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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 49 MIN

#150: How to Stay Well This Winter: Gut Health, Immunity & Fermented Foods — with Amanda Ryder

from Take A Breath · host Polly Warren

As we move deeper into winter, it’s easy to start feeling just a bit... off.Tired. Foggy. A little more emotional than usual. Maybe like you’re running on empty — even when you're technically doing “all the right things.”If that’s you, you’re not alone — and this week’s podcast episode is here to help.I’m joined by the brilliant Amanda Ryder, a registered nutritional therapist who specialises in women’s health over 40 — and we’re diving into one of the biggest keys to your energy, immunity, mood and overall resilience this season:👉 Your gut.In this conversation, Amanda shares calm, clear, practical tips for supporting your microbiome this winter — including how to start with fermented foods (even if you’ve never tried), how to spot when your gut needs some love, and how to stay well through the colder months without overcomplicating things.We also talk about:the connection between gut health and stresshow your immune system really works in wintereasy changes you can make today to feel better tomorrowThis episode is packed with gold — especially if you’re someone who’s navigating the juggle of midlife and just wants to feel like yourself again.For more about Amanda go to:Amanda's WebsiteAmanda's book Amanda's InstagramDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

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As we move deeper into winter, it’s easy to start feeling just a bit... off. Tired. Foggy. A little more emotional than usual. Maybe like you’re running on empty — even when you're technically doing “all the right things.” If that’s you, you’re not alone — and this week’s podcast episode is here to help. I’m joined by the brilliant Amanda Ryder, a registered nutritional therapist who specialises in women’s health over 40 — and we’re diving into one of the biggest keys to your energy, immunity...

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