What it Takes to Actually Heal Your Gut with Author, Health Coach & Chef Ellen Postolowski

EP 15. Ellen Postolowski was a professional chef who "walked the talk" — eating perfectly, exercising daily, even helping NBA stars with their nutrition! Then she got a diagnosis that shattered everything she thought she knew about health: at 50, she had the bone density of an 80-year-old.Now health coach and author, Ellen joins me to discuss how the gut is the epicenter of wellness, and how health is not about what you can eat, but what you can DIGEST. Ellen is the author of Gut Driven: A Practical Guide to Whole Body Healing, and in this episode, she shares how her shocking health diagnosis forced her to completely rethink everything she knew about nutrition. We explore the critical connection between gut health and everything from bone density to mood, why traditional medical approaches often miss the mark, and how to become your own best health advocate. You’ll learn: Why your blood work might look “normal” even when your body is screaming for helpHow you could be eating all the right foods but not absorbing any nutrientsHow long-term use of common acid blockers and pain relievers can destroy your gut liningA 4-step functional approach to gut healingWhy probiotics alone won’t fix your gut—and what to do insteadThe top inflammatory foods to eliminate during gut healing (and why it's not forever)Where serotonin is actually produced in the body (spoiler: it’s not your brain)Simple daily practices for maintaining gut health long-termResources:Read Ellen’s book: Gut Driven: Jump-Start Digestive Health to Nourish Body, Mind, and SpiritVisit Ellen's website: www.chefellen.comFollow Ellen on social: @chefellenGuest Bio:Ellen Postolowski is a professionally trained chef, integrative health coach, and author dedicated to helping others heal their guts and reclaim their health. After spending years as a private chef for high-profile clients—including an NBA star—Ellen faced a life-changing osteoporosis diagnosis despite a seemingly “perfect” healthy lifestyle. Determined to find the root cause, she immersed herself in functional nutrition and gut health, ultimately healing herself and writing Gut Driven to share what she learned. Today, Ellen supports clients with personalized coaching and practical strategies to restore digestive health, balance hormones, and age vibrantly.Support the showJOIN MY EMAIL LISTLiked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review!Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email:[email protected]