145: {Interview} The Power of Functional Medicine with Bridgitte Mallinson

Text me!In this engaging conversation, Bridgitte shares her journey from struggling with gut health issues to becoming a functional medicine dietitian and the founder of Gutpersonal. She discusses the importance of personalized health solutions, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the significance of networking and marketing strategies in building her brand. Bridgitte emphasizes the connection between health and business success, advocating for women to prioritize their well-being to enhance their professional performance. The conversation concludes with insights on balancing family life and business responsibilities, along with the importance of taking actionable steps towards better health.takeawaysBridgitte struggled with gut health issues for years.Functional medicine focuses on root causes of health issues.Gutpersonal was founded to help women with gut health.Bridgitte's experience as a supplement buyer informed her product development.Organic marketing has been more effective than paid ads for Gutpersonal.Networking has been crucial for business growth.Health directly impacts business performance.Personalized health solutions are essential for well-being.Balancing family and business requires support and presence.Micro edits in business can lead to significant improvements.Connect further with Bridgitte HERE or follow her on IG @bridgittemallinsonCODE: FEMININEFOUNDER for an exclusive discountSupport the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE