If you're dealing with constipation, bloating, brain fog, or you feel like every detox protocol makes you feel worse instead of better, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, I'm joined by Marina Ortega, founder of Scottsdale Hydrotherapy and co-founder of Trust Your Gut, to talk about one piece of healing she believes is often overlooked: supporting your body's drainage pathways before asking it to detox. Marina shares her own journey through chronic constipation, mold exposure, and years of searching for answers before becoming a gut health educator.
We also discuss what colon hydrotherapy actually is, how the lymphatic system, bile flow, and bowel function work together to support the body's natural detox pathways, and why so many people struggle to feel better even after trying supplements and cleanses. Marina also shares what she learned while recovering from severe mold exposure, her perspective on tools like castor oil packs and coffee enemas, and why she believes the gut-brain connection is an essential part of lasting healing.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why Marina says drainage should come before any detox protocol
What colon hydrotherapy actually involves—and what to expect during a session
How constipation can impact hormones, brain fog, and overall health
The connection between the lymphatic system, bile flow, and detoxification
What Marina learned from recovering from severe mold exposure
How castor oil packs and coffee enemas fit into her wellness approach
Why stress and nervous system regulation can show up as digestive symptoms
Simple ways to support your body's natural elimination pathways
Resources & Links
Trust Your Gut: https://www.trustyourgut.shop/
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