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

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:Our current mental state and how we have been feeling this past yearHow our thoughts impact our health, life, goals, etc.Manifestation and what it is (inspired by a podcast we listened to)How to change your thoughtsWhat the brain-gut connection is and how it worksHow our gut microbiome affects our cognitive function, depression, anxiety and moreHow to start changing your own thoughts as well as improving the health of your gut microbiome to start shifting your brain and bodyManifest BookPsychobiotic Revolution BookPodcast episode about ManifestationResearch papers on the Brain-Gut Axis:LINK1LINK2

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:InstagramTiktok

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

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

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:What our New Year's goals areOur thoughts on seed cyclingChallenging the all or nothing black and white mindsetJill's thoughts on getting botoxHow we hit our protein goalsHow to get started on a health journey while on a budgetWe we do for a living outside of GUT TALKWhat health trends we think will be big in 2024Jenna's experience going from corporate life to health and wellnessBest advice for handling body image strugglesThe #1 best thing we learned from this year about gut health & much more!Episode sponsors:Paleo Valley: Try out their beef sticks and high quality products (use code guttalk for 15% off)LMNT: Use our link for a free LMNT sample pack with purchase

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)

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)

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)Butcher BoxJolie Shower Filter

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

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:Shower routines: What you should and shouldn't be doing when it comes to washing your hair (and products to use)How to detoxify your scalpWhy people experience hair loss and what to do about itHow to control a dry, flaky scalpNutrients to consume for stronger hairTaylor's thoughts on hair supplementsWhat hair oil we should be using for hair growthHow to do a scalp massage, and tools to useEpisode sponsor:Paleo Valley: Try out their beef sticks and high quality products (use code guttalk for 15% off)Following Taylor on Instagram

*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.

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:Proper tongue placement in mouth to improve breathing in noseWhy “Breathing in the foundation for better health”Why we all should be nasal breathing with our lips closeHow your breath and tongue position impact your nervous system & digestionTMJD and why people get masseter botox (and her thoughts on botox)Tonsils and why they growMouth taping Follow Perrin HEREWork with Perrin HEREEpisode Sponsor:Just Thrive Probiotics HERE (use code GTG for 15% off)

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:How and why Tayla got into the holistic healing space and her journey with gut issuesCycle synching: foods to eat and exercises to do within the 4 phases of your menstrual cycle How she maintains her sanity while being a mother and business ownerFavorite tips to stay grounded Why we should be doing more silent drives/walksHer go to products and practices for more energy, mindfulness and better health much more!Episode sponsors:Paleo Valley: Try out their beef sticks and high quality products (use code guttalk for 15% off)LMNT: Use our link for a free LMNT sample pack with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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: @guttalkgirlsSponsors 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:InstagramTiktok

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:What a stool test isWhere to get a stool test and what to ask your doctorWhy stool testing can be the missing piece of your health journey (especially if you are struggling with chronic gut issues)Jill's GI MAP stool test results (what they are and what we are doing about it)What Jill's health journey has looked like so farThe keys to getting healthier& so much more!DM us on Instagram @guttalkgirls if you want to learn/chat about more!Podcast sponsor:JustThrive: Use code GTG for 15% offFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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:InstagramTiktok

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:NutritionBodySkincareSocial LifeStyle/fashionSpirituality/self careSpace/EnvironmentPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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 help2. Got the help that we needed and3. 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 SistasPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseJustThrive: Use code GTG for 15% offFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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:De-stress: Yoga/breath work/mindfulnessSuperhuman Meditation app (use discount code GUTTALKGIRLS)MelissaWoodHealthGinger, peppermint or other herbal teas80/20 rule for nutritionHydration: Redmond salt or celtic saltThe importance of sleepOO Liver JuiceMSW Liver LoveZbiotics (code GTG for discount)& so much morePodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseZbiotics: Use code GTG for 15% offFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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 purchaseZbiotics: Use code GTG for 15% offFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokSUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST

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 purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokSUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST

