden reason behind your fatigue, brain fog, high blood pressure, or poor sleep?

    In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Buxton, an airway-focused dentist, to explore the connection between oral health, breathing, and overall wellness. Discover how sleep apnea affects your body, why CPAP isn't the only treatment option for some patients, and how airway-focused dental treatments may help improve sleep quality.

    Learn how to recognize the warning signs, understand your treatment options, and take the first step toward better sleep.


    Timestamps

    00:00 – Why quality sleep is essential for your health
    01:00 – Introduction to Dr. Jeff Buxton and adult sleep apnea
    05:00 – Managing sleep apnea vs. addressing its root causes
    10:00 – Hidden symptoms of sleep apnea
    13:00 – How poor sleep affects your heart, hormones, and metabolism
    16:00 – Deep sleep, brain health, and dementia
    24:00 – The connection between sleep apnea and ADHD-like symptoms
    27:00 – What actually causes airway obstruction?
    34:00 – Can adults fix sleep apnea without CPAP?
    35:00 – Sleep testing and airway evaluation
    39:00 – Palatal expansion and treatment options for adults
    42:00 – What to expect during airway expansion treatment
    48:00 – How expanders and aligners work together
    52:00 – Myofunctional therapy and tongue function
    54:00 – Sleep apnea treatment results and patient improvements
    59:00 – Complimentary sleep studies and consultation options
    01:01:00 – How to contact Dr. Buxton
    01:03:00 – Final advice for better sleep and breathing


    Links & Resources Mentioned

    Dr. Jeff Buxton

    Website: https://drjeffbuxton.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeffbuxton/

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    20 October 2026, 10:00 am
  • 46 minutes 12 seconds
    Why Your Child’s Snoring and Teeth Grinding Shouldn’t Be Ignored with Dr. Kalli Hale

    Could your child's snoring, teeth grinding, or mouth breathing be signs of an underlying airway issue?

    In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Juanique sits down with Dr. Kalli Hale, airway dentist and co-founder of Tooth Pillow, to explore the connection between jaw development, breathing, sleep, and children's health.

    They discuss overlooked warning signs, the importance of early airway assessments, and how treatment options like guided growth appliances, myofunctional therapy, and jaw expanders may help support healthy development.


    Timestamps

    00:00 – Why nasal breathing matters for lifelong health
    01:00 – Juanique's personal journey with her children's health
    03:00 – Dr. Kalli Hale's journey into airway dentistry
    06:00 – Why airway health is often overlooked in dentistry
    11:00 – How jaw development affects breathing and sleep
    13:00 – Early warning signs parents should watch for
    15:00 – ADHD, behavior, and sleep-disordered breathing
    18:00 – Chronic ear infections, tongue ties, and airway health
    20:00 – How Tooth Pillow works
    25:00 – Braces vs. jaw expansion: What parents should know
    35:00 – Choosing the right treatment for crowded teeth and underbites
    39:00 – Virtual treatment, monitoring, and myofunctional therapy
    42:00 – How to get your child assessed
    44:00 – Final advice for parents


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    Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or dental advice.

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    13 October 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The Hidden Causes of Chronic Symptoms: Autoimmunity, CIRS & What Your Labs Reveal

    What if your chronic fatigue, brain fog, pain, or digestive issues aren’t coming from just one problem?

    In this episode, Dr. Stadler returns to explore autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, CIRS, thyroid dysfunction, and the hidden patterns that can show up in your bloodwork. We discuss why symptoms can come and go in flares, how hormones and pregnancy can influence the immune system, and why addressing the root causes of leaky gut and food sensitivities may require looking beyond supplements.


    Timestamps

    00:00 – Why chronic illness can be complex
    02:00 – Why are so many people sick?
    04:00 – Common autoimmune triggers
    06:00 – CIRS vs. autoimmunity
    08:00 – When it may not be mold
    13:00 – Chronic symptoms to watch for
    18:00 – Hormones and the immune system
    21:00 – Pregnancy and autoimmunity
    25:00 – Understanding autoimmune flares
    27:00 – Postpartum thyroid dysfunction
    30:00 – Why one-size-fits-all protocols fall short
    34:00 – What blood tests can reveal
    37:00 – What to screen for
    38:00 – What AM cortisol can tell you
    41:00 – Albumin, globulin & bloodwork patterns
    45:00 – Leaky gut and thyroid function
    49:00 – Why food sensitivities develop
    51:00 – Can overtraining affect the gut?
    53:00 – Gluten, molecular mimicry & autoimmunity
    55:00 – The Immuno 88 food sensitivity test
    57:00 – Are food sensitivity tests accurate?
    59:00 – Working with Dr. Stadler
    01:01:00 – Closing thoughts


    Resources & Links Mentioned

    Red River Orem / Dr. Stadler
    Phone: 801-691-1765

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    6 October 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Long COVID and the Brain: Can Neurological Damage Be Reversed?

    In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Dr. Oliver of The Neuro Clinic joins the conversation to explore long COVID, neuroinflammation, and the neurological symptoms that can linger long after an infection. They discuss brain rehabilitation, neuroplasticity, dysautonomia, and therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen, laser therapy, Alpha-Stim, RPSS, and simple neurological exercises, plus why reducing inflammation and finding the right treatment at the right time may be key to recovery.


    Timestamps

    00:00 – What is Long COVID?
    01:00 – The host’s neurological health journey
    05:00 – Meet Dr. Oliver & functional neurology
    07:00 – What Long COVID does to the body
    10:00 – Neurological & emotional symptoms
    15:00 – COVID vaccines & neurological health
    21:00 – Long COVID & Epstein-Barr
    24:00 – Inflammation vs. neurological damage
    27:00 – Testing neurological function
    29:00 – Neuroplasticity & brain rehabilitation
    31:00 – Long COVID and concussion-like symptoms
    35:00 – Tools used for neurological rehabilitation
    36:00 – Alpha-Stim, anxiety, PTSD & pain
    39:00 – Managing neurological flare-ups
    42:00 – Diet, nutrition & stress management
    43:00 – Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    45:00 – Laser therapy & mitochondrial function
    47:00 – Trigeminal & vagus nerve stimulation
    51:00 – Eye exercises for brain rehabilitation
    54:00 – Light sensitivity & neurological function
    57:00 – Hope during neurological recovery
    59:00 – Should inflammation be treated before rehab?
    1:01:00 – Why a “failed” therapy can be a data point
    1:04:00 – Learning from chronic illness
    1:06:00 – The right treatment at the right time
    1:07:00 – How to connect with Dr. Oliver


    Links Mentioned

    The Neuro Clinic – Lehi, Utah
    theneuroclinic.org

    Instagram: @neurocliniclehi
    Phone: 801-682-3522

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    29 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 57 minutes 38 seconds
    How Your Mouth Could Be Keeping You Sick: Root Canals, Cavitations & Airway Health with Dr Michelle Jorgensen

    Dr. Michelle Jorgensen joins the Gutsy Health Podcast to discuss the potential connection between oral health and chronic health issues. The conversation covers root canals, cavitations, gum disease, mercury exposure, fungal issues in the mouth, and the importance of CBCT scans. They also explore airway health, sleep apnea, oxygen supply, sleep quality, and their possible relationship with symptoms such as poor concentration and ADHD-like symptoms. Dr. Michelle closes by introducing the Living Well Project, a research initiative focused on using the mouth as a window into overall health.


    Timestamps

    00:01 — Why oral health may be an overlooked part of chronic illness
     01:26 — Juanique’s chronic illness and recovery story
     06:36 — Dr. Michelle’s mercury poisoning story
     09:59 — How her experience changed her approach to dentistry
     13:04 — The “overflowing bathtub” analogy for chronic illness
     14:53 — Multiple root causes and the mouth’s role in health
     17:10 — Root canals and the tooth–body connection
     20:00 — Juanique’s experience with a root canal and neurological symptoms
     21:46 — What cavitations are and how they develop
     25:56 — CIRS, mold exposure, and hidden oral infections
     27:48 — Fungus, antibiotics, mouthwash, and the oral microbiome
     30:16 — Geographic tongue and tongue scraping
     32:41 — Oral health as a potential missing piece in chronic illness
     35:08 — Health conditions Dr. Michelle associates with oral infections
     37:24 — CBCT scans and what to look for
     39:18 — How to find and vet a biological dentist
     40:22 — Airway health, ADHD, sleep apnea, and myofascial issues
     41:54 — The “mouth as a garage” airway analogy
     45:42 — Deep sleep, memory, healing, and oxygen
     46:38 — Airway treatment options for children and adults
     50:20 — Poor sleep, oxygen deprivation, and nervous system symptoms
     52:02 — Breathing problems that may resemble ADHD symptoms
     53:40 — Oral infections and airway health as foundational considerations
     54:50 — The Living Well Project and upcoming research
     57:01 — Where to find Dr. Michelle and her educational content


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    22 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 54 minutes 9 seconds
    Could Your Teeth Be Affecting Your Health? The Dental Connection to Chronic Illness

    In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Juanique welcomes Dr. Chase Faldmo of Healing Playbook to discuss the connection between dental health, nervous system function, chronic inflammation, and the body’s ability to heal.

    After sharing her personal healing journey with chronic illness and CIRS, Juanique explores the insights that helped her better understand her body’s recovery process. Together with Dr. Faldmo, they discuss topics including dental infections, nerve rehabilitation, nervous system health, and the importance of addressing deeper factors that may influence healing.


    Timestamps

    00:00 – Stagnation, inflammation, and healing
     01:00 – Juanique’s healing journey and return to the podcast
     04:00 – Introducing Dr. Chase Faldmo
     09:00 – Dr. Chase Faldmo’s personal health journey
     12:00 – Oral health, dental infections, and healing
     19:00 – Heart rate variability and measuring body signals
     24:00 – Braces, retainers, and nervous system health
     34:00 – Chronic illness, CIRS, and finding deeper causes
     40:00 – Nerve damage and rehabilitation
     44:00 – Rehabilitating the nervous system
     49:00 – The timeline of nerve healing
     54:00 – Where to find Dr. Chase Faldmo


    Links Mentioned

    🔗 Healing Playbook
     https://healingplaybook.com/

    🔗 Instagram: @HealingPlaybook

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    15 September 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    CIRS, MCAS & Autoimmunity: What’s Really Driving Your Symptoms?

    What happens when you’ve been diagnosed with CIRS, followed the protocol, and still don’t feel better?

    In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Dr. Stadler of Red River Orem joins the conversation to explore why chronic illness rarely fits neatly into a single diagnosis. They unpack the overlap between CIRS, autoimmunity, MCAS, food sensitivities, blood sugar dysregulation, cortisol, anemia, and neurological symptoms and why comprehensive testing can be critical for understanding what is actually driving a patient’s symptoms.

    They also discuss the importance of treating chronic illness in the right biochemical order, identifying underlying immune triggers, and helping patients understand their own bodies instead of becoming permanently dependent on a practitioner.


    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 – When Your Tests Say “Nothing Is Wrong”
    01:00 – Meet Dr. Stadler of Red River Orem
    03:00 – Why CIRS Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
    05:00 – Dr. Stadler’s Functional Medicine Background
    08:00 – Bridging Conventional and Functional Medicine
    09:00 – The Problem With Self-Diagnosing CIRS
    11:00 – CIRS vs. Neurological Damage
    13:00 – Why Chronic Illness Symptoms Overlap
    15:00 – Why Deeper Testing Matters
    16:00 – Autoimmunity Mistaken for CIRS
    17:00 – C4a, MMP-9 and Other CIRS Markers
    19:00 – Low MSH and Genetic Susceptibility
    20:00 – Where to Start With CIRS, Autoimmunity and MCAS
    21:00 – Stop Guessing and Start Testing
    22:00 – Treating Chronic Illness in Biochemical Order
    23:00 – The Role of Anemia and Iron
    25:00 – Finding the Triggers Behind Immune Dysregulation
    26:00 – Blood Sugar, Cortisol, Vitamin D and Anemia
    28:00 – MCAS, Histamine and Food Sensitivities
    30:00 – When You Seem to React to Everything
    32:00 – What Can Drive Gut Permeability
    34:00 – Should You Eliminate Every Reactive Food?
    35:00 – IgG Food Sensitivity Testing
    36:00 – Dr. Stadler’s Preferred Testing Lab
    38:00 – How Chronic Stress Affects Immune Function
    40:00 – The Blood Sugar–Cortisol Connection
    41:00 – Hypoglycemia, Adrenaline and Anxiety
    42:00 – Why Blood Sugar Dips Can Worsen Neurological Symptoms
    43:00 – What Your Neurons Need to Function
    45:00 – CIRS and Neurological Symptoms
    47:00 – Treating the Individual, Not Just the Diagnosis
    48:00 – MCAS vs. Histamine Dysregulation
    49:00 – Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities
    51:00 – Identifying and Addressing Immune Triggers
    52:00 – Teaching Patients to Manage Their Own Health
    53:00 – Why Are More People Chronically Sick?
    54:00 – Stress and Endocrine Disruptors
    55:00 – Sedentary Lifestyles and Immune Health
    56:00 – The Rise of Autoimmunity
    57:00 – Has Chronic Stress Become Our Normal?
    59:00 – Rebuilding the Body’s Adaptability to Stress
    1:00:00 – Managing the Stressors You Can Control
    1:01:00 – How to Work With Dr. Stadler


    RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED

    Red River Orem
    For consultations with Dr. Stadler and the Red River Orem team.

