#57: Silent Reflux Explained - How to Calm Throat Symptoms When Heartburn Isn’t the Problem

If you’re dealing with throat symptoms that don’t quite make sense and classic reflux advice hasn’t helped, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re breaking down LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux), also known as silent reflux, why it looks so different from typical heartburn, and how these symptoms are often tied to digestion, stress, and nervous system patterns that get overlooked.

My goal in this episode is to help this all finally click so you can stop guessing and start calming your symptoms in a way that actually works.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why silent reflux can cause throat symptoms without heartburn

  • How digestion and gut function play a role in ongoing irritation

  • The connection between stress, breathing patterns, and LPR flares

  • Why acid-suppressing medications often don’t fully resolve symptoms

  • Gentle, holistic ways to start calming throat irritation and reducing flares

If you’ve been stuck managing symptoms without clear answers, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to focus on next.

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