You asked, we answered! We're bringing you a health Q&A on topics such as macro counting, our gut health journey, tips for discipline, our thoughts on supplements, the tea on MLM products, underrated gut health tips and more! Topics/Questions answered: WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST STRUGGLE ON YOUR GUT JOURNEY AND HOW DID YOU CONQUER IT? HOW CAN I REDUCE INFLAMMATION IN GENERAL? THINGS TO ADD/CUT? TIPS FOR MOTIVATION & DISCIPLINE WHAT BITTERS & WHAT BRAND DO WE USE HOW TO FIGURE OUT YOUR MAC...
Sep 07, 2024•55 min•Ep. 91
IT'S NOT THE COW IT'S THE HOW! Today we are sitting down with Robby Sansom, co-founder and CEO at Force of Nature , a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX. We have a candid conversation on the truth of where your meat is coming from and how Force of Nature are taking the extra steps to ensure that they are using the best farming practices for the quality of their meat, the health of the animals, and pouring love into the environment. Topics included are: A discussion on where ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 90
Jenna SOLO ep today!! This episode is inspired by the latest fad diets: Carnivore & animal based. The goal of this episode is to inspire you with knowledge, tips & tools to use so you can start eating in a way that supports your digestion, hormones, metabolic health, energy and more. We're breaking down: What you should be eating How you should be plating your meals The downsides of diets Why the carnivore and animal based way of eating isn't sustainable What you can take from the diets ...
Aug 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 89
A much needed LIFE UPDATE from your girls! We're sharing what's been going on, our new chapter, 2 new health programs & a few things we each have been loving. This is more of a chit chat episode, but we will be back next week with a more informative episode and more guests to come! Jenna's 3 month gut healing program: SIGN UP TRACT (Starts August 11) Favorites mentioned: Kion Amino Acids Egglife Unreal Desserts Jill Hitting her protein goals CURED nutrition Serenity Gummies (discount code: g...
Aug 01, 2024•40 min•Ep. 88
The tea is being SPILLED on today's episode of GUT TALK. The past few days have been interesting and enlightening (to say the least) after calling out a large supplement company for their low quality products and falsely claiming that their products are gut healthy. We're breaking down the drama, what we think brands can do better, and explain the reasoning why you have to be your own health advocate. With this we hope to empower you to make your own informed decisions and choose higher quality ...
Jul 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 87
It's a Jenna solo episode today and she's breaking down the results of her DUTCH hormone test as well as giving you insight into the root cause approach to balancing your hormones. Topics covered in today's episode include: Symptoms of hormonal imbalances The 6 root cause approaches to healing your hormones What is a DUTCH test & how do you order one Who should be getting a DUTCH test done? Jenna's hormonal symptoms and why she wanted to get a test done The results of Jenna's DUTCH test Acti...
Jun 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 86
Join us as we give some life updates and share the things that have been working for us (health-wise) these days! Jill is sharing her new beginning and why she feels the best she has physically and mentally in such a long time, and Jenna is sharing her two mindset tips when dealing with a hard situation. We talk about the differences Jill has noticed by taking amino acids and increasing her protein intake, how both of us have finally settled into a healthy mindset with our bodies and health, and...
May 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 85
Today we are joined by Dr. Ben Lynch, a naturopathic doctor, the President of Seeking Health, author of Dirty Genes, a pioneer in genetic health and an outspoken voice in the functional health community. We're diving deep into the topic of genetic health and as Dr. Lynch says, “The best way you can influence your genes is having the mindset that you are the boss of your genes.” This episode is packed with knowledge about how to be the boss of your own health, and through testimonials, Dr. Lynch ...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 84
Today we are joined by Angelo Keely, the co-founder and CEO of Kion, an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company, dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. We first learn about Angelo's upbringing and how his life's hardships led him to creating Kion, followed by diving deep into the world of protein, amino acids, protein muscle synthesis and more. He is the exact person we needed on GUT TALK to answer all of...