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 purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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 purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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:InstagramTiktokFind their mold test kit/work with them HEREEpisode sponsor:Zbiotics (code GTG for 15% off)Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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 HEREVisit Nurse Doza's supplement store (we love "Boost", "Liver Love" and "Gut")EPISODE SPONSOR:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:InstagramTiktok

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.Here is what to expected with timestamps: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:InstagramCheck out HOP Box HEREEpisode sponsor:Zbiotics (code GTG for 15% off)Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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:InstagramGet Kate's book HEREEpisode sponsor:Zbiotics (code GTG for 15% off)Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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:Protein bars from PromixChomps beef barsDigestive enzymes by Enzymedica Digestive bittersGluco BittersVitamin CAthletic GreensTopical MagnesiumMagnesium citrate/glycinateZbiotics (GTG for 15% off)LMNT electrolytes and a Stanley water bottleGinger chews by ChimesTea: Fennel, ginger, peppermint, slippery elm, dandelion (Brand: Traditional Medicinals)Bonus stuff: Ice roller, gua sha or dry brush, sleep mask (Lunya)You can find most products mentioned HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LISTPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseJustThrive Probiotics: GTG for 15% offFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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 HardyFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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:What we've been up to 2:32We're on our skincare journey 7:39Launching our new weekly email with meal guides 12:47Discussing our emotions when we were deep into our gut issues 21:05Jill's IBS scare 22:24Jenna's relationship to food after having gut issues 26:31Being told IBS is not curable 29:43What we wish we knew when we had gut issues 30:24What happened when we felt our body change for the better 36:24Advocating for your health 38:47SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LISTPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

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:How marketing and the media has influenced usWhat we are told health looks likeWhat it means to listen to your bodyQuestions to ask yourself to determine how healthy you areSigns of a healthy bodyWhat is your metabolism (in digestible terms)Resource: How to Heal Your Metabolism by Kate DeeringFollow @guttalkgirls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna welcome Latt Mansor, PhD, to the podcast to talk about common health issues and how to reverse them. In this episode, the girls challenge Dr. Latt by asking him to turn his science-backed research into digestible topics for the Gut Talk community. The topics discussed include:How does your metabolism work 5:04How to approach weight loss or weight maintenance from a health perspective 9:04Breaking down the science of calorie counting 12:15Why the quality of calories matters 15:50What is insulin resistance and how to reverse it 20:00How to test your glucose/insulin levels 26:35Debunking the myth around fats 35:42Healthy fats vs. non healthy fats 39:56Follow Latt on InstagramHVMN InstagramPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Thanks to the Gut Talk community's DMs, on today's episode Jill and Jenna discuss four commonly asked about products: Magnesium, Greens Powders, Electrolytes and Apple Cider Vinegar. They answer questions such as what they are, why you might want to think about consuming them, how to source a quality product, their experience with them, common mistakes people make when it comes to these products, brands they love, and much more.Timestamps: Life update 3:06Breaking down magnesium 12:15Breaking down greens powders 19:43Breaking down electrolytes 37:37Breaking down apple cider vinegar 35:15LINKS:Episode Sponsor: JUST THRIVE HEALTH Use code GTG for 15% offFullscript supplement store: HEREAthletic Greens LINKLMNT Electrolytes LINK

Jill and Jenna sit down with their dream guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten, a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine to discuss her new book "Is this Normal?" They dive deep into the topics of birth control, women's hormones, how to eat to support your cycle, what to do if you have painful periods, sex education and more.Timestamps:Why gut health is so important for hormone health 4:37How to stop taking birth control if you want to 7:39What is PCOS and how to tell if you have it 14:12Painful periods, period health and transition off birth control 17:57Prostaglandins and endometriosis 21:57About Dr. Brighten's new book 27:34The shame around feminine genitalia 31:29A candid conversation around period shame 35:12Disinformation on fertility awareness 42:16Mood side effects of the pill 45:33How the pill can impact your mental health 48:50The importance of being your own health advocate 56:24How women’s medicine is changing 59:00More about the new book 1:02:00Pre order Dr. Brighten's Book "Is This Normal?" Dr. Brighten's WebsiteFollow Dr. Brighten on InstagramPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

