49: The Gallbladder Removal Nobody Warned You About: What Happens to Digestion and Hormones After ft. Jami McQuivey

What if your gallbladder was never the real problem? In this episode of *Beyond Wellness Culture*, Dr. Brook Sheehan sits down with Jami McQuivey, host of *Gallbladder Gone? Now What?*, to talk about what women need to know before and after gallbladder removal. Jami shares her personal story of being dismissed by doctors, being told her pain was “all in her head,” having her gallbladder removed, and then getting worse instead of better. What followed was a long road of digestive issues, infections, SIBO, H. pylori, chronic E. coli, and a deep desire to understand what her body was trying to tell her. Through faith, study, and learning how God designed the body to function, Jami found healing and now helps women understand digestion, gallbladder support, hormones, and whole-body health through a faith-rooted lens.  **Inside this episode:** - Why gallbladder removal does not automatically fix digestion - What the gallbladder actually does in the body - Why bile matters for fat digestion, hormones, and estrogen regulation - The connection between gallbladder issues, bloating, constipation, and nutrient deficiencies - Why fat digestion impacts vitamins A, D, E, and K - How gallbladder removal can create a “silent decline” if the body is not supported - Why your body may still need digestive support years after surgery - How bowel movements can reveal clues about fat metabolism - The difference between common symptoms and normal body function - Why fear and symptom spiraling can make the body feel louder - How to build a relationship with your body instead of treating it like a project - Jami’s four pillars of wisdom: ignorance, knowledge, incorporation, and embodiment - Why healing is not about hyper-focusing on the body, but learning to walk in health - How faith, prayer, breath, and rest help bring the body back into peace **Key reminder:** Your gallbladder may be gone, but your body still needs support. Removing an organ does not remove the need for the job that organ was doing. Jami explains that when the gallbladder is removed, the body still needs help with bile flow, fat digestion, nutrient absorption, hormone balance, and digestive rhythm. **This episode is especially for the woman who has been told:** “Your labs are normal.” “It’s just stress.” “You’re just getting older.” “Take Pepto-Bismol.” “You should be fine now that your gallbladder is gone.” But deep down, you know your body is still speaking. **A better question to ask:** “What was this organ doing, and how can I support my body now?” **Resources mentioned:** Jami McQuivey’s podcast: Gallbladder Gone? Now What? The 7-Day Digestive Reset Kit for High-Performing Christian Women: healthybydesign4you.com Your body has been talking to you your whole life. On July 11, join me live for Body of Wonder and learn how to decode the signals behind your symptoms so you can stop guessing and start understanding. Save your spot: https://os.drbrooksheehan.com/workshop ✨ Your body has been trying to tell you something. Find out what it's saying with the free 30-second **Body Signal Decoder Assessment.** Pick your signal, get your personalized guide straight to your inbox, and finally start making sense of what's going on inside. **Get it here:** os.drbrooksheehan.com/decoder 🎧 And if you caught the mention of the **Talk to Me, Body** affirmation card deck during the episode, here's where to grab yours. 63 scripture-anchored cards to help you trust the body God designed for you. **Get yours here:** drbrooksheehan.com/talk-to-me-body/ 📱 Come say hi on Instagram: @drbrooksheehan ⭐ If this episode spoke to you, **would you take a second to leave a five-star review on** Apple **or** Spotify**?** It helps more women find this show. And more women learning to listen to their bodies is exactly why I do this.