    Phone: 801-691-1765

    ImmunoLabs
    Mentioned by Dr. Stadler as a laboratory he has used for IgG food sensitivity testing.

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    8 September 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 10 seconds
    Why Juanique Walked Away to Heal and Why She’s Back

    After a year away, Juanique returns to the Gutsy Health Podcast with a deeply personal update on what made her step back from her business, the podcast, and the constant pressure to keep going. She shares why selling Provo Health became part of her own healing, what she learned from slowing down, and why she ultimately decided there are still conversations worth having. Plus, she gives an update on the clinic’s transition to Red River Orem, its evolving approach to CIRS, and what listeners can expect in this new season.


    Timestamps

    00:00 — Your Body Can Heal
     01:00 — Welcome Back to Gutsy Health
     02:00 — Why the Old Me Is Gone
     03:00 — Living Out of Alignment
     05:00 — The Breaking Point
     06:00 — Selling Provo Health
     08:00 — Choosing Rest and Healing
     10:00 — What Still Lights Me Up?
     12:00 — Why the Podcast Is Staying
     14:00 — Stepping Away From the Algorithm
     15:00 — Protecting My Time and Energy
     16:00 — The Future of Gutsy Academy
     17:00 — Parenting and Body Doubling
     18:00 — Having Capacity to Support Others
     20:00 — What’s Next for the Podcast
     23:00 — CIRS and Autoimmune Overlap
     24:00 — Looking Beyond Mold
     25:00 — Treating the Whole Health Picture
     26:00 — What My Illness Taught Me
     28:00 — When Healing Feels Impossible
     29:00 — Understanding the Order of Healing
     30:00 — Keep Going
     31:00 — These Days Aren’t Forever
     32:00 — A New Season Begins

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    1 September 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 38 seconds
    Why You Feel Sick at Home: CIRS, Mold vs. Actinomycetes & Endotoxins (with Mike Fisher)

    Feeling worse at home? It might not be “just mold.” In this episode, Juanique talks with Mike Fisher (Vital Home Solutions—aka the mold dog guy) about the REAL environmental drivers of CIRS and chronic symptoms. We break down why actinomycetes and endotoxins often outweigh mold, how to lower your total toxin load without wasting money, and exactly what to clean first for the biggest impact.

    What you’ll learn

    • Why CIRS isn’t only about mold (think actinomycetes & endotoxin producers)
    • The “low-hanging fruit” that moves the needle fast: toilet tanks, window tracks, bathroom overflows, dusty HVAC rooms
    • Safe, simple chemistry for sensitives: soap + water for mold removal; hypochlorous acid or alcohol for bacteria
    • How to use negative pressure (shop-vac exhausting outdoors) so you don’t re-aerosolize dust
    • Practical tips for mattresses, pets, sheets, drains, and daily maintenance
    • Why calming the nervous system matters as much as cleaning

    Key Takeaways & Timestamps

    • 12:50 – It’s not just mold: ~7% mold, 42% actinomycetes, 28% endotoxin producers, ~23% other toxins.
    • 27:40 – Fix what hits you daily: start with toilet tanks, window tracks, bathroom overflows, HVAC dust.
    • 31:58 – Method matters: mold = remove with soap + water; bacteria = hypochlorous acid/alcohol; avoid “paint-over” shortcuts.
    • 38:50 – HVAC hygiene: keep the furnace room dust-free; vent your vac outside for negative pressure.
    • 46:46 – Fear vs. intuition: you don’t need sterile—just lower the load so your body can heal.

    Resources & Links

    • CIRS Self-Assessment Quiz: provohealth.com/cirs-quiz
    • Vital Home Solutions (Mike Fisher): vitalutah.com | IG: @thevitalhomesolutions & @chapmolddetectiondog | 801-657-3969
    • Daily surface support: search for hypochlorous acid (250–300 ppm options)
    • Skin support mentioned: Defense Soap

    Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical advice. Consult qualified clinicians and CIRS-literate assessors/remediators for your situation.

