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Ep. 79 | Holistic Health with Stephanie Crabtree, MS, RD

Published on: 20/08/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Stephanie Crabtree, who shares her passion for helping busy moms transition from restrictive diets to true nourishment. Stephanie discusses her journey, the shift from traditional healthcare to functional nutrition, and the impact of motherhood on her approach to food and health. The conversation delves into practical tips for blood sugar balance, the importance of gut health, and daily habits to improve overall well-being. Stephanie also emphasizes the significant role of whole, nutrient-dense foods and provides insights into reading ingredient labels. Listeners are encouraged to make small, consistent changes for long-term health benefits.

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Ep. 74 | Healing the Gut Through Food and Functional Medicine with Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, IFMCP

Published on: 16/07/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Shefaly Ravula, a physician assistant and founder of Precision Gut Health, who shares her journey from traditional GI medicine to functional medicine. Shefaly elaborates on her interest in gut health, the influence of her father's heart attack on her career path, and her dedication to integrating culinary medicine with functional nutrition. Through insightful discussions, the episode emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy, the limitations of conventional medicine, and the holistic approaches available for long-term health optimization. The episode also touches on the educational resources and unique retreats offered by Precision Gut Health that focus on gut health and culinary experiences.

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Ep. 67 | From Lupus Patient to Medical Doctor with Donna Hutchinson, M.D.

Published on: 28/05/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Dr. Donna Hutchinson, a UK-based medical doctor with 28 years in family medicine and advanced training in functional and sport/exercise medicine. Dr. Hutchinson shares her journey from a teen diagnosed with systemic lupus to becoming a doctor who integrates mind-body medicine into her practice. She emphasizes the importance of looking beyond diagnostic labels, empowering patients through education and personalized care. The discussion touches on the significance of therapeutic language, building patient-doctor relationships, and the transformative potential of mindset shifts in healing. Dr. Hutchinson's holistic approach aims to make herself 'redundant' by teaching patients to manage their health effectively.

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Ep. 64 | Practical Nutrition for Busy Moms to Heal Their Gut with Andrea Ballenthin, CNS

Published on: 07/05/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Andrea Ballenthin, a functional nutritionist who specializes in gut health, hormonal imbalances, and skin health. Andrea shares her health journey, which led her to become a dedicated advocate for holistic healing. She discusses major disruptors of the gut microbiome, such as antibiotics, and provides practical tips for maintaining gut health, including the importance of a high-fiber diet, fermented foods, and probiotics. The conversation also delves into the connection between gut and skin health, the benefits of stool testing, and the impact of mindful eating. Andrea offers advice on small but powerful dietary changes and stresses the need to seek functional medicine for chronic issues.