Regulate — With Jasmine Chilcott

In this episode of Regulate — with Jasmine Chilcott, Jasmine and Michaela Sparrow, Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist unpack how stress disrupts your gut, hormones, mood and energy, and why understanding the gut–brain axis is the foundation of a regulated life.Most people accept bloating, exhaustion, painful periods, anxiety and burnout as “normal.”They’re not.They’re signals.I created this podcast because I learned the hard way that you can’t out-supplement an unregulated system, and you can’t feel well if your gut and brain are constantly in survival mode.Regulate exists to give you science-backed clarity in a world that keeps pulling your body off-centre.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How stress shuts down digestionWhy symptoms don’t show up on standard testsThe real role of the migrating motor complex (MMC)Why regulation matters more than quick fixesHow to support your gut daily so it can support youThis episode lays the foundation for everything to come, a new way of understanding your symptoms and your body.Next Episodes:FixBIOME Philosophies · 11 Golden Rituals · Gut Health Terms · The Female CycleAbout Our Guest Michaela Sparrow - Naturopath & Clinical NutritionistSpecialises in women’s health, hormones, gut repair and metabolic function.Our Products:Everyday Regulator — Gut Brain Axyshttps://fixbiome.com.au/products/gut-brain-axys Deep Gut Reset — FixBIOME Gut Reset Course: https://fixbiome.com.au/products/fixbiome-gut-reset-course Connect With UsWebsite: https://fixbiome.comInstagram & TikTok: @fixbiome

Most women have never been taught how their cycle actually works, or why every phase changes mood, energy, cravings, digestion, confidence, and stress tolerance.In this episode, Jasmine and Michaela Sparrow, Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist, break down the female cycle in a way that finally makes sense.You’ll learn why women don’t run on a 24-hour hormonal clock, but a 28-day cycle that shifts everything from gut symptoms to emotional regulation. And why understanding your follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase can completely change how you plan your life, your work, your rest, and your expectations of yourself.What You’ll LearnWhy energy, mood and confidence rise in your follicular phaseWhy ovulation is your mental + physical “peak window”Why PMS, irritability and emotional sensitivity increase in lutealWhy you’re hungrier (and need more food) pre-periodWhy women often gain 2–5kg of fluid before bleedingHow the gut microbiome influences estrogen, PMS and heavy periodsWhy IBS is more common in womenHow to work with your cycle instead of against itIf you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel like a different person each week?”, this episode gives you the clarity and language to finally understand your body.About Our Guest Michaela Sparrow - Naturopath & Clinical NutritionistSpecialises in women’s health, hormones, gut repair and metabolic function.Our Products:Everyday Regulator — Gut Brain Axyshttps://fixbiome.com.au/products/gut-brain-axys Deep Gut Reset — FixBIOME Gut Reset Course: https://fixbiome.com.au/products/fixbiome-gut-reset-course Connect With UsWebsite: https://fixbiome.comInstagram & TikTok: @fixbiome

Understanding gut health shouldn’t feel overwhelming.In this episode, Jasmine sits down with Michaela Sparrow, Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist, to break down the gut health terms everyone hears but few people genuinely understand.If you’ve ever been told “your tests are normal” while still dealing with bloating, fatigue, food reactions, brain fog, or hormonal symptoms… this episode shows you what’s actually happening inside your body, and what it means for healing.By watching this, you’ll finally understand the real drivers behind the most common gut conditions so you can take the right next steps instead of guessing.We unpack:• Dysbiosis — what an imbalanced microbiome really is (and why it causes such broad symptoms)• IBS — why it’s an umbrella label, not a diagnosis• SIBO — how bacteria move into the small intestine and trigger severe bloating and inflammation• Microbiome 101 — and why no two gut healing protocols should ever be the same• Candida — the overlooked symptoms nobody connects to the gut• Leaky Gut (Intestinal Permeability) — what tight junctions are and what happens when they loosen• Vagus Nerve — why a dysregulated nervous system keeps your digestive symptoms stuck• Gut–Brain Axis — how stress shuts down digestion in real timeThis episode cuts through the noise and gives you a clear map of what these conditions actually mean, so you can understand your symptoms, advocate for yourself, and begin healing with confidence.About Our Guest Michaela Sparrow - Naturopath & Clinical NutritionistSpecialises in women’s health, hormones, gut repair and metabolic function.Our Products:Everyday Regulator — Gut Brain Axyshttps://fixbiome.com.au/products/gut-brain-axys Deep Gut Reset — FixBIOME Gut Reset Course: https://fixbiome.com.au/products/fixbiome-gut-reset-course Connect With UsWebsite: https://fixbiome.comInstagram & TikTok: @fixbiome

