Trust Your Gut

 Here's the thing: free content was never supposed to give you a diagnosis. It's not supposed to. It can educate, it can shift your perspective, it can hand you a new lens to see your own body through — but it can't individualize itself to you. It doesn't know your history, your nervous system, your story. I spent years chasing that anyway. Broke, hungry for answers, bouncing from one naturop...

What if your stool test results aren't actually your root cause? In this episode, I share a pivotal moment in my own 30-year healing journey — the day I retested my microbiome after becoming completely symptom-free, only to find I still had severe dysbiosis. What that result revealed changed everything about how I understand gut health. I break down why chasing bacteria, cycling through eliminatio...

if you’re dealing with the IBS-stress cycle, there’s one thing I want you to understand: Your gut doesn’t just digest food. It digests your entire life experience. In this episode, I break down why focusing only on food, supplements, or the microbiome often keeps people stuck in the symptom-stress cycle… and what’s actually missing from that approach. We talk about: Why it’s a mistake to trea...

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a binge-restrict cycle, feeling anxious or fearful around food choices, experiencing disordered eating, or constantly trying to control your body, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Ashlyn from Heart-Led Wellness, a food freedom and nervous system coach who helps women heal these patterns by addressing the deeper root: nervous system dysregulation. We tal...

Yep - I mean it! If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of elimination diets, supplement protocols, and stress management tools trying to heal your gut, but not getting the relief you want - this episode is for you. In this foundational episode, I explain why these drastic measures often keep you stuck—and why true healing can’t happen without focusing on your nervous system. I’ll break down the d...

In this episode, I’m opening up about the irony of teaching nervous system regulation while navigating my own experience with burnout. I share the pressures of running a business, holding space for others, and the constant grind to "prove" myself in a noisy online world. Together, we’ll explore how burnout impacts the body and nervous system through a Polyvagal lens, what it takes to move out of c...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the roots of IBS and chronic symptoms. While it’s common to associate the onset of symptoms with a particularly stressful time—like university or a major life event—there’s often more beneath the surface. I’ll explore how acute stress can act as a trigger, but how deeper patterns, often developed earlier in life, set the stage for these symptoms to emerge.&n...

In this episode, we dive into the hidden messages our bodies send through symptoms. Our bodies can’t speak to us directly, so they use sensations, emotions, and—sometimes the loudest of all—chronic symptoms to get our attention. While it’s normal to feel frustrated or defeated by persistent symptoms, I’m offering a fresh perspective: what if these symptoms are trying to tell us something? Tune in...

In this episode, Courtney from Self-Care Creature interviews ME! This was SUCH a fun conversation to have with a long time friend that truly covers ALL of the most important topics in the realm of gut-brain healing.  I share my personal journey of healing chronic gut issues like IBS through a unique approach that blends nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and nutritional ther...

In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial role our nervous system plays in the gut-brain connection. Discover how the state of your nervous system affects digestion, mental health, and overall well-being. We'll explore the causes of nervous system dysregulation that lead to chronic symptoms and discuss why this understanding is vital for effective IBS healing. I also share insights on the lim...

I haven't struggled with IBS symptoms for over 2 years now! That doesn't mean all my mind-body symptoms are completely gone, however, and I don't expect them to be. Tune in for a totally honest discussion about the symptoms I am currently focused on healing and discover the strategies that have helped me along the way. Join the masterclass:   Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free...

Food fear and anxiety are common struggles when you've been dealing with IBS or other gut issues for a long time. You cut out one food after another, fearing they'll trigger your symptoms, until your diet becomes so restrictive that you're confused and scared to eat anything you've avoided. I totally get it—I was there for years. But now, I've reintroduced all the foods I once feared. Tune into th...

In this episode, we explore the five crucial phases of nervous system and trauma healing: establishing safety, exploring discomfort, discharging activation & stress, trauma integration, and empowerment/future self. Discover how each stage builds upon the previous one to foster safety, resilience, and profound healing.  Understanding these phases can provide a profound "aha" moment, c...

This title may surprise you a little bit, but it's super important to understand. In this episode, I explore the limitations of relying solely on somatic exercises and nervous system regulation tools for trauma healing. We'll discuss the potential red flags to watch out for with coaches who promise quick fixes, and delve into what genuinely contributes to safe and effective trauma recove...

Dive into the secrets of health and longevity, where I explore the Netflix documentary 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.' Discover how the health habits of the world's oldest populations can inspire new approaches to managing and healing IBS. Join me as I break down these timeless wellness strategies and how you can apply them to your life for better gut health and overall well-being. Join...

Discover the vital role of electrolytes, those charged minerals that power everything from our digestion to brain function, ensuring the smooth operation of our gut-brain axis and nervous system. In this episode, we'll dive into the signs that you might be running low on electrolytes, and discuss how to maintain an optimal balance through your diet and supplementation. Tune in to uncover this ofte...

In this mini episode, we’re digging into why it’s so tough to just slow down and chill out. Ever feel like you always need to be doing something, or you just start getting restless? It turns out, it’s all about our nervous system patterns—often, it’s stuck in the ‘go’ mode of fight or flight. I also share some eye-opening thoughts from a talk I had with teenage girls who are noticing the same thin...

I believe in the power of sharing my honest, real-life struggles from my own journey with anxiety, OCD, and nervous system dysregulation. In sharing my experiences I hope it will deepen your understanding your own nervous system regulation and healing, and perhaps feel less alone along the way.  Join the masterclass:   Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free fro...

In this episode I share the amazing healing power of touch in somatic experiencing, exploring its essential role in human survival, stress resilience, and the healing of early life trauma. We uncover the profound impact that targeted touch therapy, particularly on the diaphragm and viscera, can have on our gut-brain and emotional well-being, backed by some fascinating studies.  Tell...

The title says it all... if you are on any kind of healing journey for anything physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual, this is so important to hear.    Join the masterclass:   Discover the Missing Piece to Break Free from the IBS-Stress Cycle Find out more about my program ,   Gut-Brain Healing Toolkit. Want to talk about working together?  Book a free clarity cal...

In 2014, I bought a one way ticket that ended up being 5 years of nearly full time travel. In these episodes I am going deeper into stories of the places I travelled and how it's all interwoven with my gut-brain, trauma, and nervous system healing journey.  My immersion into these different landscapes, and the people and experiences had along the way have been essential to building my experie...

In 2014, I bought a one way ticket that ended up being 5 years of nearly full time travel. In these episodes I am going deeper into stories of the places I travelled and how it's all interwoven with my gut-brain, trauma, and nervous system healing journey.  My immersion into these different landscapes, and the people and experiences had along the way have been essential to building my experie...

Celebrating two years of the Trust Your Gut podcast and doing this Trust Your Gut business!  In this episode I talk about what I've learned over the past two years about gut-brain healing, trauma healing, and nervous system healing. I share how my approach has changed since I first started. And I share a bit more of my personal journey over the past two years. Thank you for being a listener!...

At my recent training a peer asked me, "how did you heal your body image issues?" I found myself unable to answer that question specifically. What did I do? It felt like it was a combination of so many things over the years that led me to the place I am today.  This got me reflecting on my entire healing process and all the different components I have utilized to arrive at this place now - lo...

We've all heard it, someone talking about keeping things clean and saying "I'm a little bit OCD." There can be some misunderstanding of what OCD actually is and all the different subtypes. Listen in to this episode to hear me break down how OCD works and share about my personal experience with it. For so much of my life I thought I just struggle with anxiety, but understanding that I also have a c...