Teaching My Friend Nutrition: Acne, Anxiety & Gut Health: A Health & Wellness Podcast For Women

Millions of us are in hormonal havoc These hormonal imbalances could be crucial in our experiences of Acne, Anxiety and Gut Health issues. But it doesn't have to be this way This week, we are exploring the extraordinary impact our hormones have on these symptoms, alongside some common signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances, AND how to get them in check Don't miss the lowdown on how to balance y...

The pill doesn't cure acne. Or does it? For some, we will find reprieve from acne when using hormonal contraception- but does this really equate a 'cure'? In this episode, we explore the truth behind the oral contraceptive pill, and why it may not be the savior we have been led to believe it is To find out the truth about why oral contraception may not be the answer to our acne woes, hit play and...

Your Gut Microbiome could revolutionize your skin, mood, and gut health Many of us have heard about the role of bacteria and probiotics in regulating gut health, but this could also be true for acne and anxiety, too This week, we are exploring how issues with the bacterial balance in your gut could be to blame for driving acne outbreaks, anxiety attacks, and gut health symptoms, as well as some ti...

Our vagus nerve is crucial in our gut health- but what about if it’s damaged? Many of us will know from a previous episode, that the vagus nerve is crucial in regulating a healthy gut- but most of us have absolutely no clue that it can become damaged This week, we discuss HOW a damaged vagus nerve could be radically effecting your gut health and IBS, how it can become damaged in the first place, a...

ADHD could be to blame for thousands of womens experience of acne, anxiety and gut health.. yet most people have absolutely no idea It could be a precursor to not only acne outbreaks, but heightened anxiety and IBS or gut damage. But why? In this episode, we explore how BIOLOGICAL and PHYSIOLOGICAL differences in those with ADHD could mean they experience more problems with the dark triad of women...

There is an unspoken epidemic happening when it comes to anxiety This silent epidemic is slowly being unearthed, with more and more people starting to realise not only that it exists, but that it could be the sole cause of their anxiety In this episode, we are revealing exactly what this epidemic is, and WHY this could be the cause of chronic anxiety in so many people To unveil the truth behind th...

There is a certain time of the month we should be avoiding dairy- and no, it isn’t when you think it is For many people, dairy is an undeniable trigger for their acne, anxiety & gut health symptoms, but for others, the impact may be less obvious. But one thing is clear- there is a certain time of the month we should absolutely be avoiding dairy In this episode, we explore when and WHY we shoul...

Many of us are being lied to when it comes to the role of dairy in our acne outbreaks For years, women have been fobbed off when complaining of a suspected link between dairy and their acne- most of the time, Dr’s believe there is no real link at all This week, we are exposing the TRUTH about the impact dairy is having on our acne, and exploring exactly why we have been given misinformation for ye...

Blue Zones could hold the secret not only to living to 100, but to healing our acne, anxiety & gut health symptoms If you’ve heard of, or even watched, Netflix’s most recent series “Live to 100: The Secret’s of The Blue Zones”, you’ll probably know that there are 5 places in the world that hold the key to longevity; living to 100 and beyond, and being HEALTHY in doing so But it doesn’t stop th...

Millions of us have food intolerances, with absolutely no idea What’s more, these intolerances are so insidious that they are hard to identify- yet could be a driving force behind acne outbreaks, ongoing anxiety, and painful gut symptoms like bloating and diarrhoea This week, we’re exploring how unidentified food intolerances could be worsening our experience of the dark triad (acne, anxiety and g...

Most people have no idea that this hidden food could be causing not only their gut health issues, but other physical illnesses too With so many of us completing ignoring this food, its estimated that a staggering 13% of us will be experiencing gut health symptoms because of it In this episode, we're exposing the best kept secret in modern day gut health illness- and explaining WHY you might have a...

Drinking alcohol can directly impact our acne, anxiety and gut health, but the reasons why might be more surprising than you think When it comes to the dark triad, most people overlook the significance of alcohol, but how can we limit its impact, without cutting it out completely if we don't want to? In this episode, we are revealing how Alcohol could be driving your acne, anxiety and gut health s...