The girls are giving you 10 simple healthy habits that they've been doing that have made big changes in their lives. This episode is intended to provide you with small changes to consider when navigating your health journey. This episode includes:Life advice: Start before you’re ready 8:07Leading with protein 10:21Adding electrolytes to water 12:32Magnesium 14:17Prioritizing 8 hours of sleep 15:22Starting the day with movement 18:27Why sunshine is so important 21:27How to make cooking fun 26:24Switching greens for your 2nd cup of coffee 28:47LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE GTG!Episode Sponsors:JustThrive: GTG for 15% offFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna are joined by Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD MS MPH, the leading medical expert on how life experiences get stored in the body and restoring the body to its best state of health through her signature model and methodology, The Biology of Trauma™. Through the girls' conversation with Dr. Aimie, they discuss the topics of:Defining trauma. 0:00More about trauma. 2:53Stress vs. Trauma. 8:28How does trauma affect the digestive system? 13:37What does stress management really mean? 18:28How chronic fatigue and gut issues are the result of stored trauma. 23:53The two reasons for the body hitting the trauma response. 25:55The importance of taking breaks. 31:23How to connect with our body to feel our intuition. 36:55How to move through anxiety. 41:39Link to find more about Dr. AimieSign up for Dr. Aimie's 21 day journey (May 2023)Podcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna have a candid conversation around health influencing and their observations surrounding the growing "non toxic" health movement. They dive into how dangerous it can be to seek perfection and how trying to achieve perfect health can feel overwhelming and unattainable. They share their personal experiences on never feeling healthy enough and their mindset on how to achieve health in a sustainable way.Podcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna are teaching GUT HEALTH 101 today. They break down your questions when it comes to what the gut is, what does it mean to have good gut health, how you can improve the health of your digestive system, etc. They break down the concepts into easily digestible information. Expect to learn and understand more about:What is your gut?What is gut health?Why you should care about your gut healthChecklist of things to do to support your health before blaming it on your gutThings your gut health can affectSymptoms of poor gut healthWhere to start if you want better gut healthWhat to do if you think you have deeper issuesHow to find a practitioner right for youWhy gut health can be confusingand more!LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE GTG!Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna sit down for a candid conversation about the mocktail movement and whether or not they plan on joining it. They share their personal journeys with alcohol and how it has influenced their lives starting in college until now. Regardless of whether you drink every weekend or haven’t had a drink in months, you will find something in this episode relatable. The goal of this episode isn’t to change your opinion, but more so to gain another honest perspective on navigating alcohol and being social.

Jill and Jenna sit 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 soon to be The GutSMART Protocol (April 2023), which outlines the latest science-based knowledge on the gut, the microbiome, and the way the environment impacts our health.In this episode, the girls and Dr. Pedre dive deep into:The main causes of bloating and what to do about itLeaky gut: What causes it and tips to support itThe importance of stimulating your Vagus NerveWhy regulating your nervous system is the key to digestionLow stomach acid: Signs, symptoms & how to increase itBreathwork and how that helped heal Dr. Pedre of gut issuesFermented foods: Why you should be eating them and how they compare to eating fiber rich foodsand much more!Link to pre order The GutSMART Protocol HERE and download a free chapter of the book.Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

