170: Is Reflux Robbing Your Resilience?

170: Is Reflux Robbing Your Resilience?

April 7, 2026 · 13 min · Season 5 · Episode 170

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The episode discusses how acid reflux is related to pressure and control rather than just excess stomach acid, particularly in high-demand lifestyles.

Click to Send us a text! Heartburn that keeps coming back is a red flag, not a personality trait you “manage.” If you’ve ever wondered why acid reflux returns the moment you stop antacids or PPIs, I walk you through a different model that’s especially relevant for high-demand lives like motorsports: reflux is often about pressure and control, not simply “too much stomach acid.” I break down the real gatekeeper, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and why stress can change its tone. That st...

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