Ep. 88 | Embracing God's Design for Health and Purpose with Gabrielle ​​Grandell, BSc, FMCHC, CLT

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Welcome back to the blog. Can you believe we’re already at Episode 88 of What the Gut? That number represents something more than just consistency—it reflects the quiet, steady growth that happens when you keep showing up with purpose and intention! This episode reminded me that some of the most powerful transformations begin in the most simple moments.

The Beauty in Slowing Down

So often in our culture, we’re taught to look for the big, dramatic changes. But healing doesn’t always happen with a lightning bolt. More often, it starts when we finally slow down long enough to notice the small things—how we feel after eating, how often we're exhausted before 3 p.m., how our moods shift with our cycle, or how we've normalized bloating and brain fog.

These “small” things aren’t small at all. They’re your body trying to communicate with you. And when you’ve been stuck in survival mode, it’s easy to ignore or push through those signs. I know because I’ve been there—functioning through fatigue, forcing workouts that left me more drained, and trying every quick fix that promised relief.

Why Functional Medicine Starts with Awareness

In my practice, I teach women how to listen again. Functional medicine isn’t about silencing your symptoms—it’s about understanding WHY they’re happening in the first place. When you bring awareness to the patterns in your body, you open the door to true healing.

Maybe for you, that awareness starts with noticing how gluten affects your digestion. Or maybe it’s realizing your PMS is tied to blood sugar crashes or a dysregulated nervous system. Whatever it is, the first step is getting quiet and curious enough to notice.

And honestly? That moment of noticing—that first time you admit to yourself, this doesn’t feel normal anymore—that’s a breakthrough.

How This Ties Into the Work I Do

Episode 88 gave me space to reflect on how many women I work with who don’t feel heard—not by their providers, and sometimes not even by themselves. They’ve been told their labs are normal, that their symptoms are “just stress,” or that they need to eat less and exercise more.

But deep down, they know something’s off. And that’s where I come in. I help women uncover what their symptoms are really trying to say—whether it’s gut inflammation, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or nervous system dysregulation. From there, we build a plan that supports healing from the inside out.

Healing is not about doing more. It’s about doing less, but with more intention.

So here’s your reminder: you don’t have to wait for a rock-bottom moment to start healing. Sometimes the most powerful change begins in a quiet moment of honesty. A simple pause. A decision to finally listen.

Thank you for being here—for listening, for growing, and for being part of this community. I’m so honored to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your body, your faith, and your purpose.

Until next time, keep finding beauty in the simple moments—because they’re often where true healing begins.

Connect with Gabrielle, “The Gut Goddess”: 

• Instagram: @gabriellegrandell

• Website: gabriellegrandell.com 

Connect with Allison:

• Instagram: @allisongetswell

• Facebook: allisonandwellness

• Website: www.allisonandwellness.com

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