If you are dealing with gut issues, then you're going to want to listen to this one! Jill and Jenna discuss their experiences with gut issues and health challenges for 10+ years. They dive deep into their stories of struggles and frustration, how they decided it was finally time to seek help, and what the necessary changes were that they implemented to start seeing results.Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna are giving you their Fairy Gut Girls guidance: Brands they trust and buy at the grocery store, people they like to follow and some pieces of advice to those starting their gut health journey.Brands mentioned in the episode:Truvani (found in minimal grocery stores)SietePromix (not found at the grocery store)Simple MillsBobs Red MillSolelyChomps HuOrganic valley Kerrygold (butter and cheese)Canyon BakehousePeople mentioned in the episode:The Food BabeNatural Nurse MommaDr. James DinicolantonioOrganic OliviaMimi BouchardGlucose GoddessMelissa Wood HealthCourtney KingPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna sit down with Danny Grannick, CEO and co-founder of Bristle, an Oral Health Test that analyzes the levels of good and bad bacteria in your saliva. It works to measure, understand, and improve oral health symptoms. They go deep into the importance of oral health as well as:Ways to improve the health of your mouthWhy taking care of your oral health is important for your gut and overall healthWhat to do and not to do when it comes to oral health maintenance Why you should start tongue scraping NOW!Why people neglect to take care of their mouth healthWhy this topic is tabooand much more!Get your Bristle oral microbiome test HEREPodcast sponsor:Drink LMNT: Free gift with purchaseFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna are bringing you their Gut Talk Game Plan for 2023. In today's episode, they have a candid conversation about New Year's, their different opinions on New Year's resolutions, their goals for 2023 and simple ways that that you can make 2023 your best year yet (physically and mentally). They share a few of their favorite resources, tips and tricks to help you start the year of strong!Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna sit down with Dr. Bill Rawls, a 4th generation physician who went from practicing conventional medicine, to finding the power of herbal medicine after he faced a huge health scare. The girls and Dr. Rawls dive into:The importance of sleep (and how that can affect every aspect of your health)Leaky gut (what causes it and how to prevent it)The 5 factors that promote illness (and how to defend your body against illness)The benefits of using herbal medicine to heal chronic illnessesand many more tips you can apply to your life!More from Dr. Rawls:Get Dr. Rawls supplements HERE and use GTG15 to take 15% off of your first order.Books:The Cellular Wellness SolutionUnlocking LymeSocial Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/?hl=en & https://www.instagram.com/vitalplan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitalPlanTwitter: https://twitter.com/VitalPlan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRv4ZKm24n7Ospxwo2OLiFwEpisode Sponsors:JustThrive: GTG for 15% offOLIPOP: GUTTALK for 20% off

Pull out your notebook for this one! Jill and Jenna go through 7 important tips that you should consider when trying to improve your digestive health. They give real life examples and break down these concepts into simple steps for you to apply to your life.If you find this podcast worthy of 5 stars, please leave a rate and review as it really helps GUT TALK thrive!Sponsors:Happy Being: GUT20 for 20% offJustThrive: GTG for 15% offOLIPOP: GUTTALK for 20% offProducts mentioned in this episode:Zero Acre Farms OilLunya Eye MaskHatch Alarm ClockDigestive enzymeBittersApple Cider Vinegar

Season 2 of GUT TALK kicks off with some life updates from the girls, their plans for the next season and some thoughts about what gut health means to them. Season two will be packed with amazing guests, digestible information for you to apply to your life and a whole lot of candid conversations. GET EXCITED!Instagram: @guttalkgirlsTikTok: @guttalkgirls`This episode's sponsors:ION* Gut Support: Use code GTG15 for 15% offHappy Being: Use code GUT20 for 20% offJustThrive Probiotics: Use code GTG for 15% off

Jill and Jenna sit down with Ben Harris aka The Fear Guy and have a very candid conversation regarding what it means to have fears and how to overcome them. They go over the topics of self sabotage (especially when it comes to being healthier), love, internal struggles, and more. The girls get vulnerable in this episode, sharing intimate details about their lives and their struggles, as they hope it will help you understand what is holding you back from achieving what you want in life.Link to Ben's course:https://www.hartcollective.org/fear-alchemyFollow Ben on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.fear.guy/ Follow Jill and Jenna on social:https://www.instagram.com/guttalkgirls/https://www.tiktok.com/@guttalkgirls Today's episode is sponsored by JustThrive Health:https://justthrivehealth.com/products/probioticUse code GTG for 15% off JustThrive supplements

On Instagram, Jill and Jenna received the question "What are your must do's when it comes to starting a gut health journey?" so they answered this question in a full episode. Expect to learn more about:What causes gut issuesThe impact of stress on the digestive systemWhy you need to focus on your mindset firstJournaling & writing your thoughts down to get more clarityWhat lifestyle means to Jill and Jenna and how you can shift yoursThe importance of breathing before meals and properly chewing your foodStomach acidGetting back to the basics& much more!Sponsor of today's podcast and link to butyrate:Body bio: https://bodybio.com/collections/all-supplements/products/butyrate?variant=34379613175943 Use code GTG20 for 20% off your order

