In this episode of the Boss Body Podcast, Dr. Tim Jackson and Carley Smith, the Fairy Gut Mother, explore the intricacies of gut health. They share personal experiences with Lyme disease and discuss the importance of gut health for overall well-being. Topics include the detrimental effects of stress on the gut, the role of probiotics, and the challenges of food sensitivities and elimination diets. They also address the impact of glyphosate on the microbiome, the significance of clean eating, and the influence of environmental toxins. The episode highlights the necessity of an individualized approach to gut health, the benefits of prebiotics, and the potential of fecal transplants and dietary strategies like the carnivore diet. Cali emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices in maintaining gut health, while both experts stress the need for continued education and awareness in this crucial area of health.

Episode highlights:

• Gut health and its impact on overall health
• Strategies for improving gut health
• The impact of stress on the gut
• The role of probiotics in gut health
• Approaches to food sensitivities and elimination diets
• The importance of addressing lifestyle factors in conjunction with dietary changes
• The role of glyphosate in gut health
• The impact of environmental toxins and stressors on gut health
• The importance of prebiotics in feeding the good bacteria in the gut
• Fecal transplants and the potential benefits for repopulating the microbiome
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Connect with guest:

Carley Smith, AKA Fairy Gutmother®, is a Nutritional Therapist, Certified GAPS Practitioner, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Carley became interested in health and nutrition after being diagnosed with Lyme disease and using food as medicine emphasizing gut health to help heal. She became so empowered in the progress in her healing just based on diet and lifestyle changes emphasizing gut health that she started her business, Fairy Gutmother®, so she could help others. Carley is adamant about promoting the gut health lifestyle and that gut health is not just for humans, but for our furry friends, too! She partners with brands to help promote the gut healthy lifestyle for pets and humans as diet and lifestyle play a critical role in the health of the microbiome for everyone.  Carley has been a featured guest on The Dr. Oz Show and is a frequent guest for Colorado’s Own Channel 2 News and Great Day Colorado. She has also been featured on Arizona Family TV, Better Connecticut, NBC Miami, and the popular iHeart Radio show Modern Eater. Her articles have been published in major worldwide publications including Newsmax, MindBodyGreen, Yoga + Life Magazine, and Paleo Magazine to name a few. She also leads numerous workshops, public speaking events, and cooking demonstrations centered around the gut health lifestyle. You can view more on her website www.fairygutmother.com.

Website: https://www.fairygutmother.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairygutmother/ 

Episode Transcript

Click the link below to read the transcript from today’s episode:

https://healyourbody.org/episode67

All the best,

Dr. Tim Jackson