Gut Gang Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with a true pioneer in the red light space (Photo-bio-modulation), Dr. Lew Lim, founder of Vie Light. A Toronto based company and laboratory that manufactures medical grade red light cranial and nasal devices. If you want to learn about the science behind red light, this interview is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Norma Morley, born in 1923, in her 103 year. I met Norma at St. Lukes Parish Church in Burlington, Ontario, where she regularly attends community lunches and activities. Norma shares her experiences living in the great depression, the war, the simplicities of life back then, and her message to today's youth. This interview is very special, having an opportunity to sit down with a stranger who's been through it all. I hope you enjoy this podcast and share it with a friend. If you know another centurion who I can interview who has a message to share with the world, let me know! I'd be thrilled to learn their secrets to longevity and share them with the Gut Gang Community.

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Van Barnveld, president of Strong Fit Magazine—a global publication covering women’s health, fitness, and nutrition. Even with her experience as a high-performance coach, Jennifer found herself struggling with gut issues—bloating, anxiety, fatigue—you name it. It was messing with her energy, focus, and overall performance. She shares how years of ballet, strict dieting, an eating disorder, and the pressures of being a mom and business executive took a toll on her gut and health. Despite having a massive network of professionals, she found me through a referral at a conference where she was a keynote speaker—and after working together, we completely transformed her health. Jennifer came over for the full experience—coffee tasting, podcast, cold plunge, sauna, and red light therapy—and now she’s here to share her journey and help other women take back control of their gut health.

In this episode, I sit down with professional yogi and Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine practitioner, Mairead McCorry. We filmed this conversation at the stunning Finca DiVina Vida, a certified organic permaculture farm nestled in the hills above Parrita, Costa Rica. Meraide shares her powerful journey from burnout as a trauma nurse in the emergency room to rediscovering balance through ancient medicine and yoga. She now travels the world, leading retreats and guiding men and women in the art of natural healing. Tune in to hear her wisdom on the transformative power of going back to basics.

In this Episode, I sit down with client and graduate of my Leaky Gut Reset Claire Jansen. She shares how she lots 65 pounds in less than a year, as well as getting out of an unfulfilling relationship, improving her relationship with food and her body, and most recently through her own health success, how she's now helping empower other women. Claire is no stranger to hard work, results like hers come with a lot of sacrifice, but she will be the first to tell you if she can do it, so can you.

In this episode, I sit down with Thanesh Vigneswaran to share his successful transformation story. Thanesh is not only a graduate of my 6-week Gut Reset Healing Protocol; it's transformed his life so much that he's now helping others repair their guts and bodies by incorporating a gut-friendly lifestyle into his clients programs. Thanesh also shares his challenges of being insecure about his body growing up, how he transformed his insecurities into his superpower, and also how he regained his confidence in relationships.

This episode was filmed at the Bloomsbury Hotel in London England. Dr. Oudi is an inspired educator, author, global professional speaker, entrepreneur as well as a certified Demartini Facilitator. In this episode we discuss human potential and what the number one reason for staying complacent is. FEAR. Fear Forward is Dr. Oudi's 4 Step formula to catapult past fear and find your courage to ultimately succeed.

Christa Baker is a professional Fitness Coach who's built her business helping families improve their overall health by combining faith, family and fitness into a lifestyle program that she teaches families across Canada and the United States. She's also a graduate of the Gut Reset Program. Christa references all sorts of great insights from other podcasts, to verses in the bible to her own trials and tribulations, which ultimately have made her the woman, wife, mother and badass that she is today.

A dream come true, sitting down with the world most recognized man in longevity and biohacking, Dave Asprey. In this episode we discuss although biohacking is a booming multi-billion dollar growing industry, its still largely unknown among a large percentage of the general population. We discuss hormones, endocrine disruptors, longevity hacks, hormone replacement therapy and so much more. On a side note, this was a very meaningful podcast because my little girl Simba the Pomeranian was by my side the whole podcast and shortly after said farewell and took her last breath after 12.5 years. Dave was incredibly kind and gentle to her and it was a beautiful day.

