Gut Health, Digestion Hacks & Nutrition Tips with Alexandrea Elman

Ep 52: In this episode, I sit down with Alexandrea Elman, a health coach with an incredible journey of overcoming gut health struggles, navigating early menopause, and breaking free from fitness and diet trends. After years of battling ulcerative colitis and experiencing a life-threatening emergency that led to the removal of 13 inches of her intestine, Alexandrea made it her mission to take control of her health and help others do the same.We dive deep into gut-friendly nutrition, simple digestion hacks, the importance of high-quality ingredients, and how she prepares meals to optimize gut health. We also discuss her positive body transformation in early menopause, debunk common myths about aging and fitness, and share practical tips for women who want to feel strong, vibrant, and in control of their health.This episode is a must-listen if you want to learn how to improve digestion, balance hormones, and build a body you love at any age!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Alexandrea’s personal journey—from gut issues to emergency surgery to becoming a health coach✔️ The biggest nutrition shifts she made to heal her gut and improve digestion✔️ The essential ingredients she swears by—why high-quality salt, olive oil, and ghee matter✔️ How saliva pH affects digestion and what you can do before eating to optimize gut health✔️ The biggest mistakes people make with gut health (and how to avoid them)✔️ Why gut-friendly meal prep is different—how shredding veggies can make digestion easier✔️ The supplements that actually helped after doing everything she could holistically✔️ Why age doesn’t determine your ability to build the body you wantResources & Links:🔗 Connect with Alexandrea: Instagram\\\Want to work with Chelsey?Set up a one on one consultation call here to see if personalized online training is right for you.Join a semi-private class in LA here.Email [email protected] to inquire about one on one in person training.Follow Chelsey on Instagram:@Chelseyrosehealth@StrengthtobuildFollow Chelsey on TikTok Here."Submit a question to the show"