Ep 032: Gallbladders Matter - How to Keep Yours (or Thrive Without One)

Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast

On this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness podcast, host Jamie Belz talks with fellow Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Hallie Loy-Roby, to tackle a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—the gallbladder. What does it actually do? Why is it so often removed? How can you support your health if you no longer have one? Together, they dive deep into the vital role of dietary fats, gallbladder function, and what happens when this underappreciated organ is removed (cholecystectomy).

Jamie shares her personal journey—how gallbladder issues led her to life-changing insights through the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program, highlighting the power of bile salts and nutrient-dense diets. Hallie, a gallbladder specialist, details the gallbladder’s critical role in fat digestion, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), hormone production, and overall cellular health.

Learn to recognize signs of gallbladder dysfunction—from bloating and digestive discomfort to urgent bowel movements—and understand the links to inflammation, fatigue, and environmental toxins. Hallie provides practical strategies to support your gallbladder through hydration, stress-calming techniques, toxin reduction, and balanced fat intake, even if you’ve already had your gallbladder removed.

Discover the importance of being your own health advocate, why fat phobia has damaged our well-being, and how to work alongside doctors who embrace a holistic, bio-individual approach.

Listen, give us a review, hit subscribe and join us on all of the platforms to reclaim your wellness and help us to #ReverseTheTrend of preventable poor health.

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