May 15, 2024•57 min•Ep. 83
Jill and Jenna sit down with a dream guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten, a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine to discuss her book "Is this Normal?" They dive deep into the topics of birth control, women's hormones, PCOS, how to eat to support your cycle, what to do if you have painful periods, sex education and more. Topics: Why gut health is so important for hormone health How to stop taking birth control if you want to What is PC...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Today on GUT TALK, we are joined by Mallory Rowan. She’s a business owner, social media creator, course creator, runs a successful real estate business in Ottawa, Canada with her partner, a business mentor, speaker and wait for it— hit $1M net worth by the age of 29. We are excited to have Mal on the show for 2 reasons--1. Because we don't hear enough women talk about the struggles of overworking and 2. Mal has turned her burnout story into a successful self-made millionaire and has helped tens ...
May 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 82
Today we are joined by lymph and fascia expert, social media creator, and Lymph Love Club owner, Leah Levitan. This is the first time we are diving into lymphatic health on this podcast, and we are very excited to bring you all the tips and tricks to start and continue supporting your lymphatic system. Lymph health IS anti aging, anti cancer, immune health, reproductive health, gastrointestinal health and therefore is an important part of a healthy body and system. This is an information-packed ...
Apr 24, 2024•49 min•Ep. 81
Today we are sitting down with actress and model-turned bone broth business owner, Melissa Boloña. She has been through the ringer when it comes to gut and mold issues, and credits bone broth and deep mental and emotional work to help heal her body. Join us as we do a girl talk all about Melissa's journey through healing trauma using medicinal mushrooms, why she believes stored trauma is making us all sick, how her sister introducing her to bone broth completely changed her life, and how mold to...
Apr 17, 2024•51 min•Ep. 80
In this episode, Jenna and Jill discuss their recent experiences with vaginal health issues and their frustrations with the traditional medical system. They share their research and findings on natural remedies and supplements that can help with yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and other vaginal issues. They emphasize the importance of addressing the root cause of these issues and taking a holistic approach to vaginal health. They also cover the topic of birth control and the misinfor...
Apr 04, 2024•40 min•Ep. 79
Today we are joined by Functional Nutritionist and owner of Be Balanced, Micaela Riley. In this episode, we learn about about her health journey and her experience with cortisol issues that ultimately led her to burning out and forcing her to make changes. Through her transformation and expertise, she has been able to help countless women make their own transformations. We discuss the reasons why cortisol issues are prevalent in today's society, including overexercising and lifestyle factors, an...
Mar 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 78
This is one of our top episodes to date! We are introducing Meg Gerber. She's a Functional Gut Health Dietician, Breathwork Teacher and Co-Founder of Jüj Bitters. She is a powerhouse in the functional gut health space and has 10 years of wisdom. She gives the Gut Talk fam so much information on how to start cultivating digestive HEALTH, what practices to be doing, how we should be eating and so much more. She explains everything so well and breaks these topics down in a digestible way! Topics in...
Mar 20, 2024•58 min•Ep. 77
GUT TALK REBRAND IS HERE! We are starting off a new era of Gut Talk with an episode all about skin. Today we have Cammie, Jill's esthetician who has completely transformed her skin these past 6 months. Cammie comes to us with a unique approach to healing skin, combining topical therapies, internal work and buccal massage. This is a content packed episode today, as we bring to you an hour worth of skincare talk. "Buccal up!" (get it??) Topics in this episode: How to manage your skin when you are ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
A year ago, we sat 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 Gu t and The GutSMART Protocol , which outlines the latest science-based knowledge on the gut, the microbiome, and the way the environment impacts our health. In this episode, we dive deep into: The main causes of bloating and what to do about it Leaky gut: What causes it and tips to support it The importance of stimulating y...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 tha...
Feb 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 75
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 int...
Feb 14, 2024•38 min•Ep. 74
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 ...
Feb 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 73
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...
Jan 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 72
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 you...
Jan 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 71
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 are Our thoughts on seed cycling Challenging the all or nothing black and white mindset Jill's thoughts on getting botox How we hit our protein goals How to get started on a health journey while on a budget We we do for a living outside of GUT TALK What health trends we think will be big in 2024 Jenna's experi...
Dec 29, 2023•41 min•Ep. 70
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 T...
Dec 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 69
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 bee...
Dec 14, 2023•35 min•Ep. 68
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 v...
Dec 05, 2023•40 min•Ep. 67
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 s...
Nov 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 66
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 sh...
Nov 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 65
*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 valu...
Nov 02, 2023•37 min•Ep. 64
