Nutrition & Gut Health with Julie Balsamo

The "hot girls with stomach problems" isn't just a TikTok trend—SO many women have digestive issues that we've completely normalized. Today, Courtney is joined by dietitian and gut health expert, Julie, who spills the tea on diet TikTok trends and why the mind and gut connection is vital. She drops gems left, right, and center from nervous system regulation to choosing the right supplements that you'll want to keep a pen and paper on your notes app ready to go. Julie is a gut health expert and registered dietitian passionate about helping others optimize their health from the inside out. She takes a science-first, root-cause approach, utilizing functional testings & personalized nutrition to facilitate healing, promote longevity and improve overall well-being.––––––––––––––––––––––––––In today's episode, we cover the following:Julie's gut health journeyThe normalization of stomach issues How alcohol affects the gutThe dangers of the supplement industry and how to purchase the right onesTips for a gut-friendly morning routineGut-friendly alternatives to artificial sweetenersInflammageing Leaky gut: what it is and ways to treat itStrategies for reducing stressThe truth about processed foodsTackling 10 common gut-health myths:Myth #1: Probiotics and prebiotics are the sameMyth #2: All supplements are created equallyMyth #3: All bacteria in the gut are harmfulMyth #4: A healthy gut is only created by your dietMyth #5: Taking antibiotics destroys your gut microbiome, and you can never recoverMyth #6: Gut health has no connection to your mental healthMyth #7: If there are no digestive symptoms, then it's not a gut problemMyth #8: A gluten-free diet is beneficial for everyoneMyth #9: You can cleanse or detox your gut through specific products or dietsMyth #10: Gut health is only related to digestion and has no impact on other bodily symptoms<br/>––––––––––––––––––––––––––Resources mentioned: S Boulardii: a probiotic suggested to take alongside any antibiotics to promote recovery<br/>––––––––––––––––––––––––––Guest info:For more gut-health tips, you can follow Julie on Instagram and TikTok @NutritionByJulie, or visit her website and get 20% all of Julie's packages at nutritionbyjulie.net.––––––––––––––––––––––––––Let's connect!Wanna live a life beyond your own limitations? Work with Courtney! Find out more about her life coaching services at heycourtneybrooke.com/Instagram: @HeyCourtneyBrooke & @HustleForHappinessPodcastTikTok: @HeyCourtneyBrooke & @HustleForHappinessPodYouTube: @heycourtneybrooke