We’re back with more questions and answers for our season 6 wrap up! In this episode we’ll be discussing an array of topics including intuitive eating, birth control, social media, stevia, high cortisol, yearly lab test, parasite cleanses, and much more. Thanks so much for sending in your questions! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

So you've taken a food sensitivity test and/or been told you have some food intolerances, now what? Mainstream advice is to take these foods out of your diet and you'll heal your gut! Except for most of us, this approach rarely helps, if anything it makes you more fearful of food, constantly eliminating more from your diet. In this episode Madisen, The Gut Goddess, goes over the differences between food sensitivities and intolerances, common symptoms, mainstream advice, some of the biggest...

In our modern world, being youthful and beautiful is highly emphasized. If you don't fit the beauty standards of today it seems there’s a solution to everything, but at what cost? In this episode we're going to discuss the most common toxic beauty trends ranging from botox and plastic surgery to food restrictions and detoxes. We’ll discuss the possible harms of these beauty trends along with more natural alternative solutions. Subscribe here:...

If you're a listener of our podcast, you're probably more into alternative medicine than the average person. Maybe you've even seen a functional doctor before and you either loved it or walked away feeling broke and overwhelmed. In this episode, we cover our personal experiences seeing functional practitioners  long with both the upside and downfalls of functional medicine. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our...

Struggling with the winter blues? What if you finally looked forward to winter instead of dreading it? If you find yourself feeling a little bleh during the winter, this episode is for you! In this episode we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder also commonly referred to as SAD, some underlying causes, and our best tips on how to beat the winter blues. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Often, there's so much stress around weddings, especially planning a wedding, and we all know that stress is often the biggest contributor to health issues. So, in this solo episode with Bella, she takes you through the things she did and didn't do during her wedding day and the wedding planning process in order to best limit the stress in her life. She chats about mindset, nutrition, expectations, and much more!

Finding balance when it comes to your health is an essential piece of living a healthy life. The wellness world can become quite toxic and really stressful in regards to the amount of pressure, fear and overwhelm it can create in our lives. In this episode, we’re going to discuss some wellness non-negotiables we have as well as some things we’re a little bit more lax or flexible on these days. Hopefully this episode will help you give yourself some grace, compassion and freedom with yourself,...

How you start and end your day has a huge impact on your gut, hormone health and overall day. In this episode, we’re going to go over some simple tools and ways you can make the most of your morning and nightly routines. We’ll first get into what our personal morning/night routines used to look like, vs what they look like now. Then we’ll chat about some of our biggest tips around what to prioritize for your morning and night routines.  Subscribe here:...

In the age of social media, there are so many wellness trends. You might feel like you’re missing out, have to keep up or need to buy yet another magic supplement, protocol or gadget for your health. In this episode, we’re here to clear the confusion and make things simple for you. We’re going to go over 8 wellness trends we think are worth the hype and 9 trends that have got to go.  Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our...

Welcome to season 5! It goes without really explaining but sleep is ESSENTIAL for good health. If you’ve gone a couple nights without sleep, (even just one night) you know it and you feel it. We all know deep, restful sleep is critical, especially for your hormone balance and digestive health. In this episode, we go over why sleep matters, what happens when you sleep, 9 of our top tips to help support amazing sleep and why poor sleep can negatively impact your gut and hormone...

This episode is dedicated to answering your most asked questions. In this episode we discuss protein powder, traveling, eating locally, dental health, cold water and gut health, menopause, the most rewarding and frustrating parts of being practitioners in the wellness world and much more. Remember this is the episode for this season! We’ll take a break for a few weeks and return in a month or so with season 5. Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Get your pen and paper ready because you’re going to want to add these 10 foods to your grocery list this week! In this episode, Madisen, the Gut Goddess goes through 10 gut healing foods to add into your diet weekly, why they’re amazing for gut health, tips on how to incorporate them & addresses some common concerns people have about eating these foods (hint hint: they’re not generally recommended in the gut health world). Enjoy!  The liver supplements I recommend: Mothers...

Did you know hormonal birth control is NOT your only option when it comes to avoiding pregnancy. Our incredible female body gives us clear daily signs to show when we are fertile and when we are not. By understanding these signs, we can either avoid getting pregnant or improve our chances of becoming pregnant. We can do this through applying the Fertility Awareness Method (also know as FAM). In this solo episode with Bella, she discuss the basics of the Fertility Awareness Method: the...

