Marc McLean

The Colitis Healing Path

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The Colitis Healing Path exists to support and empower people living with ulcerative colitis to reclaim control over their health, mindset, and life—no matter what path they’re on. Through real stories, evidence-informed health practices, emotional support, and simple daily tools, this show is here to guide individuals to rediscover hope, reconnect with their inner strength, and explore the many ways healing can happen. Whether you're pursuing natural methods, conventional treatments, or a blend of both—you're welcome here.  The show is hosted by Marc McLean, a health and wellness journalist,...

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Marc McLean

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Health

Podcast website

www.colitisremission.co.uk

Latest episode

Sep 3, 2025

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Episodes

31 | Top 10 Gut Health Tips You Really Don’t Wanna Miss... 13.03.2024

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut Friendly Recipes ------ 👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp Why pick up just one or two gut...

30 | The Magic Of Goat’s Milk Kefir For Gut Health | Shann Nix Jones 28.02.2024

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut Friendly Recipes ------ Looking for an all-natural solution to gut problems, mental health issues, and even skin probl...

29 | What My Battles With IBS And Endometriosis Taught Me | Bethany O’Toole 14.02.2024

Gut health coach Bethany O’Toole battled both IBS and endometriosis for a LONG time. Decades of digestive troubles were coupled with this debilitating reproductive condition…and Bethany was warned she’d likely need surgery to have her womb removed in her early 20s! Bethany told medics, “no chance”…and went down a rabbithole for years and was successful in finding natural solutions to reverse her h...

28 | Comedian with Crohn’s Disease Shares Two Unexpected Keys To Remission | Matt Nagin 17.01.2024

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut Friendly Recipes ------ Crohn’s Disease is no laughing matter…but for comedian and writer Matt Nagin, plenty of jokes...

27 | Why Ancient Breathing Techniques Can Transform Your Gut Health | Niraj Naik 03.01.2024

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut Friendly Recipes ------ Discover the power of ancient breathing techniques for gut health transformation in this rolle...

26 | How To Reverse IBS Symptoms – Straight-talking From An Expert Dietitian | Mike Sweeney 20.12.2023

Mike Sweeney openly admits that he used to drink heavily, was obese for years, and struggled with mental health issues and IBS. These days, he's a superfit dietitian with the NHS who dedicates himself to showing people how to reverse IBS, type II diabetes, and many other chronic health conditions. Helping patients achieve amazing outcomes through nutritional and lifestyle modifications is wha...

25 | My Ridiculously Simple Healthy Gut Diet Plan (That You Can Actually Maintain!) 06.12.2023

Do you jump from one diet to the next trying to improve your gut health? Do you get confused by all the conflicting information out there on what foods you should avoid and what you should eat more of? Wouldn’t life be simpler if we had a simple healthy gut diet plan to follow? In this week’s episode, Marc McLean, host of the For Gut Sake podcast, reveals the simplified approach he’s had great suc...

24 | How To Heal Ulcerative Colitis Through The Power Of Nutrition | Ania Gackowska 22.11.2023

Can you imagine being told at 28 that you'd be on medication for the rest of your life? This is the harsh reality Ania Gackowska faced when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Yet instead of accepting this fate, Ania embarked on an inspiring healing journey where she uncovered the root causes of her disease and completely reversed it through the power of nutrition. Ania now works as a...

23 | From Suppressed Emotions to Gut Healing: Unravelling the IBS Puzzle | Anna Van Echten (Pt.II) 08.11.2023

In the depths of her gut struggles, Anna Van Echten realised that healing her gut wasn't just about diets and supplements, but about diving into the depths of her emotions.  This unexpected twist led Anna on a transformative journey, where she discovered the profound connection between her emotional wellbeing and her gut health.  What Anna unravelled will really get you thinking about IBS and...

22 | How To Heal IBS...A Gut Health Coach Shares Her Journey | Anna Van Echten (Pt.I) 25.10.2023

This week’s episode is titled, How To Heal IBS…A Gut Health Coach Shares Her Journey. The special guest is Anna Van Echten, who is a holistic gut health coach from Christchurch in New Zealand. She’s a personal trainer, health and life coach, wife and mum. Anna suffered from severe digestive issues which resulted in IBS, eczema, acne, period pains, daily sugar cravings and huge stress physically, m...

21 | The Natural 'Gut Fix'...From A Dietitian & Functional Nutrition Expert | Heidi Moretti 11.10.2023

This week’s guest is Heidi Moretti – author of the book ‘Gut Fix’. Heidi is a gut health expert with 24 years of experience as a dietitian, and she’s also a functional nutrition expert.  It’s not often we come across someone with such vast knowledge of digestive issues…and Heidi shares so much valuable information in this chat. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… * Why Heidi’s mantra is ‘healthcare...

20 | I've Drunk Aloe Vera For Digestive Health For The Past 1,581 Days | Marie Brobyn 04.10.2023

Aloe vera is only used for healthy skin, right?  Wrong. This healing plant is also a great natural medicine for gut health. It’s not well known, but aloe vera drinks and gels can help with IBS, SIBO, bloating, lowering inflammation, and bringing calm to the digestive tract. This has been disputed by some people in the digestive health world – even described as a ‘trend’ – but aloe vera has been us...

19 | Why A Wacky Dutchman Can Help Heal Your Gut 27.09.2023

Inflammation is at the root of virtually all diseases, including gut disorders. If we can bring down inflammation, it helps the body to heal. In this episode, we’ll be talking about how a wacky Dutchman has shown the world an amazing, simple way to lower inflammation naturally. That man is the living legend: Wim Hof. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… Why his ‘Wim Hof Method’ can be an amazing heal...

