What if the health challenges we see in our children begin long before food ever reaches the plate? In this episode of Go With Your Gut, I sit down with Carla Heiser, research scientist and founder of Triada World, to explore how soil health, farming practices, and food quality shape human health—especially for children with autism. We talk through Triada World’s groundbreaking PEARL study, which follows families from soil to table and examines how reducing toxins and improving food quality can shift biological markers in just twelve weeks. Our conversation weaves together regenerative agriculture, functional nutrition, accessibility, and community-driven change. Because when we care for the soil, we begin to care for the gut—and the future of our families.

Resources:

• Triada World
• Precise Health Solutions
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
• Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS)
• Kiss the Ground
• Learn more about my work at NormaFlood.com
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What if the most powerful “diet” you try this year is simply eating more fiber—and feeling better because of it? In this episode of Go With Your Gut, we explore the TikTok trend of Fibermaxxing and reframe it as a gentle, realistic on-ramp to long-term gut and whole-body health for the entire family. I walk through simple, positive steps to add more fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, while keeping an eye on the microbiome, blood sugar balance, and kids’ relationship with food. We also unpack how popular approaches like Mediterranean, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Pegan diets can impact growing bodies and mental health. Because when we focus on quality, gradual change, and listening to our gut, health goals stop feeling like fads and start to feel like support.

Resources:

• Download the Diet Comparisons Chart PDF
• Download the Fiber Content in Foods PDF
• Learn more about my work at NormaFlood.com
• YouTube: @NormaFlood
• TikTok: @normafloodrdn
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norma.flood.nutritionist
• Instagram: @normaflood23
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-flood-ms-rd-4bbb1515/

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Sometimes the body whispers for years before it finally shouts through anxiety, exhaustion, or the sense that we’re quietly falling apart. In this episode of Go With Your Gut, I share my own journey—from an anxious, overwhelmed child coping with ADHD, perfectionism and an eating disorder, to a clinician searching for answers that traditional approaches never fully provided. We walk through the pivotal moments that changed everything, including the day I first learned about the microbiome and how it opened the door to a new approach for nutrient therapy, and ultimately functional medicine. I talk about how these discoveries reshaped my health, my parenting, and the way I support kids and families today. Because when we understand the gut’s role in our story, healing finally starts to make sense.

Resources:

• Learn more about my work at NormaFlood.com
• YouTube: @NormaFlood
• TikTok: @normafloodrdn
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norma.flood.nutritionist
• Instagram: @normaflood23
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-flood-ms-rd-4bbb1515/

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