Would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send a text message. Looking for an all-natural way of reducing your ulcerative colitis symptoms...and one that's actually backed by solid science? Fasting is the answer. Ulcerative colitis and intermittent fasting are a match made in heaven. You'll learn why in this episode. You'll also discover:  #1 What intermittent fasting is and how it works. #2 My experiences with it – and why I’m a huge fan of fasting for gut healing. #3 The science...

Would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send a text message. Earthing is a natural health practice which has exploded in popularity in recent years…and for good reason. There is solid science behind the many health benefits of proper skin contact with the earth.  In today’s episode, Jennifer Finlay, founder of UK company Earthing Revolution, explains how earthing (also known as grounding) was crucial in helping her to reverse her Crohn’s Disease symptoms and avoid surgery. It might...

Would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send a text message. Ulcerative Colitis Remission is the ultimate dream when you’re seeing blood in the toilet every day and hating life. Finally reversing your symptoms and feeling back in control of your gut health seems far away for way too many people around the world.  In the US, there are around one million dealing with colitis, while here in the UK it’s reportedly 300,000 people. But what exactly does the term remission really mean…and...

Would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send a text message. Navigating through gut health problems can be extremely confusing – especially when the advice you’re given isn’t adding up. Or maybe you’re simply not receiving enough guidance from your doctor, or at the hospital. In this episode, host Marc McLean discusses these common scenarios and one of the key pieces of advice he shares with people starting out on a journey to restore their gut health. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL...

Sauna therapy is an amazing health tool which Dr Erin Ellis has used to full effect in her own cancer healing journey. The naturopathic doctor also advises her patients to utilise saunas for health optimisation – and explains all the reasons why in this chat. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… * The many health benefits of sauna therapy. * The biggest lessons Dr Erin Ellis learned after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer aged 31. * Why she describes her work as being a ‘root cause...

Why pick up just one or two gut health tips when you can have 10?! As it’s the first birthday of the podcast, we’re right in the mood for celebrating…and have pulled together some of the best snippets from the amazing guests we’ve had on the show over the last 12 months. From dietitians and functional medicine experts to gut health authors and even comedians, we’ve had some incredible people sharing their stories and advice on how to heal the gut naturally (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s...

Looking for an all-natural solution to gut problems, mental health issues, and even skin problems? It’s here – with the magic of goat’s milk kefir. This super powerful probiotic drink has been proven to deliver all of these health benefits. In this episode, we chat with Shann Nix Jones, an author and owner of Chuckling Goat, a farm in Wales which supplies people all over the UK with goat’s milk kefir. Chuckling Goat has become the country’s leading gut health company, with a full team of...

Gut health coach Bethany O’Toole battled both IBS and endometriosis for a LONG time. Decades of digestive troubles were coupled with this debilitating reproductive condition…and Bethany was warned she’d likely need surgery to have her womb removed in her early 20s! Bethany told medics, “no chance”…and went down a rabbithole for years and was successful in finding natural solutions to reverse her health issues. Following her own serious health battle, Bethany was fired up to become a gut...

Have you ever questioned your perspective on what’s possible in your gut health journey? When you’re diagnosed with IBS – or something more serious like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s Disease – the future can seem bleak. Doctors telling you that you’ll have to take medication permanently. A search on Google declaring that your condition is “incurable”.  On one hand you’re given these negative outcomes from authority figures…yet on the other there are actually many examples of people who are...

Crohn’s Disease is no laughing matter…but for comedian and writer Matt Nagin, plenty of jokes and joy were the perfect prescription. Matt Nagin was first diagnosed with this inflammatory bowel condition 33 years ago. After all this time – and several surgeries – Matt is in full remission and has been medication free for the past two years. It’s all down to numerous holistic healing and lifestyle changes that Matt has implemented, along with two other key factors. Based in Alabama in the US,...

Discover the power of ancient breathing techniques for gut health transformation in this rollercoaster episode with Niraj Naik – the founder of global breathwork and meditation organisation Soma Breath. Yogic breathwork practices that were first used thousands of years ago are becoming increasingly popular these days for healing and improving wellbeing. But how exactly can they help you to heal your gut? How can something as basic as the breath work its magic on your dysfunctional digestive...

Mike Sweeney openly admits that he used to drink heavily, was obese for years, and struggled with mental health issues and IBS. These days, he's a superfit dietitian with the NHS who dedicates himself to showing people how to reverse IBS, type II diabetes, and many other chronic health conditions. Helping patients achieve amazing outcomes through nutritional and lifestyle modifications is what drives Mike - and he's had plenty of success doing so. Mike is like a walking, talking encyclopedia...

