Podcast Episode

322// Heavy Metals and Mineral Deficiencies: Why You're Constipated (Pt. 3)

THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine·Allison Jordan FDN-P | Functional Gut Health Coach | Constipation and Bloat Expert·21 July 2026·19 min

About this episode

Are you suspicious that you have heavy metal toxicity, but you don't know if it's something you should actually do something about, or if it's really that key to driving your constipation?Or - have you done a heavy metal detox, but you didn't feel better after doing it? Or you even felt even worse?Or - have you been trying to help your constipation through a million types of magnesium, but no one has ever mentioned to you that there are other mineral deficiencies that can drive chronic constipation.If you said yes to any of these questions - this episode is for you.On today's episode, I'm breaking down the third of the 5 Toxin Traps keeping you constipation - heavy metals and mineral deficiencies.I'll be talking about:Signs and symptoms that you have heavy metal toxicity or mineral deficiences3 most common mistakes keeping you stuck with mineral imbalanceWhat to do instead to finally detox heavy metals and recharge your cells with the right minerals Mineral imbalances are SO common and a huge driver to constipation - but they don't have to be! Let's dive into how you can finally be free from unwanted toxins and mineral deficiencies.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Heavy Metals Constipation01:19 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer02:27 - Five Toxin Trap Overview04:44 - HTMA Testing Basics06:22 - Symptoms Mineral Imbalance11:08 - Mistake Detox Too Soon14:03 - Mistake Missing Minerals15:12 - Mistake Copper Toxicity16:59 - Tools Next Episodes WrapEPISODES MENTIONED:159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?313// Magnesium Citrate for Constipation Relief: Why It Fails + What to Do Instead WORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all! Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterAudit Your 5 Toxin TrapDownload my Complete Guide to Permanently Reverse Constipation LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/322Mentioned in this episode:Header: 🚨 Constipated? Join us for $97 on Oct 21 🚨If you've tried everything for your constipation and nothing has worked, this is for you. The Clear Your Constipation Challenge opens October 21: 7 weeks of live calls where I personally walk you through the Push-Release Method I've used for 8 years to help hundreds of men and women globally finally go on their own. Day 1 is $97. Day 2 is $147. Day 3 is $177. Days 4–7 are $197. Doors close Oct 27. 👉 Waitlist gets in first at $97: betterbellytherapies.com/clear