Fully Nourished®
The Fully Nourished® podcast, hosted by functional nutritionist and integrative health coach, Jessica Ash, is an evidence-based wellness podcast dedicated to empowering women with the tools and knowledge they need to tune into their body, understand their physiology, and truly nourish themselves inside and out.
Join Jessica as she explores the principles of bioenergetics and the unique needs of female physiology. Each week she shares her candid and thoughtful insights on women’s health, nutrition, mindset, body image, embracing the divine feminine, stress addiction, and more! In a world that is constantly wrapping everything in rules, restriction, shame, and fear, this podcast aims to help women let go of control and perfection, and learn to nurture their body with awareness and intentionality.
Think of each episode as your weekly coffee date with your BFF who is both your trusted ally and steadfast cheerleader as you both navigate your personal journey towards your strongest, most confident, and radiant self.
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When All the “Gut Protocols” Haven’t Worked…
In today’s episode, I’m diving into gut health, but—as always—I’m doing it in my own unconventional way.
Gut issues are often the gateway for many women into the wellness world. But once you're in, it can become this never-ending game of "symptom whack-a-mole." One issue pops up, you chase it with a protocol, and then another emerges. What we’re missing is a foundational practice and a deep understanding of gut physiology and how it's intricately tied to our nervous system. Without addressing those basics, you're often just spinning your wheels.
When I work with women experiencing gut issues, I often start by focusing on the basics, and one of the most commonly overlooked, yet essential, aspects of gut health is proper hydration. It seems simple, but many people are chronically dehydrated or drinking water inconsistently. Whether it’s chugging water late in the day or relying on dry foods that don’t offer hydration, these habits can seriously impair digestion.
Ultimately, my approach is about respecting the body's innate wisdom and starting with the simplest, most fundamental tools first. Everything else builds from there. We go over all of this and so much more in this episode. Tune in today and get your gut back on the right track!
In this episode:
[00:37] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[02:14] We’re diving into gut health today.
[05:08] Understanding how the gut functions and how it relates to the nervous system is critical for understanding how to support proper gut function.
[10:33] What are some of the basics of gut physiology?
[13:47] Hydration is key to supporting our gut physiology.
[18:25] Structural impediments play a role in your gut health.
[20:48] The root of gut feelings.
[23:02] Are you pooping?
[26:52] How can you support digestive juices?
[29:39] What is the benefit of taking a supplement break?
[32:41] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast!
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The two mini-courses I referenced were "Foundations of Gut Health" and "Seeding and Weeding"
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