The Beyond Bloated Podcast
Join me, Certified Health Coach - Karlee Close, as we explore gut health for women. As someone who struggled with digestive issues for over 5 years, I know how important it is to improve your symptoms and regain confidence in your body. Discover expert insights, practical tips, and real stories on how to eliminate bloat without having to follow strict protocols. Let's go beyond bloated together!
Episodes
90 episodes
E89: How to Eat for Energy (Without Spending a Fortune): Budget-Friendly Wellness
If you’ve ever felt like eating healthy is too expensive, too time-consuming, or way too complicated, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.Today, I’m joined by Margo Flanagan, one half of the powerhouse duo behind ...
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Episode 89
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E88: Eczema Explained: The 3 Types, Root Causes, and How Your Gut Plays a Role
If you’ve ever wondered why your eczema keeps flaring no matter how many lotions, diets, or supplements you try, this episode is a must-listen.This week, I’m joined by Christa Biegler, award-winning dietitian nutritionist...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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44:39
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E87: How Long It Really Takes to Reduce Bloating: Real Client Data from My Gut Health Program
If you’ve ever wondered how long it actually takes to reduce bloating, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down real symptom-tracking data from women who completed my 6-month gut health coaching program in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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37:49
E86: What We’re Leaving Behind in 2025 If You Want Less Bloating in 2026
If you’re going into 2026 still dealing with daily bloating, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the habits, trends, and “gut health rules” we’re officially leaving behind in 2025, because doing more hasn’t l...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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28:48
E85: Why Your Bloating Isn’t Random: The 5 Bloat Personalities Every Woman Should Know
If you feel like your bloating is totally random (fine one day, six-months-pregnant the next), you’re not alone… and it’s not actually random at all.After working with dozens of women struggling with chronic bloating, I’v...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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25:09
E84: I Ate Gluten & Dairy in Europe After 7 Years... and Had Zero IBS Symptoms
After 7 years of avoiding gluten and dairy, I went to Europe and decided to full send it — pizza in Italy, gelato in Greece, pastries every night… and to my surprise, my gut handled it all like a champ.In this episode, I’m shari...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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28:49
E83: Why Blood Sugar Spikes Could Be Causing Your Holiday Bloating (Re-Release)
The holidays are fast approaching, and with all the extra treats, stress, and skipped routines, your blood sugar might be on a rollercoaster ride. But what does that have to do with bloating, fatigue, and cravings?In this re-released epi...
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Episode 83
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35:24
E82: Acne, Missing Periods, and PCOS: What Your Cycle Is Trying to Tell You
If you’ve ever struggled with acne, irregular or missing periods, or wondered if you might have PCOS... this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Kate Gregory, a Women’s Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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E81: Does Coffee Cause Bloating? The Truth About Caffeine, Gut Health & Energy
Most of us don’t think twice before reaching for that first cup of coffee in the morning, but is it really helping your gut and energy, or secretly making things worse? In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about caffeine, bloating, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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33:30
E80: Clear Skin from the Inside Out: The Gut–Skin Connection + HTMA Testing Explained
If you’ve tried every cleanser, serum, or prescription for acne and your skin still isn’t clearing up, this episode is for you.Today, I’m joined by functional health practitioner Laura Grubb, who helps women get to the root of frustratin...
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Episode 80
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E79: Bloating Myths Busted: Why You Can Safely Enjoy Oats Every Day
Oats are getting a bad rap online, but are they really the culprit behind bloating and digestive issues? In this episode, I’m busting the biggest myths about oatmeal and showing you why this fiber-rich, nutrient-packed whole food deserves a pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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28:59
E78: How to Identify & Reduce Your Inflammation Triggers for Bloating and Autoimmune Relief
Are your bloating, food sensitivities, or autoimmune symptoms actually being driven by inflammation?In this episode of The Beyond Bloated Podcast, I’m joined by Elizabeth Yarnell — a Traditional Naturopath, food se...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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E77: Bloating & Digestion Q&A: Fermented Foods, Coffee, Hormones, and Travel Poop Problems
Ever wished you could ask your gut health questions and get real, honest answers? In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering YOUR questions — from why women struggle with bloating more than men, to whether fermented foods actually help, how...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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28:58
E76: Why IBS Doesn’t Go Away with Gluten-Free Diets or Probiotics (and What Actually Works)
If you’ve ever been told to “just go gluten-free” or “take a probiotic” to fix your IBS, you know how frustrating it is when those quick fixes don’t actually solve the problem.In this episode of The Beyond Bloated Podcast, I’m j...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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E75: Gut Health After Burnout: My Journey From Stress, Restrictive Diets, and Confusion to Bloat-Free Living
Have you ever felt like stress and burnout were wrecking your health, but you weren’t sure how to break free? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey from pushing through a career I hated (even after completing two degrees) to finally ...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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44:58
E74: Emotional Constipation & Gut Health: Why Letting Go Is the Key to Feeling Better
Ever feel like you’re holding on to way too much—whether it’s stress, expectations, or even emotional constipation? You’re not alone.In this episode, I’m joined by Angela Jamieson—a former engineer turned speaker, bestsel...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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E73: My Daily Anti-Bloat Routine: What I Eat & Do to Stay Consistent (Re-Release)
Back by popular demand!This is my most downloaded episode ever—and for good reason. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at exactly how I eat and structure my day to keep bloating away without obsessing over food or following st...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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36:50
E72: 10 Medications Didn’t Help, But Food Did: Colleen’s Journey from Burnout to Balance
What if your chronic fatigue, anxiety, and bloating aren’t all in your head, and medication isn’t the only answer?In this episode, I’m joined by Colleen Kurtz, a Clinical Therapist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Pract...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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E71: Are Carbs Causing Your Bloating? The Truth About Low-Carb Diets & Gut Health
If you’ve ever cut carbs in an effort to beat the bloat, lose weight, or get your energy back, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the truth about low-carb and no-carb diets and how they can actually worsen<...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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33:41
E70: Why Gut Issues Aren’t Fixed by Restrictive Diets: Microbiome Myths, Probiotics & What Actually Works
Tired of eliminating foods only to still feel bloated, sluggish, or stuck in a cycle of digestive issues? In this episode, I’m joined by gut health expert and registered dietitian Kara Siedman, RDN, CDCES, to break down why restricti...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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E69: What I Wish I Knew Before Spending Years Bloated, Exhausted, and Frustrated with My Gut
If you feel like you've tried everything for your bloating, from elimination diets to expensive gut protocols, but you're still left feeling uncomfortable, frustrated, and confused… this episode is for you.I’m opening up about w...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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35:56
E68: Why You're Still Bloated Even If You Eat Clean: The Gut Mistakes I See in Almost Every Food Journal
Think you're doing everything “right” — eating clean, avoiding your trigger foods, taking your supplements — but you're still bloated by the end of the day?You’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.In this epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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28:41
E67: The Truth About Gut Health Supplements: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
Are you spending hundreds on gut health supplements but still feeling bloated, tired, or stuck? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the supplement industry and talk...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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31:45
E66: Bloat-Free Morning Routine: What to Eat, Do, and Avoid to Beat Bloating Naturally
Ever wonder what a gut-friendly morning actually looks like — without strict rules, intense workouts, or complicated supplements?In this episode, I’m sharing my exact morning routine that keeps my digestion smooth, my belly bloa...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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33:31
E65: Should Women with Bloating Fast? Why Skipping Meals Might Be Making Things Worse
You've heard the hype—fasting is supposed to heal your gut, boost energy, and burn fat. But is it actually helping… or quietly making your bloating and digestive issues worse?In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about intermitten...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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28:59