The Wellness Blog

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. 66 | Medical Intuition and Gut Health with Tammy Russell, Energy Healer

Published on: 21/05/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Tammy Russell, a practitioner who combines medical intuition with energy work to treat physical and emotional ailments. Drawing from personal experiences with her own and her children's health issues, Tammy explains her journey from being a dietitian to becoming an intuitive energy healer. She highlights various aspects of her practice, from identifying emotional frequencies to employing techniques like Reiki and biofield tuning for profound healing. Listeners will learn about the common reasons clients seek energy healing, the transformative impact of a session, and the merging of intuitive insights with scientific approaches for holistic wellness. Tammy also shares fascinating stories of how energy healing has provided relief from ailments such as constipation, pain, and even emotional blocks. This conversation is a deep dive into the mysteries of energy fields, intuitive health, and the power of self-love in healing.

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Ep. 65 | How High Achievers Can Beat Burnout and Heal with Naomi Hall, Wellness Expert

Published on: 14/05/2025

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Naomi Hall, a speaker and coach, who shares insights on managing stress by working with the brain to build sustainable, healthy habits. Naomi discusses her battle with chronic Lyme disease and emphasizes the importance of controlling what you can to achieve a more abundant life. Stress's impact on gut health, the role of cortisol, and various stress management strategies are thoroughly explored. Naomi's approach also incorporates faith and gratitude practices as pivotal elements in her journey towards better health and less stress. The discussion aims to inspire listeners to take proactive steps towards a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

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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.