Heal Your Gut Heal Your Life

Sharon M Selby
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Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Life is the podcast for women who are tired of band-aid solutions. I’m Sharon Selby, gut health coach and mum, sharing simple, effective ways to restore gut health - the root cause behind allergies, eczema, asthma, ADHD, anxiety, fatigue and more. Through stories, strategies and expert insights, you’ll discover how to take charge of your family’s health, feel empowered, and finally get the lasting results you’ve been searching for.

  1. 10H AGO

    Exhausted by Sick Days, GP Visits and Antibiotics? Here’s What’s Going On (And The Simple Fix)

    Many families are stuck in a cycle of back-to-back colds, lingering coughs, repeated infections and far more sick days than feel normal. And beneath the exhaustion, there’s often a deeper concern: Ismy child ok? Are they getting everything they need? Because when illness becomes frequent, it’s not just bad luck. Recurrent infections are often a sign that the immune system isn’t functioning optimally and one of the mostoverlooked reasons is nutrient insufficiency, particularly fibre. Around 70–80% of the immune system is influenced by the gut. The beneficial bacteria living there rely on fibre from plant foods to function properly. Yet only around 5% of children are eating the recommended amount of vegetables. Which means our kidsare in trouble. And so are their immune systems. In this episode, I explain how immunity is built in the gut, and how simple, practical shifts in everyday meals can dramatically change the trajectory of your family’s health even with fussy eaters and busy schedules. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about understanding what’s missing and fixing it. What you'll learn: Why constant colds and infections are a sign of an under-supported immune system.Where immunity is really built and why the gut is the key.The critical link between fibre, plant diversity and immune resilience.How ultra-processed foods (UPF) disrupt the microbiome and drive inflammation.The best simple kitchen upgrades that boost nutrients without more cooking or food battles.An invite to join Supercharge Your Kids Immunity (SYKI) for FREE! See link below.Supercharge Your Kids Immunity Starts Here:Knowing what to do is one thing. Doing it in real life with busy schedules, fussy kids, limited time, and tight budgets is another. That’s exactly why I created Supercharge Your Kids’ Immunity, a FREE, live online cooking challenge designed to help boost immunity and say goodbye to constant sick days. Starts live: Monday 2 March.Access short, practical cooking demos for breakfast, lunchboxes, and family dinners.Learn how to boost fibre diversity and gut health without food battles.Live Q&A and support from meIncludes beautiful Immune Boost recipe bookThis challenge is for the whole family not just kids. Connect with Sharon:Supercharge Your Kids’ Immunity (SYKI) Free Live Cooking Event: https://sharonmselby.com/supercharge-your-kids-immunity⁠ The Gut Health Course: A 10 hour step-by-step, science-backed program to heal the gut and support brain, immune and mental health: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/ SHE Thrives (Monthly Membership): Ongoing support, education, recipes and expert guidance for women: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/ Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.com DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselbyWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselbyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselbyJoin the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselbyDisclaimer: https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/

    22 min

  2. FEB 10

    Where Do I Start? The First Step to Healing Your Gut (for You & Your Kids)

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, exhausted from trying everything, or unsure whereto start when it comes to improving your own health or your child’s, this episode is for you. This is the question I get asked more than any other as a gut health coach: “Where do I start?” In today’s episode, I share the exact first step I use with every family I work with, the one that consistently delivers realresults. Not a quick fix. Not another supplement. Not another expensive test. This is the foundation that changes everything. Scientifically, the gut microbiome can begin to transform in as little as two weeks. And when that happens, it’s possible to see up to a 70% improvement in chronic health symptoms, including fatigue, gut issues, eczema, allergies, autoimmune and thyroid conditions, hormonal balance, and mental wellbeing, in just 10–14 days. The body is incredibly powerful. It’s designed to heal. And when inflammation comes down and the gut is supported properly, not only does your microbiome thrive, you do too. And so doyour kids. Whether you’re supporting your own health, your child’s health, or your whole family’s wellbeing, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear place to begin. What you’ll learn: Why healing always starts by reducing inflammation  regardless of symptoms.The most common inflammatory foods I see driving symptoms in both adults and children.What actually happens in the body when inflammation comes down (and why results can show upin as little as 10–14 days).How the simple process of remove → replace → repair creates lasting change and how to do it.Why so many people feel like they’ve “tried everything” and why it didn’t work.Supercharge Your Kids Immunity Starts Here. Join here: ⁠https://sharonmselby.com/supercharge-your-kids-immunity/⁠ Knowing what to do is one thing. Doing it in real life with busy schedules, fussy kids, limited time, and tight budgets is another. That’s exactly why I created Supercharge YourKids’ Immunity, a FREE, live online cooking challenge designed to help you put this into practice with ease. Starts live: Monday 2 March.Connect with Sharon: Free Live Cooking Event: Supercharge Your Kids’ Immunity (SYKI): Learn how to easily increase fibre, diversity and gut-healing foods without battles at the dinner table: https://sharonmselby.com/supercharge-your-kids-immunity The Gut Health Course: A 10 hour step-by-step, science-backed program to heal the gut and support brain, immune and mental health: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/ SHE Thrives (Monthly Membership):Ongoing support, education, recipes and expert guidance for women: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/ Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.com DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselbyWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselbyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselbyJoin the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselby https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/ JoinHere: https://sharonmselby.com/supercharge-your-kids-immunity/