Jill and Jenna have some fun on this week's episode, talking about a very *taboo* topic, pooping in public/with your significant other. They join forces to chat about having the conversation with your significant other, what guys think about girls pooping (yes, they did a field study), how to make it a more comfortable topic (so you're not holding it in), and more!Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna chat about what it's like being in their 20s and trying to navigate life. They go into:The importance of being your authentic selfSocietal pressureBeing at different a phase of life than your friendsChoosing your own pathEmbracing being singleValuing independenceAccepting where you are and how far you have comeNot saying "yes" to everythingFilling your own cupand much more!Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokWe'd love if you share this with a friend and rate this 5 stars if you think it's deserving!!

Jill and Jenna sit down with Dr. Greg, a doctor of functional medicine and deep dive into:Understanding the proper way to breathe and the importance it has on overall healthThe nervous systemHow your body responds to its environment (either positively or negatively)The impact of stressors in daily lifeUsing supplements as bandaid solutionsThe power of your mindset when it comes to healingThe healing processNot settling for mediocrityMindfulness, meditation and movement...and how all of these relate to the health of your digestive system!Find more from Dr. Greg and his team HEREFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokWe'd love if you share this with a friend and rate this 5 stars if you think it's deserving!!Discount Codes:JustThrive probiotics: justthrivehealth.com and use code GTG for 15% off your order. 

Jill and Jenna are back together to talk about Jenna's trip to Italy (including eating all of the gluten and dairy she wanted), their current status in life, being in a rut, where they are with body image, and more. Jill opens up about her current struggles with how she feels about her body and the pressure she puts on herself to look a certain way. Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokWe'd love if you share this with a friend and rate this 5 stars if you think it's deserving!!Discount Codes:JustThrive probiotics: justthrivehealth.com and use code GTG for 15% off your order. OLIPOP:  20% off with code GUTTALK

Jill and Jenna sit down together to talk about how to change your environment in order to be the person you want to be and experience true health. They give their own personal examples of how they are constantly growing as people and changing their lives one day at a time. They also give tangible examples that you can apply to your life. Get ready to be open to a deeper way of healing and leveling up your health!Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokSponsors:OLIPOP:  20% off with code GUTTALKCLEAR DIGESTIVE: 15% off with code GUTTALK

Jill and Jenna sit down together to talk about Jill's gut issues that have developed the past few months. Here are some topics to expect:Why we think the issues developedHow we are approaching this as a "protocol"The importance of consistencyWhat food Jill is eating and how she's eating itSupplements: Which ones and why they are being usedThe test we utilized to find underlying issues (GI MAP Stool Test)Why stress impacts digestionThe importance of sunshine and sleepFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktokWe'd love if you share this with a friend and rate this 5 stars if you think it's deserving!!Discount Codes:CLEAR DIGESTIVE: cleardigestive.com/ 15% off with code GUTTALKJustThrive probiotics: justthrivehealth.com and use code GTG for 15% off your order. 

Jill and Jenna sit down with Lindsay, a Five Element Acupuncturist, who shares her story from chronic pain to being healed through acupuncture. They dive deep into healing the spirit and emotions in order to experience true health. Lindsay explains what Five Element Acupuncture is compared to Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture and gives the Gut Talk Gang insight into what to expect from going to acupuncture, how to address your nervous system, the benefits acupuncture has for gut issues, hormonal issues, and more. Get ready to be enlightened.Lindsay's website: https://fiveelementaustin.com/Find Lindsay on InstagramSponsors:OLIPOP:  20% off with code GUTTALKJUST THRIVE: 15% off with code GTGFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jenna takes this one solo, ranting about picking yourself up and starting to achieve your health goals. She goes into how she figured out what worked for herself, the importance of putting yourself and your health first, how to begin by starting with small tasks and more. If you're struggling to start or feel lost, this episode is for you!Leaving a rating and written review helps support GUT TALK, if you feel inclined to leave one!Sponsors:OLIPOP: drinkolipop.com/pages/GUTTALK?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=GUTTALK&utm_campaign=jan22 20% off with code GUTTALKCLEAR DIGESTIVE: cleardigestive.com/ 15% off with code GUTTALK

