The Fix Your Gut Podcast

Probiotics are great, but they won't heal your IBS or gut issues.  In fact, the wrong probiotic at the wrong time can make you feel WORSE! In this episode I dive into:  What is the microbiome and how to balance it  What happens when you take an antibiotic  Why probiotics make you feel WORSE (it could be SIBO!)  Why probiotics aren’t enough to replenish after an antibiotic  Why you need to ditc...

You can heal food sensitivities, but first you have to figure out, is it actually a sensitivity, or a digestive deficiency? In this episode I dive into: How to tell if it's a food sensitivity vs. digestive deficiency What are digestive enzymes and where do they come from? What causes leaky gut? How leaky gut causes food sensitivities How do we heal leaky gut? Why gut bacteria imbalances can co...

Do you fear food? Do you feel like you react to everything you eat?  Do you bloat up and look 6 months pregnant, even with your "safe foods"? When your gut is flared up or you're constipated does your appetite disappear? (ps that's not a good thing, you need to eat!) Tune in to find how what's causing your food reactions and how to stop fearing food and actually enjoy it agai...

Are you "Inflam-Aging"? Chronic inflammation is common with age, and it speeds up the aging process - that's the last thing you want! In this episode I dive into: - causes of inflam-aging - how sugar and processed carbs age your skin - how your gut bacteria affect the aging process - nutrients that are critical for that youthful glow - how to optimize metabolism in midlife - why you&...

How do you choose the right probiotic? Do you even need one? Why do some make you feel WORSE? In this episode I dive into everything you need to know about probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics. Tune in to find out: - how to recover after an antibiotic - how long you need to stay on a probiotic - how probiotics work - which ones to avoid for certain conditions - the importance of prebiotic fibre...

Bloated no matter what you eat?  It may not be the food!  In this episode I dive into 4 gut-related causes of bloating, and 3 hormone related causes of bloating. Tune in to find out: - how your gut bacteria can trigger bloating - what causes gut bacteria imbalances - why avoiding trigger foods is not the answer - why low FODMAP diets don't heal - they're symptom management - my top supplements for...

If your mind can make your body sick, then your mind also has the power to heal your body. I sat down with life coach Dionne Thomson joins to dive into the crucial mindset strategies you must master in order to achieve optimal health and happiness.  Learn how to get out of your own way, and be easier on yourself when you have a setback or "fall off the wagon".  We often lose sight of our...

Do you spend hours Googling your symptoms? Then freaking out that you have colon cancer? Google isn't the answer, and the anxiety it causes will actually worsen your gut issues. It's important to understand how your digestive system works, so you finally understand why you have gut symptoms, and what to do about it. In this episode I dive into all of the parts of your digestive system and...

It's normal to have cravings, but if they're preventing you from eating a healthy, balanced diet to heal your gut, then it's time to figure out why. There are real physical causes of cravings and you can control them by tweaking your diet and lifestyle! In this episode, I dive into the 3 secrets to conquering cravings, including how your gut bacteria directly impact your cravings and food choices!...

What if your breath was a healing tool? One of the reasons we get stuck when trying to heal anxiety or gut issues is that we fixate on diet and supplements, when the most powerful healing tool is inside ourselves, and it's free. Tune in to discover the healing power of the breath and how breath work can be used not only to calm the mind, but to optimize gut health, too! Tiffany is a advanced funct...

Why do you all of a sudden have even more constipation, bloating, fatigue and brain fog at menopause? Not to mention those mood swings... Blame estrogen. In this episode we dive into the role of declining estrogen in menopause and how it impacts your gut health - it even impacts your gut bacteria! It can also result in more frequent UTIs and yeast infections. Discover my top tips to manage gut sym...

IBS isn't a life sentence. If you're struggling with chronic bloating, burping after meals, constipation & diarrhea, food sensitivities and heartburn, it's likely not "IBS". In fact, IBS isn't a true diagnosis - it's what they tell you when they don't know what's wrong. The most common cause of IBS is SIBO - SIBO is bacterial overgrowth and it's treata...