Should you go plant based for your health & the environment? Short answer: no. As nutritionists, we understand why so many are choosing vegan, vegetarian or even plant heavy diets these days. Join us as we discuss the reasons we DON’T recommend following a vegan or vegetarian diet if you’re struggling with gut or hormone issues and 5 tips to reintroduce animal products into your diet while still supporting your gut/hormone health.  Find more from us...

Are any supplements even worth the hype and money? Supplements offer an alternative to conventional pharmaceuticals but which ones are really going to support your long term gut and hormone health? If you’re feeling overwhelmed with which supplements to take, look no further. In this episode we discuss 11 of the most popular supplements and whether or not they’re worth the hype and if not, what alternative diet and lifestyle practices to invest in instead.  Find more from us...

Are you someone who experiences…acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, nausea, dizziness, bloating, burping, gas, undigested food in your stool, overgrowths of bacteria, mineral deficiencies, SIBO, leaky gut, low thyroid function, food allergies, skin issues, weak nails…all of these have one possible underlying cause, and that is LOW stomach acid. In this episode we discuss some of the main contributors to acid reflux, why traditional treatments fail and can make your symptoms worse, why acid reflux...

In this episode we’re talking all about skin health. If you're someone who struggles with acne, eczema, rosacea, melasma, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation or other skin issues, this episode is for you. We're going to discuss our own experience with acne and skin issues, then 5 supportive steps for clear beautiful skin, including our favorite skincare products and our simple, minimal skincare routines.  Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com Homemade tallow balm recipe:...

Are you someone who struggles with food cravings?! Do you know your cravings are actually trying to SAVE you?! Whether you crave salt, sugar, fatty fried foods, chocolate or more, this episode is all about how to understand and honor your cravings in a gut and hormone supportive way. Cravings are NORMAL and even essential. They are your body's way of trying to communicate something with you, we just need to learn how to listen to them! We’re going to discuss some of the most common cravings...

If there’s an organ that needs some love, it’s for sure the liver. Whether you struggle with hormonal imbalances or gut issues, adding in some supportive diet and lifestyle changes to help your liver is essential. In this episode we’re going to discuss the function of the liver, what symptoms come up when your liver needs some love, what puts additional stress on the liver and 5 ways to support your liver. And no you don’t need that trendy detox or any crazy diet protocol, we’ve made this...

Welcome back to season 4 of the Nourished Babes Podcast. In this episode we're going to chat all about optimizing your sunlight/light exposure, how light influences your health, we're going to debunk the fear of sun, talk about the benefits of the sun beyond vitamin d, and 3 easy ways to best optimize your light exposure throughout the day. Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

You asked, we answered! In this episode, we’re answering some of your most burning health questions. This episode covers staying consistent, chronic yeast infections, how to stay hydrated, budget friendly food tips, how to incorporate liver into your diet, histamine reactions, lunch ideas and so much more. Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Struggling with the negative side effect of birth control like mood swings, low sex drive, missing periods, etc. and thinking of coming off? Or maybe you're struggling with post birth control syndrome symptoms like hormonal acne or missing periods. If this sounds like you, definitely listen to this episode! In this solo episode, Bella covers the 3 essential steps to help support your body when transitioning off hormonal birth control including replenishing deficiencies, stress management, and...

Do you struggle with diarrhea, constipation or both?! Is your poop less than perfect? It’s not a fun thing to chat about but so many of us have struggled with embarrassing, painful and annoying diarrhea or constipation. In this episode Madisen, the Gut Goddess, discusses the problem with some of the conventional treatments for diarrhea/constipation and 7 holistic steps to take when dealing with either one of these digestive issues; they have more in common than you think!  

One of the hardest parts of health might not actually be making dietary and lifestyle changes, it could be the fact that this often influences your relationships with friends/family. Maybe you're not receiving any support or you're having to feed kids, or even realizing you don't want to go out with friends anymore but still want to maintain your relationship with them. In this episode we discuss some of the biggest struggles we’ve had and our clients have had around making dietary and...