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Your gut does more than digest food—it helps shape your immune system, inflammation levels, and overall health.
This week's conversations explore how the trillions of microbes living in your digestive system influence everything from skin and thyroid health to mood, bone strength, and immunity. Discover practical, expert-backed strategies to support your microbiome and build a healthier foundation from the inside out.
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New & Noteworthy Podcast Host:
Andra McHugh
Andra McHugh is the founder of Eczema Kids and host of the Eczema Kids Podcast. Inspired by her own family's journey after her children struggled with severe eczema and celiac disease, she is dedicated to helping parents address the root causes of childhood eczema through functional nutrition, gut health, and holistic healing.
Through her proprietary Eczema Elimination Method, Andra teaches families an inside-out approach to restoring healthy skin by reducing inflammatory triggers, supporting the gut and detoxification pathways, repairing the skin barrier, and creating non-toxic home environments. She also offers an eczema-safe skincare line designed to support sensitive skin naturally.
Her expertise has been featured across leading health and wellness platforms, including Begin Health, DrTalks, and A Salad With a Side of Fries, where she shares practical, science-informed strategies for helping children thrive. Through the Eczema Kids Podcast, Andra empowers parents with expert interviews, inspiring success stories, and actionable steps to confidently navigate their child's eczema journey.
About the Podcast:
Eczema Kids Podcast
Andra McHugh is the founder of Eczema Kids, host of the Eczema Kids Podcast, and creator of the Eczema Elimination Method. After two of her children struggled with severe eczema, she dedicated herself to understanding the root causes of chronic skin conditions through functional nutrition, gut health, and environmental wellness. Today, she helps families take a holistic, root-cause approach to childhood eczema by combining practical education, lifestyle strategies, and eczema-safe skincare. Through her podcast, Andra shares expert interviews and actionable insights to empower parents with natural, evidence-informed approaches to supporting their children's skin and overall health.
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Host: Andra McHugh
Guest: John Bohde
The Inflammatory Bucket: Why Kids Develop Eczema
What if eczema flare-ups are your child's body signaling that their "inflammatory bucket" is overflowing? Discover how food, household toxins, mold, personal care products, and gut health can all contribute to inflammation and immune stress. This session explores practical, root-cause strategies to support detoxification, restore microbial balance, and help families move beyond simply managing symptoms. |
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Host: Myriah Hinchey, ND, FMAPS
Guest: Kevin Ellis
Gut Health and Bone Loss: The Hidden Cause of Osteoporosis
Could your digestive system be affecting your bones? Learn how gut issues such as celiac disease, SIBO, and chronic inflammation can interfere with nutrient absorption and contribute to bone loss over time. This session explores practical strategies to support both gut health and stronger bones. |
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Host: Laurie Hammer, FNTP, NNTS
Guest: Robert Silverman
Gut-Brain Superhighway: How Your Gut, Vagus Nerve & Lifestyle Shape Health
Your gut and brain are constantly communicating. Discover how the microbiome and vagus nerve influence digestion, mood, immunity, and cognitive health—and why stress management, nutrition, and gut support may be some of the most powerful tools for improving overall wellbeing. |
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Host: Anshul Gupta, MD, IFMCP, FAIHM
Guest: Divya Gupta
Why Healing Your Gut, Liver, And Adrenals Is The Key To Reversing Hashimoto’s
Thyroid health involves much more than thyroid hormones alone. Learn how gut health, nutrient absorption, liver function, and chronic stress can influence thyroid activity and autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's—and explore practical strategies for supporting the body as a whole. |
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Hosts: Jamie Dorley & Kristine Genovese
The Power of GI Healing: Why Everything Begins at the GI Tract
Could your gut be affecting more than just digestion? This session explores how intestinal health influences immunity, inflammation, and long-term wellness, while sharing practical ways to support gut repair, microbial balance, and overall health. |
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Upcoming Summits & Conferences:
Plant-Based Cancer Solutions Summit 2.0
July 11–15, 2026 |
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A cancer diagnosis often leads to difficult questions—not only about treatment, but also about the choices people make every day around food, movement, stress, and recovery. While there are rarely simple answers, growing research continues to explore how lifestyle factors may influence health and quality of life during and after cancer treatment.
Starting tomorrow, Dr. Joel Fuhrman and leading experts will share practical insights on plant-based nutrition, survivorship, food as medicine, supplements, probiotics, and lifestyle medicine in this free online event. Join us to explore evidence-informed perspectives that can help you better understand your options and feel more confident navigating the cancer journey.
Learn more about the summit & reserve your spot now
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