Episode 25: Why I Remove Gluten, Dairy, Sugar & Alcohol in the Beginning of Healing

In this episode of the You in Balance Podcast, Jen explains why she has clients temporarily remove gluten, dairy, sugar, and alcohol during the beginning phases of healing. She breaks down how these foods can contribute to inflammation, gut dysfunction, blood sugar instability, hormone imbalances, cravings, poor sleep, and increased stress on the body—especially in midlife.

Jen also shares parts of her own healing journey, including why alcohol was the hardest thing for her to give up and how much better she felt once she reduced it consistently.

This episode covers:
✨ why elimination phases are used therapeutically
✨ common symptoms connected to gluten, dairy, sugar, and alcohol
✨ why healing requires reducing stress on the body
✨ why the process typically lasts around four months
✨ what clients often notice when these foods are removed
✨ why this approach is about support—not punishment

If you’ve ever wondered why certain foods are removed in functional wellness protocols, this episode offers the physiology, mindset shifts, and real-life perspective behind the process.

Small shifts create big change.

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