    22 min

  3. FEB 3

    Why So Many Kids Are Struggling And The 5 Pillars That Strengthen Mental Health

    In this episode, I share the five pillars of brain health I focus on as a mum and health coach to support mental wellbeing from the root cause. If you’ve ever worried about your child’s behaviour, emotions, focus, anxiety or mental health, this episode is for you. Rates of anxiety, ADHD and depression in children are rising faster than ever. Yet most conversations still focus on managing symptoms, labels and medications, not asking why this ishappening in the first place. In this deeply personal episode, I share the concept that changed everything for me over 12 years ago, when I was diagnosed with 'severe ' depression as a mum. Despite medical treatment, my health continued to deteriorate, until I began looking at my gut, my diet, my lifestyle and inflammation inside my body. What I didn’t realise at the time was that I was healing my gut and that shift transformed my brain, my mental health, and ultimately my life. Today, I explain the gut–brain axis; the powerful two-way communication system between the gut and the brain and whyscientists now refer to the gut as the “second brain”. I also walk you through the 5 pillars of brain health to strengthen mental wellbeing, that have an immediate and long-term impact for the whole family. In This Episode, We Explore:- What the gut–brain axis is, and how the gut communicates directly with the brain via the nervous and immune systems. - Early signs of brain inflammation that often appear before diagnoses like anxiety, ADHD or depression. - The 5 pillars of brain health I now focus on including: nutrition, toxins, stress, sleep and supplements and go into detail for each. This episode isn’t about fear, perfection, or doing everything at once. It’s about understanding the root cause, reclaiming your confidence as a parent, and knowing where to start. And know this: it’s never too late or too early to consciously support the brain. Or more accurately… the gut!   Free Live Cooking Event: Supercharge Your Kids’Immunity (SYKI): Learn how to easily increase fibre, diversity and gut-healing foods without battles at the dinner table: https://sharonmselby.com/supercharge-your-kids-immunity Connect with Sharon: The Gut Health Course: A 10 hour step-by-step, science-backed program to heal the gut and support brain, immune and mental health: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/ SHE Thrives (Monthly Membership): Ongoing support, education, recipes and expert guidance for women: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/ Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.com DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselby Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselby Join the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselby Disclaimer: https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/ References & Sources:This episode discusses the gut–brain axis, inflammation, and how gut health influences mental wellbeing and brainfunction. If you’d like to explore the science further, here are some well-established sources that align with the concepts shared: Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) – Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride: Clinical work exploring the connection between gut health and neurological and mental health conditions. https://www.gaps.me/Brain Health and Inflammation – Dr Daniel Amen: Neuroimaging research demonstrating the role of inflammation and toxicity in brain function. https://www.amenclinics.com/Grain Brain – Dr David Perlmutter: Research linking diet, inflammation and cognitive decline. https://www.drperlmutter.com/book/grain-brain/