Do you jump from one diet to the next trying to improve your gut health? Do you get confused by all the conflicting information out there on what foods you should avoid and what you should eat more of? Wouldn’t life be simpler if we had a simple healthy gut diet plan to follow? In this week’s episode, Marc McLean, host of the For Gut Sake podcast, reveals the simplified approach he’s had great success with in maintaining good gut health (having overcome both IBS and ulcerative...

Can you imagine being told at 28 that you'd be on medication for the rest of your life? This is the harsh reality Ania Gackowska faced when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Yet instead of accepting this fate, Ania embarked on an inspiring healing journey where she uncovered the root causes of her disease and completely reversed it through the power of nutrition. Ania now works as a health coach helping others to overcome ulcerative colitis.  FOR MORE FROM THIS...

In the depths of her gut struggles, Anna Van Echten realised that healing her gut wasn't just about diets and supplements, but about diving into the depths of her emotions.  This unexpected twist led Anna on a transformative journey, where she discovered the profound connection between her emotional wellbeing and her gut health.  What Anna unravelled will really get you thinking about IBS and emotions, and issues like emotional eating, in a new way. FOR MORE FROM THIS...

This week’s episode is titled, How To Heal IBS…A Gut Health Coach Shares Her Journey. The special guest is Anna Van Echten, who is a holistic gut health coach from Christchurch in New Zealand. She’s a personal trainer, health and life coach, wife and mum. Anna suffered from severe digestive issues which resulted in IBS, eczema, acne, period pains, daily sugar cravings and huge stress physically, mentally and emotionally. But she found a way to heal gut problems naturally – and now runs a...

This week’s guest is Heidi Moretti – author of the book ‘Gut Fix’. Heidi is a gut health expert with 24 years of experience as a dietitian, and she’s also a functional nutrition expert.  It’s not often we come across someone with such vast knowledge of digestive issues…and Heidi shares so much valuable information in this chat. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… Why Heidi’s mantra is ‘healthcare needs more healing’. The reasons why eating an extremely healthy whole foods diet often...

Aloe vera is only used for healthy skin, right?  Wrong. This healing plant is also a great natural medicine for gut health. It’s not well known, but aloe vera drinks and gels can help with IBS, SIBO, bloating, lowering inflammation, and bringing calm to the digestive tract. This has been disputed by some people in the digestive health world – even described as a ‘trend’ – but aloe vera has been used for centuries due to its healing properties for your skin and digestive system. In this...

Inflammation is at the root of virtually all diseases, including gut disorders. If we can bring down inflammation, it helps the body to heal. In this episode, we’ll be talking about how a wacky Dutchman has shown the world an amazing, simple way to lower inflammation naturally. That man is the living legend: Wim Hof. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… Why his ‘Wim Hof Method’ can be an amazing healing tool for people with gut issues.  Exactly what the Wim Hof Method is and several...

Do you feel like you’ve not been taught much about your gut health condition?  Are you still trying to figure out exactly what’s going on – and learn more yourself about what’s caused it, what kind of diet you should follow etc? You’re not alone. This week’s episode has been inspired by one of the show’s listeners, a woman called Leanne from Scotland, who recently sent me a message on social media asking: “Why haven’t I been taught more about my condition by the medical profession?” In...

Are you sick and tired of hearing advice like ‘drink more water’, or ‘eat more fibre’, as you deal with uncomfortable bloating? We hear ya. There are countless people trying to figure out how to prevent bloating these days as digestive issues are so common. That’s the focus in this week’s episode, titled ‘Bloated Belly S.O.S…How To Prevent Bloating’, as host Marc McLean discusses the issues he used to face with IBS, and what he learned to overcome them. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… ...

Better digestion is not just about chew your food slowly, having a sip of water, or making sure you’re taking probiotics supplements. There are various natural ways you can prepare the body well for each meal – so that you can give your digestive system a helping hand and maximise nutrient absorption. In this episode, host Marc McLean shares three ‘unconventional’ tips/methods that he uses to improve digestion. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… Why it’s so important to be as stress-free...

When you’re diagnosed with a gut disorder for the first time, it can leave you feeling deflated and powerless.  But the reality of the situation is that there’s so much we can do to give our bodies a helping hand – and restore gut health naturally. Who says disease is permanent? For Gut Sake is the UK’s only podcast dedicated entirely to reversing gut issues naturally. In this episode, titled ‘Taking Back Control Of Your Gut Health’, host Marc McLean talks about how he struggled with...

Been struggling with gut health issues? Are you worried about the idea of being on medications long term…with God-knows-what-side-effects?! If you’ve said yes to both questions – and are open-minded to natural solutions to heal your dodgy digestive system – then you’ve come to the right place. This is the first episode of brand new podcast ‘For Gut Sake’ (previously known as ‘Self-Optimized’). For Gut Sake is the UK’s only podcast dedicated entirely to reversing gut issues naturally.  ...