In this episode of the Love & Guts Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Sharon Erdrich — a nurse, naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist whose pioneering PhD explored the complex relationships between fibromyalgia symptoms, digestive function, and the gut microbiome in women.
With over a decade of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Sharon has published 12 peer-reviewed papers, co-authored chapters for the World Naturopathic Federation and on nutrition in oral health, and currently teaches Integrative Gastroenterology at Southern Cross University. She also operates a hydrogen-methane breath testing lab in Auckland, where she helps patients uncover and address the root causes of gut dysfunction through targeted testing, dietary strategies, and microbiome restoration.
In this insightful conversation, we unpack the deep connection between fibromyalgia and the gut, exploring how digestive function, diet, and microbial imbalances may contribute to chronic pain, fatigue, and inflammation. Dr. Sharon shares her latest research findings and explains why gut-focused investigations — including breath testing and metagenomic profiling — can offer new hope in fibromyalgia management.
You’ll learn:
✨ Why fibromyalgia and IBS so often coexist
✨ How gut microbiota changes may drive chronic pain and fatigue
✨ The impact of diet, oral health, and trauma on the gut–brain axis
✨ Evidence-based approaches for supporting gut repair and symptom relief
✨ Practical strategies for practitioners and individuals looking to ease symptoms naturally
Whether you’re a practitioner seeking to expand your understanding of gut-mediated pain or someone living with fibromyalgia looking for answers, this episode offers science-backed insights and practical takeaways to support whole-body healing.
🎧 Listen now to discover how understanding the gut can transform the way we approach fibromyalgia — from the inside out.
Listen & Subscribe:
Connect with: