Explore every episode of the podcast GUT TALK with Jill & Jenna
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| The Vaginal Microbiome: What Your Vagina is Telling You, Addressing Vaginal Issues and Navigating Bacterial Vaginosis with Evvy Co-Founder & CEO, Priyanka Jain | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:42:12 | |
Our guest today is Priyanka Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of Evvy, the first-ever at-home vaginal microbiome test. In this episode, Priyanka discusses the often-taboo topic of vaginal health and the importance of understanding the vaginal microbiome. She shares her journey in founding Evvy, a company dedicated to addressing the significant gaps in women's health research and providing innovative testing solutions. The discussion covers the prevalence of vaginal discomfort, the misdiagnosis women often face, and the critical role of technology in improving health outcomes. Priyanka emphasizes the need for proactive health measures, the connection between gut and vaginal health, and practical tips for maintaining vaginal well-being. Topics include:
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| From Health Struggles to Healing: Alysa Seeland, Founder and CEO of FOND on Nourishing Her Family of 8, Running a Business and How Bone Broth Saved Her Life | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:54:56 | |
You guys are going to LOVE this conversation with Alysa Seeland, Founder and CEO of FOND Bone Broth. In this conversation, Alysa shares her inspiring journey from struggling with health issues to discovering the healing properties of bone broth. She discusses her experiences with pregnancy, motherhood, and the importance of nutrition for her family. Alysa also explains the founding of her company, Fond, which offers high-quality bone broth, and the challenges she faced in the industry. The discussion highlights the significance of gut health, nutrient absorption, and practical tips for families to improve their diets. Alysa emphasizes the transformative power of small changes in nutrition and lifestyle, and how you can do it in a digestible way! TOPICS DISCUSSED:
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| LET'S CATCH UP: Life updates, why we feel the best we ever have, new beginnings, taking amino acids, mindset tips and more | 30 May 2024 | 00:32:37 | |
Join us as we give some life updates and share the things that have been working for us (health-wise) these days! Jill is sharing her new beginning and why she feels the best she has physically and mentally in such a long time, and Jenna is sharing her two mindset tips when dealing with a hard situation. We talk about the differences Jill has noticed by taking amino acids and increasing her protein intake, how both of us have finally settled into a healthy mindset with our bodies and health, and our new and improved business ventures. LINK to amino acids Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| YOUR GENES ARE NOT YOUR DESTINY: Breaking down epigenetics, how we can influence our genes, sharing the dangers of folic acid, and how to fix chronic acne with Dr. Ben Lynch | 22 May 2024 | 01:06:03 | |
Today we are joined by Dr. Ben Lynch, a naturopathic doctor, the President of Seeking Health, author of Dirty Genes, a pioneer in genetic health and an outspoken voice in the functional health community. We're diving deep into the topic of genetic health and as Dr. Lynch says, “The best way you can influence your genes is having the mindset that you are the boss of your genes.” This episode is packed with knowledge about how to be the boss of your own health, and through testimonials, Dr. Lynch shares the importance and power of functional wellness. Topics on this episode include:
Follow Dr. Lynch on Instagram Check out his website HERE LINK to Seeking Health Supplements (discount code is GUTTALK) NEW Acne Supplement "Skin Nutrients" launching end of June 2024 | |||
| WHY YOU SHOULD BE CONSUMING MORE PROTEIN: Breaking down the benefits of protein and amnio acids with Kion co-founder & CEO, Angelo Keely | 15 May 2024 | 00:56:52 | |
Today we are joined by Angelo Keely, the co-founder and CEO of Kion, an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company, dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. We first learn about Angelo's upbringing and how his life's hardships led him to creating Kion, followed by diving deep into the world of protein, amino acids, protein muscle synthesis and more. He is the exact person we needed on GUT TALK to answer all of our questions on these topics. (See below for a link to purchase your Kion amnio acids!) We’re covering a lot on this episode so get ready to learn more about:
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| IS THIS NORMAL? Understanding birth control, PCOS, ways to improve your hormone health and what we didn't learn in sex ed with Dr. Jolene Brighten (REPLAY) | 08 May 2024 | 01:09:04 | |
Jill and Jenna sit down with a dream guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten, a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine to discuss her book "Is this Normal?" They dive deep into the topics of birth control, women's hormones, PCOS, how to eat to support your cycle, what to do if you have painful periods, sex education and more. Topics:
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| AVOIDING BURNOUT WITH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: How running a successful business led to burnout, creating boundaries, what life is like without alcohol and the importance of self care with Mallory Rowan | 01 May 2024 | 00:57:51 | |
Today on GUT TALK, we are joined by Mallory Rowan. She’s a business owner, social media creator, course creator, runs a successful real estate business in Ottawa, Canada with her partner, a business mentor, speaker and wait for it— hit $1M net worth by the age of 29. We are excited to have Mal on the show for 2 reasons--1. Because we don't hear enough women talk about the struggles of overworking and 2. Mal has turned her burnout story into a successful self-made millionaire and has helped tens of thousands of people, while also taking care of her health. Episode 82 topics include:
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| HOW TO LOVE YOUR LYMPH: Lymphatic drainage tips, why lymph health is whole body health, unveling the secret to supporting chronic health conditions and perfecting your dry brush routine with Leah Levitan | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:48:35 | |
Today we are joined by lymph and fascia expert, social media creator, and Lymph Love Club owner, Leah Levitan. This is the first time we are diving into lymphatic health on this podcast, and we are very excited to bring you all the tips and tricks to start and continue supporting your lymphatic system. Lymph health IS anti aging, anti cancer, immune health, reproductive health, gastrointestinal health and therefore is an important part of a healthy body and system. This is an information-packed episode combining science with body work to allow you to start loving your lymph a little more! We dive into the topics of:
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| BONE BROTH, THE HEALING TOOL: Turning pain into purpose, going deeper into the emotional side of healing and the benefits of bone broth with Melissa Boloña | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:50:59 | |
Today we are sitting down with actress and model-turned bone broth business owner, Melissa Boloña. She has been through the ringer when it comes to gut and mold issues, and credits bone broth and deep mental and emotional work to help heal her body. Join us as we do a girl talk all about Melissa's journey through healing trauma using medicinal mushrooms, why she believes stored trauma is making us all sick, how her sister introducing her to bone broth completely changed her life, and how mold toxicity gave her a massive road block in her health. Melissa gives the GUT TALK community her real and raw emotions of what it looks like to heal your inner child, battle multiple health issues, and overcome hardship to build a successful business. Topics include:
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| A "TABOO" TALK ABOUT THE V: Navigating vaginal health issues, discovering remedies for treating yeast infections, understanding birth control options, and why The Washington Post should do better | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:40:26 | |
In this episode, Jenna and Jill discuss their recent experiences with vaginal health issues and their frustrations with the traditional medical system. They share their research and findings on natural remedies and supplements that can help with yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and other vaginal issues. They emphasize the importance of addressing the root cause of these issues and taking a holistic approach to vaginal health. They also cover the topic of birth control and the misinformation surrounding it. They also call out The Washington Post and their misleading article about how it spreads false narratives about why women are getting off birth control. Topics discussed in this episode:
NOTE: Jill stated that 60% of women get off birth control within the first year of taking it, and the number is actually 33-44% (LINKED for reference). Follow GUT TALK GIRLS on social: | |||
| THE ROLE OF CORTISOL IN THE BODY: Understanding how to balance cortisol levels, support your thyroid, and find a more balanced approach to health with Functional Nutritionist Micaela Riley | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:49:01 | |
Today we are joined by Functional Nutritionist and owner of Be Balanced, Micaela Riley. In this episode, we learn about about her health journey and her experience with cortisol issues that ultimately led her to burning out and forcing her to make changes. Through her transformation and expertise, she has been able to help countless women make their own transformations. We discuss the reasons why cortisol issues are prevalent in today's society, including overexercising and lifestyle factors, and highlight the need for a balanced approach to health. This episode is packed with tips and tools to help support your health journey! Topics in this episode:
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| THIS IS HOW YOU HEAL YOUR GUT: Addressing the gut/nervous system connection, how to fix constipation, why most women aren't eating enough and using bitters to support your digestion with Meg Gerber, Functional Dietician | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:57:57 | |
This is one of our top episodes to date! We are introducing Meg Gerber. She's a Functional Gut Health Dietician, Breathwork Teacher and Co-Founder of Jüj Bitters. She is a powerhouse in the functional gut health space and has 10 years of wisdom. She gives the Gut Talk fam so much information on how to start cultivating digestive HEALTH, what practices to be doing, how we should be eating and so much more. She explains everything so well and breaks these topics down in a digestible way! Topics in this episode:
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| Mom, Wife, Boss: The Balancing Act Behind the $200 Million Health Brand, Primal Kitchen with Co-Founder and President, Morgan Zanotti | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:52:18 | |
In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Morgan, the Co-Founder and President of Primal Kitchen, as she shares the story behind the brand's beginning and its mission to revolutionize healthy eating. Morgan discusses how she and her co-founder met and their personal health journeys, including their experience with IBS, which fueled their passion for creating seed oil-free products. We explore the benefits and challenges of building a seed oil-free company, from cost considerations to community feedback on making healthier choices. Morgan also offers invaluable insights on balancing the demands of being a CEO while maintaining family life and personal wellness. With a focus on empowering women in their 20s and 30s, she shares her favorite tips for career pivots and growth, alongside a candid look at her own gut health journey. We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation about food, health, and the entrepreneurial spirit! BUY PRIMAL KITCHEN PRODUCTS HERE USE DISCOUNT CODE: GUTTALKGIRLS Follow Morgan on Instagram Follow along Morgan's new business venture: Drink WAAY | |||
| ALL OF YOUR SKINCARE QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How to heal acne prone skin, the AM/PM routine of your dreams, why skincare is an inside and outside job, skin treatments and tools that actually work with Esthetician, Skin by Cammie | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:04:07 | |
GUT TALK REBRAND IS HERE! We are starting off a new era of Gut Talk with an episode all about skin. Today we have Cammie, Jill's esthetician who has completely transformed her skin these past 6 months. Cammie comes to us with a unique approach to healing skin, combining topical therapies, internal work and buccal massage. This is a content packed episode today, as we bring to you an hour worth of skincare talk. "Buccal up!" (get it??) Topics in this episode:
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| America's Gut Doctor: What your gut is saying about your health and how to fix it with Dr. Vincent Pedre (REPLAY) | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:02:15 | |
A year ago, we sat down with Dr. Vincent Pedre, "America's Gut Doctor" and board certified medical doctor to discuss all things gut health. Dr. Pedre is the author of Happy Gut and The GutSMART Protocol, which outlines the latest science-based knowledge on the gut, the microbiome, and the way the environment impacts our health. In this episode, we dive deep into:
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| IS THE FITNESS INDUSTRY TOXIC? | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:42:12 | |
This conversation stems from our first hand experience trying to follow the guidance of the fitness industry and ending up with gut issues, acne, hormonal imbalances, and more. From the low quality supplements to the nutrition choices and high volume of workouts, we are convinced that FIT does not equal HEALTHY. You'll hear our answer in the episode as well as our thoughts on the industry, what we think is and isn't working for women, fitness companies that don't care about health, companies that we love, how to find balance while trying to create a movement routine, and so much more! We get into the juiciness around minute 11 if you want to skip the intro! Episode sponsor: LMNT: Use our link for a free LMNT sample pack with purchase | |||
| YOUR THOUGHTS DICTATE YOUR HEALTH: Talking all things manifestation and the brain-gut connection | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:37:41 | |
We’re going DEEP on this episode today. We’ve recently been inspired to dive more into the topics of mental health, manifestation, mindset and how the brain and gut interact. In this episode, we are sharing our personal experiences, what our goals are when it comes to changing our thoughts, and a science backed explanation of the brain-gut connection. We also review and recommend some of the books, conversations and podcasts that have inspired these conversations. We hope to give you clarity into how to improve your overall health by focusing on a few different areas. Topics discussed include:
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| BEAT THE BLOAT: 3 science-backed ways to improve your gut health | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:44:34 | |
Welcome to our GUT TALK! This is a big week for us: We are moving!! We chat about why we are so excited to move and what we think the change will bring for us. We then get into the details, breaking down 3 ways that you can start improving your digestion. We explain the why, what, and most importantly the HOW. We're giving tangible tips that you can start doing today as well as sharing our experiences making these changes. We always appreciate when you all rate and review the podcast! Follow us on social: | |||
| 8 STEPS TO GET YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ON TRACK | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:50:00 | |
There is nothing we hate more than a quick fix, so we put together an 8 week plan that helps you on your journey to cultivating healthier habits. No quick fixes, no all or nothing mentality, no go hard or go home. Our intention behind this episode is to break down the foundations of health paired with additional supports to allow you to be well on your way to your healthiest self. Grab your pen and paper and create your 8 week plan! Episode sponsor: LMNT: Use our link for a free LMNT sample pack with purchase | |||
| WE'RE CANCELLING QUICK FIXES: Why short term diets and new year challenges are not going to change your health | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:33:26 | |
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're kicking off this year of GUT TALK with an episode that is filled with..shall we say: truth bombs?! Jill and I feel passionate about the idea that short term dieting/challenges are taking you away from what it really means to live a healthy lifestyle. Through our conversation, we hope to bring attention toward how marketing tactics and "quick fix solutions" are the antithesis of actually turning a new leaf. In the next episode, get ready to receive tangible tips to enter your healthiest year yet! Episode sponsors: LMNT: Use our link for a free LMNT sample pack with purchase | |||
| ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS: What we are excited for in 2024, hitting protein goals, starting a health journey on a budget, body image talk, our #1 gut health tip, and so much more | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:41:12 | |
THE LAST EPISODE OF 2023 IS HERE (Part 4 of 4 of Wrapping Up the Year): You asked, we answered. We're ending the year with a juicy Q&A for ya! Topics include:
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| WRAPPING UP THE YEAR: The biggest lessons learned and mindset shifts that have changed the game this year (Part 3) | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:33:09 | |
Part 3 of wrapping up the year, we discuss what a year of growth it has been for us. We get deep today, as Jill discusses her relationship with alcohol, while she no longer strives for 6am workout classes and has decreased the amount of days she does high intensity training. Jenna discuses how she's been able to find more of a flow in her life and how softening the voice in her head has made a profound change in her body. We hope you like this episode and find it helpful! Episode Sponsor: Just Thrive Probiotics HERE (use code GTG for 15% off) Paleo Valley: Try out their beef sticks and high quality products (use code guttalk for 15% off) | |||
| WRAPPING UP THE YEAR: Sharing thoughts on the health trends of 2023 + our tips to start the new year off strong (Part 2) | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
PART 2 of wrapping up the year 2023: We are breaking down some of the health trends that took over social media this year (think cold plunges, cycle syncing, etc.) and sharing our thoughts AKA: YAY OR NAY!? We also chatted about what we think will be IN during 2024 and how to start NOW to get ahead in making 2024 your best year yet, both physically and mentally. Enjoy this 4 part series we're bringing to you to end 2023 and kick off the new year! Episode sponsor: Paleo Valley: Try out their beef sticks and high quality products (use code guttalk for 15% off) | |||
| The Bounce Back Blueprint: Pulling Yourself Out of a Hard Time and Leveling Up After a Breakup | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:27:07 | |
The long anticipated leveling up/pulling yourself out of a hard time episode is HERE!! Jenna is sharing what helped her find her confidence and alll the self love after going through a breakup. This is an episode for anyone who is looking for a little advice and motivation as the girls are sharing their tips, tricks, mindset and giving a candid conversation about what it’s like to pull yourself out of a hard time. Podcast sponsor: KION Visit getkion.com/guttalk for 20% off your order of Kion Aminos and their other high quality products/supplements | |||
| WRAPPING UP THE YEAR: 8 things we've done for our health that changed the game for us in 2023 (Part 1) | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:40:19 | |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Where has the time gone?! It's almost 2024, so we thought it would be fun to wrap up some of our favorite things that we've implemented this year that has helped us both physically and mentally. This is a bit of a chatty episode too, as we took 2 weeks off due to Thanksgiving and allowed time to focus on the launch of our new 4 week program! Episode sponsor: Paleo Valley: Try out their beef sticks and high quality products (use code guttalk for 15% off) Things mentioned in the video: Superhuman app: Sign up on your desktop to get the discount (GUTTALKGIRLS gives you 6 weeks free) | |||
| LET'S CHAT: It's time we bring more authenticity to the health and wellness space...this is how we really feel | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:23:52 | |
This week, we're bringing you a bit of a different solo episode. While we pride ourselves on always being authentic, we feel like we have lacked our connection with our community the past year. While it's hard to admit that we've let ourselves down, it's important that we are honest with you all. We debated posting this episode, but after coming to the conclusion that the health and wellness space needs more authenticity, we felt it was necessary. We're hoping to share more of our struggles to show 1. Our human-ness and 2. Hopefully make you realize that you're not alone. Enjoy our most candid conversation we've had yet! ANNOUNCEMENT: Our new 4 WEEK PROGRAM: Get Your Sh*T Together to kickstart your health journey is LIVE. Check out the link HERE! Episode sponsor: LMNT: Use our link for a free LMNT sample pack with purchase | |||
| EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HAIRCARE with Taylor Rose, certified Trichologist | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:45:50 | |
Today we are joined by haircare expert Taylor Rose aka @thehealthyhur. She's a social media content creator and professionally trained Trichologist (a specialist who focuses on trichology -- the study of diseases or problems related to the hair and scalp) and is our go-to resource on all things hair. We were never taught how to properly take care of our scalp and hair so consider this episode a 101 lesson on how to do just that! In this episode we discuss:
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| A CANDID CONVERSATION: Our routines suck and we need to talk about it | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:37:03 | |
*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END OF THE EPISODE* It's important for us to stay completely transparent with our Gut Talk Fam, and therefore we are sharing that...we are SO off our routines right now. As self proclaimed "big routine gals," we want to come clean and share the truth. We'd be lying if we told you we have everything together, so we wanted to use this episode as a way of sharing our thoughts, feelings and opinions when it comes to routines. Like why we think they're important, the value they have when it comes to our productivity, how routines improve your health, why we feel like we are "off" our routine game right now and how we're moving through it. Consider this another ~Candid Conversation~ with Jill and me. We love connecting with you all in this way, so if you have any feedback or love the pod, please DM us and rate/review the pod. | |||
| CHANGE YOUR BREATH, CHANGE YOUR LIFE: How to use proper tongue placement and breathwork to improve your sleep, digestion, nervous system and overall health with Perrin White, MSP | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:55:11 | |
Today, we are joined by Perrin White, MSP, CCC-SLP, COM®, RTY® 200. She specializes in breathwork, orofacial myofunctional disorders, yoga, meditation and so much more. On this episode, we combine science with sprit (Perrin's specialty) in order to improve your tongue position and breathwork practice to positively impact your sleep, digestion, nervous system, etc. This is an episode in which you might feel like you already have this technique down, but after listening you will quickly realize the importance of your tongue position and proper breathing (and that so many people aren't doing this correctly...we are guilty of it!). Get ready to learn more about:
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| BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CYCLE SYNCING: Tangible tips to improve PMS symptoms, hormone imbalances and your overall health with Tayla Burke | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:51:20 | |
Let's chat all about digestion, cycle syncing and how to be more grounded. We're joined today by Tayla Burke, a mom, entrepreneur, health coach and founder of My Girl Wellness, a wellness platform for women to better understand their health. We're excited to bring you a deeper dive into cycle syncing, something we haven't talked about on the show thus far. Get ready to learn more about:
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| YOU CAN'T OUT SUPPLEMENT A POOR DIET: Breaking down the "Gut Health Pyramid" | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:34:46 | |
If you've ever wondered the steps you should be taking to improve your gut health or overall health, let us be your guide. This week, we posted a visual of the Gut Health Pyramid that we created in an effort to show the steps to take and prioritize in order to improve your health. Today, we're breaking it all down for you. We are sharing our thoughts, our mistakes, and what we wish people would have told us when we first started our health journey. The visual is on our instagram: @guttalkgirls Sponsors of this episode: Paleo valley: Use code GUTTALK at checkout for 15% off (the beef sticks are our favorite!!) Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER, LITERALLY: Talking all things stool testing and how to work toward better overall health | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
We're talking all things stool testing today. If you have either said to yourself "I want to improve my health, but I have no idea what to do!!" OR "I feel like I've tried everything, BUT I feel like I keep going back to square one.." THIS IS FOR YOU. In this episode we discuss:
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| SHARING OUR HONEST THOUGHTS: Avoiding yo-yo diets, the truth about wanting to make a change with your health, where we stand as "health influencers" & more | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:28:42 | |
Bringing you another candid conversation in which we share our honest thoughts about different topics happening in our lives. We share where we stand as health influencers (after doing it for 3 years), our honest thoughts about the diets and cleanses we are seeing promoted on the internet, where Jill stands in her health journey, and much more. We are loving sharing our honest thoughts with you, and hope you love them too! Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| EDIT YOUR LIFE: Becoming your version of an "it" girl and elevating your nutrition, body, skin and more | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:22:45 | |
