High Vibe & Healthy: Gut Health | Functional Nutrition | Whole Foods

While I love nerding out on the latest science of health and functional lab testing, we have so much to learn from the way health and wellness was approached traditionally.In this episode, I interview Katie Rose, the Founder of Bhakti Rose, who makes ancient yogic and ayurvedic wisdom accessible for busy modern-day women. Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine which originated in India over 5000 years ago. This system seeks to help of find balance and optimal health, which differs greatly from the way our modern medical system operates.Subscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeKatie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhakti.rose/Katie’s Ayurveda Goddess Course: https://www.bhaktirose.com.au/ayurvedagoddessBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

All this talk about about probiotics, prebiotics and gut health may have become a little confusing. And have you heard of postbiotics?!Mind officially boggled.The aim of this episode is to give you the info you NEED and the actions you can take to optimise your gut health.Here’s what we cover:• What probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics are• Best food sources of probiotics and prebiotics• Probiotic supplements - do you need to take one?• Reasons you may not tolerate probiotics or prebiotics and what you can do about itSubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

You may have heard the term “nutrient dense.” This includes adding highly nutritious foods like ferments, organ meats and seaweed to your diet. But how the heck are you supposed to do that without spending hours in the kitchen? And how can you make it taste good?!I know it can feel really overwhelming making the shift to a nutrient dense whole foods way of eating.In this episode, I interview Lucia Mazzella, Functional Health Coach and Period Coach (in training), who is an incredible whole foods cook and meal prep queen!Here’s what we cover in the episode:• A step-by-step guide to meal prep• What to do if you’re not a confident cook or you just don’t enjoy cooking• How to incorporate more nutrient dense food into your mealsSubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeLucia’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/ambrosias.tableLucia’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLjwb1PGCMR5N75IJvWWP8gLucia’s Offerings: https://msha.ke/ambrosias.tableBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

Two of the top questions I get asked all the time are: “Do I need to take supplements” and “What supplements should I take?”I know the world of nutrition and supplements can be very confusing, so I’m giving you all the info you need to know on supplements in this episode.Here’s what I cover:• Why supplement quality is so important (and why you shouldn’t get multivitamins from the supermarket!)• Do I need to take supplements?• How long should I take supplements for? For a few months? Forever?• My top supplement recommendations (and my favourite brands)• Supplements for a vegan or vegetarian dietSubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

We’re spending more and more time on devices. We have wi-fi in our homes, we’re connected to our phones, and many of us spend 10+ hours a day on a laptop. What’s the impact of that?A growing body of research suggests that EMFs impact human health negatively.In this episode I’m chatting with Naturopath Amie Skilton all about EMFs.Here’s what we cover in the episode:• The main sources of EMF exposure• How EMFs impact our health• What we can do to reduce our exposure to EMFsSubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeAmie’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatnaturopath/Amie’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/Amie.Skilton.Naturopath/Amie’s Website: www.whatthenaturopathsaid.comBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

We normally think of mould as an annoyance - that stuff that just won’t budge between the bathroom tiles, or that appears on the piece of bread you were about to bite into. But did you know it’s harmful for our health?In this episode, I spoke with Naturopath Amie Skilton, who is an expert in environmental toxins such as mould and EMFs.This is a two-part series. In the first episode, we dive deep into mould, and in next week’s episode, we chat all about EMFs.In this episode, we discuss:• The harmful effects of mould on our health• How to determine whether your home has a mould problem• How to maintain your home’s microbiome to prevent the formation of mouldSubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeAmie’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatnaturopath/Amie’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/Amie.Skilton.Naturopath/Amie’s Website: www.whatthenaturopathsaid.comBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

Are you struggling to lose weight? Perhaps you’ve tried different diets or workouts, and things work for a while, but the weight loss never seems to last and the kilograms just keep creeping back on.In this episode, we’re talking weight loss strategies that are actually sustainable and realistic.Here’s what I cover in the episode:• Exactly what to eat to lose weight sustainably• How to figure out your exact daily calorie intake• How much fat, protein and carbohydrates to consume• The best type of exercise for weight loss• Some key factors that could be holding you back from losing weightSubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionDaily Energy Intake Calculator: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/webform/daily-energy-requirements-calculatorGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

What would you do if you weren’t so afraid of the unknown? If you could never fail?As a Nutritionist, I’ve seen so many people feeling stuck and not taking action because of the fear of uncertainty and unknown.If you continue to live this way and never make a change, you’ll continue to stay stuck, spinning your wheels.Ask yourself this: what’s the BEST thing that could happen if I decided to make a change, and put myself first?Listen to this episode to learn how to break free from this pattern and live your life to the fullest.Here’s what I cover in the episode:• The impact that playing it safe is having on your life• Why you’re REALLY staying stuck• The steps you need to take to get out of your comfort zone and finally make progress in your lifeSubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

Do you find yourself getting confused about what’s healthy and what’s not?This week’s episode is with Dr. Lindsey Elmore, a pharmacist, speaker, author, and world-renowned wellness expert. She translates complicated science into understandable stories, and travels the world educating audiences about natural wellness.In this episode, we discuss:• How to navigate the differences and discrepancies between conventional, western medicine and holistic health.• How to be discerning about health information, whether its a fad diet or supplement.• The best ways to use essential oils to support health, and how to use essential oils safely.Subscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeDr Elmore’s website: www.lindseyelmore.comDr Elmore’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindseyelmoreDr Elmore’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/lindseyelmoreBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.

Do you suffer from bloating, diarrhoea or constipation? While these symptoms can be related to a number of different issues, SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a common cause.What actually is SIBO? Well, most of our gut bacteria are usually found in the large intestine, instead of the small intestine which is usually relatively sterile. When that bacteria begins to colonise in the small intestine, that’s what is known as SIBO.In this episode, I discuss:• What SIBO is• The most common symptoms of SIBO• How to test for SIBO• How to overcome SIBO naturallySubscribe & ReviewI’d absolutely love for you to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss an episode! I’ll be adding a new episode each week, and if you’re not subscribed you might miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you have a few minutes to spare, I would be so grateful if you left a review over on iTunes. These reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also so much fun for me to read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you enjoyed about the podcast. Thank you!Links from today’s episodeBook a Free Strategy Session with Fran: https://frandargaville.com/strategysessionGot a question you’d like answered? Contact Fran via Instagram @frandargaville or email hello@frandargaville.com.