18 | Why Haven't I Been Taught More About My Gut Health Condition? 20.09.2023

Do you feel like you’ve not been taught much about your gut health condition?  Are you still trying to figure out exactly what’s going on – and learn more yourself about what’s caused it, what kind of diet you should follow etc? You’re not alone. This week’s episode has been inspired by one of the show’s listeners, a woman called Leanne from Scotland, who recently sent me a message on social media...

17 | Bloated Belly S.O.S...How To Prevent Bloating 13.09.2023

Are you sick and tired of hearing advice like ‘drink more water’, or ‘eat more fibre’, as you deal with uncomfortable bloating? We hear ya. There are countless people trying to figure out how to prevent bloating these days as digestive issues are so common. That’s the focus in this week’s episode, titled ‘Bloated Belly S.O.S…How To Prevent Bloating’, as host Marc McLean discusses the issues he use...

16 | 3 Unconventional Tips For Better Digestion 06.09.2023

Better digestion is not just about chew your food slowly, having a sip of water, or making sure you’re taking probiotics supplements. There are various natural ways you can prepare the body well for each meal – so that you can give your digestive system a helping hand and maximise nutrient absorption. In this episode, host Marc McLean shares three ‘unconventional’ tips/methods that he uses to impr...

15 | Taking Back Control Of Your Gut Health 30.08.2023

When you’re diagnosed with a gut disorder for the first time, it can leave you feeling deflated and powerless.  But the reality of the situation is that there’s so much we can do to give our bodies a helping hand – and restore gut health naturally. Who says disease is permanent? For Gut Sake is the UK’s only podcast dedicated entirely to reversing gut issues naturally.    In this episode, titled ‘...

14 | What's Really Causing The Digestive Disorder EPIDEMIC? 22.08.2023

Been struggling with gut health issues? Are you worried about the idea of being on medications long term…with God-knows-what-side-effects?! If you’ve said yes to both questions – and are open-minded to natural solutions to heal your dodgy digestive system – then you’ve come to the right place. This is the first episode of brand new podcast ‘For Gut Sake’ (previously known as ‘Self-Optimized’). For...

13 | Saying Goodbye...To The FEAR Which Keeps Blocking You 21.07.2023

This is the final episode of the 'Self-Optimized' podcast...    Before we switch things up and go in a different direction next month, focusing on gut health and healing the gut naturally.    In today's chat, host Marc McLean opens up about the fear he's experienced just simply going through the creative process in producing this podcast over the last few months.    He talks ab...

12 | Could Mineral Deficiencies Be Causing Your Health Issues? | Lexie Haren 07.07.2023

 This week’s guest is Lexie Haren…a mineral specialist and holistic wellness expert who helps people overcome health hurdles through balance, nourishment and getting to root cause issues…  Which she finds are often  mineral deficiencies.  Magnesium, potassium, sodium, and calcium are just some of the key minerals essential for the body to function properly at the cellular level.    In this episode...

11 | ‘How We Should Really Be Treating Chronic Sickness’: Medical Doctor Explains Why He Turned To Alternative Healing | Dr Nguyen Phan 23.06.2023

In this week's episode we chat with Dr Nguyen Phan, a pretty rare health expert in today's world.    Not only is Dr Phan a medical doctor in the US, but he's massively into alternative healing methods - and uses the teachings of Medical Medium Anthony William in his practice with patients.    This centres around nutritional protocols, juicing, detoxing, and supplementing with high q...

10 | Forest Bathing: Reconnecting With Nature For Health and Wellbeing | Gary Evans 09.06.2023

Let’s go for a deep dive on ‘forest bathing’ with Gary Evans – co-founder of The Forest Bathing Institute in the UK.    Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku, originated in Japan in the 1980s…and is actually prescribed by doctors there for preventing illness.    Not simply a walk in the forest to chill out and de-stress, Forest bathing is a specific practice of immersing oneself in nature and...

9 | Human Design: Your Roadmap To A More Fulfilling Life | Amanda Foley 26.05.2023

If you’re into astrology, spirituality, personality profiling…all of that good stuff…then this is the episode for you. We’re diving into ‘Human Design’ , which is a ridiculously interesting tool being used by a growing army of fans all over the world. They claim it's like a roadmap to a more fulfilling life. Human Design is a spiritual methodology which uses a mix of astrology and various anc...

8 | Mount Everest Hero’s Rescue Mission…And Shock At Discovering 14 Frozen Corpses | Neil McDonald 12.05.2023

When Neil McDonald began his trek on Mount Everest in 2012, he was enthusiastic about the ascent and focused on raising a huge chunk of money for a diabetes charity. But the Scotsman had no clue about the drama that lay ahead as he made his way up the world’s tallest mountain. At around 8,000m in the skies, Neil came across a man who was trapped in his ropes and barely surviving. What would he do?...

7 | Hate Your Job? How To Switch Career And Pursue Your Passion | With Elatia Abate 28.04.2023

 Most people hate their 9-5 job. Simple as that.  A global poll conducted by Gallup proved it, with just 15% of people saying they were engaged at work.  Surely we can do better than that? Surely we can make things happen in this digital age where we can actually do work that lights us up? Elatia Abate thinks so. She’s an entrepreneur, an expert on the future of work, and helps people design a new...

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