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    • Gutsy Health Academy: protocols, mindset tools, and live coaching to help you become your own self-healing advocate.
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    11 September 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    CIRS & Long COVID: Hidden Epidemic and Healing Steps with Dr. Brian Rodgers

    In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Juanique sits down with Dr. Brian Rodgers to shed light on CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) — a condition affecting up to 25% of the population. They break down what CIRS actually is, why so many people are undiagnosed, and how it can be triggered by mold, Lyme disease, spider bites, and even COVID or the COVID vaccine.

    Juanique and Dr. Rodgers explore how CIRS impacts the gut, brain, mitochondria, and immune system — often showing up as fatigue, anxiety, depression, hormone imbalances, brain fog, and long COVID. They also dive into the 12-step protocol for treatment, with a focus on the first three critical steps: reducing environmental triggers, using the right binders, and treating MARCoNS (nasal bacteria).

    The conversation is equal parts science and lived experience, with Juanique sharing her personal journey with CIRS, the overwhelm of starting treatment, and the hope that comes from taking healing step by step.


    Key Takeaways

    • CIRS is common: Around 20–25% of people carry the gene that can trigger CIRS.
    • COVID is a trigger: Both infection and vaccination have been shown to turn on CIRS genes, often presenting as “long COVID.”
    • Multi-system impact: CIRS disrupts neuropeptides, hormones, and mitochondria, leading to mood disorders, fatigue, leaky gut, and hormone imbalance.
    • Children are affected differently: Kids often show fewer symptoms (headaches, anxiety, chronic infections, bedwetting) but can still carry the condition.
    • First 3 steps matter most: Safe environment, binders (like Welchol or cholestyramine), and MARCoNS treatment are non-negotiable for healing.
    • Healing takes time: Most patients need 12–24 months to move through the 12-step protocol, with incremental improvements along the way.
    • Adjunctive therapies: Tools like eBOO, hyperbaric oxygen, IVs, neurofeedback, and phospholipid therapy can help “jumpstart” depleted bodies.
    • Hope is key: Even if progress feels slow, consistent steps lower the body’s toxin load and restore function over time.


    Chapters

    00:00 – Introduction & Juanique’s experience with CIRS
    03:25 – Why so many people are undiagnosed
    08:09 – The hidden pandemic of CIRS and COVID as a trigger
    10:32 – How CIRS affects the gut, brain, mitochondria, and immune system
    15:18 – Children and teenagers with CIRS: symptoms to watch for
    20:05 – The overlap between CIRS, MCAS, and histamine intolerance
    27:10 – Chronic infections, asthma-like symptoms, and immune dysfunction
    31:57 – Step 1: Safe environment and mold remediation
    39:04 – Step 2: Binders and reducing the toxin load
    43:49 – Step 3: Treating MARCoNS and brain fog relief
    48:40 – Why some patients need “bigger tools” to jumpstart healing
    53:22 – Steps 4–12: Gut, hormones, neuropeptides, and VIP therapy
    58:09 – How long CIRS healing really takes


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    26 August 2025, 9:00 am
  • 49 minutes 34 seconds
    Your Body Can’t Heal What Your Mind Won’t Allow with Britt Lefkoe

     In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Juanique Grover talks with guest Britt Lefkoe about one of the biggest hidden barriers to healing: your mindset.

    So many people spend years cycling through diets, supplements, and protocols, yet still feel stuck in pain and fatigue. Juanique and Britt unpack why this happens, explaining how stress, self-worth, and unaddressed emotions silently block the body’s ability to repair — even when you’re “doing everything right.”

    They explore how the nervous system translates mental and emotional patterns into physical symptoms, why unresolved emotions often resurface as illness, and how long-held beliefs may be keeping you sick. You’ll also learn practical tools to retrain your nervous system, shift your mindset, and finally create the conditions your body needs to heal and thrive.

    This isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about removing the invisible roadblocks between you and lasting health.

    Key Takeaways & Timestamps

    • 02:45 – Why mindset is the foundation of healing
    • 10:18 – The nervous system’s role in physical symptoms
    • 18:33 – How emotions sabotage (or support) your health
    • 25:47 – The connection between self-worth and healing progress
    • 36:12 – Practical steps to rewire your mindset for lasting change

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    20 August 2025, 7:00 am
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