    29 min

  4. JAN 27

    The Truth About Ozempic, Cravings, Appetite & Why the Weight Comes Back

    Ozempic has quickly become one of the most talked-about weight loss drugs in the world, especially among women. It’s being marketed as a simple solution for appetite control, weight loss and metabolic health. But what’s often missing from the conversation is how these drugs actually work, what they do to the gut, hormones and nervous system and what happens when you come off them. This is the conversation women should be having with their doctor before ever considering Ozempic. Yet from what Isee, it’s frequently rushed, incomplete, or missing altogether. In this episode, I break down Ozempic without hype or fear-mongering, just clear, grounded education to helpwomen make informed, empowered decisions about their health. I also share why weight loss isn’t a willpower issue, where cravings and appetite really come from, the truedrivers of weight gain (most people are never told this), and what I’ve seen work, time and time again, for sustainable, enjoyable, long-term weight loss. And yes, I’m talking real kilos. Everyone is different. There’s no right or wrong choice, only informed ones. If you’ve felt confused, pressured, or quietly curious about Ozempic, this episode will give you clarity, context and confidence, without falling into the common traps so many women don’t even realise they’re stepping into. In This Episode, We Explore: What Ozempic actually is, how it works in the body, and its impact on appetite regulation, digestion, and blood sugarWhy weight loss does not automatically equal metabolichealthThe risks and known side effects of Ozempic, including the growing legal concerns and multi-billion-dollar lawsuitsWhat happens when you stop taking Ozempic and the biggest mistake people make when starting it (avoiding this can change everything)My 3-step approach to sustainable weight loss, where clients have lost 10, 11 and even 16 kilos and kept it off without going hungry, calorie counting, or restrictive dietingConnect with Sharon: The Gut Health Course: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/ Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.com SHE Thrives Club:https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselbyWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselbyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselbyJoin the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselbyDisclaimer:https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/ References & Sources: This episode discusses GLP-1 medications (including Ozempic and Wegovy), their mechanism of action, side effects, and what research shows about weight regain after stopping. If you’d like to explore the medical literature and regulatoryinformation referenced in this conversation, here are a few trusted sources: Ozempic (semaglutide) – FDA Prescribing InformationOfficial safety information, side effects and warningshttps://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2025/209637s025lbl.pdf Wegovy (semaglutide) – TGA Product Information (Australia)Australian prescribing and safety detailshttps://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-09/auspar-wegovy-01-240904-pi.pdf STEP 1 Trial Extension – Weight regain after stopping semaglutidePeer-reviewed study examining what happened after treatment withdrawalhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35441470/ European Medicines Agency (EMA) – GLP-1 safety review statementRegulatory review of reported psychiatric side effectshttps://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ema-statement-ongoing-review-glp-1-receptor-agonists

    32 min

  5. JAN 20

    5 MORE Popular Health Trends That Are Backfiring for Women (Part 2)

    Last week’s episode struck a nerve. After sharing fivepopular health trends that are quietly backfiring for women, my inbox filled with messages, stories, questions, relief, and “I thought it was just me.” So today, we’re continuing the conversation. Because thetruth is… the list didn’t stop at five. In this episode, I unpack five MORE widely accepted health trends that are often promoted as “healthy,” “disciplined,” or “optimising,” but when layered onto stress, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, gut issues, or burnout, can actually push the body further away from healing. This episode is not about fear or doing less. It’s about context, physiology, and supporting the body properly especially as women. If you’ve ever felt like you’re missing out…like everyone else has the secret and you’re somehow behind…or you’re stuck in a loop of trying things, stopping things, and still not feeling quite right this episode is your permission slip to stop doing more. This is your reminder that LESS is often more, that thefoundations matter more than the hacks, and that most of the noise out there is just that…noise. In this episode, we explore:- 5 brand new health trends that are keeping you from healing. - Why supplements that burst into the market like Creatine backfire when it comes to healing fatigue, anxiety and inflammation, especially in women. - The evidence and science that DOESN'T back the high protein, high fat diet - How some of these trends can work against healing and chronic disease recovery, including cancer, as backed by the WHO. This episode isn’t just interesting, it’s vital. Especially if you’re navigating fatigue or burnout, anxiety, hormonal symptoms, inflammation, or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice. Connect with Sharon:Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.comSHE Thrives Club: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/The Gut Health Course: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselbyWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselbyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselbyJoin the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselbyDisclaimer:https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/ If you want to dive deeper into the research mentioned inthis episode: - Review on stress physiology and adaptation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5452224/- Women, stress response and cortisol research:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125020/- Gut–brain–immune connection overview:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.01368/full References & Sources