Jill and Jenna sit down with Brent (@bodiesbybrentatx) to talk all things fitness. Brent has been a personal trainer for 17 years and has a lot of insight to provide to the Gut Talk Girls. He shares his story as to why he began weightlifting which propelled him to pursue a career as a personal trainer, primarily training women. Get ready to learn more about the basics of weight lifting, why you should be weight lifting, how much you should be lifting, how to start in the gym, the benefits of hiring a personal trainer, other ways to support your physical body and more.Book recommendation: The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan SingerFollow Brent on social:PodcastInstagramTiktokFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:InstagramTiktok

Jill and Jenna sit down with Tina Anderson, the CEO and co-founder of Just Thrive. They talk about everything you need to know about probiotics. Tina breaks down details about probiotics, what they are, why you need them, the specifics of a spore based probiotic, how to take it and more. This podcast is sponsored by JustThrive and after hearing the episode, if you want to get JustThrive probiotics, you can go to justthrivehealth.com and use code GTG for 15% off your order. Just Thrive Probiotics: https://justthrivehealth.com/collections/probioticsOrder "Joot: Just Calm" by Just Thrive https://justthrivehealth.com/pages/just-calmFollow the Gut Talk Girls on social:https://www.instagram.com/guttalkgirls/https://www.tiktok.com/@guttalkgirls

It's Jenna's 25th birthday! Jill and Jenna sit down for another candid conversation to discuss their thoughts about getting a year older, why they stopped trying to act like they have everything together, the importance of being in the present moment and how to get the motivation to live a #deliciouslife.Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:https://www.instagram.com/guttalkgirls/https://www.tiktok.com/@guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna sit down with Teri Cochrane, who helped transform their health and is the catalyst for the journey they are on today. They discuss how to eat for your genes, gut health, the power of your thoughts, how to determine what the right birth control is for you and more. Teri provides the Gut Talk Girls with her cutting edge approach to addressing personalized wellness. She provides #GUTTALK with a balance of digestible information backed by science and gives you helpful tips to start applying to your life.Link for Teri's website (Supplements and to learn more about working with her and her team): https://tericochrane.com/ Use code GUTTALK10 for 10% off Teri's supplement line (Our favorites are Stress Mover and Wild-lytes)Follow Teri on social media: https://www.instagram.com/tericochranebeyondnutrition/Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social:https://www.instagram.com/guttalkgirls/https://www.tiktok.com/@guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna sit down with Dr. Asia Muhammad, a naturopathic doctor, and discuss all things gut health. They dive into food sensitivity tests, IBS, gluten, how to take steps to approach your own journey and more. Dr. Asia shares insightful information about these topics and provides you with helpful tips that you can apply to your life.GERD EBook Download: http://www.asiamuhammad.com/formula0405/9-bomb-tools-gerd-e-bookResource recommended by Dr. Asia: https://www.ewg.org/Contact Dr. Asia: http://www.asiamuhammad.com/contact