Are you like us and tired of living a "medium" life?! We got inspired by a conversation we had on our couch: That we're sick of doing things half-ass, if you will, or not reaching our fullest potential with the things we want to achieve. This is especially when it comes to our skin, health, environment and other areas. We're using this candid conversation as a way of talking through HOW we are going to approach leveling up our lives (Spoiler alert: This isn't about working harder than you ever have before, rather doing the things that make you feel your best to become the happiest and healthiest version of yourself). This isn't a "pick apart your life" project, but rather a "how can I improve the things that I care about in order to live a really good life?" EDIT YOUR LIFE categories: Nutrition Body Skincare Social Life Style/fashion Spirituality/self care Space/Environment Podcast sponsor: Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| Q&A-Your Top Wellness Questions Answered: Addressing Inflammation, Hitting Protein Goals, and the Biggest Struggle on Our Health Journey | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:55:14 | |
You asked, we answered! We're bringing you a health Q&A on topics such as macro counting, our gut health journey, tips for discipline, our thoughts on supplements, the tea on MLM products, underrated gut health tips and more! Topics/Questions answered:
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| THE BLUEPRINT TO STARTING YOUR GUT HEALTH JOURNEY: Steps that we took to heal our gut & change our lives | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:36:48 | |
We often get the question, "Okay, but how did you START?!" So, this episode were going back four years ago to the time we: 1. Decided we needed to get help 2. Got the help that we needed and 3. Started making the changes that amounted to massive differences in our health, our confidence and our overall happiness. This is for all of you who are trying to figure out what steps to take after deciding that you want to make a change. xoxo your Fairy Gut Sistas Podcast sponsor: Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase JustThrive: Use code GTG for 15% off Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH TIPS: What we wish we knew when we were in college | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:44:41 | |
WE'RE BACK!! This time we are doing a much requested episode: Tips for navigating health in college. We created this episode inspired by our college selves and the things we wish we were told when we were in college. We both struggled with mental health and digestive issues and wished that someone would have given us a few health practices to do on a daily or weekly basis that could have made our experiences a little better. Send this to whomever you think needs to hear it! Resources/tips mentioned:
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| HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GUT HEALTH: Tools to strengthen your gut microbiome, why fiber is key, are probiotics necessary and organic food might be a scam with Zack Abbott, PhD | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:15:54 | |
We are joined by a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology, Zack Abbott. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of a pre-alcohol probiotic: Zbiotics. This is one of our most insightful conversations, as we talk all about the gut microbiome and why you should care about it as it impacts your mental health, cravings, overall health and more. We go into the topics of cravings (why we have them), effects of alcohol (and how to prevent a hangover), and probiotics (if they're even necessary). Zack also explains to us his take on organic foods vs non organic (which he prefers). This episode is for anyone looking for tips to improve their gut health as a whole. We're so excited for you to listen! Topics/Timestamps: How Zach got started in the gut health space (4:05) What the microbiome is and why it's so important (10:25) How your microbiome impacts your whole body (14:13) How we can build a robust gut microbiome (17:45) The importance of fiber for your gut health (21:17) Probiotics vs. Prebiotics (Are probiotics necessary?) (26:38) Post antibiotic care: Fiber, hydration and liver/kidney support (30:33) The importance of feeding the good bacteria (33:48) How to approach health by covering the basics (39:07) Is buying organic food necessary? (42:52) The organic food industry (50:50) Is there a placebo effect of gluten intolerance? (54:38) What is zbiotics? (58:37) How acetaldehyde from alcohol affects your gut (1:02:35) What does zbiotics do in the gut? (1:06:43) How to beat the negative effects of alcohol (1:09:10) Podcast sponsor: Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Zbiotics: Use code GTG for 15% off Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST | |||
| Unlocking Digestive Bliss: Harnessing the Power of the Gut/Liver Connection for Optimal Digestion and Detoxification with Nurse Doza (Part 2) | 20 Jul 2023 | 01:20:22 | |
Nurse Doza is back! Due to the popularity of the first episode with Nurse Doza (Episode 50), we decided to quickly bring him back again, this time discussing the gut/liver connection. Consider this a 101 lesson on the gut and liver connection including how to support your liver and your digestion, steps you can take to heal your body from the inside out, what foods to eat (and not to eat) and supplements to take. Together with Nurse Doza, we are sharing simple steps to add to your routine in order to achieve better gut health, higher energy, better skin and so much more. Time stamps and topics: Nurse Doza’s introduction to liver health. (3:07) What is a fatty liver? (7:00) What does a fatty liver look like? (11:04) How to support your body before and after alcohol consumption (14:43) Foods to support your liver (25:39) Supporting constipation and liver health (32:49) How to eat for your digestive tract and microbiome (39:36) Cutting out certain foods from your diet (42:17) How to do a "Reset Diet" (46:14) The wrong foods for your liver & digestion (50:25) Blood sugar and it's connection to breakfast (56:38) Tips for those with PCOS (59:27) Insulin resistance vs. leptin resistance (1:02:02) Summary: How to support a healthy liver (1:05:17) Podcast sponsor: Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST | |||
| Entering a Glow Up Era, Sharing Advice and Calling Out a Big Supplement Brand | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:31:32 | |
We're getting honest with you today and sharing where we currently are in our lives, our "eras," how we're picking ourselves back up after a rough patch, and advice we wish we would have heard when we were at our low points. We also have to talk about an important topic, one that we have already discussed on both instagram and tiktok: A brand producing unhealthy supplements used by countless women around the world. We share our perspective on this in an effort to bring awareness of the importance of the things you consume/put into your body in order to achieve your optimal health. Episode sponsor: Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| TOP 10 LESSONS TO TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH: Celebrating 50 episodes by sharing advice from our favorite health experts | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:33:51 | |
To celebrate hitting 50 podcast episodes, we wanted to compile the ten most important concepts we have been taught on our podcast thus far. They are all from experts in the holistic health space on subjects of gut health, liver health, hormone health, fitness, nutrition, stress/trauma, and more. We believe understanding and following these lessons are critical to overall health and wellbeing. We give tips, tricks and our take on these concepts shared to us through podcasting for 50 episodes. Cheers to 50 more episodes of GUT TALK! Episode sponsor: Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| WHAT IS MOLD TOXICITY?! Why mold could be the root of your chronic symptoms, how to properly detox, and what it's like being on a healing journey with The Detoxing Duo | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:55:25 | |
We are joined today by The Detoxing Duo, Nic and Del, M.S. Functional Medicine. We talk all about mold toxicity, a concept we have yet to discuss on the show. Nic and Del have been on quite the healing journey as they went from trying to climb the corporate ladder to both getting their masters in functional nutrition, and now help countless people (clients) test for mold and help support them through their detoxing journeys. We break this all down from how to test your house for mold, symptoms of mold toxicity, what detoxing is, their favorite tools/practices for detoxing, what it’s like to be on a journey with chronic illness, their favorite ways to manage their nervous systems and so much more. Topics with timestamps: About the girls: Why they started "The Detoxing Duo" (7:28) What is mold toxicity? (10:56) Symptoms of mold toxicity (14:16) Misconceptions about mold toxicity (22:21) What is detoxing and how do you do it? (27:09) The importance of nervous system regulation (32:15) Accepting your journey and focusing on healing (35:31) Horse therapy (more ways to calm nervous system) (41:01) Giving up alcohol (43:04) The importance of having a support system (49:25) Follow The Detoxing Duo on social media: Find their mold test kit/work with them HERE Episode sponsor: Zbiotics (code GTG for 15% off) Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| LESS IS MORE: Why you should be prioritizing rest, controlling your dopamine and focusing on your liver health with Nurse Doza | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:02:51 | |
We are in the studio today with Nurse Doza, a holistic family nurse practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic. We had the most insightful, candid conversation with Nurse Doza as we discussed the truth about women's health such as why we are all doing too much, how to slow down, how to avoid dopamine hits, why we need to be supplementing with vitamins/minerals, the truth about PCOS and so much more. Episode topics with timestamps: The importance of B vitamins and liver health (5:01) Hunger vs. insulin spikes (16:44) Figuring what type of workout is best for your body (20:48) Hormones and female athletes (23:54) Why fit does not equal healthy (31:34) How to replenish your soul (35:16) Why less is sometimes so much more (43:10) Why we want to control dopamine hits (46:24) How to support your liver (50:10) Inflammation and the gut (53:09) Supplementing nutrients (54:46) PCOS and other hormonal issues (56:16) MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Find Nurse Doza on tiktok HERE Visit Nurse Doza's supplement store (we love "Boost", "Liver Love" and "Gut") EPISODE SPONSOR: Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: | |||