    30 min

  6. JAN 13

    5 Popular Health Trends That Are Backfiring (Especially for Women)

    If you care deeply about your health. If you’ve invested time, money, and energy trying to feel better. And you’re still tired, inflamed, foggy, bloated, or frustrated… This episode is for you. Because some of the most popular health advice right now, the kind that sounds smart, disciplined, and “responsible” is quietly working against the body, especially for women. And it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong. It’s because context matters. In today’s episode, I break down five of the most popular health trends right now that many people swear by. These trends can look helpful on the surface. But when layered onto real life, busy days, poor sleep, chronic stress, hormonal shifts, digestive issues…they can backfire in a big way. This episode is about cutting through the noise so you can stop chasing fixes that don’t move the needle and start supporting your body in ways that actually create energy, balance, and long-term health. In this episode, we explore: Why more discipline isn’t always the answerHow certain “healthy” habits can push the bodyinto survival modeWhat actually supports hormones, digestion,immunity, and energy long-termWhy healing doesn’t come from extremes but fromconsistency and safetyHow to approach health in a way that’spractical, sustainable, and realisticIf you’ve ever thought:“Why am I doing everything right and still not feeling better?” You’re not alone and this episode will help you see why. Connect with Sharon:Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.comThe Gut Health Course: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/SHE Thrives: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselbyWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselbyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselbyJoin the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselbyDisclaimer: https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/ References & Further Reading: If you want to dive deeper into the researchmentioned in this episode: 1. Haman F. Human vulnerability and variability in the cold. Temperature (2022): https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23328940.2022.2044740 2. Monteiro CA et al. The UN Decade of Nutrition, the NOVA food classification and the trouble with ultra-processing (Public Health Nutrition, 2017): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10261019/ 3. NOVA classification overview (definitions and foodprocessing context): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_classification 4. Lactose overview (differences between natural sugarsand refined sugars): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose References& Sources

    28 min

  7. JAN 6

    Love Your Liver: The Forgotten Organ Behind Your Energy, Hormones & Health

    If you’re exhausted, hormonal, bloated or foggy and you’re already doing “all the right things,” this episode could well be the very missing link. There’s one organ quietly controlling your energy, hormones, digestion, blood sugar, adrenals and stress response… and almost no one is talking about it. Your liver. In this episode, I break down why so many modern symptoms trace back to an overworked, under-supported liver and what actually helps it heal, without extreme detoxes or restriction. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why fatigue, hormone imbalance, anxiety and bloatingoften point to an overloaded liver.How the liver regulates blood sugar, stress hormones, gut health and energy.The hidden impact of everyday chemicals and heavy metals on liver health.Why non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is rising in adults and children.The truth about fruit, glucose and energy and why sugar fear backfires.What actually supports liver healing (without harsh detoxes or restriction).How to support your liver practically and sustainably,even with kids and a busy life.If you’ve tried everything and still don’t feel like yourself…supporting your liver might well be the answer for you. Connect with Sharon: Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.com The Gut Health Course: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course SHE Thrives: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/ DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselby Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselby Join the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselby Disclaimer: https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Some of the statistics and themes discussed in this episode are supported by research from: World Health Organization (WHO), Dementia prevalence.Alzheimer’s Disease International, Global dementia projections.CDC & NIDDK, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease prevalence.Journal of Hepatology, NAFLD in adults and children.The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Global liver disease trends.Environmental Working Group (EWG), Chemical exposure data.National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Heavy metals & neurotoxicity

    32 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    Why Motivation Fails and the One Word That Can Change Your Whole Year

    January is loud. Everywhere you look, there’s pressure to reset your life; new goals, new routines, new habits, new body…all at once. But for so many women the year doesn’t begin from a place of restoration or capacity. It begins in depletion. In this episode of Heal Your Gut. Heal Your Life., I’m breaking down why most New Year resolutions fail. It has nothing to do with laziness, lack of willpower, or not wanting it badly enough. Instead, we’re unpacking what behavioural science actually shows us about motivation, habits, identity, and sustainable change and why relying on motivation alone sets so many women up to fail. This is a grounded, practical and empowering conversation designed to help you create transformational changethat actually sticks. Not just in January, but all year long. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why motivation is unreliable by design and why that’s not your fault.What behavioural psychology says about willpower, stress, and habit formation.Why missing a day doesn’t break a habit, but giving up does.How tiny, seemingly insignificant habits create lasting transformation over time.Why identity matters more than goal-setting when life is busy and unpredictable. How choosing one word of intention can guide your decisions, habits, and energy all year.How to work out what your one word is (including examples).Why inner work creates outer change, not the other way around.This episode is not about forcing change. It’s about building a strong foundation, so growth feels calmer, more aligned, and way more achievable. If you’ve ever felt like: “Why can’t I stick to anything?” “What’s wrong with me?” “I start strong but always fall off…” This conversation will reframe everything. Connect with Sharon: Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.comThe Gut Health Course: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/SHE Thrives: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselbyWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmselbyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmselbyJoin the Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healyourgutwithsharonmselbyDisclaimer: https://sharonmselby.com/podcast-disclaimer/

    19 min
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Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Life is the podcast for women who are tired of band-aid solutions. I’m Sharon Selby, gut health coach and mum, sharing simple, effective ways to restore gut health - the root cause behind allergies, eczema, asthma, ADHD, anxiety, fatigue and more. Through stories, strategies and expert insights, you’ll discover how to take charge of your family’s health, feel empowered, and finally get the lasting results you’ve been searching for.

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