Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
I just love a health and wellness story! I hope you do too. The whole idea of changing one’s life, healthily, truly resonates with me. As such, good health is to be shared, and if you are not there yet, it won’t be long before, as you join us on ‘Social-Ize Your Health.
Social-Ize Your Health is a monthly podcast where we discuss topics related to health, fitness, skincare, and overall well-being. We will also provide you with the opportunity to share your health and wellness stories and a whole lot more! So, you can go healthy like you mean it!
Join me, Dr. Shelly Ann (not medically), a Researcher, Educator, Certified Nutrition Coach, and most importantly, a Health and Wellness Nut, as I explore the mentioned topics with you and have other candid conversations surrounding health and overall well-being. Just like that!
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Update: 🌿 Exciting news! The podcast episodes are now coming to you weekly, while still keeping the seasonal theme you love. I hope you’ll enjoy these bite-sized, healthful insights as we continue to Social-Ize our health together.
Catch you on the next episode — and as always, stay blessed!
Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
Gut Health: Why It Matters!
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Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in modern health—and for good reason.
In this episode, we explore the science behind the gut microbiome and its role in overall wellbeing.
The episode emphasizes a balanced, science-based approach to gut health—focusing on sustainable habits rather than quick fixes.
***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.
Main Discussion Points
- What is gut health in general
- The difference between probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics
- Practical strategies to support gut health
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Resources/Freebies:
- Helpful Blog Posts/Videos:
- Recipe: Okra Punch – It’s all about the Fiber
- Longevity habits from the World’s Blue Zones: What Can We Learn?
2. Almonds and Olivez Wellness Blog
References and Further Readings
- Bischoff SC. 'Gut health': a new objective in medicine? BMC Med. 2011 Mar 14; 9:24. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-9-24. PMID: 21401922; PMCID: PMC3065426.
- Carabotti M, et al. Ann Gastroenterol. 2015; 28:203-9.
- Clapp M, et al. Clin Pract. 2017;7(4):987. doi:10.4081/cp.2017.987.
- Hrncir T. Microorganisms. 2022;10(3):578. doi:10.3390/microorganisms10030578.
- Kaur AP, Bhardwaj S, Dhanjal DS, et al. Plant Prebiotics and Their Role in the Amelioration of Diseases. Biomolecules. 2021;11(3):440. doi:10.3390/biom11030440.
- Kechagia M, et al. ISRN Nutr. 2013; 2013:481651. doi:10.5402/2013/481651.
- Madison A, Kiecolt-Glaser JK. Curr Opin Behav Sci. 2019; 28:105-110. doi: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2019.01.011.
- Marco ML, et al. ISAPP consensus: gut health definition. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-026-01176-x
- Patangia DV, Ryan CA, Dempsey E, et al. Impact of antibiotics on the human microbiome and consequences for host health. Microbiologyopen. 2022;11(1): e1260. doi:10.1002/mbo3.1260.
- Thorakkattu P, Khanashyam AC, Shah K, et al. Postbiotics: Current Trends in Food and Pharmaceutical Industry. Foods. 2022;11(19):3094. doi:10.3390/foods11193094.
- Varghese S, et al. Nutrients. 2024;16(21):3663. doi:10.3390/nu16213663.
- Wiertsema SP, et al. The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System... Nutrients. 2021;13(3):886. doi:10.3390/nu13030886.
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