Julia is a Registered Dietitian focusing on eczema, TSW and mindset.  Her passion is to help adults living with eczema heal their eczema naturally through diet and lifestyle.  Julia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from the University of British Columbia and a Holistic Nutrition Diploma from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Julia is also the founder of Clear Your Eczema, a signature...

When it comes to autoimmune disease, a holistic, root cause approach is best. Naturopathic physician Dr. Lulu shares how she uses testing and naturopathic medicine to diagnose and treat autoimmune conditions including Hashimoto's disease (autoimmune hypothyroidism). Dr. Lulu is a naturopathic physician and expert in genetic health working with patients experiencing chronic disease: hormonal imbala...

Do you tend to suppress your emotions? It could be causing your chronic fatigue! In this episode we dive into the science of how emotions impact energy and how it could be the missing piece in your healing journey. I also dive into the top 4 physical causes of chronic fatigue that must be addressed in order to fully heal. Book a 1:1 coaching session with Holly here:https://mindful-vitality-nutriti...

It's time to take your power back and take your health into your own hands. In this episode, I dive into my own gut-healing journey (that took me several decades) and the things I wish I knew before I started.  Learn how to get empowered to take control of your health and approach gut-healing from a whole-person perspective. With chronic health conditions such as IBS, the medical system often...

What's up with your gut?   Why are you reacting to everything you eat?   Whether you have IBS, food sensitivities or chronic heartburn there's a root cause; it's your gut microbiome.  In this episode I dive into:  - how your gut microbiome becomes imbalanced  - common symptoms of dysbiosis  - why probiotics & food restriction aren't the answer  - ga...

Everybody poops...or maybe sometimes you don't. If you're going less than once per day, we need to figure out why because not only is it a pain in the butt, but it can contribute to other illnesses too. Laxatives aren't the answer - there's always a root cause. Often it's a combination of gut bacteria imbalances, stress, food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, structural issues, ageing and medicat...

You're feeling blah, but you can't figure out why. Maybe you've already tried medications, supplements or counselling and you're still not feeling yourself.  Most western mental health treatments focus on the brain and mindset, but there are real physical root causes of mental illness. You're about to discover how your stress hormones, sex hormones and brain chemicals are all connected, and h...

"I have no willpower around sugar." Here's the thing: it's not about willpower! This week I'm taking a deep dive into the mindset around food, emotional eating and diet culture. You'll discover the 4 main causes of carb cravings, that your metabolism is way more complicated than diet and exercise and how small daily habits and mindset shifts can make a huge difference when it comes to your energy...

Most people come to me when the Western medical system has failed them in some way. Yet they still expect the same approach and results as western medicine: give me a supplement and feel better right away. Let's shift away from the Western model of "a pill will fix me" to a holistic view of pills being helpful, as one tool in your tool kit.  Let's view the body as an interconnected whole and...

This week I interviewed my friend and wellness educator Courtney Hobbs of Edgewater Wellness. Courtney believes in the movement for everybody: she helps her clients build strength and confidence so they can trust their bodies and move their bodies with ease and without pain. Courtney supports women on their wellness journey by keeping them motivated and inspired through her new membership program...

Human design is a self-discovery tool; an owner's manual to understand who you are, who you're supposed to be and how you can best show up in your life. "One of my favourite things to do in a reading is feel like I've given someone the permission slip just to be them....it's so helpful when someone says, "it's ok, you're allowed to do it this way." Tune in to find listen to Alison read my chart an...

Weight gain: is it your thyroid? This week my special guest is nutritionist, friend and colleague, Melanie Thomas, RNCP, ROHP. Melanie is the thyroid guru! Until I met her I had no idea just how common thyroid issues are, especially in women. If you're struggling with your weight even though you're eating well and working out, it could be your thyroid!  In this episode we dive into: - how you...

Diet's just don't work anymore...now that you're in your 40s everything seems to be going downhill..no matter how clean you eat you just can't lose that stubborn 20 pounds. It's not you, it's your hormones. Contrary to what your doctor may have told you, you have options!  You CAN control your hormones with diet, exercise and lifestyle changes!  Discover the root causes of sluggish metab...