Bloating, Breakouts, Brain Fog? What Your Gut Is Really Trying to Tell You

Join host Maha Corbett and gut health expert Belinda Kirkpatrick – clinical nutritionist and naturopath – as they bust myths, decode social media fads, and unpack the real science behind what your gut is trying to tell you.✓ Why 1 in 2 Aussies have gut issues (and don’t even know it)✓ What the gut microbiome actually is – and why it’s like a rainforest✓ Gut-brain connection: how stress, mood, and food are all linked✓ Gluten, brain fog and the surprising impact of dietary tweaks✓ Probiotics decoded: which ones actually work and which to avoid✓ Whole foods vs food fear – and how to block out the wellness noise✓ Parasites, cleanses, fasting: fact vs fiction✓ Eczema, skin issues and the gut-skin connection✓ Daily habits to boost digestion, reduce inflammation and feel lighterIf you're bloated, moody, foggy or just want to feel more like you again – this episode delivers practical tools, grounded advice, and gut-loving tips you can implement today.Mentioned Products:Probiotic-rich foods: Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, yoghurtResistant starches: Cooked and cooled potatoes, bananas, legumesPrebiotic fibre sources: Leek, garlic, onion, nuts and seedsSWIISH:https://www.swiish.com/use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply)FOLLOW:https://www.instagram.com/swiish/https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermederhttps://www.instagram.com/maha_corbettGuest: https://www.instagram.com/bknaturopathy/🎧 Episode Chapters00:00 – Why 50% of Aussies Have Gut Issues01:00 – How Fast Food Swaps Impact Your Microbiome03:30 – Gluten, Brain Fog & Gut-Brain Surprises06:00 – Gut Symptoms vs Hormones, Stress & Food Intolerances08:00 – Probiotic Myths, Marketing & What Actually Works10:30 – What Is the Gut Microbiome (and Why You Should Care)13:00 – Vagina Talk: The Forgotten Microbiome15:00 – The Gut as Your Second Brain17:00 – If You Do Just One Thing for Your Gut, Let It Be This19:00 – Periods, PMS & Poop: It’s All Connected21:00 – Navigating Nutrition Noise on Social Media25:00 – Should You Worry About Parasites?28:00 – Fasting, Cleanses & What to Actually Avoid33:00 – Skin Issues? It Could Be Your Gut36:00 – Chronic Inflammation & The Diet Link38:00 – Rapid Fire: Colonics, Coffee & Banana Truth Bombs39:00 – Belinda’s Top 3 Gut Health Hacks You Can Start Today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.