| SLEEP, STRESS, SEX & SKIN: All about women's health and longevity with Dr. Amy Killen | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:50:39 | |
We're lucky enough to be joined this week by Dr. Amy Killen! She's a former ER doctor - turned expert in women's health, longevity and anti-aging (aka human optimization). She gives us A LOT of information around the topics of sleep (she teaches us the proper tools to get good sleep), stress (how it's a factor in inflammation), sex (why a healthy sex life is important to overall health) and skin (her tips to younger looking skin, her thoughts on botox, and her favorite skincare essentials). We also dive into what biohacking is and her favorite biohacking tips. She's a wealth of knowledge and so fun! We are excited for you all to listen to it. What does "anti aging" really mean? (6:44) Why so many people have gut issues & hormone imbalances (10:06) What causes inflammation in the body? (16:08) How to train yourself to get better sleep (22:00) The connection between sexual health and overall health (26:46) Dr. Amy's favorite skincare tips (34:44) Dr. Amy's thoughts on Botox (42:32) What is biohacking? (44:34) Follow Dr. Amy on social media: Check out HOP Box HERE Episode sponsor: Zbiotics (code GTG for 15% off) Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| How to Heal Your Metabolism with Kate Deering | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:55:12 | |
On this episode, we are sitting down with the author of How to Heal Your Metabolism, Kate Deering. Kate has been in the health and fitness space for 25 years, helping thousands of people heal their metabolism. We're excited to bring her on to dive into a lot of different topics with her including why focusing on your metabolic health is so important, her thoughts on fasting, why we should only be peeing 5-6x a day, the benefits of sugar, why dairy is a superfood and so much more. Here is what to expected with timestamps: Intro to today’s episode (2:23) What is a metabolism? (5:45) Symptoms of a well functioning metabolism? (12:00) How to properly hydrate (15:02) Is fasting good for you? (20:11) How to improve your gut health (24:22) How to support your body after years of chronic under eating (26:40) Foods and practices for those under stress (31:03) Kate's thoughts on dairy (33:51) The benefits of sugar (37:18) Why losing weight is more than calories in vs. calories out (43:40) Where to start to improve our metabolic health (46:39) Other important health practices (sleep, connection, sun) (49:42) Follow Kate on social media: Get Kate's book HERE Episode sponsor: Zbiotics (code GTG for 15% off) Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchase Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| The Truth About the Meat You Eat: Unpacking Regenerative Agriculture with Force of Nature Co-Founder and CEO, Robby Sansom | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:08:48 | |
IT'S NOT THE COW IT'S THE HOW! Today we are sitting down with Robby Sansom, co-founder and CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX. We have a candid conversation on the truth of where your meat is coming from and how Force of Nature are taking the extra steps to ensure that they are using the best farming practices for the quality of their meat, the health of the animals, and pouring love into the environment. Topics included are:
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| How to Feel Good on Vacation: A Guide to Healthy Travel Tips | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:41:57 | |
Bringing you a highly requested episode: HEALTHY TRAVEL TIPS! We chat about what's going on in our lives, Jill's weekly meals/recipes, how we approach traveling, our tips, products to bring with you and our take on what it means to be "healthy" when you travel. Products mentioned in the episode:
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| An ER visit, leveling up our lives, and life lessons from our 93 year old grandpa | 23 May 2023 | 00:30:59 | |
We're catching you up on the past week: Jill's trip to the ER, how to not let distractions derail you from your goals, motivation tips, our new favorite book and more! Episode sponsor: Zbiotics (code GTG for 15% off) Book Recommendation: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social: | |||
| The Emotional Side of Having Gut Issues | 09 May 2023 | 00:41:15 | |
Today we're sharing the emotions behind struggling with gut issues, something that we experienced for years. We realize that on top of sharing the physical symptoms, we thought it would be helpful to share the mental issues that we experienced, as we know a lot of you are struggling with those issues. Topics discussed include:
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| ARE YOU ACTUALLY HEALTHY!? How to evaluate your health and stop falling victim to marketing traps | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:22:39 | |
Today's conversation was inspired by our last podcast episode about metabolic health. As we talked through this, we realized there was a large gap between facts and what our society thinks is "healthy" based on what we've been told through the media, marketing and the influence of our family/friends. What we've discovered is that no one is talking about health markers, so we are diving into it today. Get ready to join us in a candid conversation about:
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