Episode 42 - Molly Pelletier - Managing Acid Reflux & GERD

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Meet Molly Pelletier

Molly Pelletier is a board-certified dietitian and global leader in digestive health, specializing in acid reflux, GERD, LPR, and IBS. As the founder of FLORA Nutrition, she combines cutting-edge GI science with integrative wellness to deliver effective nutrition therapy. Inspired by her own struggles with acid reflux and IBS, she earned her B.S. and M.S. in Nutrition Science and built FLORA Nutrition into a trusted resource, recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In 2023, she was honored with the “Women in GI” Recognition by the World Gastroenterology Organization for her contributions to the field.


What We Talk About

- Molly Pelletier’s journey with GERD, acid reflux, and IBS, and how it led her to specialize in digestive health.

- The differences between acid reflux, GERD, and LPR, and their root causes beyond diet.

- How stress, gut health, and environmental triggers contribute to reflux.

- Common dietary triggers and their impact on digestion.

- The role of histamine intolerance, toxins, and microbiome imbalances in reflux.

- Testing options for diagnosing GERD and LPR.

- Can esophageal damage be reversed with nutrition?

- How Flora Nutrition supports digestive healing.

- Top steps to start healing GERD naturally.


Episode Resources

Bonafide Provisions
High-quality bone broth designed to support gut healing and reduce inflammation, making it ideal for those with digestive issues. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH15 for 15% OFF.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BonafideProvisions

Pique Tea
Organic, triple-screened teas known for their gut-friendly properties, including support for digestion and inflammation.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/Pique

Thrive Market
A curated online marketplace offering organic and clean-label foods that support digestive health and eliminate common reflux triggers.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ThriveMarket

BiOptimizers
A supplement brand focused on optimizing gut health with digestive enzymes and probiotics to support acid reflux and overall digestion. Use code thetrailtohealth for 10% OFF.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/biooptimizer

Primal Kitchen
Clean, gut-friendly condiments and cooking essentials free from inflammatory oils and artificial ingredients. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PrimalKitchen

Viome
At-home gut health testing that helps identify microbiome imbalances contributing to reflux and other digestive issues.
https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/viome



Offerings

Molly Pelletier is offering 10 free FLORA™ App memberships, providing expert-led nutrition, meal plans, and gut health support.


Keywords

GERD, acid reflux, digestive health, diet, nutrition, reflux management, healing, lifestyle changes, Flora Nutrition, health tips