In this episode of Regulate — with Jasmine Chilcott, Jasmine and Michaela Sparrow, Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist, break down the 11 Golden Rituals FixBIOME uses to help people regulate their nervous system, improve gut function, stabilise hormones and build resilience in the modern world.These rituals aren’t rigid routines, they’re simple, biologically grounded tools anyone can use to feel calmer, clearer and more in control of their health.What You’ll LearnGolden Ritual #1 NatureHow sunlight, green spaces and natural environments lower cortisol and regulate the nervous system.Golden Ritual #2 Cold Water ExposureThe mental resilience benefits of ice baths and cold water, and how controlled stress rewires fear responses.Golden Ritual # 3 Ocean and WaterWhy being near water signals safety to the brain and instantly grounds the nervous system.Golden Ritual #4 MeditationHow training your attention improves stress resilience, digestion and emotional clarity.Golden Ritual #5 GratitudeThe neuroscience behind gratitude and why it lowers cortisol and improves sleep.Golden Ritual #6 MovementWhy even short walks support digestion, the MMC, blood sugar and mood.Golden Ritual #7 Journaling & Brain DumpingHow putting thoughts on paper reduces stress and dramatically improves sleep.Golden Ritual #8 Wholefoods + 80/20 BalanceWhy flexibility, not restriction, supports gut health, hormones and long-term wellbeing.Golden Ritual #9 Real Human ConnectionHow genuine connection regulates your nervous system in a way technology can’t.Golden Ritual #10 Content DietHow digital inputs shape your mood, attention and gut every single day.Golden Ritual #11 Nervous System AnchorsThe power of familiar rituals and safe spaces to restore regulation and resilience.About Our Guest Michaela Sparrow - Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist Specialises in women’s health, hormones, gut repair and metabolic function.Our Products:Everyday Regulator — Gut Brain Axyshttps://fixbiome.com.au/products/gut-brain-axys Deep Gut Reset — FixBIOME Gut Reset Course: https://fixbiome.com.au/products/fixbiome-gut-reset-course Connect With UsWebsite: https://fixbiome.comInstagram & TikTok: @fixbiome

In this episode of Regulate — with Jasmine Chilcott, Jasmine and Michaela Sparrow, Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist break down the three core FixBIOME philosophies that shape how we understand gut health, hormones, stress, ageing and overall wellbeing.Most people are managing symptoms without ever understanding what drives them. These philosophies give you the clarity behind why your body responds the way it does, and what actually influences long-term health.The 3 FixBIOME PhilosophiesPhilosophy #1 — The GutThe gut is the center of every system, mood, hormones, energy, digestion, immunity and inflammation. You’ll learn:Why nutrient absorption matters more than what you eatHow stomach acid, enzymes and gut structure shape your healthWhy probiotics aren’t the whole pictureHow stress affects digestion and the microbiomePhilosophy #2 — The Power of NatureWe evolved with natural inputs, and our bodies still rely on them. You’ll learn:Why nature regulates the nervous systemHow whole foods support hormone and gut balanceWhy human connection is a biological needHow nature-based tools improve performance and resiliencePhilosophy #3 — Root Cause & Terrain TheorySymptoms aren’t random; they’re signals. You’ll learn:Why superficial fixes don’t create lasting changeHow all body systems influence each otherWhy internal terrain determines resilience, recovery and ageingHow to approach your health with long-term results in mindAbout Our Guest Michaela Sparrow - Naturopath & Clinical NutritionistSpecialises in women’s health, hormones, gut repair and metabolic function.Our Products:Everyday Regulator — Gut Brain Axyshttps://fixbiome.com.au/products/gut-brain-axys Deep Gut Reset — FixBIOME Gut Reset Course: https://fixbiome.com.au/products/fixbiome-gut-reset-course Connect With UsWebsite: https://fixbiome.comInstagram & TikTok: @fixbiome