We've all heard the advice. "Exercise will make you feel better"- But is this true? This advice has been diluted; and we aren't being given the full picture on exactly WHY exercise has become a common point of referral when we experience depression or anxiety. In this episode, we dissect exactly where this advice has come from, whether its true, and the SHOCKING fact we aren't being told about how...

Sleep has more to do with acne, anxiety and gut health than any of us ever realised While many of us overlook this simple yet powerful tool in our health and wellbeing, it is true that not only how much you sleep but WHEN you sleep can have a significant impact on our experience of acne, anxiety and gut health symptoms This week, we are exposing the amazing ways sleep can support our journey with...

Millions of us grew up living in hope that one day, we would outgrow our acne. So why didn't we? With so many of us being led to believe that we should have 'outgrown' acne by the time we hit our 30's, what exactly are we missing? In this episode, we're exposing the TRUTH behind this claim- where it originated from, and why there may be more to the story than we've been led to believe. To find out...

Intermittent Fasting could be ruining your health For many, intermittent fasting is a great way to improve mental clarity, metabolism and health. But there is more to the story This week, we are exploring how the incredible ways that Intermittent Fasting could affect your acne, anxiety and gut health- including the good, bad and ugly To get the lowdown on the true effects of intermittent fasting-...

Can periods of fasting really help to heal our guts? All over the world people are engaging in intermittent fasting, some with the belief that it will help to regenerate their gut health.. but are they misinformed? This week we are exposing the true reality behind intermittent fasting for IBS- and asking the questions that seem to have been brushed aside by many To learn the unexpected ways fastin...

The revolutionary healing power of the vagus nerve is being massively under reported This nerve has the capacity to dramatically reduce your experiences of acne outbreaks, anxiety attacks, and gut health problems such as IBS- yet so any of us are overlooking its undeniable transformative effects Today, we are telling you why this nerve could hold the key to changing your experience of the dark tri...

You've been getting anxiety all wrong- and we are going to tell you how. In this episode, we're exposing why you can't always just "think yourself free of anxiety", and the incredible hidden healer that you can't afford to ignore. We will reveal the transformative effects of your body's most powerful tool in reducing anxiety and stress- AND how you can activate it. To learn the truth about this in...

The insidious effects of stress are driving breakouts, triggering anxiety, and damaging our guts. But what if we don't feel stressed? And how exactly does stress make acne, anxiety and gut health problems worse? Today, we're drawing links between Stress and the dark triad- exploring the intricate ways our emotional wellbeing is driving our symptoms. Don't miss this fascinating exposé- to learn the...

Summer can break you out.. can't it? Many of us have been told this is a lie. Some of us may even disagree. But what is the truth behind this claim? In this episode, we're exposing the TRUTH behind summer acne breakouts, and exposing one simple behaviour you are doing that could be triggering them. To settle the summer acne breakout debate once and for all, hit play and listen now. Women's Health...

This simple pill could change everything Many of us have heard about probiotics. Perhaps knowing that they can be good for gut health. But the truth goes far beyond what we have been told. In this episode, we're exploring the fascinating effects probiotics could have on our acne. anxiety and gut health, and how this simple pill could be a game changer for all three. To learn the truth about how pr...

Foods are not the culprit for your gut symptoms. Many of us spend years trying food restriction diets, FODMAP diets, and food intolerance tests- but is this a misguided attempt to free ourselves of painful gut problems? In this episode, we're exposing the truth about why food triggers are not always the answer- and the insidious truth that's lurking beneath the surface. To discover the truth about...

This delicate balance could make or break our recovery from acne, anxiety and gut health problems Our levels of estrogen can have a monumental effect on our health- triggering acne breakouts, or symptoms akin to IBS. But just how is this singular hormone dictating so much of our health? In this episode, we'll explore the true role of estrogen in the dark triad of women's wellbeing- explaining just...

EXPOSED: the critical element of anxiety that we seem to have forgotten. Instead of focussing solely on thought processes alone, should we be understanding the other factors that could be contributing to some people's anxiety? In this episode, we expose some of the forgotten potential contributors to anxiety-and explain why rediscovering these drivers can be crucial in recovery. To understand the...