After consulting the Gut Talk fam, Jill and Jenna take it upon themselves to discuss the topic that many stray away from: Pooping and farting. They talk about why it needs to be more casual, how to discuss it in front of a partner, why holding it in makes it worse and ways that you can make it a more comfortable topic.Sponsors: https://justthrivehealth.com/?rfsn=5276145.8854c0Use code GTG for 15% off!https://cleardigestive.com/Use code GUTTALK for 15% off at checkout!Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/guttalkgirls/https://www.tiktok.com/@guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna discuss how confusing health has become due to all the noise on social media. They share the struggles they've had with this topic as well as body image struggles. They give their thoughts on how you can make changes and change your perspective.Follow the Gut Talk Girls on social media:https://www.instagram.com/guttalkgirls/https://www.tiktok.com/@guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna sit down with Erinn to talk all things meditation and mindfulness. She debunks myths about meditation and discusses ways that you can be more mindful and develop your own meditation practice. Erinn gives provides small steps that you can implement today that will help you find inner peace. Check out Sukha Yoga online yoga and meditations:https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/main_shop.asp?pMode=1&tabID=3Follow Sukha Yoga and Maha Cafe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mahacoffeeatx/ https://www.instagram.com/sukhayogaaustin/Find the Jill and Jenna on instagram and tiktok:@guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna break down the 10 things they wish they knew before starting their gut health journey. They discuss why they want to live a delicious life, and the importance of doing more than just focusing on your health.Book we mentioned: The Mountain is You by Brianna WiestFollow us on social:@guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna sit down with Fifi (@heal.with.fifi) to discuss thyroid, hormone and gut health. She explains why "normal" does not mean "optimal," and how to know if you may have issues with your thyroid & hormonal health. She shares her story and how she has turned it into a business, helping thousands of women take control of their health.Check Fifi out on social media:Instagram & tiktok: @heal.with.fifiThyroid test mentioned in the episode: https://www.letsgetchecked.com/home-thyroid-test/Follow us on social: @guttalkgirls

Illie (@healthillie) joins Jill and Jenna to chat about her journey, toxins in popular fitness supplements, her fight to bring less toxic products to the every day consumer, and WHY she believes people use these supplements on a daily basis. She shares her journey from fit and unhealthy to fit and living her best, low toxin life. She explains how additives in commonly used supplements were the reason for her migraines, acne, gut issues, and more. This episode will give you the tools to start making better decisions when it comes to the every day products you use that could negatively affect your health.Illie's website: https://livehealthillie.com/Follow us on Social Media:TiktokInstagram

You may have heard of "Gluten Free" living, but have no idea WTF it means! Jill and Jenna answer your FAQ when it comes to Gluten. What is Gluten? Where do you find it? Why do we avoid it? What are gluten free alternatives you can consume? Why has it changed since our ancestors consumed it? Do we have to stay away from it for good?We also created a simple Gluten Free Guide, if you feel like you may need to remove it from your diet.CHECK IT OUT: https://www.guttalkgirls.com/glutenfreeFollow us on social media!TiktokInstagram*Please note that during the pod, we used hybridization & genetic modification synonymously. They are in fact, not. Hybridization refers to the cross breeding of two genetically different varieties or species to improve the crop’s strength and health (agrilifetoday.tamu.edu). Genetic modification is adding, deleting, or turning on or off specific gene functions to achieve more desirable characteristics in an organism (www.science.org.au).

Jill and Jenna have a candid conversation about the B word, "Balance." They discuss how lost you can get trying to remain balanced and how it’s now a buzz word thrown around the health and wellness community. They give tips to find your balance by sharing personal stories about how they shifted their mindset. Follow us on Social Media:TiktokInstagram

Jill and Jenna help guide you through the holiday season by discussing how to maintain your routine, digestion tips and the importance of still finding ways to enjoy yourself. Happy Holidays to the Gut Talkers!Download our Holiday Recipe Book (it's free!)Follow us on Social Media:TiktokInstagram

Jill and Jenna have a candid conversation about social media and how it has contributed to issues with body image. They make recommendations on how to change the way you think about yourself and how to protect your mental health when it comes to comparing yourself to those you see on social media.Instagram: @guttalkgirlsTikTok: @guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna discuss the importance of understanding why you have issues in the first place and actions you can take to get started on your gut health journey. They break down the difference between what it means to heal your gut vs. how to maintain good gut health. This is for anyone who wants better gut health!Instagram: @guttalkgirlsTikTok: @guttalkgirls

Jill and Jenna introduce themselves and tell you why they want to make gut health more digestible for the every day person. Jill and Jenna dive into their stories and explain to you why they're so passionate about gut health. They also discuss their plans and goals for the podcast all while keepin' it lighthearted and fun.Instagram: @guttalkgirlsTikTok: @guttalkgirls