In this episode I sat down with a beast of a human being and a real gentle giant, Ryan Hawkes. Ryan comes from a small Eastern Town in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. He's a serial entrepreneur, business coach, speaker and leader. This interview we discuss entrepreneurship, motivation, the difference between toxic and honorable masculinity and ultimately how to live a life on purpose.

I have to apologize in advance, my audio conked out on me, and we didn't know until after. Nick's audio is great, and that's the main thing. In this episode, we discuss cold camp, the benefits of cold and hot exposure, nutrition, stress management, entrepreneurship, business, and much more. Nick is one of the most outdoorsy people I know. He's humble, genuine, and he's on a mission! I hope you enjoy this episode minus my faulty audio!

In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned functional medicine expert, Dr. Tom O'Bryan at his home in Costa Rica. Dr. Tom has been teaching globally for the last 40+ years. He's an international best selling author (2 books) of The Autoimmune Fix, & You Can Fix Your Brain. If you've ever heard of gluten free, its because of Dr. Tom. He's lifted the veil for gluten awareness around the world.

In this episode we sit down with Brendon Talbot whos an osteopath located in Toronto Canada. We discuss autonomics, digestion, athletics and how to listen to the body in order to bring about healing.

In this episode, live from Costa Rica at Divina Vida we sit down with Lisa Morris, stewardess of the farm and retreat center. Sitting down with Lisa was therapeutic in and of it self. She embodies Devine feminine energy that can be healing for even the toughest, rock solid personalities. From breath work, to grounding, the healing vibrational frequencies of the jungle to the magic of Mama Cacao this discussion covers it all. If you're looking to get away for a personal retreat away from it all to disconnect and unwind, I strongly recommend you take a visit to Divina Vida in Costa Rica. https://www.divinavida.co/

In this episode we sit down with Jonathan Harvey from Blndr News . Jonathan is a highly respected voice among Canadian and American entrepreneurs as well as many others who were, and are frustrated with the Canadian government's policies and ongoing legislations that make it so difficult for business owners, especially during the last few years. Jonathan discusses his entrepreneurial challenges as well as insights as to where we're headed and what we can do as Canadians. Its a great conversation, he's very well spoken and provides some great lessons and value. I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode we sit down with Biohacking Enthusiast, Mental Health Advocate, Registered Nurse, Bikini Athlete, Vitamin Drip Expert Marie Gold RN. Marie Gold is a friend and colleague that shares some highly valuable lessons in this interview. She discusses how to recognize early symptoms of depression and how to help someone navigate their challenges. She also dives deep into suicide awareness and shares for the first time some personal experiences that have ultimately shaped her making her the expert that she is today. This interview I strongly believe could save someone's life, so if you know someone who's struggling with depression, or feeling down on themselves, or maybe you know someone who's high functioning & maybe masking their internal struggles with destructive substances, please share this podcast with them.

In this episode we sit down with Toronto's Ice King Ron Batuigas. He's famously known in Toronto as "I'm with Ron" as he was a highly successful Night Club Promoter. But after Covid, something happened. Ron went from partying and going to bed as the sun was rising, to now he's embraced a healthy lifestyle, waking up with the sunrise embracing cold water therapy. Ron discusses the power of personal branding, living an authentic life as well as sobriety. This episode was a joy to be part of, I hope you learn from Ron, I know I have!

In the first of 10 episodes of Season 1, we sit down with Veronica who's one of my early Gut Rehabilitation Graduates. Before Veronica embarked on her gut healing journey, she was challenged with major skin issues, depression, adhd, a weak immune system from taking multiple rounds of antibiotics as well as was living a typical lifestyle of a young girl in her 20's. Working lots partying lots and poor diet. Listen to how she turned it around and how she struggled yet found faith and success.